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    4.3 (73 reviews)
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    Delvia W.

    I stumbled across this place while walking to the Yelp Elite event on 10th Street. It was on my way to Beard Papa's, which is desserts and since I hadn't eaten yet, I decided to give it a try. It's hard to find parking in Chinatown but I got lucky!!! I'd never had a rice roll before. I honestly thought it was going to be something like sushi without the seaweed, but it's actually a steamed rice noodle. I chose the shrimp and chive rice roll which the cashier stated it was one of their most popular items. Unfortunately, it just wasn't for me. The texture was very chewy, and I found it extremely bland. The shrimp had a little flavor, but the rice roll itself tasted like nothing. I tried adding soy sauce and Sriracha, hoping it would make a difference, but it still didn't do much for me. I'm glad it only cost about $8 because at least it wasn't an expensive disappointment. This experience made me realize that rice rolls simply aren't my thing. While I can't speak to the rest of the menu, I don't see myself ordering a rice roll again. I did like the some of the decor in they have an upstairs for overflow. If you've never had one before, it may be worth trying to see if you enjoy the texture and style, but unfortunately it wasn't for me.

    C09. Preserved Egg and Pork Congee
    James M.

    My DS was in the mood for Asian comfort food and Yin Ji came highly recommended by a local friend. We ordered congee and Cheong fun. Both dishes were very well-made, but I'd give a slight edge to the congee, simply bc my DS was licking the bowl dry. In fact, he enjoyed it so much that we placed another order to go. Definitely a spot we'd gladly return to next time we're in town.

    R05. Shrimp and Chive Rice Roll
    Rohan N.

    Had an excellent breakfast at Yin Jin Rice Roll that I would come back for all the time if I lived in Philly. Yin Ji offers traditional Cantonese breakfast options like congee and the namesake rice roll or cheung fun. We visited on President's Day and were quickly seated in the bright, open restaurant. There was a significant crowd at 9:30 AM but the food came out within 10-12 minutes of ordering. The youtiao was fresh with a great balance of crisp exterior and soft interior. It was perfect to eat by itself or by soaking chunks in the congee. The congee was really warming, hearty, and exactly what we needed on a cold day. The pieces of egg and pork were well dispersed in the congee and the ginger, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts all added to the textural and flavor complexity of the dish. The pork was lean rather than fatty which contributed to our overall satisfaction with the dish. Would have this again. The shrimp and chive rice roll was excellent too, with small tailless shrimps balancing out with the chives. The sweetish soy sauce didn't make the rice rolls disintegrate even after sitting for some time. They retained a bouncy chewy texture throughout and were a highlight of the meal. Also ended the meal with a HK Milk Tea which was less thick than I expected but a great end to a great meal. Highly recommend this place and looking forward to my next visit.

    Noodle soup (added roast pork)
    Thuy Anna L.

    I recently came here with my family for lunch on a weekday and the restaurant had ample seating. Service was really fast. We shared the (egg) noodle soup with added roast pork, pork and egg congee, and the shrimp & chive rice roll. The noodles and congee were really good. The rice roll was surprisingly average. The rice wrapper was a bit too thick for my liking. I would definitely come back for the congee and noodles and would skip the rice roll next time.

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    Jessica G.

    Very nice ambiance. You order from a QR code at the table and are brought complimentary hot tea. The food doesn't take long to arrive and is quite tasty. They have plenty of options on the menu and do have offerings for vegetarians.

    Shrimp and chive rice rolls
    Lana S.

    My daughter and I came here early for breakfast once morning. We ordered the chicken and corn congee, fried dough and shrimp and chive rice roll. -Chicken and corn congee was thick and had tons of flavor. I told them they had a peanut allergy and they were very nice double checking with me about the peanut oil they used in the congee. -Fried dough was crispy, hot and chewy with great flavor. I loved dipping it in the congee as I ate. -The shrimp and chive rice roll: I agree I felt that the rice roll is a bit thicker than what I'm use to but I felt the shrimp to rice ratio was pretty good and had good flavors. My daughter loved it and gobbled it up! Overall I felt this place was pretty solid. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. I would def. come back when I'm in the area!

    Komal R.

    Very good rice rolls! They weren't the chewy and elastic kind that you get at the famous NYC cheong fun cart, they were more soft and delicate. We got the shrimp and chive as well as the barbecued pork with peanut sauce. Both were fantastic! They have extra chili oil and sriracha on the tables so you can make it as hot as you want. The service was friendly and quick.

    Henry N.

    Came here for breakfast. The price here may be a little higher than some places but it's well worth it. Fast and really fresh. The shrimp and chive rolls tastes good maybe even close to many dim sum restaurants. The congee was good too with the fried dough. Service can't say much because not many places going tho a QR code where you order though but you can still get a regular menu.

