Samsen
19 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/HongKong, X20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Samsen for Thai food across its Hong Kong branches, and a few diners favor its boat noodles, while one commenter singles out the Thai beef noodles. One commenter prefers the Sheung Wan branch to the Wan Chai one, and a few diners mention a queue. One commenter, passing on what they heard, finds it generally solid but somewhat pricey for the portions.
Address
G/F, Samsen (Central), 18 On Lan St, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Boat noodles, Thai beef noodles
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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/natur3ify in r/HongKong · Dec 2023variety
Southeast Asian option with good vegetarian choices
- Recommendsu/browncoats1985 in r/HongKong · Jun 2026price
Says Samsen's boat noodles look affordable beside the pricier places being discussed.
- Recommends@JillFilipovic on X · Jun 2026
Suggests trying it for Thai food.
- Recommendsu/UTFTCOYB_Hibboriot in r/HongKong · Oct 2024taste
Highly recommends their exceptional Thai food; arrive early to queue.
- Recommendsu/tangjams in r/HongKong · Aug 2024
Named as one of the top-tier restaurants still thriving while others struggle.
- Recommendsu/QuirkyFoodie in r/HongKong · Oct 2026
Recommends Samsen for Thai food.
- Recommendsu/shallmarkul in r/HongKong · May 2026
Says the Sheung Wan branch has been more enjoyable for them than the Wan Chai one.
- Recommendsu/dogchow01 in r/HongKong · Feb 2026
Lists it as a Thai recommendation.
Show all 20 cited comments
- Recommendsu/moonovercarmel in r/HongKong · Feb 2026taste
Says the boat noodles are really tasty and authentic, though there's always a line.
- Recommendsu/TwoTon_TwentyOne in r/HongKong · Dec 2025taste
Recommends the Thai beef noodles.
- Recommendsu/adoboqueen in r/HongKong · May 2026
Recommends it for Thai if you don't want to travel far.
- Recommendsu/Agreeable-Many-9065 in r/HongKong · Dec 2025taste
Recommends excellent Thai food, noting a usual queue.
- Recommendsu/supabrahh in r/HongKong · Jun 2026taste
Says they also prefer Samsen's boat noodles, going along with an earlier view.
- Recommendsu/joalmum in r/HongKong · Jun 2026
Names it as their last meal pick
- Mixedu/SkinnyPepperoni in r/HongKong · Jan 2026value
Passes on a reported view that Samsen is generally solid but a bit pricey for the portions.
- Recommendsu/SpikeHK in r/HongKong · Dec 2025
Agrees with the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Diuleilomopukgaai in r/HongKong · Jun 2026taste
After trying Siaw twice, thinks Samsen's boat noodles are better.
- Recommendsu/qaz_wsx_love in r/HongKong · Jun 2026taste
Judges Samsen's beef as the better choice in their comparison.
- Recommendsu/9sypx in r/HongKong · May 2026
Recommends Samsen for Thai food.
- Recommendsu/Unique-Ambassador-28 in r/HongKong · Jan 2026
Suggests Thai food at Samsen.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.