"Hong Kong Lounge is the sweet spot between the more upscale dim sum experience of Dragon Beaux, and the in-and-out takeout operation of Good Luck Dim Sum. This place leans traditional, serving dim sum staples you’d expect from a spot that looks like a classic Chinese banquet hall and a hotel conference room. Baked pork buns and siu mai are highlights, along with the heartier pan-fried noodle rolls with XO sauce and the lap cheong-dotted fried sticky rice. Hong Kong Lounge is a last-minute group destination, and even though there’s usually a wait on weekends, things move quickly. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez