Our first time in Hong Kong on a short layover & we came straight from the airport at night to try…read morethe roasted goose. It was around 9 pm on a Monday evening so there was no wait or crowds. They very kindly held our luggage on the ground floor & had us seated on the second floor. The roasted goose was 300 HKD & our total was $350 after getting a side of rice & any admin fees. The roast goose was good but not mind blowing. Originally we were confused how the menu worked and was going to get one plate each of the goose but the staff were like one dish is enough for the two of you haha. The roasted goose gets drizzled with some sort of peanut based sauce & comes with a sweet plum sauce on the side that accentuates the flavor of the goose. The skin was crispy and the meat was good. We're glad to have tried roasted goose in Hong Kong. Service was very kind despite our frazzled, confused tourist vibes haha. It looks very nice inside the restaurant, on the upscale vibes side. I had trouble finding the bathroom door like a dork because it looked like a gold wall & staff had to tell me to push it. But was a good first stop on our layover!

Consistency excellent services on second floor for Yung Kee restaurant in Central the original…read moreone!! Ordering usual half Roasted Goode with sauce on the side this time, Chinese cheese with vegetables plus salty fried tofu!! Desserts included flowers flavor pudding, red beans soup and tofu pudding!!! Everything is great tasty n delicious as usual. Decorations is always classic n elegant!!

Excellent dim Sum. The place was busy as usual. Lots of great options the BBQ Buns are the…read moresignature dish.

Tim Ho Wan originates in HK so it's a no brainer to seek one out. Having some sort of Michelin…read morerecognition, it will always stay bustling. This particular branch is located in a mall in West Kowloon train station and was a bit hard to find, as you do need to locate the dedicated escalator to reach it on its own personal landing. The chain is rather commercialized, but has the process down and it was quite organized during our visit. Service was quite excellent in comparison to other establishments too. I mean, they actually refilled our water and tea! I want to say we ordered via an app/ QR code so no more carts. We ordered the classics as a little snack. Dim sum individual pieces were a little smaller but taste was still on point. Skins maybe a little hard on the har gow but taro/ turnip cakes were delicious because not too oily or overly dense. If Tim Ho Won is the only dim sum you have time for especially if you have a limited time in HK, it's still not a horrible option whatsoever.

I was fortunate enough to come here with my cousin in laws and man am I happy they did. I was…read moredebating between 4 and 5 stars because, don't get me wrong, this place is freaking amazing. The only reason 4? Well... 5 is ONLY for "as good as it gets" something that is the best in it's league. Apparently this place is one of the only ones that do this style of cooking. Not to say they haven't earned the 5 stars. It's still dang amazing. The setup: You come in and select your seafood. In all HK style seafood restaurant cases, it's got tanks full of live, fresh, delicious seafood. They've also got a sauce bar where you can make your own sauce using soy sauce, hot oils, anything you could want. After selecting the poor organisms that will be subject to your stomach, they bring them out in various shifts and steam them in the table's central steamer. Before they start that though, they put some rice in the bottom so the juices from all of your seafood drips down. At the end of the meal, you have seafood flavored congee. HOLY CRAP IS IT GOOD. The Food: The seafood is fresh and amazing. We got a lobster, razor clams, chicken, pork, shrimp, and I honestly can't remember off the top of my head. It was all super fresh and super tasty. They set timers for each thing they put into the steamer so everything is cooked perfectly. They do bring things out once at a time so you don't have cross contamination which is nice. The only down side to this place is, as far as I could tell, they dont' speak English. As a "useless chinese person" (self proclaimed title due to not speaking Chinese) I struggled to comprehend anything. Thankfully, the cousin in laws were my translators.

