Unfortunately, this place has gone downhill. They use a machine to make the sui mai and they're so tiny! Messy place with minimal seating but I don't have high expectations for a Chinese dim sum place to go. read more

I've been coming here for dim sum items for the past 16 years. Note: You get better prices if paying in cash. Employees speak Cantonese & Mandarin/English is ok-not the best. I always had time to chat with the ladies inside and they're all very hardworking old school hustlers in business. They do pay attention to details and customers needs. Lines get long fast, so you'll need lots of patience here. Food items are all huge in portions/made with authentic ingredients and simply good for old school style traditional foods. Affordable and good if you know what to order. This place should remodel and get a huge upgrade, but they are busy as heck most of the time. Nobody likes sticky floors or stuff everywhere on tables in such busy environment. They do accept credit cards. Bag of buns in refrigerator are around $9-$10.50 each. Lots of pieces and flavors inside. Dim sum items are still around $5 per order. Siumai and shrimp dumplings are always a favorite since it's huge in size here. They make it very good and fulfilling compared to elsewhere. Egg custard tarts are usually $2 each, but it was buy 1 get 1 free today, so I got double the value. Huge tarts! Love them very much. Cocktail buns and pineapple buns are always fresh and big. Good recipe. I usually come for large box of chow mein or chow fun noodles too. Porridge is always excellent in taste. This is one of the most convenient and hardworking locations with great women employees staffing full day. I really got to know each person personally over the years. Great service over the counter for such busy atmosphere with limited time to get hydrated or breathe. I hope this place keeps up because newer generations want newer and cleaner places. Overall, very authentic and decent for Chinese dim sum items and good tasting bread buns. read more

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Longstanding, no frills shop specializing in dim sum and various Chinese pastries. Great value - the portion sizes are not skimpy and price has historically always been pretty low. It's more of a takeout spot although there are some seats for dine in. There's a 3% charge for credit card so if you wanna avoid it bring cash! Some other low reviews may be because there may be a bit of a communication barrier if you don't speak Mandarin / they can't hear you - BUT I've seen several customers order just fine in English. Look beyond the minimal decor / quick service and you'll see that the ladies are actually very sweet and their focus is on getting food to everyone efficiently :)) In my opinions their standout dishes are the steamed buns and bread. The various bread pastries are golden brown and have a nice gloss on them from baking. The steamed buns are kept in steamers so they are always warm and fluffy when you eat it right away! Also their egg tarts fresh are so BUTTERY and smooth and they sometimes throw in a free one (buy 5 get 1) read more

New Hwong Kok - Egg Custard Tart - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

This review is just for their egg tarts. It's a deal at $18 a dozen! They're also double the size of the ones you get at dim sum these days. It's been at least a year since I last visited and stopped by recently when in the area. The recipe has improved and so has the crust. It's super flaky and even better when baked in the air fryer for a few minutes. The egg is nice and custardy. Parking shouldn't be a problem but the spaces are a bit narrow at this strip mall. It's located across the street from the Asian supermarket and plaza. read more

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For a couple of decades, this was our dim sum go-to place because we live a couple of miles away. Unfortunately, the last couple of visits have caused us to dub this place the "Trouble Dim Sum". It is a hole in the wall, which was fine, because we always bought to go. The people working here used to be nice and very responsive to questions, but that is completely gone. If you go in here, you'd better be able to speak so they can hear you and you'd better not have questions. So, you better already know what they have and what's in each dish, before you walk in. Most people who go here will have a "soup nazi" style experience. It's too bad, but there are a half dozen far better dim sum places within a couple of miles. So, no big loss. Hopefully someone takes this place over and fixes their "troubles". read more

The first time I came here i got siu mai and they were solid! Second time, I got a chow mein for $5 and it came with the box full! So much good value. It was on the drier side but it was also toward the end of the day so it was probably being heated for a while. I got shrimp dumplings too and they were good but also a little dry. The pork and preserved egg porridge was $6.5 for a large container and I would come back for it again! The service is quick as she is able to grab the food already ready from the steamers. The inside is super authentic chinese! I'd definitely come back earlier in the day to get more fresh food. read more

