“Shatin Lung Wah Pigeon (沙田龙华乳鸽)”
Venturing to Sha Tin for the renowned roast pigeon, we chose the decades-old Lung Wah Hotel (沙田龙华酒店). After a journey via MTR from Mongkok and a mini-bus transfer, we crossed an overhead bridge near the Hong Kong Ikea furniture mall to reach the hotel. The anticipation for the area’s famous roast bird led us to this establishment, and its location at 22 Ha Wo Che, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong (香港新界沙田下禾輋22號) added to the authenticity of our culinary adventure. Check out exact direction here: My Note Book on the Web.
A surprising twist awaited us at Lung Wah Hotel (沙田龙华酒店) as the signature dish turned out to be the braised pigeon (豉油王乳鴿), overshadowing the renowned roast. Following the recommendation, we ordered both.
True to expectations, both the roast and braised pigeons impressed. The pigeon meat, akin to chicken but more tender, juicier, and sweeter, delivered a delightful culinary experience. Despite the less appealing appearance, the aromatic crisped skin made the roast pigeon my preferred choice.
Lung Wah Hotel (沙田龙华酒店) earned its fame not just for selecting premium 25-day-old young pigeons for their dishes but also for its rich history as the pioneer in serving pigeon cuisine, as shared by our Hong Kong friend. As an intriguing detail, near the entrance passage, a small compound with a visible pigeon loft added to the authenticity of the experience. For those interested, stepping further in for a closer look is highly recommended! :)
The sweet & sour pork dish was my recommended choice, and it lived up to expectations with its nicely executed flavors.
While the stir-fried Chye Sim with prawns lacked the wow factor, with a hint of bitterness in the veggies, the freshness of the prawns was notable. For a potentially more satisfying experience, considering trying their recommended San Shui Tofu (山水豆腐), crafted using stream water.
Being a decades-old restaurant, Lung Wah Hotel (沙田龙华酒店) had a nostalgic touch by offering the conventional glass-bottled Coke, omitting specific sodas like diet Coke, Coke zero, Coke light, or Pepsi light from the menu.
For a meal serving 3, the total cost was approximately HK$410 (S$85).
mouthwatering :)
I went there late February for a friend’s bday dinner. We ordered roasted pigeon, everyone got one and we were almost full afterwards. We all thought the pigeon was big, almost like a small chicken, lol.
Hi Chumpman,
Yeah, just like those pigeons you see on the street.. it’s even smaller than 童子鸡, especially the roasted one, right? For sure no pigeon can be as big as a chicken… haha..
Wah.. one pigeon and you guys felt full?! We had sweet & sour pork, and prawn dishes even. :)