Warning: “popular” used in the title does not necessarily mean good. It just means that this is a place that is usually crowded. There are even people queuing on weekends, but I personally do not get it. I ended up at Dim Sum Square a couple of times mostly because I did not have much time before going to the airport.
The visit
Contrary to what you may find on some websites, the entrance is not on Hiller Street (perhaps the official address), but on Jervois street.
Even on a weekend during the protests of 2019, the place was pretty crowded. But no line. I could see a lot of tourists in the crowd.
Ordering was pretty easy thanks to a bilingual menu.
I had their siu mai with crab roe. It was just ok. It did not taste particularly fresh even if it was supposed to be steamed on order (and do not get me wrong, I am sure it was, just the result was not remarkable).
The rice rolls with mixed vegetables were ok.
I tried something different, a osmanthus flower coconut milk cake. It was basically a jelly cake. It was interesting.
The “lava buns” with creamy custard were difficult to eat, with the filling that was too hot.
The check
I spent 100 HKD (12.75 USD). Tea, as usual, was included, but there was a small cover charge (4 HKD). For what I got, it was actually not cheap.
The dishes were not bad, but just regular. I think a random cafeteria could do the same. I really do not understand all the rave reviews, unless they are coming from clueless tourists. I do not know, maybe I was put off by the touristy environment. but I found this place just average.
Places like Sun Hing or Three Minus One Restaurant are way better and less expensive. No reason for me to go back.
Where in Hong Kong:
G/F, 88 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan.