"Hong Kong-style cafes are the unsung heroes of New York’s brunch scene. Known as cha chaan tengs, these casual restaurants serve a mix of Cantonese and Western-style food, and, most importantly, creamy milk tea. At Kong Sihk Tong in Flushing, sub-$10 breakfast sets come with tea and one main dish, like Spam and eggs, steamed rice rolls, or satay beef swimming in instant noodles. (Supplement yours with an order of oozing salted egg french toast.) The Flushing spot is snazzier than most cha chaan tengs in town, what with neon lights and roomy booths for groups. There's also a cash-only location in Manhattan's Chinatown, in case that's more convenient. " - neha talreja, will hartman, bryan kim, kenny yang