3.75 stars Cash only Food is plentiful and cheap. You can easily get a dinner special for $13. It's standard American Chinese. the Spring roll/eggrolls were delicious, fried rice was great. Shrimp with lobster sauce was good (4 large shrimp was included) . Chow fun was also OK. read more

Kum Kau - Chow fun - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ordered shrimp &Broccoli combo 13.00 / sesame chicken Combo white rice with both & a small chicken lo mein 7.00. Clearly heard 33.20 over the phone. When I picked up i was told 36.20 . When I asked receipt was tossed on counter . Been a customer forever respect the spot. Won't be back wish them continued success. read more

This use to be my favorite spot but not anymore. It seems like a mix of Chinese and Mexican. The fried rice is not traditional. The sweet and sour chicken were small chucks and the batter smell like fish. The old standard is gone. read more

Though not as good as they were even two years ago. The food is still palatable. The chicken wings and fries are safe as is the general tsos. read more

Solid Chinese fast food. The wings were crispy and delicious. Chicken and broccoli was greasy and delicious, exactly how it tasted at my parent's old restaurant. The general tso chicken was actually quite surprising - it had more of a spicy kick than most places so I really enjoyed it. Also their pork fried rice is dirty and delish. Take-out kind of place. I don't believe they do delivery. Not all fast food Chinese restaurants taste the same, but Kim Kau is definitely one of the better ones out there. I would also like to note that JL Jupiter lied. The chicken spring roll was not good. There wasn't enough filling in the spring roll making it feel like I was just eating the spring roll wrap. Also the chicken is bland. That is all. read more

I placed a take out order with a man who seemed off. I say this because he wouldn't look at me and honestly seemed uncomfortable taking my order. It took him awhile to even acknowledge me. EVEN THOUGH we locked eyes for a second as I came in the door and approached the counter. Anyways... I ordered, he charged me for my order and I said to him ,"The price doesn't seem correct." He claimed it was, so I paid and went on my way but something didn't sit right with me. The very next day I came back at the same time and he was nowhere to be found. A nice gentleman took the same order I made yesterday BUT charged me HALF of YESTERDAYS price!!! I'm honestly just disgusted and will not be go back just because I feel like I was over charged due to my appearance or something bias and the food does not taste the same as it did years ago... Grant it the second guy was very nice. I just don't tolerate things like that. Go to Hardee's down by fort Greene instead ! read more

Over price and the portion of the food was a joke ! The teriyaki chicken don't even taste teriyaki ! It's mora like chicken with soy sauce

Great Chinese food! I usually go to Lucky's House Chicken on Lewis Ave. and Halsey St. I will definitely come here again next time I visit Brooklyn. read more

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I haven't been here in almost 30 year and went today. Still the best butterfly shrimp with bacon. So delicious!

This place is always popping is a take out place found by mistake, I was looking for another whole in the wall and came up on this one they are always full for a corner spot its busy and so far we have been here 3 times lol puckingvup food for the family its a wait tho. read more

I used to eat here over 30 years ago during my Law Enforcement career. That's when you had the real Chinese cooks on there. They have replaced their cooks with Mexicans. I recently ordered food from here and it was trash. One of the items I ordered was a large chicken noodle soup. It is supposed to have all white meat chicken and it used to, now there is mystery meat. Their shrimp with broccoli is tasteless now, nothing is the same. read more

Kum Kau - This is supposed to chicken noodle soup. It looks like mystery meat. - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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BOTTOM LINE: Order what you wish, thank me later. TIP/S: Call ahead when possible, as there is a 20-minute, or so, wait for in-person ordering. ...WHO: party of 3 WHY: New biz location opening during COVID-19 WHAT: (Deets) Es, my nephew J & I visited because we were in the area and I wanted to share the tastes of a Brooklyn staple with Es. I had the shrimp mei fun, a go-to that Baxter put me on to over a decade ago. Of course it was delicious, I've never gone wrong ordering this. The flavor is subtle, but definitely present. FYI, You can get whatever kind of protein you wish added to the noodle dish. I also love fried and/or sautéed liver, so I decided to try their rendition, it do not disappoint. It was DELISH, perfectly seasoned and even retained most of its crispiness, despite being in the plastic container with steam for over 20 mins. Yum yum yum. I also recommend the General Tso's chicken, and the chicken wings. WHEN: 7/14/20 6:15pm-ish WHERE: take away HOW: car/ bike/ public transportation Myrtle Ave bus BATHROOM: closed to the public while dine-in is unavailable WIFI: did not use DRESS CODE: as you wish SERVICE: Cordial staff and be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes for your food. Call ahead time order, when possible. read more

