Going back to my favorite - HAO. Ace for lunch. Because is a Sunday. I waited a bit and look at the menu. I noticed they have some new items. I tried the braised tofu and it was delicious. The tofu dish came with peanuts and the soy sauce is not too salty and elevated the dish. I also had my favorite orange tea. The service is attentive and polite. read more

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This is a small hole in the wall Cantonese Style cafe They're open daily 9am-9pm, except Wed! Parking can be difficult since the parking lot is pretty small and it's shared with other businesses. Service was ok but could be better if they were more attentive Inside was small and there isn't that much seating. Prices were very reasonable, especially the lunch specials - separated into 3 categories, $13.95, $14.95, and $15.95. Lunch specials are served daily 11am-5pm. It comes with complimentary white rice and drinks for +$2.50! Got the Seafood Chow Mein ($15.95) and it was delicious! The noodles were so crispy and not too greasy or overly fried. The portion was generous and it came with a good variety of seafood - fish, octopus, shrimp, and squid, as well as veggies. It was packed with flavor without being too salty. Definitely recommend! Got the Lemon Tea ($2.50) and it was very refreshing. I requested it without sugar so I really enjoyed how it was unsweetened without being bitter or bland. Loved how the drinks come with free refills and they even provide a cup if you don't finish your drink there! Overall, I rarely enjoyed the food and I would definitely return and recommend. read more

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Absolutely stunning find in the SGV. I know this is farther away from the typical SGV area that you'd expect a place like this, but man is it good! Food: Tofu seafood pot was phenomenal. A must try! The beef chow fun was decent. The salt and pepper wings were really crispy, juicy, and well seasoned. Service: Small service crew but they were pretty on top of things. Environment: Small parking lot and small dine-in space. Very much a no frills no thrills type of spot. Price: Average price for hong kong cafe food. Food: 5 Service: 5 Environment: 4 Price: 4 read more

Very authentic Cantonese cafe! "Chacanting" !! Recommend for the "Sumei" Hong Kong Style BBQ roast duck read more

Hao Cafe - Yummy roast duck and soy chicken vermicelli!! - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

Came by because I was craving for Hong Kong style cafe food. This is a hidden gem in the area. There is a small parking lot available. This is a small cafe, and it is very clean. Service was fast. We ordered half roast duck, beef chow fun, Hong Kong style "yin yeung," and iced orange tea. Food was amazing. The beef chow fun was a little bland, but it became flavorful after we added a bit of soy sauce. Price was reasonable. Will come by and try other dishes next time. read more

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super good taste and flavors of hong kong. Bbq meat dishes and great service and nice people. A little gem in monrovia/duarate area to find one out from core sgv area. Orange chicken, beef chow fun all the classics are good. read more

We love down home Canto food and HC came thru big time! Not a big dining area, but friendly and attentive staff made the experience great. Good-sized portions and our dishes were seasoned just right. read more

Hao Cafe - Eggplant w pork chops. First time eating this dish. Chops were super tender and went well w eggplant. - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

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I was on Yelp searching the area to find a place to eat and stumbled upon Hao Cafe. This restaurant is a little hole in the wall that serves Hong Kong cafe foods. I grew up eating this type of food and this restaurant definitely hit the spot for me. Parking was a little difficult to find since it's a strip mall next to Target with other booming businesses next door. I ordered online and brought it back home for takeout. I went on Yelp and noticed that they have a website where you can order take-out. They direct you to a third-party website that doesn't charge any service fees which is nice. I ordered the Singapore Style Fried Vermicelli & Spam and Egg Fried Instant Noodle. The total was about $39! Food: Singapore Style Fried Vermicelli (9/10): This one does require an acquired taste for curry. It's a vermicelli and vegetable dish that is fried in curry. This reminded me so much of my childhood and had the perfect amount of saltiness and flavor. Spam and Egg Fried Instant Noodle (7/10): This dish is exactly as it's named. The instant noodle is fried down with some soy sauce. The spam had a nice char to it and the eggs were scrambled within the dish. I thought this one was just okay, I do wish there was a bit more flavor. Overall, I'm really happy I found this restaurant! I definitely will be coming back and trying more dishes! read more

