What they got right: -seasoned green beans (tender and flavorful) -BBQ pork (I like to buy a pound of it to go and make my own Chinese dishes with it. You can ask the chef for leaner cuts) -fried rice -noodle soup What they have wrong: So I was eating with my boyfriend, who's a rice bucket, and he asked for some white rice. Our waiter tried to convince us that we didn't need any white rice, since we had already ordered a dish with rice. It's not even free rice, and we were willing to pay for it, but he just wouldn't let us have any rice on the side. Anyway, they were reluctant, inattentive for the rest of the meal, so my boyfriend decided to give about 10% tip, which we thought was generous enough. After looking at how much we gave them, the manager sent the waiter back to ask for more! My boyfriend tried to tell him that he didn't want to give anymore, but the waiter kept insisting and making a scene. In order to quickly leave with our dignity intact, we shoved him two more dollars and left. We've never been back since. read more

Quick recommendation: get the wonton noodle soup and the duck. Your tummy and wallet will love you forever. More details: it's that typical cramped, crowded Chinese restaurant with hit-or-miss customer service, but the food is absurdly delicious and cheap, so all of that other stuff just becomes ambience. The duck is amazing. It is crispy and fatty and everything that you want in a toast duck. While the wonton noodle soup is the ultimate bowl of yum. Delicious, authentic, and so filling that you won't want to waste any space in your stomach by drinking the broth. Parking, though, is a biznatch in that area, as always. read more

Very bad service and attitude. I asked them to help me pack my food but I forgot to take it after I paid money. Then, I went right back to the restaurant to take it(just 2 minuets after I left)They throw my packed food into the trash and asked "it is in the trash bin now, you want it or not"? Cannot be more mean!!! read more

This places gives me a damn anxiety attack every time I go. The front area, where you pick up take out and pay is like stepping into a hot shoebox. This place is noisy, it's overwhelming, and it's FREAKING DELICIOUS. My co-worker and I have "Chinatown Friday's" where we go in, place our order and grab a bubble tea next door. Within that brief period of time our tasty meal is always waiting our arrival. Today we ordered the Crunchy Lei Foon Noodle with Beef and Chinese Broccoli, venturing away from our usual Shrimp, Pork and Egg Sweet Rice Sticks entree. Both are equally as good, flavored with just the right about of sauce, and chalked full of sodium goodness, and never shy on the meat. I usually, by the time I'm able to scarf down all the food they give, want to lick the contain because I just never want the food to end. But good thing it's so cheap, because I can always go back for more. Yessssssss! The one time I ate there, the waitresses hovered around my table like a hawk waiting to dive in on it's prey. But it was nice to not have to search for someone to order. They took the order, brought us our food promptly, and gave us our check without us for one second wonder "now, where did she go...?" Despite my moments of panic in this place, I will always go back for more. read more

Great,duck, crispy pork was too salty for my taste. Delicious flavors and quite moist. Going back tomorrow to bring home chicken and more duck. Tiny seating area but it seems to clear quickly. read more

After reading all these rave reviews on Yelp, I was pretty excited to try Hong Kong Eatery since I love HK-style cafe food. I have to admit that I was pretty disappointed. Yes, the food is super cheap and their menu is gigantic but nothing we ordered tasted very good. The roasted meats (we tried pork, duck, and chicken) didn't have the typically deep and complex flavor that I'm used to and the skin on the duck and chicken were a bit soggy. The meat was also super fatty too, which is a sign that they didn't roast the meats for long enough to render out the fat. I tried their panfried steak with a ketchup and soy based sauce (HK staple) and did not enjoy the chewy meat and overly sweet sauce. The stirfried flat noodles with beef were way too greasy and the beef was similarly chewy, resulting in this meal giving me unwelcome jaw workout. So prices are dirt cheap and their portions are gigantic, but it shows as the quality of their food isn't high at all. I won't be back, there are far too many tastier and just as cheap options in Chinatown (like Rainbow Cafe! With their fresh fruit shakes!!). read more

