Flower Lounge Restaurant
Restaurant · Soho ·
Palace of pork buns, Cantonese seafood, Michelin recognized
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3/F World Commerce Centre Harbour City 11 Canton Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Get directions
Palace of pork buns, Cantonese seafood, Michelin recognized
3/F World Commerce Centre Harbour City 11 Canton Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Get directions
"Recognized by the Michelin Guide for its dim sum, this Cantonese restaurant permanently closed on December 31 after the owner decided to retire and the lease was set to expire; former manager Albert Yau said the owners chose not to renew and the landlord plans to rent out the space after a remodel. Opened originally as the Mayflower Restaurant, it was a destination partly because of its impressive 550-person capacity and Michelin recognition, and the Guide noted the service as a high watermark for the Bay—staff described as “machine-like” in their efficacy and speed. The business’ official lifespan is disputed: the restaurant’s website says it had been open 20 years while KTSF26 reports some counts put it at more than three decades." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Generations of dim sum diehards have patronized this palace of pork buns, where a small army of servers will surround you with carts from the moment you take your seat. They bear innumerable delights: rich barbecue pork belly with crispy skin, pan-fried pork-and-chive wontons steamed to order and doused in oyster sauce, delicate vegetable dumplings and a best-in-class baked egg custard bun. Evenings are a bit more sedate, emphasizing Cantonese seafood straight from the on-site tanks. As with all dim sum spots, the early bird gets the best selection (and avoids the non-negotiable weekend waits). Thankfully, the super-central Millbrae location, towering over El Camino Real, boasts plenty of parking-and a machine-like staff that knows how to pack them in." - The MICHELIN Guide
Pierre C.
