Maxim's Palace, Central
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HongKong22 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend the City Hall branch in Central for its traditional push-cart dim sum, and many praise the setting and vibe. Some diners find the dim sum only average or a notch below other spots, and one says quality depends on the branch. One diner calls it overpriced and among the worst they have had, while another says it is overpriced but likes the food. One commenter suggests arriving early because popular carts can be emptied before they reach you.
Address
Maxim's Palace (Central), 2/F Low Block, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/rsemauck in r/HongKong · Sep 2025
Names it as a place still doing dim sum trolleys.
- Recommendsu/rt2828 in r/HongKong · Jan 2026ambience
Likes the push-cart service in a pleasant setting, but notes you usually have to wait.
- Mixedu/vicmanb in r/HongKong · Jul 2024ambience
Not the best but a fun experience with push carts and indifferent staff.
- Recommendsu/QuirkyFoodie in r/HongKong · Aug 2026
Recommends for traditional push-cart style dim sum.
- Recommendsu/milanolarry in r/HongKong · Dec 2023price
Recommends trying it for cheap meals.
- Recommendsu/potatobanana7 in r/HongKong · Nov 2025value
Recommends Maxim's at City Hall for good vibe and reasonable price.
- Mixedu/Warlords0602 in r/HongKong · Aug 2026
Says it is not bad but out of the way for a tourist food experience.
- Recommendsu/Leptokurtosis-862 in r/HongKong · Jan 2026ambience
Likes taking visitors there for the chaotic atmosphere.
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- Caveatu/dhdhk in r/HongKong · Nov 2025value
Calls the Maxims among the worst and most overpriced they've had.
- Mixedu/KamenRide_V3 in r/HongKong · Aug 2026taste
Says dim sum is only slightly above average and quality varies by location.
- Recommendsu/LucilleLooseSeal123 in r/HongKong · Aug 2026
Recommends it for push-cart style dim sum.
- Mixedu/Mexx1011 in r/HongKong · Aug 2026taste
Finds it a pleasant outing for visitors, though rates the dim sum as middling to decent.
- Recommendsu/TomIcemanKazinski in r/HongKong · Mar 2026variety
Notes Maxim's City Hall is one of few dim sum places still using push carts.
- Recommendsu/the_validated_inane in r/HongKong · Nov 2025
Considers the City Hall branch a reliable, well-rounded choice.
- Mixedu/Ctznsvn7 in r/HongKong · Aug 2026taste
Feels the room and trolley service justify a visit, though the dim sum ranks lower than rivals.
- Recommendsu/esharpest in r/HongKong · Aug 2026
Recommends dim sum there on a Sunday, noting you may have to queue.
- Recommendsu/No_Comfort_4567 in r/HongKong · Aug 2026ambience
Recommends going early; dim sum is decent and the push carts are fun.
- Recommendsu/lxnd2 in r/HongKong · Jan 2026ambience
Recommends it for dim sum, mainly because it keeps the traditional old-style carts.
- Recommendsu/Chinkcyclops in r/HongKong · Jan 2026variety
Recommends it in Central for traditional dim sum served from carts.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Square9813 in r/HongKong · Nov 2025ambience
Says Maxim's Palace in Central still serves dim sum in carts.
- Mixedu/ferror598 in r/HongKong · Nov 2025value
Says it's overpriced but likes the vibes and food.
- Recommendsu/idarmadi in r/HongKong · Jan 2026value
Vouches for dim sum at a nice place with reasonable prices.
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