Hong Kong Cafes with a noodle focus almost always end up being my preferred places to chow down…read more Chui Hing (潮興魚蛋粉) is combines no nonsense service with killer food, along with affordable pricing and 24 hour availability to boot. The pretense is non-existent and locals (including myself!) seem to love it here. So like many noodle spots in HK, this place is fairly small. No big tables for 5+ but quite a few small'ish round tables that are good for solo eats or the invaluable food companion. The aroma coming from the semi-open kitchen should be enough inspiration for folks to know what they want upon arrival, but just in case they have the menus outlined along the wall. An easy way to start? Try a wonton and beef brisket with your choice of noodles. The wontons are somewhat pillowy in texture and full of flavor while the beef brisket is braised well while maintaining a perfectly chewy bite. The noodle variety is good, with egg / rice noodles winning over the crowd though I feel the e-fu noodles take the cake. Lastly, do not sleep on the beef tendon. It's practically butter when done right. Chui Hing does fancy itself as a HK style cafe, so other dishes like congee, fried fish skin, fried rice, may appear on the menu, focus on what to stack in your bowl instead. The staff is really helpful and welcoming.

Pretty good wonton noodle soup and milk tea. They're open 24/7 and very close to many local hotels…read more I only got takeout, but noticed great air conditioning inside. The prices are also very reasonable. I bought beef ball and wonton, wonton noodle soup. I didn't ask to have the noodles separate, but they still retained a good amount of chew by the time I got back up top the hotel. You can pay a little extra anywhere to ask them pack separate. The wontons are ok, beef balls are good, noodles are good, soup okay. The milk tea wasn't very strong but has a nice authentic back flavor. Everything was ready in under 5 minutes. Very good for takeout!

Went to the Flying Pan in Wan Chai for brunch with a few friends. It's built like a traditional…read moreAmerican diner with a large variety of meals suited for all hours of the day (it's open 24 hours!), which is perfect for a quick pick-me-up in the morning or a carb craving after a Wednesday night out (go big green). Its portions are massive, at least relative to others in Hong Kong, and it has some pretty good deals if you want a cheap but filling meal. I ordered a $50 HKD set with four pieces of toast, two eggs cooked the way psychos like em (yolkless and fried), a bowl of tomato soup (my side-dish option), a bowl of fresh fruits (my second side-dish option), a cup of orange juice (my beverage option), and I also added on two link sausages for $22 HKD. I wasn't a fan of either the fruits (they didn't seem all that fresh) or the sausages (sorta tasted like plastic), but you definitely get a value meal.

Located on upper level from the street. Good view out from inside. Stairs or elevator to get up and…read moredown. Hot and humid outside but comfortable and clean inside. Air conditioning not too cold. Food was very good and reasonably priced. It was as advertised. Traditional American breakfast with an English flair. Yes I wold eat here again.

Apt is on a quiet, unassuming street that's home to a lot of small shops. They pride themselves in…read morebeing able to customize any drink or breakfast toast you want which means they can practically tailor to your whatever needs. We ordered a hojicha latte and matcha latte and two breakfast toasts. The matcha was a bit underwhelming and i didn't taste much matcha. The toasts were the star of the show! Super fresh ingredients and delicious. It is a bit of a walk from the MTR but you'll work up an appetite by the time you get here. Or just take a taxi.

Tucked away on a quiet residential street in Wan Chai, they have a variety of different coffees…read more Got a nutty flat white with oat milk ($52), that was definitely on the pricey side even compared to similar cafes. The coffee was super tasty and smooth. It wasn't quite as good as Fineprint, but better than Coffee Academics and Reactive Roastery

Friendly, attentive staff, very clean modern Chinese decor and outstanding two course Peking Duck…read moredinner! Best meal of our ten day trip to Hong Kong and a superb choice for our last night here. Perfectly prepared, crispy skinned, well rendered duck. You will love it. Make sure to do the second course!

This is what I came to HK for. Roast duck over rice was crispy and sauces were out this world. Even…read morethe steamed veggies were done well. Would fight the crowds to come here again.

This review is only for the pineapple bun…read more I do not recommend. On multiple, multiple food review sites writing about the best pineapple bun in HK, Kam Fung made the list. Happened to be in wan chai today so why not- We got take out for two buns- one with butter and one without. But even before opening the package we knew something was wrong. Each bun was wrapped in plastic, but was so extremely heavy. How could a bun be so heavy? Opening it and taking a bite - it's like chewy raw dough. I'm not sure if it was really raw, but that's what it felt like. I couldn't finish it. I didn't even want to take a second bite, really. I'm actually very surprised at the good reviews on the bun here. Its one of the few times that Google reviews are more fair and accurate than Yelp reviews for me. Don't trust the lists!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't get this bun!!!!

This Cha Chaan Teng is really for old school HK'ers. I was not a fan of any of their "baos"…read more.. Their milk tea was not great either. It didn't have the milk tea flavor... Perhaps it's just not for my kind of tastebud... my younger son liked his macaroni in soup. My older one did not like his "bor lor yao"... which is the pineapple bun with a thick piece of butter... all the baos were very dense... and not fluffy like other ones we've tried. The only saving grace - the Chicken Pie! It's crusty and flavorful. Anyway, small shop, a few tables and you will be sharing with strangers if you're solo. They do pour the left over soups into a bucket right underneath your seats... so not quite sanitary... but you'll live. Bring lots of wet naps. Cash Only.

