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!

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!

It's a small location. When you walk in and they'll tell you where to sit. We got moved around to…read morethe different tables before we settled on a seat. It's sort of like musical chairs because they try to seat all customers. Just note this is one of those places where you may be seated with strangers! Food-wise the congee was delicious. They serve it REALLY hot so many sure you let it cool. It's perfect for a cold and rainy day. They don't make it too salty and there's a good balance between congee and meat. It's also pretty filling. One bowl per person is more than enough.

By far one of my favorite little hole in the wall places to eat in HK/central district so glad we…read morefound it. If you are looking for quick but delicious CONGEE and wonton mein this is the spot! The congee was different than in NY so silky and flavorful and the fish filet was thin so you tasted it in every bite, there was sooo much fish in there i was surprised. I didn't like the wonton mein as much because i don't like egg noodles but my bf liked it and it came with a good amount of beef which was tender. We also tried the oyster ball as an appetizer since they ran out of you tiao both times we went which i was definitely disappointed about. May need to check what is available when, i think when we first went the wonton mein wasn't available until 11am and the congee was no longer available at that time but i cannot remember just keep it in mind. Absolute gem of central only had a week here and went 2x! Super nice staff even though i can't speak chinese so my bf did or we had to point lol too but bring your own napkins.

As gweilos we have enjoyed dining at Praise Noodle in Popcorn Mall, TKO, in recent years. Last…read moreevening we went with two HK friends who chose the dishes for us. The meal was a whole order of magnitude more excellent than what we expected. We had (our usual) wonton soup, but also fish congee, beef noodle (without soup), spicy pork noodle (no soup), hot almond pudding and cold mango/sago pudding. We had the usual choi sum (needed a few minutes more on the stove). We also had sweet and sour pork which I dreaded given how disgusting this dish generally is in the US. All I can say is that we inhaled all this food. Amazingly the sweet and sour pork was a standout for me. If you decide to try this restaurant you should know it is extremely popular and extremely noisy. The Cantonese do consider noise to be a vital component of enjoying a great meal, and the noise level matched the wonderful cuisine. Also, you are almost going to be the only non-Chinese diners at Praise Noodle, unless my wife and I happen to be in attendance. See you there!

I visited this restaurant during my last day in HongKong. I have to say what a great meal to end my…read morevacation. I ordered the combo where you get congee and a side of sticky rice noodles. The quality of the food was very fresh and the price was very reasonable. The texture of their congee was perfect, not too thick and not too runny. They are also quite generous with their portions. If you are looking for chinese comfort food, this is the way to go. The restaurant is located in a shopping center and so expect long lines during the weekend.

The old and traditional Hongkong style congee restaurant in central area. They opens at 9am, very…read moresmall space with couple tables. The century egg and meat Congee is the best, very comforting for breakfast. They don't have all the things in the menu so make sure you come prepared.

One of the best tasting congee/jook I have tasted…read more The jook was very creamy and the beef I had was great. I added a duck egg the second visit on the trip for an extra $15 HKD and I wasn't disappointed :) The fried curry balls were decent. An order comes with 3 balllls. There is a single occupancy bathroom in the back and bonus point- there is a giant roll of TP by the table in the back if you need it. I think it's for napkin use though, not sure lol. I didn't need to use it but I can say something is better than nothing even if it's.. a standard HK bathroom if you know what I mean. Cash only and it's meant to be fast more so during rush peak hours. Do bring your own napkins and note it's not too spacious for any luggage/big bags to be rolled around inside.

Hong Kong is the best place in the World to splurge on dim sum, as the top prices that you are…read morepaying will usually reward you with unparalleled quality and sophistication that cannot be found outside of Asia (well, maybe except in Toronto or Vancouver.) Depending on what you order, be prepared to spend the equivalent of about USD30 or more per person. What sets Lei Garden apart from the rest of all the dim sum restaurants is not just the deliciousness of their food, but their refinedness and creativity. Shredded Yam Egg Rolls: That's exactly where their creativity and sophistication come in. The filling tasted like a puree of yam mixed with minced pork and was almost heavenly. These are hands down the best egg rolls that I've ever had! Honey BBQ Spare Ribs: This is one of their specialties and I highly recommend that you order this dish. The meat was so tender that they fell off the bones. The honey BBQ flavor was so delicious that I needed to borrow a phrase from KFC that "it's finger licking good!" (Yes, forget about the chopsticks and eat with your fingers!) Fried Chicken Wings: The skin was perfectly crispy and the inside was moist and juicy. This is another dish that requires you to eat with your fingers and lick them to completely enjoy the experience. Har Gow: Thin, translucent, and slightly chewy skins were graced with a shrimp filling that was bouncy in texture and rich in natural flavor. Bean Curb Rolls in Broth: The fish broth was richly flavored, and not only did it make the bean curb rolls more enjoyable, it was so tasty that we finished every drop of the broth, treating it just like a soup dish. Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf: Tasty and not overly oily (Yes!) fried rice was generously mixed with Chinese sausage, minced pork, salty egg yolk, among many other goodies. It was wrapped in a lotus leaf and steamed to perfection that the aroma of lotus filled the air and stimulated the palate. This is another one of their specialties that I highly recommend. Siu Mai: They were tiny but were packed with a concentrated richness that was enhanced by the flavors of black mushrooms. Small, bite size, refined, and delicate - They were exactly what dim sum should be like! Beef Balls: Quality speaks here. There was not even a hint of soda powder or tenderizer. Again, the serving size was tiny but the flavor was supreme. And that perfectly matches the city where the value of food is generally not measured by its size, but by its quality.

Located at Time Square; Hong Kong's busy retail and foodie mecca, Lei Garden has been a offering…read moreCantonese Cuisine for over a decade. Food here can be described as traditional Cantonese with an added flare of updated interpretations, there are a few dishes the restaurant are famous for e.g. Crispy Skinned Chicken marinated in Supreme Soy Sauce, Seasonal Double Boiled Soup, Roast Pork Belly with Cracklings etc. On this latest occasion, I tried a few more common dishes, and what stands out the most are: Beef Brisket, Tendon & Potatoes in Curry Sauce, Braised Goose Web with Shiitake Mushrooms & Tofu Skin. Love the curry sauce as it goes perfectly with plain steamed rice, even the potatoes were done well in absorbing the curry. If you like Morning Glory, they do a very good job with the seasoning and I usually request the Chef to add extra Thai Chilli to kick it up a few notches! Service has always been attentive, but I also noticed the high turn over rate as the familiar faces from the last few years are not to be found, parking can be redeemed, just notify the server at end of your meal!

Have been 4 times there: two were good, two were bad. I don't think will visit again…read more Decorated interior with a 50% chance of getting good food, and an average price of HKD 250-300 per dish.

I have to say, this place has the best xiaolungbao I've ever tried. I personally think that it's…read moresuperior to the ones I've tried from Ding Tai Fung. My friend, who happened to visit DTF a few days ago, concurred with my verdict. The skin over here is thinner, the meat filling not as clumpy and juicier. By itself, DTF's dumpling is very good, after all, it's an international chain known for their soup dumplings. But side by side, Ye Shanghai has a better XLB, at least by Hong Kong standard, which always prizes a thin wrapper. We ordered a variety of other dishes, from wine chicken to shanghai noodles, and they are all quite delicious, and compare favorably to the same dish I've tried elsewhere. The only downside is, as you can imagine from its location, that this place is pricier. The pork belly wrapped with fragrant leaves is melt-in-your-mouth succulent, but not cheap at HKD30 (about US$4) for piece slightly over 1" cube in size.

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!