Great Bensonhurst staple! Ive been here many times growing up and I always end up getting the condensed milk on toast and the portuguese chicken over noodles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was very quick, and it wasn't too crowded when I went on a Friday afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall I recommend if youre in the neighborhood looking for authentic HK food! read more

I haven't been back to Kowloon Cafe in a long while until today, when my family wanted to give it a try again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First things first, no matter how good the food is, if I'm dripping sweat while eating the food, that's a big no-no because that means I can't enjoy it! That's what it was like inside Kowloon Cafe this afternoon because they barely had any air on in 80+ degree weather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's also really dark in there, which wasn't very welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now, onto the food: - Beef Chow Fun: it was good, but very oily. I know you need a lot of oil to keep it from sticking, but it was a bit too much for me. The beef was also not as tender as I had hoped. - Baked Pork Chop Rice: if you like sweet tomato sauce with your baked rice dishes, then this is for you (and me!) I enjoyed this dish a lot, but could've enjoyed it more if there had been AC because it came out piping hot! - Assorted Combination Bowl: I ordered this thinking it was 煎讓三寶, but I was very wrong. It was a mixture of pork skin, fish balls, radish, and squid. I would not get this again because it was extremely bland. If you do decide to get it, go for the one with curry sauce, as I'm sure that would be at least tastier. - Rice Noodles w/ Mix Sauce: very bouncy and chewy rice noodles with a lot of sauce, which is right up my alley. I would order this again if I'm ever back. Overall, my experience here was just okay. There were a few hits and misses. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They can do better with a renovation (the booth cushions were damaged) and brighter lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Too many competitors in the area with better food make it hard for me to want to come back. I'll consider ordering the baked pork chop rice for takeout in the future. read more

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I called ahead to ask whether dogs were allowed before making the trip because Yelp mentions that people have brought dogs here before. I'm glad I called first instead of wasting my time driving over. The front desk staff member was rude and dismissive, and I was even told that service dogs are not allowed, which was surprising to hear. Whether that's actually the policy or not, the customer service was unprofessional and left a very poor first impression read more

It was very busy when we went so we had to wait a little. I enjoy their combo menu where you can get a entree and a drink. The food came out hot and quick. Their milk tea is yummy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A very casual and busy restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Staffs were friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Came here for brunch which was busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend ordering their breakfast set which has variety of options - each $8. It also comes with coffee or milk tea. You can request them to make the drinks cold on a summer day. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience: 4/5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Kowloon Cafe - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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One of my favorite afternoon tea and breakfast place for a steal. Their breakfast in the past has been a hit or miss especially with their milk tea but surprisingly it's gotten better the last few times I've been there in recent months. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Afternoon tea is a great place to hang and grab a small bite with drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely your classic HK tea feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They're quick and does rush you during weekend brunch hours. Their baked dishes are also one of our favorites. Prices are reasonable for the neighborhood. read more

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Kowloon Café 九龍冰室 was bustling when we visited twice in one day; we had short waits for a table in both visits. What we had: - Spam and Egg Sandwich 餐肉蛋三明治: $4.25; $4.63 with tax. - Plain Wonton Soup 淨雲吞湯: $9; $9.80 with tax. - Singapore-style Stir-Fried Vermicelli 星州炒米: $12; $13.07 with tax. Good flavor, but with a thin layer of ingredients atop the noodles. - Baked Portuguese Chicken with Spaghetti 焗葡國雞意粉: $10; $10.89 with tax. We didn't like the coconut-flavored noodles and chicken. - Hong Kong Style Milk Tea (hot, 8 oz) 熱港式奶茶: $2.75; $2.99 with tax. Good, but not as nuanced as the one from Superior Wonton. Other: One has to separately request chopsticks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restrooms are well-maintained.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall we prefer Chun Hong Kong Café to Kowloon Café as the former seems to use more and higher-quality ingredients in their dishes, but Kowloon Café is a respectable choice for the area. read more

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Looks like I'm into Hong Kong Cafes. I like good affordable, tasty eats that don't stray far from the authenticity of the culture's cusines and flavor. Who knew? - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kowloon Cafe was a casual, satisfying experience that I would suggest to any one.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's a lot delicious offerings like Condensed Milk & Peanut Butter Toast and Baked Pork Chop over Rice. Service is quick and effective. Definitely check out Kowloon Cafe when you're in the area. read more

