A+ Hong Kong Kitchen

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"The chewy stir-fried rice rolls from A+ Hong Kong Kitchen—that get griddled and doused in a tingly XO sauce—might just be the CID's best dish overall. The menu here is pretty long, but an order of these stunning rice rolls, some Sichuan lamb lo mein, and a refreshing sago beverage all make for a great spread. We’ve always taken our food to go, but there are a couple of tables if you want to sit down for a quick lunch or casual weeknight dinner." - aimee rizzo, carlo mantuano, kayla sager riley

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"This bustling restaurant has an expansive menu featuring the subdued flavors of Cantonese cuisine. Especially popular are the stone pots containing rice that’s fluffy in the middle and crispy along the edges topped with meats like spare ribs and Chinese sausage. Other favorites include the fried rice rolls with XO sauce, kissed by the wok for the perfect pan-sear. For a unique taste of Hong Kong, try the baked pork chop with spaghetti and add a pineapple bun stuffed with a generous pat of chilled butter." - Jay Friedman

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"Bustling A+ Hong Kong Kitchen in the Chinatown–International District has an expansive menu featuring the subdued flavors of Cantonese cuisine. Stone pots topped with an assortment of meats (spare ribs with Chinese sausage is especially popular) cover many tables in the restaurant, filled with rice that’s fluffy in the middle and crispy along the edges of the pot. The stir-fried rice rolls, meanwhile, feature spicy XO sauce and a perfect wok sear. For a unique taste of Hong Kong, try the baked pork chop with spaghetti, and add a pineapple bun stuffed with a generous pat of chilled butter." - Jay Friedman

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"The stir-fried rice rolls from A+ Hong Kong Kitchen might just be our favorite dim sum dish in the CID. These chewy and griddled rolled-up noodles get doused in a tingly XO sauce and topped with sauteed scallions—and they cost under $15. The menu here is pretty long, but a few orders of these stunning rice rolls and a refreshing sago beverage all make for a great spread. We usually take our dim sum to go, but there are a couple of tables if you want to sit down for a quick lunch or casual weeknight dinner." - kayla sager riley, carlo mantuano

A+ Hong Kong Kitchen - Review - International District - Seattle - The Infatuation

"The stir-fried rice rolls from A+ Hong Kong Kitchen might just be the best dish in the International District. These chewy and griddled rolled-up noodles get doused in a tingly XO sauce, get topped with sauteed scallions, and cost under $10. The menu here is pretty long, but an order of these stunning rice rolls, some Sichuan lamb lo mein, and a refreshing sago beverage all make for a great spread. We’ve always taken our food to go, but there are a couple of tables if you want to sit down for a quick lunch or casual weeknight dinner." - Carlo Mantuano

Wildcat Norm

Google

I rarely give out 5-star ratings, but this one almost deserves it. During our recent trip to Seattle, we made a stop in Chinatown. With so many restaurants to choose from, we stumbled upon one that was unusually crowded. This signaled to us that this place must be worth trying. Sure it was. We ate there a couple of times during this trip and tried some different dishes. They were all fantastic and affordable.

Carlos Mangrobang

Google

A hole in the wall kind of place with big flavors, fast service, super delicious food and a must visit when in Seattle. Hong Kong style Chinese food is a bit different from the norm. Bold and deeply seasoned, softer meats, define the basic foundation of each entree. Usually topping either noodles or clay pot cooked rice, all the drippings are absorbed in the starch. No loss of goodness. Eat it all up. I highly recommend this place.

Eleana May

Google

After an amazing experience at the Titanic exhibit and to celebrate my good friend’s early birthday, we decided to try A+ Kitchen in Seattle! She was craving Chinese food, so it was the perfect opportunity to sample some delicious dishes. We ordered century egg & pork congee for $9.95, Chinese donuts for $4.95, curry beef brisket in a stone bowl for $18.50, pork hock with bean sauce in a stone pot for $16.95, Szechuan beef lo mein for $12.95, beef brisket noodle soup for $11.95, hot milk tea for $4.45, salted lemon with 7up for $4.45, and hot salted lemon with honey for $4.45. This restaurant is definitely worth trying! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, perfect for sharing—and the prices were affordable. It’s a great spot whether you’re dining with friends, family, or even on your own. The service was good too; even though they forgot to bring my friend’s rice, they apologized right away. The place is always packed, but we had a fantastic dinner and created some memorable moments together.

