You cannot miss this great local eatery when you visit in Hong Kong! 避風塘炒蟹!

Had a fun and yummy dinner last night. We use local app (Open Rice) and found this joint. I am surprised to see this on Yelp. Since I am here, I thought I would share with my peeps. I post a picture of its lobby as I would never be able to spot it without Google map. As we took the elevator up to the second floor, we could hear all the chatters before the door is opened. We were shocked once the door is opened. This place is vibing!! We didn't make a reservation at all. We got there around 8pm on a Thursday night. We were seated immediately. All the staff are super friendly and funny. We ordered a bunch of food and a few bottles of beers. What a fun night with great food! We will certainly come back when we are back to Hong Kong. read more

Tung PO is an institution in Hong Kong and is one of the first places you think of when you hear Da pai dong. When I moved to Hong Kong this was one of the first restaurants I went to after hearing about it so many times on various shows like No Reservations. The food here remains very good and has a wide ranging representation of Hong Kong food. In particular, they show case well the seafood culture of Hong Kong. Before moving here I had no idea how good the seafood in HK is and will be on of the things I miss the most when I leave. The place is particularly lively in the weekends and is a fun place to have a meal. Food: 4.25 stars Value: 3.5 stars Overall: 4 stars Recommendations: Wind sand chicken, razor clams, shrimp and vermicelli pot The food here is great but is really quite expensive. I was kind of shocked the first time coming here to see the prices for a place where you sit in plastic stools. The real standout here is the wind sand chicken. I don't know how they get the skin so crispy and the meat moist but this is a must order here. It is so much better than the versions I'm used to eating at banquets. The razor clams here are also very good. One of the best I've had in the city and is probably my favorite HK style seafood dish. Lastly, the shrimp and vermicelli pot is fantastic. There is a real depth of flavor that is built as a base of the vermicelli with squid, garlic and shallots clearly standing front and center. I would recommend not ordering the squid ink pasta. Kind of bland and is an odd dish to be offered on a Chinese menu. Only had it once and never ordered again on subsequent visits. read more

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If you're looking for authentic Cantonese food and an indoors dai pai dong, come to Tung Po. This place has been hyped by my friend and I didn't know what to expect prior to coming here since this place is above a wet market filled with fish and veggies and other foods; a bit dirty if you ask me, which goes to show how authentic this place can be. I'm really happy that I gave this place a chance, otherwise, I would not have witnessed people opening beer bottles with chopsticks, drank beer in a bowl, listened/karaoked to 1970s Chinese music (Teresa Teng fans, wya?) nor would I have tried squid ink spaghetti; you experienced nothing if you walk out of the restaurant with your teeth still white, lmao. Besides that, food here is great, I actually love Cantonese food because they're not overpowering with unnecessary flavors but they still taste amazing. Food here is also on the pricier side and I don't really know why. I love the ambience here! You gotta get a group with you to fully enjoy this place. My friends and I ordered endless bottles and bottles of beer and how interesting is it to drink out of bowls?! Hehe I had the best night out with my friends on my last day of HK and Tung Po did not disappoint!! ** CASH ONLY ** read more

東寶小館 - Indoors dai pai dong - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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This restaurant allowed me to eat a lot of things I never thought I would eat. However, I love Cantonese cuisine so I'm willing to eat anything and everything. Do not come here if you are high maintenance because it's not the cleanest place. It's kinda like street food but inside a restaurant. The food was so good!!! Pretty much i didn't have a single bad experience with food in Hong Kong ever. I tried pig feet, pig intestines, noodles with squid ink, and a fish that's translated to pee in your pants because it's yellow. Everything was yummy!!! Don't be afraid my names and just eat it. I miss Hong Kong cuisine so much. Definitely my favorite food capital. read more

