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2019-07-05
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Sham Shui Po is a place that I know has a lot of cheap eats. And there is always something for every body. While in the Ap Liu Street area (where I was looking for a cheap trinket), is 五福园 (English name: Wufuyuan). Wanting dinner, boyfriend and I went in as it seemed very clean and tidy.It seemed like a regular noodle shop but upon looking at the menu, it served Fujian noodles and dumplings. Fujian cuisine is one of the eight major Chinese cuisines. Known for slow braising methods with intense f
It seemed like a regular noodle shop but upon looking at the menu, it served Fujian noodles and dumplings. Fujian cuisine is one of the eight major Chinese cuisines. Known for slow braising methods with intense flavor. Growing up on Canada, this was a cuisine I'm familiar with as this province of China has the highest number of immigrants to Western countries and this type of food can be found in many areas of Chinatown.
Menu is in Chinese only. There is no 10% service charge. No one speaks English. There is a corner in the back of the restaurant where there is a lady that is constantly wrapping the dumplings by hand at break neck speed.
They only have canned soft drinks but they also have soymilk ($6 ). This was a bigger glass than I'm used to in most other places I order this. Quite good with a rich soybean taste. Not overly sweet as well but just the right amount.
They offered a set of bian rou and shui jiao for $48. We decided to order that to share along with something else.
The bian rou (扁肉) was said to be a small version. But it was definitely not small at all. There was at least 10 pieces. Bian rou are like wontons but in a more mini form and they are wrapped in a more flat shape. The soup was light in taste. But the star was the wontons.
Though small in size, the pork meat was moist and juicy. The wrapping was so thin but didn't fall apart.
steamed Shui Jiao or potstickers (水饺) was also part of the set. There was a 10 of these as well and simply perfect.
The pork meat was juicy and well seasoned. A good amount of chives was added but not too much. The skin was thin and not clunky.
Claypot Noodles (罐罐面) is something that we were curious about when we saw it on the menu and never tried it before so we gave it a try. You can have it with chicken, beef brisket or pork knuckle. We decided on the beef brisket. A small claypot filled to the brim with noodles was presented. The noodles were chewy.
Inside there was not only beef brisket but pork balls, lots of mushrooms, red dates and dried vegetables along with burdock. The soup had a rich herbal taste. This was a lot of food and not only filled you up, but warmed you as well. I loved that the peanuts and preserved vegetables were placed on the side as some people may not like them.
Very good food that is not expensive at all. Portions are more than generous. The staff was friendly and answered all the questions we asked. They even asked if we were not from here and we said ... yes and they happily helped us out. We will be back if in the area again.
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