Marathon Hong Kong Diner

My HK friends have been raving about their food, so I finally made the trip to check it out. You’ll spot their booth immediately when you walk into LIC Food Hall. I met the owner, David, who’s born and raised in HK and very passionate about bringing true HK comfort flavors to NYC. A lot of their dishes remind me of Cafe de Coral (大家樂) or Fairwood (大快活), just even better. They exceeded even my high bar for HK food. To be honest, the prices are higher than the HK cafes in Chinatown, Brooklyn, or Flushing, but you can really taste the difference in the quality of the meat. Since there aren’t any HK cafes in this area, this is a solid, legit option. Please support them! I’ll definitely come back with my HK friends. ＊Signature Pork Cutlet Over Rice 招牌吉列豬扒飯$18 The black pepper sauce was delicious, and the fried pork cutlet was tender. The portion was so huge that it was easily enough for two meals. ＊Black Pepper Beef Spaghetti 黑椒牛肉意粉 $18 The pasta was super saucy with a peppery kick, while the sliced beef was tender and well-seasoned. ＊Macaroni in Tomato Soup with Beef and Onsen Egg 番茄牛肉通粉配溫泉蛋 $16.5 An elevated take on the classic HK style macaroni breakfast, topped with a perfectly cooked onsen egg. So comforting on a cold day. ＊ HK Style French Toast 香港西多士 $11 ＊ Bolo Bun with Butter 菠蘿油 $6 The 西多士 blew my mind. Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and packed with peanut butter. Add butter and condensed milk and it becomes peak comfort food. The pineapple bun with butter was quite pricey for what it was. ＊HK Style Milk Tea 港式絲襪奶茶 $6 ＊Red Bean Ice 紅豆冰 $8 Their 紅豆冰 truly reminded me of the afternoon tea sets at Cafe de Coral. Both the milk tea and red bean ice tasted authentic and not too sweet (I did request for less sugar).

Marathon Hong Kong Diner has become my favorite spot in Long Island City for real Hong Kong–style comfort food. The crispy chicken cutlet and pork cutlet over rice are huge, flavorful, and honestly some of the best in NYC. Their tomato macaroni soup tastes exactly like a classic HK café, and the HK-style milk tea is rich, smooth, and perfectly pulled. Everything is made fresh, portions are generous, and the quality is consistent every time. I also love the bolo yau (pineapple bun with salted butter) and the French toast — both are must-tries. If you’re looking for authentic Hong Kong food in LIC, especially inside the neighborhood’s food hall, this place is unbeatable. Marathon HK Diner is bringing true cha chaan teng flavors to NYC, and it’s quickly becoming a local favorite. Highly recommend stopping by!

Marathon Hong Kong Diner in LIC is easily one of my go-to spots for Hong Kong–style comfort food. Everything tastes freshly made and hits that perfect balance of flavor and nostalgia. The pork cutlet is massive, crispy on the outside and juicy inside — easily one of the best pork cutlets I’ve had in NYC. The chicken wings are super flavorful and perfectly fried, great as a shareable or snack. I also loved the black pepper spaghetti — rich, savory, and packed with that classic Hong Kong café aroma. The gyudon is comforting and well-seasoned, topped with pickled ginger and sauces that really elevate the dish. Don’t skip the drinks — the Hong Kong–style lemon tea is refreshing, not overly sweet, and pairs perfectly with the savory dishes. If you’re looking for authentic Hong Kong diner food in Long Island City, Marathon is a must-try. Great portions, fair prices, and consistent quality — I’ll definitely be back.

Wow, what a treat! The hot wings were perfectly crispy with a sauce that had just the right kick—spicy but not overwhelming, and so flavorful! The pumpkin pie was a dream, with a flaky crust and a creamy, perfectly spiced filling that screamed fall. Service was friendly, and the vibe was spot-on. Can’t wait to come back for more!

Absolutely loved everything we ordered! The pineapple bun fish burger was next-level — crispy, flaky fish with a perfectly golden crust, all tucked inside that soft, slightly sweet bun. Such a unique and delicious combo! The beef over rice was equally impressive — tender, flavorful, and so comforting. The staff there are so helpful and nice too! You can tell everything is made with care.

Finally a good value and delicious HK diner in LIC! The food came out hot and fast —The pork chop rice was a no-brainer classic, but the stir-fried beef spaghetti totally stole the show. Every bite had that irresistible wok hay aroma. Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving authentic Hong Kong comfort food! (Don’t forget to get the ice lemon tea!)

The chicken cutlet over rice at Marathon Hong Kong Diner is incredible — super crispy, juicy, and full of Hong Kong–style flavor. One of the best chicken cutlets in Long Island City and perfect for a quick comfort meal. Fast service, great value, and always consistent. A must-try dish if you’re in LIC!

