For the past 3 years since 2024, I have participated in the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk & Bike Ride event. Afterwards, my eldest daughter, my two younger brothers, and our dear childhood friend and her Mom would walk on over to Hong Kong BBQ for some amazing and delicious grub. They are located right on N Broadway and Alpine St. Their menu has a huge variety of dishes at reasonable prices. The must-get item is their Wonton + Roasted Duck Egg Noodles Soup. Yes, I got to have the fatty and succulent duck! I love the part that is right under the crispy skin which gives every bite a slight greasy, but pleasant mouthfeel. DUCK IS SO IRRESISTIBLY TASTY GOOD! Wontons were huge with flavorful pork and shrimp filling. Each bowl comes with lots of thin egg noodles plus the perfect amount of bok choy swimming in light and savory broth. I am in heaven every time! For our most recent visit, we got one whole duck to share. Each person had their own wonton egg/rice noodles soup. This way we get more duck to eat, but of course, we paid more for our meal because one whole duck was $42. Hey, you can't skimp on good quality duck! We also got one sauteed eggplant and one pan-fried string green beans. They were gigantic plates full of deliciousness and cooked to perfection. Yes, they were about $20 per dish, but its large portions justified the cost. Staff was friendly and cordial. They brought us our food timely so wait wasn't too long, but then again, they weren't super busy at the time. They didn't check up on us regularly, but were very responsive when we needed something. Ambiance was comfortable. Good count of inside seating. They also have a BBQ deli area for take-out. Cash and credit card payments are welcomed. Restrooms are in the back of the restaurant. Paid parking lots and street parking are available. Free street parking on Sundays only. Will we be back? It's a definite YES! We will come back at least once every year after the race event. We gotta get our grub on especially for the duck. read more

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This was the second stop on our Chinatown pickup run alongside ABC Seafood. Again, I try not to judge places too harshly off pickup because food is always better fresh in the restaurant instead of after driving home and opening containers 20 minutes later. That said, this place was solid, but I definitely want to give it another shot after seeing some of the other dishes coming out and looking around more. Felt like one of those spots where maybe we didn't order the right things yet. I've also heard from people that this place used to be better before management changed, which sadly feels like the story with a lot of restaurants now. You can kind of feel that energy where people are chasing what they remember the place being. Still, for the area, it's fine. Good even. Just not scratching that SGV-level Chinese food itch for me personally. Also a little more expensive than I expected for what we got. I'd come back though -- mostly because I feel like the next order could either completely change my opinion or confirm it. read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Pork. Hard to find a spot where this isn't ever dry - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got a 2-item BBQ rice plate to go with char siu and roast duck. It was $20.50 + tax. (The printed menu on the counter said $19.50) Wow, is that the going rate nowadays? It was a big box, but mostly rice. There were about 6 pieces of char siu and 6 pieces of duck, not a particularly generous portion of meat for the size of the box. Char siu was tough and dry. Duck was tender by under-seasoned. The scoopful of juice/sauce wasn't flavorful so didn't make the rice any better other than wet. I was craving HK style BBQ, but this ain't it. This is a good reminder that Chinatown doesn't have good, authentic food anymore. People who think this is good don't know what it's supposed to taste like. read more

A friend once told me that the most inauthentic Chinese food can be found in Chinatown. She advised me to go to the San Gabriel Valley for a more authentic experience. But how can you say no to a nice lunch in Chinatown? I am very rarely in the downtown area, so I genuinely wanted to have lunch in the area. I chose this spot because it was open and it had some good reviews. The restaurant itself needs to be renovated as it has a very 90s vibe to it (i.e. the restaurant is carpeted). But in this economy who can afford a renovation in Los Angeles? The servers themselves are not overwhelmingly polite and exuberant over your presence. My waiter was not very talkative, but he was efficient. I ordered Orange Chicken and Wonton Noodle Soup. Now, I recommend you come to this restaurant with a second or third person because the dishes are family-size portions and meant to be shared. Or, if you're a loner, you can come alone and have tons of leftovers. The Orange Chicken glaze was as sweet as honey perfectly balanced with the floral acidity of orange flavor. The chicken was tender on the inside. You could still feel the crispy texture on the outside. It pairs well with simple white rice. The Wonton Noodle Soup was delicious. The broth is clear and subtle with chicken flavoring and herbaceous notes from the bok choy. I wasn't a fan of the wontons because they had shrimp filling. It wasn't that the flavor was off; it was more that I was not expecting a shrimp wonton. I was expecting a vegetable or chicken wonton. It felt mismatched in the broth. The noodles themselves were long and chewy! I also very much liked their chili oil. I'm not sure if it was homemade, but it was bold with spice and umami flavor that paired well with the sweetness from the Orange Chicken. Overall, I do recommend this place for take-out. It's not an aesthetically pleasing restaurant, but the food was good. read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Wonton Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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When someone ask me for authentic Chinese cuisine- this is the place! My family and I been coming here for years! ( + 30 yrs ) Everything is so fresh and delicious! The staff is fantastic and fast! The place is clean and simple! read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Broccoli beef Fried rice shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been looking for this place for years. For some reason every time I type in Hong Kong barbecue, it gives me another address. But I'm glad I found it. The customer service was OK, I wish they were happy to see me as I was to see them. But I guess I'm in my own little world lol. But they were very fast. When I placed in the order, it was ready within 5 minutes. The duck was delicious! I love when Duck is salty, but not too salty where it's unbearable. When I arrive, there were two couples dining in. Which I had no idea they had a dine in option. So it's good to know. I love supporting small businesses like this. Especially because half ducks only $18? Better than me getting it somewhere else for $30, and it has no flavor. And I also love the two side sauces that it comes with. I would say the ambience, is quite clean? Nothing too fancy. But your typical mom and Pops in Chinatown. I actually used the duck to make soup. Video attach. I use some of the duck broth to make the soup broth. Yummy!! read more

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Hong Kong BBQ has a huge selection of dishes at an affordable price. I've visited several times and been impressed with every visit. The restaurant has lots of seating. I tend to visit on weekends for dinner. Even though the restaurant is always quite busy, there's never a wait to be seated. The service is efficient, and all the waiters speak Mandarin, Canto, and English. I would describe their menu as comfort Chinese food, and the portions are huge. I always have leftovers because each plate comes with a huge heaping of food. I really enjoy the Peking duck, with crispy skin and rich meat. The char siu (sweet and savory glazed pork) is another delicious option. While their BBQ meats are the most popular, I cannot emphasize how delicious their seafood dishes are as well. The fried squid with spicy salt is perfectly crispy and umami. If you're looking for the most bang for your buck, this is the best restaurant to go to. Their portions are genuinely massive, and the dishes have very reasonable prices. On top of that, their food is genuinely delicious. I've been several times, tried a plethora of dishes, and always left feeling full and impressed. read more

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On the way home from our Yosemite/King's Canyon road trip I stopped in Chinatown Los Angeles for lunch.  While there I figured I'd get a roast duck for dinner.  My mom's go to spot Lucky Deli was closed so I found Hong Kong Bbq had ducks hanging in the display case.  I bought one for $36.  Also I bought a zongzi. I boiled the zongzi for about 15 minutes in a pot of water to get the rice to the consistency of sticky rice.  Like my mom's recipe, there were peanuts, Chinese sausage, fatty pork inside.  I loved the flavors from the ingredients and the soft rice which was full of flavor from the bamboo leaves. Roast duck was tender and juicy.  Lots of 5 spice powder based flavor.  Great tasting duck. Mom would have loved this place.  The zongzi was just like how she made it.   Happy Mother's Day. read more

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Located in the heart of Chinatown is this little gem of a restaurant Hong Kong BBQ. More than 40 years ago when I actually lived in downtown LA I remember seeing this restaurant as they had the cooked hanging duck in store front window. Today I was in town and wanted to have lunch so I stopped in for a bite. In the main lobby is their take out section you can literally pick your meat or order off their extensive menu. I choice to din in today. Right away before entering there was a gentleman leaf blowing the store front as I arrived when in just opened (Monday @10am). Once inside I noticed this restaurant was small but they Way the tables and chairs were arranged it made this space feel open really liked the vibe. Well kept, clean, orderly the table settings were strategically placed. The server was extremely warm and pleasant and presented me with a couple of menus. I must say it was a bit overwhelming as this menu was extensive a great deal of variety. I opt for their roasted duck loMein. Upon arrival I not only received my main dish but also small soup which delicious i might add. Now this LoMein dish had huge chunks of savoy delicious roasted duck tasty and juicy at the same time. Beneath the roasted duck and the soft delicious lo mein were at least five well seasoned bon chou. I also ordered a small Vietnamese ice coffee chocolate color delicious flavored love it. I will definitely come back. Great accomondation for seating for the differently able too. I will definitely return. read more