Grace

Google

The food was okay overall. We ordered the Beef Chow Fun (if that’s the correct spelling), which was the recommended dish. It was decent, but nothing outstanding. We also tried another noodle dish, and it was just okay as well

Bethany Stonebraker

Google

Tiny little restaurant with big flavor food! The Chicken Curry with rice is perfectly creamy, spicy, tasty! The shrimp lo mein was also really good. The noodles and sauce were just sublime!

Leo Wang

Google

Very authentic and delicious restaurant in International District. Ordered the mala beef and egg noodle soup and the XO pork ribs stone pot, both were phenomenal dishes. Flavors were there, especially the XO which I highly suggest. Eating here felt like eating in Asia, had a wonderful experience and will be back for sure.

Xiaoyue Liu

Google

Honestly this is the only Chinese/hong Kong restaurant I eat in Seattle. It’s bomb, authentic, reasonably priced, good portion. On the par with restaurants in Hong Kong.

Margueite Long

Google

My husband's friend recommended this place as the best restaurant in the international district. It lived up to the recommendation. Everything we got was fantastic! I got the pineapple bun with pork chop and egg, it was honestly the best thing I have eaten in weeks!!!! The chow fun with beef was awesome! The veg egg rolls were okay. The curry chicken was wonderful. The chicken and mushroom hot pot was great!!! The prices are mid range, much cheaper than many other places.

CT L.

Yelp

Best congee in Seattle! I felt like we were transported to Hong Kong. Friendly staff and large portion.

Helen L.

Yelp

Oh my goodness, this place brought back almost all my favorite Hing Kong style food. Their French Toast was the HK style with peanut butter in between the toast. The HK style milk tea and coffee are great. I am so glad they are here. I have went wine this month, drove almost 20 miles. I got my son and his friend hooked now with the XO sauce radish cake and the beef chow fun. The servers are friendly and do not feel rushed by them at all. The girl who took care of us is very pleasant and joked around with us. I am sure we will be back often.

Yeuk Y.

Yelp

Holy cow! This place makes a killer Chinese sausage and spare ribs rice clay pot. The toasted rice, the slightly sweetened soy sauce, and the raw egg on top -- all melding into a juicy, crunchy, fatty and salty umami bite. The curry beef brisket noodle soup was equally impressive. The tender chunks of meat and tendon flavored with the curry sauce blended well with the egg noodles and beef broth. Service was fast, efficient and attentive. They regularly checked and refilled our waters. It was a Monday night and the spot was only half filled but it was nice to watch and listen to the HK news on the screens between bites and conversation. Come for the homey food. Come for the homey ambiance. Bring your appetite and your friends and loved ones.

Eleana S.

Yelp

After an amazing experience at the Titanic exhibit and to celebrate my good friend's early birthday, we decided to try A+ Kitchen in Seattle! She was craving Chinese food, so it was the perfect opportunity to sample some delicious dishes. We ordered century egg & pork congee for $9.95, Chinese donuts for $4.95, curry beef brisket in a stone bowl for $18.50, pork hock with bean sauce in a stone pot for $16.95, Szechuan beef lo mein for $12.95, beef brisket noodle soup for $11.95, hot milk tea for $4.45, salted lemon with 7up for $4.45, and hot salted lemon with honey for $4.45. This restaurant is definitely worth trying! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, perfect for sharing--and the prices were affordable. It's a great spot whether you're dining with friends, family, or even on your own. The service was good too; even though they forgot to bring my friend's rice, they apologized right away. The place is always packed, but we had a fantastic dinner and created some memorable moments together.

Yan L.

