3/5 FOOD WAS GREAT! But it got a 3/5 because of how overwhelming the place can be. Although, we were able to speak Chinese, we weren't natives to HK. The English menu was difficult to read because it was difficult to have to order under so much pressure, but this place is worth the experience. You will sit with strangers (and this wasn't the problem) but the tables are small and the servers will bus the tables while you're sitting there still eating. Waiters will pressure you to order, so you can get in & out - since there's usually a queue. Recommendations: thankfully we sat with some nice older "uncles" that helped us out. WAIT FOR THE SERVERS TO BRING OUT THE FRESH DIMSUM - the OGs said this is how you're able to get the most fresh dimsums. They will bring out the most popular dishes every 15-20 minutes. TRY THE EGG CUSTARD BUN, it's their famous dish & it did not disappoint. read more

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You want legit, solid dim sum at 5am? You come here buddy. Sit at a table with 3 other people you don't know and order in Chinese because they will not understand much English. Get all your classics: shrimp dumplings, siu mai, meatballs, lo bo gao. Don't worry about the fact that everyone's yelling around you, that's just par for the course. This is truly the Hong Kong culture you crave. If you want service, you call out to them. They don't understand why you keep looking at them, guys. Go there for cheap eats that will make you leave happy. read more

Great food and tasty for over 30 years of in business dimsum place. Most of workers are in their 60s and making Old style of taste traditional dimsum. Recommend to order 1 or 2 items at a times ask they constantly making it fresh. read more

新興食家 - Dim Sum Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

I always wondered why the act of eating dim sum at a sit-down restaurant is called yumcha (飲茶 lit trans: "drink tea") but my experience at Sun Hing Restaurant pretty much cleared things up. So the traditional interpretation of the term "yumcha" I guess comes from the fact that Dim Sum is meant to be enjoyed slowly among company while sipping tea in between. Most Dim Sum parlors serve the dishes to seated patrons fresh as they come out of the steamer, and eager patrons are supposed to mingle and drink tea in the interim, hence the imperative moniker, drink tea. I didn't quite know what to expect just from reading reviews and various blog posts online about this establishment, other than that this is a local joint where you're kind of expected to sit next to locals (a.k.a. strangers), nobody speaks a lick of English, and like most other restaurants in this part of town, it's cash only. What I did not find out until I awkwardly sat quietly for about 10-12 minutes just yum-cha'ing as I saw no one bringing out food, is that the kitchen actually brings out fresh dim sum and pile it on a back corner, and patrons are actually allowed to choose from that pile as opposed to just waiting for days for their favorite dish to come out. I really wish I were about 60lbs heavier or had another mouth that came here with me today, becuase everything I tried here was top notch; also be wary when you approach dim sum towers piled sky high, else you might end up knocking one over trying to grab shumai from the top, and spend the rest of your time at the restaurant repeating the words "唔好意思,唔好意思..." read more

