Authentic HK comfort food, famous for 'thicc chonky' Cheung Fun & crispy cruellers. Great value, casual Chinatown gem.
This Hong Kong-style cafe in Manhattan Chinatown offers a comforting and affordable dining experience. It's a go-to for classic diner fare, with particular praise for its 'thicc chonky' Cheung Fun and delicate fried cruellers. Whether you're seeking a hearty breakfast or a simple, satisfying meal, this spot delivers.
Specializing in Hong Kong-style cafe fare, this restaurant is lauded for its exceptional Cheung Fun (rice rolls) and fried cruellers. Other well-received dishes include congee and milk tea. While generally praised, one user found the beef satay soup noodle to be not good.
"Highly recommended are the 'thicc chonky' Cheung Fun (rice rolls) and the fried cruellers. Other praised items include congee, soy milk, baked fried rice, and beef and macaroni soup."
Customers highly recommend this casual Hong Kong-style cafe for its authentic and comforting dishes, particularly praising the quality and value of its food.
Important Note
One user noted past issues with aggressive tipping by staff. Another commenter mentioned that while their fried rice rolls are good, they might not be the specific type of fried shrimp rice roll another user was searching for.
"This user lists M Star Cafe as one of several places in Chinatown that serve rice noodles."
Neutral"This user enjoys M STAR and specifically mentions their great rice rolls."
Positive"This commenter enthusiastically recommends M STAR."
Positive"This user seconds the recommendation for Mstar Cafe, noting it's very affordable and good for the type of food requested."
Positive"Recommended for Hong Kong comfort food, particularly congee and macaroni ham noodle soup, as suitable options for when feeling unwell or needing bland food."
Positive"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."
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