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You can find Tung Po on the second floor of a government building, above a wet market. Our group of four snagged a table right away, got ourselves some beer in bowls, and ordered a bunch of dishes to split. This is my list in order of dwindling enjoyment: Stir-fried razor clams with black soya bean, chili, garlic, and vermicelli noodles - My first razor clam experience was also in Hong Kong, and I've been obsessed ever since, so these were a must-order item. They were so saucy, garlicky, and flavorful. Boiled radish with soup - Good deep flavor to the soup, with veggies like wood ear mushroom, radish, fried bean curd, and vermicelli noodles. You can really taste the garlic flavor, as witnessed by the yummy whole roasted garlic cloves in the soup. Half wind sand chicken - The chicken was crispy and juicy, but it wasn't that spectacular compared to what I've had back home in NYC. Fried rice with duck sauce in lotus leaf - I don't know what "duck sauce" meant (I'm assuming it wasn't the radioactively orange, sweet American one), but there was no real sauce here. Maybe they just meant duck, period. Considering it arrived steaming hot in the lotus leaves, it wasn't sticky or moist like I expected, more dry and separate. The flavors were good but not really memorable. Deep-fried Bombay duck fish with salt and chili - This was alright. The fish was pretty crispy and tender, but the dipping sauces made it too salty. All in all, it was a nice casual atmosphere to hang out with friends, and we really enjoyed ourselves here. But food-wise it's a mixed bag of hits and misses. Do with that what you will. read more

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Popping a bottle with chopsticks is just the beginning to the dinner adventure at Tung Po The Scene: Top floor food level of a wet market in North Point No white tablecloths there Loud and crazy with big groups and music videos keeping a beat Locals with a splash of tourist The Food: Cantonese tradition Fun fusion Big tables Medium priced but more than you would expect from this tripe of establishment Good to delicious with wide variety. I love the brisket curry, transitional razor clams, spicy shrimp The Why: Tung Po is simply a good time shared with friends while enjoying a tasty meal Owner Robby Cheung is charismatic and if you're into it, will teach you how to open a bottle of beer with a chopstick. BOOM! The Fine Print $Cash Only$ Bring a big group for more fun and more food Make a reservation Seatings at 1800 and 2100 Anthony Bourdain has been here. Some love that, others not so much. I'll leave it up to you. I will be here every trip. It's a tradition brining friends together read more

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A trip to Hong Kong is quite incomplete without a visit to a "dai pai dong" - a no frills food stall serving traditional Cantonese favorites in a raw and unpretentious environment. Although the truly authentic "dai pai dongs" which are typically located outdoors in alleys or near pier fronts have mostly disappeared, Tung Po, which is indoors and air conditioned, comes as close as you can get to a cultural dining experience that is unique to Hong Kong. After being featured by several international celebrities such as Anthony Bourdain, this place has now become a tourist favorite. That means reservation is a must if you want to eat there. And don't let the name "dai pai dong" fool you as far as pricing is concerned. The food here is just as expensive as a ($$$) seafood restaurant so don't expect anything close to a ($) pricing. GOLDEN SHRIMPS: These were shelled shrimps coated with salted egg yolk and deep fried to perfection. They were indeed as heavenly as they were famous for. The shrimps themselves were very fresh with a divine sweetness that you can taste only from the best of all premium seafood. WIND AND SAND CHICKEN: This is a fried chicken with a layer of crispy garlic coating that looked like sand blown by the wind and covering the chicken. The meat was tender and flavorful and again, the dish lived up to its reputation as a foodie's favorite and it's always sold out early. For those who think the chicken is small -- decent restaurants in HK (and most of Asia) only serve naturally farm-raised chickens with no hormones, and they will never grow to the hormone-raised size that you are used to seeing in the US. FISH FILET IN CLAY POT: Fish filets were stir fried at our table in a large and hot clay pot sizzling with lots of garlic, green onions, ginger, black mushrooms and other goodies. The sizzling clay pot exuded such a rich and appetizing aroma that it would make you drop whatever that you were doing and reach for the fish. The filets tasted like they were freshly carved from a fish and were not frozen. I became an instant fan of this dish (and I don't usually like fish.) VEGETABLES IN FISH BROTH: There are many ways to cook Chinese veggies and we opted to have them boiled in a clay pot of fish broth seasoned with herbs. The broth was excellent and without a hint of fishiness (great!) The vegetables, however, were not the best and were a little tough. SALT AND PEPPER PORK RIBS: This was the biggest disappointment of the night. Some yelpers have told me to stick with seafood and stay away from their meat entrees. But the carnivore in me needs some meat to survive the night so I had to order this dish. It was overcooked and the meat was dry and chewy. So let me spread the news again - Tung Po is good for their seafood and not their meat entrees! Overall, 3.5 stars for the food, but I am rounding it up to 4 stars for the cultural dining experience and the friendly service that far exceeded my expectations from a "dai pai dong". read more

