彩龍, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

This entry dates back from  Christmas Day. My wife and I went for an early lunch with the in-laws, followed by a hike as it was cool and sunny that day. 

Food was had at Choi Lung (phonetic translation) restaurant that is situated half way on the highest mountain of Hong Kong, Tai Mo Shan.   

It uses a canteen service in that they have food counters where you choose your item but then it is noted on your ticket in order to pay at the end. There is no queuing system so is a little disorganised but it is not anarchy. Tea is also served by oneself.

There is a decent selection to choose from, and we selected a variety as shown in the picture below. Starting from the top at the twelve o'clock position, there was Watercress; Black Sesame Roll; Steamed Quail Egg Dumpling; Spring Roll; Large Steamed Bun, Steamed Cake; Deep Fried Milk; and Prawn Rice Roll.

Our food

Most of the items that were taken were standard dishes when visiting a dim sum restaurant. The exceptions to this were the black sesame roll or 'photo film' as it is called due to its appearance, which has a sweet glutinous taste. The Egg Dumpling is rather like a wonton dumpling with a cute little egg on top. Deep fried milk is something I had never tried and not sure how they make it (it may have come from Scottish cooking techniques?). However is was inoffensive.

Although not pictured we had more food with barbecued pork buns and choi sum taken later.

It's not particularly clean but the food it prepared professionally enough, served with basic plastic plates and bamboo steamers, and service is really by oneself.

Some things were good to eat, some OK. It's not dirt cheap but not that expensive either. Due to the location of it being halfway up a mountain, it is unlikely I will be frequenting this place. However, it is worth a visit if one is in the area.

Scores:

Food: 3/5

Presentation: 3/5

Service: 3/5

Setting: 2/5

Overall: 11/20

Total Bill: $278, about £5.50 a head.

I ate: All of the above.

I drank: Pu-er tea.

I wore: Hooded Top.