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Continuing the tradition of private kitchens in Hong Kong and the spicy Szechuan cuisine is Yellow Door Kitchen.  Yellow Door Kitchen is not an actual restaurant, but a home transformed into one.  You’ll get a warm, personal, and cozy feeling from its interiors.  And as with most private kitchens, you have to familiarize yourself with the SoHo area to be able to find the place.  But once you do, you’ll be in for a memorable dining experience.

That warmth instantly transforms into “hot” once the food arrives.  As expected from Szechuan cuisine, it is spicy, spicy, spicy.  And it’s spicy not in a bland and lip-burning fashion, but spicy in a way that you can’t help yourself but get some more (in spite of the burning sensation in your mouth and throat).  This is how Yellow Door Kitchen has gained prominence, through its tasty rendition of Szechuan cuisine.  The restaurant has gained positive reviews not just from customers, but also from reporters from Hong Kong and Chinese publications.  They consider Yellow Door Kitchen as a welcome alternative to the expensive restaurants in Hong Kong that offer the same menu.

Some of the tasty offerings on its menu are the deep-fried eel with sweet and sour sauce, Shanghai chop-suey, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and recommended Shanghai braised stuffed duck.  If you’re looking for something hot, you can order the seafood soup.  For snacks and dessert, you have the classic Dim Sum and dumplings with red sauce.  One of the must try is the Szechuan “Dan dan” noodle.

Yellow Door Kitchen is famous so you need to make reservations before going there.  The price is fair, and you certainly will get your money’s worth.  You can also make party plans in this place; just make your reservations beforehand.

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If you’re on a lookout for a different dining scene from the traditional restaurants that you can find in Hong Kong, then one of the best choices for you is the Da Ping Huo.  One of the most famous private kitchens, the place has now become an open secret among tourists and locals alike.  Operated by the married couple, Wang Hai and Wong Xiaoqiong, Wang Hai takes care of the guests and decorations, while Wong Xiaoqiong manages the kitchen and the after meal entertainment.

The interiors are well decorated and quite comfy for such a small place.  Aside from the food, you are also entertained with a Chinese opera, where the cook would come out in the end and show you her singing prowess.  But before you get to experience all of that, you would have to go through the fire quite literally.  The Da Ping Huo specializes in Szechwan, where spiciness, seasonings, and flavors are the main considerations.  Be prepared for a 14-meal set of the best Szechwan dishes from Wong’s secret family recipes, as these will leave your throat quite parched and your lips stinging.  The Da Ping Huo knows Szechwan, and Szechwan love its spicy food.  The food here is unsurprisingly delicious; the ingredients are authentically from Szechwan.

The price is also good considering you get a full meal and some entertainment.  You do need to get reservations for the place is in demand, with a lot of people craving for some Szechwan flavor.  Also, allot some extra time in finding the place.  It doesn’t have a traditional restaurant entrance but is surrounded by antiques stores and buildings. And so, it can easily become a treasure hunt at Hollywood Road.  But all of that is worth the effort as you will be well rewarded with excellent food and a unique dining experience.

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