39 Prince Cafe 利苑食坊

This restaurant is a great place to dine with the family! We are always received with welcome arms by Steve, Paul, and the rest of the staff. Such a wonderful environment to spend the evening. The food is delicious and authentic. Some of our personal favorites are the fried rice, beef chow fun, and the wide variety of dim sum options. We also love to get dessert. Definitely recommend for those in the area!

39 Prince Cafe is absolutely amazing! My husband and I have been coming here for over 8 years, and we have never had a single bad experience. The food is exceptional; authentic Chinese cuisine made fresh, and you can truly taste the quality. The wait time is never long, and they seat you right away, which we really appreciate. The service is one of our favorite parts. The staff is incredibly attentive, always bringing extra napkins, refilling drinks, and checking in to see if we need anything else or want to try more from the menu. They make you feel taken care of without being overwhelming. I’ve introduced so many friends and family members to this restaurant, and every single one of them fell in love and keeps wanting to come back. The prices are reasonable, the portions are generous, and you definitely get your money’s worth. One of the best things? They’re open until 4:00 a.m.! Whether you’re having a big family gathering or just need a great late-night bite, this is the place to go. Highly recommend! 🥢✨

Queens in general and Flushing in particular have long been destinations for global diversity. Flushing’s Chinatown is one of three major Chinese communities in New York’s five boroughs and is considered by many to have been eclipsed by its sister in Manhattan in both size and quality. Located off of Prince Street in Flushing, we decided to stop in at this popular late-night (until the wee hours of the morning at 4 am) Hong Kong-style establishment, 39 Prince Cafe (利苑食坊), for an early dinner. Upon entering as first-timers, the well-lit interior evokes a casual welcoming vibe full of warmth. My partner, my cousin, and I got a table in the back. Their extensive menu features Cantonese cuisine with a wide variety of comfort food, dim sum, noodles, congee, fried rice, and sizzling platters. We decided on Wonton Soup (淨雲吞), Beef Chow Fun (乾炒牛河), Yang Chow Fried Rice (揚州炒飯), and Pan Fried Noodle with Seafood (海鮮炒麵). Complimentary hot tea started our meal. The food came out piping hot, deliciously authentic, and fresh in flavor, creating something that is affordable, satisfying, and nostalgic. The portion was healthy. The staff was attentive and efficient. Great for late meals and worth a trip!

Authentic Hong Kong–style food in Flushing. The roast goose is my favorite — super crispy skin and juicy meat. The soy sauce spare ribs are very flavorful, and the ginger scallion chicken is light, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Also loved their Hong Kong style milk tea and crispy youtiao. Definitely a place I’ll come back to.

Great spot in Flushing for a solid and affordable lunch. They offer a weekday lunch special for $15.95 (originally $21.20), which includes: • One dim sum item (steamed ribs, chicken feet, or custard bun) • One main (beef brisket noodle soup, congee, or pork chop rice) • One drink (Hong Kong milk tea or lemon tea) The portion is just right for lunch — filling but not too heavy. The food is classic Cantonese style, not fancy, but reliable and comforting. We also ordered the fried dough rice roll, wonton noodle soup, and the American ginseng chicken soup, which was light and very soothing. Overall, a good choice for office workers or anyone looking for value lunch in Flushing. Would come back again for the lunch set.

Went with family for weekend dim sum. Liked the fresh shrimp dumplings and smooth rice rolls. Chicken feet and spare ribs were tasty. Service was quick, food came fresh. Good for a casual meal with family. Will return.

39 prince Cafe in Flushing is a Hong Kong-style cafe known for its wide variety of dim sum and other Cantonese dishes until the wee hours of the morning (they close at 4 am!). Here's a look at what diners love and what to consider before your visit: Pros: * Extensive menu: 39 prince Cafe boasts a vast menu featuring dim sum staples like har gow (shrimp dumplings) and siu mai (pork dumplings), alongside noodle soups, rice dishes, roasted meats, and other Hong Kong favorites. * Late-night hours: Perfect for satisfying late-night cravings or grabbing a post-bar bite. * Reasonably priced: Reviewers generally consider 39 Kings Cafe to offer good value for the portion sizes and quality. Cons: * Wait times: Due to its popularity, especially during peak hours or weekends, expect a wait for a table. * Ambiance: The cafe is known for its casual, no-frills atmosphere, which might not suit everyone. Overall, 39 prince Cafe is a great choice for a casual and affordable Hong Kong-style dining experience. Just be prepared for potential wait times and a lively atmosphere. #awesome #fresh #cook #to #order #food #Cantonese #dimsum #anytime #great #prices #beef #chowfun #HongKong #style #noodles #asian #drinks #smoothie #open #till #4am #deliver #offthehook #remodel #roasted #duck #soy #sauce #chicken #open #at # 10:30am #great #managers #paul #flushing #best #late #night #spot #hot #tea #cold #drinks #asian #deserts

