Cha chaan tengs, or Hong Kong style cafes, aren't too hard to come by in NYC, but most are no…read morefrills and don't have the picturesque decor Chun Hong Kong does. I eyed the low star rating with some trepidation, because many of the criticism was coming from Cantonese people who know what they're talking about and as far as I could tell, judging the place plainly and not on an unreasonably strict curve. Perhaps because my expectations were level set and because the 3 items I had were decent, my normally critical self is going to round up what I would consider a 3.5 star experience to 4 stars. My partner and I biked here on our fancy bikes that we didn't feel comfortable locking outside, and they very kindly allowed us to keep our bikes in the front area. Some tables were occupied, but it was pretty chill on the Saturday afternoon I visited so this might be why they were so relaxed about it. We got the horlick french toast, rice noodles with fish balls, and HK milk tea. It's true that I'm used to Manhattan and north Brooklyn prices but wow things were shockingly cheap on this menu. I didn't expect the best food but the horlick french toast and HK milk tea were particularly good. I think the fish balls and noodles tasted like they were either rehydrated or defrosted and absolutely not made fresh, but again I think this dish was like 5 or 6 bucks? So I'm fine with a little reheated noodle action. What I really came here was for the ambience, and even the haters in the reviews can't deny this place is cute. If I were here with a group I would love to sit in one of their plush booths. They didn't rush us at all and didn't mind me walking around taking dozens of videos. I'd recommend a visit!

When Chun first opened up, I was deterred from trying by all the negative reviews on Google. After…read moregiving them some time for improvements, I decided to give them a chance, and I'm glad I did! The decor is beautiful. I haven't been back to HK since I was 1, but I've been told that the decor is very reminiscent of HK, including the plates and bowls. The food portions are huge compared to what I've seen them serving back when they first opened, based on reviews online. I really like that they are willing to improve themselves. Food itself is pretty solid - I haven't had a rice dish where I felt like I would never order again. Maybe one negative is the fried chicken wings that I recently got, it had a thick layer of batter on them compared to the first time I got them. The batter also seems to be different, similar to the sweet potato starch batter used for popcorn chicken. They have a new HK-style stinky tofu on the menu, which was good, but not as stinky as what I've tried in Taiwan. They also mix them into a salty, spicy sauce, which may be a bit too salty and spicy for people with milder tastes. I would try asking them to put the sauce on the side next time. The service is not the best, but also not the worst. The male waiter doesn't really ever smile, but he will get you what you need when you ask for it. They also never refill your tea or water unless you ask. It's not a make-or-break for me if the food is good, though! I think Chun is one of the better HK cha chaan tengs in the area, with beautiful decor. The initial negative reviews when they first opened probably gave them a slower start, but they're slowly getting more popular now. I wish they promoted themselves on social media because their decor is almost like an attraction that would bring in the younger generation, but I also kinda want to keep this as my own hidden gem!

Back to my favorite cha chaan teng in NYC for their $8.25 breakfast set!…read more I usually come to High Five for their set meals (常餐), but this time I finally got up early enough for their breakfast sets lol. The breakfast is cheaper but also comes in a smaller portion, which I think it's still enough. Each noodle set comes with eggs of your choice, butter toast and hot drink. Their Hong Kong style milk tea and iced lemon tea taste super authentic, exactly like what I grew up having in HK. Tipping is also appreciated but not required! ＊Satay Beef over Vermicelli 沙嗲牛肉米粉 ** ＊Spiced Minced Pork over Noodle 五香肉丁公仔麵 ** ＊Macaroni Noodle Soup with Ham 火腿通粉 They make the 五香肉丁 in house, so it's already miles better than the canned ones. And I get their satay beef every time because this is the BEST I've had in NYC! I've been let down by so many spots, but this one tastes exactly like the kind I grew up with. Savory, peanut-y, and sooo good with instant noodles or vermicelli. ＊HK Style French Toast 一口西多士 $6 * Almost every table ordered the french toast and now I get why. Since it's cut into cubes, you get extra crispy edges in every bite. The center was filled with peanut butter. Crunchy, buttery, and sooo nostalgic. ＊HK Street Style Shu Mai 魚肉燒賣 $4.5 One of my favorite HK street snacks, and it's actually hard to find fish paste shumai in NYC. These are bouncy and perfect with a drizzle of sweet soy sauce. It's definitely pricier than what you'd get in HK, but it hit the craving.

