Hong Kong Cafe

One of my favorite Chinese restaurants! Service is always great and the food is so yummy! I’ve gotten something different every time (Mongolian Beef, Mongolian Shrimp, Sweet & Sour Chicken, etc.) and it’s great. I usually always get it To-​Go during my lunch break. If you are looking for anything fancy… Go somewhere else!

I haven’t been here in years and for good reason. The food was always good… no complaints at all. My problem started when I went in there on a not very busy day. I placed my order. I was waiting for my food when I noticed the person who always takes my order, lady with long black hair, was digging up her nose aggressively and nonstop. I paid for my food, left, threw my food in the trash and never went back.

I have been going to this wonderful restaurant for over 22 years and still to this day even after being gone for 3 years the sweet owner still remembers us! Their food is amazing, their house lo mien is to die for! I’ve never had Chinese food anywhere as good as here during my travels!

I ordered delivery from here and it arrived quickly. The owner that took the order actually delivered it. When ppl say it is family owned and operated this is true example. The egg rolls and crab rangoon were tasty, especially with the homemade sweet and sour sauce. I hate the red sweet and sour sauce most places pour out the bottle. The general tso chicken was good and so was the chicken with broccoli. If u are expecting the typical chinese food this isnt it. This food is homemade and not covered in wok oil.

Best Chinese food in Hickory. Love the way they prepare tofu! Not great ambience and spotty service. Nevertheless, this is a great place to pick up carry out to eat during an outdoor concert in downtown Hickory during the summer

Some of the finest freshly prepared Chinese food in the State… Family owned and operated… Extremely generous portions at A great price… If your in Downtown Hickory and in the mood for some fantastic Chinese food… This is the place for you

Wonderful little hidden gem in downtown Hickory. Perhaps the best Chinese food I’ve had, bar none. Small family run business, the owner made us feel like family. Steam dumplings are hand made and very tasty. I had the shrimp with mixed vegetables which was awesome. Moo goo gai pan was loaded with chicken. Mu shu pork was also yummy. Only possible criticism would be the use of styrofoam plates, plastic utensils and to-​go containers for the soup — but then again — the prices are very low, so it all evens out. Will definitely go back and take friends !!

We visit regularly and have never had a bad meal! Very friendly staff and affordable menu. More than adequate portions and fast service.

Great food, friendly service, tired dining area…

Went with a friend, we both didn’t care for the food at all. Very bland, not really a good representation of Chinese food. I wouldn’t go back. Didn’t really like the look of the restaurant either. It kind of looks like a pizza place turned into a Chinese restaurant.

Freshly prepared and tasty Chinese food. I ordered the dinner special for less than $ 6. The portion was very generous. The Egg-​drop soup was spot on! About as perfect as fast Chinese food can get. Seems to be popular with the locals. Highly recommended and conveniently located across the street from my favorite coffeehouse in Hickory «Taste Full Beans.»

First impression from the outside was that this is in a nice little area where shops are. I drove a few minutes to get here.
Second impression from inside was that it was messy. Cluttered with boxes visible to all. It was nice that I could see the kitchen, but overall inside was blah.
Third impression of the staff: meh. I stepped to the counter and the lady had just picked up the phone, which I had no problem with. What I didn’t like was when she hung up she simply said «yes.» How about some customer service, but no biggie.
THE FOOD:
Definitely nothing to return over. The General Tso chicken looks and taste like it was it was a prepackaged product. VERY little chicken. It reminds of something you could buy frozen. The rice was not the kind of fried rice I expected and the dumplings were disappointingly small (see my photo). The dumplings were $ 5.95 and certainly not worth it, though they taste ok. The egg rolls are good.
Overall impression: Nope buddy, not impressed.

Ate here once, many years ago, and never returned. BLAND!

Chinese fast food at its finest. *Note, my review is a little biased, but don’t brush this off! I came here with my parents because the owner is a long time family friend. Not only reconnecting with lost friends, we had an amazing and excellent time while dining here.
The restaurant is surrounded by a town like feeling with the small street lights glowing upon the restaurant. In front there is a lounging area and walkway around the building. Upon walking in, a sense of family and unity washes the restaurant as swarms of high school students and families gather to eat their meals.
With my family, we were prepared a feast. This is what we had:
1. Pan Fried Dumplings — Which were delicious. It also came with a sauce that had a little kick of heat to it, at the same time washed over with a bit of sweet and vinegary taste topped off with green onions.
2. Fried Wontons served with Sweet and Sour Sauce — these are wontons, lightly fried with cream cheese stuffed in the middle. It should remind eaters of a crab Rangoon, however it’s just the cream cheese. These were also excellent.
3. Fried Chicken Wings — Pretty generic, nothing exciting. If you ever ate at a Chinese restaurant and had chicken wings, then you know this dish. However, I must say Hong Kong Café does do it a little different. I can’t put a finger on it, but I enjoy their twist whatever it is.
4. Shrimp Lo Mein — I think this one is off the menu, however if asked they would probably make it. This dish is filled with green beans, shrimp, noodles, and even zucchini. Mixed in this dish is a little bit of heat, which gave this dish a little kick in my palate.
5. House Special Fried Rice — Finally for the last dish we had the fried rice. This came loaded with everything, note this is for three and I don’t know the real amount per person. However, I know that it is loaded with all the meats and even shrimp. Nothing new, however I promise it will get you full.
Overall, this place is great. I know nothing better in Hickory to go eat chinese food, and this place does it well. I will definitely come back here for another visit and taste.

I ate here Sunday evening with my boyfriend. I got the moo goo gai combination plate and he got the chicken and broccoli special. I’ll agree that they have some of the best Chinese food I’ve ever had, but a few hours after we left, I started experiencing some abdominal pain and nausea.
I don’t want to write bad about the place because I love their food, but I’m pretty certain I have food poisoning. Me and my guy both do. I haven’t felt the same since I ate there and I’m not sure if I’ll ever go back.

I travel to Hickory a few times a month, and one of my first stops is for the BEST CHINESE FOOD IN North Carolina ! !
The Sweet Sour Chicken is delish, and POT STICKERS are crazy good, Completely home made, NOT this frozen stuff so many reheat, this family makes the dough from scratch even ! ! ! (though you do have to ask for them they are NOT on the main menu)
She never fails to make it a fun night at the HK Café ! !