Master Kong's food is excellent, and they have great prices. Master Kong is not fancy, but the traditional Chinese food they serve is delicious and the staff are friendly. Their xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and Jianbing are amazing. The potstickers and chicken dumplings were also delicious. Master Kong now has two location on Division & 84th, and this new location on Hawthorne. read more

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Vegetarian review and honestly wish I could give a 4.5! Came by for a weekday lunch and there was not much of a crowd~ This spot is tucked around the corner and there is honestly a giant chunk of seating including the extended garage like area. You can place your order on the tablet and the food comes out pretty quickly! The service is so friendly and they are super helpful if you have questions or need anything extra. We grabbed the pea shoots, the veggie dumplings, the sesame noodles, and the jianbing. The pea shoots are so so so good! Highly recommend as the green vegetable of choice :P The star of the show for me was the jianbing though -- literally crispy, crunchy, hot savory and so umami. Could eat 10 of those without noticing; they're also huge so you can definitely split one. The sesame noodles were tasty but I will say I was sad that there were 0 other vegetarian noodle dishes; kinda wished there was a hot vegetarian noodle option rather than cold sesame noodles which were good but not the best option for an overcast Portland day. I will say the noodle portions were VERY generous. The veggie dumplings were fine, not bad but not good. They were filled well but a tad bland and my friend said she enjoys their meat filled dumplings much much more. All in all, cute spot with a nice variety of options. Street parking in the area isn't too bad but plan accordingly during busier times! Swing by and grab a jianbing, you will absolutely not regret it~ read more

I've only ordered takeout from Master Kong, so I can't speak to dining in. I have to give them credit for the care they put into packaging alone. Every dumpling was individually separated and protected, which meant everything arrived intact and looking exactly as it should. It might seem a little extra, but I appreciated that attention to detail. Most importantly, the dumplings were juicy! Based on this order alone, I'd come back and try the rest of the menu and in person too! read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a hot day and the place was pretty empty. The set up is half open-air garage style, which could be nice in cooler weather. The non-garage half has AC units, but they drip water out front as you walk in - not the most inviting entrance. Ordering is done at a touchscreen kiosk, though the staff was friendly and greeted me when I came in. Price wise, it was a bit steep if you're dining solo and want to try a few things. I grabbed two items and it ended up being more food and higher price than I planned on. They do offer to-go containers, so I was able to take some home. I got the jianbing and the steamed buns. The jianbing was fine, but didn't wow me - honestly I prefer the version from the other spot in town. The steam buns were decent, though I wish they offered glazed buns instead. I also tried a taro drink with boba, and the boba texture was off-putting. Not a bad experience overall, but I'm in no rush to come back. read more

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Returned to Master Kong after a long hiatus, specifically craving their northern-style potstickers (a rare find around here!). The wrappers were beautifully chewy and delicious, though the meat filling was a bit too tough for my taste (4*). Sadly, the braised beef noodle soup missed the mark--the beef had an odd flavor and the broth lacked depth, tasting mostly of soy sauce (2*). The standout was definitely the jianbing: perfectly crunchy with a well-balanced sauce that didn't overwhelm the dish 5*). ​Ordering is done via a self-service kiosk. It's fine in theory, but the laggy, unresponsive screen made ordering a full family meal a bit frustrating, fortunately nobody was waiting behind us. Staff are courteous, and the pricing remains reasonable. Probably won't make a trip to return, but will drop by when I'm the area and craving for dumplings. read more

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Love this little cute restaurant with big portions! I came in for an early dinner with a big appetite and ordered a bit too much than I could handle... the spicy beef noodle soup was delicious along with the crispy popcorn chicken! That noodle bowl was humongous. The free hot tea was a plus! The staff was friendly, inside was clean. You order at the big screen and sit down. Simply leave when you're done! Will definitely come back. read more

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Amazing spot. The food arrived quickly, tasted yummy, & was a fun spot to check out overall. They have a nice set menu and lots of options for people who don't eat pork, which I appreciated!! Will definitely be back for the braised beef noodle soup, it was so so yummy! read more

