Hon Wo Korean Restaurant (漢和韓國料理) is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ franchise popular in Hong Kong…read moreand which has 7 locations in the New Territories and Hong Kong Island. My relatives were a big fan of this place and praised how they served a huge variety of hot dishes in addition to an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue selection of meats and seafood. We reserved a table at the Shek Mun location of Hon Wo Korean Restaurant for 8 for our lunch on a Saturday. When we arrived at the restaurant (on the second floor of the plaza right outside the Shek Mun MTR station -- so convenient), we were given a table right away. There were already many customers dining in. I browsed the selection of food available and perhaps the restaurant was overly hyped up for me, but I wasn't that amazed or impressed. There was a fruit station, dessert station, and the hot dishes consisted of vegetables, fried rice, Pig's Trotters in Ginger and Sweetened Vinegar (uncommon at buffets), spicy soup, fried chicken wings. There was a dedicated section for all the raw meats, seafood, and vegetables. There were individual tongs provided for each section of raw food. There was a lineup of people waiting for their turns. There was also a salad station with Korean cold banchan. At our table, we had two barbecue grills. I selected some fried rice, chilled spinach and black fungus. I wasn't that interested in the other hot dishes. The fried rice was quite good. For the raw meats, I chose pig intestines (one of my favourites and rarely seen at a KBBQ), marinated chicken, marinated beef, and some other cuts of beef, pork, and chicken. There was also a large refrigerator with drinks! This was actually the most impressive part in my eyes. It was all-you-can-drink with a huge selection of cultural drinks like "leng cha", Korean Milkis, Korean beers, Korean cider, and healthy drinks from the Healthy Kitchen brand in addition to the usual Coke, Fanta, etc. I hadn't had Korean Milkis before, so I took a can from the fridge. It was like a carbonated light milky drink that was refreshing. In terms of Korean BBQ, the secret to cooking the food well is patience. It takes time to ensure that the meat is not only thoroughly cooked but not overcooked either. You can't rush it. When I went back out to survey what was available, I saw that there were newly prepared platters of sushi available. I liked how they had vegetarian options for who didn't eat that much meat. All of the sushi were vegetarian. It was quite good. I also got some fried cabbage and chilled vermicelli noodles. I also tried the Pig's Trotters in Ginger and Sweetened Vinegar (豬腳薑醋). This was cooked and done really well. The vinegar wasn't too sour. After this, I went for the dessert section. The Osmanthus Flower Jelly (桂花糕) was delicious. There was grass jelly as well as tofu pudding. The grass jelly was good. The tofu pudding was down to the bottom of the barrel so it wasn't that "smooth". I was surprised to see the Thai coconut tapioca cakes in a tin foil form. It was impressively delicious as well. Although it's an all-you-can-eat buffet, there was surprisingly no seating limit. The food service ended at 3:30 p.m. so technically guests could stay from when they opened at 11:30 a.m. and continue eating all the way until 3:30 p.m. It is a very family friendly restaurant that is perfect for big groups and especially families. I say this because it is a very affordable all-you-can-eat restaurant. Each adult price for the AYCE weekend was only 133 HKD while seniors were 113 HKD. That is a huge steal for a buffet that includes so many selections of food and drinks. It's no wonder that my relatives raved about this place so much. During the weekday lunch, you can also order from the a la carte menu -- it's not all buffet style.

Just as Korean dramas have recently captured the hearts of Hong Kongers everywhere, Hon Wo has…read morecaptured my heart. Because the way to mine is definitely through my stomach. And Hon Wo keeps my stomach warm, happy, and in love. In love with ALL THAT MEAT. Forget Chako, this is a whole new level of Korean BBQ. And by that, I mean, you have a whole section dedicated to the 20 or so different raw meats/seafood that you can pick and choose from. AND THEN, you have a whole table full of cooked foods: salads, rice, soups, noodles, desserts, etc. Oh yeah, and a little table just for some sushi and sashimi. It's a KBBQ and a BUFFET! And while you're at it, grab a drink from the completely open, completely inclusive drink fridge. And no, these aren't sad, flimsy pieces of grey meat with no flavour. No. How about indulging in some pork belly...or lamb? Or sample the (at least) 5 different types of beef varying in thickness and spice level. FYI, grilled spam is sinfully good. Feeling a little heavy on the grease and protein? How about some grilled eggplant and pumpkin along with a little something from the salad station? Finish off by cleansing your palette with a soothing bowl of tofu pudding. KBBQ is easy to do but hard to make stand out, but Hon Wo did just that. Not only was the food plentiful, diverse, and amazing, it did something no other KBBQ I've been to has ever done: it didn't make me smell like a grill! Rejoice, friends, as this is a franchise so you can get your KBBQ fix in multiple locations. And with the rise in drama popularity, the quantity and caliber of Korean food will also surely rise. What a time to be alive! (92/100) - 2016

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.

MeokBang Korean BBQ located in Chanway Plaza is conveniently accessible thru New Town Plaza off the…read moreMTR. I've never had K-BBQ in the Shatin area before as I've only frequented ones in either Mongkok or Tsim Sha Tsui, but because this place was so close to where I resided, I had to give it a try. There were quite a number of guests inside the restaurant but it seemed like they were understaffed. My party of three were seated immediately and after perusing the menu, we went for a variety of meats including marinated steak and pork belly slices a la carte, cheesy fried chicken, and kimchi pancakes. We began with a house salad and some ban chan, which were very typical. The "premium" meats appeared to look good raw and while cooking but when we took a bite (or two or three), it was extremely tough to even bite or pull apart. This happened to all of the BBQ meats on our plate whether cooking to a medium rare or fully cooked. The taste was there, but why a premium cut is so hard to swallow is the problem. The cheesy corn and eggs with tomatoes harboring the grill plate were also very watered down and bland. The cheesy fried chicken was not only soggy and just lukewarm, but the chicken meat was also very chewy. The kimchi pancake was the only palatable item, with a soft flavorful interior and slightly crisp edges. The service was also subpar, with no dedicated server. Our drinks were never refilled and we had to flag someone down to get more banchan and our check. Needless to say, I won't be coming back. Other diners seemed similarly dissatisfied as well. Don't fall for the pics on the menu!

