Located at a very busy shopping complex in the Yau Tong District, it can be accessed by car through…read morethe Eastern Tunnel crossing the harbour from HK side. The mall itself is already a destination, after shopping, stopped by this open concept Vietnamese Cafe for a break and something to eat. Ordered from their Afternoon Tea Menu, we both had Pho Soup, I ordered mine with Lemon Grass Chicken Wings, and D ordered the Locomotive Pho, which is actually a mixture of a variety of meats and seafood. Both were surprisingly delicious, of course I am not saying that they are remotely authentic, but hey, its Hong Kong where "Fusion" food is King!! Both Pho can be had with an added appetizer, we ordered the Spring Roll and Fried Cuttle Fish Cake, again both were made really well! We also shared a Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad, which turn out to be huge in size! Very refreshing indeed! I have to say everything we ordered gave us a pleasant surprise and if we are back in this area, we will for sure pop in for a bit!

Very nice Viet soup-base hot pot! Price is reasonable and it opens till late~~ Good for people who…read moreoften OT like me.....

Average Vietnamese food wasn't overly exciting. Arrived right as the opened for lunch mid-week and…read moreordered our usual Vietnamese dishes but were slightly disappointed with the results. Not complaints but just none of the dishes stood out as being particularly tasty.

Banh Mi in Hong Kong isn't good, unless its from here. I'm sad to say that I don't know the name…read moreof it in English. This place is truly a diamond in the rough. Located next to laundromats and car shops, this place is hard to find. Surprisingly, there are no lines out the door to purchase a little paper wrapped bundle of goodness. Banh Mi, is a vietnamese sandwich that includes vietnamese cold cuts, vietnamese sausages, pickled carrots, cilantro and a few more secret ingredients all in between a light airy baguette toasted to perfection. My love for these bad boys started in the states. Coming to Hong Kong, I struggled to find a place that did it right. Other places would have really doughy baguettes, or they would throw in some Chinese ingredients to make it more marketable to locals? I'm not sure, but whatever it is, it ain't good. A friend brought me here after hearing me go on and on about how a perfect Banh Mi is supposed to taste like. THANK GOODNESS!!! There are only two people that work in this little shop. Aside from sandwiches, they also sell some dried Vietnamese goods. You will find Pho noodles ready to be made. You can also find some special flavored instant noodles to try at home. Some people have raved about their garlic bread as well but I have yet to try. Drinks are available too, but not a large variety. There are two stools for those who want to eat there. The ambiance isn't too great, but I guess some like to eat the sandwich right away...I don't blame them. =)

This is a unique surprise located in the Jordan neighborhood near the walking bridge from Kowloon…read morestation. I have passed by this place numerous times while walking my dog, and finally stopped in to give it a try. There are only 2 stools in the whole restaurant, so it's great for a meal on the go. Tim Kee specialize in making Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches. It's a bit difficult to decide what to order once you're inside because there is no English menu. I was lucky to have a young couple translate for me while I was in the quaint restaurant. I order a large pork sandwich. The owner picked up a large bun a placed it into an ancient oven. It came out and he carefully added carrots, cucumbers, and sauce. The flavor was just right, and the baguette was crispy and flaky on the outside. There are also some Vietnamese groceries available in the restaurant. It's not a large selection, but they have the basics for simple meals. This a perfect location for me when I want something quick and easy to pick up. The sandwiches would also be great of a picnic on the waterfront. They are not comparable to bahn mi sandwiches in Vietnam or the U.S., but they're pretty good for Hong Kong and will save me from cooking a few nights. While waiting for my sandwiches, I was looking at the various media coverage and discovered that there are actually 4 or 5 different sandwich choices. Next time I'll try the point and choose method, and ask for extra sauce on the side.

I met up with a friend for lunch here. It's steps away from PMQ which is super convenient…read more I ordered the Bun Thit Nuong (lemongrass pork with rice noodles), and it came with a drink (lemon honey drink) for HK$82. Noodles to me were undercooked a tiny bit but the lemongrass pork flavor was good. They had a pitcher of fish sauce which was very convenient for me to pour over the noodles. I should try more items like the pho, banh mi sandwiches or spring rolls. Service was not bad, when it got more crowded our server gave us the "You are finished and need to leave" eyeball so we left after less than an hour :)

