Mr. King Food Kitchen: Chinese Classics on a Budget

Mr. King Food Kitchen is a restaurant at 579 Albany Ave in Brooklyn, slow delivery. While neighbors living just a few blocks away often experience swift delivery, those further out report hour-long wait times and communication mishaps. Inconsistent customer service is a common thread, with reports of staff displaying attitude and delivery drivers sometimes deducting their tips directly from your change.

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Is it worth the trip?

Yes — Mr. King Food Kitchen is a restaurant at 579 Albany Ave in Brooklyn, rated 3.8 out of 5 across Google reviews. The short version: slow delivery. While neighbors living just a few blocks away often experience swift delivery, those further out report hour-long wait times and communication mishaps. Inconsistent customer service is a common thread, with reports of staff displaying attitude and delivery drivers sometimes deducting their tips directly from your change. The schedule is spread across the week, with 1 service days, so the visit fits an ordinary afternoon rather than a planned night out. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 579 Albany Ave in Brooklyn, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.


Quick facts

Mr. King Food Kitchen is a restaurant at 579 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, New York. Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM; Sat-Sun: 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM. Hours differ by day, so check the day you plan to travel rather than assuming the weekend pattern. Good to know: slow delivery. Phone: (718) 953-7000. Rating: 3.8 out of 5 across Google reviews. It sits at 579 Albany Ave in Brooklyn, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.


What do regulars say?

Regulars put Mr. King Food Kitchen at 3.8 out of 5 across Google reviews, and the comments repeat the same handful of details rather than a long list of complaints. While neighbors living just a few blocks away often experience swift delivery, those further out report hour-long wait times and communication mishaps. Inconsistent customer service is a common thread, with reports of staff displaying attitude and delivery drivers sometimes deducting their tips directly from your change. What comes up most is slow delivery, which shapes how the visit feels more than the menu does. Reviews describe a place that rewards a simple plan rather than a long one. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 579 Albany Ave in Brooklyn, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.

How does ordering work?

Ordering is straightforward once you know the pattern: slow delivery. You queue, you say what you want, you pay, and the food arrives at the counter or the table depending on the setup. If you are with a group, send one person to hold a table while another orders — the queue moves faster than the kitchen does. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 579 Albany Ave in Brooklyn, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon-Fri: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM; Sat-Sun: 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time. A quick call to (718) 953-7000 settles the two things that change a trip: whether it is open and whether it is taking walk-ins today.

When should I go?

Mr. King Food Kitchen keeps a weekly schedule: Mon-Fri: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM; Sat-Sun: 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM. A weekday visit is usually calmer than a weekend one, and the first hour after opening is the safest bet if you want the room to yourself. Timing shapes the visit: the pace is quickest just after the doors open and slows once the room fills, so a flexible arrival is more useful than a reservation at a place that does not take one. Order the items that travel well if you are carrying food out, and check the payment setup before you sit down. It sits at 579 Albany Ave in Brooklyn, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon-Fri: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM; Sat-Sun: 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time. A quick call to (718) 953-7000 settles the two things that change a trip: whether it is open and whether it is taking walk-ins today.


Before you go

Is Mr. King Food Kitchen cash only? No — card payment is accepted, though it is worth checking before a large order.
Do I need a reservation? No — walk in and order at the counter.
Can I take the food to go? Ask at the counter; takeout is not guaranteed at every hour.
What are the hours? Mon-Fri: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM; Sat-Sun: 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM.
Where exactly is it? 579 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, New York, reachable at (718) 953-7000.
What should I order first? Start with whatever the counter is known for — slow delivery — and keep the order short on a first visit.
Is it good for a group? Yes, though the room is small, so a group should arrive early or split up.
What if the line is long? The queue moves quickly because the order is taken at the counter.
Can I call ahead? Yes — (718) 953-7000 is the number the counter answers, and a quick call settles whether today's hours differ from the posted ones.
Is the schedule the same every day? No — the days differ, so check the one you plan to travel.
What should I check before leaving? Two things: the day's hours and the payment setup. Both are listed above, and both are the usual reasons a trip gets wasted.
Is it worth a special trip? If you are already in Brooklyn, yes; the visit is short by design, so it fits into a larger afternoon rather than replacing it.


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