Hongkong Garden — Restaurant in Salem

This place is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. My girlfriend and I ordered several dishes we were not disappointed. The soup with the fish, intestines, tripe, and pork blood was our favorite. It is hard to find Asian foods around here that would serve something like that. Service was great and food came out in a timely manner, especially for all the dishes we ordered.

The one thing I would not order again would be the Chongqing chicken. It was way over cooked, nearly burnt, and tasted rubbery. Some of the chicken pieces were more fried flour than actual chicken. Not a fan.

Overall, I was a huge fan and will be back. I understand this is a new establishment, so I’m sure the workers are still trying to get all the cogs in the right place, but I am a big advocate in supporting local businesses. This place surpasses my...

The food was fantastic (and the server was nice and mildly funny). Most Chinese food I have had at your standard restaurant is okay, but something may be overdone. This is one of the rare times I have had a dish where you have just the right amount of seasoning so you can appreciate the flavors of all the meats and vegetables without them being burned or drowned out in some sauce.

There aren’t a lot of employees working there; so it may not be as rapid of service as you might expect of other, more established, Chinese restaurants. However, if you want quality food, give yourself a little more time to treat yourself to quality food.

Note: I only mark the atmosphere down one star because the building is older and they haven’t focused on making it really nice; just great food. So great place to eat, but maybe not for a...

I love this place! I used to drive up to Portland from Salem once about every six weeks for this type of Chinese food, but now I can get it here (and have it more often). While there are some American Chinese dishes, the more authentic offerings are what keep me coming back. I have had several fish dishes at Hong Kong Garden, and not only were all excellent taste-wise they all were very large portions (definitely enough to feed two people). And the Chongqing Chicken... So flavorful and crisp!

Don't let the building's slightly run-down look keep you from trying this place. The food shines! Just don't arrive expecting a fancy dining experience, but do expect a large menu of tasty offerings and friendly service. I look forward to returning many more times and trying something...