What else do you think I would do the day after having Mock Roast Pork at Joe Yee? Maybe I'm getting too predictable, my apologies. I walked inside and notice the BBQ Cook standing there and after realizing I am there he went to the back and started asking questions as he should do.
Communication is KEY and he knows this fact as I asked for Roast Pork. He then ask me how many people will be eating as he inspected the Roast Pig or what's left of it at this late night hour. 1.01 pound of Roast Pork was cut out. 1-one hundredth OFF the mark, that's impressive!
In this Chinese BBQ environment, there is a Hierarchy that you should be aware of. It is mostly AGE based, then secondly Regulars. This knowledge is crucial when you are in friendly conversation with the Cook. If you are under the age of 50, your best strategy is to bring your Chinese Parents, Grandparents, or even Great Grandparents into the conversation.
The result is "My Father" gets an extra Fried Tofu, comped. Also we get leaner cuts of Meat, since I don't want "My Father" to eat too FATTY.
Roast Pork Rib($7.50/lb) did have a CRISPY Crackling Skin with a smooth Fat Layer underneath. The Meat was A-OK maybe slightly dry but that's my fault for coming so late to see the last quarter of the Pig. The BBQ rub wasn't as intense savoury as I would like but others might like it if they don't like too much Salt in their diet. Roast Duck had the similar attributes where I'm used to more savouriness for that addictiveness.
I need to go again when they have it FRESH out of the fire but for now Ho Ho BBQ'd it's way to 3.5 *Star* on my List.