HK-style comfort food fave! Affordable eats like soy sauce chow mein & HK milk tea. Perfect for breakfast or a quick bite.
This classic Hong Kong-style cafe is a hidden gem for authentic comfort food. Known for its extensive menu of affordable dishes, it's a go-to for breakfast, lunch, and everything in between. From soy sauce chow mein to milk tea, each item is a taste of home.
This establishment offers a wide range of Hong Kong-style cafe fare. Popular recommendations include the soy sauce chow mein (a budget-friendly option without meat), chicken chop, and various breakfast items like spam and macaroni. The Hong Kong milk tea and lemon tea are also frequently praised. One user noted that the soy sauce chow mein can be a bit simple, but it's a good value.
"Highly recommended dishes include the chicken chop with soy sauce noodles, mushroom chicken on rice, choy sum beef with rice, curry beef stew on spaghetti, beef rice noodle (Ho Fun), spam and macaroni, Chinese sausage fried rice, curry fish balls, and various milk teas (Hong Kong milk tea, lemon tea)."
Customers rave about the authentic Hong Kong-style dishes and the incredibly low prices, making it a beloved spot for comfort food.
Important Note
The restaurant is cash only. One user expressed concern about the cafe becoming too popular and wished to keep it a 'secret spot'.
"The user praised S Wan Cafe for its beef chow fun, Hong Kong milk tea and coffee combo, and incredibly low prices, describing it as a place with lots of love."
Positive"This user recommended S Wan Cafe, particularly the chicken chop, and noted that it is closed on Sundays due to Sabbath observance."
Positive"The user described S Wan Cafe as their favorite breakfast spot in NYC and a gem."
Positive"This user expressed that the food from S Wan Cafe looks amazing."
Positive"In response to a correction, the user admitted they made a mistake and that the dish pictured was indeed chicken chop, not pork chop."
Neutral"The original poster corrected themselves, admitting that the pictured dish was chicken chop, not pork chop, and thanked the commenter for the correction."
Positive"This user questioned if the dish pictured was pork chop, suggesting it looked more like chicken and lacked sauce. They preferred pork chop with onion from Big Wong in Chinatown."
Negative"In response to a payment query, the user confirmed that S Wan Cafe is cash only."
Neutral"The user's order at S Wan Cafe consists of curry fish balls and soy sauce noodles."
Positive"This user commented that 'yuppies and hipsters' prefer to pay more for items like tacos or pizza, and suggested that $10 for a lunch item should be considered normal."
Positive"This user commented that the prices at S Wan Cafe, while seemingly low, are unfortunately becoming normalized due to market trends."
Neutral"This user expressed gratitude for the information provided about S Wan Cafe."
Positive"This user stated they would check out S Wan Cafe the next time they are in the area."
Neutral"This user asked if S Wan Cafe is cash only."
Neutral"This user highly recommends the Chinese sausage fried rice at S Wan Cafe."
Positive"This user recalled S Wan Cafe (or a similar establishment under a different name) being a popular after-school snack spot in the early 2000s, and is glad the Hong Kong style fast food concept continues."
Positive"This user asked for information about the sandwiches offered at S Wan Cafe."
Neutral"This user highlighted several S-tier dishes at S Wan Cafe, recommending the chicken chop with soy sauce noodles, mushroom chicken on rice, choy sum beef with rice, and curry beef stew on spaghetti."
Positive"This user frequently visits S Wan Cafe for their lemon tea or milk tea due to the good quality and price."
Positive"This user jokingly expressed concern about S Wan Cafe becoming too popular, preferring to keep it a secret spot and suggesting others go to different establishments."
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