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    Marathon Hong Kong Diner

    4.6 (74 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Combo C- milk tea with chicken wings
    Kai L.

    Ordered the afternoon tea Combo C special ($14.50 w/o tax). The chicken wings was freshly fried. The milk tea was not too sweet, but brewed a little strong. Very pleasant staff and service is prompt.

    Golden Chicken Cutlet Rice
    Caitlyn F.

    It's conveniently located right at the front when you enter the LIC food hall and with plenty of seating overall. Service was pretty quick, you just order at the kiosk. I got the chicken cutlet rice with japanese curry and cheese, and the curry was SO salty. Combined with the chicken which was already on the salty side. Wouldn't get this again, but the hong kong milk tea (less sweet) was 10/10. I'd def come back just for that.

    Hong Kong Style Milk Tea (Hot), Red Bean Ice
    Ruby C.

    My HK friends have been raving about their food, so I finally made the trip to check it out. You'll spot their booth immediately when you walk into LIC Food Hall I met the owner, David, who's born and raised in HK and very passionate about bringing true HK comfort flavors to NYC. A lot of their dishes remind me of Cafe de Coral (大家樂) or Fairwood (大快活), just even better. They exceeded even my high bar for HK food. To be honest, the prices are higher than the HK cafes in Chinatown, Brooklyn, or Flushing, but you can really taste the difference in the quality of the meat. Since there aren't any HK cafes in this area, this is a solid, legit option. Please support them! I'll definitely come back with my HK friends. *Signature Pork Cutlet Over Rice 招牌吉列豬扒飯$18 The black pepper sauce was delicious, and the fried pork cutlet was tender. The portion was so huge that it was easily enough for two meals. *Black Pepper Beef Spaghetti 黑椒牛肉意粉 $18 The pasta was super saucy with a peppery kick, while the sliced beef was tender and well-seasoned. *Macaroni in Tomato Soup with Beef and Onsen Egg 番茄牛肉通粉配溫泉蛋 $16.5 An elevated take on the classic HK style macaroni breakfast, topped with a perfectly cooked onsen egg. So comforting on a cold day. * HK Style French Toast 香港西多士 $11 * Bolo Bun with Butter 菠蘿油 $6 The 西多士 blew my mind. Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and packed with peanut butter. Add butter and condensed milk and it becomes peak comfort food. The pineapple bun with butter was quite pricey for what it was. *HK Style Milk Tea 港式絲襪奶茶 $6 *Red Bean Ice 紅豆冰 $8 Their 紅豆冰 truly reminded me of the afternoon tea sets at Cafe de Coral. Both the milk tea and red bean ice tasted authentic and not too sweet (I did request for less sugar).

    Hazel Y.

    The only reason I give this 2 stars because the menu is great for classic HK style cha chaan teng. But their packaging for their drinks is so bad: drinks spilling everywhere. This is is not the first time I ordered delivery from them (Uber Eats/Grubhub) yet I ended up with drink spills. This time I ordered my 3 HK style milk tea, I ended up to combine to my mugs as 1.5 mugs remaining as half of it went to the bag and flooded. Had to get to Ubereats and file for a refund. Please improve your packaging for the drinks, and separate your bags for food when needed to minimize spills. If this continues I might order my lunch to go elsewhere.

    Stephanie L.

    Got the pork cutlet with black pepper sauce and the French toast. The portions are huge! My first bite of the pork cutlet was juicy, but I found that the pork dries out quickly. I wish they didn't cut the cutlet so thin so that each piece would be softer and juicier. I enjoyed the black pepper sauce, though the whole black peppercorns can be a bit overpowering when you bite into them. I really liked the French toast. The maple syrup with condensed milk was a bit sweet, but luckily the sauce was on the side. I love peanut butter so the nuttiness with the sweetness of the French toast was delicious. The toast also had a nice crisp on the outside, but soft and warm on the inside. I would definitely come back here to try their other dishes!

    Eunice C.

    First time at LIC Food Hall - browsed around but then went straight to Marathon, which is right by the entrance. I mainly wanted HK style milk tea and condensed milk toast so I ordered it to go. It's packaged in an insulating bag, kinda neat though I hope the ppl receiving them are actually reusing them. I would have ordered more food to stay but the food hall itself had limited seats upstairs. There is additional seating downstairs but it's not accessible for those in wheelchairs, strollers, or walking devices. No elevator in sight - Not the fault of this food stall, but something to consider when eating here. Service was probably quick but I had stepped out and got distracted. My order was all ready when I came back! The iced HK milk tea was delicious, sweet and strong. My toast was crispy, warm, peanutty, and delicious with the condensed milk brown sugar sauce. A tasty shareable snack, or you can eat it all to yourself.

