The story
Tucked away on Java Road in North Point, King Key Restaurant is a no-frills buffet that has earned a middling 3.7-star rating from the ReTubeIt community. The Hong Kong spot leans heavily into seafood, with an assortment of dishes like canolicchi, gamberi, and a crab with fermented black beans that has drawn a pointedly critical eye.
The venue’s sole reviewed creator, Francesco Zini, delivered a decisive verdict on the crab. Calling it “hard to eat and overpriced at €400,” he concluded, “I do not recommend this place.” That singular, sharp review presents a cautionary note for anyone tempted by its buffet spread—at least when it comes to the premium shellfish.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise King Key's Gamberi as the standout dish, with the overall vibe being warmly satisfying and unfussy.
“The prawns have the same seasoning as the clams: soy sauce, chives, and loads of garlic. Nothing special so far.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered King Key Restaurant. Most active: Francesco Zini
The crab is hard to eat and overpriced at €400 — I do not recommend this place.
Dishes mentioned
Canolicchi
These razor clams are huge. The waiter portions them right at the table, which is a nice touch. They're served with soy sauce, chives, and a ton of garlic.
Gamberi
The prawns have the same seasoning as the clams: soy sauce, chives, and loads of garlic. Nothing special so far.
Granchio con Fagioli Neri Fermentati
This is the main dish — crab cooked wok-style with soy sauce, fermented black beans, and a ton of garlic. It's also a bit spicy. But honestly, it's not the easiest thing to eat. The meat doesn't come off the shell well, so I don't feel like I'm eating much. The claw has a nice big lump of meat inside, but overall it's a struggle. The final bill for everything was €400. I do not recommend this place.
