西關明記腸粉 Mingkee Newark

39119 Cedar Blvd, Newark
(510) 894-0807

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Y Loke

Best pig trotter in the area if you are looking for soft, braised ones. Tastes like home without the vinegar. The noodle roll aka chee cheong fun is silky soft, a favorite at home too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tim G

Very authentic Guangdong style food.
Their specialty is breakfast food but there's also some lunch food.
Highly recommend their milk tea as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Roll

Jack L

This chain originates in Guangdong Province and has been in existence since 1981.

Limited menu featuring traditional Cantonese healthy favorites: rice noodle rolls, porridge/congee, curative herbal soups, and steamed rice/meat.

Great place for a clean healthy meal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

lucy xu

Exactly the comfort food I was looking for at the moment. Food portion and service were both good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Porridge

Colin Huang

A Promising Spot, But the Flavor Fell Short.

I was really hoping Ming Kee would be a great new discovery for a traditional Chinese breakfast. The place itself is very promising—it's impeccably clean and organized inside, and the staff had my takeout order ready to go right when I arrived.
They definitely know how to make a great Stewed Beef Tendon Rice Roll; the flavors were rich, and the tendon was perfectly tender, which shows they have potential in the kitchen.
Unfortunately, that was the only dish that really stood out. The congee we ordered was quite bland, and the texture of the plain rice rolls became hard and stale just minutes after leaving the restaurant. The turnip cake was a bit flavorless. It's a shame because the service and cleanliness are top-notch, but based on this visit, the overall flavor just wasn't there to justify a higher rating.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Elena Baruah

I was here to try porridge. I ordered Sampan porridge, which comes with combination of proteins: fish, shrimps, tofu. It also has doughnuts and peanuts.
First when I tried it, I found it bland, but not in a bad way.
Then I added shredded dried tofu and green scallions that came on the side and chilly oil. It added so much flavour.
I really enjoyed my porridge.
They serve you a cup of tea immediately as you take a seat at the table. The food came out very fast as well.
The service was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

C L

Metal wires appear in the porridge

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Xuanzhu Zhou

The food there is good but service is terrible! The woman at the front desk is vey rude. You’ll have to pay before the food is made in this restaurant. I have been in this place many times before and paid at least 15% for tips. However last Sunday, I forgot to give tips when ordering at the front desk, then the woman became very impatient and said “Because you didn’t give me tips, you can only sit at Table 1”. The Table 1 is the only table at the corner and it feels like kind of punishment to eat there. I don’t understand why she would be so rude to her customers only because they forgot to give her tips once. Very bad service, won’t be there again!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Alice Zou

The food is authentic Cantonese food, the owner is super nice. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: XO 蘿蔔糕 Turnip Cake with XO Sauce, Porridge, Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Roll

Michael K Zhang

They don’t care much about their customers. All were waiting. Food is just okay.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

oliver lou

Great food and friendly service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Liver Rice Noodle Roll, Porridge, Roll, Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Roll, Black Sesame Sweet Soup

Ricky F

First time visit this place... no bad at all. All food is freshly prepared and cooked. Will try some other stuff from the menu next time. Will return for sure! ??

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Chey C

I ordered take-out for a pork porridge ($11.30 tax included). The moment I walked in, the staff asked if I could pay with cash. While I was confused with my Google Pay pulled up on my phone, I told her that I don't have any cash on hand and she replied "huh". I was done wasting time so I went back to ask my husband for cash.

James Wu

Everytime I come here it's like going home. Porridge fills you with warm feeling. Fen is filling and not too heavy. Soups nourish your body from deep down. Always a comfortable feeling after eating here for breakfast.

Vegetarian options: Egg roll rice noodle, plain rice noodle, turnip cake

Parking: Hundreds of parking in giant strip mall lot

Kid-friendliness: High chair, 4-person tables

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chinese Donut Rice Noodle Roll, XO 蘿蔔糕 Turnip Cake with XO Sauce, Porridge, Rice Roll 3 Combo

Sam C

Good place for hofun breakfast. the congee is very good too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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西關明記腸粉 Mingkee Newark

39119 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
(510) 894-0807