Really great food and dim sum! I've eaten here at least twice a month for the past half a year and I'm always satisfied with the meal. Definitely try the triple meat meal to kind of hash out what meat they make is your favorite (I love them all).Pork buns, dumplings and fish balls are great too. Just do yourself a favor - order!
Vincent F.
2.5stars ratingThis place is okay for its location. You might as well go to actual dimsum for its price though. $4.50 is the same price for some good places in Flushing, NY. The quality is not the best. If I was lazy and older and didn't feel like going to actual dimsum, then by all means, come here. In terms of authenticity rating, I would place this right in between Chinese Takeout and Authentic Dim Sum. The worst part about this place is ordering. You have to go to the lady to order: she sets aside your food and prints out a ticket for you to take to the cashier. Once paid with a ticket stamp, then and only then can you go pick up your food. It took about 10 minutes for 3-4 workers to help 2 customers in front to order pre-made food. There is a lot of confusion and inefficiencies for no reason. The lady should just pass the food to the cashier for the guest to pay. Instead, you get a lot of back and forth.
Nina B
This is one of my favorite places to eat in NYC. The food makes me happy all the time. Will definitely go back. Highly recommended!!!
Steve Wong
We've been coming here for years and while the prices are bordering almost $10 for lunch per person it's still quite good. They are now closed every Sunday but we make it a point to get there before 11am so we can order out and beat the crowds which can get quite lengthy. Atmosphere isn't stellar but then I'm here for the food. If you don't know how to order just point to the items you would like and they instinctively take it from there. Avoid the soup provided since it is nothing more than MSG riddled flavoring packets of seasoning!
Ralph T.
This no-frills food court-style dim sum restaurant offers a wide variety of options to choose from, including typical dim sum dishes, roasted meat, rice, and noodle dishes. The service was quick and efficient, with no communication barriers.The food here is also reasonably priced, and the portions are generous. I highly recommend trying the sam bo fan (5/5), which consists of crispy pork, Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork, a fried egg on top, rice, and bok choy. It is truly delightful. We also ordered a variety of dim sum dishes, which were also great. I have a deep fondness for this place and will undoubtedly return in the future. I also just found out that the name of this restaurant had Biblical reference. It was when the Lord Jesus Christ was presented with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes, and multiplied it abundantly to feed the multitudes who followed him. In the end, it became evident that many were drawn by the desire for blessings and personal gain, and as they came to understand the true cost of following Christ, the crowd grew even smaller. For many are called, but few are chosen. For men love darkness more than light.
Okky Dion
This place is really recommended for everyone who looks for dim sum and choices food with your want. I've been here at least 3-4 times a week and never bored to eat dim sum here. Good price, good taste, and it's value for money IMHO. I always order steam shumay
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This place is really recommended for everyone who looks for dim sum and choices food with your want. I've been here at least 3-4 times a week and never bored to eat dim sum here. Good price, good taste, and it's value for money IMHO. I always order steam shumay LOL
Kristen T.
February 2023:Food is delish. Price is just right. Service is typical and ready in a NY minute. I ordered pig over rice and it was ready in a few minutes. Cash only. Lots of good food here, Canto style. The chunks of pig and pig skin was sublime, not dry at all with crispy skin. The place was packed at noon. Located in the heart of Elmhurst near the local stop of the M/R. Lots of parking for those who drive. The other great thing that I liked was that they have dim sum in back with a lot of options to choose from. Small business. No frills Chinese food with casual ambience.Cash only.Indoor dining and takeout available.Good for families/friends/solo.Bon appetit!
Andrew Yisu-das
Whenever you are in Elmhurst a bad stuff This is place is located in that location. It's there. You can get a cheap and quick Chinese meal at a good price.....!!!
Bin L.
I remembered my father and I came here once to buy or afternoon meal. The one time was when my father and I took the subway to visit Baruch College. The portions are shall for the price. As with Da Pai Don, they have different items.The is one place to order box lunches. Anyone can pick up to four dishes.
The restaurant has an assortment of dim sum items, large / small orders of fried rice and rice noodles available and 3 or 4 dishes you can choose from an available buffet with white rice for a set price. There is a station to purchase roast pork, barbecue ribs, roast pig and soy sauce chicken. The downside is place is closed on Sundays for religious observance and sometimes they run out of certain food items by 5 pm. They officially close at 7 pm.
Steve M
Has many options and dim sums. Take out or eat in. Confusing ordering and paying or lines You need to ordered your food, pay, then go back with your receipt to pick up your food.
Maricar T.
Biblical Food Reference Deep in Elmhurst, QueensMost restaurants are closed for the holiday, but this was fortunately open. Located close to the Elmhurst Avenue station subway stop and next door to the Asian grocery I frequent, this spot currently charges $8.50 for overflowing rice, four kinds of viands and some broth. Not a bad deal especially in overpriced New York. Although I remember when I first landed in NYC, it was just $4.50 at same spot. It was so much food, I ate it for three meals -- one of my plebeian survival strategies. It was very practical.And the name is so romantically biblical. Five Loaves and Two Fishes is referencing the story of how Jesus fed thousands out of very little --- and whose birthday we celebrate today! Happy birthday, JC! Merry Christmas everyone!#curious_eater #cheapeats #chinesefood
Emmy Y.
I used to go here on Sundays a lot. It was convenient to park ( although gets tight sometimes) and the supermarket next door. Went on Sunday and now they are closed on Sundays. Can somebody explain why a Chinese food operation that operated in a Chinese enclave be closed for business on Sundays????!!! Does that make any sense???!!!! That is money foregone. I'd give it more stars if it was opened on Sunday.
