An affordable and delicious Cantonese breakfast for less than $25 is unheard of in this day and age. And it's here at Mr. Champion. My fiancé and I surprised ourselves with this meal to be honest, and decided we have to come back to Mr. Champion more. We ordered 2 Lemon Iced Teas, because well, you just gotta when you are having Cantonese breakfast. This or a hot milk tea. To eat, their Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls (comes with 4 rolls) and a Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge. The Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge was just right - the right amount of rice and liquid, without the rice totally falling apart. It also had the perfect amount of pork and preserved egg that me and my fiancé weren't fighting over who gets more of what haha! Ok now, the only thing missing for me in the porridge was pickled veggies. Yes, I could've ordered pickled veggies, but I saw they were charging $2.30 for it for some reason. Is a side of pickled veggies really cost $2.30? Would this have made my porridge more enjoyable if I had it? Yes, because I am used to adding zha cai in my porridge so why not just add the pickled veggies to the price of the porridge and give the customer the option to add it or not on the side? *crying face* I understand I know just went on a tangent about pickled veggies, but I hope a reader can understand my dilemma haha! A great part of my day was to have enjoyed their Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls. They come with 4 per order, so if you are in a group of 2, it's perfect to share and enjoy 2 rolls per person. Their noodle rolls are probably the best I've had in the states. They are perfectly plump, tender, and slightly chewy. A little translucent, very delicate. They are what I imagine if I was having a dream of eating noodle rolls. So yes, if you visit here, definitely get their noodle rolls. They helped me with my dilemma about the pickled veggies with my porridge a lot haha! Their service was quick and efficient. We were seated in a minute and finished our meal in under 30 minutes. It's the perfect place for a quick breakfast that is affordable, delicious, and totally worth your wallet. I'll definitely see Mr. Champion soon! read more

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We decided to try this place out for their rice rolls based on the reviews. There is plenty of parking in the parking lot shared with other spots and CVS. We came around 10 am so we got seated right away. It's a pretty shall space inside. The rice rolls were about $6 a plate for 4 rolls each. It was pricey and not that special. The beef one was especially disappointing given that the meat is just small chunks sprinkled on top. As for the noodles, it was decent with a big portion of noodles for about $15. It comes with a few stalks of veggie and then some protein. The soup was pretty oily though, especially for the pickled veggie noodle one. read more

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For me this is a solid go-to, affordable comfort food spot. Their main focus is on the braised beef dish with 2 veggies over noodle. On the weekend, it could be very busy. But when I can there was no wait. The surface area of the tables were also lacking, could barely fit all the good food we ordered. Definitely need some origami skills to fit everything. read more

I enjoyed the Yangzhou fried rice and the steamed rice rolls. You can make an order through phone for pick up. They take cash, they can take card but there's a small fee. They have cute decorations inside. The staff are nice and friendly. The parking lot is big, they are not busy. Prices are good. read more

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I come here about 2x a month and order the rice rolls and pork and preserved egg porridge and leave soooooo happy every time. It's delicious, tasty, and comforting and satisfies my breakfast cravings. Don't forget to try it all with their house made chili oil!! I love this place. read more

the flavor was good but I wish it came with more protein. I didn't feel like this was necessarily a bang for your buck, but it definitely killed the steamed rice noodle roll craving. it's a small restaurant so there may be a bit of a wait, especially on the weekends. read more

Mr. Champion - shrimp rice noodle rolls - Cantonese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I have to admit the rice noodle rolls here are a match for the rolls in hong kong without the 16 hour flight there! It's pillowy soft and made fresh to order. I would definitely recommend calling ahead and placing an order. I get the shrimp rice noodle rolls and it's soo delish. One of my too go to dimsum spots read more

Mr. Champion - Rice Noodle roll - Cantonese Near Me - Arcadia, California

This neighborhood mom n pop restaurant serving casual cantonese style dishes somehow survived in this part of town. The plaza is not particularly busy and the store is not that big. Food: Food is decent but not the best. Their rice rolls are not the dim sum types. Instead the meats are placed on the exterior. I usually order their beef stew noodle and wonton soup here. Service: I've only dined in once and that was nearly 10 years ago. The service is usually pretty good. Environment: Parking is easy. The plaza isn't that busy but somehow this tiny restaurant gets a decent amount of business. Clean interior with semi quirky designs. Price: Priced on a slightly lower scale compared to their competitors. Food: 4 Service: 4 Environment: 4 Price: 4 read more

