Best HK style milk tea in Chinatown. Simple, no frills, mom and pop spot that serves Hong Kong style tea, coffee and meals. Can't comment on the food yet but definitely worth checking out. Cash only, minimal seating inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Tsui
Walking up from the subway to this place made me so exhausted. Didn’t realise it has two tables only. Someone gave us her seat so I can recover. French toast is really Hong Kong style. The milk tea is better than a few other places that we have tried. I will try the rice dishes in the future.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joyce C.
Not bad, I'd give this place a 3.5, but 4 is okay considering the solo owner, locals that hang out there, & the 缽仔糕, (Bok Jai Go, steamed rice cakes in small bowls) vendor that he gives sidewalk space to. I think this business was formally Hong Kong Station. An "Eat the World" food group told me that this place has good Hong Kong style milk tea. I got a #C breakfast set for $6.99 which included macaroni in chicken broth soup with an egg on top and an option of meat - I chose ham, it comes with toast and butter, and option for the drink, a hot Hong Kong milk tea. I wanted to substitute condensed milk and peanut butter for the toast, but he said it's only half portion & he couldn't do it. It was late for a Saturday, about 2 PM and I was the only one there. But a few locals of older men started stopping by and took over a table to drink, coffee and tea, and to talk with the owner. Not sure if the owner is first or second Gen, but he immediately switched to English with me, lol. I think he speaks, Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Definitely is a humble set up and he was the only one there also cooking. It's a very unpretentious place, and reminds me of the few cha chan tangs that I've been to visiting Hong Kong. The food was served in disposable containers, but I think the guy behind me eating some kind of noodle soup, had a regular plastic real bowl. Maybe I had to specify that it was for dine in. The food was homey, probably good for kids. It's simple, easy food, the macaroni soup was very hot, the cut up ham was actually very generous once I stirred it. I can't say that the broth was super special, but I think this type of soup is made from canned chicken broth? Toast had the crust cut off with a nice pat of unsalted butter. The Hong Kong milk tea was really hot and I'm not sure if it's because of the temperature and me burning my mouth on everything; but it didn't leave a huge impression on me. Not enough, strong bite or depth of flavor. I'd like to go back and try their iced version, because I generally order iced. The owner was surprised to hear about what brought me to his restaurant, and told me that both hot and cold teas are too very different experiences. There was a front case offering radish cakes to take home, a few homemade herbal drinks and teas to go, and I think herbal jelly. A few ladies came in and out to order teas. Closer to 4 PM, the owner asked if I was ready to pay, because he had to go out and run some errands! And literally left the shop for his local friends to keep an eye on I guess! Kind of charming, And kind of typical Chinese. When you live on a neighborhood street with a butcher, produce market, and lots of shops right next door. Not sure how busy this place gets, it's very casual, maybe good for a group of 3-4 people. But otherwise there's only a few tables and that's it. There's a single public restroom, which was a decent size. There's a few steps at the front going into the narrow little restaurant, so not sure if it's good for people with mobility issues. I would come back to try a few more dishes.
Blakers10
Simple menu which still made it hard to decide. Portions are large and great to share ! Every mouth full was bursting with chilli warmth and the flavours were one to none !
Voyage24383458329
Simple menu which still made it hard to decide. Portions are large and great to share ! Every mouth full was bursting with chilli warmth and the flavours were one to none !
Allen B
From my high school days, I've been an fan of this establishment, for its unparalleled breakfast and HK milk tea. My heart sank when I heard the unfortunate news of their closure at the Eldridge St store. But now, they comeback! I am filled with immense joy and anticipation, eager to indulge in their delectable food and refreshing drinks once more. The memories I hold dear of this place make me truly grateful for their return, and I can't wait to create new cherished moments there.Recommend: Lemon Tea, HK Milk Tea, Chicken Sandwich!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich, Ham Egg Sandwich
Ron Y
The food is very delicious, we had the the Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripp noddles, Spicy & Sour Lamb Dumpling, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger - cut in half. Staff is friendly and helpful.
stockdale83
Stumbled upon this restaurant by chance and decided to try it after seeing the reviews. We were not disappointed! The noodle dishes are very tasty and at very reasonable prices for NY. No wonder the place is so famous. Would happily go back without hesitation
Yat Sang Yan
Variety of Port Cake, good to try.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
mong90
Super reputation because the biang biang noodles are great. Stopped in for a quick bite and wasn't disappointed. We were two and we both ordered the spicy cumin lamb noodles that made this place "famous". This is simple fare done well. The hand made noodles are thick, chewy and starchy, perfect for drawing the lamb spicy sauce. At around $12 per portion it doesn't break the bank either. Well worth a visit!
The restaurant owner is a nice guy. It’s a HongKang style restaurant. The HongKang ice milk tea is so tasty.
ChrissyMirra
We have seen this restaurant many times on Youtube so we wanted to try it. The order process is very easy and the food is ready quite quick. It was really really tasty but we somehow expected more ( considering the hype! ). But it was a light Lunch and enjoyable.
intactwf
Noodles have great value and are super well made. As the owner says, if you don't get some good spice on there, you're not eating it correctly!
A Wong
No frills HK-style breakfast and entrees for an affordable price. Got a combo egg & spam instant noodle with toast, plus an iced milk tea - $7.75.
Ann Review
Bad customer service. I was pretty excited for a place that served all day HK breakfast . I ordered the breakfast set and an extra egg sandwich on the side. The macaroni soup was OK (very salty) but I was most impressed by how THIN the egg is for the egg sandwich.