Marathon HK Diner has become one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. 我是真的爱了！ Their food ALWAYS hits — from the Pork Chop Rice to the HK-style French Toast. I’ve also been craving for their Bolo Bun Burger and Black Pepper Beef Spaghetti on a regular basis. The staff are always kind, and I’ve met the owners a few times — they remind me of family

I love Hong Kong food and this is a great option to go to locally! The hk milk tea and bolo bao taste yummy

The service and food was really good!! I ordered the HK milk tea & bolo yau because there was a special

We loved the food here. You can't go wrong with the French toast and cod fish! Visit soon if you haven't !

Tasted great and the taste reminded me from food from Hong Kong! Love the logo and the style I had the black pepper beef spaghetti, fish bolo bun w/ fries and lemon tea

Got the pork cutlet with black pepper sauce and the French toast. The portions are huge! My first bite of the pork cutlet was juicy, but I found that the pork dries out quickly. I wish they didn't cut the cutlet so thin so that each piece would be softer and juicier. I enjoyed the black pepper sauce, though the whole black peppercorns can be a bit overpowering when you bite into them. I really liked the French toast. The maple syrup with condensed milk was a bit sweet, but luckily the sauce was on the side. I love peanut butter so the nuttiness with the sweetness of the French toast was delicious. The toast also had a nice crisp on the outside, but soft and warm on the inside. I would definitely come back here to try their other dishes!

Love to always try places that serve fried pork cutlet over rice with tomato sauce Hong Kong style. The version here is ok. Not the worse or the best. The tomato and beef over macaroni soup was ok. The fish sandwich with pineapple bread was good and I would get it again if in the neighborhood. Service was friendly and fast. Great if in a rush.

First time at LIC Food Hall - browsed around but then went straight to Marathon, which is right by the entrance. I mainly wanted HK style milk tea and condensed milk toast so I ordered it to go. It's packaged in an insulating bag, kinda neat though I hope the ppl receiving them are actually reusing them. I would have ordered more food to stay but the food hall itself had limited seats upstairs. There is additional seating downstairs but it's not accessible for those in wheelchairs, strollers, or walking devices. No elevator in sight - Not the fault of this food stall, but something to consider when eating here. Service was probably quick but I had stepped out and got distracted. My order was all ready when I came back! The iced HK milk tea was delicious, sweet and strong. My toast was crispy, warm, peanutty, and delicious with the condensed milk brown sugar sauce. A tasty shareable snack, or you can eat it all to yourself.

Grand opening day on 8/16. They have spin the wheel with any vendor purchase. Just show your digital receipt at the spin wheel desk where 2 nice young ladies are sitting. They have magnets too. The Marathon HK diner stall is one of the first you'll see as you walk into the LIC dining hall. There is a kiosk to order from or the cashier. There is a grand opening promo, but it is at the cashier only, not on the kiosk. I tried the HK macaroni in thick tomato soup base with beef and onsen (runny) egg. It was okay. Not what I'm used to with classic soup base. It tasted pretty good, especially the egg, but I prefer the usual regular soup base better. The HK tea was just okay also. Not strong enough. Taste more like regular black tea. The food hall has seatings and a bathroom downstairs. It's nice and clean. The seatings fill up fast, especially during prime eating time. Once you get your food, it is quick to eat, but might have to wait for a seat or share tables.

Food is five stars! Food hall space is brand new so better than most but it can get tight hence why one star off. Service is oddly fast so definitely on par with the Hong Kong vibes. Now on to the food: it's rare to find staff and owners speaking Hong Kong Cantonese in NYC. Their passion for bringing their favorite HK items to LIC is much appreciated. All fried items were amazing. Wings, fish fillet, pork katsu were all tender, marinated, juicy, and delicious. You won't be getting dried pork chops here! Their macaroni is not elbow macaroni which I appreciate since it's not as overtly soft and holds onto more sauce/broth. The sauce and broth is a lot like HK borscht and mixed with the good beef and soft boiled egg, it's a new way of enjoying those HK flavors in a new form. Milk tea was good and wasn't too bitter even though we asked for less sugar. Cannot wait to try it hot to see if it stands the test. The pineapple bread sandwich was good and it was huge! I had a hard time taking a first bite since it was so high. But as a traditionalist I really wanted my pineapple bread with just some butter without the frills. But def worth the try if you never had it! Can't wait to come back to try the HK toast and hot milk tea!

great food great experience. Fast service. wonderful staff....food hall is amazing. Will be back

Came and visited for the first time Amazing food I love it! Delicious milk tea and toast! Noodles was really good!

I tried my boyfriend's pork chop, and it was yum! The portions here are huge, and one of the best spots in the Long Island city food hall in my opinion.

Marathon HK Diner has become one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. 我是真的爱了！ Their food ALWAYS hits -- from the Pork Chop Rice to the HK-style French Toast. I've also been craving for their Bolo Bun Burger and Black Pepper Beef Spaghetti on a regular basis. The staff are always kind, and I've met the owners a few times -- they remind me of family! I am so glad that they are in LIC now.

