This congee eatery is right off the Shek Mun MTR Station and very convenient to stop by before…read moreheading to the governmental office for ID card applications and renewals. The eatery is casual and welcoming, as the aroma of the congee lingers in the air. There is congee all day and many types to choose from. There are also many other food items to choose from but their main focus is congee and they do it well. Think medium thick porridge with lots of toppings/mix-ins. The bowl is quite large and easily split between two people especially if you're going to devour some deep fried crullers aka you ja gwai, that are fluffy and savory or my absolutely favorite semi-sweet Chinese fried dough known as the ox-tongue pastry due to its shape and resemblance, aka ngau lei so. Service was prompt but they only take cash or card (no Octopus), which is rare but not a deal breaker for me. I'll be hitting up Master Congee again when in town.

Great spot for very affordable and delicious handcrafted noodles! You can see how the noodle master…read moremakes fresh noodles in their open kitchen, and the assembly line like orientation gets diners in and out to the dining area fast. Choose a bowl you like and grab any of the toppings you want to add on too before checking out once you reach the end of the counter. The noodles are soft and bouncy, and the broth or sauce is aplenty. The flavors were very balanced and umami. With so many toppings and sides to choose from, you can essentially make a different customizable bowl on every visit. The portions were also quite filling. The variety of broths were delicious. However, the curry sauce is a bit too salty for my taste. The seating area is decent sized and very casual, no need for table service at this fast-dining restaurant. Help yourself to silverware and complimentary water and also return your meal tray to the designated return area before you leave.

This restaurant is a small place in Fanling which is easy accessible off the train in the New…read moreTerritories. They have many lunch specials that come as a set meal inclusive of a variety of entrees to choose from, a drink, and an appetizer. The menu has many types of Chinese dishes not only from Shanghai, so it is a little strange to have other kinds of Chinese dishes on the menu (like Sichuan and Beijing). I had their Drunken Chicken, Sauerkraut Fish with Pickled Veggies, Chilled Garlic Cucumbers, Hot and Sour Soup, and vegetable steamed rice along with a honey ginger and date hot tea tea. The flavor was on point and the quality was on par with what one would expect for a shopping center. Not too shabby! It is casual and the portions were just right. Pay at the counter before you leave. Cash discount is available but Octopus and all other forms of payment are available for your convenience.

Amazing and delicious...the very two words that were used by the television broadcast when this…read morerestaurant was once featured on a program. Proven to be true. I'd also like to add two more words: springy and flavorful. The restaurant is as small as any other typical restaurant in Hong Kong but miraculously fits more than a handful of tables for guests to dine in. The kitchen space is open and you can see the chef slap the fish paste down onto the counter to make it springy, and the fish based broth steaming at full boil. While I've always wished for a whole fish stick to snack on while exploring the streets in Jordan, I wanted a full experience dining in. The staff were patient and nice when we had some questions about the menu. My group and I decided on a few different things and all of it was satisfying. From first slurp to last, the broth was packed with flavor and was not difficult to finish albeit having a big bowl of noodles. The noodles were not too firm not too soft. The fish cakes and fish balls were oh so tasty. Of course we had to get the famous fish stick as well! The beef brisket dry noodle dish was also done well, but when I return, of course my top pick is still anything fish. You can ask for a different type of noodle in any noodle dish.

This buffet is a foodie destination for vegetarians in Hong Kong but also heavenly for those who do…read morenot have any dietary restrictions. The restaurant is located on the opposite side of Cannon Street and there is a sign in front of the building that indicates that the actual entrance to the restaurant is right around the building corner. After you take the escalator down to the basement level, you'll see Paradise Veggie on the right side. The staff are warm and friendly and ask if you have a reservation at the front desk. If not, they'll do their best to sear you but beware the restaurant is very busy and has a constant flow of diners. My group and I were a pack of seven and had a reservation that we called in a week before. The restaurant immediately sat us in a more enclosed area of the restaurant away from the buffet area, which ended up totally packed with a large school group that appeared to be rowdy youngsters and their chaperones. Luckily that didn't affect our dining experience by much as the seating space was still comfortable. The buffet area is well kept and the food and drinks were continually refilled. From soups to salads, cold appetizers to hot items, vegetarian sushi to dim sum, and even desserts, the offerings were absolutely amazing. There are a few drinks including water, tea,, and soy milk,, plus a decent coffee maker that you can make lattes and cappuccino from too. The quality of the items served were also amazing! Many of the items were very similar to non-vegetarian food and I honestly couldn't tell from the texture or taste. I loved having so much variety and all done well. Plate after plate, my group and I devoured everything we took and would highly recommend coming here. We know we'd be back the next time we are around. It's worthy of being placed on our must-visit list in Hong Kong. There is no restroom inside the restaurant itself but it is down the hall and shared with the other retailers on the basement level within the commercial center. Definitely go try this place out even if you're not a vegetarian.

