Dim Sum in a hot pot place? Or is it hot pot in a dim sum place? Typically in Asia, it's best to…read morestick with a niche, but in the case for Budaoweng (BUTT-DOU-WONG 不倒翁), they've defied the odds and somehow managed to do a great job at both. Couple the fact they're located on one of the highest floors of iSQUARE (#1), this means one can enjoy their food and a view at the same time. Let's start with the dim sum. It's all very good. I have to give them kudos for high quality renditions of spring rolls, egg tarts, rice noodles crepes, shrimp dumplings, Malay sponge cake, and number of other items. The tea is good as well and for the most part, everything is high quality. Speaking of quality, the hot pot presentation is definitely IG worthy. More importantly, the broth for the Chinese herbal and mala were very clear and full of flavor. Sure, their a la carte ingredients are a tad spendy and somewhat portion challenged, it is still completely legit. Reservations are always recommended at places like this. There is no hard dress code per se, but I wouldn't recommend coming here dressed terribly. Service is always very good and super courteous. I would highly recommend coming here in a group because hot pot and dim sum are best enjoyed with others. ____________ (#1) A beastly mall in TST: http://www.yelp.com/biz/ECraV3C99IfQIrE_hCB9Ng

Seated by the window at the booth with view. All the dim sum dishes was amazing! Service was very…read moreattentive! Love this place. Will try to come back before going back to state.

Good Dim sum but not the best I've had. The deep fried shrimp wontons were good but came with a…read moreweird mayo sauce . We also ordered the shrimp wonton and Crystal buns believing it would be all shrimp but the crystal buns are actually pork. Also 6 dollars for tea even if you don't want tea. It's just okay , not blown away.

One of the best places to get dimsum in the TST area. Their shrimp dumplings are one of the best…read moreI've had. The BBQ pork buns are pretty good too. Food is served fast and turnover is quick. This is one of the places I have to visit during my stay in Hong Kong for breakfast, snack time, and/or dinner. One of the dimsum you must try is the Rice Roll with Crispy Shrimp. The rice roll is thin and the crispy shrimp added a nice contrast. Also, try the Radish Cakes serve with chili sauce and Chicken Feet. The opening hours for this place are from 730AM-11PM. Also, 5HKD is automatically added to your bill in lieu of service charge. This is for the hot tea they serve...which you cannot refuse.

Super popular wonton noodle chain in Hong Kong, Michelin-recognized. Each dish seemed to be…read morereliable and good, but not stellar. 柱侯牛腩麵 Beef Brisket Noodles 世家雲吞麵 Signature Wonton Noodles 鮮蝦淨水餃 Shrimp & Pork Dumplings 蜆芥鯪魚球 Dace Fishball 上湯杞子浸時蔬 Vegetable with Goji Berries in Broth I thought we ordered the classic Hong Kong little curry fishballs, but we didn't: the Dace fishball we ordered were big fishballs coated in rice noodle fragments and deepfried. The fish weren't so pulverized into a homogenous paste, so you could instantly see they were made with real fish. But what really threw me for a loop was the dip/sauce it was served with: appeared to be fermented clam or oyster sauce? And I don't mean regular oyster sauce this was quite salty, umami, fermented for sure. Seating is comfortable and the decor is fine, but designed for small parties/groups.

Came for a late night quick dinner. Great bowl of noodles and won ton but if your hungry at least…read moreorder the large size. Savory clear broth with crunchy wontons and al dente thin wonton noodles. Max's knows their noodles and wonton. For a twist try the dumplings which are big and give the wontons a run for the money. They have several locations in Hong Kong. Small restaurant but turnaround is fast. Service is quick and attentive. They speak English so no problems here.

my mom & i stumbled upon this cha chaan teng while wandering near our hotel, which ended up being…read moreone of our favorite restaurants the entire trip. in fact, we ate here 4 times! at first, we were drawn by the freshly baked pastries showcased at the front of the restaurant. we ordered their breakfast set one day & tried our their lunch set the following days. everything was extremely good & flavorful. my favorite is their buttered pineapple bun & warm milk tea. Overall, I would recommend this to friends & family. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in HK again!

