Authentic HK cafe w/ phenomenal fried rice rolls & comforting classics. A Chinatown gem worth the visit.
This Chinatown establishment offers a taste of authentic Hong Kong cafe culture, with a particular emphasis on their phenomenal fried steamed rice rolls and a cozy ambiance that reminds patrons of simple, comforting meals. While it has seen price increases, the quality of dishes like congee, soy milk, and fried cruellers remains a draw for many.
This Hong Kong-style cafe is renowned for its fried steamed rice rolls, often described as phenomenal. Other highly recommended items include congee, soy milk, and fried cruellers, all contributing to a comforting and authentic experience. While most feedback is positive, one commenter found the beef satay soup noodle to be not good.
"The fried steamed rice rolls are frequently highlighted as phenomenal. Other recommended items include congee, soy milk, and fried cruellers, often enjoyed as part of a Hong Kong-style breakfast."
Customers praise the authentic Hong Kong cafe experience, with specific commendations for the rice rolls, congee, and fried cruellers, though some note it has become pricier.
Important Note
Some users note that the restaurant has become pricier. There was also a past mention of issues with aggressive tipping by staff.
"This user advises checking photos before ordering, as some dishes like the beef satay soup noodle were not good, and mentioned past issues with aggressive tipping by staff."
Negative"This user agrees with the sentiment that casual dining spots save time, money, and stress compared to hard-to-book, high-profile restaurants."
Positive"The user expressed excitement about the appearance of the baked fried rice and noted that M Star Cafe is reasonably priced."
Positive"This user expressed surprise and intent to visit M Star Cafe upon learning about a Hong Kong cafe in Manhattan."
Positive"This user provided a link to M Star Cafe."
Neutral"This user appreciates casual dining spots over highly-rated, celebrity-chef restaurants, highlighting the value of places like M Star Cafe."
Positive"A commenter suggested "M star cafe" as a place to try for Hong Kong milk tea, in response to a user asking for recommendations."
Neutral"The commenter notes that the 'before 11' set plate specials at M Star Cafe are actually available until 12 PM, making it a good option for a late breakfast or brunch."
Neutral"The commenter expressed interest in trying M Star Cafe, noting that the hearty carbs are appealing, especially in cold weather. The comment also includes a separate question about another restaurant, North Dumpling."
Positive"The commenter believes that simple, comforting food from places like M Star Cafe is often more satisfying than that from fancier establishments, particularly highlighting the soy milk and cruller combination for a cold morning."
Positive"A simple comment expressing that the food from M Star Cafe looks really good."
Positive"This user has intended to try M Star Cafe for some time and thanked the original poster for the prompt, indicating the post renewed their interest."
Neutral"The commenter found the post about M Star Cafe appealing and related to the original poster's sentiment about intentionally choosing places with lower Google ratings."
Positive"This user saw the post about M Star Cafe and expressed strong interest in visiting the restaurant that upcoming weekend."
Positive"This commenter considers M Star Cafe their long-time favorite for Cheung Fun and HK-style breakfast. They appreciate the quality of the cheong fun and the staff's friendliness, though they wish the restaurant had a dishwasher again."
Positive"The user found M Star Cafe to be a simple, clean, and delicious Hong Kong-style diner. They enjoyed the fried cruellers, congee, rice rolls, and soy milk, finding it a great breakfast spot in Chinatown."
Positive"This user is seeking a specific type of fried shrimp rice roll and, based on online photos, believes the ones at M Star Cafe are likely pan-fried cheung fun, not the dish they are searching for."
Negative"A friend mentioned that the fried rice rolls at M Star Cafe are 'okay(ish)', although this user later realized they might have misunderstood the type of dish the original poster was looking for."
Neutral"The Tuna Salad French Toast at M-Star Cafe was a personal revelation."
Positive"M Star Cafe is mentioned as a place to get rice rolls in Manhattan Chinatown."
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