I had the shredded duck rice roll & it was quite nice. I like to have a bowl of congee with my rice…read moreroll (rice roll with my congee) and they only had one kind of congee.... Pork bone congee. It was good, but not what I was hankering for so it didn't quite sit right. Cool This place has some Michelin mansions & I got out of there for HK$55!

Steamed rice rolls are one of my favorite dim sum dishes, so when my friends and I came across a…read moreMichelin starred restaurant that specialized in the dish we had to check it out. The fillings were different than the ones offered in the US. The quality of the rice roll covering was better compared to other places because it was more light and thin. Really fresh too as you can see them making it towards the back of the restaurant. The fillings we tried (dried shrimp in one and pork in the other) were above average. The congee was unique since some type of leafy green vegetable was embedded into the rice porridge. As a result the congee had the flavor of the leafy green along with the savory flavors that are typical in congee. Our favorite item was the steamed turnip cake. We had several orders of that. Compared to those at other places this one was much lighter. Texture was smooth and it went really well with the slightly sweet soy sauce that covered it. We were amazed how it stayed together in a cube since it seemed to fall apart as soon as we tried to pick it up with our chopsticks. Service was average. I'd probably stop by here if I'm in this area again. Definitely for a turnip cake and a few rice rolls.

This dai pai dong was right across our hotel. It's in a market building that's located in a more…read moresuburb-y area of Hong Kong, so it was packed with locals. My mom and I were the only tourists there! A warning: serving sizes are HUGE here. The specialty of this place is the "country-style little stir fry" or 家鄉小炒皇 which is pan fried garlic chives with cashews and dried squid. It tasted absolutely delicious with rice! Would pair well with a beer. We also got a tofu clay pot with roasted pork and tofu skin. Perfectly seasoned and went really well with plain white rice. Bring someone that can read Chinese because the entire menu is in Chinese. Or bring your phone and show pictures. They understand Mandarin but don't speak it. Service was very Hong Kong: straightforward and efficient. Loved it! Would come back again with a bigger group to try more things. This is the type of place where you wanna bring a big group so that you can order a lot.

This place is pretty hidden as it is located on the 2nd floor. Coming in, the place is super…read morespacious with a traditional "大排檔" vibe where it is loud and crowded with people. The menu smells and that was a huge turn off for me. However, I know that's how it is so I just dealt with it. The fried squid mouth is so so so good. It's got a bouncy texture and perfectly fried. Only downside is a bit oily but I would go back and get it again.

Vacationing in HK and one of the staff at the hotel recommeded it! Worth a stop couple location but…read morethis one was walking distance from our hotel ! I can definetly see why the seasoned potato and steak was a classic Fried egg yolk squid was full of flavored and the stir fried veggie yum ! Each dish elevated by that classic wok hey! Reasonable price and large portion

My taste buds have been blessed like never before…read more A hugely popular restaurant in Sham Shui Po, this local favorite has 3 locations on the same street that share the same kitchen. It's definitely beneficial to know the language and style of ordering before coming to one of the remaining restaurants in Hong Kong that will give you that old-school Hong Kong feel, where tables spill onto the street and extends down an alleyway. A friend of a friend brought us here on a Monday night after a long day of boating, so you can imagine how hungry we were! The moment we sat down (in a prime location: next to the where the butchers are slicing and dicing the freshly made roast pork, duck, etc.), our waiter, a older gentleman has tea and utensils ready and has a notepad out for our order. Now I can't tell you the actual name of each dish in Chinese, but please refer to my photos to reference the dish. (If need be, show your waiter the photo! You won't regret it.) Seasoned potatoes with steak: I believe this is the first thing on the menu, and with good reason! I don't know what kind of seasoning they used but the taste of these potatoes are out of this world. These are definitely not your run-of-the-mill sliced potatoes. I felt obligated to offer the last piece to my friends but breathed an internal sigh of relief when they declined and I was able to have it for myself. The steak was delicious as well, tender and just the right size to have with the potatoes! Seasoned crawfish with ginger and scallions: These are so fresh! You can walk right up the seafood market next door and ask for a pound of these crawfish to be cooked. There's a technique to eating these: rip off the head, then take the tail and pull lightly to separate the shell from the meat. Scallops with vermicelli: A giant scallop seasoned with cooked ginger and vermicelli. I practically inhaled this. The scallop and vermicelli both complemented each other; the subtle flavors of each mixed with the ginger. Roast Quail: Quail can be a bit difficult to eat, with many small bones, but it was worth it! The skin of the quail was flavorful and not too salty, and the meat tender. Battered Squid: I love seafood, particularly fried calamari, so if you're like me, you will love this dish! While similar to fried calamari, the batter for this squid is light and doesn't overwhelm the squid. The squid itself was perfectly chewy and not rubbery at all. Veggies with egg and preserved duck egg: Perfectly cooked veggies in a broth I would have loved some extra rice to pour into. The egg and preserved duck egg both add some extra kick to this dish. Fatty beef with broad noodles clay pot: I almost didn't think I could fit any more food into me, but I had to try it. The beef had just enough fat on it and was sliced thin enough to enjoy. The noodles and broth were delicious. 100% would recommend to a friend, a stranger, an enemy! The total came out to about 188 HKD each, between the 4 of us. Well worth it.

