Thai Simple Kitchen has been my go-to Thai restaurant for groups of 5 or more for a few years…read morealready. There are so many options on the menu, it's always great to have more people to share. This place has good value for money. Average spending per person is no more than $250. Besides all the regular Thai food like deep-fried prawn cakes and fish cakes, satay skewers, pad Thai and fried rice, the must-eats here are the Tom Yum Soup or coconut chicken soup and the oyster omelette. The oyster omelette has some of the freshest oysters in it. As for drinks, they're one of the few restaurants in HK that serves Thai iced tea. It's not the best I've tried but it definitely satisfies my occasion craving for it. Thai Simple Kitchen has an outdoor area which is great when the weather is not too hot or too cold. It could have gotten a five-star review but on my recent visit, I felt that they had a shortage of staff and it's often hard to call for a waiter especially when your table is at the back corner of the restaurant. All in all, the food is delicious and of great value. Definitely recommended especially for groups.

Everything smells soooo good. It's on the 2nd flr, take the elevator to "R". We had the curry baby…read morepork legs and pineapple rice are delicious. Pass on the clay pot stewed tofu with mushrooms/vegetables, bland n undercooked.

I've found it challenging to find decent Thai food around Central. Sure, the restaurants exist, but…read morethey're either "Thai-inspired" or some sort of Asian fusion that I'm just not interested in. I took a chance on Tuk Tuk and was pleased! First impressions were good: I liked the homey decor and the staff appeared to all be Thai. The menu had all the dishes I was looking for, and had a lot to choose, from seafood, meat, noodles, to rice. Prices are affordable for Central, too. I really enjoyed their Pad Thai. It wasn't too saucy, unlike the one I tried at nearby Koh Thai further up the escalators. They kinda scrimped on the shrimp, but surprisingly I'm the type of person who likes more noodles than chicken/beef/shrimp so this didn't bother me too much. It might if you like more of the latter! I washed it all down with a Thai iced tea, though it wasn't the best as it got watered down easily. I'd happily return to try their pineapple fried rice and other dishes next time!

Yummm...I really like this place. I've only visited here for…read moredinner on a Saturday so I can't compare the quality from before. We ordered the seafood curry inside a coconut. It was sooo good. You get the sweetness from the Coconut meat that you can scoop out from the inside. I like thick curry so this dish was just right for me! The grilled chicken was really good too! You'd have to wait an extra 25 minutes as it takes them this long to prepare this dish! You know its freshly cooked! We also had the papaya salad. Uh..Loved it too! They get really busy during busy time, so If you get there around 6:00 p.m. it's easier to get a table right away! Cash only. *boo hoo* No service charge. *yay* Not open on Sundays. *come on Saturday!*

Samsen is one of those places where the food and atmosphere both really transport you. I went to…read morethe location in Central, but they have several locations around HK Island and Kowloon, and the flavors here are incredibly authentic. Everything we had was flavorful and tasted like the kind of Thai food you'd find in Thailand. I also loved the decor. The restaurant has such a strong Thai aesthetic that you really feel immersed in the experience rather than sitting in a typical Thai restaurant in Hong Kong. Prices are definitely on the pricier side, but I didn't regret spending a little more here. The food was good, the atmosphere was great and the whole experience felt worth it. Samsen will always be a recommendation I give to anyone craving great Thai food. The combination of authentic flavors and the beautiful setting makes them stand out.

Best Thai restaurant in HK! The food was INCREDIBLE! The Kai Soi and the Pad Ke Mow was so…read morefavorable, it was unreal. Also the gimlet gin drink was fabulous. Can't go wrong here. The food is some of the best Thai I've had.

