甬府

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Item: 甬府
Rating: 5
Author: thetaleoftastes

YongFu

48 食记

味道

环境

服务

卫生

抵食

14328

湾仔

$801以上

江浙菜海鲜

thetaleoftastes

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YongFu brings the finest Ningbo cuisine from Zhejiang to Hong Kong. Signature creations include Mud Crab with Mashed Ginger and Coriander 招牌十八斩, and Sauteed Green Baby Vegetables 甬府舍得. While reviews have been diversed since its 2019 debut, YongFu's meticulous sourcing and preparation earned it a coveted Michelin star. The hospitality is also on point, with servers demonstrating extensive knowledge while being friendly and appropriately chatty.

- 𝙰𝚙𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚜 -

➤ 招牌十八斩 𝙈𝙪𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙗 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙂𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧, $988 (8.5/10)
The signature dish showcases mud crabs harvested during winter months. The crabs are marinated in aged Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and herbs, intensifying their natural sweetness. Reminded me of the Korean soy-marinated crab but with greater complexity and aroma. With 18 portioned pieces of each crab, diners are treated to the delightful flavor in every piece.

➤ 酱椒螺片 𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞, $398 (8/10)
The sea conch had a nice springy texture. The flavors were slightly spicy due to the green chili sauce and I suspect there is also Sichuan pricklyash, which added richer nuances. At the bottom were little grilled small green peppers contributing another layer of taste. Overall, it was really tasty and appetising.

➤ 新风手撕鳗筒 𝘼𝙞𝙧-𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝙀𝙚𝙡, $298 (7/10)
The dish features air-dried sea eel hand-shredded into thin strips, exhibiting the skilled chefs' intricate preparation methods. The sea eel has enhanced flavor and texture through air drying and is seasoned with Chinese spices to complement its delicate taste.

➤ 本味香肠 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨, $168 (6/10)
It had a taste reminiscent of traditional Chinese sausage 腊肠. While the sausage was homemade, it lacked standout flavors or textures. This version offered a familiar yet somewhat bland profile compared to other signature dishes at this renowned resto.

- 𝙼𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚜 -

➤ 甬府椒麻脆皮鸡 𝙔𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙪 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙬/ 𝙋𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧 & 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙪𝙘𝙚, $1,280 (8.5/10)
The dish sees fresh chicken deep fried until the skin is golden and crunchy. After displaying the whole chicken, the server carved it and presented skin strips and shredded meat. Served with thin pancake and dipping sauce, it offers sensation akin to Peking duck. The paper-thin yet aromatic skin and succulent meat make for an irresistible dish.

➤ 黄焖三宝 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙬/ 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙪𝙘𝙚, $698 pp (8/10)
The dish blended several prized delicacies - shark‘s fin, thickly cut fish maws, and sturgeon tendon - in a light, velvety sauce. Subtle yet complex flavors infused each morsel. Having maintained their distinctive textures, the premium ingredients were cooked to perfection, showcasing the resto’s artistry in preparing these luxurious seafood.

➤ 笋麸菜墨鱼烤五花腩 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙬/ 𝘾𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙨𝙝 & 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙖𝙜𝙚, $598 (6/10)
Combining thick cuttlefish pieces and dried mustard cabbage, this dish is an umami-rich medley. Slow-roasted to infuse the flavors, each bite is imbued with briny savor from the cuttlefish and cabbage. However, there is almost no pork belly in this dish, diverging from expectations.

➤ 红汤黄金螺 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙠 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙬/ 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙪𝙘𝙚, $498 (7/10)
The humble whelk is elevated with the spicy sauce. Bite-sized toothsome whelk, emptied from their shells, paired with crimson broth which offered lingering heat make for a truly satisfying experience.

➤ 雪菜笋丝烧东海白鳞鲳 𝙎𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙩 (7.5/10)
Paired with preserved vegetables in which culminated over a dozen steps of preparation, the pomfret was steamed over a milky fish broth. While using this preparation method is able to showcase the freshness, the fish was not as tender as hoped. Still, the intricate flavors were brought together by the creamy luscious broth.

➤ 沙蒜豆面 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝘼𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬/ 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙤 𝙉𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨, $398 (7/10)
Being a kind of traditional Taizhou snack, it also pleases people near Ningbo. Thin strips of sea anemone simmer in a broth hinting of the sea through its briny yet obscure flavor profile.

➤ 甬府舍得 𝙎𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙮 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨, $198 (7.5/10)
“舍得” means “willing to part with”, referring to discarding bok choy’s outer leaves to serve only the tender hearts - the best part. Though wasteful seeming, those leaves find use elsewhere. This attention to using all with none to spare reflects both the chef’s precise care for ingredients and guest satisfaction. A hallmark of refined Ningbo cuisine, it exemplifies their standard of only the finest for diners.

- 𝙳𝚒𝚖 𝚂𝚞𝚖 / 𝙳𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚜 -

➤ 主厨手工包子 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝘽𝙪𝙣𝙨, $25/pc (6/10)
The buns receive praise for their fresh and premium quality ingredients. However, I personally find it tastes not a lot better than average pork buns found elsewhere. Good but not impressive.

➤ 宁波汤圆 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨, $18/pc (7.5/10)
They delight with pops of flavor within delicately thin rice skin. Where other rice dumplings could be heavy or gluey, Yong Fu‘s version astounds with light wrappers encasing nourishing black sesame paste. The filling is able to create an aroma beyond compare even only served with water.