If you’re ever out early in Flushing and wondering where to grab something warm and comforting, Yin Ji Chang Fen 銀記腸粉 on Prince Street is a quiet lifesaver. Most places in the area don’t open until later in the morning, but Yin Ji opens bright and early at 8:00 AM which already makes it stand out. We came in with groggy eyes and empty stomachs, and the warm, friendly service immediately made the early wake-up worth it.
We started with two drinks that are absolute staples of Hong Kong breakfasts: iced lemon Ribena and red bean ice. The Ribena had that signature sweet-tangy blackcurrant flavor balanced out by slices of fresh lemon—cold, refreshing, and nostalgic. The red bean ice was smooth and light, just sweet enough without feeling heavy. Both reminded me of corner cafés back in Hong Kong where these drinks are practically a ritual.
We ordered quite a bit—because it’s one of those menus where everything feels familiar and you just can’t choose. The curry combo came with fish balls, pig skin, and squid. All the textures played so well together—the fish balls were bouncy, the squid was tender with a nice bite, and the pig skin soaked up all the curry like a sponge. The curry sauce wasn’t overpowering or too spicy, but had that classic HK-style warmth that clings to the ingredients just right.
The soy sauce fried noodles were simple and classic. No bells and whistles, just that beautiful wok hei aroma, the slight crisp on the edges, and the perfect chew. This is one of those dishes you’ve probably eaten a thousand times, but when done well, it hits every time. Add a little chili oil if you like spice—it elevates it without masking the flavor.
The fish congee was smooth, mild, and incredibly comforting. There’s something about Hong Kong-style congee—it’s not just boiled rice, it’s coaxed into this silky, thick texture that feels nourishing. The fish was fresh and soft, with no fishy aftertaste, and it melded right into the porridge.
Then came the stars of the show: the rice rolls, or 腸粉. We tried the beef and shrimp, the pure shrimp, and the classic one with peanut sauce, hoisin, and sesame. You could tell these were made fresh—the rice sheets were thin, soft, and delicate, with just enough bounce. The fillings were juicy and well-seasoned. The peanut-hoisin one, especially, brought back a rush of nostalgia those sweet, nutty, slightly savory flavors are childhood in a bite. This one’s not just about taste it’s texture, smell, and memory, all at once.
These dishes aren’t just about filling you up. In Hong Kong, breakfast like this is deeply tied to routine and rhythm. Whether it’s a quick bite at a street stall or a quiet morning with congee and tea, meals like this are built on years of tradition. And what’s special about Yin Ji is how it preserves that feeling. You don’t just get the flavors—you get the pace, the calm, the care in the way everything is made and served.
There’s no flashy plating, no gimmicks. Just honest food, done properly. And when the server checks in on you with a smile or offers a suggestion like you’re a regular, it makes you want to come back. Not just to eat, but to feel that again. Yin Ji may be small and unassuming, but it’s exactly the kind of place that makes mornings better.
hansub
Pretty good rice roll. More canto style. Solid, but not worth traveling for.
Xin
This is my go-to rice roll and congee place Flushing. It's cheap and filling. The food is always good and consistent. This trip, we did not get congee because it was 90 degrees out. Instead, we shared curry fish ball, shrimp rice roll, beef and shrimp rice roll, char siu rice roll, and the special peanut sauce roll. Everything was delicious as always. We also got iced yuenyeung which is Hong Kong milk tea and coffee (not pictured).
The staff is adequate and functional. I don't need servers to sing my praises and validate my life choices or tell me their life's story. This place is cash only. It gets busy so it can be hard to get a table if you come with a larger party.
S. B.
This is a Chinese congee/rice roll spot in Flushing, New York. The food comes out very quickly after you order, which is good if you’re looking for a quick and satisfying meal. Everything is served on paper plates, so if you can’t finish, it’s easy to take it to go. The congee has a light, comforting flavor, and the rice rolls and side dishes are tasty, street-food style snacks. Nice place for a casual and affordable bite.
Gina Zhang
Love their black truffle mushroom rice roll but it took 25 minutes.
Ray
CASH ONLY. My kids love Chang Fen from Dim Sum, so I took them here. The Chang Fen was very good, very smooth. We ordered four kinds, pork and shrimp mix, shrimps, beef, and wrapped around fried dough. My wife also got a Pidan Pork Congee, and that's very traditionally made, the best Congee we had for a while. Space is limited, as there was a family with 8 adults and a lot of kids came in and took over half of the restaurant.
Xiaoran Zhang
Uncomfortable seating. Not good service. Cannot pay with credit card. Food is average or less.
Jason Li
We randomly found this place: very good overall! Cash only place tho
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sisi Yam
A hidden gem in Flushing. Congee and Chang Fen are my childhood favorite, and this place has brought me back to my memory lane. With all being said, I certified that they are authentic :)
Parking: It has been difficult to find parking in Flushing; but luckily, there are a lot of paid parking garages nearby like Sheraton, Hyatt, Tangram Mall & a municipal parking lot as well.
It was the first time I came to this store to try the Cantonese rice rolls. I ordered beef rice rolls and curry three treasures. It has a more authentic Cantonese taste. The environment and service are both good.
The food is delicious and economical. I will come again next time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tina
The taste is okay, but the attitude is bad.
eateat woo
Delicious
David Wu
Wait staffs are are rude….
