People have been talking for years about the decline of the local F&B industry, and how even century-old institutions haven’t been able to survive. Thankfully, there are still plenty of good cafés and restaurants that stay alive and kicking, and Chee Kei Lucky Star (池記幸運星) is one of those reliable ones we can always count on.
On our recent visits, though, the quality (of a few signature dishes) had noticeably slipped. Still, I thought it was the best option for our afternoon tea in Causeway Bay this afternoon.
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Iced milk tea (凍奶茶) — The iced milk tea was still reliably good. The tea flavor came through nicely, and there was definitely enough milk for a lovely balance.
Wonton noodles (雲吞麵) — I’ve always been a fan of their pineapple bun with butter and noodle soup with brisket, but this afternoon, I decided to go with something simpler — a bowl of wonton noodles.
This was pretty good: the noodles had a nice bite, and the wontons were packed with wonderful flavor. I also loved the generous dusting of savory, dried shrimp roe adding an umami-rich boost to the whole dish.
But it really was the tale of two cities. Jelloman and little one both felt that the beef brisket wasn’t quite up to what it used to be, and that the bread didn’t feel as fresh as before.
So… does this mean another cafe will soon land on our black list?
Food Rating: 5.6/10
Price: $$$
Address: G/F, 1-3 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: Causeway Bay
Tel: +852 2886-1683
Opening Hours: 7:30am - 11:00pm daily
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