Food is fantastic and a great value. BBQ duck - oh my! Noodle dishes are damn good too. Yes, it is cash only, but it is Chinatown, you already knew that. Why not 5 stars? Well... waiters could use couple of classes in American style service. But hey, food makes up for many things. read more

Food looks and tastes pretty good and the place is popular, BUT I don't think the place is sanitary. I had seen a cockroach there few years ago. A customer next to us acted like that was normal, and maybe in some cultures that is. I decided to go back recently and we were seated next to walls that reeked of dead mice. We decided to leave immediately. Very disappointing. read more

Confidentially, Hong Kong Eatery is designed to imitate the barbecue storefront restaurants of Brooklyn's Sunset Park, only better. Ask the big guy at the counter. You can tell HKE is authentic good barbecue by observing the HEAVY takeout business at the front counter. Them critters don't hang in those windows for long. If you want to know where I get my suckling pigs -- I have my cousin lug it to me from HKE in Boston on the backseat of his car! And I live IN Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The best trick is to stop at the register on your way in and ask if they have any specials to recommend. read more

I'm a super fan of this hole in the wall Chinese restaurant with authentic Chinese food. My favorite is their soups, they have combination meats in there egg noodle soup. But I usually substitute their egg noodles with their wide flat rice noodles and add wonton and poached chicken (with bone). I also enjoy their bbq chicken leg and when avaliable, a side order of chicken liver....yum. The service isn't great but that's because English is not their first language. So be patient when speaking with the waiters. The food is inexpensive but bring cash since they don't take credit cards. read more

I've gotten duck from several restaurants in Boston's China Town, all of which were really good but I always keep coming back to Hong Kong Eatery for the roasted duck. It's not only the cheapest half duck of the lot at $18, but it's honestly every bit as good or better than the others who charged $30 or more. read more

Quick, cheap, authentic Hong Kong dishes served here. I always order the wonton noodle soup, and it's just like the ones I used to get back in Hong Kong. The Bbq rice plates are also another good option. The soy sauce chicken and salted chicken are both very good. Overall this place is pretty good and authentic for the cheap price you pay. Obviously you can't expect the royal treatment when you're paying less than $10 for food. read more

Hong Kong Eatery - Wonton - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Horrible!! My brother ordered 2 bones roast pork, end up they give us 2 fat roast pork. When u eat there, they will give u nice roast pork. But if you take out, better check your order before u go!! Terrible!! read more

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Good, cheap, authentic Hong Kong style food. Many hong kong food favorites on the menu. From Chinese BBQ to wonton noodles, rice soup and milk tea and many other dishes. I had breakfast/brunch on Saturday morning and ordered a Fisherman's (little boat) rice soup and a plate of roast duck. The roast duck were clearly done the day before. Temperature of the duck was cool and skin is not crispy. But it was still tasty and it was good to put in the rice soup and ate them together. The rice soup was well done with great consistency. Piping hot. But there was not too much goodies in the rice soup. Wish there was more squids as in the traditional little boat rice soup. But for $5, it was good for the money. Will definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

I'm only a tougher critic because it's Chinese food after all, and I'm FROM Hong Kong, so I've had a lot of this stuff. Came here at 9am on a weekend with 4 of my friends to do a quick easy breakfast. Everyone left happy and satisfied with our hearty hot savory dishes. The pork and preserved egg congee was a hefty bowl fo just $4. Lots of ingredients inside and tasted wonderful and hearty topped with a side order of fried creullers (Chinese friend dough called "Yo tiao") Duck in noodles - flavorful and juicy meat - definitely greasy enough. Noodles were in a tasty broth. I'd come back again for a quick, easy, cheap, tummy warming breakfast. read more