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Telltale signs of a local gem in Hong Kong: - A throng of people waiting outside despite the humidity - A packed, hole-in-the-wall restaurant with strangers sharing tables and bumping elbows - A delicious aroma wafting out and filling your nostrils Check, check, aaand check! 新興 ("Sun Hing") has it all, and fortunately for us, we went in after peak hours and managed to avoid the queue. 新興 is open from 3am (you read that correctly) to 4pm, so plan accordingly! FOOD (5/5) The dim sum here is premade and ready for you to order at the front corner of the restaurant. Don't be deterred by "premade" because there is a quick turnover and the dim sum remaining is steaming away. We ordered 9 dishes total between the two of us. Of noteworthy mention are the Har Gow ($19), Siu Mai ($19), Shrimp Coriander Dumpling ($22), Curry Beef Tripe ($20), and the Custard Buns (aptly named Super Hong Kong Style Golden Sauce Buns) ($21), so yes, pretty much everything. Order it all!!! All of the dumplings were ridiculously juicy and meaty. The wrappers were thin yet sturdy enough to retain their scrumptious, moist filling and not fall apart upon first bite. It's unbelievable how much flavour can be packed into something so bite-sized and delicately wrapped. I love tripe, but I know it's not something that people--particularly Westerners--gravitate toward. I think it's worth a try though because these tripe have definitely received their TLC. From basking in the aromatic curry sauce, to seeing it settle into the pockets of the tender tripe, to having it gush out as you bite down, you will have quite the pleasurable dining experience with this Curry Beef Tripe. The Custard Buns surprised me because I generally prefer savoury over sweet dim sum. However, these struck just the right balance. The ooey, gooey custard filling was a thicker consistency, which I like, and the bread was soft and fluffy. I've had custard buns before which were too dense or runny, so these were a home run for me. AMBIENCE (3.5/5) If you're not used to dining in close quarters with others, then you should reconsider coming here. We sat at a small round table with 3 other people and I was bumped into from behind by passing servers and patrons. Everytime new food came, we'd have curious eyes looking over and the occasional small talk. Fish is also a popular dish here, so expect to see some people placing their fish bones on the table. It might also be a bit warm at times depending on where you sit. We were thankfully seated underneath a fan, so I had no issue there! SERVICE (4/5) It's as you would expect from a smaller dim sum restaurant that is extremely busy--you order your food and they plop it at your table. No frills and not much small talk in between. However, the lady at the serving corner was so kind to me as we were paying. She noticed me looking at the menu, so she asked if I enjoyed the food and told me to come back again soon to try more. And I certainly will be. I'm going to order more... and dim sum. read more

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The food here is top tier not to mention the full out experience. If you are bougie this is not your scene. However, if you enjoy culture and a true Hong Kong dining experience then bring your butt this way and grab a shared table with a bunch of locals, students, politicians, tourists, and the variety. Squeeze together and have servers yelling, fresh shu mai being made 5 feet from you, a boiling hot bowl of water to wash your utensils, and of course the coolest part of left over extra food items to choose from on your way out. The prices are low the service is fast and the food is fresher than fresh and did I mention delicious. You can't go wrong with any of the items, from har gow, to roast pork rice noodles, but make sure you finish with the salted egg custard buns for dessert. Also if you need an assist there are translated menus with pictures but I would suggest ordering one of everything (not really as that would require a rolling wheelbarrow) read more

What's the best place to eat after a crazy night out at LKF? Tsui Wah on Wellington Street is where most people go and the 24 hours Ichiran ramen seems to be the new dining spot. However, I prefer going to Sun Hing Restaurant in Kennedy Town for dim sum. It costs around $40 for a cab ride from LKF, best to share cab to pay less. Opens at 3am Monday to Sunday, Sun Hing is a famous teahouse, where you can always find elderly enjoying super early breakfast (brekkie at 3am). However, it's becoming more popular and even attracting the younger generation to have dim sum after partying. You can't find fancy menu or top-notch services here but they do have some really nice dim sum and tea for you to rehydrate after a few hours of dancing and consumption of alcohol. Their freshly made runny egg yolk custard bun is simply irresistible. I can't help but easily devour 3 to 4 buns every time I visit. Apart from their classic custard bun, deep fried milk is another interesting yet delicious item that you can't possibly miss. The greasiness from their deep fried goodies is perhaps something you need to help soak up the alcohol. Let's go party and have scrumptious dim sum afterwards, only if you are not deadly drunk though. read more

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Chaos. Pure chaos. I love it. This place has been around for years and believe it or not, this is a step up from the original location! Walk right in, sit yourself down wherever you and your dining companions can fit or just linger and basically hover over people until they finish their meal. The table may or may not get a wipe down. I've seen the ladies use the side of a chopstick to run across the table to clear it of bones and scraps. Your bowls, plates, teacups, and utensils will arrive in a large bowl. Clean/rinse everything in the hot tea. Now you're ready to eat! If you don't hear your dish being called or see it pass by, you can always go to the front table where they arrange take out orders and grab it from there. Don't forget your paper so your dish can be marked down accordingly. Everything we tried here was good. In particular, the bun with the sweet/salty molten egg yolk. Eat everything. Eat well. Enjoy! read more

