It never ceases to amaze me the amount of food you can get in this town at a very reasonable price. Keep your eyes open, or listen to your colleagues, and value abounds.

My latest find was indeed thanks to my colleagues. As I was heading out for lunch recently, I heard them mention that they were headed to a nearby café for the third day in a row. That’s dedication and it obviously piqued my interest.

Lui’s Café is nestled near the highway just around the corner from Jaffe Road. I was shocked to hear from the two lovely proprietors that it has been around for six years. I hadn't bumped into it during my numerous wanderings, but considering its shoebox size that’s not much of a surprise. It seats about ten people snugly, and the whole operation consists of two burners. What it lacks in size it makes up for in efficiency. The kitchen turns out comfort classics for a pittance.

I’m partial to the beautifully roasted chicken lunch set for $35. It’s moist with a lovely crispy skin. You choose between salad, pasta, or baked potato to accompany it. While the pasta was a huge serving with fresh vegetables, the sauce was a bit sweet. Go for the baked potato. The size of a small football, it’s served with a heap of butter. It’s a huge portion that might make a return to work a challenge.

I’m also partial to a fresh piece of fish lightly breaded and served with the same choice of sides. And another item I unearthed is a perfectly toasted English muffin with smoked salmon, cheese, and baked beans. An unusual combination, but it works well.

The café also serves a wide range of sandwiches, salads, tea snacks, coffee, and a huge breakfast. I also saw some pizza specials and a nearby table laying waste to a waffle.

The genial ladies running the place make it that much more of a reason to go. They provide a friendly banter as you basically sit in their kitchen.

Lui’s Café is open during the week till 6 pm.

Shop 6B, G/F, Tung Wai Commercial Bldg, 22-26 Fleming Rd, Wan Chai.

Disclosure: Ryan Andrews is a sales executive for Time Out Hong Kong and he pays for all his meals. His sales job has no sway over his coverage in this blog.