Fresh off the flight, this was a great first meal for Hong Kong: a classic no-fuss stop set to the…read morelocal rhythm. The creamy chicken macaroni soup with ham and abalone strips (and side of soft eggs with toast) made me feel like a kid again. The beef and egg sandwich, and spam and egg sandwich were exactly as expected; they came out hot and fast and in generous portions. Drinks were great too, especially the lemon tea served with real citrus slices (both hot and iced were solid), and the milk tea was as authentic as it gets. Value felt fair for the area. From the menu, tea/breakfast-style sets sit around HK$40-46, lunch plates are roughly HK$52-64, and most drinks are in the HK$18-24 range (with a few around HK$26-28), so you can order a full spread without the bill getting out of hand. Good to know: they only accept cash and Octopus, so don't count on credit cards. Overall, an easy 4 stars for a dependable, grounding first stop.

Comfort food that hits the spot! I came here multiple times during my trip and it was consistently…read moregood. Love their scrambled eggs and breakfast set D -- satay beef noodles with toast and scrambled eggs. The chicken-broth soup is light but full of flavor. Staff are friendly and they accept Octopus card!

The Golden Leaf is a famous former Michelin starred restaurant at the Conrad. Key word here is…read moreformer. I went for dinner and as I was solo, I opted for their prix fixe set menu- the "premium" set. In my opinion, the food was lacking in taste and quality despite the high price. Maybe I should have ordered individual dishes, but even their signature baked crab dish was too creamy and salty. Service was also lacking in my mind. The waiters seemed unenthusiastic and often would place the next dish without a word or a simple phrase like "dessert" without any additional comments or explanation... and often had a tense or unfriendly expression. It was also difficult to get their attention as they were often times hard to locate. Yes this is Hong Kong, but this is not a cha chaan teng, and i guess I expected a bit more quality in service and food from a former michelin starred restaurant.

This had to be one of my favorite dining experiences while in HK. It also happened to be located…read moreright in my hotel The Conrad. The service here was top notch the best we had while visiting. I am so glad we had an opportunity to dine here. I do recommend you make a reservation. We tried to dine there again on our last day but everything was booked. They were able to fit us at 11:45 and even allowed us to order the Peking duck with no advanced notice. You must do so 24 goes in advance. Unfortunately the time did not work well for us so we cancelled the last minute reservation. We had their crispy half chicken the best I had while in HK. I ordered this dish everywhere! The Golden Leaf's was crispiest and the skin looked like glass! While the chicken was still very juicy! The mixed fried rice delicious! Our waiter was very sweet as they were almost closing getting ready for dinner dining offered us some more rice they had. I was too full but my fiancée was very happy to accept some more. I highly recommend this place even if you aren't staying at the Conrad give this place a try it will be worth it!

Le Petit Saigon has a real simple menu which specializes in Banh Mi. There are three options: pork,…read morechicken or vegetarian. I have been here twice and have both times ordered the pork which is traditional version of the sandwich. They also have some interesting drink choices which are all Vietnamese. You can order a Vietnamese beer to go with your sandwich, line soda, or a Vietnamese coffee. The banh mi here is very good. The french bread is on point. The pate has a nice creamy texture and is not gamy. They put scallions in there sandwich. I enjoyed it but this may not be for everyone. If I wrote this review after my first visit I would say that this is the best banh mi O have had in Hon Kong. However, the second time around the bread wasn't as fresh and didn't have the crunchy exterior that I hope for in a baguette. This is probably because I had the sandwich close to dinner time. I will definitely come back when I am craving a banh mi.

Mmmmm banh mi!!! One thing I must say... being from LA & Vancouver... Vietnamese food is a big part…read moreof my diet... and having LPS in HK is a lifesaver when you just need to. Their Pho Banh mi is off the chain!!!!! The sauce they use is amaze balls and if you like lime in your pho, thats basically what its like! They also had a pho poutine on special... which was to die for. Many of my die hard food friends from SF came here and loved this place too. Try the restaurant next door too for really good intricate vietnamese food!

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.

Haven't seen this mentioned in other reviews yet, but this place has a Michelin Bib Gourmand (a…read moredistinction given to restaurants that are high quality and affordable, but didn't make the cut for a Michelin star). Well deserved in my opinion! Some of the best pho I've ever had, which is saying something since I'm from Los Angeles and Seattle where quality pho is on every corner. The portions aren't huge, but I still couldn't finish my whole bowl so I'm not complaining. Absolutely the best spring rolls I've ever had. Everything tastes super fresh and clean on the palate. I had a premium beef bowl with spring rolls and a Viet iced coffee for HK$218. Service was quick, polite and to the point. Cash only!

Came here at around 4:30pm for a late lunch/early dinner and there were plenty of seats available…read more I had the lemongrass chicken vermicelli and it was DELICIOUS. The chicken was tender and not over cooked, but still tasted grilled and had a light lemon flavour. The portion is massive. I had trouble finishing it. Lots of vegetables! I realized Vietnamese food is a great way to get your veggies whilst in HK (I have found it hard to get ample greens). Service was prompt. Space was clean and so were the bathroom and sauces(!!) which is a great indication of the cleanliness. I would highly recommend! (Maybe I'll come back to try the pho!)