02/02/09

No thanks.

by richard98101

I just do not get it. Everyone loves and adores this place. I hate it. My wife and I went there for lunch and was served a pile of goop. There was so much cornstarch mixed with water and seasoning that I wanted to get sick. I think the cook was right off the boat or out of the conex at the pier. I told the waitress that the food was not eitable and she just smiled and walked away. Would like to know what is happening to the resturants in the International District (chinatown). Don't they believe in cleaning the floor? Man were we disappointed. I think what really took the cake is when my wife pointed out some food that was encrusted on the plates..... I just do not know what to say.

02/03/07

Never had a bad meal there

by mack3000

I've hesitated writing this review for a long time- thinking we'd keep it our "secret", but people need to know about Hing Loon. The food and service are phenomenal! Atmosphere is plain, but that's not why you go. Salt and pepper prawns, beef gravy chow fun, string beans, green onion pancakes.....all are top notch. Tons of specials, you can't go wrong!

• Pros: Incredible food, friendly service
• Cons: Atmosphere's a little sterile

11/07/06

My favorite Chinese restaurant of all time

by notime2cook

Hing Loon is my all time favorite restaurant for Chinese comfort food. The food is always delicious, generous portions (for lunch the next day), and the sevice is very friendly. From the exterior, it does not have the ambiance one might come to expect with good food. Get past the fluorescent lighting and old style cafeteria chairs and order one of the specials that are handwritten and taped up to the walls. I regularly order the country style pancake and the sizzling eggplant. Love the little sesame rounds that come with the fortune cookies.

• Pros: Fabulous food, speedy take out, friendly service
• Cons: Fluorescent lighting