Pulled up to Ho Kee on a mission for soy sauce chow mein and immediately knew it was serious, because I had to park at the San Gabriel library across the street like I was about to study noodles instead of eat them. Place was that packed!!!! 15 mins later, I'm holding my order like it's treasure. First bite, omg..... GAME OVER!!!!! How is something this simple so ridiculously good?!?!?!?! Perfectly seasoned, no meat, no extra nonsense..... just noodles doing their thing with a squad of green, purple, and white onions keeping it fresh!!! Honestly, it's low-key addictive!!! I'm already planning my return like I didn't just inhale the whole thing!!! So damn good!!! read more

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My favorite place for Peking duck in the SGV. I came on a weekday when it was not busy, and their Peking duck was surprisingly so good. I honestly think it was better than Sam Woo. I also ordered the egg noodles with tripe and the flavor was amazing. The tripe was tender and well seasoned, and the egg noodles were perfectly cooked. Everything tasted rich and comforting. I would definitely come back again. read more

Their family style tofu is still freaking delicious! My FIL (from Hong Kong) is a picky eater and he enjoyed the food here. I'd come for the roast meats, especially the duck. Slap it on rice with some veggies, so delicious. The soy sauce chicken is more ginger heavy than some others I've had but still yummy. I've ordered the salt & pepper wings a few times and I don't really like them, I'm not sure why I keep getting them. There's nothing wrong per se, they just don't look or taste fresh (see photo) and are red and slightly blood tasting inside. read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Cantonese Roast Duck (Hong Kong-Style) This is my friend's favorite dish, and it is value for money at this spot! The meat is perfectly soft and tender, while the skin stays beautifully crispy. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic barbecue! read more

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Ho Kee and Sam Woo have the best roasted duck in the SGV. You can't go wrong with either, but Ho Kee has a less hole-in-the-wall feel than Sam Woo if you want to take your date there Har har. This time I ordered their house special tofu (amazing sauce and flavor), and bbq combo bento box. Mmm mm so good! read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - House special tofu, 2 item bbq rice plate - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The food here is really good. The portions are big and everything tasted on point. They give you complimentary rice and fruit. The house special fish filet is really good. The beef udon came in a huge portion and tasted excellent. The texture of the noodles was perfect. The roasted duck was so juicy and tender. The whole meal was perfect. Ivy, our server is amazing. She is nice and hospitable. She was the only server that night but she did her job so well. She hustles, so no one had to wait for her. I loved her so much, I wanted to tip her more. THANK YOU IVY! HAPPY CAFEING!! read more

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Every time we craving for Roast Duck this is it. Also love their beef mix, crab fried rice well most of their food if not all is yummy Give them a try but I'm sure most of you already knew this spots. read more

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My experience here was pretty fun since my large group had a personal room with a karaoke machine! The rooms seem sound proof as well so no worries about singing your heart out! My group got the family meal which came with big portions and the presentation was really nice. My favorite out of the dishes were the tofu based dishes (they were sooo silky) and the meats. Majority of the meats tasted fresh and were marinated well. Service was a bit slow and dishes were getting cleared before the next platter but it was a holiday so that might've been the reason. read more

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Party of 4 went to try Ho Kee Cafe at our friend's recommendation. Ho Kee Cafe has private parking and it has authentic Hong Kong Cafe style dishes. The restaurant is traditional, Hong Kong Cafe style decor. Service is friendly, it's run by one waiter. We ordered Hong Kong Wonton soup, which is good except the soup based is bland. House special fried crispy noodles met expectations. Pork with preserved vegetables seems a bit old. And fish fillet porridge is fish with lots of peanuts - not soft. Overall the dishes are authentic, but you can now get similar quality or better food at other Hong Kong style cafes. read more

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Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Ho Kee is one of my favorite roasted duck restaurants. Their duck has least amount of fat and taste great. Their lunch special menu is also affordable and good portion. This time I just ordered thru phone and picked up. Highly recommended. read more

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We came in at a time when it's not crowded. So it's a good thing. Food came out really fast. We also like the Buddha's delight, no photo taken...too late. read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Orange chicken It's really good! - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

