The Most Delicious Cantonese in New York

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!"

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."

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."

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."

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!"

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!"

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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!"

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."

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."

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!"

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."

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."

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."

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!!"