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Yes!, Yes!, Yes!, The meat fold his hands down one of their best dishes. Do yourself a favor order an extra one to take on the road. You'll thank me later. It's a no-frills kind of place but the food is so authentic and yummy from steamed dumplings to boa buns everything is delicious. The service they give you is top-tier they want you happy. All the locals go here the ambience is fabulous. read more

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Christmas brunch bliss! Me and the Missus just finished a lovely brunch at Master Kong on 32nd & Hawthorne in SE Portland. Super delicious and a nice mixture of dim sum, self service, and local ambiance. When you walk inside you see the large screen by the bar where you make your order. Such a thing throws us Boomers off a bit (technological intrusion) but once you get some Generation X help (like my sweetie) you quickly adjust and complete your order. Your customer ticket gets printed out and you head to your table where they bring the items out one at a time. We ordered the homemade pork dumplings, snow pea leafs, chicken congee, jianbing, beef brisket noodle soup, plus two kinds of pot stickers (Chinese and regular). Every item was delicious but the chicken congee and the beef brisket noodle soup were standouts. I chose this place because of what customers said about the congee and how much my sweetie misses great congee. As it turns out, one Chinese American Yelper said that Master Kong's congee tasted like back home in Beijing. Well, my wife said it reminded her of the same in Jakarta. She tells me that it is so hard to find great congee in our City so this was quite a treat. I loved the beef brisket soup. The beef was tender with some pieces magically melting in my mouth with the broth soludly supporting the tasty noodles and the egg. Superstar quality taste! The jianbing was also yummy. My wife says it's like a crepe and is typically a breakfast meal. I enjoyed the radishes and scallions blended together with peanuts for a special crunch. The poppy seeds on the outside made the flavor another level of delectable. Finally, the potstickers were crispy on the bottom and warm and fresh on top. The snow pea leafs carried the flavor of garlic delivering a fresh crunch. The ha dmde pot stickers were extremely fresh and tasty. Another yelper said that "Master Kong is the truth!" They were right and we thoroughly enjoyed our brunch and the great service. We will be back! read more

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We visited here on our first day in Portland. The neighborhood is very fun and inviting. You order what you want at the kiosk, but please be warned that you will likely order too much food. The portions are big. We tried several things, and the highlights were the green onion pancake, beef noodle soup, and Chinese pot stickers. I would pass on the popcorn chicken. It wasn't bad, but it was not crispy enough for my liking. In all, excellent food. read more

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Food as authentic and great and you order at self serve kiosk or can get help from servers. The beef stew was very tender and cooked with a savory broth and I tasted five spice in their seasoning so a bit different than the Hk style beef style noodle. Wonton noodle was very good also with a savory broth, perfect for this kind of autumn/fall weather, wontons were delicious with wood ear mushrooms, so that made the texture very crunchy and refreshing to balance out all the meat. Crab & pork XLB came out fresh and steaming hot and very tasty as well. Do be careful if you're not used to eating XLB as the broth inside is steaming out when you take first bite, so use a spoon to scoop it and flip it outside down, poke a small hole to let some steam out then sip on broth to savor the taste or throw the whole thing in your mouth and just know it's supposed to be piping hot! So good though! Very nice to have stumble across this place after Sunday church service and can stroll along a nearby park. It's not DTF style which is very nice to have tried something very authentic and prices are so affordable!! 10/10 would come again Hole in the wall type of dining so you'll Miss it if you're aren't paying close attention, we drove past and parallel parked on the street then pushed our baby and stroller and walked over. read more

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I would like to start by saying that this place was AMAZING! My family and I were visiting for a few days and happened upon this restaurant, which quickly became the highlight of our trip last march. highly recommend read more

I forgot how generous the portions are and ordered too much food. Fortunately the jian-bing packs home easily. The brisket noodle soup has plenty chunks of beef brisket. the broth is unique--a little sweet (star anise), fatty rich with some spice. Love the thicker than pho noodles. Definitely one of my top 5 soups in town. The jian bing is native to some Chinese province that doesn't get much play in restaurants around here--egg crepe over a crunchy layer over vegetables. You order on a machine but there's good personal service. They even have their name on the chopsticks. read more

