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    4.8 (32 reviews)
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    Walnut Shrimp
    Xue Lin L.

    Came here on a Friday night. There was a little bit of a wait because there were a few people in front of me and I ordered a snack, but there's tables for you to sit and wait at. The bubble tea tasted very fresh and had a strong tea flavor. We ordered a brown sugar milk tea and a jasmine milk tea. The bubble tea wasn't overly sweet like some of chain places. The walnut shrimp was delicious! Great tasting sauce and good ratio of sauce to shrimp. There's broccoli underneath for presentation - I don't typically eat that. Will be coming back to try more things! Note that they are cash only.

    Shrimp fried rice
    Emma Y.

    Food is so delicious! Make sure you go with plenty of time - service is slow, I think there's two locations? We went to the one on the corner of 8th Ave and 47th st. Probably about 8 tables. I got the orchid noodle soup and my husband got the shrimp fried rice. Both delicious. The fried rice comes out covered by an egg in the shape of a dome and it looks beautiful and tastes great. Nice ambiance - I like the flower lampshades.

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    Monica L.

    New favorite cafe in this neighborhood! Cozy is definitely the right word to describe this teeny tiny shop which seats 3 tables. The owner was extremely friendly and was very attentive when making my drink to ensure the taste and presentation was solid. The decoration was so cute and I couldn't help but take tons of photos and videos. Definitely a cute date spot for snacks and drinks. I got the mango orange tea and it is so refreshing and filled with tons of fresh fruit! I am definitely coming back here again.

    Shrimp and egg fried rice.
    Wanda L.

    I ordered the shrimp and egg fried rice and HK milk tea. It's very filling and good! I will definitely coming back! Service is good too

    Rachel P.

    It is a really nice, cozy, and great small business. The owner is the sweetest woman ever. I first found this cafe with my friend around late 2020 or early 2021, and it's just as good as before. The drinks are all made with fresh ingredients. I have not tried the food items, but my friend has, and he's enjoyed it. Definitely get fruit drinks. Note: Be prepared to wait. Don't expect drinks to come quickly and leave within minutes at like at other Boba shops. Also, do check their hours ahead of time as they may be inconsistent with the days they're opened. Suggest calling to make sure.

    Fried rice with pork chop
    Danny Z.

    The food was great and very authentic. It taste just like eating in a HKG cafe. Service was good and clean. The atmosphere was a pleasant and nice.

    Walnut Shrimp
    Mei C.

    This small tea shop is really hidden and its usually closed whenever I past by. Checked Yelp to make sure their opening time and finally walked in to try it out. Ordered the Egg Waffle with Mochi ice cream for dine-in (can't really carry my ice cream to-go). Boss lady moved tables and chairs around for me to at least sit and enjoy my order. Also, ordered the Walnut Shrimp ($6) for takeout; so I'll have food for dinner. The Egg waffle was burnt and hard to bite into, mochi ice cream didn't really help much, even with all the whipped cream on top~ No go for this dessert. The walnut Shrimp tasted amazing with this mayo Sriracha sauce that's tangy and delightful. Will swing by next time for the Walnut Shrimp again

    Linan C.

    I've been wanting to try this spot since pre-covid. I love the ambiance and the service here! The food and drinks are really delicious for a reasonable price. But I just wish the location would be noticeable. Although that would cause more traffic here! But I absolutely will be coming back here often!

    Davis K.

    Amazing bubble tea and snacks! We had the lychee strawberry fruit tea, brown sugar milk tea, and popcorn chicken. Lovely aesthetic and great vibes. Would be a great place to have a date or get some work done!

    Beautiful ambiance. It's cute inside, food and drinks are tasty and reasonably priced.

    amazing food at this mom and pop restaurant. enjoyed the time and experience here. please come by and try their tekoyaki!!!

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    Amazing service! Excellent food. Great ambiance. Service was super nice and chill. Food was delicious. Phenomenal!!!!

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    Came here with my family before heading to a concert and we loved it! The teas were delectable and the seafood baked roll was AMAZING!

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