Lucas's understanding of claypot rice propels this episode, and the commentary is spectacular and on the next level. He knows the technique, the science of the preparation. And, then, there's the unbridled enthusiasm. In the end, chefly insights turn into sheer fandom. Wow!
The secret is that this restaurant is very famous. There are several one hour TV shows for it already. No secret here because everything has been shown in those TV shows before.
@@catchnkill you forgot to add "in HK", no one outside of hk and the hk diaspora knows anything about this place and people rarely know about clay pot rice. Lucas is trying to spread positivity and knowledge about hk food n culture. what are you trying to do?
Lucas NEEDS his own channel. He's too good to just pop up in random videos once in a while (but yes, I understand he has an actual job running a restaurant)
I think he enjoys the peace of mind to do things when he has free time and engage in ideas rather than create. Creating your own ideas and content is exhausting
Hes the main featured chef in one of the other channels, but not many visit it. 😂 Always find these comments funny. Though granted those are of him cooking and less Antony bourdain style travelling to eat
I wish more people realized that those small cafes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 are world class culinary experiences. I've been lucky enough to travel there many times and have that experience & maybe NYC or LA simulate that HK food experience but there is only one Hong Kong. Glad it's back open
‘No oil’. Chinese food is the most complex, and satisfying food (imo) on this planet. So many components can go into one dish, many of which are fermented, cured, aged etc. The level of umami is just something else. It’s so deceptively complicated, and the flavours are crazy good… saluted!
I love how he asked the server for a recommendation on which of the beef styles she liked better and she was like "oh no ya don't!..we have both...which one do you want." This directness and sense of urgency is part of the charm of this style of cuisine.
I thought that was a pretty great part too. I like asking what the server/chef likes most, it's nice to have a change and them tell you whatever you like. Can tell she's been doing it a long time too
Not just the style of cuisine, its how Hong Kongers live their lives. People might mistaken our directness and urgency as rude (similar to Dutch people), but that's how we do things: Hurry up so we can do more things afterward. But Lucas is smart to always ask the locals what they recommend, since some items might not be on the menu and only the waiters know. Funny Titbit: the diners in the restaurant knows Lucas is not local Hong Konger (hence a lot of staring/looking at him at times), not because of the camera, but because he's wearing short sleeves in winter in Hong Kong.
@@ropro9817 my guess is that doing t this way allows him to do stuff selectively and to his own pace, without the pressure of constantly churning out new content.
I love how chef sticks the order tags by dipping them in water. This is such pro level. And Lucas - I want more travel content! Your videos always feel like a master class of history, culture, and food, and this is like a master class of a master!
@@RaymondHng You can see one fall off at one point and he dips it and sticks it again. It's how he keeps track of what is in each pan and the papers don't have any sticky tape so the water helps it stay in place.
Would love more Lucas travel content! Really enjoyed his wonton recipes, would be amazing for him to show us the behind the scenes of wonton restaurants!
This was stunning and the gentleman cooking the clay pots is a genius! Thanks so much to the “Clay Pot Kid” for his awesome description of everything happening and to those who captured it for one terrific video!!
“lol” I didn’t hear the joke. Also, you forgot to comment about other obvious things that didn’t need to be mentioned like there were people eating at the restaurant, they were eating rice, Lucas hosted the video, and they were in Hong Kong.
It warms my heart hearing of these small eats in Hong Kong. It was a huge part of my childhood and I spent my happiest years there. I hope that they will be able to keep their identity forever.
You can see the passion and love for cooking with Lucas. He really geeks out on how the chef made his food, while there is me on the other side of spectrum wishing I was eating as soon as I sit down.
Was born and raised in Hong Kong. I love clay pot rice. But I swear I let out a squeal the moment I saw the oyster pancake at the end. I haven't eaten that in years!!!
Missing Hong Kong’s food so much😭 It was my first asian city 12 years ago during Lunar new year! It was literally a bless! Thank you, feeling insanely comforting watching this video❤️
Welcome to Hong Kong! As a HKer I'm very proud of our food culture :) It's very diverse and creative. I hope more people can try our food (the authentic one)and I promise it's gonna amaze you!!
