I've heard a lot about this cooked food market and decided to try it out. One thing to remember is…read morethat this review isn't for the whole market. There numerous different restaurants within the market. We had the pigs intestines, fried baby fish, okra, aubergine, and ox-tail. I wasn't a fan of the fish as the texture was a bit too mushy and soft. The ox-tail could have been more tender. The pigs intestines and okra were great but the star of the show was the aubergine. It still has a bit of its deep fried crispy texture on the outside but was still soaking up the sauce. Taste: *** Service: *** Ambiance: * ------------------------------ Queen Street Cooked Food Market 38 Des Voeux Rd W, Sheung Wan ------------------------------

This is kind of a food court (dai pai dong) it is located next to the Ibis Hotel at Central…read more You need to walk up to an escalator and when you open the doors it is a big room with several stalls and in the middle a lot of tables. The place doesn't look very clear but I noticed that most of the patrons were westerners and most of them were having a beer with some food, depending on the stall I saw Chinese food and Indian food. Since it was late we ordered Fried Squid from the 1st stall which was Chinese cuisine, which was very tender and with good flavor also, they serve you for free as much tea as you want to drink and it is cash only place. Also I noticed that the stall with Indian food was very popular. Overall it was a great experience if you are looking for something different. I only tried the squid but it was good, I put 3 stars because of the cleanliness.

A true taste of the beauty of Hong Kong. A must experience…read morefor all of us fun loving, food seeking and mingling with the locals shared seating experience. I absolutely loved being here in this vibrant food court that is just bustling with energy. I ordered a beautiful wok prepared omelette with rice and it came with grilled chicken skewers. Loved the soy and oyster sauces on top of my beautiful golden brown omelette that was crispy on the outside and fluffy, tender and light inside. The skewers were seasoned and grilled to perfection. This quality is supreme. My lovely neighbours recommended the Hainanese Chicken rice, the crispy pork and the gorgeous roasted goose. The prices are very reasonable. Love that this fun food court offers all - traditional Chinese. Thai, Japanese and Korean dishes. Lunch is packed. 12 to 1:45 pm daily is pretty slammed. Open every day from 11 to 10:30.

There is something strangely alluring about Asian food courts despite the obvious markup and lack…read moreof food TLC. Food Republic has perfected the model of showcasing a broad spectrum of east Asian cuisine, making for fantastic variety and an ideal spot for the indecisive. Just when I thought my visits to Silvercord were for the occasional quick bite, I've found myself here at least once a week for the past couple of months. I couldn't rank all the eateries throughout the Food Republic variety, but they're all solid and most dishes are somewhere in the 40-70HKD range. There are other restaurants at Silvercord, but in terms of variety and casual vibe, Food Republic is an easy choice. This is especially appealing during that awkward afternoon tea time when every other place is closed. There is a ton of seating and free WiFi thanks to the mall. It's also super kid friendly and . I haven't quite made the rounds yet beyond the Juzzbar, Bafang Yuqi and Shanghainese spots, but I fully intend on trying everything at some point. Given its convenience, I can foresee many lunch meetings and random cravings satisfied here. Another bonus? Most places take credit card.

If you are looking for no-frills comfort food and a unique Hong Kong experience, you need to visit…read morea dai pai dong (big license stall, which is an open-air food stall). Sadly, the number of dai pai dong has declined over the years as licenses for them are no longer issued, but Sing Heung Yuen is one of the few remaining ones. I came to Sing Heung Yuen for lunch with my friend. There was a line, but it moved relatively quickly. I ordered a Hong Kong-style milk tea and a tomato noodle soup with sausage, luncheon meat, and egg. I was told by a few people that the soup is best with macaroni noodle, but I prefer instant noodle, so I got that instead. The food hit the spot. It was simple, delicious, and super filling. I was told by some local ladies that the toast is a must-try, but I was way too full, so I skipped it. Aside from being a unique experience, Sing Heung Yuen offers a quick and affordable meal to tourists and locals. Avoid though if you are not a fan of tomato soup or toast since the menu is as limited as the space.