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Upstairs in a food court style dining atmosphere, all great Asian food can be eaten. We ordered some Squid Ink pasta for the shock value of eating a completely black pasta and sauce. The shrimp with rice and veggies was also really good. My absolute favorite was the crispy fried duck. Perfect flavor and not greasy at all. I was surprised to find that when I ordered my beer they gave me a small soup bowl to drink it from as my glass. Hey, it worked for me! read more

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Squid ink noodle with squid is the best thing I had here. But honestly I can replicate this easily at home. Needed that extra bam like garlic. Big belly fried rice was mediocre. Fish sautéed with ginger and green onion and as really fried fish and sautéed after fry. Filled with little bones. Meh. Food was good but not worth the cost. 3 dishes 460 HK or $65. Waiters are stereotypical rude and didn't bring fork for my friend until late in meal. read more

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Tung po dai pai dong formerly at north point , now located in wan chai . Not really a dai pai dong anymore more like a festive upscale restaurant... all the food on point ! Loud , noisy, festive , fun, beer, yelling , screaming , no f's given. If you not into any of that , prob best for you. Pricey ...came out to about $100 usd per person. read more

One of the city's most treasured "Dai Pai Dong" businesses, Tung Po has amassed a following so vast that they are practically slammed every night. Whether it's a date for two or a massive group, this unpretentious establidhment serves food worthy of any palate. The food is something beyond the street food realm (how was this ever streetside?), the dishes are restaurant quality Cantonese fare and as of recently, the prices reflect as such. It's still worth all the praise and price, it's still a worthy destination venue. No matter, as long as Robbie is in the house, the impromptu jokes, random karaoke, and super fun experiences will always make this venue even more deserving of 5 stars and more. read more

Dancing servers? Beer girls serving you? ANTHONY BOURDAIN? All of these amazing, crazy stories I'm hearing about in the reviews. Sorry to say, none of that happened to me. Feels like I really missed out on something special. That isn't to say this place wasn't enjoyable. I had no idea of this place's reputation as a coveted tourist destination, and I was certainly surprised. Dai Pai Dong (traditionally outdoor, but now indoor food stall) with a fusion-y twist! Squid ink pasta? Now that's something you don't see everyday in a place like this. Despite that, there are still things that are so quintessentially Hong Kong here. Plastic stools, fluorescent lighting, seafood tanks, and that loud and proud vibe. Not to mention the friendly but very informal service. A local friend of ours commandeered the ordering. Duck egg coated, deep fried shrimp was one of my favourites of the night. It was so flavourful and crispy, you could eat the shells. Thai style cream shrimp was very aromatic like a light curry, with bread to sop up all that good stuff. The "wind and sand" chicken was recommended by our server and she informed us that it sold out quickly. No complaints there, chicken was crispy, not too greasy, and delightfully covered in a mound of fried garlic. Even the fermented tofu water spinach, a staple in HK cuisine, was just a notch better than normal. As mentioned before, I unfortunately missed the unique little gimmicks that Tung Po is known for. Yeah, there are beer girls selling beer, but only their specific brand of beer. When my friend insisted we wanted the other brand, beer girl ignored us. So no complimentary beer pouring there. Cool beer bowls though. Makes me feel like a Chinese man from the old days. Excuse me while I stroke my beard, swoosh my large sleeves behind me, and raise the bowl in both hands to meet yours with forceful passion: " 飲杯 ! " Overall, reasonably priced, good Hong Kong fare in a traditional Hong Kong place. It's authentic, but probably not the cheapest with the Anthony Bourdain premium on it. Try to come at a time when you can catch the dancing. Also LOLOLOL at the one or two people complaining about service. If you think this is bad (which it really, truly, isn't), then you ain't see nothing yet. (43/100) - 2017 read more

