The Friday night classic
Sweet and sour
Chicken balls in a crisp batter, Hong Kong style with the sauce tossed through, pork, king prawn balls and vegetables, with a sauce made here every day.
Our sweet and sour sauce is made every afternoon from pineapple, vinegar, tomato and sugar, not poured from a catering tub, and it is not that alarming shade of red.
There are two ways to have it. Chicken balls (number 86) come with the sauce on the side so the batter stays crisp. Hong Kong style (number 88) is strips of chicken in a lighter batter, tossed in the wok with the sauce, pineapple, peppers and onion.
Sweet and sour vegetables are cooked in the vegetable wok, and a large tub of the sauce is £2.80 if you want extra for the chips.
What you get
- Sauce made here every afternoon
- Chicken balls with the sauce on the side
- Hong Kong style tossed in the wok
- A vegetarian version in the vegetable wok
- Large tubs of sauce to add
What it costs
Chicken balls £7.80, Hong Kong style £8.20, large sauce £2.80. Every number and price is on the menu page.
Allergies: please tell us about any allergy or intolerance before you order. Our kitchen handles all 14 major allergens, so we cannot promise any dish is free of traces. Ask for the allergen sheet; it lists every dish.
Questions about sweet and sour
Which is better, balls or Hong Kong style?
Balls for crunch, Hong Kong style for flavour. Most regulars have a firm view and it is never the same as their partner’s.
Is the sauce vegan?
Yes, the sauce itself is vegan. The batter on the chicken balls contains egg.
Can I have extra sauce?
A large tub is £2.80 (number 95).
Your usual number, cooked when you order it.
Ring the shop or build your order online: collection in about twenty minutes, delivery across Pontypool from £2. Same numbers since 1994.