Yelp

Ate here tonight with hair in my stone pot after being little more than half way done. (My son sharing with me) next bite, I pick it up and there's hair in my food! It wasn't my hair cause I have long black hair and the hair I found was short and slightly colored a yellow hint. I take it out and tell the waiter. He nonchalantly brushes me off and tells me that he will "go look" after waiting over 5 minutes he said the manager will come to my table to talk to me. My family and I still waiting for another 8+ minutes with no one coming to my table. We then just ask for a check. The waiter then brings a mango puddling to the table and said that's for the hair in your food. No apologies from anyone who works there. I get home to open the puddling and things just keeps getting worst. The quart is broken from the bottom like someone dropped it and it wasn't me.

Keely H.

Yelp

My favorite restaurant in International District. You must try the rice rolls with XO sauce!! I also enjoyed their curry fish balls. Service is quick and food is well priced. The seating is a bit cramped but reminds me of Asia. I don't think I've had anything here that I didn't like!

Nora J.

Yelp

Good Chinese food in the international district! Their menu is large so you can choose from a lot of different options. My friend and I got the rice rolls with beef brisket (my favorite!), lo mien with beef, szechuan cart noodles with lamb, and shrimp and pork dumplings. The portions are massive so you'll have left overs and the staff was very friendly! Service was quick too, we were in and out in less than an hour!

Winnie W.

Yelp

Visited A+ Kitchen on July 4th holiday, very appreciative that they were open. This is hands down my favorite place for Cantonese/ Hong Kong style food. Service: We got seated very quickly during dinner time. Teas were served instantly once we sat down. Food: Ordered baked seafood over rice and baked pork chop over rice. Both were served in generous portions and came out hot. They are a MUST-ORDER item! As I grew up in HK, this is the closest to what I used to have. I tried their mango sago in the past and the sweetness is on point (not too sweet) filled with mango flavors. Ambiance: Clean and simple restaurant. Will definitely return again! :)

Christina G.

Yelp

A+ Hong Kong Kitchen delivers a satisfying dining experience with a variety of flavorful dishes. The Stir Fried Rice Roll With XO Sauce stood out with its great savory taste from the XO sauce, perfectly cooked exterior with a slight crust, and a soft inside--definitely a dish worth repeating. The Baked Portuguese Chicken Rice featured a nice cheesy crust on top, tasting like Thai curry with some vegetables mixed in. The Salted Pork & Chinese Sausage Rice Stone Pot, complemented by a side of Chinese greens, was a solid choice. Pro-tip: let the rice sit for a bit to get a nice crust on the bottom. The pork was tender and flavorful, while the sausage was standard but paired well with the crispy rice. The side of greens was good, nothing special. For dessert, the Mango Sago Pomelo with Purple Rice was tasty but I wish it had more purple rice and sago, though the mango sago itself was nice. The Grass Jelly with Mango was good despite the mango not being fully ripe and the grass jelly coming from a can; the condensed milk paired nicely with the ingredients, though more of it would have been better. The Mango Smoothie with Coconut Milk and Sago was sweet and tasty, with a strong mango flavor that paired well with the coconut milk and sago. I would come back just for this drink. Service was quick and attentive, with hot tea served at no charge and water available upon request. It's small inside and there's not a lot of seating but it's cozy that way. Overall, A+ Hong Kong Kitchen offers a delightful array of dishes that make it worth a visit.

Susan Z.

Yelp

Delicious cantonese/HK-style food that I crave in the States! Would definitely come back here when I'm visiting. Large variety of options to choose from and service is quick. Pretty popular restaurant as well.

Darrin K.

Yelp

Consistently friendly service and great food. It can get a bit crowded around lunchtime. Can't find a combo you like on the menu? Pick your choice of noodles, broth, and toppings from the a la carte section.

Timothy H.

Yelp

If you're looking for great Chinese food, this is the place to go to!!! I got their beef brisket Lo mein and it was incredible! The beef brisket was tender and delicious and I loved their Lo mein. The sauce was tasty as well. We also got their mango sago which was amazing as well. Very refreshing and sweet to drink. There's MANY options to choose from their menu. They all look so good. The service here was fine. Servers took our orders and helped us out whenever we needed something. The food took a bit of time to make, but we did come during a busy hour. The food here was very well priced! My Lo mein only costed around $13. The ambiance of the restaurant was fine. Just a place to enjoy some good Chinese food. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be coming back.

