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Guo Fu Lou
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Address:
31/F iSquare, 63 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
尖沙嘴彌敦道63號國際廣場31/F - Telephone: 2487-3788
- District: Tsim Sha Tsui
- Cuisine: Chinese Guangdong
- Website: View
Restaurant Info
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Credit Cards:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- China Union
- Opening Hours: 11:30-15:00, 18:00-23:30
- Nearby Parking: Yes
- Valet Parking: No
- Reservations Accepted: Yes
- Delivery: No
- Takeaway: No
- Corkage Fee: 200
- Can accommodate large group: Yes
- Children Friendly: Yes
- Pet Friendly: No
- Private Room Available: Yes
- Dress Code: Casual
- Post 11pm order: Yes
- Al Fresco: Yes
Signature Dishes
Braised Exquisite Shark’s Fin with Fresh Cream of Crab Roe 蟹皇海虎翅; Braised Whole Yoshihama Abalone with Goose Web and Vegetables 蠔皇原隻日本乾鮑; Sweetened Double-boiled Bird’s Nest in Whole Fresh Coconut 椰盅燉官燕
Reviews
not worth it
Pong Alex | Oct 23 2010
decent food but surely not at that price?!
950
OK
CAN A CLASSIC BE TOO CLASSIC?
TangCanCook | Sep 7 2010
The 31st floor entrance to this Hong Kong classic has all the trappings of a secret society meeting place, complete with its dark wood floor and an endless parade of private rooms. The centre of the restaurant has a few tables 'for their regulars' ie loyalists who probably been dining there for decades. The decoration is classic, but a tad too classic for my taste. There is this almost melancholy mood which I think suppresses the excitement of a salivating diner.
We were there on a sunny Sunday and sitting at a table that overlooks the eastern end of TST and the habor helped correct the mood. I suggest you book those tables, be it day or night.
In addition to the usual mix of dim-sum, all fresh and carefully prepared but no surprises, we also had; a sumer mellon soup (well presented but under seasoned) stuffed crab shells (tasty but slightly dry) roast salted chicken (best dish at that lunch) and kailan (quite ordinary). I am not a dessert person from what I can see they also fall short of the "wow factor". As for service, we were surrounded by keen youngsters who obviously need to be trained, admirable efforts though.
The question is : are they being "too classic"? Would it make a difference by adding a contemporary touch? Judging from the way it is set up, and a quick glance at the clientale, I doubt if it would. It almost seems like Guo Fu Lou is there for those who grew up with its splendor and its menu, this is their place for comfort food, and for comfort. I do not think 'change' will ever get into the menu.
One last point, get a map downstairs before you take the lift, if you do not want to be caught in the I-Square maze on the way out.
$400 per head for Sunday lunch ....
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