    Yahaira M.

    Absolutely everything was delicious! The service was great ! I absolutely loved the fries wontons ! The atmosphere was calm, quick service and friendly .

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    Derek Ignatius Paul H.

    4.3 stars. Great place for breakfast. Noodles were freshed but took a while to be made. Wanton soup had additional toppings of shrimp which added flavor.

    Priscilla Y.

    I came here for the rice rolls and they did not disappoint. I had the shrimp and beef rolls. Usually, the beef rolls at dim sum restaurants are minced, but the ones here are thin slices, but still not bad. The rice rolls were freshly made and had a soft chewy texture. It was delicious. I also had the pork and thousand year egg congee. It was good, but because of the corn starch they use to thicken it, the longer the congee sat, the watery it got. The soy milk was also good. They have menus at the table, but you order with a QR code, which takes you to their website. You can customize the rice rolls and congee. You then pay at the check-out table. Service was decent, but also minimal.

    Eleni J.

    Meets my expectations! Quite authentic flavors of all the dishes I ordered today. Price-wise, I would say it's a bit pricy but totally worth it. This will be on my must visit list when I come to Chinatown.

    Preserved Egg & Pork Congee
    Pamela L.

    This place should be called Yin Ji Congee instead of Rice Roll. One of the best congees around. First thing I noticed when I entered was the long staircase leading up to the second floor. It reminded me of those kung-fu movies I used to watch as a kid. Love the Chinese antique looking tables and chairs. We got the preserved egg and pork congee. The consistency was perfect and not too watery and thick. The silvered fresh ginger on top added a nice touch. I love that they gave some cilantro and peanuts on the side, it went well with the porridge. Don't forget to get their fried dough stick. It's must for me whenever I have congee. I love preserved eggs so I added an extra one for $2. My only complaint is that I wish they would cut it length wise so I could taste the best part which is the yolk. I would come back here just for this dish. As for the rice rolls, I was disappointed. I guess I got spoiled by the ones I had in NYC's Chinatown. We ordered the Chicken & Mushrooms Rice Rolls and the Peanut one. The skin was way too thick and not as silky smooth. Usually I like to soak the rice rolls in the sweet soy sauce but for some reason this didn't do it for me. Other patrons seemed to enjoy the rolls. Maybe I ordered the wrong ones? I also got their freshly grounded soy milk. Love that it was not too sweet at all. It came scalding hot so be careful. Our waitress was super friendly.

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    Delicious! Prompt and courteous service, modern interior with graphic design that I enjoyed. We ordered beef, shrimp, and fish rice rolls.

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    Lee How Fook

    Lee How Fook

    3.8
    (287 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We visited for a traditional Cantonese meal and had the Ginger and Scallion Chicken (Jiang Cong…read moreJi). While the flavor was clean and aromatic, the kitchen used chicken breast rather than the traditional bone-on thigh meat, which made the texture a bit chewy. We also tried the Szechuan Squid. Be aware that this is more of an "American-style" Szechuan dish -- it was sweet and sour rather than spicy and lacked the traditional peppers or numbing heat. However, the texture of the squid was remarkably soft and tender, reminiscent of an Italian-style slow-cooked calamari, which was a pleasant surprise. To round out the meal, the Dry Fried String Beans with Minced Pork (Gan Bian Si Ji Dou) were a solid highlight. As someone who frequently eats at more 'cleaver-heavy' Chinatown spots like Jin Wei, I found Lee How Fook to be a friendly and consistent spot, but the preparations here are definitely tailored to a much milder palate. If you are looking for that specific 'hacked' bone-in dark meat or a fiery Szechuan kick, this might feel a bit safe.

    Traditional Chinese Cantonese food is hard to find these days so we tried this traditional…read morerestaurant in Chinatown. We tried wonton soup & crispy shrimp rolls to start. Then pork fried rice & chicken broccoli. I tried crispy tofu either crab meat sauce. Never had anything like it. Large portion. Tofu was made like meatballs & were yummy. Sauce was more like what think of lobster sauce made with fake crab meat. Would go again. BYOB too.

