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Name: Hong Kong Bistro
Address: 507 Maynard Ave S,Ste 511C, Seattle, WA, 98104
Telephone: (206) 682-1922
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.49

Hong Kong Bistro

507 Maynard Ave S,Ste 511C, Seattle, WA, 98104

(206) 682-1922
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Hong Kong Bistro Menu

Dessert

Sweet Tofu

Mango Pudding

Coconut Jello W/Jelly

Coconut Jello W/Red Bean

Coconut Jello W/Grass Jelly
Appetizer

Fried Capeline Fish

Fried Fish Balls W/Satay Sauce

Fried Fish Balls W/Curry Sauce

Fried Marinated Quails

Fried Chicken Wings W/Thai Sauce
Salad

Mixed Green Salad

Chicken Salad

Tuna Fish Salad

Chef's Special Salad
Sandwich

Club Sandwich W/French Fries

Ham & Egg Sandwich W/French Fries

Turkey & Egg Sandwich W/French Fries
Baked

Baked Meat Sauce Over Rice/Spaghetti

Baked Pork Chop Over Rice

Baked Chicken Steak Over Rice/Spaghetti

Baked Beef Tongue Overrice/Spaghetti

Baked Eel Over Rice/Spaghetti

Healthy Meal suggestions for Hong Kong Bistro

Dessert

Sweet Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Jello W/Jelly [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Jello W/Red Bean [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Jello W/Grass Jelly [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Appetizer

Fried Capeline Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Fish Balls W/Satay Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Fish Balls W/Curry Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Marinated Quails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Chicken Wings W/Thai Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salad

Mixed Green Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna Fish Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chef's Special Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwich

Club Sandwich W/French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ham & Egg Sandwich W/French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turkey & Egg Sandwich W/French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Baked

Baked Meat Sauce Over Rice/Spaghetti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Pork Chop Over Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Chicken Steak Over Rice/Spaghetti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Beef Tongue Overrice/Spaghetti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Eel Over Rice/Spaghetti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Willy M.

Checked this place out recently as we had a decent size group. One of my friend's came in here before and thought it was pretty good......too bad he didnt tell me he was pretty drunk and came here like at 1am. Anyways, we ordered: - hot & sour soup....wow, was this vinegary. -shrimp & bbq pork fried rice: I thought this was good, cant mess this up, at least I hoped they wouldnt. I cleaned this up at the end. -honey walnut prawns: just as we thought, it was fine. -seafood chow fun w/gravy: I thought they would toss the gravy & beef with the noodles, but they didnt and the noodles sat on the bottom of the dish. Flavor was edible and Im a big fan of chow fun too so I had my hopes up but..... -green beans and black bean sauce: good but quite salty. More water please! We had one more dish but cant remember right now. Darn. Guess it wasnt memorable for a reason. Anyways, service is not the greatest as expected in ID. I personally probably wouldnt go back and just stick to my go-to places that I've always loved. But this time, the group agreed to come here. Place had other tables filled but wasnt like it was super busy or anything. Place is pretty drab, nothing fancy about it. I didnt realize it was the same time as a Sounders game....forget about parking anywhere near this place during game time. But I was able to ask the parking lot attendant at a lot up the street for a discount as I was going for dinner not to the game. Helpful hint to do that if you just are going for dinner. Happy Chinese Food'n!
(2)
Magdalena B.

hongbis is a super nice place to have food, especially if you're looking for unique and various food. Every time I come here, I feel like I want to order everything from the menu. they're all delicious. I recommend you to order egg foo young w/ the gravy, it's super nice.
(5)
Tim M.

I went here for my birthday, and even though I am full aware that General Tso's chicken is not a traditional Chinese dish, it was really amazing here. Ambience is very average and unassuming to American standards, but everything else was great! The wait staff was helpful and food came quickly. I would definitely return here!
(5)
Carol I.

We tried our standards for Chinese food. We loved the freshness of the ingredients. It was noticeably different than what we've been having. The dishes we ordered had authentic flavors some of which have not been tasted for a long time. A great find after taking a chance!
(4)
Lauren C.

Favorite place in ID. Huge space, lots of tables, and amazing pan fried noodles. It's what keeps me coming back. Service can be iffy (I've definitely had a rude waitress or two in the past) but the food is amazing.
(4)
Emily K.

We went here and were pretty disappointed :/ we went with a group at lunch time and all shared our dishes. We sampled some dim sum and some of the lunch specials. None of it was very good but thankfully the prices were good. Shumai-bleh Lotus leaf sticky rice-a little bland but decent General Taos-the most flavorful dish Other random dishes were not good at all Dim sum pastries-decent
(2)
Jennifer L.

I came here to try the mango freeze everyone was talking about and I have to say it was worth the trip. I prefer it over bubble tea any day and it was only $3.49! And the costumer service was great they were really friendly
(4)
Jessie M.

I used to come here a lot and I love their food and dim sum. Their service is usually quick and their food is good. My most recent visit was alright but could have been much better. One of their waitresses was rude to us because we wanted to ask for another glass of water, definitely not what customers would want to hear. After our request, that waitress just simply ignored us for the rest of our stay when we were clearly hungry for some dim sum. Not really sure if I want to return again just to be yelled at by her. On the other hand, the rest of the staff members are very polite and helpful. I would give the food an overall 4/5, the service a 3/5, and the environment a 4/5. Overall, I would recommend to my friends!
(4)
Matt C.

I like the place, a little divvy, but fast service and good food for very reasonable price (by Seattle standards). Crisy fried noodles are totally HK style and come up hot and tasty. Congees were piping hot. You will not break the bank and can get out quickly.
(4)
Karen L.

Decent spot for some Chinese food. They also have some good options you'd typically find in a Hong Kong cafe. My BF isn't a huge fan of this place because it doesn't have the best ambiance, but we came here for some congee. The congee was alright, though. It was pretty bland, and the consistency was kind of thick. Not my favorite. We also had some barbecue pork which I thought was also ok. The beef chow fun was good though.
(3)
Dan L.

This place was delightfully different than what I expected. We went there for dim sum and was skeptical at first but that quickly changed. The servers were very nice and if it wasn't on the cart they would make it for us right away. I think Hong Kong Bistro has the best steamed shrimp dumplings in Chinatown. We ordered so much that we couldn't finish, but we took a box home. The price to quality ratio is very high here.
(4)
Annie T.

I had to give this place 3 tries before finally liking it. The first 2 times, they messed up our order and we ordered food that wasn't very impressive, but now I have a favorite dish that I come for all the time. The stone pot rice dishes are amazing, especially the hainan chicken one. Other versions like the lau mei (chinese sausage/bacon) is good as well. They also have good drinks, like soymilk with purple rice. For dessert, my favorite is mango with grass jelly. The restaurant opens late so it's always available for a late night snack/dinner. I've never tried the dim sum so I can't comment on that, but for lunch/dinner, its a solid option in the ID.
(4)
Leland B.

Great place to eat, its open super late! This place is not as nice looking as its neighbor "purple dot" but it has equal quality food. Food tasted very good and was flavorful. I went there with friends and ordered the walnut prawns, salt pepper prawns, mongolian beef and egg noodle soup, all were very tasty. However when I did order they gave me the wrong soup and my friend ordered a hong kong tea. They tried to charge us for these items, but luckily I looked at the bill and told them about the mistake and they took it off, no questions asked. I would recommend coming here. They had great food and they did take care of us. I did not 5 star this because the place isn't super nice looking even though its cleaner than most, plus I had to flag down a server to get service, but when I did flag them down they came right away. OVerall great experience!
(4)
Lily W.

Solid cantonese style food in Seattle. There's a ton of space and our family loves going. A few recs: garlic honey spareribs, beef fried rice (not Chinese fast food style), and sago desserts.
(4)
Alexandra M.

I've been here too many times in the most ungodly hours to witness the most fascinating human interactions. Seriously, try coming here at 2a.m. on a Saturday night and you're in for a show. I've walked into the women's restroom to find a guy with his hand inside his girlfriend's mouth trying to induce enough gags for her to puke. I've had two drunk (probably underaged) Asian girls crash into my table as they were walking out, only to be carried outside by some creepy white guy (who turns out to be some random stranger trying to take advantage of them!). I've watched a party of 20+ beside my table break out into a drunken brawl and smashing almost half the china on their tables. And those are only the recent ones, HA! Don't expect your food to be clean--both literally and figuratively. Know that a bucket of oil and MSG come with every dish, and remember that even thought there isn't a cockroach in your rice, your dishes were made in the same kitchen as the one that made Mei H.'s cockroach noodle bowl. Snarky comments aside, I do have to give it up to the waitstaff who are always sweet, friendly, and composed amidst all the hectic chaos and senseless shiz that never ceases in this restaurant. Also, though dimsum menu is limited and nowhere as good as Harbor City or Jade Garden, it's infinitely better than the disgusting and disgustingly overpriced squalor that is Top Gun.
(3)
Helen T.

This rating is only for their dinner, not their dim sum! I personally thought this place was solid. Not sure if I'm a fan yet, but if I'm craving HK/Asian food, I might come here. Coming from HK, I have pretty high standards. But I mean this place was run by HK people so it can't be too bad. I just got the spare ribs in hot pot rice, and I thought it was okay. Not the best I've had, but decent enough to pass. Prices here aren't expensive so don't feel too bad about ordering too much. Plus the portions are pretty big too. Solid 3 stars.
(3)
Pauline M.

Cream corn with fish fillets on white rice was served luke warm and bland. No flavor whatsoever. Fried chicken wings were hot and juicy. Probably won't be back.
(2)
John A.

When my girlfriend and I are having late night cravings and dim sum is on our mind, we go here. The staff here are friendly but service could be slow at times and might forget a order, rarely but it happens to me more so than once. They'll remember you which is a plus for me. We usually come here late at night around midnight or so. Nothing memorable about the food. Just ordinary Chinese cuisine but when you're craving food, any type of food is great! You will see a lot of late night clubbers coming here after they leave the club so its some what crowded on weekends. I wish some of their dim sum items were available during late hours though! Would definitely solve most of my cravings.
(3)
Ron L.

CAUTION!! Order the dim sum ribs and it tasted like there was some poisonous chemicals in it. I had to go to the bathroom to throw up right after. I brought this to the waiters attention and she didn't care much. Then I had to go to two other waiters in order for them to understand what was going on. I told them that something is wrong with the ribs and they should give it to the chef to taste but they said they serve these all days without any problems. So I asked them to try it if they are so confident that its 100% ok. None of them would. I was out with my friends and family and my cousin took a bite out of the ribs to test it. Immediately after taking a bite he spit it out and felt sick saying that taste like a poisonous chemical. They didn't even care to fix this and brushed it off even after I said you need to look into this because you just got 2 people sick. They are getting people sick and they don't even care PLEASE check your food and bring this up to the department of health because this is a large health concern.
(1)
Ninette C.

We came here for a late night snack at 2am in an attempt to try something new besides Purple Dot. The nice thing about this place is the menu is the closest to a true HK cafe I've seen in Seattle. When I say I like Chinese food, honestly, the cafe stuff is the kind I like. They have cart noodles, curry fish balls, Russian tomato soup and lots of other stuff that reminds me of home! I chose the cart noodles with curry fish balls, vermicelli, Chinese broccoli and fresh fish slices. The vermicelli was cooked al dente- just how I like it. A lot of places cook it too soft. I was also impressed they had Chinese broccoli as opposed to just cabbage. They also had the fish balls with the little fish eggs inside which is my favorite kind!! Now I don't go into Chinatown restaurants expecting amazing decor but this one was really bare bones. Half of it seemed closed and it seems closed every time I pass by. Also the bathrooms were some of the filthiest I've ever seen. With that said, I'd come back to HK Bistro for cart noodles, fish balls, late night eats and to try the rest of the menu.
(4)
Mike S.

We got to visit this place today, it had been on my list for some time now. For lunch we had the dim sum menu or the kitchen menu, which is huge, many items to choose from. We went with the dim sum, got Sui Mai, spare ribs, chicken feet, and beef spare ribs too. Everything was great, and the price was surprisingly affordable.
(4)
Thao N.

Blessed this restaurant's soul for being open until 3am on Christmas Eve! I guess they still open regular hours regardless of holidays, but maybe it was because it wasn't an Asian holiday. I haven't tried much of their food yet, but I must say that this is my absolute favorite place to get hot pot from...and I've been around, even to places that specialize in hot pot doesn't compare. The reason being is because of the sauce that comes with it. My theory is that when you have a great sauce; everything that you dip it with will taste like that great sauce which taste amazinggg! I believe it's 15 bucks per person, they do add an automatic gratuity regardless of how few people your party has. But it's all you can eat & you can have up to 2 broth at once. My personal favorite is the Cilantro with Century Egg, nice & light so it doesn't take away the flavor of the food that you're cooking. The food will come out all on one big plate so yes, your raw meat will be touching your veggies. I don't know if that's sanitary, but I figured that once it's all cooked, all the bacteria are killed. Service is a hit or miss, but the restaurant gives me an at ease feeling because it's somewhat cleaner than most in ChinaTown. I think this place is underrated, try it instead of Purple Dot or Honey Court on some late nights.
(4)
Chris B.

My buddy who usually does not like dim sum really dug on this place. The steam cart was well stocked and other items come out on the tray regularly and are very fresh. The place is clean and new with fun holiday decor.
(4)
Nelson Y.

This place gets 5-stars because it's the best Hong Kong cafe/bistro in the greater Seattle area. Chinese food isn't all the same- I wouldn't compare this place to other general Chinese restaurants or Taiwanese food. It's a Hong Kong cafe. Legit milk tea, legit Fried Rice with Salted Pork, Chinese Sausage and XO Sauce. Most dishes are delicious. Open until 3AM.
(5)
Tiffany S.

So MSG is a proud component to allllll dishes. I think the cook has definitely left because the curry my friend wanted was under the stone pot section but of course there was a weird language/miscommunication and the waitress just brought a huge plate of rice and the curry in a bowl. So we were like that's a weird portion size. But we quickly figured out it was because of the MSG to flavor ratio. Wowww did that stuff burn. I ordered mapo tofu and that also had a good amount. Nothing extravagant so maybe they just lost the lid in my friend's dish and it dumped out. This place is mainly known for all you can eat hot pot. When I eat that I'll update my review.
(2)
Krissm A.

Not my favorite place to eat, place was busy and first thing we walk in was they didn't greet us, they look at us like we were at the wrong area, food wasn't to bad only thing I didn't like was the noodles hot soup, can't really eat that and the soup was heavily seasoned. Again not my fave to dine!
(2)
Tracy Y.

Had the all you can eat hotpot on New Year's Eve and the food we order never show up. Bad service.
(2)
Audrey N.

This is the stop for hot pot around the International district. It's a big place and can get very busy... even after 2 AM. Yes, luckily they are open till late. The hot pot broths are pretty good. Of course the spicy Szechuan is something you can never go wrong with. The curry and the tomato one is also a few other of my favorites. Pretty cheap for all you can eat. $14.99, but if you're adding lamb, it's I think $1-$2 extra. I'm not a very picky eater, so I order the pork stomach, liver, tripe and other things. I enjoy the food a lot, but it bothers me how fast they like to be. A majority of the time I go here, I'm always craving the hotpot and I'm just happy I get to eat it, but the service is just total shit. Excuse my language, but there are rare occasions where you will get great service. The same people I recognize give me awesome service. The person serving us would mumble or just say things so fast and just fumble things onto our table and rush... but there were only 4 other people at the large restaurant aside from us. Also, they always forget to bring the orders of extras out. Like if we ask for extra meat or noodles. We did not get our noodles until our next plate, because no server had asked us if everything was alright. Then they brought us the wrong type of noodles. So pretty much, this place is literally an "ask for what you need or we won't bother checking up on you" kind of place. I go here often, only because it's my favorite place so far and I wouldn't want to drive the distance elsewhere like Bellevue.
(3)
Lyna N.

Edit: Once again, I must update my review a bit and add another star! I come here so often I have more input. First off, my favorite drink now is the fruit punch ice, which is a slush that has pieces of mango, pineapple, and watermelon in it. It is amazingly refreshing. I have also discovered some great dishes like the steamed garlic shrimp chow fun and beef with mixed vegetable which as 7 different veggies in it, and garlic! The meat could be better, but I really appreciated the variety. I also appreciate the great service from the same waiter/cashier we always see on late night weekends around 2am - he is attentive to his customers and very kind, even when customers come drunk and loud. -------- I'm demoting my review because they are not consistent. For example, we would order fried rice with tomato sauce and sometimes it would be the right dish and others not. And, when we try to change the order they tell us it is what it is. Service isn't too good either, I really have to put effort into getting their attention (even while its slow). And they would forget we want water or a to go box at times and we would have to remind them. There are two waitresses in particular who are always grumpy (I come here enough to know that). However, this is still my go to place at night because of the hours and vast selection of food items... They have dim sum all day, all you can eat hot pot, baked dishes, Sizzling dishes, stone pot, etc. I also think they have a great chef! I am really impressed that the food is decent with all the variety they have. For example, a Thai/Viet restaurant usually has really bad food for the other type, like they may have good pho but terrible pad Thai, or how Vietnamese restaurants don't have great bubbletea. This restaurant does it all to a good level! Some of my favorite items: - Seafood creamy bake with cheese over rice (it's like a Doria and is especially great with the chili oil) - Prawn over steamed garlic chow fun - Fried udon with beef (could use more veggies though!)
(4)
Daphne P.

First time my friends and I went there and it was the shittiest service of my life. The rudest servers and absolutely no hospitality whatsoever. We had dim sum there once and the server kept insisting we ordered broccoli in which we didn't. We specifically pointed at what we wanted and repeated it several times. After we told them the broccoli wasn't ours, they gave us the most garbage attitude and they made us wait longer than my doctor makes me wait at my appointments. These people don't know how to treat costumers. Their food is greasier than my face at the end of the day. I do NOT suggest going to this place. There are several other places in Chinatown that will give you good service and better food.
(1)
Shereen A.

This place is pretty good. ALL the broths (that I've tried) are very flavorful (and super oily...like whoa) but delicious. I love that they have such a variety of all you can eat items including fish, fish cakes, tofu skins, chicken, beef, beef balls, fish balls, 3-5 different kind of noodles, some vegetables, and enoki mushrooms+++more. ALL YOU CAN (M)EAT. Yes please! They bring it out all the frozen meats on an a massive plate. SO.HUGE. They don't have any fresh ingredients, but the satay sauce is great for dipping. Wear a napkin on your shirt as a bib. It's legit. I once opted in for the lamb and shrimp. Big mistake. The lamb was tough and the shrimp was not deveined. I have a problem with eating poop. Ick! Anyways, stick to the basic hot pot, load up on all your meats, and fill your tummy to the brim. Your little foodie heart won't be sorry. Open late and 7 days a week. Slurp!
(3)
Cathy P.

Great place after drinks, food is OK but I do like their xo fried radish dish. If you come here for late night, you'll see a lot of international students and some people that are just out to grab a bite after the club, so it will be noisy. The place itself is pretty noisy since everything echoes, the floor shakes if people are walking past you so it would probably make a few people uneasy. Service isn't that great, some doesn't look like they even want to be there. I had asked our waitress to order but it took her 5 min later to come back and take our order, she was mopping and setting up tables, while we were sitting there just waiting patiently. I think I'll only come here for late nights and nothing more, I don't really foresee a lunch or dinner visit in the future for myself.
(3)
Xiaoru M.

Can't believe this restaurant got almost 4 stars! Make me wonder, am I the only one hate their hot pot? I had a hot chocolate drink, it was too sweet ! Not coming back again! Even their the only place open till 2am!
(2)
Maria G.