Master Kong - jian bing, brisket nodle soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

As a whole, Master Kong is a 4.5 for me. Food: 4-5/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Ambiance: Casual, mixed self serve. It missed the 5 stars because there wasn't that wow factor, however if you're looking for consistent quality and taste for Taiwanese style food, this is it. We ordered the pork congee (5/5), jian bing (4/5) and popcorn chicken (4.75/5). The popcorn chicken has that authentic salt and pepper taste. Jian bing has good ingredients but lacks flavor. Good thing they have prepackaged sauces. We added beef for $3.50 and it was very minimal in beef, so that was disappointing. It would be good with sliced beef inside. The congee hit the spot with authenticity. Service was very attentive even though ordering is self service. Would come here again when craving Taiwanese style flavors. read more

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Our go-to Chinese dumpling restaurant. Very good dumplings, nice selection of different types. The location is nice, the servers are nice, overall a nice experience. The front ordering kiosk is cool too, of course. Nice and efficient. Anyway, never had a "bad" thing here, everything has been within the range of "it was fine" to "it was very good." This place is good for dumplings, veggie sides, and beef roll (jianbing). They have like one rice + entree type dish and it's very good, but don't come to Master Kong expecting the "usual" Chinese fare. This is a niche dumpling, congee, and noodle joint! Side note: I have yet to try their noodles or congee. read more

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Back again 2 weeks later. Wow Master Kong is perfect. Great service, delicious food and customizable options. For example, order extra wontons on the wonton soup and share! The classic lemonade 75% sugar is refreshing too. We love the sauces. The meat folder continues to be a top 5 "sandwich" in Portland. The fried mini buns are so crispy and good. We like sitting by the window for two, but the ambiance is chill across the restaurant. Prepare to feel good at Master Kongs read more

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Their salted chicken congee and meat pockets are amazing - we got takeout so can't speak to the ambience or service. But those two dishes alone will make for an amazing dinner takeout. Don't skimp on the toppings that come with the congee - they make all the difference! But AVOID their wonton noodle soup at all costs - it's atrocious broth that tastes like stale fish. read more

Was hopeful to get XLBs and green onion pancakes right down the street but will just have to keep driving to dough zone. The XLB are thick and not as flavorful as almost every other restaurant in town that does XLBs. The green onion pancakes are also very thick and a bit doughy. Didn't finish them and actually ate very little and I normally love these things. Popcorn chicken wasn't spicy so I tried some. Not sure if these are typical or not as usually don't order them but a bit bland and lots of skin so didn't do it for me. We picked up so don't know about the service. read more

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We lunch here on Valentine's Day , fortunately it's not too crowded, after order with the kiosk food comes in a timely manner! The beef noodle is huge portion with lots of soft braised beef soup is a bit sweet but not a problem, potstickers is crispy and tasty ,whole place is clean !! read more

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This place serves food not unlike what my Beijing-born mother made me growing up. The homemade bread products taste very authentic and the dumplings are all delicious, yes, even the vegetarian ones. The service is friendly and generally very prompt, especially for takeout orders, making this a great option for a tasty take-home Chinese meal. If I'm craving a "home-cooked" style Chinese meal in central southeast Portland this is the spot. Standouts I have tried include the jianbing and the meat folder. both quite authentic. For dining in, there's a good amount of seating and free water and hot tea and allllllll the dipping sauces. You can take sauces to go, too, they're quite generous about it! read more