@@timchan334 are u joking dude? there has always been tons of fusion in HK and even cantonese cooking. At best just go back to one of the villages in guangdong to get "traditional" stuff
@BonAppetit PLEASE give Lucas his own channel. He is the freshest thing to happen in the culinary world, he's intelligent, witty, knows the history and is a great explainer, PLUS he's eye-candy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
One of my favorite dishes ever. The comfort food of my childhood that I always took for granted how difficult it was for my mom and grandmother to make. Wish it were easier to find outside of NYC.
I love clay pot rice and I love Lucus’ explanations - perfect combo! He’s seriously the best in explaining all the history and technical aspects of cooking.
This is not just a Food channel ....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old man. 👍👍👍
I really don't want to like this guy because of other cooks tv personality, but his love and knowledge of food and nothing else is uncontested. Makes me respect him even more
Lucas is awesome, I think I've watched his egg roll vid a half dozen times, and tried to make them a couple (very good). I loved the part where he told the story about how he mopped the competition at an annual cookoff with his cheeseburger egg rolls! Killer Chef, keep him on your radar, and lets see more please!
I really really enjoy the way Lucas review this! His knowledge of the food he's consuming is really what help us viewers to understand why he loves the food so much. Thank you for introducing this place, will put it on my Hongkong's visit list.
Love the peek into the amazing skill/craft of the prep /cooking of clay pot rice. I miss the dish and haven’t been in HK for 5 years now. This place is on my list whenever I go back to HK.
Got so excited when I saw the title of this video. Love seeing the representation and it brought back a core memory of eating in Hong Kong. More of these videos please!
after A.T.E’s worth it i honestly would watch a food show like this video with lucas as the host. The way he talks is just enjoyable and he is also informative. 10/10 would watch a similar episode again
I visited this restaurant last summer while I was in Hong Kong. Hands down one of the best clay pot rice I've had growing up. I ordered the pork and salted fish (it was the mui heong kind, so deliciously good). I need to go back again after watching this video.
i love the last comment about making other people feel hungry with the way he eats. i actually do the same thing with my family whenever i eat something good and make that face.
Lucas, I am so jealous of you! I want Clay Pot rice. Thank you for putting a spotlight on this classic dish. I am all of a sudden craving and salivating for it now!
I’ve been to Hing Kee nearly 10 years ago. It was so delicious… fragrant, smokey, something you really can’t get else where. I’m drooling thinking about it. Gives me so much joy and HK pride 🇭🇰
Videos that showcase and beautifully explain the technique and context behind culinary art, unique food culture are some of my favourite to watch. I love to learn about how things are made as it makes me so grateful, so full of awe. I can appreciate simple things so profoundly and I really love having that capacity. Thank you so much for teaching me and 'wowing' me with this video. Chan Kwok Fai is a master.
I remember in Guangzhou some restaurants use 3-4 types of rice not just one kind of jasmine rice to balance the texture and flavor of rice. So you can enjoy the flavor of rice with not that tough/hard texture of jasmine rice.
I've never tried clay pot rice in Hong Kong, but my late grandmother made me clay pot rice almost everyday for lunch..!! It's definitely one of the two dishes that I dearly miss.. My favorites: boneless salted chicken w/ginger and preserved sausage, then there's the preserved sausage with preserved pork belly.. and of course, that CRISPY layer on the bottom..!! We would share the rice first and save the crispy bottom for last. She would heat it up over the flame again, add some salt and I would add a few pieces of sausage to it and she would make crispy rice balls..!! It almost brings me to tears thinking about those times.. I really need to start experimenting to try and recreate that perfect clay pot of rice.. Although I don't have a gas stove..
Yes, it is one of the best but can’t agree No.1 in Hong Kong. I ate this restaurant 35 years before. Luckily they are not yet closed. Will visit them when I back to Hong Kong next time.