Family of 4 decides to go to Mr Champion for dinner - we look up the nearest restaurant from Yelp. Mr Champion is a small, cute, and Cantonese style cafe in Arcadia. Service is better than average, as there is one waitress handling everything. As for food, their signature is the smooth tasty rice noodle rolls. We order the bbq pork and shrimp ones, there is an option to add egg - I know it's popular for certain regions. We also order stir fry beef udon, savory, the traditional beef tripe dry noodle (lo mein) is very authentic Cantonese, the flavor on the beef tripe is perfect. Last, popcorn chicken is my least favorite; our young lady clean it all up. It's more of breading, good flavors less meat. Overall, the portions of dishes are just enough for one adult; taste is truly Cantonese and good. Maybe I will try to add egg with rice noodle rolls next time. read more

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I love rice noodle rolls and Mr. Champion was known for them. First off, there's a sign in list by the register, so head there first if you plan on dining in. There was one person waiting before me and they chose to sit her at the four top table while there were two empty seats at the counter. Meanwhile, my party of four had to wait until another table cleared. This was not efficient and I'm not sure where the logic was there. This is what we ordered: * Pork Rice Noodle Roll $4.50 * Beef Rice Noodle Roll $4.75 * Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll $4.95 * Beef Stew Rice Noodle Rice Roll $4.95 x 2 Our favorite was the Beef Stew Rice Noodle Roll as it had the most flavor with the sauce, hence why we went with a second order. The rest were all fine, and I liked the texture of the rice noodle rolls. They are very thin and light. However, they don't cook the rice noodle rolls with the protein in it, rather it's tossed on top with the sauce. The pork one did look like it may have been cooked a little with the protein inside, but the shrimp, beef, and beef stew versions all have the protein added on top. Perhaps they do it this way so they can make them faster. I imagine it's more efficient to make a bunch of plain rice noodle rolls and adding whatever toppings afterwards. The price point for rice noodle rolls was pretty decent. Service - the bare minimum with taking our orders, bringing out our drinks and food, and giving us the bill. Everyone knows you come here for the rice noodle rolls and not the service. 3.5 stars read more

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Solid family joint to diversify the Cantonese breakfast scene. The rice noodle rolls are smooth and filled with toppings, with the ability to add egg. Wonton noodle soup was decent, although wontons could be more flavorful. The wonton meat was quite packed though. Overall good service too as a change of pace from most Chinese restaurants. Easy parking too. read more

Mr. Champion - Wonton noodle soup, with veggies - Cantonese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I started liking this place until recent, I took my sister for light breakfast there before going to acupuncture. We ordered rice roll and beef chow fun to share, I think the rice roll is their specialty which is pretty good, cheap and easy to digest. We both agree beef chow Fung is good though portion isn't ax big as other Cantonese restaurants. After that visit, I did couple take outs Mostly a rice roll with porridge. After I discovered I can add liver to the porridge for additional $3, I asked for 3 orders of liver added to my porridge. Unlike other restaurants adding liver usually just thin slice boiled liver which is dry , their version is big chalk of liver which tastes really good !!! Service is very friendly and easily to order takeout by phone with madarin read more

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My favorite fresh rice noodles made as you order off the menu! I like their hot milk tea too you can adjust sweetness excellent customer service feels like just hometown read more

This is a cute, simple, little place located in a plaza. Parking was easy. Service was friendly and prompt. This place hit the spot for my friend and me as we just came from hiking. We both ordered the Iced HK Milk Tea & Coffee, and it was refreshing and good. We liked that it didn't leave an after-taste. The rice noodles were delicious and the price point was amazing! That's why we shared two orders. I even ordered to-go for my hubby. The porridge was yummy as well. They did not skimp on the pork or Preserved eggs. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

