We had a simple terrible time here. The venue stinks, buried under a bank in downtown. The entrance is hard to find: you go up, up and then down, down, down to get in. They stalled us upstairs. The timing of duck ruined the meal -- we had the duck on the table literally before they asked us if we wanted a drink. The meal was totally chaotic as a result of that and our server who was lost and frenetic. We were shoved in a backroom off the main dining area despite having booked months in advance. The duck was decent, but no more. The rest of the food was tasteless. I'd never come back here in any circumstances. Oh, and the waitress was so lost that she literally brought the check twice, bringing it a second time when she should have brought the credit card machine to pay it. Disaster. read more

This was my first time here, and it won't be the last. The location of this restaurant is inside a bank building, which was very unique. Upon entrance of the building, I was greeted by a very nice young lady who checked my reservation and asked me to proceed downstairs to the restaurant. I booked the Peking duck and rosewood bbq bork in advance. The BBQ pork was in a wooden box with rosewood underneath to smoke the meat. The meat was melted in your mouth and very tasty. The Peking duck was not only tasty but also unique in presentation. The server brought us the deck before it went to the chef to be prepared for us. First, it came the duck skin, which was seasoned with yellow sugar and melted in your mouth. Then, the meat came with freshly baked flour skin. This dish was the highlight of the meal. The service provided by the servers was polite and attentive. read more

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Visited this restaurant twice during my recent trip to Hong Kong. The ambiance is very elegant and beautifully decorated. It doesn't look like your regular Chinese restaurant. Service was excellent, really professional and attentive. With two visits, the three of us were able to try their signature Apple Wood Roasted Peking Duck and Barbecue Pluma Iberico Pork; plus other delicious dishes such as the Japanese Kobe Beef A5+ with Homemade Black Bean Paste, Lobster Fried Rice in a Clay Pot, Soft Quail Egg Siu Mai, Minced Duck in Lettuce Cups, and Seasonal Vegetable in Superior Soup. We also tried a couple of desserts: Sweetened Guava Soup and Almond Soup with Egg White. Everything tasted marvelous. The Peking Duck was honestly the best I have ever had. The Kobe Beef was my second favorite. It was served on a hot stone lined with leeks so that the beef would not be overcooked. The Lobster Fried Rice was very rich in flavor and full of lobster meat. There were also salmon roes, king oyster mushrooms, and edamame to add complexity to the taste of the fried rice. The Barbecue Iberico Pork was of course excellent, tender and full of flavor. This is truly Chinese food at its best. But do expect to pay for it! read more

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Reserve the Peking duck AND the Iberico pork when making reservations!!! These two dishes are an absolute must! Service paralleled the ambiance, every dish a delight! Seems to cater to a hipper younger clientele with its dark moody setting and music (played at a level where conversations can still be heard, almost) but with the foods before you that all becomes moot. Would make this trip again. read more

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Mott 22 The name comes from 22 Mott Street in NYC Chinatown... honestly I don't remember if there is a building call 22 Mott... Well, they are a Michelin star restaurant... so the ambience is nice, a little dark... it's almost like eating inside a bank vault. lol Came for lunch, had a few dim sum, way too fancy (my kids says), had their roast pork (it was delicious), and their Peking Duck... it's good, but too fatty for me. My kids enjoyed the lunch... we wish it was less stuffy. What we enjoyed the most was the left over duck repurpose to make fried rice - that was amazing! Service was top notch - of course! No need to fight for bill - just wink at the waiter and sneak it out. Done. read more

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Once you find the secret entrance, be prepared to indulge in some of Hong Kong's best menu items. Ambience: modern comfort with a vibrant flare. Food: if you don't order their Peking Duck (in advance) you're not a certifiable foodie. Order a few additional dishes for tapas, and their cocktails and wines are noteworthy. Service: very attentive without you knowing that the servers were at your table. This is THE PLACE to go! read more

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The duck and the jamon Serrano was absolutely spectacular. Super cool vibes going into the underground. The service was great. Lots of food and nice portions. The dessert was spectacular . read more