Pretty good Honk Kong style chinese spot. It reminds me of Sun Hong Kong in Oakland, or New Gold Medal or whatever its called now. Roasted Pork with the super crunchy skin was tender and juicy. Roast Duck was not overly salty and had tiny bit of sweetness on the skin. Wonton Mein was pretty good. Will probably be my go to Chinese spot in Boston. read more

This place is the SH*T!!! Whenever I want good cantonese food, cheap and good, I go here. I love their roast pork and duck. WAY better than Quic Pic. Definitely one of my top 3 restaurants to go to in Boston's Chinatown. read more

Seeing the ducks in the front of the store.. im pretty sure this is the place i went to. I liked the look of it, it was a very clean restaurant, walking past the front door that didnt even look like it had a sit in restaurant area, hehe i like those kinds of surprises, its chinatown, i keep my expectations low, it makes my life easier :) i went with a couple friends, one whos deathly afraid of trying out new foods, so it was rather amusing when he ordered the ginger scallion beef, the other ordered ginger scallion chicken (see the pattern?) and i ordered a noodle bowl with roast pork and beef tripe, and got a side of bbq pork on the side. first things first, the bbq pork.. absolutely perfect. ive had this a few times at the chinese restaurant i work at, one of the cooks brings it in for us. it had the ultra crispy pork skin, the layer of fat, and the delicious layer of pork meat. it had this dipping sauce served with it too, but i wasnt there for that, i wanted the fatty meat.. mmmmmm ill be ordering a side of that to go whenever i go back to chinatown. as for the soup? well this was a mixed bowl of emotions. the noodles and the pork were great, the tripe, wasn't the tripe i was expecting to get. call me new to the field, but i've been familiar with the honeycomb tripe, thats all white. this looked more like the tube that connected to the stomach, was it? no, i ate it, and tolerated it, was it what i wanted? not exactly.. the pork was great though, (i love how the chinese do their pork, cant get enough of it) my biggest problem with the soup though was it was lukewarm... OOOh my god. why? i should be sitting here scalding my tongue when this comes out.. not drinking the broth in the first minute i get the soup.. thats the only reason why they lost a star here, it wasn't hot enough! would i go back? i dunno. im a big soup fan, and pho pasteur has satiated me for that so far very very well. if i did go back, it would be for a few sides of the bbq pork with the crispy skin, so worth it in my books! read more

Crispy beef I think I ate the whole plate myself since the people I was with were eating some sort of crustacean and duck dishes. This is a regular spot for the friends we we're visiting and it's been my recommendation to anyone I know traveling to the area since. read more

What's good. Well, the wonton noodle soup with duck is solid, and reasonable, with a tasty broth, good wontons, and small pieces of bone in duck (as it should be) at $7.25. They mostly speak Cantonese but do follow some English. They serve up all your favorite congee types as well as various versions of noodle soups as well as a la carte char siu (Chinese BBQ roast pork) and duck to go. My only quibble is that the 2(?) (are there only 2?) roast duck/pork/etc places in Boston Chinatown serve up their food for much higher prices than what I can find in NYC. In Chinatown, an entree-sized portion of duck is 4-5 dollars. This isn't NYC Chinatown, you say? I get it. Boston tries. But it still sounds crazy for a half duck to be 12 bucks and a whole one to be 24. That said, both the other Chinese BBQ and this place have the same rates. Lots of locals hit up this place, meaning that you can find quite a few Chinese grandmas and granddaddies getting what they need especially at peak hours, and the lines can run long in a tiny space. There is dine in room as well, though -- more than what you might expect. Maybe seating 30 max. I haven't tried their stir fries or congees yet. One day when I get too lazy to make my own. But it's a solid option for a hearty meal-sized soup that could stretch to two portions of you're not super hungry or otherwise not that big of an eater. And they take cards. And they're a stone's throw from Tufts Medical for what it's worth, which is also nice. read more

