That spicy noodle soup was f'n amazing. They put some kind of peanut sauce / butter in it with…read morechunks of peanut. Plus it was spicy and had tons of flavor. Damn! I'm definitely going back to this joint! Service was good as well, they were prompt, friendly, and accommodating. Nice, clean place. It looks more commercial but tastes more local. Def a good spot.

The best XLB dumplings I've ever tasted…read more PROS: Xiaolongbao dumplings (XLB) Nice area of town Lunch specials Chrysanthemum & goji berry tea CONS: can get crowded with a small line

waited 30 mins for this and i'd say its worth it. i got the egg noodles with clear broth, fish tofu…read moreand chicken wings. iced lemon tea. broth was delicious though I asked for only mild spicy and I was lowkey dying. Egg noodles are chewy and bouncy. highlight was the chicken wings which balanced sweet and savory tones- delicious! only thing is they mixed up our order several times with the wrong noodles or extra drinks arriving at our table.

If you're ever in the area or even just in Hong Kong, you should definitely try out this cart…read morenoodle. While the states have a few places have cart noodle, it is VERY different and taste drastically different. There is always a wait here, so make sure you plan ahead. First off, cart noodle originated from Hong Kong for the day to day workers looking for something good, quick, and affordable. Thus, the toppings are usually very simple, but this place definitely gave it some upgrades. You might need a friend that speaks some cantonese or it'll be a little difficult. Once you get to your turn, the lady #1 will ask what type of noodle you want. Then you stare at your bowl until lady #2 picks it up to ask you what toppings. If you don't speak cantonese, you can just point, but keep an open mind on what you pointed lol. Then, lady #3 will calculate the cost and ask you if you want the final condiments, such as spice, scallions, etc. Once you pay, they will drop off your bowl at whatever seat is open. Because the place is so small, be prepared to be sharing tables with people, it's a common courtesy. Enjoy!

Sometimes, you just want to go to a place that is a known quantity. Tak Cheung has not changed a…read morebit from when I use to come here years ago. The hardware is a little old & beat up but the food is the same. Fishballs, brisket, cow stomach + the normal 茶餐廳 stuff makes the place very comfortable. And they haven't upped the prices too much.

So cheap so good. I ordered their famous fish ball noodle and the fish balls were so bouncy and…read morejuicy. So delish!!!!!

Chau Kee (周記) might have dim sum in its Chinese title, but it's really more of a Hong Kong style…read morecafe that also happens to serve some dim sum items. Their popularity was at an all-time high just before the pandemic and has remained one of Sai Wan's most frequent local eateries. To no one's surprise, the seating and layout are not group friendly and it can be very cramped. Sharing tables is a big possibility, and I'd come here with no more than 3-4 folks. Waiting is a common past time here, so try to aim for a pre-noon arrival. Their stuffed toasts are legendary and are indeed the real deal. The salted egg yolk toast is fun to eat and film, but the taro custard (香芋流沙西多士) is next level good. The lava that flows from within makes this the ultimate dessert item, and should be on everyone's table. Their XO stir fried radish cubes (XO醬炒蘿蔔糕), along with the XO fried rice rolls (XO醬炒腸粉) are two of my favorite items. The dim sum items are fairly standard (especially the shrimp dumplings), but the shrimp stuffed rice rolls are very good. The shrimp toast is not my usual kind of order, but this place definitely specializes in it. The service is warm and very quick with everything: taking orders, bringing food, and getting the check. Prices are not back breaking but it's a little more expensive than other comparable places. Cash is king.

Chau Kee sits on a side street from Des Voeux Road and has all the indications of being a veritable…read moreHong Kong institution. The owners aren't outright friendly, but are certainly warmer than your average cha chaan teng waiter in Hong Kong. The sesame shrimp toast is more delicious than it has any right to be - crisp exterior studded with toasted white sesame, these triangles give way to plump shrimp meat in the middle, and a cute little dish of Kewpie mayonnaise on the side. The signature egg yolk is fun to cut into - giving you some real insta-worthy yolk porn, but is definitely heavy, so consider sharing. But for me, what won my heart was a delicious take on a childhood favorite - radish cakes: Chau Kee's versions are cut up and fried, so that the crisp fry-exterior gives way to a tacky and soft interior. Flavors of shrimp and seafood are present from the XO sauce. The menu is in both Chinese and English and full of pictures, so it's also gweilo-friendly!