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Housed in a business building so make sure you have the address. Reservations are a good idea. You descend an escalator and transported into a serene dining environment. If decor and service translates into a restaurant for Westerners, I'll take it. Simple traditional dishes in a stylish setting. Xiao lung bao had a nice thin skin and juicy tasty meat filling. The egg white shrimp chow mein surprised me in a good way with its varying textures. The shrimp was bouncy and sweet. The char siu looked amazing but something was off with the texture. Either they sous vide the meat or over marinated it. One of my better dining experiences in HK. read more

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This may be the very best Peking duck I've ever had and as my review history shows, I've tried a lot! The duck is served in 3 parts. The first is just the crispy skin with some sugar. The skin is super crispy and flaky. The second part is the typical duck with pancakes. It's very good but probably on par with what I've had previously (but still great). The final part is pieces of duck mixed in with either rice or lettuce (I took the lettuce). This was my favorite as the duck was mixed in with various spices and veggies to make it both warm, inviting and so flavorful. Just amazing! We also ordered the barbecue iberico pork which was also the best pork I've ever had. Super tender and also full of flavors. Both dishes are their signatures and absolutely worth ordering. If you have any room left, also order the crab claw white dumplings. Amazing meal and worth a visit. read more

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Very cool restaurant with a trendy vibe and excellent food and service. My husband got the Australian Waygu, and it was the best steak we've ever eaten. It was very tender and had amazing flavor. I ordered the sweet and sour pork, which was also extremely good. We shared broccoli, which they offered as an addition to their menu. Don't miss this place! read more

It's a Michelin Star restaurant. Need I say more? While in HK, last month (May 2023), my girl friends and I were able to secure a dinner reservation for 7 ppl. The food and service did not disappoint. Our group ordered 7 dishes and outmost favorite is the Peking duck! Food, service, and ambiance are exquisite! It's a true Michelin Star dining experience! Dined in Mott 32 located in the basement of Standard Chartered Bank Building in Central Hong Kong read more

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So I'm reviewing even though I didn't get try any of their food . I arrived at about 12:40 pm to place a take away order as the deliveroo app wasn't working and they would not pick up the phone after 10minutes of opening. Apparently there was only one guy manning four phones at the reception . I get not taking anymore orders online but if if a customer shows to place an order for take way ( one customer ) I think it's a good business practice not to turn them away . If you want to check this place out have reservations and also if you want to try the pork make sure you are one of the first customers there during lunch as that item is extremely limited . read more

Although the entrance is a little hard to find (inside the Standard Charter building and then down a couple of escalators), you'll be rewarded by great food and a gorgeous restaurant when you arrive at Mott 32. I highly recommend making reservations, as it fills up quickly, and so that you can reserve a Peking duck or some of their special roast meats ahead of time. Mott 32 is very spacious, and we found ourselves tucked in a beautiful back room that only had four tables, away from the otherwise lively and loud restaurant. The cocktails we picked were perfectly fine, but the food was the star. Our Peking duck's skin was crispy, the meat was juicy and tender, and the accompaniments were perfect. There are a few really great places to get Peking duck in HK, and Mott 32 is definitely in the top 5. We also had noodles, dumplings, and a few other dishes to complete the meal, all of which were flavorful and fantastic. The staff were great. They explained everything and checked on us frequently. I was actually pretty sad to leave when the meal was over! read more

The first time I came to Mott I wasn't particularly blown away by the food but was impressed by the interior design and service. Three years later I made my second visit and had a fuller experience this time around. The food was creative, tasty and the presentation was impressive. Food: 4.25 stars Atmosphere: 4.75 stars Service: 4.5 stars Recommendations: iberico pork char siu, fried lobster with olive leaf, dim sum, garoupa soup, crispy pork belly The char siu and the Peking duck are what Mott is most known for. I can attest to the quality of the char siu. The quality and texture of the meat is definitely too notch and this is one of the better versions in the city. The dim sum here is also really good and I would definitely come here for dim sum. They have their own take on some of the classics which may not be the choice of the die hard traditionalists but for me I really enjoy the creativity. The fried lobster with olive leaf was also a real winner. First time I have had this type of preparation and really thought it was great. read more

