Hong Kong Deli
1236 NW 21st Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32609
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Address :
1236 NW 21st Ave
Gainesville, FL, 32609 - Phone (352) 505-0454
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Opening Hours
- Mon :12:00 pm - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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P D.
The woman that runs this place is awesome, she's always been friendly, hardworking and her cooking is fantastic. The man, is like the complete opposite. My biggest gripe is that they are open a little late for lunch, I usually want to eat around 11:00-11:30. That's if they decide to open at all. I can't be guessing if you're really open if I'm coming to eat and will be majorly pissed if you're not. That said, the lady's cooking still has me giving this place 4 stars, that's how good it is. Any other place would have long ago lost my business.
(4)Nova A.
1) Ordered Sichuan beef tendon noodle soup and BBQ pork rice. Both decent and fairly consistent. 2) The lady owner's really helpful and sweet. 3) Not quite impressed with the service. 4) The food was priced a little higher. 5) I understand business only run by 2 people is not easy, and it can be stressful sometimes. But telling my bf be careful not to give out a bank account since I am someone he met online is unnecessary. :'( 6) I would love to see them succeeded with their business.
(3)Kevin C.
Description: After years, not days, not months, but YEARS of saying I would check this place out, I finally did. A hole in the wall kind of place, Hong Kong Deli was overall a decent experience. For this review, I am giving it 3 stars; however, there is a very high chance for an updated review in the future for reasons being below. I understand the appeal of hole in the wall restaurants (the fooooood), but for the sake of being consistent, I am going to describe my experience overall. From the outside, the restaurant looks pretty shady. There's not really any parking, the windows have bars in front of them, and the color scheme is kind of weird. Inside, the kitchen is clearly visible; it looks rusty, old and oily. The seating area is okay but they keep the lights off in what use to look like a separate dining area. I wouldn't recommend sitting down to eat, especially not with friends. If you're on your lunch break and need to sit down and grab a bite, it's totally fine (that's what I did). I think most people take out. Food & Service: I ordered the Sichuan beef noodle soup. It was a decent size but $10.95 was definitely pushing it. Being Chinese and away from home though, I couldn't resist. The noodle soup itself was pretty good! The beef was nice and tender, the noodles were cooked well and the flavor of the broth was solid. Have I had better for cheaper? No doubt. Have I had better in Gainesville? Not that I know of. My experience with the staff was great. The young lady was very attentive and even got me a cup of water without having to ask. Her father and son were also nice and friendly. I cannot confirm any of the rude behavior that was said in other reviews. Final Thoughts: That being said, this was really a 3.5 star experience for me. I would give the noodle soup and staff a solid 4 stars but everything else was lackluster. Regardless, I would still come here again for a quick lunch. I am going to order the crispy roast duck and pork on my next visit and do a updated review if more stars are deserving!
(3)James J.
There's one big catch to the concept of "glory days": having them implies a start and an end to the best a place has to offer. Comparing Hong Kong Deli's ratings to my recent experiences, I can't help but get the feeling that this place did have a day or two in the sun, but apparently resistance to change or feedback is keeping those days numbered for now. The Space Sunken in a bit, right before the intersection of N. 13th St. and 23rd Ave., HKD is easily spotted by its all yellow exterior. The structure of the place is more in line with a home than a restaurant and parking definitely would be limited, if it weren't for the fact that they don't get a volume of dine-in business high enough to raise concern. Open up the steel door to reveal the kitchen/register, where you may or may not be greeted by the family that runs the place. There are a few chairs by the register to sit at while you wait for a take-out order, and deeper to the right you can find what may have formerly been a dining room area. I say "formerly" because, while you can spot tables and chairs, I can't imagine anyone would ever feel comfortable trying to dine in at HKD. It's almost always totally empty over there, and most times the lights are just plain off. The Service I've been here a few times and you never quite know what you'll get going in. HKD can get a decent volume of orders from take-out and delivery services. Stack on top of that the fact that I've only seen 3 people working at one time, and there's a high likelihood of their getting bogged down. Sometimes I'm quickly greeted with a smile, sometimes it takes several minutes to be acknowledged. Sometimes I can ask about what something tastes like (and even be offered tastes of certain foods) and other times I sense attitude if I don't make a quick decision. The Food Thankfully I don't get a completely similar vibe about their food as with everything else: it's actually pretty tasty most of the time. Their menu is vast so you can take your pick from a laundry list of different items, they have dim-sum you can order anytime, and even duck made fresh daily for use in a few dishes. The personal win for me, and the reason I initially frequented the place, was that they are both really close to my new apartment and serve Artie's Tempeh in several dishes. From the (protein) Chow Fun to the Sweet & Spicy (protein) and even Mixed Veggies & (protein), you'll get to watch the fresh ingredients tossed into a wok and cooked right there. They also have a house chili oil that gives a really savory heat to the meal. What you also may observe is how heavily-oiled the food can be, the occasional "we're out of that" , and the price/portion ratio for some items. It appears that they don't have to deal with dine-in patrons, wait staff, or the other associated costs, yet still have most of their dishes listed as $10 or more. Oh, and the chili oil is an extra $1. Final Thoughts Despite how close HKD is to me, I hardly ever order these days. Hong Kong Deli feels like a family-owned business that was serving up really great, authentic food at the start: when people would come in to enjoy a meal with a happy, enthusiastic family greeting them. What may have started off great now seems to have derailed and become a bit lost. Over 3 years later and having the same decor, staff, and habits, HKD feels like a shadow of its former self. There's still plenty of potential: some of the meals I've had delivered at "best in town" status. I hope the other business essentials get that same attention soon.
(2)Hung L.
The lady that runs the place is nice and courteous. The food was good and as expected. The inside and outside was a little shady. Half of the store was unlit and walking to the restroom you felt like you might get mugged. The AC they had inside did so the store justice and it was still a little humid inside. Over all get place for take out.
(3)Daniel C.
I had shrimp fried rice and some spicy Chinese wings. The ingredients in the rice were very fresh and it was cooked up nice and tasty. The rice was nicely fried without heavy oil flavor. The wings were spicy but not too spicy. I enjoyed this meal a lot. The staff was very friendly. It was a good thing they had a large open sign on the door because it is not right on the main road (13th Street) and it looked at first so desolate. Glad the sign helped me persevere and go in.
(4)Darcy F.
