Gourmet food it's not, but if you are craving spam, eggs, and macaroni soup, or egg and corned beef sandwiches, or ramen fried with spam, or any of those delicious Hong Kong mash ups, this is the place to go. I especially recommend the rice rolls with oyster sauce and peanut butter. Trust me. read more

A bit disappointed by the food though this is an old style HK tea house. The baked pork chop with rice had mostly fatty pork. We ordered the congee but it came with little taste. The sticky rice in lotus leaf was fine though. read more

M Star Cafe - Baked Pork Chops Rice with Egg, Sticky Rice Wrapped With Lotus Leaf - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Overall, good HK-style cafe. I got the HK-style rice noodles and a french toast - both had very on point flavor, but the texture was a bit lacking mainly because I had to get takeout due to covid. I ate my food after 30-40 minutes I received my order, so when I ate, the rice noodles were a bit softer than it should be and my french toast no longer was crispy as it seemed when it was freshly cooked. However, considering how long I waited before eating, I rate 4 stars because the flavor was on point especially for its cheap pricing ($7.50 in total). The rice noodles had amazing hoisin and peanut butter combo flavor - ugh so good. I should have also gotten some siracha on top, but otherwise, The french toast was BUTTERY with an amazing sweet taste on its own from the batter the toast was dipped in before it was fried, and a hint of saltiness from the butter (not shown in the picture because it melted by the time I got back home). I added some syrup on top of my toast, and wow, it completed the flavor of the french toast (surprisingly, this syrup felt a bit lighter than regular maple syrup and a little bit less sweet, which I actually like more). However, if I were to eat in person or 5-10 minutes after I got my food, I would imagine the texture to be on point as well. I would definitely come back again if I ever have any more cravings of HK-styled foods. read more

M Star Cafe - HK style rice noodles and french toast - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here because a friend recommended me to try one of their fried pork rice dishes. Unfortunately, because I misinterpreted what exactly my friend wanted me to try, I decided to order it the next time I visit, if ever. I did, however, tried some of their other dishes. The highlight of this trip was the pan-fried rice noodles (cheurng fun). It has the perfect light crispiness on the outside and a tender chewy center. The semi-burnt lining has the toastiness and taste of burnt rice at the bottom of a stone pot. Overall, it's pretty good and something I've never seen elsewhere. We shared a club sandwich which included lettuce, tomato, pickles, ham, and corned beef scrambled eggs sandwiched between 3 slices of buttered toast. It tasted standard and the ham was super salty. My mom ordered a cup of hot HK style milk tea and she said it was barely warm. My brother ordered the spam and egg over rice, which also tasted very ordinary. The service here was kind of slow. Took a while for us to get a waiter to take our order and the waitress forgot our tea until we flagged her down for something. I'd probably only come back for the pan-fried rice noodles and to try the fried pork rice dish as recommended by a friend. Otherwise, the food is ordinary compared to the many other restaurants in Chinatown. read more

