Editor Pick
H.K. Golden Phoenix
- November 12, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Lulu Byrd from Baltimore, Maryland
As soon as we walked in the door of this dim sum establishment, the maitre d' seated us immediately. Within 30 seconds of sitting down, trays were whirling by our table, tempting us with anything from dumplings to spring rolls to jellyfish to a Hong Kong spinach crepe specialty.
Since I can't get dim sum in Baltimore, I was pleased to find it at this establishment in Chinatown. For those who have never had dim sum before (such as my friend), the experience can seem intimidating, with trays always bombarding with a bazillion choices. It certainly will seem a change for those used to your standard American-style Chinese restaurant. This restaurant is instead predominantly patronized by many Hong Kongers and others who wish to have enjoy the dim sum experience. I highly recommend travellers to go to try at least once the ambience of dim sum; H.K. Golden Phoenix is a good choice and is very popular.
The pork and shrimp dumplings were delicious as was the spinach crepe. My friend appreciated these but was happy to get spring rolls also to satisfy her more American palate. The tofu pudding was an interesting warm dessert with a flavour that might not necessarily appeal to those with more Western taste buds.
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