Kam Pik Restaurant 金碧酒樓 opened in 1964, located in Choi Hung Estate, one of the most Instagrammable public housing areas in Hong Kong, also known as Rainbow Estate. Fun fact: It’s actually where my dad grew up, so it’s a spot full of nostalgia and sentiment. This is my very first blog post on feedMrChow. Now, I’m a bit biased towards local Hong Kong cuisine. For me, I’d choose a local joint like this over those fancy hotel Chinese restaurants serving dim sum with abalone or caviar any day.
”The food here is good, but it's not exactly mind-blowing. You've got to know what to order.
Mr. Chow2023.08
The food here is good, but it’s not exactly mind-blowing. You’ve got to know what to order. I’d recommend trying out the oyster and water chestnut lettuce wrap, the pork belly with taro, and the stuffed dace fish (it’s this freshwater fish dish that’s a bit of a hassle to prepare – they’ve got to debone it, fillet it without tearing the skin, then mince the meat and stuff it back in before pan-frying) as well as the chicken.
Now, the sweet and sour prawns — they’ve got great sauce, but the prawn texture isn’t top-notch (considering the price though, it’s not too bad). Give them a shot, but don’t expect prawn perfection, alright? The fried eel is not bad, I would have loved it if it’s a little crispier.
What to NOT order
On the flip side, steer clear of the sweet and sour pork (I’ve got a way better recommendation for you on that one).
As for service and ambiance, it’s exactly what you’d expect from a local spot like this—really has that human touch. Kam Pik is run by siblings, and we all call the one in charge “big sister” (大家姐). They’re even using an old rotary dial phone for reservations — maybe that’s why it’s a bit tricky to get through sometimes. Haha!
Taste: 8 / 10
Service: 8 / 10
Ambiance: 8 / 10
Tempo: 8 / 10
”Value For Money: 10 / 10! Expect to spend around HKD 400 per person. Amazing how many dishes you can get with that price! If you're hunting for affordable and legit local Hong Kong eats, I'd say give Kam Pik Restaurant 金碧酒樓 a shot.