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i do remember being jet lagged coming in here and thinking wow, this place is dark. but the ambience was very cool and the atmosphere was bustling and fun. and the food is of course exceptional. i came here for the char sui and it did not disappoint. blew me away. we also had some pork that was just astonishing. definitely want to come back here to try different things! read more

Upon walking into the building, head straight up to the left. There is a Mott32 kiosk where the reception will lead you downstairs into the restaurant. The interior is swanky and dimly lit with one side providing a view into their duck roasting oven. Service leaves something to be desired here as it was brisk and not friendly which is not what you expect for this price level. We had The Chairman the prior day and the service was night and day. As suggested when booking our reservation we made the requested duck/pork pre-orders. Barbecue Pluma Iberico Pork, Yellow Mountain Honey (limited daily) - Melt in your mouth with just the right amount of sweetness Apple Wood Roasted 42 Days Peking Duck "Signature Mott 32 cut" (pre order 1 day in advance) (limited daily) - Crisp skin, possibly more crisp than some other places but overall was not over the top impressed. I did not like the thickness of the pancakes, could have been thinner Japanese Pumpkin, Salty Egg - Crispy with just the right amount of salty egg. I could have done with slightly less batte Sautéed String Beans, Diced Wagyu Beef - Tasty and flavorful Fried Rice, Diced Prawn, Iberico Pork, Asparagus in Yeung Chow Style - Nothing special read more

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Love this spot! Yummy food and great environment sometimes hard to get a reservation so call ahead!

AMAZING duck and AMAZING char siu! The venue is so modern and chic. You can see that the duck is perfectly golden brown on the outside. It's CRISPY, locking in the fat and the juice. Underneath that is a layer of fat and then juicy duck meat. GREAT atmosphere and GREAT duck. I still think Sha Tin 18 is the best in town for duck but Mott is right there. This place has the YUMMIEST Iberico Pork Char siu! Seriously it was to die for! Its intricate marbling highlights the sweetness of the fat, influenced by the Iberian pig's well-known diet! Remember to pre order the char siu or you'll be disappointed! Taste: **** Serveice: *** Ambiance: **** ------------------------------ Mott 32 Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong ------------------------------ read more

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What a great first experience in HongKong. The location was such a mystery, the ambiance was very romantic and the highlight was the Peking Duck. The service was exceptional and I highly recommend this Michelin star restaurant. read more

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Overrated. Beef with noodles was 95% noodles Blackened cod - a signature fish - was way too sweet and dry Morel soup was bland Drinks were original but overpriced, like everything else Ambiance and service were so-so read more

Even the entrance is extraordinary. Escalators take you down to their staircase which is beautifully designed and makes you feel like you're stepping into a secret cave. The inside is dimly lit and gives off this slightly nautical adventure feeling and you just know you're in for a great experience. As expected, the food was absolutely incredible. We called ahead for the Peking duck, which is an entire presentation in itself. We also had a beautifully presented fish, with meat tenderly slipped off the bone (easy to eat) and a few dimsum selections as an appetizer. We decided on a wine selection suggested by the sommelier. She took our price window request seriously as well as paired it well with the choices we had ordered. read more

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This place was Cary R pick based on ratings on both yelp and trip advisor. It was a bit of a rainy day and we headed over in an Uber. It's in a office building. The entrance is on the first floor, but the restaurant is in the basement. We were greeted by an Englishman and was escorted to the seating area a few flight of stairs down. After we were seated, our wait staff was prompt and had great recommendation. We ordered a few stir fry veggies and the crispy chicken and the Asian bbq pork. All of the food was delicious. The duck needs to be ordered 3 days in advance. And is very traditional. Either way we had a great dining experience. read more

