Description: This is one of my all-time favorites…it is cheap, the food is good, there is something for everyone, and it’s so much fun, especially with a large group. This is a huge restaurant, taking up the whole block (or so it seems). Smack in the middle of Chinatown, the sign outside is easily missed. On weekends, look for the overflow of people outside the entrance; they are all waiting for a table at Jing Fong.
Here’s the drill. Give your name and number of people to the reception desk and you will get a number in return. Then be alert for the microphone calling out your number in Chinese and English. You will then be allowed upstairs, where a huge auditorium decorated in red and gold dragons and other Chinese motifs will meet you. There are tables everywhere, people talking loudly and walking around, and to add to the confusion, there are ladies pushing metal carts around with dim sum inside.
Dim Sum dishes are Cantonese "snacks", literally means a little of the heart. These are delicate little dishes, meaning you can stack your table high and still not get full. Ask for the ladies to show you what she has in her cart. Don’t miss out on the "Ha Gow" (shrimp dumplings), "Shiu Mai" (pork dumplings), "Cha Siu Bao" (pork buns) etc….you’ll sample as you watch those carts go by. Of course, more exotic items include chicken feet, but hey, if it tastes good, why not?
Having lunch here is interactive on every level. You will find yourself eating and spying for the next cart constantly. You will also be eyeing the next table, trying to figure what they are eating. It is so much fun.
The best part is the bill. On a recent visit, we had a table of 8 hungry adults, and our bill was only $10 per person inclusive of tip and taxes.
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