Maxim's Palace (Central)
Hong Kong
At a glance
Maxim's Palace in Central, Hong Kong, is a renowned dining destination offering an authentic dim sum experience. Located on the second floor of the Low Block, this venue combines tradition with a vibrant culinary atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors. The restaurant features a spacious dining area that accommodates a variety of guests, including families and large groups, enhancing its appeal for gatherings and celebrations.
The cuisine at Maxim's Palace is centered around traditional Cantonese dim sum, showcasing a diverse selection of favorite dishes that highlight the freshness and quality of ingredients. Patrons can expect an array of dim sum specialties, served with an emphasis on classic flavors and meticulous presentation that contribute to a satisfying meal.
The ambiance at Maxim's Palace is welcoming and lively, echoing the bustling spirit of Hong Kong itself. With its emphasis on a communal dining experience, the restaurant is ideal for those looking to enjoy a meal with friends and family. While the setting is sophisticated, it maintains a relaxed, approachable feel, inviting guests to savor their dining moments at leisure.
Reviews
While Maxim’s is a well-known chain in Hong Kong, which always brings reliable food, this Maxim’s Palace location definitely sits above the average. It’s the perfect spot to bring visiting friends or expats for an authentic dim sum experience. Yet the place is presentable and more approachable for those not used to grassroots places. Love that they still have the old-fashion dim sum carts — a rare find these days.
2026.4.5 Easter Sunday No reservations is permitted. We arrived here before the 9am opening hour and managed to get a seat easily. Not my first time here and not the last. I really love the dim sum here. The siew mai is juicy and fresh. Fried spring roll is crunchy (not oily) and excellent moist filling. The beancurd roll is the best I ever had. There is hardly any dishes we don’t like! Selection is very wide. They push their dim sum in carts. U can point to what you want. I will want to come here for my dim sum everytime I visit HK. Just soooooooo good.
Waited up to an hour for a seat. The dimsum was worth the wait. Best dimsum in HK. The steamed chicken with fish maw was delicious. The interior and the view were stunning too. It’s nice they still use the traditional push cart to go around the restaurant selling dimsum.
Exceptional yum cha. The quality was outstanding—easily some of the best I’ve had, and I was thoroughly impressed. Service was very Hong Kong–style: efficient, no-nonsense, yet genuinely polite. A special mention to the lady managing the lunch queue on Monday. Despite the restaurant not taking lunch bookings (and a mix-up with our hotel concierge booking a different Maxim’s location), we had to wait for a table. She was understanding, sympathetic, and handled the busy service with professionalism and grace.