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Was in the area and dropped by because I had to get the shrimp noodle rolls! And oh my god they were amazing! Priced at $5 it was a steal. We needed up getting 3 orders. The menu had a lot to offer and we chose to order beef chow fun, beef noodle soup and popcorn chicken. All of the dishes were very tasty and homey. It taste like my grandma cooked it which is always a plus! Don't forget, their XO sauce is soooooo good! 8" The staff here was super friendly and accommodating - which made our experience much better. Definitely coming back for the shrimp rice noodles! read more

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The rice noodle rolls and the congee with salted pork bones and dried vegetables are delicious. There is also salt and pepper popcorn chicken. 非常好吃的肠粉和咸骨菜干粥。还有盐酥鸡 read more

If you love wonton noodles and steamed rice noodle rolls, you can get a descent craving fix here. Reason is the amounts of varieties. The steam rice rolls alone have like 8 different options including beef stew which was a cool option and of course we ordered. If you love beef tripes at dim sum, they have one with egg noodle low mien. We also ordered popcorn chicken which you can never go wrong for the kiddos and those are generic like any tea houses. When it comes to flavor and taste, nothing wows me but it's very generic, cant go wrong for a quick fix mainly. Place is tiny and cute in a good size plaza with plenty of parking spaces. Owner was nice and attentive. read more

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I barely have a chance to go to this area, a tri-city junction of Temple City, North El Monte, and Arcadia. In China, such an area is normally lawless; we call it 三不管地區, which literally means "an area that three departments don't care about." I go there only for T & M Auto Repair Corporation (東明汽車修護廠) for oil changes. I eventually switched to this one instead of KB MOTOR (小李修車廠) in Rowland Heights, which is getting more and more expensive and provides worse and worse service. T & M's services are great; the only pity is that there are not enough places around to kill time while waiting for the car. There is only a Starbucks and one Paris Baguette across the street. I did some research before I went to fix the TPMS and found a Hong Kong-style café not too far away, just a 10-minute walk. When we stepped inside the café, the tables on the left and right sides were all occupied. There were two high bar tables facing the windows, but obviously not for service since they were occupied by stuffed animals-cute. Several tables behind the cashier island were stacked with sundries. That meant the whole café was running at only two-thirds seating capacity. Also, three chairs in front of the cashier island were taken by three girls waiting for takeout. We stood there without getting any greeting-yes, Yelp reviewers mentioned that. It seems to be the style of the café, and I am okay with it. I go to Hong Kong-style cafés only for good food, never expecting good service-whether in Shanghai, in Hong Kong, or in the USA. We stood there for at least five minutes, watching them collect payments, prepare leftovers for packing, and clean tables. Eventually, the owner-like waitress told us that we had to sign the waiting list by hand-yes, by handwriting. I wrote my name on the clipboard. While waiting for a seat, I found that everyone in the café was speaking Cantonese-yes, I mean every single person. I bet it must be an authentic Hong Kong café. Fortunately, after only five or ten more minutes of waiting, we were seated. I checked the menu: the prices were really cheap. It's a very good deal even if the taste isn't great. I don't remember anywhere in Southern California where you can get a 4-piece full-size Rice Noodle Roll for less than five dollars. They serve several categories: fried snacks, steamed rice noodle rolls, porridges, rice plates, stir-fries, rice noodles, noodles, and Hong Kong-style beverages. Every item on the menu looked delicious and was reasonably priced. Let's talk about the dishes we got: Dried Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll $4.95 - 5/5 Trust me, order this one instead of the Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll. I don't mean their shrimp is bad, just because you can get good shrimp in Southern California so easily, but it's not that easy to find good dried shrimp. The dried shrimp they used were soybean-sized, with no shell or feet-which is not easy for shrimp of that size, most likely hand-removed by the restaurant. The Rice Noodle Roll itself was tender and juicy, and the sauce was so elegant. XO Sauce Beef Honeycomb Tripe Lo Mein $12.95 - 5/5 This one had two drawbacks. Firstly, it wasn't all honeycomb tripe but combined with regular tripe, which is much cheaper. Secondly, it was dark brown instead of golden in color compared with the picture on the menu. If they wanted, I could teach them how to cook golden-colored beef tripe. But the whole dish still deserves 5 stars. The beef tripe was so soft yet still chewable. By the way, the tripe was cleaned very well without any fat attached. The Lo Mein noodles were cooked just right with very tasty XO sauce. You could even find dried shrimp and dried scallop slices at the bottom of the plate, indicating they used very good quality XO sauce, most likely Lee Kum Kee (李錦記). Ribs and Sun-Dried Veggie Porridge $8.95 + Pork Liver $3 - 4/5 Sorry, I can't give it 5 stars. The dried veggies lacked the special aroma they should have. The salted ribs were not preserved well and also lacked the special aroma they should have had. The porridge itself was authentic, and especially the pork liver was very good. These were the thickest pork liver slices I had ever seen. I've cooked for more than 40 years but could never imagine pork liver could be cooked so thick. The texture of the pork liver was tender and sponge-like-very interesting. I don't know how to cook it this way, but I will study it. I was supposed to give the café 5 stars, but eventually I gave it 4. Not because of the food-the food tasted very good-but because there were so many wrong Chinese characters on the menu. It's like being a spelling pedant in English. The menu used Traditional Chinese, which is used in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but Mainland China uses Simplified Chinese. This menu combined both character systems together. For example: 「咸」 should be 「鹹」 「云」 should be 「雲」 「面」 should be 「麵」 「干」 should be 「乾」 「净」 should be 「淨」 「潤」 should be 「膶」 「猪」 should be 「豬」 Anyway, it's a good restaurant, very authentic. read more