One of my family's favorite places to get a tasty meal. We always start with some dim sum (rice rolls with sesame sauce and vegetarian rolls). The food doesn't disappoint and service is friendly and fast and we always appreciate the hot tea with our meal. For sweets, the kids like the boba tea and slushies. This time we had the trifecta of ice cream😋 I'm usually not a green tea fan but this was yummy!

The food and service is exceptional. I do recommend trying everything on the menu at least once. Have been eating here for many years.

Great service and fresh food. This place has a wide variety of different foods to a wide selection of comfort food.

39 kings cafe is the best Chinese food eatery I've ever Eaten at! My friend Milton and I were so happy with the food and the experience this past Saturday night also with the manager Paul who always takes such good care of us! it's a must To try this authentic Chinese cuisine! thank you to my friend Paul S who took me there years ago! Short ribs curry pork chops Chinese broccol soup dumpling! are some of my favorites!

Queens in general and Flushing in particular have long been destinations for global diversity. Flushing's Chinatown is one of three major Chinese communities in New York's five boroughs and is considered by many to have been eclipsed by its sister in Manhattan in both size and quality. Located off of Prince Street in Flushing, we decided to stop in at this popular late-night (until the wee hours of the morning at 4 am) Hong Kong-style establishment, 39 Prince Cafe (利苑食坊), for an early dinner. Upon entering as first-timers, the well-lit interior evokes a casual welcoming vibe full of warmth. My partner, my cousin, and I got a table in the back. Their extensive menu features Cantonese cuisine with a wide variety of comfort food, dim sum, noodles, congee, fried rice, and sizzling platters. We decided on Wonton Soup (淨雲吞), Beef Chow Fun (乾炒牛河), Yang Chow Fried Rice (揚州炒飯), and Pan Fried Noodle with Seafood (海鮮炒麵). Complimentary hot tea started our meal. The food came out piping hot, deliciously authentic, and fresh in flavor, creating something that is affordable, satisfying, and nostalgic. The portion was healthy. The staff was attentive and efficient. Great for late meals and worth a trip!

Read the reviews and it's either really good or really bad. I had a cold and really wanted a bowl of congee. Thankfully they accepted credit cards since I didn't have any cash on me. The congee came out in a relatively short time along with a box of crullers. 2 fried dough cut up in half and it was a bit on the small side (see picture). The congee was pretty good though it's a bit on the expensive side. It was what I needed so I'm not complaining on telling you the expectation so you aren't caught by surprise.

I came in for a quick meal for lunch on Monday at 1PM. The restaurant was quite empty so the service was quick. I ordered the Korean Short Rib with rice. I haven't had short ribs in probably a year, so it was very captivating in taste. The rice and the ribs go really well together and I would recommend to try. I am feeling hungry now as I am thinking about it. Definitely coming back for a quick bite/meal.

Comfort food with a Hong Kong flair, always well prepared and served piping hot by an efficient, welcoming staff that clearly aims to please. This is our go-to spot at night when we're craving something delicious and fast.

This place used to be a Bakery, now it is a Hong Kong type cafe, they have a menu that is served from 10:00am to 5:30pm. It has dim sum made to ordered, soups, hong kong style dishes, they only make items off the early menu, cannot order off menu items if it's on the late dinner menu.

Came here for their dim sum which they serve even for dinner. It was delicious! We also tried their crab rice cakes. This was pretty average. There seemed to be NO crab in the dish. Additionally the rice cakes were unflavorful, but texture was good. We also tried their chow mein which was really good! Surprisingly, the service here was kind and nice and they paced our dishes correctly. Overall, would come back but only stick to the dim sum dishes.

