In the small, charming and cosy town of Mui Wo stands a small, charming and cosy restaurant, Bahce…read more Run either by a family or people that just look really similar this turkish restaurant offers its patrons a range of sumptuous dishes. Friendly service combined with authentic decorations will have you saying Sağol in no time. But let me warn you, especially if you are hiking from Discovery Bay or Tung Chung. The seats are made of wood, hard wood (is there another kind?), with nothing but a cloth to cushion a sore pair of glutes. Glutes aside the food is served quickly on cute, little plates accompanied by an aura of exotic, mouth-watering smells. I've been seven times and seven times I've ordered the spicy minced-lamb wrap for two reasons. The first, it's just that good. The second, the menu has a lot on offer, and when I'm offered that much choice I revert to what I know is good... spicy minced-lamb. On occasion I've ordered a side of pita and hummus. For all you hummus lovers out there you know as well as I do how hard it is to get a worthy dollop of the stuff. However, look no further for thou shalt be pleasantly surprised by what's on offer here. I know I was! Be sure to pass by after a hike or a during a visit to the area, with a choice of inside or alfresco you won't be disappointed. The food's affordable, the staff friendly, and with the relaxed vibe of Mui Wo it really is a treat.

Easily one of the best places to eat in the immediate Mui Wo area. Just a 20 second walk from the…read moreferry pier. Turkish food was such a nice break break from night after night of Chinese. They make amazing hummus you could never hope to buy at a grocery store. The dolmas are also a step up from the usual. Overall the food had a fresh homemade feel to it. The space is inviting and clean too. It was refreshing to eat somewhere that's tidy and separated from the kitchen area. On a nice day you can eat outside, too. Affordable food, but the alcohol is maybe a little pricier than I'm used to seeing in Hong Kong. I guess that's because Mui Wo beach has a lot of tourists. Afterall, most of the people eating at this restaurant were tourists, so they can get away with charging a bit more I guess.

Wing Lai Yuen is a Sichuanese restaurant located in Wong Tai Sin. It is a short walk from the MTR…read morestation of the same name. This restaurant is a bit out of the way and the kind of place you wouldn't know about unless you knew a local. I learned of this spot from my aunt who lives in HK and has brought me here for dinner a couple times. The storefront does not have an English name so you will need to look for the Chinese title. Look for a red color sign. The restaurant interior has a feel of a hole in the wall. When you enter, grab a table if there is one open. Though be forewarned that you might need to share it if the restaurant fills up. It is best to get in early (5-ish) before the crowd at dinner time. There isn't an English menu, so it helps if you come here with a Chinese speaker. But there are menu item photos plastered over the wall so you could simply point to what you want here. The signature menu item here are their dan dan noodles. They are also a very good deal since it is just HK$24. This dish is spicy, though you can ask for a less spicy version but it is a bit watered down in flavor. On my recent trip, I had a few other items in addition to the dan dan noodles and all four of them were great. They have this fried fish appetizer which are crunchy that I couldn't get enough of. Then there were the two Sichuanese standards, chili green beans with ground beef and ma po tofu. The green beans were nice and crisp with plenty of garlic and chili pepper. The ma po tofu was silky and comforting. They also have xiaolongbao here which are HK$50 for an order of 8. For a restaurant that does not specialize in Shanghai cuisine, I thought these were quite good. Not the best I have had, but solid. The service is great here. And the chef was quite accommodating despite all of the special requests we had. The restaurant is a bit off the beaten path, but if you are looking for good Sichuanese food, Wing Lai Yuen is worth seeking out.

My ex-co-worker took me to this off the beaten path Sichuan restaurant located few minutes away…read morefrom 黄大仙 station for our reunion. She used to live in this neighborhood when she was a child and this was one of her favorite restaurants back then. It's very popular among the locals and there are hardly any foreigners. I've been living in China for over 6 months but this Sichuan restaurant serves more delicious food than what I had in Mainland! I especially liked their 擔擔麵 (dandanmian) and 小籠包 （this is not really 川菜 but who cares? 好吃！）, so good! 不錯！For desserts, I recommend 炸銀絲卷 (sweet fried bread which is crunchy on the outside, you eat it with a condensed milk like dip), 雷沙湯圓 (hot mochi with black sesame cream inside) , and 豆沙鍋餅 (Awesome pancake with sweet red bean paste! H-A-O-C-H-I!! ) Fast, inexpensive, & delicious. Highly recommended!

