A Hong Kong-themed cafe in Brooklyn where you can get authentic HK style milk tea and red bean…read moreslush (紅豆冰) alongside coffee and matcha. I've been feeling pretty homesick lately, and Harbour Kafe warmed my heart the moment I walked in. It reminded me so much of the recent trend in HK where younger generations turn old, closed-down cha chaan tengs into cafes. From the floor tiles and hanging wall calendar to the clock, movie posters, and even the cantopop playlist, all the little details felt so nostalgic. The cafe was cozy and not too busy even on a weekend afternoon. They also have wifi, power outlets, and a restroom, making it a decent wfh friendly spot. ＊Iced HK Milk Tea $5 The milk tea was pretty on par with what I'd get at a HK cafe. I asked for less sugar (aka less evaporated milk), and I noticed they even have cans of Black & White evaporated milk on display (the secret to authentic HK milk tea flavor). ＊Red Bean Slush $6 My childhood favorite! I liked their red bean-to-milk ratio because I prefer just a little red bean without it taking over. It was obviously sweeter than the milk tea, but made for a nice caffeine-free afternoon drink. ＊Egg Tart $3.5 I went pretty close to closing, so I don't think the egg tart was at its freshest anymore. It was the flaky pastry kind (酥皮), which isn't my personal favorite either. They did heat it up for me though, which definitely helped! ＊Peanut Mochi This mochi was literally the size of my palm! It reminded us of Cheung Chau giant mochi (長洲糯米糍). The wrapper was super soft and stretchy, although it was so sticky that it got stuck to the paper bag. Loved the sweet peanut filling.

Came here just a bit after 11 and to my toddler's dismay, the egg tart and pineapple buns were sold…read moreout for the day! We settled for the roast pork bun and the special lap cheurng focaccia bread, with an iced matcha chrysanthemum tea (highlight of my visit!). The decor was fun, clean, and reminiscent of HK. Hope to see this cafe continue to thrive and that when I come back next time, plenty of egg tarts available!

Cute spot. Inconspicuous from the outside. Located next to a post office. When you walk in, you…read morestep in to a little store with japanese bowls and dishes on display. Order your food at the counter, then walk through the curtain to find a seat. Seating is first come first serve. The chicken karage bento box was delicious. The chicken had the perfect crispy texture. The mayo sauce on the chicken had a slight wasabi flavor. The bento box comes with salad, rice, and small appetizers. I also got a matcha latte. Great venue and overall experience.

Super cute shop and solid Japanese lunch options! I love that you can buy little ceramics in the…read moreshop out front. We got the chicken nanban and chicken karaage bentos. The bentos are a bit pricy, but the ingredients taste very fresh and not too heavy. I also got a matcha latte, which was decent. It can be hard to find a seat inside because there are people working on their laptops, but there is some outdoor seating in the back.

We were quite happy that this place was open when shalom Japan was not (they are sister…read morerestaurants) Ordering surprisingly hard. Perhaps the cashier was tired. Ordered karaage and miso soup. Oth were delicious so we ordered another round. The soup has chunks of vegetables that were non traditional Japanese and very good Cute ambiance.

I got delivery and I tried the egg sando, the daily bento, and the matzo ball ramen kit. I thought…read morethe best item by far was the daily bento. They had such great variety and I was impressed with the number of components that made up the dish. I would definitely order this again. Next, we have the matzoh ball ramen kit and I thought it was just OK. I added a lot of other Ramen toppings to it, but without that, it would've felt a bit lackluster. There were only two small pieces of chicken and while the matzoh ball was good it just felt really heavy with carb on carb. I felt like I needed a bit more protein to balance the dish out. Finally, the egg sando was the least favorite thing I had, I think that it's a cute idea in theory, but the rye bread with ketchup and egg and cheese did not feel super successful as a fusion concept. Overall, I am glad to have tried it!

first time at this place and I waited in line for less than 10 min and the same amount of time for…read moremy to go pastry box to come out the pastries are delicious and they're all so different! the cashier was really nice and helped me pick out some good ones and my fav was the almond croissant one! so yummyyyy can't wait to come back for the lunch menu!