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Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. The restaurant appears to open only at night as they're situated inside a market that sells groceries during the day. The decor of the restaurant is minimal and it is literally eating inside a market. Due to the unique nature of the restaurant, splitting a table with another party is definitely a possibility. Started off with the sweet and sour pork that Yelpers were raving about and it was merely okay. The meat had bones and was rather dry... The seafood over steamed broccoli was very good. The prawns of decent size and well marinated. The broccoli was well stir-fried too. The house special beef short ribs were flavorful and tender, so much that the sauce was merely an option. The combination fried rice looked decent but was a miss since the rice came out very hard... The wind sand chicken that Yelpers were raving out was decent, although the restaurant put a surcharge on the chicken as apparently costs went up that night... Service was okay by the waitstaff. Restaurant is cash only and it was odd that our bill came out to be a round number... read more

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4.5/5 Awesome experience/ambiance/Service This place reminds me of an Asian food court. We arrived to the North Point train stop, and walked about 3 minutes to get here. Once you arrive to the building, Tung Po is on the second floor. We came here for dinner, and it appears the 1st/ground floor was a market. We ordered a variety of food, from crab to squid ink noodles to seafood egg soup. Delicious overall--just order whatever your heart desires. The waitress, who took our order, was very sweet and considerate. She told us we were over ordering and recommended that we cut one of the dishes out. She was on point. I truly appreciate when people don't take advantage of tourists. Would love to come back and try some other dishes. Thanks Rob C. for the recommendation! read more

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If you're looking for an authentic, no frills, amazing meal, you must come here. The place is on the second floor, above a market. Teeming with locals, you know it's good! We ordered the salted egg McMuffin yolk prawns, fried rice with seafood, fried tofu cubes, and the razor clams with sauteed veges in a black bean sauce. If you get anything, it has to be the razor clams and prawns. We were all gushing over them! And the clams are what they're known for. We showed up right when they opened and while they were fully booked they said we could eat if we're out by 7pm haha. Totally fine with us! Upon seating all our utensils and bowls we're dumped in a large bowl next to a pot of hot water... Ughhhh whatchu want me to do wif it? Apparently you pour the water on it to clean them again. Cool. As for the food. Nothing strange or anything worth mentioning. Everything tasted super fresh and was cooked perfectly. This is a must stop!!! read more

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I had a lot of expectations for this place because it was a "dai pai dong". I was expecting the stir fried dishes to have "wok hay" which is that smokey, charred taste from using the wok. EMy radar wasn't sharp tonight but I realized after sitting down that there were barely/no locals, and it was a full house. 1. Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp - the best part of the meal. Best eaten hot, the egg yolk batter around the shrimp is reminiscent to cheese. When the dish got cold though, it was noticeably very oily. Although it was the best, 8 pieces was NOT worth MKT price (HKD240, ~$31USD). 2. Ong Choy - definitely the worst part of the meal. For Dai Pai Dongs, I'm expecting "wok hay". There was none of that. It was salty with no umami, kind of slime-y. Extremely disappointing. 3. Big Belly Fried Rice - we asked for salted fish chicken fried rice and the lady nodded but after one bite, we realized it wasn't what we expected. The dish has BBQ pork and shrimp along with bits of salted fish with minced ginger. I love ginger for aromatic reasons but don't like to actually consume it. Overall it was ok. No "wok hay" either. Another alarming thing - it was topped with puff rice, not traditional at all. Overall, I was extremely disappointed and would never go again. No wok hay, honestly the main component I am looking for for these joints. The most enjoyable part was the bumping old 2000s Akon/Nelly music videos. At 3 dishes - we spent HKD479 aka ~$62 between 2 people, it is very pricey for mediocre read more

東寶小館 - Water Spinach (Ong Choy) - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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Oh man~!!! This place is located at local fish/market plaza, on the third floor and it is rocking!!! It is loud & bumping with all the 80-90s hip hop songs. The food, it was spectacular~!!! The only thing missing is a better service. (But I guess you can't really ask for that at a local restaurant like this one.) Razor clams, sand chicken, shrimp and scallops fried rice, and the garlic beef were all GOOD. read more