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    Wow Cafe

    Wow Cafe

    4.4
    (47 reviews)
    55.4 mi
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    We finally made time to stop by Wow Cafe! Don't blink or you'll miss this place. There's not a…read moresolid parking lot for this building but you can park behind the plaza next to it where Coco is located and walk to the front. Very happy to have a Hong Kong style Cha Chan Tang restaurant right here in Edison, NJ. While there are a few places in NYC, its nice to see Jersey finally get one too. The stars if today were the appetizer dishes. The rice noodles with the special peanut sauce was 100% the best and exactly what you'd expect when you order that dish. The squid and popcorn chicken were both amazing and fried lightly but with a great crispy texture. The small pineapple bun with butter was delicious. We actually had it as a starter and again for dessert. While we loved the apps, the baked rice with pork chop and pepper steak rice bowls were just ok. They weren't amazingly flavorful, but they were still tasty with heavy portions so the value was there. We had HK style milk tea and topped off our meal with their special creamy french toast. Overall we left overly full and didn't have to pay too much. Wow Cafe is very affordable and the staff is very friendly and fast to cater to your needs. It may not look like much on the outside, but the food definitely brings me back and hits the spot!

    WOW Cafe in Edison is a great spot if you're craving classic Hong Kong café comfort food without…read moreany fuss. The atmosphere is casual and no-frills, with simple décor featuring Hong Kong subway station names that gives the space a subtle local feel. Ordering is done through a QR code, and the food is brought directly to your table, making the experience quick and convenient. The drinks were a highlight. The iced Hong Kong milk tea was much better than the hot version, with a smoother flavor and less bitterness. The iced lemon tea was one of the best I've had--refreshing and not overly sweet. For food, the baked pork chop over pasta was satisfying, with a generous layer of melted cheese. The fish fin soup had just the right consistency--not too thin--and included a good amount of fish fin. My favorite item, though, was the milky toast. It had an excellent texture and was pleasantly sweet without being overwhelming. If you're looking for authentic Hong Kong café flavors in a relaxed setting, WOW Cafe is definitely worth a visit. The simple atmosphere lets the food speak for itself, and several dishes really stood out.

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    Pork Rice Noodles Roll w/Hoisin & Peanut Sauce topped with Sesame Seeds

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    Jade Harbor

    Jade Harbor

    3.3
    (121 reviews)
    7.7 mi
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    Came here for Dim Sum on a Sunday and had a pleasant experience. The restaurant is small so…read morearriving early is recommended. Though a small restaurant sounds horrible, it was great because there was no need to flag down the dim sum carts or wait for service. The carts came by quickly and multiple times while the wait staff was readily available to clear our table. The dim sum is good but not as great as other places. That's not to say that the dim sum wasn't delicious. The basics are done well and each steamer came out hot. The only gripe I had was that the rice noodle rolls had thicker noodles compared to the filling but it's not that big of a deal. The shu mai, shrimp dumplings, chive dumplings, chicken feet, etc, were just as good as anywhere else. I would consider coming back just for the dim sum!

    Sunday Dim Sum brunch on Independence Day 2026 holiday weekend. It was somewhat empty, but there…read morewere few dim sum food trolley swinging by our table. My party usually intake weekend Chinese Dim Sum. Mona Lisa Vito: "I bet the Chinese food here is terrible. How's your Chinese food?" Vinny Gambini: "You just keep askin' about Chinese food. Can't you tell they don't have Chinese restaurants around here? You gotta let everybody know you're a tourist. Come on." - "My Cousin Vinny" 1992 film The staff speaks Cantonese which is very good to hear Cantonese spoken as it is mellifluous... at long last to continue this vernacular Chinese language. Chinese Dim Sum is regionally specific to Cantonese originating from the Guangdong province, ergo Cantonese will continue to survive as vernacular language. When we arrived there was one party of five middle age and elderly men who were conversing boisterously loud in Cantonese, but they were not arguing as it appeared that is their characteristic volume for communicating among each other. It seemingly appears every person within this party of five men want their individual spotlight as the desideratum to be heard without interruption and without judgment, therefore battle with loud vocally expressing one's thoughts. "Silence doesn't always mean you have nothing to say. It means you know that no matter what you say, nothing will change." - Snoopy, Peanuts by American cartoonist Charles M. Schulz I received complaints that I have been told I am too loud, but certainly this party of five men are louder. Ergo, stop with your vile complaints about me! My party of three found the quality of food average as juxtaposition for New York City Dim Sum. There are no dine-in menu to order platter entrées if the Dim Sum dishes does not eat your fill. Customer service is average. The Dim Sum trolley women appear nonchalant and less enthusiasm as they can determined to ascertain that my party and I are non-Pennsylvanians, but out-of-towners. We chosen Pu'er tea, bou2 nei2 普洱茶 as the default Dim Sum tea to help with digestion. The tea pot was metal but it was not boiling hot water rather lukewarm temperature for tea which is unorthodox for Dim Sum tradition. Business cards are available for grabs. I did obtained my sales receipt. Nevertheless, a Dim Sum Sunday brunch was a equanimity state achieved to balance work life in the company of family in fleeting times. Let's Yum Cha! My foodie synopsis: Shrimp dumpling 蝦 餃 (haa1 gaau2)- filled with small pieces of shrimp and the dumpling skin was rather thick. The dumpling skin was sticking to the paper wrapping. The dumpling skin was sticking to the top of my mouth. Pork and mushroom dumpling 燒 賣 (siu1 maai6*2) Shumai were well prepared and the mushroom were, gratefully, small and not overpower the dumpling. I am not a mushroom enthusiast. Beef rice noodle roll rice roll 牛肉腸 (ngau4 juk6 coeng4*2) texture was too chewy from the thickness. The rice noodle was average, but appear smaller covering the meat. Spare ribs with basil sauce 欖 汁 排 骨 (laam5*2 zap1 paai4 gwat1) - it was not swimming in oil and there were minimal meat, but minimal non-meat fat. Beef ball in bean curd 山竹牛肉丸 (saan1 zuk1 ngau4 juk6 jyun2) - it was not served piping hot, but average Unfortunately, Jade Harbor do not offer my favorite traditional Dim Sum dessert dishes: Mango Pudding 芒 果 布甸 (mong4 gwo2 bou3 din1) Almond pudding 杏 仁 豆 腐 (hang6 jan4 dau6 fu6)

