Yung Kee

It was all over the news in Singapore few months ago on this Iconic Roast Goose Restaurant of Hong Kong about the family feud that may set the company to closure if their descendants failed to reach an agreement.
For those who are unaware of what was happening. The passing of the founder in 2004 had left his restaurant to the hands of his two sons, kinsen and Ronald. With Kinsen holding 45 per cent of the shares and Ronald holding 55 per cent, the former soon complained to the court that he was being blocked from running the business.
With all the bitter wars going on, consumers who love the crisp juicy roast goose were all shaken by the news that Yung Kee may be gone for good.
Sounded loud, impatient and aggressive in their culture by nature, the well dressed auntie in black asked us what we wanted as we were at their take away counter. We took a while to decide as it did not have option with just only roasted goose but goose with rice and in the end we ordered half a goose.
The upscale restaurant was modernly decorated with staff smartly dressed up looking professional. Interior was beautifully furnished and looked grand.
There were slight hiccups during the transaction as we were accused of not paying for the take away and it upset us with their hostile tones. Thereafter, they realized it was their mistake and toned down. We did not feel any comfort in the service and the thought of the news of the war between the siblings had surfaced in our minds.
Take away portion was pretty well done with a microwavable container covered and wrapped with a paper printed with Yung Kee’s Business Name. Honey roasted sesame and sweet prune sauce were given for the takeaway.
The award winning goose that the world is raving about is in front of our eyes. Half a Roasted Goose costs 300 HKD (about $ 60 SGD). It’s alluring fragrance and its blistering skin was our soft spot! With all the given condiments added, the 5 of us enjoyed the flavourful roasted goose in its crackling crispy skin holding the soft and tender flesh that once you have your teeth sink in, the juice starts oozing out. As we were finishing the roasted goose, there were braised soya beans revealed beneath. They were good stuff as those beans soaked up all the essential and flavours from the roasted goose
Half Goose — 300 HKD
Yung Kee’s roasted goose has definitely live up to its name sake and it would be a loss if Yung Kee’s business is sealed due to family feud. And it would be worst if the building was sold off as this Yung Kee’s building has a hidden treasure that define their Famous Roasted Goose — a charcoal fired oven on Hong Kong Island. It would be lost even if they were to move into another place as their government no longer issues permits for such equipment.
No doubt that Yung Kee has been there for a long time, it does not mean having their service standards compromised. Our visit would have better if staff have shown more professionalism.

Shared half a goose… excellently cooked, and stellar, on-​point, polite service — the gravy and sweet sauce for the goose was exceptional… one of the best roasted goose experiences in Hong Kong, albeit somewhat pricey. The garoupa fish was well-​prepared also. I would like to see a little larger by-​the-​glass wine list to match the goose.
Saturday night it was booked so I came in on Sunday where it was about half full. You might consider reservations for the weekend.

Food is good except their famous roast goose-​Their signature dish. We ordered the soy sauce chicken with roast pork rice. Both chicken & roast port are excellent. We also order the won ton — this is the best won ton in Hong Kong even though people said the Mak’s noodle, Ho Hung Kee & others, they are not as good. But the worst dish that we came to eat is the roast goose, which is dry & skin is tough. Really really bad. Hope they improve this next time. If not we have to find somewhere else for this dish in Hong Kong. The worst thing is when you reflect the goose quality, nobody give a dame

Oh how the mighty have fallen. I used to relish coming here for roast goose when I visited HK. My last trip, however, on Christmas was anything but a gift. It was definitely not worth the wait.
The menu is quite extensive, ranging from their famous roast goose, to dim sum, to «vegan specialties». Who the heck comes here for «vegan specialties»? It’s like someone ordering just a garden salad at Morton’s.
The roast goose was flavorful and had a nice layer of fat but the meat was too cold for my preference. Dim sum was okay… when it actually came. We waited at least 30 mins between the goose and when someone on wait staff finally realized that we were expecting more food. Service was dreadful; as if the wait staff is waiting for the final day and is just going through with the motions. We were there for a couple of hours, when it should’ve been a lot less.
The dim sum wasn’t too bad but nothing special. The har gao was pretty large and delicate. I couldn’t bash on it too much. Probably the best offering was their beef tripe, as it was spicy and savory.
Service brought this review down heavily. Prices don’t justify the experience. The goose only kept it out of the 1-​star range.

I visited Yung Kee a few years back when we visited HK, food was very tasty although it was a bit overpriced, but I didn’t mind it since I really enjoyed the roasted goose here. We just came back to Hong Kong for Chinese New Year so we came back to Yung Kee, but this time we were a bit disappointed. Their service has gone down hill. They weren’t very attentive, given they charge you a lot … I ordered a small plate of roasted goose and they gave me a plate of very little meat and the rest was all bones. I am not sure if I will come back here again.

