Mouthwatering Cantonese in New York

Wu's Wonton King

★★★★☆ 3.7 (573) • $$

"I was finally able to try out this New York City institution for Cantonese cuisine and it surely did not disappoint. My favorites are the suckling pig, king crab served three ways (steamed, fried, fried rice), and garlic chicken. The crab is delicious however just be prepared to spend money as it is not cheap. The suckling pig is some of the best I've had in New York. Protip is that you don't need to order a whole pig, you can get a small portion of off the a la carte menu. I recommend making a reservation for any peak-time dining as the place gets full of parties including a lot of birthday celebrations. The service is good, better than the standard for Chinatown. I recommend coming with a large party to try out and share more dishes off the menu."

Seng Seafood Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (85) • $$

"Old school Chinatown dim sum on the 2nd floor. Tables are quite close together so be prepared to be in other people's space. Also, it is very common to share tables here. There's a good variety of cart dim sum pushed around by some very passive aggressive ladies. You may have to say no a few times if they try to offer you their goods. It does get quite busy even on a weekday so service may be slow so don't go if you're on a time crunch."

Golden Unicorn

★★★☆☆ 3.4 • $$

"I give this place 5 stars because of how amazing the food and ambience is!! I willSay that I did come with two Chinese natives so communication was not an issue. Although I don't know how it would be without translators, I was able to try traditional Cantonese food and loved it!!"

Royal Seafood Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (407) • $$

"This restaurant has been here since forever and as long as I can remember when I was growing up in lower East side. My family and I would always come here to get dim sum on the weekends. This place has really good dim sum. I love the black bean and garlic steamed spare ribs from this place. They are very spicy and aromatic. Steamed black bean beef tripe here is good too with the sponginess of the beef stomach with a lot of sauce. The one thing I wish when I go to this place is that the wait time is very long and when there is a table, you have to share it with other guests since they only have large round tables that seat 10 people. The good thing is that they have a separate table cloth for each party on the table."

Nom Wah Nolita

★★★★☆ 3.5 (272) • $$

"I wish I could try everything on the menu because everything sounded good. I settled for the Pan-fried Noodles with Crispy Chicken and loved it. This place was jumping too and it took a minute to get my food, but it was all worth it."

Jing Fong Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (253) • $$

"Very busy place. Came here with a friend for dim sum waiting line is insane. Service goes fast. We had good times while people were bumping into us but when you are in good company you don't care much. It's topical dim sum no surprises."

Lucky Eight

★★★★☆ 3.8 (211) • $$

"Lots of people were waiting to be seated at Lucky 8 when we arrived around 8:30 pm on a Saturday night but we were seated faster than I anticipated. Service is typical for Chinese restaurants and hot tea and sugary peanuts were waiting for us on the table. We ordered the "pride of lucky 8" - definitely don't miss out on this dish. It was a delicious concoction of abalone (tasted like octopus or squid) with Chinese leeks (crisp with mild flavor) and other vegetables, sprinkled with dried fish. Also tasty were the minced pork with eggplant and the Sichuan roasted duck. Prices aren't cheap but portions are massive, so we had leftovers to bring home. The Brooklyn Chinatown has a very different feel than the one in Manhattan so I recommend exploring a bit either before or after dinner at Lucky 8!"

Maxi’s Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.4 (56)

"So this has been dubbed as one of the best Chinese restaurants, and they finally opened a location in Chinatown so I had to go try it.The spot itself was small and in the midst is a soft opening. I will say it's very popular as I called to order take out at lunch and was told the wait was an hour. I came by at 7:15 for take out and the place was full with people lining up outside for a seat.I got their beef stew with noodles, and a beef stew and wonton noodles.The beef stew was very tender and went well with the soup and noodle. I will say you get a decent amount of good for the price ( about $14-$15 a bowl) but maybe it was because I just came from the gym but I was still hungry after finishing a bowl. Would definitely come back to try the others!"