I don't regret coming but probably won't return. It is more like a one time experience at the…read moreprice point. I completely dismissed this restaurant originally when I saw the gimmicky presentations, but some dishes offer a playful interpretation. Should try: Roast Pigeon was cooked perfectly. Succulent and juicy. They offer gloves which is a fantastic idea to eat the small bird. Beef char siu was tender and had good flavor and char texture. The thyme was decorative but added a nice scent. Interesting: Mangosten fritter is more for the look but also had a nice crab lobster sauce filling. Meh: Charcoal Buns were sweet and savory but does not taste different from the traditional version Sponge Xiao Lung Biao- Normally I love this dish but the change up here did not do anything for me. I wasn't too impressed by the filling nor the skin. If you are new to or want traditional dim sum go elsewhere. Also I didn't really order from the dinner style selections. Glad I didn't because they are small portions and didn't look that novel. If you are like me and had dim sum countless number of times, it is fun to try things with a twist. The woman next to me kept admiring how the food was presented. Look for the L signage and go to the second floor. Casual clean open dining room. Not crazy about the ant decals but it feeds into the playful nature of the restaurant.

Came here the other day for lunch. I've actually seen this place around on social media so it is…read morenot like I am completely unaware of it. However, just never had the chance to come. The place is fairly large actually, at least for a second floor restaurant? While there were a lot of people here, there was also a fair bit of seating. The service staff is pretty good, don't have any complaints here. The food aspect is quite interesting here. They have a lot of new stuff, which includes new takes on classic items, as well as new things that they invented themselves. I believe that some of these are quite similar to other things that people have experimented with, but it's no less welcome to see it. However, I wasn't a huge fan of the food overall. We got some stuff like pork puff pastries, the vegetarian siu mai (which sadly is not that great, but whatever), claims in chinese medicine soup (which was pretty gross), the truffle chicken, a few small dishes. Overall, I think they are trying a bit too hard to mess with things that are already quite decent. I appreciate the experimentation, but it's probably not for me.

Hands down, this spices and seasoning used in these noodles are the most unique I've ever had in…read moreHong Kong. Being Shaanxi cuisine, the flavors are very different than the local, Cantonese ones. I've had a variety of their signature biang biang noodles, such as spare ribs, beef and leek dumplings, and lamb dumplings. I would definitely go with one of the dumplings. Both were very flavorful and juicy on the inside. Although the thick, flat noodles are hard to share because it's one long piece, I love the texture of them. I think they're the perfect amount of chewy and compliment the spices perfectly. Aside from the signature biang biang noodles, I've had their cold noodles with sesame sauce. This is also a favorite of mine at Yau Yuen Siu Tsui. The noodles are thinner, but still have an amazing texture to them. They're not soft and soggy, very chewy. The sauce also hits just the right amount of spice. Their appetizers are also very unique. We've had their grass jelly with peanut sauce and shredded lotus roots. The grass jelly had a wasabi element to it where the spice goes up your nose so I wasn't that big of a fan. The shredded lotus roots were fantastic though! They were cooked perfectly so that there's still a crunchy to them but not too hard. Although small, this place still get really crowded and so the service can be kind of slow but I enjoy it because that means you don't have to rush through the meal. The only thing that might give Yau Yuen Siu Tsui a ding on points is their location. It's not particularly convenient to get to.

I was taken here on recommendation of a friend and definitely a great new discovery. They serve…read moreShaanxi food, so it wasn't something I would commonly find in Hong Kong. They have a wide variety of appetizers and entrees. For appetizer, we had a noodle with chicken and cucumbers. Then for the entree, I was recommended to get the biang biang noodles, which are thicker and wider noodles compared to many other types of Chinese noodles. I got it with dumplings. The dumplings and noodles don't come in a soup, but it does have some spicy chili to go with it that tastes really good. I like the unique flavor and noodle texture. They have very nice decorations in there as well. From what I hear, they were previously at a smaller spot and relocated here. Glad they moved to this bigger spot so more people could dine in. Highly recommend this place!

