{"id":13456,"date":"2026-08-20T22:54:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T22:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/restaurants\/13456\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T22:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T22:54:17","slug":"duen-kee-chinese-restaurant-%e7%ab%af%e8%a8%98%e8%8c%b6%e6%a8%93-handcrafted-dim-sum-spot-near-hiking-trail-with-farm-grown-watercress-hakka-chewy-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/restaurants\/13456\/","title":{"rendered":"Duen Kee Chinese Restaurant \u7aef\u8a18\u8336\u6a13: Handcrafted dim sum spot near hiking trail with farm-grown watercress & Hakka chewy cake"},"content":{"rendered":"

Escape the crowded streets of Hong Kong and have a mini adventure traveling (about 35 mins by taxi) to Duen Kee Chinese Restaurant \u7aef\u8a18\u8336\u6a13. Located in Chuen Lung Estate\u00a0at Tsuen Wan, this self-service dim sum place is situated at the base of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak at 956 metres above sea level.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – front facade<\/p>\n

Don’t be surprised if you see other patrons in hiking gear. The place is filled with seniors and hikers having a chill breakfast after a sweat-inducing trek. We were glad that there were little to no tourists in sight, even though we ourselves were guilty as charged.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – seating<\/p>\n

Upon arrival, you have the freedom to sit wherever you like\u2014 either al fresco, overlooking the sunny and serene surroundings, or indoors.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – dim sum making<\/p>\n

While dining there, we caught sight of a lady preparing a fresh batch of siew mai. She was also the one announcing new dim sum items that came out piping hot from the kitchen over the restaurant’s PA system.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – dim sum items<\/p>\n

If you don’t understand Cantonese, don’t worry. Simply head to the steamed section to see what’s up for grabs!<\/p>\n

The exchange rate is\u00a0S$1 = HKD6.14\u00a0(at time of writing), and I’ve added the prices in SGD as well for your convenience. Rate fluctuations may affect what you actually spend.<\/p>\n

What I tried at Duen Kee Chinese Restaurant \u7aef\u8a18\u8336\u6a13\"Duen<\/p>\n

Duen Kee – utensils cleaning<\/p>\n

Before starting our dim sum breakfast, we followed in the locals’ footsteps\u2014 disinfecting our cutlery and crockery with hot water. It was definitely a new experience for Singaporeans like us!<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – siew mai<\/p>\n

We kicked things off with the Siew Mai (HKD24\/S$3.91) that came in a basket of 4. Each piece featured chewy prawns and fresh pork, offering a texture and taste that was worlds apart from the ones we have in Singapore.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – char siew bao<\/p>\n

The Char Siew Bao (HKD18\/S$2.93) arrived in a pair and was generously stuffed with moist char siew pieces. The fluffy buns, though slightly cold when we had them, still retained their softness.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – hakka chewy cake<\/p>\n

We tried the Hakka Chewy Cakes or ‘Chicken Poop Vine’ (HKD18\/S$2.93 each) which had a dark green hue similar to Korean mugwort rice cakes. Possessing a mochi-like texture, the cakes had a mild herby taste which wasn’t overpowering (thankfully).<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – chee cheong fun<\/p>\n

There were a few selections of rice rolls to choose from and after much deliberation, we chose the Beef Cheung Fun (HKD28\/S$4.56). The skin was silky smooth and possessed the perfect thickness, encasing tender pieces of beef within.<\/p>\n

The soy-based sauce beneath filled every nook and cranny of the roll, imparting an aromatic and savoury flavour that perfumed my taste buds.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – porridge<\/p>\n

The Century Egg Pork Congee was crowned with fried wanton skins and sliced spring onions. As simple as it looked, I was blown away by how thick, luxurious and flavourful it was. The wanton skins added a satisfying crunch to every spoonful.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – watercress<\/p>\n

There is a small field in the backyard of Duen Kee Chinese Restaurant, where they grow a variety of veggies like watercress.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – watercress<\/p>\n

And if you walk over to the cooked vegetable section, you can order a plate of boiled Watercress (HKD50\/S$8.15) with the ah jie (big sister).<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – watercress sauce<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – watercress closeup<\/p>\n

Before you head back to the table, be sure to slather on some soy sauce and furu. I can already hear some of you thinking, “Ew! Won’t fermented beancurd taste weird?” The combination was unique and surprisingly worked well together.<\/p>\n

The furu\u00a0added a pungent, creamy, and salty touch to the fresh, naturally sweet watercress. There’s just something about freshly-harvested, farm-grown vegetables that hits differently.<\/p>\n

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Duen Kee – beancurd<\/p>\n

We also helped ourselves to the Beancurd Pudding (HKD18\/S$2.93 each), made with water from the surrounding mountains. Be sure to add plenty of orange sugar and syrup, as the beancurd itself is quite bland.<\/p>\n

Final thoughts\"Duen<\/p>\n

Duen Kee – overview<\/p>\n

The next time you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong, why not venture off the beaten track and visit Duen Kee Restaurant \u7aef\u8a18\u8336\u6a13 for a rustic, village-like experience? You can even squeeze in a hike before or after your dim sum feast!<\/p>\n

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