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First off, let me say that it is quite a luxury to be able to make a reservation for dim sum. One of the reasons I hate going out to dim sum sometimes is there's always this long wait! Not a problem at Mott 32 because I was able to email for reservations all the way from the U.S. The ambience is cool and modern with an elegant touch. I was surprised at how many people were dressed really casually given the price and the setting, but there is no dress code apparently. I have never had a cocktail before eating dim sum but the selection was so intriguing, I couldn't pass it up. The presentation was gorgeous and the profile of the two cocktails at the table was unique and flavorful. Dim sum selections varied from the traditional turnip cake to an edgy hot and sour Xiao Long Bao. All was executed perfectly. The highlight was the roasted suckling pig which was both moist and crispy at the same time. Be sure to order this as soon as you sit down because I was able to grab the last order and I was one of the earliest reservations so I don't know how the restaurant sold out so fast. If there was more than two of us, I would have loved to try the Peking Duck. A table nearby ordered one and it looked divine! read more

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One of my top 3 meals in Hong Kong was here. And was I glad about that! Mott32 here is known for their BBQ Iberian Pork and their Applewood Peking Duck. I was visiting alone so no way I could order and eat a whole duck by myself so I went with the BBQ pork. FIRST reservations are a MUST even for weekday lunch. If you think this place won't be packed on a certain date and time, you'll be wrong! This place is always booked up. NEXT you need to preorder the duck and bbq pork atleast 24-48 hours in advance because guess what, they'll sell out if you don't! I know, it feels strange preordering a piece of meat, I know Ive never done this but it's necessary here. I got the BBQ Pork which was about 260-280 HKD. It was without a doubt the best BBQ Pork Ive ever had in my life! Sweet and crispy and flavorful, amazing! Highly recommended. I also ordered the abalone dimsum which was honestly lackluster. Try the dimsum if you have the time and cash but Id say theres more to explore. Also got the egg tarts for dessert, these were awesome! Highly recommended. read more

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The duck salad, jellyfish head salad, and the BBQ pork are really good. Be sure to pre-order the BBQ pork. The service was very disappointing. read more

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Can I do 4.75 stars? Mott 32 is definitely a place I'd go to again in a heartbeat. Sure, it may not be traditional dim sum per se, but I appreciated the modern twist. My dear friend recommended we go here for dinner and everything from the sexy interior, fun cocktails and good food won me over. Walking into Standard Chartered bank was a bit confusing. As soon as I saw the ladies in black in front of the escalator I knew that's where Mott 32 was. They were like gatekeepers with walkies. As we were led down two escalators into the basement, we were seated at the bar until my friends arrived. We perused the menu and ordered a purple of cocktail/mocktails: Nashi (Absolut Elyx Vodka / Sake / Pear / Basil / Lemon / Pistachios) and I ordered the Motttail or Mocktail Rose Garden (Rose / Rhubarb / Roselle / Ginger). When our friends arrived we were taken to our table near the back. The ambiance of dark wood and dim lighting made for a cool vibe. When they gave us menus it was so dark that I had to read it with my iphone flashlight on. I'm knocking off a quarter star for that - maybe turn up the lights just a skosh so we can see? We ordererd: - Peking Duck (Mott Duck) - BBQ Plumera Iberico pork (with Yellow Mountain Honey) - Crab & Caviar Iberico pork Shanghainese soup dumplings - Clay pot black cod, french beans, fungus, scallion - Braised eggplant, minced pork and chilies - Sauteed string beans, sautéed wagyu beef Every dish was flavorful and cooked perfectly, and my favorite dish was the soup dumplings. They were spicy and delicious. My second favorite was the BBQ Iberico pork, super tender and slightly sweet from the honey. I really like Mott 32. I want to go back and try more dishes. read more