We got a pork and peanut zongzi (~$5), hot dog bun, and bbq bun that was pretty value for the price (total ~$11). The sizes were decently large and fairly fresh. read more

New Hwong Kok - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

Needed an afternoon snack after some shopping from greatmall. Dimsum here is served all day! Very juicy and flavorful siumai and shrimp dumplings :) read more

Came here to pick up lunch on a Saturday and there was a slight line, but not too bad since they had 2 people working the counter. They look like they have a patio outside, but there are no tables & chairs in the establishment so it's definitely a grab & go kind of place. We took our food to a nearby park called Boggini Park with our picnic blanket to have the food while it's still fresh. There are tables at the park which could be the better option since the grass was a bit overgrown. I usually only get Dim Sum in SF Chinatown, but this place is pretty good. It's not quite up to par with the Chinatown shops, but good for a place in San Jose. Best items were the Har Gao (Shrimp dumplings). I really wanted to try their pan fried chive dumplings but they were out when we got there and they didn't give a time estimate as to when the next batch would be done. ~~Parking: Plenty of space because the restaurant is located at the end of a strip mall that's somewhat dead so there's ample parking. You could also eat the food in the parking lot since there's a lot of shaded spots as well. ~~Service: Good, the servers were very nice. ~~Worst Part: The sauces that they provide. I was hoping to get at least a knock off sriracha, but the packets they gave were like chili oil that wasn't spicy. ~~Tips: Bring your own sauces and napkins if you plan on enjoying the food not at home. ~~Return: Maybe. read more

Every time I go to my Dentest in Milpitas, I stop by my favorite dim sum place. So happy to get some dim sum in Milpitas. They are so good. I love shumai and hawcow there. I wish we have place like this in Texas.:( Their lunch special is the best deal. You get a porridge and so many kinds of dumplings for $10. It's still cheap for the amount of dim sum you get. The owner is very hard worker. I see her every time I go there for last 13 years. They open from morning until evening. No days off. Amazing for a small business like this. Thank you always for serving such a great dim sums. read more

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Little shop that you can get some dim sum, porridge, chow mein, Chinese bread with green onions, egg tarts, etc. Great place to pick up some quick food. read more

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Bad steam big bow I think is spoil. Smell Mushroom is bad Outside the skin looks good. But meat fillings. Is bad , came in 6 pm Must been in steamer a long time read more

4 stars based off of New Hwong Kok's Steamed BBQ pork bao. I am typically not a fan of BBQ pork buns and am especially not a fan of fast food to-go dim sum joints. I have not been able to come across a single establishment that meet my requirements when it comes to quality. Food items may be extremely large in size [[visually described as your average dumpling but on STERIOIDS!!]] but the texture is super wet/mushy, with flavoring compromised. With my 3yo not having a good dinner, I went on a hunt to grab something small and carb-y. According to Yelp's listed business hours, NHK was opened pretty late and I headed directly over. I was met by an older Chinese woman who informed to me that business hours were over. I apologized and told her I came here based off of the hours listed on Yelp. Thankfully, she was willing to sell me some BBQ pork buns and Chinese steamed cake as well. Buns were good. I wasn't expecting much and automatically assumed the filling was going to be super stingy but was very very doable. Flavoring was spot on, providing that typical meaty sweetness that you'd expect from char siu. Steamed cake was the letdown due to the inconsistent layers in the pasty. Some parts were dry and crusty/hard. I worked around the piece as best as I could before giving up completely and dumping it. Overall: Thank you to the elderly woman who decided to allow for my purchase even after closing time. I'd come back for the BBQ buns and am interested in checking out other savory fillings they have. read more

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Ordered a large order of pork buns a couple days before for a school event . The pork buns were amazing so we went with this place. Kids loved them -full of meat and the baked bread is fluffy . Best pork buns I've found including SF. read more