Hao Cafe - Singapore Style Vermicelli - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

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This is a super great family restaurant is a small business please support during these times is very difficult to operate any business let alone a restaurant they have all the Comfort favorites and a barbecue section order to go or dine in they even have breakfast items that are traditional breakfast that you are used to in a cafe they have lunch special and they also have breakfast special but they don't open that early. Don't complain about the parking because they have no control over the parking the Enterprise Rent-A-Car next door from parts to parking lot with rental cars they complain to them and the landlord doesn't do anything so don't complain about the parking situation they have nothing to do with it just understand and be empathetic to their situation read more

Very small Cantonese restaurant with a large menu. There are approx 8 small tables so I would not recommend for large group. They have everything you would expect from pineapple buns, porridge, crispy chow mein, char sui, roasted duck and more. Everything tasted good and my only complaints were that the greens were overcooked and that rice does not come with any of the entrees for dinner service. Food came out fast and service was adequate. Accepts Amex, limited parking, but there are adjacent lots. read more

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Recently moved to Duarte and Hao Cafe is truly heaven's sent. I grew up surrounded by HK cafes so the list of ones I've been to is probably too many pages long, so when I passed by Hao Cafe tucked away in a corner in a small plaza, I was hesitant to try. "Would the Lemon Iced Tea be good?", " Are they a fake HK cafe?"...so many doubts within me to ever want to try.... Until last night, I read all the positive reviews and took my chances - I am SO glad I did because Hao Cafe is definitely a 11/10! Everyone on the reviews raved about how delicious the Beef Chow Fun & the Roasted Duck is, so those I knew I had to try - both a 11/10 - both were AMAZING! Ordered their Curry Fish Ball (8/10) and Fried Chicken Wings (10/10) - balls were chewy and wings were crispy - I LOVED IT! Same goes for their Lemon Iced Tea. Service was great! They knew every customers who walked in. The restaurant was packed and their phone was ringing off the hook with pick up orders. I will definitely be coming back very soon! Highly recommend Hao Cafe!!!!! read more

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Hao Cafe is the reason I love Duarte so much! My family and I have been going to Hao Cafe almost every week since it opened its doors. This restaurant has truly become a weekly ritual, and a great place to bring anyone. You can't beat the quality of food or the affordable prices here. I've enjoyed lots of meals dining in, or taking out to enjoy at home, and one thing is always true - I am always so full and happy after eating here. They are a family-run cafe, and there is no doubt that everyone is a big fan of them because it's always packed out the door. I've gotten to try a variety of dishes here and they offer just about anything here that can cater to anyone's taste. They have amazing roast duck and BBQ pork to fried rice, vermicelli, porridge, soup, curry, chicken wings, sandwiches, etc...and they are all delicious. I have yet to try every dish here because there is just so much variety. As a true HK cafe, they make top-notch HK Lemon Tea and HK Style Milk Tea and Coffee. I've also enjoyed their Crushed Ice w/ Red Bean, Lychee, Logan, Grass Jelly...I just can't go wrong ordering anything here. Every friend I have brought here always love their craft drinks, big portions, hot food, and quick service. A big kudos to the chefs and servers. Yes, the cafe is a little cozy, but who doesn't love that when their service is so friendly, and you can snuggle a little closer to your family or friends. There is parking in the front on Huntington, or you can go to the back or use street parking on Bradbury. Trust me, any wait time will the worth the wait and you'll leave feeling so full, cozy, and want to plan another visit here again soon. Thank you to the wonderful staff here for taking care of my group every time I visit. I'll see you very soon, and often! read more