True comfort best comes in a bowl. These were wise words spoken by...well....me! Whenever my mom and I don't know what to eat we always go back to the basics. Ho Kee Cafe is serving up the best Cantonese food for your money!! The food comes out very quickly even if it's busy! I got the noodle soup with roast duck on the side for $14.95. The noodles have that addicting snap that makes you go in for more. And don't get me started on their roast duck. I absolutely adore how crispy the skin comes out. Even when ordered for take out!!! Together it's the most comforting and satisfying meal to enjoy. The broth isn't salty either and leaves a clean taste. I finished my bowl in no time. Parking is quite easy as they have a lot right next to their establishment. The owners are hard working and the best part is....the peeled fruit served at the end. I mean tell me which restaurant still gives you fresh fruit for dessert?!?! This place can't be beat. Final Verdict: Nourishing (For the belly and soul)!!! read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Roast Duck Noodles - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

was lookin for a hk style cafe and was recommended this place by a friend. Walked in and browsed the menu and got the set combo porridge and doughnut, beef noodle and rice rolls. Everything hit was fantastic . Hk milk tea is always so good. It was p empty in the restaurant but they were busy with to go orders for sure. The century egg and pork porriddge was fire. Donut wasnt too greasy and rice rolls were insane. Go here read more

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Pretty good spot. Their roast duck is a must get. Also tried the wonton noodle soup, which was good. Really liked the Al dente noodles. Service was loud but friendly, a bit chaotic with one person running the floor. read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Roast Duck - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Visited with a group of 10 for dinner and booked a private room. We pre-ordered the king crab, which I'd rate 5/5. It came to us with all the legs pre-cut and with vermicelli noodles. The crab was steamed perfectly and the meat was tender, garlicky, and lightly seasoned so as to not overwhelm its natural sweet flavor. I especially appreciated that it was all pre cut, since love to not have to peel my shellfish. The rest of the dishes we ordered were solid as well. We got a variety of proteins and a veggie. Overall the king crab was definitely the stand out. There is a minimum spend for the private room reservation, but if you're bringing enough people to fill the room, it shouldn't be hard to reach just by ordering normally. I believe it was somewhere around $300 or $400, but I would call in to confirm. read more

Ho Kee is one of those classic Cantonese restaurant. They offer a wide menu and everything is good at this restaurant. We came for the roast duck, which is a favorite. Everything is very tasty here. The portions are large so expect to bring home left overs. I like trying new items also, because that always brings a new adventure. Parking is limited. Casual. Indoor seating only. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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A cute place with great oysters! The oysters were huge and perfectly seasoned. The service was super quick and staff are so friendly. Also we got the milk tea and it was perfect, kept us up all night but was good. They also give free fruit at the end, such a sweet restaurant. read more

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Ho Kee in San Gabriel has been my go-to spot for ROASTED DUCK since they opened their doors many years ago. Their duck is the best but... It's been hit or miss the past 5 years. There's no consistency in quality. Here are three key thoughts after eating almost exclusively here for years for Cantonese/HK-style casual cuisine: 1. The only things worth eating here are the roasted duck and according to family, the wonton noodle soup. When the duck is on point, the skin is firm and crisp and the meat tender and juicy. Unfortunately, sometimes the duck is bland--like someone forgot to salt it and you have to rely on the base of soy sauce. Good roasted duck should be able to stand on its own. 2. Don't order their vegetables. Just don't. Maaaybe the cold smashed cucumber appetizer is acceptable but the cooked veggies have been a miss for years no matter which ones. Plus, they're expensive. We ordered a water ong choi sauteed with garlic recently and no one wanted to eat it. I brought it home, reheated it, took one bite and spat it out. It cost $19.99-went into the trash. It had a strange chemical taste more profound than other times but that weird taste is in all their cooked veggies. The green beans are some of the worst in the SGV. 3. It hits your wallet different here when you consider the price against quality and portion size. I often walk out feeling like I spent way more than I should have. And their steamed rice is so bad--poor quality rice with a strong unwashed rice smell and taste. If you want to take a chance on having some of the best roasted duck in town, you can take a chance here. I'd get it as takeout though and make plans to get your steamed rice and any other dishes elsewhere or at home. Though some of their specials are delicious, I'd still just go elsewhere. I've moved on to get my Canto-HK food cravings fulfilled and only revisit for the roasted duck. read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Half order of roasted duck for $18.99 as of June 2025 - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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My daughter was craving roast duck with noodles. Sam Woo was closed due to a water main damage so we found this place. I remember coming years ago when it first opened. Our party of 4 ordered the roast duck noodles, fish maw soup, and wonton noodle soup. It was enough for us to share. The wonton was good, as was the duck. The duck skin is cooked differently than other places, which makes it unique. The soup for both noodle soups were slightly underseasoned. The fish maw soup had plenty of fish maw. It also had imitation crab instead of real crab. Overall a good meal. read more