This is one of Hong Kong's most newly frequented restaurant brought to you from the Flower Drum…read morerestaurant group. The lines are extra long on any given day if you don't line up at least half an hour before their opening. Beware, they close down in between lunch and dinner service so that the staff can prepare for the next rush. The space is small yet comfortable for the solo diner or with a table of four as there are decent sized booths. You can order via the code found on each table or just place an order with the server. The menu is is also quite small but definitely mighty. The mains involve roasted meats aka Chinese BBQ and rice but they've also got some unique preserved sausages. FAT J has an all day menu but what you need to know is that if they run out, it is likely out for the one meal service (lunch, and you'll have to wait for dinner to get your choice). That way, the chefs can serve both rushes and have enough to satisfy diners. We tried their Maotai Soy Sauce Chicken (can definitely taste the maotai though light, very smooth and tender) and Honey Glazed Char Siu (sligthly more lean than moist) with rice along with a fried egg. All meals come with a complimentary double-boiled soup of the day, which was a lot better than most free soups that come with HK style economical meals. It was loaded with flavor and meat/veggies! The ginger scallion oil that came on the side did not spare a minute in anyone's bowl...it was phenomenal and gave that umami punch. I've got my eyes on their scrambled ranou egg with char siu and roast goose for the next time I'm back. The service was also very friendly and professional as the wait staff and the chefs were welcoming. Worth both my time and my money!

Wow, almost ten years later, my updated review of Din Tai Fung (DTF) in New Town Plaza of Shatin…read moreis now posted. The location remains well alive at the basement level near several other eateries and the movie theater. The other tenants have already come and go while DTF is kicking. The crowds are still very present and seating is hard to come by without any wait, especially during dinner hours regardless of being a weekday or weekend. However, their previous system of securing a table by reservation online via an app has long been gone. The only way to reserve a table is to wait in line in person and they won't seat you until the entire party is present. The service is still great and quite attentive. The menu extensively includes a variety of dumplings, including those pan-fried, steamed, or soup dumplings. They also offer amazing noodles, noodle soups, fried rice, hot and cold appetizers, vegetable dishes, and a nice handful of desserts. The flavor is also on point for all the options I've ordered and not one dish to disappoint. My group and I always found a favorite item such as the pork chop fried rice, spicy chili oil dumplings, crab roe soup dumplings, jellied ham, and more. It's really an endless list of must-gets because there's hardly anything on the menu we would refuse. Overall a group favorite because of all the options on the menu plus legendary handcrafted soup dumplings that has thin enough skin to hold all the soup without the leak and juicy meat. It's still on my must-visit list everytime I'm around.

I was craving some good XLB and I knew Din Tai Fung would deliver so I came here for lunch. Good…read morething I came early because there was a line by the time I left. Service was excellent and I loved how attentive the staff were. I ordered the pork XLB, the Dan Dan mian, and a Coke. Everything came out super hot. The XLB was very juicy and wrapper to meat ratio was perfect. I would definitely dine here again if I'm ever in the area or craving for XLB again.

This casual cafe or HK style cha chain teng is easily accessible through Shatin's New Town Plaza…read morePhase 3 or via Shatin Centre, thanks to the convenient footbridges that connect. The cafe is at the very corner of the third floor and can get busy during weekend brunch. Order via QR code on each table and the server will deliver food and drink once ready. Checkout via QR code or at the front counter with any digital payment or Octopus. The tables are all equipped with a sliding drawer loaded with extra silverware and napkins. The food and drinks were good and satisfying, though not especially spectacular. The beverages are your typical cafe offerings (milk tea, coffee, tea, Ovaltine, etc) but they have a few blended drinks to choose from too. The breakfast menu we enjoyed included instant noodles, steak and egg plates, toast, and macaroni soups. One of their most popular and unique items was the cheesy pineapple bun. It was alright but not cheesy enough in my opinion. The noodle soup was packed with flavor though and definitely something I'd come back for as it was quite comforting. Overall a comfortably casual spot that is never overly crowded (and you probably won't need to wait too long to be seated).