M Star Cafe - Pan-fried rice noodles (cheurng fun) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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3.5 stars for authenticity of a Hong Kong cafe and for the menu... Also, I get it now after seeing the inside of the place. The name M Star Cafe, the "M Star" translates to "Celebrity" in Cantonese. Ha ha what a play on words. Inside the establishment, there's a mural of Chinese celebrity caricatures and on the opposite wall, there are real photos of celebs that dined there. I can recognize a few faces. The tables are lined with pinic cloth style tablecloths and a glass or plastic top on top to keep it clean. The menu is slipped in between for ease of viewing. This is efficient, less time wasted waiting on someone. I'm used to seeing this in many Chinese establishments. Onto the food, I came to try the HK style rice noodles, judging by the photos I saw on Yelp, I knew they served it. While tempted to opt for the street vendor cart minutes away as I'm in Chinatown, I had time to spare so I chose to dine in. The service is lacking energy but when you're in a place like this, a casual homey fast food joint, they don't care so much the service. They care more about the speed. So it's a highly efficient way of doing things. The HK style rice noodles were delicious. I loved the peanut sauce and the way they drizzled it on top. The noodles were not sticky and perfectly steamed. The price also can't be beat. Street pricing but with the dine in seating, a total plus. I also ordered the Fried dough wrapped with rice noodle. That's a typical HK breakfast favorite. In fact, two tables ordered it after I did and then I overheard other patrons afterwards trying to order it and were told it was sold out. People, I was here at 9am!! Wow. But believe me, it's hard to find in many restaurants past the morning Rush. Quantities are generally limited and it's a favorite. This particular one, the fried dough seemed over fried. Too crunchy and too fried. The outer layer is supposed to be crisp but the inside of the dough is supposed to be pillowy soft. I was a bit disappointed it was not. The rice noodle was fresh and fairly thick. Sauce was on point (it's the sweet soy). Just because I had to try one more tasty thing, I ordered the waffle with peanut butter and condensed milk. Very similar to the HK style French Toast but served on a waffle instead. This was really a sweet treat. Fun dish, brings out the kid in me. So the run down, come for the Hong Kong style experience - menu and variety. But skip it if you don't want to share a table or feel rushed. This place was packed by the time I left, 9:45am. I took longer than they normally prefer but I was in no rush and I ate my breakfast slowly. At least it was a great value. With the above mentioned items and my hot tea with lemon and honey, it was $10! Great value. read more

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Overpriced, ice-filled tea that was too sweet and watered down. Maybe their food is better. read more

M Star Cafe - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

A great place for a HK style meal! No frills and nothing fancy, but so good. And it's such a great value. They give you loads of food for the price. Everything tasted great, with an abundance of flavor. We got the seat meals for breakfast. A shredded pork and picked vegetable mei fun noodle soup was sooo good, one of the best I've had in awhile. Also the meal with congee and soy sauce pan fried noodles. Must try the HK style milk tea! It's strong and so flavorful. read more

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Craving (or eager to try) some quintessential, no-frills Cantonese and Hong Kong-style breakfast? M Star Cafe is a good pick. They have great breakfast specials before 11 a.m. that include two to three items and milk tea for $4.75. You can also order food a la carte. I've had the satay beef with instant noodles, preserved egg and lean pork congee, steamed rice noodles smothered in peanut and hoisin sauce, and toast with condensed milk. They're all varying levels of decent to good. Make sure to get a nice, hot cup of milk tea with whatever you choose. The servers are curt yet efficient, very reminiscent of my dining experiences in Hong Kong. Mornings and afternoons get very busy, so you'll have to share a table with people or wait for your own. Don't worry though, it usually doesn't take long. Almost everyone is just here to scarf down food, then leave. Taking your time? Relaxing? Don't try that shit here. You WILL get cut by an elderly Chinese person. Or me. read more

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No-frills traditional Hong Kongnese coffee shop that captures the vibe of a bygone era. Value is great for the food - its hard to beat the Cheung fun (steamed rice noodles) for 2.50. The Ovaltine and Hong Kong tea also can hit the spot on a cold or rainy day. Food is just good, but not great - on my last visit I went for the soy sauce fried noodles, two cheong fun dishes, and a waffle, which was two eggo waffles sandwiching condensed milk. I would stop by here again on the right occasion but it won't be a destination for me on its own accord. read more

This restaurant is settled at the heart of Chinatown! I'm upset I didn't find this spot sooner! I've always went to chachan tang for HK style food but this restaurant is so much better! The restaurant itself was very small so people had to share tables. The second you step in, you can feel the 90s HK theme. The wallpaper has the Hk vibe. They also have signed autographs by actors on the walls. When I sat down, I ordered the ham, egg on toast. It came with milk tea. I really like how they cut the crust off the toast for you. I was never a fan of the crust. They also fill their milk tea/coffee cup to the max to the point where it starts to spill out. The food came out very quick. Very satisfied with the service and food here! Would recommend if you're in Chinatown and want to grab a quick bite. read more

