Uncle Lu at Continental Plaza, Richmond

Ben and I had a long walk at the Sea Island Trail in a gorgeous winter morning.

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After the walk, we went back to the Taiwanese restaurant which we were unable to get a parking spot for another try. Seriously, we failed to get a parking spot again.

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So, this time our plan B was to check out Continental Plaza for an alternative. We found Uncle Lu which was just open on Boxing Day as we were told. Brand new and full house.

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The signage advertises their signature pork hock dish which was popularized since 1948.

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The restaurant was full when we arrived. We waited for about 10 to 15 minutes to get a table. Seating was tight here.

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Ben ordered their signature Pork Hock dish with noodle combo for $8.50.

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The pork hock was skin on and relatively fatty.

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The pork hock came with a lightly spicy garlicky sauce.

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There is a choice of vermicelli or noodle for the combo. Ben opted for the noodle which turned out to be thin yellow noodle. It is just a simple and small portion of noodle in broth without much flavour. We ended up eating the noodle with the garlic sauce.

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I ordered a Taiwanese Fried Vermicelli; also for $8.50. It tasted good but the proportion of cabbage and noodle seemed not right as there were as much of cabbage as the vermicelli or more. I wish there is more vermicelli and it does not cost much to add more vermicelli.

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It looks like Uncle Lu is affiliated with Corner 23 as their napkins bear Corner 23’s name.

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Uncle Lu accepts cash only.

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This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. Ursula Schmelcher

    Since today it is utterly pouring rain it would sure be nice to see that weather again. A hot pork and noodle dish would be perfect for today.

  2. MizzJ

    Looks really yum! I actually wouldn’t mind that there was a lot of cabbage compared to noodles, more veg is always welcome!

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