Based on reading some good reviews, my husband and I decided to try Hong Kong Deli. I looked at their Facebook page and saw some photos of their vegan options, which was awesome since I'm vegan. When we arrived, we walked in and started looking at the menus on the counter. We were never greeted, but a few minutes later I'm assuming the owner, came over and asked if we were ready to order. I had picked out what I wanted and asked to confirm it was vegan. He said no, so I asked what could be made vegan. His response -fried rice no egg. Really? That's my only entree option? Disappointing since I saw all of these vegan options on their Facebook page...and I wanted to try something different, not just rice. He had an attitude and seemed mad, so I just went with it. My husband ordered the pork fried rice, non vegan, obviously. We also ordered spring rolls (vegan). When my food arrived it looked pretty good. My husband's rice came out and the guy said "we're out of eggs, so you don't get egg either". Really? Rude. Now, onto the taste of the food. I know it's fried rice, but both of our dishes had WAY too much oil in them. The spring rolls were drenched in oil and had barely any fillings in them. No sauce came with the spring rolls either. Oil soaked food, fried rice as my only vegan entree option and rude service? No thanks, we won't be back.
(1)Chlo L.
Deceiving. Everything in the "dim sum" part of the menu is far from dim sum. I should have known when the lady explained she adds her own "twist". By twist she meant "completely twisted". Their dimsum doesn't event resemble close to what it's supposed to be. To be fair though, they did make great crispy pork and roast duck.
(2)Shirdy W.
I shall say that overall the restaurant was far below our expectation. There was no AC, no waiter. Table was full of oily stains and spots. The only waitress throw the forks and knives onto the table. They showed no respect at all. As for the foods, we ordered 7 dishes, 1 of them was not ready at the end of the dinner. For the rest of them, none of them were tasty, they were neither too salty nor oily. We won't go this place for the next time. never!
(1)Irene D.
Food is not as expected-too much oil and too much salt. In fact all the dishes taste almost the same. But the food is not the worst part. The table clothes was sticky and the waitress just threw our table spoons right onto it without any prior notice. No water. Very hot inside.. Probably earned this rating by its to-go service cauz I definitely am not enjoying this dining-in experience.
(2)chrissy a.
Best customer service ...food fresh and made to order first time. Spot on amazing owner will be back
(5)Christina W.
Not impressed with the service tonight. We have been ordering take out about once every two weeks for about 6 months now. I call it in, my boyfriend picks it up. Simple enough. Of course since the BF doesn't call it in he's not aware of what exactly we ordered. The establishment places two bags side by side, no space between the two to indicate they are different orders and the guy behind the counter just takes the money and says bye. I get a call saying that the BF grabbed another persons order and am asked to have him bring the bag back. No big, it's an honest mistake. The BF brings the food back and what does he get instead of a "thank you" he gets sarcasm and made to feel like a thief because of a mistake that was more theirs than his. He didn't have to bring the food back but he did, it was your responsibility to make sure the customer had the right bag. I will admit the food is delicious but that doesn't make up for the poor service.
(1)Jaime P.
Grabbed some late night pick up from HKD the other night, and I was certainly not disappointed! The staff was very friendly, even when I cruised in just barely under their 10pm closing time. Big, generous portions of both of the dishes I ordered (Fried Tofu and Eggplant Pepper), delicious and plenty for awesome lunch leftovers the next day. I'm looking forward to checking them out during the day for the deli selection, and they will definitely be a go-to for my late night munchies. Thanks HKD!
(5)Onepaperclip ..
Super fresh, super tasty. Every time I order something it tastes a little bit different, but in a good way. Indicates that the food is truly home cooking and not mass produced. Can't go wrong with the BBQ turnovers, combination plates, napa salad (favorite), and need chow fun.
(4)Nikita L.
Very interesting place to say the least. I stopped by during my Gainesville trip, and judging by the name, I was hoping for Cantonese food. When I got to the restaurant, the owners are actually from mainland China. What's more interesting is that the chef, who's the husband of that waitress is actually white......Who'd thought, right? So I ordered some dishes with low hopes, but the food actually turned out pretty "Authentic"! I wasn't expecting that at all since the chef is not Chinese! It's a family business, and I support their hard work. Very nice ladies there, except when she was yelling at her husband to "just keep cooking" lol
(4)Hank S.
Get the dim sum here. It's outrageous in the best possible way. It's very humble and small and family run, but you can taste it all in the great food.
(5)Brian L.
I'll be the first to admit Hong Kong Deli is a little odd. A blink and you'll miss it location gives way to a somewhat bizarre interior. The service is a little strange, too. Now please note that I have not said this to be negative, merely my observations. The food is actually really good and fairly consistent. I do find the food is a bit on the heavy side due to the amount of oil used in preparation, however, this is line with the American palette. You're probably better off with take out; no Yummy House style service here.
(4)Jackie S.
Definitely a hole in the wall. Food is definitely better than how the location looks. Two thumbs up for the roast pork, chinese broccoli and crispy pork. They have a unique cabbage salad that tasted delicious! Only down falls are I've had better pork buns and no cold bottled water. A bit pricey but will definitely come back.
(4)Chelsea S.
This place is terrible! Little noodles, little dishes, little everything! The worst Chinese restaurant I've ever had in Gainesville
(1)Jon E.
Do not judge this book by its cover . While it may seem a little "rough around the edges" this is hands down some of the best Chinese food I've experienced. I ordered the Kung Pao chicken and received an extremely generous portion , enough for dinner and a little snack later in the evening . The sauce was flavorful and authentic, also every part of that dish was handcrafted and it showed with every bite . My only complaint is that there was too much sauce so I recommend asking them to go light on it and the rest on the side if possible .
(4)Mike W.
I'm going to update my original review to note that Hong Kong Deli has totally revamped their menu, addling some Chinese-style soups, salads, and other dishes. Everything still looks authentic and these are not "asian-inspired" soups and salads but the real deal, and many of the orginal menu items remain, too. Indeed, probably all of the ones that have been on offer the past year or so including their dim-sum. The food I ordered a few nights ago didn't include any of the new dishes, but everything I got--sour and sweet beef, kung bao chicken, and steamed shrimp dumplings--were all superb, as always. I want to also address the few negative reviews where patrons complain the owners have been rude. The owners are a young couple and I am guessing this is their first business. They also have a child with developmental issues who requires a lot of care, apparently. I have eaten here a lot and never found them to be rude, at all, though at times they're busy, certainly. If they ever seem rushed or less than professional, think how you were in your twenties and especially if you were running your own business and moreover, a busy restaurant. I feel they're doing the best they can, and the quality of the food--probably the best Chinese food in town--illustrates their success where it matters most. They're open (I think) six days of the week and most nights until ten. That's long hours. I've seen them throw out a head of cabbage that wasn't bad, per se, but not at its very best. There is no doubt they care greatly about their customers, their food, and this business.
(5)Landon E.
My friend really recommends this place, especially if you love really authentic chinese food,and for sure it is very authentic. I had duck and pork with rice, and I thought it was rather good, just didn't quite live up to the hype. This is not truly a sit down place; there is seating, but it is run by only 2 people, so they don't serve you directly, so be prepared to go up to order and grab your food.
(3)Jade C.
