Sing NYC — Restaurant in New York

The Atmosphere: If you're coming with more than 2 people, you're liking to be seated in the outdoor "greenhouse" area. The tables are insanely low, you basically sit on the floor. My knees were up higher than the table (I'm about 5'7").

The Food: You order off their QR code/on your phone. It was a bit confusing to navigate. There is also very little options for a cafe.

[Slippery Eggs w/ Chicken & Slippery Eggs w/ Beef] - the rice is plain white rice. The eggs were not very smooth. Overall bland. You could make better rice and eggs at home. [Pasta with Beef and Tomato] - the tomato flavor was very underwhelming. [Pasta with Beef & Peppers] - this was the most flavorful dish. Not too salty, very garlic-y which I enjoyed. The beef was tender. [Pineapple Bun w/ Butter & Pineapple Bun w/ Ice Cream] - the pineapple buns are NOT SOFT. They tasted a day or two old. The amount of butter they give compared to established HK Cafes is laughable. Barely 2 pads of butter. The ice cream in the pineapple bun just made the buns even harder than they already were. [Strawberry Toast] - there is barely anything that tastes like strawberry... mostly looks cute. [Golden Toast] - soft on the inside, crispy on the outside and pairs well with the sauces. overall pretty good and would highly recommend this. [Curry Fish Balls] - underwhelming curry taste. the sauce felt kind of watery. fish balls tasted like something you'd just get at the frozen hot pot section at the market.

The Drinks: All the ice that the bears sit on just dilute the drink so much. Plus the bears themselves are iced already. The hot ovaltine being served with ice and an ice polar bear just negates the drink being hot?? Please someone do the drink math for me. The milk tea ice bear was good. A bold, black tea flavor.

The Service: We were a party of 4. Three of us had already received our entrees but one did not. They brought out the pineapple bun with ice cream in the middle of eating our entrees. Why bring out the desserts first...? They forgot a few of our orders and we had to remind the waiter a few times to go check on it. The waiter also didn't speak much English because he had to grab someone else when we asked for salt (the rice & eggs were THAT bland.)

Overall... Wouldn't come back or recommend this place. There's just not many options, the food isn't that good. I'd rather go elsewhere if you want classic...

I've been hunting for good HK cafes in nyc with my fam. While we usually prefer hole-in-the-walls in Brooklyn and Chinatown, we recently hit up Sing NYC, a trendy spot serving HK cafe food with a playful twist.

While the pricing is higher than our go-to HK cafes, their dishes are presented beautifully and most importantly, remind us the taste of home.

Their West Village location is a mix of space and camping themes. The backyard dining area is cozy and warm even in winter. There isn't any HK cafes in the area so it's worth a visit.

＊Slippery Egg Over Rice w. Beef 滑蛋牛肉飯 $14.99** MUST ORDER!! It reminded me of the slippery egg over rice I used to get from a back alley open-air food stall in Hong Kong. The omelette was silky and smooth, with a savory note from the cheddar cheese. The rice was drizzled with soy sauce for a more umami flavor.

I got the lunch combo for $17.99 with a cup of HK style milk tea. Their milk tea was good and I loved the nostalgic mug they used.

＊Beef Rice Noodle w. Chicken Soup 牛肉雞湯米線 $16.99 ** A surprise hit! The rice noodle was smooth, accompanied by the sweet and clear chicken soup. It was a fancier version of 譚仔, a popular mixian chain in HK iykyk.

＊Beef Pasta w. Tomato Sauce 蕃茄牛肉麵 $14.99 Exactly what I expected from a hk cafe: nothing fancy, just ketchup spaghetti with black pepper but it was simply delicious.

＊Pink HK Style French Toast 草莓櫻花漏奶華 $9.99 To be very honest, growing up in HK, I've never seen "漏奶華" french toast until recently. I guess it is a trend influenced by xiaohongshu. The toast was deep-fried to perfection with crunchy golden edges and a custardy center. It was surprisingly not as heavy as it looked, as the foam on top was light and fluffy.

＊Pineapple Bun 菠蘿包 $3.50 ＊Little Bear Lemon Tea...

If you're a fan of photogenic food, this place is a must-visit! While the food was good, it's the drinks and desserts that truly stole the show for me. 📸

🥤 Grapefruit Bear Soda - Refreshing and vibrant, this drink was an absolute highlight! It's the perfect way to start off your meal and will definitely brighten your day.

🥥 Little Bear with Coconut Latte - Creamy, smooth, and indulgent, this drink was everything I could have hoped for. The coconut flavor paired perfectly with the Little Bear. A must-try!

🍴 Soup Dumplings - While tasty, these didn’t quite blow me away. They were a solid choice but not the standout of the meal.

🍛 Slippery Eggs over Rice with Malaysia Style Curry Chicken Chop - The curry chicken was flavorful, but it’s the drinks and desserts I’d come back for.

🍍 Pineapple Bun - Soft, warm, and sweet, this is a delightful little treat to enjoy.

🍓 Pink HK Style French Toast - Now THIS was a game-changer! Not only was it delicious, but the vibrant pink color made it an Instagram-worthy moment.

🥩 Roast Pork Bun - Tasty, but again, I found myself more excited about the drinks and desserts.

The greenhouse in the back was the perfect cozy spot to relax, and the space-themed decor added a fun twist to the atmosphere. If you're in NYC and craving a photogenic food experience with some seriously amazing drinks and desserts, this place is definitely worth the visit! 10/10 would come back just for the Grapefruit Bear Soda and the Pink HK Style...