Maxim's Palace (Central)
Chinese restaurant · Soho ·
Traditional dim sum feast with harbor views and carts
Traditional dim sum feast with harbor views and carts
"Set on the second floor of City Hall in Central, Maxim’s Palace channels old-school Cantonese opulence with a grand ballroom, red-and-gold decor, dragon motifs, and chandeliers; it doesn’t take reservations so expect a queue on weekend brunch, and the traditional dim sum carts make ordering fun—simply point to har gow, char siu bao, siu mai, crispy taro puffs, and egg tarts as they roll by." - Kate Springer, Janice Leung Hayes
"If you’re looking for classic dim sum, Maxim’s Palace in Central is where you want to be. There are views of Victoria Harbour, chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and trolleys piled high with dumplings. Waits are kind of inevitable, and the whole thing is pretty touristy, but this place is a classic for a reason." - jess basser sanders
"It’s a little tricky to find Maxim’s Palace, which is located on the second floor of Hong Kong’s City Hall in Central. But as you ascend the escalator, the noisy crowds waiting to be seated should give it away. Established in 1980, Maxim’s is among Hong Kong’s most famous dim sum halls, decked out with elaborate pillars, dragon motifs, and glitzy chandeliers. Fair warning: The high-end address doesn’t take reservations, so it’s common to queue for at least 30 minutes if you come at peak hours, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m on weekends. But for an old-school dim sum feast, Maxim’s delivers in spades." - Kate Springer
"Old-school dim sum feast in a classic atmosphere The Crowd A mix of locals and tourists The Drinks Earthy pu-erh tea The Food Dim sum staples The Service Efficient but impersonal" - Kate Springer
"A City Hall branch of a popular dim sum chain where the chef met a writer over dim sum during her Hong Kong visit; it provided a casual, local dining setting for their conversation." - Andrew Genung