We had an overnight in Gainsville and needed something to eat, but really didn't want fast food. We yelped this place and gave it a go. At night, not knowing the place, it looks a little shady from the outside. The guy and his wife (?) were the ones cooking inside and the guy was very helpful in describing the menu and even advised we only purchase one meal as it is enough for two! Well we went with two different meals, and he wasn't wrong, there was TONS of food. The bag must have weigh 4lbs my god! My bf had the duck and pork belly with rice, and I had some chicken and noodle concoction. Both were very tasty, my bf wasn't a fan of the pork belly, but I think that comes down to personal taste. Mine was really tasty, the veggies and thick noodles were great. Overall, great value for money.
(4)Yan Q.
I've been their customer for two years. I visited their restaurant from time to time. They have the best Chinese food in gaineaville. I my self is a Chinese, and I think their Beef Chaufen, BBQ noodle soup, and 麻辣香锅(hot spicy mix?) are the best I've ever had in US.
(5)Binyu W.
I read through the reviews to make sure I am not too picky. The smell and the attitude.....mentioned several times. I don't know why there is no change and still have so many positive reviews. I paid to buy not only your food but also the service. There is no different between China and US on how to serve your costumers. In chinese, we have 顾客就是上å¸.
(1)Coty S.
So I have now tried Hong Kong Market a multitude of times, during different times of the day. They finally posted their hours- opening at 11:00am daily. However, be aware that if you arrive here at 11:00am, there will be no food ready for you. We were lucky enough to grab some duck last time, but that is all that was ready. We waited about for about a half hour and then more food starting coming out of the kitchen and the cashier arrived. There are now tables to sit and eat with friends. You can order off of the dim sum menu on weekends only and wait while they cook it fresh. The chicken, chinese sausage, and roast pork inside sticky rice- then wrapped in banana leaf was delicious and a full meal. I wish that they had more cooked food to order, specifically; ong choi, dry fried soy sauce noodles, watercress, or snow pea leaves. However, it appears that they are progressing quickly and adding what customers react to, so you never know what the future holds. There is a small menu available, aside from the dim sum menu that has noodle soups, congee, cold chili oil salads, and some noodles. We had the Roast Pork Noodle soup last time, which contained bok choy, large pieces of honey roast pork, and soft thin egg noodles. I purchased some of the house made frozen dumplings from the frozen food section to cook at home... Well, I pan fried them and they were amazing, even as good as the shrimp/pork and chive dumplings that you would get at a really yummy dim sum house.
(5)Gator R.
Good food but they had to change order since they don't have what i want from menu. This happened twice. The lady owner is really nice but husband is very unpredictable. He can be nice one day and totally rude the next time. It also takes a long time for orders to be ready. I don't think they are ready to handle more than 3 customers with multiple orders. The plastic utensils are kept in this plastic drawer which is not sanitary. It should be individually packed. Bottom line, they do have good food. But with husband's rudeness and long wait, i would reconsider going there if I am not willing or patient to wait or hear them arguing in the kitchen.
(3)Gigi M.
The food is amazing! It's fresh, not saturated in oil or sauce. Large portions, too. Yes, the exterior's a mess, but the interior's clean and if you wanted to, you could watch them prepare the food, since you can see the kitchen a ways back behind the counter. (It's hard to be leery about the quality when there's no place to hide.) It's completely family-run, and I found the young owners very friendly, personally. The servers were quiet, perhaps shy, but not at all unfriendly. You can bet I'll be back!
(5)Brett L.
Great food, poor interior, sometimes poor service. Try ordering the crispy pork or duck for pick up, you won't be disappointed. A bit on the expensive side but you will not leave with an empty stomach.
(4)Qinhua H.
The food is disgusting and the people there was so unfriendly. I feel so disappointed and I think I won't go there any more.
(1)Tony Y.
First off, the name of this place is misleading. Run by northern mainlanders from China, where is the Hong Kong origin? The cleanliness and food prep is doubtful, and the staff seems amateurish to say the least.
(2)Marie W.
These people are extremely harassing if you miss a chance to pick up on order. It is not an easy place to find and we did not have enough time to waste since my brother had to get off work. I had a guy call me about ten times harassing me for "playing games" and threatening me with the police. These people are crazy drama queens, I wouldn't trust their food.
(1)Ace B.
DUCK!!!! This is the place you'll crave after one visit. They have THE best duck I have ever had, and I'm comparing it to Sam woo BBQ in Vegas, which till now was tops. Great prices for huge portions, tons of vegetarian/vegan options local tempeh and many tofu options, this is our new spot, some people complain about the decor and dim lights, who gives a sh!t!!! Eat here now.
(5)Corey P.
Well, I said I'd be back and I held to it. My wife, Laura, and I were once again craving some Chinese since our last experience with a different establishment was dismal. We ordered some take out and here's how it played out. Fried Pork Dumplings ($3.45 for 4): Fried foods run the risk of feeling greasy. These dumplings were quite nice. The pork was tender and flavorful but not over salted while the dumpling offered a light crunch but remained soft like a dumpling should. Shrimp Dumplings (same price as pork): Just as tasty as the pork but these were steamed. They were more toothsome than the pork and had a delectable little bite of fresh shrimp inside. Spring Rolls ($2.95 for 3): Yum. With a very strong crisp that endured our ride home these rolls stand out in Gainesville above many others. BBQ Pork Bun ($3.45 for 2); I'd never had these before! The buns were near the size of tennis balls and stuffed with what I can only assume was a prime example of Chinese barbecue pork because it was delicious! Roast Duck Over Rice ($9.95): I had tasted this before and it was just as excellent as the first time. As a whole meal with rice and a slaw it was very good. My only complaint was that each piece of duck was still attached to some bone which made eating the duck and rice together rather challenging. Perhaps 'duck WITH rice' would have been a more appropriate name. Fried Sesame Balls ($3.25 for 3): Wow, just wow. Get them, eat them last, and thank me later. Do it...do it.... In summation I would describe Hong Kong Deli & Market as a charming little dive, run by a very entertaining young married couple, that provides delicious and authentic Chinese dishes at a very affordable price. They're new, help them grow!
(5)Genetico J.
Authentic chinese food. They were closed last 2 weeks. I hope they don't go out of business, cause that would make me sad. The quantity is also a lot.
(4)Lucia S.
Tonight we had the best chinese food ever.... We, a party of 4, some of us are living in Miami and one person is from the Netherlands in Europe. Based on some research study with regards to my husband at the UF, we are in Gainesville for 2 days. Before coming to this place I read the reviews in Yelp about this place. Not all of the reviews were nice, but I know that authentic food is always good food, so we gave it a try. The restaurant is not nice, not at all. They have no proper plates or utensils. i think, it is considered a take out restaurant. But, if you want good food, you definitly need to go to this place. Their eggplant, beef soup, pork, squid or the dimsum is ooh so good. The next day we visited this place again, it was that good. This business is being done by a young couple, an american guy and his lovely chinese wife. They are friendly, give detailed information about the food and the cooking procedures and for most, they cook in an open kitchen. So, looking for good food, give it a try.
