A recreated dai pai dong experience · Clay pot rice with a big beer
“The stir fried salted black bean clams are a must have!”
Cantonese
An indoor recreation of an old-school Hong Kong dai pai dong Roger said was decently done down to the faux-concrete floor, with a must-order plate of stir-fried salted black bean clams alongside clay pot rice.
Start with stir-fried salted black bean clams or clay pot rice (煲仔飯), and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
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“The stir fried salted black bean clams are a must have!”
One of the indoor spots recreating the outdoor dai pai dong experience as real street stalls close for hygiene issues, down to concrete-look flooring and no-frills seating. Roger called the fare oily and salty but tasty, with the black bean clams and clay pot rice (煲仔飯) standing out, best paired with a huge beer.
Keep exploring
Browse the Cantonese page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
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