This Mixue location is easily accessible by the 4/5/6/N/Q/R/W/L train routes. Very near to NYU…read morecollege students. The Mixue theme song can get quite annoying playing it continuously the whole day. I don't quite know how the staff are able to tolerate it without going crazy. Hardworking staff cleaning and mopping the floor all the time. Friendly staff by the cashier and friendly staff making the drinks and soft serves/sundaes. There're two kiosks on the side by the wall if people wanna pay by card. If you want to pay with cash, then you go straight to the counter in the front. Service is pretty fast even if there seems like a long line. The Union Square spot is just as spacious as the Chinatown and Downtown Brooklyn ones. Some seating are found inside ~ high stools or benches. There's no restroom for customers here. Soft serves don't have any gap in the middle. The size isn't skimped either like the Flushing location. There's no option for no ice in the drinks, you've to get it with ice. Matcha flavor isn't just green, actually tastes like matcha. Affordable + refreshing. Apparently, they sell Mixue merchandise at this location too. I'll always come back whenever I'm in the Union Square neighborhood.

They need to stop playing the song on repeat…read more $1.69 for matcha soft serve is popular. But the price reflects the quality. Not the most strong matcha but not terrible either. I got a hot black tea and they sealed it as a cold drink ? And gave me a straw? (I would have burnt my tongue right there.) Tea itself is not bad. Some jasmine aroma in there. I didn't get any topping. The staff are efficient and nice tho. She did nicely remind me the drink is hot. Store is clean. Seats and tables for dine in. Many merchandise in display. Overall very budget friendly but don't expect top quality.

The food here was very reasonably priced and portions were great! Very tasty dishes and everything…read morewas made fresh!! Very friendly staff, highly recommended .

This is a hidden gem in Chinatown near my job! It is a small and cozy spot for cheap bites! I…read morecannot believe they have char siu over rice or a chicken leg over rice for $5.99 plus tax which comes out to $6.50! They also got dim sum dishes like vegan dim sum, chicken curry buns, and spring rolls that are $5.50 to $6. It is pretty decent pricing in my opinion. But the worthiest dishes are still the char siu and chicken leg that no other dish can beat when it comes to pricing and the portion of the dish. The chicken leg I got today was very tasty and was cut into 3 parts with rice and cooked cabbage. The chicken was tender and juicy. It was barbecued and somewhat sweet. It came with soy sauce and hot chili sauce with chili flakes. I kept using the hot sauce because it was so addicting. It made the chicken so good! The place itself is really small with high bar seats that can seat 2 people on one side of the restaurant. There's also a bench by the entrance for people to sit and wait for their orders. Other than that it is not really convenient for large groups. It's best if you grab your to go. There's a self kiosk to place your order. There's also a convenience fee if you use your credit card.

I got lunch here last week. It was surprisingly empty during a busy holiday weekend. Tucked away in…read morethe middle of China town, this establishment offers Taiwanese cuisine presented in a simple manner. I got the fried chicken lunch box served with rice and veggies. I also got the beef luwei. Everything was overall great! There are a few seats and tables inside for you to enjoy your meal.

Okay - After just having Taiwanese Gourmet in Elmhurst - it's hard not to compare…read more..   We opted for the popcorn chicken, the fried porkchop, and then the braised pork - I promise we got our blood tested and we will stop eating pork.   The bento box comes with the egg, cabbage, rice with minced pork, and then the protein of choice.   I don't know if it was worth what we ordered - I did like that it wasn't that oily but the portion size was just okay. I felt - still hungry even after... We both cleaned our bowls. I did like the cleanliness of the store but they don't have a bathroom and no hot water to drink.

Fresh tofu! Fried tofu puffs! And the fresh fried crullers + soy milk you need for a proper…read moreTaiwanese dou jiang you tiao breakfast from 9 a.m. on! I love this narrow, old school, and yes, slightly dingy, little shop on Grand Street for all of the above reasons -- but also because staff are sincerely kind and friendly to customers of all backgrounds. (I overheard one in the middle of a smile-filled language exchange with a Spanish-speaking co-worker.) Unlike some places, there aren't covert second looks for African American friends I've brought by. There are a number of places selling similar products as Kong Kee. (There's another soy bean product specialist a block away, w/ a side trade in cheung fun, as well, like Kong Kee -- but the staff there are dour even to regulars.) Given that Kong Kee is of even quality with, or of higher quality than, other soy product specialists I know of in Chinatown, the lovely staff at Kong Kee easily tip the scales. Kong Kee has become our go-to. Two products to try here if you're not familiar: - Soy Milk / Dou Jiang -- It's completely different from what brands like Silk market as soy milk at Whole Foods. Dou jiang has a nuttier, more complex scent. My 10-year old likes Kong Kee's dou jiang the best since it's mild in scent and flavor, and not overly thick. (I know this is a stylistic preference. Some Buddhist temples are famous for selling very, very thick and concentrated dou jiang.) You can purchase it plain, or with sugar or salt added. - Douhua / tofu custard -- Think silken tofu. Then think double the silkiness. Think freshly made nutty aroma, still warm in winter (or chilled in summer). I think most folks eat it as a dessert with sugar syrup poured over and it is delightful that way. But I prefer to take mine home and drizzle it chilled with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chives, and cilantro. It's the most perfect summer dish I know.