(5)Hurnan V.
This place is OK more than A-OK. I was visiting this area around Lunar New Year, and some friends and I decided to go out to eat in honor of the holiday. The decor of this establishment is below average. Imagine your basic plastic chairs, tables, and mismatched plates and utensils. The waiter, I think, was not expecting to have to wait on us all that much, so we ordered at the register. (The refills of water came promptly, though.) We ordered the bok choy, two rice plates (pork and chicken), and chow fun. The bok choy was drenched in grease, and they had ran out of plates so served us this dish in a basket. The other plates were just...meh. My friend and I left still hungry. For the service, food, and the ambiance, I would rate this establishment a 2.5, maybe a 3 for the quick water service. I don't think I will be coming back to this place if I am in the area next time. If you are -- hope you enjoy the experience more than we did!
(2)Michael W.
This is going to be the most generous review I have ever given. Because it is a mom and pop place and it is been open for more than a month. They are a early phase figuring out their identify. I will be easy on the review. But they do have a works things to fix on and they got to do it quick. They are getting popular fast by mouth to mouth and they got to improve faster. Hear this hype from my sister and her asian sorority. I came back to gville for graduation and I decided to try this place. Food- it was decent. The style of food was authentic. I dropped $43 dollars to try their main dishes. BBQ pork buns, egg custard, 3 combination (duck, roast pork and BBQ pork) and their beef chowfun. I dislike the duck cuz the duck they selected as a skinny duck. I hope they keep an eye out on their inventory properly... Not just buy cheap stuff. Seasoning was decent. Thr BBQ pork and roast pork was cooked extremely well. Egg custard- this was my first time trying this new crust egg custard. It was interesting. But I didn't preferred it bc it made the egg custard too sweet for my taste. Maybe I am used to the traditional one. Chowfun was cooked well, fresh noodles and veggies. However, it could have eased off a bit in the salt and soy. But the dish was well prepared to make it nonsticky and nonsmush. 3.5/5 Atmosphere- it needs alot work. However, I will give them a break because they are trying to establish themselves. They better set up the place fast and cashier system better. When they get busy and popular. Their service better be quick and improved. Overall- the place feels like an old abandoned store. They need to figure out a way to get rid of that feeling. 3/5 (being generous. Service- only two people running the place. Cooking , serving, cashiering, prepping food etc. they were great and friendly. However, they Must rapidly find their identify and hire someone to help out and develop a staff to train. On the long term, they are doing all the hard labor work and not focusing on growth, it might kill them. This is why most restaurants failed. They forget to try to automate it cuz they think they could do everything themselves cuz it is more profit in the beginning and forget the long term. (4/5 So overall it is 3.5/5. But I bump them up to 4/5 because they are an early stage. I like to see this place succeed. The owners are super nice and sincere. So if u go try this place, have patience to wait a few extra minutes. They are not the fastest but they are trying. I hope they are thinking of the big picture and find a way to improve fast. They are lucky they got summer coming up. Hopefully by next fall semester, they will be ready for a new school term. Next time I come back to try new things. I will not be generous in rating this place.
(4)Crystal M.
After seeing the Yelp hype, I rushed my butt over to HK Deli and Market ASAP. It is located where the old August Moon market was, behind Taj on 13th street. Look for the bright yellow sign and red lettering. We came around 11 am, and the owners, who I assume are father and daughter, warmly greeted us and told us lunch was coming out soon. She said the food was canton style. It is hot fresh food on your left, and produce and ingredients on your right. The daughter was so sweet, and told us that they had only been open for 7 days! She said that each day, more and more people come by word of mouth and Yelp hype (yeah, Yelp!) We purused the produce area and indeed, they do have fresh house made dumplings, pork buns, and some other items... and not badly priced at all! I bought a pack of 10 dumplings for 3.99 and pork buns for the same price. So cheap! We wandered over to the prepared foods and the dad was cooking up a storm. You can get a lunch special of 2 dishes and rice for $4.50. For the amount of food they give you, they could easily charge $7! It's enough for 2, with a load of hot, slightly sticky rice (good rice is so important), and we got stomach lining with black bean sauce and pork belly with broccoli. I was kind of sad there were no hanging ducks, and when I asked them when they would have some, they were quick to tell me there was duck(!), it was just cut up already in containers. So, we bought half a cut up duck for about $9.50, and then I bought 2 red bean cakes at $1.29/each. They have a bunch of egg custards by the way, too. She said they sold over 100 on the first day open, so I'll have to try that next time. She said she was aware of Yelp and that she was super excited about our support! The food was awesome. The duck came with some sauce and was succulent with the good fatty bits on it. The cakes were delicious. And yes, I ate both in one sitting. I can't wait to come back and try them all! (PS, she said they were going to have a sit-in area in the future so people can eat lunch there)
(5)Dave J.
One of the few best places in Gainesville, that is if you are really about food. HKD&M deserves to be on an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Get the BBQ Pork Fried Rice. At HKD&M they make authentic BBQ Pork from scratch, just like everything else. Half orders of large dishes are half price plus 1 dollar. That knowledge can help.
(5)Ping N.
The roast duck is really fresh and really good. It's deliciously greasy and fatty - it's definitely not health food! I've gotten take out for lunch here twice (1 rice item and 2 dishes = $4.50) and both times they were delicious. The owners said that they have different dishes every day. Among the dishes I had was the fried rice, which is not oily but with just the slightest hint of seasoning, and the Yuxiang sliced pork, which is delicious! OMG finally home-cooked chinese food in Gainesville. I hope they stay around and get their business going! They also make chicken feet and braised pig trotters, if you are into that. The owners are very sweet and wants to make sure you are well taken of. They told me that they want to expand the eating/seating area to make it into a proper lunch place.
(5)Yuqin S.
The food here is really good! I like the Sichuan noodle soup the best. Every time I will finished all the soup. So yummy :)
(5)Rohmer E.
Ok well let me go against the yelp grain slightly here....I think its a cool business but the prices have just gone too high for me and I haven't found consistency. I hope they succeed and I really like the divey-ness and the owners are quite characters. I am vegetarian so that is maybe not their strong point, but my parent's aren't and they agree. I've had some really good dishes here (the chowfun noodles, the dim sum) but then some really underwhelming ones like Jingjiang Tofu - $10 - which looked nothing like the facebook picture (sticky/saucy/colorful...instead it was dry and minimally seasoned). Still an exciting place that will hopefully live up to its hype and potential in terms of its consistency across the menu.
(3)Cassie R.
