Ken Ho Restaurant
Quick info
About Ken Ho Restaurant
On Hurst St in Birmingham, Ken Ho Restaurant serves dim sum, with sui mai portions larger than at most other restaurants alongside prawn dumplings. A set menu offers multiple courses for those who want a fixed spread rather than ordering individually. The cooking is done without MSG. The restaurant is a walk-in, taking diners on arrival rather than by reservation, and tables fill up as the day goes on. It opens late morning and stays closed on Thursdays. The room draws family gatherings and larger groups looking to share plates across a table.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dim sum, prawn dumplings (har gow), sui mai and traditional cantonese food.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dim sum, prawn dumplings (har gow), sui mai and traditional cantonese food.
Customer Review Summary
Dim sum draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly singling out prawn dumplings and har gow and sui mai described as larger than most places, alongside dishes like soup and a Boxing Day dim sum lunch that brought one diner back for dinner the same day. Several describe the food as traditional Cantonese, well cooked without much oil or MSG, and staff across multiple visits are called friendly, welcoming and accommodating for families and groups. Reviewers repeatedly recommend booking ahead since the restaurant runs busy. Against this, one detailed account describes being turned away despite calling ahead to book for six and finding the restaurant not actually full, with staff reportedly admitting they didn't want to serve the party, an incident the reviewer says led them to consider reporting to Birmingham trading authorities. Otherwise, repeat visitors describe consistent quality over several years and returning multiple times per year.
Customer Review Summary
Dim sum draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly singling out prawn dumplings and har gow and sui mai described as larger than most places, alongside dishes like soup and a Boxing Day dim sum lunch that brought one diner back for dinner the same day. Several describe the food as traditional Cantonese, well cooked without much oil or MSG, and staff across multiple visits are called friendly, welcoming and accommodating for families and groups. Reviewers repeatedly recommend booking ahead since the restaurant runs busy. Against this, one detailed account describes being turned away despite calling ahead to book for six and finding the restaurant not actually full, with staff reportedly admitting they didn't want to serve the party, an incident the reviewer says led them to consider reporting to Birmingham trading authorities. Otherwise, repeat visitors describe consistent quality over several years and returning multiple times per year.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I didn't eat here. I Came here with my family for dinner and they turned us away saying they were fully booked. We had just called to book a table for 6 and they said they had no bookings," just come in". I walked out and called again with my sister's phone and they said the same thing, "no bookings, just come in" when I returned, I challenged them saying "is it that you don't want to serve us?" And they admitted it and said yes. There were many tables empty. Looking at the low reviews, it seems this has happened many times to different people. I will be reporting to trading authorities in Birmingham.”
- Google user
“Not visited for a while. The Restaurant was very busy (recommend to book reservation). I noted that the Restaurant now opens at 11.30am, close on a Thursday. The prawn dumplings (har gow), and sui mai where larger than most places, very tasty.”
- Google user
“First visit to ken ho it was lovely. The staff were so friendly and we had the set menu it was all beautifully cooked and we had plenty of food. Will definitely go again .”
- Google user
“Very friendly staff. Food was fresh and served quickly. Recommend for traditional Chinese Dim Sum.”
- Google user
“Fantastic Boxing Day Dimsum lunch that we came back for dinner!!”
Location
Restaurants near Ken Ho Restaurant
- Malaysian Delight4.28020 miGood for kids
cash only payment, nasi goreng, curry laksa
- Peach Garden4.16590.1 miGood for kids
four roast meats with rice, large portions, quick service
- Turtle Bay Birmingham4.819,0020.2 miWheelchair accessible
bottomless brunch cocktails, garlic broccolini, plantains
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Ho Restaurant | 4.1516 | — | dim sum, prawn dumplings (har gow), sui mai |
| Malaysian DelightGood for kids | 4.2802 | 0 mi | cash only payment, nasi goreng, curry laksa |
| Peach GardenGood for kids | 4.1659 | 0.1 mi | four roast meats with rice, large portions, quick service |
| Turtle Bay BirminghamWheelchair accessible | 4.819,002 | 0.2 mi | bottomless brunch cocktails, garlic broccolini, plantains |
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