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
kki F
All I can say is that tipping is mandatory in this store. I can’t understand that even though rice rolls cost more than 8 yuan, you still have to pay a tip of almost three or four yuan. Can’t you just add the tip to the price of rice rolls? The speed of the food is not to mention extremely slow. I didn’t know that your business was really that good🙄
If you’re ever out early in Flushing and wondering where to grab something warm and comforting, Yin Ji Chang Fen 銀記腸粉 on Prince Street is a quiet lifesaver. Most places in the area don’t open until later in the morning, but Yin Ji opens bright and early at 8:00 AM which already makes it stand out. We came in with groggy eyes and empty stomachs, and the warm, friendly service immediately made the early wake-up worth it.
We started with two drinks that are absolute staples of Hong Kong breakfasts: iced lemon Ribena and red bean ice. The Ribena had that signature sweet-tangy blackcurrant flavor balanced out by slices of fresh lemon—cold, refreshing, and nostalgic. The red bean ice was smooth and light, just sweet enough without feeling heavy. Both reminded me of corner cafés back in Hong Kong where these drinks are practically a ritual.
We ordered quite a bit—because it’s one of those menus where everything feels familiar and you just can’t choose. The curry combo came with fish balls, pig skin, and squid. All the textures played so well together—the fish balls were bouncy, the squid was tender with a nice bite, and the pig skin soaked up all the curry like a sponge. The curry sauce wasn’t overpowering or too spicy, but had that classic HK-style warmth that clings to the ingredients just right.
The soy sauce fried noodles were simple and classic. No bells and whistles, just that beautiful wok hei aroma, the slight crisp on the edges, and the perfect chew. This is one of those dishes you’ve probably eaten a thousand times, but when done well, it hits every time. Add a little chili oil if you like spice—it elevates it without masking the flavor.
The fish congee was smooth, mild, and incredibly comforting. There’s something about Hong Kong-style congee—it’s not just boiled rice, it’s coaxed into this silky, thick texture that feels nourishing. The fish was fresh and soft, with no fishy aftertaste, and it melded right into the porridge.
Then came the stars of the show: the rice rolls, or 腸粉. We tried the beef and shrimp, the pure shrimp, and the classic one with peanut sauce, hoisin, and sesame. You could tell these were made fresh—the rice sheets were thin, soft, and delicate, with just enough bounce. The fillings were juicy and well-seasoned. The peanut-hoisin one, especially, brought back a rush of nostalgia those sweet, nutty, slightly savory flavors are childhood in a bite. This one’s not just about taste it’s texture, smell, and memory, all at once.
These dishes aren’t just about filling you up. In Hong Kong, breakfast like this is deeply tied to routine and rhythm. Whether it’s a quick bite at a street stall or a quiet morning with congee and tea, meals like this are built on years of tradition. And what’s special about Yin Ji is how it preserves that feeling. You don’t just get the flavors—you get the pace, the calm, the care in the way everything is made and served.
There’s no flashy plating, no gimmicks. Just honest food, done properly. And when the server checks in on you with a smile or offers a suggestion like you’re a regular, it makes you want to come back. Not just to eat, but to feel that again. Yin Ji may be small and unassuming, but it’s exactly the kind of place that makes mornings better.
Pretty good rice roll. More canto style. Solid, but not worth traveling for.
This is my go-to rice roll and congee place Flushing. It's cheap and filling. The food is always good and consistent. This trip, we did not get congee because it was 90 degrees out. Instead, we shared curry fish ball, shrimp rice roll, beef and shrimp rice roll, char siu rice roll, and the special peanut sauce roll. Everything was delicious as always. We also got iced yuenyeung which is Hong Kong milk tea and coffee (not pictured).
The staff is adequate and functional. I don't need servers to sing my praises and validate my life choices or tell me their life's story. This place is cash only. It gets busy so it can be hard to get a table if you come with a larger party.
This is a Chinese congee/rice roll spot in Flushing, New York. The food comes out very quickly after you order, which is good if you’re looking for a quick and satisfying meal. Everything is served on paper plates, so if you can’t finish, it’s easy to take it to go. The congee has a light, comforting flavor, and the rice rolls and side dishes are tasty, street-food style snacks. Nice place for a casual and affordable bite.
Love their black truffle mushroom rice roll but it took 25 minutes.
CASH ONLY.
My kids love Chang Fen from Dim Sum, so I took them here. The Chang Fen was very good, very smooth. We ordered four kinds, pork and shrimp mix, shrimps, beef, and wrapped around fried dough. My wife also got a Pidan Pork Congee, and that's very traditionally made, the best Congee we had for a while.
Space is limited, as there was a family with 8 adults and a lot of kids came in and took over half of the restaurant.
Uncomfortable seating. Not good service. Cannot pay with credit card. Food is average or less.
We randomly found this place: very good overall! Cash only place tho
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A hidden gem in Flushing. Congee and Chang Fen are my childhood favorite, and this place has brought me back to my memory lane. With all being said, I certified that they are authentic :)
Parking: It has been difficult to find parking in Flushing; but luckily, there are a lot of paid parking garages nearby like Sheraton, Hyatt, Tangram Mall & a municipal parking lot as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice Roll, Pork Congee, 黑松露香茹腸粉
It was the first time I came to this store to try the Cantonese rice rolls. I ordered beef rice rolls and curry three treasures. It has a more authentic Cantonese taste. The environment and service are both good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 牛肉肠粉
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is delicious and economical. I will come again next time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The taste is okay, but the attitude is bad.
Delicious
Wait staffs are are rude….
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
All I can say is that tipping is mandatory in this store. I can’t understand that even though rice rolls cost more than 8 yuan, you still have to pay a tip of almost three or four yuan. Can’t you just add the tip to the price of rice rolls? The speed of the food is not to mention extremely slow. I didn’t know that your business was really that good🙄
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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