Avoid this place. I ordered a wonton and mein (noodle) dish, but what I got was completely different. The noodles were thin--not what I expected--and they forgot to bring the soup broth. When I asked, they eventually brought out plain hot water with no flavor at all. I didn't mind the wrong noodles until I bit into the so-called wonton. It had a tiny, dried-up shrimp inside. I don't even like shrimp, and that wasn't mentioned anywhere. I also tried one of the dim sum platters, which were just okay--not worth a second visit. I didn't complain at the restaurant, but when I got home, I ended up with a stomach ache. The service was terrible. I had to struggle just to get their attention to bring the broth and soy sauce. They won't even bother to refill your water. Definitely not coming back.

I ordered pickup from 39 Kings Cafe for a late night bite after arriving in NY and was pleasantly surprised! The shrimp lo mein was delicious and flavorful. The chicken wings were just okay.. tasty but a bit too small. I really enjoyed the curry fishballs, especially the flavorful curry sauce and also addition of potatoes. I also got boba, which was cheap but good with chewy tapioca pearls. This spot is perfect for a late night craving or quick takeout due to its hours. Prices are super reasonable, and the staff are hardworking and polite. Solid place for food

This place USED to be amazing - and when I say used to, I'm talking about pre 2018. I don't know what happened in the last few years, but it's changed dramatically. I came here for lunch the other day with my mother, and we got their Beef Brisket Noodle Soup, Hong Kong Style Lo Mein, Honey with Fresh Lemon Slices, and Hong Kong Style Red Bean Ice. Their beef brisket noodle soup was just okay. It was a bit too salty for my liking, but at the same time it felt a bit bland. The lemon drink as fine, but I was a bit thrown off with their menu options. It felt a bit limited compared to a few years ago. Their char siu was a bit sweet, and the hong kong style lo mein, didn't really look like hong kong style lo mein. It was a bit odd.

I've been eating here for years and the staff and owner are all friendly and very courteous. Don't get me started on the food. ITS AMAZING. I could come here for a straight week and still be amazed by flavors they use. There's no wait time, and seating is great and comfortable.

Name one other place where you can get dimsum at 3 am in the morning! You just can't! This place isn't somewhere I'd frequent in the day time. After a long night of drinking and being out, having a real meal here definitely feels great. Their prices are super affordable, and their dim sum isn't phenomenal but it hits the spot. Their yang chow fried rice is delicious as well as their beef chow fun!

After returning from a trip, I had this as the first meal after landing. This place opens very late, which is nice. The staff members were super friendly. The food tastes great, especially the beef stew, which was not on the menu, I suppose.

Just arrived in Flushjng with a terrible flight delay (3hours). I remember coming here for xia Long boa a couple of years and it was authentic and hit the spot. So we did the same with some congee with Liyao. Simple and delicious. At 2am the place was packed with locals with two police officers getting their dim sum treat. This place is definitely a keeper!

We were in the area for an event and had cravings for a midnight snack. We ordered to go since the place seems to be busy. The workers were quick and got our order completed as quickly as they could. While the quality was okay, we love that it's opened all day for dim sum...and I mean 24 hours. That's going to be our go to for a late night snack.

Love coming in for a late night dinner. After 10:30 pm they have delicious fried rice. The chicken & pineapple fried rice is my go to.

Food and service were very good! We went late at night and there were many people there still. I recommend this place.

This is a night time dinner/snack place serving dim sum and Hong Kong style food. Food is always delicious. Service is great and one of the best waitresses ever, Stella, works here and she's top notch! I recommend ordering from their dim sum menu. Their king pao chicken is super tasty as is their salt pepper salmon.

This is my favorite Hong Kong café. Their hours might not work for everyone, but I love their late-night schedule. Opening from late afternoon to night means they offer a unique late-night dim sum option. I highly recommend trying the dim sum menu, especially the rice rolls and sticky rice! If dim sum isn't your thing, no worries, the menu has a wide variety of tasty dishes, from cold appetizers to noodles, fried rice, and sizzling platters. Honestly, everything is worth trying!