I used to visit the little store that was in the same location here sometimes to buy some snacks and intrigued by the lunch specials, once decided to give them a try. I walked in at an awkward time, it seemed, because there was a small grease fire on the stove that they were trying to fix! Oh no!! Thankfully it wasn't too distracting from the two staff members (the owner was one of them I think?) from promptly greeting and serving me. I found the options for the lunch special to be definitely a step up from the abundance of pan-Asian restaurants around Gainesville. I ended up getting really yummy pork with a generous amount of sauce and a crispy cooked exterior, white rice, and some sort of hot celery salad that was surprisingly delicious to someone who doesn't normally like celery (I just wanted some kind of vegetable to round out the meal, but I'm glad I tried it!) For what I ended up eating, the price was more than fair. It was all quite delicious and generously portioned so I could save half for the next day. After discovering that they have dim sum on the weekends, I decided to go back. I was the only customer in there on my second visit, and the fact that it used to be a small grocery store rather than a restaurant was still pretty apparent to me. I felt a bit awkward sitting there with the two staff members working busily, but this meant that I could see them working hard to make my items fresh. I wound up ordering the pork buns, the pork dumplings, and the custard buns. The pork buns are definitely different from any that I've ever had, including their stuffing being accompanied by a hard-boiled egg! They were really delicious and surprisingly filling. The custard buns were a great dessert, and the pork dumplings were really tasty too (but the wrapping is a little thicker than I usually prefer it.) Altogether, I think this little place would greatly benefit from a larger staff and a visual makeover, because the food is definitely wonderful. Although I don't think they have the lunch specials anymore, I'll definitely go back and hope to see the restaurant growing and maturing!
(4)Amber H.
I love Chinese cusine, i just passed Gainesville for my Florida vacation. And my GPS guided me here. However, it almost ruined my vacation! Feel so sick after eating those so called authentic food... OMG!
(1)Analia C.
My boyfriend and I stopped after always commenting on their sign. We got a special: 2 types of meat, rice and veggies for $13 ... We tried the duck and crispy pork - it was all delicious and well portioned. We also tried a angus beef soup - it was a little too spicy for my taste but the meat was so tender. Overall we enjoyed a good meal with some left over.
(4)Eve P.
Based on all the reviews, I had really high expectations. I will give it 3 stars for now, with full intention of going back again, and hopes of a better experience next time. Here's what I learned: 1) The food is good. The vegetables in my dish were very crunchy and fresh. But, I thought the whole thing was kind of oily. 2) Always call ahead. When we got there, I asked the guy for a specific dish (that is included on the menu) and he said I couldn't have it. Knowing there might be an issue, I even came prepared with a second option (also on the menu), and he said I couldn't have that either. So, finally, I just said "What CAN I have?" He recommended something that I wasn't planning to get, but it was okay. I just got a little annoyed that I had to negotiate for my meal. 3) Take-out is definitely the way to go. First of all, you can do the negotiating (see #2) over the phone. And, second, you really don't want to eat in their dining area. I mean, it's a place to eat, but I would have been happier at home. Most of the tables were dirty and hadn't even been cleared of dishes. It's just not a great dining environment. 4) They said if you spend a minimum of $10, you can have a bottle of water from the cooler. But, my husband and I spent over $20 and we were only allowed one bottle and shared. So, I'm not really clear on how that works. But, you can buy a bottle for $1, so it's really not a big deal, especially if you do takeout and eat at home (as advised in #3). I think this place has a lot of potential, as long as you know how things work. I'm looking forward to my next visit and will post an update then!
(3)Colin C.
Best Asian food in town! The food is constantly amazing. I read other reviews nitpicking over plastic silverware weather or not the owners in a good mood and laugh. This family makes the best food hands down and that's what I come for. The Cumin Beef is delicious and the duck is perfectly prepared. If your looking for great food without all the BS, this is the place!
(5)Nadia F.
My roommates and I have been here more than a handful of times and we are among the pickiest of eaters, and we all love this place. Accusations that this place is "not authentic" is honestly hilarious and untrue. I think people expect Americanized Chinese food, which I enjoy as much as the next person, but this is not that. If that's what you want, go somewhere else. As far as the husband goes, yeah he can be a little odd sometimes but in my experience he was never rude. But if you have a problem with their son, honestly that is a low blow and completely unnecessary and rude! Anyways, their portions are HUGE and every time I go there I try something new and out of my comfort zone and I end up loving it. I'm not a huge fan of pork, but my roommates love their crispy fried pork. Their duck is amazing. One time the husband experimented with flavorings on the duck and it tasted sort of like cinnamon and it was great. My suggestion is to give this place a shot! It's small and they've had some bad luck but their food is really good.
(5)Kevin M.
I continue to be impressed with their food and warm service. They've begun to install an interior/exterior makeover and have improved their food handling practices. Must say that everything I've tried has been delicious, from BBQ Pork to Dim Sum to weekly specials. Soups and salad are superb as well. You really can't go wrong regardless of what you order. Best Chinese food in Gainesville hands-down.
(5)Adam G.
I really can't give this place any less than 5 stars, though there is a possibility that the amount of beer consumed that evening bumped it up a half star. I'll start off by saying that the owners are really nice and I chatted with the guy a bit as he fixed the food. They were also helpful it picking out a meal. It was a little late and they were empty, so it was easy to just BS one on one. My favorite item by far was the pork turnovers. Just awesome. I ended up eating them while I waited for the food to be cooked (sorry honey, I'll bring you some next time). The little dough ball things (hey, I'm white and southern, I still can't get the names of all this stuff right) with pork inside were delicious as well. One of those did make it home and the wife liked it as well. The beef lo mein was good. Nice and tender, flavorful, and I liked that they use different veggies and noodles than your run of the mill chinese place. The fried rice was awesome and the family devoured that quickly. The bits of pork and shrimp mixed in are a nice touch. Now, here's where my memory gets a little fuzzy on the main dish to try. It had a small square of duck and just a few cubes of pork. Hell if I remember what dish I ordered exactly, but I thought the quantity of pork and duck was a little low for the price. The duck was good, but very fatty. But that's what duck is...fatty. In all, it came to $42. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes, probably for lunch specials. I want to try some of the pork I've seen in the pictures and....ok, I could go on forever on their menu items I want to try! Great job guys, I'll see you soon.
(5)Kat A.
Every time I have been in this place, I've had good food! I always try to get something different each time, and have no yet been unsatisfied. The couple who own and run the place are very helpful in giving descriptions, and they're really friendly. The quality of the food exceeds its price on the menu, too! Normally, I order something off the dim sum menu because I like individual setups, but of the things I've ordered off the regular menu, they have been fantastic and more than enough for sharing.
(5)R L.
people working seemed about to have a mental breakdown cause there were 3 customers. they forgot normal portions of my order. tables were dirty. the guy owner went ballistic on this family because they apparently were gonna move a table. Then he eventually over-apologized to all the customers. If you don't believe me. Just go to this place. I can't believe Gainesville is so pitiful that the good reviews are written in earnest.
(2)David A.
Just sat down to a box of the best duck I've had in Gainesville if not the state of Florida. Portions were incredible. Hands down best in the area.
