"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."