xia ($19) - my number 1 recommendation because after trying…read moreeverything else, this remains the best - something about the combo of shrimp, egg, and cheese just makes the flavor super well rounded; nothing fancy but a good basic - it always comes hot, fresh, and crispy with jumbo snappy shrimp pastrami beef tongue ($21) - my number 2 choice if you want something less basic! - it was heavier with more flavor than the shrimp; it also felt fattier in a good slutty way because the meat was super succulent rousang ($16) - this is where i start questioning their menu only because this is still scallion pancake but half the portion of the xia - regardless of the portion, i loved the flavor and texture; it got a good amount of rousang paired with egg and cheese - scallion pancake itself was super crispy but a lot thinner than the one above san bei ji chop'd cheese ($21) - this was not bad but flavor wasnt as good as the 3 above - i didn't really taste the 3 cup fan tuan ($7) - i cried when i saw this because it was the skinniest, shortest, tiniest fan tuan ive ever seen in my life and most expensive... - fan tuan is supposed to be so massive with lots of rice and filling that your blood sugar level spikes like crazy ok; this wasn't enough to send me to a coma so it was a fake fan tuan - it breaks my heart seeing them sell this because you cannot call this fan tuan - i will give credit for them for serving a crispy 油條 (chinese fried donut?) though red date cake - really yummy super moist and not too sweet bolo bao - too expensive and ordinary; just get it at a regular asian bakery mochinut - very dense mochi donut! So so chewy your jaw will have to get to work; i can see how some ppl wouldn't like it bc it's too chewy and dense but i loved it rating: 4/5 - if i take into consideration of the whole menu, this would probably be 3/5 but since i always just get the scallion pancake and pastries, and they have consistently been delectable, it's a solid 4! - i just love the texture and flavor a lot especially the xia - the ambiance is super hippie and chill; it's a perfect spot for breakfast and quick bites; they also got this bar section with a tv playing old school films giving retro vibes - their pastries were all delicious with some unique selection - service has consistently been amazing; workers there were all happy and chill vibes - definitely give it a try but start from the xia and pastries for sure IG: @nom.noms.only

2/5 I really wanted…read moreto like Peek Inn Cafe because the menu and photos looked promising (I also really enjoyed the restaurant that used to be there but closed, Cecily), but I felt pretty underwhelmed by the savory food. The biggest disappointment was the jambon beurre. The bread didn't taste fresh at all--it felt like it had been sitting around for a couple of days. Instead of being crisp on the outside with a soft interior, it was overly chewy and just not enjoyable to eat. My partner ordered the beef melt, and unfortunately, it wasn't much better. The beef tasted like a lower-quality cut than we expected, and while the sandwich looked great in photos, the flavor didn't match the presentation. The bread itself also wasn't particularly memorable. Ironically, the highlight of the meal wasn't even a main dish--it was the cabbage salad, which was fresh, crisp, and well-seasoned. Based on the menu and what we've seen, I suspect Peek Inn's desserts are where they really shine. The Basque chestnut cheesecake and the black sesame Madeline were executed pretty well, not being too sweet or heavy. Overall, I think Peek Inn Cafe may have stretched its menu a little too far. The desserts seem to be the real specialty, and I'd rather see them focus on those, along with a few lighter snack options, instead of trying to offer a broad selection of savory dishes that don't quite deliver. If I return, it'll almost certainly be for the desserts and maybe another order of the cabbage salad--but probably not for the sandwiches. I was very sad that as reductive as selective for my calorie expenditure, that it felt like the calories could've been spent better elsewhere, not even the money...

The kimbap was delicious, would recommend this as it was quite tasty and yummy…read more I would pass on the French toast, it's quite popular but it's not all that special and a bit pricey at $15 for one slice. Also would pass on the strawberry latte. It's basically just strawberry milk, think as if you mixed strawberry jam with milk.

