Stumbled upon Wai Kee in Bowrington Road market last September and have been in love ever since…read more This food stall was originally a Dai Pai Dong run by Mr. Chan's parents. The location moved to the 'experimental' cooked food centre in 1979 where it stands today. The name of the game here is a mutton curry served with rice ($35) or take away a larger portion for $50. The mutton is simmered in what I would call an Indonesian stylet thin curry sauce that is fragrant, spicy and delightful. The bones stewed for hours adds to the richness of the broth that when mixed with the rice is a beautiful thing. Mr. Chan himself is a very friendly guy, and despite the fact that this place serves Halal meat- you can order a beer no sweat. Of course do remember cash only please.

I found Wai Kee through a few local blogs while researching for great dining options, while I was…read morenot actively looking for this joint, I stumbled across Bowrington Food Centre while exploring the streets of Wan Chai and knew I had to try it out. And am I glad I did, what an experience it was! It cannot get any more local than this. The entry to the actual "food centre" or "hawker stall" almost seems exclusive, you'll have to trek through a fish market with wet floors all around without any yellow "Caution! Wet!" warning signs, up the desolate stairs with dirty white chef aprons and rubber boots hanging on the walls to dry, across a random connector hallway through the doors and into the food centre. My oh my, just the sheer number of people lining up for food or bunched together sharing dirty tables sitting on plastic chairs, is a marvel to see. What's more interesting about this place is, you don't have to adhere to the normal dining etiquette. It's so packed that to get any seating, you'd first have to scout around & spot a group that is almost done and stand right next to them & wait. Awkward? Yes. Necessary? Absolutely. This is not the end of it. So while we stood next to the table, waiting for the group to leave, they stuffed the last bits of protein in their mouths, sucked out all of the meat and juices from the bones, like a machine gun spat out the bones all on the table. They then got up and left, where we rushed to sit down before anybody robbed our seats. Did I mention proper dining etiquette is not required here? With a pile of bones and empty takeout boxes in front of us, we waited for the server to clean up. My brothers sat in disgust with hunger quickly turning to nausea. One swipe with a dirty towel is all the server needed to clean up, no disinfectant spray, nothing. Food stains and marks were still very much visible. I love it. Time to order - don't be shy, you'll need to flag down a server. This joint is known for their roasted chicken and duck, so I read, and recommended to my brothers while I opted for the curry mutton. Mutton is basically an older lamb (over 3 years) with stronger taste, but tougher meat. The food came within 7 minutes. We all sampled each others plates and I thought everything was delicious. The curry was just slightly spicy while the meat had a great chew, tiny bit of toughness as expected, but very fragrant, flavorful and distinct. The total for 3 came to $120 I think, which is ridiculously cheap given the quality of the food, hence the beauty of places like this. Fair warning, this place is not for the faint of heart. However, if you're looking for a great local experience with great food for a fraction of the price that you can't really find in other developed countries, then you must try it.

One of the tastiest Kababs in the world. Go get yourself a donor kebab and some dirty fries. A…read moremust for anyone who is visiting Hong Kong.

Visit to Wan Chai requires a visit to Ebeneezer's. Great food, especially their Kebabs.read more

I wanted to like this place as it looks really local and authentic. On the plus side the staff is…read morevery nice and the price is quite affordable. Food: 2 stars Service: 4 stars Value: 3.5 stars Overall: 2.5 stars However, the food taste wise isn't all that great. I was expecting that it would be better or at least on par to some of the Chain restaurants like Min and Kok but it was quite a bit worse. Forget tasting anything close to what I have had in Indonesia.

