Just around the corner from where our previous favourite Hong Kong eatery used to nestle (the old Watermark aka Yi Jiang Nan with it's great pork dumplings, and jade), up the steep hill towards the dead end, on the left hand side, under a rustic carved plank with kanji, is Shui Hu Ju (68 Peel Street Central ph 2869 6927 ).
Yet another successful outreach from the very successful Aqua Group, Manager Elsa Wong (who was at Hutong when it first opened) is again working her magic. It's dark, it's cosy, it's special. And so is the food.
This is one of the few places we have EVER been able to find a vegetable dish called Jade. Served here with ginger oil, it's a bit like an asparagus-flavoured melon. It's fresh and the perfect starter.
just by way of comparison, here's the original Yi Jiang Nan version
served with one of my favourite, artery clogging deliciousness, crispy skinned mutton.
Shui Hu Ju's is just as good, crunch through the crackling, into succulent braised meat (or enjoy it in a little pancake like Peking Duck)
The shredded beef tongue with scallions is salty, sweet, and spicy. The earthiness of the beef tongue is offset by the crunch of the scallions and joy of coriander.
The pork and fennel dumplings are plump, served with soy and vinegar.
And, i do love the salty egg prawns, perfectly cooked and a wonderful waft when set down on the table.
Another perfect night out! Make sure you book ahead though - it's popular and you won't get through the door as a walk-in
ps tell Elsa LJ sent you ;)
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