The Juicy secret of Legendary Hong Kong

Legendary Hong Kong seems to be Jurong's best-kept secret.

Usually when a restaurant opens, hungry Singaporeans will generate enough chatter that it is easy to track online.

It opened last July but it was only when I was invited to try its dim sum last month that I became aware of its existence.

But it seems that the rest of Jurong is in on the secret - it was packed the two week nights I was there.

Legendary serves the usual Hong Kong fare from roasts to porridge, noodles and dim sum. There is a bakery too.

And since it is situated in the Hong Kong street portion of the mall - replicated to look like we are stepping onto a Hong Kong street - it added to the whole feel.

Do not look for refinement here though. This is a place where you eat, enjoy and leave.

The food is inexpensive and authentic. The restaurant hired a few established chefs as consultants and the result is a best-of Hong Kong food.

I am a Tampines resident so travelling to Jurong for dim sum and wanton may not be my priority.

But if you are in the vicinity, I strongly recommend a visit.

TOO MUCH EGG

Although I love egg dishes, I did not take to the steamed egg white with century egg and salted egg ($11.80). It is egg on egg on egg, and for me, that is too much egg.

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SWEET & SALTY

The custard crust bun comes with a variety of toppings, from a slab of butter ($2.50) to luncheon meat and a fried egg ($3).

I love anything with luncheon meat so I loved this. It is a sweet, salty and creamy bite.

To enhance the experience, eat it with a heavenly glass of iced Hong Kong style tea and coffee mix ($2.80).

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GREAT ROASTS

You must try the roasts because they are excellent.

The signature is the roasted London duck ($58) but also try the poached chicken and crispy pork belly.

The BBQ pork was slightly too dry but ask for a fattier portion and all will be good. Order a barbecued twin combo ($16.80) for variety.

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WONDERFUL WANTON

For me, if the wanton noodles ($6.80) at a Hong Kong restaurant are good, everything else should be too.

Legendary's version is made by chef Ho Yum from Hong Kong's Mak's Noodle. The noodles have a springy, pleasing consistency.

The server suggested we add vinegar into our soup. I was reluctant at first, but it turned out to be a good idea.

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SILKY BUT CRISPY

The thick rice roll with deep-fried shrimp spring roll ($5.50) has a skin that is silky and tender. The fritter is crispy.

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WHAT

Legendary Hong Kong

WHERE

Provisional Unit #03-80
Jurong Point 2 Shopping Centre

WHEN

Weekdays 11am to 10pm;
Weekends and public holidays
10am to 10pm

TELEPHONE

6794-1335