Shung Hing is located in the more quiet part of Sheung Wan. There are actually 3 restaurants with…read morethe same name next to each other. It's a family run business, one shop belongs to the husband, the other to his wife, the third to his mistress. Many of the staff are relatives in the first and second generation. The setting of the restaurants is simple and rustic. Time definitely stood still here, has a look from the sixties or seventies. Even the thick water glasses remind you of that. It fits this place totally, makes a cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Service is extremely good! They are attentive, knowledgeable and very friendly which you may not expect from the setting of the restaurant. Drink beer or order some Chinese wine from the limited drinks list. Or bring your own wines or whiskeys, there's no corkage. The Chiu Chow food served here is classic and simple but at it's best! The marinated meats are tender, juicy and delicious. Go for the steamed cold crab! It may be pricey but it's steamed to perfection and very fresh. Same goes for the giant conch which really is a delicacy. This size is extremely hard to find and here it's done to perfection. Imho this is the best Chiu Chow restaurant in Hong Kong.

Growing up in Hong Kong, whenever my family needed to take guests out to dinner, or when we have…read morerelatives visiting, my father would always go to this one restaurant called Cariana. It serves Chiu Chow food, also known as, Teo Chew food. This type of cuisine is ALL OVER Hong Kong. Growing up, I didn't understand why my father would always pick this restaurant. As a kid all you want to eat is McDonalds or pasta! However, I now understand. Hong Kong simply has AMAZING chiu chow food. My appreciation has grown for it tremendously. Today I'm not going to write about Cariana. I will write about Sheung Hing. It is my absolute favourite Chiu Chow Restaurant. If you you want to know how good it is, They have 3 stores side by side on the same street. If you want good, authentic Chiu Chow food, don't waste your time, go to Sheung Hing. Must Order: Pan Fried Noodles- They are fired on both sides and it is super crispy. It is cut into squares and then you pour sugar and vinegar on it. This is a Chiu Chow Staple. Cold Crab- AMAZING but pricey, but AMAZING. Duck Wing- I order this EVERY TIME. I have not yet failed to not order this. It is my fav, it is good to chew and bite on and it is a staple in Chiu Chow Food. Sharks Fin: Again, Amazing but pricey. Omelette Fried Egg- Its delicious, try it. Just do me a favour and try this restaurant and order what I suggested or ask for the most popular dishes. He/She will probably tell you all the ones I mentioned above. You will not be disappointed =)

Chôm Chôm is FUN. Busy busy. A who's who place but also for the new expat desperately trying to fit…read morein. Hip atmosphere with loud hoppy music. I'll take Trendy for $200. So here we are yet again, not ashamed to say a Vietnamese fusion restaurant is one of our favorite places to eat in Hong Kong. I come for the pho rolls, as should you. Oh, servers will take shots with you if you so desire; Hong Kong sure knows how to party a little too well.

This place is always busy and is typically only open for dinner. With the Covid restrictions I was…read moreable to finally eat here during lunch time. They take a creative take on Vietnamese food from the northern part of Vietnam. If you are looking for pho you won't find that here. The food is decent but I was expecting more given I'm paying a premium price wise. They really are aggressive with the sugar in their dishes and you really need to like things sweet to enjoy their interpretation of some the dishes. Food: 3.5 stars Service: 4 stars Value: 3 stars Overall: 3 stars Cha Ca hanoi is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes after having it in Hanoi. As mentioned earlier the version here is really aggressive with the sugar. Otherwise I think the flavors are pretty good. Dill and scallions are proportioned nicely and the fish is cooked well. The Bun Cha also suffers from being really sweet. It isn't that sweet in the places I've had it in Hanoi. I think I would have enjoyed my meal more if I only had one of the two. For the appetizers I had the spring rolls and the Vietnamese pizza. Spring rolls are pretty standard and delivered on kind of what I expected. The Vietnamese pizza is probably something I wouldn't order again.

I wanted a cozy place to have a beer by myself just off of the main road and came across Good Luck…read moreLKF. I was immediately greeted by the host, who I believe was an owner of the establishment. She took my beer order and answered questions about the menu. I was only interested in a light bite and she happily hooked me up with beef and chicken skewers and a couple of spring rolls. All of these items were excellent! I wasn't here to eat dinner, so didn't get a chance to try other items, but I'm confident enough to say that I would anticipate greatness throughout their Thai, Malay, and Indian offerings. The service alone was a reason to give them an outstanding review. I love places like this!