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Is it possible to give a place ten stars? First off, was on the hunt for a legit seafood spot during my HK trip, and this led me to Tung Po. This completely unsuspecting Seafood Restaurant at the top of what looks like a meat, seafood and veggie Farmers Market is honestly where it's at. Our group didn't realize it was an Anthony Bourdain spot until we later browsed through more of the Yelp reviews. Apparently prices have gone up since then, but it was still wallet-friendly at $25USD/person. I'd pay this again and again for the quality and quantity of food received. FYI, this restaurant is on Floor 2 (third floor for us Americans, but they don't count the ground floor as a floor). Anyways, we got there right at opening time at 5:30pm and there were already a handful of tables seated. We were asked us if we had a reservation and we did not, but they seated us and said we had to be done by 7pm, which we were fine with. Now the food. Omg, the food. We ordered: - Salty Egg Yolk Prawns: AH-mazing. If you're a fan of salty egg anything, look no further. The prawns were massive and fresh. The salty sweetness of the salty egg yolk gave it the perfect kick. - Fried Dace and Veggies Rice Casserole: OMGGG the size of this clay pot was more than four hands. The salty bite of the dace fish and the perfectly crunchy veggies and crispiness of the clay pot rice was EVERYTHING. Everyone had at least three bowls - Razor Clams with Black Bean Sauce (mild spice): idk how many times I can talk about how fresh their seafood is here. We ordered four razor clams at $75HK/clam (~$10USD each) #worthit - Fried Beancurd: these delightful tofu mochi-like balls came with a garlic cilantro gravy on the side for dipping...and it was a flavorful add-on dip. Also good for the fried rice! All in all, the group unanimously agreed that this was the stand-out meal of the trip. Would 1000% be returning. By the time we left around 6:45pm, it was a completely packed house. 10 stars hehe read more

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The warrior beer bowl! Cheers! All the seafood and small fried dishes are excellent. Bottle of beers keep coming and we lots count of how many did we have or ordered. The loud music pick is awesome for all ages. Strangers sing along and the atmosphere is high all night long. So, be prepared to be a loud and crazy fun meal. It will be very wise to make reservation and be on time to avoid forfeiting your reservation. This is a great place with friends and visitors to enjoy and experience. read more

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Dimsum for breakfast is always a good idea. Love the authentic selection in the menu. read more

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Came here once with a group of friends & this place exceeded my expectations. Feel & atmosphere of a dai pai dong. Food was amazing! I think its the specific wok they use to cook. The owner is hilarious & entertains his customers. He gave out free beers & taught us how to open beer bottles with just one chopstick and your palms! Will def come back! read more

-CASH ONLY- My favorite place during my first adult visit to Hong Kong! I didn't see any signs, but the restaurant was well packed on the top floor. If you see an escalator, start taking it to the top. The location was easily accessible with the 'Ding Ding' or the metro. The tables here are communal and you'll need to be prepared to share your table. There are beer girls walking around offering their selected beer and are quite persistent if you want to order another beer beside their own. If that's the case, order from the waiter. I prefer Asahi or Sapporo over their Blue girl label. Everything we ordered was fantastic! The menu is huge, so have an idea what you like to order. For the items that are marked market price, you need to ask before you order or else you can pay $50-60 for piece of fish. One of my favorite things on the menu was the squid ink pasta. Overall, this place is a bargain and it has a super causal, fun atmosphere. A hit! read more

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like the name suggests this is indeed a gem in the east, east of the hotel that i stay whenever i'm in HK;) it is an easy walk from north point mtr to java road municipal services building where this gem is located. ride up the escalators to the second floor, above the wet market, and you will be greeted by an indoor air-conditioned food haven. do note that they do not occupy the entire floor of this building, so head to where the crowd is. and if you do not by now have a reservation in hand, you might well have to wait or be turned away! for small groups, you might have to share communal big tables and be set a time to vacate your space. for big groups, definitely call ahead to avoid disappointment. different beer ladies will make their approach, their attire will clue you in on which beer to order. your big beer bottles will be kept chilled in ice bucket and you get to sip your beer from bowls like the good old days before beer glasses became the norm! their staff loves to joke and poke fun, keep you entertained, educate you on how to eat certain dishes and even drink with you if your party gets rowdy! and now the main actors, the gems for me are their seafood dishes. definitely pricier than non-seafood ones but well worth their weight in gold. their fresh umami abalone, huge sweet cold mantis shrimps, spicy sauteed razor clams, live steam prawns eaten with a prawn heads thai curry served with freshly baked bread rolls and flower clams steamed in wine and lotus leaf will all appear on the highlights reel of any foodie documentary! but the non-seafood dishes were average at best. the pig's forearm looked promising but the skin just wasn't crispy. the large pig's intestines also failed along the same lines. the duck was gamey in taste. the pork ribs with crispy garlic was carelessly overcooked. only their signature garlic crispy chicken lived up to it's reputation. lesson learned? stick with their seafood menu items and you too will be a fan! read more

