I do not agree with other's negativism of how they took pho off the menu. The pho served here was literally below standard quality.
HOWEVER, their new and re-vamped HK menu is holy god good.
I came back in last Sunday to eat lunch with my bf and omg they were packed .. usually they have an empty place when you walk in. But now let me caution you this is the HK Cafe for anybody who lives north of 16th Ave & doesn't want to go to New City or the Phoenix Restaurant.
Their prices are so reasonable. They charge well below what the Phoenix charges but the quality is quite similar - although the menu is not as extensive.
The food comes out pretty fast for a small diner.
The food is on par with what you would expect from a HK diner. I've had:
The satay vermicelli and beef = would go back for.
The french toast = my favourite, favourite, favourite - please give this a try if you're feeling something sweet or a little dessert after your meal.
The egg and ham sandwich = I love how the bread is HUGE here and they load the egg and the ham on (and they don't overcharge you like mad here)
My boyfriend had the beef brisket noodles and he said it was "good but not perfect".
This is my go to for lunch now. They have an extensive lunch time menu that includes a drink and is still very price effective.
Please come here instead of Canteen. It'll be easier on your stomach (no seriously) and on your wallet.
HAHA - side note: the Asian lady who helps serve now doesn't really quite understand English well (or so I think). She asked me what I was eating so she could get me cutlery and I said "French Toast" and then said it again in Chinese - but I think she heard me say "Toast" and she was like: okay you can eat it with your hands :) instead of giving me a fork and knife.