I've long ranted about subpar Vietnamese places in Hong Kong (and in New York). There are always…read moreexceptions to the scene and I would place Bún Cha in the "much better" category. They have made a smart business decision in setting up shop in that Central-meets-Sheung-Wan part of town and offer the kind of Northern Vietnamese fare that just about anyone can enjoy. In some strange way, Bún Cha reminds me of places in Vietnam. It is incredibly small and located on a steep hill just across from PMQ. How they've managed to squeeze in some tables in here is beyond me, but know the seating is extremely tight. Even with a table or two on the outside, they experience lines / queues during peak service hours all the time. Unlike a lot of their nearby eatery neighbors, they stay open during that weird 3pm-6pm time frame, which is when I like to eat here. Crowds be gone. Similarly to Vietnam, the Viet speaking staff works behind an open kitchen / counter in clockwork type fashion. Everyone has a role and they do it well. Thank the stars for the massive air conditioning units from above; back in the motherland the wall fans aren't enough to keep sweating from dripping into the food. Thank goodness they stack a ton of napkins for everyone to use. Onto the food: My pho bo (really "pho tai") was wonderfully garnished with the basil, scallions, and onions with a small side of lime and chilis for additional zest and bang. I love that they include hoisin at the table (tuong den) because frankly, the broth needed it. It's definitely not MSG-laden but may be less potent in the eyes of other fellow pho lovers. In that sense, it was mildly disappointing, but certainly not a deal breaker. And for what it's worth -- it's a big ol bowl. No one mentioned anything about xe lua! I've also sampled their version of bun thit nuong, i.e. vermicelli with grilled pork and it was refreshing. The pickled veggies were fresh and I appreciated the generous dousing of fried garlic, peanuts, shallots across the dish. Unlike some versions in the US / Australia where there is a massive heap of salad beneath, this one did not have that. Plenty of bún; just the way I like it. Add to that a jar with a handle full of nuoc mam, which I've not seen in any Viet restaurant in HK. Kudos on that. The real star of the show was the cha gio, or Vietnamese spring rolls. They're more akin to the nem cua of northern Vietnam -- spring rolls stuffed with minced pork, crab, glass noodles, and fungus. They were light, crispy, and even airy; just like the stuff back in the motherland. Even the accompanying lettuce was stiff with freshness, which made the meal all the more pleasant. It all comes at a price. At around $70HKD for the average noodle dish, it's hardly highway robbery but it's certainly along the same price point as most places in Central. They make a killing on the drinks, charging as much as $40HKD for stuff like Hanoi Beer, which is an easy $4HKD in Hanoi itself. Rent does need to get paid after all and with *good* Viet food in demand, they've certainly got one of the better options in town.

Garbage food. Can't believe this chain is getting worst and worst. Service is fine but have to sit…read moreat the entrance hallway. Save your money and eat after screening.

If you're looking for a taste of local Hong Kong style breakfast, head over to Tsui Wah! There are…read morebreakfast sets and also the regular noodle options during breakfast time. They line moves fairly quickly - you pay first, then wait in line to collect your food. The staff behind the counter work effectively and efficiently to ensure that your order arrives quickly and correctly. Because I had a slight cough and cold, I opted for the Breakfast Set A, the macaroni with ham and squid soup, scrambled egg and pumpkin bun, with HK style milk tea for HK$41. A good deal! And I was surprised with the scrambled eggs! They were soft and runny but firm. Just perfect. I think they beat the scrambled eggs at the Cathay Pacific Lounge, haha. You can't go wrong with Tsui Wah.

Busy restaurant full of locals - good sign. Teeny tiny tables - off putting. We had Peking duck…read morefor 3, sweet and sour fish, green beans w pork and tofu skin w fresh edamame beans. Sweet and sour fish waaay too sweet - like North American sweet and sour - surprising but not in a good way. Green beans standard. Peking duck v good but only small portion of skin and wraps. No other prep. I guess because of the small table. Dinner w three local beers- 1050 HK.

Awesome japanese food and great environment. Has excellent - sushi, sashimi, robatayaki, tempura,…read moreetc. Definetely my all time favorite for japanese food. A good hangout place for small group of friends and for couples. Highly recommended!

While exploring the area around my work at lunch, I stumbled upon this great little Japanese place…read more Since it's a bit out of the way, it was pretty quiet as compared to many lunch spots in TST. The menu was small with a little over 10 items in the lunch set, but it was really good. I got the grilled beef set which came with a salad, rice, miso soup, and a few other goodies on the tray. The beef was seasoned and grilled perfectly. Very tasty with a teriyaki marinade. The set cost $128, which I thought was very good value for a filling portion.

This is a great no frills seafood restaurant serving up some amazing spicy crab. Prepare to get…read moreyour hands dirty (or use the provided plastic gloves) to dig into some delicious crabs. I also ordered a side of rice and garlic bok choy with a couple large Tsing Tao beers. The service wasn't the friendliest but the tasty food made up for it.

We landed in the early evening and this was the first place we'd wanted to try during our 1 day…read morevisit in Hong Kong from California. Quite honestly the food was just so so. The crab itself had no flavor although the spice and crunch were good. I think every Chinese restaurant in California had a much better version than this one using Dungeness crab . The veggie gai lan was too soggy and lack the crunchy texture. The only dish that we liked was the steam razor clam, which was cooked just right and good flavor. Nothing else worth mentioning here.