This is a hole in the wall "dai pai dong", quick service restaurant. It's busy and there's always a…read moreline but it moves fast because you're basically squished together with other random people in a couple of long tables so you'll want to quickly finish your food and leave. They are known for their tomato soup base and you can choose the type of noodles and there's various toppings to choose from. I ordered their tomato macaroni soup with beef and spam. The soup is on the sour side and I would have liked it to be a little more savory and hearty. The macaroni was a little overcooked but that's basically Hong Kong cafe style. It came with 2 half pieces of spam, one of it was overcooked and dry, the other one seemed undercooked. The beef was decent texture wise but it didn't have much flavor. We also ordered their toast with condensed milk and the toast was over toasted and too crunchy to my liking. Overall, it's an unique experience but don't be expect the food to be superb. You also won't get over the top service but everyone was very courteous and friendly.

The One usually has those top fine dining n premium retail shops, but lately has been going down…read morequality of restaurants n shops due to weaker economy n real estate businesses... The restaurant I went was called Eternity Chinese dining, with dim sum buffet services... but dim sums qualities weren't that right on, the desserts were ok. The restroom was disgusting ... But the window view scene was the best thing!! And hope they have a better future when economy is picking up!!

Seems like I visit The ONE every single time when I am in town. Maybe the easy accessibility as it…read moreis just a few minute walk from TST MTR Station. And all my friends like eating here?? If someone ask you to just wait in the front, that would not have work. As I think the "Large" entrance facing Carnavron Road but there is a "Smaller" entrance facing Nathan Road. So which is the front?? I ended up waiting at the wrong front entrance at different location. The elevators does take forever to arrive. But being in such a tall building, you have no choice but to wait and wait. I guess I will be coming to The ONE again during my next trip. Just please let me know which entrance!

If you want goose, duck, ribs or pork belly authentic Hong Kong style, come here. To go only, very…read moreinexpensive, fast, friendly and fun.

Really good siu mei (Cantonese for various roasted meats) that we happened upon. One parallel block…read moreover from the evening Temple Street night flea market. It looked more like a take out kind of place but we saw tables in the back and started to enter the shop, but the floor was so greasy, we were seriously thinking about making a 180° and skip this place. I don't know if it was the look on our faces or that we were a bit better dressed then the uncles in their white tanks with legs propped up on stools or what, but the kind lady proprietor suggested we eat at their "nicer atmosphere" dining room a few doors down. The dining room greeted us with nice A/C and floors our shoes had better grip on. The food is ordered here and they will prepare the soup, noodles, drinks, etc. but all the siu mei still comes over from the other shop. The roasted meats we're tender and tasty, no lie. I'd say even skip all those starchy fillers and go straight for the roasted proteins. The portions here are very generous and we felt a little guilty leaving some pieces uneaten. Hong Kong definitely has no shortage of siu me shops and I'm glad the tasties they offer remain classic and unchanged. Looking forward to finding new gems.

When in Hong Kong, eat Taiwanese food..? Wanting a break from the heat, my family and I stepped in…read moreiSquare mall and decided to get something to eat. Our decision was made solely by which restaurant had the most people dining...like there HAS to be something good here right? We came when the combos were available (2:30-6:00 pm except on holidays). So you can choose 1 item from A, B, C, or D and get a free drink. You can get drinks listed outside the set menu too, but you'll have to pay a little extra. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=QgrzJOqbhO_9lLEK3QTUhg Maybe it was because we were ravenous, but literally everything we ordered was delicious. The Beef Noodle Stew is a must get. The soup has a hint of sweetness which came from the huge chunks of vegetables (or sugar..who knows lol), the noodles with the perfect chew to it, and the beef super tender. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=kM04594EhWhCPSJw3NCsmw Dragon Fruit Fish: Pretty much sweet and sour fried fish...the fish had a light batter coating, fried to crispy perfection and glazed with a more sour than sweet sauce...but it works! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=Urtk3VpHW7xTMCIsnCxjvQ Milk Tea w/ boba: Even though i'm not the biggest fan of milk tea, I really enjoyed the way they made it! Maybe it was because I was practically dying from the humidity...but it was pretty good, wasn't too sweet! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=779_m49e-w93Um7bCYFg0w Matcha Green tea with Red Beans: So good, and honestly you could get full from this alone. So don't do what I did and get this drink AND 2 other entrees..... https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=LowwZq3gcavURsFVm0ENSg Brown Sugar Taro Balls With Grass Jelly: so good! I was expecting bingsoo type shaved ice for this dessert so i was slightly disappointed that the ice came more in small chunks than blended. But regardless, they were small enough to easily chew! I really like herbally tasting desserts and this one hits the spot! the Shovel spoon was very efficient in shoveling the grass jelly in my tummy https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=7180SRnCcyZANHdyoi-kfQ Dumplings: If you come with a party of 8, order 2 of these bad boys. Five seconds after the waiter placed these down, it was gone...My family ended up ordering another one...so just do yourself a favor and order two to save wait time https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/%E8%8C%B6%E6%9C%A8-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-8?select=ulMYXn6-nab3Z1chokeaZg some of you might be wondering..."Tanya, you were only in HK for a limited amount of time..how did you get two check ins at this place? Was there a mistake?" Nope...no mistake...just ate here two days in a row. nbd.

