Choi's Kitchen

Claypot rice is one of the best options for a chilly winter's night. The only other better choice that I can think of is hot pot :) We decided to visit Choi's kitchen for a girls dinner where they have many famous dishes apart from their hot pot rice. Although the name of the shop in Chinese means "private kitchen" the restaurant isn't actually a private kitchen. Reservations are definitely recommended though as this place is always full!

Ghetto and delicious mm mmm mm

Pork Stomach and Pepper Soup
This soup was very flavorful and had a lip smacking kick from the pepper. It was hot, spicy, and a perfect start to the meal. Some people who can't take spicy may find this a bit overwhelming but I loved it. 

Gotta have some veggies

Salt and Pepper Squid
This dish was quite hearty and I enjoyed the crispiness of the squid but it was nothing compared to the version served at Ngau Kee (FAVORITE!). The batter was a bit thick and the flavors could be a little bit more robust.

Sweet and Sour Pork
This pork pieces were cut into generous chunks and the quality of the meat was also decent. There were not huge globs of fat and the meat was tender. The outside was also fried well with the batter being just the right thickness. The sauce was also not too gloopy and had a nice tangy flavor. A very solid dish. 

Chicken and Preserved Sausage Claypot Rice
The chicken was very tender (maybe a bit TOO tender?) and went perfectly with the skillfully cooked rice. Each grain of rice was cooked well and had just the right amount of bite to it. The bottom of the pot had the glorious crackling that claypot rice is famous for and was smothered in the rich soy provided.

Eel Claypot Rice
The eel had a great bouncy texture and the black bean sauce complemented it perfectly. I think this dish was made very well and is one of their most famous claypot choices but since I am abysmal at eating anything with small bones I only took a small bite of this.

Yeahhh buddy 

Pork Belly Claypot Rice
Mmmm the pork belly was braised until melt in your mouth tender and was a lovely contrast to the crispy rice. Even though I scrapped off most of the fat I kept a little in my rice which provides yet another layer of texture and flavor. 

YUMMMAYYY

Beef Brisket in Clear Soup 
This dish was heavily recommended by friends and it did not disappoint! Although the brisket itself was not mind-blowing as I prefer the brisket cooked in "Chu Jau Jeung", the soup base was incredibly flavorsome and we all enjoyed it very much. 

Overall the meal was very enjoyable and the prices were also very reasonable. The servers were very friendly and down to earth. Although this is not something I will eat all the time, I will definitely keep Choi's Kitchen in mind when I have my next claypot rice craving.

Choi's Kitchen

Shop A1

9-11 Shepherd Street

Tai Hang

Hong Kong