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1963 Tree Taiwanese Restaurant Wan Chai

April 2, 2019 by Jennifer Che 4 Comments

1963 Tree 木十豆寸 Taiwanese Restaurant Wan Chai
1963 Tree Taiwanese Restaurant Wan Chai [1963 Tree 木十豆寸]

Hong Kong is one of the densest cities in the world. On the one hand, the crowds can be overwhelming. On the other hand, it means that there are endless places to discover, even within a very small area.

Despite having lived in Wan Chai for over a year, I am still discovering (almost on a weekly basis) cute shops, charming restaurants, and new trendy tea shops. Add to that Hong Kong’s vibrant and dynamic environment, there’s always something new to find.

Vintage Taiwanese

It beckoned me in with the simple words “Taiwanese Restaurant.”

A couple months ago, I stumbled upon an almost hidden sign next to a small entry way.

After walking up a couple flights of stairs, I arrived at this super cute doorway, which led me to 1963 Tree Taiwanese Restaurant.

1963 Tree 木十豆寸 Taiwanese Restaurant Wan Chai

The decor itself is a sight to see. Vintage cameras, antique printing blocks, and really old school telephones line the walls.

1963 Tree 木十豆寸 Taiwanese Restaurant Wan Chai

The place is almost like a museum in some ways. The owner, who loves the nostalgia of old Taiwan, collects antiques and displays them all over the restaurant.

1963 Tree 木十豆寸 Taiwanese Restaurant Wan Chai

What results is a cozy, slightly quirky, but very warm environment in which to enjoy a comforting, authentic Taiwanese meal, with a slight emphasis for Tainan.

The Food

1963 Tree 木十豆寸 Taiwanese Restaurant Wan Chai
lǔ ròu fàn 滷肉飯

The classic braised pork and egg over rice is definitely my comfort food and I was thrilled they had it. It’s tasty and totally hit the spot.

1963 Tree 木十豆寸 Taiwanese Restaurant Wan Chai

One thing I really enjoy about 1963 Tree Taiwanese Restaurant is that it really showcases unusual wild vegetables (sourced directly from Taiwan) that you can’t find as easily in Hong Kong.

The fern-like greens pictured above came with dried fish and peanuts. It was delicious. 

I love bitter melon. I especially enjoy the white version (native to Taiwan), which is less bitter and almost sweet, like cucumber.

On another visit, I tried a different seasonal mountain vegetable, which was also excellent.

Fermented tofu fried chicken (in the style of popcorn chicken 咸酥鸡 – HKD70)

I love the traditional Taiwanese popcorn chicken, typically a street snack you eat with toothpicks out of a bag. This creative version with fermented tofu ((豆腐乳 dòufurǔ)was a fun twist. I happen to be a huge fan of fermented tofu, so I was thrilled with this combination.

We also tried a fun oolong tea smoked chicken served with tea rice (HKD 78), which was quite nice as well.

1963 Tree 木十豆寸 Taiwanese Restaurant Wan Chai

1963 Tree Taiwanese Restaurant (1963 木十豆寸) – General Thoughts

This cute little vintage Taiwanese restaurant tucked away in Wan Chai is a true hidden gem. I was thrilled to discover it and I love having it so nearby. Admittedly, I’m probably slightly biased. There’s no question that nostalgia plays a part in my love for this place. The comfort foods that they offer really make me feel at home.

Having said that, I do think the food is unique and delicious. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is really charming. I especially like how they offer more unusual ingredients that you don’t find in other Taiwanese restaurant in Hong Kong. I hope to come back at dinner sometime so I can sample more dishes from the more extensive dinner menu.

1963 Tree Taiwanese Restaurant 1963 木十豆寸 2/F Chung Wui Mansion, 110 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai

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  1. Sarah Walker Caron says

    April 7, 2019 at 8:49 am

    This sounds wonderful. Did the fern-like vegetables have any similarity to fiddlehead greens? They look different — more stem, less tightly wound fern — but I was curious.

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  2. Sarah Walker Caron says

    April 7, 2019 at 8:49 am

    This sounds wonderful. Did the fern-like vegetables have any similarity to fiddlehead greens? They look different — more stem, less tightly wound fern — but I was curious. What a wonderful find!

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  3. bbananas75 says

    April 30, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Thanks for sharing your experience at the 1963 Tree Taiwanese Restaurant, which I have not seen in any other travel book or blog I’ve read. I’m heading to HK for the first time in a couple of months and I can’t wait to try this place.

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    • Jennifer Che says

      May 1, 2019 at 5:41 am

      You’re welcome. Enjoy Hong Kong!

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