This was my first time visiting Meet Yue Cafe, and I actually found myself wondering whether it's a family-owned business, as that was the impression I got. I first noticed it because of the large signage while driving through the plaza, and I'd also heard it was an affordable spot for classic Hong Kong-style comfort food.
We arrived around 6:30 p.m. as a group of five and were seated within a couple of minutes. At first, I appreciated the privacy of the back dining area where we were seated. Unfortunately, I soon noticed two or three black flies along with a few fruit flies buzzing around. It was enough to leave me feeling a little annoyed and concerned about how much I'd enjoy the meal. As a group, we decided not to ask for a different table. We were promptly provided with menus, cutlery, and water/tea. It wasn't until after placing our order with the server that we realized there was actually a QR code on the table for ordering.
Thankfully, the food completely exceeded my expectations. I was genuinely impressed by the portions, quality, and taste, especially considering the affordable prices.
We ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese, a classic that was packed with rich, flavorful meat sauce. I especially appreciated how generous they were with the sauce instead of skimping on it. At just $13.99, the portion was large enough to last me a couple of meals.
We also ordered the Deluxe Sizzling Plate, which came loaded with chicken, pork chop, luncheon meat, chicken wings, battered fish, fries, broccoli, corn, peas, mushrooms, and onions, with a choice of tomato or black pepper sauce. Although it initially looked like there wasn't quite enough sauce for such a large platter, the meats were already so well seasoned that they didn't really need much extra. The meal also includes your choice of rice or spaghetti. Interestingly, while the menu lists the sizzling plate at $28.99, our spaghetti version was charged at only $27.99.
As a group of five, we finished the two sizzling played and packed half of the spaghetti home!
For drinks, the specialty beverages require the usual upcharge, but the portions were generous. The iced lemon tea was easily my favorite, followed closely by the milk tea, which was incredibly smooth. The iced lemon water ranked last since it lacked much lemon flavor despite the added sweetener and the lemon being pressed into the drink. I probably wouldn't order that one again.
Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit, and the washrooms were clean and a decent size.
Overall, the restaurant itself didn't appear dirty, but I do think the pest issue needs to be addressed. Thankfully, once our food arrived, the flies didn't continue hovering around us, so we weren't constantly swatting them away while eating. I was honestly surprised they disappeared for the remainder of our meal, which made the experience much more enjoyable.
Without the flies, this easily would have been a 5/5 experience for me. The food, portions, value, and service were all excellent. Unfortunately, I do have to deduct a star because of the pests. Hopefully it's something the restaurant resolves, because I'd genuinely like to come back and try more of the menu. read more