It was so good that my son requested sheng jian bao again from this restaurants the very next day…read morefor lunch. We didn't go crazy trying to get a taste of almost all the fancy flavors though and stuck with the classic signature pork sheng jian bao. The others are worth a try but not a huge value add. I love that the skin is just thick enough to not pop when you touch, but thick enough to get that super crispy bottom. I've had enough of these things to know what I like, and to me these are the best I've had. Also, I'm glad I've finally gotten a hang of eating these things without having a soup explosion every time I bite into one. Like most of the smaller food spots around here, don't expect them to be pretty, but they make a good effort at keeping the place clean and stocking napkins for those boiling hot soup explosions.

Best sheng jian bao I've ever had, hands down. They are made onsite from scratch, and you can tell…read morethey really care about quality - the meat is so sweet and delicate. They strain away much of the fat, leaving the juices very clear and not oily at all, unlike most other places. The mala one was excellent, too. Crab one was good but not noticeably better than the original one. Atmosphere is nothing to write home about. You order at the counter and can take it to go or eat it at a counter in the back. Service was below average; the woman at the counter was quite rude. I'm accustomed to efficient, no nonsense service, but she was actively rude to me and my mother for no apparent reason. She was rude both before and after we ordered anything, as if we were bothering her by asking her whether we should order at the counter or what, and later whether the order she put on the counter was ours (speaking in Chinese both times). I really don't get it.

Indian Village is a really refreshing option for Indian food in HK. It's just a small hole in the…read morerestaurant on Mosque Street, so it doesn't have the pretensions of restaurants that have table clothes like Spices or Bombay Dreams. The cafe itself is very small with two indoor tables, and two outdoor tables. I suspect most people who come here, would use their delivery service or go for takeout. What I like about their free home delivery service, is that they have their own delivery driver, and do not rely on the group websites like Cuisine Courier or Food By Web, who always seem to make a hash of any sort of online delivery anyway. While the cafe/restaurant is not particularly nice to look at, the food is the opposite. It is supposedly traditional village style, and they serve such classics as; tikka, roganjosh, masalla, madras, you get the idea. They also do a good range of breads, rices, speciality drinks, and wine - yep, wine on the take out/delivery menu - sweet! The menu is actually very big, which is surprising given the size of the tiny kitchen on site. It really does rival the take outs we get back home (and we all know the English invented curry). If you do want to give it a go, I would recommend the malai kofta (a vegetable croquette in a rich creamy curry sauce), and the fish tikka, which is grilled to perfection. They are also not too shy on their portions. With regard to delivery, do check out their pricing, as they are very local to Mid Levels, and getting further out, requires a much bigger minimum order.

Indian Village serves an extensive menu of Indian dishes. Whenever a craving for one of my favorite…read morecuisines strikes, Indian Village is firmly in my regular rotation as they're reliable and fast. What I've tried so far: the chicken kathi roll, the dal makhani, chicken makhani, and the butter naan and roti. I wasn't that impressed with the chicken kathi roll as I barely picked up on any of the garlic sauce and it was quite messy, but both the makhani-style dishes delivered. In fact, I think I prefer the dal makhani to the chicken makhani. Rich, creamy, and a bit spicy, the dal makhani is what you order when you're seeking the ultimate comfort food. Dip some of that butter naan in the dal and that's all you need to indulge in the ideal Indian meal. I recommend passing on the roti as it was really dry. Overall though, Indian Village is serving wonderfully complex, traditional Indian flavors. Ambiance is better suited for take-away than dining in, and they also deliver via FoodPanda. I am a fan!

I have been eating here since I was a small child. I haven't been back for 5 years, and I must say…read morethings have really changed. The front workers are not the same as before. Maybe they sold the business? My go-to order is always Pakistan style beef curry. The curry flavor is still sort of there, but no longer an explosion of flavor. The beef was absolutely horrible. Never had such hard and dry beef. To be fair, the sauce is still okay. I would maybe try it with chicken next time. Still, very sad and disappointing.