Kethen S.

Yelp

For a small operation they do a very good job. We were very satisfied with everything we ordered. Claypot rice, noodle soup, and milk tea are one of the best in the west coast. We came up from the Bay Area. A+ exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended.

Victoria G.

Yelp

What a delicious place we stumbled upon thanks to our Uber driver! My absolutely favorite part of the dinner was the Mongolian beef and the honey wings. Both were so flavorful and I could seriously eat it everyday! The brisket soup was also very good and warms you from the inside out. Overall, the food was very fast and served family style so you can order several things and share.

Sarah L.

Yelp

The ultimate comfort food spot! This is a casual, laidback restaurant in I-district with authentic cuisine. I normally walk up for a table, but have had to wait a little bit if they were especially busy. I love the mala tang (they have different spice levels) and the congee especially, but the other dishes I have tried in the past were also delicious. Service is friendly too, and very low key. We got complimentary hot tea with our meal too!

Sophia D.

Yelp

I had the Satay Beef Noodle Soup and genuinely lovedddd it! Super hot and tasted delicious! It was definitely the first time I've ever tasted something like this. The service was wonderful, with the waiter being very accommodating and friendly! Will definitely come back again. The space was a little small, but we didn't have to wait at all to be seated.

G R.

Yelp

We came here for beef stew noodle soup and chicken and Chinese black mushroom clay pot rice. The noodles and soup were okay but the beef was nice and tender. I loved the clay pot rice and would come back a and try a different one. The dish itself didn't have a lot of flavor even with the rice but there's soy sauce and chilli oil. My favorite part is the crispy rice on the bottom, which overrides the other aspects I just mentioned. The waiters were pretty attentive with checking on us and giving us water. The place was quaint and spacious for a restaurant in Chinatown. I would come back on a less busy day for easier parking.

Ailun H.

Yelp

My friend and I wanted some HK milk tea after lunch, so we stopped by a couple Sunday afternoons ago. This isn't a cafe, though. It's a restaurant with full service with lots of popular HK eats and drinks. My friend and I just got a hot HK milk tea each. It was pretty good, but I thought the tea was over-steeped just a bit. However, my friend loved that, so I do think it's more of a personal preference. The amount of sweetness was perfect and so was the milk to tea ratio. Would love to try the food if I'm ever back! Their steamed pork ribs and rice rolls looked amazing.

Diann U.

Yelp

LOL I only came here for two things .... their crispy honey walnut prawns which were amazingggggg and their hot cup of horlick :) Customer service was great and friendly. Place was clean and organized as well. I will definitely be back here when I am in Seattle again !

Ada M.

Yelp

If I need to have a HK cafe food fix, A+ Hong Kong Kitchen is my go to place. I always order the baked pork chop with fried rice which can last for 2 meals for me. The milk tea is okay (I definitely have better ones in Vancouver). My favourite noodle dish is the beef brisket egg noodle and I always finish my meal with a dessert. Both the mango sago soup and soft tofu are both great! The restaurant was renovated a couple years back so it is cleaner and more modern. The servers were there for so long that I cannot remember - so super fast ordering and service!

Colleen L.

Yelp

Sometimes the best breakfast is HK breakfast! My friends and I stopped in for a quick breakfast on a rainy Friday morning. We ordered congee, beef brisket noodle soup, wonton soup and also rice rolls with the house special sauce. Lucky for us, when we arrived at 11am, they were not too busy yet. Shortly after ordering, the rush came. Although it was busy, our waitress was very attentive and had awesome customer service. Food was fantastic, a lot of the items and flavors just reminded me of HK. The only downside was the beef brisket noodles was a little salty, probably could have remedied it if I asked for less sauce. This is a solid HK breakfast place if you're looking to get a good meal for a good price!

Louise F.

Yelp

Came here for a birthday meal and got way too much food for 2 people but hey it's a treat and he wanted comfort food for his bday. And everything was delicious and everything we wanted out of the meal here

Jinny C.

