Chef Jian Yu came to the Valley from China's Guangdong province in 1997 and worked at several restaurants around town before taking over New Hong Kong Restaurant nearly a decade ago. Since then, he's built a loyal following of fans who know this place is a destination for well-executed Chinese fare. And don't be fooled by appearances; the restaurant's tired exterior and worn booths stand in stark contrast to the lively Chinese food you'll find inside. Yu's menu includes excellent versions of Cantonese dishes, with some of the best options being the clay pots, the chef's specialty. We love the clay pot with pork belly and rich taro root, while more adventurous diners might like to opt for the pork stomach clay pot, spiked with whole peppercorns. On the Americanized menu, you'll find all the typical dishes, but even the fried rice and twice pork are better than usual here.
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