I like how they have new menus now! Everything looks much nicer. You can also see its menu online, hkbistro.com/menu I tried its milk tea and it was super bland! It has absolutely no flavor. I would not recommend this milk tea. Here is a picture, yelp.com/biz_photos/9hMjâ€¦ They also have a daily "tea time special" (or HH) if you come in between 3pm and 5:30pm, I believe. Pretty good deals if you like soup noodles. Check out my previous reviews here for more information.
(4)
Rodolfo Rudy R.

The best thing about this restaurant is that it's clean. Food is below average even with a big menu. Bath rooms smell like Clorox ... good sign.
(2)
Connie W.

Went to HK Bistro when my mom came to town and was craving some Chinese food. Came on a Friday around 7:30 pm and had no problem getting a table right away. The space is huge and they have tons of staff, but the ambience is nothing nice (although, what can you expect from a non-fancy chinese restaurant?) Some dishes were great and some were meh. Here is what we had: Roast Pork/Char Sui combo bbq plate: wasn't great, don't get it Roast Duck: decent, maybe get if you're realllly craving duck and want leftovers for your ramen later :) Seafood Claypot: bleh, lacked flavor! *Boneless Chicken/Ginger/Veggie Claypot w/ Rice: excellent! Not too salty! *Pea sprouts w/ Garlic: Yummmmm! This is one of my favorite veggies and didn't disappoint here. They also gave a lot which made me happy! *Black Pepper Beef w/ Crispy Vermicelli: easily one of the best dishes! this is a must try! Loved the crispy noodles and came out looking exactly like it did in the menu picture *String Beans with XO Sauce: pretty good, not salty, nice crunch Service was mediocre, but not terrible for a Chinese restaurant. Portions were also pretty large and prices were fair! Overall, I would recommend this to someone craving cheap, authentic chinese food!
(3)
Jessica F.

I came here with a group for dim sum, and let me start off by saying that the food is decent. I had shiu mai, har gow, pork bun, cheong fun, chicken feet, steamed bean curd and more. My only issue with this place was with the service. Holy cow, we were there for maybe an hour, and the carts came by so sparingly, and when they did, it was the same five things over and over again. We managed to order some things with a waitress instead of waiting for the cart, but things took forever to come out. The cheong fun that I ordered probably took around 25 minutes to bring out which is insane. HOWEVER, this is one of the few places that have the deep fried shrimp balls which are my absolute favorite, and those were really good. Unfortunately, not good enough for me to give this place a higher rating.
(2)
Mengya Z.

Great place for late night foodie!
(4)
Madison G.

I probably come here once every 1-2 weeks. I work late, so it's nice to be able to go some where after work and get quick service and good food. Every time I'm here, 4 out of 5 people are eating hot pot. It's a pretty good deal because it's all you can eat and it can be quite expensive when you make hot pot for yourself at home. I make a Cambodian hot pot, so it was really different than the kind they give you here, broth wise. They don't exactly tell you if these sauces they gave you are supposed to all be poured into the hot pot or not and if they are, they don't tell you which one goes into which broth flavor. So, my hot pot experience wasn't the greatest. It was good, but I'm sure it would of been better if I knew what I was doing with the broth and what those sauces were for. :( The service is so-so. The lady that works late quickly takes your order and then doesn't respond when you ask her for something. I ask for a coke every time I go there and she just walks by and the next thing I know, she's dropping off a coke at my table. She didn't even acknowledge that she heard me, which is rude. But then she does bring it out quickly, so she kind of makes up for her rudeness. Lol Either way, the bit of bad service that is given won't stop me from going there. The food is amazing, it's quick, it's cheap, and it's open late..
(4)
Yuen S.

This is not Hong Kong style at all. If you can't even get the basic HK food right, then don't call yourself HK bistro--it's so misleading. I'm a regular at Purple Dot and A&B cafe, both these two places got it right. I came to HK bistro because Purple Dot is closed for renovation. My regular drink--Hong Kong style coffee and milk tea mix--tastes horrible and plain here at Hong Kong Bistro. No tea taste, no coffee taste. It's so watery, and it comes in a dirty iron cup--nothing Hong Kong at all. The food--rice noodles with shredded duck--tastes gross. The duck pieces taste blend and the meat is hard, feels like it's old left over duck and just comes from the freezer. The soup base is way too salty. I have a couple bite, and drink a little of my drink, then paid and left. By the way, this place is relatively new compare to others in the International District. And you would think it'd be cleaner than a place opened for 10 years or more. Nope. The bottle holding the sugar for drink is all sticky, the menu is sticky. The table is not steady and every time someone walks by feels like an earthquake. No ice water or tea when I sat down, no welcome, and even though I am and look 100% like a Chinese, the host and waiters spoke to me in broken English somehow... I don't think I will ever come back. If I could give zero star to this place, I would.
(1)
Wing M.

Haven't been writing Yelp reviews for almost a year, but then realized that I actually haven't given this place a five star review yet so I guess I need to start writing again. Okay, yeah, this place is somewhat dirty, a bit broken down, and during some parts of the day you can hear old men sitting there saying really racist things in Chinese. So it feels exactly like home and by home I mean an 80s/90s working class "tea restaurant" in Hong Kong. Everything is as authentic as they come, from the afternoon tea menu to the staggering variety of food served and the good comfort food at stupidly cheap prices. So yes, this place isn't fancy. It's pretty much the opposite of fancy. Don't expect anything fancy. It's genuine poor people food created by fusing Cantonese cuisine with various artifacts of colonialism, so the menu is some strange mix of what you'd normally see at "Chinese restaurants" plus slightly Japanese things and somewhat Western things and tea that's kind of like how the English would make it but not really. It's really hard to find a place that can do homestyle braised duck and steamed rice rolls and "borscht" (it's not real borscht) and grilled pork chops and rice casseroles with various cure meats in the US, and it's even rarer to find one that does them well. There's also the fact that, every time I go there for dinner on a night that isn't Friday or Saturday, they have three to ten times more customers than all the restaurants around it. That's probably a good sign.
(5)
H H.

This place was great with a HUGE menu. Will definitely be back for the clean atmosphere, good food and nice service.
(4)
bonnie c.

Came to eat after midnight, and was not dissapointed. I would return to Hong Kong Bistro for late night eats. It is clean with simple yet festive decor. Loved the pan fried taro cake best: dense with taro, flavorful, delicate & crispy exterior. The eggplant comes in a bubbling hot pot, and needs to rest on a plate for a minute or two in order to cool enough to eat it (to avoid burning your tongue!) It is meatless, less greasy than most Szechwan style eggplant, cooked until done but not mushy. The ha gao has subtle shrimp-is-the-star flavor filling. Lots of young Asian adults here late at night (Asians in an Asian restaurant is one of the best telltale signs of a place with good food!)
(5)
Jean P.

Not a bad place at all! I got the beef curry with noodle. It's the same price as the lunch special, but I think it's better. Service is like many typical Asian restaurant (non-existence until you flag the waiter down yourself). I saw people doing the hot-pot. It looked good. I'll try that next time.
(3)
B J.

I went here back in Dec. 2013... There were 10 of us. Most people at our table didn't like the idea we had to cook our own food in the hotpot...sigh... you occidental people! Not the most clean restaurant... However - All you can eat hot pot! Have a little beef! There was just so much food! and when you want to eat more they bring out similar large portions again. Choose whatever you want off the menu. I would suggest asking them to give so many slices when reordering. I hope they don't waste and throwaway afterwards.
(3)
Denise L.

Where do you go to eat after a night of drinking? That's what I asked the cab driver (except minus the drinking part) and he took us here. Very large space, and my friends and I were quickly seated. I remember I wanted noodles, and I love dumplings, so I got the dumpling noodle soup. Menu items were standard hong kong items, my friends ordered a different dumpling noodle soup, the other porridge. Food came out quickly, and we dug in. My noodles were not what I expected at all, but I don't eat too much Hong Kong cuisine. They look like ramen noodles but had a weird texture and taste to it. The broth had a slightly bad aftertaste, but the dumplings were delicious! I decided to just fill my tummy with the dumplings, and we called it a day. Each item was only about $5-$6, which is super cheap. Good place to eat if you have the late night munchies and craving soup-y meals.
(3)
Art O.

We came here for lunch and we had their lunch special: Mongolian Beef and Sweet and Sour Pork. And to take out we ordered Chow Mein with Cha-su BBQ Pork Hong Kong Style Noodles. Food was tasty and scrumptious and it hit the spot. It's not the best, but for the price you can't go wrong.
(4)
Valerie S.

Great Sunday meal with friends! We had Dim Sum which is Chinese for small plates to share....so we ate a ton of yummy items!
(4)
Katherine L.

I've been here before for late lunches and a few dinners and their Chinese food is average. Went here to eat dim sum for the first time and became an instant fan! We only discovered it cause they had a sign on the streets saying dim sum. I only recommend this place because unlike the other dim sum houses in the area, they weren't overly crowded with a long waitlist. We walked in and got seating immediately, which is really on a Sunday in Chinatown for dim sum. Their dim sum is as good as the others around.
(4)
wendy i.

When in Seattle we always stop in for the Honey Walnut shrimp, lightly battered, mayo sauce is sweet and creamy and not drowning the shrimp, walnuts are generous and candied perfect. The black bean sauce is really nice also, a lot of onion but it isn't to replace the meat. Our service has always been quick and no nonsense.
(4)
Huan L.

Perhaps my review is biased, as 95% of the time I've come here, I was drunk and starving and only ordered the same stuff, but oh well, here goes. Five stars for: - Friendly staff - Their watermelon coconut drink (you have not lived until you've tried this drink) - Yangzhou Fried Rice - String beans with minced pork - Lo Mein - Boiled dumplings: fat and fatty, just the way I like it - Other post-clubbing drunk Asian patrons
(5)
Xiaochuan S.

We ordered baked noodles and they serve us rice. Full of MSG. Menu is greasy and almost fall apart. Do not recommend.
(1)
Jason M.

I've been here so many times since I moved to the ID. The owner is always friendly, and I've never waited long for my food, even when the place is crazy packed. I mostly come here for dim sum, but the regular menu is massive. This is the place I take all my friends ;)
(4)
Ken L.

A weekend morning visit to Hong Kong Bistro for dim sum ended in little excitement. Every food item ordered from their carts were lukewarm, at best. Items tried : Congee with seedweed, Siu Mai dumplings, Chinese Spareribs, Beef stomach and fried shrimp balls. I even sent back an item for being undercooked and had it replaced yet with another subpar item. If I want hot, maybe I should order the hot pot instead? Lucky for me, no food poisioning due to improper food temperatures!
(2)
Rona L.

I've only been here twice for hot pot. (Both times, late at night). The service isn't great and you usually have to track someone down for water and food refills, but it's not a bad place to come when you're hungry and in the area. Besides, once you get your food, you're good on your own for a while anyway. Just make sure you don't overload your pot with frozen meats and vegetables -- it brings the soup/stock temperature down enormously and you'll be waiting forever for it to heat back up.
(3)
Paul Q.

I have been having dim sum almost every weekend and so far I still liked Harbor City the best. We just did not want to wait for a long time to be seated so my friend brought me to this place. She said definitely no line, but don't expect too much. I was glad that I felt more relaxed not having to squeezed through all the people waiting near the entrance as that in Harbor City. We got a table immediately, and one section of the restaurant was actually totally empty (hmm.. might be a bad sign). Looking at their menu, this place was not really a dim sum place. They sell everything from dim sum to hot pot. We mostly had non-meat dimsum like tripe, and pig's intestine. The tripe was soaked in a greasy sauce - probably that's what made it more tasteful. I actually liked the pig's intestine. it did not have the funky smell associated with that dish. we ordered the shrimp dimsum covered in deep fried crispy flakes which I don't know how to describe - too much non-shrimp paste inside , and the shrimp was under-cooked - had to return it. They replaced it with fried tofu, which was okay. The har gaw had a thicker wrapper than I wanted and the shrimp did not taste as fresh as well. Finally it was my first time to try a water chestnut cake. Oily but it actually tasted good. I never had it before but my friend said the consistency of the cake was too jello. I did not taste the water chestnut much but I actually liked it because I am a sucker for food that has chewy, jello, or sticky texture haha! Definitely the dim sum are on the greasier side. Taste was not too bad if you want something fast without wait time.
(3)
Lily L.

I only go here after a late night out or just a last minute midnight snack. The last time my friends and I went, we were starving at 11 PM and by that time, most restaurants on the Eastside are closed. So where do we go? HKB! I find it amusing that that's the acronym people use for the restaurant nowadays. The restaurants is never completely filled, even with the late night party animals, but there is something about having a piping hot noodle soup late at night. This place does it well. Any soup with animal innards and daikon is good enough for me. Next to that, their curry noodle soup is just as good too. Lastly, did you know they do all you can eat hot pot and dim sum? Yes, I said all-you-can-eat dim sum, which was a realization just about 2-3 months ago. Appalling and quite alluring. Depending on the night, you can end up with a decent crowd of people or you can end up with obnoxiously loud young drinkers. I honestly have no idea how the restaurant staff handles it. I guess as long as it's not a restaurant completely full of them, it works out. I think I rarely see children here, but as long as it's not after midnight, the children are all good.
(4)
Caroline K.

If you're looking for a high quality, awesome experience type of food, you won't find it here. You will, however, find that this place is the place to go when you're drunk and with friends and need a cheap place to go eat and dissolve some of that alcohol coursing through your bloodstream, which is exactly what we did. We came here at around 2 am? with a bunch of friends and got the fried rice, wonton soup with noodles, etc. All good drunk food. The honey lemon iced tea doesn't disappoint either. I don't exactly remember the prices, because I was a bit too drunk at that point to pay any attention and my friends took care of it, but it's not on the expensive side.
(3)
Nut S.

There's a few restaurants that I have considered alright and this is just okay, not even that alright. The food was edible, but the service was horrible, just horrible. They server was rude and didn't seem to take us seriously, also she took her sweet time as we had to ask over and over again. There was also an unseen charge which was ridiculous and stupid!! Not a place to go again!
(1)
Terrene R.

Although the Hot and Sour Soup was excellent, the pan fired noodles with chicken was bland. The service was really bad.....they pretty much ignored us, we won't be back again.
(2)
Ashley T.

Loving their new Dim Sum!!!!! I have found my new restaurant for fresh tasting, mouth-grubbing little morsels of heaven. I will no longer have to tolerate the mean and hostile women next door at Purple Dot. They are beyond rude! Unlike them, HK Bistro have ALWAYS been friendly and they are fantastic. They have HK traditional style food and haven't had one single bad dish yet. I've had so many plates there that I can't even list them all here. Personal favorites: congee, wonton noodle soup and DIM SUM!!!! Also, don't go to Top Gun!!!! Their dim sum quality has gone down the drain and their staff members are beyond unfriendly.
(5)
Phoenix A.

I wanted to eat at a place with a lazy Susan, but noooooo.... We had a Seattle noob with us who was insistent on wreckin' himself with Chinese food prior to his departure back to Phoenix. Coming here was a crap shoot for sure but it turned out to be just what he and we wanted. We ordered House Fried Rice, Beef Chow Fun, Mongolian Beef, Peking Duck, and Pork Filled Xiao Long Bao. I didn't have the Mongolian Beef, but the person who did said it was great, so I'll take his word for it. The fried rice was very flavorful and not overly salted. The Peking Duck was a little skimpy on the meat but there was an abundance of crispy skin. We ordered the duck with pancakes but we were also offered the choice of buns, too. The xiao long bao was decent. I didn't see it on the menu and I almost just ordered dumplings, but I just asked to see if they had them, and thankfully they did. The broth wasn't as flavorful as say ones from DTF but it was not bad. They didn't serve the sliced garlic though with the vinegar, so I was missing out on that. I ordered hot tea with dinner and was surprised to get a cup of dark...Lipton? I was expecting tea kun yin or oolong cha. In hindsight, I feel like if I had asked, I might have gotten some. All in all, we found our meal satisfying but the place is a little divey and a little more expensive than what I had expected. Also, I didn't see any vegetable sides on the menu. I was looking for that broccoli rabe looking stuff that I used to always get in Hong Kong. I thought I'd get it here at "Hong Kong Bistro". Really, my rating is more like a 3.5, but my dining companions both gave it a 4...and I'm bowing to the opinions of men that don't know any better ; )
(4)
Nick V.

Totally ordered the wrong things here. Been going around trying Kung Pao chicken at various restaurants and this one totally missed the mark. Drenched in oil. Chicken was kind of grey and limp. Veggies were meh. GF got a bowl of some kind of soup that looked way better and fresher than what I got, but we both complained of a sour stomach after. Saw lots of huge plates of shaved meat coming out for people who ordered the Hot Pot. Seems like that is the way to go here. Dim Sum looked tasty too. Oh well. Would try again for the hot pot.
(3)
Richard T.

This is an ok place for some noodle soup, but I am not much of a fan of the restaurant layout or decor. It is very drab looking inside and with an entire side of the restaurant closed off even with no lighting at all. It seems as if the spacing is too big for the amount of business they usually accommodate. The food we had ordered was an egg noodle soup with beef brisket and curry fish balls. The soup was pretty tasty and was about average of most other places I have had it at. The garlic fried chicken wings was also about average, but I wished it would have been a little bit more spicy. Overall we had good waiter service and was satisfied by how quick we were able to get in and out in a good amount of time.
(3)
Mazz L.

Our family come here often for dim sum because of the friendly accommodating staff, decent food, large menu items including hot pots, build-your-own cart noodles, stone pot dishes, and reasonable prices. The spacious size of the restaurant also makes it a better choice for a family with very young children. We tried the oyster scrambled egg which was tasty. Another rare, more labor-intensive dish that they made very well is the black pepper beef inside a mount of crispy pan-fried vermicelli noodles. On the outside, the big round piece of pan-fried vermicelli noodles is cut up like pizza slices on top that covers the juicy and super flavorful black pepper beef and sauce underneath. If you love food that tastes rich and flavorful, this is a must-try. I am very glad they show a picture of this dish on their menu, otherwise we would have totally missed this unusual gem due to the generic name/description! The owner certainly knows how to hire the best wait staff. They are people who are genuinely nice, friendly, customer-oriented, industrious people-persons. If there was anything wrong with the order, they are always quick to accommodate and make you happy. This is rare in Chinatown where most wait staff just focus on providing minimal service with an indifferent attitude or crude service and hurry you out their door. Our experiences here at the Hong Kong Bistro has been very pleasant every time even with a fuzzy 18-month-old as the staff always make every effort to make us feel welcome and comfortable, especially the Chinese gentleman at the front wearing black rim glasses. The short-haired Chinese lady serving dim sum is also super friendly and attentive. They all try to make sure they got our orders just right and just the way we want it. Our family's loyalty to this place quickly grew because of these outstanding wait staff. We will be back often also to explore the many fun menu items! Keep up with your excellent work, Hong Kong Bistrol!
(5)
Ken w.

I was in the ID for business late night and saw Hong Kong Bistro. I started to think about when I lived in Hong Kong many years ago and wanted the crispy noodle I can not get in Redmond. Walked in decor is blah, ordered the house special pan fried noodles. When the waitress said "Crispy?" I walked into the right place. The crispy HK style pan fried noodles came out 6 minutes later steaming hot. It was good. I took a phot of it, can't figure out how to post it.
(4)
Greg L.

Had the all-you-can-eat hot pot and definitely got our money's worth (minimum of two persons). We were provided with a menu of different items we wanted (beef, lamb, types of vegetables, tofu, types of noodles, etc...) and were asked to select two broths. The house broth was ok, we really liked the kick of the curry. The service is nothing special and we had to waive down our server several times, but the plate of food was surpassingly large and the dumplings (extra price) a good addition. Because of the low prices, and great variety if you prefer traditional cantonese cuisine you can't go wrong with the Hong Kong Bistro.
(3)
D P.

