The story
Perched on the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, Man Wah offers a quintessential Hong Kong dining experience defined by its stunning harbor views and refined atmosphere. This Michelin-starred destination is widely regarded as a premier choice for those seeking an elevated take on traditional Cantonese cuisine, making it a standout venue for special occasions.
The menu showcases creative, beautifully presented dim sum that balances technique with high-quality ingredients. Creator Luke Martin, who visited the restaurant to compare local dim sum offerings, praised the kitchen’s execution, specifically highlighting the char siu as the "best I've ever had." From the delicate Har Gow with Bamboo Shoots to the unique Purple Cheung Fun and Siu Mai topped with salted fish and salmon roe, the dishes here consistently impress, cementing Man Wah’s reputation as a must-visit for discerning diners in Central.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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AI summary of what 9 dish mentions say about the food
Char siu, praised as the restaurant’s standout, delivers melt-in-the-mouth perfection, while the overall vibe is one of refined Cantonese comfort with polished, generous flavors.
“Using the back shoulder cut of Iberico pork, really premium stuff. They use longan honey to get that beautiful glaze. Probably the most tender piece of char siu I've ever tasted. Sweet with longan honey, a fruity floral flavor. Amazing. Not dry whatsoever, super juicy. Even though it's a thick cut, it's so tender. Your teeth just sink right into it. That is phenomenal. Probably the best thing I've tasted in Hong Kong. It's almost like wagyu.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Man Wah Restaurant. Most active: Luke Martin
A Michelin-starred restaurant inside the Mandarin Oriental with stunning harbor views, creative and beautifully presented dim sum, and the best char siu I've ever had — worth it for a special occasion.
Dishes mentioned
Har Gow with Bamboo Shoots
Very good, but if I'm being totally honest, there's not a whole lot of difference compared to the other one. I can get a little bit of that crunch from the bamboo shoots inside. I'd rate this a 7.5 out of 10, same as the affordable one.
Purple Cheung Fun
Beautiful presentation with that purple color from sweet potato. The wrapper is very very thin. I can't really taste the sweet potato, I think it's more just about the presentation, but all those veggies inside give a crunch and mixture of different textures with the chewy wrapper. Far far superior than the one we tried before. That's a 9 out of 10 for me.
Siu Mai with Salted Fish and Salmon Roe
Topped with salmon roe instead of crab roe, and has salted fish inside. Very nice. You can taste right away the handmade, made with love texture and quality. Really thin wrapper. I'm not a huge fan of dried fish, but that definitely is better than the previous siu mai. I think that's again 9 out of 10.
Beetroot Dumpling
The wrapper is like the har gow wrapper, that really glutenous chewy texture, but the filling is actually a little bit sweet. You can taste the beetroot. That one's really nice, actually. Vegetarian, but very delicious.
Bamboo Pith with Scallop
This is a very premium expensive ingredient, popular in Cantonese cuisine. Stuffed with scallops. That's the best one yet for sure. I don't even know if that actually has a wrapper besides the bamboo pith. The fungus is actually the wrapper itself. It's got a beautiful texture and then a nice creamy soft scallop on the inside. Oh my god, that one's the best.
