Fung Lum 楓林小館 (Hong Kong, CHINA) ★★★★☆

I have been longing for some traditional Canto food all month so when I coincidentally ran into Fung Lum (楓林小館) in West Tsuen Wan tonight, I was totally over the moon. Fung Lum who has been in business for nearly 60 years, is best known for their traditional Canto dishes and of course their pigeons. In 2017, they closed down their half-decade long operation in Shatin for good but only to re-surface again in Wanchai and Tsuen Wan in recent years. Despite my love for local Cantonese food, I have never had a meal there in my whole life so I am really looking forward to dinner here tonight. 

Fung Lam deep-fried cream custard (楓林炸鮮奶) – One of the top picks here for appetizers. With many of the city's old stalwarts closing down amidst the pandemic, only a few in town are still offering this old good dish. Warm milk custard inside a crispy batter, what's there not to like about this all-time favorite appetizer of mine? Yum~

Deep-fried braised spring pigeon (招牌紅燒乳鴿皇) – The house specialty here and it definitely didn't disappoint. When it comes to deep-fried spring pigeon, the focus will always be on the crispy skin and it was spot on. And I like the fact that the seasoning wasn't over the top like a lot of other places.

Stir-fried lettuce pot (啫啫唐生菜煲) – Always love anything that arrives in a sizzling hot clay pot.

Sweet and sour beef tenderloin (中式牛仔柳) – Little nugget has never had "Chinese-style" beef tenderloin before so I thought it's about time we introduced it to him. This tasted exactly like what it was supposed to.....and perfect to go with our steamed rice.

I thought we might have room for some dessert here tonight but everyone had a long day (starting with the kayaking in Sai Kung) already so we figured it's time to head home and get some rest. 

Food Rating: 6/10

Price: $$$

Address: Shop 615-620, 6/F, Tsuen Wan Plaza, 4-30 Tai Pa Street, Tsuen Wan, NT, Hong Kong

Closest Metro Station: Tsuen Wan West

Tel: +852 2322-3338

Opening Hours: 11:00am - 10:00pm (Mon - Fri), 10:00am - 10:00pm (Sat - Sun)