No, no, no. Just turn away now. Click elsewhere. Don't come here to this lovely, hidden Indo gem in…read morethe heart of CWB. Seriously. It wasn't on Yelp and I'm adding it. Why am I doing this? Well, FY Noms already knows that this place is da bomb so I'm just hopping on the train. 5 badass stars for taste and value. Perhaps cleanliness and atmosphere don't deserve 5 but I was so damn impressed with the smiling service and mindblowingly delicious nasi goreng that I have to give a 5 here. All of the crispy fried shallots, delightfully plump and mmmoist shrimps, and flavourful fried rice in a pile with a (slightly overly) fried egg and some sliced cucumber, topped off with krupuk. The nasi soto ayam, a chicken soup with noodles, cabbage, wonton wrappers, hard boiled egg, and a spiced broth, served with rice and more krupuk, was also delicious. It didn't hit my spot as well as the nasi goreng, but it was still very tasty. Rivalling the nasi goreng in deliciousness and as a vehicle to deliver the soya and chili sauce to my mouth were the corn fritters (bakwan jagung goreng). Crispy, fluffy, and sweetly corny. My dining companion and I ate three dishes and shared a drink (not to mention the loads of chilis and chili pastes and sauces I consumed) and left stuffed. The total was about $70 each. Will be back. Maybe even today.

Every time I'm in Hong Kong I make sure I eat here at least once the food is good. It's constantly…read morebeing cooked. It's fresh. It's been my go to place every visit! No matter how short or how long! I love their dimsum menu the best.

Visiting Hong Kong from USA, this halal dim sum place was on the list. Place was a little…read moredifficult to find without local sim, but eventually got here around 2:30 pm, sat at the assigned table to see 3 staff totally uninterested in coming over offering an offer. Kids hungry, after some time, ended up walking up looking for someone to help order. Told dim sum finished, totally uninterested in talking, amazing lack of any semblance of hospitality. Left to get McDonald, at least we weren't invisible there. Nice work Islamic Canteen.

You'll see long lines for this eatery. Established in 1950, this eatery serves Halal food. First…read morelet them know the size of your group and the staff writes it on the clipboard and gives you a number. All the party needs to be present when your number is called. Upon seating, they give you a water bowl so you can wash your utensils and bowl. We ordered their well known panfried beef buns, 2 for $50, which comes piping hot and is bursting with sauce when you bite it, so beware. The steamed mutton dumplings were very tender and flavorful $60. Best dipped in vinegar, so ask for a small plate and vinegar should be on the table. Lastly we had a medium beef brisket & vermicelli $79. Soup was a clear broth, slightly salty. The beef was quite tender. Overall, the 30 min wait was worth it and you must order the beef cakes.

Whenever I am back in Hong Kong, this place is on my list. It's always packed, and after eating…read morehere, it's easy to understand why - the food delivers every single time and service is impressively efficient despite the crowds. The dish that stands out the most, without question, is their beef pancake. Golden and crisp on the outside, it's filled with tender beef and rich, savory juices that spill out with each bite. It's hearty, flavorful and incredibly satisfying - the kind that makes you think about a long time after you have finished. We also enjoyed their curry lamb, lamb spring rolls and beef dumplings - they are all well-executed and full of flavor, making it easy to over-order and still want more. Don't forget to order their scallion pancakes so you can dip it in the curry.

We visited the Papillons Square TKO branch and had an incredible dinner with the four of us. It was…read moremy first time trying Pani Puri--these delicate, crispy balls stuffed with flavorful fillings, reminiscent of a unique take on stuffed potatoes. The Chicken Tikka Masala was outstanding, and we also enjoyed the Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer (spinach with cheese), garlic naan, saffron rice, and chicken curry. The service was attentive and excellent throughout the meal. Our family mentioned they visit this location weekly, so it's clearly a favorite. With many locations across HK, Ebeneezers will definitely be on our list for a return visit!

The premise for most Ebeneezer locations boils down to two questions:…read more 1) How drunk are you? 2) How badly do you want pizza / kebabs? If the answer is "a lot," then the food here might actually be worth a look. Their not so unique approach to pizza, Indian cuisine, and kebabs has garnered them enough notoriety amongst expats that they've managed to find themselves in multiple parts of Hong Kong. This location on Ashley is a relatively good one and offers seating, a clean space, and relatively good service. I wish I had better things to say about the food. Most of the Ebeneezer fame has been from kebabs, followed by Indian specialties, and pizza pies. Much of the food lacks quality ingredients I feel, which means most everything is just borderline passable; mediocre for the most part but works in a pinch. It's not all terrible though, I appreciate that they are upfront about their food and offer a speedy experience via online delivery. Service is solid for the most part, which is why I've given them the nod more often than not. It is by no means destination food, but if the cravings are there, then I say have at it. Don't expect much and all should be okay.