Maxi’s Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.4 (56)

"So this has been dubbed as one of the best Chinese restaurants, and they finally opened a location in Chinatown so I had to go try it.The spot itself was small and in the midst is a soft opening. I will say it's very popular as I called to order take out at lunch and was told the wait was an hour. I came by at 7:15 for take out and the place was full with people lining up outside for a seat.I got their beef stew with noodles, and a beef stew and wonton noodles.The beef stew was very tender and went well with the soup and noodle. I will say you get a decent amount of good for the price ( about $14-$15 a bowl) but maybe it was because I just came from the gym but I was still hungry after finishing a bowl. Would definitely come back to try the others!"

August Gatherings

★★★★☆ 3.6 (359) • $$$

"Best Chinese food I've had in NY. It was hard to choose a favorite dish because everything was so good. The duck dumplings were less exceptional because there wasn't much duck, but the skin was still really elastic and smooth. The braised pork was both our number one with its perfect ratio of meat to fat and it was so well braised. The mushroom rice was the number two pick just due to the fragrance, presentation, and flavor. The short rib was really good as well, but I wish the crispy bits were spread more evenly on all the slices. The restaurant looks sketchy on the outside, but is surprisingly clean inside. The wait staff is very attentive and my friend was a little uncomfortable with how they kept looking at our table, but the restaurant was pretty empty."

Rice Bird

★★★★☆ 4.4 (29)

"always looking for new places to try post-sunday service and was happy to visit @rice_bird_nyc a few months ago. i decided to try the ($23.99) which includes eel, beef, chicken, shrimp, and salmon (as well as broccoli, tofu, scallions, ginger, and marinated egg). i liked the variety of proteins in the dish, and the sauce that they gave added even more flavor. the price is pretty steep compared to my other go-to claypot rice place, but i am thankful for the additional option. service was a little slow on the day we went in but we weren't in a rush so it wasn't a big deal. friends ordered the rice balls, which were fun to try as well."

NB Wing Wong 大永旺

★★★★☆ 4 (89) • $$

"NB Wing Wong was my first stop in NYC for several reasons; they are known for their roast duck jook (congee) and the wok hay of their dry beef chow fun, both these elements are hard to find anywhere on the west coast. I ordered waaay too much food ,but since the hotel had a mini fridge, all the leftovers were packed to go and I gave them away to a local friend the following day. Starting with the roast duck jook, the bowl was huge and completely loaded with duck. The best part was the flavor of the jook tasted as if it had been made by someone's grandma who knew how to cook! Using just a bit of white pepper enhanced this dish even more for those who want a bit more warmth. I was so happy to see that they had donut sticks that I ordered one to dip into the jook. Even though it was gigantic, I still managed to eat half of it just because it was perfectly chewy and savory, just as I remember them to be. This is another thing I don't see on the west coast and I once sent friends on a wild goose chase trying to find one while I made jook at home.The classic shrimp with lobster sauce had GIGANTIC prawns that were perfectly cooked and very addictive. I came for the wok hay in the dry beef chow fun and it did not disappoint! The beef was tender without too much tenderization, and the noodles were not too greasy while still not clumpy. Wok hay is the flavor of the wok that gets imparted into the food, and the obviously well seasoned woks they use added that elusive flavor to this dish to give it a savory smoky seasoning that is impossible to describe other than to say you know when you taste it that this was not made in a brand new wok. They even make their own chili oil! It was a rare treat to get homemade chili oil served in a restaurant. I had to get some gai lan in garlic, and even the stalks were tender!I loved their food so much, I ordered take out the morning of my flight they open at 8am) for my flight home, roast duck and rice (which came with cabbage) and baby bok choy. Everyone on the plane, including the stewards, was eyeing the food on my flight home ;)"

Potluck Club 佰樂

★★★★☆ 4.4 (457)

"Dare I say my favorite restaurant I've tried in New York? Every single thing on the menu is beyond tasty. The only thing I wasn't super impressed by was the fried rice, but it was still solid! Would probably try the noodles next time instead. The tiger shrimp and potstickers stole the show - followed closely by the curry tofu and the biscuits as part of the chicken and biscuits meals. The ambiance is super cute! A pretty narrow restaurant that extends way back, with a bar in the middle and in the back. Super friendly service, they accommodated an extra person at our table last minute. Will definitely come back!"