There're not many places open at 2am in the morning. This is the ONLY dim sum place that opens at 2am. Food 10/10 When you come here at 2am and this is the only dim sum place you can find? Everything taste bomb Service 10/10 Quick and easy Ambiance 10/10 Probably one of the few restaurants that's reasonably spacious, bright and clean

We drive out from Long Island to eat here. My husband and I have been coming for years. The food is yummy and freshly made. We split fried ice cream at the end every time *not pictured*. Cash only! But they have an ATM on premise.

thought the reviews were on the favorable side. went to try it out on christmas morning. the streets of flushing were packed with people/cars. when we walked into the cafe, there was one customer seated. it was the worst meal. how could this be i ask. how could it survive in the mist of great options? perhaps we went too early. scallion pancake dripped of oil. shumai was huge, no bite or taste. sesame balls were tiny, greasy and cold on the inside. ...

Great food for what you can get at 3 in the morning. A lot of food options as well as bubble tea/drink options. Can't get food like this anywhere else at night. A lot of workers there so you never wait too long no matter how much people are sitting and eating. Workers are all very nice. Not your average dim sum spot with carts, but still a great vibed restaurant.

We've been going to this place for years. Food was good until i found a cockroach on our food!

Friendly service, good and freshly made food that's tasty and delicious. I've only ordered to go, but from the counter the ambiance looks quaint, nothing over the top.

Good service and late hours. Dim sum all day. Cash only as well but still food has always been consistently good and hot. They also have a variety of bubble tea drinks at reasonable prices. Don't miss out. They serve authentic Chinese and some American Chinese dishes. Good for all.

The female waitresses at this restaurant are very nice. But the male manager with them is so unfriendly that you want to leave your spoon and walk out of the restaurant. This makes the food taste unappetizing.

Everything was very good: clams, beef chow fun, vanilla ice cream, seafood pan fried noodles, red bean ice, salt & pepper pork chop, kamquat lime drink, love me tender drink, coffee frothy. Open & closes late, was busy even at 2am on a Saturday, could use more waitstaff, good portion sizes, extensive menu.

This is my favorite dim sum place. They have a wide selection of food options. Love the layout of the plates for each dish. Everything was great, as usual. The only thing is that they only accept cash, Zelle or Venmo.

Basic food, edible. Convenient because open late. Nice environment and layout. Got bullied for not tipping.

Great place to Cantonese style food in flushing. They are open very late. This location been around long time. The food is authentic and fair prices

The beef noodle was surprisingly good. Noodle was fresh and crunchy and the best thing was - It's not oily. It didn't have a layer of oil like other places . Glad we ordered it. The seafood pan fried noodle was unique - this is the only place I know has this. It's with a slight salty and fishy taste and the fried squid was definitely a good add on. The iced Hong Kong milk tea was smooth and delicious. Overall price was good for the food and taste we got. Will definitely go back again.

Been here several times since pre-covid. One thing I love about this dim sum place is that they OPEN LATE!! Past 12am. If you're new to dim sum and okay with pork, Pork siu mai is a good starting choice. Spare ribs as well. Next, I would recommend the chicken feet. Tried the bean curd with minced pork this time and it had a bounce to it - also good. The milk tea is always really good over here as well. Super simple not sweet like the mainstream boba shops.

The food was absolutely fantastic! The employees were very personable. Definitely visit next time you're in Queens. The food is super affordable, and worth spending your money on.

Came here for dinner, and it was pretty easy to get a seat. The food was decent, however there are better tasting places in my opinion. I would consider this places advantage more of a convenience factor then food that's going to blow your mind. That being said the food was good for the price. I didn't get to try the bubble tea but plan on getting it next time, and definitely wouldn't mind more dim sum from this place.

give 22% tips and get food poisoning. I don't think the food is fresh, it get me sick. Never go back! 付了22%的小费 但是食物中毒 不会再来了 肚子好痛我现在 很生气 不能用新鲜食物吗 付你们呢么多钱

Formerly known as Sunway, this is one of the few Chinese restaurants open at 1 AM in Downtown Flushing, when you need a fix of Chinese food other than takeout. Ambience: walking in, you are greeted by the cashier behind a plexiglass shield, with a note boldly stating CASH ONLY. The inside is relatively clean, with a lot of wood. Food: authentic Hong Kong style cafe fast food. They also have a Dim Sum menu heated to order. I had the: Bacon Rolls - You can't go wrong with bacon! These are hard to find even in the regular daytime dim sum places. (4/5) Deep Fried Intestines - a little too much fat still inside the intestine. They could have done a better job rendering it out. (3/5) Curry Beef Stew - flavorful and tender, but very few pieces of beef...it was mostly vegetables (3/5) Service: no nonsense, they take your order, bring your food and fill up your water, without the need for any pleasantries. RL/DR: if you want real Chinese food at 1 AM, definitely consider 39 Kings Cafe. Just be sure to bring cash.

