I had been craving dim sum for a while, but I hadn't found my go to spot in San Jose yet. One day I decided to search Yelp to see if I could try any to go style dim sum places. We decided to take a chance on New Hwong Kok and it was so amazing! We devoured some of the dishes so quickly that I didn't even get a chance to take a picture yet! The shu mai was juicy and I loved the flavor. The har gow had tender shrimp and a thin dumpling outer layer which was really nice. The fried footballs that consisted of glutinous rice with meat and mushrooms was so good it was unbelievable. The one item they topped it off was the egg tarts, it melted in your mouth and left you wanting more. It was a small shop that you just go up to the counter to order. Definitely highly recommend and we'll go here whenever we're craving dim sum. read more

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Used to be consistent in quality, lately has been a hit or miss with big chunks of gristle or cartilage found in lotus wrapped sticky rice and various dumpling offerings. For the stricky rice, they have been adding sesame oil to the outside which overwhelms the fragrance of the lotus leaf. They also stopped adding the characteristic 2 stripes of cookie paste on the cocktail buns.. My family still loves their lo bak go, steamed char siu bao, and the jook/congee combo lunch plates are very much worth for a filling meal. read more

A very convenient place to go for " to go " dim sum and few fast Chinese food such as noodles and such. Delicious and pricing is just right. Service is fast. The store is a bit dimmed but clean and well used and functional. Always drop by in the morning for Shu Mai, Shrimp dumplings, Sesame black Beans Balls ..... read more

Remember, the B rated and 3-star Chinese restaurants are the best, so this 3-star rating means it is legit. It would be sus if it was a squeaky clean restaurant with proper service. And here, it is legit - no frills, no pomp and circumstance or dainty little shreds of decoration on your dumplings. I ordered mounds of dumplings, and we enjoyed it. It was good. They have some giant green onion twists too! It is worth checking out. Be sure to understand the deal as you can order 3 of the Same item and then get Another one of that same item free. It was a bit odd how they handled mine... but whatever. read more

New Hwong Kok - Chicken siu mai and har gow! So good - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is my go to spot for quick dim sum. Prices are fair, but beware when you have large orders.. often times we are missing some items or receive the wrong thing. It's a small hole in the wall and can get crowded quick but service moves quick. read more

Pay attention to the bill. I gave one $20 and one $5 for $14.xx value food and only got some coins back. Before I left the door, I found out I didn't get a $10 for change and turned back to talked the cashier. She denied I gave her a $20 bill,m. But I am pretty sure of what I had in my wallet. I had one $10, one $5, the rest are $20. After I paid, my $10 is still inside my wallet untouched. I didn't want to argue over this little money. But just want other customers to be aware. I used to love this place. But I don't think I would go there anymore. read more

We love coming here got the egg tarts, this is our go to and tastes great. It's always affordable as you buy 5 and get one free. Better then many other bakery in the Bay Area on flavor. Service is typical for any Chinese spot. lol it a take out ambiance so have your order ready before you get to the cashier to order and go. Pay cash to save on fee read more

New Hwong Kok - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

I've picked up dim sum here several times as sometimes my mom has a craving for it, and we don't have time to go to a restaurant for dim sum. Once, you walk in, it will quickly bring memories of a typical dim sum store in San Francisco or Oakland Chinatown. Dingy, unorganized, but churning out decent dim sum. The service was nice. The aunties there patiently take your order. read more

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My wife and I have been going here for almost 8 years. It's rare that a place proves itself to be consistently tasty and good valued. In some ways this charming dim sum spot in a low key plaza has been a cornerstone of our relationship. Shrimp Dumplings have been the same since we've started going here: hearty. I like their sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf is great. My wife likes the crab Rangoon. Also they sell boba/smoothies which are simple and good. The service is excellent as well in a personable but no nonsense way. Our "dim sum lady" knows our order and has watched our family grow. We love her. We are grateful this place is still doing well and hope that whoever reads this review continues/starts to patronage them. read more

Came here to pick up lunch on a Saturday and there was a slight line, but not too bad since they had 2 people working the counter. They look like they have a patio outside, but there are no tables & chairs in the establishment so it's definitely a grab & go kind of place. We took our food to a nearby park called Boggini Park with our picnic blanket to have the food while it's still fresh. There are tables at the park which could be the better option since the grass was a bit overgrown. I usually only get Dim Sum in SF Chinatown, but this place is pretty good. It's not quite up to par with the Chinatown shops, but good for a place in San Jose. Best items were the Har Gao (Shrimp dumplings). I really wanted to try their pan fried chive dumplings but they were out when we got there and they didn't give a time estimate as to when the next batch would be done. ~~Parking: Plenty of space because the restaurant is located at the end of a strip mall that's somewhat dead so there's ample parking. You could also eat the food in the parking lot since there's a lot of shaded spots as well. ~~Service: Good, the servers were very nice. ~~Worst Part: The sauces that they provide. I was hoping to get at least a knock off sriracha, but the packets they gave were like chili oil that wasn't spicy. ~~Tips: Bring your own sauces and napkins if you plan on enjoying the food not at home. ~~Return: Maybe. read more

