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2009-02-27
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Over the past 3 visits to ShumShuiPo I have passed through the streets without even taking a look at this old-joint. The first time I did, but because I stood there with half a mouth open (gasping in horror) how this little joint was packed, with people head down gulping on Tofu...I was edged and elbowed out of the way by other prospective customers. The next two times I wouldn't even bother walking near it. It's the weekend and it's always packed. Then came a time I finally MUST go in, so there
公和 is a staple in this area, and what's more fulfilling than having Sweetened "tofu curd" (I realized that's the closest I can get in English, rather than "Tofu-Flower" 豆腐花, as everyone calls it) for a quick snack, or quick dessert? I have never been a fan of the chilled version, as the chilling somehow makes the tofu denser, affecting the soft texture that's valued in here to begin with. So there I was, a HOT one. Served already with syrup added in, I couldn't help myself but adding a small spoonful of powdered "red sugar". The texture was alright through and through but the strong taste of soy milk couldn't hold the candle for those served at 德興隆 in North Point, or To Kwa Wan's now-closed 貴記. The velvety smooth tofu slipped past my tongue and swiftly slid down my throat. Luckily enough it wasn't piping hot.
Other snacks include Pan-fried Stuffed tofu (煎豆腐)and Marinated "fried tofu" (also called 豆卜 -- dou bok). The pan fried kind was neat white squares of tofu with the thinnest smear of minced fish on the top, and fried at the store front, while the latter was tofu cubes fried and stuffed later, and cooked in a soy-sauce based broth. I preferred the pan-fried more with the golden brown crust on the top, the 'dou bok' was more gooey and chewy but lacking in the proper taste of tofu. Soy milk, however, was perfect when chilled, as the sweetness level was mild.
This joint is constantly packed and the floors could be slightly slippery if you're not careful. The shop also sells fried gluten in packs, soy sheets, and marinated tofu cubes in jars -- all products varied from the basic being of SOY BEAN itself. I will consider coming back every now and again if I'm in the neighborhood feeling the craving for a soy quick-fix.
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