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Not very many people here, but it is raining. Sad when I walk the street many places are closed. I can only assume it is the economy. I wanted to add spicy chili but looks like it has been there a long time. Very limited on drinks. They say must order from drink menu. The place could use something, can't put my finger on it. Food came really quick. The portions are extra large hence the price. Problem is if you are the only person eating you cannot make a dent in the food.. Egg drop soup was not something I would write home about. I have had so much better at other places. Yes they give enough to feed a family, but no real taste to it. Staff does not check up you. They are busy talking. Fried rice was actually very good. Fluffy and even had eggs. That itself was plus. Wow so they even wrap up your leftovers to take with you.!! read more

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I've driven by here countless times. I finally decided to try it out. I was not disappointed. The staff was friendly (don't let that fool you) The food was really good. I will definitely come back and dine in. read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Roast pork, duck and bbq rib - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here for a friend's birthday. It was on a Monday and we were actually the only people in the restaurant. The server/owner was very accommodating for a large group with a lot of specific orders. The interior is fairly Spartan, although the bathroom was very nice and I was impressed to see that they put ice in the urinal. You don't see that very often. I ordered barbecue on fried rice. I thought I ordered chicken, but I think what I got was duck. Unfortunately it was mostly inedible. Great crispy skin, but basically bones instead of meat underneath. I did not eat any of it. Just the rice. However, I might go back and try something different. Just be warned that the portions are very large and should be shared. All of us over ordered and had way too much food. read more

I mainly come here for the roast duck but dining in is pretty good too. I gave 4 stars because whenever you order a veggie dish it's like a double order. We never finish our veggie plates. Roast duck noodle soup, steamed fish, roast duck...all fire read more

The Wonton Noodle Soup delivers exactly what you expect from a Chinatown institution. Clear broth tastes clean, wontons have proper texture, and the thin noodles hold up well. Nothing fancy but solid execution that doesn't try to impress with unnecessary flourishes. The BBQ Pork over Rice shows why people keep coming back. They don't drown the pork in honey like most spots do. You get lean cuts that stay tender with that ideal char siu balance of sweet and savory. The rice underneath soaks up just enough of the drippings. The space feels basic but clean. No atmosphere to speak of, but the food tastes better eaten there versus takeout. Service stays efficient. Staff knows the menu and keeps things moving without rushing you. The consistency keeps it from being great, but it's exactly what a neighborhood Chinatown spot should be. read more

Inside has a good space depending on the party size. Well lit and you can see the window scene. So far the waiter was attentive, maybe they just barely opened if the day? The food was good. Better than I expected compared to other places which has more msg to the max!! I can actually enjoy the texture and the taste of the food. Bathroom is clean!! Nice nice read more

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Came here for roasted duck and it did not disappoint. The duck was juicy and the flavors hit the spot. I did the take-out option and I had a very good meal. read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent food. Great service. I love when a server gives input for you to make better choices which creates an amazing dining experience. I would come here again and again and refer all my friends here too. If you want good legit food and great service, this is the place to come. read more

I've been coming here for years, any time I'm away from LA I miss their house special soft noddle. It's a comfort food place for sure. Don't leave without the bbq pork, it's amazing! Portions are huge! Be sure to share read more

Hong Kong BBQ - House special soft noodle - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been coming here for twenty years, when it was Sam Woo BBQ, and it was hands down my favorite Chinatown restaurant. I think there have been changes in ownership in the last few years. I hadn't been in about a year and this last visit was a tremendous disappointment. There were two of us in a larger party. We ordered the Roast Duck Lo Mein and my favorite dish, Green Beans in Spicy Salt, which has always been a dry-textured, lightly battered, flash fried long beans with sliced jalapeños and loads of garlic. This is the only place I've seen this dish, which used to be made with asparagus instead until that got too expensive, and I was shocked to see the dish we were brought, a big platter of generic sautéed green beans. I asked the waiter about it, and he insisted this was indeed Green Beans with Spicy Salt, so the recipe has been changed and bears no resemblance to what I've been getting here for twenty years. They were tasty nevertheless, but not enough reason to drive across town for a specific dish. The Roast Duck Lo Mein was cold, the duck was uncooked and bloody, the Lo Mein part were vermicelli noodles, the dish was inedible and got sent back. We also ordered the Fish Filet and Spicy Eggplant Hot Pot, which was very good but no longer served in a hot pot (which changes the texture, as the sauce caramelizes a bit in the stone pot, but not when served on a platter). It tasted close to the old recipe. Aside from the people in our party, the place was entirely empty the whole time. There were two food delivery drivers who came in for pickups. Prices have tripled since COVID- they've gone up everywhere of course, but this was a bit higher than most. The waiter was rude and we got rushed out before their closing time. I can barely express what a disappointment my food was. I'll probably give them another chance in some months, but I'd be surprised if they're still around much longer. read more

