Liao Za Lie 嘹咋咧

Tucked away in the bustling streets filled with street stalls in Causeway Bay, lies a hidden culinary treasure — Liao Za Lie 嘹咋咧, offering authentic Shaanxi cuisine from north-central China.

My love affair with Biang Biang noodles dates back to Beijing’s Country Kitchen, which recently lost its star (oops). The thick-cut noodles, perfectly cooked to al dente, with a hint of spice, have been my guilty pleasure — so delicious, yet with consequences the next day.

Liao Za Lie 嘹咋咧 has captured my heart not only with their Biang Biang noodles but also with their Chinese thousand-layered pancakes 夾餅 featuring pork and green pepper. The scallion pancakes are a standout, achieving the perfect crispiness with a golden-brown hue. The balance of scallion oil is just right, avoiding any excess greasiness. Kudos to Liao Za Lie 嘹咋咧 for mastering the art of crafting delightful carb-centric dishes.

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owever, our experience took a slight downturn with the lamb skewers and fried lamb. In comparison to their other carb-based offerings, the skewers felt a bit dense, with an imbalanced meat-and-fat ratio. The fried lamb, unfortunately, leaned heavily on the fatty side, leaving each bite drenched in oily richness.

Address: 9 Jardine’s Cres, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong