Without doubt, ask any local from Hong Kong about the most craved food during a long journey, and the answer might surprise. Forget the typical dim sum or fried rice, instead, the dish that tops the list is Char Siu (barbecue pork) and scrambled eggs over rice. (叉燒煎蛋飯). 

Among a bunch of dry and wet stalls at Wan Chi, there is a small siu mei (燒味) shop that is always surrounded by people waiting to taste its excellent siu mei. 

Char Siu and double fried eggs with rice (黯然銷魂飯)

Char Siu, or barbecued pork, serves as the star ingredient of this beloved dish. It is Hong Kong-style barbecued pork that impresses with tender, juicy meat and a shiny, caramelized exterior. Its perfect blend of fat and lean gives it a unique texture, a delightful crunch that is both delicious and non-greasy. Combined with fried eggs and rice, smothered in a savory, sweet golden sauce, it offers a mouthful of satisfaction.

Roast Goose & Roast Pork Belly (古井燒鵝&燒腩仔)

The store has its own furnace for roasting goose, and the result is a dish with crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. It is well marinated without any gamey. As for Roasted Pork Belly, is a visual treat with its three-layer structure - crispy skin, a layer of fat, and tender meat, which despite the fat, doesn't feel overwhelmingly rich. The dish is also available with Shanghai thick noodles (上海粗面), rice noodles (米粉)), flat noodles (河粉), or Rice Spaghetti (瀨粉), offering variety to the discerning palate.

Pork Bone Soup with Green Radish and Corn (青蘿蔔粟米豬骨湯)

People who love to drink Chinese soup, translates to "old fire soup" (老火湯) in English cannot miss it. The name refers to the traditional slow-cooking method used to prepare the soup, often over a low heat for several hours. Chinese soup lovers will appreciate the Pork Bone Soup with Green Radish and Corn. Despite its simple ingredients of radish, corn, and pork bone, it stands out due to its unique seasoning of dried tangerine peel. The result is a sweet, refreshing taste that is a stark contrast to the artificial flavors of MSG soups.

Simple things are often the hardest to do well. The restaurant is very particular about the selection of materials or cooking methods.