3.5 stars I have been looking for the noodle maker(車仔麵） in NY for a while and glad that we get to try here. In my memory this kind of noodle is so yummy. You can choose any items to pair with you noodle. I had squid, beef tendon, pig intestine and turnip with instant noodle. You have to give them credit for the amount and the CP. so many beef tendon and turnip inside. The beef is cooked with ginger to remove the bad smell but it would be better to cook it softer. The intestine could be processed better, like remove the fatty part. Also it's flavorless. The turnip is too firm and the flavor is not in yet. Generally if you fancy the noodle maker you could give it a shot. In NY standard it's good. But if you look at it in HK standard, there is still room for improvement! read more

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2nd here. Waitress came and I ordered Satay beef over white rice. When a waiter delivered dish to me, I saw pineapples in it and a light-colored sauce. I thought they gave me someone else's order. I immediately turned around and saw my waittress and said I ordered Satay beef and that this dish has pineapples. She said they make Satay Beef dish with pineapples. Then, I took a bite and realized "Satay" tastes exactly like curry. I'm confused, but ate it. Plus, the beef is tenderized and I don't like that texture. The pot of complimentary tea was meh and got cold fast. read more

M Star Cafe - Satay beef over white rice - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This place always reminds me of those good old days in Macau. The decor, the menu, the food... This is a classic and authentic HK style cafe. Cheung fun with sesame paste and hoisin sauce was very good. HK milk tea is right on the point, a perfect mix of black tea and milk with a hint of bitterness. Service was okay. Price is probably the lowest you could find around here. Definitely on my go-to list when I miss Macau/HK. read more

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I was craving for a bowl of noodle soup at 8am in the morning. There wasn't anything open except in Chinatown. I found this spot and decided to give it a try. Food - for $3, the food was solid, I was surprised to find so much beef in my bowl! It was very flavorful and to be honest I would pay $5 for it. Service - service is quick and the waitresses were attentive. They combine tables to sit more people. I was surprised at how packed this place was at 8am in the morning! I would give this place a 5 star except.... when I was leaving the lady pulled me back and asked for more tip... for $3 bowl I tipped $1. How much more do you need? I was not happy for that matter. Overall, would probably not come back again because of how rude they were but food is good overall and very worth it. read more

M Star Cafe - Satay Beef Sandwich - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

very good. cash only. wheelchair accessible. yummy imitated shark fin soup. yummy sandwich. food came out very fast. very affordable. very clean. the menu got something for everyone. read more

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I am suprised this place is still in business, the first time I came I had a mediocre experience with rude waiters and bad food.. thought it was a fluke and decided to give this place another try and came here for lunch with coworkers . I ordered satay beef over rice which should be a staple dish in any hk cafe type of restaurant I should have taken it as a warning when the waiter looked a little shocked or taken back from that order... when it came out I wasn't sure what I was eating... peanut butter over rice? Or something of that sort and it was not in a good way. My coworkers ordered ham and egg over rice and said he only ordered that because it's something you can't mess up no matter how bad the restaurant is. The only thing decent was the pan fried rice roll... it was edible. read more

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Nothings changed since I used to come as a child! The decor, furniture, menu, and best of all: the prices. Their breakfast deals are THE BEST, you really get a bang for your buck. My group of 4 came on a Friday night at 7 PM and it was pretty full inside. Their extensive menu selection made us more indecisive than usual. We ended up ordering: rice noodles, pan fried rice noodles, chicken curry rice, baked pork chop over rice, baked chicken over spaghetti, french toast, and red bean ice to top it all off. They use the same sauce for the rice noodles and pan fried noodles but I personally prefer the pan fried one. It's not offered at many restaurants so it's definitely worth a try. The outside is crispy, but the inside still has the same texture as the regular rice noodle. The baked dishes were good as well. Generous portions of rice and meat. All baked dishes are topped with a fried egg now! FYI Cash only! Plus the service isn't the best so come prepared. But, I do love coming here because it brings back so many childhood memories. There are only a handful of Hong Kong style cafes now, but this is probably my favorite in Chinatown. Their prices and portions are definitely a plus as well. Total came out to ~$9 per person (including tip and tax) for all the food we ordered. read more

