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    4.0 (52 reviews)
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    Esther L.

    The dessert came in clumps at the bottom of soup so it was literally separated coconut milk and sago. Didn't taste well either, clearly not fresh and disappointing compared to last time with the same exact order. Also tried something new: the ovaltine toast. It was alarmingly small and didn't have as much flavor as was hoping. The place was also not crowded late at night but the server seemed annoyed/bothered when we requested to sit on the couches and coincidentally a bigger table for 4 when we had 2 even though we had bags. Overall the food quality definitely decreased and service not as welcoming. Definitely still a solid place for classic HK dessert but definitely with well deserved competition in the area.

    Jenn C.

    Food: The desserts are good here! This dessert shop offers both traditional Chinese desserts and other desserts such as souffle pancakes, bubble tea, and more. We tried the souffle pancakes (takes 30 minutes to make) and the almond paste/black sesame paste combo. Both were delicious, and I would recommend them. The souffle pancakes were soft and airy; it's one of the better souffle pancakes I've had outside of Japan. If you have the time to wait for it, I would recommend getting this. Service: Service was average and nothing special. Ambiance: The place is a good size and has a lot of tables. It's good for both small and large groups. It's a nice place to just hang out and enjoy your desserts. Overall, I would recommend this dessert place!

    Black Sesame with Almond Soup
    Shirley H.

    A late night Hong Kong treat. I love soupy desserts and glad they're opened after dinner. The service was hectic for 1 server managing the entire cafe, so the service was mediocrely understandable. There are many small tables and tables combined for groups. I got a cold black sesame with almond and the black sesame taste was weak. The almond was fine and tasted better hot. I love desserts after dinner, but will probably try something else if I do come back.

    Delicious mango pomelo sago dessert was amazing!
    Sandra S.

    Love this HK dessert place! I was so happy to hear the server speak real Hong Kong dialect, so this place is legit! There was so much desserts to choose from but we opted for: 1) Steamed ginger milk pudding, 2) Green bean w/ kelp, 3) Mango Pomelo Sago, 4) Creme brulee souffle pancake. The steamed ginger milk pudding was amazing! This was 1 of the desserts I missed from Hong Kong. This dessert was the closest to the HK one. It was so gingerly and custardly - just the way it is supposed to be. It had the right amount of sweetness & the texture was nice. Even my mom loved this dessert. I would come back to reorder this in a heartbeat. Green bean w/ kelp dessert - I think this is something the older generation would order. I didn't really like it as it just tasted like green bean & kelp - nothing special. Mango pomelo sago was amazing as well! I would also reorder this! This was so fresh & with the right amount of sweetness. Super super delicious! I think this was the best mango pomelo sago I have eaten in NYC so far. Creme brulee souffle pancake - this takes 30 minutes to make & the server will tell you if it's ok. The pancake was soft and tasted good but it was not the best I have eaten (eating the best one from Japan messed up my taste buds LOL) Tons of seating inside. Service is a bit slow w/ 1 server. Cute decor & tons of HK desserts!

    Linda M.

    Food is not bad and a good amount of varieties. Service was great and super friendly staff. I enjoy my visit. Very cute ambiance

    Red & White (red bean soup with lotus seeds and tofu pudding).
    Wendy W.

    If you love Meet Fresh, Mango Mango, and Prince Tea House, you'll dig this cute dessert spot boasting pink-heavy decor, plentiful seating, and a massive menu of hot and cold treats alike. They also have a few savory dishes. I enjoyed my White & White (almond soup and tofu pudding) with taro balls, which had just the right amount of sweetness. The Ovaltine toast was also tasty, although the milk inside was a little thick and sweet for my taste. It all went well with the vanilla ice cream though. My friend also liked her Red & White (red bean soup with lotus seeds and tofu pudding). We went down a Google rabbit hole trying to figure out what the dessert ho fun was, and my partner ended up getting it with osmanthus noodles, milk tea, watermelon, taro balls, and mini rice balls. He loved it, and we were all pleasantly surprised that the "noodles" were really just thicker, jelly-like strands. Great to have another late-night dessert option in the area. I'll be back to try the coconut shaved ice and soufflé pancakes... and maybe the spicy chicken feet as well!

    Black Sesame Soup
    Ga Hing C.

    Didn't have a good experience, probably because we arrived 1.5-2hrs before closing. They were out of some options and the desserts looked sloppy when served (see pictures). As for the taste, the desserts were okay, but definitely not pleasing to look at.

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    Melody C.

