Chukfo Taipan Restaurant (Tai Po) — Restaurant in Hong Kong

This is perhaps one of the worst siu mei restaurants we have ever eaten in. We said even pork jerky feels more juicy than their char siu. It’s also tasteless other than the overly sweetened glazing. Their BBQ goose was not so dry, but equally tasteless other than the MSG used in the marinates. We both ordered “la’ai fun” and after our habitual first sip of the soup before digging in, we looked at each other with an “oh no” expression. We knew immediately we were tricked into this place by its unexplainable high rating in Google map. We were “ambushed”, so to speak. The liquid was unashamedly seasoned with MSG and bits of chicken leftover and nothing much else. The la’ai fun itself was so strangely tasteless that I felt it’s more a synthetic than a noodle.

Even the simple cup of milk tea was depressingly wrong. I ordered the classic “cha jau”, in which condensed milk should be used instead of evaporated milk. Not only did they use the latter with just a drop of the real stuff, but also the tea was flat, bland and thin.

The first thing we said after coming out of that place was simultaneously why would...

Chukfo Taipan in Tai Po

Ambience: The service is top-notch for Hong Kong—staff are very friendly, attentive, and provide a seamless lunch experience.

Food: The food is simply outstanding. We enjoyed the goose, char siu, and the crispy roasted suckling pig, all of which were expertly prepared and absolutely delicious. Each dish was flavorful and showcased the restaurant’s mastery of traditional Cantonese cuisine. The daily soup, which changes every day, was a comforting and delightful addition to the meal.

Final Thoughts: Chukfo Taipan is a must-visit for anyone looking for exceptional Cantonese food in Tai Po for very reasonable pricing. The combination of exquisite dishes, warm service, and a refined atmosphere makes it a five-star experience all around. Highly...

I’ve been to this siu mei diner in Wanchai before, noticed that its branch is now available in Tai Po, it’s my ritual to have their signature roasted goose and pork belly on rice, with my kind of saints under this hot weather: HK-style milk tea.

The milk tea here is an absolute winner, so as their siu mei, as they prove themselves by a wall mounted with golden trophies and...