We were tired of walking and randomly stumbled upon this restaurant that's sort of hidden in a…read morebuilding with little foot traffic. The decor is quite shabby and the walls are cluttered with reviews, magazine covers, and newspaper clippings with headlines ranging from "top voted Malaysian restaurant" to which celebrity has visited and endorsed its legitimacy. It was also a full house on a week night. So without further ado, we asked for a table for four. The wait was extremely short and we quickly realized why. Their efficiency is marked by the delivery of food which typically occurred within minutes of ordering. Coming from the Midwest, I would say these portions are relatively petite. It worked in our favor because we typically prefer to order a variety and would rather not have leftovers since we're tourists. We shared the satay platter, Singaporean curry noodles with shrimp and egg, char kway teow with shrimp, Hainan chicken, and tung choy. Everything was good but the noodles and chicken stood out the most. The Hainan chicken is deboned and goes perfectly well with the rice which is prepared with the chicken stock and fat that was generated from cooking the chicken. The Singaporean curry noodles are different from the ones I usually have. This one is wetter and the curry flavor is more subtle. If you can handle more heat, then the char kway teow is for you. It's wide noodles stir fried over high heat with a soy sauce and chili base. That was my favorite dish of the night. The next time I come back, I'd give that chai tau kway a try!

No frills eatery in the back left corner of the 1st floor of the Houston Centre in East TST. With…read morea dozen tables in the "main" restaurant, there are other dining rooms across the hall for when it gets busier. The Chai Tau Kway (radish cake) was AWESOME, full of smokey flavor. That dish along is worthy of another trip to TST alone. Ironically, we didn't think that the satay was particularly good (least favorite of our 3 dishes). I probably would try the Fried Kway Teow next time instead of ordering the Sambal Beehoon Goreng (noodles) again. And would definitely try the Chicken Rice, especially after seeing the recommendation on CNNGo travel site.... Next time

Amazing! Simply phenomenal. As a vegan traveling, it's very difficult to find authentic local…read morecuisine that is veganized. Although this restaurant does use eggs, many of their dishes are vegan. I highly recommend this restaurant. First, their service is amazing. Our waiter had high spirt and was very considerate to cater to my needs. Not only that, but his recommendations led to an amazing and unforgettable experience. Second, their food is prepped with care and artistry. Vegan food is often very creative in order to mimic animal products. The food was outstanding and the menu items were vegetarian takes on authentic Hong Kong/Chinese food. Pictures and descriptions to follow of what we ordered

This Shanghainese style veggie spot was delicious and top notch. From decor and design to the…read morevariation and unique dishes offered, I thought this was a great experience. You have to navigate the bizarre elevators at World Trade Centre to find the one that will take you to the 10th floor. Kung Tak is also on the same floor at Ruby Tuesday, but don't let that be a deterent in you going to this wonderful restaruant. LOL!~ Being in the life situation of eating less meat these days, what a treat to enjoy a meal at Kung Tak Lam. All dishes had great flavor. Great quality vegetarian dishes, full of unique greens, tender tofus, delicious bean curds and Shanghainese noodles. The tofu dumping was a highlight for me and was so unique...it has the consistency of butter, but was soft, syrupy and tofu filled. Kind of a party in your mouth! A special Shanghai red bean flat pancake for desert was the icing on the cake! The staff was friendly, welcoming and available. The room is designed in soft kelly greens, cream colors and has a view of the harbor. The chairs and carpeting are up to date and do not have that warn feel, as is often the case in a Chinese restaurant. The room feels bright, polished and welcoming. Menu has pictures and is also in English.

Our first night in HK, went here for dinner - hot soup dumplings XLB and delicious wonton in…read morechicken broth! Sooo good!!! Bc they make their chicken soup with fresh whole chicken! Mmm highly recommend the chicken soup w/ wonton! Stand outs - Jelly fish w radish salad! And Seasoned Salted egg! We were all a bit jet-lag but was able to enjoy this meal very much! The Xi Long Bao was good (DTF is better!), the sichuan string beans was a big hit! Not as spicy as it looks. The doe sha bao (custard bao) was insane! Very ooey & goooey! Located inside the Olympian City Complex - always busy! TIP: Queue up at 5:30pm to get a "ticket" for the first wave of seating! They start seating at 6:00pm.