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I came here for a breakfast combo & it was delicious. It was so affordable, you get a main, side and an iced tea for $12.99!! I got a side of pineapple bun with butter, the only downside is that the butter was still cold but it melted by the time I got it. There's braised beef noodle was delicious & tasty. There is truly nothing better than a fast and adorable chinese breakfast. read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I came here in the early ass crack of dawn (9am?) but despite my semi groggy mood, this food was QUITE good!! Now I cannot really name exactly what I had even though I've had it before elsewhere, but I can tell that the dishes here are above average, taste-wise! Service was also good, there's not a lot of seating inside but the interior is cute, so it balances out! read more

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Fresh food, tasty and cooked just right. We ordered Guilin noodles and luosifen. First timers suggest choose mild because you can add chilli but hard to reduce the heat!!! We loved the condiments we can add ourselves. Parking is on street. Not easy but worth looking. Note: closing time is 8:00 pm. read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Homemade noodles! - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

We came for dinner on weekday and the restaurant was not busy. The auntie waitress was very attentive and friendly. We ordered 3 items and they all came out perfectly hot and fresh. The duck was meaty, juicy and perfectly seasoned. The beef chow fun texture was good while it was not oily. The beef brisket noodle was flavorful with good amount of beef chunks. We even got free rice along with the duck and a fruit plate at the end of the meal. Highly recommended if you looking for a place for dinner without waiting. read more

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Very friendly efficient service, and easy parking in front. Dry beef chow fun was one of the best I've had in a long time! Not greasy, not clumpy, plenty of tender delicious beef, and enough bean sprouts and green onions to balance the rice noodles. Also a gigantic portion! A little more wok hei would have made this perfect! The generous portion of garlic green beans were very good too, not stringy with plenty of flavor and again not greasy. The bok choy were lacking in seasoning and could've used a bit more time on the heat or have had the bigger baby shoots cut in half so everything would have been evenly cooked. The pork bin appetizer was strange... I was asked to confirm that I wanted pork bun in Chinese and I said yes... What I got was a pineapple bun cut in half with sliced charsiu and a huge slab of butter! It was a very strange combo, but quite tasty and very rich. Not sure I would ever order it again because my doctor would strenously object! read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Beef chow fun (dry), garlic green beans and bok choy - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Looking for a place to eat in San Gabriel instead of fighting traffic out of the area and found Ho Kee Cafe because the name sounded like an authentic Cantonese restaurant. The interior was very authentic looking, with roast ducks hanging and a milk tea station. Service was really good and friendly, the servers were a mother and son duo. Tea was constantly filled, and we were served sweet orange slices and snacks at the end. Ordered a Beef Chow Fun with Soy Sauce (dried style), Roast Duck, and Tender Green with Garlic. The wok flavor 鑊氣 was amazing for the chow fun and vegetable. Roast duck (regular plate) was a very generous portion with good meaty pieces. The taste was very good, only thing missing was a crispy skin! Prices were reasonable. This is a solid Cantonese style cafe. read more

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The food is great, a little crazy, but good service, any time we are there we can enjoy a delicious food

Crispy tofu 風味豆腐 - Excellent sauce, very crispy when first serve. But the sauce is so good, even not crispy still taste good. Roast duck - Crispy skin, great flavor Crispy jumbo shrimp - very crunchy. Great seasoning. Not too salty. Service - Meh read more

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Good casual spot for Hong Kong style breakfast. Small lot and restaurant but wasn't busy when we were there. Plenty of options and portions were huge. Recommend the rice noodle roll as a standout choice. The service was on point too, as we were with messy kids and the staff was quick to help wipe spills plus offer replacement utensils. read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Bbq rice noodle roll - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I love Ho Kee Cafe especially for breakfast. I tend to go on the earlier side so it's usually empty but then crowds start to flock in not too long after. The servers are always attentive, especially since the area is not that big, which allows quick service. After countless times, I have not been disappointed with my food everytime I have been here. I personally only come for the breakfast sets and bring home a duck so I have the meals for the rest of the day. They are known in the area for their duck. Their drink sizes are huge as well. I am a big fan of the rice noodle with shrimp, aka Cheung fun. It's so hard to find some fresh ones for a decent price in today's economy. It's a very chill environment, Some TVS playing the news or random channels. It's a vibe. Keep in mind that parking is small and there is some street side parking as well. Definitely a place that I love being a regular at. read more

