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    Hao Cafe

    4.5 (263 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Noodle !!!
    Zien T.

    The best HK café!!! This was our first time here, and I came with my parents, it was honestly some of the best and most delicious HK food we've had in SG! The place is small and cozy, but the food is AMAZING! Everything we ordered was so tasty, and the prices are great too. Very affordable, especially if you're dining family-style and sharing with the whole family. The service was amazing, and it's definitely kid-friendly! Since it's a small place, it's probably not ideal for a big party, but it's perfect for a small family meal. I'll definitely be coming back! Everything was so delicious, and I was so happy with our experience!

    Beef and tomato
    mark y.

    Always a good place to consider for Cantonese food. Their roast meats are pretty good and the lunch specials is a hidden gem. Weekday crowds are less but expect to wait on weekends.

    Lemon Tea was good
    Christy C.

    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.

    Yummy roast duck and soy chicken vermicelli!!
    Connie K.

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

    David W.

    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.

    Erica F.

    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.

    Singapore Style Vermicelli
    Karena S.

    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!

    Combo chow mein
    Lee D.

    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.

    Tammy T.

    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!!!!!

    Beef Flat Rice Noodle
    Flora W.

    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!

    Lunch Special Curry Chicken...so good!
    Melinda L.

    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!

    Eggplant w pork chops. First time eating this dish. Chops were super tender and went well w eggplant.
    Ken F.

    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.

    10/4/25
    Selene S.

    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.

    Roast duck with rice (lunch)

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    Very authentic hole in the wall Chinese spot, our new go to! Large portions and tasty.

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    Do they have tea time special?

    No. But lunch special until 5pm

    Does anyone know the hours of operation?

    9am-9pm daily, closed on Wednesdays

    Is there indoor seating?

    Yes there is indoor seating

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