Came here with a few friends, and it was great. It gave diner vibes with great Asian food. We ordered a little bit of everything on the menu to try things out and by the time I left here I was stuffed. Everything was delicious and I wishwish I could've tried more. My son had the fresh watermelon juice, which he really enjoyed. Everything was so good that I forgot to take any photos. I definitely recommend stopping by here.

39 Kings is loud. They take their time. If you are not an appetizer person, you may be waiting for a while for your food. The green tea bubble tea tastes like soap. A good friend has eaten with me here several times. Finally, I had occasion on a late night to pop in with another friend. I had a good food night. Not a good bubble tea night. I didn't even order the bubble tea but I curse a lot and decided not to waste the tea and had flashbacks of when my mother said she would wash my mouth out with soap. The spring rolls were great the day I went. Great. I didn't have a damn complaint. They erased the soap taste from my mouth. But they didn't give me water and I had finished my actual green tea and habitually reached for something to drink. Soap again. Luckily my beef chow fun, which I had tasted before was great. Just what I needed. My friend's kung pao shrimp was good. In the past the shrimp rice with egg was a good choice. Open late. Four stars on a three star day when it was late and the options indoors were limited.

Never actually dined inside, but have passed by here many times and have ordered from them! As many mention, one of the best things is that they close very late and their food quality is pretty decent in my opinion. I've had their dim sum dishes as well as others. I think the price overall for the portion and quality total up to 4 stars for me. This time around I ordered their mixed fruit sago, preserved egg & fish fillet congee, and string beans with pork. Mixed fruit sago (4.5/5) - Perfect sweetness and sago isn't all clumped like some other places. Fruit was good, just wished the portion was bigger! Preserved egg & fish congee (4/5) - Not the first time I had this--flavors are standard and good, but fish was a bit on the hard side. Proportion of preserved egg and filling to congee was good though. String beans with pork (4.5) - One of my favorite dishes here. The flavors are really good, could be a tad oily at times but I enjoy the dish. Feels a bit pricey but that's about it. In addition to the above, this is one of my go-to places for late night dim sum cravings!

Always a good late night location. Food is average but exceptional when drunk. Inside is quiet, workers are there to turn tables so you're rushed. Don't go during the day only middle of night when you have nowhere to be. Cash only location so don't forget to bring some. The dim sum is pretty good other than that kinda average. Pricing is in the middle. 3.2/5.0 star experience. Tip: bring cash or there's a chase and TD 2 blocks away

39 Kings Cafe is a hole in the wall and it's only opened late. Anytime you're in flushing and you're craving a traditional Chinese home cooked meal at 2am, I would recommend coming here. I'm also in love with their Hong Kong style milk tea and I always just stop by just for it to go.

*****CASH ONLY****** (they have an atm in the front) I love this dimsum for late nights in Flushing and it's always very reminiscent for me. The service is amazing and very attentive and they are always so nice and helpful. The food always comes very speedily and all at once so I don't really have to wait for it. It always hits the spot late at night and just fulfills my craving. My friend recommended this place to me and it has become one of my favorite dim sum spots in Flushing. I would highly recommend the bacon wrapped balls because they are honestly so good and mouthwarming and the mayo sauce goes with it so well. I also really enjoy the pork roast buns which are so warm and just the right amount of filling and bun. The drinks are also very good for a restaurant as well.

Really good option for some late night dimsum. Haven't had anything that wasn't really tasty! The ribs in garlic sauce were especially delicious.

