Mott Street Eatery

A hall consisting of small street-food vendors. A concept that has been well established and received in Flushing NY, but failed in Edison, NJ, is being welcomed by mainly Chinese seniors and students on the outskirt of Chinatown. Expect chaotic, noisy, and family made cheap meals that give character to such a place.Ordered fried salty water dumpling (Huge but had to ask to be microwave d to reheat it) and fish ball with rice noodle (Fresh but had to ask for soy sauce to add some flavor)

Honestly don't come here unless you are Chinese as you will be judged and stared at by all the people in there.Additionally, they are quite strict on their food policy and you can't eat any food from outside.The stalls in here look very average and nothing that special or stand out is available.

I recently visited Mott Street Eatery in Chinatown, and I have to say, it's truly a hidden gem. This vibrant food court-style spot has a relaxed, low-key vibe that makes it feel like a local favorite. The space is filled with various vendors offering an exciting variety of foods--from Taiwanese dumplings to hand-pulled noodles, baked goods, and specialty teas. It's perfect for anyone looking to try a little bit of everything in one place.I started my journey with dumplings from Sanmiwago, a stall that specializes in Taiwanese-style dumplings. I went with the boiled shrimp and pork dumplings, which came with a side of chili sauce that was absolutely amazing--spicy, and packed with flavor. The dumplings were perfectly cooked, and each bite was a delightful mix of textures. You get about 8 dumplings per order, which I thought was a great value for the price. The ordering process is efficient and fun--you pay first, then receive a small buzzer that lets you know when your food is ready.Next, I tried the dry noodles with chicken in chili oil from the Authentic Xian Flavor stall. The portion was generous, and the noodles were perfectly chewy, with just the right amount of heat from the chili oil. The flavors were bold and savory, making each bite better than the last. The noodles were one of the standout dishes of the meal, and I'll definitely be coming back for them.Finally, I couldn't resist grabbing a few macarons from the bakery. They were delicate, flavorful, and perfectly sweet, a lovely way to end my meal. The prices throughout Mott Street Eatery were incredibly affordable, especially given the quality and portion sizes. If you're ever in Chinatown and craving a variety of tasty options in a chill setting, I highly recommend checking this place out. It's a true culinary treasure!

This Mott Street Eatery is relatively new and replaced the old restaurant, Grand Harmony. Cannot believe that happened because I used to love going to Grand Harmony. With Mott Street Eatery, there are many small local eats and one of my favorites is Stellar Chinese Cuisine. They have affordable noodle soups of pork and beef balls along with the noddles. The meat balls are very large in size. Noodles taste very good with the broth. They also have a drink menu and I got Jasmine milk tea, which I can taste the jasmine aroma. All their bags and utensils are branded with Stellar Chinese Cuisine.

Monday morning in Chinatown, Manhattan with time to spare prior to a family member's doctor appointment this Mott Street Eatery (former tenant Grand Harmony), now a food court is open. It contains abundant seating which is open at an early hour. I sorrowfully miss Grand Harmony, a dim sum restaurant.Disappointedly, there is minimal food vendors that inhabit this large retail space.

This bustling food court is only a couple of years old, but if you told me it had been around since the old Bowery days with all the Tong gangs, I would've believed it. Looking like a well-used cafeteria in a Hong Kong shopping mall, it's on Mott Street just above Canal in Chinatown. I think there were ten separate stalls surrounding the crowded dining area.It was a bit of a struggle for Jamie W. and me to browse the selections as there were long lines for dim sum and various rice plates. I was immediately drawn to the Khao Mun Gai at Gai Kitchen where we were pleasantly surprised by the $5.99 small serving of Thai Style Chicken & Rice (photo: https://yelp.to/d-2yVxv0Xv). Such a good deal on a day in NYC when we knew we were gorging.We were lucky to snag an empty card table because local residents must have a timeshare on the regular dining tables. The food was quite a good deal with four succulent pieces of poached chicken over brown rice with their special brown sauce and celery slices. Just so you know, they have signs that say the bathrooms are not public, but nobody paid attention to the warning. Maybe it's part of the timeshare.FOOD - 4 stars...a good deal on the Khao Mun GaiAMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...intensely busy and already a bit agedSERVICE - 3 stars...hardly any interaction TOTAL - 4 stars..solid chicken & rice for cheapRELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELs

Stumbled upon this while exploring Chinatown, great dumplings and a quick quiet food court to eat them in

Great place for casual Asian food. It has lots of vendors in a cafeteria style, and most food is between $8 and $12, which is a pretty great deal for the city. I really liked the shrimp and pork dumplings from Sammiwago. The other food I've had has been solid, but not necessarily great. Overall, great place for an affordable meal!

At first sight, I was being judgmental and thinking it is a run downed unattended food court. It lacked decor and just looks plain disorganized. It was not until someone told me to give it a chance. So I said fine to just "see" how it is on the inside first and I really did not intend to stay. Not to say that I only dine in 5 star restaurants, but this was the last spot I'd want to try. Why? The outside was not too attractive. This was a previous huge dimsum/ banquet hall so we all remembered the good old days. Now they section every stall to serve different foods. Holy smokes!! The chicken spot was amazing. The chicken was fresh. It was also featured in random tik tok foodie videos for cheap eats. It came in a set and was well received. Meanwhile, the fresh soybean mill stand served grass jelly. The stuff was awesome!!!!I did not try the rest of the stalls but saw a lot of customers trying out different things. Kudos to a place like this that brings more diverse eats in this community. Please support your local businesses and vendors!!

This is fairly new food court that opened almost two years ago. I believe that the space it currently occupies used to be an old Chinese banquet hall. Therefore, the place does not look modern or new at all. It looks like they just gutted the inside and replaced it, meaning it fits it in well with the classic Chinatown look. In terms of the food court, it is an average one that combines the typical food you'd find in Chinatown into one space.Some of the stalls you'll find include the following - Hong Kong style snacks like scallion pancakes and grass jelly, Cantonese BBQ meats with rice, a dim sum stall, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and dumplings, and a dessert shop with boba. The only non-Chinese tall is the Japanese one. There is also a Thai-style Hainanese chicken tall, but Hainanese chicken is Chinese as well.None of the stalls are anything innovative. You can find all of this food all over Chinatown with better quality and better prices too. The only convenience as mentioned is having all these choices in one space.