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Came here with my two friends for some HK breakfast. I have never had this kind of food before, but it was SO GOOD. The breakfast sets are very cheap, and plenty of food. I ordered set E, which has congee and rice noodle with mixed sauces. All the sets also come with a beverage of your choice. The congee (perserved duck egg with pork) was solid, but the real gem was definitely the rice noodle. The rice noodle taste SO fresh - not too hard, not too soggy and the simple mixed sauces adds such a punch of flavor that I was on the verge of ordering another plate. I am no expert, but according to my friend, it's pretty authentic! It also tastes really great with some sriracha sauce. I tried the macaroni, and it was quite good as well. It was essentially macaroni noodles inside a broth with ham and some vegetables. Like the other dishes in the restaurant, it was very simple but very delicious. I don't speak cantonese, but it was very easy to order food in english. A lot of reviews talk about how you need to speak the language, but for me, I had no issue with communicating in english. The menu also has both Chinese and English available. This place is a cash only establishment. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend this place. It is TRULY a breath of fresh air to the sometimes not-so-fresh and quickly made dim sum of over crowded establishments in Manhattan Chinatown. read more

M Star Cafe - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Cheap Hong Kong breakfast eats. Recommend the HK Special rice roll (rice roll with Hoisin sauce, peanut butter, and sesame), congee with preserved egg and pork. Service is surprisingly attentive though can get hectic and loud. read more

M Star Cafe - HK special rice roll - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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BREAKFAST REVIEW ONLY Solid HK breakfast cafe. No fuss and don't expect service. Breakfast sets come with a variety of food items, which I like -- makes me feel like a queen with a spread of food. My favorite breakfast - SET D: Satay Instant Noodles, soup, milk tea, and toast. $5.50 flat. You can't really argue much for this price that you are paying. read more

This is definitely one of my favorite spot to eat. I've been coming here since 2009. Over the years, there have been different chefs but the quality of the food is still pretty good. My all-time favorite dish is the pan fried rice noodle with the soy sauce and peanut butter sauce, can never get sick of it. Definitely recommend to stop by if you have the chance. 8/10 read more

M Star Cafe - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Great breakfast value recommended by friend. Got the E and G - congee n the noodles with pork n preserved cabbage with rice noodles in the yummy peanut sauce. So good!!! read more

This place went downhill. I used to love their food. I went again recently. Got their pork chop over rice. That pork chop was NOT fresh. It was reheated leftover pork chop. Condensed milk toast sucked. Barely any condensed milk. Am I just eating plain white toast? I was so turned off. Watered down iced drinks. Service was terrible. I asked the waiter for something and he just walked away. My voice isn't even low. So fking weird. He came by again and I asked him again what I asked before, if they had a particular item. He said "yes" as in yes we have that, and he just walked away. Wtf?! He never came back with that item. Food sucks, drinks suck, service sucks. read more

This place in business for a long time, and serves Hong Kong style cafe food. However, the food/drinks are no longer good. Very blend. read more

