Hong Kong City
8 / 10 from 9 reviews
43 New Cross Road
New Cross
London
SE14 5DS
020 7252 9888
Chinese
New Cross
All In London Review
Great value authentic Cantonese cuisine
Hong Kong City is the name and once you enter the restaurant you can see why – it’s big. Traverse the bridge that crosses over a miniature stream (throw some coins in and make a wish, why don’t you), head down the steps and witness the massive space that keeps itself busy as a restaurant, karaoke stage and wedding venue. Large round tables cover the red carpet, iconic HK images hang on the walls and the odd mounted television flashes images of happily betrothed Cantonese couples; you couldn’t find a more classic dim sum joint if you were in a Kowloon shopping mall (yes, we have it on good authority that all the good HK dim sum restaurants are in shopping malls).
Arriving for Sunday lunchtime dim sum we are shown to one of the huge round tables where we order a selection of steamed goodness. When over 30 minutes later we still haven’t seen a single basket arrive we ask about our order, ‘Steamed dishes take longer’ our waitress replies. Steamed dishes take longer? Isn’t that just dim sum? No matter, when the food does arrive it is worth the wait. Siu mai, grilled dumplings, bao, grilled steam pork mince buns and cheung fun are all excellent. There is a noticeable lack of the grease you often get with dim sum staples so maybe all that fresh preparation in the steamer did some good? We drink jasmine tea with our meal and leave full, paying a bill of £20 that includes service. Hong Kong City may be stuck down in New Cross but the fact its huge space is close to packed on our visit tells you all you need to know about the quality. Great value, great food and a sweet slice of HK in London.
Reviewed by T.A.O
Published on Nov 6, 2014
Great value authentic Cantonese cuisine
Hong Kong City is the name and once you enter the restaurant you can see why – it’s big. Traverse the bridge that crosses over a miniature stream (throw some coins in and make a wish, why don’t you), head down the steps and witness the massive space that keeps itself busy as a restaurant, karaoke stage and wedding venue. Large round tables cover the red carpet, iconic HK images hang on the walls and the odd mounted television flashes images of happily betrothed Cantonese couples; you couldn’t find a more classic dim sum joint if you were in a Kowloon shopping mall (yes, we have it on good authority that all the good HK dim sum restaurants are in shopping malls).
Arriving for Sunday lunchtime dim sum we are shown to one of the huge round tables where we order a selection of steamed goodness. When over 30 minutes later we still haven’t seen a single basket arrive we ask about our order, ‘Steamed dishes take longer’ our waitress replies. Steamed dishes take longer? Isn’t that just dim sum? No matter, when the food does arrive it is worth the wait. Siu mai, grilled dumplings, bao, grilled steam pork mince buns and cheung fun are all excellent. There is a noticeable lack of the grease you often get with dim sum staples so maybe all that fresh preparation in the steamer did some good? We drink jasmine tea with our meal and leave full, paying a bill of £20 that includes service. Hong Kong City may be stuck down in New Cross but the fact its huge space is close to packed on our visit tells you all you need to know about the quality. Great value, great food and a sweet slice of HK in London.
Reviewed by T.A.O
Published on Nov 6, 2014
User Reviews
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Dec 12, 2016
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Feb 10, 2014
Dec 29, 2009
Its also nice that they divded up the buffet people from the people eating the main menu and dim sum dishes to distinguish it from the take away atmosphere.
The only bad points i can think of is that location maybe abit out of the way and on the odd occassion you can get a rude customer distubing the relaxing atmosphere.
Overall it is a very nice place to go for good service, good food, good atmosphere at a reasonable price.
Dec 28, 2009
Oct 21, 2009
Sep 15, 2009
Parkning space available, helpful staff, fast service and you don't feel like you've been rushed out like the restaurants up town.
I go here every week for Dim sum!
Apr 25, 2009
Today is my first visit and I enjoyed it very much. I will visit there often!
Jun 27, 2008
Anyway - get down there on Friday at 8pm. They now have a Chinese Elvis who is brilliant. If you sing it they will come. Just don't step on Chan's blue suede shoes.
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