Great date spot for lunch! Got the HK milk tea, butter and condensed milk roll, and baked Portuguese chicken over spaghetti. It was super delicious and as a bonus, it all came out to under $20! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is very retro and I love the vibe (we sat next to the wonton soup picture).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend, definitely will be coming here again. =) read more

Kowloon Cafe - Baked Portuguese Chicken Over Rice / Spaghetti - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I won't go there again. The food tastes too salty, and if the service is not good, a 15% tip will be charged. New York City does not stipulate that a 15% service fee must be charged for lunch in restaurants. They will charge it by themselves. The service fee is based on the guest's satisfaction with your service. read more

Nice little place that has authentic Hong Kong breakfast and some plates from there. The only problem is the place opens a little late for offering breakfast at 10am. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place gets very crowded, especially on the weekends so it can get loud and feel a little crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Because it can busy, sometimes your wait time for food can get a little long. Overall, the food the pretty good at least. read more

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Had the sizzling steak that comes with Broccoli and spaghetti, the steak was salty and spaghetti was too sweet and had a weird aftertaste. Had the shrimp and egg rice noodles which were alright. The soy sauce chicken wings, toast with Condensed milk, scallion pancake, and imitation shark fin soup. Service was good and quick. read more

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Messed up my order three times already. Not sure why I continue to come. Either the front desk or chef needs to be fired immediately for ruining this business by being lazy and driving customers away purposefully so they do less work. I ordered beef chow fun this time, and they gave me hard crunch noodles with soup, no beef? Will be letting everyone know to not to come to this specific location moving forward. read more

Was in the area and visited Kowloon again with my nephew, which hasn't been there for over 10 years. While the food was decent, I felt the portion got smaller. The sweet & sour pork over rice needed a little more sauce. The crab pocket was just not how it used to tasted. Wings were great, French toast tasted a little off as well. Both the noodle soups were meh, my nephew wasn't quite full with the bowl of noodles. read more

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Service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not busy when we went around 8pm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] People did come in after we ordered. Food reminded me of Hong Kong. Would go back for more . read more

Kowloon Cafe - Matcha pancake - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

they service so bad ，when i call to order my lunch i wait for 15min then they told me they dont have my order 。then they give my order to other people。 read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant makes me feel like I'm dining in Hong Kong.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu selection and décor bring back memories of Hong Kong, and the food is delicious with generous portions at a good price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It does get crowded, especially on weekends, so be prepared for a bit of a wait.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Food is okay. But the male server is very bad. Having own and run a restaurant, that kind of service from server like that will definitely prevent customers from returning. He has attitude problem, not suitable to work in servicing business. Customer will definitely remember him than remember how food's taste was. Will not go back again. read more

Liked a place that tastes good and offers a good selection of special combos. Came here for breakfast and it's a place for Hong Kong style food. That means tasty and not spicy. Lots of rice based offers. We had congees and noodles (both string and flat ones). Just go and give it a try. I will come back! read more

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Ordered take out last night. They are really skimping/not doing quality control. The "6th" wing is basically not existent. And don't even get me started on the toast. We asked very specifically for "butter & condense milk toast" only! They added peanut butter and almost killed my son who is allergic to nuts! Thank God I checked the toast before giving it to him. Only reason I'm still giving two stars is for the beef chow fun with egg sauce which is always on point. read more

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Came recently because I really wanted to try the beef with radish stew. However, the stewed beef was mostly all beef tendors- very chewy. I actually disliked those Chinese stew beef tendons as its hard to eat. I know it's expected in Chinese beef stew and even in the traditional beef noodle soups, but there wasn't much regular beef pieces. Their noodles in mix sauce (cheng fun) is always piping hot and delicious. read more

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Easy to find location located on the 86th street. Pretty good Hong Kong food. But the fish ball curry could be a bit spicier. Good experience and will come back. read more

I got the breakfast special tomato with chicken in macaroni soup, I was looking for a spot that had this type of asian meal and I went here with my friend, it was really delicious the meat was on the dry side but it felt like home having to eat this again. the lemon honey really hit the spot especially for a cold day like today. the waiters were nice and I recommend this spot if you are looking for a small meal instead of going to dimsum. read more