Big Bro and I were tunnel visioned: SIL needed a mahjong set. We knew exactly where to get it. Drove half hour, parked at the bank half-a-block away, got to our favorite store who sells it, got the set and then started finding our way back the car. 10 minutes, tops. But walking back, we decided to stop somewhere for a drink. This was practically next door, so eh. Why not. We weren't being picky. Cool, they even had boba options! Big Bro got passion fruit green tea, I got the black, Hubbers got mango black. I can't speak for them, but mine was... meh. It certainly quenched the thirst, but boy, I can taste the lack of love in this drink! But keep in mind this is a restaurant, not a boba place. The goal was just to get a drink. Then we noticed a piece of roasted prom slap hanging with the ducks. It was small enough to feed maybe a party of five, so we purchased it and took it to go. We snacked on it soon as we got home. The skin was incredibly crispy and tasty. The inside was seasoned good, but slightly dry. This tells me it's been hangin' at the warmer for a minute. Still good. Could have been better. FOOD (and drinks): 3. SERVICE: 3. VALUE: 3. PARKING: Street only, but parking lots available for a small fee. OVERALL: 3. I might just try a sit-down experience next time to get a better overall feel of the place. I saw some food being served to patrons and they looked good! Making a mental note... read more

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Love the food , food isn't the cheapest but is still considered somewhat affordable. The only downside is that I was chased by one of the male server who didn't even serve me to give a tip which I mistakenly thought it was already included in the total , and the minimal "suggested tip was $19 and some change , " which is a bit above my budget and the server snatched the tip out of my hand mad it wasn't $19. Made me feel bad . read more

Served us cold food and wouldn't stop by to change anything. Won't be coming back, the temperature of the food wouldn't change how bland it was. read more

The most authentic Hong Kong style barbecue you can get in Chinatown Los Angeles. They've got a restaurant side with a simple menu as well, but I usually come for barbecue take out, like the Roasted Duck and BBQ Pork pictured. read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Hong Kong Style Whole Roasted Duck and BBQ Pork to go at Hong Kong BBQ. - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had lunch at this old staple that I haven't been to since covid. They have changed a bit in that their prices have skyrocketed and they charge 3% for using the dining room to eat. The staff is okay. There was one male and one female server. The male clearly didn't wanna be there and was mostly on his phone. When he did help it felt like we were irritating him. The female was helpful but clearly busy working all the tables. The restaurant is old and has not been updated for quite some time. The inside is dim and not very welcoming. I think people come for the location and reputation. The food was decent. The steamed fish was steamed through and had a light flavor. The onions were not finely sliced so they were hard to eat with the delicate fish. We also had the stir fried bbq pork with spicy sauce. It had great flavor but the slices were all different shapes instead of uniform. All in all an okay experience but will try somewhere else next time. read more

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10/10 food (wonton noodles and chicken chow mein) unassuming spot but the food is really good

Since my last visit, Hong Kong BBQ has maintained the cleanliness and modernization of their restaurant to earn an additional star. The food is still fairly good and very Cantonese Chinese. Prices are still higher than many other places, but as mentioned before, their portions are much larger. Service is minimal but adequate and typical of many Chinese Chinatown restaurants. With so many Chinese restaurants having gone out of business and closed due to rising costs from the 3-year long covid pandemic and the slow gentrification of Chinatown, the value and quality offered at Hong Kong BBQ help elevate them to a bit higher status than previous. read more

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Ehhh. This place was pricey as heck. $20 dollars for Roast duck and Roast pork plate over rice? Portions weren't that great either. There was maybe 5-6 pieces of duck and 5-6 pieces of roast pork, some veggies over rice. The taste was fine. Typical Chinese BBQ, but valuewise, is a no-go. Would not come back again. Service was fine, food tasted fine, but would not come back due to value. read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had lunch at the Hong Kong BBq restaurant and it was very nice. We were quickly seated and the staff was very great and fast. The Beef Chow fun noodles were delicious and flavorful the Singapore noodles were alright very bland and didn't have flavor to it. The portion size are very big so a big family could share a dish.They have a lunch special you just have to ask them for the menu for that. I would definitely be coming back the food was overall delicious so whoever is in Chinatown stop by this place and see what you think. read more

