九記牛腩 - 爽腩

[hong_kong_foodie]

When is the best time to go to 九記牛腩 for the 爽腩? I've been told everything from 4pm, 6-7pm, to 830pm (which is right after its cleanup break). Thanks!

[e_ting]

As far as crowds go, it's been really quiet these couple of weeks (I walk past at lunchtime maybe every second day), even between 1.30-2.30 when the lines are usually longest. But if you were enquiring about best time re stage of cooking that the song laam are at, I'm not much help. Honestly I think Kau Kee is a bit overrated - much too heavy/oily. I prefer Tai Lee in Tin Hau.

[gourmet wife]

I've only been once so I don't know if my opinion counts. We got there around 6:30 or so, didn't have to wait but did share a table. Shortly after, it got really busy. We were in and out within 25 minutes. No kidding.