By Carole Chung
Yung Kee, Central, Hong Kong
32-40 Wellington St, Hong Kong
852/2522 1624
Opening Hours: 11am-11:30pm
www.yungkee.com.hk
Credit cards: Yes
Prices: Moderate-Expensive
A great deal of confusion has been brewing in the wake of announcements about Yung Kee’s share squabble, and Carole Chung paid a visit to find out if the food was still intact, or had it changed. She filed this report:
Even now there is a lot of interest in this old Cantonese restaurant, as you can see by the Cathay Pacific Airlines Promotion above earlier this year, and the bestowing of a Michelin star. However, in some respects it is trading on its reputation and a family feud over holdings does not help the situation; it is still famous for roasted goose and century eggs, although in many ways the experience is a let down, and there are other restaurants to choose from when it comes to roasted goose. As in the past, the ground floor is filled with office workers grabbing a bite, floors 1-3 are for more civilized dining, and the 4th floor is a member club where the finest goose is served to VIP’s. Generally, nothing much has changed; the hostesses are rude, the waiters brusque and the place is still packed.