Modern China Restaurant is not the restaurant you want to go with your friendsies, but it's a…read moreperfect place to bring your FML (Future Mother-in-Law, teehee). This restaurant is notorious for its wait time. A table for 6 can easily eclipse the 90 minute mark. That's why all you can see on this side of Olympic City is a herd of hungry people waiting in line. But what appears to be a frustrating situation is actually a brownie point opportunity in disguise. Just go an hour early and grab a queue number first and grab a latte at Cafe Halibut while you wait for FML to arrive. And when she does, your table will be ready and you will suddenly look like a VIP/Boss/Baller in her eyes as your party walks past all the hungry hippos. *high 5* Another reason why Modern China is great for your FML is that the restaurant looks very fancy, but the price remains very friendly. The owners didn't skimp on the decor at all. From the chairs all the way to the table cloth, everything was furnished to impress. To top it off, there's even a Terra Cotta Warrior statue thing standing outside! (don't do selfies tho, it'll make you look immature) Under this expensive looking ambiance, you'll look very generous when you pick up the tab, even though the actual bill will leave you with more than enough money to get smashed at LKF shortly after. *high 5* Finally, the food LOOKS amazing. The Little Dragon Bread (小籠包) comes steaming hot in a basket. The tip of the dumpling is stretched a little, making it easy for FML to pick it up with her chopsticks. From the basket, to the vinegar, and all the way to her lips, no part of the Little Dragon Bread falls apart. Perfect. The Custard Bun looked equally nice. When you rip the soft, white buns in half, a lava of custard flows out, similar to how egg yolk would burst out of a punctured benedict. It is important to note that none of the food actually tastes great, but at least they look good, and that's all that really matters to FML. Kind of like how she likes for you to wear a collared shirt to dinner, but really, you're more of a Allen Iverson jersey kind of a guy. Some things are better left superficial. So there you have it, a perfect place to bring any FMLs. Thank you Modern China, for building relationships between future In-Laws everywhere :)

Supposedly this place has been around for decades and is one of TST's most well known, classic SE…read moreAsian restaurants. There are a lot of Malaysian / Singaporean / Thai spots nearby, but I've yet to see one that was exclusively Indonesian till I came here. Truth be told, I don't know much about Indonesian food. I just know that whatever I eat here, I end up happy and stuffed. The name (印尼餐廳 aka "Indonesian Restaurant") couldn't be more original. A no frills establishment that sports two levels, the upper of which is the main dining room. It's pseudo reminiscent of a Dim Sum hall, but smaller and darkly lit. The decor is appropriately SE Asian themed, outlined with templetastic table cloths, purposefully placed bamboo decorations, and a funky ceiling pattern to keep things interesting. A mix of date-like groups and family parties are the general make up here, which means it's about as versatile for just about any group size to satay it up together. Speaking of satay, that was the first thing I ordered here. A collection of chicken, lamb, and pork skewers lightly marinated and perfectly cooked. I didn't even need the accompanying sauce or the cold cucumber slice to complete the bite. They were delicious all on their own and were the one item every table seemed to have. The other dishes reminded me of things I've eaten in SE Asia, such as their Mee Goreng and Nasi Lemak, both of which were actually quite mediocre. Lacking flavor and generally bland, I also felt the same for their Jado Jado salad and Egg Curry. These tend to be popular items to order, but I would recommend going another route. Beef Rendang is one option, Gado Gado and Sayer Lodeh are a couple of others. Their version of Chicken Curry and Fried Chicken are worth the hype. These dishes provided the most kick and the coconut rice was a nice addition to the mix. I think a proper drink, some satays, and another noodle would suffice for a solid meal. The wait staff is a variable mixed bag; some are super nice and hospitable while some others seem to be hard to flag down and could care less. The manager / owner is friendly guy, I wish he were the one greeting and waiting on certain tables instead of mean mugging set of waitresses I tend to deal with. In the end, it's impressive to watch them switch up the Cantonese and Indonesian, certainly not something you see every day.

Craving something different and hard to get in the US, Tim M. targeted Indonesian Restaurant for…read moredinner. Some people in our group were a little uninterested in trying this cuisine, but in the end, we were all very happy we did. The meal was delicious! The decor inside kind of makes you feel like you're in someone's dining room. It feels nice and homey. We had a few different waitresses while we were there; they seemed to be rotating around the few groups while we were there. They were mostly attentive, though we had a bit of trouble getting the check at the end. No big deal, though. We ordered four dishes, which were perhaps on the smaller side but still very satiating and delicious. On the menu, there isn't much description, but what we got each tasted very distinctive and delicious. Our dishes were on the richer side, but they were not too heavy. I'd definitely recommend checking this spot out! There's a lot to choose from.