Before embarking to Macau for a day trip, we decided to come here for an early 7am breakfast. Since…read moreI didn't get my HK Style French Toast from Australia Dairy Company the other day, I was excited to try it here. Kam Wah Cafe is also famous for their freshly baked Pineapple Bun and Butter. Can't start your day without some HK Milk Tea and Iced Ovaltine. My son said it's a good thing the nai cha in the states are not as good because he was starting to develop an addiction. Lol. For those of you who don't know, it's made with Ceylon leaves, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. The French toast was so damn delicious but a bit indulgent. I do wish I could taste more of the peanuts. My son loved his bolo bao. We also shared a hot bowl of macaroni soup with Spam and lettuce. Thinking back, I regret not trying the Spicy Satay Beef Instant Noodle. I will have to look for this back in the states. The aunties working here are just the most adorable, very kind and welcoming. One of them took the time to help us navigate the huge menu and recommended a few items. I would come back again and again if I could. I have a mad love for these iconic HK Style Cafes aka Cha Chaan Tengs. These affordable quick-paced restaurants were influenced by the city's 150 years of British rule. Aside from the classic breakfast items, they also offer many delicious rice and noodle dishes in the afternoon.

Came here just for their famous pineapple bun with butter! This is a classic HK cha chaan teng…read more(cafe) serving up favourites like satay beef with vermicelli noodles in soup, sandwiches, and of course, a strong HK milk tea. We got here fairly early, so we didn't have to wait for a table. Service was as expected - quick, efficient, and no nonsense. A tell-tale sign of a good HK cafe. The food just hit the spot for me, bringing me right back to my childhood memories of eating this on weekend mornings at our local HK cafe. Note that they don't accept foreign credit cards, so be prepared with cash, Octopus, or Alipay.

Taste is one of the bigger names and more fancy markets in HK. The aisles and aisles of food…read moreproducts etc are at a higher price point than your typical supermarket despite it still being a chain itself. The food counters are way better than Wellcome and Park n Shop because they have so much to offer! I enjoy coming to this location right off the Kowloon Tong MTR station inside Festival Walk shopping mall. There are no seats to eat inside the market but feel free to bring all your goods upstairs to the food court where you can enjoy them instead. There are sections for Japanese snacks, wine, and other imported products for those who want something different. The line is usually long but moves pretty fast, especially if you're paying via Octopus. Overall a nice market with several unique options.

If I lived around here, I'd come here often. Taste has a nice variety of western and eastern…read moreproduce and products. The decor is beautiful and the facilities are clean. I only bought snacks here but prices seem pretty decent, even with the imported products. The layout of the supermarket isn't cramped or cluttered. It's generally organized and well-lighted.

Came here for brunch as it was near our hotel…read more We came 15 mins after opening and were seated quickly. They gave us a booklet along with the paper to fill out, and most of the dim sum was the classic dim sum that I'm accustomed to. Their chiu chou fun gor was alright for me. They did put a good amount of peanuts in here but the exterior was a bit heavier on the dough side. Their siu mai and har gow were pretty good. Their cheung fun wasn't the silky light type, so I was just alright with it. Their Chicken with Sticky Rice wraped in Lotus Leaf was huge though, way bigger than those in Los Angeles. Their fresh mango custard roll was my highlight though, as they had chunks of mango in the middle and it was sweet. Would try this again. I think the one other aspect of this place is the interior is really clean, and they have a decent amount of tables inside. Service is a bit more attentive as the area isn't as large. I was most certainly full upon completion of this meal though haha.

Formerly Michelin-starred dim sum. Best suited for smaller parties since the interior is small. We…read morelucked out and our party of 4 was able to be seated immediately with some shuffling around of other seated patrons. By the time we left though there was a sizeable line. Mark your order down on the sheet and go to the register to pay and turn in your order. Prices seemed to be slightly on the higher side at a first glance, but our final check ended up being pretty affordable. We tried their har gow, siu mai, baked BBQ pork buns, shrimp rice rolls, deep fried pork dumplings, and deep fried shrimp wonton. Food came out fast and I was pretty happy with all the items we ordered. Overall, decent spot for dim sum but I'd probably only come back if the wait wasn't too long.

