Golden Clock Restaurant: Still Thriving After 20+ Years for a Reason

This iconic Hong Kong-style eatery has been on my "must-try" list forever (blame my terrible parking skills!). Finally visited with a vegetarian friend – and wow, now I get why it's stood the test of time! 🍽️ First-Timer's Feast Report 🥤 Hong Kong Milk Tea Rich black tea base + velvety evaporated milk (add sugar to taste) One sip = instant teleportation to Hong Kong! 🇭🇰 🌽 Buddha's Delight (Lo Han Jai) Braised tofu puffs, shiitake mushrooms & water chestnuts (that CRUNCH!) Light yet deeply savory – vegetarian umami bomb 🫛 Dry-Fried String Beans Custom veggie version: Tofu puffs instead of pork mince Wok hei perfection: blistered edges, tender centers with chili kick 🍖 Stewed Beef Tripe Zero gaminess, all springy texture + masterful soy-based glaze Pro move: Pair with steamed rice for ultimate comfort 🍞 "Zha Liang" (Fried Dough Rice Roll) Crispy youtiao wrapped in silky rice noodle First time trying peanut-seafood sauce combo – game-changing! 💰 Payment PSA ⚠️ Cash or debit only (no credit cards) 💸 Cash payments get no discount but ensure fastest service 📍 Why Locals Keep Coming Back ✅ Authentic flavors unchanged for decades ✅ Vegetarian-friendly adaptations (owner goes the extra mile) ✅ Leftovers reheat beautifully – we enjoyed round 2 for dinner! Address: Golden Clock Restaurant, Chinatown #OttawaEats #HongKongFood #HiddenGem #VegetarianFriendly #ComfortFood #NoCCAccepted