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Hop Kee Restaurant
21 Mott Street
New York, New York 10013
(212) 964-8365
I can't believe that we have not yet posted Hop Kee, the original denizen of our SUPERROTATION---DJKung's parents used to bring him here all the time since he was an itty bitty thing. I blame DJKung for the oversight; he tends to go here after work with his buddies. And he never brings home leftovers. Well, after getting our groove on at 718 Sessions, now was my chance.
The following are our top four picks whenever we go. The waiters know this by heart, because apparently, all their FIlipino customers order the same thing.
1. Salty squid with hot peppers. I love how they cooked it today and gave it a slight char. The squid is, yup, salty and chewy-crunchy. No flash-frozen precleaned squid here. You can taste the brine in 'em. Make sure you mind the peppers; sometimes they are benign, but once it a while they are hot-hot.
2. Young chow fried rice. DJKung absolutely digs the fried rice, wheareas I like mine plain white. I think this is what they call Hong Kong style cooking. You can really taste the wok sear in the rice.
3. Peking pork chops. Their sauce is a bit stickier than others'. Sometimes, they do go overboard with the vinegar, which Chibby does not like. I like to dribble a little bit of the sauce on my fried squid.
4. Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce. Hop Kee always cooks it just right. These babies retain their crunch and are just lovelt. In the summer, you can get their sauteed water spinach, which is equally good.
Alas, no oranges today. But plenty of Fresh Naps to clean your sticky paws after some serious eatin's.
Hop Kee Restaurant
21 Mott Street
New York, New York 10013
(212) 964-8365
I can't believe that we have not yet posted Hop Kee, the original denizen of our SUPERROTATION---DJKung's parents used to bring him here all the time since he was an itty bitty thing. I blame DJKung for the oversight; he tends to go here after work with his buddies. And he never brings home leftovers. Well, after getting our groove on at 718 Sessions, now was my chance.
The following are our top four picks whenever we go. The waiters know this by heart, because apparently, all their FIlipino customers order the same thing.
1. Salty squid with hot peppers. I love how they cooked it today and gave it a slight char. The squid is, yup, salty and chewy-crunchy. No flash-frozen precleaned squid here. You can taste the brine in 'em. Make sure you mind the peppers; sometimes they are benign, but once it a while they are hot-hot.
2. Young chow fried rice. DJKung absolutely digs the fried rice, wheareas I like mine plain white. I think this is what they call Hong Kong style cooking. You can really taste the wok sear in the rice.
3. Peking pork chops. Their sauce is a bit stickier than others'. Sometimes, they do go overboard with the vinegar, which Chibby does not like. I like to dribble a little bit of the sauce on my fried squid.
4. Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce. Hop Kee always cooks it just right. These babies retain their crunch and are just lovelt. In the summer, you can get their sauteed water spinach, which is equally good. Alas, no oranges today. But plenty of Fresh Naps to clean your sticky paws after some serious eatin's.
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