Hong Kong Kitchen — Restaurant in Farmville

Thirty years ago, I strolled into Hong Kong Kitchen in FarmVille, VA, and innocently ordered the sweet and sour chicken. What I didn’t realize is that I was about to imprint a core memory so strong that Pixar could make a whole sequel about it.

That chicken was crispy enough to break through the sound barrier, the sauce was sweeter than my first crush, and together they formed a flavor combo that has lived rent free in my head for three decades. Rent free! Not even a token for utilities.

I’ve changed jobs, raised kids, survived dial-up internet, and somehow aged 30 years, but my taste buds are still waiting at the door of Hong Kong Kitchen like a loyal golden retriever, hoping to relive that first bite.

Beware: the sweet and sour chicken here doesn’t just stick to your ribs… it sticks...

I am giving a 2-star rating only due to the restaurant not having a website besides FB and my initial food experience with them. Also, why don’t they have an up to date menu and online ordering like Golden Palace a mile down road from them? So much more convenient!

The only item I have ordered here is the Bone In BBQ spare ribs. They were cooked well and not burnt leathery meat like other places. My only problem is that they were bland, plain, No Chinese flavor! What’s up with that? They were basic ribs cooked well, just like I can do at home- no Chinese flavor even after slathering ten packages of Duck Sauce over them.

Aside from those two things, I would be willing to try them again if those things...

It's always clean, no foul smells when you walk in, staff is nice & friendly & I can relate to them because I'm from New York and they have lived there aswell!! Food is great, cooked just the way I ask!! I've heard to many horror stories about the other ethnic/orient restaurants in the area about not passing inspections,etc ..My business only goes to Hong Kong kitchen since I've moved here in 94 from New York!!!! I only suggest you there restaurant for...