Victory through Surprise at Shing Kee

A restaurant must stand out in the minds of its customers to secure a place in their hearts! To leave a lasting impression, it naturally needs to be memorable, just like the seafood dishes at Shing Kee that we are introducing today, which are crafted to create unique and impressive flavors. Sai Kung is a great place to enjoy seafood! This time, we visited Shing Kee Seafood Restaurant. The restaurant's decor is quaint and charming, and the small balcony in our private room is perfect for taking photos. The crispy tofu is as dazzling as gold bricks! The crispy skin is fragrant and not greasy, while the tofu inside is tender and delicious. Eating it hot is always satisfying. Geoduck sashimi has always been a favorite of mine and my father! Since it is eaten raw, we only order it at trusted restaurants. A single geoduck can be enjoyed in three different parts: the siphon is crunchy, the body is firm, and the stomach is rich in flavor. Each part has its own appeal and is very enjoyable. The drunken mantis shrimp in Huadiao wine was the highlight of the night! The mantis shrimp is marinated in a homemade sauce, resulting in a firm and fresh texture with a hint of wine aroma. The seasoning is perfect, enhancing the flavor without overpowering it. This dish is truly enticing. Salt and pepper abalone seems to be a trendy dish in seafood restaurants in recent years! The chewy abalone is coated with a thin layer of crispy salt and pepper, adding a savory touch to the fresh taste. It's a great alternative for those tired of steamed abalone. Another surprise was the steamed scallops with vermicelli in red yeast rice! The natural red color of the red yeast rice, along with its unique wine aroma and slight acidity, helps to mask any fishiness and enhance the flavor. It pairs especially well with seafood, particularly shellfish. The tender and thick scallop meat, combined with the red yeast rice, creates a unique flavor. The vermicelli absorbs the essence of both, making it a must-try dish. Next, the waiter brought out the impressive Thai-style lobster with crispy rice noodles! The presentation alone is eye-catching. The lobster is cooked with a Thai-style sauce that complements its fresh and bouncy texture without overpowering it. The chef cleverly pairs it with crispy rice noodles, which are deliciously coated in the Thai sauce, making it hard to stop eating. Although it's not the best season for mitten crabs, the restaurant assured us of their quality, so we ordered the salt-baked mitten crab to try. The bright red mitten crab is very tempting. The crab meat is full of salty and fresh flavor, and the crab roe is as soft and smooth as sea urchin, with a layered taste that leaves a lingering sweetness. It's quite delicious. After the indulgent mitten crab, a refreshing dish of rice soup with loofah was perfect! The light rice aroma and the unique taste of loofah add a different texture compared to stir-frying or soup. The lobster head and claws from earlier were used to make a rich soup with rice, creating a second dish! The boat-style rice soup is fragrant and sweet, and the crispy rice adds a rich texture. Even though I was already very full, I couldn't resist having two bowls. Finally, the dessert was freshly ground almond tea with egg white! The snow-white almond tea is very smooth, nourishing the lungs and beautifying the skin, making it a favorite among women. The cost per person, including tea and condiments, was $1000. Considering the amount of seafood we enjoyed, it was definitely worth it. I highly recommend it to seafood lovers.