Cousin Cafe

I like the food at Cousin Cafe. They have my favorite Hong Kong-style Chinese dishes. I can only try a few items this time. I'm sure I will come back soon to try more of their yummy dishes. I love their fried rice The dining room is not the best, but it is comparable to most restaurants in Hong Kong. It is not very big but clean, and the service is very fast.

Pro Tip: Bring cash for a discount, and don't underestimate the size of that barrel (rice)!- - - - - - As the advice goes, a 3.5 for a Chinese restaurant means it's authentic, good - and this holds true, too, for Cousin Cafe. On a Sunday afternoon, the wait was no more than a few minutes for a table for two, and of course, I was more than tempted to get the chicken and mushroom barrel rice. We also shared a fish filet porridge, and of course, it was too much food for two people!The lemon iced tea (light sweet) was the perfect level of sweetness - and I wouldn't recommend it any other way. The fish filet porridge was pure as porridge should be, and there was a light hint of fish taste as well. With a few specks of white pepper, this was yummy yummy.The chicken and mushroom barrel rice was nostalgic of my childhood days at dim sum, except the glass bowl was replaced with a barrel. Aside from aesthetics and the deception of size, this was a great dish. From top, it looks quite small, but the barrel holds quite a bit of rice, so don't underestimate how much there is! The rice itself was fairly bland, so soy sauce is recommended to add a little flavor.At the end, we only but made a dent on the fish filet porridge, and there is a small fee for takeout containers. However, they also offer a discount if paying in cash, so cash is recommended over card here. All in all, service is as you'd expect at an authentic Chinese restaurant: efficient, tasty - and at times absent.

A great Hong Kong cafe. The servers are very friendly. We came in around 2 ish pm and it was pretty busy on a Friday.Food was tasty. We had beef chow fun, fried tofu , cheung fun (rice rolls) with dipping sauce including a bit of hoisin and lots of peanut butter sauce. The rice rolls were pan fried perfectly. Hong Kong style French toasts with syrup on the side. They were excellent. Also the fu kien fried rice. The fried rice was delicious with lots of toppings, one suggestion for the rice, could have had more sauce or gravy. Fried tofu was crispy on the outside and soft tofu inside. Overall experience was pleasant. B+ to A-!!! Definitely a solid hong Kong style cafe!

Good food , good customer service . I love their broccoli beef ( either just by itself or over rice ) , curry beef or chicken , pan fried pork chop with onion , hoi Nam chicken with yellow rice , green onion and ginger with cooked oil , minced beef porridge, Singapore fried noodle , "dry " stir fried beef over flat rice noodle , pan fried chicken filet in mushrooms sauce , etc etc . It gets busy at lunch hours and the weekend brunch time .

Busy and quick service. I came at 10:30 and the place was 2/3 packed. Pretty casual restaurant.Food came out quick. They do offer hot tea and do not charge but it doesn't taste that good. 4 stars so my preserved eggs and fish porridge. Plenty of protein. Liked the green onions and shredded ginger pieces. The rolled rice sheet was good too. It came with a peanut buttery sauce and hoisin. Interesting combo.

I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Cousin Cafe, and wow--it did not disappoint! I ordered the Preserved Egg Porridge with Fish, and it was everything I hoped for and more. The porridge was velvety smooth, packed with rich flavors, and perfectly seasoned. The preserved egg added a deliciously savory depth, while the fish was tender, fresh, and cooked to perfection. It felt like a warm hug in a bowl--comforting and satisfying.The portion size was generous, and the service was prompt and friendly. The cozy ambiance of Cousin Cafe makes it a hidden gem, perfect for a casual meal or a quick bite. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. Highly recommend for anyone craving some authentic, hearty comfort food!

Cousin cafe is our go to place in runny days or some time you just want a hot bowl of porridge. The food and menu are all very simple and straight forward. We love their combo breakfast. The restaurant is small and a bit old so make sure you bring along your friends to warm you up.

Authentic hong kong flavors, decent prices for breakfast meals. Been coming here on and off for over a decade, and will continue to do so. The hong kong milk tea was legit. The tea blend was very rich and the milk was just perfect. Thousand year old egg in the porridge was just ok, but the rest of porridge was on point. The fish porridge had very generous amounts of fish. The fried doughnut was lightly salted, with a light crispy outside and an airy soft middle. Fish cutlet w tartar sauce was yum! Light crispy batter. Not too oilyService was still pretty good despite them being understaffed for the holiday.

Cousin Cafe has been around for many years although I heard from a client that the ownership has recently changed but this is unverified. I feel Cousin Cafe is one of the better HK style cafes in the tri-city area. It is popular for breakfast, especially on the weekends. I come for their lunch specials but occasionally I come for the afternoon picker-upper about 3 when I need that boost. The stir fry beef in oyster sauce in Chinese broccoli is a stable - tender Beef & vegetables not overly done. I love the taste of the oyster sauce. Service is great and fast . They close on Thursday.

Cousins Café is the place to go for Hong Kong comfort food. There are lots of seating for a small restaurant but is always full. There is outside seating but is not often occupied.There's a sign that says cash only, but they do accept cards. However, if you pay cash there is a discount. This restaurant is calm and inviting as you can see families and people having fun conversations.These are some of the dishes we have ordered:Salmon pineapple fried ricePork with preserved vegetablesBeef Tomato - lunch specialBaked pork chop with eggFukien fried riceBeef chow funBaked seafood riceService was always prompt and friendly. We will be back for our HK comfort food.