Save your time and find yourself another HK cafe if that's what you're craving…read more 鴛鴦 (HK Milk tea + coffee drink): would not recommend. Tastes like sour coffee. Tomato beef macaroni: lacked flavor, beef was a weird texture. Baked rice: smothered with a layer of sauce and cheese (you would think is a good thing?) until you see the raw vegetables mixed in with it. If you get seated by the wall, know that you'll have to interrupt the table next to you to get out. Additionally, when the table next to us left and a new customer walked in, she was seated to THAT table right away (no one came to even wipe the seats or table) with the rice crumbs and milk tea splatters left on that table! Foul. I'm never coming back. What a waste of calories.

This is a great HK style restaurant that serves many of the classic cafe Cha Chan Tang favorites. I…read moreonly ordered takeout but they have a convenient website that not only shows what is on the menu, but also a description of the item as well since not everyone is familar with all the dishes. It did take about 25 minutes from when I placed the order for the food to be ready for pick up but they seemed pretty busy from the number of take out orders. I got the double triple hungry beast feast which I thought I could easily finish so to double down on my mis-calculation I also ordered the snack combo. I ended up eating about half of the snack combo and a third of the hungry beast feast. The feast comes in a giant container with 5 different menu items that are each delicious on their own but it is great to have options. The feast can easily feed two people and is really worth it. Will definitely patron again and try their other items.

[Project Hong Kong Milk Tea - HK Milk Tea] {Seeking the best…read moreHong Kong Milk Tea in NYC} Grade: 76 of 100 Worth Trying: 80 of 100 This is among one of the best HK Milk Tea I have tried in NYC. It is rich in body and smooth in texture. However, the aroma of the tea was slight covered by the milk choice. Typically, HK milk tea usually comes with evaporated milks or condensed milk by request. Using regular milk will covered the aroma of the tea and pushed the texture to a smoother but lost its taste of the traditional HK Milk Tea favor. This is still good for a regular craving though. I also tried this French Toast with Cream of Mushroom. The French Toast in HK should be paired with Syrup and butter with jam/peanut butter within the toast. This one at Like Cafe was fusion with Cream of Mushroom and cheese inside the toast. It made this devilish afternoon tea item a savory meal itself. It's amazing. I cannot stop saying "CS" (Crazy in Cantonese) after trying the first bite. I recommend to try it with Iced Tea with lemon if you are a small eater. Overall, This is an awesome cafe you can try when you come to Brooklyn. Thanks for satisfying my Hong Kongers Stomach. Burn Apetito Calvin

I always order takeout here because its a filling and affordable meal. Comparing to all the Baked…read morePortuguese Seafood Spaghetti, this one hits the spot the best. All the other dishes are good as well, plenty of seating, great place to eat with friends and family.

I came here for lunch on a Sunday with my family. I haven't been here in years but I'm glad it's…read morestill around. I ordered the sushi lunch special (5 nigiri and 1 California roll) which came with both miso soup and salad. It was such a good deal for $10.50 so I was skeptical about the quality and portion. However, I was pleasantly surprised that it was a lot of food and the fish was still decent quality. My family also ordered the miso eggplant appetizer, the beef noodle soup, and the salmon teriyaki. All the food was fresh, large portioned, and of great value. Service was friendly and fast. I love being surprised even as a cynical New Yorker!

Great date spot for lunch! Got the HK milk tea, butter and condensed milk roll, and baked…read morePortuguese chicken over spaghetti. It was super delicious and as a bonus, it all came out to under $20! The atmosphere is very retro and I love the vibe (we sat next to the wonton soup picture). Highly recommend, definitely will be coming here again. =)

It was very busy when we went so we had to wait a little. I…read moreenjoy their combo menu where you can get a entree and a drink. The food came out hot and quick. Their milk tea is yummy. A very casual and busy restaurant.

If you want value, this is the place to go. If you want selection, this is the place to go. If you…read morewant fast, comfort food, this is the place to go. Just know what day they are closed. Otherwise you would be greatly disappointed. Jin Jin has been a go to place for me and my family for over a decade. The food is affordable and fresh and made to order. The staff is quick to take your order and serve your food. The place is clean and they also have outdoor dining. Great selection of food from Chinese to sushi to noodle soup. All my friends that I take care were really surprised by the price and the value of everything.