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This is definitely a fun place if you want to bring visitors. It is an indoor dai pai dong (these type of food places used to be indoors, and now the government has required many of them to move indoors). You usually sit on a stool at a small square or big round table (definitely, helpful for chatting). It is a very fun vibe with speakers playing old-school Chinese music and top 40s hits, while the owner goes around popping the beer bottles open with chopsticks and drinking with you. Beer is served in bowls here, as it is with many very local joints. The food is really good. The squid ink noodles are really popular, but when I tried it, I felt like all it did was get everybody's teeth really black (which is quite funny), but didn't have too much squid flavor. -Squid ink noodles: So-so -Fried intestines (served with pieces of pineapple): Yummy and crispy, if you are fine with eating intestines -Razor clams with vermicelli and garlic: Really good and they give you a lot of vermicelli and garlic, so no worries about not having enough toppings -Duck fried rice in lotus leaf: Very flavorful with strong duck flavor and very fragrant from the lotus leaf -Deep fried shrimp balls: Was surprised it was so good. Just didn't expect it to be so "shrimpy" and crispy. A winner. -Gizzards with veggies: Really more spicy than I expected, but it was actually really good and a bit addictive -Fish and mushrooms with pasta - Really good!! Especially the fish! Overall, the food is good! They also give you free dessert afterwards, which is usually something like a red bean soup. A place I will continue to bring visitors. Call ahead for reservations between 2-5pm, otherwise the phone just keeps ringing. On busy days they only have two seatings at 6:30 and 8:30pm for dinnertime, which was our case for a Friday. Keep in mind it does get quite noisy if you are trying to do an intimate, catch-up with someone. read more

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Great party atmosphere later at night with delicious food. The menu was a little overwhelming to our group (no locals) but we were able to find some pretty good dishes. A few waiters speak English but pointing at the menu worked well for us. They serve beer in bowls and their beer girls are constantly refilling them. They play music later in the evening. It is a little pricey but I would say it is worth the visit. We loved the green beans!! read more

東寶小館 - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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Both times that I've been to this indoor dai pai dong, I've always had a blast. There is club music blasting and the workers will joke around with you. The first time we went, the manager showed us his skill of opening a beer bottle with a chopstick. He also drank with us, haha. Although, nothing crazy, I think it's cool that you drink beers out of bowls here. Above all else, their food is really good. They have an incredibly large menu. This past time, we tried their duck flavored lotus leaf rice which was really flavorful. We ended up trying their soy sauce chicken because the other we wanted was already sold out. The chicken was super moist and tasty. The only thing that I didn't really like was the sweet and sour pork. The sauce didn't have enough flavor and the portion size was small. If you're looking for a fun place to eat with a large group of people, Tung Po is the place to go. It's pretty much directly across from the North Point MTR. I would recommend making a reservation though. Reservation hours are 2pm-5pm. read more

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You drink your beer out of bowls and they'll keep the beer flowing as you keep drinking. It's a loud rowdy atmosphere with people coming in and out all the time! The restaurant is bathed in fluorescent light, cooled by wall fans on the walls, and is a bit run down like a greasy spoon diner. But this is Hong Kong. You have great meals at greasy spoon restaurants. The best dishes here are the black bean razor clams, the house chicken with crispy skin and garlic bits, the garlic tiger prawns deep fried so that you can eat the skin, and the dry-fried okra is quite excellent as well. Most food is good here! You might also see one of the owners dancing around in a mo-hawk and sing karaoke with any of the patrons. Not a place to take anyone for a formal dinner but definitely a local spot for some excellent food and company. read more