Tucked away in the streets of TST (roughly a 10 minute walk from the MTR), Steam Seafood Hotpot…read moreRestaurant was my first try on the fairly new hotpot style that's currently a craze in HK. Essentially, all of the raw dishes are taken to the pot for "steaming". Most of the options that are given are fresh seafood.. so if you are a fan of fish/shellfishes, you would love this type of restaurant. Similar to traditional hotpot spots, you create your own sauce on the side. In the end, all the natural taste/juice of each unique dish is drip down to below the pot, where there's a congee (now infused with the flavours of the seafood) for your final course. Again, with this being my first time trying this type of restaurant in HK, it definitely did not disappoint! Pros: Great service. There was essentially a waitress serving two-three tables at once. As each time they insert a new dish in (whether that's fish, crab, vegetables, lobsters, etc), they have a specific timer for each type of food as they all require a unique time for preparation. Once each dish is done, the server would divide the course equally to each individual on the table. Fresh food. All the seafood is as fresh as can be (as they should be). Some of the food were pre-marinated (such as the lobster), and others were steam as it is (the shrimp balls). Sets to order from that is recommended for a party depending on the number of people. This way, you are not over ordering or under ordering. You can always add on more food if you are still hungry in the end. Cons: A little far from the MTR, which isn't a big deal but since it was raining heavily on the day that I went, it probably seemed longer than it actually was. Tough to locate. Its tucked away on a street that's virtually a dead end. Being a visitor from abroad, it took a while to locate this place. Although I'm sure locals would be able to find it swiftly and with ease. Tips: Go during lunch as you can get the same exact set of food for 3/4 of the price and also you don't need to pay for the 10% service fee at lunch time. They do take reservations so call ahead just in case especially for dinner since I would imagine it being much busier.

Everything was done really well. All the items seemed to be delicate and well prepared with…read moreattention to detail that is sometimes missed when it comes to dim sum. The Har gao had a very thin shell, but it also wasn't fragile. It wasn't too doughy or glutenous, and the shrimp was perfectly snappy and had a very fresh delicious flavor. I thought the same thing about the siu mai, delicate wrapper with a touch of refinement. This was a common theme for all of the other dishes as well. I thought the tea was just okay, but people seem to always get tea with dim sum so when in HK... We didn't have to wait for a table and the place is michelin rated. It may be a bit more expensive than places in the area, but that is what you get with a good reputation, marketing and a michelin rating. I will say it was nice inside and it had air con and there was some thought that went into the ambiance. Anyway, it was still affordable from an American perspective and I enjoyed everything. Give it a try.

Rating is adjusted relative to hype…read more I was excited to try their Tim Ho Wan for their dim sum, but it turned out to be mediocre. I decided on two dim sum spots to try on this trip with Tim Ho Wan being the first. I came 6 PM on a weekday and it wasn't busy, we were quickly seated as there were plenty of available tables. Since we were not too hungry, we ordered the Shrimp Cheung Fun, Har Gow, and Siu Mai. It took around 5 mins for the dim sum to come out and the food looked good. However, it really seemed like some flavors were missing the umami taste that you would expect of dim sum. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a disappointing meal, so I would recommend trying other dim sum spots when in Hong Kong.

Located at Time Square; Hong Kong's busy retail and foodie mecca, Lei Garden has been a offering…read moreCantonese Cuisine for over a decade. Food here can be described as traditional Cantonese with an added flare of updated interpretations, there are a few dishes the restaurant are famous for e.g. Crispy Skinned Chicken marinated in Supreme Soy Sauce, Seasonal Double Boiled Soup, Roast Pork Belly with Cracklings etc. On this latest occasion, I tried a few more common dishes, and what stands out the most are: Beef Brisket, Tendon & Potatoes in Curry Sauce, Braised Goose Web with Shiitake Mushrooms & Tofu Skin. Love the curry sauce as it goes perfectly with plain steamed rice, even the potatoes were done well in absorbing the curry. If you like Morning Glory, they do a very good job with the seasoning and I usually request the Chef to add extra Thai Chilli to kick it up a few notches! Service has always been attentive, but I also noticed the high turn over rate as the familiar faces from the last few years are not to be found, parking can be redeemed, just notify the server at end of your meal!