Some of the best beef noodles you can get. It's a small bowl but really packed and filling.read more

Food was great! The seafood was juicy, fresh and very well prepared. But I've had better with way…read morebetter service and prices. I don't give a damn about celebrities visiting this restaurant. Big deal. If your service sucks, then I'll take my business elsewhere. First, no staff ever smiled. It's like they hate what they do and they hate everyone who eats there. My sister made a reservation but I was the first to get there. So I told one of the staff about the name of the reservation. She said she didn't see her name and asked for her number that she put down and so I told her. She kept denying that there's a reservation made and finally she found it and didn't even apologize or anything and we were promptly seated. Since I and a few of us were early and while we're waiting for the rest of the party to arrive, different staff repeatedly rushed us to place an order. Yes, I appreciate the efficiency, but can't you also respect your customers' pace? The person who made the reservation hasn't even arrived yet! I must say, however, that they are very diligent about filling our drinks and clearing our plates. Then there comes the ridiculously priced plate of mantis shrimp. We ordered the pepper and salt mantis shrimp and the server suggested 4 pieces so we without much thought said okay. Man they were the best, biggest, juiciest mantis shrimp I've ever eaten! But guess what, each costs HKD 300 so just that plate alone costs $1200 (USD 150)!!! Holy crap. Way to reel us in on the expensive dish! What a surprise when we saw the bill! Deceptive bunch of people. Their crab was delicious but the fish soup was just alright. And their cold platter was a hit or miss. Food was good but not worth the price and not worth being treated like this. Also the place was so tiny and the bathroom definitely violated the emergency exit regulations lol. Will not come back. Better to go to Lee Yue Mun or Sai Kung!

This place is known for a lot of dishes: fried spicy crab, Sampan congee, and rice noodles with…read moreroast duck. I've personally never tried the congee, but the spicy crab is mighty delicious (and seriously spicy, so if you can't take the heat, ask for the least spicy option). Bonus: the crab is fried with garlic, which you can box up and take home. My favorite dish? The rice noodles with roast duck. The soup is rich and flavorful, and the thinly-cut noodles offer a good bite. You can even request different cuts of duck with your noodles, or just get plain noodles if you wish. I always somehow end up here for a late dinner when returning from vacation. Service is hit or miss, with servers often rushing around and trying to get you out as quickly as possible. Local celebrities are known to frequent this restaurant, which explains the photos and signatures on the walls.

It's all about the wonton here. Well deserved Michelin Stars for the past 10 years. The noodles and…read morewrappers have great texture and the filling is full of shrimp. Simply amazing. Good prices, used to be cheaper, but really you can't complain. Clean considering how many customers come through here. Expect to share tables.

Friendly and good, quick service. Food arrives within minutes and is priced quite well. Recommend…read moregiving this place a try

Had a good time even though we have to wait close to 100 minutes to get the table in Banquio,…read moreTaiwan. Restaurant was located in the basement of a large department store. So we could kill time in the store while waiting for our number to be called. Had plenty of dishes and 5 steam baskets of Xiao lung bao for six of us. Total cost usd $167.

Believe the hype! Their food was yummy and customer service was superb!…read more Visited on a Friday morning (opening time) and we were greeted with welcome bows... The line wasn't too long... I'd say just a few people, no more than 15. But I did see that a few minutes after we were seated, more people showed up waiting in line. This restaurant had the most attentive staff I've ever been to. Not just for a dim sum restaurant, any restaurant, period! Not in an annoying (American way), but they're there to remove empty plates as soon as it's finished and there for your needs if you needed something. Now the food... They gave instructions on how not to burn yourself eating xlb.. because we've all been there... Too hangry and excited to eat it as soon as it arrives to your table. Xlb was very good! Actually, every dish we got were all very good! We'd definitely like to try the San Jose, CA location one since it's close to home... Just to compare if the taste will be consistent. :)

Consistently on Michelin Bib Gourmand which means its an amazing meal for the price, I'm a huge fan…read moreof Mak's Noodles and Yat Lok since they are across the street from each other and awarded numerous Michelin accolades. The price is cheap and the flavors local yet slightly complex and interesting. I love coming here for a bite I know won't get me too full and give me a flavor of HK. They cook right at the steamy windows and each dish is made to order so its super fresh. Wonton Noodle Soup: It costs a whopping $6 US and the broth and wonton taste super traditional but well executed. They have the timing of the noodles down and they are always al dente and perfectly cooked. The broth has dried flounder giving it a deep umami flavor you will love!

On my wonton noodle tour, I decided to take myself to various well-known spots that pride…read morethemselves in making the best fresh shrimp wontons and springy noodles. I was excited to try Mak's for the very first time. Besides the quick and friendlier service, the space is well air conditioned and while cramped, the pros outweighs any of the cons. The signature wonton noodles were the best I have had and the quality really shows. Each bite of the shrimp wontons tasted crisp and fresh while the delicate wrapper held the full shrimp tightly and neatly. The shrimp itself was cooked to perfection and did not have any mushy texture nor overcooked chew. The noodles were as springy as ever and definitely tasted as much as they were worth. The broth was the clear winner whether or not you're the type to add some red vinegar or not. It is a broth with clear depth and flavor that does not overwhelm the tastebuds, nor send them to monosodium glutamate shock. It was such a great meal, I am already looking to enjoy another bowl sooner than later. And of course, for all the non-seafood lovers out there, the beef brisket noodles are just as worthy. Also, this spot serves free tea, no tea charge!