Chinatown Cantonese BBQ spot with standout soy sauce chicken and roasted duck congee, though char siu opinions vary.
This Chinatown staple is known for its Cantonese BBQ, with patrons often recommending the soy sauce chicken and a flavorful roasted duck congee. While many enjoy the meats hanging in the window, opinions on the char siu and crispy pork belly are split, with some feeling the quality has decreased over time.
The restaurant offers Cantonese BBQ, with notable mentions for soy sauce chicken and roasted duck congee, which have been described as 'insanely good and flavorful'. However, opinions on the char siu and crispy pork belly are divided, with some finding it 'meh' or having declined in quality, while others still consider it a great option.
"The Soy sauce chicken (see yao gai) and the roasted duck congee are highly recommended for their flavor. The crispy pork belly is also mentioned positively by some."
Customers have mixed feelings about the restaurant. While some praise specific dishes like the soy sauce chicken and roasted duck congee, others find the Cantonese BBQ, particularly char siu, to be inconsistent or have declined in quality.
Important Note
Some customers feel the quality of the char siu and other roasted meats has declined, potentially since COVID, with some finding it dry or less flavorful than before.
"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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