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A Taiwanese visitor to Hong Kong expressed disappointment after receiving heavily charred char siu at a well-known roast meat eatery on Hong Kong Island, sparking heated debate online.
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The tourist ordered a portion of char siu and roast pork at the popular restaurant.
Upon receiving the dish, he noticed several pieces of char siu were completely blackened, far beyond the usual crispy, slightly burnt edges many diners enjoy.
He shared photos on social media showing the dark, charred surfaces and described the experience as strange and disappointing.
When he asked staff about the condition, they reportedly replied that some customers prefer it that way, leaving him feeling helpless and wondering if he was at fault.
The post quickly drew strong reactions from other netizens.
Many agreed the char siu looked more like charcoal than food, insisting it went well beyond the acceptable “crispy edge” or “charred bits” that some people request.
Others defended the restaurant, suggesting the burnt pieces might have been exaggerated in the photo or selectively shown.
The tourist later clarified that another person at his table had also ordered char siu and received similarly blackened pieces, though she simply picked off the burnt parts and continued eating.
He emphasized that he had visited Hong Kong many times and never encountered char siu so severely charred before.
He also addressed criticism that he should have taken photos before eating or returned the dish immediately, explaining that the burnt parts were hidden under the serving arrangement and only became visible after turning the pieces over.
He added that not every meal is photographed, especially a normal lunch.