When we went on the weekend, it wasn't busy. There is a self-serve kiosk to order. You can take time to browse the menu without feeling pressured with someone at the register staring at you. Of course, if there are people behind you, I guess you can't to escape that feeling lol. Parking is a pain, but since we were in the area for another shop anyway, it wasn't an extra concern but if you come here specifically for the restaurant, it can be frustrating. We parked down one of the residential streets. The fare was more Taiwanese style (which is part of the description on the kiosk). What was most impressive was the pricing for the quality. It was a breath of fresh air when everything has become so expensive from inflation. I got way more food here than I would have gotten at most other places nearby, I'm sure.. definitely a solid place to eat especially if you're on a budget. Some dishes are easy to share, like dumplings and some of the appetizers. However, we each had a main dish as well (not as easy to share family style). I was so excited to see jianbing on the menu that I had to get it. Most places don't offer it and it was brunch time so a fitting choice. I assume the variant here is what's common in Taiwan as it was different from the ones I had before. I think the outer crepe part I had before had more egg mixed in with it with more crisp/crunch, but this was predominantly a soft flour (not sure what kind--per Google may be mung bean flour). If you're trying to be healthy, and/ or you don't like oil, this dish may not be for you. Seeing me so excited while ordering, my friend ordered the vegetarian version (I ordered the pork version which is slightly more expensive). She's never had this before, but the first thing she noted when it was served was how oily it looked. Interestingly, not much comes off if you tried to blot it with napkins and while eating it, it didn't feel excessively oily. Certainly, that may be different if you were to try and eat it after it cooled down. The difference in textures, with the crunchy middle fried dough sheet, along with the savory and sweet flavors were good as a base, and there are sauces available to the right side of the kiosk. I used the peanut sauce and it was fantastic. I didn't notice that they had chili crisp sauce (?) until after I finished eating. I just assumed it was a more spicy variant and I have a fairly low spice tolerance. My friend ate it with a fork and knife, which gave me a good chuckle. I very happily grabbed it with the provided aluminum foil and ate it with gusto like a burger-- as it's originally street food, it's supposed to be portable. I had some grease on my hands by the end and ended up going to the restroom anyway so it wasn't an issue for me. Admittedly, my friend had no grease on her hands by the end so that is an option if you wanted to keep your hands clean. We also got orders of the vegetable dumplings, steamed buns, green onion pancake to share. Other friends ordered sesame noodles, braised beef dish with rice. I'd say just about everything was a solid pick. Although there are less options for vegetarian eaters, my friend who is vegetarian was very happy with the sesame noodles, and I would have been happy if I had ordered that as well. The flavors were delightful. I was interested in the soup dumplings, but wanted to prioritize getting things to share with my friends including my vegetarian friend. Looking at some of the reviews, sounds like options elsewhere may be better as well. May try that when I come back next time. I felt the green onion pancake was ok...more dough and not enough green onion (though that is usually standard at most Chinese places that I go to--I prefer the Korean version when they don't skimp on the green onions). I like the steamed buns. I'm interested in trying the pan fried buns at a future visit. The vegetable dumplings were also ok; I was definitely using up my sauces for extr flavor but do wonder if the meat versions would be more flavorful on their own. I ended up getting the mango refresher, and even at half sweetness it was quite sweet. I actually had to stop drinking it during my meal as the flavor/sweetness was overwhelming the taste of the food. Ultimatelt, I enjoyed my drink after eating, treating it like a dessert. The restroom was decently clean. Some graffiti, but considering it's by an entrance rather than deeper in the shop to avoid public use, I expected way worse. Overall, a very solid choice for some quick Chinese dishes and perfect for takeout. I was really tempted to get extra orders to take home and later that night was regretting not doing so. The prices are very competitive, especially nowadays when everything is so much more expensive with inflation. I'd happily come back for both the jianbing and to try other dishes. Looks like they may have had roujiamo (the meat bun) which I would probably try next long with some of the other dumpling options. read more

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The food at Master Kong is great! I had the congee during my wisdom teeth surgery recovery for a week straight. I tried the fish congee, century egg, and chicken congee (favorites in that order). I also enjoyed their soy milk drink as well. 10/10 would recommend Master Kong congee during oral surgery recovery. I did find that ordering congee earlier through the day was better, as it was thicker and more delicious. Toward the end of the day, it was more watery and had more ginger. Delicious nonetheless!! I only ordered takeout, so I can't comment on service/ambiance. read more

