I used to be embarrassed for Jumbo Kingdom, which seemed gaudy and out of date after hip Chinese restaurants changed the Hong Kong dining scene toward the end of the last century. Now, this over-the-top Cantonese restaurant on steroids seems almost quaint, an outrageously ornate palace that claims to be the largest floating restaurant in the world. Open since 1976, it's reached by taking the restaurant's free shuttle boat from the Aberdeen Promenade, which takes you past Aberdeen's famous fishing fleet on the short ride to the restaurant (tip: you'll want to have your camera ready for the approach to the restaurant). Kids love this ride. Inside, you have your choice of the bustling main dining hall, where it's first-come, first-served, or the more formal Dragon Court, but both offer an overwhelming selection of fresh seafood (onboard tanks accommodate more than 60 different kinds of creatures), as well as other Cantonese dishes like roasted Peking duck, soya chicken, and dim sum. In fact, dim sum in the main hall is my favorite meal here (it's cheaper, too), available until 4pm and even served from trolleys on Sundays and holidays (be prepared for the wait).
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Jumbo Kingdom
Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong Island
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Hong Kong Island
Hours
Mon–Sat 11am–11:30pm, Sun and holidays 9am–11:30pm
Transportation
Bus: 7 or 70 from Central, 72 or 77 from Causeway Bay, or 973 from Tsim Sha Tsui to Aberdeen, and then the restaurant's free shuttle boat
Phone
852/2553-9111
Prices
Main dishes HK$180–HK$450, dim sum HK$22–HK$42; table charge HK$15 per person
Cuisine Type
Cantonese/Dim Sum
Web site
Jumbo Kingdom
Map
Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong Island Hong KongNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.