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Hao Cafe is such a gem in the neighborhood of Duarte and I happen to be nearby in the area and was craving something delicious for lunch. Lo and behold, I arrived at this cafe and there was already a few groups waiting outside to get a table. The cafe is really small inside - looked like maybe about 7-10 smaller tables. But it's definitely a bustling cafe! I went to the register to place a to-go order and the lady with the glasses was very efficient and nice. I ordered their Curry Chicken Lunch Special, which came with the full-size entree and about a bowl-size of rice. Their Lunch Specials range from $12.95-$14.95 before tax. My Curry Chicken was $13.95 and with tax came to about $15 and some change. The tax rate in Duarte is one of the higher ones at about 10.5%, so add that to whatever you do plan to order here. But it was still worth it because I gotta tell ya...the Curry Chicken was just GOOD! Like REAL GOOD! Now let me say this: HK/Cantonese Curry uses a different kind of curry and is sweeter and lighter than other curries. It really has a distinct flavor that's a real home-style favorite for me. The chicken is also bite-sized, a common protein cut in Cantonese dishes. Will be returning here again when I am craving some delicious HK Style dishes! read more

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We came around noon and they were packed inside a pretty small storefront. The wait time was about 15 minutes. Staff was quick in seating us, taking our order, and bringing the food out. They have a gender neutral bathroom in the back. We got the L51 Two Items with Flat Rice Noodle ($14.95), choosing their well known roasted duck and wontons. This was a good portion with lots of noodles. Duck was flavorful and tender, about 6 pieces. Then we got the L52 Singapore Style Fried Vermicelli ($14.95) which was a big portion for the price. It was savory with the curry with some shrimp and charsiu. Definitely will return for their lunch specials again! Very reasonable price for the portions. read more

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I've been hearing about their roast duck and decided to give it a try. We came at around 3pm on a weekend and surprisingly it's super hard to find a parking. There are couple of other restaurants, and some parking are marked at 30min only. And this strip mall is very small with limited parking (plus basically no side street parking at all as you can't park on Huntington and they are in between sonic and McDonald) They were definitely not packed at this hour. We ordered the Singapore style fried rice noodle and the roast duck with rice (all from lunch menu). The rice noodle tasted authentic but very salty. Definitely the saltinest rice noodle that I ever ate in the HK style cafe. It will probably be great for people that like very strong taste. But I finish the whole cup of ice water because of this noodle. And the roast duck is alright but feel not salty enough. (Or our tastebud got mess up by the rice noodle). But definitely missing the sauce that usually pour generously on those roast duck rice. Just a side note, a LOT of servers, but none of them attentive at all. They will just talk to customer that they know. And basically give you a blank look if you are not one of those "known" one. Never asked if we need more water or refill. They simply walk by. Another thing to note, very LIMITED table. Total about 7 tables that seated 4 each. It will be tough for large group. read more

Hao Cafe - Roast duck with rice (lunch) - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

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I went to Hao Cafe with my family because we were craving good Chinese food. The restaurant isn't very big, so coming with a big party might be a problem. Service was good since all of our food came out within 5-10 minutes. We ordered mapo tofu, green beans, orange chicken, stir fried broccoli, braised tofu, char siu pork, spam and egg stir fried noodles, and fish with black bean sauce. Everything was delicious, but my kids love their braised tofu best! Also, if you ever need party trays, they have it. A must order for parties are the chicken wings. It was a hit at the party. Prices are reasonable and portions are good. This is a hidden gem so don't forget to check it out. read more

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Such a hole in the wall find! After moving to Azusa, we've been dreading the drive over to Arcadia or the heart of the SGV Asian food scene. I stumbled upon Hao Cafe and realized it's so close to home for me, decided to give it a go. Don't judge the book by its cover - don't let this restaurant in a small strip mall outside of popular Asian food scene fool you. The restaurant is definitely small but mighty - on weekends for brunch, you might even find yourself waiting in line! Food quality, quantity, does not lack or compare down to some of the other more prominent chains that are closer to Arcadia/TC area. And being a bit away, they definitely offer a more competitive price point. We've only been here for weekend brunch since that's my favorite way to start a weekend, however we will definitely be back for more and try out their regular lunch menu! read more

