Treasure Island Flavors @ Ah Cheng Goose Meat

It’s been almost two years since I last went to Taiwan, and I really miss the local cuisine! But now, you can enjoy plenty of Taiwanese dishes right here in Hong Kong. This day, I went with friends to try the newly opened Michelin-starred restaurant from across the strait. For lunch, we went to Ah Cheng Goose Meat, which has been consecutively recommended by Taiwan’s Michelin Bib Gourmand. The first Hong Kong branch is conveniently located at TKO Gateway in Kowloon Bay, which is quite convenient for me. The interior is full of old Taiwanese style! Red ceiling pendant lights, white tiles, wood-grain counters, and nostalgic patterned tiles all give a strong Taiwanese vibe. The restaurant isn’t very large, but the seating arrangement is quite comfortable. The restaurant offers many unique Taiwanese drinks, letting you savor the authentic taste of Taiwan while eating and drinking. The restaurant selects the best white Roman geese from ten options! They specifically use 100-day-old geese with tender meat and lower fat content, carefully choosing those weighing between 3 to 3.5 kilograms for cooking, showing great attention to detail. As soon as we sat down, I noticed the cute little detail of using peanuts as chopstick rests! For drinks, my friend chose the very famous Taiwanese Fu Hang soy milk for $19 and Taiwan Beer for $29! I went for the refreshing cold-brew Osmanthus Oolong tea for $29, which comes in a generous 1-liter serving—great value. Herbal Goose Web Soup $49! Made with fresh goose webs and various Chinese herbs, it tastes sweet with a hint of herbal aroma. The collagen-rich goose webs are very appealing. Soup lovers should not miss this. Yam Goose Bone Soup $29! Made with fresh goose bones and yam, it has a delicate and fresh flavor, making it a great healthy choice. Honey Pomelo White Bitter Melon $49! This appetizer is exclusive to the Hong Kong branch and is truly a treat. Taiwanese white bitter melon is sliced very thin and drizzled with a sweet and sour pomelo-flavored sauce. The bitter melon is crisp and refreshing, with a tangy and sweet taste that’s super charming. Drunken Abalone with Huadiao Wine $59! Fresh abalone is marinated in a secret drunken sauce until fully infused. The texture is chewy yet smooth, with rich aromas of Huadiao wine, angelica, and goji berries, creating a sweet and fragrant layered flavor that lingers. Taiwanese Sausage Trio $89! You can taste lemon, spicy, and king oyster mushroom sausages all at once—perfect for my greedy palate. The sausages have a firm, chewy texture and are juicy and smoky. The king oyster mushroom sausage, an exclusive product developed by the founder "Ah Cheng," is especially unique. It uses bouncy, juicy king oyster mushrooms to replace some of the fat, reducing greasiness and making it extra fresh and flavorful. Paired with garlic slices, it leaves a memorable impression. Spicy Stinky Tofu $89! The stinky tofu is air-shipped directly from the supplier of Ah Cheng Goose Meat’s original Taiwan store. It’s slow-cooked in a spicy broth made from over ten ingredients. The tofu absorbs the flavorful broth, making every bite full of flavor. Enjoy it with the secret pickled mustard greens for an authentic Taiwanese taste. Braised Goose Egg $29! The goose egg is cooked in braising sauce until flavorful. The egg white is very elastic, and the yolk is creamy. Egg lovers must try this. Signature Braised Goose Liver $189! The liver is slow-cooked at low temperature with perfect timing, maintaining a tender and smooth texture. The subtle braising sauce aroma creates an irresistible flavor. Braised Goose Gizzard $59! Very chewy with an extraordinary texture, and the braising is deeply flavorful—quite delicious. Braised Goose Intestines $69! The intestines are very crisp and chewy. Although the oil has been removed, they still retain the soul and aroma of the intestines, making them very appealing. White Braised Goose (second half) $139/large portion! This is the familiar Taiwanese salted goose. The goose meat is braised in salted water, resulting in tender meat with a rich flavor. Even eating the skin doesn’t feel greasy—superb. Signature Smoked Goose $269/half! How can you not try this treasure when visiting Ah Cheng? Using a special sugar-smoking machine and Taiwan No. 2 sugar, the goose is smoked for 6 to 10 minutes, resulting in an amber color and unique caramel smoky aroma. The skin is fragrant, the meat tender and juicy, and the smoky flavor is incredibly addictive. Goose Oil Rice $29! The rice is mixed with goose oil, making the aroma irresistible! The grains are oily but not greasy, and it pairs perfectly with the goose meat. Taiwanese Specialty Hot Pot $139! Made with a spicy broth and various ingredients, including jelly-like goose blood, chewy goose intestines, rich stinky tofu, crunchy pickled mustard greens, sweet fresh bamboo shoots, and taro strips. The spicy Taiwanese sauce fills every ingredient with soulful aroma. After trying it, I feel that Ah Cheng Goose Meat’s offerings are very carefully prepared, and the prices are definitely not expensive, offering great value. I heard that branches will soon open at Tung Chung Citygate and Taikoo Shing, which makes me, a local islander, very happy.