House of Joy

★★★★☆ 4 (444) • $$

"Delicious, classic dim sum in the heart of Chinatown in NYC.Arrived around 10:30AM on a Sunday morning with our group of four and had to maneuver our way through a throng of people to the gentleman giving out numbers before joining the crowd ourselves --- be prepared to wait shoulder to shoulder with the other patrons for your number to be called. The numbers are not necessarily called in precise numeric order due to the sizes of the various parties compared to the table availability, so be ready for your number at any time. All in all, we waited about 30-40 min before being seated.We were grateful to be directed to a table toward the back --- some of the tables toward the front are surrounded by the crowds waiting to be seated. The operation moves quickly, so we arrived at our table as it was still being cleaned and prepped for us... but before we could blink, we were seated with our fresh pot of tea and surrounded by our first half dozen plates.All three of my dining partners were new to the classic dim sum, so I really appreciated that there was a picture menu on each table to allow us all to better understand what we were selecting. The food was incredible, especially the classic har gow and salty egg custard buns. We also tried the red rice rolls for the first time and all agreed it was a highlight. There really wasn't anything we didn't like. When all was said and done, the four of us ate to our hearts' content for a grand total around $75 --- absolutely can't beat it for the quality and quantity of food."

Hey Yuet

★★★★☆ 4.4 (293) • $$

"Cute dim sum spot located in Chelsea that was surprisingly empty on a Saturday evening. Their dim sum menu had everything we were looking for and more so we ordered a bit of everything! My favorites were the crispy shrimp spring rolls, soup dumplings, and the shrimp and pork shu-mai. The sticky rice was just okay. I unfortunately burned my tongue on the egg yolk bun and I wasn't able to really enjoy it or taste it after but it was really cute! Service was quick and efficient and the restaurant was clean and decorated tastefully. I honestly don't know why this place was so dead. We did dine there fairly early as we had a show to catch so maybe that was why?"

Phoenix Palace

★★★★☆ 4.3 (53)

"Had a great meal here, starting with the olive yaotiew and chilled tofu. I didn't love the tofu but the rest of our table did. I regretted not getting the tartare.The scallops were tasty, and come with a lot of vermicelli so can be shared. The lobster sticky rice and crab noodles were fantastic and I would highly recommend both! We also got the duck breast which came with pancakes, peking style, which was good, and sugar snap peas which were great. Dessert was a mango custard type dish which was odd but grew on me!The service was very friendly and quite quick, and the decor of the restaurant is great. There's a lot of open space, although squeezing 5 into a booth was a little tight."

H K Wonton Garden

★★★★☆ 3.7 (852) • $

"Perhaps one of the most endearing dishes in Chinese cuisine is wonton soup. It's well known and loved by many, and there have been many variations depending on where in Asia one goes. Located on Mulberry Street in NYC's Chinatown, HK Wonton Garden is one of those places to eat authentic Cantonese food where I came for lunch today. With a very plain exterior front, I was greeted by the staff upon entering at an old-school vibe with different monetary currencies taped to the walls. As a repeat patron, I easily got a table by the kitchen. Some of the staff still wore the Hawaiian shirts and served up some tasty offerings. The menu is extensive for wonton and noodles, both with soup or dry, among other dishes. I decided on the wonton with noodle soup and sui mai. These were average pieces of pork and shrimp encased in this lovely wrap. For many years, this has been my favorite comfort food: a well-made bowl of hearty, authentic Hong Kong-style wonton noodles with the right taste and textural profile and using the correct condiments to create the desirable final end results. In Cantonese, 'wonton' roughly translates to 'clouds' as the wontons look like clouds floating in the soup and use thin wrap. Most dumplings are usually served with a thicker wrap.The meal began with a hot cup of tea. The food came out quick and hot. The flavor was unique and consistent, and the prices were fair as compared to other places. The portions were just right, and the staff efficient. I continue to recommend this place."