(5)Diane V.
I went here based on the large number of positive reviews and was not disappointed! This is the best Chinese food in Gainesville, hands down. Two of us split the BBQ pork over rice and half duck with a small side of rice and it was excellent -- juicy and well-cooked. Another time had the fried shrimp balls, beef chow fun, and cripsy pork...soo good! The owners are very nice and helpful, and I am happy to support their business. I'm making myself a regular here!
(5)Stephanie R.
For what it is, I think it deserves four stars. And by that, I mean this place is strictly about the food. The food is great, and even though they had to raise their prices a bit, it's still a great deal. I don't know much about "authentic" Chinese, but man, both times I've been here, I keep thinking about the food long after I have eaten it! Both times I have had the eggplant veggie side dish, so good! Eggplant with potatoes and green peppers. Delish! If they have the spicy chicken, get it. You will not regret it. It's got a nice heat without being overly spicy, and the sauce is so awesome you'll be wanting more long after it's gone. Would really like to try the dim sum or some of the their other, items. Now don't go in expecting much for atmosphere. The building is really old and not much has been done to improve on it; which is totally fine with me, keep the good food coming! My advice is just to get it to go. Food comes up quick, so no problems there. The other non-food related criticism I have is that they are, while friendly, inexperienced in the customer service area. Yes, they did add a credit card reader, but I was guilt tripped a little for opting to use it. I didn't have any cash and while I understand their dismay at running a purchase under $10, there are better ways to go about communicating this to your customers rather than giving them a guilt trip about how much it costs to operate a business and how you don't make money your first year. While I totally get that, and I will try to bring cash next time, that is not an appropriate conversation to have with a customer. Put up a sign encouraging customers to use cash, charge a fee for purchases under a certain amount, or don't let customers use a card at all. It was a turn off, but because this is a local business, and they make great food at great prices, I want them to do well. Will be back!
(4)Ken N.
So, this place is quite legit. Authentic Chinese food. Their food is comparable to the best dim sum places in Orlando. They have all the dishes you'd expect from a dim sum restaurant including more, like Vietnamese banh chung (adsfkjals;f so good). The only thing lacking is being an actual sit-down restaurant. They're new, only a mom and pop, and they're still learning the ropes on being a sit-down. They explained they didn't intentionally open up the place as one,, but enough people asked. Everything is good. Hardly a disappointment, definitely my go-to for Chinese food. Please support them, and excuse their growing pains as being a sit-down restaurant (with service and etc.) I think in time they'll get better. Otherwise, the food really shines. Lunch special is a good portion of food for 6.00, but do yourself a favor and order off the menu for really awesome Chinese. Don't be afraid to try something new.
(4)Lauryn M.
Such good food! So much delicious for the mony its incredible that they can stay open. Great service as well and the owner is such a nice guy.
(5)Paul D.
Let me start off saying this is possibly the best place for Chinese food in Gainesville. As one reviewer put it that this place is to Chinese as La Tienda is to Mexican food. The owners were very friendly and explained to us that they try to serve as authentic Chinese food as possible. They have lunch special that you can chose two of four items with rice for $5; this is a very large meal and very fast which is great for lunch hour rush. The other items on the menu are made fresh so it takes around 15min. One thing to note is that this place is primarily for take out. The owner have added some tables and seats but after some problems with the contractor, the dine in is very simple but pleasant. Let me say that this is a mom & pop kind place where the owners do everything. They just opened up a few months back and working hard to achieve the American dream. They take pride in making good food and that is why the food is so darn good. If you like the hole in the wall kind of place with food worth waiting for, this is definitely the place to go to.
(5)Monica D.
I surprised my fiance and myself when I tried the Salt and Pepper squid and fish. I am not a tryer of new things especially out of the ordinary foods. I was so pleasantly amazed as how delicious it was and my fiance ordered the crispy pork and duck and I even enjoyed tasting that! You can taste the quality and the servings are huge, and guarantee left overs. Definitely the most fresh and authentic chinese in Gainesville.
(5)George L.
To answer the owner's comment - I left because of the bleach odor and the lack of reasonably priced lunch / special. Had the restaurant not be so smelling of bleach and the guy used a FRIENDLY tone, I would've tried it out. Your husband instead started ranting and yelling and even say stuff like "do you think all those reviews on Yelp are fake? do you think I wrote them all?". Like I said, I've had great Asian food made by non-Asian people so I wasn't judging the food by your hostile husband. The fact that I got a angry-follow-up reply from the wife just to show your general attitude. Had you apologized for his attitude and say "come back and try", I probably would have. You guys should learn more about customer service. Even the Chinese "hello" was barked at me, which I was a bit taken back.
(1)C W.
It's been a month or more since I've been here, but It really was some excellent food. The interior is dive-y, ambiance was pretty much nil for the standard restaurant dining experience, but if you want to feel like you've been invited in to someone's kitchen, and tempted with a half dozen or more of their favorite things to cook, this is a great place to go. I wandered in with my S.O. one day, while noodling around in that neighborhood. Immediately the owner struck up a conversation from behind the lunch-style counter. I was a little overwhelmed with the menu variety, but the owner tood time to explain a few things, and handed us a couple bite sized samples of a few things. The duck really was exceptional! If only there was a boneless duck, it would be perfect, but it was worth picking around the bones for that succulent and crispy meat. I'm looking forward to trying some of the dim sum samplings the next time I go in.
(5)Doug M.
This place is very easy to miss and looks closed until you open the door, granted if your first glance is to your right you may still be wondering. Then you see the cases and counter to your left, the roast ducks and crispy pork on display in the pretzel warmer, the hand written bi-lingual menu on the wall and the aromas The Hong Kong Deli is destined to become one of the great locally owned and operated foodie destinations. 2nd meal from here today we had Dim Sum, everything was exceptional, this is a no frills take out place, There are a couple of tables but the ambiance is just short of being the empty room in the basement of a church, I have to take off 1 star for ambiance, If it was take out only a no-brainer 5-star The owners cook and run everything here. and anything that can be is made to order. The Hong Kong Deli is destined to become one of the great locally owned and operated foodie destinations in Gainesville
(4)Devin H.
Food is good if they have it available. Owner/cook has some weird complex usually resulting in erratic behavior. Not a place I can recommend based on that.
(1)Andrew K.
Where to start? The Salt and Pepper squid/fish/shrimp is probably my favorite. Perfectly battered, spiced and lightly fried- not too much that it overpowers the fish. Chow fun has excellent flavor and you can tell the noodles are homemade and fresh. Sichuan pork is spicy and delicious. The vegetables (as in all of their dishes) are fresh and you can taste it. I've never been disappointed with their dim sum. I especially like the fried shrimp balls, shumai, and the bbq port turnovers which are doughy and delicious. For that matter, any dish with their homemade BBQ pork is delicious (and I don't normally like Chinese style BBQ pork). Call ahead because they are often out of certain items since everything is made fresh. This is a good thing though, because everything on their menu is high quality and I've discovered a number of good dishes through their recommendations. The interior has come a long way since I started coming and they are really making good progress! But I couldn't care less about the ambiance of where I eat, for me it's all about the food. In my opinion this is far and away the best Chinese food in the area, and might even be the best food in Gainesville.