Still jet lagged when we got to the hotel in Hong Kong, we ended up crashing and waking up at 3AM. Luckily, we are in Hong Kong and getting Dim Sum 24 hours a day is not a problem. Cab driver took us to a great place called Sun Hing Restaurant where you basically sit in the kitchen (so authentic) . Locals there were so helpful and English speaking locals showed us how to order! Priceless read more

Tim Ho Wan is the big name for dim sum in town. It is Michelin star rated. Of course, it also means there will be long lines. Their roast pork buns are legendary and are definitely worth it. Nevertheless, there is a location in New York now so I just waited to return home to try it instead of waiting in line for Hong Kong. Sun Hing is a very good, hole in the wall alternative that you will only be able to try in Hong Kong. It is also open very early in the morning at 3 AM if you are suffering from jet lag and looking for some good dim sum. As a warning, you do not go there for the service. In addition, it is mostly for locals. I am not sure how difficult it would be to order if you do not speak Cantonese or Mandarin. Moreover, it can be a bit confusing. The workers will walk around with some items. You need to ask for other items that are brought to you. I could not figure out the logic while I was there. I just asked for things I did not see come around. In terms of the food, Sun Hing is known for its lia sao bao (egg custard buns). They may be sold out later in the day so get there early if you definitely want to try them. I thought they were very good but not something I have never tasted before. I also enjoyed the spare ribs over rice, which came in a small tin bowl, and chicken sticky rice. On the other hand, one of my favorite dim sum dishes is beef rice noodle. I did not like it at Sun Hing. First, I prefer the noodle smoother. Next, the beef was not very good. Regardless, Sun Hing is very good for food but the service could be better. If you are visiting and planning a trip to Hong Kong and looking for recommendations, feel free to message me for my itinerary. You can also find the electronic copy through the link my profile. read more

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This is the place for students to come for 3 am dim sum. If you are an HKU student, you will know about this place. Now let me just clarify I've been here at 3am and I've been here at 11am before and it's basically two different restaurants. I would recommend for you to come here at 3am to really experience the HKU lifestyle and see all the students who come down in their hall tees. The food is not bad, especially after a hard night... of studying. Everyone gets the custard buns which are really to die for. Most of their food is pretty good and has consistent flavours. They have congee which is pretty good too. Come here for 3 am dim sum. Just trust me. Tip: They open at 2 am but come around 1:50 to get a good spot next to the steaming steamers because you will need to get there before all the big groups of students do. And they are GRABBERS so beware! read more

Do you love, not like, but LOVE, dim sum? If you can get past the so-so (ok, terrible service), cramped dining quarters and questionable cleanliness - well, then this place is for you. It's in Kennedy Town, where my Dad grew up, and we were visiting family - of course, we were hungry, some were hangry - and we decided on this place for dim sum. This is a joint where you wash your own eating instruments, bring your own napkins and don't dare use the bathroom (even for guys, just being honest!). We found seats and proceeded to order bamboo containers of tasty bites left and right. You see everything being made in the kitchen, and you yell for what you want (we Chinese yell a lot) and dined like we weren't going to eat for a week. Shrimp and pork dumplings, TOAST, custard and BBQ pork steam buns, chive dumplings, chicken feet, fried tofu skin and so much more, that I don't know the English names. It's a crazy busy joint and a circus inside, but the food and experience is worth it! read more

Whether you're a student at HKU, a retiree, an HK movie star, or are drunk off your ass, there's one thing you come to Sun Hing for, and that's the egg custard buns. Yeah, there are other items you can get but forget them, because you come here for one thing: the buns. Repeat after me: the buns. Steaming hot, and pillowy soft, these crack buns are laced with a golden ratio of duck and chicken eggs, sugar, salt and most likely drugs and MSG. But who cares. When you bite into one, you'll probably get some molten liquid egg rolling off your face, but that doesn't matter because you've just burned your mouth with the most delicious thing you've had for months. These buns are literally called 'quicksand buns' if you translate directly from Chinese. Most likely because once you have one, you'll be on that slippery slope to obesity because you'll keep coming back for these delicious little calorie bombs over and over. Especially after you're drunk off your ass. Wanna order some but don't speak Chinese? Pro tip: egg custard buns = lao saa bao read more