Cafe Hong Kong

★★★★☆ 3.5 (217) • $$

"Affordable cantonese restaurant with large portions and tasty dishes and quick service"

Yao

★★★★☆ 4.2 (42)

"We were all in for a very exciting culinary journey at beautiful Yao; a modern take on Cantonese cuisine at the helm of Chef Kenny Leung, who takes short rib to a whole new level in its mouth watering "I love meat that melts in your mouth" (thank you June for the quote of the evening) succulence. The fried rice with diced angus short rib that sent my senses reminiscing back to childhood sensory memories of my granduncle's roasted rice soup (fan dew) in its comforting bits of crispy flavorful rice. There were many other memorable dishes such as the smoked soy sauce chicken under glass, roast duck with giant truffles (true decadence!) I was deliriously reeling from food coma. In sum, this was truly like an Omakase Chinese style with each dish surpassing the last dish, with many intriguing surprises. The best part was we were in our private room but connected to other diners with the understated opulence of the elegant Dining room. The service was excellent but not overbearing and we were doted upon by Chef Kenny and Co-Owner Thomas Tang who were most hospitable, they provided us with explanations of the dishes and made us feel like honored guests. It was a most memorable evening...highly recommend for a special food experience!"

Maxi’s Noodle 3

★★★★☆ 4.4 (55)

"So this has been dubbed as one of the best Chinese restaurants, and they finally opened a location in Chinatown so I had to go try it.The spot itself was small and in the midst is a soft opening. I will say it's very popular as I called to order take out at lunch and was told the wait was an hour. I came by at 7:15 for take out and the place was full with people lining up outside for a seat.I got their beef stew with noodles, and a beef stew and wonton noodles.The beef stew was very tender and went well with the soup and noodle. I will say you get a decent amount of good for the price ( about $14-$15 a bowl) but maybe it was because I just came from the gym but I was still hungry after finishing a bowl. Would definitely come back to try the others!"

Great NY Noodle Town

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $

"Great NY Noodle Town has been a cantonese staple for years, & it's a consistently reliable late night spot. It's been a hot minute since I've been here, but my family and I came recently around 8pm for a quick bite. We were quite surprised to see that it was only half full; congestion pricing seems to really be impacting their business. We ordered a few bowls of noodle soup, half a soy sauce chicken, and some veggies. I always forget how good the roast meats are here. The chicken was really well seasoned, generously portioned, tasty, and not dry! Noodle soup portions are still generous, even though the bowl looks deceivingly small. I ordered my noodles with brisket & wonton, and there was a good amount of both toppings. The broth is not as flavorful as I remember, but still works well with the noodles. Cash only spot still, and parking is tough around this area."

Awesum Dimsum

★★★★★ 4.5 (390) • $$

"Popped in for some dimsum while I was staying in a hotel around the corner. They have an extensive menu along with some sampler options. I ended up ordering soup dumplings and har gow, and they were delicious, fresh, and filling. Would definitely return!"

Yin Ji Chang Fen Rice Roll

★★★★☆ 4.1 (506) • $$

"We came all the way to Chinatown because I had to pick up my new glasses and my brother saw this restaurant.Atmosphere: The restaurant has a good atmosphere, and they did not make us feel unwelcome. When we walked in, they sat us at our table immediately and were friendly. Staff members: The staff here are friendly and patient. They were very helpful with taking our order. They made us feel welcomed here and smiled and thanked us as well.Roast pork with chives rice roll: This actually tasted better than I had expected. This dish had flavor, and the roast pork and rice roll were cooked to perfection.Slice pork & preserved egg congee: The sliced pork was cooked to perfection. The preserved egg tasted delicious and made me want more. The congee was all right but could have been better. The congee needs more rice and a little less water, and this was too watery for congee. Overall: My brother and I would probably come back here again to try out the other dishes and rice rolls. If they improve on their congee then we may give those dishes another try as well."

