The char siu pork arrives sliced with a glossy, caramelized exterior from the hoisin-based marinade. The meat is tender and slightly sweet. Over rice, it's a simple, satisfying meal that costs under $10. Reviewers note the pork has better texture than what you'd find at chain establishments.
Tips from diners
This is one of the best value meals in Chinatown - filling and under $9.
Hong Kong Eatery's roasted duck is prepared using traditional methods and hangs visibly in the window. When ordered over rice, you get generous portions of meat - both dark meat from legs and thighs and white meat from the breast - with crispy, rendered skin. The rice is lightly dressed with the drippings and soy sauce. Multiple reviews cite this as one of Boston's best value roasted duck preparations.
Tips from diners
Ask for extra sauce on the side - the rice absorbs it quickly.
The broth is simmered for hours with pork bones, creating a clear golden liquid with subtle depth. Fresh egg noodles are cooked to order, and wontons arrive tender with visible pork and shrimp filling. It's comfort food that demonstrates the kitchen's fundamentals - simple ingredients prepared with care.
Tips from diners
Order this in cooler months - it's warming and satisfying.
Hong Kong Eatery's roasted chicken is less rich than the duck but still satisfying. The skin crisps during roasting while the meat stays tender. It's a lighter option for those who find roasted duck too fatty. The rice preparation is consistent with their other rice bowls.
Tips from diners
This is a lighter option than duck - good if you want something satisfying but not too heavy.
Combining the two BBQ meats gives you variety in a single order. You get tender roasted duck with crispy skin and sliced char siu pork with glazed exterior. The rice underneath soaks up both proteins' drippings, creating a multi-textured meal. This dish exemplifies Hong Kong Eatery's approach to value - getting maximum flavor for minimum expense.
Tips from diners
If you can't decide between duck and pork, order this combination.
Located at 79 Harrison Avenue in Chinatown since 1992, Hong Kong Eatery is an unpretentious counter-service operation where you order at the window and pick up food in styrofoam containers. The ducks hang visibly in the window - a visual signal of the restaurant's traditional cooking methods. Reviewers consistently describe it as a locals' go-to for affordable, authentic Cantonese BBQ meats over rice.
There's no table service - order at the counter, pay, and take your styrofoam container to nearby restaurants with seating or eat standing at high tables inside.
Weekday lunch 12-1:30pm is busy with workers getting quick meals. Come earlier or later to avoid the line.
Most meals cost under $10 and portions are generous - this is one of Boston's best value meals.
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