Hong Kong Station in Times Square
As we were walking on 47th street to go to The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens for dinner, we passed in front of Hong Kong station, a Chinese restaurant with an interesting menu that would satisfy vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Located on the ground floor of the Night Hotel, in the heart of Times Square and I did not imagine how big this place is, with the decor at the entrance, especially the red lanterns standing out.
Red lanterns at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Back dining room at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
After a cup of hot tea that they automatically brought to the table (I am always annoyed when they charge for tea…There, they do not), we decided to order a bunch of dishes. Here is what we had:
Tea at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Shrimp dumplings: these are my favorite steamed dumplings and at Hong Kong station, I found them superb, especially the shell that was well made, not too thick and slightly sticking to the chopsticks.
Shrimp dumplings at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Shrimp dumplings at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Crab and pork soup dumplings (Aka crabmeat juicy pork buns): they were just ok and should have probably been cooked a bit more as a bit doughy and breaking as soon as I grab them. The soup itself was also missing the fattiness that I love in these dumplings.
Crab and pork soup dumplings at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Crab and pork soup dumplings at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Vegetable spring rolls: quite good, the shell not being too thick and delightfully greasy.
Vegetable spring rolls at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Scallion pancakes: crispy and greasy as expected.
Scallion pancakes at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Peking duck buns: I loved them. I love Peking duck as well as the sweet and savory tastes of this dish and this was perfect. The duck was really good, the skin being slightly crunchy and deliciously fatty.
Peking duck bun at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Tofu in brown sauce: lots of sauce for sure, tasty and flavorful.
Tofu in Town sauce at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
For dessert, we tried their sweet egg yolk creamy bun that was good but not the best I had.
Sweet egg yolk creamy bun at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Sweet egg yolk creamy bun at Hong Kong Station in Times Square
Overall it was good and this is a nice addition to Times Square, even if it is not the best Chinese restaurant you can find I the city. So yes, if you are in that area and are craving Chinese cuisine, this is a good address to know.
Enjoy (I did)!
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Hong Kong Station -157 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