If you have a peanut allergy do not eat here. Recently ate here and ordered the ha gow (supposed to be peanut free) but reacted due to cross contamination. read more

This place is okay. I ordered shrimp dumplings and it's actually really good! I'm not a big fan of Chinese food but I've heard the food here is authentic. It's just that this place is dirty and the servers don't wear gloves. Touches money and everything and then gets the container and serves you food. Sometimes the food even touches their hands when they put the food in the container. Just gross. read more

Arrive at 8:06am on a Friday and the store was not open. Knocked on the door and no one answered. Don't know what their actual hours are since the sign on the door says Sun-Sat 8am-7pm. read more

It's been nearly eight since last review. However I've been back a handful of times for my go to combo + other add on's. Not much has changed. The little shop in this strip mall reminds me of a mom and pop business in Sf's Chinatown where staff speaks Chinese and shipping boxes are everywhere in the entry lobby. Im sure it's organized chaos. I have my favorites and I point on the board but since I don't speak the language, the older Chinese lady becomes louder and near rude when I dont understand. Please can I make a public request to have someone who can speak and understand English as a front person with adequate customer service knowledge. That person can work with rude lady, if needed. Although my favorite items (Baked BBQ pork bun, turnip cake, congee and yellow noodles) have me returning). I'm afraid to recommend this location bc of the minimal English and rude customer service i encountered on 12/28. read more

Giving them 3 stars because I love their crab rangoons, taro, and this one mochi pastry that has pork inside (i wish i knew its name), but other items that i've tried are only okay. The service is really fast-paced and can be overwhelming if you do not know what you want to order. Despite this, I keep returning to get my faves! Solid spot if you are looking for quick take-out dimsum. read more

We have not been here for years. A few weeks ago we went to the SF Chinatown one and was pleasantly surprised. So decided to come here last weekend. However, we found out that the fried taro dim sum went bad once we arrive home. Egg Tarts are regular not bad not spectacular. The frozen buns seem fresh. Still have not tried steaming them yet. Mochi balls and Shrimp balls are good. read more

This place used to be good. Recently visited bought pineapple buns and the bottom of the bun was burnt. Bought the Lotus leaf sticky rice and it was not good. Steam rice rolls also disappointed. Bad experience!!! read more

Oh man....we used to like it here, but the quality has gone down, portions are smaller and they've skimped on the ingredients. Their shumai used to be big and plump, but they're super small. Their baked bbq pork bun was served cold with very little filling. Their peanut mochi had no filling. So disappointing....We won't be back to this location. read more

New Hwong Kok - Where's the bbq pork? - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

Oh the childhood memories! My dad used to get dim sum from here all the time when I was younger. The prices are very reasonable and it's authentic dim sum that is really hard to find outside of SF. We recently catered from here for my baby shower and everyone loved the food. We ordered chow mein, chow fun, shrimp dumplings, chive balls, char-sui baos, egg rolls, crab rangoons, and a few other finger foods. Let's just say that we didn't have any leftovers and I ordered enough food to feed 30 people...We had 20 people at our shower haha. All of the food was under $500, which was such a bargain. I ordered everything 3 days in advance and paid in full that day to ensure everything would be good to go for the shower. English is limited there, so I brought my dad to help translate. When we have another big event where I need to order dim sum, I'll definitely be back here. read more

New Hwong Kok - Dim sum galore hehe - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

Went today again because I wanted baked BBQ pork buns but the workers were quite rude this time and just kept talking over me in Canto to each other which sucked because I've been a fan of this place since I was small (and I don't know canto). I ended up leaving without buying anything after they were able to communicate that the pork buns would take 30 min. read more

New customer - l over the baked onion bread ! Went back the next time but they were all out. Egg tarts were very good. I'll have to try their other items. read more

