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| - This is a promising HK-style cafe in the area. The first time I went was about a month ago, went 3 times in a week 'cause I was so eager to try the menu items. I would say it's similar to Firefly/Phoenix type, but with better service and more variety. With white walls and grey/black tables/chairs, the interior is very clean and modern.
The first thing I tried was the Curry Beef Brisket for lunch. The texture and taste of the curry is very flavorful, not too spicy. (But on another occasion it was much spicier with many pieces of beef tendon/skin rather than brisket) Some of the bigger beef pieces were a bit tough. The meals come with a drink and soup. I really like the vegetable soup - very good flavor with lots of vegetables.
Another time for dinner, I had the Hainese Chicken Rice. The portion was huge - about 7 large, meaty pieces of chicken. It did not have much Hainan flavor, but was very tender. The rice also lacked Hainan flavor and even the sauces weren't that great, but as a meal, it was good. **EDIT: 7/25 The Hainan Chicken Rice today was so good! I think it improved. Both the chicken and rice were oilier and more flavorful, and the garlic chips on top of the rice were very crispy. **
The Baked Pork Chop Rice is imo the best in the area and my staple dish here. The sauce has tomato flavor without being too heavy/thick and with the cheese, it's so good!
The Japanese fried chicken donburi is surprisingly good - crispy chicken, rice with a sweet sauce. (But no combo)
Overall, for lunch and dinner there is a lot of variety - from the standard baked rice/spaghetti to Taiwanese-broth noodles/Japanese/Malaysian curry influences. The value and taste is great for the price (for most combos that are around $7.99) This has definitely become my go-to cafe and is very popular and packed most of the time.
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