The story
Tucked away on Java Road in North Point, King Key Restaurant is a no-frills buffet that has earned a middling 3.7-star rating from the ReTubeIt community. The Hong Kong spot leans heavily into seafood, with an assortment of dishes like canolicchi, gamberi, and a crab with fermented black beans that has drawn a pointedly critical eye.
The venue’s sole reviewed creator, Francesco Zini, delivered a decisive verdict on the crab. Calling it “hard to eat and overpriced at €400,” he concluded, “I do not recommend this place.” That singular, sharp review presents a cautionary note for anyone tempted by its buffet spread—at least when it comes to the premium shellfish.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
King Key’s Gamberi draws raves as a standout, with reviewers describing the food as warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
“The prawns have the same seasoning as the clams: soy sauce, chives, and loads of garlic. Nothing special so far.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered King Key Restaurant. Most active: Francesco Zini
The crab is hard to eat and overpriced at €400 — I do not recommend this place.
Dishes mentioned
Canolicchi
These razor clams are huge. The waiter portions them right at the table, which is a nice touch. They're served with soy sauce, chives, and a ton of garlic.
Gamberi
The prawns have the same seasoning as the clams: soy sauce, chives, and loads of garlic. Nothing special so far.
Granchio con Fagioli Neri Fermentati
This is the main dish — crab cooked wok-style with soy sauce, fermented black beans, and a ton of garlic. It's also a bit spicy. But honestly, it's not the easiest thing to eat. The meat doesn't come off the shell well, so I don't feel like I'm eating much. The claw has a nice big lump of meat inside, but overall it's a struggle. The final bill for everything was €400. I do not recommend this place.
