Largest chicken I have ever seen! Quality is top notch for the cheap price! When I visited HK, I…read morewent here for a late night snack almost every night . Good fried food option overall, but definitely try their chicken

Walk along Mei Tin Road just opposite the Tai Wai MTR station. Pass by Hot Star Large Fried Chicken…read morewithout salivating as the beautiful scent of freshly fried chicken wafts through the air. Go on, I dare you. Can't do it? It's okay. Neither can I. Hot Star serves probably the best street-side fried chicken you can find. Originating from Taiwan, the chicken here is fried to delicious perfection, and the meat is nice and tender. There is permanently a line forming outside Hot Star - be it two people or ten. Not surprising, because the chicken here is so, so good! It's served piping hot and it smells amazing - every bite is simply heavenly. I've actually only tried two things on the menu - the signature large fried chicken, and the 'heung heung gai', the second item on the menu, which translates roughly and very aptly to 'delicious delicious chicken'. The large fried chicken, as the name suggests, is pretty large. It's basically a big piece of chicken. The chicken meat is juicy and very nicely fried. Even though it was soaked in oil, for some reason, it doesn't taste that oily to me. I've had fried chicken where I feel like I'm eating mouthfuls of oil, but it isn't the case with this one. I would definitely recommend getting the second item on the menu, the 'heung heung gai', it you're sharing with friends. It tastes exactly like the large fried chicken, except the chicken is in small, bite-sized pieces - perfect for sharing. The portion is decent enough to be eaten among three people, I would say. I don't normally like street food in HK, but this is an exception. Yes, it's fried, unhealthy, and loaded with MSG, but hey, there's no harm in having it once in a while. In sum, this is no doubt a guilty pleasure of mine. Try it, and I'm sure it'll soon be yours too!

So tasty! Very crispy and perfectly seasoned (aka not too salty). The chicken itself also wasn't…read moredry. The small size is more than enough for one person so only order the large size if you intend on sharing. Very reasonably priced. I should've tried some of their other menu items as well since they all look/sound delicious!

Overeating is inevitable in Hong Kong. From dai pai dong to dim sum, Hong Kong offers a plethora of…read morecheap meals and snacks every few blocks, especially in Mong Kok. Hot Star Large Fried Chicken's most popular item, the fried chicken in original or spicy flavors, is piping hot and delicious. The batter is crispy and flavorful, and the huge piece of chicken meat is very moist. For $30 HKD, the gigantic deep-fried perfection is a satisfy snack, especially when shared between two people. Don't be foolish by trying to eat the monstrous thing by yourself, like I did -- it's simply not possible.

Great place for bao and dim sum…read more So lucky to visit this local gem with Jacky from This Is Asia Tours on our Hong Like A Local City Tour. So nice to be able to sample treats that met our dietary restrictions, i.e. no pork, no shellfish. Loved the large selection of vegetarian options. The assorted vegetable crystal dumplings were so pretty and so delicious. Lots of choices for buns like sweet potato or taro paste. The steamed rice with chicken and Chinese mushrooms was also tasty. Our friends enjoyed their dumplings. Add some cold Hong Kong Milk Tea for a perfect snack while exploring the markets around Mong Kok.

Not gonna lie, I like this place for a quick meal. It's a chain but $HKD32 for a plate of meat,…read morerice and dim sum is good and fast. The place is clean and their options are pretty good. I recommend going here as a takeout since there really isn't any seating. The food came out after a minute. Dim sum was on point, and the meal was filling. Next door had buns as well so there's a lot of options that compliment your lunch here. Other than that, solid place for quick eats.

Food was excellent and very cheap (comparing to US prices). The dim sum items we got tased so good,…read moreflavorful and moist. Unfortunately, there was only two of us so we couldn't order a lot. I recommend this spot!

Excellent dim Sum. The place was busy as usual. Lots of great options the BBQ Buns are the…read moresignature dish.

We got this chicken as take-out and it still tasted juicy and delicious so I can only imagine how…read moreamazing it would taste had we dined in and eaten it served hot! Loved the original and pepper crispy combo that we got. If you're debating whether to get bone-in or boneless, get the boneless. They're much easier to eat. It also comes with spicy mayo and sweet and sour dipping sauces. YUM! Note: it takes a while (~30 mins) to prepare the chicken since it's oven roasted so plan accordingly.

