The story
Hoi Seafood Restaurant offers a quintessential Hong Kong dining experience, capturing a genuine local atmosphere that is increasingly rare to find. Located in the heart of the city, the venue provides a relaxed setting where diners can enjoy a wide variety of handmade dim sum classics.
Creator Luke Martin highlights the restaurant as a standout destination for those seeking authentic, affordable fare. During his visit, he praised the quality of their traditional offerings, including staples like har gow, siu mai, and cheung fun. Whether you are stopping by for steamed pork ribs, beef balls, or their signature char siu bao, the restaurant delivers a reliable and satisfying meal. With its unpretentious charm and commitment to handmade quality, Hoi Seafood Restaurant remains a must-visit spot for anyone looking to enjoy honest, well-executed dim sum in a vibrant, local environment.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 8 dish mentions say about the food
The har gow, with its impossibly thin, translucent skin, is the undisputed star, earning raves for its delicate, fresh flavor. The overall vibe is of a masterful, no-frills seafood spot where simplicity and quality reign supreme.
“Very thin wrapper, you can tell it's handmade right away. Plump shrimp inside, nice and juicy, really fresh clean flavor. For 29 Hong Kong dollars for four pieces, that's going to be hard to beat. I'd give it an 8 out of 10.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Hoi Seafood Restaurant. Most active: Luke Martin
A very affordable, authentic, handmade dim sum spot on Peng Chau Island with a real local atmosphere and outdoor seating on the street.
Dishes mentioned
Har Gow
Very thin wrapper, you can tell it's handmade right away. Plump shrimp inside, nice and juicy, really fresh clean flavor. For 29 Hong Kong dollars for four pieces, that's going to be hard to beat. I'd give it an 8 out of 10.
Siu Mai
Everyone's favorite. Little bit of crab roe on top. Affordable but still high quality ingredients. Super satisfying. Mixed with a little bit of pork, which is common. That homemade feel as soon as you bite into it. I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10.
Cheung Fun
This one is with barbecue char siu pork inside. The wrapper is a little bit thicker than some I've tried before. Doesn't have a whole lot of flavor, just that little sweet soy sauce flavor and a little bit of barbecue pork inside. Not bad, but maybe not my favorite cheung fun I've ever had. I'd give it a 6 out of 10.
- Pork Ribs
Fried Tofu Skin Dumpling
Fried tofu skin stuffed with mushrooms, maybe a little bit of shrimp as well. It's been fried first and then wrapped and then steamed. That one's my favorite so far. Beautiful earthy mushroom flavor on the inside. Definitely 10 out of 10.