Kum Kau - Shrimp Mei Fun - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was happy to see there was a Chinese restaurant that was actually open near me. I called ahead to order and then walked over to pick up my meal. When I arrived, it was fairly busy and my order was ready. I was planning to pay with credit card, but the locals informed me that this establishment only takes cash. Thankfully, I always carry some with me and had no problem getting my food. I ordered the pepper steak combo, complete with with roast pork fried rice and an egg roll. I also got the shrimp wontons, which came with sweet and sour sauce. The egg roll was very crunchy, packed with vegetables. I think there was too much outer shell, which was quite thick. The roast pork fried rice was just okay. There wasn't a ton of roast pork and was slightly on the bland side. The steak came with green peppers and onion and this was pretty good. The dish was coated with yummy sauce and the steak was tender and tasty. The peppers and onion were nice and fresh. Shrimp wontons were cutely wrapped and delightfully crispy, but the shrimp filling was not as flavorful as it could be. Another time one of my roommates ordered the broccoli and shrimp. I found the shrimp to be large sized and extremely juicy, packed with flavor from the brown sauce. The broccoli was cooked to perfection as well, boasting just the right consistency with a satisfying crunch. The prices were reasonable. For instance, the combination platters are around $9-11 and the fried wonton shrimp was only $6.25. I would be open to trying other menu items but with so many other options, it won't be for awhile. read more

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It's more over priced and the quality of the food is subpar. I would expect to see Asian cooking the food but when I see Hispanic I said what the F*ck . I think there are better Chinese restaurants in Brooklyn North I just haven't found them yet . Any suggestions. read more

On jan 12 i ordered a large order of chicken with broccoli and when i got home i made me a plate and found a staple in my food i called them and told them what happen they offered me another order and i said no i wanted to speak to a manager and some new worker by the name of jessica said she was the manager ive been going to kum kau since a kid she had to start their like 2 days ago i felt like they payed no mind to my situation so now i decided to let the world know what happened i would never ever from their again its not worth my life all these new workers tarnishing their reputation where are all the old workers welp i guess im going to hardees for now on smh read more

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The food here used to be good but it's not the same. The wait was about 25 minutes long. There was only one woman taking orders AND answering the phone! Poor customer service. Cash only. Not worth the hype! Won't be coming back! read more

I had to visit my favorite Chinese restaurant. It has been a while since our last viSit. If you are a True Brooklynite then you know that this is a Brooklyn staple! We have been coming here for decades. Everyone knows that Kum Kau this is the truth. You should always get 1. The pink lemonade, always!! 2. Scallion pancakes. 3. Crab Rangoon. Those are just the starters/appetizers/must haves. Now these my favorite meals 1.Sweet and sour chicken combination with spring roll and vegetables fried rice. 2.Chicken and broccoli in garlic sauce combination with spring roll and vegetables fried rice. 3. General Tso's chicken combination with spring roll and vegetables fried rice. Currently due to covid they only offer take out. Call ahead to place an order. Once they are fully opened & you are comfortable doing so, bring friends/family and sit in the back room. Extra tips: Have the fried ice cream. *Also tip the gentleman that holds the door for you. He is part of the experience, community, & it is an unwritten rule to do so. If you claim Brooklyn, be Brooklyn. read more

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A bit of a mixed review here. Not a fan of any of the Chinese food options. It's not bad, but really simple and nothing special. The reason I'm giving four stars is because of the chicken wings. I come here multiple times a month just to order the chicken wings. Little hot sauce in the side and I'm good to go. Also the folks working behind the counter are busting it 24/7 and do a great job getting people in and out. So even if it's packed you'll get out pretty quickly. read more

I've been going to Kum Kau since the late 70s. I lived a few blocks away when they were just a "hole in the wall" Chinese spot. Now they own the entire building and the food is the same. I just wish they accepted credit cards. read more

