tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982887853279118792.post6095542031689761964..comments2024-03-28T00:38:57.866-07:00Comments on Chandavkl's Blog: Live Seafood in the New TerritoriesChandavklhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680429674206952683noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982887853279118792.post-5435933346655081312014-01-20T09:48:04.790-08:002014-01-20T09:48:04.790-08:00Chuen Kee actually specializes in imported seafood...Chuen Kee actually specializes in imported seafood from around the world, and there is actually a growing trend due to high demand and consumption of seafood, to import sealife. Star Seafood (another chain of seafood restaurants that blow away Koi Palace or Sea Harbor) operates in a similar manner. <br /><br />There is not a lot in the tanks at Chuen Kee (or Star) that would be considered local fish. The closest would be South China Seas as well as things like mantis prawns from Thailand. Once you eat around HK you will learn that ingredients is king, and with the right skillset a certain dish will blow away what we have in NorCal and SoCal easy, also because what we have access to in the US as substitutes do not come close.<br /><br />If you want a sample of local fish, the southwestern region of Hong Kong is the best place to do it...Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau where 85% of the fish sold at markets are caught locally. Your other option is Lau Fau Shan in NW New Territories, but not much local fish there other than oysters and the delectable nine striped shrimp (which are a must if you are in the area).<br /><br />The razor clams you had were probably imported from Scotland, geoduck from Pacific NW/Canada. Fish imported from Saba (off the coast of Borneo) is the rage these days, like various types of grouper.Beef No Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255895629727111344noreply@blogger.com