Good foods! I had…read morethree of their afternoon tea selections--Soup Instant Noodles with Pork Chop and Toast Bun, Mini Spaghetti Bolognese and Mini Fried Flat Noodles with Beef. With the exception of the spaghetti noodles that were baked, so it was dried and hard everything else was good. I will try more of their afternoon tea items. This place is a keeper. Ray out!

Stopped into this random cha chaan teng in Mong Kok for a little snack and pick me up in the form…read moreof their HK egg tarts and HK coffee milk tea. The egg tarts were perfectly flakey and crunchy with a silky soft, slightly sweet and eggy interior. The HK Coffee Milk Tea was definitely on the stronger side with a heavier coffee kick. They had small two person-only tables so no need to share if those are available. This cafe is located near some popular shopping streets and markets but deep enough in Kowloon where nothing is in English, however it helps to have someone who speaks Canto. :) I love these cafes for their fast, no nonsense service and they certainly live up to it.

Fresh made to order dim sum. Tasted spot on according to my Los Angeles dim sum taste buds. We had…read morethe standard sui mai, har gou, Cheung fun, char sui pau, and Jin dui chai and malai gou. Service was decent and not crowded or loud at 7am. There were some photos if you can't read/speak Cantonese.

During CNY holiday period not too much options still available but this shop tasted quite nice and…read morefair, surprising me! As spoken during CNY there're too many peoples wait inline and will try again next time for further comment. Overall it's nice and recommend to you

Decent lunch at Simply Life. The beans were nice and sweet, just how I like it! The eggs were…read morecooked properly. I didn't love the taste and texture of the sausage. Maybe it didn't have enough fat. Im not a huge fan of the British style bacon anymore. I prefer the American style which is a little more smoky and crispy. I think there are better places for all day breakfast. Taste: *** Service: *** Ambiance: *** ------------------------------ Simply Life Shop L2-30, Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon --------------------------

I have such conflicted feelings about this place. on one hand, it's easy, cheap & generally good…read moreenough. On the other, the service sometimes wants me to pull our hair out. It is in essence fast food factory masquerading as a restaurant. Food gets pumped out, and if there's any snags in the line - well, get ready because they can't really cope. Food options are pretty static across the brunch, lunch & dinner menus. I've been here for afternoon tea and the quality def takes a hit. Overall, good option for a quick, no fuss meal. Cakes & coffee always are always great.

I was here on thursday morning 3 hours before flight back to Vancouver. My roomate and I found this…read moreplace randomly as our hotel was on Argyle St and Sea View was located very closeby. My roomie ordered beef rice roll ($21 HKD) and I got Century Egg with Beef Congee ($30 HKD) with doughnut ($12) and my food was big. Congee was big enough for one person and I couldn't believe the doughnut was big. Later I regretted getting doughnut with congee, because I couldn't finish it all. Delish food for a reasonable price. I would come back here again if I happen to stop at HK for a layover flight.

I've been here multiple times each time I've been in Hong Kong. It's convienetly located near my…read moregrandfather's place and right by the Mong Kok MTR station. It's communal seating, so don't be surprised if you're sitting with other people. I like that this place has a napkin dispenser, which a lot of restaurants in Hong Kong don't give you napkins. Their congee is good and bubbling hot. Not the best I've had in Hong Kong but it's super quick and cheap. Their soy bean milk is delicious and homemade with no added preservatives. It's great cold too. Their rice crepes aren't too bad either. I like the sesame and sweet sauce they provide you on your table. Each time I've been here, it's been with my parents so they usually speak to them/my sparse Cantonese had gotten me by, not too sure if they speak too much English here. It gets crowded at peak times, but you can usually get a seat. Turn over time is super fast. They're efficent and friendly enough!

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.