Tianrong Wang
Fair price and good variety. Great place for lunch.
Really great food and dim sum! I've eaten here at least twice a month for the past half a year and I'm always satisfied with the meal. Definitely try the triple meat meal to kind of hash out what meat they make is your favorite (I love them all).Pork buns, dumplings and fish balls are great too. Just do yourself a favor - order!
2.5stars ratingThis place is okay for its location. You might as well go to actual dimsum for its price though. $4.50 is the same price for some good places in Flushing, NY. The quality is not the best. If I was lazy and older and didn't feel like going to actual dimsum, then by all means, come here. In terms of authenticity rating, I would place this right in between Chinese Takeout and Authentic Dim Sum. The worst part about this place is ordering. You have to go to the lady to order: she sets aside your food and prints out a ticket for you to take to the cashier. Once paid with a ticket stamp, then and only then can you go pick up your food. It took about 10 minutes for 3-4 workers to help 2 customers in front to order pre-made food. There is a lot of confusion and inefficiencies for no reason. The lady should just pass the food to the cashier for the guest to pay. Instead, you get a lot of back and forth.
This is one of my favorite places to eat in NYC. The food makes me happy all the time. Will definitely go back. Highly recommended!!!
We've been coming here for years and while the prices are bordering almost $10 for lunch per person it's still quite good. They are now closed every Sunday but we make it a point to get there before 11am so we can order out and beat the crowds which can get quite lengthy. Atmosphere isn't stellar but then I'm here for the food. If you don't know how to order just point to the items you would like and they instinctively take it from there. Avoid the soup provided since it is nothing more than MSG riddled flavoring packets of seasoning!
This no-frills food court-style dim sum restaurant offers a wide variety of options to choose from, including typical dim sum dishes, roasted meat, rice, and noodle dishes. The service was quick and efficient, with no communication barriers.The food here is also reasonably priced, and the portions are generous. I highly recommend trying the sam bo fan (5/5), which consists of crispy pork, Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork, a fried egg on top, rice, and bok choy. It is truly delightful. We also ordered a variety of dim sum dishes, which were also great. I have a deep fondness for this place and will undoubtedly return in the future. I also just found out that the name of this restaurant had Biblical reference. It was when the Lord Jesus Christ was presented with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes, and multiplied it abundantly to feed the multitudes who followed him. In the end, it became evident that many were drawn by the desire for blessings and personal gain, and as they came to understand the true cost of following Christ, the crowd grew even smaller. For many are called, but few are chosen. For men love darkness more than light.
This place is really recommended for everyone who looks for dim sum and choices food with your want. I've been here at least 3-4 times a week and never bored to eat dim sum here. Good price, good taste, and it's value for money IMHO. I always order steam shumay
This place is really recommended for everyone who looks for dim sum and choices food with your want. I've been here at least 3-4 times a week and never bored to eat dim sum here. Good price, good taste, and it's value for money IMHO. I always order steam shumay LOL
February 2023:Food is delish. Price is just right. Service is typical and ready in a NY minute. I ordered pig over rice and it was ready in a few minutes. Cash only. Lots of good food here, Canto style. The chunks of pig and pig skin was sublime, not dry at all with crispy skin. The place was packed at noon. Located in the heart of Elmhurst near the local stop of the M/R. Lots of parking for those who drive. The other great thing that I liked was that they have dim sum in back with a lot of options to choose from. Small business. No frills Chinese food with casual ambience.Cash only.Indoor dining and takeout available.Good for families/friends/solo.Bon appetit!
Whenever you are in Elmhurst a bad stuff This is place is located in that location. It's there. You can get a cheap and quick Chinese meal at a good price.....!!!
I remembered my father and I came here once to buy or afternoon meal. The one time was when my father and I took the subway to visit Baruch College. The portions are shall for the price. As with Da Pai Don, they have different items.The is one place to order box lunches. Anyone can pick up to four dishes.
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The restaurant has an assortment of dim sum items, large / small orders of fried rice and rice noodles available and 3 or 4 dishes you can choose from an available buffet with white rice for a set price. There is a station to purchase roast pork, barbecue ribs, roast pig and soy sauce chicken. The downside is place is closed on Sundays for religious observance and sometimes they run out of certain food items by 5 pm. They officially close at 7 pm.
Has many options and dim sums. Take out or eat in. Confusing ordering and paying or lines You need to ordered your food, pay, then go back with your receipt to pick up your food.
Biblical Food Reference Deep in Elmhurst, QueensMost restaurants are closed for the holiday, but this was fortunately open. Located close to the Elmhurst Avenue station subway stop and next door to the Asian grocery I frequent, this spot currently charges $8.50 for overflowing rice, four kinds of viands and some broth. Not a bad deal especially in overpriced New York. Although I remember when I first landed in NYC, it was just $4.50 at same spot. It was so much food, I ate it for three meals -- one of my plebeian survival strategies. It was very practical.And the name is so romantically biblical. Five Loaves and Two Fishes is referencing the story of how Jesus fed thousands out of very little --- and whose birthday we celebrate today! Happy birthday, JC! Merry Christmas everyone!#curious_eater #cheapeats #chinesefood
I used to go here on Sundays a lot. It was convenient to park ( although gets tight sometimes) and the supermarket next door. Went on Sunday and now they are closed on Sundays. Can somebody explain why a Chinese food operation that operated in a Chinese enclave be closed for business on Sundays????!!! Does that make any sense???!!!! That is money foregone. I'd give it more stars if it was opened on Sunday.
Fair price and good variety. Great place for lunch.