Jelloman’s aunt is back in town from Australia for the week and due to her very short stay, we were only able to meet her once for dinner tonight. The venue? That decision had already been made — Ladies Street Sik Fan Co. Mong Kok (女人街食飯公司 旺角店) was getting the nod.
This retro-inspired eatery has been making waves since 2018, turning heads with its neon signage, old-school Canto aesthetics, and vintage knick-knacks. I first visited their Tsim Sha Tsui outpost when my friend S from Vancouver was in town, and I remember being pleasantly surprised. Tonight, we were back — this time in the heart of Mong Kok.
Little nugget wasted no time posing in front of the fish tanks.
Almond soup with pork lung (杏汁燉豬肺) ($198) – A disappearing classic that’s become increasingly rare on modern Cantonese menus. Rich, milky almond broth with a comforting aroma and subtle sweetness. The pork lung added depth and a lovely, creamy texture. It’s not a dish for everyone, but for those who appreciate traditional Cantonese flavors, this was a nostalgic hug in a bowl.
Chicken in scallion oil (秘製蔥油雞) ($168) – One of their house signatures and rightfully so. Tender, juicy chicken served chilled, bathed in a beautifully aromatic scallion oil-soy sauce blend. The balance of savory and fragrance was spot on. Definitely a must-order.
Pan-fried lotus root and squid cake (香煎蓮藕花枝餅) ($148) – A timeless combination of diced lotus root and squid. Slightly under-charred on the exterior (a bit more crisp would’ve been nice) but the texture contrast between the crunchy lotus root and springy squid was pretty enjoyable.
Stir-fried broccoli with garlic (蒜蓉炒西蘭花) ($78) – A simple veg dish with just the right amount of garlic punch.
Baked US oysters with spring onions and ginger (薑蔥焗美國桶蠔) ($228) – These arrived relatively late but they made quite the entrance. Massive (I mean massive!) US oysters, baked to perfection and topped with a sizzling medley of ginger and spring onion. Hearty, briny, and packed with umami. Worth the wait.
Fried noodles with supreme soy sauce (豉油王龍鬚炒麵) ($108) – Speaking of waiting — we had to chase this one down multiple times, and it finally arrived nearly an hour later. Thankfully, it didn’t disappoint. The noodles were coated in a soy sauce brimming with deep, unmistakable umami.
As with our last visit, the food at Ladies Street Sik Fan Co. remains solid — better than expected from a place often praised more for its nostalgic décor than its kitchen. Yes, service continues to be a mixed bag (slow, slightly chaotic, and occasionally forgetful), but not quite enough to throw the yellow flag just yet.
Food Rating: 6.5/10
Price: $$$
Address: Room B, 1/F, Witty Commercial Building, 1A-1L Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: Mong Kok
Tel: +852 2685-1618
Opening Hours: 6:00pm - 11:30pm daily
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