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I throw my hands up in the air sometimes Saying "Ayo! Gotta let go!" I wanna celebrate and live my life Saying "Ayo! Baby, let's go!" at..MOTT 32! - Taio Cruz (dynamite) Located in the financial district of HK is Mott 32, which is opening at the Venetian in LV in the near future and has 4 other locations in the world. We came here for dinner and it's quite a walk down the windy stairs after a long escalator ride down with a nice view of a waterfall on the wall. But in all seriousness, its worth it :) First thing you notice when you enter is that its dimly lighted and very packed. It's a popular tourist destination since there's nice hotels nearby so expect it to be busy every night. Good idea to dress business casual here. I was looking forward to the peking duck but unfortunately you have to tell them 24 hours in advance of your reservation if you want it. That was kind of a bummer but the char siu more than made up for it. 2nd best char siu I've had (second to T' ang Court in HK). Another fav of mines was this lobster dumpling that you infuse yourself with juice at the table (visually awesome). All the dishes were quite exceptional and a great dining option. Will have to come back to try the dim sum! read more

This is an odd review for me. After a 15 hour flight, an hour to freshen up at the hotel, an hour having drinks at the Lobster Bar, we cabbed over to Mott 32 and a bit wobbly, walked downstairs into the restaurant. After ordering the Peking Duck and being warned of the 50 minute wait time, we sat down at the bar and ordered cocktails. The bar was great and our bartender from Nepal, I think her name was Annie (?), but we waited and waited and waited......................... In time, we were both tipsy and hungry! Thus, I was compelled to order appetizers - twice! The wait time was much longer than an hour. The appetizers were great, soup dumplings and an amazing Dim Sum truffled egg thing. However, this added to our cost. Eventually, we were led to a table. Caveat Emptor! Mott 32 has a bunch of lousy tables, partitioned off and in other rooms. I hated our table, set in the back of the room, and decided we should eat back at the bar. The Peking Duck was good, carved table side, but not great, and what was suppose to feed 3 or 4 persons, left us hungry. Our final bill was way over $300 US dollars. That was way too much for this meal. Next time, I would sit at the bar and order just appetizers. read more

卅二公館 - Peking Duck - Dim Sum Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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This was our last meal of our two week trip in Asia and unfortunately, also the most disappointing meal. We made reservations a month in advance and pre-ordered a peking duck, as advised. We were led down to the basement and warmly greeted by every server. Decor was trendy and eclectic (check out the bathrooms!) and ambiance was classy and elegant. The four of us each ordered a cocktail (Joe's Elixer, 2 Salt Plum Elixers and a glass of wine) and enjoyed our drinks- off to a great start. We ordered the fish maw, conpoy, garoupa soup, which was thick and flavorful. The duck arrived next, served with an elaborate presentation. Skin was crispy and delicious in the thin wraps. However, that's about as far as the positives go. The rest of the dishes were so underwhelming and not worth the price. We had the stir fried lotus rootlet (texture is more like green onions/scallions instead of lotus roots) with dried mantis shrimp in XO sauce. The dried mantis shrimp was tough and did not complement the texture of the already crunchy lotus rootlet. We also had the crispy free range chicken with moutai (Chinese liquor), which was their take on Taiwanese 三杯雞 or three-cup chicken. Flavor was good, however, the chicken was dry and not tender. We were going to order the crispy egg noodles, bamboo pith, mushrooms and green vegetables, but our server insisted that we order the stir fried mantis shrimp, egg noodle, soya sauce instead. We went with his recommendation, but were so disappointed by this dish. Again, the mantis shrimp was tough and didn't really add anything to the dish, except that it's an expensive ingredient. The noodles were oily and just like any other chow mein dish you can get at a "Chinese" place in the states. At $90USD/person, we were all really disappointed with how our last meal in Asia went and would not recommend Mott 32. read more

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Is it horrible that I wanted everything to be absolutely delicious ? Especially the dim sum? Especially in Hong Kong? Solid but skip the dim sum. The other dishes were incredibly delicious. Pluma BBQ pork. We ordered it twice for goodness sake. Jellyfish. The sauce it is slathered in is the sour that I like. Smoked black cod. The fish itself is lost but you can taste the essence. And it's crispy. And you get a second long smoke show. Prawn casserole. Shrimps were jumbo. Beef beans. String beans with a crunch. How they were meant to be. Pork skin here was also sold out. Sad panda. Said you have to order in advance. ;_; Just say yes. read more

