INCREDIBLE - finally a fried pork cutlet that isn't a dried as leather! Their food is top notch and super high quality with great portions. The fried pork cutlet entree with their tomato cheese sauce is so special and comforting. Not a huge fan of some of their American styled dishes. read more

Placed an order for pickup and it was packaged well. HK style French toast was tasty, though I prefer the one at Kong Sihk Tong in Chinatown. The honey lemon tea was not good though - not sure if they're using fresh lemon juice, but it definitely tasted like the bottled stuff and was way too sweet. 3.5 stars. read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

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I've been to another restaurant called the Marathon Café and enjoyed the taste of Hong Kong there, so I was interested in trying the Marathon Hong Kong Diner. Especially after seeing more videos promoting it on social media. It is located in a food hall and is the first stall on the right side. I ordered an array of recommended items: Marathon Signature Pork Cutlet over Spaghetti with Black Pepper Sauce ($20) - The spaghetti was cooked al dente and coated in a decent black pepper sauce. I appreciate that the cutlet was not thin there was enough sauce, and there was a good portion size. Hong Kong Style Macaroni in Tomato Soup with Beef and Onsen Egg ($16.50) - I was not a fan of this one. I'm used to the traditional HK macaroni soup with ham and a fried egg, so maybe this version of the dish just did not work for me. And the beef slices were tasteless and dry. Bolo Bun Cod Fish Burger ($14) - This was my favorite of the items. The bolo bun gave a bit of crisp and sweetness to the fish cutlet. There is a little too much sauce for me, but you can easily wipe some off. Crispy Chicken Wings (4pc for $11) - The wings were pretty tasteless on their own, but I enjoyed pairing it with the sauce. I did have to take it home and heat it up a little more though because the inside seemed a little pink and I wanted to be safe. Sweetened Ice Lemon Tea ($6) - I ordered this with less sweetness, but I think I should have ordered the normal level. It was decent, but something felt missing due to it. Overall, I would only go back for the fish burger. I've had better at other HK Cafes for everything else. But I like how the food hall had more seating down stairs and it's very clean. There is a 2-stall bathroom for men and women, as well. read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

Whenever I see Hong Kong milk tea, I can't help but stop and get one, and to see if it's legit. This place is inside a food hall. Since I just got a lunch, the drink was the only thing I got. The tea was smooth and decently strong with an aromatic flavor. There are other typical hong kong snacks, like bolo buns, French toast, and other lunch dishes, like pork chop rice. The server can speak Cantonese. So at least that part is legit. This review is too brief to fully represent what they offer. But I'll update if I come back and try some more food next time. read more

Hong Kong lovers paradise. So glad one of these opened up in the neighborhood. HK cuisine like its language is a dying culture. Protect at all costs. Everything was good. read more

It's conveniently located right at the front when you enter the LIC food hall and with plenty of seating overall. Service was pretty quick, you just order at the kiosk. I got the chicken cutlet rice with japanese curry and cheese, and the curry was SO salty. Combined with the chicken which was already on the salty side. Wouldn't get this again, but the hong kong milk tea (less sweet) was 10/10. I'd def come back just for that. read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Golden Chicken Cutlet Rice - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