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It's a chinatown, no frills, usually blocked by a big box truck in front of the store cafe. Your best bet to locate it, is by looking for the address!. Finally got to try this place, since I usually go to other spots for food in the surrounding area. Let's get to the breakdown: The place: like I said above. Once you take a step Inside, you're transported to a 90s HK movie type of cafe spot. You have a wall decor of popular HK actors/singers in cartoon form which I thought was pretty cool. Seating can be limited if you go there during lunch time. It's not dirty but it's not clean. I would also bring cash...I didn't even bother checking if they take CC, sorry. It's Chinatown! Food: I ordered the: HK style steamed rice noodle. It comes with a soy sauce/ peanut butter sauce. I thought it was ok but I've definitely had better. The consistency of the rice noodle was a bit too well done. Like any noodle, al dente! I also got the HK toast- it's a fried squared HK style french toast with a by Dollop of butter. You'll be given maple syrup for it was well. Inside was nothing. I was hoping to get the one with peanut butter or jam, make sure you emphasize that. I didn't like this because it was oily AF! And seeing the butter melting in made me feel like I was going to die of clogging of the arteries. I stopped myself after 2-3 bites. HK style milk tea (hot) - regular. You can skip it. The great thing about this place is that everything is super affordable. So if you're around the area, check them out but don't expect anything excellent. I'll probably go back if I'm ever in the mood for the stuff on he menu or if I'm super tight with money. read more

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This place was packed and super underwhelming. However, all I heard was people complaining about the crappy food. This is in front of the staff too not just some passive aggressive online yelp complaint. Anyways, lets cut to the chase. Soy sauce chow mein: It was dry. Lacked veggies/meat. Literally, just noodles. Lacked wok hay. Weak milk tea. Just brown water with some milk. The fried cruller aka youtiao wrap with rice noodle was not crispy (it was stale). The rice noodle was way too thick. Jook had was poorly made. Fish cake instead of actual fish. Plus there was an undesirable taste that I couldnt put my finger on. read more

M Star Cafe - congee - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Not the best Cheung fun I had but a decent HK style food. Great place for breakfast and brunch food.

Reminiscent of HK cha chan tang, this place is better than Cha Chan Tang in service, quantity, and price. Quality depending on what you order. Their iced milk tea is better than their hot tea but also $1 extra. M Star offers cheaper breakfast sets ($4.75) and a wider menu. Their service is top notch getting people in and out with efficiency. Their congee and soy sauce fried noodle dish pale in comparison to Cha Chan Tang but their satay beef noodle soup, egg and toast plates, and noodle with peanut and hoisin sauce are fantastic and much better than the other place. read more

M Star Cafe - Breakfast sets galore! - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Best Spam and egg sandwich!!!!!!!!! THE BEST in NYC!!!!! I gotta go get some tomorrow !

Food is medicore! I wish this place didnt use all plastic utensils n plates. They need to be more environmental friendly!

I alway wonder what the "M" stand for. M- Ming? (bright in Chinese**) M- Morning? (for Morning Star) M- Michelin ( Michelin-star no way) M- Maybe M for Mmm Mmm Mmm breakfast specials! I finally got the guts (and a park spot) to go inside one morning to try their cheap $ Hong Kong-Style breakfast specials. There are seven to choice from: A- Ham & 2 eggs w/butter toast & French fries $4- Yes Chinese ppl love FFs! B- Ham Omelet w/butter toast & French fries $4 C- Macaroni w/Ham w/butter toast & 1 egg- $4 D- satay beef w/instant noodle $4.50 - Yes Chinese will eat instant noodles for breakfast, lunch and dinner; done that in college too. E- Preserved Egg & Lean PorkCongee with steamed rice noodle $4 - my favorite; it's an aquired taste. F- Oat meal, Ham & egg w/French fries $4- I call this a Good (oat meal) & Bad (F. fried) power breakfast. G- Shredded Pork & preserved vegetable on rice noodle $4.50- HK people will eat anything for breatkfast. AND each breakfast includes coffee, tea, or a cold drink (add $0.75) All serve until 11AM daily. They place is very popular and can get crowded. ** The "M" does stand for "Ming" read more