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Food: 3.5/5.0 Service: 3.0/5.0 Value: 3.5/5.0 Decor: 3.5/5.0 Overall: 3.5/5.0 Walking down from the lobby of the Standard Chartered building to the restaurant level felt a bit like walking into some kind of secret prison deep underground. But the food was fantastic, very much including the Iberico roast pork (didn't get to try the duck this time). Prices are very high, and the dark dining room was filled with suits. It's Central, I suppose. read more

Very nice restaurant with great ambience. The char siu pork was the highlight for me, it's super juicy and delicious. Also ordered the Peking duck, which was pretty standard as far as Peking duck goes. Be sure to order in advance to reserve the char siu and Peking duck. They have a nice selection of cocktails as well. read more

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I was born and raised in Hong Kong and have spent over two decades eating everywhere, but seriously... BEST. PORK. BUN. EVER. This is one of the first stops I make every time I go home for vacation. The Iberico pork bun is literally my favorite bun in the world - I've ventured to try similar buns at different restaurants around the world, and this is still my favorite. The decor is beautiful - tucked away in a basement, Mott32 is a classy rendition of the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurant. Incorporating traditional look & feel of the roasted poultry hanging from the kitchen, as well as street art on the walls into a five-star restaurant. The dim sum here is unbeatable - but so is the peking duck. The Peking duck is served delicately, separated into three dishes - the crispy skin and fat, the medium lean, and the dark meat, each with its own dipping sauce. If you're visiting Hong Kong, I recommend this as one of your food adventure destinations! read more

卅二公館 - Crispy Iberico bun. - Dim Sum Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

I would say Mott 32 is a safe choice to bring your foreigner friends/ tourists because their dish were modified to suit westerners' tastes. Let's talk about the environment and the decorations. It looks exactly like one of those glamorous, mysterious Chinese restaurant you saw in Hollywood blockbusters except the servers here in mott 32 aren't wearing skin tight Qipao and secretly know kung fu and will cut your head off with chopsticks. The names of the foods are really luxurious. Their names are literally the combination of the origin of the ingredients plus adjectives describing the texture of the food e.g Crispy Sugar Coated BBQ Spanish Teruel Pork Bun. Talk about originality, hah. It almost seems like Mott 32 is trying to tell you why they are charging you that much for a pork bun and Siu Mai. I am not saying that it's wrong or bad, it's just a bit....pretentious(?)for a dim sum name. To be fair I think their menu might be great if you like tongue twisters. For the pork bun, I think it's delicious. It's really crispy on top and the bun is hot. The pork/char siu tastes really good and juicy. The best part of it was that you can smell a strong scent of oyster sauce in the bun, one of my favorite smells in the world. (Oh trust me , it's addictive) The portion was a bit smaller than I expected though. The Siu Mai is alright, the scallop on top of the Siu Mai really compliments the dish and makes it lux. The Siu Mai skin didn't fell off or tangled around the Siu Mai, which is a pass for me and also indicate that they steamed it at just the right amount of time. The Caviar Crab Xiao Long Bao is a hit or miss I think. My friend likes it yet I think the caviar is a bit redundant for Xiao Long Bao. I'd rather eat those two separately. I can't taste any crab meat in the Xiao Long Bao either.... It wasn't bad at all yet it surely doesn't worth any compliments. The egg white dried scallop fried rice is good. The entire presentation makes drool. Each rice is coated with the perfect amount of oil that makes it shine yet won't make it too oily when you taste it. There's a generous amount of dried scallops which I appreciated (coz it is not cheap at all). I had the crispy shrimp steamed rice roll as well . It's really good and it's a must try for tourists. However, this dish can be seen everywhere in Hong Kong due to its popularity among tourists I guess . You can even have the exact same dish with a much much cheaper price in Hong Kong. *wink* read more

