is bon ami the same as barkeepers friend?

What's the better product to remove light surface scratches from the polished stainless steel outside finish of such cookware - BKF or Bon Ami? Someone who didn't know better used an abrasive sponge pad and left a lot of light swirls and scratches. thanks

chinamatt in Cookware

Harbin Dining

Hi Maelstrom - I can't seem to find Karen's original post to which you reacted here. Great post as it is - there are a number of those Cultural Revolution restaurants around China and they're usually good for a few laughs.
Anyway, if you can direct me to her original info, or paste it in here, I'd be very grateful.
Thanks!!!

chinamatt in China & Southeast Asia

In search of Hong Kong's 'BEST WON-TON NOODLE'

I recommend you try Ho Hung Kee at 2 Sharp Street in Causeway Bay. It's near the Times Square mall and the Lee Garden Theatre building.
Long established place that many locals love. Great congee, too. (say: Ho Hung Gay)

I'm not a HK local, so I'm probably not the best judge of "best", but they're pretty tasty.
I would have to guess that the perception of "best wonton noodles" has a lot to do with where you grew up, what you're used to, and all the usual subjectivities concerning food. Like - best BBQ in the US? Best fish 'n' chips in London? Best pizza in NYC? Guaranteed to start a lively debate that results in a draw.

Re: broth without meat, bones, etc -- that's not really much of a priority for Chinese chefs. The question asked would be - why would someone want that? The kind of not-quite-vegetarian, seafood-only dietary practices of some people in the US have little currency in HK & greater China. Vegetarian, yes. Halfway? In my experience, it doesn't seem to really register with people.

chinamatt in China & Southeast Asia