Love the realistic painting of various Chinese celebrities on the WALL!! This place is one of my all-time favorate HongKongese style food restaurants to dine in. I come here almost every weekend morning just to drink their H.K. Style MILKTEA and eat their H.K. Style Steamed Rice Noodle along with a Sticky Rice Wrapped with lotus leaf. Sometimes I'd order from their Breakfast Special Menu for #A which includes Ham & Two Eggs, Butter Toast, and French Fries with a choice of a hot drink or you can substitute it with a cold drink but you have to pay a little more. There is no other place in Chinatown that can beat the price and quality of the authentic HongKongese food at M Star Cafe! read more

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Great no frills place if you are looking for a simple bite in Chinatown. Service is minimal, they will take your order and bring you the food. Otherwise you're left alone. So far I've been here twice. I like that they offer set breakfast meals which is available until 11am. The first time I went, I ordered macaroni ham soup with egg and toast Togo, and I really liked it. It was flavorful and delicious luring me back for more. The second time I got the rice rolls and preserved egg congee which was disappointing because the food was lukewarm and the congee was watery and not flavorful enough. read more

M Star Cafe - Preserved egg congee and rice rolls in sauce - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This is a Chinatown classic and glad they're one of the original Chinatown restaurants left. I came here twice for brunch last year since I been having huge cravings last year for Hong Kong Style food! The restaurant is super packed to the point, having your own table may be impossible at times and you will end up sharing with strangers. Service is okay and decent. When I came here with my friend, she got the breakfast set (E) with preserved egg & lean pork congee with steamed rice noodles and milk tea. I got their Hong Kong Style Steamed Rice Noodle, Hong Kong style milk tea and macaroni noodle soup with ham! The best Hong Kong style breakfast I've had in NYC so far. Their macaroni noodle soup reminds me of all of the times my mom used to make it for me when I was younger/sick. It had that nice, homey, comfort food feeling and taste to it! Their steamed rice noodles were awesome! Super tasty! The second time I came my friend and I did the noodle maker where we customized our own noodles for $6.25. I got the macaroni noodle soup with Chinese broccoli, ham and egg. This was definitely worth it! They give you lots of vegetables and everything else and the broth is super tasty! My friend got the udon noodle with Chinese broccoli, fishball and ham. We also tried the pan-fried steamed rice noodle which is 10x bette than the original one. This one had a nice crisp and crunch to it. Loved every bite of it! I'd go back to try the pan-fried version again! Overall, still happy this gem is still here. If you don't mind the atmosphere, then you should definitely check this spot out especially for their original and tasty Hong Kong style food! read more

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Sunday brunch. Place is packed but wait was pretty quick at 10:45am. Service is fast and efficient. The waiter and waitresses have pretty good memory. When my party ordered, the waitress didn't write one thing down! After taking our orders, I was very worried that she would mess something up, and watching her go to another table to take another order made me worry even more. When the food came to my table, everything we ordered and added extra was made to perfection and executed like a hit man. Damn this waitress had good memory, I only wished my memory was as good as her. Ordered from the breakfast special (morning -11am) combo A toast and spam omelet. You can get a cup of coffee with the combo, or add $1 for ice coffee/milk tea, and ordered a side dish of HK style steams rice noodles (soy and peanut sauce). Friends ordered Combo D- Ramen and toast, and french toast. Even if the place is packed, the food came quick. Food tasted really great. It definitely tasted like authentic Hong Kong style brunch and high tea time meals. Decor of the place reminded me of some authentic spots in Hong Kong. Called M Star cafe, they were trying to copy an actual restaurant in Hong Kong owned by movie stars. Not sure if this has any connection, but their decor is painted with popular HK pop and movie stars. I can see that they started their wall of celebrities who have came to visit. I can only hope more movie stars come to visit this solid spot. read more