On one of the last days in Hong Kong my friend Neil actually wanted a dish of curry and it dawned…read moreon me that I haven't had curry in HK for almost a decade so the search was on, and also not wanting to cross the water, as we were staying in Wan Chai I pulled out the Yelp app and saw the great reviews of this place here. I really did not know what to expect, let alone if this place was going to fulfill my friend who has Indian blood in him (yes.... he has the mother tongue!) so in we came. From the humid heat outside, and once entering we felt the blast of cold air, this place was definitely no 'hole in the wall' and the waiter seated us very quickly and handed menu's to us. It's not a huge menu, but there is quite a bit of selection in terms of curries, from Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian... etc. If you do not know what to order and go in on it alone it could be quite daunting. We were off looking for this place, and it wasn't too hard to find with the trusty app, and address in hand and once we entered it looked like a nice, no-nonsense place to have dinner. The a/c was coming down cold, and the only thing we could think of is order some hot curry to kill our hunger! I was looking at a few tables and noticed how big the portions were, (massive in my eyes) as I wasn't a big eater, we decided on one curry dish and a side. Since my friend was the one craving for it, he got to choose the chicken madras, and I decided on the mutton tikki. On this vacation it seemed like we have been drinking on a daily basis, so we decided to split a big bottle of Carlsberg to wash down our thirst. It was dinner time, and the place wasn't packed, but half full, and it seemed like everyone who comes in here has a pretty big appetite, and I have to say all the dishes looked good, let alone after it hit the table you could smell the aroma of what curry everyone ordered. Coming from Canada I am not use to eating curry in an environment that looks like an HK cafe type restaurant, but do not let this fool you, they are serving up some great food as there was some kick from the chicken dish my friend Neil decided to order. The curries usually come in one big bowl like platter, served along with a plate of big rice to suck up the sauce. I think if we didn't order the beers to start we still would have ordered it, as that chicken was spicy, not crazy on fire, but it had a good kick for a dish like this were you just kept on going at it! My friend nodded in approval of his food and I was surprised how much he could eat, eventually mine came, the mutton tikki, which looked like two potato patties, served with a mint sauce and I really liked the easy mushy and solid texture of each bite, it had a bit of spice. If you are looking for a place that won't bombard you like the restaurants, and the people trying to market them, in the TST area (you should know what I am talking about) come here, get your fill of what type (as there are many) curry you want, these people have been around, it's a comfortable environment, not too fancy, but not too cliche as well. The prices were reasonable, the portions were large, and the menu is vast. If I am in HK again, I would come back here to nail my fix of curry.

Samsen is one of my favorite spots in Hong Kong. I like the vibe, food, and service. I'm not sure…read moreif everything is good but I liked what I had. They are popular so getting a table can be a challenge sometimes. You'll often see people waiting outside for tables. They also have bar seating so solo diners will have less of a wait. FOOD Wok fried Wagyu beef - I think the flavors are just right. Make sure to order a bowl of rice and this is perfect. DRINK Watermelon slush - I enjoyed this too. It's blended really well and tastes good. SERVICE Friendly and always available.

We had the Pad Thai, Khao Soi, and Wagyu Fried Rice. I highly recommend all three dishes. The…read moreflavors were good, nothing extraordinary, but still enjoyable. However, considering the price point, my expectations were higher. I also felt that the portion sizes were overpriced. On the positive side, the restaurant provided quick service. Despite being packed on a Friday night, we managed to secure a table for three quickly. The interior is beautifully decorated, creating an elevated Thai dining experience that's unassuming from the outside looking in.

This is one of two places I go for my authentic Singaporean chicken rice fix... The other being…read moreCafe Malacca @ Hotel Jen. While the chicken rice there is arguably [marginally] better at Cafe Malacca, Old Town wins out for location (in the heart of Central), portion size (generous) and quickness of service (I don't think I've ever waited for more than 10 minutes). The chicken rice is as authentic you would expect, right down to the gelatin between the skin & meat. The winter melon soup is great and the soup bowl they serve it in is a nice touch, though not exactly conducive for easy scooping into mouth. At $98 for the regular set and $116 to top up for a thigh meat portion, it certainly ain't cheap, but I am sympathetic to restaurants having to pay super high rents in Central. A couple of tips: - Come during lunch or dinner and get the regular chicken rice set. The teatime chicken rice set is cheaper but you are getting less proportionally per dollar. - Top up an extra $18 for thigh meat. Totally worth it. - They have some amex discounts. I believe if you pay your bill on weekdays before 1245pm you get 12% off your bill. - Upgrade your drink to a coconut. They are always cold and fresh.