I don't generally think much of restaurants connected to malls; chains chains chains and nothing…read morespecial is what comes to mind. But when a person of Chinese/Taiwanese descent who loves to eat is roaming around HK? Everything looks amazing. My travel partner and I decided to try this place because... well? it was busy. SUPER BUSY. At least 15-20 people waiting outside while other restaurants sat mostly empty. Plus, I couldn't really go by my usual rating system for an Asian restaurant (e.g., the ratio of Asian to non-Asian folks eating inside) since pretty much EVERYONE was Asian. I ordered the beef noodle soup because it's a familiar staple. The noodles were clearly not from a box and tasted pretty fresh, with a bit of a bite/chew to them. The beef was tender, and the broth was flavorful. I wish it had more veggies though! I also ordered a royal milk boba tea because I wanted one, ok? It was fresh, delicately flavored, and the boba had great consistency. I also loved that I didn't have to order it half sweet like I prefer in the USA. I wish the system to ask for a table was a bit more user friendly for folks who do not speak/read Chinese. There is a computer/touch screen outside where you are supposed to enter in the number of people in your party. I had to ask for help and the waitress pushed some buttons and handed me a slip of paper. From the little I do read, I was able to deduce that you are assigned to a letter (A, B, C, D) which indicates the table top size you requested (1-2 ppl, 3-4 ppl, etc) and you have to watch the screen for your letter number combo on your slip of paper to be called. If I were in HK again, and shopping in Langham, I would not hesitate to eat here again!!

Simply delicious Peking duck!! So moist, crisp skin, perfect crepe like wrapper with a hint of…read moresesame seeds. The duck soup was creamy, not oily and delicious. Good with added wonton. Had a rice with seafood and taro on top... Okay. Spicy glass noodles with scallops. Delicous. Spinach? Rolls. Pretty good. Had a herb taste just couldn't pin point which kind.

We had a rehearsal dinner here and it was so special. Incredible view of the harbour and the light…read moreshow. The food is very high quality traditional Chinese food. The pork belly appetizer is delicious, as is the duck. Our service was impeccable and the wine selection is fantastic. Definitely a great choice for a special occasion.

Whenever I'm in this shopping plaza in Tsuen Wan, part of me wanted to try a new restaurant, and…read morepart of me kept wanting to come back to this restaurant! Note: This is not your traditional, authentic Italian place. If you're open to Asian+western fusion cuisine and not a stickler about authenticity, then you will really enjoy this place! First, food's good! My dad is not a fan of western food in general since he's a very traditional Chinese man, however, he loves this restaurant. He loves noodles and seafood, which is what one of their signature dishes, lobster pasta, is all about! I ordered that once and he's right, it's delicious - the noodles were cooked al dente and the sauce was so savory that I wanted to lick the plate clean haha! They also have a salmon ceviche-like appetizer that was very delicious. The mushroom pasta also delivered good flavors, but still my fav is the lobster pasta. Second, the decor was classy yet casual and seats were comfortable. It could be a little romantic at night as the dining area was not fully lit, but I don't see this as a romantic restaurant... We were seating at the booth every time we went there and it's a good place to hang out. Third, the service was good! Although the servers were not always attentive, they were always helpful and patient, which is uncommon in HK. One thing to keep in mind, call ahead doesn't really work. When I called they told me there wouldn't have a table until an hour later, but we were hungry so we went there anyway. Guess what, we were seated almost right away when we got there! They give priority to customers who walk in, which makes perfect sense actually. Would definitely go back when I'm in HK again!