Kwan Kee Store (坤記糕品專家), a Chinese pudding specialist who has been in business in Sham Shui Po for the past 60 years, is announcing its closure in May. At least that's what we have been hearing in the social media. As a diehard fan of traditional Chinese puddings, I decided to take a stroll in SSP after work this afternoon in hope to pick up a few of their puddings before they officially close for business.
Obviously, many people heard the same rumor as well.
Obviously, many people heard the same rumor as well.
Black sesame pudding (芝麻糕), red bean pudding (紅豆糕), water chestnut pudding (馬蹄糕) and their signature steamed rice pudding (缽仔糕).
I ended up getting a few of each for tonight's late night snack.
Kwan Kee's rise to fame had a little to do with their Michelin recommendation but I was always curious about their puddings myself. And my verdict......not that great.
Black sesame pudding (芝麻糕) – Not much black sesame flavor and the texture wasn't great.
Water chestnut pudding (馬蹄糕) – Very soft and wobbly. Very little water chestnut flavor, if any.
Red bean pudding (紅豆糕) – The only one with decent flavor and texture, and there were enough red beans there for some extra bite.
I could easily name a few places with better traditional Chinese puddings (especially from vegetarian restaurants) than Kwan Kee in SSP. That was a disappointing experience.
Food Rating: 2.5/10
Price: $$$
Address: Shop 10, 115-117 Fuk Wah Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: Sham Shui Po
Tel: +852 2360-0328
Opening Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm daily
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