This spot is seriously legit. Being from out of town, I would not have known about this spot. But luckily, I was brought here by a local that just happens to love food just as equally and also happens to be my brother. First, don't expect first-class service. If you see a spot to sit, take it. No one will ask you how many are in your party or give you a number to wait, it's first come first serve. Once they see you've taken a seat, they will come ask you for your tea preference and give you a bowl of hot water to rinse your eating bowl and utensils. Second, don't expect someone to ask you for your order. Be alert with your surroundings - watch what's being brought out on the trays. If you see what you like, call out for it and they'll come by. You snooze, you'll definitely lose. Third, just enjoy! The best plates are the 流沙飽 (steamed bun with runny and sweet yolky custard) and spare ribs over rice. Freaking delish! read more

This dim sum restaurant is known for opening at 3am. If you're here around that time, the place will be packed (yes, packed) with a mix of taxi and bus drivers, HKU students, drunk foreigners after a night out in LKF, and local people getting started with their day. One of my friends spotted Eason Chan here once too. This place has the best 流沙包 (runny custard bun) in the world. If you're in Hong Kong, it's worth it to wake up early and make the journey all the way out to this place just for that. Most of the food can be found on the side of the restaurant, stacked up in the bamboo trays. You can just pick up whatever you feel like getting yourself and then they'll add it up for you at the end. Some other items (particularly the custard buns) will have to be requested from the staff walking around. The people working here early in the morning aren't really friendly. I mean, I'd totally be grouchy too if I was up that early dealing with certain crowds. But they were never outright rude to me. They even helped us take pictures of our group once. read more

came here for take out dim sun. staff were friendly even though I don't speak English. Someone who came in after me and try to cut in front of me. the staff stopped that person and helped me with me order. I was happy for this because this same scenario has happened to me many times in HK. (people are rude here!) food were tasty I will be back again. read more

This divey dim sum place is famous among HKU students for its egg custard buns. Come early (before 10am if you want some)! FOOD: the outstanding item here is the freshly steamed egg custard buns. When you bite into it the petite sweet bun, the rich custard oozes forth. It's a true HK indulgence :). All dim sum items other than the egg custard buns were quite average. Shiu mai, shrimp chun, and ha gao were greasy, but not notably flavorful. Steamed BBQ pork buns (char siu bao) satisfied a craving, but were nothing to write home about. SERVICE: what service? You're in a Hong Kong dive! They are kind enough to ask you to scoot when they are coming by with food. Be prepared to share a table if you want to eat at all. By table, I mean a folding table with plastic backless stools to sit on. Go for the food and the life experience! AMBIANCE: dingy as expected. The food (hot!) will be great, but not expect sparkling cleanliness in your surroundings. read more

Good food, debatable service. The sweet egg custard bun is delicious - fresh, warm, oozing with dense custard. Service is u fortunately inconsistent - of the serval times I've been here I'd say that I was, sadly, only served properly two of the four times. The first time I came around 2am; second time 11am; third and fourth were both around 3/4am. Waiters, servers, hosts, and cooks all scramble about in a disorganized manner. It's hard to tell in fact whether you're supposed to wait to be served. However after sitting impatiently for 10 minutes my friends and I looked next to our neighboring table of locals - they were all walking up to the dimsum dishes and serving themselves. Alright then. NOTE: All utensils, plates, and tea cups MUST be washed yourself under hot water to ensure hygiene. I'm sure this review makes this place sound none at all desirable BUT really why do I keep coming back? Because it's worth it. The concept that it's one of the rarest late-night dimsum places (opens @ 2:30am) I'd say the craziness adds all the more to the "local Hong Kong experience." It's a sort of adventure, having "late night / early morning" dimsum - perfect for college students! Would recommend coming here for a taste of authenticity! read more

