GOLD Thai Heng — Restaurant in Hong Kong Island

The main guy in charge was absolutely the rudest server I have ever met in my life. My friends and I were eating but he told us to be quiet so we started talking very quietly (nearly whispering). However, after only a few minutes, he came to our table again and shouted very angrily (by the way he talked extremely fast with a very local accent so his words were nearly incomprehensible), “I don’t know how many times I have to tell you to be quiet!” while repeatedly shoving his phone at my face, which showed a warning sign to be quiet. I noticed later how he kept roaming around and telling other tables to be quiet too. I don’t understand how you expect your customers to be dining in what seemed like complete silence. The final strike was when we had finished eating and he told us to pay and leave immediately, but when I offered my card, all he kept shouting was two words: “PAY” and “LEAVE”. My friends and I took a while to figure out he wanted cash only so when we asked if he wanted cash, he simply continued to shout the above two words. In the end, I had to ask another server to help with paying and we left, extremely dissatisfied of the service. My friends and I will make sure to never visit this place again. Even though I have to admit that the food was well made, the service made me want to give 0 stars...

Gold Thai Heng – Overpriced, Underwhelming, and Misleading

For HK$82, I expected at least a semi-decent meal – what I got was a rip off. The shrimp Pad Thai arrived with just two small prawns, a pathetic portion that didn’t remotely match the false advertising in the menu photos. When questioned, the staff confirmed this was intentional – meaning they knowingly mislead customers with inaccurate depictions of their dishes.

The Pad Thai itself was tasteless. The only positive was that it wasn’t drowning in oil and sugar like many Thai restaurants in Hong Kong, but that’s hardly a compliment when the alternative is complete lack of flavor.

The "fresh lime soda" was equally disappointing – three paper-thin lime slices floating in sugar water, contributing zero actual lime taste even after crushing them.

The staff were polite, but that doesn’t excuse being blatantly overcharged for subpar food. This place is a rip-off – the portions are stingy, the flavors are absent, and the menu is dishonest. Save your money and go elsewhere. I can't recommend this place. Not in...

This Thai restaurant is definitely a gem in the local area.

Run by a Thai family, the dishes are authentic and make you feel like you're right in Thailand.

I really enjoyed the food here, and the prices are quite affordable, so I couldn't resist trying almost everything.

Among the many delicious dishes, my favorites were the green curry and the Thai basil minced pork rice. These two dishes were simply unforgettable and reached perfection.

However, the pan-fried seafood noodles was a bit of a disappointment. The dish was slightly chilled, and the use of lettuce as a garnish, instead of cabbage or kale, was not quite right.

Overall, this restaurant offers unbeatable value for money, with exceptional tasting dishes. It is definitely worth a try for authentic Thai cuisine. Next time I come, I'll be sure to explore more of their...