After picking up a few essentials at Manning (like an upscale Walgreens) in Mongkok, Hong Kong, we decided to explore the building where it was located, and found Grand Plaza mall, which was conveniently located just across the street from our hotel, the Cordis. As we wandered through the mall, we noticed it housed a variety of restaurants and eateries. That's when we discovered Paradise Dynasty, a restaurant on the 2nd floor (3rd floor by U.S. standards) specializing in Shanghainese cuisine. Intrigued by all the pictures on their display, we returned that evening with our daughter, and it was love at first bite. We ended up dining there a total of four times in the nine days thereafter! The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and filled with small tables that created a cozy atmosphere. Despite the crowds, we never had to wait for a table. The staff were consistently welcoming and courteous, making each visit pleasant and hassle-free. Menus were available both via QR code and in physical form, in both Chinese and English, complete with photos of every dish, making ordering incredibly easy. One of the standout dishes was their Xiao Long Bao, soup dumplings with delicate wrappers and flavorful fillings. We highly recommend the Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao, which includes eight different flavors for a fun and tasty experience. Other favorites included the La Mian with Prawn and Pork Wonton in Signature Pork Bone Soup (Wontons with Noodle Soup), a comforting bowl featuring four plump wontons and a generous serving of noodles, perfect for sharing. We also never skipped dessert: a warm bowl of ginger soup with three glutinous rice balls filled with fragrant black sesame paste. Though we were usually full, we always found room to share one glutinous rice ball each, just enough to satisfy our sweet tooth. With its convenient location, reasonable prices, varied menu, consistent quality, and great service, Paradise Dynasty quickly became our go-to restaurant in Hong Kong. We are already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Located in Grand Plaza Center, this was one of the best Shanghai restaurants I've been to. The double boiled chicken soup tasted like my mother's homemade soup, which I loved. The stir fried xiao bai cai was the best. I'm glad this was the last place we ate at before the flight as the food wasn't too heavy or salty. read more

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I had lunch at Paradise Dynasty during a recent afternoon spent in the Mong Kok area and was looking to satisfy my xiao long bao craving. I was not disappointed! I had tried the soup dumplings at several authentic places in Hong Kong and PD can hold its own with any of them. The restaurant is a little challenging to find via a map app, but the trick is it's on the second level of the surrounding shopping center. In terms of ambience, the dining room is modern yet the decor also gives a traditional, authentic feel. Upon being seated, once the server realized we were an English-only group she quickly pulled a waiter over who could take our order. The food came out promptly and per order and everything was delicious! The soup dumplings were fresh and savory and my friend was very pleased with her pork buns (she is a low key connoisseur). The shared spring rolls were very good as well. Overall I highly recommend PD if you are looking for an authentic meal in Mong Kok. read more

樂天皇朝 - Dining area - Shanghainese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Great place. We had a feast on a reasonable budget. Highly recommend it. We ran into it while we were exhausted from shopping. Clean pleasant efficient restaurant but not too many of the staff speak English. We managed. The menu is with photos and English descriptions. Definitely must try. read more

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Good, but pricey. If you are looking to food only, you can get better deals throughout HK. But when you factor in the decor and the service, it's hard to beat. Really clean, proper with warm and welcoming staff. read more

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If I could give this spot more than 5 stars I would it was easily the best meal I had in Hong Kong. I thought it was better than Din Tai Fung. We had the multi flavor xaio long bao. We only ordered one but somehow we ended up with two extra orders which of course we ate. The truffle XLB was my favorite but they were all amazingly delicious. We also got pork dumplings in a spicy sauce, fried chicken with cashews which was yummy, pork buns which were really light, rice with chicken and asparagus with pork. I could have eaten here everyday it was that good. Everything came out quickly and was very fresh. The prices weren't bad, considering what I've paid in the US, this cost about $60 USD. I would highly recommend a stop here for some delicious dim sum. read more

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Just as good as my first experience at this chain. Yum! The 8 piece soup dumpling sampler is really good. The cucumber with garlic is excellent - if you like garlic. Chile chicken is good - mostly fried peppers, very little chicken. Worth the money. read more

I see that some people has compared this place to Din Tai Fung, let me just say that there is no question that this place is better. The food, atmosphere, as well as the staff. They have a wide selection of foods from dimsum to soups and dessert. The soup dumplings were one of the best I've had anywhere and the assorted selection is very interesting and a must-try in my opinion, especially if you like xiao long bao. Note: I know I tend to ignore the "chilli" symbol on menus as in most places, it doesn't necessarily mean it's that spicy. However, if you do not take spicy well, then you probably want to avoid. read more