    I've been wanting to try Kowloon Tong for a while but held off because of the subpar reviews. Sad to say that I agree with people's overall rating, though I do give KT props for the decoration effort and big menu. I always feel like it's a rip-off getting HK desserts in NY because of the priciness, so I tried to get things that aren't easily available at other spots or easy to make at home. Kowloon Tong ho fun - creative format of mimicking a bowl of ho fun and selecting the soup base and toppings. You get to choose the flavor of ho fun (coconut jelly or osmanthus), soup base (coconut milk, ilk tea, mango juice), base (sago or grass jelly), fruit topping, and 2 more toppings. Since I've had the coconut noodle dessert in HK before, I went with osmanthus. But I think coconut would've tasted better. The floral notes also didn't match the milk tea soup base I chose. Overall, I don't recommend the milk tea because it felt like I was drinking milk tea with toppings from a bowl. I think coconut milk would've been the best choice to make it feel more dessert-like and less beverage-like. My bowl also had mango, milk pudding, and mini rice balls. I give this a 3/5. For almost $13, you get a lot of stuff. However, if you don't select bases and toppings that go well together, your dessert might not taste good. Moreover, I couldn't say that any aspect of this dessert was really delicious and that I'd want it again. Strawberry creme souffle pancake - do NOT get. This has to be the worst souffle pancake I've ever eaten at a restaurant. And trust me, I've had my fair share of souffle pancakes in the U.S. and abroad. My husband is not a professional chef by any means, and this literally tasted like the souffle pancake he tried to make at home. It was a big fail because it did not have the airiness and fluff that souffle pancakes are supposed to have. It was also very densely eggy. The strawberry creme also tasted very artificial in a saccharine way, similar to those boxed strawberry shortcake rolls from American supermarkets. I honestly don't think I would've minded as much if I didn't have to wait 30 minutes for it. This wait was told to us in advance, and we were ok with it. However, to wait 30 minutes for a disappointment was really a waste of time. 2/5 Since my experience was pretty underwhelming, I don't think I would come back again.

    Spicy Lemon Chicken Feet, Matcha Tiramisu, Grape Fruit Yakult, Grape Tea
    Miranda L.

    price - $35 including tax and tip food - 4/5 service - 4/5 ambiance - 5/5 overall, the food was alright! the chicken feet was definitely on the harder side but the sauce tastes really good! i also got the matcha tiramisu and it wasnt that sweet so i really liked that. the only part i didnt like was that it there was a lot of cream within the tiramisu but either than that it was very flavorful! the grape tea was really refreshing and it tastes like a typical healthy, herbal drink! the grapefruit yakult was definitely my favorite tho! the mixture of yakult and grapefruit was soooo good! the service was pretty good too! the waitress connected with me and commented on my labubu so that was really sweet of her! the ambiance was so chill and nice too! i highly recommend checking this place out!!!

    Durian Pomelo with Coconut Shaved Ice
    Irene L.

    I ordered the durian with pomelo coconut shaved ice and the grass jelly shaved ice with mini rice balls and tapioca. Paid about $20. The shaved ice was almost all melted. Really disappointed. The presentation wasnt good but it taste better than it look. The flavors of the durian was very good and it was creamy. The grass jelly and the rice balls were good. Service was slow. The inside was spacious.

    Strawberry Souffle Pancake
    Julie Ying X.

    I came here for dessert after dinner on a Thursday night with a group of 10 people. The place has a lot of seating so it's ideal for large groups. We ordered many desserts: hot/cold soup, shaved ice, ginger milk pudding, ube basque cheesecake, strawberry souffle pancake, matcha waffle, and fruit toast. I have to say out of all the desserts, the souffle pancake was the best. It was light and fluffy with fresh strawberries. The ginger in the milk pudding was pretty strong so only get it if you really like ginger. I wanted tofu pudding but they only have it on weekends. Service was friendly and fast. This is probably the best dessert option in the area since they have a good variety of desserts and lots of seating. Prices were reasonable. I would definitely come back!

    Nian Z.

    Actually really impressed! It might be a hit or miss depending on your items ordered, but I went for their signature/special, which is the "ho fun" or noodles, and I enjoyed the taste and the aesthetics of it! Kowlong Tong Ho Fun: there are many components to ordering this! And it's very customizable too so have fun and cater to what you like to eat. First, you decide on the flavor of the ho fun/noodle - I asked the water and he said the osmanthus oolong flavor is the most unique, which I definitely agreed. Next is your "soup" base, which I think coconut milk is usually a good base for these Asian desserts. After those two, you have to select another base, your fruits and toppings. It's a whole process! I really enjoyed everything all together, but depending on what you get, some items will definitely be on the sweeter side. I especially loved the osmanthus noodles, which was very light and a bit floral. The milk tea pudding was sweet but yummy, and the fruits are very fresh too. Presentation for this is so cute! I'll definitely be back to make another noodle dessert, with different components and trying different flavor jelly.

    Total spent:$38.32
    TheHungry B.

    The place was pretty, and the waitress was kind. The Souffle Pancake took 30 minutes, but the waitress warned us, and it was worth the wait! There was also a cute, friendly Samoyed dog there.

    Handmade Taro Balls and Grass Jelly with Coconut Shaved Ice.  Not bad, very lightly sweetened

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    Desserts are fresh and delicious. Love their ginger with milk. They also allowed their customers to sit in as long as they wanted

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