Great late night place to grab a snack, I usually come here for their hotpot because they have a good selection of items to choose from. They're desserts and drinks are pretty good too! If you're up at 1Am and have the munchies go ahead and give this place a try they have a huge menu, so theres something for everyone!-
(5)
Sonya J.

Their HK dishes are excellent. Hk milk tea is good and I like their happy jour specials. Tried their dim sum and its decent. I like coming here a lot and the prices are reasonable
(4)
Vinh T.

Where is my food that I ordered 45 minutes ago? And the water that I asked to refill 30 minutes ago. C'mon man!
(1)
Virginia Y.

We stumbled upon here cause of the lunch time specials, I ordered shanghai soup dumplings, which tasted like the frozen packed ones you find at a supermarket... I know now to never trust a place that barely has any customers.. Servers seem indifferent towards the customers too..
(2)
Shepherd Y.

This review is not about the food served at Hong Kong Bistro. It is more than just about the food. I had a most positive experience at Hong Kong Bistro yesterday. While dinning with some friends over there, I left a gift card with a large amount of balance on the table. By the time I realized that and ran back to get it, the table I was at had already been cleared. Upon learning my situation, one of the employees immediately put on a pair of gloves and went through the trash bin to retrieve my gift card. He not only apologized for getting my gift card's packaging wet because the kitchen staff threw it out, but also refused to take the $10 I offered him for his inconvenience. This may not be representative for everyone of its employees, but you will know at least one of them is the dedicated to provide the best experience, which is what ultimately keeps us going back to a restaurant.
(5)
Melody P.

My favorite Hot Pot Place of all! But, as far as the services go, please be aware. They might be too busy to pay attention to you! There were times I had to get up and get the sauces I wanted or water. However, I still keep coming back for reasons: 1) This place is big enough for groups. I've had an event for 40 plus people here. 2) All you can eat with price of $13.99 per person plus taxes and tips. There are 4-5 selections of broth and more than 10 kinds of food you can cook in hot pot. 3) They open until 3AM if you are just done with your drinking. This is GREAT! 4) It was fun eating and cooking hot pot at the same time in a group. Not to mention they have yummy drinks, like bubble tea, and some kinda iced drink desserts! If you haven't had hot pot, please try. I call it Chinese style fondue! ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoâ€¦ )
(4)
Fran B.

Came here a lot when I used to visit my long-distance boyfriend up in Washington. I love Seattle! The weather is ALWAYS perfect for hot pot :) The hot pot deal they have here is pretty good also. I think around 14-15 dollars for AYCE??? Bomb. Usually I never eat that much because I'll get full really fast, but still.. good deal. The meats are not extremely fresh... but they're good in quality. As are the veggies. I love clear noodles so I always get those, I think they're called crystal noodles here? Not sure. They also have these beef balls... I think? Sorry I forget lots of names, but they're GOOD! Takes a while to cook... they might be frozen lol but the flavor is all there, and I kind of like that chewy, meaty texture. Mmm. And the broth! I get the Szechuan style, which is spicy. MMMMMMMMMMM so good! Hot, herbally, spicy, so flavorful. ALSO the sauce! It's peanutty but not too peanutty, and creamy enough that your meat will absorb the flavor, but not overpower it. Mix a little bit with your broth... so good. Also tried their dumplings here........ not bad.
(4)
Shawna C.

When we say we didnt order this certain plate, we didnt order the platem dont dont force us to take the plate and pay for it. Fucking hustlers.
(1)
Lisa B.

After indulging American style on Christmas Eve, we wanted to eat Chinese food in the International District for Christmas dinner (yes, that holiday clichÃ©). The district was alive and celebratory at 6 p.m. and even more so when we left at 8:30 or so. The Hong Kong Bistro was awesome! It took me back to our visit to China with the minimal dÃ©cor, the bustling wait staff, and the traditional foods. We sat by the kitchen and watched the huge variety of dishes being served and the piles of sliced raw meats for hot pots. We ordered mostly vegetarian dishes. The hot and sour soup was comforting and delicious. The pea vines were excellent. The vegetables were crunchy and the tofu had a lovely spiciness. Even the dessert was delicious! But I especially loved the big tables with the round lazy susan - plenty of room to take a group of people. Fun evening. We'll be back.
(4)
Leslie Y.

This place is great, for daytime and evening..... After having a bad meal next door, we decided to try this for an afternoon tea..... I first entered to buy drinks to go.....red bean crushed with ice.....better than any other..... Second time we went for an afternoon tea, ordered all kinds of drinks again, then ordered curry beef stew, fish balls....all very good...... This place also has really great service......I was actually surprised we enjoyed it after all the terrible meals we have encountered in Chinatown, or the International district they call it...... We saw many tables enjoying their hot pot.....gotta try it next time.....
(5)
Melissa L.

do the curry hot pot!! You won't be disappointed. Love that mango slush drink too. Service can be hit or miss.
(5)
Chris T.

Hong Kong Bistro is great for simple things like wonton noodle soup and congee, but not so great for others like a full sit-down dinner (including things like soup, honey walnut prawns, steamed fish, etc. etc.). The price is right, though, and they're open pretty late (past midnight, I think). If you're going for atmosphere, this place isn't it: dingyish tile floors, dim lighting, and plastic vines crawling up indoor trellises, anyone? But if you're looking for a simple bowl of wonton soup (great in winter months or when you're battling a sore throat like me!), try one here for less than $6/bowl. I haven't tried it but it looks like their $15/person hot pot is pretty popular too since about half the restaurant is hot potting it up everytime I go there. Their mango and red bean blended drinks are also really good too, although a bit on the sweet side.
(3)
Jonathan W.

This is a popular place even at 10pm at night. Great for groups and authentic food that is sometimes hard to find in the West Coast. Quality Cantonese fare, your usual suspects including Wonton mein, Congee and fresh seafood. Full of people and cheap. Serving hot and quick. Service is terrible even by Asian standards but it is what it is. Get your Chinese food fix here.
(4)
Terry C.

So what's the sign of a clean restaurant? The bathroom! Man I needed to pee so when we came here for lunch and I b-lined it to the restroom. The bathroom smelled like, bleach and a whole lot of it. Whew, are my eyes burning? AHHH! Ok so after that sat down the studied the menu. They have items that we would never find out in Portland, because we just like Dim Sum so much we just can't bare to eat other Chinese foods. Like the Purple Dot they specialize in HK style foods and other Chinese foods. I tried the "Love" fried rice which was some cream white sauce and some red sauce and you mix them together and you get some kind of...orange sauce? It was good but I do regret eating it since I almost fell asleep from all the rice I consumed into my God like body, but whatever, I'm on vacation, a power nap in the car might help. They also have Che Ji Mien or Noodle carts which my fiancee loves. You pick your soup and 2-3 items and that's it. The prices are not bad at all, and unlike the Purple Dot employees, I actually got to see service. Whoa!
(3)
Elizabeth T.

I came here for the all you can eat hot pot. It was decently priced. I just wished that they didn't add so many cloves to the broths, letting them float around. I accidentally scooped a few up and chomped down on a couple. I thought it was weird that they had hot dogs for hot pot... It's fairly clean...for an Asian restaurant.
(3)
Hua L.

I don't know how this place gets many 4,5 stars. The dim sum options are so limited. And the taste? Well, just ok. I will not come back.
(2)
Winnie F.

Often time, their drinks come AFTER the food arrives! They have great drinks selection if you are looking for something totally Canton, not just plain and boring bubble tea, tea, etc. It's kind of annoying that it usually doesn't come until later actually. But with the great price and menu selection, I am a fan. The all-you-can-eat hot pot is all right, there are definitely better value out there. Only thing I can pick on is their meat is frozen and not fresh. Service is good and if you speak Cantonese, you will get their attention faster!
(4)
Patricia C.

Love and hate HK! Love the food they serve but super hate their service. I may be setting my expectations on high for some dim sum service but if you know your establishment gets busy on the weekends, be prepared for it. Getting water is already a hassle .Being in the restaurant business means hospitality and if you're in this industry your customers/guests shouldn't have to ask for water, it should be given.
(3)
Corinna K.

I've heard pretty good things about HK, and as a fan of Hong Kong-style food I was extremely excited to come here on Christmas Eve. I was anticipating some dumplings, some fatty meats - you know, all the good shit you want in your mouth. So once seated, the adventure began. Step 1: Navigate the immense menu. Seriously, they have an unbelievably large selection. Which is both awesome for sampling a variety and bewildering for people like me who can't even handle the cereal section of the grocery store because there are too many choices. Step 2: Get the Chinese person in your group (you brought at least one Chinese person, right? Heaven help you if you didn't) to collar a waitress. This involves either raising your hand or actually getting up and accosting them while they are doing something else, which is a style of service that always throws me for a loop. Step 3: Order. We ordered the "pen-fried" beef dumplings, shrimp & chive dumplings, and the bbq combo with roast pork (aka pork belly), roast duck, and rice. This step can be deceptively difficult, as the service is fraught with difficulty. Language barriers and crankiness abound - I had a multi-minute and mutually frustrating volley regarding chow fun (instead of rice with the bbq combo) that I'm still not 100% sure I understand. I ended up cutting my losses and just yelling RICE! Step 4: Eat in whatever random order things come out. Do not expect anything to come out at the same time as anything else. Our bbq combo, in fact, didn't even come until everyone was already done eating. Great! On the plus side, the food is really good. Very delicious, would happily eat again if someone else did the ordering. Step 5: Pay (and if you're in a group, for the love of god have cash) and bolt out before you get harangued in Chinese about chow fun again.
(3)
Kyle K.

I've always been mystified by the concept of politeness and its application in Chinese dining experiences. Apparently, the classic American "sit and wait for people to come do your bidding" approach pulls no weight here. Instead, it helps to have a token asian colleague help you navigate the linguistic/courtesy barriers in play. For example: want to eat something? Raise your hand. Better yet, go grab someone in the middle of doing something. This isn't something I've really ever seen before in a Chinese restaurant authentic or otherwise but it's certainly the case here. Or you could drop your pants, but that might get a different kind of attention. Food: All the noms up in your face at once. Wings, dumples, noodlies and duck were sucked into my gaping maw. Everything I tried was quite the bee's knees and would highly recommend a trip if you're in the area. Drinks: Don't think they have liquor. Wasn't really expecting it and they don't seem to have a booze menu but duecers of Tsingtao are on hand. China is weird, normative cultural statements are totally cool and this place is good times.
(4)
David S.

Being from Boston, and having previously lived in Hawaii, this is now my official go to place for Chinese in Seattle. For chinatown this place is HUGE, and there is never a wait to get seated. Service is prompt, and food is always slightly above average and expectations. All you can eat Hot Pot is great, with good quality meat and veggies (esp. Enoki shrooms!!) Other dinner items are authentic, and their dim sum is on par with jade garden and harbor city. There menu is a bit large with too many items, but sticking with the authentic dishes I grew up with has yet to disappoint. Skip the lines and the hot muggy cramped spaces in other ID Chinese restaurants, this place is open late late night, and offers hot pot & dim sum all day... This place is solid!
(5)
Flora C.

The AYCE hot pot is a good deal here. There is a good selection of food. Service is always good here.
(3)
Vicky C.

My friends and I are regulars here and would always order hot pot. The rest of the food is pretty meh. Recently, we discovered that the Curry Beef Brisket HK Style Chow Mein is pretty amazing and always opt for their Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. Pretty safe options are their stone rice pots and noodle soups. And as always, order a Grass Jelly Ice to go!
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Craig N.

The nice thing about Hong Kong Bistro is that they are always fast. Hot Pot is the only thing I get regularly there. The staff are fast and friendly and the food comes out fast. Even on a busy night everyone there works together. Their hot pot is also very reasonably priced.
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Michelle N.

The food here is hit or miss. The soups I've tried are extremely bland, the meat dishes are fairly good, etc. Hot pot is fine. I never really expect good service in Chinatown - but there are places that do have very kind staff members. So why one star..? The service at Hong Kong Bistro is awful and pathetic (the worst I've seen in ALL of Chinatown). The waiters and waitresses are extremely rude, inattentive, and I will go as far as to say they are dumb. If you don't tip or tip low, you will be stopped at the door and questioned. Well there's an easy answer each time: your service was sub-par and awful. You don't "get" a tip, you earn it unless it's part of the gratuity. And if your service is that crappy, you shouldn't expect one. There was an incident where a server miscommunicated an order between my friend (she tried to inquire about it but was cut off), and when the food came out my friend was surprised (they asked why) and she answered nicely that she couldn't eat it but she'd pay, no big deal :) (there were some ingredients she had asked about that were actually in the dish). The waitress started BERATING her! Another person at my table politely asked her to not talk to our friend like so, and that it wasn't a big deal. She would not stop RANTING (for who knows what) until I spoke up as well. She was so rude and b*tchy! The waitress then stomped away when she realized that she really had no point in standing there like a complete idiot. Unprofessional, pointless, and annoying. I wanted to knock the dish down on the ground so that she could clean it up. Or at least throw it at her face. It was that bad.
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Bob H.

Been here twice now. Both times for dinner. Been hit or miss with this place. The stir fried dishes were good. The clay pot items were just so so. Good service and being a late night eating venue is a plus.
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Jacob R.

I'm white, so take this with a grain of salt. This place is pretty good. Not the greatest, but pretty damn good. I've done their normal menu as well as their hot pot. My chinese friend told me to get the mix grilled steak, so that's what I did. It comes with steak, fries, and gravy. What else does a brotha want? If that's not your cup of tea, go there for the hot pot. It's a pretty sweet deal. 15 bucks will get you all different kinds of meat, vegetables, tofu, you name it. You want lamb and shrimp? That'll cost you a little extra. But that's ok. You also get a pretty good selection of broths. Their dumplings are also pretty good. If you're getting take out, they have the slow cooked duck and bbq pork. It's not as good as kau kau, but what is? I usually give a place either one or five stars, but here i'll give four stars because there's too much condensation in that place. We had water dripping from up above and plop plop plopping into our broth. But you see, the broth is boiling hot, so it was instantly sterilized. So it's not so bad, but enough of an annoyance do downgrade to 4 stars instead of 5.
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Nick L.

I think we came in the search of food after checking out the wonderful pinball museum. We stepped in purely based on the menu options. We didn't go for the AYCE hotpot, but just some noodle dishes for a quick in and out. It wasn't quick, the place was much bigger than is apparent from the outside, almost like the inside of a warehouse with decoration like that to boot. The food was reasonable. Not sure anyone would be able to try everything from the menu but I'd guess that they do most things reasonable here. It hit the spot.
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Tan Lo S.

We ordered so much food b/c there was 10 of us! I am awaiting to try their hot pot mm. But we ordered (I'll try to remember everything): -Honey Walnut Prawns (tasted good, just like any other Chinese restaurant in ID) -Steamed Chinese Broccoli with the sauce (Delicious, as always. You can never make this veggie dish wrong) -Stir fried Chinese Broccoli w/ Beef (Sooooo goood! Seriously, my new favorite dish. I usually eat the chinese broccoli alone, but this had so much juiciness and flavor!) -Salt and Pepper Pork Chops (It was okay, I have had better, but it was gone quick!) -Salt and Pepper Squid (Mmm, I liked it b/c it had salt and flavor. most places I've had it does not have salt. I liked this dish a lot). -House Fried Rice (I think, but am not sure) It was definitely delicious, but I have had better at other Chinese restaurants. It didn't have as much flavor and presentation as I expected. -Some off the menu Chinese soup (that had artificial crab meat). I really liked the broth but do not like artificial crab. It also had the egg droppings, which was good. I would just prefer the hot and sour soup or egg dropping soup. It wasn't really worth the 12.95 (besides the fact that it fed 10 people). -Japanese 7 spice beef (In all honesty, it was definitely good. Very juicy beef and for the most part had flavor. For some reason, I was expecting it to be spicy, LOL. But it wasn't. It tasted a little just like mongolian beef. I don't know which one is better b/c I like both. I think it could have been better, but I liked it). - Crispy seafood Chow Mein: Very good. I love noodles especially crispy chow mein. I think I like chow mein better without seafood. But nonetheless, probably my favorite just because I love chow mein. The gravy was good and it tasted just like how I like it. It was about $113 with the 15% gratuity added on. It was super cheap! We all basically paid about $12 in the end. Soooo worth all the food. I'm glad I tried it. I like some dishes, and some I can find elsewhere. But overall, I really liked my experience here and I am looking forward to coming back for the hotpot!! PS. Prices are the about the same for typical Chinese restaurants.
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Amy G.

I ordered the spicy satay beef noodle soup for ~$7. The beef was tender, and the soup flavorful enough so that I didn't have to add any seasoning myself. I was disappointed that my noodles only included three stalks of bok choy. My friend custom-made her noodles and added the "vegetables" ingredient option, which resulted in more veggies than I had. The noodle bowl was smaller than I've had at other Asian restaurants, but definitely enough food for a satiating meal. Looking around at the other diners, it seemed like this is a popular spot for hot pot. One minor service shortfall was that at the beginning of our meal a waitress explicitly asked us if we were paying separately and we said yes, but they did not end up separating the tab we received at the end.
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Brooklyn D.

This place is delicious, friendly, and open late! Try any of the baked chicken dishes. My boyfriend had the black bean fish and it was yummy. The hot pot is great too! This has fast become one of my new favorite places in the ID.
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Anh H.

I found a new authentic Chinese restaurant!!! Awesome food unlike all the other typical Chinese you find everywhere.
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Ae L.

This probably is more of a 3.5 star. We did take-out so I cant really comment on the service, but the food was pretty decent. We had ordered: -salted fish, chicken, tofu hot pot -steamed chow fun -white rice --- yes, we had to do a separate order of white rice because the hot pot does not come with rice. What kind of chinese restaurant doesnt serve regular white rice with their dishes? I thought that was kind of odd...maybe its a seattle thing...i dunno... But then when we got home, we found out that they had forgotten to even give us the rice that we had ordered!!!! The good thing about this experience was that the food was pretty good. I love salted fish, so I thought the hot pot dish was good. And the steamed chow fun was real good too since it wasnt the normal stir fried/oily chow fun. I would probably go back to try other things on the menu... or the all-you-can-eat hot pot for $15 that i saw on the menu...
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L. G.

I love the hotpots. It has multiple soup-based and different types of meats to choose from. The prices are very reasonable, only about $15 per person. There is a great variety of hong kong style food items on the menu. The food can be a hit or miss though. Also, it has a lot of tables so I rarely have to wait. It's opened until late in the evening so I can always come late in the evenings. Services are great. The waiters and waitresses refill water and tea throughout the entire time. They are extremely efficient and friendly. However, I don't like the location. Parking is bad in Chinatown. It is dangerous (strangers knocking on the car-doors, strangers asking for money) in the Chinatown during the evenings.
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Kristine H.

Seattle has a dearth of late night eateries which is a shame because I'm a night owl. Why can't there be late night curry joints or Greek restaurants or pho? Geez. Ah well. I suppose I'll content myself with the handful of places we've vetted... like this one for good food at a good price. Like other cha chaan tengs we have visited, their menu was extensive. I didn't realise how many tables there were until I went to the bathroom (clean). I was checking my phone as I walked to the table and didn't pay attention. I loved the variety of drinks and they have Horlicks... like Ovaltine without the chocolate! Our food hit the table quickly and we had scarcely finished our appetizer when it arrived. No matter though, we were hungry so it was appreciated. And yes, the next time we go, we are going for the hot pot! Our server was alternating between texting on his phone near the register and checking on us frequently. He was patient and waited while we flipped through their menu. I did have to ask for a water refill but to be fair, several tables full of patrons sat down in his section all at once. The neighbourhood can get sketchy in the earlier hours of the morning but it's downtown. Just watch yourself as you return to your car and you'll be fine.
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Christine Y.