Uncle Lou 快樂人

★★★★☆ 4.2 (558) • $$

"My friend's family is Cantonese so I trust her judgement when she selects restaurants for us to try and I was not disappointed with Uncle Lou. We got there early and got a table and they were ready to take our order. My husband and I ordered some veggie dumplings (very tasty) and sesame chicken (best I've ever had) while my friend and her husband ordered some crispy noodle seafood, stuffed eggplant and tofu and then an eggy-tofu dish that was very custardy. Everything was great. I loved the sauce and the variety of textures in the seafood dish and the tofu-egg dish was really tasty. The standout for me was the stuffed eggplant and friend tofu. That was really a "wow" and I had to restrain myself from eating all of it since they ordered it.Service was super efficient and kept things moving.This is a popular place so go for a late lunch or an early dinner if you don't want to wait. If you do wait, your mouth will be watering as you see and smell the wonderful dishes being served!"

Ping's Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.6 (842) • $$

"It's been a few years since my last review, so I figured I'd write an update. I've been going to Ping's for years now and it is my go-to when I take dim sum newbies to Chinatown. In fact, I just took my sister-in-law and her family in November and my brother-in-law this month. I've never had an issue getting a table and they're always so nice here. They have menus with pictures of all the dishes, so even if you don't speak a lick of Chinese, you're going to be fine. The waiters all speak enough English to help anyone out if you're unsure about a dish. I had some dietary restrictions on my last visit - no shrimp or meat - and one of the waiters gave excellent veggie recommendations that the meat eaters at the table were happy with. All the dishes were fantastic. No complaints whatsoever. For 4 people, the bill was about $90 plus tip, which is a steal."

Green Garden Village

★★★★☆ 4.1 (113) • $$

"Excellent place for roasted meats in Chinatown. They raised prices slightly recently, but quality remains consistent and quantity will knock you into food coma."

Congee Village

★★★☆☆ 3.4 • $$

"Food (5/5): Writing an updated review for this place. The restaurant is still very good in terms of food. We ordered the honey walnut shrimp. My favorites are probably the honey walnut shrimp because it's so flavorful and nicely crispy; the deep fried pork chop was also very delicious with tender pork meat.Service (4/5): Service is decent. They could check up more often and be friendlier but the food comes out at a good pace and they get it done. We had a bit of a difficult time getting the servers attention to refill drinks and get rice sometimes.Ambiance (5/5): Really nice ambiance inside the restaurant with tons of space and classic Chinese decorations everywhere. The walls are nicely adorned and the lights are well themed. There are also nice portraits and plenty of round tables with tables that roll."

Hay Hay Roasted

★★★★☆ 4 (262)

"If you're looking for a good bbq meats spot, look no further. Hay hay has a good selection of meats from roast duck, scallion chicken, roast pig, roast pork, cuttlefish, and the list goes on.When coming in for lunch, expect a long line. I often call ahead to place the order so I can walk right in to grab my food. There is counter seating inside if you're looking to sit down for a quick bite.My go-to is the two meats with roast duck and roast pig on rice noodles over soup. Their soup broth is so rich and tasty, really hits the spot on a cold winter day. Their beef brisket with daikon over rice is also really good. Be sure to pair your meal with one of their cold HK milk teas in a bag!Cash only! Unless you place an order for pick up through Uber eats."