My family and I have been coming to New Hwong Kok for over 10 years for their dim sum lunch meals and pastries. The food here is authentic and good at a fair price. Their Hong Kong style dim sum are pretty good. They have the common items like shrimp dumpling, shui mai, steam chives dumpling, turnip cake, and deep fried meat dumpling. Other items like zong zi, egg tart, steamed BBQ bun, pineapple bun, porridge, and soy sauce chow mein are all good as well -- all at a good price. They do have tables to eat at, but majority of customers including myself do to-go. Like what some reviews mentioned, the workers are a bit rude and they do seem irritated. I was a bit conflicted when writing this portion of the review because I wasn't sure how to critique it. This will be a minor tangent, I hope you understand what I'm conveying. I'm a second-generation Chinese American and I grew up going to Chinese restaurants in SF Chinatown with my grandma and I have witnessed similar behavior whenever I'm in SF Chinatown. It's actually common and I don't take it personally. From an American critique, it's a pass because the quality of service is lacking; however, from the Asian perspective, this is considered a "they're-a-bit-rude-but-I'm-still-going" kinda restaurant. read more

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Would never come to this place again! On 3/15, bought beef chow fun from the Milpitas location around lunch time, after I got home to San Leandro, I realized the beef chow fun was spoiled, it smelled sour. I was going to drive back but didn't think it was worth the drive because it was already dinner time. On 3/16, I came back, and the owner/cashier started yelling me saying if I don't eat within a day of course it will spoil! I said it was already like that but I couldn't drive back. And they said I tried to scam them of their hard earn money, and threw the money in my face. I said I'm not asking for a refund, I'm just telling them the food is not fresh and someone could get sick if they ate this. I understand it's difficult to do business these days, but for them to treat their customers this way, I will never come back again. read more

There's a saying about Chinese food- the dirtier the better, and New Hwong Kok is definitely one of those hidden gems. If you overlook the inconspicuous exterior and erm, rather shabby interior, you'll find a hole in the wall with amazing and authentic dim sum at insanely cheap prices, without any of the additional frill that usually comes with fancy dim sum tea parties/brunches in the bay. Definitely make sure to check them out if you're craving a quick dim sum fix, and support a small, Asian-owned and operated business! Some of my favorites include the shrimp dumpling (har gal), steamed or fried chive dumplings, and siu mai (available in pork, beef and seafood). They also carry other affordable meal combos, where you can get a set of siu mai with fried noodles, fried rice, or even porridge for less than $10. Currently, their menu offerings are sold in sets, and you'll typically be able to get a set of 3 pieces of one flavor for about $3. You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck with how high quality + generous their menu offerings are, but make sure to come early before they sell out since they do make their shu mai on the spot! read more

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Review is mainly for their egg tarts (TIP: air fry them for a minute or two before eating for max enjoyment!). The South Bay is sorely lacking in good egg tarts, and though the egg tarts here aren't as good as the ones in Oakland/SF, they come the closest to me compared to the other bakeries in the area. They have the flaky crust, soft egg custard, and large size that I look for, but I think the crust could've been even flakier to make it perfect. The price is comparable to Oakland/SF too at $1.25 each. We also got the Cantonese-style zongzi but didn't like that one as much as it was a little too salty and lacking in mung beans. Come for the egg tarts! read more

New Hwong Kok - Dan tat/Egg tarts - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

I have had negative experiences with the staff at this store the past few times, but it has gotten to the point where "I'm done" with this store and will not go back there. My experiences from multiple visits: 1) The staff DO treat people with LESS respect if you do not speak their native language. 2) Prices have gone up SIGNIFICANTLY lately and the quality is gotten poor.....pineapple buns are no longer warm and soft, but were cold, dry, and hard this past visit. I deserve better than having to pay MORE money for cold hard buns. 3) The main reason I went there was for their egg custart tarts. By the time I found out, it was too late to go back and exchange it, but they actually did not put any sugar in the egg tart. I have never experienced that before ANYWHERE! It felt like biting into bland yellow rubber. There was NO sugar in that egg custart filling. And no, they did not have "sugar-free" egg tart option. I'm done. read more