My first experience here with friends did not disappoint. Ironically, best friend from high school isn't a seafood fan. (????!!!!!!) He did mention that this place was amazing and of course with Anthony Bourdain's stamp of approval, how could I not go? It's an indoor dai pai dong - no need to dress up and quality food is serious business here. If you get grossed out walking on subway tile that smells a little bit like bleach, don't come here. It can be overwhelming from the noise, music and people. We loved everything he ordered, the standouts were the Hot Sand Chicken (fried garlic and chicken) and Squid Ink Pasta. Unfortunately no seafood for us (oh the horror!) but that will be for my next trip. However the highlight was the owner/waiter with the fauxhawk who was making the rounds at the tables. He got the party started when he cranked up 80s Cantopop and he and the customers were singing along - you can't beat that kind of entertainment! read more

This is the kind of experience I want to have in Hong Kong!! It's crowded, loud, kind of a hole in the wall vibe but the food is so authentic/good and everyone is having a good time. I'm not really a big fan of loud places but I'm glad my cousin took me out of my comfort zone. Best meal I had in HK! My cousin's husband who is from HK took us there. I heard it super popular and you need to make a reservation in advance. What I love about the most (other the food) is the beer bowls. You literally drink from a beer bowl that says "win" on the bottom lol. Love it. I don't know what we ordered specifically sadly since my cousin ordered everything but I love the wasabi cucumber octopus salad, the clams, and fried fish. Eating at a dai pai dong should definitely be on the list when visiting Hong Kong :D. read more

東寶小館 - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Tip: Reservations only taken between 2-5 pm. Otherwise be prepared to queue. Quench beers from 7-11 across the street whilst awaiting your turn. Ambience: an airconditioned wet market turned into eating joint. Usually rowdy. Unique fighting bowls for beers. Patrons range from bow-tied jacketed bankers to singlet wearing backpackers. Elbow to elbow seating. Or butt to butt if your dining companions are oversized. Tables next to kitchen have great views of fast woks in action. Food prep may offend sensitive guests but not our problem. Must order: oyster claypot, liver claypot, Bombay duck claypot etc. Anything claypot is good there 9/10. Fried pigs trotters 9/10. Squid ink pasta 6/10. read more

東寶小館 - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

DAI PAI DONG! Bringing a Chinese friend is recommended. These places are the source of Hong Kong culture and cuisine where you eat with a lot of people, where it's extremely loud and where beer is served in a small bowl. Yes if you come to feast at these places I highly recommend you to drink beer and get in the mood of tasting awesome food and leaving this place buzzed. Not the cheapest place but totally worth the visit. read more

The Good: 1. Fried Jumbo Shrimp with Chinese Wine - Hands down THE BEST shrimps I've ever had! The wine in there's strong, you can definitely taste it. The wine + seasonings = perfection! This dish is honestly the one thing I've missed most about Hong Kong. 2. Clams with Black Bean Sauce - It's a very safe, yet good option. The clams're fresh, the sauce's good = solid pick. 3. Squid Ink Pasta - Very interesting dish. The squid ink just thickens the sauce and makes everything more fishy. It's not really pasta, they use Chinese noodle. The fish ball in there isn't bad either. 4. Atmosphere - Get yourself some beer bowl and have a good time. The owner'll most likely stop by and talk to you. I've heard some crazy stories about him that he's always drunk and will do some crazy stuff lol (like dancing on top of tables, etc). 5. Any seafood - Everything here is super fresh!!! There's a reason why Anthony Bourdain stopped by here. The Meh: Wind Sand Chicken - This garlic based chicken's supposed to be their house specialty. However, it's just mediocre at best! Also, it's butt expensive; We ordered 1/2 a chicken and it somehow still cost a lot more than any of our seafood dishes! Honestly, just stick with the seafood. The Bad: The check. A lot of their menu is market-based price and they often put extra surcharges with very little explanation. They can honestly charge you extra as much as they'd like lol. Their food's already pretty expensive to begin with. read more

I had a great experience at this restaurant. We came on a busy night and had to wait around 15 minutes before being seated. The restaurant was very large and there were many people eating, drinking and enjoying themselves, so of course it was pretty loud but I didn't mind at all. The seating was pretty cramped and they only had plastic stools for seats since the regular plastic chairs were all taken. The restaurant looked old and the washrooms were pretty gross, so be sure to use the washroom before coming to this restaurant lol. But the main reason as to why this restaurant deserves 5 stars is the quality of their food. Tung Po offers a wide selection of tasty and unique dishes, including squid ink pasta, razor clams and your standard meat and vegetable dishes. We had a total of 8 people in our group and so we ordered 11 dishes to share. All the seafood dishes we ordered were very fresh and delicious. It was my first time trying squid ink pasta and I was surprised at how good it tasted and it wasn't fishy at all. I really enjoyed every single dish that came out and so it is no wonder that this restaurant is very popular. I highly recommend this place to everyone visiting Hong Kong because you are guaranteed high quality food and a memorable experience! read more