I was tild told is THE best Chinese food in Brooklyn. It was pricey to say the least. The wait time was longer than expected. The anticipation was high! But alas... I was unable to garner a four or five star experience because there were eggs in my rice. Not sure why eggs are automatically included in fried rice. I am willing to try again. But will be more specific with my order. To be updated! read more

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Food is extremely mid the general tso's was too sweet, rice was alright not very flavorful lacking vegetables the broccolis were flavorless (that was fine tho) just overall absolutely mid would not go again read more

When it was good it must have been really good because now that I've tasted it and it isn't that good (TO ME), many tables were occupied. There's that reputation thing eh. I had the house fried rice and their famous shrimp (I forgot what it's called) Who am I to knock this spot? Maybe I don't know great Chinese food but to me it filled my hungry tummy but not to the point where I'll seek them out again or even recommend to others.  Price made sense. Staff was very nice. The End. read more

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Just as good as when i was a youngin'!!! *^.^* This Chinese spot has been around for ages, before gentrification, and their dishes have remained delicious and filling. They're in what used to fondly be "the hood", so don't expect fine dining, although they do have a legit dining area. Most folks just call in orders for pickup or get their food to-go. It's cleaner than most hood spots, and it's cash only. I keep my life simple, but i def recommend: - The Singapore Rice Noodle with seafood, no other meat - The spicy egg fried rice with onions (custom order) - The veggie lo-mein - The house lemonade (so good!) Keep on truckin Kum Kau. i hope my future kids get to eat here too. read more

Kum Kau - Kum Kau Special menu - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

For a Chinese take out this place is amazing. I normally order the basics, chicken & brocolli or beef. Nonethrless everything is pretty spot on. Kum Kao make you say wow. read more

Disclaimer; I only tried two items ... but this is what I always order to test out a place! Shrimp fried rice and beef with broccoli. Basic Chinese take out fried rice is a staple, but it is VERY DIFFICULT to get it made well. I want: *Fresh tasting shrimp not over cooked * Egg * scallion and bean sprouts * flavor I don't want * peas and carrots * yellow rice, stale rice This place didn't have peas and carrots but the rice had no flavor! (Umami) The rice was yellow.... This usually means the base is pre made and they add meat or shrimp etc. Based on a YouTube recommendation that said this was the best Chinese takeout in Brooklyn, (I walked over 20 blocks after work to get there, and 90minutes to get home) I couldn't wait to try it because I LOVE CHINESE FOOD! I might give it another try but ... this 1st experience was disappointing! If anyone has a recommendation for good fried rice (Manhattan and Brooklyn) please share! I am on a mission to find some! read more

This is my go to Chinese restaurant for decades. I have lived in neighborhood for over 3 decades. The only other Chinese food I eat is from Wo Hop in Chinatown. My main dishes are, beef with broccoli, spareribs, general Tao shrimp and my favorite fried shrimp dumplings! Spare ribs are good and fried rice, also shrimp with broccoli. Oh and the dim sum. read more

This place is a local institution and has been here 50 years. Huge volume in takeout, delivery, and dine in when it was allowed. If you work or live in the area you eat here at least once a week if not more. Fresh ingredients and fast service for American Chinese food. read more

Kum Kau - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Horrible service. French fries saturated in oil. This place not the same since the original owners retired. Skip if not dying of hunger read more

Kum Kau - French fries was extremely saturated in oil . Probably never revisit. Since the original owners retired this place sucks. - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Kum Kau has always been a hit or miss, but this week has been more problematic than most. The quality of the food has been declining since the pandemic ended but the bigger concern is the shady behavior. I've paid 3 different prices for the same order this week, only one of which actually match the menu price. $10.70, $11.70, and $13.70 for the same portion. It concerns me primarily because I'm pretty sure for similar reasons in the early 2000's with credit card transactions are the reason why they aren't allowed to process credit cards today. You can say it's only a dollar here, and a dollar there and mistakes happen, but 3 times in a week is concerning. It lends the impression that rather than trying to discreetly skim a little off the top they don't care if you notice. I've called 311 about it, because what else can you do. My advice is count your change if you continue to eat there. read more

