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(S Wan Cafe)

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George Fine
★★★★☆

A non descript no frills HK Style Chinese fast food restaurant. They have a very large selection of noodles, rice and HK style sandwiches. Its is a fairly small place, so take away is the most appropriate option. As well, ordering on site will set you back 20 - 25 mins especially if during popular hours like lunch and dinner, advise to call ahead. But the value is high, all the prices and portions are very fair.

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Caly Yang
★★★★☆

A classic hole in the wall HK cafe serving all day breakfast. I got there around 11am on a Tuesday and the place was packed. I ordered the Chinese style breakfast with the century egg and pork congee and chow mein, and added an extra milk tea, only $7.75 total. The congee was pretty good, with a generous amount of egg and pork. The milk tea was great, not too sweet, pretty similar to the best HK milk tea in Sydney. And they fill it to the brim ????. The chow mein was unfortunately very dry. The serving size was very generous though and would be enough for 2 ppl. The vibes were immaculate. Lots of aunties and uncles having breakfast and chatting in Cantonese. The phone ringing off the hook. My table neighbors playing musical chairs to accommodate the older auntie who probably hangs here all day ????. Seating is haphazard so get it to go if you need a seat or be lucky.

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Ngo Photography
★★★★★

A hidden gem in New York City. Me and my wife went here after seeing it in a YouTube video and was blown away with the quality and quantity. We paid a total of $13 and got 2 noodles dishes and was probably the most delicious things we ate during our stay. Would highly recommend anyone looking for cheap eats in China Town.

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Ruby Chan
★★★★★

You know this place is authentic and operated by real Hongkongers when you spot the wall is fully decorated with posters of Mirror, the most popular Cantopop boy band in Hong Kong. Seems like their USA fan clubs often borrow the café for fans meeting and distribute fan gifts lol 2 breakfast sets with drinks for $11 in total - their price range is totally anti-inflation! Not feeling like to absorb too much carbs so I ordered Breakfast A. I regretted my choice immediately as the lunchmeat were salty. The toast was thin but well spread with butter, hopefully it could be toasted slightly longer. Their HK-style Milk Tea was tremendously good, almost the best and the cheapest cup I could grab in NYC so far. I forgot to order it without sugar (HK Milk Tea in NYC seems to be sweetened in default), luckily it wasn't too sweetened so I still love it! Smooth, creamy, reached an optimal balance of Ceylon Tea and evaporated milk. FYI their breakfast menu is available all day ***The waiting time could be long as it is very busy. Better phone order in advance if you are in rush. Speaking Cantonese is preferable because some staff can't understand Mandarin well, let alone English I guess. My Recommendations: THEIR HK MILK TEA IS LEGIT (I'll ask for no sugar next time) Worth Returning ? HELL YES

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Chris
★★★★☆

1st time trying based on goggle review. Generally, the breakfast is reasonably priced at $5.75 for porridge + Cheong fun or fried noodles. For the price & quantity, I will give it a 4.5 stars. However, the food is generally plain and not that tasty. For the quality, I will give it a 3 stars. Overall, perhaps a 3.5 for price, quantity and quality.

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