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Mott 32 was highly recommended, and definitely did not disappoint! Lovely restaurant (though hard to find, at first), with a very friendly staff that were so numerous you were assured of always being attended to. We pre-ordered the whole duck, and highly recommend doing that. I honestly am not a huge fan of Peking Duck, as in virtually every case it was either dry or fatty. Or both. Mott 32 made me a believer: absolutely sublime duck, that was moist, hugely flavorful, with an exquisitely crispy skin. And the way our server mixes the sauce? A delight, and very imaginative! We also had Xiaolongbao (which I consider myself an expert on) and were as good as any I ever had living in Shanghai. The cold poached Szechuan chicken was heavenly too. I didn't give Mott 32 five stars for two reasons: 1) the wine list was expansive, but overly expensive. The cheapest bottles were in the $150-160 range; and 2) we were served and cleared like a machine: although we we were there for an hour and a half, it felt like they were on a table-turning schedule (though our reservation was for 8:30). Its also expensive. Mott 32 is excellent, and really has the best duck I've ever had. Go, its worth it! read more

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I've been to Mott32 for lunch a few times but this is my first for dinner. The food here is very tasty, Chinese food with a slight twist in ingredients. Most of the combinations work really well. We ordered three dishes as appetizers. The iberico pork char Siu is limited so you must order early, it is soft and tender and the sauce is amazing. The crispy pomelo skin in vinegar is an interesting twist on how Chinese normally eat pomelo skin, but the sweet dark vinegar goes well with the pomelo skin and crispy gives a good contrast in texture. The final appetizer was the smoked cod. The presentation comes with the smoke, nothing new, but doesn't hurt. Chinese smoked fish is usually with fish that has a firmer texture and less taste, so with cod it is quite different, given cod's softer texture and stronger taste. Interesting, and nice but I think I prefer the original. For mains we had claypot chicken - very tasty; Fatty pork with turnip cake - a highlight based on how well the turnip cake is made and fried; and a broccoli dish with fried tofu skin - surprisingly extremely delicious and great combination. The tofu skin was crispy and tasty. We ordered two desserts to share, the ginger and mango puff which was amazing and a must try; and a matcha cheesecake which was nice, but the puff overshadowed it! Overall a 4 to 4.5. Great food, good ambience, but everything was quite rich. I look forward to trying the duck as maybe a wider tasting range of dishes next time which might push the rating up. read more

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Arriving at Mott 32 is like entering a James Bond film, especially if you come at night when the streets outside are quiet and dark. Housed in the Standard Chartered Bank building, you need to walk through the foyer under the watchful gaze of giant statues before you arrive at a desk manned by a lone hostess. It's all a bit eery and when she welcomes you may feel as if you need to provide some secret code to gain access to the main event. "Follow me" she will say, and you'll step on to a big escalator that will take you down underground and deposit you at the top of a gigantic spiralling staircase that is surrounded by shiny surfaces and decorations. You might feel like you're in an Escher painting as you take step after step in to what you are convinced is some mysterious dungeon. Eventually you find yourself in the restaurant itself and the glamorous chandeliers, giant vases of flowers and ambient music puts your mind at ease. Not a torture room after-all, but a dark and sexy setting for a decadent meal! ----- The food at Mott 32 is high-end Chinese. The Peking duck must be ordered in advance and comprises three cuts of the duck, three sauces, cucumber and shallot and what feels like a never ending basket of pancakes to wrap it all up in. Luckily for me, my dining companion rang ahead to order it and so it was that I found myself eating more duck in a sitting than is probably healthy (pro tip: this dish is better suited to larger groups). The dumpling with pork, quail egg and truffle was excellent. The gooey egg inside was really clever but I didn't understand the accompanying hot and numbing sauce as it overpowered the delicate truffle. The cocktails at Mott 32 are innovative and feature Chinese flavours like chrysanthemum and Szechuan chilli. The wine list is impressive, with a good selection by the glass and a huge bottle list which means there's something to suit most tastes and budgets. My only criticism of Mott 32 is in relation to the service. It wasn't bad, but rather too attentive and over the top. Being asked time and time again how things were and if we wanted anything when we were clearly deep in conversation became a bit annoying. read more