This is one of two decent restaurants that I sometimes go to when I want a simple and cheap Chinese dish. It is cash only when buying dishes, so make sure that you have at least eight dollars in your pocket if you want something. I have had the chao mian, a fried rice dish and roasted duck with rice and they are not bad. They are good, might be enough to feed two people, fill up your stomach really well and less than ten dollars a dish. This is also the place my parents would go to buy a large quantity of cha siu, or BBQ roasted pork to take home. It is less than $8 for a pound. I would recommend this place if you want a quick, but somewhat big meal with leftovers to take home or if you want to buy some Cantonese siu mei (BBQ roast) meats such as pork, duck or chicken. Just be sure that you have plenty of cash ready, since it is a cash only restaurant. read more

I love this place for super authentic Chinese-style roast meats and Hong Kong style dishes like wonton noodle soup, BBQ pork noodles, sauteed veggies, fried rice, noodles, etc. It's a pretty small restaurant with not a lot of seating, so it can get crowded around peak meal times. Service is very no-frills, but that's pretty typical for Chinatown. Great for a meal to share with friends, especially if they haven't had HK style food, or to meet with family. read more

This was one of my favorite places for Chinese food for quite some time and with some recent changes to China Town it's a serious contender for the top spot. You shouldn't expect anything fancy but they will provide you with a shining example of what Hong Kong style is all about (down to sharing a table with strangers if it's particularly busy. I've never been disappointed with a dish that I have ordered from them but I do suggest taking a little more time deciding then I did last time that I was there, That my turn? Err well I'll take the duck noodle wonton soup. I was lucky enough to remember what I ordered when it came out! Service isn't incredible but some of their dishes are prepared rather quickly and the staff falls into to serve but don't be seen category so if you need something make sure that you grab them when they are near. tip - like any regional Chinese food I would recommend preparing your expectations for their style. read more

Just had lunch here. Ordered shrimp lo mein which I thought was quite bland, but the portions were HUGE. If you're a big eater like myself, you'll love this place, especially for the price you'll be paying. I got some hot sauce to spice the noodles up. Overall, I wasn't particularly impressed, but then maybe lo mein is not their specialty. I'll give 'em another chance and try something else next time. No credit cards please! You might end up sharing the table with total strangers which I think is no problem. read more

The food was good but the service was TERRIBLE. The waitresses were really forgetful and forgot to bring out my friend's dish for 20 minutes even after we reminded them three times. Even after shitty service, they had the audacity to put 18% tip on the check. read more

Had the wonton noodle soup twice now. Pros: Roast pork compliments the soup very nicely, and is given in a fairly generous portion. Super fast restaurant, and great for eating by oneself. Cost is fine. Cons: Broth is not complex, noodles are a little thinner than I prefer. read more

Food: Fantastic! The roast duck is great. Tastes just like the ones back in Hong Kong. The stir-fried stuff are pretty oily but still good. We also had the scallion pancakes - very good. I'm taking one star out because when we were leaving, the owner (?) thought we haven't paid up and kept asking us to pay up when we already did pay. I don't think he spoke much English, and basically just kept asking us for money. I'm sure it is a misunderstanding, but it just wasn't the nicest thing to do when guests are leaving a restaurant. read more

Best things here are anything BBQed, whether it be pork, duck, or goose, preferably served either with rice and along with some iced tea with condensed milk in it. That's how you would get it in HK and that's how you get it here too! From going in a large group, I remember that the dumplings and the 'phoenix claws' (I dare you to order it and like it!) are also good, but I don't have them very much because generally this is the sort of place you would go to for a quick lunch or dinner with a couple of friends. Really, the restaurant is very bustling, which is nice, because the food comes quick but nobody would confuse it with a fancy dinner place where one would linger for an hour over the meal. read more

Great authentic food. I ordered the three meat combination and I found the portion worth the price! Would definitely order from the restaurant more in the future! read more