My HK friends have been raving about their food, so I finally made the trip to check it out. You'll spot their booth immediately when you walk into LIC Food Hall I met the owner, David, who's born and raised in HK and very passionate about bringing true HK comfort flavors to NYC. A lot of their dishes remind me of Cafe de Coral (大家樂) or Fairwood (大快活), just even better. They exceeded even my high bar for HK food. To be honest, the prices are higher than the HK cafes in Chinatown, Brooklyn, or Flushing, but you can really taste the difference in the quality of the meat. Since there aren't any HK cafes in this area, this is a solid, legit option. Please support them! I'll definitely come back with my HK friends. ＊Signature Pork Cutlet Over Rice 招牌吉列豬扒飯$18 The black pepper sauce was delicious, and the fried pork cutlet was tender. The portion was so huge that it was easily enough for two meals. ＊Black Pepper Beef Spaghetti 黑椒牛肉意粉 $18 The pasta was super saucy with a peppery kick, while the sliced beef was tender and well-seasoned. ＊Macaroni in Tomato Soup with Beef and Onsen Egg 番茄牛肉通粉配溫泉蛋 $16.5 An elevated take on the classic HK style macaroni breakfast, topped with a perfectly cooked onsen egg. So comforting on a cold day. ＊ HK Style French Toast 香港西多士 $11 ＊ Bolo Bun with Butter 菠蘿油 $6 The 西多士 blew my mind. Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and packed with peanut butter. Add butter and condensed milk and it becomes peak comfort food. The pineapple bun with butter was quite pricey for what it was. ＊HK Style Milk Tea 港式絲襪奶茶 $6 ＊Red Bean Ice 紅豆冰 $8 Their 紅豆冰 truly reminded me of the afternoon tea sets at Cafe de Coral. Both the milk tea and red bean ice tasted authentic and not too sweet (I did request for less sugar). read more

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Got the pork cutlet with black pepper sauce and the French toast. The portions are huge! My first bite of the pork cutlet was juicy, but I found that the pork dries out quickly. I wish they didn't cut the cutlet so thin so that each piece would be softer and juicier. I enjoyed the black pepper sauce, though the whole black peppercorns can be a bit overpowering when you bite into them. I really liked the French toast. The maple syrup with condensed milk was a bit sweet, but luckily the sauce was on the side. I love peanut butter so the nuttiness with the sweetness of the French toast was delicious. The toast also had a nice crisp on the outside, but soft and warm on the inside. I would definitely come back here to try their other dishes! read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

First time at LIC Food Hall - browsed around but then went straight to Marathon, which is right by the entrance. I mainly wanted HK style milk tea and condensed milk toast so I ordered it to go. It's packaged in an insulating bag, kinda neat though I hope the ppl receiving them are actually reusing them. I would have ordered more food to stay but the food hall itself had limited seats upstairs. There is additional seating downstairs but it's not accessible for those in wheelchairs, strollers, or walking devices. No elevator in sight - Not the fault of this food stall, but something to consider when eating here. Service was probably quick but I had stepped out and got distracted. My order was all ready when I came back! The iced HK milk tea was delicious, sweet and strong. My toast was crispy, warm, peanutty, and delicious with the condensed milk brown sugar sauce. A tasty shareable snack, or you can eat it all to yourself. read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

Grand opening day on 8/16. They have spin the wheel with any vendor purchase. Just show your digital receipt at the spin wheel desk where 2 nice young ladies are sitting. They have magnets too. The Marathon HK diner stall is one of the first you'll see as you walk into the LIC dining hall. There is a kiosk to order from or the cashier. There is a grand opening promo, but it is at the cashier only, not on the kiosk. I tried the HK macaroni in thick tomato soup base with beef and onsen (runny) egg. It was okay. Not what I'm used to with classic soup base. It tasted pretty good, especially the egg, but I prefer the usual regular soup base better. The HK tea was just okay also. Not strong enough. Taste more like regular black tea. The food hall has seatings and a bathroom downstairs. It's nice and clean. The seatings fill up fast, especially during prime eating time. Once you get your food, it is quick to eat, but might have to wait for a seat or share tables. read more

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Food is five stars! Food hall space is brand new so better than most but it can get tight hence why one star off. Service is oddly fast so definitely on par with the Hong Kong vibes. Now on to the food: it's rare to find staff and owners speaking Hong Kong Cantonese in NYC. Their passion for bringing their favorite HK items to LIC is much appreciated. All fried items were amazing. Wings, fish fillet, pork katsu were all tender, marinated, juicy, and delicious. You won't be getting dried pork chops here! Their macaroni is not elbow macaroni which I appreciate since it's not as overtly soft and holds onto more sauce/broth. The sauce and broth is a lot like HK borscht and mixed with the good beef and soft boiled egg, it's a new way of enjoying those HK flavors in a new form. Milk tea was good and wasn't too bitter even though we asked for less sugar. Cannot wait to try it hot to see if it stands the test. The pineapple bread sandwich was good and it was huge! I had a hard time taking a first bite since it was so high. But as a traditionalist I really wanted my pineapple bread with just some butter without the frills. But def worth the try if you never had it! Can't wait to come back to try the HK toast and hot milk tea! read more

