Hong Kong House And Lounge - Salem

From the outside it sure doesn't look that impressive. It's the typical trope of an overly Chinese decorated theme with the pagoda on the roof and lots of embellishments that need a new paint job. But I didn't come here for aesthetics. The inside is very spacious too. Again, with the typical red and gold Chinese dragon décor. I love this sort of place. Makes me feel really comfortable. We were seated at a rather economically sized booth. Me and my birthday girl sister's butts barely fit. Me and my parents traveled from Portland to Salem to take my sister out for her birthday lunch and she highly recommended this place. Per usual, there were scads of choices to behold on the menu. My parents shared some sort of beef vegetable dish. My scallop and vegetable plate was wonderful. Usually places are stingy with their scallops. Not here. I had oodles of scallops. Like more than I knew what to do with. I ended up with a to go container. The whole time we were sitting there I kept eyeing the red door that beckoned Lounge on it. My mind imagined all sorts of scenarios going on behind that red door; all of them seedy. Because that's how my mind works. I couldn't wait until we were all boxed up and ready to go so I could check it out. Imagine my surprise: Nothing but good, clean, wholesome, fun happening in there. There's a pool table, folks were eating. A nice gentleman at the bar and a friendly bartender. My fortune cookie was pretty awesome and probably true too. Bravo, Hong Kong House! 2024 Review 10

Props to the Hong Kong House for offering dim sum in a smaller city. Most items are not house made but I appreciate the efforts. The gai lan (Chinese broccoli) with oyster sauce was over cooked in both visits. The seafood soup on the other hand was excellent. It was loaded with prawns and bay scallops. The hot and sour soup was excellent too with the right balance of the two flavors. The place is tired and can use some freshening up. Service is friendly.

Food is amazing! Best Chinese food we've had in Oregon. Service is good Cute restaurant

This place may look a bit 2nd thought to go into but I have been going there and getting take out there for years! Great folks work there, friendly and kind... food is fantastic (Singapore noodles are one of my favs), and the dim sum at lunch isn't a traditional roll around on a cart, but order it and it comes out fast and hot! Fun noodles are great, prices are very reasonable. Give them a try... I think anyone that likes Chinese food will be very pleasantly surprised. Note: I have never tried out their bar area but would like to see a review.

They were ranked 8th in the nation, and cannot disappoint. The wait time can be a little bit but the food comes out hot and fresh. Orders to go are prompt and worth every penny. It's delicious whether you go family style or try a dish at a time. Some combos come with salad or soup, or you can choose family style with multiple dishes. They can accommodate some food allergies but not all. I believe there is MSG on most sauces but the clear sauce on the chicken and vegetables is usually easiest to adapt. A staple in Salem as a family run business. Relieved they survived the pandemic and for anyone with high risk, take out is always an option too.