Now that the weather is cooling off, just a friendly reminder that there is more to breakfast and brunch options then fried chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and the like. There is also Asian breakfast! One hole in the wall spot which has already gotten much media love and foodie love last year (including WW’s newcomer of the year for 2018) is Master Kong’s. Have you been recently? Here’s a look at some of the items I recommend to warm you up at a Master Kong’s Breakfast.
The location of Master Kong’s is where most of the homey Chinese restaurants are now – SE 82nd, specifically at 8435 SE Division St, 9:30 AM – 9 PM Tuesday-Sunday. You’ll find parking along the streets. Keep your eyes out – the Mr. Kong in the sign name is not that big and there is more emphasis listing some of the food they offer instead on the signage.
Nothing fancy looking inside in terms of decor, you may even find yourself at communal seatings. Because of the press despite the non-descript exterior Master Kong’s has a reputation so there may be small wait during peak hours. Service can sometimes be a bit languid and require you to flag someone down, but once you put your order in the food is appears quickly, steaming, fresh, comforting.
I’m a fan of wonton noodle soup – it has the best of all worlds, soup, noodles, and dumplings right?
Don’t miss out on the sauces on the counter by the kitchen to add a few layers of flavors to the soups and dumplings, and especially the congee (like this salted rib congee). Congee is an Asian rice porridge which like oatmeal or grits, benefits from additions. I like additionally ordering the youtiao or fried dough bars to dip into the congee.
If you want to eat something with something other then a spoon, get the jianbing – generally like a stuffed crepe but crispier, and here filled generously almost like an Asian burrito.
Have you had Asian breakfast or brunch before?