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This is our go-to place for takeout dim sum in San Jose. Most items are quite tasty, and the value and convenience can't be beat. As much as I love a sit-down dim sum restaurant, sometimes I really just want to pick some up and eat it in the comfort of my own home (and have leftovers for the next day). I get all of my usual favorites here including har gow, siu mai, baked bbq pork buns, chicken feet, sticky rice in lotus leaf, fried taro puffs, and turnip cake. They have a HUGE selection with all of the classics, and a good selection of different baked buns and some noodle dishes as well. They get really busy on the weekend with the line going out the door, but service is pretty fast unless people make large orders! Cash is preferred but they accept credit card with an extra 3% fee. read more

New Hwong Kok - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

This place had been for decades at this location with new Names for a few times but same ownership ___ No good ___ . Make sure you watch the woman packs your foods to the bag ___ Once you get home open it that is not the right fresh foods you asked. ___ Magic hands . Regards . read more

IMHO Still my go-to. Prices have gone up since the pandemic, but so has everyone else. I just order a little less than I used to... They prefer to be paid with cash. If you choose to use a credit card, you will be charged an additional 3% for the convenience. read more

Really good dim sum takeout. Lots of choices including baos and sticky rice. Very legit with lots of Asian customers. Fast service. No dine in. read more

It's been a LONG time since I've been here. This place was known as the $1 milk tea place back when I was in middle school, but those days are long gone haha. I went here recently on a whim because I was feeling nostalgia for their egg tarts, and what can I say, their egg tarts are just as good as they were since I last had them. Now full disclaimer, I've mostly gone here for their egg tarts, so I don't really have much to go on for their other stuff. I've tried some of their other dim sum items once in high school, and I remember it being decent. Certainly not restaurant quality, but price is cheaper and being that it's very close to where I live, it's as others said a good "quick dim sum fix". The place is on the very end of the plaza. It's very small, and a couple of their neighbors seemed to have closed down, so it's easy to miss this place. I went in and ordered 2 egg tarts. Total ended up being $3.20, and I had to pay in cash since they have a $10 minimum for credit card. I gave the cashier $4, and she handed me back a $1 saying "it's ok". *Cries* she seemed sweet. The egg tart crust is flaky, and the egg custard has that flan like flavor and texture which I love. After one though, my mouth got kinda dry, but it's still good. A solid choice if you ever stop by here. read more

New Hwong Kok - Egg Tarts - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

Simple, delicious and exactly what we were looking for. There is no area to sit, so all food is take out. For good dim sum and bao, easy and inexpensive. I come here whenever I am in the area. read more

No frills dim sum place, to-go only and the decor is very old here. Prices are reasonable with an order averaging $4.50 and drinks around $3-4. Siu mai is a bit smaller than most dim sum places, but the flavor is great, you get chunks of shrimp and shiitake mushroom. Har gow was plump and soft, you can tell it hasn't been sitting out too long. Shrimp balls are good too, as well as their egg tarts. The family loved their pork buns, filling was very generous. They also offer boba here which I have yet to try. This is a pretty solid cheap-eats lunch spot - as long as you don't mind taking it to-go or eating in your car. read more

We ordered 6 onion bread and 5 cards. There was a line of three people waiting behind us. We're trying to order drinks the lady said "no drinks". I think it's because there was a line of people waiting behind us that they refuse to make drinks for us. I expected bad service for Madden someplace, but this is worse than usual. indeed, they charge you 3% extra to use credit card. read more

Honestly a decent place to get some dumplings on the go! Came in the other day and ordered my usual which is shrimp dumplings, chives, lotus cake, and bbq pork bun. Sometimes their bbq pork bun is a hit or miss, it could be really fresh sometimes or it can be very dry and unflavorful. This is usually my go to whenever I come here, I would suggest coming in the morning where the dumplings are super fresh! The people here are very nice and they always do their best to get you in n out super quickly. Parking is very spacious since it's in the same plaza as evergreen donut and Manila market. Overall, this is a solid place to get take out for dim-sum! read more

This place is a fraud! They show no hospitality nor they listen to what customer is asking or ordering. We go there because that is the only chinese restaurant nearby and my wife likes to eat dim sum from time to time. We don't eat pork so we specifically ask for beef dim sum or other non-pork options to go. They place the food behind the counter and when we get home open the boxes, we find items with pork in it... this has happened several times already. I believe they think people are stupid and won't notice the type of meat and they just give you whatever they have. I'd abandon this place long time ago but my wife wanted to give them more chances. Stay the hell out of this place! read more

