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Rubato is a Modern Hong Kong cafe in Quincy, MA. Inspired by traditional Hong Kong food and Cantonese food, Rubato takes these culinary traditions and adds its own twist. Featuring classics like steamed char siu baos, congee, and house milled soy milk to modern offerings like our famous fried chicken bolo sandwiches and Nutella filled HK french toast.
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Address: 412 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171
Phone: (617) 481-2049
Website: https://www.rubato-food.com/
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Reviews
Evan Le
My first time trying a bolo bao chicken sandwich, and honestly it’s top tier. I’ve eaten a lot of chicken sandos and flavor-wise, Rubato hits with this one. The rice rolls were a comforting appetizer too.
… moreA B
The food is delicious. I’ve had their specialty congee multiple times, and it hits the spot every time. The lava egg yolk French toast is also to die for.
The ambiance is cozy— not a lot of seating space, but people are in and out pretty quickly. One thing to keep in mind is that there is no bathroom.
Overall a good spot for a quick meal.
… moreThe ambiance is cozy— not a lot of seating space, but people are in and out pretty quickly. One thing to keep in mind is that there is no bathroom.
Overall a good spot for a quick meal.
Ajith Vasudevan
If you’ve been to Hong Kong and enjoyed the food you got there then this little gen tucked away in Quincy is a must-go for their authentic flavours
We’ve been here a few times and every time the food has been great. The beef curry deserves its own fan base. Bolo baos balance sweet and savoury brilliantly. The baos are truly authentic and delicious. The French toasts are great – maybe overly sweet but hey – that’s how they do it in HK
The tea – both hot and cold were also flavoursome.
Cheung fun’s are also great – fish ballls and brisket in particular
The conjee is good if you like it and if you don’t then why would you order it!
They close at 4 (yes!) so that’s odd and also are closed on Monday and Tuesday
Place has no more than 10 seats so it may be a bit uncomfortable if you plan to eat in – but we’ve always done this and actually find it to be fun thing in balance.
Overall – it’s a must-try.
… moreWe’ve been here a few times and every time the food has been great. The beef curry deserves its own fan base. Bolo baos balance sweet and savoury brilliantly. The baos are truly authentic and delicious. The French toasts are great – maybe overly sweet but hey – that’s how they do it in HK
The tea – both hot and cold were also flavoursome.
Cheung fun’s are also great – fish ballls and brisket in particular
The conjee is good if you like it and if you don’t then why would you order it!
They close at 4 (yes!) so that’s odd and also are closed on Monday and Tuesday
Place has no more than 10 seats so it may be a bit uncomfortable if you plan to eat in – but we’ve always done this and actually find it to be fun thing in balance.
Overall – it’s a must-try.
CC
Absolutely incredible breakfast! The fried chicken sandwich was perfection—crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, all on a unique biscuit-like bun that was slightly sweet and buttery. The balance of textures and flavors was spot on!
The French toast was next-level—crispy on the outside, soft and custardy on the inside, topped with the perfect amount of crumble and drizzled with a rich glaze. Every bite was indulgent in the best way possible.
Paired with hot coffee, this meal was an absolute treat. The food was clearly made with care, and the flavors were unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a standout brunch experience!
… moreThe French toast was next-level—crispy on the outside, soft and custardy on the inside, topped with the perfect amount of crumble and drizzled with a rich glaze. Every bite was indulgent in the best way possible.
Paired with hot coffee, this meal was an absolute treat. The food was clearly made with care, and the flavors were unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a standout brunch experience!
Stella Wei
The place is pretty tiny so I don’t recommend sitting down. But the food was amazing! Especially the lava egg yolk French toast. It’s probably the best French toast that I have ever had.