The red bean drink was so authentic. Will definitely stop by more often Really long line up though

The service and food were great and fast considering it was dinner time. The atmosphere was cozy. The smells of each dish inviting you in to try. I Ordered the black pepper beef spaghetti and marathon crispy pork cutlet rice with Japanese curry sauce and cheese. The black pepper was the dominant seasoning in the noodles, balanced by a light note of sweetness that kept it from being overpowering. The noodles themselves were cooked to perfection. The pork cutlet was cooked to perfection, every bite melts in your mouth. The curry sauce made the rice very flavorful and a great contrast to the cheesy pork cutlet. It was addicting to say the least. All in all, the food was a great value for its price from the flavorful curry to the sweet rich noodles,definitely a must try.

Came to grab a Hong Kong milk tea to go. Service was fast and efficient, either via kiosk or traditional ordering. The Hong Kong milk tea is not too sweet to begin with but I asked for less sugar which I ended regretting as I wanted some sweetness but I did love how strong the tea flavor is and it was a great pick-me-up after lunch.

New food hall in LIC with many Asian options. The one that stood out the most was Marathon HK Diner with many classic Hong Kong Cha Chann Tang Dishes. We got the crispy pork cutlet and French toast. Looks so good!

A taste of Hong Kong without visiting Chinatown is a keepsake for lic. My milk tea drink was not too sweet

Awesome new hong kong diner in the court sq food hall! Love the HK style french toast & def will come back to try more.

Service quick! Quality HK style Milk tea here. Looking forward to eating all the menu items :)

This cozy spot serves rich, smooth Hong Kong milk tea--perfectly brewed and utterly refreshing!

Amazing food! Would definitely come back, great service and very fresh. Reasonable prices and a fun location!

The "Marathon Crispy Pork Cutlet Rice," and it was an absolute delight. The taste was far superior to its appearance, sauce was simply the cherry on top. It's undoubtedly worth every penny

So happy this food hall opened! I had the Cod Burger at Marathon Hong Kong Diner and it was super filling and delicious. Will definitely be back.

Such a clean and amazing place !! So happy to have another HK food option in LIC which is super close and convenient. Great HK tea and pineapple bun :)

Great place to grab a fast and awesome food!!! Great location and awesome customer service!

Awesome HK style comfort food! Got the HK style French toast, which was a great dessert to end our visit to this food hall

I plan to return here when I'm in the area again. This spot feels like it belongs to the community. This place gives good value in quantity and taste. The employees combine efficiency with professionalism. This place delivers superior service.

Amazing food and service- love the French toast it's so delicious! And try the cod too!

The customer service is extremely nice and the portions are huge. Wait is never long and the prices are cheap and makes the food extra tasty!!

I got the macaroni tomato soup! It's pretty good! Can't wait to come back here again!

LOVE this place my absolute favorite place to go to in LIC. Reminds me so much living in Hong Kong. Super authentic, quick, tasty.

Food was absolutely amazing I had the bologna bun cod fish burger with fries and I can't stop thinking about it still if you're in the area please make sure to stop by you won't regret it. Also the staff was so polite and kind.

Crispy pork cutlet over fluffy rice, rich curry sauce--comforting, hearty, perfectly balanced.

I expected it to be a random shop but the food there was amazing , the bolo yau was sweet and crunchy with a nice added salty touch by the butter, the food was served fast and the waiters were really nice

Nice to have a Cantonese spot in the neighborhood. Delicious food, great service! Can't wait to come back!

Quick service Authentic red bean ice - not too sweet, just right. There are seats for dine in as well.

Nice Hong Kong option in LIC food hall Try the pineapple butter bun! Would recommend trying out

Friendly place! I ordered the black pepper beef spaghetti. The flavor brings me back to the old school HK styled cooking, decent portion size and tastes great! Especially the Black pepper sauce, nice peppery flavor that covers the whole order with plenty of beef to boot! So far I'm digging it, I'll be coming back again!

This review is solely for the HK milk tea. Both the iced and hot versions are not good. Their tea is just a little weird and not the correct one. Go to places in Chinatown for a better HK milk tea. This aint it. I was fine paying the +$2-$3 premium for a tiny cup coz it's LIC and in a trendy food hall but nope. No thanks.

Five stars the food is amazing. Just opened nearby went on their soft opening must try!!

This place was fantastic! I was super excited to hear a cha chan tang style restaurant opening up in LIC, but this place beat all expectations! Service was great, food was superb, will definitely be a goto spot for me!!

Huge portions and so flavorful! I thought the marathon crispy pork cit let was amazing! it was so big that I could have shared it with my entire family. the Hong Kong style milk tea was also delicious!

Delicious food, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere--highly recommend this place! Loved the food and service here! Everything was perfect from start to finish.

Ordered gyu don, it was really good! The service was great. Very clean as well. Highly recommend!

Cool new hong kong diner in the lic food court!! Lots of yummy options to choose from

Amazing food and super friendly service. Great addition to the neighborhood. The burger was fire

The food here is fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what LIC has been missing! It's so nice to finally have high-quality street food in the neighborhood. The stall is located inside the LIC Food Hall and is very easy to find from the street. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

Marathon Hong Long Diner is awesome!!!!! Love the food love the tomato soup HK Style Macaroni!!!