The previous “Demon Celebrity” was a collaboration between Chef Alvin and Chef Fu, focusing on traditional Cantonese flavors. After moving to Times Square, the original location became “Demon New House,” a partnership with the Michelin-starred “New House” from Guangzhou, specializing in high-quality Chaozhou cuisine. However, the menu seems quite familiar, featuring classics like bird’s nest stuffed chicken wing and sweet and sour pork, which were already iconic dishes. Changing the name and partner doesn’t necessarily mean a complete overhaul. Naturally, with Chaozhou elements, there are classic dishes like fish rice and oyster omelette, prepared authentically and of high quality. However, it lacks the innovative “Demon” touch. In terms of pure dish quality, the crispy salted chicken is my favorite, offering the essential elements of saltiness, freshness, crispiness, and tenderness without being overly red like fried chicken. Instead, it leads us to enjoy the most traditional flavors, which is interesting in its own way.
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