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Upper River Restaurant

Upper River Restaurant

Restaurant
Β£10–20
4.5(Asian Rating, 66.7% of reviews)

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Today's Hours:
Tuesday (Closed) 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Restaurant Summary (AI Digest)
Overall
Authentic Hong Kong Taste (30)
Positive Staff Interaction (20)
Food Quality Concerns (15)
Service Issues (12)

Praised Dishes

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"Authentic Hong Kong-style milk tea, often praised as being as good as or better than what's found in Hong Kong itself."

31
🐷

"Highly recommended, juicy and flavorful barbecue pork, often considered a standout dish."

24
πŸ₯©

"Tender and flavorful beef brisket, often praised for its authentic Hong Kong taste and texture."

23
🍜

"Excellent stir-fried beef noodles with a good wok hei flavor and perfectly cooked beef."

18
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"Delicious roast duck, often highlighted as one of the best available, with crispy skin and flavorful meat."

16

Dishes to Consider

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"Some reviewers found the beef brisket to be tough, lacking curry flavor, or not meeting expectations."

5
🍚

"Some reviewers found the fried rice to be bland or not up to par."

4
🐷

"Described as the worst pork cutlet ever tasted, with poor quality and flavor."

3
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"Some found the curry beef brisket lacking in curry flavor and the beef tough."

3
🍽️

"Some found the iced lemon tea to be ordinary and not worth the price."

3

Service Experience Summary

Food

Authentic Cantonese and Hong Kong style dishes, including stir-fries, roast meats (duck, pork), noodles, and milk tea. Many highlight the 'wok hei' flavor and fresh ingredients.

Some found the food bland, overpriced for the portion size, or disappointing in specific dishes like roast duck and char siu. Concerns about quality compared to Hong Kong standards were raised.

Service Quality

Many reviewers praise the friendly and welcoming staff, particularly the owners. Some mention the owners' willingness to chat and provide recommendations.

Several complaints about rude or unfriendly service, particularly from an older female staff member. Issues with communication and organization were also noted.

Service Speed

Some reviewers noted fast service and friendly staff.

Reports of slow service, especially during peak hours, and needing to pre-order certain dishes. Some experienced rude or unfriendly staff.

Cleanliness

Several reviewers mention the restaurant is clean and well-maintained.

Environment

Described as cosy and having a warm, family-run atmosphere. Dog-friendly environment is a plus for some.

The restaurant is small and can feel crowded.

Atmosphere

Authentic Hong Kong atmosphere, with some mentioning Cantonese being spoken and a radio playing Hong Kong stations.

Ratings

Google Rating

4.4(419 of reviews)

Asian Rating

4.5(66.7% of reviews)

Audience Ratings

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Hong Kong

4.5/5

49.0%

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China

4.3/5

10.2%

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Singapore

5.0/5

2.6%

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Taiwan

4.5/5

1.4%

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Vietnam

4.2/5

1.2%

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Japan

5.0/5

0.7%

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Thailand

3.7/5

0.7%

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South Korea

4.3/5

0.7%

ARS

7.83
Hours
Monday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
Closed