Soi Lou Weng Hot Pot Restaurant

Steamboat is very common and can be found in many countries, but clam and crab steamboat is something I have never tried before. Was searching online for places to go to for my Hong Kong trip and happen to come across this steamboat shop which has quite good reviews. So I decided to visit this store and try it out.

There is currently only 1 outlet in Hong Kong is located at Jordan area. It took me quite sometime to find the place as it is quite a walk from the MTR station.

Was so happy to see this signboard after finding the place for 20 mins!

The shop is located inside Jordan Centre and the sign is not very big hence people tend to miss the place. So do keep a lookout for the signboard when looking for this place.

We went on a weekday and was there around 7pm, hence there wasn't a queue nor much people at that time. However, we did made a booking beforehand as I read reviews that the place is normally full and waiting time is quite long. Around 8pm+ the place was really packed with people and maybe cause the place is quite small, I would recommend people who are heading there to make a booking a day before to prevent long waiting time.

 Just by looking at the menu makes me drool already~

They not only have the clams and crab steamboat, they also have clams and lobster steamboat! But of course we tried the chef recommended and best seller clams and crab steamboat! Actually their base is just clams and mixed mushroom and if you want the crab or lobster, you can choose to add in. Price differs with the type of crab you want and how big the crab is. We chose the one with roe and a medium size one. You can also choose if you want a big or small one as well as the level of spiciness. We chose the medium level one and we couldn't take it! After finishing our meal, the waitress then told us that if want to taste the full flavor of the soup, it is better choose without adding spice. So now I know what is the best way to have enjoy the full rich flavor of the soup next time!

After ordering the soup, you can then choose what other items you want to add for your steamboat. Everything is a la carte and I would say the things here are not really cheap but they use premium and fresh ingredients!

 Condiments that you can use to make create your own sauce. It is chargeable by per pax at HK18 each which was quite not worthwhile for people like me who does not use any of it at all :(

Look how rich the soup is and just by smelling the aroma makes me drool! There was indeed a lot of crab roe and it was really very flavorful!!!

 We got the angus beef and it tasted really great! But of course also $$$ too. But with the quality, I would say it's worth it!!

 We also got the hand made beef balls.

 Fish Maw

 Cheese balls which tasted quite nice, something I didn't quite expected. It is very different from the normal fish balls we have as the outer is more hard not the bouncy kind. But together with the melted cheese in it, the overall taste was just right.

Some other vegetables and cuttlefish which are the usual stuffs that we order for steamboat. We also ordered a jug of lemon barley to share.

The overall experience here was wonderful. The soup base was something very different and unique and was really very tasty!! It is something new and not commonly found in any other steamboat places. However I would say the price here is a bit steep so do prepare to spend a little more if you are dining here. I would say the clam and crab soup alone is already quite filling and we definitely over ordered our food! Haha! What's new when a bunch of gluttons are eating together. So I would recommend people to order probably 1-2 dish to go along first and only adding on if you're still not full after finishing to avoid being too bloated or wasting food. If you are looking for something different to try out in Hong Kong, to visit this place at Jordan!

Soi Lou Weng Hot Pot Restaurant

澳门台山水佬荣火锅专家

佐敦道上海街佐敦中心37C-37D号3-4楼

Telephone Number: +852 2327 8282

Operating Hours: Mon - Sun, 6pm to 3.30am

PS: After reaching Jordan MTR station, exit by exit A and then turn right. Keep on walking straight down and after around 3 junctions, you should be able to see the big sign board of the store. The shop is just by the corner.

Somboon Seafood - Bangkok

I believe this place is no stranger to most of the people who have traveled to Bangkok as it is one of the popular restaurants in Bangkok. Being a crab lover, this place is definitely must go as they are well-known for their Fried Curry Crab (and they are the original creator of this special dish)! But of course, their other dishes are also very good and satisfying!! This is one of the restaurant that I definitely will go to every time I'm in Bangkok and have never been disappointed by their food or service so far.

They have a wide range of dishes to choose ranging from appetizer to desserts and every picture just look so delicious! Their menu also have different languages in it so you do not have to worry not knowing what or how to order.

We ordered the signature dish- fried curry crab, stir fried morning glory with chili, grilled squid, raw prawns, grilled fish coated with salt and grilled large prawns.

You should definitely order a bowl of steam rice as it is a perfect match with the fried curry crab! The sauce is so thick and delicious, you just can't stop scooping it into your bowl. As for the raw prawns, it seems like a popular dish among the locals and ever since the first time we tried it, this dish made it to our "must-order-list" every time we're here. We didn't thought much about this dish but it was surprisingly delicious as the prawns are so fresh and springy. As for the grilled fish coated with salt (the salt is being coated on the skin and it will be removed once it's being served), it is my favorite food in Bangkok!! The meat is so fresh and juicy and by dipping it together with the spicy fish sauce, it is just heavenly!!! (You can also find this dish along the streets and they do taste as equally delicious but at a much cheaper price)

Every single dish is so delicious and the seafood are so fresh that we cleaned out the whole table leaving nothing behind except our big fat tummies! Apart from good quality food, the price range is also pretty affordable and there's nothing to complain about their service. And most importantly, the whole restaurant is air-conditioned (super plus point as thailand is a super hot country)!

There are currently 7 outlets and I always frequent the one at Surawong. I always make a booking 1-2 days beforehand as it is very crowded during dinner time and do be prepared to queue if there's no prior booking made. You can check out the various locations of each outlet as well as their respective phone numbers for reservation on their website: http://www.somboonseafood.com/index.php/en/branch/index. Do take note of the locations and be very precise to taxi drivers as there are a few fake restaurants of Somboon!