This may be the only place opened this early in the morning. The service is non existent and it's a pretty local joint. I had 2 orders of custard buns and 1 order of shrimp dumplings which came to 64. Kinda pricey but the custard buns are pretty good. Don't wear anything you like here as things will inevitability spill, drip and touch you. read more

YES I was here at what people seem to say is a peak hour-330am on a Saturday morning--and it was "chaotic" but not unpleasant. Just a nice clattering mess. And the food is delicious. The salted egg buns that everyone mentions are wonderful; the sweet sponge bread is delicious; the chicken's feet; the shumai. It's a fun, messy, lovely experience. Try it out. read more

I always recommend this place for friends who are looking for a more hole-in-the-wall aesthetic or a more authentic dimsum experience. This place is popular with locals and tourists alike. At 3AM, you'll find an interesting mix of drunk HKU students and old grandpas and grandmas. I remember when I went here after a night out with my girlfriends in college a grandpa and one of our tables politely poured our tea for us. Bless his heart. The fried milk really stole my heart. I've never found it anywhere in Hong Kong but here and I was told it was more of a Taiwanese delicacy. The catch is you have to wake up in the middle of the night to go here, but if you're a night owl or getting over jetlag its worth it. read more

The yummiest dim sum I ever had. It was so hot and fresh each plate of dim sum. I love the curry squid and hai gow. I don't really like Hong Kong but I'll come back for this. read more

This Dim Sum place in Kennedy town is an absolute gem. The best time to go is when they open in the morning. The earlier the better. Its family style seating. Point to what you want in the basket or ask someone to help you. Try the custard bao and all the different arrays of dim sum they have to offer. read more

This is an authentic dim sum restaurant recommended to me by HKU students. I have been to Sun Hing twice now since my stay in Hong Kong and each time has been a pleasant experience. The place is always packed with locals and you may see the pork dim sum being made fresh while walking in! Proper Guide to Survival: As previously mentioned, this place is always packed! In addition it has its own culture. When you enter, start looking for a table that looks as though they will be leaving soon. Stand by that table and when the people get up, you and your party sit down immediately! During the morning times, the waitresses are too busy to take orders so keep a close ear to the kitchen. The cook will bring out a tray filled with delicious dim sum classics such as sweet buns, shrimp dim sum, pork dim sum, and cha siu bao aka bbq pork filled buns! If he says something you want, grab it immediately! Everything goes quickly in this restaurant from seats to food so be prepared! The locals recognize when outsiders come to the restaurant and are pretty nice about helping them out so you should be fine. Some of the items my party ordered alongside the classics previously mentioned include Hong Kong style pork ribs, beef stomach, chicken feet, sweet and sour pork. Overall, Sun Hing is a great, authentic dim sum restaurant that I would 100% recommend to anyone travelling to Hong Kong! I hope this review is helpful! Happy eating! -Latrice W. read more

This is totally good dim sum... I went on a random Tuesday morning and sat amongst a bunch of older Cantonese men drinking tea and reading their newspapers all while the cook shouts the next dish fresh off the steamer... Totally good shumai and glutinous rice balls filled with chicken and totally filled up on $40 worth of food. read more

3 am dim sum means you can get an early morning breakfast, but have to hover around to wait for someone to get up to find a seat due to local popularity. everything high turnover and fresh with strong classic flavors and very cheap price. less chaotic than lin heung. the special item is the runny custard bun 流沙奶黃飽 with the delightful combo of salty sweet runny inside. steamed beef ball 山竹牛肉球 still with the strong dry tangerine peel flavor. 咖哩金錢肚 pork tripe curry sauce was very soft and flavorful. however, overall dishes are not very refined (like thicker cheung fun), but tasty. we ordered every dish to share among 5 people and only came to a little under 500 hkd. quite a bargain. read more

terrible lousy food. Not friendly service staffs and bad attitude serving customer with non Cantonese especially Mandarine speaking