ROAD TRIP: HONG KONG FISHBALL HOUSE - "FRIED PORK RECTUM" REDUX - ROWLAND HEIGHTS
I'm always wondering how my tastes have changed over time. And what better way to check than to try something that I've found... ummm..... "undelicious" (is there such a word?). So on one of our trips back to the "old neighborhood" I decided to try a dish I found somewhat "undelicious" back in 2006.
Yes, it was time to return to Hong Kong Fishball House and retaste a dish that I thought was appropriately named; the Fried Pork Rectum. Yes, I know it really is just Deep Fried Pork Intestine which it seems that I've been consuming quite often recently.
Hong Kong Fishball House looks just about the same, same greasy patio furniture, the potted palm looks much taller, and of course prices have gone up. The Fried Pork Rectum has gone up 50 cents to $2.75. I also noticed that the Fried Pork Rectum sign has developed a thicker layer of grease over it.
The Missus placed the order, and while I waited for my rectum (ok, this one is too easy, so I won't add anything to it), She took a stroll.
After a few minutes, my rectum was ready. As before, it was placed in a styrofoam container. While waiting for the Missus, I opened the container and took a whiff!
First off, it didn't smell quite as dank as I recalled. When picking up a piece, I noticed that this was pretty greasy. I popped the sliced piece of intestine into my mouth. I quickly noticed how bland it tasted. The fried slices of intestine needed more salt. The initial mild sweetness was still present, but this was lacking the earthy tones that I've become used to. On the good side, the unpleasant film that often coats your mouth after eating fried intestine was missing. No nasty sour aftertaste as well.
In the end, this was pretty anti-climatic. But it was a nice little study in how my tastes and preferences are constantly changing.
Hong Kong Fishball House
18414 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
So tell me, how have your tastes changed over the last two years?
Postscript: The redone HK2 Food District has opened. A post is forthcoming......
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Kirk K on Saturday, 15 August 2009 in Chinese Restaurants, yoso-silly | Permalink
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