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Kam Kee Cafe 金記冰室 @ The Starling

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 973 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(973) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified moderate
Specialty CoffeeBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable CafesPet-Friendly CafesStudy & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Kam Kee Cafe 金記冰室 @ The Starling
Price
moderate
Services
Specialty Coffee, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews
973

What recent reviews say

Kam Kee delivers solid Hong Kong comfort food in a casual mall setting, with borscht soup and liver porridge earning consistent mention. Execution wavers: weak coffee, poorly proportioned drinks, and sourced ingredients (pork changing to excess fat) frustrate regulars, and one notable seating dispute soured a customer's visit. Crowds flow smoothly when staffed well, but value feels stretched at these prices.

Recent shift: Ingredient sourcing and quality control appear to have declined: a long-term regular reports the BBQ pork dish now contains mostly fat instead of lean meat, with repeated complaints to staff that went unaddressed over recent months.

Praised for
  • decent Hong Kong-style kopitiam classics
  • some standout dishes (borscht soup, liver porridge, french toast)
  • fast service when busy
  • comfortable casual atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality and ingredient sourcing
  • drinks taste weak or poorly made
  • service inconsistency (one rude waiter experience)
  • pricing high for the quality
  • limited vegetarian options
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Best for: Casual diners chasing Hong Kong comfort food in a mall setting
Think twice if: Quality slips on drinks and proteins; one customer reported unwelcoming service over seating. Budget-conscious diners may find pricing steep for the inconsistency.

Strengths

  • Hong Kong classics (borscht soup, liver porridge, french toast)
  • casual atmosphere with mall-based convenience
  • quick service during peak hours

Worth knowing

  • One waiter named Gaafar involved in a documented seating dispute and poor attitude
  • Ingredient sourcing complaint: BBQ pork portion recently changed to mostly fat; customer reported multiple complaints to staff with no improvement
  • Polo bun occasionally served without butter (charged at full price)
  • Borscht soup available as add-on to meal sets
  • Egg tarts popular but limited review commentary

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Coffee often watery or weak; cham drinks not well-proportioned (milk and water overwhelming coffee)
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Borscht soup, liver porridge, french toast, and egg tarts praised; inconsistency in ingredient quality noted (pork, octopus texture)
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Casual comfortable atmosphere in mall setting; outdoor seating available despite location
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)
Strategic location mentioned as suitable for appointments
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Menu includes halal-compatible items (pork-free options available); no specific halal certification mentioned in reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.35 average across the 387 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 34
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
458
4
264
3
110
2
57
1
84

Common questions

Is there outdoor seating despite the mall location?
Yes, Kam Kee offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
Can I order borscht soup without a full meal?
Reviewers note you can add a small bowl of borscht soup as an extra to meal dishes.
Do polo buns come with butter?
They should, but one customer reported being charged full price without butter included.

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Last updated 2026-07-05