Hong Kong Restaurant

Overview: Hong Kong Restaurant has a lot to offer to those who want an authentic Chinese experience. Nowadays, there are hardly any Chinese restaurants that mimic the Asian atmosphere here in Bahrain. Hong Kong has outdone itself in every aspect possible, from ambiance to food presentation. It is located in Um al Hassam along the main road.

Service:
The service at the restaurant is superb. I made orders that were enough to feed an entire village, and it all came in a time span of a mere 18 minutes; this is outstanding since there were at least four other families eating there. My order consisted of an appetizer, one soup, three main courses, and a dessert. I couldn’t help noticing how many times the waiter would come and refill my glass with water. The staff was very attentive to its customers and its service was marvelous.
5/5

Atmosphere:
The restaurant’s atmosphere was above average, but nothing out of the ordinary. The walls were decorated with Chinese portraits and the ceiling was overflowing with Asian designs. The food was served in Asian china; the plates were decorated with blue calligraphy and designs. The Asian lamps used for lighting also helped portray the Chinese atmosphere. The soft music in the background consisted of Chinese flutes and other instruments originating in the Far East. However, as I mentioned earlier, there were at least four other families dining at the restaurant. This resulted in the restaurant being very loud with chatter, especially since the size of the facility was relatively small. Another thing that I found odd was the lack of carpeting. Almost every other Chinese restaurant I have been to has facilitated red or green carpeting to add to the Asian ambiance. The protruding white floor was difficult to ignore. If this restaurant wants to outdo itself, it must install carpeting and soundproof the walls.
3.5/5

Presentation:            
Every large table facilitated a variety of sauces, from soy sauce to chili sauce. I couldn’t wait to try every one of them on my food. When the food came, it was steaming hot. The aroma was wafting across the table, exciting my salivary glands. I could not wait to devour the delicacy the restaurant has prepared for me. The food was presented on Asian china, which further made it look authentic.
5/5

Food:
The spring rolls were superb; as soon as I finished them, I wanted a taste of the main course. At first, I wasn’t hungry, but when I bit into that spring roll I was overcome by starvation and anticipated the main course. The appetizer did not fail to strengthen appetite. The ice tea I ordered as a beverage was freshly brewed. The main courses were not any less spectacular. The chicken with cashew nuts was covered in oyster sauce, but not too much as to preserve the flavor of the chicken. The beef and broccoli was also very delightful. They were not stingy with the portions; I got my money’s worth. The food was truly authentic and the many Asians dining there was proof of that.
4.5/5


Pricing:
The pricing was adequate; the restaurant is fit for a middle class budget. The portions weren’t stingy. Expect to pay about 5BD per person. That should cover a main course and a drink.
4/5 

This restaurant is probably the closest one could get to an authentic Chinese experience here in Bahrain. I was impressed by the service, décor, and food. Keep up the good work, Hong Kong!

Final Score: 22/25
Reviewer: Yousif Al-Said