Hong Kong Restaurant

Since we were young and Hong Kong Restaurant is our favourite Chinese restaurant in town. We all have great memories with families and friends throughout the 90's, 2000's and till today. Some people believe that the quality of food changed with time, but i'm still addicted to it and i still can't resist it whether it was served in a party or for take out at home or once i go dine there every other while. I thought that i'll change my mind about it once i travel to Hong Kong and try their real cuisine, and although i fell in love with the local cuisine there, Hong Kong restaurant is still one of my top Chinese restaurants not only in Bahrain but even when i compare it to other Chinese restaurants around the world.

Practical location in Um alHassam and parking is not that hard even though the area is always packed. Hong Kong is always busy with locals and people from different nationalities all around the week. I prefer making reservations to avoid the wait. The rooms upstairs are excellent for big groups. It's amazing how they managed to balance between renewing the place and maintaining it's identity that being there still feels the same. The mirrors all around the place add space to the eye and the green table covers give the place the Chinese vibe. 

Chicken Corn Soup, Fried Wanton and Steamed Dumplings are the top three starters. The soup is thick and tastes exactly like chicken corn should taste like. The wanton is addictive and once you start with one you won't be able to stop. It's crispy from the outside and tender from the inside. The dumplings are to die for, so soft that i feel it melting in my mouth. For main dish, Chili Beef is the highlight. I order it with less chilly to be able to enjoy the taste of the rich sauce. Chicken Cashew Nut and Prawn Balls are the best from the chicken/prawn menu. Vegetable Fried Rice is a perfect companion to the previous three dishes and if you're too hungry order Vegetable Noodles too. End your meal with a cup of Green Tea to digest.

Hong Kong restaurant is a great reminder that restaurants can be simple yet great. It's one of the places i recommend for tourists and it's always my answer when people ask me: "What is your favourite restaurant?". Staff are very friendly and the service is excellent. It's a flexible place that you can go to for lunch or dinner, for a casual meal or a celebration. It's simply perfect. 

Daily Tribune 7 Sep 2012