Amazing. I can only imagine that dining in would've been even better. Very clean tasting, not too oily, flavors just right. Can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

Hao Cafe - House special chow mien, combination fried rice, salt & pepper chicken wings - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

I was visiting city of hope and was looking for a place to eat on yelp, found this little gem. They were open for breakfast so decided to stop by. They have alot of stuff on the menu, from western breakfast to Chinese food, roast duck and the price is pretty reasonable. We ordered the duck and rice plate $15, eggplant $12 i think, Hot and sour soup $9 and a whole roast duck $39. Everything was really delicious. Would definitely come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Hao Cafe is a lowkey Cantonese style restaurant located in a small plaza next to the Target Plaza on Huntington. There's a small parking lot out front. The restaurant itself is small with with a few tables and counter seating, fit for smaller parties. When I went for a Sunday dinner, the tables were filled and some parties had to wait outside. If truly is a hidden gem because the restaurant sign camouflaged with the surrounding. There were plenty of dishes on the menu, all of which were well-priced and sounded delicious. I got to try 2 dishes. The beef rice noodle stir-fry came out quickly, had great wok hei, and very tender/smooth beef. The noodles itself had a great brown color, and the bean sprouts added a great crunch with eat bite. The wonton soup (no noodles) came with 8 shrimp wonton, 2 stems of leafy vegetables, and hearty soup. This took a bit loner to come out. The wontons were large sized with a chunk of shrimp. The soup was very flavorful and had the characteristic Cantonese cuisine sweet, umami taste. It very very hearty eating it. Overall, the food was great, portions are large, and it all came at a good price. I would come back to try their other dishes! Wonton soup Beef stir fried noodle read more

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Plesantly stumbled upon this place on a weekday looking for a late lunch spot while in the area. Luckily, they had ample lunch specials with reasonable prices offered through the mid/late afternoon. The portions were really generous and ended up eating leftovers for serveral meals. Both the shrimp scrambled eggs and Singapore noodles were oilier than I'd like, but nothing that a bubbly water, soda, or something fizzy can't fix. Small parking lot, or street parking. Service was ok, can't complain. Please do note that the air conditioner may not be on (if they even have A.C.) during your meal. I arrived on a hot day and only fans were circulating. I'd come back again and try their other lunch entrees. #17/2025 read more

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I've had Hao Cafe twice now and both of my experiences were great. My go to is the beef chow fun, fried rice, and their pork chops. Those items do not miss. Some items that I wanna try when coming back is the shrimp with egg and their duck. From reading some other reviews, it sounds like those are great items too. I haven't dined in here yet, but they always seem to be busy. Will definitely be visiting again! read more

Hao Cafe is such a solid spot. The watermelon drink was absolutely delicious super refreshing, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. The roasted duck is a must and pairs so well with the fried rice; everything was flavorful, comforting, and clearly made with care. Honestly, the service was the best part of the experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed, which really elevated the meal. Between the great food and excellent service, this is definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend to others. read more

Great portions and flavors. The cashier recommended I call in the order next time so I didn't have to wait for my to - go order which wasn't that bad. Orange Peel Chicken (13.95) - Delicious and classic Pork chop with Spicy Salt (13.95) - Always hits Beef Chow fun with dark soy (13.95) - Standard Sautéed Lettuce with Spicy Bean Curd (12.95) - I've never had this dish, but glad to try it. It looks unappetizing. Literally very wet lettace, but it has amazing flavor. Very interesting since I've never heard or seen it before. Definitely not a crowd pleaser, but something to try if you want to mix up your veggies. Great prices for this day and age. The space is quite hole in the wall, so probably better as takeout. read more

Food is always so good I will bring more friend to visit here. This is my routine lunch place..