Almost missed the bonus footage at the end! It has to be its own episode - the oyster fritter/omelette thing. Lucas is a great ambassador for Canto cuisine. Love all of his contents!
Lucas’ enthusiasm is infectious. I love how he highlights other people’s talent. Amazing!
I was going to say the same thing! It's infectious! He's geeking out in the best way
LUCAS NEEDS HIS OWN SHOW!!!! AND PLAYLIST! HE IS YOUR NEW FACE FOR ALL THINGS ASIAN FOOD!!!!
BON APPEITIE!! GET THIS GUY WITH MC JIN!!!!!!
He is my favourite Nd think he brings lots of enthusiasm!! Trying to find more videos of him 😀
bruh... it's just 煲仔飯.
Lucas's understanding of claypot rice propels this episode, and the commentary is spectacular and on the next level. He knows the technique, the science of the preparation. And, then, there's the unbridled enthusiasm. In the end, chefly insights turn into sheer fandom. Wow!
well said.
The secret is that this restaurant is very famous. There are several one hour TV shows for it already. No secret here because everything has been shown in those TV shows before.
@@catchnkill you forgot to add "in HK", no one outside of hk and the hk diaspora knows anything about this place and people rarely know about clay pot rice. Lucas is trying to spread positivity and knowledge about hk food n culture. what are you trying to do?
@@jw6451 This place is vastly overrated though, look at the reviews. Plenty of better options for clay pot rice.
Nah he just talking fancy words😊
Lucas NEEDS his own channel. He's too good to just pop up in random videos once in a while (but yes, I understand he has an actual job running a restaurant)
I think he enjoys the peace of mind to do things when he has free time and engage in ideas rather than create. Creating your own ideas and content is exhausting
Taking care of a channel is not for everyone, he surely prefers to stay quiet
Hes the main featured chef in one of the other channels, but not many visit it. 😂 Always find these comments funny.
Though granted those are of him cooking and less Antony bourdain style travelling to eat
I wish more people realized that those small cafes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 are world class culinary experiences. I've been lucky enough to travel there many times and have that experience & maybe NYC or LA simulate that HK food experience but there is only one Hong Kong. Glad it's back open
sadly a lot of the world class chefs have moved back to europe after the revolts & new gov
Actually I think there are still many world class chefs in Hong Kong
Luckily Hong Kong returned to the Chinese people and is no longer colonized ,@@hunkypenguin
Lucas is so articulate with describing the dish that it makes the dish that much more appetizing!
‘No oil’. Chinese food is the most complex, and satisfying food (imo) on this planet. So many components can go into one dish, many of which are fermented, cured, aged etc. The level of umami is just something else. It’s so deceptively complicated, and the flavours are crazy good… saluted!
I love how he asked the server for a recommendation on which of the beef styles she liked better and she was like "oh no ya don't!..we have both...which one do you want." This directness and sense of urgency is part of the charm of this style of cuisine.
I thought that was a pretty great part too. I like asking what the server/chef likes most, it's nice to have a change and them tell you whatever you like. Can tell she's been doing it a long time too
cuz it really be personal preference
Not just the style of cuisine, its how Hong Kongers live their lives. People might mistaken our directness and urgency as rude (similar to Dutch people), but that's how we do things: Hurry up so we can do more things afterward. But Lucas is smart to always ask the locals what they recommend, since some items might not be on the menu and only the waiters know.
Funny Titbit: the diners in the restaurant knows Lucas is not local Hong Konger (hence a lot of staring/looking at him at times), not because of the camera, but because he's wearing short sleeves in winter in Hong Kong.
LMAO, she gives off the don't waste my time, I'm busy, just pick one and be happy. hahhaha Love it.
I WILL NOT BE DRAWN ON THIS WASTE OF TIME!!! lol
More Lucas please
I agree - more Lucas please!! ❤️
YES PLEASE!!!