I've experienced my share of soup dumplings. I tried the assorted colorful one AND IT IS THE BEST SOUP DUMPLING EXPERIENCE EVER. The skin of the soup dumpling is tougher than most, which i actually prefered. The flavors were exceptional. My favorite was the red mala and the yellow which had a hint of vanilla? The plain was fantastic as well. It was clear and had great taste. The shen jian bao was meh, it was basically steamed bun with the bottom lightly seared not my style. Soup dumplings must try read more

Ate here twice already within a week. The Xiao long bao are a must. First time we had the original and the black truffle. Second time we got the variety steamer. Honestly, I could have done without all the different flavors. If I had to pick, I would have only picked original and black truffle. The wrapper is to die for, so paper thin; this is exactly what a xlb should taste like it in my opinion. The place runs like a well oiled machine. Staff are attentive and efficient. Everything else that we ordered was also excellent. Highly recommended! read more

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I love Xiao Long Bao (XLB) and was not disappointed. It's a bit pricey, but worth it for the different flavored XLBs! It's fun to try the different flavors with a friend. We kind of expected that we would like the Original and Crab Meat (our usual fav) the most, and it turned out to be true, but still had fun. I didn't expect to taste the various flavors, but you do notice the difference. The skin of the XLBs were super thin and the soup was delicious. Great service and nice restaurant, with cool teapots. read more

樂天皇朝 - Shanghainese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

When you sit at the restaurant, they have a bowl of nuts. I read many reviews that you will be charged $35 for the bowl. We did not want it so we had to keep asking to take it away. Also no one at the restaurant speak English. I am not sure if they are faking it so they really do not understand. Food is good but I don't want to go to a place where they charge you for things you don't want. Also, their tea was horrible. read more

I've had several dishes here at Paradise Dynasty with family on different occasions. Favorites are the assorted rainbow colored soup dumplings, roast peking duck, various herbal soups, and sauteed chinese watercress (ong choy) with cordyceps. Just fyi if you partake in their boiled peanuts/chestnuts appetizer that they set on your table, it's not free and they will automatically bill you for it (about $5-6 USD). read more

Any Paradise Dynasty is the place for you to get your dose of authentic Shanghainese cuisine. I was first attracted to Paradise Dynasty when I saw an ad featuring its colorful xiaolongbaos, and I'm very happy I went to my first Paradise Dynasty because the different flavored xiaolongbaos were amazing. We ordered a few other items, and they were also delicious. Can't wait to return to another Paradise Dynasty. -- taste / 4 aesthetics / 4 vibe / 4 service / 4 price for quality / 3 OVERALL / 3.8 read more

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Excellent food, very good service and nice ambient. We loved the original pork dumplings that were so flavourful and delicious. I wish I could eat them every week. This was the first restaurant we visited during out first visit to Hong Kong. A good friend who was familiar with this establishment suggested to take us there. If you visit Hong Kong or Kowloon, you have to visit one of their location. We tried a few other dishes that were also yummy, including the noodle soups and lettuce wraps. read more

While it is true that better deals can be found in Hong Kong, the food, decor and service make this restaurant well worth it! The Xio Long Bao was by far the best i've ever had. read more

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" Fill your lover's stomach and they will never leave you!"- Rayfil Wong // For Chinese Valentine's Day, I hip hopped over to Paradise Dynasty and presented my Bae with a treat. As I stared deeply into her eyes and through her soul, her full appetite had arrived. Steamed mouth numbing peppercorn Sichuan dumplings. Follow my instructions and food paradise awaits. Poke a tiny hole slightly piercing the skin to create gateway and suck the savoury pork soup. Let your palate and curled toes be tickled by the spices in the meat and simply gulp down that baby. A splash of vinegar cuts through the heaviness while shredded ginger provides a subtle kick. Sit back, relax. Red peppercorn dumpling is the new ROSE. Now this is truly adding "spice" into your relationship. read more

took forever to get our check to pay. Service had much to be desired. The fancy soup dumpling they are famous for a little overhyped, but good. read more

Good quality food but was charged 7HKD for nuts and chest nuts that we didnt order. The nuts are brought to every table before they give you your entrees. None of this was not mentioned by anyone prior to ordering. I would not have ate the nuts if i had known. read more