Awesome view of the mountains and coast! It's a large casual bbq rental place where you can rent a…read morebbq grill, or even a private room with an outdoor grill for a larger party. Food is average, nothing fancy, and if you order one of their sets on the weekend, they will waive the $200 grill fee. Come here for the ambiance and fun, but not for the food.

Food: You can order sets for 5 or 10 people, and then they…read morewaive the fee ($200) to have them help you start the fire. We usually get the sets and add on and it's a good amount of food. Generally comes with pork chops, BBQ pork, meatballs, cheesy sausages, regular large sausages, corn, sweet potatoes, chicken, and a few more things. All the food is wrapped in sealed packages so it's a lot cleaner than other places where you grab the food yourself from refrigerators. These sets also come with the tongs, plates, tissues, utensils, scissors, and other items that you may need. Sets also come with a water and a beverage, usually a soda so for a 5-person set it comes with 5 bottles of water and 5 drinks. Environment: The place is outside but fully covered so it's not an issue if it's raining. They also have strong fans there in case it is quite warm. You also have a view of the water, and there is a bit of open space where kids bring the bikes and can ride around. They also have some dart machines for those that want to play. Prices: With the sets, and even adding on a little bit of food, I generally end up paying about $150.

Haven't took many pics of dim sum but it's a very fair economy pricing dim sum brand restaurant…read more.. only $30 USD for 6 dishes!! Regular items ordering as usual but cheap enough for 2 person! Services were good enough n efficient... the place is big enough for several large groups events too!!

Yummy in my tummy! Roasted pig with crackling yummy skin. Was not soggy at all and the…read moreaccompanying sugar and sauce just elevated the piglet so much more. Salivating just thinking about the BBQ pig. The roast goose was also delicious. Great service and great bbq. Must try... there are other restaurant around Hong Kong.

Was totally new to this neighborhood during dinner time, so me and a friend looked up what good…read morearound the area. This place was quite centrally located, on a second floor. The decor was nothing fancy, but spacious and comfortable. The buffet was a grand total of $185, with the 10% included. Now, I'm not usually a fan of buffets because I'll be guaranteed to overeat, and my overstuff stomach now is proof. I haven't been to a BBQ buffet ever, but I was quite impressed with the selection. Firstly, we were served tea as promptly as we were seated. The selection of meats ranged from all cuts of beef, chicken, pork, sausages and seafood such as fish, squid, shrimp, cuttlefish. You really couln't complain about the meats selection. The veg selection was much smaller in comparison, I would've loved to see more, but in actuality, I probably wouldn't have eaten that much anyway. The sides selection was quite good. With the Korean sides such as anchovies and beansprouts, but also a few Chinese options like tofu, potatos, chicken feet, noodles and Chinese veg. The desserts were mostly of the traditional Chinese sort - with mango sago, glutinous rice balls, sweet potato soup, grass jelly, and papaya and white fungus. The papaya and fungus hit the right spot for me. I wish I was hungrier as I would have definitely eaten more if I could. By dessert time, I was also feeling a slight discomfort in my stomach, and didn't get to try as many desserts as I'd liked. Everything was good, but the only reservations I had was about some of the meat. It gave me the impression that it may have sat out there for a while, as pools of bloody water was collecting at the bottom. And when we were cooking it, stuff oozed out of it that was indication about their having been defrosted. I avoided the chicken just in case. But in general all their meats were very well marinated. I didn't try their sushi as it wasn't in the prettiest form, but I saw a lot of other guests having them. I'd definitely recommend you go if you're famished, you will get a full belly for sure! But for me, I think I'd rather go to an a la carte place and be sure I'm getting really fresh and premium cuts, and not have the time limit of 1.5 hours to eat (which is plenty really but for a buffet, you feel rushed!)

Great food, great for large groups- we had a group of 10 and sat in a private room. Can't really go…read morewrong - cook your own beef in the middle of the table. Seafood options as well.

If you enjoy Korean food, you must must must visit Sister Korea Cafe!!…read more You know this restaurant is the real deal when the only non-Korean speaking employee here is the manager. Sister Korea Cafe is tucked inside an older, low-key residential area and sticks out like a sore thumb, but in the best way possible. The spot is spacious and trendy, with absolutely delicious food. Rather than serving the typical k-bbq dishes, Sister Korea Cafe offers an extensive list of what I would call "upscale family style Korean dishes and street food". The menu, to be honest, is pretty useless because it's filled with cute, but uninformative doodles of their dishes. I would suggest looking around at what other people have ordered if you're absolutely stumped. Fortunately, I don't think anything is a miss here so you can be a little adventurous when it comes to ordering. My recommendations are definitely the spare-ribs wrapped in cheese (my mouth is watering as I type), the spicy noodle hot pot (rabokki), and the abalone appetizer. Service is top-notch, serving sizes are generous, and prices are reasonable. What is there not to love?! Someone fly me back to Hong Kong, please.