Fook Lam Moon (Wan Chai)
Hong Kong
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
With 70+ years of glorious history, Fook Lam Moon is held dear by its faithful regulars as an institution in classic Cantonese cuisine. A stable kitchen team ensures the food is consistently good, be it exquisite dim sum or other traditional offerings. Standouts such as live seafood cooked various ways, deep-fried crispy chicken, baked stuffed crab shell, and gourmet soup in whole winter melon, are true delights. Some dishes need pre-ordering.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Historic Location and Clientele: Fook Lam Moon opened in 1972 in Wan Chai, a district known then as Hong Kong's red-light area, situated between the business hub Central and the affluent Peak neighborhood. This unusual location contrasts with its high-end clientele, which originally included wealthy businessmen and has maintained a reputation for lavish banquets tied closely to Hong Kong's economic cycles.
Classic 1960s Hong Kong Décor with a Modest Ambiance: Despite its Michelin star and elite status, the restaurant features a modest and somewhat dated interior design characterized by deep gold, brown, and jade green tones reminiscent of 1960s Hong Kong. The décor includes glass cabinets displaying Cantonese delicacies and luxury spirits, and live fish tanks, creating a traditional atmosphere rather than a modern luxury one.
Exclusive Multi-Level Dining Experience with Private Rooms for Business Deals: The restaurant spans multiple floors accessible by elevator, with private rooms designed for discreet business meetings. This setup caters to high-profile clients who often conduct important negotiations over meals, highlighting the restaurant’s role beyond dining as a venue for influential social and business interactions.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred Fook Lam Moon (Wan Chai), Hong Kong, include:
Whole Chicken: Used in the famous deep-fried crispy chicken dish, the chicken undergoes a meticulous "spa treatment" with hot oil in over 300 steps to achieve perfectly crisp, brown skin without excess oil absorption. This process highlights the ingredient's quality and the kitchen's skill.
Crab Roe: Featured in the steamed pork dumplings with crab roe and char siu pork, crab roe adds a rich, savory depth and luxury to the dim sum offerings.
Char Siu (Barbecued Pork): A signature Cantonese meat dish at Fook Lam Moon, known for its sweet honey glaze and succulent texture, often used in dim sum and other dishes, showcasing traditional Cantonese flavors.
Abalone: Used in high-end dishes like "Braised Goose Feet with Abalone" and baked stuffed crab shell, abalone represents a prized delicacy that elevates the restaurant's classic Cantonese cuisine.
Live Seafood: Cooked in various ways, live seafood is a standout ingredient at Fook Lam Moon, emphasizing freshness and quality in their seafood dishes.
These ingredients are central to Fook Lam Moon's reputation for exquisite, traditional Cantonese dishes that combine luxury, technique, and authentic flavors.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menu
- Not available in the provided sources.
Signature Dishes
- Honey-glazed char sui: HKD 128
- Exquisite har gau and siu mai (shrimp and pork dumplings): HKD 128
Average Price
- $$$$$ - $30 - $49