Samsen Sheung Wan

Don’t get me wrong. Samsen used to be my favourite Thai restaurant in HK, but their new batch of waitresses are definitely lack of training, OR they are trained to be that way. BEWARE: For the price you paid, the dining experience is terrible and uneasy! This is not Cha Chaan Teng! First, they collected my satay plate the moment my wife took away the last piece of satay. We actually still need the peanut sauce. The speed was faster than HK local cafe. I understand that they want to have higher table turnover rate, but the Indian waitress showed no respect and manner. Second, the very second we finished our mains, NO, actually before we finished our mains, the waitress came to us and asked if we want to add anything or dessert. Within the freaking next 5 minutes, she asked us 4 TIMES!!! The SECOND time she asked, I already told her nicely to let my wife finished her meal first then we will see. In the end, we paid around HKD450 for a 35 MINUTES meal. Samsen Management, is this reasonable for the price you charged???

We had to wait for around 30 minutes on a Friday night, which is not bad at all for a popular Hong Kong joint. The waiting system is very good. You leave your phone number and the restaurant sends you updates on your place in the queue via WhatsApp. The service was great considering how busy they were. The food is amazing. Everything was 5 out of 5 in my opinion, except for dessert which was okay but not so special. The place is loud, so it's hard to talk, but the atmosphere felt appropriate for the style of the restaurant. We had a fun and enjoyable evening.

I visited Samsen Sheung Wan during my 8 day birthday trip to Hong Kong. My girlfriend and I loved it so much we ate here four times. The food impressed us every single visit. Full of flavor. Consistent. Well presented. The staff stood out even more. Friendly. Polite. Attentive. They remembered us from our second visit and welcomed us back each time. On our last night, our server Mani took great care of us. We told her it was our final evening in Hong Kong. The team surprised us with a complimentary starter and dessert. We did not expect it. It made the night special. If you want great food and genuine hospitality, eat here. We will return on our next trip.

A stylish spot with cool décor—spacious, modern yet infused with a retro vibe. The menu isn’t extensive, but it offers enough variety to satisfy. Their fried dishes stand out, full of that wok hei flavor. Staff are friendly and welcoming, making the overall experience thoroughly enjoyable.

Samsen - Khao Soi of curried chicken with fresh egg noodles HKD 158 🍜 - Stir fried spicy Wagyu beef with flat noodles HKD 158 🥩 - Thai omelette with crabmeat and spring onions HKD 178 🦀 - Fresh made roti HKD 58 - Thai banana roti HKD 108 🍌 - Pandan and coconut dumplings HKD 88 🥥 Samsen has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand for several years and honestly, the hype is deserved. Every dish absolutely slaps. We started with the stir fried Wagyu beef noodles. The flat noodles were perfectly chewy, the beef was tender with a gentle kick, and there was serious wok hei. The Khao Soi was rich and comforting. Loved the fresh egg noodles and the chicken was incredibly tender. The roti deserves a special mention. Thicker than the usual but still super flaky. I actually prefer this version. The crab omelette was light and fluffy and packed with flavour. Because the roti was so good, we had to get the sweet version. Banana and Nutella was a winning combo. The pandan and coconut dumplings were also a lovely finish and not overly sweet. Yes it’s on the pricier side, but the quality is top notch. They have three branches, each with a slightly different menu. You can register on the spot and get a WhatsApp reminder when it’s your turn. Would absolutely return 🩷

An amazing Thai food journey from beef cheek curry to crab omelette🦀! The roti was so fluffy and delicious. Really enjoyed the lychee lemongrass soda and pandan ice cream with fresh young coconut :) Nice vibes except the seatings are quite crowded but the high ceiling partially compensated for that

Thai food with a succinct menu. Beef is halal but not the chicken :( Rustic aesthetic but quality food. They do not hold back on spices and heat. It was very busy with locals and tourists alike.

Loved the Thai food here. One of the best Thai restaurants in hk, within the top 5 for sure. It gets really packed all the time pretty much every day and so highly recommend a reservation. Open kitchen shows how they maintain very good hygiene standards and the indoor seating area is really good because there is ac but they also keep the entrance doors fully open and so it doesn’t full “stuffy” inside and there is good ventilation. I had the pad Thai with prawns for 158. Yes you might argue that you can get this for a fraction of the price in Bangkok but we are in hk here and so need to pay hk prices and by hk prices, a delicious main for 158 is something I’ll pay for Second visit: Came here for dinner for two and arrived at around 6pm and so didn’t have to wait for a table Got to try out more of their dishes on my second visit (refer to my receipt) and they were all really good.