… moreIoanna Tsioplakis
The food and atmosphere was amazing. I have been looking forward to this for a long time!! I remember when they opened and I had to go try so many of their foods, I remember the owner and how it was owned by him, and he his first child, and the fact that his community was totally there for him!! We drove up from RI 1st stop on the way up to Chinatown in boston. We got the salt and pepper chicken which was super tender and mosit with just the right amount kick. I got 2 of their stuffed French toast that I have been waiting for I got the lave egg yoke and the peanut butter and OMG it was everything!!!! Sweete crispy and soo amazing!! We also got the Rubato fun fun had my first fish ball and I have been afraid of those for ever but they were great no fishy taste and the brisket was soo tender and the sauces were perfect for the rice noodles!!! I RECOMMEND this to everyone!
… moreKatie Yao
Soy milk: very prominent soy flavor, adjustable sugar levels. Truly some of the best I’ve had in the greater Boston area.
Youtiao: not freshly fried so it was soft and not crunchy. A bit oily from sitting out and soaking. Wished they offered me a freshly fried one since I came at a time where there wasn’t anyone and they weren’t busy.
Hoisin+sesame 猪肠粉：very nostalgic for me. Rice noodles seem homemade—soft, slightly chewy, tightly rolled.
Chicken pineapple bun: pineapple bun was a bit meh due to texture (I prefer a slightly less dense but chewier bao, like you can get a better pineapple bun in Chinatown) but the fried chicken was well marinated. Went well with the sesame slaw and sauce.
Lava salted egg yolk French toast: a tad too sweet for my taste but pretty good. Would have preferred it to be pan fried instead but it’s HK styled so deep fried makes sense.
Self serve style utensils and put away your own trays.
… moreYoutiao: not freshly fried so it was soft and not crunchy. A bit oily from sitting out and soaking. Wished they offered me a freshly fried one since I came at a time where there wasn’t anyone and they weren’t busy.
Hoisin+sesame 猪肠粉：very nostalgic for me. Rice noodles seem homemade—soft, slightly chewy, tightly rolled.
Chicken pineapple bun: pineapple bun was a bit meh due to texture (I prefer a slightly less dense but chewier bao, like you can get a better pineapple bun in Chinatown) but the fried chicken was well marinated. Went well with the sesame slaw and sauce.
Lava salted egg yolk French toast: a tad too sweet for my taste but pretty good. Would have preferred it to be pan fried instead but it’s HK styled so deep fried makes sense.
Self serve style utensils and put away your own trays.
Vincent Cheung
This spot makes me extremely happy! All the food items were nostalgic and super high quality. It’s clear that a lot of care went into to opening and running this place and I am excited to continue to support them!
Food: There is no way to go wrong with this menu. It hits on a good number of Hong Kong breakfast classics and adds welcome twists here and there. Whether you want to kicked back to your childhood or you want to try a new palette of breakfast flavors you’ll be satisfied. For specifics, the fried chicken plate was incredibly crispy, the cheung fun was perfectly bouncy and saucy, and the spam bolo bun was a killer combo of salty and sweet!
Service: The staff were very pleasant and inviting!
Atmosphere: The shop is small with a cohesive comforting feel. It feels like you’re teleported to Hong Hong for a quick breakfast.
… moreFood: There is no way to go wrong with this menu. It hits on a good number of Hong Kong breakfast classics and adds welcome twists here and there. Whether you want to kicked back to your childhood or you want to try a new palette of breakfast flavors you’ll be satisfied. For specifics, the fried chicken plate was incredibly crispy, the cheung fun was perfectly bouncy and saucy, and the spam bolo bun was a killer combo of salty and sweet!
Service: The staff were very pleasant and inviting!
Atmosphere: The shop is small with a cohesive comforting feel. It feels like you’re teleported to Hong Hong for a quick breakfast.
A
Edit: After eating a pork bolo bao at Corner Cafe in Chinatown, I now think this place is garbage. This place clearly served me a day old, stale bun, they charge more while the buns are smaller, and the cashier just looked disgusted by my existence.
I don’t understand how this place has such high marks. Maybe they used to be better. I ordered the char siu bolo bao and a yuenyeung, and everything was consistently mid. The servings are small, the flavor was mid, the service was cold, and the atmosphere isn’t anything to write home about, especially with scowling employees standing about. The food (especially pork!) also shouldn’t be so expensive when it’s all pre-made and only needs to be dispensed from a warmer tray and an urn.
