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Placed an order for pickup and it was packaged well. HK style French toast was tasty, though I prefer the one at Kong Sihk Tong in Chinatown. The honey lemon tea was not good though - not sure if they're using fresh lemon juice, but it definitely tasted like the bottled stuff and was way too sweet. 3.5 stars.
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.
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).
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Came and visited for the first time Amazing food I love it! Delicious milk tea and toast! Noodles was really good!
First stall located inside LIC Food Hall. Order at the kiosk, especially when they are busy, which they were! I went with the Bolo Bun Cod Fish Burger with Wedge Fries, Salad and HK Milk Tea combo. Everything was freshly made. - Bolo Bun Cod Fish Burger: They are not skimpy with the cod! The burger has a big (almost as big as the bun!) and a small chunk of flaky Cod, coated in a crisp sturdy batter. The bolo added some sweetness, which went well in the burger. Most of the bolo is missing that flaky crisp bite, but that is the nature of making it into a sandwich. The edges were still crisp. - Wedges: fantastic! Crispy exterior, with a fluffy interior. The shape (looks like it is a thick spiral cut) lends well to that texture. - Salad: was fresh, with a non descript dressing. Added some greens and crunch (onions and pickled radish) to the meal. - HK Milk Tea: Great tea flavor and not too milky. There was a lot of ice though. Overall, a great quick spot to hit if you're in the area. I will have to try the fried pork cutlet next time! read more
Excited that Cha chan tangs (= "tea meal rooms") or Hong Kong Diners, are growing & getting extra attention. Where blue-collar Cantonese lunch meets British influence.You MUST get the pulled (6+ times!) stocking Hong Kong Milk Tea (less ice). The cafe's version is actually much better than the C-pp- Tea shop (specializing in it) down the block. This tea is medium-strong and medium creamy (creamer & evaporated milk + sugar). I've had the Black Pepper Beef Noodles/ Spaghetti. The flavor and sauce was excellent & well seasoned. Lots of pepper and onion slices. I like the blend of Western spaghetti with the savory sauce. One issue was the thin-cut shaved beef in the dish. Seems like the chef folds it into the noodles because it cooks so fast, but I had a lot of underdone pieces which might have gotten me sick. I would order this dish again because the flavor was that good, but ask for the meat "well-done" or served on the side. Marathon Cafe is inside LIC Food Hall. The staff is kind & their design & packaging is creative and UX Friendly (Full-size utensils!) Lots of seating, strong A/C & restrooms in the basement. read more
Placed an order for pickup and it was packaged well. HK style French toast was tasty, though I prefer the one at Kong Sihk Tong in Chinatown. The honey lemon tea was not good though - not sure if they're using fresh lemon juice, but it definitely tasted like the bottled stuff and was way too sweet. 3.5 stars. read more
8 months ago
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. read more
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). read more
1 year ago
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! read more
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. read more
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. read more
4 months ago
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. read more
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4 months ago
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. read more
1 year ago
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! read more
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. read more
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! read more
1 year ago
Came and visited for the first time Amazing food I love it! Delicious milk tea and toast! Noodles was really good! read more
1 year ago
Tasted great and the taste reminded me from food from Hong Kong! Love the logo and the style I had the black pepper beef spaghetti, fish bolo bun w/ fries and lemon tea read more
1 year ago
The red bean drink was so authentic. Will definitely stop by more often Really long line up though read more
10 months ago
Went to the food hall and got a gyudon from here with a milk tea. Gyudon was alright I felt it lacked seasoning. The service was really fast got my food in about 5-10 minutes. The onsen egg was great tho paired with scallions and pickled radish. For the milk tea I chose regular sugar which I think is to much I would go with less for sure next time. I would definitely come back and try their staple dishes next time which is a katsu curry type dish. read more
6 months ago
11 months ago
This is place is a counter located at LIC food hall, so there's many seats. Service was pretty quick. Portion size is huge, chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, curry is yum! The cheese adds such a depth of flavor, wish there was more added on top! read more
1 year ago
Service quick! Quality HK style Milk tea here. Looking forward to eating all the menu items :) read more
1 year ago
The service and food were great and fast considering it was dinner time. The atmosphere was cozy. The smells of each dish inviting you in to try. I Ordered the black pepper beef spaghetti and marathon crispy pork cutlet rice with Japanese curry sauce and cheese. The black pepper was the dominant seasoning in the noodles, balanced by a light note of sweetness that kept it from being overpowering. The noodles themselves were cooked to perfection. The pork cutlet was cooked to perfection, every bite melts in your mouth. The curry sauce made the rice very flavorful and a great contrast to the cheesy pork cutlet. It was addicting to say the least. All in all, the food was a great value for its price from the flavorful curry to the sweet rich noodles,definitely a must try. read more
1 year ago
great food great experience. Fast service. wonderful staff....food hall is amazing. Will be back read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
This cozy spot serves rich, smooth Hong Kong milk tea--perfectly brewed and utterly refreshing! read more
1 year ago
I love Hong Kong food and this is a great option to go to locally! The hk milk tea and bolo bao taste yummy read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The "Marathon Crispy Pork Cutlet Rice," and it was an absolute delight. The taste was far superior to its appearance, sauce was simply the cherry on top. It's undoubtedly worth every penny read more
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