A basic place, but good food. Perfect for breakfast if staying in the Mansion. No complaints.
Pros: Price, Location, The fried snacksOnce you've made your way through the touts straight ahead and on the left. Haven't braved the curry dishes but have had very nice somosa, kachori and bahji. Trouble explaining I don't do dairy even with the vegan passport. cheap, greasy and convenient.
There is another Smrat that is upstairs on the 5th floor (difficult to find though). That place is awesome. The one downstairs did not look that great although I didn't eat there. The initial review that I wrote has been moved to the correct Smrat.
Updated from previous review on Monday September 05, 2011
We ate here after arriving in HK last month. We tried to restaurant first but they're closed at that time and was directed here. The food was nice and they have budget meals. Three chapati and 2 curries would cost around $29 HKD. They have Indian sweets and they're affordable too. We would often buy here if we need some quick and tasty snacks.
Pros: near hostels, cheapJust a little indian vegetarian corner located in the indian building "Chunking Mansion".
The food is extremely cheap but so tasty.
There is a tiny space to eat but I think that it's better to take out.
Recommended if you're in the area and you need a little snack :)
Pros: cheap , deliciousStill very, very simple.
Decidedly grubby.
If you are not "India experienced" maybe avoid.
They have cleared away some boxes so perhaps 6 people can sit there now.
This evening I had 2 alu (potato) parathas - 1 portion of channa (chick peas) - 1 portions of a gobi (cauliflower) dish - plus a pakora - all vegan - nicely spiced - all for HK$33 (just over US$4) exactly 'I am satisfied'.
Updated from previous review on Friday June 15, 2007
A difficult place to review. Not easy to categorize. Super simple - super basic - super cheap. Friendly - often quite exuberant staff. The "Sardar Ji" at the counter will forget your order within 30 seconds. Seating for 4 small people or 2.5 large people in the storeroom at the rear. Cooked dishes come down in the elevator from the upstairs branch of Smrat. Unfortunate name - the hellish Chung King Mansions building certainly has numerous rats but Smrat is clean. I eat there often - it is always a good experience. No menu that I have ever seen. Alu paratha's / channa masala / alu matar / tarka dhal etc. I do not bother with the microwave - room temperature is just fine for me. I also love Monty Python & The Goon Show.
Updated from previous review on Friday June 15, 2007
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