(5)Natalie L.
We have had several dishes here now, salt & pepper, sweet and spicy, dumplings, chow fun, crispy pork, green beans, everything has been spectacular. I have forever been searching for good Chinese food in Gainesville and this is really good. We get take out and share everything (definitely the way to go ^^). We will definitely continue to eat here and try more dishes. Everything has tasted fresh, flavorful, and has had good sized portions and been reasonably priced.
(5)Debra P.
The best Chinese food and most authentic in Gainesville. The Crispy Pork is divine! The owners are friendly, offering suggestions to complete a meal or encourage something new. I would recommend take out only.
(4)Jessica S.
Reply to the second comment: Lady, I didn't say anything bad about your son. You overreacted to everything I said and kept putting words in my mouth. I had the same dish at Pho Hanoi and their pork was fresh. It didn't have old pork smell like yours. I had pork dumplings plenty of times. The dumplings you served me were under cooked, period. Your husband gave me an attitude just for asking for silverware. Who in their right mind would tell you guys about the bad food? You and your husband would totally flip out, like what you did with my review. You repeatedly call me names "stupid, liar, wicked, rude, hypocrite, slander, jerk." You further insulted me in Chinese. I have not said anything like that to you. I thought your food was bad but your customer relation is worse...maybe it's the other way around. I don't know if you have been inhaling too much soy sauce but you're going nuts. Don't expect your restaurant to last with that kind of attitude. Reply to the first comment: You've mistaken me for someone else. I wasn't sick and there was no football game that day. I didn't talk to you after I finished and certainly wasn't there for over an hour. I didn't discriminate against your son at all. I don't know how you came up with that from what I wrote. I do feel that it is inappropriate for restaurant owners to let their young children run around while people are eating. But really, I didn't feel that it was that big a deal. The big deal was the smelly BBQ pork and the under cooked pork in the dumplings. Also, your restaurant serves hot soup. Do you realize it's dangerous for children, especially handicapped children to run around? If he grabbed a bowl of hot soup on your customer's table and spilled it on his face and body, he could get a third degree burn, which is terribly painful. It's also a liability issue. Your husband's joke wasn't funny at all. It really came off as rude. I wasn't the only one that commented on your husband's attitude. Perhaps it might be beneficial for you guys to evaluate how he come off to people. I didn't slam your other customers either. They are entitled to their opinions. As I said, "I'm sure some people had good experiences here but I didn't." Yelp is a place where people write about their experiences openly and honestly. That was my experience, so I wrote it as I saw it. Perhaps your food isn't always on the verge of going bad, tasteless, or under cooked, but that particular day with those particular dishes, they were that horrible. I feel bad that my honest comment made you unhappy and I know it's not easy to run a restaurant. I didn't want to harm you or your business. I just wanted expressed my honest opinions, which I am fully entitled. Actually, the only thing I liked about that place was you. I thought you were friendly and hard working. After you called me "discriminated of a disabled child, cold hearted and so so so wicked" , I don't think I like anything about your restaurant anymore. I will be sure to tell everyone I know about my horrible experience here and I will emphasize on your flipped out reaction to my comment. Please know that your reply to my first comment only made your restaurant look worse. Do leave it up.
(1)Justin L.
The owners were very helpful and cooked up a special order for us. We sampled everything from a bit of dim sum to the crispy pork. The place used to be a market and that area looks like it's been expanded to a dining area but didn't look open. They have one table open but it seems like most people get take out.
(3)Chris T.
Though this place is right by Adam's Rib Co. and Szechuan Palace, it would be easily missed if it weren't for the yellow-painted building. You enter through the door closest to the main road and you'll see a menu hand-written on colored pieces of paper. The friendly workers gave a nice greeting and then you realize where you are. The appearance of the interior is minimal at best so don't expect ANYTHING in respects to any kind of "ambience" or interesting decor. It is bare essentials. Some, I would venture to say, would even be turned off by it. They have lunch specials (rice and a drink) 11AM-3PM for 5.29 with the various americanized chinese foods i.e. general tso's chicken, lo mein, etc. And they also have a 31-item dim sum menu on the weekends 11AM-4PM with each dish at an average of $3.25-4.50. The thing to get though, is probably their rice boxes. Very reminiscent of the Hong Kong-style, meal-in-a-box for the working man type deal (rice + roast duck, crispy pork, cha siu pork) They were average $7-8 but are very filling and most importantly, tasty. Some of it may look a bit dry, but the flavor is there nonetheless. Long story short, I can honestly say I wouldn't mind coming back here. I wouldn't say this place is for everyone but I plan on trying the rest of their menu out some time soon.
(4)Vinny F.
Food is better than 5 stars. Better. Its the best chinese ive tasted. Super fresh and worth every penny. But the place they expect you to sit and eat is a 2 star at best. If you only take out then you will be very very happy. Only eat in if you have no where else to go and eat. The food is sooo good that it still gets 5 stars. I would eat inside a sewer to get that lo mein again.
(5)Peter F.
Took five friends from work to lunch at Hong Kong Deli & Market based on all the hype I read on Yelp. The staff is friendly and the food is good. I am not the most versed person on Asian food, but I did notice a real difference between the usual run of the mill MSG-doused Americanized Chinese food and this more authentic Chinese. I would definitely go back. Between the six of us, we pretty much tried every item they were serving as part of their $4.50 lunch special; no one was dissatisfied (sorry but I don't remember the exact names of the dishes.... my bad). We did order a cabbage and meat-ball soup they were featuring that day... don't recommend this soup, it was fresh but flavorless. They were in the middle of remodeling part of the super market into a sit-down restaurant area. I will wait until they get the remodeling efforts completed and then go back.
(3)Brittany K.
This place is amazing. Love the owners and the food is great! Not only the best chinese food in Gainesville, but among the best chinese food I have ever had - and I am from San Francisco where the food is good! Highly recommend this place!
(5)Alex N.
Fresh, simple, super flavorful food. Basically a take out place that has a few tables. So good. Very excited to go back.
(5)Duane C.