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My go to Hong Kong type cafe in Chinatown Brooklyn. My bf has been coming here for years and introduced me to this place and we both come here when we crave a good and cheap steak. The steak platter we each got, medium rare which came with fries and broccoli. It was only about $15 each and please get the GARLIC or PEPPER sauce. Both sauces are so good with it and the steak was flavorful and easy to chew. Service is quick and efficient as always with us. The restaurant can get lively with locals especially at prime lunch or dinner hours. Very good spot to go to and a great cheap eat. :) read more

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I can't believe that in this day and age, the noodles and soup weren't separated. By the time I got home, the noodles were completely soggy and falling apart. The beef was tough, chewy, and impossible to bite through--definitely not enjoyable at all. For the price and the quality, this was a huge disappointment. I won't be coming back. read more

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I can't say this is the best hk cafe food, but I wouldn't mind revisiting. Primarily because I can't find this around where I live and have to drive to Ny for these food. I enjoyed almost all of the food I had at that lunch. Their cold hk milk tea was pretty good, but wish they can also have the hk style ice on the outside (冰鎮奶茶). I miss their mixed sauce cheung fun sooo much already. Their hk style shark fin soup was yummy too! On the other hand, i think their satay instant noodle was mediocre. The instant noodle wasn't chewy or 爽口 enough and the satay beef was a bit rough, not tender enough. Their signature fried rice was alright. My dad had the baked Portuguese chicken over rice, which wasn't too bad either. I guess overall, it was definitely a satisfying meal for me and my family. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This cute cafe had delicious food and drinks, reminding me of my younger days in Hong Kong.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Service was not great and quite slow . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Size of the space not accommodating for kids with strollers and is quite tight given the amount of space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very stingy with napkins, the food is literally something I could easily make at room, nothing over the top. Nothing stood out in terms of taste. Way too much ice in all the drinks. Didnt even refill our waters once. read more

I come here with friends. They usually have tables for walk ins. The place can get loud depending on how busy they are. Food comes quick. ive ordered their baked variety which is always my gotos for hk cafes. Their eggplant dish is good as well. read more

The reason for this rating isn't for the food but for the terrible service, i chose to come here with my family to eat and once we got some food the waiter slammed it on the table and walked off! and then when waiting a while for the noodles we asked what's going on and the waiter had the nerve to reply back 'how am i suppose to know where it is?' in a rude tone! read more

Had a craving for some good HK cafe food, & decided to stop by with my dad for a quick lunch. The menu here is extensive & can satisfy all your cravings, but we decided on some simple spam & egg sandwiches, the mixed sauce rice noodles, and the imitation shark fin soup. You really can't go wrong with the spam & egg sandwiches here - there's generous slices of spam and fluffy egg between perfectly buttered toast. The imitation shark fin soup has good flavor and consistency. Mixed sauce rice noodles were a bit heavy, but a bit of sriracha cuts through the saucy goodness. HK milk tea here is a family favorite as well. Prices are super reasonable & service is quick and efficient. It gets packed on weekends, so be prepared to wait a bit! But I can't wait to come back to try the rest of their menu! read more

Baked pork chop with rice is better than HK Bistro down the street. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The placing between tables can be a bit tight compared to HK Bistro.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I wouldve given this place a 4 star. The food isn't bad. Would I come back? Yeah. But what really grinded my gear a little bit is the attitude this one associate had. I came in for dinner at around 730ish with wifey on a drizzling night, got seated and the first thing I heard from this fine gentleman saying to his co-worker was.. "Just go home why come eat" I know it was directed towards me cuz there was a table already dining in and I was just seated. They probably wanted to close early cuz bidnis was slow. Fam. if you hate where you're at so much, move on and find something better for yourself. Have some respect for your fellow Asian. read more

