[globetrotter]

Does anyone know a restaurant in HK island near Sheung Wan, Central, Wan Chai or Causeway Bay? Prices should be reasonable. Variety of other dishes does not need to be wide.

thanks!

[KnowItAll]

Peking Garden in Central (Alexandra House?) is the most obvious. I think Yung Kee might also do a good peking duck, despite being more famous for roasted goose.

[globetrotter]

Yes, Yung Kee is well known for its goose meat dishes. What was to be a highly awaited invite due to recommendations from friends, turned out highly unpleasant for my visitors, makes me think twice about going back. Perhaps I may check out the other one. Thanks!

[jimbo]

Originally Posted by globetrotter

Yes, Yung Kee is well known for its goose meat dishes. What was to be a highly awaited invite due to recommendations from friends, turned out highly unpleasant for my visitors, makes me think twice about going back.

so what was the problem you had exactly?

[jayinhongkong]

You could also try the American Peking Restaurant in Causeway Bay. They have amazing minced pigeon that you wrap in lettuce leaves, too.

[globetrotter]

We ordered some dishes, found some wriggly stuff in one dish. We even had to put in some effort to convince the staff that there was a problem! This was replaced by a new dish, only to find the some problem there too (sigh). So , one encounter at YK - my first (& last) visit.

Thanks Jay, I heard about this American PD restaurant, sounds very western, isn't it?

[jayinhongkong]

Err..why did I say Causeway Bay? it's in Wanchai...very close to Admiralty. It's very much a Chinese restaurant. I don't know how it got the name, but I'm curious now...

[jayinhongkong]

Interesting. I was thinking about the name earlier and I thought it might have been named that way to attract US Navy guys. It appears that I was right; it's been open for more than 40 years and it was named that way for US troops.

[globetrotter]

Thanks Jay, Now, this is interesting - US GIs. True, I checked and foundout that they also serve the salted baked chicken which has to be ordered in advance. How do you find the prices, especially the duck & pigeon dishes? Actually, I do not know the street prices for such dishes in HK, so your info will be helpful.

I tried once at one restaurant opposite TST Est Royal Garden. Really, I did not find the dish tasty. We had only the meat; there was no broth from the leftovers - a pity but essenial part of the meal.