Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan Fried Buns
Truffle Sheng Jian, Traditional Sheng Jian
Hot & Sour Soup with Glass Noodles
House Special Stirred Noodles with Scallion Oil
Bean Casserole Pancake
With three locations in Hong Kong, the original at Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating carried on to the others, Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan Fried Buns has mastered the art of Sheng Jian in a no-frills environment popular for fair prices and quick service.
Visited around 19h00 in Wan Chai, a few locals occupying seats along the small counter, Cheung Hing Kee offers a concise menu prone to items being out of stock though the signature “Buns” are always available in their traditional form of imbued with Truffles.
Also offering Noodles, thin with Scallion Oil or Glass-style soaking in Hot & Sour Soup, look to the “Bean Casserole Pancake” for something different as two crispy layers come sandwiching lightly-sweetened Paste.