Right? I don't know why he doesn't have his own channel... 🙏
always support a true HongKonger! ❤
@@ropro9817 my guess is that doing t this way allows him to do stuff selectively and to his own pace, without the pressure of constantly churning out new content.
I love how chef sticks the order tags by dipping them in water. This is such pro level. And Lucas - I want more travel content! Your videos always feel like a master class of history, culture, and food, and this is like a master class of a master!
I thought the tags were dipped in water so they won't combust into flames.
@@RaymondHng You can see one fall off at one point and he dips it and sticks it again. It's how he keeps track of what is in each pan and the papers don't have any sticky tape so the water helps it stay in place.
Its water with cornstarch edible glue.
Love to see a Cantonese guy with this kind of enthusiasm and the platform to share Canto culture
Woahh!!!! I did a double take when I saw the thumbnail. YOU GUYS FINALLY GOT LUCAS ON! He's fantastic, cool to see him travelling. That's a new spin.
Would love more Lucas travel content! Really enjoyed his wonton recipes, would be amazing for him to show us the behind the scenes of wonton restaurants!
This was stunning and the gentleman cooking the clay pots is a genius! Thanks so much to the “Clay Pot Kid” for his awesome description of everything happening and to those who captured it for one terrific video!!
clay pot kid lol
you can tell chef has been doing this awhile that he can cook 20 at once and still be totally calm lol
not that hard
@@knlei1 Where's your clay pot rice restaurant?
“lol” I didn’t hear the joke.
Also, you forgot to comment about other obvious things that didn’t need to be mentioned like there were people eating at the restaurant, they were eating rice, Lucas hosted the video, and they were in Hong Kong.
@@bobbymoss6160 you don't have to open a business for everything you can do
@@cwg73160 why do you sound so butthurt bro let him comment about something that he found interesting lmao
It warms my heart hearing of these small eats in Hong Kong. It was a huge part of my childhood and I spent my happiest years there. I hope that they will be able to keep their identity forever.
Lucas does an amazing job in explaining the techniques and flavor. More of him 💯
You can see the passion and love for cooking with Lucas. He really geeks out on how the chef made his food, while there is me on the other side of spectrum wishing I was eating as soon as I sit down.
Was born and raised in Hong Kong. I love clay pot rice. But I swear I let out a squeal the moment I saw the oyster pancake at the end. I haven't eaten that in years!!!
Missing Hong Kong’s food so much😭 It was my first asian city 12 years ago during Lunar new year! It was literally a bless! Thank you, feeling insanely comforting watching this video❤️
More Hong Kong content please! I've been meaning to travel there and it's nice to get a glimpse and BTS of an eatery. Thx BA!
I'm Iranian and did think of tahdig. But anyone that eats any form of crispy rice just knows. Any form of crispy rice is going to be amazing
I hear family feuds have started over tahdig 😋
This is the correct take.
more of this please! Lucas is a gift, explaining and describing the food, loved it
Welcome to Hong Kong! As a HKer I'm very proud of our food culture :) It's very diverse and creative. I hope more people can try our food (the authentic one)and I promise it's gonna amaze you!!
Right but alot of the tradional stuff is dying and there is too much “Fusion” food in HK.
@@timchan334 are u joking dude? there has always been tons of fusion in HK and even cantonese cooking. At best just go back to one of the villages in guangdong to get "traditional" stuff
HK cuisine and Guangdong cuisine are the same bro
i like how lucas's accent when speaking english is just a little bit stronger when in the motherland, its the same with me when im out in s.korea
Glad it is a Hong Konger explaining Hong Kong cuisine.
@BonAppetit PLEASE give Lucas his own channel. He is the freshest thing to happen in the culinary world, he's intelligent, witty, knows the history and is a great explainer, PLUS he's eye-candy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
One of my favorite dishes ever. The comfort food of my childhood that I always took for granted how difficult it was for my mom and grandmother to make. Wish it were easier to find outside of NYC.
I love clay pot rice and I love Lucus’ explanations - perfect combo! He’s seriously the best in explaining all the history and technical aspects of cooking.