Burn my tongue on hot dim sum? Yes please! It's an experience I've never had in the United States…read more Everything was tasty, fresh and well presented! Friendly and quick service. Must order: cha siu! It's the most TENDER, flavorful pork I've EVER had and the sauce is just right: not too sweet, greasy or gooey (from extra cornstarch.) Love it! Can't wait to have more! Other dishes come they way they should be: (fried tofu, taro eggroll,) crispy, well-seasoned piping hot. How to order: Mark # of items clearly on menu. They input it into the computer and they serve it to you when it's ready. Be sure to double check your order after they do so. Else you'll wait around forever for something that's not going to show up! Negative star for missing items on the menu both times I was there. Really not a nice way to start nor end my trip! I didn't get my swan puffs the first time, nor the beef noodle rolls & cha siu order during my second visit because it didn't make it into the system. I was really looking forward to them! Otherwise, service is fast, prices are average and food tastes great! I would come back, but with my own marker to make sure I have all my items in!

This was a nice place, great ambiance, nice service, the lobster udon was the only dish I can…read morerecall. The udon was a bit too soft, and hard to eat. I prefer the longevity noodles.

This establishment serves halal food and everything tasted great. The lamb racks were fried well…read moreand accompanied with mustard. The beef tripe in xo sauce was somewhat spicy. The lamb goulash was filled with liquid and nice flavor. The samosas were also good.

Ma's Restaurant is unique because it serve halal Chinese food. Although not the most fancy…read morerestaurant, the food it serves is top notch. We had their sesame pancake, which was delicious. It was perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I loved how fragrant the sesame was. We also had their lamb wrap, and we were pleasantly surprised at how crispy the wrap was and with the sweet hoisen sauce inside. Next, we had their beef goulash which is like a pan fried bun with beef inside. The goulash was super juicy and the beef was well seasoned. Lastly, we had a dan dan noodle with ox tongue. The soup base wasn't too spicy and noodles were al dente. The ox tongue was also fresh. Above anything else, all of the servers at the restaurant were really friendly and helpful. They proactively advised us on things we should order and ways to eat it. If you're in this area, I would give this place a try.

Darrie Go Noodles focuses only on dim sum and noodle soup…read more In Hong Kong, you'd rarely go get dim sum by yourself at a restaurant because a dim sum plate usually comes in a size for 3-4 people to share. If you want to try variety of dim sum plates, going to a restaurant for dim sum by yourself is not a good idea. Targeting on patrons who would love to get dim sum by themselves, Darrie Go Noodle provides a very special menu/set meal that enables patrons to get various small dum sum plates and noodle soup. Order a set meal ($183 HKD) which serves 2 party, and it comes with 1 appetizer, 5 dim sum plate, i vegetable plate and 2 bowls of noodle soup, all with your own choices. For the noodle soup, there are 3 options: , beef bone broth(黑高湯葛粉絲), fish broth (白高湯米粉), and pork and dried ham broth (大高湯陽春麵). The broth is clean, sweet, non-greasy, and MSG-free!

What a difference it made for my wife and I standing outside this restaurant on our first evening…read morein Hong Kong when the manager opened the door and greeted us in English. We were welcomed inside, promptly served hot tea, and handed well-explained English menus. We got a dim sum set and were very pleased with the beef brisket, dumplings, chicken soup, and lemon date tea. We went from hungry and travel weary to filled and southed. Would come again.