Yelp

Casual place for a homey meal! I got the minced beef with fresh egg rice stone pot and it was the perfect warm lunch. It's simple but tasty and I loved the crunchier bits of rice formed on the stone pot as well. Most of the flavor is from the soy sauce they give you which you add to your liking. I also split a pineapple bun which was delicious. The place is small and can get a bit warm with the kitchen blaring nearby. The staff are really nice and they were very attentive.

Agnes Y.

Yelp

On our way to Birch Bay after getting off the plane in Seattle, Yelp led us to A+ Hong Kong Kitchen. It was truly a pleasant surprise to find such such authentic and delicious Hong Kong style comfort food in Seattle. In less than a week, I went there three times and was never disappointed (first time on the way to Birch Bay, second time on the way back to Seattle airport, third time when I found out my flight was delayed). The first two times were with a group of five but we didn't take pictures of the food. The third time was just with my husband. I was able to sample quite a few menu items: dried shrimp abalone rice stone pot, stir fried vegetable (菜心)with garlic, curry fish balls, beef brisket over rice roll in stone pot, satay beef over rice roll in stone pot, fish slice congee (rice porridge), black mushroom and chicken rice stone pot, baked pork chop over rice, pork hock in stone pot, beef chow fun, curry beef brisket over rice, red bean with milk smoothie, mango pomelo sago drink, and almond soup with egg white (it's a desert made with dried apricot kernels rather than almond 南杏北杏). Everything was delicious and very reasonably priced. Portion sizes were very generous. The prices for the deserts may seem high compared to the main dishes but they were very high quality. I was especially impressed by the almond soup with egg white (蛋白杏仁露). This restaurant is kind of a hole in the wall inconspicuous place with only 35 seats, but service was good and the place is kept clean. I am sure glad I found it and will definitely be back next time I am in the Seattle area.

Alan L.

Yelp

This is my go to place ! If you want great HK food this is the place. The congee is also great! Priced well and flavorful!

Yusuke S.

Yelp

Excellent foods. Price is so reasonable. Service was good too - quick order, great tea service, and very respectful customer service. Hole-in-wall type of restaurant. For that, it's clean. Not noisy so you can chat with your friends. Note that street parking was not easy to find. So, if you go by car, make sure to have a time to search for one! If you look for authentic foods at resonance price and hang out with your friends, I highly recommend it!

Niya Z.

Yelp

This place is already well-known and highly rated as an affordable gem in Seattle. The portions are generous, and the flavors are delightful. My friends celebrated their new job at Amazon, so we chose this place for some budget-friendly indulgence. White-boiled beef tripe: It's incredibly tender, soaked in a savory and sweet soy sauce that is mouthwatering. Definitely the highlight of today's meal. Curry fish balls: Reminds me of the flavors back in China. The curry paste has a rich and aromatic oiliness, wrapped in a layer of sauce. Truly authentic. Braised beef brisket burger: So tender and flavorful, a perfect combination of lean and fatty parts. A real treat with every bite. Satay beef rice rolls: Slightly salty, I found this one to be just okay. Braised large intestine: Personally, I didn't enjoy this one. The flavor was a bit too heavy, perhaps catering to those with a specific taste. Also, the texture was not quite right, and the braising flavor didn't fully infuse into the dish. This was the least satisfying today. Tofu pudding with sesame paste: I originally wanted to try both sesame paste and almond pudding, but unfortunately, almond wasn't available. The tofu pudding had a distinct soybean flavor, while the sesame paste was slightly runnier than I preferred. Still, it had a good taste overall.

Jeffrey H.

Yelp

This is probably my 40th time here. Absolutely love this place since it opened. Mala tang is amazing here and the XO rice rolls. I haven't been here since before the pandemic but because the food tastes exactly how I remembered it to be, shows how consistently awesome this restaurant is. Keep it up Ming! Your food is fantastic! When you use the bathroom and have to wait in the kitchen hallway area, you will see a rack of hand tools. That's how you know your food is going to be bomb. They know how to fix up more than just dinner!

Yard B.

