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2014-03-28
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We had hopes, but not high ones, for 85 South and we were delighted with what we ate. My wife is American and sometimes she craves the food of her homeland. We decided to give 85 South a try for some good ole comforting BBQ. The place is a small restaurant with counter service and a limited menu (a good sign). We ordered a Big Boi with no fries (all slaw), a side of mac 'n' cheese and a beer. The beer was OK, served in a dixie cup, it was all American (the beer was actually Australian). We
The place is a small restaurant with counter service and a limited menu (a good sign). We ordered a Big Boi with no fries (all slaw), a side of mac 'n' cheese and a beer.
The beer was OK, served in a dixie cup, it was all American (the beer was actually Australian). We collected our food from the counter and sat at a picnic-style bench. The mac 'n' cheese was pretty good, not a mind blower, but it doesn't have to be. It was creamy, cheesy and stuck to your ribs. Just what was called for.
The Big Boi was barbecue slaw (a new one on us), pulled pork and ribs. The slaw was good, but the meat was the master of the dish. The ribs were pretty good and cooked well. They came away from the bone, but didn't fall off. Basically you could bite through the meat without dragging the rest off with it. The pulled pork was tender, juicy and flavourful. These delicious things were best accompanied by the house sauces. All were good, but the vinegar based hot sauce was the best (to our mind), followed closely by the tomato based one. The vinegar based sauce is the most authentic North Carolina accompaniment.
So, to sum up. The BBQ at 85 South is pretty good. OK, in the USA, you can get better, but not in Hong Kong. It is original, as authentic as it can be and satisfying. We will return to get some more from the cradle of cue.
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