Instagram worthy dimsum that also tastes good!!! A must if you have the time (and funds) in HK!…read more Food/Drink: They're famous for their egg yolk buns, pork buns, and bird shaped pineapple tarts. We also got the red bean mochi bun and regrettably didn't get to try the green tea bun. All the dimsum was delicious and came out super fast. Price: This is definitely pricier than regular dimsum you'd find in the rest of HK. The dishes comes in three, each dish is about 5 USD (for the character dimsum). They also have set lunches for 2 people / 4 people around 40-70 USD. I will say the quality and the atmosphere is worth the money once in a while. Atmosphere: Beautiful restaurant that feels extremely modern! This location in particular has an excellent view of Central, make sure to ask for a seat near the window! If you go early enough you shouldn't need a reservation but otherwise definitely make a reservation on the weekends. Tips: In the Central location ONLY, there's a 30% discount if you pay the check before 12:30 pm as well as if you go 2-5 pm on a weekday (this discount can't be applied with other promotions and offers though).

Crazy expensive in comparison to other places in HK but i was looking for the cute af pooping and…read morecharacter buns since hello kitty closed i heard. This was on my list and overall i am glad i went with my bf and friend so we ordered a tonnn of food just to try everything out! Went right when it opened for dimsum before it got crazy crowded and just the set up seems more upscale. The plating was pretty and we had a window view so we could see the streets which was cool. You just write down on their list of the menu what you would like pretty simple to follow. Some things we ordered were the cha siew bao, custard bun and shrimp/pork i think bun? Fried squid, spicy noodles, fried rice, spicy dumplings, fried chicken and glutinous rice cake which looked like ddukboki (however you spell it in korean) but it was kinda like rolled up chow fun noodles. Best thing we had imo were the fried chicken, fried squid, custard buns, cha siew buns, spicy dumplings and fried rice. I just didn't like that type of noodle and the shrimp/pork bun was what i can get in NY. The fried rice was nice and crisp, squid was seasoned well and came with a good amount, fried chicken was also fried well not too greasy. The rice cake wasn't bad but wasn't that memorable. Definitely try the custard bun and get your ig/snapchat readyyyyy for it to look like its popping or puking hehe. Service was decent we got tea pretty often :) all our dishes was like close to $90 usd which is expensive

This is an excellent nostalgic restaurant that has been around for years, serving a variety of Hong…read moreKong/Western food, like baked pork chops over rice, minced beef rice, chicken wings in swiss sauce, meat sauce spaghetti, beef chow fun, cream of fish, and the unforgettable soufflé! Although the interior is very small and dated, it is the charm of the restaurant that keeps dedicated customers returning and returning again. I have been dining at this establishment from a young age with my family, aunties, and uncles. The price is steep compared to similar fast food chain restaurants but the service you receive and the taste of the food is above and beyond. My favorites include the chicken wings in swiss sauce and the soufflé because the wings are wonderfully sweet and prepared just right while the dessert is light, fluffy, eggy, and humongous! It is definitely made for sharing. Remember to order it when your server takes your order because it takes about half an hour to make!

It's really 4.5 stars but hey, four out of five ain't bad at all Each time I return to HK from…read moreVancouver, my brother would take me here for lunch or dinner. There are so many dishes that are really well done, and cannot be found in Vancouver. So I may be biased in that anything not obtainable at home may be considered good. But, this is really awesome in that I still fondly remember all my favourite tastes as a kid growing up in Kowloon. So let's jump to what we ate. First, my all time favourite (partly because it's hard to make at home), the beef tongue on rice. Oh, they make it so tender; every bite just melts in your mouth. Unlike most restaurants these days which skim on amount of actual beef tongue in the dish (and sometimes oversaturate it with sauce), for $109, the portion is up there; but wait, if you're hungry enough before 5pm, happy hour price goes right down to $59, albeit with a smaller portion, but it's decent. The Swiss sauce chicken wing is tasty, and is another taste I can't find in Vancouver. So, another winner. Another odd TPK signature item is the salty beef tongue. While unusual, it, too, tasted wonderful, and may be more suitable to those looking for a milder and less saucy version of beef tongue. The souffle....oh, the souffle. First, the size will hit you. It's HUGE, and is made for sharing. You can really tell they used a lot of real eggs to prepare this delightful dessert. This is a must, and is a social media moment for sure.

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

Fancy restaurant inside a shopping mall. The overall experience was just "okay la". They definitely…read moreneed more staff. It took awhile for them to come by and clear the empty items. So yeah typical bad Chinese service here. The food, on the other hand, was slightly better than the service. Nothing bad but nothing amazing either. The duck was more on the dry side and the wraps was a pain to deal with. They do have nice plates and cups here though!

I always ended up coming to Peking Garden Restaurant for my family gatherings…read more Not here for the delicious food but really for convenient. Located at City Plaza right at Taikoo MRT Station. They also has discount on set menu if you pay by some credit cards with some restriction. Food is mediocre but plentiful. With 5 of us ordering a set menu for 4 and we still have leftover. Service was spotty and rush as they wants to go through as many seating as possible. When we made our reservation they told us we only have 90 minutes time frame, so it is more a eat and go place!