My friends and I decided to go here on a rainy day thinking: hot pot, perfect! It's a little pricey, ~$19 with tax per person for the hot pot. Although it's all-you-can-eat, once you finish the first bowl of things to put in, you get pretty full. In that sense, I don't think I would come back to pay around $20 for one meal when I can probably get 2-3 plates of something else just as good somewhere else. Don't get me wrong, it was still good (the only part I really disliked about it was the big pepper ball things that completely ruined the taste for me). I really like the corn that comes in the regular soup. The least attractive thing about this place is the service. One of the waitresses was especially rude. When we first got our hot pot, it was out of fuel so I went up to the waitress to let her know. She snapped back at me with such big attitude, "Can you just wait a bit?" Geeez. Then later, one of my friends who ordered an actual dish instead of the hot pot wanted to try it because she's never tasted it before so we gave her a piece of meat and the lady came by and told my friend she wasn't allowed to TOUCH anything of the hot pot because she wasn't paying for it. Excuse me? We (my friends are I) are the ones paying for it. If we want our friend to try it, she can. Later, the same friend noticed that the spoon was about to fall out of the pot so she placed it back in. I caught the same waitress glaring at her. ALthough I enjoyed the food, I probably don't wanna come back here just because of that lady.
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Brendan O.

Perfect place to go after the bars close. The menu can be a little overwhelming but in my experience you can't go wrong. Portions are huge too.
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Linda C.

This is one of the HK-style cafes that I frequently came for my chinese comfort food fix :) They have a very big menu from authentic HK-style dishes to all-you- can- eat hot pot to choose from. I personally have not tried their hot pot as yet and this review is based off the HK style dishes I usually ordered; congee/rice noodles in soup/chow mein, baked seafood/pork chop with rice/fried rice/salt and pepper chicken wings. Their tastes are always decent and the restaurant also have some 'dishes of the day' too if you are looking for some real authentic (sometimes exotic) seasonal chinese dishes (= But as compared to the real HK style cafes in Hong Kong that I grew up with, they are lacking some 'wok' tastes lol. Overall, I will frequent this place for a quik HK style cafe fix (:
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Vicky L.

Just got back from eating here! Hong Kong Bistro is just a-ok based on the couple of times I've been here late in the night or for dinner with friends. What keeps me coming here is the all-you-can-eat hotpot. Major emphasis on the "all-you-can-eat". And the price is fairly decent at about $15 for stuffing in as much food as you can in your tummy. I think this is a steal because I find most hotpot places pricey for little amount of food. The place provides a decent list of items you can put in your hotpot. Enoki mushrooms (my favorite!), three types of meat, bean curd, vegetables, and if you like what I consider "exotic" food, there's animal kidney&liver parts and tripe! As well as other regular stuff. There's also a variety of soup flavor you can choose from and an option for vegetarian too, so everyone can enjoy something from the hotpot.
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Azuki M.

I got a ton of dim sum. They were all really good. The shrimp dumplings were very fresh and hot.
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Cola C.

Dim sum it's ok. Hotpot is so so. I came with two other friends, ordered hotpot. Szechuan and clear broth. Szechuan broth is no good, the ingredient is different that what I have tried. hotpot ingredient had nothing special. Not a hotpot place I would try again.
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Monkey T.

All u can eat Hot Pot $14.99 per person - Grub! Monkey do SATAY, PORK BONE & PUMPKIN BROTHS with BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF BALL, SLICED FISH, TOFU, BEAN CURD and MUSHROOMS in two rounds. All very delicious! Service is on the spot with water, tea and any extras as they came up. Starving after a long day of work & travel, Monkey left with a full belly and on the verge of hibernation.
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Jenny L.

This place opens late so it's great if you get munchies in the middle of the night. Servers are a little rude depending on the time of day. It's a little better when they are less busy. Hot Pot here would have been great, but because I've been spoiled by really good hot pot in Cali, it is only A-OK. I would come back after a night out in Belltown...and order the salted fish and chicken fried rice! :)
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Haileejoy S.

hello world... guess what, (what?) you need hotpot in your life, period. what is hot pot? I'll tell you, its a wonderful combination of hot broth (2 per meal), and a large selection of beef, fish, chicken, tripe, mushrooms, tofu, hell even hot dogs, all sliced paper thin for you're enjoyment. its all you can eat 14$ per person, and trust me, you will not be disappointed. as far as the rest of the menu, can't say, too busy loving hot pot... just go and enjoy. my broth choices (superior, szechuan sp?) . anyhoo enjoy!
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Angelina V.

It's true. The bathrooms are pretty scary. And the fact that Hong Kong Bistro is located next to the Chinatown Massacre adds to the creepiness straight out of The Shining. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy... But the food is delicious. Fish balls for the Hot Pot is IT.
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Duncan L.

There is good food there amount all the food in the menu. Their menu is just so huge, but not in a good way. I think the menu has 10 pages, and each page has 30 to 40 items. They also have dim sum and hot pot. Now I've been there enough to know what is good, and not. Took a point off for some not so good dishes while I was learning their menu.
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Priscilla L.

I think this bistro is quite inconsistent. They serve dim sum all day but if I am not having a craving after the club at 1:30 AM, I wouldn't go here. Their food is ok but because their service is def better than a lot of places in the ID that serves similar stuff, I would say this is a better restaurant that people over look when making a Chinese food choice.
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Alice A.

Standard 100-item menu, so you can pick your style of rice, noodles, meat, vegetables, fish, soup, dessert, drink. My wonton noodles were good, but not my favorite. 9pm and the place is buzzing with Asians, most of tables had hot pots accompanied by a hill of thinly sliced beef and vegetables. This place is open until 3am on weekends. Verdict? If you're looking for cheapish Asian food in the middle of the night in Seattle, International District aka Chinatown is your best bet.
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The-Hoa H.

Came here on a weeknight with a group of 8 friends for dinner. We were greeted promptly at the door, seated and given water right away. First thing I notice? There are lots of ppl in this place on a Weds night...good sign! okay so we ordered family style. They were really quick to serve us and get all the condiments and drinks we wanted. Food came out relatively quickly.. peking duck - 5 chicken fried rice - 3 mushroom vegetable stir fry -4 general tso's chicken-4 beef curry - 3 chinese broccoli and beef - 4 Mongolian beef- 5 charsiu chicken- 4 Relatively really good food! Portions were really great to feed all of us...keep in mind there were five guys and all of us were fatasses..ESPECIALY myself! ^__^y If you're not well aquainted with how to judge of Chinese food is good...simply ask yourself...would this shit be DELCIOUS if I was drunk?!?! ;] ;] ;] ;] Prices were great as well! I'll definitely be back for sure!
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Kevin C.

I like this place more than Purple Dot down the block, The food is great, service is what you would expect from a place like this, the staff dont really come by often, but you do get what you need from them. The food is great however, there is a really expansive menu, and my favorite thing on there is definitely the Baked dishes. My only complaint is that I get no cell reception, but that isnt their problem.
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Jeroen E.

It's apparently the most authentic Hong Kong style place in all of Seattle. It tastes good, prices are good but nothing awesome.
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Nicole N.

Let's talk about some dishes that I have tried at this place 1. Wonton noodle in hot & sour soup - weirdest combination of noodle that I have ever tried ... but actually not too bad .. I would give this one a 3-star 2. Curry fishball - oh man, this dish is the bomb and I would totally recommend everybody to try this at hongkong bistro .. their fishball is like no other .. when you bite into it, there is a surprise ... some tasty soup comes out .. too perfect to describe by words 3. Singapore style vermicelli - this one is a great one to order too .. they have a faint taste of curry but not overpowering at all .. you do need to eat this with soy sauce though .. 4. Minced beef & egg on rice stone pot - this one I wouldn't recommend .. there are literally two pieces of veggie on the pot ... and a tiny clump of minced meat plus an egg york .. Overall, this restaurant is a perfect place for cheap late night eat .. It's even better than its neighbor the purple dot cafe and they also have a fast and friendly service
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Brandon L.

Been here a few times for Hot Pot. Once with a group of about 8 and once just me and a friend. Don't worry, the two of us did work. So it's $13.99 all you can eat, which is a pretty good price. Both times my groups opted for the half regular and half spicy. Personally I like the spicy side, except when I bite into one of those peppers hidden beneath my meat. The place is good for groups and the price isn't going to break the bank. As far as service, it is in Chinatown so don't expect anything too spectacular. I thought the place was good though, but I felt like I've had better.
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Phoenix mi m.

We went there last night and ordered the Lunar New Year specials: "Poon Choi" or the "Big Bowl Feast". It was not what I had imagined it to be but it was pretty good and festive to try for the upcoming lunar holiday. We also got a pot of pork feet and a plate of chicken wings and a bowl of congee. For dessert, we had red bean with black jelly and mango-grapefruit-coconut-tapioca. All very yummy!
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Kyoni R.

Came here with Gorman and his lovely wife Lue after the movie "Limitless". Kevin came over from bainbridge to hang out. We all skipped dinner so we were famished. Since Gorman recommended the place I left him to do the ordering. Gorman ordered some exotic dishes for us to try. 5 dishes and white rice. Each one came hot and fresh. Everything he ordered was a hit. The pork belly, pork, fish, vegetables, and chow mein were cleaned out. Kevin was licking his plate again. check came to $20/head includes tip !! Good friends, good food, equals a good night. I hear this place closes at 3am and have amazing claypot rice and hot pot. we will be back for more!!
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Jarrett V.

I enjoyed some late night dim sum here. Its served until 1am (an hour before close). We had pork dumplings, Shanghai style. They are made w/a broth inside that is so good. Shrimp roll or shrimp dumpling? Go w/the dumpling. Very clean restaurant and pleasant service.
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Lisa P.

This is a great place to eat if you are with a big group or want a late night dinner. I've been a customer ever since they opened a few years ago. They have a lot of dishes, but my favorite are the salted fish and chicken fried rice and the dry beef chow fun. I have to applaud to their consistency. Every time I order these dishes, they always taste the same: full of flavor and seasoned perfectly. With big portions, there is enough to share! Along with cafe-style skillet dinners, stone rice pots, deep fried appetizers, they also have a great deal on an "all you can eat" hot pot. It's about $15 per person and is recommended if you have a big appetite. The staff is small, so they sprint around a lot. You have to catch their attention if you want to order. Otherwise, they'll leave you alone. Recently, they remodeled. I love that they now have more space to accommodate to their growing business. Also, they also have a newly constructed area that sells BBQ pork, roasted duck, and chicken that I have yet to try. With their vast menu, there is bound to be something in here you'll find to be your favorite!
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Robby C.

Late night probably does not get better than Hong Kong Bistro in the International District especially if we are talking about two or three in the morning. Seriously, we arrived at the restaurant at around two in the morning and the entire restaurant was packed. Now, we are not talking about the restaurant having a decent number of people, but rather, literally every table was occupied with people scrambling to find chairs to accommodate their larger groups. While the majority of patrons undoubtedly were coming down to the restaurants from a late night at the clubs, the general drunken rowdiness seemed to end at the door as everyone instantly transformed into that of a mannered child at a typical Chinese family dinner. The food selection is simply ridiculous and it continues to boggle my mind as to how a restaurant can serve as many dishes as a dictionary has definitions of words. However, we narrowed our selection down to the curry beef brisket in a stone bowl just to continue our beef brisket escapades from earlier in the evening. One word to describe the dish; nostalgic. As with the beef curry made at home, the beef was so tender it seemed as if it were about to fall apart when we attempted to capture the pieces with our chopsticks. Paired with a small bowl of rice, it was the perfect way to end the night; perfectly cooked traditional Chinese curry in a stone pot. Life rarely does anyone a solid the way Hong Kong Bistro had last night. Our only complaint, though understandable with the amount of patrons in the restaurant, was the slow service that seemed to be caused by the fact that one waiter was basically serving the entire restaurant. Lastly, the restaurant serves hot pot even at late night. A restaurant that serves hot pot at two or three in the morning? There is no way anyone could not like this restaurant after a statement like that.
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Nick V.

As a regular here, I come about once or twice a week, either for take out or dining in with friends. My favorites are the typical Hong Kongnese food: "Yeen Yurg": Coffee/mixed with Tea (they add sugar and milk-try it!) Congee: they have interesting versions of jook. HK Style Chicken Chow Mien: I always ask the wait staff to tell the cook TWICE that I don't want MSG. Sometimes it works. Chicken Wings! So good. Ask for no MSG The other day, I brought my buddy from the airport directly to Hong Kong Bistro. He ordered: General Tso's Chicken. Obviously, I never order that, but it came out on a platter of steamed broccoli and chili peppers - I had a few bites and wow! It was actually really good! Hints of ginger, and spicy peppers...my guest (that's not Chinese) didn't care for it. As a fake Chinese food lover (Panda Express!) I have to give their version of General Tso's Chicken Five Stars. So good. I'd of never ordered it. Hot pot: decently good Service: always above average Stone pot: their specialty - not my favorite, but good
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Paul B.

This place doesn't look like much, but in actuality, they have some pretty good food. Best of all, this place is open late. If you want to avoid all the drunken bitches next door at Purple Dot, here is a good alternative. It's usually frequented by FOBs, and for the most part, they are more docile. This place is better for stone pot meals. Get those.
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Michael K.

At 8 p.m. on New Year's Day this place was SLAMMED. Every table in the joint was taken and it was swift thinkin' on Chris's part to jump in to give his name for a table while four other groups converged on the place as we did. The wait only ended up being about fifteen ish minutes but it was nice getting out of the slightly too warm entrance that was pretty much overflowing with bodies. Service was a little slow but again, probably the busiest night of the year so I don't fault them for that, and the food was delicious. I tried a bite or two of everyone else's food, which included a seafood congee, spicy beef dish, and green beans with something or other... and then there was the Lover's Fried Rice. The enormous plate that was placed before me instantly set my mouth a'waterin'. A mountain of fried rice covered on one side with a sweet and sour sauce, chicken and mixed vegetables and the other slope painted white with a fantastic creamy sauce and baby shrimp. I ate every single bite of it (which was stupid and gluttonous) but it was just too good to put down. The ID is a little too far to run down to for take out on a whim, but I can see this place calling me back again on another evening with Boots, Mrs. Boots, and the homeless guy.
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Jerome B.

Come here if you like hot pot! Hong Kong Bistro has a special where the raw food is all you can eat for 13.99 per person. Simply, here are the reasons why I prefer this hot pot in comparison to others in the area. 1. There is a very large variety of raw food that you can choose (sliced chicken, clicked pork, sliced beef, meatball, fishball, fish, vegetables and many many more) 2. There is an extensive variety of broths. Among my favorites are the Satay and the Pork bones with tomatoes. 3. All you can eat!! The one thing that turns me off about this place is that the space looks dirty. I would definitely come here if you like variety and a good deal for hot pot. Keep in mind that it looks kind of ghetto here. LOL
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Hong V.

AYCE Pot Hot!! That's what got us here! We didn't know what we expect when we walked in and order the AYCE pot hot deal as no one else did. Hahaha! This was our first time eating here and first time being in Seattle and we order almost everything off the menu. The waiter was pretty disgusted with us b/c we order so much at once but surprising the food was actually pretty good. You basically throw everything in one pot with two different broth so can't really mess that up, but everything we order was good and the both broth was yummy and light. Totally would come back here if I'm ever in Seattle again! =]
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Anne N.

Popular amongst the young crowd, especially late at night, most people here order the all-you-can-eat hot pot ($14.99/person) which I would highly recommend if you have a big appetite. Platters of beef/pork, fish, bean curd, napa, vermicelli noodle (and more!) are brought out for your nuking pleasure. There are 4 types of broth I believe, and you get to choose 2. The satay broth is the most flavorful out of the 4. Besides hot pot, I'd also recommend the fish congee (not as good as Mike's, but it does the job at 1AM), fried chicken wings/drumettes, beef satay chow mein, and the rock cod with creamy corn sauce (a rice dish). If you do come here at night, be warned that the area IS sketchy. There are plenty of drug dealers and drunkards around -- especially near Hing Hay Park. Come to think of it...I think that IS their spawning location. Try not to park too close to it.
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Maylee L.

the environment is nice. the people are nice. the food a little bit too liquidy. the fried rice was a little dry. i like eating the buddha's veggie delight which was my favorite. but it was just a one time thing to eat at.
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Soo O.

I had been here a couple times before last night for much needed after-hour food replenishment and it was always just alright. The stone pots remind me a lot of bibimbap and seems to be the same food as Purple Dot right next door. BUT I did try the hotpot last night and it's probably one of the best I've seen in the Seattle area. Group of 8 went with huge appetites. We ordered the all you can eat hotpot for $13.99 each and went at it. They always replenished our meats and veggies promptly (no waiting around for the next platter), left us alone to do our thing, but stopped by to add lids to our hotpot because we were eating the meat too quickly and thought we might get sick from consuming raw meat balls! (They added the lids to make it boil faster since slowing down didn't seem like an option for our table.) We tried everything on the hotpot menu, including all the livers and organs. The meat was fresh, the squid and cod not smelly at all, and the veggies were also crisp. Yum!
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Amy N.

So $15 all-you-can-eat hot pot sounded very appealing to me. I'm a huge fan of hot pot and nothing hits the spot more than hot soup on a cold, rainy Seattle night. We ordered hot pot with the szechuan broth and curry broth. We also decided to be ambitious and order all the meats/fish that was offered. When the plate of meat, fishballs, and veggies came out, my initial thought was WOW! That's a lot! Then looking closer, everything was frozen. That was the first warning sign that this meal might not be as good as I would have guessed. I was right. Because it was frozen, the beef was very dry. The szechuan broth had some very odd tasting herbs that left a bad aftertaste in my mouth after biting into them. What did it for me was when I ate some of the cow stomach that we put into the broth. I'm also a huge fan of eating intestines and I knew this wasn't fresh because the moment I bit into it, my mouth just tasted like putrid. On top of that, everything was way too salty and it took me about 5 requests to get water. I'm lucky I didn't get food poisoning.
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Cole W.

The food here is good! The menu is a bit overwhelming if you sit down and are super hungry. I came here with my girlfriend on a Friday night and the place was packed! I will be going back soon.
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Allyson M.

All you can eat for 15 dollars yummyyyy except customer service sucks and they kept forgetting to bring out what we asked for. The lady actually wrote it down ...
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Brady A.

Had the Chinese cabbage & pork, fish balls and rice noodle. Very good. Highly recommend!
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Kim C.

Hong Kong Bistro has recently became one of my staple Chinese restaurants to go to. It serves "Hong Kong Cafe" cuisine, meaning: instant noodles, sizzling steaks, stone pots, hot pots, ovaltine, hong kong milk tea, pasta, and all international variations of fried rice/ noodle dishes. My guilty pleasures are from their 'pick anything you like' section. I like them either with macaroni or instant noodle. With macaroni I'd recommend ham or luncheon meat with egg; with instant noodles I'd recommend curry fish balls (they're the good ones with roe filling) and satay beef. Ovaltine, Horlicks, Hong Kong Milk Tea, honey with citrus are all awesome drinks to get. Rice stone pots are another of the staples and specialty of this restaurant. Depending on your tolerance for authentic Chinese food, salty fish with minced pork patty, Chinese sausages, chicken and mushrooms, pickled veggie with pork are all good picks. One of the things on my list to try (still waiting for the moment when we have at least 2 interested people) is their hot pot: all-you-can-eat for $14. The ingredients look fresh and of good quality, plenty of soup bases to choose from, and people at the restaurant who are having them seems pretty happy (if only I have long chopsticks to reach over with...) I'm confident that most other dishes on the menu taste good too and would certainly remind me of home. It also helps that I have a pretty good idea of what can't go wrong and what is better avoided :) o before I forget, additional points for spaciousness, cleaniness and brightness (I don't think this is right, but I meant to say it's well-lit), which is not always the case in Chinese restaurants. To set expectations right, service is not fast. Waiters/ waitresses are certainly friendly and nice, but I think the restaurant has too little staffs for its size. Paying upfront rather than waiting for the bill would be much faster.
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Jacob W.

