Ya Liao Jie Roast Duck & Dim Sum (Fengshan No.1)

Review

Ya Liao Jie Roast Duck & Dim Sum, Fengshan No.1, sits on Wenhua Road in Fengshan and is often mentioned for group dinners in Kaohsiung; Supertaste lists it among Fengshan's recommended eats. Named after Hong Kong's Apliu Street, it focuses on Cantonese dim sum and roast duck. The No.1 name suggests one of the brand's earliest locations, though sources do not clearly state whether it is the original, so you may want to confirm.

The signature is roast cherry-valley duck carved tableside by a chef, a large bird with rich fat, and you can add six more duck dishes for seven preparations in total, such as duck bone congee and stir-fried duck. On the dim sum side there are salted egg custard buns and taro buns, and Hong Kong egg tarts and handmade tofu pudding are often recommended as desserts. It is geared to family and friend gatherings, with portions meant for sharing.

Positive reviews focus on fragrant skin and tender meat, the fun of one duck many ways, and reliable dim sum and desserts; some call it a good choice for cherry duck in Kaohsiung. Negative reviews mention duck skin too hard, dry meat, congee served without the burner on, prices on the high side, a charge for tea, and uneven service. Opinions are split, often tied to peak-time pace and the day's conditions.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Reviewers advise ordering the roast duck a few days ahead and booking a table for weekend gatherings. Duck and add-on prices change, so follow the restaurant's current menu. Around Wenhua Road you will need a nearby parking lot; arrive early for big groups.

It suits family dinners, birthdays and anyone wanting roast duck and dim sum in one go; three to six people get the best value. Pre-order a cherry duck, add duck bone congee or stir-fried duck for multiple courses, then custard buns, taro buns and egg tarts, saving room for tofu pudding.