… moreI don’t understand how this place has such high marks. Maybe they used to be better. I ordered the char siu bolo bao and a yuenyeung, and everything was consistently mid. The servings are small, the flavor was mid, the service was cold, and the atmosphere isn’t anything to write home about, especially with scowling employees standing about. The food (especially pork!) also shouldn’t be so expensive when it’s all pre-made and only needs to be dispensed from a warmer tray and an urn.
Jea Kim
Stylish Hong Kong style cafe with solid breakfast options and sandwiches.
Rubato HK Cafe gained significant popularity last year after Chef Lawrence Louie became a rising star, being chosen as a finalist for the James Beard Award and other culinary accolades. I’ve been eager to try this place for over a year and finally made the drive to get their breakfast and lunch offerings. Arrived around 9:30am on a Saturday morning, and the store was already full. The yellowish hue on the PVC strip curtains evoked the faint neon lights of Hong Kong streets, and despite the limited seating (only 9 seats), the atmosphere felt cozy and inviting.
While I’m not deeply familiar with HK-style food, everything here seemed simple and authentic. From baos and congees to chicken rice plates, everything looked delicious. My favorite was the Rubato Fun Fun—delicate, bite-sized flat rice noodles. The subtlety of the sesame and hoisin sauces was nicely balanced by the robust flavors of tender brisket and curry fishballs. Another standout was the Sampan Congee. Although it was slightly more liquid than I usually prefer, the savory toppings added just the right amount of flavor to wake up my taste buds. On the side, I highly recommend the fried dough (You Tiao), which gives the dish a crunchy upgrade.
The Fried Chicken Bolo and the Chicken Rice Plate were also good. I appreciated how they used chicken thigh to keep the sandwich juicy without drowning it in sauce. The sesame slaw was a unique touch that added a subtle aromatic undertone. The Salt + Pepper Chicken Rice Plate was solid, though it didn’t have standout elements that set it apart from similar dishes at typical Chinatown restaurants.
Overall, a great spot that adds some flair and diversity to the GBA’s Chinese restaurant scene. While I might not go out of my way to visit, if it were in my neighborhood, I’d probably be there at least once a week. Would definitely come back to try their toasts if I’m ever in the area.
… moreRubato HK Cafe gained significant popularity last year after Chef Lawrence Louie became a rising star, being chosen as a finalist for the James Beard Award and other culinary accolades. I’ve been eager to try this place for over a year and finally made the drive to get their breakfast and lunch offerings. Arrived around 9:30am on a Saturday morning, and the store was already full. The yellowish hue on the PVC strip curtains evoked the faint neon lights of Hong Kong streets, and despite the limited seating (only 9 seats), the atmosphere felt cozy and inviting.
While I’m not deeply familiar with HK-style food, everything here seemed simple and authentic. From baos and congees to chicken rice plates, everything looked delicious. My favorite was the Rubato Fun Fun—delicate, bite-sized flat rice noodles. The subtlety of the sesame and hoisin sauces was nicely balanced by the robust flavors of tender brisket and curry fishballs. Another standout was the Sampan Congee. Although it was slightly more liquid than I usually prefer, the savory toppings added just the right amount of flavor to wake up my taste buds. On the side, I highly recommend the fried dough (You Tiao), which gives the dish a crunchy upgrade.
The Fried Chicken Bolo and the Chicken Rice Plate were also good. I appreciated how they used chicken thigh to keep the sandwich juicy without drowning it in sauce. The sesame slaw was a unique touch that added a subtle aromatic undertone. The Salt + Pepper Chicken Rice Plate was solid, though it didn’t have standout elements that set it apart from similar dishes at typical Chinatown restaurants.
Overall, a great spot that adds some flair and diversity to the GBA’s Chinese restaurant scene. While I might not go out of my way to visit, if it were in my neighborhood, I’d probably be there at least once a week. Would definitely come back to try their toasts if I’m ever in the area.