Yelp

Ordered won ton soup, fried rice, pineapple buns and pork chop with spaghetti, all were pretty good even the next day after reheating in microwave, this place is definitely Cantonese style Chinese food with a large menu selection. You can tell by looking at the pictures that they give you a good size portion of food. Places like this are getting rare and hard to find. Service was friendly since we asked many questions about other dishes if they made them. Didn't dine in so can't comment on ambiance but I wouldn't say the inside is modern decor from looking in from the street. Ordered to go cause parking in the area is a bit hard to find since we were driving a full size truck. Nothing wrong with the items we ordered but I would explore some more and try other dishes next time.

Harley M.

Yelp

Hands down the most authentic Hong Kong food in Seattle! Kind of a hole in the wall looking place with a cha chaan tang vibes. The restaurant is often full but there never seems to be too long of a wait. You can't go wrong with the food here. A solid hk style breakfast and lunch place with congee, clay pot rice, rice rolls, beef noodle soup, curry fishballs, etc. Prices are very reasonable and portions are good sized. Service is usually pretty fast. A 5/5 for Cantonese food in Seattle.

Sarah L.

Yelp

Great HK cafe, definitely one of my favorite spots in Seattle! Wish I was able to try more. Super clean restaurant and bathroom. Service was friendly and food was delicious. Ordered some childhood staples, Pineapple Bun (bolo bao) with butter and Loves Fried Rice (fried rice with half sweet and sour sauce and half creamy crispy sauce). Super filing and super yummy!

Jenn L.

Yelp

Chose this spot randomly on a whim to try out. Portions and pricing were good. Small area to wait for your food if you are doing take out, however food was tasty!! We ordered the beef brisket noodle soup, beef chow fun and Portuguese chicken over rice. All dishes were yummy!! Don't let the outdoor exterior fool you as you can easily miss this spot. I will be back if I am in the area again. Forgot to take photos of the noodle soup and beef chow fun as they were devoured hella fast..

Kristi Y.

Yelp

food: 5 service: 4.5 ambiance: 4.5 i loved this place! it reminded me a lot of the hong kong breakfast spots back home in LA! their menu is encompasses a lot of the classics-- bolo baos, baked rice/spaghetti, stone pot rice, cart noodles, congee, and of course the classic drinks too. we came around 11 AM on a saturday and it wasn't too busy, basically no wait for two. we ordered a bolo bao with chilled butter, bolo bao with egg, tomato, and pork chop, beef brisket over rice noodle rolls, baked meat sauce with spaghetti, and a hot soy milk. everything was delicious and came out so quickly. the portions were definitely big enough to share and we had plenty of left overs to take home!the beef brisket rice roll came out sizzling, rice rolls were not soggy, and the sauce and brisket was so flavorful. both bolo baos were very good, but fair warning the pork chop bolo bao is messy, that egg was so good and runny. we also got the baked meat sauce, and it's exactly like how i remembered it, sweet and good chunks of meat and veggies too. and to top it all off, everything came out to only ~$40! such a good deal.

Bik T.

Yelp

Hong Kong style bistro. Long menu. Anything you can think of, they have. Quick service. No wait.

Annabelle T.

Yelp

Classic go to. Great value! Their seafood baked rice and clay pot rices are my absolute favorites. Also recommend exploring their dessert menu, grass jelly and mango pomelo sago were delicious! Good service, great for takeout and eating there!

Emma B.

Yelp

Seemed to a very popular spot. Staff were working very hard, at serving, cooking, take out orders - they were doing everything. I over ordered of course, we went with 5 dishes but only needed 3!! The rice rolls were delicious, got A4 and also A10, not realising both were rolls, I thought the clay stone was over rice not rice rolls! Both dishes were delicious regardless - the beef satay was tender, a very hot dish though. B10 - Pineapple bun with chicken - delicious, almost like a breakfast sandwich. Recommend. N7 - Shrimp & Pork Wonton Egg Noodle Soup - broth didn't have much flavour. Didn't like the texture/consistency of the wontons. Was excited for this dish, but disappointed by it. Chili oil didn't do anything for it. Tasted better cold as leftovers the next day. L4 - Beef brisket Lo Mein - again disappointed on this one. The brisket was tough. Lack of flavour on the noodles. Again noodles tasted better cold next day. F19 - Mango Pomelo Sago Drink. We ended up ordering this after our initial order. Very tasty, very delicious, expensive but gooood. Cool place. Enjoy our experience here.