Everyone who is looking at this review should really go to this classic Chinese Restaurant who specialises in BBQ Goose. They are closing their doors because the original owner passed on his legacy to his sons who just couldn’t manage the restaurant together.
Their food used to be amazing but ever since the family have been fighting, it hasn’t been as good but still pretty good. As mentioned earlier, their bbq goose is amazingly good but you have to preorder when you make a booking. The skin is super crispy and quite thing and not too much fat.
The preserved egg also makes for a nice start to any meal.
Service is better than average and the location obviously is central to Hong Kong Island.

The roast goose is superb and very impressive. The meat is succulent and the skin is crispy. Other dishes are all above average. 4 star for the intimidating price. It is noteworthy that they offer superior service, especially compared with the atrocious Hong Kong service quality.

This is one of our favorite go-​to places in Hong Kong! They serve quality Chinese food and we are never disappointed. The waiters/​waitresses that we had this time did not speak good English though, so bring a Chinese-​speaker with you if you want to make sure you order the right thing. I’m only giving them less then 4 or 5 stars because their vegetarian selection is not as great as I’d like it to be, and they serve some meat dishes of questionable morality (like shark fin soup).

Goose was succulent, the skin was a light crisp and tasty. Soo good.
Abalone was cool… not my kinda thing.
Frogs legs were fried nicely. Not the best, but decent.
Customer service was great.
Only complaint is they brought every dish out one by one instead of all together.

Well, this is probably one of those «brand» type restaurants. So what, we come here and we have gone to the VIP section many, many times. The service has significantly declined over the past few years, probably due to the owners fighting. The last time we came here via a relative (VIP room), we got stuck with a bunch of loud Mainlanders. It’s all about the Mainlanders now. The new waiters don’t know when/​how to bus stuff. We had dirty plates sitting here that we couldn’t eat off of while trying to flag someone down. What is the hype with this restaurant? Had their roast goose, squab, pork, meh. Better in the states. Had wonton, it was mostly wrapper with a dinky sized core. Broth was not flavorful, I’m sure any of the mom and pop wonton places are way more authentic. Good luck using the bathrooms because most of the time they are dirty and broken. Is it just to show off you can afford eating here? I rather eat at a 大排檔, cuz the food would taste way better. Chipped dishes, bad service, extremely awful dining room guests.

Famous for the roast goose, they do have a substantial Chinese menu.
They were also extremely helpful with changes to the menu. A favourite dish of mine is with bitter gourd but none of my friends fancied that dish with frogs’ legs so they changed it to the more usual sliced beef. Other dishes we enjoyed included the eggplant with minced pork and salted fish and the deep fried pork ribs. The sautéed vegetables with crab meat was ok but consisted of a few pieces of broccoli with lots of mushrooms but a lot of crab meat. Pricy dish though!
The service was prompt and super attentive without being intrusive. However it is pricy and you can get same quality for cheaper at other places. Still, a good choice if you are hosting visitors.

Been on a roast goose kick as of late ever since a friend took me to a place in Sham Tsang that specialized in roast goose and thought I’d give Yung Kee another try. I used to work not far from here and have had several meals here.
Frankly I don’t know what the big deal is. The roasting was decent but the meat was tough. I recalled not being happy with the individual portion in the past (all skin & bones) so I ordered a half a goose with the the expectation that there would be good pieces.
I was quite disappointed. The breast meat was tough, even sinewy. The rest of the goose was also mediocre. No way can it compare to the roast goose I had in Sham Tseng.
This place may have been good in the past, but I think they’re just resting on their laurels now.
Google Roast Duck SCMP and you’ll find an article that details the top 5 roast goose restaurants in Hong Kong. I’d give the others a try but no way will I be going back to Yung Kee.

A must stop when in hong kong central area, the Roasted Goose is a must try
delicacy, pretty easy walk from the central MTR station.

Was here for a reunion dinner, so most of our attention was not on the restaurant. Service was definitely not an issue, nor was food. Both were of high quality, and as you would expect of a restaurant of this caliber in HK, we lacked for nothing. The staff were very attentive without intruding or interrupting. This was for many years the standard-​bearer of HK cuisine, and even though it may no longer hold that title (or responsibility), it is still up there in the categories that matter. Known for its bbq poultry and other meats, it did not disappoint.