Cheap, quick service, open late, HUGE menu (~200 items)...works for me! This is the place to get your late night Chinese food fix. Many more options during the day, but late night this is the place to be. Favorites include the chicken wings stone pot rice dishes (with so many toppings to choose from).
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Frank N.

I've only been once and had the pork belly and pickled cabbage stone pot. It may be the tastiest thing I've had in the last year! They have a gazillion items on their menu and I don't even want to try anything else. I just want this damn butter pork belly in an amazing broth. I saved the leftovers and poured it over some rice at home - BOMB! Any restaurant that has too many choices will have some not so great dishes. The pork belly is NOT one of them. Vegetarian you say? Give it up for this - make it a special event like my friend Jordan who sometimes divulges from the vegetarian path for his anniversary! You'll thank me!
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King C.

I've been here twice, and both times I've been disappointed. I'd stick with Purple Dot Cafe from now on. I may try the hot pot deal in the future -- but other than that, I'll pass.
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Ka T.

I really do like Hong Kong Bistros because the food really do remind me of some of the "cafe diners" in that region. In terms of price and the amount of good foods on the menu, actually, I would give it 4 and 1/2 stars, but let me get the bad things out of the way first, which is the service. This place is a huge long hall, which makes you think that the staff would see you when they run up and down the isle. But surprise! They normally hastily walk to the back and to their tables without knowing what's going on around them. They don't have a dedicated server, so whatever was ordered, and if they see food, they'll serve it. If the order was lost somewhere along the lines or god forbid, somehow the food was sent to the wrong table, you have no way of knowing unless if you keep track. Anyways, with the service said, the food here is pretty good for the price, though I would stay away from the soup of the day, unless if you're a fan of corn starchy veggie soup. Their dinners with rice are pretty good. I don't care for the spaghetti much, but you can have that as an alternative rather than rice. I've also had the 13.99 all you can eat hot pot here, and man, it is good. The hot pot comes in a good variety - sliced meats (chicken/pork/beef, fish/beef), assorted meatballs, vermicelli/udon noodles, beancurd sticks, tofu, tofu puffs, enoki mushrooms, pork stomach, tripe, napa cabbage, and slices of hot dogs. I joined this group in facebook called Seattle Hot Pot Lovers, and we meet every now and then to try hot pots from different places, and so far, this place has be the best hot pot in Seattle. (Though, please let me know if there are others that you think are better) So all in all, I'm the fan of the food, just remember what you ordered and keep track of your food. Don't feel bad about pestering the waiter/waitresses, they tend to be forgetful. Sometimes you have to nag a few times for water or spoon or whatnot, but just ask so nicely, they're fine with it.
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Jennifer C.

This place is great. We live in the same building, and despite there being tons of options for food in the ID, we consistently go back here, especially for take-out when we get in late and don't have time to cook. The hot and sour soup is particularly good, and all their noodle dishes are pretty reliable. The radish cake that is on the appetizer menu is a giant greasy ball of unhealthy that might be the most delicious thing ever. The congee is not the best in town, but it is definitely good. With SO many menu options, and such consistent good-ness across the board from all of it, you really can't go wrong here, especially late at night when your choices are here, Jade Garden (where I think some of their sauce comes from cans) and the Purple Dot, which is crazy-central and over priced. Did I mentioned the hot and sour soup? yum.
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Sam P.

I used to be a huge fan of Purple Dot until the issue of "thug wannabe" high school kids smoking outside with the door propped open drove me from that restaurant. Well, that, and the fact that Hong Kong Bistro is next door. HK Bistro offers pretty much everything Purple Dot offers (typical Hong Kong tea restaurant fare) at a similar price with higher quality. I usually get the Singapore fried noodles, but I've been known to get some sizzling platters and other dishes as well. If you like Cantonese food (and other styles of pan-Asian food) it's worth your while to come here.
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Owlburt L.

Ok.. I went in here thinking that this place's specialty was the steam hot pot rice and to their credit they have lots to choose from. So i ordered it. To be honest, it was not the best I've had and I would not order it again. Luckily for Hong Kong Bistro I also ordered something else that day that has made me come back almost weekly to eat. I ordered the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup and I had them add in the Shrimp Wontons. All I can say is.. WOW. The brisket was flavorful and soft and the wontons were delicious. The meat, the broth, the noodles, and the wontons was much better than Mike's Noodle house at same price but with much more meat. I have to say that the wontons and beef brisket noodle soup is one of the best I've ever had and I've eaten it in Hong Kong, Monterey Park (California), and Vancouver. On the menu though it only has the choice of Wonton Noodle Soup or Beef Brisket Noodle soup so you have to ask them to make it for you. I have also had their chow mein which is great as well. If any of you have liked restaurants like Sam Woo's BBQ or even Kim Tar BBQ then this is the place for you. If you dont know what Sam Woo's is then you better try this place because aside from flying to SoCal to eat there, this is your best option in the NorthWest.
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Michael W.

Parents took me to this place last week and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Ordered: Cod w/ gailan Ginger Beef hotpot Chicken Congee 8 jewels hotpot Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Salty Fish fried rice All was good except for the congee (little bland) and Salt and Pepper Chicken wings (could be punchier in spice). Ginger Beef and Fried Rice was exceptionally good. Can't wait to go back and try the fondue hot pot next time.
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Neal M.

We ended up here while driving around the district looking for something to eat. We were four adults and one child and they seated us immediately. The group menu kind of stuck out to us and since we had no idea what was good we tried a collection of items. We had some of the best hot & sour soup I have ever tasted. It was a bit creamy in texture and tasted very good. Pork-fried rice with shrimp was an excellent side, and the Mongolian Beef tasted like some of the best I had ever had. The fried chicken wings were alright but nothing special, and the steamed pork left something to be desired. Still, the dining experience as a whole was quite pleasant and the servers kept our water glasses filled at all times. It was not too noisy and we felt relaxed and full when we were done. You could tell that a lot of the locals ate here as well.
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Bruce L.

I am not a big fan of their all you can eat hot pot. The variety of meat is not that great, and last time we had hot pot there, seemed like something was not fresh. Other than the hot pot, i like their other dishes/noodles/rice, etc. My new favorite is their pork leg in pot, and XO and garlic sauce with eggplant, I can never get tire of them. Their milk tea is not bad, like another other Hong Kong style restaurant, but the size is a lot bigger. Their dessert is kinna hit and miss, they have some really good mochi in sweet, black sweet rice which are really good. However, they also have something that's just not what you are expecting and never order again. Which averages out? It's also a good place to go late night after clubbing or party, I think they open til maybe 3~4am? Also bright with tons of tables.
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Trang P.

I drove by HK Bistro last week and wanted to try it very desperately! After convincing my boyfriend to come, we were very pleased! Seating is wide spread, restaurant is clean, and staff members were friendly. The menu has an unlimited choice of delicacy. More then Purple Dot and LA Cafe, which is awesome because I am a Hong Kong food enthusiast! Upon arrival, the restaurant started filling up. I read other comments about how service was slow.. I have to admit, it kind of, sort of was. But the staff members were nice so it made up for it. My boyfriend ordered the Mince Pork and Steak combo, while I had the Thin Sirloin, Curry Fish Ball, and Hong Kong Iced Tea! Our entrees came with soup but sadly no desert (bonus points goes to LA Cafe). However, food portion was beyond enough! One order would have fed the both of us. The taste was exquisite, and we ended up boxing the left overs (in which still tastes delish even after being refrigerated). It had just the right seasoning, so tender and moist. I am coming back tonight to venture into more ethnic food, primarily the desert! I am now an official fan! Did I mention that the pricing is affordable?
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Scot K.

I haven't been down to the I. D. in a while and saw the awning and the menu in the window. The lunch menu looked decent and the prices looked reasonable. I ordered the General Tao's chicken, which was on the special lunch menu. I've had this dish at different places and they all do it different. I liked the way the chicken was cooked, boned and deep fried with a floured crust (not from a batter). The problem is that there was way too much sauce and it was really sweet. Typically the sauce is less sweet and has a little more spice. In regards to the decor, it was modern and tasteful. Plus it was clean. Something that many Chinese restaurants ignore. The service was quick, responsive and informative. I'll go back to try some of the other dishes, most likely for dinner to see if the family style dishes are better.
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Iki T.

I love yummy Chinese food with a moderate price range. This place has yummy Chinese food with a moderate price range. Do I love this place? It's way more complicated to answer. I went to this place as a group of 5 people. Therefore, we ended up sharing a couple dishes. We all liked our food. Without exaggeration, their food was very good. I especially liked the shrimp wanton noodle soup which the wanton has both meat and shrimp inside. the clear soup was just perfect for the egg noodles, and it also had a bit of boiled bak choy. (yay! veggie!) However, their service and excreta were.... not too enjoyable. Although, I wouldn't say it was totally lacking, there should have been something they could do better. It started with small things... like not coming to take orders for a while and not having small bowls and spoons to share the soup and etc. (I'm not gonna point out everything we had here.) The service was generally very slow. Finally, it ended with one of us finding an inch long piece of yarn in the congee. Here, I don't want you to get the situation wrong. They did apologize and offered us another bowl which is very nice of them. Overall, It was just a series of small things... but it did ruin our mood a bit. Maybe this place is kind of new... and that explains the circumstance. I will come back here soon to re-rate this review.
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Jeremy M.

Probably still one of my favorite late night joints in the International District! The food has been pretty consistent, service is better than most Chinese restaurant I've been to, portions are a good size, but the all-you-can-eat hot pot buffet is a steal! For the price $13.99/person it gets no better! They give you a list of item you can choose from starting from sliced beef, chicken, pork, black cod, tofu, and their homemade meatballs are fantastic! I usually try to avoid places like this because I know I can get a little carried away =( but every now and then you have to just treat yourself and that's what I did! My only complaint would be that the girlfriend and I both had the buffet, but the kids ordered something else but ONE of the little one(8yrs old in a 4yrs olds body) had couple nibble of our food and we were charged full price because he "SHARED" with us, it's no biggie but still I was mildly insulted by such a gesture when someone approached me to inform me they were going to charge me another person but I understand it's still business. *cough*cough*SHADY BUSINESS!!!*cough*cough*
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Joy H.

Love their all you can eat hot pot! Plus the fact that it's reasonably priced at about $13.99/person! They have a lot of veggies and meats (including organ meats-which I'm not a fan of but just saying for those of you who are) to choose from and a variety of broths as well! The place looks pretty new and clean (which is always good for the I.D.) and it was packed with Asian people (which is a good sign that it's decent!). We ate until we were stuffed and had to be rolled out of the place! Can't wait to go back for my next hot pot fix!
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toni b.

Good Hot pot, like the fried rice, the steak remind me if we eat steak in HongKong. very reasonable price good place to chow down if coming to downtown Seattle
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Jimmy W.

I got the roast duck and BBQ pork to go. It was the most fatty BBQ pork I'd ever had, and the flavor was just ok. I usually go to Kau Kau just down the street, and I think I'll be going to back there for the most part in the future. I guess Hong Kong Bistro gets a point for authenticity though...it's the first restaurant in Seattle I've gone to where I've felt completely uncomfortable for not being able to speak the language fluently...just like I would be in Asia...
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Yvonne D.

I had the seafood rice cook in the clay pot, it take a while for the food to come out. It was at least a 15 min wait, the waiter forgot my sister's coffee...the food was ok, the coffee...was bad... the place's very spacy, the food was ok, the service could be better.
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Zulkiffly S.

This place is not that bad. I came here on a Saturday at 2am thinking that it was probably like any other Chinese restuarant. But they surpised me. Both times I went there it was pretty good. I had the Spicy Mongolian Beef the second time I was there and it was prettty good. The service was a little slow but it's ok it was really late. Overall I like would say give it a try when you're looking for something to eat late at night after a night of drinking and you don't want to go to Purple Dot like everyone else.
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Eclat L.

fine taste
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Tom N.

After work, this is usually our spot. I had so many ups and downs with this spot, so lets start with the downs. There was some asian waiter who had poor customer service and gave only 3 TEA TO A GROUP OF 7. I WANT SOME TEA DAMN IT, SO I ASKED AND IT NEVER CAME. I was pretty heated throughout the experience and I told them thanks for the shitty customer service on my way out. You know when you look young, not OG status like my parents, you get no respect whatsoever when you go out to eat with friends. Maybe I caught that guy on a bad day, but I don't think I've ever seen him again after my previous recent experiences with this place. Some of the ups moments. This place served some good hot pot, great for a rare Seattle rainy weather. I think it was all you can eat for like $15 bucks and a group of us stayed for a hour and ate as much as we can. We once had a good random employee get together where we were all treated out by our lovely boss. Funny thing is, I asked if it was okay if I get the steak and he said it was alright and on the next table, there was the same steak on the other table, talk about some manners! It wasn't that good anyways for $15ish bucks, but the serving was huge, I think it was like 3 pieces of meat. Their menu is huge and this place can be super busy during the weekends especially when those parties peeps come here at night. It can be noisy as hell, but it's entertaining when people drop dead and making a scene. My last few experiences were great. Lover's fried rice is good all time of the day. Their curry beef wonton noodles was so good that I had a nose bleed for 10+ minutes in their restroom. I cleaned up the mess though, but man there was so much blood that I could've save someone's life with that much blood.
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Kat L.

This is one of my favorite places to come with family. If you like to have good service when you eat, don't bother here, sometimes i think the young guys are more interested in watching the drama on TV LOL. But if you come to restaurants for the food this is a great place to go! We always do it family style, and it's usually the parents and aunts and uncles who order, but they do have really good stone rice pots. They are always warm and Delicious, my favorite is the one with salted fish. I also enjoy their rock cod w/ creamy corn. Their hot pot looks good and I hear good things about it, I hope to try it some time soon. But the one thing that I love more then anything is their Poached Egg Honey Milk. It's one of the most Delicious drinks ever! Perfect for a cold day :)
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Angel L.

I have never tried their hot pot, but this is def. my place to go for HK style food. I love their food, especailly dessert, can't stop myself at just one order of their mango grass jelly or their coconut tapioca sweet soup. It is good for groups yet spacious and often need to be waited at night. Another hightlight is their stone pot, which is really tasty. Support family own bussiness!
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Yuichiro M.

Their all-you-can-eat hot pot is amazing!!! However, do not expect to be served quickly unless you or one of your friends that you decide to go with knows how to speak Cantonese. I am not even really sure if the waiters/waitresses know how to speak english haha
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Eugene C.

Came here today for my friend's birthday. Like Amary N. mentioned already, this place has the same owners as Homestyle Cafe. So what can you expect? Pretty good food and very cheap prices. This new place has the prices right, but the food was a little bit lacking. We got the honey walnut prawn, but they had no walnuts so they replaced them with random fruits. Fruit lathered in mayo isn't exactly what I was looking for. We also ordered three of their stone pots. One with garlic shrimp which had way too much garlic in it. Another one with chinese sausage that was mighty tasty. And a final one with ground beef with egg which was pretty good as well. The Hong Kong spaghetti was pretty good as well. It was a decent size, enough to share with 11 people with everyone getting a decent amount. String Bean with Beef is always a good choice, and it didn't disappoint here. Bok Choi with dressing also comes recommended, especially when every other dish we had had tons of meat in it. We had the desserts as well. Mango pudding, Milk pudding, Sesame sweet stuff. It was all good, but not great, pretty decent actually. Overall this place is great for groups because of the price and size of dishes, however the food quality falls compared to Homestyle Cafe.
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Chen H.

Great all you can eat Hot Pot for $15 per person. I would recommend not to get the fish though. Never liked the fish they served but everything else was great. Has 6-7 soup base to choose from.
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Amary N.

The owner who owns Homestyle Cafe, moved. And opened a new restaurant. This week is the opening week. Was really excited about it!! Sadly, the food is not good as before. They have an extensive menu. Which is why, they can't concentrate on their specialties. This place serves HK cafe style food. I hope the food will improve. The noodles were hard, curries lacked of flavor, broth could be better. The restaurant is huge and it could seat a lot of people.
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Lisa T.

Just ate here for their All You Can Eat hot pot. At $13.99 - it's a great deal (min 2 people). You get two different broths to choose (out of like 5 or 6 options) - we went w/ the two most popular (per our server's guidance) and chose Szechuan and Pork bones w/ tomato. Both broths were good, but szechuan had more flavor and spice. After you choose your broth, you then mark on a list the different ingredients you want to eat - choosing meats (pork or beef slices, fish ball, pork ball), veggies (cabbage, mushrooms, radish), tofu, egg noodles - and other things too (but that's all we got). The hot pot comes in a pot split in half (one for each broth) and the all the meats/veggies come on a big platter. Once the broth is boiling - go for it and start throwing stuff in. They also provide you with two dipping sauces (a basic soy and a thicker spicier sauce - which was quite yummy). Whenever you need more of any one thing - just ask and they will bring it. Granted, we went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't very busy - and the servers were really attentive and helpful. Not sure if it would be this way for dinner time. It's a fairly big restaurant and could accommodate pretty big groups. Keep in mind, this is a Chinese place in the Intl District - it's not the cleanest and the menu can be pretty unclear - but that's all part of the experience. We were a group of 4 and were absolutely stuffed when we left. For the four of us it was about $61 (including tax) for the hot pot. A great deal, I think. If you don't want hotpot - there's tons of other options to choose from off the menu.
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Eric M.

This is it, this is that place. The place you always hear about, a hard to find, unassuming Chinese restaurant with no decor and fabulous food filled with mostly asian customers chatting away in their local language. Hong King Bistro is the real deal. This is Hong Kong style Cantonese cooking, a more milder, homey style than say Schezuan. Usually I am the only non-asian in the place and they give me a knowing smile, like I found them out and their secret is shared. The menu is daunting, it has hundreds of possible dishes. My favorites so far, are : the Singapore Noodles (right up there with Malay Satay Hut's), the Dry Sauteed String Beans with preserved vegetables, the pea vines if they have them and the Hot Pot. I always get the curry broth and girlfriend gets the pork & tomato. The bottomless trays of food that arrive to dip in the hot pot are a sight to behold. There is an honor system in ordering the trays, don't order more than you can eat or you will get the evil eye. The neighborhood is kind of scary after dark so park close and watch yourself coming and going o this place. In my view, it's worth the risk and adds to the adventure.
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Ce Y.

want to give 3.5 stars - good food, not too pricey, overall a great place for a late dinner/snack. We didn't come here for the hotpot but will have to try it next time. Service was decent for a HK style cafe. Much better than the actual service you get in HK but not overly nice as we were stuffed into a tiny table on the side which was way too small for us. We got: 1. pineapple chicken fried rice: yummy just enough tangy pineapple inthe friend rice, good "wok hai" meaning it was hot and freshly prepared over a proper level of heat 2.their house "boiled" chicken, great chicken flavor (should be a free range type since the meat actually had some texture to it compared to the soft chicken that you get from the market, perhaps just a tad overcooked since it is not a silky as it could be if it was done to perfection, but I guess it was better to be safe in a restaurant. 3. large pea leaves in superior broth: simple, light, tasty and a good portion. We also ordered some drinks the honey ginseng and their milk tea. although I think these where on the pricey side, they were good.
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Jeffrey C.

