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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood 8.0
Chinatown
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.

Hours

Monday11am - 1am
Tuesday11am - 1am
Wednesday11am - 1am
Thursday11am - 1am
Friday11am - 1am
Saturday10:30am - 1am
Sunday10:30am - 1am