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    Dim Sum Palace

    Dim Sum Palace

    4.1
    (1.9k reviews)
    82.9 mi
    $$

    we had the lobster noodles which was spot on Cantonese style…read more The waiter was so nice and showed us the fresh lobster we were about to eat. My son was so excited and it tasted so good. Yay every last noodle and made a mess of his hands. "here's his review: I have never tasted such good lobster noodles! The people were so nice and even showed us the lobster that we were going to eat along with a picture of us holding it! At first the room looked a bit small but the second I looked around I found I was wrong, the room was huge, homey, and clean!"

    Popped into NYC for the weekend and my fiancé wanted some dim sum. It was close to Broadway and we…read morewalked there. To be honest we didn't know there was so many Dim Sum Palace in Manhattan, because this was a different one than the one we believe we went to. We sat down and order food. We just wanted something light to eat for the day so we didn't order much. The restaurant is a bit small and the tables were place very close to each other. We wrote down what we want and the orders start rolling in. We got some delicious dumplings and pork buns. The scallion pancake was light and fluffy. We were excited for the Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce. We did order Singapore mei fun but they forgot it. I was kind of happy they did because we were full. Overall it was a good place to get some dim sum.

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    Both types were delicious.
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    Dim Sum & Noodle

    Dim Sum & Noodle

    4.2
    (314 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Unfortunately, Yelp steered me wrong because the food here is BAD. I cannot figure out how it has…read moresuch high ratings. I can say this is the worst Asian food place I've ever been to. I regrettably went on Valentines with my boyfriend after the Barnes. My food was so bad that my mood was negatively impacted (seriously). Stay away from any of the soups/ramens, the broth is exactly the same flavorless base for every soup. I'd stick with appetizers. I got the worst thing I've ever ordered at a restaurant here: Tom Kha Seafood Soup, it was supposed to be spicy but it was just sweet with no flavor at all. Nothing like any other Asian spicy seafood soups I've had before, lacking any normal amount of seafood (hardly any), and weird uncooked veggies, like huge sliced raw tomato bits. I ate the small amount of seafood out of it and left the rest. It was hardly edible. The scallion pancakes were also the most underwhelming I've ever had. I usually fight for the last piece but me and my boyfriend left half of it uneaten. No flavor or crisp. Seemed frozen and reheated, not fresh. The soup dumplings were the only good thing we ordered and they were just fine, nothing amazing. Additionally, there was a very small amount of them to our order. The Vietnamese beef soup was ok but very below average, nothing good that I'd recommend ordering, same bland broth. I really wanted to like this place and I usually never give out one star reviews, but it was truly bad and the ratings on it are clearly inflated and not reflective of its food quality. Small amounts of bad food for a price you could get much better things elsewhere. I'd rather have gone to Wawa than gone here (and I did after because I was still hungry).

    This place is full!! Dining room hopping. Small and seemingly a lot of locals. Very helpful…read morefriendly staff. 4 wings $7.55. I got 4 flats. Tasty flavor but I think I should've read fine print. General Tso shrimp was solid! Flavorful and semi spicy. Just a note for you to notice it is spicy but nothing hot or overwhelming. The ramen I was shocked it did not have flavor. I drank the broth just outright but nothing flavorful. Weird, right? I give a 3.5 averaged 4 cause service. Would I return? Maybe... maybe try dim sum but I wouldn't order the wings or ramen again.

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    Dim Sum Combo (2 Shrimp Dumpling, 2 Sui Mai, 2 Shanghai Juice Bun, 1 Veggie Dumpling and 1 Char Sui Bao)

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