My partner and I have been here about 4 times now and we will be going back many more times. He is from Shanghai and says this is a real good place for the money. The food is good, the service is good, and it is a clean place.
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Juli M.

Far superior in food than the adjacent Purple Dot, and very nice service in a jovial atmosphere. The menu is a bit lacking if you just want barbecued meat (go around the corner to 663 Cafe or to *shudder* Kau Kau) but their other choices are good. Late night snack suggestion: toast with butter and condensed milk, cold (i.e. iced hot) Ovaltine, etc. Then next door to Purple Dot for more liquid intake with more bright ambiance. It's a good time, folks. Be sure to stare at the pepper-eggplant-grape (with threee grape varieties) vine winding around the arch in the middle of the space. Be in awe of their gardening techniques. Or something :)
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Joel G.

I really liked the diversity of food on the menu and great service. There were many new tastes for me. It was better than regular Chinese food.
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Jarrod L.

The variety of broths (6) and the large variety of meats included in the basic all-you-can-eat hot pot is excellent. We had a large party with 3 pots of 2 broths going and we really went nuts on eating all we could. It was a fun time and all tasty. the fish balls are especially good. Even though we were there for over 2.5 hours, we never felt rushed by the staff.
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Lc C.

$13.99 for the all you can eat hot pot. 2 person per order minimum... boppin asses!! Ooh well too stone n got GOT. Food was good but you don't feel too godd after eatting it. I swear we asked for bak choy and them idiots came back with napa leafs! Napa leafs?! They came back with a plate of napa leafs and called it bak choy... wow.. need to hit the other hot pot spots.
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Anthony N.

The hotpot here is AMAZING!!! 1) First off, I would like to say they have EVERYTHING. Compared to Gourmet Noodle Bowl, they only offer "All-you-can-eat" for veggies, pork, chicken and beef. Here, I can order Tripe, beef/fish/chicken meatballs, mushrooms, fish... etc. So when they say they have it all, they have it all. 2) Food tastes great every time I come. The meat is sliced thinly. Soup is good. I've tried several other hot pot places (including Portland), and this is by far the best place I've been to regarding the price.
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Josh H.

Warning- got food poisoning here the other night. Bummer, because I used to frequent this place with my family for their pai-gwat-fan. I'll never be able to go back now :-(.
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Duncan S.

Hong Kong Bistro definitely had above average food. Their Singapore Noodles, Dumplings, MaPo Tofu, and Chicken Satay were all very good. The XO Green Beanst had outstanding sauce and a big serving. Would certainly drop by this place again! Great for kids too.
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Chau L.

Really good hotpot. A lot of different variety of incredients to throw in there.
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Tim T.

Skip the hotpot - The meat is either too dry, or it does not immerse to the rice. Their good dish are Singapore Vermicelli Their hot pot are decent.
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Corrine C.

Alright - we're hooked! They've added more broth options to their hot pot. You must try their mango freeze with sago drink. It's delicious and I don't usually like mango. Very yummy!
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Chris G.

Visited here after having a few drinks and needed something open late. The food was very good. Mongolian beef was excellent. Service a little slow though.
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Ryan C.

i would say this place's aint too bad. they serve a pretty mean hot pot but the only drawback is that it has quite a bit of MSG in that soup. had the superior and pork bone soup. i like the superior one as it has some corn and pumpkin? i forget but it's towards the sweet side. the items are all you can eat for $13.99 pp. not too bad but they don't serve rice with the hot pot tho. i don't know whether they'll charge for it. total comes out at $100 dor 5 of us, that is 5 all-u-can-eat and a plate of "birthday noodles" i don't know what's the name but i told the server ordered me that. pretty good. an advice would be: when your soup is about 3/4 or almost half done, ask them to refill it. when you wait till 1/4, it'll be tasteless since they add a generic broth (according to friend, i thought it was tea instead of broth). will come back!!
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Brett W.

Ok, so there's this super weird dish they have at Hong Kong Bistro called Portuguese Chicken and rice or something like that. Its Chinese style fried chicken on rice, topped with a curry and...cheese! it was so weird...and SO tasty!
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Debdeep B.

I like the quantity compared to cost, isnt the tastiest place to go though ..
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Chiu L.

Decent Food, but service suffers really bad. I just hope they put some effort in addressing this.
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Thach N.

I love this place. This is in my mind the best Chinese restaurant around that is authentic hong kong style. My favorite dish is the cod congee. Try it!!!
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Mark D.

Late night food - good service and good food. Went after a party and enjoyed the lamb soup. The curry beef and noodles was not as good, but still acceptable. The lamb soup was quite good. Service was fast and pleasant.
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Anyong N.

We ordered (disclaimer: starving at the time. I wanted something more substantial than noodles-- for once.) The beef and pickled cabbage with white rice stone pot (Chinese pickled cabbage, not kimchi. We already had that debate before we ordered) brought back some memories. And I love crunchy rice at the bottom of stone pots. The thin sliced beef with house sauce stone pot looked like it must have been a similar cut to that used for sukiyaki (ie, well marbled) with onions and green peppers. It also tasted pretty good. The place is very HK style. Utilitarian tables, high ceilings, lots of seats, Chinese soap operas on the TV. The bathroom was really clean. I actually half expected a squat toilet as I was going in, the place was that much of a flashback. Our server was good enough. He started us off with two cups of tea, but didn't leave us a pot (I guess I could have asked but ehhh) He came around often enough to refill our drinks and asked how we were doing. If they are not coming by for you, just flag one down. It takes a bit to get used to, but they don't mind. 7/3/2013 edit: I still come here for stone pot dishes and enjoy them. Recently I had the AYCE hot pot and wasn't at all impressed. The meat was frozen, there were way too few vegetables, and the sichuan broth was not spicy in the least. For the amount of people I see eating hot pot in here, I feel like it should have been way better.
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Iris L.

I first went into this place on a whim with the bf.. it was late on a weekday night, and we had decided to try something new in the ID. I pointed at Hong Kong Bistro and was like, "There, I want to try that place!" He had a doubtful look on his face, but followed me in, since I'm in charge. Turns out, this place is good and cheap. Some of the servers are really nice, and some of them look like they're kind of mean, but don't be scared. I think they all have good hearts. You just have to not be intimidated. If you need something, wave them down! Boyfriend says it might be a little difficult if you don't speak Chinese, but you know a Chinese restaurant is good when you go in there at 10 pm on a Tuesday night and it's full of Chinese people. Anyway, while the menu is huge, I find it relatively user-friendly in the world of fifty-page Chinese menu mini-novels. One funny thing: the first thing on the menu is Russian borscht! I really like their fried radish cake, egg flower soup, congee, and chow mein. His favorite is the shrimp ball curry noodle soup, which we discovered by accident.. I had ordered a shrimp wonton noodle soup, and while their service is fast, my noodle soup showed up less then two minutes after I placed my order. I just figured their shrimp wontons were shaped funny and started eating. I got my real order a few minutes later, and they let me keep both, and the curry soup was way more addictive than the other. This is a great place to just try different dishes. The service has always been fast for me, the food is good, and you'll be amazed how much food you get for your money.
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Christopher C.

Careful, hot! I burned my finger while filling my first bowl.
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Jian Pang G.

Came at midnight, it was pretty packed. There was only 2 server so it took them alwhile for them to them to take our order. Even so they were really nice about it. We ordered a stir fry black pepper steak ( big portion) and a beef brisket noodle soup ( soup was terrible. Steak was great and the beef brisket was good without the souP. suPer portion I must say. I will be back xD
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J s.

people told me homestyle cafe was back, I was so excited. the congee and chili paste were as good as i remember at the old place. i need to try other dishes to really know if one is better than the other, but so far, i am glad they are back. my stars taken away for their late opening.... Opens at 11am, wish it was earlier...
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Fennie M.

Came for lunch special. After looking at the post on the store window, I entered and ordered a rice bowl with beef and chinese sausage. The waitress said nothing but ok. After finishing the lunch, she gave me a bill of double price. I asked why and pointed the post to her, but she said what I ordered is different thing on dinner menu. What? I came in to order a dinner dish at lunch time? I paid the bill and decided not to come again. The waitress definitely knew what I wanted if I ever made a pronounciation mistake, but she just misled so as to get more money. It is not honest.
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Julie Z.

When Homestyle cafe first opened, I was living in Uwajimaya apartments so I know the ID district quite well. I feel like Homestyle cafe has grown with me as I settled in Seattle. Theirs is a wonderful story! The family opened their first store in a hole in the wall corner across Hing Hay Park with a hanging sign--"Lai Lai" (Come Come)... and now it has grown into such a nice restaurant. My babe and I call this place the "happy place" because we always leave feeling so happy and contented after eating here. It was also here Eric found out he got hired to his first job. We were busy stuffing our faces, then a life changing phone call... *YAY!* and we ordered more food. :) Now, the new location--Hong Kong Bistro, I think there are a few kinks they need to iron out. The congee needs to be scalding hot like it was at Homestyle... but I am sure they will return to their original standards once they get settled in. The wait staff and the entire Hong Kong Bistro family are so enthusiatic about their business--it shows. I wish this place my best wishes and hope to see them move into an even bigger place in the future. Great hong kong cafe style food at a good price. Lots of care goes into the food preparation. Without my mommy in Seattle, this place is where I go when I miss home. This is a must try in Seattle.
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K.A. E.

Chow mien with shrimp, onions, garlic . . . mmmmmmmmmmm. Purple rice with mango for dessert. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Endless tea. Fantastic service. Last Friday was the busiest we've ever seen this place - surprising that there aren't lines out the door. I suspect it has more to do with the neighborhood (a block North of the abandoned Publix Hotel) than anything to do with the food. We're planning on eating our way thru the menu. CU there. :)
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HD N.

Moderately priced with generous portions. I've been here for the congee several times. Not the best congee I've had, but it is pretty tasty and a great value. Their seafood soup special is quite delectable. I'll be coming back to try some of their other dishes, but the one thing that keeps me coming back consistently is their red bean freeze with coconut milk - one of my favorite drinks this summer (next to beer)!
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Sandy W.

Known for their clay pot rice bowls and hot pot, HK Bistro has my two thumbs up! Their portions are much bigger than any other Chinese restaurants in town! Their menu caught our eyes while we were wandering around Chinatown trying to experiment with a new place to try. They must have at least 100 diff items on their menu! They also have a great selection in drinks (non-alcoholic) such as Horlicks & Ovaltine... and best of all, they have SAGO dessert! Mmm Mmm good! I even have to say service isn't too bad either (considering it's Chinatown). Prices are decent. Will definately eat there again.
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Jason C.

I'm gonna start off by saying that I feel the rating should be closer to 3.5 stars but I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt since I eat there so often... lol Why? Pretty darn good chinese food at good prices and plenty of comfortable seating for lots of people. Oh, and the hotpot is probably the BEST hotpot place I can think of so far. I'll start off on some dishes I ate, then move onto hotpot. The menu has a decent spread, and pretty much anything you expect form a HK style cafe restaurant. Baked rice/spaghetti dishes, stir-fry, noodles, rice dishes, various appetizers, stone pot rice dishes, congee, etc etc are all pretty decent. Not great or amazing, just good. What gives this place the bump up is their $14 all you can eat hotpot deal. ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR JUST $14!!! That's a pretty good deal if you ask me. And this place doesn't just give you a few meats, vermicelli, and veggies; they also give you organs (not that i eat em), various meatballs and fishballs, fish, udon, instant noodles, daikon, regular and fried tofu, etc. Also, they have the option of a Satay soup base which is superb! I've always thought at other places (same with this place) that the szechuan base was just too much spice. It's almost as if you're just putting peppercorns on everything. But this satay (not the peanut kind, chinese kind) makes everything tastes amazing. Especially the instant noodles. Oh man, I JUST STARTED SALIVATING. Then there's the traditional "regular broth" and also a "pork bones with pumpkin" broth that I've heard would be good in the winter time, but I haven't had the chance to try it. (disclaimer: like everything else in life, there can be too much and yes, if you sit there eating the same thing, even the hotpot will seem old; but at least this place gives you a pretty good spread of stuff) All in all, this place will definitely have something to satisfy your chinese food craving, whether you're ready to go beast mode on some all-you-can-eat, or just some regular dishes.
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Aki Bono L.

An order of Singapore noodles is my beta test to new restaurants. It was average. However, the menu has some very interesting Portugese dishes; that which I plan to return to sample. The bathroom was VERY CLEAN! How unusual for a Chinese restaraunt! Granted, it's new. I'm very appreciative of the fact this restaurant is very clean!
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Esteban D.

whoa doggie. I was fortunate enough to be invited to hot pot with some friends the other day, and I'm still full 2 days later! All joking aside, Hong Kong bistro is a nice place. it looks newly cleaned up with tile floors, a lot of tables, and even a tv to keep your eyes busy before the food gets there. I know, bistro and tv don't go together, but it has its charm. We ordered hot pot which allows for you to choose your broth from 7 kinds; we chose 2, curry and pork bones with tomato. Also, they have a wide selection of meats, veggies and noodles to add to the pot which makes the experience very hands on and filled with options. It is all you can eat, so don't be afraid to ask for more of any or everything... they've got you covered. After 5 plates of ingredients and several bowls of delicious hot pot later, we settled the meal down with some of their amazing dessert drinks which range from sweet bean to frit cocktail and sweet jellies. We stayed here for over 2 hours eating, laughing and having an amazing experience. I suggest you do the same.
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Ivan M.

i just visited these guys again for my second visit over the weekend. as mentioned before, these guys used to own homestyle hk on king st. they sold that spot and remodelled this new place just around the corner. if i was the new owners of homestyle hk, i'd be pissed. haha. i used to dig homestyle hk's claypot rice dishes and so i thought i'd give it a try here at their new restaurant, this time it was the black bean sparerib claypot. it's pretty much the same as i remember it before. coulda used a lil more garlic on the spareribs and it looked like they just put a couple dollips of black beans in (it wasn't mixed in very well). still, if you're gonna steam your ingredients with your rice, you're rice is guaranteed to be flavorful - mmm MMM! i doused it with the soysauce but for some reason they took the lid to my claypot away! how am i supposed to let it steam a lil bit??? grrrr! it's ok, i flipped my plate over on top. they say necessity is the mother of innovation, right? claypot rice coulda used a smidge more salt too (even after dousing with soysauce). i also had the salt and pepper chit'lins (i don't remember what it's called on the menu but it's pork intestines). oh man oh man! my cholesterol is prolly through the roof right now! deep fried chit'lins is pretty much all fat. goddam it was good. i better chew some aspirin before i have a heart attack. i think i woulda like this a lil more if it was pan fried vs deep fried and sans the dusting of flour or whatever they dredge it through first before frying. still, deep fried fat is a beatiful thing. their beef brisket noodles (that's what my kid had) was only ok. a lil too much black pepper or star anise when seasoning it for my tastes. my kid loved it, tho. i'll be back again to try the all-you-can-eat (and i'm gonna eat it all, mark my words) hot pot there. for $13.99 that's a smokin' deal!
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eugene s.

hotpot is very good. I love their beef and meatballs. Very tasty.
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AJ V.

My wifey and I ordered Chinese donuts to go with our fish rice soup on a cold day; well the rice soup was good, but it's the Chinese donuts that makes it a complete meal. Anyway, it came out hard like it's been sitting there for hours. We called the waitress and told her that it's hard as a rock and that it's not fresh. She looked at us as if we're insane and told us that it's suppose to be hard and that they don't make it fresh here. We asked if she can take it back and get us a fresher donuts or at least find us donuts that are not so hard. Unbelievable, she said "No we can not do that because they are all hard just like that." At that very moment, we stood up and paid our food and asked the cashier that we would like to speak to a manager in charge and she said they don't have one. They lost a customer for life over a $1.75 donuts! We go out every night to eat because we don't have time to cook. So if you are reading this, take your business to 663 Bistros where it's only a few steps away! Go there, service is nicer and the donuts are fresh. You must try the Garlic fried chicken..it's excellent!
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Haeli K.

their Cantonese style dishes, hotpots, hk style dessert, stone pots.. i hv tried most of them----yummy!!!! and they open until 2, now i can get some good food for my late nite life
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Annie O.

I created my Yelp account for this public service announcement: this is, by far, the worst food I have ever had. We had sticky rice, pork ribs, stuffed pepper, stuffed egg plant, the seafood roll, and a couple of other things off the dim sum menu. People in Seattle go nuts over it, but I feel it is my civic duty to warn you that this place is not worth your time, energy, taste buds, and especially, your money.
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Ngoc-Diep P.

Update: tried hot pot, was not impressed either. Not enough vegetables, meat didn't taste fresh, spicy broth was oh whoa....how much oil can you swallow.....Not the worse but not the best, much rather go to Gourmet Noodle Bowl just a few blocks away instead. Only been for late night dessert twice and the experiences have been mediocre at best...would have been cheaper to purchase Vietnamese deli desserts and enjoy them at home chillin with friends All desserts we tried were bland, watery, and just does not taste flavorful at all. Overpriced in my opinion for the quality we got. Their ice cream looked interested but it tasted not any better than bubble tea. Verdict: late night and other places are full, would go here since they have plenty of space. Would consider trying their all you can eat hot pot next time around
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Jason D.

Food, service, selection, ambiance of a true Cantonese restaurant in the heart of the international district of Seattle; These guys have it all. They even had Asian television shows on the tv. It was awesome. It's too bad I was nearly mugged by a crackhead while on my way in. Otherwise I would say that this is a great late night dinner spot. I had the Mango Chicken Hot pan with the fear of larceny. It was delicious but made my heart race and my hands shake. Get here before dark. Run or bike, don't walk.
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Stella N.

Love their shrimp and chive dumplings and beijing duck! This is our go to spot for late night chinese food craving, awesome dim sum. We're going to have to try their hot pots all you can eat next time, its just so hard to get away from those delicious dumplings! We weren't a fan of the mongolian beef or curry fish balls so those were a one time thing, also their drinks are kind of overpriced. Other than that, we will be coming back here often for dumplings and dim sum!
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Jennifer P.

I grew up in Vancouver so my standards for Hong Kong style cafes is pretty high. Thus, it is the reason why I am only giving this a 3 star rating. Although, based on the restaurants here in Seattle, it's decent. If you order Hotpot there, whatever you do, do not get the superior broth or the beef balls! I forgot about the beef ball thing the last time I was there and ordered them again and realized that I didn't like them the first time due to the odd taste. The Szchewan broth (not as spicy as it looks) and Pork & Tomato broths are good and they have a good variety of items you can cook. (tripe, fish, sliced beef, liver). The sauces are good, but Gourmet Noodle Bowl's sauces are tastier and spicier. The cooked food here is not bad and the portions here are large. I ordered a baked seafood rice dish at lunch, which I liked. If you need a place in Seattle that is open late, has decent food, or are in need of hot pot, it's probably not a bad choice. However, I must add that if you really want good Hong Kong style food, you have to go up to Vancouver.
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Richard A.

In the I.D. this is the best place for all you can eat Hot Pot for a decent price, as one has a wide variety of items to choose from, and there is no time limit. You can take your time with your friends eating away without being rushed, which is nice compared to other restaurants in the area. My friends and I sat here for 5 hours just chatting and eating away. Constantly getting huge refills on are meat, vegetables, and noodles. Other places would have stop serving us by our 4th plate, but they kept refilling are food. We ended up getting 9 huge refills. Now, you need a minimum of two people for the all you can eat option, and it cost $13.99 per person. There are four types of broths Superior, Szechuan, Satay, and Pork Bones with Pumpkin. Out of the four options you select two. I recommend selecting the Satay, and Szechuan broths.
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Yee V.

