Chinatown classic known for its Cantonese BBQ and flavorful roasted duck congee, though opinions on char siu vary.
This Chinatown establishment offers a classic Cantonese BBQ experience, with many recommending their soy sauce chicken and crispy pork belly. While some patrons rave about dishes like the roasted duck congee, others feel the quality, particularly of the char siu, has diminished over time. Despite mixed reviews on specific items, it remains a notable spot for traditional Chinese barbecue.
The restaurant is known for its Cantonese BBQ, with specific mentions of soy sauce chicken and crispy pork belly receiving positive feedback. However, there are differing opinions on the char siu, with some finding it dry and suggesting a decline in quality since pre-COVID times. Roasted duck congee is also highlighted as a flavorful dish. The restaurant is also noted for potentially serving 'cow tongue biscuit,' a sweet Cantonese pastry.
"Soy sauce chicken, crispy pork belly, and roasted duck congee are highlighted as particularly good dishes."
Customers have mixed feelings about the restaurant, with some praising its Cantonese BBQ and roasted duck congee, while others find its char siu dry and suggest quality has declined.
Important Note
Some customers feel the quality, particularly of the char siu, has declined since pre-COVID.
"Big Wong is mentioned as a place that serves congee, and the commenter initially misunderstood the user's request for a specific noodle roll."
Neutral"This commenter shares a long history with Big Wong, noting that the char siu has been dryer since the 2000s due to using leaner cuts and longer hanging times. Despite the decline, they still patronize it as a staple."
Neutral"This user found Big Wong's char siu to be dry and inedible, suggesting the previous chef might have moved to Ming Wong."
Negative"This commenter believes Big Wong has declined significantly since COVID, with poorly executed dishes and all the original staff presumably gone."
Negative"Big Wong is listed as one of the recommended places for char siu."
Positive"In response to a comment about Big Wong's crispy pork belly, this user states that Kings Kitchen and Hayhay are better, especially Kings."
Negative"This user mentions that the crispy pork belly at Big Wong is pretty great."
Positive"Big Wong is a Chinatown staple that the commenter visits when feeling lazy. However, they feel nothing particularly stands out about their offerings."
Neutral"This user humorously suggested Big Wong is for 'after dinner'."
Neutral"This user mentioned Big Wong."
Neutral"Big Wong is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"The roasted duck congee at Big Wong is described as "insanely good and flavorful"."
Positive"Big Wong is mentioned as a recommended place."
Positive"Big Wong is listed as a Chinatown restaurant that likely carries "cow tongue biscuit" (ox tongue pastry), a sweet Cantonese pastry typically eaten with congee."
Neutral"Big Wong on Mott Street is noted for having some of the better Chinese BBQ meat hanging in the window."
Positive"In response to a question about Big Wong, smarty-0601 explained that popular places offer Peking duck because it's a high-demand item. This comment focused on market dynamics rather than the specific quality at Big Wong."
Neutral"The original poster, sandys1, inquired whether the sliced duck with pancakes at popular Chinatown spots like Big Wong is worthwhile. This indicates Big Wong is known for this offering."
Neutral"Finds Big Wong 'meh', stating that BBQ quality is subjective."
Neutral"Considers Big Wong to be very good for Cantonese BBQ."
Positive"Recommends the Soy sauce chicken (see yao gai) at Big Wong in Chinatown."
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