Hi Tea Bakery & Restaurant - Oakland Gardens, New York

Yolanda Benjumea

No cumplen con las cita, dicen que su cita es a las 11am y son las 11:30am y no te han atendido.

Lisa K

My bestie took me here because I wanted Chinese soy milk and Chinese baked goods before my flight home. It did not disappoint! The soy milk was delicious. I would ask for less ice in the future, but it brought me back to days when I was a kid sipping on soy milk in a Chinese bakery! Super nostalgic and yummy. The ladies working the register were super nice and they spoke English. I usually try and practice my Chinese, but I forgot how to say something. The lady easily transitioned to English to spare me from stumbling over my Chinese ?

Frugal Cyclist

Spectacular dried beef noodles. Singapore Mai Fun kicks kills it too. One of my local favorites. A hidden gem if you enjoy Hong Kong style takeout.

Cycling to my Sunday meetup and stopped here for a coffee & bun. Access to washroom facility.

Food is good & prices are reasonable. Gets the job done. Just simple food nothing fancy. ?

J W

The staff here were very friendly and the service was quick; they were very considerate with the fact that I was in a rush and the transaction went smoothly and quickly. Please keep in mind that this is a CASH ONLY restaurant like many HK style cafes are back in the days. They have condiments on the side for you to add to your liking and they even carry sriracha, which had recently went up in price! The food were all quite tasty and reasonably priced, so it was an amazing surprise that I found this place! If you're craving HK style foods, this is definitely the place to go for affordable and delicious HK dishes!

Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

Keith Pang

2024.03 Hk style small place not ideal for sit in. with parking in the back. Most food I ordered from kitchen are good. Tofu with fish and satay beef udon are not. Not fried tofu and not too much satay. Curry is great, Hk milk tea is also good. I will say cp value is high.

MK M.

Highlights a positive experience at a Hong Kong-style restaurant in Bayside. The reviewer appreciates its suitability for take-out, the simple and clean setting, and the acceptable price increase over three years. They note the extensive menu options and the popularity during breakfast hours, recommending calling ahead to save time. Overall, the experience was good, emphasizing practicality over luxury.

Steven Lam

Typical Chinese bakery spot. Our usual place shut down not too long ago so we go here no when we’re in the area. We only come for the bakery and breakfast options. Lil man loves his pineapple bao while wifey loves her hotdog bao. I usually get the red bean bao or the pork bao depending on my mood.

Inside is small. About 4-5 tables and the mornings can get very busy. There have been a few times we had to wait for a table and even then there is no system for getting a table. But people are usually courteous and respectful of the “line.”

Prices have gone up in recent years but overall it’s not bad, especially the breakfast combos.

Service is usually quick. They accept cash or Zelle. No cards.

Jeannie T.

Update: July 2022. Tried and true HK style fare. I think my family and I have tried practically most of the menu. Baked pork chop with tomato sauce and egg fried rice is so good. My kids love their toasted egg sandwiches and macaroni soup with Spam and fried egg. I love their Cafe drink menu. From iced to hot, plenty of choices.

2019-2021, This is one of my favorite Hong Kong style cafes in my hood. Consistent with their food and pretty quick regardless take out or dine in. Daily specials featured all day, just check the wall by the counter. Fresh breads offered for sale as well, made by another local bakery. Or try their condensed milk toast or my personal favorite, the peanut butter French toast. Favorite dishes: spaghetti with meat sauce, mei fun, fish over rice, and Portuguese Chicken.