The food tasted amazing, which, I don't think I expect anything less. I've eaten here with my boyfriend probably more times than I can count on the top of my head. Dining in experience has always been amazing and I have no complaints whatsoever on that. So I will give them that. However! This is where things go downhill. I often order takeout and/or delivery since I live in the area, however, this really ruins the experience for me. I called one night for a pick-up order, a guy, which I assume is the owner (when I went to pick it up, he was wearing glasses, giving me the stink eye) picks up the phone. I always order the Beef w. Black Pepper Sauce, which is 黑椒牛肉 in Chinese. This time, no different. I get the same thing, but when I tell him what I wanted, he angrily said "We don't have that. Do you mean Steak w. Black Pepper Sauce?" I was like ?????? I've ordered it over a dozen times and your employees have all had no problems identifying the item on the menu. They have it on the menu!!! It's under the Rice & Pasta section. He gaslit me 2 times into saying they did not have the item. I called 2 times because the first time I called, my boyfriend was the one to tell him, and he said what I wanted was not an item. I called the second time to double check and he said they only have Steak with Black Pepper Sauce, which I assume is the one they state is on the front cover of the menu. But guys, is it just me or the owner literally doesn't know what he is selling himself? I, then, was convinced by him, and got what he said was "what I wanted" which was the steak. Then, guess what? Oh, yeah, guessed right, it was NOT the same thing. Because first of all, he asked "How cooked do you want it to be". And they never ask me that for the original Beef w. Black Pepper Sauce. And all in all, the steak, was cut into strip pieces, and tasted awfully dry, even with the sauce. I even got medium rare but it didn't help at all. Overall, not a bad place, henceforth the 3 stars. Food is good. But if I ever see the guy with glasses, giving me an attitude at the front desk again, I don't think I will ever come back again. How do you not know what is on your OWN menu??? read more

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Food is below average but it's a busy cafe. Staff was nice but if you're craving for HK style cafe food, I'd probably walk a little further to the HK tea and sushi cafe, much better food. I would not go back for the food but would go back if we want comfortable seating areas. read more

Kowloon Cafe - French toast - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Have been coming here for over 10 years, and the food is as good as ever. It is extremely affordable and is a great spot for a quick bite, lunch, or dinner. If you're not looking to break the bank, I would suggest going there for their sandwiches! The main reason for 4 stars is due to the interior and the lack of renovations. Seats are starting to peel and it looks very unsettling to sit on that while eating. There is a serious need for renovations or to at least update the interior. read more

The food was ok but the services really need improving as I clearly stated that I'm allergic to peanuts three time but when my French toast arrived there was peanut in the middle, the menu doesn't state that their French toast has peanuts in them and I was never told that there was peanut inside even when I told them I'm allergic to peanut. Allergic reaction can be very severe at time, so I hope they can really change the menu to inform others!! DON'T ORDER THE FRENCH TOAST IF YOU ARE ALLEGIC TO PEANUTS! read more

Came across here to try some HK food since I was in the area. Tried their spaghetti pork with pepper sauce, it was a little too overpowering and the pork was a little flavorless and oily without the sauce for my taste. I also tried their baked pasta with meat sauce was pretty good though. Inside it was pretty busy so I just got my to-go. Had to wait about 15-20 minutes for my order to be ready. From what I saw a lot of people were ordering the steak so I assume that was a popular option. Big menu option which I'm sure there is a little something for everyone. read more

Kowloon Cafe - Spaghetti pork with black pepper sauce - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

12.11.2023 @6:08pm Walk-in, Table for 3. Long time hadn't come here, still the best salt & pepper wings and a must get when come here & the HK style milk tea. Service was great. read more

Very mixed feelings about Kowloon as I used to frequent this spot often in the past. More recently, I came to order breakfast and lunch. I would say for their breakfast specials- its not that worth it. It comes out to approximately $7.5 for a set. Most sets come with just a noodle option and a drink. The only option that comes with 3 items is the congee that comes with mixed sauce noodles and a drink. Their hong kong style drinks are not great- if we ever come order, we will opt for teabag versions of the milk tea. The food is also not worth the price. For a small quart of say ramen, or your mei fun noodles, it is not worth the 7.5 in my honest opinion. But, we also came to order their baked dishes for lunch on a separate day. I was very happy with my order- Baked Chicken over pasta with red sauce. the portions are huge and the sauce was tasty. it might be a simple tomato sauce but it is good. I ordered this for my family and both kids and adults enjoyed it a lot. I cant say everything here is terrible- Ive never had issues with the workers aside from the fact that food may take a little longer to be ready. Otherwise, I think their menu items are a hit or miss depending on what you like to order. Solid 3.5 stars! read more