SPORTS bistro — Restaurant in Hong Kong

The good: Chicken rice was well-executed Chicken laksa hit the right notes Food quality itself was commendable

The bad: Severe timing issues with food and beverage service Disorganized course sequencing Unacceptably long waits between dishes Coffee and truffle pasta arrived last with excessive delay

Service Timeline: 0 min: Order placed 10 min: Chicken rice served 20 min: Laksa served 23 min: Apple juice served Extended wait for truffle pasta and coffees

Despite the food's merit, the poor service coordination overshadowed the dining experience. For a post-lunch service at 1:45 PM with moderate occupancy, such delays are difficult to justify. The staggered serving of dishes and beverages disrupted the meal flow, with some diners forced to eat while others waited.

Value for money: Poor, considering the service issues

Verdict: While the kitchen demonstrates skill, the front-of-house service needs significant improvement. The disconnect between food quality and service delivery makes it hard to recommend this establishment.

Would I return? No - the service issues outweigh...

My family and I had a fantastic experience at SPORTS Bistro - Sai Sha! The food was absolutely amazing—on par with what you’d expect from a five-star hotel chef. Every dish was well-prepared, flavorful, and exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere was great, and the service was attentive. While the prices were surprisingly high for the location, the quality of the food made it worth every dollar. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience in Ma On Shan!

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The crab meat avocado roll ($148) was okay, nothing to write home about. We also got the chorizo with wine reduction ($108) which came with a bread basket but it was so salty. And if you want two extra slices of bread, it costs an extra $30. The seafood paella ($500) had a decent variety of seafood, but again, it was way too salty too. Service was ok. Ventilation could be better. Really let down by the...