泰源大排檔

Speaking of Sik Siu (late night supper), especially in CU traditions, Tai Yuen is key to this culture no matter in orientation camps (O camp) or societal activities («jong» activities). On contrary to the previously introduced Sha Kok which is more popular amongst the dance community, Tai Yuen is the go to place for visually all CU student, not only is it more accessible (well… comparatively speaking) but it fits better into the traditional mindset of dai pai dong style dining.
Shatin is famous of it’s chicken congee, Tai Yuen being in Fo Tan, (which is also a part of the greater Shatin district) is also celebrating its chicken congee. Whenever dining in Tai Yuen, you will first be greeted with a hefty pot of chicken congee, if you are lucky, the pot might be free of charge and refillable. For the food choice, just as any sik siu places, «trashy» is the word, the mantra and the golden rule. Imagine an oyster omelet with the rim so puffy and crispy that could only achieved with the excess fat that the omelet is fried in; deep fried mouth part of squids with every morsel crunchy on the outside, chewy and succulent in the inside. How about «roasted» baby pigeons that is actually deep fried to crispy perfection? All of them are sinful but undoubtedly good; especially served alongside with a bottle of ice cold beer, that is how most university students get wasted for the very first time.