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Came here for breakfast essentially before a long road trip. Easily missed, but in a very small strip mall/plaza. Not too many tables inside. Menu was pretty extensive. We had a couple of the rice noodle rolls, wonton noodle soup, congee and popcorn chicken. Portions were huge. Everything was good overall. A little seasoning would have helped perhaps, but can adjust to your liking with the condiments. Speaking of, the chili oil they have is very spicy. Definitely a couple of drops will do you good. read more

I came here with another person to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We wanted something light and not heavy. We got two types of rice rolls - BBQ Pork and Shrimp with lettuce. We also got preserved egg with pork porridge. We were stuffed after finishing everything. I would come back to try other dishes. We came in around 6:40pm and was seated right away. It wasn't crowded. By the time we finish eating, we were the last ones there and they were getting ready to close the kitchen. Overall, I would come back and try the rice rolls again. read more

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Small hole in the wall with pretty friendly staff for Asian standards. Pro: Food tastes really good. I got the brisket noodles in which the brisket were really flavorful and super soft. Portion size is decent. Pricing is pretty good. Also the dried shrimp churn fun (chang feng) taste fresh and delicious as well. Con: a bit stuffy where AC didn't seem like it was on. There's no special breakfast menu for food drink or combo. The tissue box is cute but the napkin is so rough... I rather have the super thin white ones that almost dissolves when you touch it- at least it's soft on my mouth. Overall, food and pricing is good. The con to me is just minor stuff. I'll still recommend it but just go on a cooler day and bring your own tissues read more

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If you like steamed rice rolls, there's no other place that beats the way they make it here. It is so delicate and delicious. There are so many various flavors and add ons as well. The place is fairly small but has very cute decorations and a cozy feel to it. The staff is super nice and helped me open the door when they saw I was walking in helping my mom. They have other options as well like the abalone and chicken porridge I got. Prices are amazing as well especially with the prices we have going on in this economy. read more

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spectacular. i lov anything rice rolls !! we ordered the popcorn chicken (so tender and crispy), fish congee (better with the white pepper and salt), and rice rolls obviously! like 6 types hahahah honestly solid spot. i've definitely had better in new york or even in asia but these were satisfying and so freaking affordable read more

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Cute spot with lots of bear decor. The rice noodles here are really yummy and the prices are good too. Hard to find prices like these nowadays. The rice rolls we ordered were under $5 each. Service was quite fast and friendly also. I would def come here again. read more

