Food (**** out of *****); As long as their head chef is in, the place is legit and will serve up…read moresome of the best seafood equal in cooking skill to the big restaurants. If you're going on a holiday or Sunday, be sure to ask if their head chef is in before you decide if you want to go there or not. I've been there many times and their head chef has never disappointed me. When in Sai Kung, I advise you to skip the restaurants that the touts will bring you to because those restaurants are much more expensive than but not better than this little mom and pop restaurant. Also, skip the big tourist trap restaurants on the main drag for the same reason. The owner "Michael" also owns a live seafood stand in the wet market behind the restaurant. Ask the owner to show you which seafood stand this is. Then, go and pick out and pay for the live seafood that you want them to cook for you. Take this seafood back to the restaurant and they will cook it for you for a small fee, This fee varies, but it is usually the greater of 200HKD per person or 100% of the price of the seafood. Many times, it is much less than this. I don't know how he figures how much to charge me as my Chinese speaking ability is crap, but he's always been fair and honest with me. This is a stupendous bargain, because I have a relative in the food industry and he informs me that most restaurants charge 200% of the price of the groceries as the profit margin to charge you. On this trip, I had the live abalone, living scallops, pissing shrimp (mantis shrimp), fresh razor clams, and chicken. All of the seafood has that fresh, sweet, sea taste that only living seafood has. None of it tasted "fishy". BTW, you have to tell them how you want it cooked, so if you're not a major foodie, bring a friend who is or it will be cooked wrong, through no fault of the restaurant's. I had the razor clam stir fried with hot peppers and black bean. It was not too spicy as to overpower the natural flavor of the razor clams. There was only a tiny bit of sand in it. On a previous visit, I had the razor clams steamed with garlic, ginger, onions, scallions, and wine. There was zero sand in it on my previous visit. I like it steamed more than the stir fry method. On this visit, I had the live scallops steamed with garlic, onions, scallions, ginger and wine. It was divine. The abalone was steamed with special sauce. Both the abalone and scallops were not rubbery. If you overcook these shellfish, it will be rubbery and it is very easy to overcook. The chef here is very skillful. The pissing shrimp (mantis shrimp) were stir fried in cheese crust. It was fragrant and slightly pungent from the cheese. All the seafood was excellent. The ginger chicken was average. I don't know what I was thinking, ordering a chicken in a seafood restaurant. Duh. Service (***** out of *****); Unlike most Cantonese restaurants, the waiters here will check up on you to see how you are doing, they'll change out your dirty plates, and the manager will also check up on you. Atmosphere (** out of *****); A typical mom and pop mini-restaurant. They have some photos of celebrities who've dined there before proudly displayed on the walls, but they have no decor and the front door is often open when the weather is nice outside, so you might have to fend off an occasional fly or mosquito. I did not see any flies at all on this trip. Conclusion (***** out of *****); The tally is 4 stars, but I gave them an extra star for value. They have no English menu, but it is not really necessary. All you have to do is point at the seafood that you want and then tell them, "tsing" (steamed), "chow tseow yeem" (stir fried with salt and pepper), "hu dow see tsew" (black beans and pepper), "cheese" (with cheese), or "chow" (stir fried). This is a hidden gem on the side streets frequented by locals, away from the tourist traps. For the best seafood in Hong Kong at a very reasonable price, go directly to New Tak Kee Seafood Restaurant. P.S. some unscrupulous seafood, mushroom, beef, and dairy vendors sell radioactive stuff from Fukushima and the surrounding regions in Japan. This is a big problem in Hong Kong because almost all food is imported into Hong Kong. My crazy S.O. actually tested all the seafood here and it is all within safety limits.

One of the best restaurants in Sai Kung for price and quality. We were a group of eight, and got…read morethe works -- baked lobster with cheese, deep fried mantis shrimp, steamed scallops, etc -- for HKD 250 each including six beers. Anecdotally, this is significantly cheaper than the Michelin-starred restaurants in Sai Kung, but for the same quality. Very good service as well; would definitely recommend!

Outstanding meal. The restaurant itself faces the water and we were seated outside. The food was…read moreamazing. The dishes just kept on coming. The seafood was very fresh and delicious. I was told that the quality and the quantity of the food is better depending on whether a regular at the restaurant orders the meal. I don't know if this is true, but certainly our dinner was outstanding.