Jun Li Z.

Yelp

OCCASION Came here solo, with family, with a date on separate occasions. FOOD This is the place I consider to be the most authentic Cantonse/Hong Kong homecooked meals in the area so I have been here a few times. I like their chicken and mushroom stone pot (4.5/5) especially with their soy sauce. They overcook their bok choy in the stone pot and only give 2 pieces so I recommend ordering an entire dish of vegetables if you want your greens! We ordered the beef noodle soup (5/5) and the bok choy (5/5). They give you large portion sizes for the bok choy. SERVICE They are attentive and will refill your drink. AMBIENCE Fast and casual. Kinda loud sometimes esp during busy hours but it's not too loud.

Marc N.

Yelp

Random HK cafe we ran into while we were in Seattle. Got the cart noodles with rice noodles, curry, fish balls, and pork intestines. Pleasant surprise because the noodles were Vietnamese noodles, mochi like, not the standard canto noodles I think. Curry base was strong and flavorful. Intestines were cooked well too. We got the half coffee and half milk tea too but it's not as good as I hoped. Still 5 stars in my books.

Karen W.

Yelp

It was always a pleasant dining experience here. The sago mango smoothie was always good. This time they served it in a to-go cup. We had our usual dishes but this time my husband order the beef stew fun which he liked.

S G.

Yelp

We love all the Hong Kong cafe style dishes especially the claypot rice. Because of the location, parking could be tough but other than that we'd go there any day!

Jiayi S.

Yelp

What a hole in the wall place! The congee was really good and their pineapple bun sandwich was def A+

Diana P.

Yelp

I had the beef mala tang. It was my first time trying this dish, so I don't know how it compares to other places, but it was really good. The spiciness level was just right (though you do get to choose it), it had a lot of noodles, and the beef and broth were very very tasty. That being said, it probably wouldn't be my first choice next time. It was good but nothing extraordinary. The iced lemon tea with honey was delicious and refreshing, though. In terms of ambiance, I have no complaints. It's a small place and it was busy, so it was lively. The background music was a nice touch. I probably would've liked the service to be a bit better, but I'm sure it's because they were just busy.

Chris L.

Yelp

Stopped by this place in Chinatown to get a quick HK-cafe style lunch, and it was packed at 2 p.m. on a weekday. The interior feels very old-school Chinatown, with cramped side-to-side seating. For the food, it's simple and what you expect for the price. This place is definitely one of the cheapest eateries in Seattle, and it's a great value for the food. I would recommend their beef brisket over rice; it was juicy and braised deliciously. The pork hock noodles were also a cool classic to have on the menu if you're in the mood for it. Overall, it feels like a quick HK-style cafeteria with solid but simple food. I personally would not wait a long time in line or travel out of my way for the food, but if you're stopping by Chinatown, this is an authentic place to give a try!

Aaron C.

Yelp

So I've been here several times, and it's never disappointed me. I loved the curry brisket claypot rice and this time I decided to try something called the full house plate(steak, grilled chicken, grill pork chop, hotdog, fried egg) suggested to me by a friend. They recommended you get spagetti with it as well as bolognese sauce. Now I'll admit, when it first arrived, it looked like something a broke college student might put together. Look at the picture of it and tell me otherwise. When I started mixing the spagetti with the bolognese sauce, my fork bumped into something more solid and I discovered some chicken! The chicken was tender and easily cuttable so I promptly put a piece in my mouth and I had an Anton moment. It brought me back to my college days when I had to eat the most basic food but it's the simple things in life that can make you the most happy. This takes the past and gives it a nice spin to allow one to transcend your expectations. I dug into the dish and discovered under the chicken... was steak! The steak was nice and tender and i switched between the chicken and the steak when I tired of the current meat. Allow me to state here, that the bolognese sauce tied everything together magnificently. It's a little sweet with a hearty richness that works with all the protein. I dug into another area to discover the pork chop! Suddenly, I realized just how these seemingly simple meats combined with the bolognese sauce to provide the eater a symphony of flavors and textures that both takes the foodee on a journey and is quite filling. Having discovered the trifecta of meats, I mixed the sauce with the egg and sausage and eagerly dug in, enjoying the simple yet absolutely mesmerizing tastes and sensations they gave me. I weeped with joy at what had transpired in the time I spent there. The tea they serve by default complimented the food as well. Sometimes, the unexpected arises out of seemingly ordinary circumstances, and I was reminded of that when I tried the full house plate today. A+ hong kong will not disappoint in anything, but don't be afraid to try this simple sounding dish! It may just surprise you!