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Opened by a fellow Hong Konger, this spot delivers legit Hong Kong comfort food that hits right for me! - - - - - - - - - ~ Pork cutlet w/ Japanese curry and cheese $18 ~ Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and most importantly - THICK CUT! The curry is rich and comforting, the cheese adds extra indulgence, and you get 13 massive pieces, insane value for the portion! ~ Black pepper beef spaghetti $18 (+$2 for onsen egg) ~ Perfectly al dente spaghetti stir-fried with well-seasoned beef, onions, and peppers, all coated in that bold, addictive black pepper sauce! ~ Hong Kong style French toast $11 ~ Crispy golden edges with a soft, moist center, stuffed generously with peanut butter. Finished with condensed milk + syrup, it's rich, indulgent, and absolutely worth every calorie! ~Hong Kong style milk tea $6 ~ Ordered less sweet and it was spot on. Smooth, fragrant, strong tea flavour, 100% authentic! ~ Bolo Yao $6 ~ The bolo bun leans a bit dry, and I wish the craquelin-to-bun ratio was better, but that thick slab of butter saves the day. - - - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Definitely!! As a Hong Konger, these dishes felt incredibly comforting. If I lived in LIC, I'd probably be here way too often! read more

Followed this place for so long on socials and so happy they finally opened! I tried their Golden Chicken Cutlet Rice in both the tomato sauce and black pepper sauce, and I personally am a fan of the black pepper more. The tomato is bit more sour than I'd like. The portions are so generous and the flavors are so so good! Very nostalgic having HK food, and def will come back to try more soon. read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Golden Chicken Cutlet Rice with Tomato Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

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If you want unpretentious, no-frills, simple, comfort food, this is your spot. This spot is a legit cha chaan teng place, like I am dining in Hong Kong. You absolutely have to try their HK style milk tea, it'll really wake you up. Creamy chicken rice, black pepper beef spaghetti and spaghetti bolognese are always my go-to order. My mom also like their spaghetti, as Jollibee spaghetti tends to be salty at times. Please add yuen yang drink (coffee milk tea) in the future! read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - spaghetti bolognese (a little bit oily, but tastes nice) - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

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Loved the HK French toast here, it was perfection. The pineapple bun with butter seemed to be slightly stale or not soft enough. They have a ginger honey lemon tea as a winter special that is great for the cold weather. Will be back to try their cutlet and spaghetti! read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

Absolutely love the red bean ice!!!!! The texture is so refreshing, and I really appreciate how they use authentic shaved ice, it brings back such nostalgic vibes and makes it taste extra special. read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Red bean ice cream - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

Love to always try places that serve fried pork cutlet over rice with tomato sauce Hong Kong style. The version here is ok. Not the worse or the best. The tomato and beef over macaroni soup was ok. The fish sandwich with pineapple bread was good and I would get it again if in the neighborhood. Service was friendly and fast. Great if in a rush. read more

It's a stall inside a food hall. You pick up your food from the counter and carry it back to your seats, and we got our food in just a few minutes. The food was delicious. I had the pork bento box and my daughter had the chicken. The food was served, crispy and piping hot and delicious. It's worth checking this place out if you're in LIC or Astoria. read more

Came and visited for the first time Amazing food I love it! Delicious milk tea and toast! Noodles was really good! read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Milk tea - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

Tasted great and the taste reminded me from food from Hong Kong! Love the logo and the style I had the black pepper beef spaghetti, fish bolo bun w/ fries and lemon tea read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Black pepper beef spaghetti - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

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Marathon HK Diner has become one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. 我是真的爱了！ Their food ALWAYS hits -- from the Pork Chop Rice to the HK-style French Toast. I've also been craving for their Bolo Bun Burger and Black Pepper Beef Spaghetti on a regular basis. The staff are always kind, and I've met the owners a few times -- they remind me of family! I am so glad that they are in LIC now. read more