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Every time we had visitor in town we would like to show them to Tung Po. Quality Da Pai Dong food, with so many Cantonese snacks, seafood, barbecue and hotpot options. Pouring the beer in china bowl with a 'win' character at the bottom of the bowl. Do not miss its well-known owner who show up Moon Walk dancing. Craving market food in the open-air is quite common in Europe but Hong Kong sheltered all the markets into concret buildings. Nevertheless, the urban planning authority leaves some space for dinning business. That is the birth of market restaurant like Tung Po. They can avoid the noise complaint from the neighbours as Da Pai Dong suffers. They are able to source locally, just upstairs/downstairs. You can smell the freshness of the on-day catch prawn. Do mind the hygiene. From the wet floor to their speedy washing process. Another highlight lies on the owner. His dance show and interaction with the floor inspired all. 4A agencies, hotel GMs used to host their banquet here. Authentic localness with pure entertaining vibe. Dishes I like are similar to other Da Pai Dong (I do admit they charge a bit more than others due to its fame): Steamed Rice in duck source wrapped in lotus leaves, Mantis Shrimp ($$$), Prok Knuckle, Wind Sand Chicken. Brilliant for big group to sit in traditional Chinese round table. BYOB if you don't wanna have beer there. Have some fun with Robby (owner) yo! read more

東寶小館 - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

I love dai pai dong (大排檔). So much energy and fun when done right and Tung Po is among one of them! (Best enjoyed with a large group.) You feel recharged after eating at one of these places! One of the things that sets Tung Po apart is their special beer bowls, aka. the fighting bowls (戰鬥碗). Great marketing tactics if you ask me. I feel like rolling up my sleeves and ready to start a challenge when I see the bowl already :D A good dai pai dong can't just survive on gimmick and fun. Tung Po offers an extensive menu and everything I've tried have been tasty. Service is very "Hong Kong" as well. (i.e., very fast and efficient, impolite but friendly) Just make sure you call ahead for a reservation. read more

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Including their performance and mood, it was unique and special experience for sure. Other customers were also super interesting. I can strongly recommend here. Western clubbing music and Hong kong food? Quite nice. read more

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Favorite Dai Pai Dong - even if you don't enjoy the food you will enjoy the atmosphere when the boss, who's quite a character, decides to entertain you for a few minute. But really great food must try once in HK. read more

東寶小館 - Challenge cup - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Loud and everybody having a great time eating and drinking. The wall to wall white tile and bright office lights are in your face giving this place an anything goes vibe. I know it's just a restaurant but it seems people come here to also let loose a bit. And that is ok with the owner that is visiting each table to greet or to take a shot of whatever that table is drinking. The food is excellent! We had the Wind Sand whole chicken, Sqiud Ink and balls noddles, Whole Shrimp in fried garlic, and assorted rice and soup dishes. Everything was great!! But the stand out for me was the Squid Ink noodles!! The ink gave it a earthy umami depth of falavor I couldn't get enough of. I must for me every time I am in HK!! p.s. beer girls go around filling your beer in bowls. Yes not glasses or cups; bowls! And the girls are great about not leaving you with an empty bowl... read more

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A traditional canto restaurant where people are loud and drunk. The place is very popular and always busy. Perfect for large groups. Prices have also gone up because of the Anthony Bourdain effect. The food: Everything is quite good. I particularly recommend getting seafood. The salt egg fried shrimp is delicious, as well as the fish and clams. They will try to get you to order the razor clams. They're good but also expensive af. I ate there with a group of friends and it came down to about $20 USD per person. Don't be fooled into thinking that the casual atmosphere means that it will be cheap. They also have beer girls that walk around serving beer in bowls. This is a fun place to grab food and get wasted in a tradition dai pai dong. Highly recommended if you're visiting hk. read more