Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Chinatown, New York

Judy C. • December 24, 2021Must have the chocolate Babka! Then try all the pastries. You can’t go wrong here!

Emily W. • February 21, 2016Get here early to avoid long waits. At 6:30pm on a Friday the place was mostly empty. All great: spicy cheese dip, horiatiki, octopus, mama's roast chicken. The best? Fries w/ feta and mustard sauce.

Ben M. • August 26, 2018The coffee here is great! Rich notes that go well with milk.

Richie S. • February 25, 2020One of the best slice shops in the city. Marg and square are great options but the crust is great so you won’t go wrong

Roman B. • July 25, 2016Awesome Oysters! Tip: make a reservation through open table to ensure you have a seat, gets really packed.

Richard B. • November 5, 2019Shrimp rice roll and roast pork rice roll are both excellent. Texture of the noodles is top notch 👌🏼

Brad B. • July 16, 2022Always a good time. Order from the “lo wah kiu” favorites on the menu. The crispy garlic chicken and buffalo fish are a must. Go Uncle Lou!

Eglantine J. • June 17, 2013Try the cucumber margarita. The food is really good the price are really good too and the staff is really friendly. Great place !

zerina m. • March 17, 2019Yummy, affordable noodles! You can adjust the level of spice as well (aka you can get non-spicy!)

Andrew J. • June 14, 2018Great sandwiches. Fun Italian deli in the Lower East Side

Chris K. • December 17, 2023Nice spot with coffee and snack

Teresa • April 13, 2015Spicy pork jerky and pineapple tarts!

Missy M. • December 27, 2022The oysters and piri piri chicken were great! Overall a really fun spot to drink wine, sit outdoors and people watch with friends in the summer

Tim R. • March 6, 2014The fried chicken sandwich on a biscuit is one of my favorite sandwiches of all time!!

Selina A. • September 19, 2022Get the freshly made tofu pudding while it’s warm. Comes in a quart or pint size.

Cynthia L. • October 26, 2018Fried Mochi with cool flavors!! Try the sweet and savory! Hot and cold teas as well

Sid • July 12, 2018The best tamales in New York. Get zuchini vegeterial tamales. Also, I love their sandwiches, get the torta de tinga.

Michael L. • January 19, 2020The savory tofu pudding is amazing!

Brian S. • August 8, 2023A superb chicken (mostly on a stick) adventure. Delicious sake to go with! Yakitori omakase in a fun Chinatown location

Angela L. • November 8, 2016Sesame is a must have!! Green tea Oreo also heavenly.

Twinkle D. • January 26, 2017Got spicy beef and spicy pork, very addicting!!!

Julia P. • January 6, 2016Amazing hidden spot! Great cocktails served in old-fashioned crystal glasses. "Dr. Ruth" drink is a must-try 🍸

Ting • October 31, 2015I remember this as Excellent Pork Chop House back in the day. Pork chops are still excellent and they've extended their Taiwanese menu!

John C. • January 25, 2021Very delicious cinnamon roll with a yummy buttery frosting. Get it hot and fresh!

Christopher K. • November 15, 2012Steamed dumplings are worth it. I like the Mt Qi Beef Noodles but everything is tasty!

Max P. • April 30, 2017Get a the black sesame with oreo crumbs and nutella drizzle. Come back for the matcha 😉

Caroline D. • July 16, 2016Delicious cheap place for your Shanghainese cravings. Soup dumplings, Shanghai rice cake, and Sheng Jian bao are solid choices that can be shared family-style.

Crista • February 24, 2017Chives and pork steamed dumplings were great, amazing prices too!

Serious Eats • January 3, 2014A good source for quality Chinese and Taiwanese teas, with plenty of rare herbs and spices, too.