All I knew about this place is it’s reputed to have incredible goose. It’s a bit «classy» and listed in many a guidebook, and consequently it’s more expensive than many other local food options around. They even charge for tea! I was ready to be annoyed at all this, but–
The goose was terrific! The skin was crispy, almost flaky, and the meat was juicy and flavorful. My dinner partner and I took our first bites, looked at one another, and more-​or-​less said, «This is some damn fine goose.»
You can’t argue with that sort of reaction.
It’s a big space with lots of big tables, so it’s good for groups. I read somewhere that even given its size, there are sometimes lines, but I came here mid-​evening, mid-​week, and we were sat immediately.

I love this place every time I visit Hong Kong! I wish I reviewed this place long ago. We always sit upstairs because my mom gots the hook up and it’s much more less crowded upstairs.
My must have here are:
Thousand year old egg: perfectly creamy and rich. Best way to start your epic meal here.
Whole roasted duck: perfectly cooked warm and fatty. The meat is tender and goes perfectly with the sweet and sour sauce they give you.
Beef belly with Chinese broccoli: my mom always calls ahead to reserve one because it’s that good. The beef is so soft and tender and the soup the it comes in is very savory and comforting to drink.
Winter melon seafood soup: I think this is only when it’s in season but it’s so delicious! They give you a whole winter melon with seafood soup cooked inside! When they serve it to you they scoop out the meat from the winter melon and soup at the same time. It’s the best.
I would definitely try and make a book a table before hand because I’ve seen the lines become very long during dinner time!

My favorite spot for roast meats in Hong Kong. I always make sure to drop in fo drop in for lunch whenever I am in Hong Kong. Give me a combination of roast duck, pork and goose, and I am a very happy camper.

Not very good. Every other Hong Kong roast goose place I’ve tried is better. They served me a roast goose that was cold with rubbery, fat skin. The thousand year old egg and pickled pager ginger was good. They make it in house and the ingredients are sourced from their own farms, I was told. However, I was also told that the walk in diners eating on the ground floor is served the bad stuff while the good stuff is served to the VIPs dining on the upper floors. This is unacceptable. They should serve the exact same high quality stuff to all their diners or not serve anything at all. This is very unprofessional behavior. However, this explains why some reviewers give this place 5 stars while others give this place one or two stars.
The restaurant was decorated tastefully and was very clean. Average Hong Kong waiter service, very quick and to the point.
I would not recommend that you come here. Maxim’s, Kam’s roasted goose, and Victoria Harbour Roasted Goose Seafood Restaurant are all better than Yung Kee. I would recommend that you go to Kam’s Roasted Goose (甘牌燒鵝) Instead. Kam’s serves the same high quality roasted goose to everybody, every time. I went there 3 times in one week!

HK style food. Very clean, great taste, good selection for everyone including vegans. Duck was amazing and the Cantonese fried noodles is a must. Never eat noodles with vinegar but it was quite tasty.

This is a well known place to eat famous roasted goose in HK. I came to the restaurant several times from my past visits and the quality of their food has been somewhat consistent. I ordered a mixer of roasted duck and BBQ pork dish and it was tasty but I remembered the first time I had it was pungent good but this time it just didn’t give me that affect. However I like the atmosphere and the cleanliness of the place. It’s definitely a place to visit if you want a fine dining place and experience their famous roasted goose.

Superb pei dan (preserved egg). Liquidity yolk, firm white, not something I’d seen done so well. Napa cabbage and dried shrimp was excellent, a very refined version of what grandma used to make. Gai lan and fatty pork was almost as good as the pei dan, particularly when hot– the pork fat is just the right combination of soft and flavorful when piping hot. Mmmmmmm.
Clay pot dish was pretty darned good, too.
Oddly, while the roast goose was excellent, I wasn’t quite as blown away by it. Maybe I’m just not a connoisseur of it, or I prefer a stronger flavor than what they do here, which is a bit more delicate.
Finally, the goose feet and pomello (I think it’s a pomello) is excellent, presented elegantly, and quite tasty… but like most ancient delicacies, it’s definitely somewhat of an acquired taste.
Each floor is a little different, ground floor seemed more casual than the third floor, although the third floor (or would it be 2^nd? Apologies for being American, to me it was the 3^rd floor…) wasn’t exactly extravagant– refined, nicely done, but nothing too crazy. Service was almost-​but-​not-​quite impeccable, maybe due to the trainee we had handling our table.
If it wasn’t for the price… it’s damned good, but you’re definitely paying for ambiance and service here, too!

famous for roast goose, but also a historic place, apparently you may have a different experience on different floors. been awhile since I’ve come so hard to know if they maintain their standard with such popularity. Kee Club upstairs if you can get on the list.