Hee Kee - GPO Liverpool

Not the best food. I wouldn't be writing this review if my complaint was dealt with professionally and quietly at the restaurant. Lovely atmosphere in the GPO (foodhall) but this vendor let it down. Waited 40 mins for my Thai Holy Basil to arrive, which came with my wives spring rolls and salt & pepper spare ribs. The spring rolls were stunning, and the seasoning on the ribs was good albeit barely any meat on these, just cartilage. We didn't complain as this is sometimes the case if the cuts are cheap. My Thai basil on the other hand was awful. It was lacking any real Thai flavour, and all I could smell was an old off meat smell from the mince. I tried a mouthful to confirm the meat was on the turn. I took it back to the vendor, quietly and politely returned it. The owner was shouted over who assured me the smell was fish paste. I said I understood what fish paste smells like, and invited her to smell the food for herself. After several invitations she would not, and just laughed at me and walked off. The server (Jess) was amazing through this. She witnessed how rude the vendor was and offered us free drinks as an apology. Such a shame that polite criticism cannot be raised without resorting to that behaviour. Thank you Jess, you were polite, courteous and amazing all the time we were their.
Sep 4th, 2021

Very tasty !
May 31st, 2021

Came here in a big group at last minute since everywhere else was booked up on Saturday night. We literally sat opposite to Hee Kee so we ordered from there. Hee Kee is said to specialise in roast meat and dim sum but I decided to order Wor Tip (fried dumplings) at 4.95 and Special Fried Rice at 9 because their hanging roast meat looked a bit dry and the dim sum is quite pricey. The service was unsteady and slow. People who ordered after me from my group received their food first. Whilst one of my friends' order went to somebody else's table (which isn't Hee Kee's fault but the GPO waiting staff). I am satisfied with the portion size. The Wor Tip is made from scratch. Though not much flavours even with the chilli oil provided. The Special Fried Rice was ok. I was quite surprised with the amount of fresh king prawns but the roast pork slices were disappointing as there wasn't a lot, too thin and dry. The flavour was acceptable for me but it was on the bland side. Overall experience was ok. Nothing special though.
May 7th, 2021