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This cafe is fairly small and has a small parking lot next to it. Service wasn't very attentive even though it wasn't busy. I ordered the seafood chow mein and it was mediocre. The noodles were crispy but not much seafood.. only a few shrimp, imitation crab, and chicken. I would say 6/10. Also ordered a duck egg pork congee and it was nothing special either. Not that many pieces of duck egg and pork. There are definitely other better Chinese brunch spots in SGV. Took awhile just to get the server's attention to pay the check. Won't return or recommend read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Chow mein was ok - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Incredible Hong Kong style roast duck! Not gamey or fatty; and properly clean (no excess fat or random feathers/hair on skin). Very tasty well seasoned not too salty with wonderful non-soggy skin and succulent meat. The best! Ho Kee has Better Chinese BBQ then Sam Woo which my family loves. However, I still think Wonton soup at Sam Woo is better. Best to visit here on weekdays- no crowd. This place is a hole-in-the-wall. If you want a nicer spot, go to their Arcadia location. The restaurant accepts credit cards with a minimum purchase and there is ample parking in the private lot. read more

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My bf and I went here on a Sunday for an early dinner. Not many people in the restaurant, so we were sat immediately. We ordered the salted fish fried rice, roasted duck and cauliflower, which all came out pretty quickly. Everything was phenomenal, and really vies for the top Cantonese restaurant in my book. Not just in SGV, but from what I've had on both coasts. Can't wait to return! read more

amazing place! Came for the roast duck and was not disappointed. We ordered a set meal that came with soup and rice. And was given complementary oranges. Our server, Ivy, was extremely attentive and had great customer service. Would highly recommend this place as a hole in the wall! read more

Fast service and delicious food. Most important when you need to satisfy your morning hunger. We loved everything we got. Porridge, noodles, fried tofu and pork belly. Hong Kong milk tea here is best. It's strong but not too sweet. read more

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My Mom and I were here a few weekends ago. Originally, we wanted to try Ho Kee Noodles, but they were closed on a Saturday... not sure what was going on with that. Anyway, we made it here at Ho Kee Cafe on a sprinkly afternoon. It's located on the off skirts of Del Mar Blvd. Surprisingly, it has good size inside seating... from the outside, it didn't look that big. It wasn't too busy at the time. My Mom ordered the Shrimp Egg Fried Rice... tons of shrimps, but too saucy and a tad salty. I got the Dumpling Egg Noodles... dumpling was the pan fried type dumpling which was not authentic for this item IMHO and portion was too small for the price. Both items were just okay. Nothing to rave about. Staff was pleasant. Prices are on the higher side. They do have a BBQ deli in case you want a whole duck. Anyway, we probably won't be back, but glad we tried it. Thank you Ho Kee! read more

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Luv their roast duck and dry supreme noodles, fish tofu casserole, lamb hotpot and green beans. Solid spot for Cantonese / Hong Cong eats. I like the shrimp pork wonton soup but sometimes the clear broth is missing something and/ or tastes like a slight aftertaste of a cleaning product. read more

Super chow mein is my favorite the duck is delicious not oily chow fun delicious too butter bun yummy bbq pork butter bun yummy too great customer service cozy atmosphere. Please come and enjoy these yummy dishes that they have I'm sure you'll love them as much as I do read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Outside of building - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Basic Chinese food in a clean environment. Don't expect stellar service, be satisfied with no frills wonton soup. Chow mein seems old and dry definitely not something I would order again. read more

Ho Kee Cafe - San Gabriel - Won ton soup and noodles. - Cantonese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This was my first visit to this location. I have previously gone to the Arcadia one a couple weeks ago. This restaurant is very tiny and only has a couple of tables. The Ho Kee Cafe locations have made a name for themselves the last couple of years so it's been a staple in the SGV. If there is a wait outside and be sure to check in and write your name down on the clipboard once you arrive assuming that there is a wait. The waitresses team seem to be pushing certain dishes that sounded very expensive she was asking if we wanted abalone, not sure how much success she had that evening. We got a couple of dishes to share and all were really good. The coconut pudding was great as a dessert, the coconut had a very strong flavor. There is a small parking lot connected to that restaurant itself but there are limited spots. Street parking is probably the way to go for this location. read more

Still on a mission to satisfy my roast duck craving even though I just devoured one all by myself a few days ago. This restaurant was 45 minutes away, but I had big hope their duck would scratch the itch. Pro: Nice plastic to-go container with lid which was an improvement compared to the usual styrofoam container at most places Con: Roast duck was just average for me. Skin a little too chewy, and swimming in a dark broth that was a little too salty. The extra orange sauce did not go well with the duck at all. It tasted like the sauce on orange chicken. I prefer ABC Seafood restaurant in Chinatown over this one. That duck was better, cheaper, and closer. read more

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