霞飛飛 Xia Fei Fei — Restaurant in Hong Kong

Recently, I visited Xia Fei Fei, a Shanghai-style restaurant that’s been getting some attention for its crab roe dishes. The interior is clean and comfortable, with a slightly nostalgic touch. Service was attentive without being overbearing, making for a pleasant dining experience.

Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao The dumpling skin was thin but held its shape well. The broth inside was rich and flavorful, with a noticeable crab aroma. However, it leaned a bit oily, which slightly overshadowed the sweetness of the meat. Still, the juicy burst when you bite into it was satisfying.

Crab Roe Noodles The noodles had a nice chewy texture and were evenly coated with the crab roe sauce. The flavor was bold and savory, perhaps a little on the heavy side, but fans of rich sauces will enjoy it. Portion size was moderate.

Drunken Chicken Served chilled, the chicken was tender and moist. The Shaoxing wine aroma was mild — not too overpowering — giving the dish a refreshing balance. It wasn’t particularly memorable, but it was solid and well-prepared.

Tofu This was a pleasant surprise. The tofu was crispy on the outside and soft inside, with a gentle herbal fragrance from the thyme. Light in flavor, it worked well as a side dish to offset the richness of the crab roe items.

Overall Xia Fei Fei delivers a thoughtful take on classic Shanghai flavors, especially its crab roe dishes, which show good technique. Prices are on the higher side, but reasonable for the quality and setting. A good spot for those looking for refined yet comforting...

A value for money, quick service high end business lunch/ dinner venue that serves delicate Shanghaiese food.

Located in the centre of central, Xia Fei Society caters mostly for the old school business crowd who treasure good traditional Chinese food, has the money to spend but is time poor most of the time.

The set lunch menu of Xia Fei is exceptionally value for money, costing around $150 per person and brings you 5-6 dedicated health conscious dishes in astounding speed.

Service is very good and Xia Fei conveniently opens 365 days a year. I even visited once on January 1.

Would recommend for quick meet up in central with top...

Recommend the bamboo shoot soup ( Yan Du Xian 醃篤鮮), wagyu beef and potato noodles in red chili oil soup, amazing green beans ( naturally mildly sweet and juicy), fish head soup with potato noodles (粉條魚頭).

Pleasantly surprised that they’ve picked Glenfarclas 12 as the only spirits by-glass to offer (Hkd 68 a glass). Red wine by glass a general French merlot and fruity/easy to drink.

Overall a great value place with authentic food at the heart of...