The Best Little Cafe

I grew up in Hong Kong and can certify that this place is legit. The roast pork was quite good, but the egg tarts were amazing – several steps above what I’ve tried at the area sit-​down dim sum restaurants. The authenticity, quality, and variety far surpass what one may expect of a takeout joint inside a NoVA Korean supermarket. So pleased to have found this place!

Authentic Cantonese style dim sum, their roast pork bun and roast pork puff are very yummy, so is the egg tart, and taro dumpling. We’ll be back to try other dishes.

I was confused about the «choice of 3» meal. I asked the cashier and she looked at me with a blank stare and asked the manager to come over. The manager did explain to me, but he looked at me with empty eyes. Granted, they might have been having a bad day, but come on– help a sista out. I asked them for any recommendations, and with a monotone voice, the manager said, «honestly, it’s up to you.» Service was terrible.
As for the food. The taro pastry was delicious! I also got the roast pork and eggplant over rice. I’m not sure what Kimberly K. is saying, but the food is definitely left under the heat lamp for long periods of time. My eggplant was COLD! AND my roast pork was pretty dry.
I’ll come back here earlier in the day when the food is fresh. I REALLY WANTED TO LIKE YOU!!!

Located inside Lotte Plaza.
What a find! Their roast pork is awesome. It’s similar to the roast pork I used to get when living in NY. They have a variety of good eats and I’ve tried quite a few of their dishes. Everything is delicious! The owner and cashier are kind and very hard working.
They have a nice variety on weekdays but weekends are the best time to go. They offer a greater selection of dim sum, as well as $ 6.95 Special Combination Box deals. It comes w/​Rice, choice of 3 items, and the soup of the day. Don’t feel like going to a restaurant and waiting in a huge line in the morning for dim sum? Get your dim sum on here! There is no seating around this food spot, it’s a pick up and eat at home kind of place. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. Things get sold out quick, so come and get it while it’s hot. There are some menu items you will have to wait 10 mins or so for, while it’s made fresh in the back. Their Har Gow and Sui Mai take about 10 mins to make, but it’s worth the wait. Their duck is good but I prefer their roast pork. The Egg Tarts are excellent. Perfect flaky slightly buttery pastry and smooth egg custard.
I greatly appreciate the dedication the owner puts into his food. It’s all made fresh daily. Nothing sits under a heat lamp for hours. He makes everything in moderation, so nothing is wasted at the end of the day and we only get the fresh stuff.
This place is a gem and I’m so glad it’s near home. Support our local mom and pop shops!

Stopped by on ¹⁰⁄₆ at around 5:30pm, was hoping to get some roast duck on rice and other items. Not sure what happened but the dude actually told me that they ran out of rice. Considering that this place is located within a supermarket where they sell rice, it is nothing short of amazing that the café can run out of rice.
Will probably not return.

OMG!!! They have egg tart!!! One of the Cantonese dim sum, and it’s one of my farorite too. One day that I came to buy roast duck for dinner, I saw they have a lot of new stuff. All Cantonese style food/​dim sum. The most come to my eyes are egg tart and steamed rice crêpe (we called changfen). So definitely I tried those, they are so good, awesome!!! Also the BBQ pork pasty and taro cake looks good too.
So must come try they new dim sum!!! Definitely worth the money, plus it’s so hard to find those Cantonese dim sum in the area when you craving for it, but here they have all week all day long!!!

I stumbled upon this café while grocery shopping at Lotte. I’m Chinese and I have pretty high standards when it comes to authentic Chinese food. Let me tell you, this place is incredible. It’s almost the same as XO Taste and other Chinese restaurants, but it’s cheaper and you don’t have to sit down and wait. Basically like a grab and go type thing.
Their dim-​sum and their BBQ pork is on point! I would definitely come back again and try other things especially their roasted duck. :)

I found this place when I was grocery shopping at the Lotte Plaza. This place has the best Cantonese food for such an affordable price! I honestly can’t emphasize that enough. They have really really good roast duck. I absolutely LOVE it! On top of that, service there is amazing. The owners always greet me with a welcoming smile.
Also, they are have a grand opening special where you get three dishes with a side of soup for 6.95! You really can’t beat that