Emily C.

Yelp

Amazing Cantonese food! There isn't a ton of seating inside so I'd recommend going early if possible! I went on a Sunday at 5pm and had no wait but it definitely was more crowded on our way out around 6:30. The menu is huge so I had trouble deciding what to get but finally settled on the Portuguese curry with fish over rice - so good! Flavor was perfect and portion sizes were big. I've also tried their pineapple buns and highly recommend them - they're served warm and so soft on the inside. Will definitely be back!

Karishma A.

Yelp

*vegetarian review* While on surface it's easy to ignore A + hong kong as a vegetarian spot and kinda rightly so, they do have few vegetarian options and they are delicious! I have been here few times and my go to is the vegetarian mala tang. It's the perfect spiced soup with so many veggies and mushrooms which suits Seattle rainy day. This time I also got an appetiser- rice roll in XO sauce and they stole the show. I loved them so much and I know I'll come back for them! Also checkout the deserts - I got the coconut sago with mango which wasn't overly sweet! On my cold day visit they also had unlimited complimentary tea refill which I loved!

Andrew Z.

Yelp

I came to A+ Hong Kong kitchen at a friend's suggestion. The parking was a bit difficult when I got there since it's in a pretty crowded area but I ended up finding some space to park on the side of the road. I ordered a beef brisket lo mien to-go, since I was a bit short on time. While I was waiting for my food, the server served me some hot tea, which I really appreciated. The beef brisket lo mien came out super quickly, and I was out of the restaurant within just 10 or so minutes. The beef brisket was pretty flavorful overall. Overall A+ hong kong kitchen is a pretty solid place to eat if you're in the area!

Gene W.

Yelp

The winner and champion of the Seattle area beef brisket/ dumpling noodle soup is A+ HK kitchen, now apparently with 2 locations in the International District. We went to the original location, still harshly lit, kinda dumpy & loud (just like being in a HK divey hole-in-the-wall, w/o the flies). Prices are going up but given the quality and quantity of food, you still get a good value here. Significant other and I split 2 bowls, a curry beef brisket noodle soup, and a wonton noodle soup. We also ordered a mango-sago smoothie type drink. Everything was and well portioned, the beef brisket was infused with flavor, tender and just fatty enough w/o being too fatty. You get about 7 large wontons and a goodly amount of noodles which seem to grow or expand over time. You also get 2 pieces of bok choy to add color, texture, and flavor to the dish. While the curry variation added a spicy SE Asian flare to the dish, this addition was almost overpowering and a tad salty. Best stick with the simple beef brisket noodle soup to savor the beef stock. The freshly blended mango-sago drink was refreshing and added the perfect sweet counterpoint to our savory soups. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Seattle to try A+ HK kitchen's 2nd location.

Donna B.

Yelp

Didn't take all pictures of the food we ordered! Will definitely be back soon (travelled from San Diego to Seattle)! Only found 2 pictures on my phone, 1 for Curry fish ball and another is for Shrimp and Pork Lo mein. Although it's been almost 1 year, I still can remember the taste of the best curry fish ball I've ever had and the good smell of this place! This place is in China town area, and the floor and seat are so clean! not sticky at all, which is really a plus to me personally! I will be drooling by just looking at those 2 photos, because it was sooooo good! One of my favorite food is Hong Kong cafe, and I'm sooo glad that we dropped by and had breakfast there that day. Not to mention, Service is also good and efficient! Their lemon black tea is on the sweeter side, so if you don't like it too sweet, maybe let them know. Their Hong Kong-style milk tea is a must! Be sure to order that (I ordered it hot last time). I'm more than ready to go back for some more...

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