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    The Flame Cafe

    4.7 (1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    Lemon chicken feet
    Tinah Y.

    The dog and bear ice were cute and a nice one time experience for a good Yelp picture. But, it was not easy to eat nor did it really taste like anything. The teppan set was delicious with just the right amount of seasoning. I loved that the skillet was hot enough to make some of the rice crispy. I've been to Singapore and I was totally missing Laksa and theirs hit the spot. The sparkling Mango soda was very refreshing and would be a great option for the summer. Looking forward to going back and trying other items. The place opens at 11 and they got packed quick and I can see why!

    Thanh T.

    There was no wait when we came in for lunch on Saturday. But it was almost all full. Service was quick and efficient. Lots of options on the menu. All the food came out and it was delicious. Fried foods were perfect and crucnhy. Sizzling dishes had great flavor. Skewers were perfectly cooked. Portions were generous, we had lots of leftovers! The beverages were super cute, although on the sweeter side.

    Tien D.

    The restaurant is literally in front of 99 Ranch, not off to one side. That three me off when I was looking for it. It is fairly small but people are in and out so there was no wait while I was there. I had the calamari starter which was okay and nothing special. For my main I had the pork chop with tomato sauce and cheese over rice. The rice is actually a fried rice and was pretty good by itself. The pork chop is tender and flavorful but there's not enough compared to the amount of rice served...good thing the rice was good by itself. I also tried my friend's fried rice and it was very good but again nothing out of the ordinary. What tickled me was my Thai ice tea with a "dog" ice. It looked more like a kitten to me but still cute. The ice tea was tasty too so bonus.

    Handmade noodles with beef, popcorn chicken, hot HK milk tea
    Jennifer U.

    This cafe is right next to (connected to) 99 Ranch. From the outside, it doesnt look like anything special but what got me here were Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed. The handmade noodles were delicious with the right amount of chewyness and the sauce was perfect. I do prefer spice so asked for chili sauce and what they gave me was super spicy! I think next time I am in thr area, I will come by to try their desserts! The popcorn chicken was perfect as well. Do not sit on this place and go eat there.

    Lim L.

    Conveniently located next to Ranch 99, Flame Cafe offers a variety of Hong Kong cafe staples. We had no trouble quickly getting a table when we came before noon, but I've seen lines before during the lunch rush. I ordered the toast, curry beef brisket, baked pork chop with rice, and baked fish fillet with cream sauce. The portions are ample, and the taste is decent. Nothing that will knock your socks off but enough to satisfy that HK food craving.

    Summer C.

    Flame Cafe has a great, cozy atmosphere, totally giving homey vibes with all the cute decorations everywhere. Festive LED lights brightening the rom while calm songs playing in the background.. just great! I ordered the Beef chow fun and pork chop baked rice. The pork chop baked rice is authentic, specially because the rice underneath is fried rice and not basic white rice. One thing to add is that there isn't enough sauce. Sauce gave the traditional cha chaan teng flavor though. The beef chow fun serving is kind of small, and the beef is kind of chewy. Staff is attentive, good experience overall.

    112. Hong Kong Style Milk Tea  401. Baked Pork Chop in Tomato Sauce
    Samuel L.

    ​The Vibe: Cha Chaan Teng chic. The Strategy: Eat first, regret nothing later. My Therapist Recommended This (Okay, I recommended it to myself) ​Forget yoga. Forget meditation apps. If you are having a bad week, the cure is sitting right here in this classic hk dish. ​I call this the "Emotional Support Combo". ​The Baked Pork Chop Rice: It's basically a warm hug made of cheese and tomato sauce. The pork is tender, the rice is fluffy, and the sauce is tangy enough to make you forget your problems. ​The Milk Tea: Silky smooth and served in that iconic Black & White cup. It calms the soul while simultaneously waking up the brain. ​The staff here are basically the care team--they saw my empty water glass and refilled it before I even asked. ​Total cost: Way less than a co-pay. Side effects: Extreme happiness and a full belly. ​Absolute comfort food heaven. My diet starts tomorrow (maybe).

    381. Teppan Sliced Beef Rice
    Nichole C.

    I always enjoy coming here when I can for a Hong Kong style meal and it always fulfill a craving! It does get pretty crowded over the weekends but we were still able to get a pretty large group in! The service is pretty good overall and I did feel like it was pretty efficient! There's a large parking lot outside that it shares with 99 ranch but you're able to find somewhere to park!

    411. Bake Seafood with Cheese Cream Sauce with Rice
    Mic V.

    This place is located right in front of 99 Ranch. The vibe is nice. They have cool decor like bear bricks. I only tried their Baked Seafood with rice and it was amazing! It had fish, calamari, and shrimp in it. Everything had the perfect mix and texture. Pro tip: ask for hot sauce and it takes it to the next level. The food came out quick and it was served fresh and hot! Service was great also. It filled me up but I wanted to keep eating because it was so good. I will definitely come back to try other items. If you've never been to Hong Kong, eating here will give you a glimpse of their amazing food. It's that authentic.

    Fanny S.

    The food here is really good. I like the different type of spaghetti and sauce they offer. The kids love the beef teppan. The hand cut noodles are good too. The cute milk tea drinks with the ice always get me. The service is always attentative here.

    Tracy C.

    The interior is lovely and stylish. The food is yummy, and the portions are huge with such price. Great value and very satisfied!

    115. Red Bean Ice Milk Tea 奶茶红豆冰 125. Salty Lemon 7up with Fresh Lime 龍鳳咸檸七喜 2. Three Cup Sauce Chicken Pot 三杯鷄煲 422. Pork Chop Curry 咖喱豬扒
    Faye L.

    Always come here for ding every bi-weekly with friends and family. Thumb up menu is highly recommended. Service is quick too. Very HongKong Cafe Style

    Michelle N.

    Very good service! Our waiter kindly brought us an extra chair when they noticed I had a large backpack, even though we didn't ask. The food was excellent and full of flavor. Our go-to dishes are the beef stir-fried with handmade noodles, tom yum cream spaghetti, and popcorn chicken. Portions were generous and everything came out hot. Great spot for a casual meal with friends or family. We always come back!

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    Ask the Community - The Flame Cafe

    Do you guys open during Dec 24-27? If so is the opening hour the same?

    Thank you for asking. Our business hours will remain the same from December 24–27, so we will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

    Do you have ho fun noodles?

    We’re no longer serving ho fun noodles due to quality control issues. Thank you for understanding!… Read more

    Do you have hand-pulled noodle?

    Hi, yes we do.

    When will you reopen?

    We are pleased to inform you that we will be reopening on Monday, Aug. 7th, 2023. We look forward to welcoming you back then and appreciate your understanding and patience during this period.

    Can you order online from their website? Can you pay ahead of time and just pick up when you get there? It says not taking orders now but not sure if it is because they are closed today and it normally works?

    Hi dear, thank you so much for your question. We are currently unable to process online order. Please contact our store to place an order. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

    Do they reopen now?

    Yes, they reopen.

    Are they doing delivery or take out now?

    Yes, delivery thru DoorDash, take out and also dine in.

    When are you going to open?

    Hi thank you for your message. We are going to open on Labor Day Sept. 2nd 2019. During soft opening period, please enjoy 15% off your entire bill. Thanks!

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