If you want fresh seafood in Hong Kong head over to the Pier in Sai Kung and sample the freshest…read moreseafood you can ever imagine. King Crab, Lobster, Shrimp, Razor Clams, Clams, Mantis Shrimp, Abalone, you name it they have it, and it's all delicious.

Truly one of the better seafood restaurants in Sai Kung. But, be warned, it is very expensive…read more The first thing to know is that Loaf On is not one of those touristy spots on the water. There isn't a pretty view of the sea. Instead, you will walk up two flights of very narrow stairs to a pleasant dining area and excellent service. The walls are decorated with their Michelin one star awards over the years, which is an accomplishment. My wife and I came for lunch. The set price lunches have a lot of food, but cost just under $3000 for two. I didn't need a banquet. So, I skipped that. Instead, we shared fried tofu as an appetizer. It was hot, creamy and light. Definitely the right choice. Then we shared grouper prepared two ways as the second course. A wise decision. It was delicious, had contrast, and emphasized the fresh fish flavor. That cost $880, but well worth it. Much better than the seafood places nearby.

Another restaurant in HK awarded 1 Michelin Star. The food is cooked well, nothing fancy but like…read morewhat a good homecook can do - however it costs way more even compared to neighboring restaurants. I'm guessing because we're paying for the Michelin Star, and the cleaner, inside, tableclothed setting. I can attest they also have clean washrooms! I have to dock a star though because of all the nickel and diming they do even after charging more for their dishes (e.g. higher tea charge at HKD $18/pp but at least they exempted my toddler, another HKD $10 for providing 2 wet naps, for market priced dishes they charge not by dish for prep but by number of people at the table, etc). The server also gave my mom some attitude when she asked to see the Mantis Shrimp we ordered live before cooking (which is usual for Chinese restaurants to check the freshness and size), and said bluntly that they're already cooking it. We came to try how they do their Mantis Shrimp so that was the star of our lunch. We had it prepped fried with garlic, pepper, salt. My hubby liked the natural sweetness in the meat. I found it just OK. We ordered the Fried Tofu with Chili and Garlic that others seem to enjoy, again hubby liked it, I found it OK. It came on a pile of orange rice crisps that had no flavor and added nothing to the dish. Our last dish was the Braised Pork Belly with Pickled Vegetables which was pretty good with ample meat that was very filling. My favorite of the 3 dishes. For a restaurant located on Sai Kung's Seafood Street, its also interesting that they're famous for their Crispy Skin Chicken, which you have to reserve in advance or you're out of luck if you try to order it there. We did not reserve ahead... :/ When looking for the restaurant, note that they are on a street not overlooking the waters and have no fishtank display outside to show you their fresh produce like their neighbors. So keep an eye out for their signage. Their dining area is up a flight of narrow stairs but I think they might have a table or 2 on the street level though I didn't get to see since they directed us upstairs though an outside entrance. Service wise, at least they carried our stroller up for us.

Fair warning, if you are planning to eat seafood, expect you pay a pretty penny. The nice thing…read moreabout here is that you get to pick your own seafood. My recommendations: lobster noodles (yee meen) with cheese, razor clams with vermicelli/garlic and geoduck sashimi. We came in a big party so we were able to order 6 different types of seafood. Of the 6, everything was really good but the top 3 were phenomenal. The lobster noodles with cheese was my favorite. You can't find this in America and my friend specifically chose this restaurant for this dish. The cheese that they used went perfectly with the lobster and noodles. Almost made the noodles like a carbonara. I have never had razor clams before but it's just a long clam. The meat was soft and chewy. Who doesn't like fresh garlic and noodles? The sauce that was on the clam and noodles was delicious. Lastly the geoduck was used for sashimi and soup. The geoduck was sliced thinly and dipped with wasabi soy sauce. It was super fresh and you can't just stop at once piece. The soup that was prepared with the head had vegetables and tofu. It was rich and really sweet. The one thing I wanted to try in Asia was the mantis shrimp. They may look big, but it hardly has any meat. The flavor was spot on though. Service was good and they came around to change our plates frequently. Our bill was 6444 HKD for 7 dishes.