I haven't been here in YEARS (it used to be called "Sunway Cafe" when I was younger) and I'm happy to see the place is still here and their quality of food is still delicious. It's one of the only places that still has Kumquat Lime (and still delicious!) and the service is still the same people (quick and good service). The Beef Chow Fun (the "wet" one with egg sauce) is delicious as ever and their beef with pepper was also delicious! We over ordered and had lots of little dimsum dishes too and their leaf wrapped sticky rice is also really good. Would definitely come back here when I'm in the area. I should also mention they open late night! So for those who are night owls, this is a great place for good food at night.

Born and raised Queens Flushing heads know where it's at! A local spot that you can rely on for cheap eats, late night dining, and all day and night dim sum. If you're coming back from the city and want a snack, look no further! Just around the corner of the 7, 39 Kings is a Chinese casual cafe, previously named Sunway and has existed for more than a decade. It's reliability is what I love about this place. The menu has been consistent and the service is excellent. Never a long wait ever and definitely no frills here. I only suggest not doing take-out with some of the dim sum dishes like the siu mai- I have gotten some pieces frozen, unfortunately. I'm not saying the food is top notch quality either, however, it's decent, what you pay for, and definitely better than going to some fast food joint in the area. There is also a lot of seating. Great when you also bring friends. Love the Malaysian roll and the rice rolls. The XO noodles are good too. If you're feeling like ordering basic bubble teas, like almond or honey dew milk teas, 39 Kings has those memorable tastes of the 90s bubble tea scene (and none of that brown sugar craze). This place screams nostalgia for those who are from Flushing (or hung out here a lot). Cash only. Bathroom available. Open late night! Bon appetit!

CASH ONLY This used to be the old Sunway location until they rebranded to 39 Kings Cafe. When you need some bubble tea at night, take out or dim sum after dark this is the place that I think of. They are open until 4am every day and it would surprise anyone that so many people are ordering food or dining in after 12am. It can be super loud inside depending on who is dining in. The establishment is located in downtown Flushing at the corner of Prince (conveniently near a municipal parking lot that is free after 10p or 11p. But that area in Flushing is quite busy with traffic (Main Street closure to cars) and a lot of pedestrian activity during the day and during prime dinner hours. When I usually dine in it is pretty late so traffic and parking are not an issue. The inside dining area has a good amount of seating and you will always see a constant flow of customers in and out (diners as well as people picking up take out orders). I can only speak for myself and to my own personal experience for each place I review. Each time I have dined in I have had a good experience. I know Flushing is full of amazing restaurants and that restaurants differ in service and food quality. When it cones to 39Kings, it would not be considered the best Chinese food but for the convenience and awesome selection of hot food and drinks (non alcoholic) this place ranks one of the top in my book. On the nights where you are craving for some take out or certain Chinese dishes (well after the time that most other places have closed for the evening) this is the place that I and apparently many many other people think of (good or bad they think of 39kings and keep returning). The menu consists of appetizers and starters like gyoza and fried chicken and french fries. The regular daily menu consist of items you can find at any take out place or restaurant (chicken and broccoli, lo mein, kung pao chicken as well as things like congee, instant noodle dishes, HK style pork chop and one of my go to dishes, beef chow fun with bean sprouts. And mind you, this is at 2am on some nights. I named only a few but the menu offers at least 80 items to suit anyone's late night palate. Another one of my favorites they offer is a very simple dish that consists of spam, fried egg and chinese broccoli with white rice because sometimes simple is comforting and hits the spot. ANDDDD they have a dim sum menu that is available all day and each one is made to order. Their crystal shrimp dumplings (har gow) are a must as well as the sesame balls, rice rolls, scallion pancake and beef balls. The egg yolk buns are a very nice treat. For the drinks, you have an assortment of bubble tea flavors and slush drinks. The taro, green tea and coffee are some of my favorites. The mango slush also super refreshing. Just please keep in mind that this is not a bubble tea chain but the drinks are quite convenient and definitely go well with the food. *The only thing I would probably stay away from is the soup dumplings The staff is multilingual being able to speak in Mandarin and Cantonese (the demographic dialects of that area) as well as English (for order taking purposes which is very good for those customers who do not know how to speak any Chinese at all. The staff is usually very prompt and courteous. I have to give a shoutout to Stella who always takes time to welcome me and chats for a bit even though is busy. If you do not have time to dine in, call ahead so they have your order ready for pick up. And remember, cash only.