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Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood
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Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood
8.0
A multi-decade Chinatown staple mixing Cantonese seafood with Hong Kong-style BBQ. It’s a go-to for late-night groups ordering clay pots, roast meats, and live-tank seafood without pretense.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ginger-Scallion Lobster, BBQ Roast Duck, Salt & Pepper Squid
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Old-school Chinatown seafood-and-BBQ institution open late.
Who should go: Late-night eaters and big family tables.
When to visit: After 9pm for shorter waits.
What to order: Lobster, roast duck, salt-pepper squid.
Insider tip: Ask for off-menu seasonal tank fish.
Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood
8.0
Long-running Chinatown dining room known for Cantonese roast meats and wok-sizzled seafood. The BBQ station turns out lacquered roast duck and char siu that locals pair with big family-style spreads. Best when you lean into the house roasts and classic banquet plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast Duck, BBQ Pork (Char Siu), Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: A Chinatown institution for Cantonese-style roast meats since the early 1990s.
Who should go: Families and groups craving classic Cantonese BBQ.
When to visit: Weekend lunch for full roast selection.
What to order: Roast duck, char siu, salt-and-pepper shrimp.
Insider tip: Ask for the fattier char siu cuts for deeper caramel flavor.
Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood
7.9
A longstanding Chinatown mainstay for late-night Cantonese comfort, Hop Woo specializes in roasted meats, seafood plates, and big wok-fired staples meant for sharing. The dining room is old-school and functional, but the kitchen’s BBQ counter and salt-and-pepper classics are why locals keep it in rotation after dark.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ Duck, Salt & Pepper Squid, House Special Lobster Noodles
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.1
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Classic Hong Kong–style BBQ and seafood served late.
Who should go: Friends splitting dishes after a night out.
When to visit: Late evening for BBQ counter favorites.
What to order: BBQ duck, salt & pepper squid, lobster noodles.
Insider tip: Go family-style and add a roast meat plate to anchor the table.