Best HK style milk tea in Chinatown. Simple, no frills, mom and pop spot that serves Hong Kong style tea, coffee and meals. Can't comment on the food yet but definitely worth checking out. Cash only, minimal seating inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Walking up from the subway to this place made me so exhausted. Didn’t realise it has two tables only. Someone gave us her seat so I can recover. French toast is really Hong Kong style. The milk tea is better than a few other places that we have tried. I will try the rice dishes in the future.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not bad, I'd give this place a 3.5, but 4 is okay considering the solo owner, locals that hang out there, & the 缽仔糕, (Bok Jai Go, steamed rice cakes in small bowls) vendor that he gives sidewalk space to. I think this business was formally Hong Kong Station. An "Eat the World" food group told me that this place has good Hong Kong style milk tea. I got a #C breakfast set for $6.99 which included macaroni in chicken broth soup with an egg on top and an option of meat - I chose ham, it comes with toast and butter, and option for the drink, a hot Hong Kong milk tea. I wanted to substitute condensed milk and peanut butter for the toast, but he said it's only half portion & he couldn't do it. It was late for a Saturday, about 2 PM and I was the only one there. But a few locals of older men started stopping by and took over a table to drink, coffee and tea, and to talk with the owner. Not sure if the owner is first or second Gen, but he immediately switched to English with me, lol. I think he speaks, Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Definitely is a humble set up and he was the only one there also cooking. It's a very unpretentious place, and reminds me of the few cha chan tangs that I've been to visiting Hong Kong. The food was served in disposable containers, but I think the guy behind me eating some kind of noodle soup, had a regular plastic real bowl. Maybe I had to specify that it was for dine in. The food was homey, probably good for kids. It's simple, easy food, the macaroni soup was very hot, the cut up ham was actually very generous once I stirred it. I can't say that the broth was super special, but I think this type of soup is made from canned chicken broth? Toast had the crust cut off with a nice pat of unsalted butter. The Hong Kong milk tea was really hot and I'm not sure if it's because of the temperature and me burning my mouth on everything; but it didn't leave a huge impression on me. Not enough, strong bite or depth of flavor. I'd like to go back and try their iced version, because I generally order iced. The owner was surprised to hear about what brought me to his restaurant, and told me that both hot and cold teas are too very different experiences. There was a front case offering radish cakes to take home, a few homemade herbal drinks and teas to go, and I think herbal jelly. A few ladies came in and out to order teas. Closer to 4 PM, the owner asked if I was ready to pay, because he had to go out and run some errands! And literally left the shop for his local friends to keep an eye on I guess! Kind of charming, And kind of typical Chinese. When you live on a neighborhood street with a butcher, produce market, and lots of shops right next door. Not sure how busy this place gets, it's very casual, maybe good for a group of 3-4 people. But otherwise there's only a few tables and that's it. There's a single public restroom, which was a decent size. There's a few steps at the front going into the narrow little restaurant, so not sure if it's good for people with mobility issues. I would come back to try a few more dishes.
Simple menu which still made it hard to decide. Portions are large and great to share ! Every mouth full was bursting with chilli warmth and the flavours were one to none !
Simple menu which still made it hard to decide. Portions are large and great to share ! Every mouth full was bursting with chilli warmth and the flavours were one to none !
From my high school days, I've been an fan of this establishment, for its unparalleled breakfast and HK milk tea. My heart sank when I heard the unfortunate news of their closure at the Eldridge St store. But now, they comeback! I am filled with immense joy and anticipation, eager to indulge in their delectable food and refreshing drinks once more. The memories I hold dear of this place make me truly grateful for their return, and I can't wait to create new cherished moments there.Recommend: Lemon Tea, HK Milk Tea, Chicken Sandwich!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich, Ham Egg Sandwich
The food is very delicious, we had the the Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripp noddles, Spicy & Sour Lamb Dumpling, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger - cut in half. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stumbled upon this restaurant by chance and decided to try it after seeing the reviews. We were not disappointed! The noodle dishes are very tasty and at very reasonable prices for NY. No wonder the place is so famous. Would happily go back without hesitation
Variety of Port Cake, good to try.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Super reputation because the biang biang noodles are great. Stopped in for a quick bite and wasn't disappointed. We were two and we both ordered the spicy cumin lamb noodles that made this place "famous". This is simple fare done well. The hand made noodles are thick, chewy and starchy, perfect for drawing the lamb spicy sauce. At around $12 per portion it doesn't break the bank either. Well worth a visit!
Restaurantji Recommends
The restaurant owner is a nice guy. It’s a HongKang style restaurant. The HongKang ice milk tea is so tasty.
We have seen this restaurant many times on Youtube so we wanted to try it. The order process is very easy and the food is ready quite quick. It was really really tasty but we somehow expected more ( considering the hype! ). But it was a light Lunch and enjoyable.
Noodles have great value and are super well made. As the owner says, if you don't get some good spice on there, you're not eating it correctly!
No frills HK-style breakfast and entrees for an affordable price. Got a combo egg & spam instant noodle with toast, plus an iced milk tea - $7.75.
Bad customer service. I was pretty excited for a place that served all day HK breakfast . I ordered the breakfast set and an extra egg sandwich on the side. The macaroni soup was OK (very salty) but I was most impressed by how THIN the egg is for the egg sandwich.