Good Service Delicious and Clean Food Tasty Dessert Kunefe…read more Finished with Black Tea. Recommend this place for tasty lover's.

Delicious food, quick attentive service, homey decor with a reasonable price. Try the SAC chicken…read moreplenty of flavors and rice pudding right amount of sweetness. You can tell a lot about a place by their toilet and for a place thats been open for years it was really clean and organized. Try it next time you are in the area.

This place is just alright. It's really well known but to be honest, it's really overrated. If you…read morelove curry, it might be worth a try. If you aren't a local and have limited time in HK the Id recommend spending your time elsewhere. AMBIENCE Your typical, cramped and uncomfortable little hk restaurant. SERVICE If you don't know Chinese you might think they are rude here. I mean, they aren't that pleasant but the lady was nice. All the shouting and stuff is just between coworkers haha.

Absolutely the worst Pakistani Food I ever had! This food is…read morenot even Pakistani. Its some kind of fusion. Beef in the curry was raw! We dont eat raw meat. I ordered medium spicy but it was EXTREMELY spicy. I could only eat couple of spoons before my mouth and stomach were on fire. Left the bowl as is which was also broken from all sides. Roti they sell is an uncooked raw tiny chapati. This tiny thing cost HKG $20... the most expensive piece of roti I ever had. Backside where the sink was located looked like a trash dump. Wish I had seen this. I would have not eaten two spoons... Inside the restaurant there were few Chinese tourists probably curious to try local food from their old friendly neighbor. Brothers don't waste time and money in this restaurant. You will get disappointment. Even Uncle Center around the corner serves better food. Although that place is not clean either.

One would think that the number of expats roaming around HK would also mean the late night kebab…read morecraze has taken over in Kowloon. Yet still HK Style Cafes, McDonalds and other infamous street side eateries to maintain their stronghold for the hungry locals wandering during the wee hours. New Istanbul is a 24 hour spot, specializing in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern fare and certified Halal. It is mainly empty at this spot, for obvious reasons to anyone who dines here. The menu is massive for HK standards, perhaps even for Turkish / Halal places in general. Their meat platters from their rotating spits are definitely plentiful, typically served with rice, salads, and fries. Their chicken doner ($70) was just chunks of dry pieces that resembled shawarma. The Kofte ($88) was filling, but I've definitely had better in from other establishments and the same applies with the Mixed Doner ($98), which was just disappointing. I figured going with light bites such as Falafel ($58) and Spicy Hummus ($48) would resetore some faith in misaligned execution but I was wrong. Both were downright atrocious. There was a pool of oil drowning the hummus and the falafel was overfried, resembling a hockey puck. I was also surprised at the subpar pizza, also the pide and lahmacun. I still haven't found anything suitable on the menu yet. Perhaps their desserts? (i.e. sutlac?) They do take credit cards here and the mainly Nepalese staff is super friendly. Where the food fails, they shine. But that's the only reason I can muster 2 stars.

The only thing I ate here was the falafel, which I was glad to see offered; unfortunately, they…read morewere pretty bad. And at the time, they seemed to me like the most appetizing thing offered on the menu. I also had a canned beer to drink. The menu, btw, is on a huge banner-like tarp covering the wall, which was nice because it was convenient and also probably covered an area nobody wants to look at while eating. The seating area runs along one side of the place. It's apparently open 24 hours, or used to be; if I recall correctly, I was there around 4 in the morning. The woman behind the counter who took my order seemed friendly enough. I might've added on another .5 star for that. It's a tiny restaurant, and I did like the ambience of the place, so I'm rather torn between giving it 2 stars or 3. But the falafel were just too poor. When done at least adequately, they're delightfully crispy. These were nowhere near crispy, they were just fat little fingers of mush. Sad. The sauces in squeeze bottles, of which there are a variety that one can freely help themselves to, improved the falafel a bit, but only barely.