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.

I've been eating at this place since 2004 and the char siu is always good. I personally prefer it…read moreto Joy Hing, as the char siu is better and this place includes vegetables and a drink (can coke/tea or soup) with your order. The soup is really good - for tourists, don't freak out if you find bits of chicken feet in bottom of the bowl. You don't have to eat them and its all been cooked down to create the great flavours in the soup. Finally, one additional perk of this place is you can get the food for takeaway and cross the street to Southhorn Playground to watch the weeknight 7-a-side football games, and perhaps learn a few choice words of Cantonese when a player shoots off target ;)

Nice roast meats 燒味 at reasonable prices. But the place is small with uncomfortable stools so you…read moredon't sit very long. The place is also semi famous

First things first--you have to try all the roast meats here. Each one was absolutely delicious and…read moreworth sampling. This was my first stop in Hong Kong for roast goose, and while it ended up being my least favorite of the meats, it was still very good--much leaner than I expected, with rich flavor. The true standouts were the roast pork and char siu. The roast pork had an ultra-crispy skin--almost sharp enough to cut your mouth, but in the best possible way--paired with juicy, flavorful meat underneath. The char siu struck a perfect sweet-and-savory balance, with a beautiful ratio of fat to meat that made each bite melt in your mouth. We also tried the suckling pig, which had wonderfully fragrant and flavorful meat. The skin was tasty, though not quite as crispy as the roast pork's. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. The space is simple--white tiled walls, small stools, and a cozy, no-frills dining room that lets the food do all the talking.

I wanted to come here because of Lucas Sim but sadly it did not live up to it. There are only 2…read moretables for dine in so you'll have to wait if you want to eat in. Most people take away. I heard that they only roast 3 times a day and that's when you can get the best cuts. Otherwise you get the mediocre cuts. I ate in and ordered the 3 meats - duck, suckling pig, cha siu. The cha siu was 80% fat and had a big tendon across it. The suckling pig had super thick meat and the skin was more towards the burnt side. The duck was dry. I also don't see them advertise for the special cha siu cuts like 一片天，三粒叉，第一刀 so maybe it's a secret menu for the people in the know.

This really unassuming roast meat shop is considered to have one of the best char siu in Hong Kong…read more Chai wan is not a place you would visit unless you live in the area, which is a good thing as the lines are reasonable and the prices aren't inflated. There is limited seating so it's best to come in a small group or do take away. Food: 4 stars Value: 4.5 stars Overall: 4.25 stars Recommendations: char siu, goose, duck leg It is definitely one of the better versions I have had and is comparable to the more high end iberico pork versions served in the Michelin restaurants. The char siu is not sweet at all and you get that nice touch of sweetness from the dipping sauce which is very good here. The consistency is not as thick as most places and has the right level of sweetness. I also had the duck leg here and that was also great. For a place with this type of reputation the price point is quite low. Usually when places in HK have a following the prices are at sit down restaurant levels. So I would be dissuaded by the fact that the price is slightly higher than in the cooked food center. Next time I do want to try the suckling pig.

1/2 Order Roast Goose (Bottom) - 4/5 BBQ Char Siu (Lean) 4/5…read moreCrispy Pork 4/5 HK Milk Tea 4/5 Price 3/5 - Tourist prices (not surprising) The roast goose is pretty delicious, juicy, and fatty. Bottom half is the way to go. But it's way greasier than expected, and the skin wasn't as crispy as I imagined it would be. We also ordered half/half mix of the char siu and crispy pork so that we got to experience both of those without ordering too much of one thing. Crispy pork could've been fattier, but it was still good with decent crisp in the skin. Their HK milk tea is the first one I tried while visiting overseas and it had a heavier tea taste compared to some of the other ones I tried at other places later on (which can be totally subjective and better if you prefer a heavier tea taste). Service wasn't that great in my opinion, but I believe it's the standard semi-rude/impatient Asian service that you'd expect at most places in Hong Kong. Food and drinks came quickly. Limited seating and packed completely when we went, but had a short wait time (quick turnover). You are seated close to other customers, but it didn't feel overbearing. They take Visa. If you like roast duck and want to try roast goose, this place is probably worth a shot.