Finally got to try this restaurant for lunch on a Sunday after a morning OMSI adventure. There was plenty of street parking on the side street and the place was easy to find from the outside sign. Walking in, the restaurant was open, clean, and we were greeted right away to be seated. Now listen, the food here actually exceeded my expectations! One taste of the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup and I knew this place is the real deal. The tea egg inside was a nice touch and the beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The pan fried pork dumplings were crispy on the bottom but soft a chewy in the best way with a juicy porky filling. The stir fried Chinese broccoli (aka gailan) was cooked just right with a snap in each bite, covered in oyster sauce. Now I will say the jianbing was what sealed the deal for me. It looked and tasted just like what I had growing up in Beijing and it was super nostalgic for me. Especially after trying this dish at many other places I've always been disappointed in the past. Although I will say the peanuts inside were not typical for me but it added a nice crunch. You can also add pork or beef to it too but I've decided to keep it classic. The only reason it's not a 5-star rating for me is the confusion with the self-order kiosk. Not in the sense that it's confusing to order, because it's not- I found it super helpful to see the prices and the pictures when ordering, but it made service confusing between being seated, getting food delivered to the table, but then it's also more self-service where you can also get extra bowls and sauces on your own. The servers were very friendly but I guess I just don't understand the one self-order kiosk concept. Anyway, overall I really enjoyed my meal here and plan to be back to try their XiaoLongBao soup dumplings and maybe one of their comforting congee! read more

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A solid place for Chinese eats! We visited on a whim for a late Sunday lunch and left filler than expected. You order and pay at a kiosk and the food is delivered within minutes of sitting down. There was ample indoor seating, including a whole extra room next door. The bathroom was super clean. We shared pan fried buns and beef brisket noodle soup. The star was definitely the beef. There was so much of it and it was exceptionally tender. Some pieces of tendon too which is our favorite. The broth was a tad salty but deeply flavorful. We normally don't finish the soup but nearly did this time. The buns were a little less impressive, since the bottoms were not fried deeply enough. But the flavor was also good and they came with sauces that paired well. This is their second location; the OG is on Division St. The menus are largely identical, except this location has more drinks. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I was craving some noodle soup and I'm so happy I ended up here. The beef brisket noodle soup is a must-have - I easily drank up the whole broth, the beef pieces were really tender and I loved the chewy and thick noodles. I can't wait to come back and try their other items especially the dim sum! The restaurant itself was very quaint and I liked the desk facing the window to get some natural light. The service was really friendly and quick! read more

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Master Kong was a very welcoming and comfortable chill restaurant space for my partner and I when we dined here. We were able to take our time ordering off the kiosk menu (as there was nobody behind us) and decided to go for the Mustard Pork Noodle Soup and the Roasted Beef Noodles and the Fried Mini Buns. They had self service plates, bowls, silverware, water, and even free tea! We definitely loved this perk. We sat down and were graciously served our food. Both dishes were exactly what my partner and I were craving! The Mustard Pork Noodle Soup was creamy the pork was very flavorful! The Roasted Beef Noodles had such a depth flavor to it to the broth and the beef itself was also so delicious and flavorful. The Mini Fried Buns will always be a hit with us as long as the condensed milk ratio is sufficient and it is cooked throughout, and Master Kong didn't disappoint with either. The service at Master Kong immediately uplifted our spirits from the moment we walked through the door. The flavors of their food followed suit and we are excited to visit again! read more

Master Kong - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love the relaxed aesthetic of the shop with the garage style side room for nice weather days. Really brought an Asia street food feel (but much cleaner! Haha) Food was fantastic - fully deserving of a 5 star! Now am I saying this got 5 starts for being a Michelin restaurant or all encompassing menu? No. But if your goal is simply to find great dumplings, then Master Kong delivers on that goal in a 5 star fashion. The potstickers were crispy and flavorful. The XLB were full of broth. And the snow pea leaves had great seasoning. One of the best dumpling places I've been to period! read more

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We had soup and dumplings here. You order on a screen, but the servers are very polite and helpful. They have an outstanding selection of sakes. The soup flavor was lovely, but the meat had a lot of weird gristle in it and the dumpling filling was just in a ball that fell out when I bit it. I'm not sure if I'd go back with all the other options. read more