This is not just a Food channel ....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old man. 👍👍👍
I really don't want to like this guy because of other cooks tv personality, but his love and knowledge of food and nothing else is uncontested. Makes me respect him even more
R I kidding me? This is insane! Lucas, you need your own channel. Seriously.
Lucas is what has saved BA for me. People like him need to be lifted up!
Lucas is awesome, I think I've watched his egg roll vid a half dozen times, and tried to make them a couple (very good). I loved the part where he told the story about how he mopped the competition at an annual cookoff with his cheeseburger egg rolls! Killer Chef, keep him on your radar, and lets see more please!
This is one of the restos I never miss out each time I visit HK. I sometimes even go more than 2x depending on how long I stay.
I really really enjoy the way Lucas review this! His knowledge of the food he's consuming is really what help us viewers to understand why he loves the food so much. Thank you for introducing this place, will put it on my Hongkong's visit list.
Lucas is one of the best on RUclips. No BS; clear explanations and information. (Confession: I want to have his children). 😁
Love the peek into the amazing skill/craft of the prep /cooking of clay pot rice. I miss the dish and haven’t been in HK for 5 years now.
This place is on my list whenever I go back to HK.
I don't think I've ever seen Lucas this enthusiastic
I have had a crush on Lucas for YEARS. This is the first time I’ve see that dumpy, I’m officially in love. 😍
Got so excited when I saw the title of this video. Love seeing the representation and it brought back a core memory of eating in Hong Kong. More of these videos please!
after A.T.E’s worth it i honestly would watch a food show like this video with lucas as the host. The way he talks is just enjoyable and he is also informative. 10/10 would watch a similar episode again
I visited this restaurant last summer while I was in Hong Kong. Hands down one of the best clay pot rice I've had growing up. I ordered the pork and salted fish (it was the mui heong kind, so deliciously good). I need to go back again after watching this video.
OMG, as someone who hasn't been back in HK since 2020 I MISS THIS PLACE SOOO MUCH 😭😭I need to go back for this and for all my hidden gem baby places
i love the last comment about making other people feel hungry with the way he eats. i actually do the same thing with my family whenever i eat something good and make that face.
Please let this be a series based in Hong Kong, so good
How poetic your are Lucas. Thank you. I can almost smell that soy sauce blend hit the rice and scallions.
Lucas, I am so jealous of you! I want Clay Pot rice. Thank you for putting a spotlight on this classic dish. I am all of a sudden craving and salivating for it now!
Great video, please do more videos with Lucas. He's fantastic, and has a natural charisma and interest in food that infects audiences.
Over the top presentation, detail, and enthusiasm. Bon Appetit does it again, and again, and again....
He’s my favorite person to watch at the moment
I’ve been to Hing Kee nearly 10 years ago. It was so delicious… fragrant, smokey, something you really can’t get else where. I’m drooling thinking about it. Gives me so much joy and HK pride 🇭🇰
Videos that showcase and beautifully explain the technique and context behind culinary art, unique food culture are some of my favourite to watch. I love to learn about how things are made as it makes me so grateful, so full of awe. I can appreciate simple things so profoundly and I really love having that capacity. Thank you so much for teaching me and 'wowing' me with this video. Chan Kwok Fai is a master.
Lucas is legit!!! I really like his personality and way of describing the food
ayyooo that little text mask on the guy's shirt in the beginning was *chef's kiss* props to the production team.
This dude is a good storyteller
So cute, Clay Pot Kid! Thanks for another great episode, Lucas! Totally should have your own HK food show !!!
That was, I believe one of the best video food experiences I have ever watched. He understood the assignment.
Master class on bo zei faan in 10 minutes. Amazing. Lucas is a very gifted chef and educator.
Hong Kong had some of the most amazing food I've ever had. I hope one day I'll be able to go back.
what places did you go to?
I remember in Guangzhou some restaurants use 3-4 types of rice not just one kind of jasmine rice to balance the texture and flavor of rice. So you can enjoy the flavor of rice with not that tough/hard texture of jasmine rice.