Love the food at this place. Quick service and reasonable prices. Salt anx pepper pork chops are my favorite! Also my number ine pick for Chinese take-out! read more

I ordered the spicy seafood with satay sauce noodle. It was dry and fishy and I asked for to be more spicy and it was still not spicy. Then I asked if I can exchange it for something else and they said no. I can't believe this! Every restaurant is supposed to make the costumers happy. This makes people not come back to your restaurant read more

we ate here last night. it was formerly Sam Woo but maybe the owner filed bankruptcy then rename it as Hongkong. We use to eat it before but last night will be the last. the beef bakchoy $26.00 was just a mountain of bakchoy and a little portion of beef. the lobster $36.00 was maybe the tiniest size crab and a lot of onions. crab mao soup $20.00 was bland in taste just like water. there are so many places in Chinatown to eat but avoid this one. cbs, abc, ocean etc. but if you will try this Hongkong, you will surely regret it and you will never come back anymore. read more

If you are looking for authentic Cantonese food in gigantic portions, look no further. The wanton low-mien came in an overwhelming serving. My son was unable to finish his duck rice, because it was too much even for a growing teenager. He almost never has leftovers. The taste was pretty good, but I've had better. The server was quick, but seemed rather impatient. The menu was sticky with grease as expected at any authentic Chinese restaurant. Don't bother with the drinks. My honey black tea was underwhelming and bland. read more

I was waiting for some clothes to get altered and ran across this place on the corner of the street. Decided to stop in and I'm glad I did. The food was flavorful and yummy. The pork chops were not dry which is my normal concern as it easy to dry out when frying. I would stop by again if I were in Chinatown. read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Green Beans - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food is good. Have been coming here for years. The tall male waiter is a fricking jerk. I've watched him be rude, then rude to me. They close whenever they like. Door says 1000 pm. They tell you at 730 pm you can only order to go. read more

Portion is huge, and taste pretty authentic. Solid food. Was craving duck and lo mein. Ended up getting roast pork, duck lo mein, and pork with rice. Portion itself is huge and it tastes as good as i remembered when eating back home. We were shocked with the portion but didn't complain. A good meal that would last 2 days. Yum :p Though, I would enjoy it much more if they chose meatier parts of the duck rather than the bone-ier parts. Overall still good. A tip when getting the lo mein, ask for extra noodle sauce on the side, itll make your noodle eating experience all the better read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for takeout. Ordered duck and bbq pork. The duck was delicious. Juicy and full of flavor. I was in the mood for duck and this definitely hit the spot. It wasn't the best ever but it did the job when I was craving it. Bbq pork was good too although the pieces I got were a bit on the dry side but at least had good flavors. This is your no frills fast Chinese take out spot with greasy delicious food. Prices were decent as well. read more

The food is very bomb! The service is very quick! The ambience of this restaurant is so calming and the room temperature.

Food was amazing can't deny that but.... The customer service was trash and having to pay 18% on a tip which I think wasn't well deserved read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We walked by this place and only got one thing: the siu yuk to go. Note: this is a Cantonese restaurant so mandarin is not their first language. The food was good, but my only gripe was that it was a bit expensive (1.2 lbs for 28$). The food is good, but when we come back to the actual restaurant we will give a full review read more

Hong Kong BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Celebrated another colleague's bday at lunch (9 people). This time we asked the server to have the cook not add so much salt and oil to the dishes. The food was better! The gai-lan sauteed with garlic was better than the oyster sauce, the eggplant was lighter, although one of us remarked that the fish filet could've been tastier. We also enjoyed the roast pork, shrimp with walnuts (one of our favorites) and two orders (1 order has 4 rolls) of egg rolls for 9 people. Cons: plates are salad not dinner plates. When I asked Candy, our server, for larger plates, she said that's how they come. Lazy Susans were desperately needed bc it was awkward to hold and scoop from the large plates of food with sauce sliding off to the side. When I advised the server of this, she said the Lazy Susans would be too large for the table. Get larger tables? Lazy Susans don't come in various sizes? Service was relatively quick. We had to wait for our eggplant which came last. Server told us the eggplant had to be cut which was why it was late. Not enough help in the kitchen? Parking on the street. Service from Candy was great. Much better lunch this time bc there was less salt and oil in the dishes. Plus we ordered less meat. We felt lighter. Love the generous portions. Just wish they'd have Lazy Susans and regular dinner plates. read more

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