Review #300 is dedicated to a very special dish - The Drunken Squab…read more "Drunken" poultry is a famous Shanghainese delicacy that is often served as a cold appetizer. Drunken chicken is the most popular dish and is readily available even in the US, especially in areas like the SGV. Drunken squab is a lot more difficult to find in the US. Heck... just any good and fresh (not frozen) squab is hard enough to find in the US. Despite its name, this dish won't make you drunk, as the proper way of preparing it is to boil the wine first before using it as a marinade so that all the alcohol is evaporated, and the wine is properly reduced. Also, boiling the wine with some coarse sea salt and spices greatly enhances its flavor. The drunken squab here at Wu Kong was the best one that I have ever had. Period. The squab itself was fresh and the meat was flavorful. It was perfectly cooked so that the meat was tender. It was marinated perfectly so that the wine enhanced the natural flavor of the meat rather than overwhelming it. The wine was high quality premium stuff - very smooth and gentle to the palate -- and it was reduced properly to produce a rich flavor. This is a squab lover's dream come true. Before I forget... Everything else that we ordered were good. XLB's - They had the largest juice pockets of any XLB's that I've ever had. Each one contained at least one to two large soup spoonfuls of juices. The best way to eat them is to wait for it to cool down a bit (so you won't burn your tongue) and eat it in one bite. If you must take more than one bite, eat it over a small bowl so you won't lose those yummy and precious juices. Fried Dumplings - Also very very juicy. Be careful when you bite into it so that the juices don't squirt out. Scallion Pancakes - They were quite unique and were shaped like a donut rather than the thin pancake style generally found in the US. They were absolutely yummy, pan-fried to golden brown on the outside, moist and slightly chewy inside. Amazing. Cold Noodles - A great idea on a hot summer day! It was beautifully presented with 3 types of shredded meat on top and came with a nice setting of sauces, which included chili paste, a sweet soy sauce, peanut sauce, sesame oil, etc. Shanghainese Chili Stir Fry - Sweet and mildly spicy hot, this could be served with noodles, steamed rice, steamed buns (man tow) or scallion pancakes. Absolutely yummy and authentically Shanghainese! This place is quite expensive ($$$) but I assure you that it's worth every penny. If you decide to open up your wallet and spoil yourself with some of the best Shanghainese cuisine in the World, then this is the place. A solid 5-star experience, even by Hong Kong's high standard of Asian cuisine.

This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong. Spacious seating and fabulous…read moreShanghainese and Peking food. Very decent place for gatherings and groups. *Peking duck - it takes them about 45 mins to roast one so suggest you call them ahead of time to tell them to start roasting before you arrive. Great "gamey" taste with most of the fat "roasted away". The pancake is of the dry and thin type ... much better than what you will find at Peking Garden and a little bit less authentic compared to those in spring deer restaurant in TST. *Hairy crab set dinner - very very delicious. Every dish is covered with a lot of 蟹粉！ *Fried rice with egg white, conpoy and Chinese kale - delicate and balanced. Just the right amount of everything. they peeled off the "skin" of the Chinese kale so everything feels good and chewable in your mouth!!! Another good thing is that getting table reservation s quite easy.

Easy to miss for some reason and walked by this place several times before finding it even though I…read morewas using google maps. Very short wait. No instructions. Small hole in the wall and be prepared to share a table. Got flat white noodles with fried tofu and some other topping. The soup was brown and the aroma was great kind of like a five spice smell and taste but not overpowering. It was delicious. And cheap like $5. You get your check when you order and then you bring it up to pay in cash. This place is good and I think the broth is better than tsim chai kee. But noodles better at tck. Still though I'm too old for hassles and sharing tables and waiting. Takeout might be the way to go.

Causeway Bay's commercial / shopping scene makes it easy to overlook old school noodle spots like…read moreWing Kee. Apart from the typical name, there is nothing typical about their rendition on classic noodle soups like wonton and or beef brisket noodles. In fact, I dig it so much I tend to get both. At the same time. My go to combo of beef brisket and wontons have been an easy choice practically each time. The consistency of the tasty broth, as well as the tenderness of the brisket makes this a popular choice for virtually all patrons. A dash of hot oil and some scallions make this a fun late night bowl of goodness as well, though I tend to come here more often than not for a solid work lunch. While beef brisket and wonton is my personal favorite, just about any combination can be had here. I've seen people order ones with hard boiled tea eggs (茶蛋) and blood cubes (豬紅) or radish (蘿蔔) in the soup pile. At some point the noodles become overlooked, so instead of traditional wonton egg noodles, I try to see if they'll get me yee noodles or lo mein. Of the two locations in CWB, this one seems to be less crowded. Their sister spot on Sugar Street is also really popular, but I prefer coming here because I will always get a table at any time. They're both equally dingy but worth the visit for a reasonably priced meal. The service isn't much to rave about, but then again, there aren't many noodle spots that are. It's strictly cash only and better as a solo meal than a group outing.