Reincarnated New York stewed beef ribs!

Who else is totally obsessed with beef short ribs like me? 😂 I truly think it’s the most flavorful cut of beef 🥩—unlike so many other cuts that end up either undercooked or tough, and not like wagyu, which is delicious but gets cloying with all that excess fat way too quickly. The last time I had amazing beef short ribs was at a Korean spot in LA, but New York’s Korean restaurants always end up being too sweet for this northerner’s taste. Then the other day, my Cantonese friend dragged me to this new Cantonese restaurant near WTC. I hesitated at first because it’s so far—but man, it was just as flavorful as I hoped! Totally worth taking the E train all the way out there. The meat must’ve been slow-braised—so tender it practically falls off the bone. They top it with roasted duck skin for extra aroma, and it’s perfectly marbled with fat. Pair it with rice 🍚? Pure happiness. We couldn’t finish it, so we took leftovers home, and even stir-frying it with mushrooms and bell peppers the next day was still delicious. 🐔 Their signature chicken was another standout—they’re killing it with the scallion dishes! The chicken was tender everywhere except a few pieces from the breast, and again, we couldn’t finish it—leftovers taste great with just about anything. Plus, it’s way cheaper than the beef—$38 for a huge portion. And the durian puffs! 💯 I’d ordered egg tarts that day, but they weren’t baked yet since it was noon—total bummer. But one bite of the durian puffs and I was instantly cheered up! The pastry is light and flaky, melting in your mouth, and the durian flesh is big, juicy chunks—no milk custard mix here. Honestly, I’d even warn people who don’t like durian to stay away! But!! The classic scallion oil-drenched snapper that so many people rave about? Not my thing. The fish head and bones are fried, and it’s just too “fragrant”—not the light, tender steamed fish texture I was hoping for. Should’ve gone with the traditional steamed fish instead. 🥭 They gave us mango sago dessert and an almond cookie each after paying. The cookie was so good—freshly baked with that nutty aroma, you can tell it’s made in-house. That’s it for today’s share—hope I made you hungry! Follow me for more NYC food and life finds. Wish everyone a great day! #NewYorkFood #NewYorkLife #100RestaurantChallenge #MustEatList #CantoneseFood #NewYorkFoodie #NewYorkEats #WallStreet #NewYorkWTC #NewYorkCantoneseFood #NewYorkDateSpots