LOVE how enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lucas is about the hk food scene (also is it just me or does lucas gives off simu liu vibes lol)
Hing Kee checked! ordered the same ones, white eel with goose lever sausage and beef patty with egg. lived up to their reputation❤
I love his excitement and giddiness. So infectious!
yess more HK series !
Well said. I was there in 88’s and 90’s eating at that restaurant
Lucas does a really great job in all of the videos I've seen him in. He's really knowledgeable and really enjoys what he's doing.
This guy's passion is infectious. He's a new fav! I want to be his friend so bad!
That's what we call a superman kitchen hero. Easy come order, easy go order. Respect
This was great, totally love to see more Hong Kong delicacies
I haven’t been to Hong Kong in over 20 years, but I remember this place. Can’t wait to go back.
Love this episode! The clay pot dish in HK is one of my favorite food. It’s like an underrated type of dish because it’s not in a posh place.
Lucas is a true student of cooking. Love his admiration of the craftsmanship
I've never tried clay pot rice in Hong Kong, but my late grandmother made me clay pot rice almost everyday for lunch..!! It's definitely one of the two dishes that I dearly miss.. My favorites: boneless salted chicken w/ginger and preserved sausage, then there's the preserved sausage with preserved pork belly.. and of course, that CRISPY layer on the bottom..!! We would share the rice first and save the crispy bottom for last. She would heat it up over the flame again, add some salt and I would add a few pieces of sausage to it and she would make crispy rice balls..!! It almost brings me to tears thinking about those times..
I really need to start experimenting to try and recreate that perfect clay pot of rice.. Although I don't have a gas stove..
His “Call and response” analogy really spoke to me. Poetic. More of him please
Keeping calm plus quick efficient handling of the stack of rice pots. Wow. Absolute sifu
Just by him describing everything… i am already salivating 🤤
we want more Lucas videos exploring food in HK & Asia in general.
Love this place..ate there often when i was there.....lucus should travel more and show us more of the local spots...
I want Lucas to get a dedicated series where he can just show us his world like this. Lucas for pres '24
This was awesome. This chef is a machine.
More of Lucas in HK please!
OH MY GOODNESS, I will hundred percent check this place out next time I'm in HK. Thanks Lucas. You're amazing. The Clay Pot Rice looks amazing.
Champs!! Lucas's descriptions make the dish even tastier...!! I'm booking my flight to Hong Kong in the next 5 minutes. More Lucas please... 😂
definitely want more Lucas traveling episodes
I love clay pot rice!! I miss Hong Kong so much. Thanks for sharing.
love Lucas's passion and explanation in all his videos
Yasss loving all of the HK and Canto food videos! Lucas is a great host too!
As a HK resident I can confirm this is one of the best Clay Pot Rice spots in Yau Ma Tei , Temple Street :)
Yes, it is one of the best but can’t agree No.1 in Hong Kong.
I ate this restaurant 35 years before. Luckily they are not yet closed.
Will visit them when I back to Hong Kong next time.
Almost missed the bonus footage at the end! It has to be its own episode - the oyster fritter/omelette thing.
Lucas is a great ambassador for Canto cuisine. Love all of his contents!
These lucas videos make me wanna go on a trip so bad 😩
Cantonese cuisine is a treasure worth preserving and protecting.
I love watching Lucas talk about food. Yes it does make me hungry!
More Lucas More Hong Kong content!
Love you
Finally see u in HK❤
Shoot more videos in HK plz🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Love the subtitles appearing along side people!
I love Lucas. Great addition, BA.
That oyster pancake looks so dang good! I'm going to have to attempt to make that!
Favourite person on this channel for sure
I agree with you Jasmine rice is better suited. Short grain is usually more sticky/gelatinous and not a thing you'd want with clay pot rice.
This is the best one I've seen in a long while on this channel 👏👏👏👏👏👏
YES MORE LUCAS!