The food was horrible!! When I pulled up the restaurant was empty that should've been a warning not to go in but I was hungry so I decided to order anyway. I ordered shrimp and broccoli, with shrimp fried rice it was ready quickly but it was down hill from there. 1. I asked her to put onion and scallions in the rice . I received onions and green peas (which I dislike) in my rice. 2. The rice was gross, old and hard. 3. The shrimp wasn't cleaned properly. There was 'doo doo' vein in the shrimp! 3. They loaded my plate with lots of broccoli with a few pieces of shrimp. I had to inspect every shrimp. I couldn't finish the meal. It's not worth my calories! I wish I lived in the area to bring the food back , but it's not worth the ride back from Flatbush... Smdh should've went to chipotle up the block! Total waste !! read more

Kum Kau - Shrimp wasn't cleaned, still had feces in it - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pricier than some, however the food was well worth it. I drive from Queens for their General Tso's

Ordered for pick up the food took about 30 mins but overall it was pretty good. Got shrimp lo mein wings shrimp & broccoli

I'm a fairly newbie customer to this popular Chinese restaurant. Some coworkers were shocked that Ive never been since I was born and raised in Brooklyn. I've been a few times now and the food is pretty good. Everytime I go the place is packed. Now I've learned to call my order in and pick up. I love that this place stays open a little later since I work at night. I've had the chicken and broccoli which is my favorite, chow and lo mein, fried chicken and rice. I've also used this place to order large pans of food for my department celebration functions. The prices are fair and reasonable. Bring cash and be prepared to wait if you didn't preorder. read more

Went years ago and food was great. I decided to go again. Very expensive now and food was salty and fish was not fresh it was a frozen pieces of whitening. Nevet ever ever again. read more

As a native, I've known about this place forever. I'm glad they are still open and in business. I called in my order for House Special Fried Rice and a few other items..get all the way home and saw I got lo mein(a bunch of noodles and very VERY little meat) instead. I was PISSED OFF. especially since I travelled from my end of BK. To their credit, I called and told them what happened and I had to go back and get my correct order..I took an Uber there to save travelling time..expensive eats to say the least lol...so the search for primo Chinese food continues. Word to the wise: check your order before you leave. read more

Oh Kum Kau, where art thou?! I'm longing for the old days when you weren't so heavy handed with the grease. When my rice was so fluffy and flavored with scallions and peppers and the veggies taste like veggies. Now, you serve me a plate of oil and expect me to be satisfied. I believe the restaurant has a different cook than the take out, the food taste completely different...ehhh. But yet, I'm still drawn to this Brooklyn icon for my favorite general tso chicken. read more

Yeah. This place is definitely over hyped. I been hearing about the establishment for a few yrs now with many ppl touting that it's the best in brooklyn. So, being hungry and in the area I decided to stop in. I ordered my food and 30 seconds later decided to substitute one item for another the lady was so effin rude. I usually say going in my yelp review but this place is a Chinese food restaurant and I won't allow customer service to bias this particular review. I will only base this review on food. I'm sorry to say but it sucked! It was not tasty, it was lacking the packing (flavor lol). I opened up my sesame chicken and no sauce. Dry ass effin chicken. I ate some of the spare rib tips and no bbq sauce, dry ass rib tips, lol. The only thing that was tasty was the chicken dumplings. I'm sitting here livid that I payed close to 30 bucks for disastisfaction. I just hope the fam eats it lol and I'm still bringing some for work mañana! I will add that the Chinese food restaurant that use to be on Flatbush near 7th Avenue where christies bakery use to be is my fav! (No longer there I believe :l) read more

Kum Kau - See that white space in the bowl??? No sauce zone lol no marinade no ish! - Chinese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

During the lockdown, the food has been awful. Shrimp fried rice was boiled rice with a few shrimp thrown on the top. General Tso's Chicken was bland and tasteless. The owners should have closed instead of serving this inferior garbage. read more

Food great their ice tea does not taste like other Chinese restaurants ice tea everything else was good.

Never disappoints. I have been eating here for years. My default is always salt-baked shrimp. This is the only place I know that makes it. The other dishes are just as great, but that salt-baked shrimp hits different. read more