    Susan L.

    Grand opening day on 8/16. They have spin the wheel with any vendor purchase. Just show your digital receipt at the spin wheel desk where 2 nice young ladies are sitting. They have magnets too. The Marathon HK diner stall is one of the first you'll see as you walk into the LIC dining hall. There is a kiosk to order from or the cashier. There is a grand opening promo, but it is at the cashier only, not on the kiosk. I tried the HK macaroni in thick tomato soup base with beef and onsen (runny) egg. It was okay. Not what I'm used to with classic soup base. It tasted pretty good, especially the egg, but I prefer the usual regular soup base better. The HK tea was just okay also. Not strong enough. Taste more like regular black tea. The food hall has seatings and a bathroom downstairs. It's nice and clean. The seatings fill up fast, especially during prime eating time. Once you get your food, it is quick to eat, but might have to wait for a seat or share tables.

    Fried chicken wing
    Christine C.

    Food is five stars! Food hall space is brand new so better than most but it can get tight hence why one star off. Service is oddly fast so definitely on par with the Hong Kong vibes. Now on to the food: it's rare to find staff and owners speaking Hong Kong Cantonese in NYC. Their passion for bringing their favorite HK items to LIC is much appreciated. All fried items were amazing. Wings, fish fillet, pork katsu were all tender, marinated, juicy, and delicious. You won't be getting dried pork chops here! Their macaroni is not elbow macaroni which I appreciate since it's not as overtly soft and holds onto more sauce/broth. The sauce and broth is a lot like HK borscht and mixed with the good beef and soft boiled egg, it's a new way of enjoying those HK flavors in a new form. Milk tea was good and wasn't too bitter even though we asked for less sugar. Cannot wait to try it hot to see if it stands the test. The pineapple bread sandwich was good and it was huge! I had a hard time taking a first bite since it was so high. But as a traditionalist I really wanted my pineapple bread with just some butter without the frills. But def worth the try if you never had it! Can't wait to come back to try the HK toast and hot milk tea!

    Ryan Y.

    I've been to another restaurant called the Marathon Café and enjoyed the taste of Hong Kong there, so I was interested in trying the Marathon Hong Kong Diner. Especially after seeing more videos promoting it on social media. It is located in a food hall and is the first stall on the right side. I ordered an array of recommended items: Marathon Signature Pork Cutlet over Spaghetti with Black Pepper Sauce ($20) - The spaghetti was cooked al dente and coated in a decent black pepper sauce. I appreciate that the cutlet was not thin there was enough sauce, and there was a good portion size. Hong Kong Style Macaroni in Tomato Soup with Beef and Onsen Egg ($16.50) - I was not a fan of this one. I'm used to the traditional HK macaroni soup with ham and a fried egg, so maybe this version of the dish just did not work for me. And the beef slices were tasteless and dry. Bolo Bun Cod Fish Burger ($14) - This was my favorite of the items. The bolo bun gave a bit of crisp and sweetness to the fish cutlet. There is a little too much sauce for me, but you can easily wipe some off. Crispy Chicken Wings (4pc for $11) - The wings were pretty tasteless on their own, but I enjoyed pairing it with the sauce. I did have to take it home and heat it up a little more though because the inside seemed a little pink and I wanted to be safe. Sweetened Ice Lemon Tea ($6) - I ordered this with less sweetness, but I think I should have ordered the normal level. It was decent, but something felt missing due to it. Overall, I would only go back for the fish burger. I've had better at other HK Cafes for everything else. But I like how the food hall had more seating down stairs and it's very clean. There is a 2-stall bathroom for men and women, as well.

    Golden Chicken Cutlet Rice with Tomato Sauce
    Rainey C.

    Followed this place for so long on socials and so happy they finally opened! I tried their Golden Chicken Cutlet Rice in both the tomato sauce and black pepper sauce, and I personally am a fan of the black pepper more. The tomato is bit more sour than I'd like. The portions are so generous and the flavors are so so good! Very nostalgic having HK food, and def will come back to try more soon.

    Winnie L.

    Loved the HK French toast here, it was perfection. The pineapple bun with butter seemed to be slightly stale or not soft enough. They have a ginger honey lemon tea as a winter special that is great for the cold weather. Will be back to try their cutlet and spaghetti!

    Red bean ice cream
    Sunny W.

    Absolutely love the red bean ice!!!!! The texture is so refreshing, and I really appreciate how they use authentic shaved ice, it brings back such nostalgic vibes and makes it taste extra special.

    Milk tea
    Benson J.

    Came and visited for the first time Amazing food I love it! Delicious milk tea and toast! Noodles was really good!

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    Awesome new hong kong diner in the court sq food hall! Love the HK style french toast & def will come back to try more.

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