Name (English): Si Yik
Name (Chinese): 泗益
Category: Food & Beverages
Phone Number: +852 28130507
Address (English): 2 Stanley Market Road
Address (Chinese): 赤柱赤柱市場道2號
Address Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/2a4EcCEdEm3hLAFU6
Address longitude and latitude: 22.21890526808389, 114.2123896677751
Nearest MTR Station: Ocean Park Exit C
Nearest MTR Station Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/pSw7VYaa4VuY5gAW6
Nearest MTR Station longitude and latitude: 22.249019275771815, 114.1749083847005
How far from the nearest MTR Station: Walk 15 minutes to take minibus route 40 at Wong Chuk Hang Road
Opening Hours:
MON 06:00 – 14:00
TUE CLOSED
WED 06:00 – 14:00
THU 06:00 – 14:00
FRI 06:00 – 16:30
SAT 06:00 – 16:30
SUN 06:00 – 16:30
Budget (per person): 30HKD
Recommended Food/Drinks: Kaya French Toast
Recommended Time to Visit: 11 am
Accessibility Note: easy access
Reminder: Only accept cash; Take route 40 minibus after getting off MTR and walk 3 minutes to reach the destination
Hidden in a cluster of stores at the roundabout of Stanley with only a small signboard hanging, the famous Dai Pai Dong Si Yik is also hiding an untold story. The present Stanley seems like a romantic town of all the western vibes congregated but it was just a squatter village where thousands of villagers resided in the past. Because of the squatter home demolition and constant developments, the owners were forced to move their food stall multiple times and even lost their homes. The uncompromising conditions have made them reluctant to changes, but at least, Si Yik remains the most original.
It might not be the most tourist welcoming eatery: no AC, cramped seating, menu with no English and poker-faced owners. Their signature dish Hong Kong-style Kaya French Toast is the reason why people still flock to the place. It is particularly fluffier than the regular ones as they insist on separating the eggs whites and yolks to create the cloud-like batter to coat the bread with, despite much efforts. As for the most desirable Kaya flavors, duck eggs are used instead to make the classic Malaysian jam, which is embedded between the slices of the golden bread topped with a slab of butter, allowing an explosion of sweetness. With a cup of milk tea on the side, it could be a perfect combo for your guilty pleasure brunch.
If you do not want to miss the best local French Toast in town, treat it as the first stop of your Stanley day trip as it is only open every day till 1:30 pm and closed on Tuesdays.
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