We came in a party of four; tea, water, two ice lemon honey drinks and two coconut milk with mango. The main course? HOT POT! Finally got my first experience of hot pot. I thought it would be something more flavorful, but I'll try not to complain too much. All you can eat hot pot for 15/person is a great deal since you're gonna eat til you're full whether you like it or not. You're gonna feel like you got your moneys worth here. We got the Szechuan and Pork Bones with Pumpkin broth with beef, chicken, squid, tofu, cabbage, mushrooms, and egg noodles. I'd say the squid was the highlight of the night, but I was more focused on just gobbling up the food. After we threw in all the food, the waitress returned to ask what we'd like to be refilled with. I probably wouldn't come in a party larger than eight. And if I did, I'd ask for more than one pot. When you walk out, look out for 15 Cent. You'll hear him if he's around. He'll be spittin his flow as a private show while walkin down the block. He's a funny guy, he deserved my left over change.
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Jackie L.

I love this place because of the price on the lunch menu. For around 7 bucks you get a good portion of food and a drink. I'm Chinese and it takes a good chef to impress me with Chinese food and i absolutely loved the food here. The place was really spacious so it was really comfortable and relaxing.
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Jack K.

Great Hong Kong Chinese food, reasonably priced, authentic taste. Not the cleanest place, but most Chinese restaurants are a little dirty and gross inside anyways.
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Jes K.

Friendly staff, good atmosphere, and great choice of food. They carry a lot of items and it is a place I go when I cannot make up my mind beforehand what I want. Oh, and they open till very late yet a full staff - best place if you need to eat something at night!
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Johnny W.

Got lunch again here today, so this is a good chance to finally review them. I have a certain fondness of HK-style cafes, though I've yet to try any of the more traditional HK cafe-style dishes here. What I HAVE tried though are their stone pot rice dishes, which I think are superb. I'd highly recommended the braised pork with mustard greens rice stone pot, which I had my first trip there. Ordered the sparerib with black bean stone pot today, which has nothing on the braised pork pot, but is still quite good. And if you like spicy food, I'd also highly suggest getting the fried turnip/radish cake with XO sauce, which is one of the better XO sauces that I've tried in the area (though it still falls a bit short of excellence). The preparation seems to lack consistency though, so the amount of XO you get is quite variable. The restaurant can be a bit dreary looking (aided by the fact that I show up at odd off hours like 2pm), but the service is pretty friendly and the food is good, cheap, and well-portioned. 04/16/2010 Update: Still love this place, but by all means, avoid getting the seafood with rice wine sauce stone pot. They use about 2 or 3 cups too much rice wine in there, which makes it completely inedible. It's something I'd actually one star (which means a lot since I've never one starred anything).
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Jean Y.

I come here for lunch with friends pretty often since I work in the area and since the restaurant always has a table ready immediately, even for large groups. Hong Kong Bistro is a standard HK cafe with approximately 200 of the usual HK cafe menu items. Nothing is very well made. 663 Bistro and Hong Kong Homestyle make most dishes better. The food here is a bit better if you eat family style with a few friends and get a good mix of tofu, meat, fish, and veggies, but the lunch specials, noodles, and baked rice/spaghetti dishes aren't so good. The seafood and meats here definitely taste frozen and are not of high quality. Especially obvious if you order a dish like baked seafood with rice or cod with creamed corn. Service is not fast. Dishes often come out at drastically different times (even by Chinese restaurant standards) for different people in the group. If you find yourself waiting forever for the check, just stand up and go to the front to pay. One note to Hong Kong Bistro's credit: I came here with a pescetarian coworker who ordered shrimp dumpling noodle soup, not realizing that shrimp dumplings actually contain pork. Upon realizing her mistake, she asked to order something else, and the waitress didn't charge us for the noodle soup. I didn't expect such generosity from a "non-service-oriented" Chinatown restaurant.
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MB V.

There is something about hole in the wall type of restaurant that I just love... of course when it's good. And this place was a good find. After flying into Seattle for the very first time. We decided check out this place for super late supper. The food was tasty and their services were pretty good.
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Daren D.

This one of my new favorite places to grab late night grub after work. The bright interior gives off this welcoming vibe to late night strollers with it's yellow ambience. So far I've gotten some greens/vegetable dish with [light] garlic sauce + rice and the singapore style curry fried rice (subtly dry). It's good stuff and hits the spot despite not being oh-so-delicious. And it's fairly large meaning many people can fit inside.
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Kate S.

My first time here it was like 1:30 am and I was inebriated and utterly twitterpated. So all I really remember was the congee and chinese doughnuts were good and my late night company even better. Fast forward a couple months and I figure it is time to try this place while sober and in the daylight. Again my company was fantastic (but more of in the vein of a "girly-date" with the lovely Kristin C). We settled down and stared at the menu. It's expansive -- with tons of options to choose from. I went for the curry beef brisket over cripsy noodles, and my company got some saucey beefy dish. We were both very pleased with our meals, though I have to say the "brisket" does come with a lot of stomach lining. Not my thing, but it was easy to pick off and move to the side. Portions are huge so $7-9 pretty much covers at least 2-3 meals worth of food as well. Hong Kong also has my new favorite drink in the area -- a coconut mango icee. You know that ubiquitous Thai dessert of steamed mango on sweet rice w/coconut milk all over it? Imagine that in a frozen drink form. SO GOOD! And perfect on a "balmy" Seattle summer day. So, the verdict is in. Sober or otherwise, you got some solid eats here.
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Cherise F.

I came here on a Tuesday evening at 7:30pm. This place is huge with tons of tables and it was moderately busy. The menu is rather large and they have more specials posted on signs on the wall and they have all-you-can-eat hot pot. However, being a vegetarian, this is kind of meaningless to me. They only have one page for vegetables/tofu dishes, and some of those have oyster sauce. They offer a couple soft tofu dishes, which isn't how I prefer my tofu in a Chinese restaurant, so I ordered mixed vegetables in garlic sauce ($8.25). The vegetables (broccoli, carrots, baby corn, onions, bok choy, Chinese broccoli, spinach) were delicious and perfectly cooked. Even my dinner date, who confessed that he doesn't really like green, leafy vegetables tried some of the Chinese broccoli and liked it. If there's one thing you can count on with Chinese food it's that the vegetable dishes are usually perfect. However, the pieces of the bok choy and Chinese broccoli were a bit on the large side, which made for semi-awkward eating with chopsticks and too-big of bites. The hot tea was free and was refilled often. They didn't give us water glasses, which seems weird to me looking back, but I also didn't ask for them. I would have liked to have seen a fried tofu/mixed vegetable entree. I was hesitant to order Ma Po tofu because I doubt it came with many vegetables, which is a problem I run across in Asian restaurants. Maybe, since it's served family style, they want you to order a vegetable dish along with separate protein dishes? One thing I did think was weird is that we didn't get fortune cookies with our check. I just like to read my fortune, is all. Overall, I will come back, but it's not going to be my first choice.
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T I.

I wish I live in Seattle and i wish Oregon have something like this really sick of tired people in Oregon say HK style, but they're not. this place is awesome is a bit pricey but is worth it. Will come back again for sure.
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Dae Y.

I had the baked spaghetti with meat sauce. It might sound a little funny to hear that I had spaghetti considering the name of the place, but it's actually not that odd. They do a great little baked spaghetti dish! The cheese on top was very nicely slightly charred to give the entire dish a little extra zing. I also tried a few pieces of my friends pork and beef skillet dish and it was very good also. The place is newer and has nice furniture. The bathroom had hot water, but no paper towels. I want to go back and maybe try the all-u-can-eat hot pot and some of the other dishes with a slightly bigger group of folks so that I can try more of the menu.
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Mia S.

It was a cold rainy day in Seattle and a bowl of hot noodle soup from HK bistro hit the spot. We spent the afternoon shopping downtown and was famished. Hopped the light rail to international district for some good eats and relaxation. Wandered around and found lunch specials posted on the store front. So we decided to give it a try. You can't go wrong with $4.99 bowls of noodle soups with roast pork and duck. Had a good experience. We'll def. be back.
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LaDonna L.

I had been talking about having a hot pot for a while now. I didn't know what it was and once again my boyfriend appeased me. With so many hot pot offerings around the Chinatown location, how did he pick this one has one of his favorites, after his explanation, I still don't know. Needless to say to Hong Kong we went. After circling the blocks for what seems like forever since I was starving, we finally found a space by Daiso and walked the 2 1/2 blocks over (he hates to pay for parking). At first glance, the place looks small but once you get inside, it is huge. The waitress immediately gave us a hot pot menu though they did have another menu with other Cantonese, Sichuan and probably Mandarin items. I was fine with that since we were actually getting the hot pot. Once again, I let him lead since I didn't have a clue what I was suppose to do. He proceeded to look at the list that she gave us to circle the meats, veggies and broth we wanted and ordered a gang of items, sliced beef, pork and chicken, fish balls, pork stomach, hot dogs, meatballs and fish along with cabbage and two kinds of noodles. For the broth, we choose superior and satay. The waitress brought out a gas burner along with some stirring spoons right after placing our order. Okay, let me move my purse and other flammable materials. Soon after she brings out this pot that separates the broth to be sat upon the flame. Sure enough, she turns on the flame and walks away. Next came the ingredients. This huge plate of meat, veggies and noodles arrive and I know that we are in trouble. He divides most of the meats and veggies into the different broths and every is cooking as we stir our lunch. After about 5 minutes or so, we dip enough into our bowls and get to eating. I have to admit it was so good and delicious. All you can eat for 14.99 per person. The clincher is to be careful how much you order. If you over order they charge you an extra $10. Luckily for us, we were starving and they didn't stop us from ordering a second plate with fish, beef and fish balls. We were so stuffed that we didn't even eat dinner that night. Oh and don't forget the 15% gratuity that they officially add on. I say it's better than any buffet you could go to and with fresher ingredients. Of course, it is no point of complaining about the service because there wasn't too much of it. Not because we didn't need it though.
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Edward N.

There is something I love about their baked spaghetti here, it is a tad better than next door's Purple Dot, which is more close to Chef Boyardee than the one here. I love the melted cheddar cheese on top. The baked spaghetti dish is a Hong Kong favorite, and they make it pretty good here. Don't get me wrong, you don't eat it if you are some kind of spaghetti aficionado. It just tastes good to a select few that know the taste! I have also tried the Hot Pot here, they have all you can eat variety. Several broth choices, I really like the pumpkin and Szechuan flavor broth. Meat quality is good here, really love the abundance of vegetables. Seafood is also good, just make sure everything is thoroughly cooked when you eat hot pot (as always). Their stone pot rice variety is also very good here. Definitely a better place to eat than Purple Dot, and possibly the best Hong Kong themed restaurant in the ID. I used to love the place around the corner near Ambrosia, but it appears it has recently changed owners/restaurants. Pacific Cafe is also pretty good, near the bar towards the metro station. Can't go wrong with this one though.
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James Y.

Had the beef noodle soup. It was okay and edible but not much to recommend. Mom has the build your own noodle soup with fish and a veg. She said it was quite good with a nice light flavor. Her opinion brought the review to a 3.
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Jennifer B.

I guess I'll just stereotype (since I'm Asian) and say that Asian restaurants aren't usually known for their service so when it's good I take note. Unfortunately Hong Kong Bistro does not fall into that category. I wanted beef tendon and could not get communicate that to the young Asian guy who served as my waiter. I was doing all sorts of hand motions and he had to ask a coworker about it. Besides that they usually don't come by very often and you have to hunt them down for your bill. The food on the other hand is pretty good. The word on the street is that it was the owners of the Homestyle Hong Kong Cuisine just around the corner. That place was always full and if you wanted to eat at a normal meal time you'd have to wait. So it's good to know they have a bigger place. I had the beef brisket soup and then I had it a second time with shrimp wontons. The second time was great (the first time was mediocre). I should branch out and try the hot pot or stone pot next time. They looked pretty good. Could I just put it out there that I wish MSG was illegal? As I get older my body just can't digest it like it use to but it's in almost every Asian restaurant in the ID.
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Brendan C.

Went here with some friends Food was decent and came out quickly. Shared the roasted pork, veggies and some other dishes. didn't blow me away but the prices were decent and service was good, solid 4/5
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Jennae P.

Pros- Convenient spot in China Town, they're open til 3am on Saturday, fast service, pleasant servers/crew. Con- food was bland. I had to put soy sauce and pepper to my food and I normally don't like to alter the restaurant's taste. Went with a group of 4. We ordered different dishes and they weren't as tasty as expected in an Asian restaurant. Basically lacked flavor. :(
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Anh L.

This review is only for the all-you-can-eat hot pot: I went here with a group of 8 people at midnight after going to a Seahawks game. We were wandering around China town and finally bumped into this restaurant. For 17.99 per person, the all-you-can-eat hot pot is not a bad deal given the amount of meat, vegetable, and seafood options you can choose from. Also, you can choose 2 soup options for each pot. Since we had a large group, they gave us two pots, which I thought was pretty generous. We tried the superior and satay broths and were very disappointed with both. I know I can't expect much at most late night Chinese restaurants, but the soup base was very diluted and basically had no flavor. I honestly couldn't really tell the difference between the 2. The upside is they definitely don't skimp on the ingredients - we had PLENTY leftover (a little too much). Luckily, they didn't charge for all the leftover raw ingredients, surprisingly. Service overall was fairly friendly and efficient. However, I won't be coming back here anytime soon.
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Julia Z.

Open late and have like a million items on their menu ranging from Hong Kong noodle soup to Japanese hot plate fry udon. If you are feeling like having some dessert it's perfect too. But nothing taste amazing, id go if it's convenience.
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Alban N.

My stop for late night Chinese food. It's pretty nice that they're open so late. Service is usually pretty good regardless of how many patrons they have between their 2-3 servers. I've had the congee, and it's pretty good. The baked rice and spaghetti, as well as the Tomato beef rice remind me of the food I got back in San Francisco. The Mango slush is sometimes rushed so the little balls in it are sometimes still frozen and a bit starchy. I think there is AYCE hot pot, so I'm definitely going to be back to try that!
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Ednalyn M.

I've come here multiple times and every single time the service has yet to have gotten better. I order my usual a mango freeze (a mango smoothie with coconut milk and tiny clear tapioca balls). I keep coming back because I love their mango freezes but it always takes so long to make. I mean, it doesn't take 10 minutes to make a smoothie. The staff there are usually rude and aren't very attentive either.
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Auntie E.

First thing I look for in a Chinese restaurant is how many Chinese people are there eating. They were at very table at Hong Kong Bistro! Great family spot, good food, open really late. Staff is friendly ; they don't try to rush you out the door like some other Chinese restaurants. We had BBQ Pork Pan Fried Noodles (Kid loves it), Eggplant & Rock Cod in Stone Pot (my favorite), and Salt & Pepper Squid (tender inside, crispy outside). All were delicious! I recommend you get something in the stone pot like the eggplant and cod, it stayed hot through our whole meal. Kid and I also liked the Watermelon Juice. Yummy!
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Jason T.

Always a good experience. Definitely nothing fancy, but executed well. We went for lunch and the 3 menus are a little overwhelming if you've never been here before. *Dim sum *Lunch Specials *And like 10 page full menu + signs posted all over the dining room explaining specials. I usually order from a combination of menus. Any of the Chow Fun dishes are good, I usually get noodles of some kind. Their Singapore noodles are pretty good too. Pea Shoots or Yui Lan are good for veggies and I usually follow up with some Bbq either duck or pork. Their spam fried rice with egg is always a favorite. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from in the ID, but this is a good go to restaurant. I give them 4 stars for being more reliable than I do being a life changing experience. Sometimes being consistent is just as important as innovation.
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Hana L.

Hong Kong Bistro is the place to go after a long night of ___________ (fill in the blanks). I've frequented this place several times and the food is always great! The prices are relatively cheap for the portion sizes. My only gripe would be the service. Not very attentive waiting staff but once you flag someone down, they attend to you in a timely manner. Some of my favorites include: - Honey Walnut Prawns: fried shrimp coated with a creamy, sweet sauce topped with toasted walnuts - Crispy Beef Chow Mein: a crunchy twist on your standard chow mein! The noodles are crispy but once it soaks up the sauce, it becomes soft. I enjoy the two textures together! - General Tsao Chicken: unlike other places, the breading on the chicken is perfect! Not too thick with the right amount of crisp. The sauce is also delicious, although it tastes different than other restaurants. - Mango Freeze: OH MY GOODNESS this is delicious! It's a mango slush mixed in with coconut milk and tiny tapioca pearls that freeze in the drink and feel like Dippin' Dots ice cream! Definitely get this if you want a sweet, icy drink with you meal!! Parking is also a pain but when is it not in the International District? :P
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Vanessa T.

I came here a couple nights ago with a group of 11 people. There was absolutely no wait at midnight. But this place was surprisingly busy on a weeknight. My whole group of friends and I decided to get the ayce hot pot for $15.99. We got to choose between satay, superior, Szechuan, and curry based soup. They only allowed us 2 pots and each of the pot was allowed to be split into 2 different based soup. We chose the Szechuan and the superior base soup. The superior tasted like regular beef broth and the Szechuan was super spicy with all kinds of spice in it. The service was great at the beginning but halfway through it got slow. We ordered the beef and all kinds of noodles such as the vermicelli, egg noodle, and chow fun noodles. We also ordered cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, and bak Choy. The beef balls were brought out frozen and the tripe and fish balls seemed fresh. But the beef was very hoarse and rough. It definitely was not fresh cuts and the best kind of meats. We ordered 5 rounds of meat and veggies. Each time the service got slower and they seemed to have forgotten about us considering there was 11 of us. It seemed like the servers were avoiding us to stop bringing out food. At the end they were able to do split checks which was good and thy didn't include gratuity into the check.
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Sophia H.

Hong Kong Bistro use to be my go to restaurant for their soft seafood chow mien. The last time I went, the seafood chow mien wasn't the same. It lacked in flavor and they give you less seafood. There's a paper in front next to the cashier noting that their menu and prices have changed. I don't know if it's a new chef in the back or different ingredients but it surely doesn't suit my taste buds anymore. Bye bye Hong Kong Bistro! Until next time! Lol
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Vivian H.

I'm actually surprised that I gave such a bad rating two years ago. I have obviously changed my mind since then. Hong Kong Bistro has become my go-to restaurant for late night food. It is like a dependable friend -- it's always there when you want it to be. It's also fast and inexpensive. With that said, I don't think I have ever eaten here earlier than 9 or 10pm. Usually it is past 10pm when we eat here. I enjoy the food here. There are a few things that I order regularly. The vegetarian pan fried noodles is one of my favorite dishes here. I also like the cart noodles where you choose your noodle and two toppings. Their chicken wings are just OK -- not enough flavor. Beef chow fun is another favorite here. Last night, we tried their salt and pepper quail and it was good but a little salty. It was perfectly fried and came on top of fried taro cubes. I really enjoyed that. They also have several dim sum options available all day. Hot pot is very popular here but I have never tried it. Their wonton noodle soup is not great, but if you wanted wontons you shouldn't be here anyway. Do not order their fries -- they are thick, mushy, and flavorless. A dessert that I order regularly is mango with coconut milk, rice balls, and purple sticky rice. Their mango freeze is also really good. My bf likes their grass jelly ice and willow dew. I'm so glad Hong Kong Bistro is always there.
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Tony D.

A HK cafe with a large number of items, including dim sum, lunch specials, and afternoon tea specials--basically everything that you'd expect and more. While they didn't have everything available at the time (no matcha buns, and no soup for our lunch combo), the food that we did get was pretty good. The bbq pork worked well with the noodle soup, and the lunch combo portion was huge with two large pieces of chicken steak and rich mushroom sauce. The facilities could use an upgrade, but everything else was pretty alright, from the service to the TVB on the screens.
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Meili W.