Great place to get authentic Thai and Malaysian food. Great street atmosphere with very loud music…read more Good to go for a date or a group of people. Price is average. And the owner looks like an Indian Elvis with a lot of personality

This is one of those hidden gems within Wan Chai. Sawali Club has been around for awhile and has…read moreeven received some great media coverage. What's amazing is that they serve up authentic Thai food. I've been here a few times and it's has never disappointed me. Tom Khaa Kai, Pad Thai, and Hanianese Chicken are some of my favourite dishes. There's so much flavour in everything! This is their first branch so the décor has never been updated. Think simple 2nd floor shop. Ma & Pa style decorations and tiny toilets. Their Causeway Bay shop is loads better with décor but it's missing a je ne sais quoi. Some notes: There are loads of dishes that you may want to order a head of time. So check out them menu and give them a call. Also lunch, dinner and bigger parties should book ahead. It's a small dinning room. Would definitely come back!

Delicious food, good value and great vibe! These are the words I'm going to say about Sawali Club!…read more Just as we sat down at Sawali Club, the Chinese-Thai owner, Chingmy, started coming out with her microphone and sang in Thai. Apparently every table at the restaurant was celebrating birthdays. With the lead of Chingmy, all the waitresses started coming out and danced along. Although we didn't celebrate anyone's birthday at our table, we enjoyed the vibe and clapped along with the Thai birthday song. When it comes to food, you're rest assured you can get authentic Thai food here. We pre-ordered 2 plates of raw shrimp in advance and they were very fresh! We also ordered some beef and chicken satay skewers, shrimp cakes and fish cakes as appetizers. Oh my lord... the fish cakes were the best I've ever tried! Chewy yet not fishy! For the main course, we had pork knuckles, grilled fish with lemon sauce (served on the grill), curry with deep fried chicken and the stir-fried clams in chili paste. Everything was rich in flavor and simply delicious!!! For dessert, of course we cannot miss the mango sticky rice! There was not one dish that was just mediocre. I must say everything was excellent here! Sawali Club is a private kitchen, so do book in advance and they only accept cash. I recommend this place for groups as you can order many dishes to share.

Aaharn has been a place I have been wanting to try for a while. Finally gave it a try after it…read morereceived a Michelin Star in the 2020 guide. The lunch menu here is a really good deal at 198 hkd and 258 for a two and three course lunch set respectively. The food here showcases Thai flavors in a refined way. Restaurant is located in the Tai Kwun area which is a really trendy place to go and a nice place for dinner and drinks. Food: 4 stars Service/environment: 4.25 stars Value: 4.5 stars Overall: 4.25 stars Recommendations: fried perch with chili jam, coconut dumplings My favorites of the meal were the fried perch with chili jam and fried basil and the coconut dumplings. The fish was nicely fried and the flavors of the chili jam and basil really highlight what I love about Thai cuisine hitting on the sweet, sour, and spice notes. The coconut dumplings don't look very special at first glance. However, when you bite into them there is a ton of flavor. The dumplings include shredded coconut in palm sugar. Palm sugar is quickly becoming one of my favorite ingredients.

We arrived on opening night in October after incessant calls and emailing to try to snag a…read morereservation. No one was replying to the email provided or picking up the phone. The food, rather on the pricy side but nothing shocking for a restaurant run by a chef of this caliber, was beautiful - all the right salty and sweet and sour flavors of Thai food in gorgeous presentation. Environment is stark. Minimal trendy darkly lit room. The servers seemed nervous but as it was opening night, you've got to give them some time to find their groove. Unfoetunately the chef wasnt around (apparently unfortunately ill!) and the bill came out to perhaps 1300 HK for two people, but a lovely night regardless.