I really don't understand why this place is so popular…read more The roast goose looked great, but that's about it. The skin wasn't crispy at all, and it was unbelievably greasy--oil was literally dripping everywhere. There was barely any meat, and after a couple of bites, all I had left were bones. The taste was okay, but definitely not worth the hype. The biggest issue is the price. You're paying premium prices for average food and tiny portions. It feels like they're counting on tourists who probably won't be back anyway. The restaurant itself is clean and nicely renovated, but that's pretty much the only positive. The service was by far the biggest disappointment. After I asked for a glass of water because the food was so greasy, the two employees at the ordering counter started making comments about us instead of simply helping. Our table was right next to the counter, so we could hear everything they were saying. It honestly felt intentional, as if they wanted us to hear them. I've never experienced something so rude over such a simple request. What makes it even worse is that they charge a service fee. I'm perfectly fine paying for good service, but if you can't even bring a customer a glass of water, what exactly is that service charge for? Taking orders and bringing food to the table is just the bare minimum. To top it off, after finally getting a table, we were told to go wait by the entrance again. The whole experience was disorganized and frustrating. Overall, this place is incredibly overrated. Hong Kong has countless small neighborhood restaurants serving better roast goose, at better prices, with friendlier service. I'd rather spend my money there than come back here. Would not return, and definitely wouldn't recommend.

Average. No bad. The food is average. But the booths are comfortable (ie wide), the place clean &…read morethere is TV showing the local news while you need. They have the standard 燒味 or roast meats & you have it on rice or a verity of noodles. They were out of rice noodles so I had on on spaghetti (that's right) in some soup. Looks like HK has adapted another food. After making macaroni in soup a breakfast thing, now it's spaghetti as a option with other noodles. And it works.

Oh my! This was probably the best darn char siu I've had ever. We accidentally stumbled into the…read moreneighborhood and I checked my bookmarked restaurants. We sat down and ordered the soy sauce braised pigeon and the char siu. The braised pigeon was good, albeit a bit small to nibble on given the cramped space at the table but hey...you're in Hong Kong. The winner was for sure the char siu. We ordered it with half fat and half lean without rice or noodles so we could stuff ourselves with more food later. The char siu comes with gailan vegetables so you don't feel that bad ordering pure meat. It was incredible. We loved the fatty cuts and the char siu was tender and not overpoweringly seasoned. Don't forget to pack your own tissues. We tucked into the pigeon with our hands and needed a few Kleenex tissues to wipe it off.

Pretty good. I sat down at about 5:30pm on a Sunday night and the place jammed packed by 6:30. You…read morecan get 2 meats in rice for under $40 but because I like lots of extras - chicken leg, salted egg, soup, tea with milk... my tab came to $62.... And it was totally worth it. The see you gai & siu yuk (sour sauce chicken & roast pork) was meaty & crispy where it should be with just right amount of fat. Correctly sized portions (not American or Japanese) means I was satiated without wanting to explode. Going to keep this place in mind for this neighborhood.

Our go to spot for excellent Cantonese food! The Chinese BBQ pork buns with the sweet topping are…read moredelicious, and one could easily inhale 5 or 6 of these beauties. Great for large gatherings and can accommodate small banquets as well. The lines always seem long so try to make a reservation before hand. Enjoy!

The first reviewer of this restaurant is spot-on - the BBQ pork buns (Char Siu Bao) are DELICIOUS…read more The buns have a sweet topping on the outside, and the combination of the sweet bread with the savory pork is addicting. My husband prefers the Char Siu Bao that are steamed, which they have on the menu as well. Also got the shrimp and scallops noodle roll (Cheung Fun)...essentially just a shrimp or scallops wrapped in a big noodle - also very good! This is an awesome and convenient Dim Sum place.