Sitting atop a brightly lit high rise in this brightly lit vertical city is Mong Kok's Goobne…read moreChicken. It's a surprisingly large and open wooden space, which is refreshing after bumping knees and getting breathed on by strangers all day, every day. Your first step inside is greeted with TV screens playing Kpop and the smell of sizzle and sauce; it's a Korean fried haven. Goobne specializes in, you guessed it, Korean fried chicken, but with a heavy infusion of Western bar food. They've got salads, pastas, Asian style rice rolls, and a variety of fancy margaritas (one with a shark). Mostly though, you're here for the chicken. On my initial visit, my friend and I shared: Appletiser: Some foreign apple sparkly with a punny name. It's what you expect. Fizzy apple juice in a bottle. Overpriced because of its foreignness and because it's in a bottle. Caesar Salad: This is not a Caesar salad. Caesar sauce (in a cup on the side, no less) with some veggies, croutons, and parmesan does not a Caesar make. Who adds frisee to a Caesar? Or red cabbage? OR TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS? It's fine for a salad. Just know that you are not ordering a Caesar when you order this Caesar. Rice Crunch Chicken Boneless: Yes, this is where it's at! A well-portioned amount of crispy boneless chicken covered in sweet and spicy sauce, carried out in a cast iron pan. To make it better, tiny rice bits cover the chicken for extra crunch. To make it EVEN better, pieces of sauce-soaked Korean rice cakes are mixed in. SO. GOOD. Strawberry Milk Snow: I don't know what I was expecting for this. Something more like shaved ice? Nope. Milk snow is exactly what it is: creamy crystals that melted on impact. It was incredibly unique and the right amount of sweet with the ice cream and strawberries mixed in. 10/10, will choke on ice particles again. Goobne Chicken is goodne chicken. There, I said it. Though my puns are bad, Goobne isn't. And with this being one of several locations in HK, you can always get your fried chicken on. Whether you're in the mood to hang out, or to grab a sharkarita, or just to get some good grub, Goobne is one great choice in the city with way too many food choices. (52/100) - 100

For Cantonese siu mei (roasted meats), Dragon State Kitchen knocks it out of the park! The…read moreglistening roasted meats behind the window and sensational aromas absolutely draw you inside. You might get yelled at for not putting the menu back in its place, but it's a small price to pay for such delicious food. When they bring out a large bowl of water, use it to rinse out your utensils. By the way, you can usually find chopsticks, silverware, and spoons in the drawer beneath the tabletop. Char Siu and Roast Duck: The barbecued pork is incredible. It's a little smoky and sweet with a nice pink smoke ring. The sticky edges are super crispy from the caramelization and a slight char. You can hear a tiny crunch with each bite. As for the meat, it is more tender than any BBQ or a succulent cut of the finest pastrami. Roast duck is the ultimate pairing for char siu because of its crisp skin and depth of flavors from the five spice, soy, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger.

Was up early and walking around to find a cha chaan teng and stumbled across this spot for some…read moreclassic HK milk tea and French peanut butter toast! They have your traditional breakfast meals but we already just left from a congee place so this was just for dessert! Classic Good taste, nostalgic and hit the spot.

The thing about Hong Kong restaurants is that you really need to know what to order. We ordered the…read moreroast goose here, and it was excellent. I also got a hot tea that was incredibly bitter. I couldn't even finish it. This restaurant is always busy. We debated whether to eat here or at another nearby restaurant that was practically empty, but we made the right choice. During our short stay, we came here twice for dinner and once for breakfast. That said, knowing what to order makes all the difference. The table next to us at breakfast ordered a dish that looked amazing, but I couldn't find it anywhere on the menu. Maybe it was a secret menu item, or perhaps you have to be a local to know about it. One thing to note: Yelp isn't always the most reliable source for Hong Kong restaurants since many listings and reviews can be quite dated. Google Reviews tends to be more accurate, but it's still worth double-checking because restaurants frequently change ownership, relocate, or close. Thanks to Jando (former HK CM) for adding this spot to the Yelp map. I came across it there and immediately recognized it! Of course, always carry cash. This place accepts WeChat as payment.

As one of the better locations of the famous "Yung Gor" roast goose establishments, this Wan Chai…read morelocation turned out to be one of my most stellar meals during my recent trip to Hong Kong. The English name, Yung's Tangerine Peel Roast Goose Restaurant, might seem strange to most, but it is a literal translation of the Chinese name: 榕哥陳皮燒鵝. My experience was like many others: a packed house full of hungry locals shooting for an excellent rendition of traditional Cantonese roasted meats. Located on Lockhart Rd, this Yung Gor version is semi-large but fully packed during prime hours. Table sharing is highly likely in small groups, and the service works quickly to get orders started. The menu is in both Chinese and English and features a nice selection of meal sets to take the guesswork out of ordering. The prices at 50-68HKD seems reasonable but for folks fixated on the traditional bbq will pay anywhere from $55-180 depending on the order. I chose a 3 meat platter consisting of roasted siu yuk pork, char siu bbq pork, and roasted goose (燒肉叉燒燒鵝). The roasted goose was as excellent as advertised, juicy and tender all throughout. The char siu bbq pork was sweet enough to be a star on its own but the siu yuk roasted pork belly stole the show. The crispy skin was some of the best I've ever had. It was wonderfully fatty and went so well with the accompanying mustard condiment. I washed it all down with a iced lemon tea but couldn't help but think about the amazing platter I had. While I've heard excellent things about their Yau Ma Tei location, I am convinced Wan Chai really is worthy of a goose chase throughout the neighborhood. I am already plotting my next trip back and will absolutely include this place as a part of my must-eat rotation.

We love this place so much that we ate here 3 nights in a row. Service was great. Very fast…read more Food was delicious especially their roasts goose. If has a very relaxed and casual atmosphere. I highly recommend this place if ever you were in the Jordan area of Kowloon.

The hot mustard sauce here is perfect!!…read more The Cha siu was surprisingly better than the actual goose itself. The duck was a bit salty but very tender. Service was fast as typical with all restaurants in the area.