I found several reviews and Reddit threads saying KIJITORA had good matcha, and since we had a…read moreWilliamsburg day planned out, we included this as a stop. Be very careful of the steep steps! Really cute store, with limited seating inside. We went at 9:30am on a Saturday and although there were people going in and out, we had space to sit and enjoy our drinks. They have merch and other Knick knacks for sale as you make your way to the cashier. Pretty easy menu to order off of, with matcha options and also a few food items. Strawberry Matcha was nicely sweetened, but I do wish I tasted more of the Matcha. I also tried their Miso Salmon Onigiri and was pleasantly surprised at the flavor it had - once I got to the bottom where all the salmon was. If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely try more of their drinks and food items, including their sweets!

This place was packed! In a Sunday afternoon…read more There is a decent amount of spots inside. We got a iced lavender matcha and hojicha latte - they were both great. The packaging is so cute!

Went to Kelang in Williamsburg on a weekday evening with a friend. Kelang is a Malaysian restaurant…read morethat opened in December 2025 in Greenpoint, that serves traditional Malaysian dishes. We had an early evening reservation and were seated in the back. The restaurant was not very busy. I liked the decor, with Asian-inspired details, rich colors, and touches of velvet that gave the space a stylish, intimate feel. We split a bunch of dishes so we could try a little of everything. The oyster mushrooms ($19), grilled and with peanuts, were very good. They were perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the other dishes. The rendang ($34) was excellent. Rendang is a slow-cooked Indonesian-Malaysian dish traditionally made by braising meat in coconut milk and a fragrant blend of spices until it becomes incredibly tender and flavorful. The smoked oxtail was seasoned with aromatic spices and had a little bit of heat. It was a generous serving, and there was enough left over to take home. The Moonlight Kway Teow noodles were another standout. They were flavorful and interesting, with rice noodles, littleneck clams, shrimp, bean sprouts, and egg yolk, all tossed in a slightly sweet soy-based marinade. We mixed the egg yolk into the noodles, which made everything come together really nicely. In a review, I had read about the Hainanese Chicken, a half poached chicken served with several flavorful dipping sauces, was supposed to be the standout, but unfortunately it was undercooked and under-seasoned for my liking. The sauces added a lot of flavor, but we took the chicken home and I cooked it a little longer before eating it. Overall, this was an enjoyable meal. I had never been to a Malaysian restaurant before, and I enjoyed trying dishes with flavors that were new to me. The setting was lovely, the service was good, and the portions were generous. It is not the cheapest meal, but it is a good place to come with a friend or group of people who are adventurous eaters and want to split a few dishes and try something different.

Cool, but very expensive. The vegetarian options are somewhat limited…read more The abacus beads were chewy like mochi and spicy, but had a bit too much vinegar for my taste. The vinegar felt as though it was dominating the whole dish. The paratha is not vegetarian by default, but can be made so by removing the sambal (which has shrimp paste). The paratha is puffy and fried crispy, and goes well with the spicy dal underneath. I could've used a touch more cheese for more of a fusion flavor, but it was still good. The rest of the table ordered the chicken rice, tiger prawn, pork belly, razor clams, the lychee mocktail, and the milk punch cocktail. They seemed to enjoy most of these, with particular praise for the razor clams. For dessert, we tried both cendol sundae and durian creme brulee. The creme brulee had pretty strong durian flavor without it being too overpowering, and a satisfying crackly top. The cendol sundae was my favorite, with a spread of fun toppings (the crunchy youtiao was my favorite) and tasty pandan ice cream. The bill came to $310 after tax and tip, which feels like way too much. Most of the portions are on the smaller side which means each person will have to order several dishes.

Got this after work and loved it! Just what I needed for a nice and filling dinner. I got the spicy…read morepork kimbap and it was super flavorful!the staff was super nice and made the kimbap to order. This is located inside the Whole Foods on the first floor. They also have an assortment is sushi available for purchase

Simple and easy for on the go (or eat at whole foods). I was looking for a quick bite and just…read moreloved that this is near me. Sometimes you just want a simple roll instead of a salad and food bowls. This is located inside whole foods so you can place your order, go shop for groceries, and come back to pick up.