Cheong Fun Cart
“It is a cart on the corner of Hester and Elizabeth and as far as my knowledge goes, the only place that sells straight up tea eggs.”
“There are 2 at the intersection on Elizabeth and Hester: 1 on the Northeast side (right next to the Hong Kong Supermarket), 1 on the Northwest side (right next to a florist).”
“It is piping hot and super soft yet chewy…ask for the hot sauce and extra soy sauce.”
Cheong Fun Cart
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Well, you've been to the Halah Cart, Mexican food Trucks, Dessert Trucks. But have you ever tried the Chinese Food Carts?
This one specially right in Chinatown where you can order a small "CHEUNG FUN" (steamed rice roll) With any meat you want to be added.
The lines can be long in the morning as everyone wants to get this for breakfast. for under $ 3.00 you get a BIG portion of it. I usually order a small pint of "CHEUNG FUN" with Hoysin sauce and Sesame in it PLUS a Plain CONGEE(Rice porridge)(small pint). To go.
So yeah.. This is one of my lazy days when I don't want to make breakfast at home and still not breaking a bank. Cheaper than going Dim Sum, Better food, but the downside is that you either take it to go, there's not seats available unless you want to eat while standing in front of everyone.
They stay pretty late, so you can have it for lunch, OR get some when you get out of work.
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Her tea eggs are boiled for weeks, I'm telling you! If you're new to tea eggs, the longer they're boiled, the better they taste! I'm positive! I know first hand how long it can take for tea eggs to taste right because making them at home doesn't quite do it.
It is a cart on the corner of Hester and Elizabeth and as far as my knowledge goes, the only place that sells straight up tea eggs. They go 3 for $1 which is so cheap and super filling. This woman is a gift sent from above because she really knows how to make them!
She also sells other things, like these flat noodles with veggies in them, which is also super good. But mostly, the tea eggs. Come here. You won't be disappointed!
This review is for the cart next to the Hong Kong Supermarket. Nice place to go if you're craving changfen. The changfen is piping hot and super soft. They add scallions and suancai (sour pickled vegetables). Because it's freshly made expect a short wait of about 5 min. You can get a small for only 1.25 or a large for 2.50. There's actually a changfen place on Henry Street that I like better but this place is more convenient to get to. Hours seem to be from 7am-noon everyday.
You really can't go wrong with this food cart. Everything is so fresh and so delicious, and so cheap. Sorry for non-Chinese speakers as there will be a language barrier in ordering. The menu is displayed in Chinese with a few options. I'm also not certain if the people operating it know English all that well.
Now on to the food! I love coming here for a quick breakfast or even a snack. The prices are spectacular! A small box is $1.25 and a large is $2.50. I've only gotten smalls and is a great size for breakfast. The options are chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp rice noodles. I've tried beef and chicken before and have no complaints. It comes with sauce and you can ask for it to be spicy as well.
Though this can be eaten year round, the best experience is on a cold, winter day. You're lined up waiting for these noodles and the anticipation builds up. Suddenly you get your order and the warmth of the fresh noodles gives you some type of warm, fuzzy feeling inside.
The Cheong Fun is the absolute best I've had outside of my mom's kitchen. The noodles have a very soft texture, the hot and soy sauce complements perfectly; scallions, pickled vegetable, and coriander all fresh.
It's perfected and it's simple. It's become my favorite food cart and – to me – is the best deal in the city. And the friendly ladies here give you a chance to work on your Cantonese when it's not too busy!
The cart is located on the NE corner of Elizabeth and Hester.