My favorite is the Pork Egg Congee. They make the best congee, very flavorful and not bland. It's a great comfort dish when feeling under the weather. Had this three times. I've also tried the chicken congee which was good but still prefer the Egg Pork version. The soup dumplings were standard. Nothing great but good. That's it for now. read more

Ordering at the automated kiosk was easy. Dumplings were nice. The beef brisket noodle....noodles were nice but the brisket could be more tender. Pork belly rice...pork was a little dry. Overall was ok, but not sure we'll be back. read more

YUMMY!! Got the potstickers, beef brisket noodle soup, crab rangoons and the meat sandwich. All were incredible. The chili oil and peanut garlic butter are 10/10. Portions are insane!! Could've gotten one entree to share between two people and we would've left full. Can't wait to come back. New fav spot on Hawthorne. read more

I've only ever been to the Master Kong on Division (and have gotten take-out countless times), so I really wanted to give this new location a try! Located on right on Hawthorne, this place is the perfect place to find some comforting food. This location is the newer of the two Master Kongs and you can tell when you walk in. The restaurant is more spacious, with higher ceilings, has a neat light-up logo that shines on the floor as you enters, and a big kiosk for you to order. My boyfriend and I came one morning to find a cure to our hangover and this was the perfect spot. They have so many comforting foods from noodles to congee to dumplings. We ordered the chicken congee, the xiao long bao, and the wonton soup at the kiosk. After ordering, we chose our own table to sit at and staff brought out our food. Service was kind and very fast. Everything was delicious and I would say that the quality at both restaurants are pretty similar (and from what I remember, their menus are identical). Consistent quality and amazing food. Highly recommend. read more

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The portions were very generous especially considering the price. Service was great and there is a solid amount of seating. read more

Master Kong - Steamed Buns 狗不理包子 Roasted Beef Noodles 红烧牛腩面 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The fact we have another congee establishment is dynamite! It's the Asian chicken soup when one is under the weather. On this particular take-out order, I'm gonna have to say the congee was a hair salty but the proteins were plentiful and the rice porridge had a velvet consistency I was hoping for. I also enjoyed the roasted beef noodles and would come back for that too. Plenty of soft beef chunks with a rich spicy broth. The steam buns were nice but lacked much flavor in the ground meats. Thankfully, some of the accompanying sauces with my order, helped with that. All in all a place I would return to again to give it another try. read more

Do not sleep on master Kong! This little unassuming restaurant is absolutely delicious. When you walk in the floor plan is open with plenty of seating and you can watch the food cooked fresh in front of you. Service was friendly - definitely a family run business. My top pick was the Chinese style potstickers and the sesame noodles. We will be back! Parking is limited. read more

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Great place for great tasting authentic Chinese food. It has some of my harder to find favorite classics, including preserved egg congee and mustard greens soup noodle. It feels like a hole in the wall with its utensils a mix of ceramic plates/bowls and plastic disposable forks/spoons. But don't let that discourage you as food is good! You also order at the kiosk, get a number, and sit down. You can self serve or ask them to bring ur utensils, condiments and take out containers. read more

We lived in Taipei, Taiwan for 5 years and Master Kong serve authentic Chinese food. The food is served hot and is extremely tasty. Service is friendly and accommodating. Very good value for the quality of the food served. read more

First time at Master Kong. Got Wonton Noodle Soup to go. It was really good, wontons super on point and nice noodles. The broth was way more shimpy than I'm used to but I dug it. And the lady who gave me my takeout was very friendly and nice. Cool interior too. Probably go back and eat lunch there soon. A+ read more

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I feel so lucky to have this place in my neighborhood! A nice variety of food that's always tasty. You order at a kiosk at the front, but service is very friendly. Lots of seating, including one room where the entire wall can open up on a nice day. read more

My partner and I went on the recent holiday and got to enjoy so much food here! Friendly and helpful staff, always available for their customers needs. Everything was tasty and I left this place happy and full! read more

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