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Ho Ho Choy

3.6 (252 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 9:15 pm

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Quiet
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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Soupy 28. Pork Dumplings
Cyandra Y.

This restaurant exceeded my expectations. I was going in thinking that the food wouldn't be as good but small mom and pop shops are usually the best food. You won't get much interaction from the host or waitress, but the food was pretty good. They also offer seafood boils, so that's something to keep in mind too in case you're looking to have that.

So many choices!
Wendy C.

If you are in the mood for Dim Sum & Cantonese style food then you must visit Ho Ho Choy! We ordered the bean pancakes. I had never had them & they were delicious! I also had some Won ton soup and again delicious! My husband had the sweet & sour soup & said it was BETTER than China Yuan! That is usually our favorite place.. but that restaurant is Hong Kong style. The other menu item that was better than CY was the Beef Chow Fun! The flavor and quality of the beef were a step above! I wish they did the Dim Sum cart experience here but if not doing it means fresher food.. than that's fine by me! We will probably order from here on Christmas Day instead of our usually annual place. :)

Truc P.

We ordered duck noodle soup (not on the menu) as I am OBSESSED with it to the point I can cook it. Heard I had to go try this place out but man was I disappointed. The duck was super fatty and broth. I also felt the broth wasn't flavorful. Usually I can taste the 5 spices but not in this one. It was a total let down. We also tried some dim sum items and fried calamari. All I can say is, lots of batter, not a lot of meat. We will not be back.

Here for Dim Sum and it was hit or miss. Some items are ok, and some are disappointed. Using tea bags to me is considered cheating.....

Egg 65. Scrambled Egg with Tomato
Joseph V.

I was aggressively taunted by the owner and after I ask why my "egg and tomato" dish had a celery in it. Instead of trying to make it right he proceeded to make things worse!

35. Roast Duck
Brigitte L.

Came here with the family for dinner. Located in the same plaza as Beijing House. We've come once before but I barely remember. The place was empty and we were greeted and seated as soon as we entered. Drink orders were taken and out quickly. Food was out quick as well. We ordered the wonton soup, beef fried rice, duck, kung Pao chicken, Mongolian beef and general Tso chicken. It's family style so the plates are placed in the center which has a turntable for others at the table to turn and get the dishes. Overall food was good and service was good. The winner of the evening was the Mongolian beef. It was very tasty and the meat was just so tender and cut thin. The veggies it came with were also cooked well. Hubs and I were not a fan of the duck, it had a strong herb taste to it. The wonton soup was also very good. This place is just ok. Hubs and I prefer Beijing House that's literally a few doors down.

40. Pork Fried Rice
Burak C.

Friend got this food and was really great I got the beef short ribs and those were really tender and flavorful.

1/4 Duck
Robert N.

I have a long and storied history with Ho Ho Choy's starting in the early 90's and my introduction to Dim Sum. It would be many years before anybody in Tampa produced the quality, variety and authenticity of the food they carry. Today was a Dim Sum day for me. Locked in on some favorites. For about 25+ years this was a 5 star place for me. Many of the dishes are syill 5 star but consistency is not what it used to be. Maybe a change in cooks, who knows? They always seem to be trying new things, Cajun Food, Hot Pot and now Korean Fried Chicken is coming. The new stuff fizzles out eventually but the Chinese food is their solid foundation. A favorite of mine is buying a live 2+ lb lobster at the market on Fowler and bringing it to Ho Ho's for one of my favorite dishes, Lobster in Spicy Black Bean Sauce on a bed of Pan Fried Noodles. To die for!! I've done the same with live Dungeness Crab, usually in a Ginger Garlic Sauce. This is the only place I know that will cook live crabs or lobster that you bring in from the market. Nothing like handing someone a live lobster and in 10 minutes it's cooked and on your table! They originated on Dale Mabry in the Kmart Plaza next to a bar and a theatre about 35 years ago. All long gone by now. There is where I discovered Dim Sum and they still have some of the best out there. It was not till 5-10 years ago that other places finally caught up in variety and quality. 18 years ago, after 16 years on Dale Mabry, Ho Ho's moved to their current location on Fletcher. The chinese food here is better than most, they offer a huge variety of meals cooked in authentic style. Much better than your corner china food store. They also carry a standard assortment of americanized dishes we are all used to. Food is mostly super good, the flavors are authentic and I highly recommend you try it. Little secret, ask about seasonal vegetables, many times they are not on the menu.

Crazy people stayed open Wednesday during Ian
Scott K.

I got hot n sour soup and finished it by the time i got back to Lutz. The house special Lo Mein is my go to meal, and i tip $10 every time I stop in. This has resulted in me getting some of the best food from a place that looks like it's still in the 80's on the inside. The same guy is there every time I stop by and I like that. The quality is the same as other places I go but I just keep coming back here.

Pork Bun
Shamar J.

The tripe had that freezer taste, some chilli sauce may go well with it, the pork bun is sweet and delicious, I'd like to see a pork bun eating contest. There were four different menus. I'm going to return to try more.

Lo mein.  A few tiny shrimp

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We've been going here for more than 10 years. They have good food, delicious dim sum. The staff is great

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2 years ago

Superb authentic Chinese dish. Loved their fried flounder, mapo tofu, seafood hot pot and fried chicken wings. All so delicious.

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Great place. Food is terrific. Been coming here for years and they sold it and the food is even better now!

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Excellent food, very generous with the rice and the chicken. Highly recommend I will do the drive again.

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Ask the Community - Ho Ho Choy

Is this a pushcart-style dim dum restaurant?

It isn't. You order your dim-sum items off the menu and the wait staff delivers those to your table.

Dine in available yet? Dim sum available?

Dim sum, Chinese BBQ and dine in available from 1 month ago.

Is this all u can eat the hot pot?

No, it is not. If it was all you can eat buffet, me or someone would have mentioned that.

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The space is perfect for parties and venues. They have a stage, big open dining space, private…read moreparty rooms (looks like karaoke?), and nice round tables for all the dim sum. A few of my favorites are the mango pomelo sago (think cold creamy mango dessert soup), coconut pudding (looks like a cute bunny!), and the salt & pepper noodle fish. I don't know what noodle fish is but I will order this every time I eat here! Great dim sum overall. There are plenty of tables and seating. The only thing I wish they would add is a baby changing station in both men and women bathrooms. I think places that offer high chairs should also have baby changing stations. Just my radical opinion. All in all, this place has potential. I would definitely consider this for event space or family parties in the future.

Overall, all the food was pretty good and I would definitely come back…read more My favorites were the 1/2 duck and the pan fried noodles with beef. My older son only ate a bowl of rice and some pan fried noodles. My dad thought the shrimp dumplings were pretty good (and he eats a lot of them) and then ordered a huge array of other food. They were sadly out of Chinese broccoli so we didn't eat any greens. This place is huge. We were the first people at 11 a.m. on a Monday. It's nice that it's right next to MD Oriental so you can eat dim sum and then go grocery shopping. The waitress was very nice. When my son was disappointed that they didn't have fortune cookies, she gave him egg tarts for free. I've never seen such nice service at a dim sum place before. That meant a lot to him. It looks like this place also serves as a banquet hall, since they have colorful lights and a giant tv (like the size of a wall!) that plays music videos. There were a lot of smaller rooms off tot he side that look like they either hold private parties or karaoke. I like this place and I'd definitely come back. The menu is a little limited (for example, they don't have tripe), but they have the main staples.

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