If you're looking for a quick dim sum fix without having to dine in? This is it! Food Har Gow (shrimp dumpling) Siu Mai (pork and shrimp dumpling) Crab Rangoon (imitation crab meat with cream cheese in a deep fried wonton wrapper) Sticky Rice (banana leaves with steamed rice, Chinese sausages, and pork) Shrimp Rice Noodles BBQ Bun Custard Bun Egg Tart Spinach and Shrimp Dumpling Price Depending on the item and quantity, it varies from $4+. The dumplings are sold in quantities of 3 or 4 pieces. I've been here several times and the food has been consistent in taste and texture. Customer Service If you're looking for a warm greeting, you're not going to get that type of service here. The employees will ask what you want to order, how many, and pay. It's helpful to plan out what you want to not hold up the line of patrons. Ambiance Small storefront with 2 tables to sit down as you wait for your food or to eat at. There are several menus and most of the food that's available to order is visible through the glass windows. read more

New Hwong Kok - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming here for years and still stop by from time to time. They have a good variety of fresh dim sum at reasonable prices. I normally get their onion bread, shu mai, and har gow. Their stir fried noodles aren't bad either! I've gotten their porridge a few times when I was sick. The workers are always pretty nice and quick with helping you. There's no seating inside so it's more of just a take out restaurant. read more

Decent taste takeout dimsum. Super affordable. I spent $24 (photo) and it's plenty for 2. Fast service. read more

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Awesome to see this place make the Yelp Dim Sum collection! Like this place a lot. My better half usually does the ordering and they pack it up as you order so once you pay you're on your way back home. Always enjoy everything but really like the coconut buns. read more

the food there is so good! The ladies that work there are incredible and nice. Ive been going there for a long time so they remember me. It is a small litte shop for dim-sum togo. Really convenient for a lunch break. read more

Unpopular opinion: I love grab and go dim sum! Ordered the Xiu Mai (3), Crab Rangoons (3), and Shrimp Dumplings (3). Reasonably priced for about $3.50 a dish. I also order their Chow Fun ($4). Minimum purchase of $10 if you want to pay with card. The [Xiu Mai] was juicy, seasoned nicely and not overly salty. The [Crab Rangoons] were delicious but the ratio between wonton and filling are inconsistent, some with 2:1 some with 1:1. They always give me more than 3 so that's a plus. The [Shrimp Dumplings], or Har Gow, were THE BEST!!!!! The dumpling skin was nice and chewy and the shrimp on the inside was packed and tasty. The [Chow Fun] was alright but I add my own soy sauce to make it more flavorful. Everything was great and I always re-order everything when I go. Really exceeded my expectations for being a fast food type dim sum. I'm a bit hesitant to try their other locations but I revisit this one often when I get my nails/brows done. read more

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Awesome food awesome the boa buns are so delicious! If I can't go to San Francisco to buy ! These are the best !

Looking for no frills dim sum take out? This is the spot for you. The interior is a bit smaller and hasn't been updated in decades. It's not the cleanest join and it's a little chaotic and loud in there but I feel like that's how you know the food is going to be good. The staff can speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and English. My favorite items are the porridge, crab rangoons, and ham & corn buns. Parking: There's a big lot so it'll be easy to find space for your grab and go. Tip: You can call ahead to order bigger quantities for catering trays perfect for potlucks/parties. *Cash is preferred but they also take card with a 3% surcharge. read more

Let's be frank. It's a dive. But it's a good dive. Decent prices and large food sizes. Very greasy. Very tasty. Recommendations: Pork bun (baked), Shu mai, rice porridge with Chinese donut, and custard cup. Not recommended: Har gow, chow fun Chow fun and chow mein have no meat, I think. read more

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This is a takeout place. We went there a couple of times for dim sum. Their cha siu bao (baked and steamed) is decent, but everything else has been mediocre. Today, we went to get dim sum takeout again and tried the chicken feet, shu mai, fried shrimp balls, and sticky rice. Everything tasted off. The place is dirty and we will not be going back. read more

In search of quick and convenient dim sum in the San Jose area, I stumbled upon this little shop that was open when I was driving around. It was in a shopping complex with a large parking lot. The shop was very hole in the wall, typical of any small Asian food store restaurant in the area. In seeing the items, they were the typical authentic dim sum items like the shiu mai and har gow out in display, as well as other items like BBQ pork buns. The quality of the food was reasonable, certainly not as good as say a regular dim sum restaurant where you can sit down and order. The staff were also mostly Cantonese speaking, so unless you're fluent, it can be difficult to communicate your order to them. Otherwise, despite it being kind of having a dark hole in the wall look, it's an okay shop. read more