Hong Kong is the best place in the World to splurge on dim sum, as the top prices that you are…read morepaying will usually reward you with unparalleled quality and sophistication that cannot be found outside of Asia (well, maybe except in Toronto or Vancouver.) Depending on what you order, be prepared to spend the equivalent of about USD30 or more per person. What sets Lei Garden apart from the rest of all the dim sum restaurants is not just the deliciousness of their food, but their refinedness and creativity. Shredded Yam Egg Rolls: That's exactly where their creativity and sophistication come in. The filling tasted like a puree of yam mixed with minced pork and was almost heavenly. These are hands down the best egg rolls that I've ever had! Honey BBQ Spare Ribs: This is one of their specialties and I highly recommend that you order this dish. The meat was so tender that they fell off the bones. The honey BBQ flavor was so delicious that I needed to borrow a phrase from KFC that "it's finger licking good!" (Yes, forget about the chopsticks and eat with your fingers!) Fried Chicken Wings: The skin was perfectly crispy and the inside was moist and juicy. This is another dish that requires you to eat with your fingers and lick them to completely enjoy the experience. Har Gow: Thin, translucent, and slightly chewy skins were graced with a shrimp filling that was bouncy in texture and rich in natural flavor. Bean Curb Rolls in Broth: The fish broth was richly flavored, and not only did it make the bean curb rolls more enjoyable, it was so tasty that we finished every drop of the broth, treating it just like a soup dish. Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf: Tasty and not overly oily (Yes!) fried rice was generously mixed with Chinese sausage, minced pork, salty egg yolk, among many other goodies. It was wrapped in a lotus leaf and steamed to perfection that the aroma of lotus filled the air and stimulated the palate. This is another one of their specialties that I highly recommend. Siu Mai: They were tiny but were packed with a concentrated richness that was enhanced by the flavors of black mushrooms. Small, bite size, refined, and delicate - They were exactly what dim sum should be like! Beef Balls: Quality speaks here. There was not even a hint of soda powder or tenderizer. Again, the serving size was tiny but the flavor was supreme. And that perfectly matches the city where the value of food is generally not measured by its size, but by its quality.

A small shop with a tiny open kitchen and many patrons eating their breakfasts, plus a line out the…read moredoor? That's good enough visual for me to wander into this restaurant specializing in jook (congee). The beef jook was very tasty and filling. The beef chunks were thin and tender, and the jook consistency was smooth and thick. It's not the ideal breakfast for a warm and humid October morning, but the fresh cold soy milk was mildly sweet and refreshing to help balance the temperature. On the side, I had the rice noodle-wrapped fried doughnut. Drizzled with a bit of soy sauce, it was a little on the salty side. However, the rice noodle had good texture (not too sticky or chewy) and the fried doughnut was chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Overall everything tasted very fresh and delicious! This shop may be small, but service was quick and friendly. Despite a line, you'll be seated within a few minutes. This is a great place in Mong Kok for a satisfying meal for under $40 HKD.

The jook here is awesome!…read more While I was visiting Hong Kong one of my travel companions really wanted to find a place with good jook with no MSG. My local friend brought me here while we were in the Mongkok area and this is just a little mom and pop shop on the street. I had the sliced pork jook and it was really nice on the palate, not overly salty as some places would make it. The taste of the pork was clean and flavorful and came through instead of being hidden by white pepper and salt. The fried donut wrapped in rice noodle was among one of the best that I've ever had. The donut was lightly crispy with a chewy center. The rice noodle was warm and embraced the donut. The sweet soy sauce soaked in nicely and made every bite super tasty and savory.

Visited this restaurant after arriving to HK from US, I genuinely enjoyed the experience…read morewholeheartedly! This restaurant maintains the good old glory days quality HK style cuisine, the foods are fresh and delicious, manager Mr. Tam took care of our party dutifully and sincerely, even we didn't look like rich people by any means. We had a lovely evening just by dining there, will sure to visit again before heading back home!

Solid 4 This place…read moreis in the Causeway Bay District. Very easy to find if you take the "Ding Ding"; just one block away from Kings road. Once you hit the plaza, you take the escalator (twice), then get on the elevator. There are different menu with special prices for weekdays (depends on what time you go in). I love the red ginger pot; you can pretty much smell it once you enter the restaurant. A lot of authentic dim sums and they are flavorful. Interior: Decent ambiance. (table clothes are stained) Food: Delicious Staff: Friendly Highly recommend this dim sum restaurant.

Ming's court had the best har gow (shrimp dumpling) that I've ever had at any dim sum restaurant--…read morejuicy and plump shrimp and an excellent chewy, thin dumpling skin. I definitely recommend not missing out on it! I also enjoyed the bbq eel, especially how it was cut into bite sized pieces and grilled perfectly. We tried a couple of more adventurous dumplings like the tricolor dumpling set and lobster dumpling, which were very creative but ultimately kind of strange combinations of seafood and vegetables. We got mango sago for dessert as it's a popular Cantonese dessert, which was nice but not the star of the show. Service was polite, fast, and English-friendly. The restaurant is located in a hotel attached to a huge mall, so it was nice to shop around while waiting for our reservation time.

Hands down the best dim sum I had in Hong Kong. I tried quite a few places during my trip, but this…read moreone stood above the rest--especially when it came to the dumplings. The har gow in particular was exceptional, easily the best I've ever had. Normally there's at least one other place I can say comes close, but that wasn't the case here. Nothing rivaled it especially not in the states.