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Mott 32 is located inside the basement of the standard chartered building in central, Hong Kong. Because of recent occupy central protesting, the main entrance was blocked off and we had to enter through another doorway which was quite exciting. I've heard a lot about this restaurant so for my grandmas weekly night out with us I decided to take her on a Chinese fusion trip with me to Mott 32. It was very rewarding to watch her experience a completely different type of restaurant than she's used to. We both had a gear experience. Ambiance, I give them give starts. The seating is quite comfortable, dim lighting with beautiful hanging low lights for a good dinner atmosphere. It was spaced out and had a cool room with Chinese calligraphy brushes hanging on the walls. We didn't sit in that room but it looked like an interesting room to be in. The food was spectacular. Asian fusion at its best. The char siu (barbecue pork) was amazing. Half fatty and half lean. Melts in your mouth with perfect flavouring. We also indulged a bit and got the birds best soup salt version. My grandma absolutely loved this but it was quite pricey for what it was. Minus the price I would give that a five star. We got the steamed egg with wine sauce crab claw. It's petite and beautifully presented. Tasted very yummy indeed. Next we also had the bitter melon vegetables with tofu skin braised in fish soup. Being a bitter melon fan I love this however my grandma not so much. We also got string beans which was a mouthful of robust flavours that dances around your mouth beautifully. Overall Mott 32 exceeded our expectations and sets a whole new bar of Chinese fusion restaurants in Hong Kong. I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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Came here on an unseasonably stormy day. The line to get a cab at the hotel and the traffic made us late for our reservation. I emailed them my issue, and they were very gracious. I made a reservation far in advance to celebrate my husband's birthday here, so we pre-ordered the Peking Duck, the Iberico Pork, and a birthday dessert. When I emailed them, they said they would start on our duck already, since it takes an hour to cook, despite their policy of not cooking it until you arrive. So thankful for that! This place really was an experience. We were seated in a cozy room with 4 plush booths, beautifully decorated with hundreds of paintbrushes and a mirror wall. First dish that came out was the Barbecue Pluma Iberico Pork. This was tender and delicious, but only lukewarm temperature. I don't know if it's supposed to be piping hot. But still good! Signature Smoked Black Cod was next, and probably our FAVORITE dish. The cod was crispy and sticky on the outside with the best smokey flavor! Wish we got another order. I think we had a shu mai next, but I can't remember what kind! Then, out came our Apple Wood Roasted 42 Days Peking Duck. First they brought it out whole, then they took it back to cut it up. They came back out with 2 plates of the pork sliced up, the thin pancakes, and toppings. The skin of the duck was INSANE. It literally melted in our mouths. So good! We just wished there was more that came with the duck, for that price. Next, we had fried rice and broccoli, which were both good, but unnecessary since we were already so full! We totally had hungry eyes, per usual. Last, the servers came out with the Bamboo Green Forest dessert I had pre-ordered for my husband, which was supposed to say "Happy Birthday Kevin" on it. It said "Happy Birthday Kaka" instead! Hilarity ensued. I don't know where they went wrong, but it was a great mistake. The dessert was so light and tasty! I don't even know what was in it, tbh, but the combo was excellent. I know it had matcha in it though. Overall - a must visit, at least once. It's pricey but a great experience. read more

God mum day off and we went to a nice restaurant again in Central, this one i heard for long time but always full booking during lunch hour; probably after some festivals in CNY and people prefer eat light; then we're lucky to get the seat. Nice, an old traditional deluxe chinese restaurant with some old english songs club music playing with tasting some delicious food that was fascinating! We took lot of time to mull over the attractive options on the menu and admiring the stylish decor, finally we can order after an half hour. haha. Must try - 1) Signature dishes; BBQ prime lberico pork (Char Siu) with mountain honey; definitely love it of it was soft but a bit of crispy with sweet coating. 2) Siu mai, soft quail egg, black truffle, but had to be eaten quickly before the quail egg york got cooked. It was delicious with creamy. By the way the washroom is really cool, but it was very dark in the restaurant. Once again, i love this restaurant and even a lot of nice one in Central. Enjoyed. read more

卅二公館 - Must try - Char Siu and Siu mai; definitely love it and the char siu was soft but a bit of crispy! - Dim Sum Near Me - Hong Kong, HK