2026.01 Used their website to order and pay. Small parking lot with additional space on the side can be packed at lunch or busy hours. Pick up was easy. Wonton soup: a personal favorite, 8 large flavorful wontons Two item soup: duck and soy chicken, broth packaged separately, thanks Beef chow fun: popular in reviews, solid. I found it basic and wanted a little something more in the seasoning maybe, but that's what chili oil or sriracha is for. Orange peel chicken: best fresh in house bc as a fried item it doesn't travel well, but good flavor. It's probably amazing fresh. Portion sizes are good, photos show items with metal knife for size reference Small corner location, tables were packed when I went in. Possible strategy: order and park, eat in car for best experience if tables are full Happy to revisit again in the future! Support local businesses read more

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Yummy! Got the two meat combo and everything was delicious. Opted for the roast duck and bbq pork! read more

Hao Cafe - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

So glad to have authentic Chinese food in our town. The staff is wonderful, they remember names and favorite food/beverage. Food is the real star of this cozy place. They serve generous portions of hot tasty dishes. We try new items every visit always accompanied by Honk Kong hot tea served with refills. Highly recommend Hao Cafe. read more

Finding a Hong Kong and Cantonese style restaurant in Duarte is a nice surprise. This area predominantly has Mexican and American food, so it is very rare to see San Gabriel Valley spillover out here. Hao Cafe is one of those welcome exceptions. My review is strictly based on a takeout order, so I cannot speak to the dine in experience. I did notice the inside is quite small, but that is completely understandable to keep overhead costs down while still providing quality food. The recurring theme across the board with my order was excellent wok hei. Beef Chow Fun with Black Bean Sauce: This had fantastic wok hei flavor on the ho fun noodles. It is one of the few places that actually manages to maintain the smoky char even when packaged to go. The black bean sauce was savory without being overly salty, and the beef was very tender. String Beans: These also had a great wok hei flavor. They were stir fried with ground pork and were a bit more oyster sauce forward than other places, but it was a unique and tasty preparation. Black Pepper Beef Udon: This was fairly standard for Hong Kong style cafes, but the black pepper flavor was a standout and the wok hei was again very present. Honey Walnut Shrimp: This featured super plump, delicious shrimp and fresh walnuts. It is probably one of the top walnut shrimps I have had recently, though so many places do it well that it is hard to call it the absolute best. However, for a restaurant in Duarte, it is excellent. Seafood Tofu Hot Pot: This had lots of tofu pieces and a fair amount of seafood. The taste was clean and good without being overly salty. Overall, the execution of wok hei in each dish makes this a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. I know they serve breakfast here as well, which I hope to try in the near future. read more

I loved this place!! We came on suggestion and with the idea that the line goes out the door, just for folks to enjoy this authentic, hearty, and diverse food! This is a small venue - hence the wait - but it's worth it! The menu itself is chock full of VAREITY - O- RAMA!! Whatever your tummy fancies, you will find it. Noodles of various styles, stewed meats, braised meats, soups, fried rice, steamed rice, and veggies of all kinds. It was allllmost overwhelming because I wanted to try it all. Ultimately I settled on egg fried rice and dumplings. The bonus was eating the leftovers for breakfast the next day. I would definitely come back on a far emptier stomach to try more foods. read more

Hao Cafe - Minced Pork with steamed rice and egg - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

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bummer. came to get some char siu. they're closed for Spring Break. Didn't get closed enough for dates so can't share. Guessing until next week? read more

Large portions, shareable, had enough food to take some home but we also ordered a lot, wasn't too greasy but the duck was mostly bone.. also had cafe style items like spam and eggs with noodles, only came here for dinner so can't say much about the lunch or breakfast items. Overall pretty good place. read more

