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• Our favorite HK hole in the wall

We first ate here in '97 - delighted to find it again thanks to HappyCow. I notice some difference of opinion in previous reviews, so i'll attempt to help you navigate the perspectives to reach a clear picture about what Fantasy Vegetarian is and isn't. Is it high-class dining? No, it's a bit of a greasy spoon - rough around the edges. But it's an authentic HK Buddhist veggie joint loved by locals. Is the food good? Yes, if you like old-school Chinese vegetarian food (not just modern, health-conscious Asian fusion cuisine), we expect you'll love Fantasy Veg. We think it's fantastic. Is the service good? Really sweet, in our experience, and at least one person speaks good enough English to do the needful. So, if you're looking for a very casual spot, popular with locals, that excels at the centuries-old tradition of making vegetarian (mostly vegan) versions of Chinese staples, we strongly recommend Fantasy Vegetarian. We are pretty health-conscious people - we like real vegetables that look and taste like real vegetables - but we'll also admit that we do enjoy those tasty chunks of fried faux meat when they're done well - and at Fantasy Vegetarian they are very, very well done. Two strong recommendations for vegan-meat connoisseurs: - The mashed taro 'fish' filet is unbelievable - or, rather, too believeable! First time we had it, we had to double-check to make sure it wasn't a sea creature. - The 'chicken satay' is exceptional and comes with a side of steamed broccoli, making it a perfect 'yin and yang' in our book. (Or did they call it a 'chicken shish kebab'? Sorry, we can't remember now - but either way, this isn't your ordinary tofu on a stick.) Also, please don't leave without trying several of the very tasty and affordable dim sum and other little bites in the front display case. You can just stand on the street and point at what you'd like and they'll add it to your bill if you're dining inside.