Mr. Champion - Cantonese Near Me - Arcadia, California

They have congee and other "breakfast" items all day! We like Hong Kong and Cantonese style breakfast items like congee, rice noodle rolls, and other small plates but many other places only offer during morning hours. We were happy they have it all day! Small place with a couple of tables. We came around dinner time on a Sunday and was about 75% occupied, and there were a steady stream of take out. We got some rice noodles, congee and fried noodles. The rice noodles came a little different than other places where the "stuffing" is on the outside! Because of that you can request additional meats or veggies as topping. Delicious and the price was right! read more

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I was really craving rice rolls/ bánh ướt and this hit the spot! Super soft and the sauce was just right. The chili oil is very spicy, I love it. Small and cozy inside, service was great. There's ample parking shared with other businesses in a small plaza. read more

Mr. Champion - Beef rice roll and shrimp rice roll - Cantonese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Food was nice and hot and had just the right amount flavor. Staff were friendly and speak English. The place offers a nice verity of food choices. From fries, wing to savory entrees. Place is small and cozy. read more

Mr. Champion - Beef wanton noodles, black pepper udon stir fry - Cantonese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Mr. Champion is one of my favorite go-to spot for a quick lunch. It's rather small with about 8 tables, but customers are pretty considerate and just finish up their meals and pay, instead of hanging around to socialize. They serve breakfast (porridge, rice noodles) in the morning, but have noodles and rice throughout the day. They have one of the best Minced Pork over Rice , as well as their Beef Stew Lo Mien. Love it here! Definitively thumbs up all the way! Highly recommended if you're nearby. read more

Mr. Champion - Cantonese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Stopped by for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. I've been looking for a restaurant that sells rice roll noodles like this. I also really enjoy the pricing on these. Inside they have a couple tables but it can get packed during peak hours. I really enjoyed the food here and will be back! read more

Mr. Champion - Shrimp rice roll and pork and preserved veggies noodles - Cantonese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Great service although the inside needs air conditioning especially on hot days. It's a small business so expect a super casual dining experience as if you're at your friend's house. Food is flavorful as expected. Their chili oil is especially standout and very spicy! The prices are reasonable which makes me want to come back for more. If I'm having a slow day I'll order a few rice rolls for takeout. read more

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Upon entering on Friday afternoon we were seated right away. Service was prompt and polite. We were given menus and water to drink. Ambiance is casual yet cozy. I love the wall graphics which added a fun touch. Interior is clean, and theres soft music playing in the background. Great place for catching up with a friend. The beef rice noode roll was delicate and falls apart very easily when just picking it up with chopsticks. The sauce was the perfect amount of sweet and savory. Adding on toppings such as extra veggies costs money. The XO sauce beef honeycomb noodles were VERY saucy, and had the perfect texture. Wasn't soggy at all. It comes with a small side bowl of soup, I think if you want to transform your dry noodles to a soup noodle? I thought the rice porridge was good but my mom thought the liver pieces were too big and rough to chew. Definitely a no frills spot. Go here for simple, tasty and inexpensive meal. read more

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Cute restaurant with great service. They are known for their fresh rice rolls. The food was very satisfying and they provide a small but well rounded menu from a light breakfast to heavy lunch. Seating capacity is a bit limited so you may have to wait for dine in. read more

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My Mom and I stopped in for breakfast yesterday and we were both delightfully surprised by the quality of the food and the service at Mr. Champion. While I recognize we have it really good in LA with respect to the scope of Asian cuisines available, it's been tough to find quality Cantonese breakfast in SoCal relative to spots like Toronto and Vancouver with a larger diaspora of Hong Kong immigrants. But fear not, I have found my go-to spot here at Mr. Champion! The rice rolls (cheung fun) were a winner. Thin, delicate, and silky smooth sitting in a nice small bath of sweet soy cause. The congee was the perfect consistency with perfectly cooked pieces of pork and pork liver sprinkled throughout. The random wild card stir fry beef noodles were also super flavorful. I would come back again and again to try out more of the menu given how on-point everything was! More surprisingly, the service was exceptional. The owner(?) was so attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout. Definitely unexpected given the signature sass that a lot of service people in HK/HK cha chaan tengs are known for, but his great service is so very much noticed and appreciated! I will be back for sure and highly recommend! read more

