This is my personal perspective & review of Hong Teong Long in Bangkok. All opinions (and dumplings) are my own.
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If you’re coming to Bangkok, you know food is top of your to-do list. With Bangkok’s heavy Chinese influence I knew their Chinese cuisine wouldn’t disappoint,. And I was right.
Having lived in Shanghai briefly, I’m always on the hunt to find a taste of China and reminiscence on all the amazing Chinese food the country has to offer, especially the dumplings.
And thus, a hungry Google search sprawled into a late-night wandering for the juiciest dumplings of the city. And that’s when I found it, hole-in-the-wall, red-lit on a rainy street in Bangkok. I had reached Hong Teong Long.
Hong Teong Long “Best Dumplings in Bangkok?”
Cited as the “best dumplings in Bangkok” I had to see what all the fuss was about. I stumbled into the no-fluff restaurant, dotted with wooden tables and red decorations. Took my seat, And flipped directly to the good stuff.
Pondering what I would have I finally settled on….everything.
Small Steamed Bun Shanghai Style at Hong Teong Long
Price: 80 Bhat
A traditional favorite the Shanghai-style their steamed buns weren’t one to disappoint. Pure, fresh, and simple they were lightly cooked and fried to perfection. The perfect pair with a dollop of soy sauce, one very hot (and less than elegant) bite later the juices oozed out of the bao bun, and I loved every minute of it.
Tip: The staff almost exclusively speaks Chinese, so be sure to have your pointer fingers ready 🙂
Dumplings Stuffed with Chinese Cabbage and Pork
Price: 80 Bhat
Known as some of the best dumplings in Bangkok I did as the locals do and tried Hong Teong Long’s infamous pork dumplings (but they do have vegetarian options).
As soon as I took a bite, hot oil burst from the insides. Filling my mouth with covering flavors of pork, juices, and savory hints. Easily some of the best dumplings I’ve had since I left Shanghai.
Tip: Bite the top, suck the juices, and then go for the insides.
Hot and Sour Soup, Shanghai Style
Price: 120 Bhat
The perfect mix of spicy and savory, I had to try their Hot & Sour soup. It was spilling to the brim with fragrant flavors practically jumping out of the bowl (I may have taken an early bite).
Lucky for me it was the perfect dipping companion to the steamed buns and dumplings. So I generously traded heavy slopes between this and the soy sauces throughout my meal. Mmmm, memories.
Braised Beef Noodle in Soup
Price: 80 Bhat
This was a daily favorite of mine in China, so as I headed in next for their Braised Beef Soup I was praying it didn’t disappoint.
The beef was tender and with dripping flavors of the soup. But, unfortunately for me, my standards were raised to an impossible level coming from China months earlier. I was looking for a bit more pungency from the flavors however, for Bangkok, I’d still give in an A 🙂
Wong Lo Kat
Price: 40 Bhat
An herbal drink that tastes like tea mixed with a bit molasses it was a sweet pairing to the meal and would definitely try again!
Overall, I deeply satisfied with my “trip to China” at Hong Teong Long 🙂
Unfortunately, they were out of some of their menu when I went. Otherwise, I definitely would’ve tried more of the steamed buns, but a fantastic and affordable meal nonetheless.
Total Price: 400 Bhat
I was happy to see the menu was locally priced, making this entire meal a mere 400 bhat (around 10 GBP or 13 USD), oh how I’ll miss Thailand prices.
And so, with way too much food for a solo diner (but just enough for a blogger) leftovers in hand, I heavily stumbled into the taxi.
Back to the hotel, overlooking Bangkok, with a stomach full of juicy, juicy dumplings.
Hong Teoong Long
Address: Thanon Surawong, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Open Hours: 11 am – 9:30 pm daily
Prices: 80 – 200 THB per person
Phone: 02 238 3379
Enjoy your dumplings!