I came here for lunch with a friend on a weekday…read more Food: I'd heard that their Hainan Chicken was good here and was excited to try it. The Hainan Chicken Lunch set ($98 + 10% service fee) was good and I felt pretty full after. It had several pieces of boneless chicken, a melon soup, rice with the chicken oil (not too oily and pretty flavorful), and 3 sauces to go with the chicken. The sauces were a sweet one, ginger, and a soy sauce like one. Overall, I feel like it was a good portion size and food was tasty. All sets comes with a hot or cold barley water. I got the hot and found it to be the right amount of sweetness. FYI: They also have a Hainan Chicken and Laksa set for $128, if you like Laksa as well. Wait for table: For this building, there is a line outside to get into the building via the elevator, but the line moves relatively quickly. On arrival at 12:30, we had to get a number, and waited half an hour for 2 people, so it's best that you go earlier. Promotion: They give you 15% off your bill if you pay your bill by 12:40pm so if you can go earlier, you not only get a deal, you can beat some of the later crowds. Service: Food came quickly as you are requested to tick off the items you want on a sheet of paper to pass to the waiter when you are seated. They were also quick to give us the check when we were done eating. And we didn't feel like they rushed us either, which was nice for chatting up and catching up.

I took a cab here just to get some Indian food. It's in the Metropolis Mall on level 7..?…read more I got the Lunch Set "butter chicken" (chicken makhani) that comes with rice and a small salad and I ordered a side of the garlic naan. The lunch set also comes with a choice of drink, I opted for hot coffee which was ok. The meal looks small, but it was filling. It tasted good and was definitely a needed change of pace from the other options closer to my hotel. As of 2019, lunch set runs under 100 HK dollars.

I love the curry taste with only a hint of hotness, so when I find a place that does that and make…read moreit mild, they mean mild and not hot, or make it hot, whichever way you like, then that is a bonus for me. Apparently, they have genuine chefs, from Thailand and India to make the Thai or Indian curry to your liking. The service is pleasant and efficient. They have seating outside so you feel like you are eating alfresco, even though it inside the Mall area. The Mall is quiet unlike other Hong Kong Malls, so it is very relaxing to eat there. The set lunches are good value, a meat dish with rice and a drink, and you can add extra options, like naan bread, for a few more dollars. I chose the beef brisket yellow curry which was very tender, just the way I like it, and the heat was very mild, so I can taste the food rather than being so hot that my eyes water, that to me is not enjoyment! It is on Level 7 of the Metropolis Shopping Mall next to Hung Hum Station, which is a bit misleading, as it is right immediately near the entrance, so you do not need to go up or down, as you are already at Level 7, when you enter from the Station.

First time having Sri Lanken food at Hotal Colombo. Similar to Indian food in a lot of ways with an…read moreextra notch of spiciness. I came here for brunch which is offered as a set menu. The first item is a chick pea appetizer than comes a trey of condiments/sides and finally you have a choice of a main course. Overall the food is tasty and the price is pretty reasonable especially for a black sheep restaurant. Food: 3.75 stars Service: 4 stars Environment: 3.5 stars Value: 4 stars Overall: 3.75 stars Recommendations: egg hopper, fried fish with coleslaw I had the bacon and egg hopper paired with the chicken Kathy. The curry was a tad spicy and made for a good dipping sauce for the hopper crepe. I did wish the hopper was a bit more crunchy but overall I enjoyed the dish. I made the mistake of thinking the chili sauce that was paired with the hopper was tomato paste and ate too much with my first bite. The fried fish was my favorite of the two mains. The fish was nicely fried and I enjoyed the crust and preparation of the fish. The coleslaw had some nice acidity and flavoring from the turmeric. It wasn't too over powered by the sauce which I find typically to be the problem with coleslaw. The dessert of the day was a maple tart, which was nice. Kind of wish there was more of a Sri Lankan inspired dessert, which is something I have ne er had before.

Have you ever wanted to eat in a Wes Andersen movie? Then you've found the right place…read more Hotal Colombo has a rogue spelling and rogue decor but somehow makes it work. The place is cozy but decorated with mirrors and enough light pink and blue to trigger your memories of Mendl's from Grand Budapest Hotel. Incredible movie. Wes Andersen is a visionary The service is fantastic and our waitress let us know although this restaurant wasn't designed with an Andersen film in mind some other Black Sheep restaurant was. This Black Sheep food conglomerate is like the Amazon of the overpriced HK scene they're everywhere The food itself is SPICY - be warned. Order milk or something to go with your meal if you're a spice wuss like me. Otherwise - be ready to bust out your phone and Google because you will not recognize any of the food names. But that's part of the fun and part of the experience

We had won ton noodle soup and 3 types dim sum (har gow, sui mai and shao long bao) - all very…read moreflavorful. The service was also pleasant.

My 2nd meal in HK included an authentic dim sum place and boy was I delighted to be here! We had a…read morelocal with us who did all the ordering, and the ordering process itself was one of the most efficient ones I saw. Their entire menu is on a paper and you mark what you want to eat (nothing new here)... however, your bill arrives before your food does - this is new! Food was absolutely spot on, and the service was excellent!