Hamsta Crown Corner — Restaurant in Kowloon

Upon entering the upstairs cafe located in an industrial building, you’ll see an array of imported products, wooden furniture, Japanese magazines, Mount Fuji ornaments and many other elements contributing to the authentic Japanese vibe here.

We were lucky to be seated in the tatami area near the windows. Although there were limited choices on the weekend brunch menu, we still had a hard time making up our minds as we wanted to try everything!

I finally decided on the karaage (Japanese fried chicken), which surely didn’t disappoint! The outer crispy skin contrasted the tender meat inside while the creamy tartar sauce paired with the squeeze-it-yourself lemon juice added a burst of tanginess. The side lettuce shreds topped with a generous portion of mayonnaise helped balance out the meal.

The set also included an appetizer (sesame tofu), miso soup and a beverage (50% off to upgrade to special drinks).

I got the purple potato latte, which looked dreamy with the beautiful swirls and shades of lilac. However, I was a little disappointed as it tasted like a cloud - the sweet potato flavor was very mild and it felt more like drinking fresh milk instead.

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Came here for lunch without reservation on a Saturday. Location is on the 15th floor of a semi industrial building where the elevator doesn’t go past the 14th floor. So you need to take the stairs up the 15th floor.

They were only serving regular lunch menu on a Saturday instead of their weekend brunch menu. So we got the pork katsu curry set and chicken nan ban set. Both came with a side of miso tofu and miso soup. Both tasted average but i would say the portions were satisfying. And quite a good deal for its price + 10% off our bill with their promotion.

Decor is cute but chairs were pretty stained and not well maintained. They also have cake cutting fees of $60 if you bring your own cake. Overall an...

Every time I meet friends in Kwun Tong, I always think of this cafe. The environment has a Japanese homey feel. This time, I visited again for lunch and unexpectedly found a 15% discount.

I like the Grilled Beef Shoulder Eggs Benedict, it’s quite unique and rare. Drinks are quite nice, latte is smooth and mild, Matcha latte is rich.

Highly recommend the lemon tart, it is made with meringue instead of cream, giving it a slightly charred aroma and enhancing the texture. there’s a zesty lemon filling that gives the sensation of fresh lemons, with a chewy texture. Completely different from regular lemon tarts. Definitely...