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2011-03-25
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The SettingIn another attempt to eat outside of my immediate work vicinity I decided to trek (10 minutes or so) to this apparent institution in Sheung Wan at around noon. It's typical of any lower-end restaurant; cramped, loud, moderately clean and not much service. With expectations set, I ordered the Tomato Pork Chop Rice.The DishThe dish certainly isn't the best looking meal I've had but we all know judging based on looks is wrong, particularly at this price point (though to be fair, at $42
In another attempt to eat outside of my immediate work vicinity I decided to trek (10 minutes or so) to this apparent institution in Sheung Wan at around noon. It's typical of any lower-end restaurant; cramped, loud, moderately clean and not much service. With expectations set, I ordered the Tomato Pork Chop Rice.The Dish
The dish certainly isn't the best looking meal I've had but we all know judging based on looks is wrong, particularly at this price point (though to be fair, at $42 it's not exactly cheap either). Digging right in, I knew I was in for a treat. The pork chop was quite well flavoured, and not too oily, atypical of pork chops I usually eat. The sauce was oozing with tomato sauce that was naturally sweetened by the tomato as opposed to copious amounts of ketchup and sugar.The generous portions of tomatoes and pork make this a winner, though at $42 I'm not sure I could necessarily claim this to be the best in class.
Conclusion
Would I go again? I think I will. This is definitely a no-frills establishment, but the history and above average quality and flavour, and the location is quant (back streets of Sheung Wan) so the walk there and back is a nice stroll during a warm, sunny day.
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