$4 for most items. Some hits and misses. If you don't want to go to a dim sum restaurant, this will give you a quick dim sum fix. 1. Shrimp dumplings: 3/5. $4 for 3 huge pieces. Better than last time I reviewed it 11 years ago. Decent. 2. Turnip cake: 3/5. $4 for 3. It's ok. Not a must have item 3. Sticky rice in lotus leaf: 2.5/5. $4 each. It's huge and does fill you up. It has very little pork. Taste is good. 4. Egg Custard buns: 1/5. $4 for 3 big buns. The egg custard inside is too sweet! SKIP IT! Not worth it. 5. Sweet melon cake: 1.5/5. $2 each. The dough is too thick. The good thing is that the melon paste is very chewy like mochi. But I would have to SKIP IT next time. Not worth it. 6. Egg tarts: 4/5. $7.5 for 6. They are full of egg flavor and not too sweet. It would be better if they can keep them warm. Need to try other items next time. read more

Love this place. They only serve potstickers on the weekends, but the rest of the dim sum is delish. $29 for about 6 orders. The best dish was the fried shrimp ball. read more

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I miss judged this place. you really can't judge a book by its cover. I got quite a bit of opinions from here and I must say it is really good. The lady who helped me with my order was nice explaining what everything was. read more

Have been here many times for the Chinese Cantonese dim sum, bakery etc Outdoor: traditional setting Indoor: tidy n clean to average level Customer service: good Prices: affordable Several years ago, they daily in-house steam "flat rice noodle/ Ho fun" which is of very high quality. It is much better than those you can order from most restaurants. Probably those restaurants put the flat noodle in refrigerator. Highly recommended read more

New Hwong Kok - Bun with sausage - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

Solid place for dim sum. Good price and great taste. Worth coming here in the morning.

New Hwong Kok is hidden away in a residential neighborhood. A few people came in for to go orders while we ate. I started with the cha siu boa. Pastry had a nice mild flavor while the bbq pork had a mix of sweet and savory 5 spice powder flavor. Best I've had outside of a dim sum restaurant. Next I tried a zongzi which is a traditional Cantonese dish with sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves. It was delicious just like my mom made when I was little. Sticky rice contained peanuts, big pieces of pork, and Chinese sausage. They were so good I bought 3 more to go. For dessert I had sweet rice cakes. Edges were a bit hard and the texture in general was pretty dense. Not much flavor. I didn't like them. Lastly I had a melon cake. Nice flaky pastry with melon in the center. I liked slightly sweet flavor. Mari picked up some sticky rice for me to try. It came wrapped in bamboo leaves in a rectangular shape. Rice absorbed flavors from both the leaves and the pork and sausage. Very good tasting treat just like you will find at dim sum restaurants. I prefer the zongzi with the peanuts though. I suspect this place has more hidden gems to discover. I'll be returning for more cha siu boa and zongzi. :-) read more

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Love this place. Decent prices and some items available as well. Owners or employees here are kind too. read more

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Prettt decent dim sum that hits the craving when it calls! Located in a plaza with a supermarket, there is plenty of parking! I came in on a Friday afternoon, the ladies there seemed to be eating their lunch but immediately got up to help me. I wanted to get the shrimp crepe lunch special but unfortunately they were out of the shrimp crepe for the day. They offered me beef or squid but I decided to go with the pork and vegetable bun lunch special instead. For $10, you get 2 buns, a handful of dumplings and a hot piping porridge. What a great deal! The dumplings were great especially the har gow. I liked the vegetable bun more than the pork bun. The food was all super filling for such a reasonable price! read more

New Hwong Kok - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

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Craving for dim sum? New Hwong Kok is the go-to spot. It's a hole-in-the-wall, fast food joint that has a plethora of dim sum offerings. From har gow (steamed shrimp dumplings) to sweet and savory pastries, this place does not disappoint. I usually go here after a gym workout which kills my hard work/progress, but hey, you only live once! They accept cash and for you cardholders, there's a $10 minimum spend. Here's what I typically order: -Har Gow (rated 5/5): Steamed shrimp dumplings -Crab Rangoon (rated 5/5): Fried wontons filled with crab and cream cheese -Steamed Custard Buns (rated 5/5): Pillowy soft dough steamed with egg custard in the center -Baked BBQ Pork Buns (rated 5/5): Baked bread buns filled with sweet and savory BBQ pork meat My food spread doesn't even begin to cover all the yummy goodness this place has to offer. Come check it out and you won't be disappointed. read more

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