Hop Kee

★★★★☆ 3.7 (978) • $$

"Before I begin with my review.... HUGE HEADS UP.. Apparently they add a gratuity to the bill regardless of your party size without noting it or telling you. Ultimately, it's my own fault for not paying attention. Hence the reason why it gets 3 stars versus 4 or possibly 5. Dishonesty needs to be called out. With that said, we landed here based on a recommendation. Parking is rough. There's a parking garage around the corner but luckily after circling four times, we found a spot very close to the restaurant. It is located in the basement area, which I really loved the vibe of the place. Inside is no frills, straight to business restaurant. Service was ok. They weren't exactly attentive but not exactly neglectful. It was pretty much a full house with customers in there. They start out with a pot of tea and fried won ton strips with house duck sauce and hot mustard. My son got a cup of won ton soup and we got ribs, steamed dumplings and wings to share. Everything was excellent. Ribs were a little underwhelming but still better than any local Chinese restaurant in my area. For dinner, I got the Long Island Duck, which was very good. It was in a sweet sauce which gave it a little kick. My son got the half crispy chicken. Size was huge and I tried a piece and it was nice and crispy on the outside and the inside was juicy despite looking dry. I was very surprised. My wife got the sweet and pungent chicken, which was also a massive plate and very tasty. Our other son got the chicken and broccoli and he said it was very good. The table shared an order of vegetable fried rice. All in all, a very good meal and I loved the experience. Again, as I'm reading how they hit you with a tip in advance kind of aggravates me because I usually catch things like this. The bill was more than I anticipated but wasn't really doing the math in my head for some reason. Lesson learned and hopefully my mistake helps others."

Bonnie's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (203) • $$$

"Ignoring the negative Nancies of Yelp, I dined here with 4 friends and sat at the bar. It was a Wednesday night, and the place was packed. Everyone loves to mention race, so know that we were 5 of the maybe 12 white people in the establishment. This is not just for white, Brooklyn hipsters. I would know, because I am not one lmao. Anyway, Bonnie's truly has been on my mind since I dined in, and not just because the food is incredible, but because the kindness and hospitality I experienced is not common in trendy nyc restaurants. Our bartender, (excuse my spelling it incorrect) Kwami, was such a rockstar. Intuitive, welcoming, and menu knowledgeable. The majority of our group was vegan, and those options did not disappoint. The cocktails were bangin, food came out at intended temperature and timely. We were never without water, and the waitstaff who brought our food was professional and warm. The ambiance is comfortable and charming, and even with the 10 degree weather, the restaurant was cozy. I will be back for the long beans. I will never forget the chrysanthemum salad or the congee. Bravo Bonnie's!"

Awesum Dimsum

★★★★★ 4.6 (819) • $$

"Was in the Gramercy area and found this dim sum spot, modern and clean right on 23rd street. I saw great yelp reviews and thought to give it a try! Was a bit nervous as this was not in prime Chinatown or Flushing area so I wasn't sure how authentic it would be. However this completely exceeded my expectations! I ordered an array of dim sum to share, chicken feet, pork buns, shrimp rice rolls, eggplant wrapped shrimp, and steamed dumplings. All of the flavors completely exceeded my hesitation. They were all well prepared and the dumplings and chicken feet came in a little bamboo steamer! It was definitely on par if not slightly better than Chinatown spots! Plus this was a clean and minus all the commotion and noise of Chinatown! So definitely a plus! Also this is a self serve place you place an order on a computer and go up front to pay. Then wait a few minutes for your food. It is very much a self serve spot. Which I was totally fine with. Overall can't wait to return! Where I don't have to schlep all the way downtown to Chinatown or cross borough to flushing for some delicious dim sum!"

OOHU

★★★★★ 4.5 (89) • $$

"The food here is so good! I came here on a wednesday night and it wasn't too busy, we sat right away and once we ordered the food came out super fast. We ordered the peking duck, orange chicken, beef tripe in chili, crispy cucumbers, tang yuan, double skin custard, and black chicken garlic soup, and all of it was so yummy. The staff was all so kind and attentive, and we were able to hang out and eat our food without feeling rushed like some places will make you feel."

Sun Hong Wong

★★★★☆ 3.8 (72) • $$

"Old school Chinatown eatery with the mirror decor and fabric wrapped chairs. Food: the noodles with vegetable - looks can be deceiving, once you tasted the noodles. They were packed with flavors.Veggie fried rice - good balance between veggies and rice. This wasnt dried and was delicious Tofu with Mushroom - delicious, sauce was full of flavor Service; we were seated promptly and served tea right away. The staff were friendly and helpful. We didn't feel rushed after paying, as our server brought us oranges for dessert."