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Hong Kong Garden Seafood Dim Sum Cafe

Hong Kong Garden Seafood Dim Sum Cafe

5300 Spring Mountain Rdsuite 107, Las Vegas, NV 89146, United States

Cafe • Full • Casual • Seafood


"I recently visited Hong Kong Garden dim sum for lunch and overall, it was a decent experience. The service was really friendly and attentive, and the restaurant wasn't too packed even though we went on a Monday at noon. One thing I liked was that dim sum was made to order by marking the menu, so there weren't too many carts around, which made the food feel more fresh.Now, onto the food. Unfortunately, there were a few misses for us. The haw gao was just plain horrible. The shrimp tasted fishy, grainy, and was in small little pieces. Plus, the outside fell apart before it even got to our table. The sui mai was just okay, comparable to Trader Joe's instant ones. It was surprisingly fishy and too dense. The chicken feet had great flavor, but it was overcooked and mushy, and it fell apart easily.The sweet rice and shrimp balls were also disappointing. The rice was hard and flavorless, and we would pass on them next time. The egg tofu was something new for us, but we probably wouldn't order it again. However, we did appreciate the technique and talent it takes to fry it without breaking it. The pan fried shrimp and chives dumpling were also not great they were huge and rubbery.On the other hand, the deluxe rice roll was the best thing we had and definitely worth coming back for. It had the best texture of any rice roll we've had in Las Vegas, and the shrimp inside was crispy. So, if I were to return to Hong Kong Garden, it would only be for that dish.Lastly, the roast duck was really good the skin was crispy and the meat was tender. It was priced at $12.99 for a quarter duck, which was reasonable. The Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce was just okay though the broccoli wasn't bright green and the oyster sauce was quite salty.Overall, I would give Hong Kong Garden dim sum three stars. While the food had its hits and misses, the service was really good and the restaurant wasn't too crowded. So, if you're in the mood for some dim sum and are looking for a place that's not too busy, this could be a decent option just be sure to order the deluxe rice roll."

Minghin

Minghin

340 East Randolph Street, Chicago, 60601, United States Of America

Tea • Pub • Chicken


"I came here for dinner one night while in Chicago. I was with a party of four and we decided to walk here from our hotel and enjoy the evening air. After quite a few twists and turns, staircases and a few elevators we arrived at the restaurant which is tucked away in a small alcove between buildings. I'm an explorer, so the roundabout way of getting there was right up my alley. Looking at the restaurant from the entrance it almost looked like it was closed at first. Upon walking in, there was a bar and some seating available in a small dining area. It seemed so empty and I wondered if it was closing soon, as it looked so neat and quiet with no staff to be seen other than one person behind the bar. I was in for another twist and turn as the person behind the bar greeted us and took us around a corner into a dining area that was packed with people and very vibrant. I caught a glimpse of the skyline through some windows across the dining room. Unfortunately, we were seated on the opposite end of the restaurant. We were brought complimentary tea, which was really good. Instead of a hard copy menu, we were brought a tablet to order off of a digital menu. It's an interesting concept but between multiple people trying to order off of one tablet, it felt a bit cumbersome. Unfortunately, the party I was with, was not in the mood for dim sum or a family style dinner, so we ordered separate plates. We did order some egg rolls for the table which came out quickly and tasted freshly made. I opted for the Beef Brisket with Eggplant and an Avocado Smoothie. The Avocado Smoothie had a good flavor and was not too thick or too runny. It wasn't overly sweet either. The Beef Brisket with Eggplant was also good. The brisket was tender and the eggplant was juicy. The sauce was thick and had a strong but good flavor. It was a large portion, so it was a challenge to finish by myself. After the main meal, we ordered some Baked Creamy Egg Yolk Buns, which were delicious. The service is very minimalist which is not an issue. The waitstaff did not come to the table very often unless called over. The food was good, service quick and the ambiance was vibrant and family friendly. When I'm in Chicago again I'll have to stop by again and sample their dim sum menu."