**3.5 Stars** New Hwong Kok is a casual dim-sum spot that serves a variety of steamed, baked and fried items. This is mainly a to-go place, but there are a few tables available for dine-in. Note: They only serve a limited batch of certain items each day, so I advise that you get there early before they run out. Here are some of my favorites: -Cocktail Buns: These sweet buns tend to sell out by mid-day and I can understand why. The inside is filled with shredded coconut and melted butter. It's subtly sweet and tasty. -Baked BBQ Pork Bun: This soft bun contains sweet and savory chunks of pork. So delicious! -Soy sauce noodles: As simple as the name sounds, these are very good. These aren't salty at all, a tad oily, and the addition of green onion adds a nice flavor. -Crab Rangoons: I love the crunchy wonton and sweet cream cheese filling on the inside. Although these don't come with sweet and sour sauce, it tastes great on its own. Sesame Balls: I like to end my dim-sum meal with this crispy, chewy dessert and it never disappoints. The red, sweet bean filling in the center is yummy. Even though this place is simpler compared to other dim sum places in Milpitas, they offer great portions with reasonable prices. For those who generally enjoy dim-sum at sit-down restaurants, I highly recommend giving take-out dim-sum a try. read more

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Everyone and their mother (I literally ran into my own mother doing her shopping too) was out hunting items for Lunar New Year, so the line at the Newark location (inside the Lion Supermarket building entrance) sent me to the Milpitas location. Because it does not serve bbq items (roast duck, pork, etc.) the line was much shorter. I've had many dim sum items here, but the only ones I regularly order are the egg tarts ($1.70 each, $9 for 6, $18 for 12), the green onion steamed buns, and the deep fried shrimp crescents. Five stars for these items, but mostly three stars for everything else. Sometimes if I have a craving, I'll order cocktail buns and soy sauce noodles. The ladies there are working hard and, even with the language barrier, get the job done. Please treat them with respect and kindness, and don't expect frills that you'd see at other less affordable establishments. read more

L O C A T I O N New Hwong Kok is located off N Milpitas Blvd and Dixon Landing Rd. It's in a smaller plaza with a boba spot, Mint & Basil, Kalesa, etc. They have a private parking lot shared by all the establishments. C O V I D P R O T O C O L At the beginning they weren't really restricting the # of people inside, they did have little marks on the ground to ensure people were socially distanced. Then when things got more strict and only X number of people could go inside, customers completely complied and then outside, we all waited in line before we could go in. No dining inside, just order, pay and go. M E N U So they have a menu behind on the wall of various dim sum items. They also have steam plate items on the side. The only thing I wish was that they did pricing by piece versus sets of 3 or 4 because we usually only really want 1 or 2 pieces of something. This works out better for larger families. The dim sum is good for what you get which is quick and easy. It's not a dim sum restaurant where they make it to order or you pick it from carts. It's all already made and ready to go. Is it authentic? Not sure. It definitely hits the spot if we're ever craving something quick and dim sum like. O V E R A L L For a quick dim sum experience if you're ever craving it, New Hwong Kok is your spot. "Quick" is relative depending on if there's a line and there's still COVID. There's really no other spot like this...it reminds me of a spot we used to drop by in Chinatown in Oakland. Brings back a lot of lovely memories. read more

This is more of a take-out place as there is limited seating and you order and pay at the register. Got there on a Saturday morning around 10:45am and there was a line with 3 parties ahead. They had all the basics. We ordered turnip cake, egg tarts, har gow, shu mai, and a large chow fun, as well as a bag of char siu baos. We ordered 2-3 orders of everything to have enough for our party of 4 and everything came out to be around $60. The egg tarts were very custard-y and were a nice size but lacked that flaky crust, so it seemed more like Portuguese style. I'm usually not a fan of char siu bao (bbq pork bun) but I actually like the ones made here. The shu mai could use some work, but I thought the har gow was good. Chow fun lacked some wok hay flavor but satisfied my craving. Overall, I'd give the food a 3.5/5. The portions and pricing though is what would bring me back! If you're looking to take home some dim sum for a big party and would not like to spend big bills, then I'd recommend this place! Also, they don't give you soy sauce or chili oil. We sadly forgot to check before we left and realized it when we got home. If you like those condiments, make sure to request it! read more