Hao Cafe - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

I think about Hao Cafe all the time -- no joke, I dream about their juicy, fresh, perfectly roasted duck. I've tried roasted duck all around the SGV, and nothing (truly nothing) beats the one they serve here. The skin is crisp, the meat is tender, and the flavor is just on another level. It's the kind of dish that ruins other roasted ducks for you in the best way possible. Their other Cantonese dishes are pretty tasty too and definitely worth trying. The only thing I personally would pass on is their Hong Kong-style milk tea. If you're really craving a solid HK-style milk tea, I'd say drive over to Arcadia and try Delicious Food Corner, or check out Alice's Kitchen in Temple City. But overall, I highly recommend Hao Café. It's legit Cantonese food, the roasted duck is unmatched, and it's easily one of my go-to cravings in the area! read more

Hao Cafe - Roasted duck with rice - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

Pretty Authentic. It's hard to find good Cantonese food in that area. The food was a bit salty side, other than everything is good. read more

We were craving noodles tonight so we found Hao Cafe in Duarte. We order their House special chow mien, Beef chow fun, Honey walnut shrimp, and House string beans. Everything was really good and good proportion. The only thing I wish was that their beef chow fun was a little bland and needed a little bit little bit more soy sauce, and beef. Their honey walnut shrimp was very flavorful and I really enjoyed your house special chow mien. It had just the right amount of gravy and they chashu was really good. And I really appreciate that they compensated us with a tea because our order took a little longer than usual. Definitely good customer service. So make sure to give him a try if you're in the area. read more

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This is a no frills quick service lunch spot that has massive portions and plenty of options. The food came out so fast, everything tasted hot and fresh. Seriously no complaints. I was here at noon on a Monday and every table was full, but the wait was very short. We will be back! read more

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Word of mouth was right--this spot is a hidden gem! A friend recommended Hao Café to me, mentioning it was a new Hong Kong-style café that's been gaining popularity by word of mouth. We decided to check it out for lunch, and now I totally get the hype. It's a small café (probably around 20 seats), and there was already a wait when we arrived, but that honestly made me more curious. Luckily, we came at lunchtime and were able to take advantage of their lunch specials, which are an incredible deal. We wanted something light and ended up ordering: Beef Chow Fun Salt & Pepper Pork Lemon Iced Tea Let me just say--this was one of the best beef chow fun dishes I've ever had. And the salt and pepper pork? Hands down the best I've ever tasted. The pork was incredibly tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Not overly battered or greasy--just done right. Portion sizes were generous. We were both full and still had enough to take home. In this economy, that's a win! You really get a big bang for your buck here. The place may be small, but the flavors are bold and unforgettable. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. read more

My wife and I stopped by Hao Cafe not long after they opened, and we managed to snag a table in the corner before they started getting busy. Between the two of us, we ordered a bowl of macaroni with shredded ham, French toast, stir-fried noodles, a large bowl of wontons, and two Hong Kong coffee milk teas. In hindsight, this was way too much food, as we ended up taking almost the entire order of stir-fried noodles to go. All the dishes were pretty standard preparations. Nothing was over-the-top spectacular, but I did really enjoy the cook on the macaroni noodles and the wok hei flavor of the stir-fried noodles--a flavor you only get when food is prepared over a large flame. The wontons are the reason I'm deducting a star. Out of the eight wontons I received, one of them had a massive piece of tendon that rendered the entire wonton inedible. Additionally, the shrimp inside wasn't as juicy, tender, or plump as some other wontons I've had at other locations. The texture of the pork filling was also slightly different from what I'm used to, reminding me more of a fish ball. The broth itself was fine, as was the cook on the veggies. Overall, my meal at Hao Cafe definitely satisfied my Hong Kong breakfast craving. It's not the best I've ever had, but it gets the job done. read more

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Delicious food and huge serving! Will be back for sure!! Also So close to home. Serve is fast and friendly read more

Hao Cafe - Lunch - Barbeque Near Me - Duarte, California

Great, option for the area. Everything was on par with the typical SGV HK cafe. Really awesome for breakfast.