Where do I even begin about the awesomeness that is this place? I was in town for business and in the mood for Chinese and stumbled across this place. This place looks like a cool little hole in the wall spot and as most seasoned chow hounds know places like this pften produce some amazing food. This place is no exception. I walk in the door and I'm hit in the face with delicious aromas of an authentic Chinese kitchen. Garlic, roasting duck and pork, chili and all kind of tantalizing smells. I initially opt for the roast duck but the older gentleman at the counter suggests I get the crispy pork too, how can I say no to crispy pork? I really love the fact that the kitchen is open and you can watch the preparation right at the counter while you order. You can see that they use all fresh ingredients and everything is thoughtfully prepared. The owner approaches the counter while I'm waiting for my food and chats me up about how I found the place. Josh is a super nice and funny guy. He gives me some ribbing about how the food is terrible and I shouldn't belive everything I read on the Internet when I tell him that I found the place on yelp. I receive my food pretty quickly and move to the tables in the back of the restaurant. There are a few tables on the back and a large group is enjoying some fim sum and is very vocal about how great everything is. I open my Styrofoam container and dig in. The roast duck is cooked and seasoned perfectly sweet, savory, juicy pure perfection! I move on to the crunchy pork, salty, fatty, rich, and balanced out perfectly with a generous crunch. I think I see Jesus. Josh approaches me and says I forgot something he hands me a small bowl of chili sauce. It's a oil and vinegar based sauce its sweet and has good even amount of heat and the fresh chilies and garlic are perfectly balanced. I gorge myself on this fantastic meal. When I'm just about finished Josh approaches and asks if I want to taste a creation of his for dessert, a BBQ pork pastry. It's fried flaky and full of savory and sweet BBQ pork, it's amazing. Josh his wife and their business partner are doing God's work here. Great food made by great people who's passion for what they're doing bleeds through into the food and their demeanor. If you're craving Chinese in Gainesville this should be your only stop. I will be returning in the near future and as often as possible from Jacksonville.
(5)Samantha S.
SO GOOD!!! I've had dim sum in Hong Kong, and I think this place is better. The dishes there are nothing like anything I've eaten before. I ordered the tendon (I love tendon. Try it) and it was not the usually oily, steamed dish I get everywhere else. It was flavorful with fresh vegetables. My sister said these dim sum dishes are like little meals--instead of just being steamed or fried, they took liberty in making these dishes more flavorful. I really love this place. The owners are such sweet people, too.
(5)Travis L.
Love this place!!! Owners are friendly and accommodating. Food is amazing and authentic. What La Tienda did for authentic Mexican food in Gainesville, HK deli is doing for authentic Chinese. Steamed pork buns are fantastic, they're comparable to Dim Sum I've had in San Francisco. Decor is in progress, they're going some growing pains opening the Resturant, the more Gainesville supports them, the quicker they'll get the dining room together. Come on GATORS, get up and GO THERE!!!
(5)Joel C.
Best Chinese food in Gainesville! Reasonable prices and good portions, and delicious! Try the crispy skin pork and the Chinese sausage!
(5)Geri C.
like the others, the madness on yelp drove me here. great customer service! and the roast duck and egg custards and pork buns are wonderful as everyone else had posted! i was craving chicken feet! and there they were, in a lovely black bean sauce.. yum! i also was dying for some chinese broccoli which was not readily available, but the cook told me that if i wanted to go get it in the grocery section and they would gladly cook to order, so I did! it was wonderful! cooked so fresh in oyster sauce, ginger and garlic!!! definitely highly recommend and will be there again. 5 stars is for the wonderful food and service...the business is growing, so the selection will grow!
(5)Shannon N.
I ADORE THIS PLACE!!! I went with a small group and got lots of tasty treats, I was sad they didn't have egg custards this day but the owners wife told me if I call ahead they can make me some, as well as some of the other treats I like to have that they weren't offering that day. I love this place its not all flashy. Its all about the food. The owners were so kind they greeted us, brought us food and checked up to see how we liked everything. I felt very comfortable here and will be coming back for sure!!!!
(5)Sheena F.
There is so much junk "asian" food in this town.. someone finally had some sense to open a real Chinese restaurant. Food is always delicious and cheap, perfect for those who are too lazy to cook a full Chinese meal for one (like me). Taste is authentic and reminiscent of Mom and Dad in the kitchen. Bottom line- great food to be enjoyed by people of all backgrounds and cultures!
(5)Rachel O.
Pretty good. Had the roasted duck. Great portions. Friendly patrons. I'll come back to try more for sure. The only thing keeping this from a 4-star is the dark, unkept interior.
(3)Julia M.
I wouldn't have tried the duck, I love duck, but outside of new york I tend to avoid it. The owner gave me a sample, and it was OUTSTANDING. Duck was for dinner, and the vegetables were also really fresh and tasty. The place is still a little rough around the edges, the menu should be smaller so listed items were available but the owners were very nice and the food was cooked fresh.
(3)Clayton V.
Went here for the first time last night, so I can't speak to the consistency. However, the food I had (duck and salt/pepper squid) was amazing. Nothing over the top or fancy about this place, everything is about the food, just the way I like it. I'm kicking myself for not finding this place sooner.
(5)Casper Q.
"Diamond n in the rough" Food: affordably delicious. $23 feed three hungry guys Owners: Friendly as can be Environment: currently work-in-progress, but the food will make up for it Will be coming back on the weekend for their dim-sums. I know they will succeed and I'm sure Hong Kong Deli and Market will be one of Gainesville's best Asian eateries. No more having to drive all the way to Orlando for some decent Asian cuisine.
(5)James R.
This place is 100% the best chinese food. It is the most authentic chinese food I have been in a while. The owners are an awesome couple and team. Havent tried the roast pork but I had the hot and spicy pork its was freaking amazing, great portion it fit the price. Im about to order it right now. Just tell him what you like and just let the chef do the rest.
(4)Kyle D.
Now that I have come to Hong Kong Deli several times, I decided it was about time that I give them a proper review. This is, bar none, the best Chinese restaurant in Gainesville. For the adventurous and conservative eaters alike, they serve simply prepared fresh Chinese food. So far, I have tried their duck (among the best), crispy pork, fried rice, Jiangjang pork, beef chow fun, and various dim sum, and each time I go there, I plan my next visit. The reviewer who drew an analogy to La Tienda is spot-on. Other reviewers who have pointed out that it is primarily for takeout are correct, but I think that as their business matures, that will improve. The owners are friendly and helpful with recommendations, which helps because of the depth of their menu.
(5)Erin M.
The food here is exceptionally delicious. It is quite authentic and cooked fresh to order. They make everything themselves. The owners are very friendly and truly want you to enjoy their food. Don't be fooled by the sub-par appearance of the building, or by the main chef being American, this place is awesome. They even have homemade dim sum every day.
(5)Christine C.
My husband and I visited Hong Kong Deli and Market this evening, and both of us agree: this was the best dim sum we have ever tried! Everything was fresh and homemade, and the service was excellent. The store owners were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They even took the time to give us suggestions and practical advice on our upcoming move to Gainesville. This restaurant is definitely worth a try! We understand that they are undergoing a lot of changes in the near future that should accommodate more seating and tables for dining. Hopefully this will be done by the time we move here!
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