Spiced Pressed and/or Pressed Smoked Tofu? If you know of…read moreany better, send me a message. I think Kong Kee's is tops. Oh yeah, maybe I'm irresistibly charming, but even as a first time customer, I was treated like a VIP.

Isn't it ironic?…read more Because you see, I am a debatably nice, inarguably Jewish girl who has a thing for exploring Chinatown. I happen to have a Taiwanese Mama friend who is my frequent my partner-in-crime. To look at us together, it's easy to assume she's the one who's introducing me to her favorite eating haunts. But don't assume, people. 'Cause when you do you make an ass out you and me: So as you may have guessed, in an ironic twist, I'm the Chinatown food crawl guide in the above scenario. And this little spot is a longtime favorite of mine for made-on-the-spot, steamed, filled Rice Noodle Crepes. I love to get a Crepe with Shrimp or Ground Pork and eat it on a bench across Essex Street in Seward Park. Nothin' but the best for yours truly. Anyway, on this visit, aforementioned Mama friend suddenly decided to practice her Mandarin to put in our order, mentioning offhandedly, "My Mom says it's no better than that of a six year old." That could explain why somehow or another she and our boys wound up with the right order, while I got something completely different, which I didn't realize until we were long out the door and I wasn't about to try and um... exchange it. Besides, it was still pretty tasty. All of this being said, this makes for a great way to kick off any Chinatown food crawl, keeping in mind that the Crepes are available according to a traditional "dim sum schedule," for breakfast and into the early afternoon. Also, be aware that this tiny takeout-only spot is located next door and to the left of Sunkist Bakery, which sells the expected cakes, buns and such.

Based on the photos, this is the location of the mini dim sum/take out meals storefront. I've…read moreordered from both this and the next door bakery under the same name. I like both given the minimal bakery options in the neighborhood. It does the job and many of the items are made fresh on the spot such as the rice noodles. I like picking up a few buns and milk teas when I want to munch on something. If you want a heavier option, you can get rice noodles or small rice dishes next door. The staff is fairly friendly and are pretty quick at taking your order. It also doesn't hurt that the train station is right around the corner.

Delicious. The gentleman at the register spoke perfect English and was friendly. He brought our…read moretray out to our table. I ordered the beef strip jian bing. It came out nice and hot and cut in half. It was a really good size. That day they had ground beef as a replacement. It was phenomenal. The soft outside mixed with the crunchy inside was such a great texture. The sweet and savory flavors were well balanced and tasted amazing. Would definitely come back.

Came at 1 PM on a Saturday and there was no line. Small spot, but we were able to grab a seat…read more Braised beef noodle soup was good after adding hot sauce, but nothing too special. The crisp fritter jianbing, however, is out of this world. I want it again ASAP. Would try the hot and sour noodles next time as well! 4.5 stars.

Good comforting Vietnamese dishes. Wide enough selection to choose from and can accommodate for…read morefood allergies. Ordered the Bun Rieu, broth was rich and flavorful. Crab balls were light and spongy, really soaked in the broth. Had a variety of toppings -- fried tofu, shrimp, onion, the crab balls, sliced rice cakes (surprising addition). Service was quick and workers were all friendly.

Service: 4.6/5 Food: 4.1/5…read morePrice: $20-$30 Surprisingly busy for a Monday night. A full house + new diners immediately sat at cleared tables. Someone recently sent me an IG reel featuring this place, so maybe they're having a moment right now. It should be noted, their tables are meant for groups, so for solo + parties of 2, expect a communal table situation. We had an older lady as our server + I think she bonded with my grandma. She brought her a cup of hot tea, unsolicited, + was teasing her personal small fork that she brought out to use instead of asking for one from the restaurant. What I Ordered: - chả giò (pork): shorter variety, wrapper a little too crispy or going stale?, little expensive - bún riêu: full flavor, lots of toppings, little spicy - cơm sườn bì chả: bony pork, spicy + salty chả, not broken rice

Really good food and service is super nice! The workers are quick and know the menu well too.read more

Ordered the pork cup bap to go. The portion size at this price point is great - I believe my order…read morewas under $10. They provide a generous amount of rice, salad, and meat of your choice. The pork was juicy and flavorful. My one complaint is that they added a bit too much mayo to the rice, to the point where it ended up a bit soggy.