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The red bean drink was so authentic. Will definitely stop by more often Really long line up though read more

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A hidden gem with nostalgic Hong Kong comfort eats. This place was inside a food hall in lic run by incredibly kind folks who answered all my questions and were super hospitable. I ordered the Hong Kong toast and the black pepper beef spaghetti. Both were amazing and flavorful. Spaghetti was flavorful and the noodles were cooked al dente. Was excellent just wish there was more beef. 8.5/10 The toast was thick and crispy which was a pleasant suprise 8/10 read more

Went to the food hall and got a gyudon from here with a milk tea. Gyudon was alright I felt it lacked seasoning. The service was really fast got my food in about 5-10 minutes. The onsen egg was great tho paired with scallions and pickled radish. For the milk tea I chose regular sugar which I think is to much I would go with less for sure next time. I would definitely come back and try their staple dishes next time which is a katsu curry type dish. read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Gyudon (Beef Bowl) With Onsen Egg Hong Kong Style Milk Tea (Iced) - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

I tried my boyfriend's pork chop, and it was yum! The portions here are huge, and one of the best spots in the Long Island city food hall in my opinion. read more

I had high hopes for the bolo yau with butter, but it really let me down. The bun and butter seemed like they were strangers forced to sit next to each other instead of best friends. The other dish didn't stand out either--it was just... there. Not bad enough to complain, not good enough to remember. Sadly, I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

Came to grab a Hong Kong milk tea to go. Service was fast and efficient, either via kiosk or traditional ordering. The Hong Kong milk tea is not too sweet to begin with but I asked for less sugar which I ended regretting as I wanted some sweetness but I did love how strong the tea flavor is and it was a great pick-me-up after lunch. read more

This is place is a counter located at LIC food hall, so there's many seats. Service was pretty quick. Portion size is huge, chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, curry is yum! The cheese adds such a depth of flavor, wish there was more added on top! read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Golden Chicken Cutlet Rice - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

A taste of Hong Kong without visiting Chinatown is a keepsake for lic. My milk tea drink was not too sweet

Awesome new hong kong diner in the court sq food hall! Love the HK style french toast & def will come back to try more.

Service quick! Quality HK style Milk tea here. Looking forward to eating all the menu items :) read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Pretty excited to try this new HK style milk tea here! Needed a place like this in LIC - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

The service and food were great and fast considering it was dinner time. The atmosphere was cozy. The smells of each dish inviting you in to try. I Ordered the black pepper beef spaghetti and marathon crispy pork cutlet rice with Japanese curry sauce and cheese. The black pepper was the dominant seasoning in the noodles, balanced by a light note of sweetness that kept it from being overpowering. The noodles themselves were cooked to perfection. The pork cutlet was cooked to perfection, every bite melts in your mouth. The curry sauce made the rice very flavorful and a great contrast to the cheesy pork cutlet. It was addicting to say the least. All in all, the food was a great value for its price from the flavorful curry to the sweet rich noodles,definitely a must try. read more

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great food great experience. Fast service. wonderful staff....food hall is amazing. Will be back read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

This cozy spot serves rich, smooth Hong Kong milk tea--perfectly brewed and utterly refreshing! read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

I love Hong Kong food and this is a great option to go to locally! The hk milk tea and bolo bao taste yummy read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

New food hall in LIC with many Asian options. The one that stood out the most was Marathon HK Diner with many classic Hong Kong Cha Chann Tang Dishes. We got the crispy pork cutlet and French toast. Looks so good! read more

The "Marathon Crispy Pork Cutlet Rice," and it was an absolute delight. The taste was far superior to its appearance, sauce was simply the cherry on top. It's undoubtedly worth every penny read more

Marathon Hong Kong Diner - Marathon Crispy Pork Cutlet Rice - Chinese Near Me - Queens, New York

Great place to grab a fast and awesome food!!! Great location and awesome customer service!

Awesome HK style comfort food! Got the HK style French toast, which was a great dessert to end our visit to this food hall

Such a clean and amazing place !! So happy to have another HK food option in LIC which is super close and convenient. Great HK tea and pineapple bun :) read more