The Cheung brothers took over the business from their father and made it their own, adding "Go Duck Yourself" to the Hing Lung Co. They developed new techniques, including how to make the skin of their roast duck crispier, and created their own blend of spices. "We can keep going down the road of hiring a chef who's here just for a paycheck, or we can try to do it differently." "It was going to fail if we didn't step up," Eric says. The brothers say they started learning how to become roasters in 2016 to save the family business. We do so many quality checks before it even goes out to the front." He checks everything," Simon Cheung says. "From me taking it out of the oven, checking how good it is, then I hand it over to my brother. We can keep going down the road of hiring a chef who's here just for a paycheck, or we can try to do it differently." - Hing Lung Co.'s Eric Cheung on preserving his family business "It was going to fail if we didn't step up. The brothers say they put care into each step of the process. "All items I ate as a child and still enjoy as an adult." She says they are as delicious as they look. When you get it perfectly golden brown, it feels really good," he says with a laugh.Īmber says she's eaten their roast duck and the roast and barbecue pork. Here are two family-owned and operated take-out spots that focus on quality and convenience. KTVUs Amber Lee looks at Chinese food in San Francisco Chinatown that is ideal for when you are on the go. It's a habit for them," Tam says.Īmber Lees Chinatown Part 2: Take out food for on the go The regular customers here are largely immigrants who live and work in the neighborhood, according to Tam. He once made a surprise visit and bought take out. Chan is seen pictured with former President Obama. Many of its workers have been with the restaurant for decades. Tam says the restaurant has been open since 1986. The siu my-a pork, mushroom and shrimp dumpling is another must have. The pan fried shrimp rolls is another dish Amber recommends. I love the flakey crust and the savory filling," Amber says.Ĭo-owner Shek Lee says the puff pastry is a popular item in Hong Kong. "Every time I come here, I always order the gow choi so (pork, shrimp, and leek puff pastry). Onto the tray and into the oven they go.ĭishes here are cooked in a variety of ways including steamed, grilled and fried. They're for the egg custard tarts, a popular baked dessert. Some dumplings have cilantro, peanuts and other ingredients.Įgg mixtures are being beaten. In Cantonese, Chef Ken Chan says the thinner the wrap, the better. We don't use frozen," Tam says.Īmber agrees for Chinese people, that authenticity is a big deal.Īt Great Eastern, the dumpling wrappers are made from scratch with wheat starch. She says the freshness of their food is something they're really proud of. Tam says Great Eastern's specialty is traditional old-fashioned dim sum. You can also check it out online here.Peking duck at Great Eastern Restaurant in San Francisco Chinatown. But do not worry, because they make it easier for you by having pictures for the menu. You can find all kinds of dim sum you can imagine. As I mentioned, their famous food is dim sum. The Great Eastern Restaurant serves both dinner menu and dim sum menu. Some of them may not speak English very well, but they are friendly and will make sure they get the orders correctly. Once the table is ready, a waiter or waitress will personally take you there. Fortunately, they have comfortable chairs at their front door for you to sit on. The restaurant is always full that you may have to wait half and hour to be seated. Great Eastern is filled with round and square tables, but there is enough space between them, so you will not feel too crowded. If you have not heard, President Barack Obama has been here! They welcomes you from 10 AM to 11 PM everyday, but as for their famous dim sum, they only serve you from 10 AM to 3 PM, so you will have only 5-hour window to enjoy it. The Great Eastern Restaurant is located at 649 Jackson Street in the middle of San Francisco’s Chinatown.
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