We've been here a few times, as we both really like the porridges and the various rice noodle rolls. We just decided to try the beef stew and rice. It was SOOO salty; we ate just a couple of bites of the stew and had to stop. We finished most of the rice that the stew came with, and the other items we ordered. I'm hoping this was just a one-time mistake, and not common problem with this dish... If the dish is done properly, it's a really nice dish. I feel like the flavor is there... just that the cook needs to cut WAY back on the salt. Otherwise, the service is typically good, the ambiance is decent; perfect for a quick meal where nothing fancy is expected. read more

A genuine hole in the wall - their rice rolls are great and decently priced. You have the option to add egg for $1 more in each order. They also serve HK milk tea here. Their chili oil is amazing and flavorful and it's house made! read more

Mr. Champion - Cantonese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Came on a weekend afternoon and got the last table. it was a small family run restaurant so tables fill up quick and there might be a wait during peak hours. Service was good and staff was attentive. It's a nice casual chinese restaurant with authentic cantonese food. I always come here for their rice noodles- the best i've had since you can taste the freshness compared to rice noodles at dim sum. I recommend adding egg to their rice noodles too, although you should definitely try the original without egg as well. Their vermicelli is also simple and good. Congee has a good flavor to it too. Iced coffee was good too and they have 50 cent refills. Parking lot was big and it shouldn't be a problem trying to find parking. Price was also reasonable and affordable. read more

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I usually pay attention to what kind of containers restaurants use when ordering takeout. This time, I ordered nearby because my child had class. It is obvious this restaurant cares more about saving money than customer health. Beef chow fun in Styrofoam is questionable, but putting freshly fried spring rolls directly into it without any foil lining is completely unacceptable. When we opened the food, the Styrofoam had already melted from the heat and oil. I had to throw it away for safety reasons. Absolutely frustrating and disappointing. ZERO stars. read more

Mr. Champion is located in the same plaza as CVS with a shared parking lot. I took my mom to Mr. Champion for a late breakfast this past Saturday. We came in around 10:45 am and waited only a little over 5 minutes for a table. We were given menus and ended up purchasing: Fish Porridge, $8.50 prior to tax- The portion size for this is enough for 2- 3 people. The porridge was good and seasoned well. I like that it was thick and I liked the fish in it. My mom also liked the porridge. We had some leftovers to take home, which is a fair portion to have reheated later on. Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, $4.50 prior to tax- Mr. Champion is known for their rice rolls, so we knew we had to order some. We opted for the shrimp rice noodles, which came in an order of 4. The noodles were good and I liked that it also came with 4 larger pieces of shrimp. We both enjoyed these. Beef Rice Noodle Roll, $4.25 prior to tax- We also got the beef rice rolls for variety. Also just as tasty as the shrimp rice rolls. Hong Kong Milk Tea, $3.75 prior to tax- I opted for this milk tea and it was good. It was a good size for the price. There is a charge if you get a refill, but I thought the amount I had was enough for me. ---------------------------------- (Total= $23.15 after tax, prior to tip) Service was very friendly and service was attentive. The employees are able to speak Cantonese, Mandarin and English so you shouldn't have trouble ordering food here. Wait time for food was not that long and our meal was a very good experience. I will definitely be back here again in the near future. Please note that for any credit card transactions under $15, there will be a $0.50 charge. The unisex restroom was also clean during this visit. read more

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We ordered beef brisket rice, stir-fried bean sprouts, and shredded pork rice noodles. The food was delicious and the portions were big. Prices are very reasonable. This is a small, family style restaurant with cute and cozy decor. The staff are friendly, and even though there aren't many seats and you might need to wait, it's worth it. It's a convenient spot near home, and I go there often. I really like it. read more

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The rice noodles are no joke, tasty and highly affordable. We ordered the shrimp and barbecue pork and devoured them. We also had the Beef Tripe Honeycomb Noodles and Popcorn Chicken. Everything was good. Refills for Lemon Tea and Milk Tea are $1. Not much in terms of service, but this is a great option if you are a fan of rice noodles and/or looking for a cheap, quick and delicious meal. We will be back. read more

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