So, I come here at least once every other week for their fantastic rice plates. My favorites in order: crispy pork, roast duck, char siu, and the pork spareribs. And their pan friend noodles are perfect; perfect ratio of crunchy and savory). I recently took my future in-laws here to for a Chinatown culinary experience and we were able to feast on tons of food for under thirty bucks (for four people!). I've tried other places in Chinatown, but I keep coming back to this one. read more

The food at this place is typical of all chinatown places. Cheap fast and oily. BRING Cash as they don't accept credit Recommendations: Roast duck and pan fried noodles with spare ribs are very good. read more

Great authentic spot - roast duck is good and the beef with string beans are a must have!

Fast and delicious food. Was only to go for now cause of covid. The roasted duck is excellent.

We are visiting Boston and wanted to try some authentic HK food and tea. The HK milk tea is a huge disappointment! It's pre-mixed and pre-made; hence, there is no way to adjust the sugar amount! It's simply overly sweet for a standard HK milk tea. We told this to the waitress, who refused to do anything for us. Pork and preserved egg congee is just okay, however it's huge portion. read more

Hong Kong Eatery - Beware: HK milk tea is premixed with too much sugar. - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My go-to for Hong Kong style BBQ. I usually stick to the three meat (bbq pork, crispy pork, and duck) combo with rice or the soup. Can't beat it and can't beat the price (always under $30 for two with entrees, app, drink). Its busy during the dinner rush, but I've never had to wait too long. read more

I bought a bbq combo with rice. The person who prepared my food with leftovers. Very disappointing. BBQ pork . Roast duck all leftovers, food smells like other people's leftovers . read more

The worst dine experience in Boston. I'll never come again or never recommend other people. I ordered wonton noodle here. It was ok. Not special. Tastes same like other small restaurants for same price range. First, only noodle was served, no wonton. The waitress said, still boiling, wait a second. Ok, I started eating only noodle. Waited and waited, more than 5mins, but wonton never came. So I asked the waitress. She had forgotten apparently. After few mins, finally my wonton was served with saying " Served only noodle first because you looked so hungry". Phew! The food was not expensive, about 8 bucks including tips, but never worth it. At last I got an unexpected question from the waitress. "Are you Japanese or Korean or Chinese?" Totally don't get why she brought up such a subject suddenly, not to apologize or not to ask about food. I'm Asian, and what does it have to do with it?? 日本語のブログで良い評判を見て来ましたが、もう二度と来ないと思います。 同じ8ドルを払うなら、マックでフレンチフライのLサイズを２つ買った方がましでした。 read more

Clattering noise above our heads. Not the upstairs tenants. Not rain. But what can only be assumed to be a real live pigeon-rat running/flying into the floorboards above. We can only imagine what frankenstein-esque creation was trying to free itself of its own wretched existence. All three tables looked up. I heard the different pairs make dismissive comments and jokes, laugh sheepishly, and return to their meals. This is the expectation at this price point. As is dining in Hong Kong Cafe. Won't return, but I'll admit, the rice sprinkled with fried shallots, garlic and peppers was yum... read more

Tried the BBQ pork rice plate here a while back and it's dismal - terribly dry, bland, and a complete waste of money. Their other dishes may be okay, but I wouldn't order any of their BBQ meats. read more

so tempted to keep going here and give it a good review but tonight's visit was just not good. we got 1 duck rice plate, 1 duck lomein and the waitor couldn't be more confused. i had to repeat it 4 times. really? his mind clearly wasn't there and didnt have good service til the very end when he handed our change back. the rice lomein i got should've been good but the duck was ALL FAT, SKIN and UNEDIBLE PARTS. literally 1 bite of the duck meat. i was so shocked at the amount of duck fat on my plate. but it was really late so i didn't complain or ask for change of duck meat. should've. but some nights i stay away from drama. esp when he was confused and no smiles while taking our order. sorry, you are very inconsistent. no longer a good spot in my mind. read more