This restaurant has all live fresh seafood that you can pick any seafood and quantity you want,…read moresome of seafood is by piece or by weight. And then there is a charge to have all seafood cooked to whatever seasoning. We ordered mantis shrimp, it was deep fried there isnt much meat, scallops were steamed with rice vermicelli noodle and soy sauce, scallops were over cooked, and crab was deep fried with fried galic and green onions spicy. Cooked just right, and a fresh live fish was steam chinese style with scallions and soy sauce, fish steamed perfectly. They have indoor and outdoor seating. There is no pricing for the seafood than has to be weight, and there is a fee to cook each seafood item that choose, it will add up bill quickly. After receiving bill we were charged for tea and anything extra you requested. If you need to splurge once when in Hong Kong it is ok, pricing will be on the high end. They also have on far left a restaurant with same name. And on right is another restaurant that has same fresh live seafood restaurant. So chose wisely.

I always say, "You eat where the locals eat." This is so true for this restaurant. When I saw so…read moremany tanks of fresh seafood, I knew I had come to the right place. This restaurant was famous for live seafood at a very reasonable price. I had lobster, giant clams, scallops, and other dishes. I had the lobster in sashimi, which was an excellent choice. The meat was tender, and the lobster head and tail were used to cook congee. This is another exceptional dish. The giant clams taste great and have an exceptional taste. The vibe of this restaurant is very local. Many people live nearby and come to eat.

Not sure if this is the right Chuen Kee location, as there's 2 on the block, but this is intended…read morefor the one right next to the giant sign. One seems to be a more formal restaurant, and one is more dai pai dong outdoor dining style. Do the outdoors - the breeze from the water makes it a PERFECT dining experience. After dining at Chuen Kee, I can truly say that I've died and gone to seafood heaven. You can't get any fresher seafood. Located in a fishing village, the seafood is literally put out for display for you to pick & choose. Chuen Kee has mastered seafood, & everything that we had was perfectly cooked. Truly some of the best mantis shrimp I've had (they're as big as my forearms!!!), crabs are massive, and the fish is to die for. I can't sing enough praises about the food, because everything was just incredibly fresh & delicious! BYOB is allowed. Service is well paced, and our dishes were thankfully changed a few times. Incredibly well priced meal, & would highly recommend as a must visit spot in HK!

Went on a day trip with a friend to Sai Kung to explore, and we had to stop by Sai Kung Bakery,…read moreespecially because I'm a fiend for pineapple buns. I've had plenty during my semester abroad, but this was hands down the best one I've tried. The exterior was perfectly crispy and sweet, and the bread underneath was soft and fluffy. If I had more time, I honestly would've ordered a second. There are chairs and tables outside, but you need to order a drink if you want to sit. Service was quick and they have a lot of other options. My friend and I both gave the pineapple bun a 10/10. I'd definitely come back for this again one day.

Don't leave Sai Kung without trying the pineapple buns with butter (bolo yau in Cantonese) here…read more Sure, there may be a line and very little seating available, but I promise you, you'll be a happily fed baby after. The pineapple buns with butter are served warm so the slab of butter in between the bun melts as you work your way through it. The top crust is so crispy while the interior of the bun remains soft and fluffy. This is incredibly hard to achieve. But most importantly, the flavor balance is everything. I admit it's almost like a heart attack in a bun, but they somehow don't make you feel guilty eating it. The butter just melds with the bun in a way that's not disgustingly oily? I've been on a hunt for pineapple buns with butter that are as good as this place but I haven't been successful. I also got their garlic bread, but I think you can skip it. It's very crispy and big, but not particularly notable. You should try their Portuguese egg tarts though, especially if you see that they're fresh out of the oven! They also sell hot and cold drinks here, like almond drink. Don't be shocked if the workers display an attitude... this is a well-known problem among HK service workers, so don't take it personally.