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Today I came with my mom after my lasik follow up, hence If my picture is a little blurry. There wasn't really a crowd on a Tuesday morning around 10am. Good thing they still have the morning combo deal! It ends at 11am and there's was so many choice it went from a to f. It right across the Chinatown bus so I decided to stumble upon this place. It gave me the traditional feel when I went in, I got the c combo I believe and my mom got the f. If the letter is wrong I attached a picture. I got the macaroni, butter toast and sunny side up eggs. Both my moms egg and I were perfect. We both poke it the same time and that's what you call mother and daughter goals. My mom got the oatmeal, which I really liked it reminded me of my grandmas home made oatmeal that I miss so much. In the morning, I'm not really used to eating fries but not that I mind. I end up eating all my moms friends. I would go again because the portions are huge. It was $5 each for the combo and no tax. Both my mom and I were stuffed. One thing I almost forget the combo comes with milk tea and coffee. They both don't have sugar. My mom liked her coffee I thought mine was bland because I have to add sugar so I wasn't feeling that. Overall, I will go again and go on weekdays to avoid the traffic. read more

M Star Cafe - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

They serve up a mean Hong Kong-style breakfast. So mean that I've been here more times than is prudent. Instant noodles topped with a tangy satay beef with a side of buttered toast and a slightly-sweetened cup of coffee might sound like a culinary car accident, but just try it once. Ask for combo "D" - it's only $4.50 (cash only) before 11am. At M Star during the breakfast or lunch rush? Don't be surprised if you need to share a table with someone else, Chinatown-style. read more

M Star Cafe - Instant noodles with beef satay, parsley (requested), toast, coffee - breakfast - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I am super pleased to add this semi-hole in the wall joint to my Chinatoooown-bitch list. Not only that, as my 200th review! wOOt! Their prefixed breakfast deal is all the rave at $3.60 (tax included!). I had the ham in macaroni soup (awesome for when you have a cold), with a side of buttered toast and a pefectly fried runny egg. Another omg is the pork and duck egg congee special that has the rice noodle soaked in peanut butter and hoisin sauce. (I actually would sort of prefer that the congee was the main component, but the rice noodle is definitely to die for - I'd recommend getting a different breakfast special and just order that separately as your friends would surely wanna steal some.) Service is fast but it's also no frills. These cats are running around just as fast as the kitchen is getting their food out. As I tried handing the check to one of the waitresses, I can tell how tired she really was as I had to reach to put the checkbook fisted with cash into her hand. Tip this place well as you want this place to stay. They could also use a bit of a renovation. read more

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Legit Hong Kong food. I am a regular here for weekend breakfast. It's basically comfort food for hk people. My favorite is breakfast D of satay beef with instant noodles. The milk tea is not your typical teabag tea, but made from boiled tea. Decor is hole in the wall but comfortable and clean. There's a large mural of Hong Kong singers and actors/actresses. read more

M Star Cafe - Breakfast. Pork and preserved vegetable noodle and milk tea. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

AVOID M Star Cafe: Horrible service. This place is not worth it. You can find much better food in the area with competent waiters that will bring you water and don't harass the guests. Don't go, don't waste your time, HORRIBLE SERVICE: When I left the restaurant, waiter ran after me and ambushed me outside. Waiter accused me of not leaving enough tip. I was shocked and proceeded to give another dollar. Waiter's response: "One dollar is NOT ENOUGH. You need to give more money for the tip". I tip accordingly based on service received. Waiter demanded that I leave 20% tip for a meal that had almost NO SERVICE. Order was taken and given. Wait staff NEVER came and asked if we needed anything. DID NOT offer water. DID NOT ever ask if things were ok or if we needed anything else. DID NOT even offer the meal check. I got up myself to ask and was told to got to the counter myself to get the check then pay. Food: Nothing special, food is not worth it. Food was served on paper plates with plastic forks. I saw that drinks were served in paper cups. I wouldn't know because the waiter didn't bring me water. Ambiance: None, this is a hole in a wall. Menus are under hard plastic on the table. You will be eating with paper plates but the wait staff expect to be tipped like a Michelin starred restaurant. read more