Wu Kee is one of the oldest restaurants in the Wong Kok Ping area, and some nearby residents even think they have tasted it before the 90s. However, the advantage of seniority is not the same as the advantage of flavor, and the level of food in the small shop is not top-notch in Chongqing, and it is more suitable for tasting when passing by.
Hoof flower soup is Hu Kee's signature dish, and this light soup is a bit unusual in Sichuan cuisine, and in addition to being suitable for diners who prefer bone broth, it is also a lifesaver for those who are not spicy people. Hoof flower soup is made of pig's trotters and soybeans, the color is milky white, the soup body is thick, and there is also a slight bone flavor. The pig's trotters in the soup are also a major protagonist, and after a long period of cooking, the pig's trotters become loose and can be easily eaten with wooden chopsticks. Its taste is soft and glutinous, but the aroma is weak after a long time of cooking, and it can be dipped in the chili sauce to increase the taste. The flavor of Hu Ji sauce is not strong, and a large number of compound spices are used in the soup, although the flavor is not bad, it is similar to many shops and lacks uniqueness.
In addition to the hoof flower soup, Hu Ji also produces roasted dishes and side dishes, the former are meat food, the latter is vegetarian, all of which are authentic Chongqing system, and you can choose according to your preference. Diners who have never been to Sichuan and Chongqing to taste the local flavors may wish to pay attention to the braised fat sausage and braised beef, which have received many praises and are relatively stable, with loose beef fibre and smooth texture.
This kind of long-established restaurant usually prepares a large number of semi-finished products, or even finished products, and is not slow to deliver food even when the guests are full. There is a graffiti street about 1 km long near the restaurant, the buildings are old, and the exterior walls are all covered with graffiti, which is both fireworks and full of literary and artistic style, and the nearby Chongqing Academy of Fine Arts is sometimes regarded as a scenic spot. If you are interested in visiting, it is perfect to taste Hu Ji hoof flower soup by the way.