I like man tsai kee noodles because the people there are very open to do any…read more Thing you ask them to do and the noodles traditional Chinese completely Ofc 5 stars

This is definitely a hidden gem in Saikung city center. It's not easy to spot when you are at the…read moreold saikung town. Probably you can ask the locals and they'll show you the way. If you go during the weekdays it's better because you can almost secure a table and enjoy the good local food. Wanton noodles, especially good ones, are not easy to find these days. My family has been there many times and this little noodle place never disappoints us. I recommend this place to the locals, and those who're touring Hong Kong but wanna get a taste of real Hong Kong food. It brings me back to the 80s of Hong Kong when I was a kid, and could enjoy this kind of cheap local food around the corner. Awesome noodles and lots of healthy dishes to choose from.

Food (***** out of *****); Absolutely exquisite dim sum. Their shrimp dumplings have soup in the…read moredumplings. Carefully peel it off the steamer with a spoon underneath in case you burst the dumpling so won't lose the soup. Bite a small hole in the dumpling and blow in it because it is very hot. Then, slurp up the soup and savor the dumpling. Eat it with your eyes closed and dream of fairies dancing on Mount Emei in a sea of clouds.... Also, be sure to order the rice roll wrapped around a crispy fried bread stick with shrimp inside. I don't know how they do it because when you steam a rice roll, the bread stick inside will get soggy. They must've fried the crispy bread stick with shrimp inside, then wrapped the steamed rice roll around it afterwards. The rice roll must've been cooked separately. It is soft outside because of the rice roll, then crunchy inside, but with a savory shrimp center. Atmosphere (**** out of *****); Average large Hong Kong restaurant. Service (***** out of *****); The waitresses will check up on you often. This is unusual for a Hong Kong restaurant. Most of them just take your order and then drop off food. However, the waitresses here are unusually service oriented. As a result, I usually tip them 20% instead of the usual 10% customary here in Hong Kong. Conclusion (***** out of *****); The tally is 5 stars due to the exquisite food and crazy low prices. They always have different specials every month with half price dishes. Also, certain times of day has special priced dishes, too. There's no English menu so be sure to bring a Chinese speaking friend. It is worth the commute across the harbor to dine here. Their dumpling and rice roll dishes are even better than the legendary Michelin starred Tim Ho Wan (添好運點心專門店). Bon apetit ;0)

Decent dim sum place. Dim sum is pretty good to be honest. Environment is nice and also quite…read moreclean. Dining room is spacious. Service is fine depending on who is serving you.

For anyone visiting Hong Kong, this is the place to go, Mr. Wongs, the hospitality, the…read morefriendliness is a step above not to mention that the food and service is above and beyond Mr. Wong greets you with a wonderful vibe makes you feel welcomed I can't say enough about this restaurant please go support and enjoy. This is what life is all about good people and good food that won't break the bank.

What a unique experience. We sat down and the server came over to us, pointed to a menu in Chinese…read moreand handed us two beers. We said OK not knowing what we were getting into. Then she brought us a tray of beer and a ton of food started being brought to us. Plates of chicken, broccoli, fried rice, spring rolls and beef were given to us. There was so much food! It wasn't the best food I've had, but the experience was well worth it. Only 160 HKD total for two people.

I have loved all the food I've gotten here. Breakfast portions are HUGE, and meals here are very…read morecheap (cheaper than the more popular LG7 Canteen). Yes, the meal selection here is smaller than LG7, but the siu mei (Cantonese roasted meats) here is allegedly tastier (but no goose). My meals have ranged from 21-25 HKD. Many students on campus dislike the egg tarts here, but I actually liked them a LOT, more than the famous Tai Cheong egg tarts, so it is up to personal taste-- Canteen II egg tarts are more creamy/custard like with the flaky crust, as opposed to Tai Cheong's jelly-like consistency and more cookie-like crust. These egg tarts are only 3 HKD, but there are only two batches a day, ~9 AM and ~3 PM. In the morning, they put out a good selection of buns, which vary day-to-day. I highly recommend their pineapple bun and Italian rosemary ciabatta. The tuna bun was okay, and I would not get their sausage and cheese but again. The buns range from 4-6 HKD. The outdoor seating has beautiful views of the Pacific.

Most popular canteen on campus. LG1 has a lot of options and comes at a great price. Most options…read moreare roughly 25HKD(4USD ish) and you don't have to wait long for your food. There is a mini bakery as well with lots of tasty cakes and breads.