I ordered rice and crispy pork for delivery today, and I was horrified: what they brought was…read morenothing but pure fat--it was absolutely inedible. The quality of this restaurant has plummeted drastically over the last couple of months. For starters, the staff answers reluctantly; when I asked for the address, the person on the line stopped to talk to someone else, then proceeded to ask me to repeat myself three separate times. I do not recommend this place; it is terrible--terrible customer service, terrible quality:((( crispy pork , , . . , , - , . , , , .

Loved this restaurant! Lots of great options! Place was clean, comfortable and spacious. Price is…read morevery reasonable. Beef chow fun and veggies were awesome with lots of "wok heat". Staff was friendly and service was quick. Will definitely come back again when in the hood.

Though the food prices were decent, the flavor of the dishes were just lacking and bland. The…read moreplates are fairly small in size and, and just right for it's price, the dishes just felt it's quickly made by the kitchen without any kind of love or thought. The diner was not crowded on the day of my visit nor were there a lot of orders. Food just did not feel satisfying, along with panhandlers walking back and forth asking for money. The overall dine-in experience was lackluster. Was able to finish up all the food I ordered, paid for my meal and left.

When Legend Cafe Express opened, it had quite a few negative reviews on the service and food. My…read moreregular cha chaan teng was closed today, so I decided to give Legend a shot. This storefront used to be Yozi's, which looks almost the same now. It is bright and welcoming, seating is open, and felt spacious. The service was decent, and the food came out relatively fast. For appetizers, I got the salt and pepper squid. For $6.50, I really can't expect much in terms of portion sizes, but I was quite disappointed at how overcooked it was. It was too dark to be golden brown and was very dry and chewy. Each piece of squid was essentially more than $1 each. I would not get this again. The club sandwich was decent, but it's hard to mess up a simple sandwich. For entrees, we got the Baked Curry Chicken Cutlet Rice and the Baked Portuguese Chicken Cutlet Rice. Both were actually pretty good, and portions were good, although I will say the curry one has a stronger flavor. The Portuguese sauce was very coconutty and milder in flavor. The chicken cutlets were seasoned well and were tender. I also love that parts of the egg fried rice base were a bit crispy, similar to the bottom of a claypot rice, but not as tough on the teeth. The rice dishes were better than expected, and the prices weren't that bad. I'd come back to try some of their other things while keeping in mind not to order the squid again! They're also opened til 10, so it's a great spot for a later dinner when everything else is closed.

Finally... a HK cafe closer to the train! And competition is welcome…read more I think this is owned by the same mgmt with another location by 18th Avenue, across from JMart. And feels very similar to what used to be the "Legend's steakhouse"... well this spot took over the defunct Yozi Noodle that offered dry pot (RIP), ramen, dumplings... sad it's gone, I actually enjoyed their dry pot. Legend Cafe Express has 2 floors... the lower floor is roomy, booth seatings and banquette seatings. Bright & welcoming. Still kind of new, probably needs time to adjust on their food items... we tried their HK milk tea (hot is better than the cold version), and the Baked chicken cutlet over spaghetti (not good... the chicken was rubbery... my son didn't finish) and also a baked curry oxtail over fried rice (the rice was crispy but the curry flavor wasn't good, tasted powdery). The company sando was good and would get again. Overall, feels like they need time to adjust their flavoring and get to the same standard as a real HK cafe style eatery. We would try again.

I haven't been here in a long time and it is great to go back…read more King's Kitchen's claypot rice is unmatched. Their preserved meat claypot is the perfect dish. All the different textures, the meat, rice, and soy sauce blend so well. Even as I'm writing this, I am thinking about it. This place is straight to the point when it comes to food Their HK milk tea is my favorite as well

They take card but with fee. Good meat juicy and flavorful not too salty or oily. Nice lady…read morecashier. Quick service.

The staffs were friendly. This restaurant is located on 86 street. Food was delicious. It was a lot…read moreof comfort food. I would recommend coming here again.

The service was great. The servers were very friendly and helpful, I'd give them a 10 of 10 for…read moretheir kindness. However the food was average at best and expensive. The I've had better duck and the fried rice needed the help from the soy da to be flavorful. For my taste I wouldn't recommend them, but for the service... I would.