My go to when I crave dim sum. shrimp har gao & shu mai are always good. Come early or you may get tricked which happened to me once but not other times. The day I got tricked I ordered chinese donuts & didnt realize until I got home that the long sticks were old, hard and definitely refried who knows how many times. Plus that time I was inticed to buy a full order instead of my 1 piece, which would've been a wiser choice, had I known the pieces were over fried. Shouldve known better it was late in the afternoon. Turnip cake comes in 3 to an order. Picture to remind myself its mostly the cake not really any piece of shrimp or mystery meat whichever it is. To my disappointment I was just expecting nuts, shrimp, & pork inside, nope. read more

Filthy filthy place! Ordered two appetizers and the Chinese lady charges me over $100 lol. Please check your bank statements because this place likes to charge you whatever they feel is cool. read more

Not as good as Good Mong Kok in SF, but still a great to-go dim sum spot for locals! Must gets: BBQ pork bun, Shui Mai, Ha gao. I also like the teochew dumpling, but not everyone likes it. They take credit cards, and service is quite fast! I would come here again. Parking is really convenient, and if you're not full after this, the plaza across the street has a ton of restaurants too! read more

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I can't believe I'm going to say this.. New Hwong Kok is better than Dim Sum King in Sunnyvale. They have lots of variety to choose from; sets of 3 for under $4! Their dumpling and Siu Mai pieces are like tiny baby fists size which is great! I also love their soy sauce chow mein because it's not bland. It's oily and soy saucey just like I love it. It's a true neighborhood gem. This place reminds me of a dim sum shop out of Chinatown in San Francisco which makes it unique and special in it's own way. My wife and I finally found a great and hidden dim sum spot in Milpitas. I can't believe I missed out for years. This is the one. I will be back in a few days lol! read more

Summary - Their baked goods are way better than their dim sum. Dumplings - 3 stars. Thick skin on all dimsums. Fillings are par. Chicken feet - 0 stars. Not tender, not flavorful, not good. BBQ pork bun(baked) - 4 stars. I think it is very good, but not great. Pineapple bun - 4.5 stars. Simple soft sweet bread with a sweet crunch top. I have been craving for this humble treat for some time now. Our South Bay has lots of "Asian-French" bakeries, but not many Hong Kong style bakeries. My parents in SF said their Senior Center had forbidden this treat inside their building because people were leaving crumbs all over the place. Wife cake - 5 stars. This item is top quality here, the fillings have some mochi for gooeyness, then there's some crunch from the candied winter melon, good ratio of sweetness. Their kitchen Sifu must be back cuz they were out of this item for some time while their Sifu went back to Hong Kong. In the olden days, it was customary for the groom to send boxes of this pastry to the bride's family after an engagement. Recently, this pastry has become a symbol of the old Hong Kong that is quickly fading away, and it has also emerged as a symbol of resistance for the Hong Kong protesters. Green Onion Bun - 5 stars. This is another favorite item from this place. Bread with green onion and sesame seeds, simple things can be wonderful if done perfectly. Salted Egg Yolk Pastry - 4 stars. Flaky pastry with sweet lotus paste and salty egg yolk, reminds me of moon cake but better. It's pretty good but I've had it better elsewhere Jong - 4 stars. Glutinous rice stuffed with peanuts, pork and salted egg yolk and wrapped in bamboo leaves. Homemade ones are better because we are generous with the fillings. However, it is a big operation and time consuming to prepare all the components. So we buy it. read more

Dim Sum restrautants can have long waits and take awhile til you get seated and get your food! So one of the best alternatives is coming here and picking up some dim sum for a little cheaper and quicker. We can buy these and go eat at the park or at home with out all the wait and rush of a dim sum morning! There Dim sum does the job.... seems like everything is just a little bigger than sit down resturant dim sums. New Hwong Kok the dim sum / baos / other dim sum items are nice and big and fill you up! read more