It's awesome how they have late hours that last till 3-4, I believe! And service isn't too bad during that time. Food is yummy. I got the prawns and eggs over rice recently and that was one of their popular dishes. Very yums but maybe lacked some flavor. Also, this place is really good for big groups since they have huge tables! So it's a good place to go after clubbing or whatever. Not too far from everything.
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Camille L.

This is a good place to grab some good food after parties, located in the heart of China Town. Plenty of parking for late comers. It closes very late (i'm thinking 2am), they have almost everything I would want on the menu (need I say more?) but again, I love my soups so I tried their Szchewan beef noodle soup, delicious! Fast service, servers are friendly even after long hours of serving ppl. I really appreciate their smiling faces and friendly tone. I know they've had a long night and I really like that they are still able to keep up with after hours ppl like myself who was super hungry. It's quiet, it's clean, my check was surprisingly small. How about that? I was very happy and of course, I'll come back!
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Maria C.

My relatives come here for one thing. The braised string green beans. They brought the beans over for dinner and there were 2 containers. I took a couple beans and some pork to place over my rice and was amazed how much flavor it had! The beans were surprisingly crunchy and the pork had a little bit of a kick to it. SPICY, but not too spicy. I liked it so much that I requested to have the string beans again for dinner another night. When my relatives bought more, the beans were just as delicious. Crunchy and flavorful.
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Lisa F.

They have really good french toast! Unfortunately, they lack a lot of customer service and it takes the servers a while before they notice my family and i haven't ordered. But on the bright side, they open late :) I haven't tried their hotpot but it seems to be very popular. Maybe i will try it next time when i am really hungry
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Kim L.

My 100th review! Came here with a big group for a friend's birthday dinner. My friend made reservations for us and we did one of the family combination meals. The food was good, but a bit too greasy for me :P My favorite items are the peking duck & honey walnut prawns. Those two items are always good choices to order! I was super stuffed after eating here. It's your average Chinatown restaurant.
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Kyle S.

ICED FRUIT PUNCH!! It was amazing!! I came here just for late night bubble tea and they didn't have "bubble tea" but I opted to try something new anyways. Glad I did! When I ordered something off the menu called "iced fruit punch" I did't expect what I got. It was bubble tea on steroids, with fresh fruit on bottom! Watermelon, mango and pineapple chunks. Can't wait to try the pineapple ice next time!!!
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Sarah M.

Great choice for hot pot. $14.99 for all you can eat? Why not? They have good quality beef, pork, chicken, fish, tofu, as well as more interesting protein options like tripe ; many different kinds of vegetables, and a few different to types of noodles. They tend to get quite busy so the service isn't always the best, but the servers are nice and try to keep up with the refills. Getting hot pot for a group of seven was a little awkward, since we only got one hot pot at one of the big round tables. We had to constantly stand up to cook the ingredients in the pot, or to get stuff out of the pot to fish out the cooked food. I recommend getting hot pot at the smaller tables.
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Juan C.

I really like Hong Kong Bistro a lot, but I haven't had enough of their items to feel honest about giving them 5 stars. I've always gotten the same item which is Beef with Egg Sauce over Rice (Wa Dan Oyok Fan)... Pure heaven for a drunkie at 2 in the morning :). Lately I've been getting this meal with prawns instead of beef and it might be my new favorite. They offer what I think is too many options on their menu. Their menu is several pages long. But maybe that's part of what makes them interesting. They probably have what you want. They are also open late in to the morning (3:30am sometimes), so they probably have what you want, when you want it. It would not be surprising if Hong Kong Bistro used a lot of MSG in their food amongst a plethora of other ingredients. I swear I feel "high as a kite" sometimes after having their food. This place is big so definitely good for groups.
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Sho I.

I feel like this place is very underated compared to other hot pot, Hong Kong, and dim sum joints, but I really like Hong Kong Bistro! First I'll start with the hot pot! Price wise, it's probably one of the best out there now that Little Sheep has moved its furry ass into the ID. For a little less than $20 for all-you-can-eat hot pot, you cannot really beat that anywhere else. There are a variety of broths to choose from as well, and the meat menu is pretty decent. I'm a big fan of the fish fillets---OH EM GEE the fish fillets are so good! The regular dinner dishes are pretty good as well, and portions are reasonable. Some of my favorites are the beef chow fun and the cod with the corn dish (I don't know the actual name---just kind of described what was actually in it lol). Finally, the dim sum is alright. Compared to the dim sum places in the ID, it is NOT as bad as some people make it out to be. With dim sum, there's really BAD dim sum, and then there's dim sum that tastes just like the rest. Overall, my experience here has been very positive. The waiters are very friendly, and no matter when I come here I'm always able to get seating. The place doesn't look super nice, but hey for a place that you can go get drunk food after becoming super wasted what did you expect? Finally, knowing Cantonese does help as does going to most Hong Kong-nese restaurants~!
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Annie M.

I had to add another review because of the GREAT customer service we had. Everyone was so attentive and food came out at a decent time. Our fish got sent to a different table and the waitress was nice to take off a few dollars!
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Tim C.

This place is great for big groups or whenever the other tiny places in the ID are packed, especially on the weekends. There is a ton of seating. The variety is endless - there are way too many menu items to choose from, but that bodes well for people who like options. I'd prefer a smaller, simpler menu - too many options confuse me. But it works for them, I guess. In terms of the quality of the food, it's not bad. I've only tried a handful of dishes, and was never disappointed with what I had, but was also never blown away, either. Because of the vast array of menu items, I think as long as you pick something that sounds good to you, you'll probably be satisfied with it. Nothing really stuck out for me to recommend to people or warn people about.
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Seattle F.

Food = 6 out of 10 Service = 1 out of 10 Cleanliness = 2 out of 10 (see spoon photo) Went for dim sum. It took 45 min to get 4 items. Some of the items were in the cart which the servers could have just gotten but didn't. Each item came out one at a time, each about 10 min apart. Tried to get clean serving spoon, server refused to stop when I tried to wave them down. Overall service was poor. Couldn't wait anymore so went up to pay. Give credit card, look at price which looks fishy. Grab detailed receipt which wasn't handed to me. Notice something funny. They billed for 7 items when we only got 4. They fixed it after I pointed it out to them.
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Connor A.

The hot pot here is delicious. All you can eat for $15, a few bucks extra for more seafood options. Their walnut shrimp dish is also excellent, along with the spicy chicken noodle entrÃ©e. Another cool thing about this place is that it's open late, so you can cap a night in the town off with a hearty meal.
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Anthony L.

I recently came here for Dim Sum. The seating area was very clean and not too crowded which I really appreciated. I ordered siu mai, Ha gow, turnip cakes, bean curd rolls, fried tofu with shrimp, and chicken feet. Everything was fine until my older brother found a very long strand of hair in his siu Mai. Which we informed them on and they happily replaced it. We wanted to order shrimp balls but they weren't making them that day which was a disappointment. Another problem was their fried tofu with shrimp... The shrimp was not fresh and had a very stinky odor which made me feel sick. Customer service was great but the food was alright. I was expecting more...
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Jamie S.

You can never go wrong with this place. Hotpot, noodle soup, regular family style dinners, stone pot rice, dim sum... you name it. I was skeptical about dim sum at first because Hong Kong bistro is not a Chinese dim sum restaurant, but the dim sum turns out to be perfect! The menu has EVERYTHING you want. Even if what you want is not on the menu, you can just tell the waiter and they can customize your food just for you! And for hotpot, it's cheap and the soup base is awesome. The tomato and pork bone soup is my favorite and I get it every time. The only complain I have with the hotpot is that not everything you picked on the checklist would come out. You have to keep reminding the waiter what's missing. The dessert is awesome as well. The Hong Kong style drinks are perfect too. You can never get tired of this place due to the 10000x different options they have on the menu!
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Ty D.

Really great place! Has an awesome neon Hong Kong sign over it so it's a breeze to spot. Nice place, food is pretty tasty, and haven't had bad customer service yet. I love the salty fish fried rice and the salt and pepper chicken wings. Large place so it can accommodate big parties (just call ahead for a reservation). Chinatown's hidden gem.
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T. K.

This time I had the all you can eat hot pot and for the price it was pretty good. There was a lot of variety which came in big portions. I liked that the broth was very tasty and already had some carrots and corn in it. The only thing I didn't like was the service was not very good. Although they did give us must of what we wanted, we did not always get all of what we checked off for the hot pot. They might have ran out of the items, but we weren't told why they were missing. Regardless, the portions were so big we didn't miss the items that were left out and since it was all you can eat, we were able to just order more.
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Jeremy B.

Tastes just okay. It's fast and it's open late. The inside was clean and we'll decorated.
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Angel L.

I ALWAYS stop by to grab a mango freeze even when I'm not dining in. And let me tell you, that drink is on point! I dined in for the first time today, wasn't planned because it was already 9 when we decided to go eat, and just to find out they close at 3am, so the hours and great for customers. I had the curry chicken with rice and my boyfriend had fried beef noodles. Both dishes were delicious! I enjoyed my curry so much especially when I was super hungry after work. The portions are great. Even though the beef noodle was a little on the salty side, it wasn't anything we couldn't handle. We even had desert and the total was around $20! Extremely affordable! Will definitely come back
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Jen E.

We got hungry super late when we were in Seattle and came here! I was SO excited, I've never been to a "chinatown" before!! We got Salt & Pepper chicken wings, Pork Lo Main, Curry soup of some kind, and fried rice! It was all delish! This place was pretty dive-esk. Fried was even spelled wrong on the menu... but the food was good, and it was cheap and open late!
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Elizabeth L.

Go-to dimsum / lunch standby when Jade Garden, Harbor City, Mike's Noodle House are crammed to the gills. HK Bistro has a million menu items, from standard Cantonese fare to dimsum. Prefer Jade and Harbor dimsum but dimsum here is decent, and much less hectic. Have run into aunties and uncles from my Chinese church here so you know the kitchen is legit ;) Restaurant is huge, great for groups, have never had seating issues. Would like to try the hot pot sometime.
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Mark G.

I come here a lot. Most of the time when I'm here it's usually at around 2am after a long night partying. This place is PACKED around that time. Anyway, the only reason why I come here is for the hotpot which is about 14.99 per person. My group of friends and I typically get the spicy and superior broth and it's always a treat to come here especially when you are drunk and hungry. I've also had a good experience with the service here. I would imagine serving food to a group of drunk people can tend to frustrate people but they are usually very nice and helpful.
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Alina C.

Food is fantastic! Service sucks. It's quite rude to yell to another server that's across the room as they're setting down our plates. Right in our ears. But, what else can you expect from asians?
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Denny C.

I've been to Hong Kong Bistro twice now and both times I did not have a pleasant dining experience. The first time was for hot pot at night, and although it was a while ago, all I remember was the awkward angle at which we had to boil our food. The tables are kind of high, and so is the pot, so it means you have to half stand up in order to cook your food - not a very enjoyable experience. On my most recent trip, I came with my family - total party of five - on Friday night around 8 p.m. This time we weren't going to do hot pot after our subpar experience. We also noticed most tables weren't doing hot pot and just ordering off the regular menu. We got a number of dishes: (1) pea sprouts with garlic, (2) green lettuce in soup broth, (3) Peking style pork chops, (4) lamb pot, and (5) clay pot rice with liver. The best dishes were the vegetables. They were fresh and hard to screw up. Everything else, though, was a yellow light at best, red light at worst. The Peking pork was so bad we had to send it back - instead of pieces of lightly battered pork in a tangy sweet sauce, it was like slices of thin pork belly. The lamb pot had generous ingredients, but the lamb itself was very tough. Finally, the clay pot rice was average at best but the liver itself was dark, shriveled up and tasteless. Service: It was an epic battle trying to get our sub-standard Peking pork sent back. We finally triumphed after asking to speak to the manager (who looked like he was 23). We ordered another dish (beef short rib), which was fine but a bit fatty. Service here was abysmal. We also noticed that all the other tables got dessert but we didn't get anything. Bottom line: There haaaave to be other options in International District.
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Jenny Y.

The only thing really worth mentioning from this place are their fried taro points. Everything else was not impressive to borderline gross. The oil in their pastries tasted stale and old. It was nice of them to allow us to come in with all our luggage though.
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Yvette A.

The Good: They give good portion sizes per order. We shared a hot pot for $14.99 per person and I feel like I have a hot pot baby in me! The Bad: Brisk unfriendly service. We had to wave our person down to take out order. The Recommendation: There's other hot pot restaurants in the ID that I enjoy because of the ambiance and friendly customer device. But nothing beats the price and variety of sides you get included here!
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M H.

This place is good. They're open late which is really great. The crispy chicken wings are the best! The rice noodles are very good here compared to other times I have had them. Pot stickers are just like I love them super crispy yet chewy.
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Momo K.

Love that this place is open so late! It's my go-to place at a late hour. I ordered fried chicken wings for my boyfriend and he enjoyed it. They also serve dim sum all day just with an additional price, so i always order the har gow. Price is inexpensive.
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Calvin Y.

With over 300 items on their menu, I'm pretty sure even the pickiest patron will find something to eat. I came around 11PM with my parents on a Friday and it was super busy! All the customers were on the younger side and eating the $14 All You Can Eat Hot Pot. We were tempted by the idea, but ultimately we decided we wanted a lighter fare. We ended up ordering the Beef Chow Fun with XO Sauce (for the spiciness!) and Minced Pork and Pickled Cabbage Rice Pot. (Although on the menu it says Mice Pork...) The Beef Chow Fun was a tad on the greasy side, but it was forgivable because when Chow Fun isn't greasy... it just isn't good because the test for good Chow Fun is how much the noodle glistens in the fluorescent lights. The Rice Pot was good, but I ultimately prefer the Pickled Cabbage and Minced Pork that my grandma makes. We got the Cold Tapioca Soup with Mangos for dessert and it wasn't very sweet, so it's very good for the hot weather because it won't leave you extremely thirsty afterwards.
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Joseph M.

I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the hot pot here. At first when my girlfriend wanted to try this place out I was a little nervous because it looks kind of trashy from the outside and even going inside doesn't look much better. We decided to get the hot pot with one side spicy and the other side curry. It was a good combination of sweet and spicy. They gave us a card to fill out which meats, veggies, and noodles we wanted and they then brought us out a giant plate full of everything. The food was pretty good and as soon as you want more of something you simply ask the server since it is all you can eat. The price was a pretty good deal at around $14 each and the food was excellent as well. They have about 7-8 different broths you can choose so I might be trying this place again.
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Thomas L.

Last minute stop before ringing the new year. All you can eat hot pot? Check! Money in hand? Check! Somewhat clean chinese restaurant? Not sure! Anyhow, the hot pot is nothing spectacular. Below average. Service was so so, they give you a bunch of food at first and don't really come back for a while later. Charge extra for some of the items (shrimps, lambs, etc...) Gonna come back? Not sure either!
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John M.

This place never lets me down, they are open late on weekends which means if im hungry and drunk after partying the night out i always end up here. There's nothing like good ol noodle soup to end your night of getting wasted, i recomend the 'Beef Brisket Noodle Soup' you'll thank me later. I definitely recommend this place if your looking for some good food to end the night. Im not gonna lie this place is probably always good because im always loaded when i eat here, i have never eaten here sober lol
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Gorman E.

Huge fan of this place for Hong Kong style food or all you can eat hot pot. We needed dinner after the movie so I suggested this place. We had Kevin meet us here and Keoni was looking to eat family style so I ordered for all of us. We got the Peavines with garlic broth, Fried fresh cod with creamy corn, Salt & Pepper Pork Chops, Pickled cabbage with Black Bean Pork Belly, House Special Chow Mein Crispy Noodle and white rice. The food was super tasty and it was all gone...speaks volume how good the food was and the staff was super friendly. The bill only came to $20 a person including tip and it was good eats with good friends - Keoni and Kevin. Thanks for joining me & Lue. This place is a great place for late night eats!
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Rays H.

Just a ok restaurant, rice dishes is good.
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lux l.

I've been here a few times with different groups of people. They had their likes and dislikes. Overall this is a great place and accommodates the party go-ers. The (most) of the wait staff were pretty attentive to their customers. Throughout our meal, which lasted ~2 hours, I'd say the we had the staff there looking around to see if we needed to refill our waters/tea. If you are into Dim Sum, late in to the night, then is the place to go. It looks like there will soon be a BBQ place upfront of the store. Their red bean and grass jelly deserts are must try. You are able to add items to those for a tastier treat. I didn't like their mango with grass jelly as much. There is also the all you can eat hot pot for $15. As you visit this place you'll sometimes see a waiter/waitress price out a pile high plate of meat. Their menu has variety of items to choose and you can always request how you would like your dish to be. This place by far has the best stone pot sticky rice.
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Izzy H.

The food was fine, and the boyfriend enjoyed his food. But I suppose its just not my style. And I take complete blame for that, after all the restaurant name IS Hong Kong Bistro, not Hong Kong Bistro but I'm sure your Taiwanese taste buds will love us anyways. Neither of us were very hungry, so we got one of those hot pot casseroles to share (I didn't realize it would have rice already in it, go figure) deep fried intestines (wow, were they horribly done, bland and tasted like dough) and corn soup which was mildly salty but I guess...ok? As for service, it was pretty much non-existent. They take your order, they drop off your food and occasionally you wave them down (cringe) so you can just have a little bit more water. However, after watching how unbelievably rude/random a lot of the customers are - I too might adopt a more "what happens, happens" POV as well.
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Wayne C.

cheap and good with questionable service, signs of a great chinese restaurant. if you can't stand the questionable service, borderline messiness, chinese shows on the tv, and exotic cut of meats on the menu, go to pf changs.
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Nate K.

All in all this place was good. Went here before going to the Space needle on New Years Eve, and the place was packed. Orders were taken very quickly, and water served and whatnot. The honey almond shrimp (which I can't recall what they called it) was great; large shrimp, and large portions of the plates in general. The Szechuan chicken was very good as well. Next time will have to try to hot pot. Now...what was somewhat irritating was that we were in a group of seven. I know that means seven water glasses, but took forever in filling our water glasses, and service throughout in general. We asked for water in the middle of our meal but we did not get it until we were almost finished- some of us who did not drink as much water were sharing at this point. Lame.
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Jessica H.

I've only come here so far for the hot pot and I would have to say it's pretty great. For $14.99 you can pick up to two broths and you get an unlimited amount of stuff to put in the pot. The menu consists of sliced meat, meat balls, and vegetables. You can order as many items as you want but they won't bring you a new order until most of the ingredients on your plate are gone. The broth and the food are amazing. I can go there and eat bowls upon bowls of soup. The reason Hong Kong Bistro gets 4 stars is because their service is kind of bad. They are sooo busy that the only way they will come to you is if you wave them down. They don't just put water in your cup if you put it on the table.
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A H.

Picked it totally out of the blue and was very pleasantly surprised at the high quality of the food and relatively low prices. Furthermore, the service was quick and parking was not a problem.
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Tina P.

This is definitely the place to go after a night of bar hopping around town. They are open late and offer good standard go to dishes including BBQ meat, stone pot dishes, and stir fry noodles. They also have ayce hot pot for $14.99 with a variety of items that are ALL refillable. Unlike Gourmet Noodle Bowl... where they will only refill select items.
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Address : 507 Maynard Ave S,Ste 511C
Seattle, WA, 98104
Phone (206) 682-1922
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Opening Hours

Mon :10:00 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Hong Kong Bistro

507 Maynard Ave S,Ste 511C, Seattle, WA, 98104

Hong Kong Bistro Menu

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