Very good northern Chinese food. Came here as a group of three for Saturday lunch. Not crowded and the service was attentive. We ordered several dishes as the portion isn’t large: Those we like: mutton on the bone and monstrous plate chicken. The mutton was fresh and tasty. Be mindful of the reasoning on the side as it is super salty - a little bit would do. The chicken was great! Greasy, yummy and a little bit spicy. The noodles on the bottom soaked the flavor well! Those are just so-so: Mung Bean noodles and lamb rice pilaf. The rice was very little portion and would fill probably just one person, though the taste was good. The bean noodles was average, nothing special. Price is a little high, but consider their location it is still a fair one. Would recommend this place!

This was recommended by my Chinese friend and the food is authentic and very flavourful. The noodles are especially good and you can even choose the thickness. If you like spicy food, this is a good place to check out! It was interesting that we had to cut the noodles with scissors which I’ve never experienced in other Chinese restaurants. The fried chicken wings are not very good and rather plain. I suggest focusing on their specialities.

The service was good, the staff is nice. The wait for the food wasn’t long. I ordered their shrimp lo mein and it’s a great serving size and it was good.

We’ve ordered out from this place a bunch of times, tried a bunch of stuff. Everything has been really good, and they’re always fast. Staff has been nice when we’ve done a pickup. No complaints.

I can see why this dim sum spot is so popular. The food is incredibly flavorful, with a great variety of dishes that truly stand out. The quality is definitely noticeable, and you can taste the care and attention to detail in every bite. That said, the price is definitely on the higher side compared to other dim sum places in the city. But, given that it has a Michelin star, I guess you’re paying for that elevated experience. Still, it’s worth trying if you’re in the mood for something special! Just be prepared to pay a bit more.

You can't go wrong with the rice rolls. Pork ribs are also juicy and soft. Turnip cake is crispy on the outside. Also saw a lot of people get the buns The dessert custard buns were made fresh. They were great but they took a while to come out.

It’s worth being transparent that this place offers a free appetizer when you leave a review. It doesn’t have to be 5 stars, just needs to be a review. With that being said, this place IS good! The food came out pretty quickly (but not suspiciously quickly) everything felt fresh, the dumplings were good, and the fried rice was great. It’s a good choice, but nothing life changing. Everything is ordered on an iPad, which really throws off how you can rate customer service.

Spicy fried chicken is very well fried, crispy outside and still juicy inside. Peking duck is also pretty good, and they gave us an extra dish which is the duck bone stir fried with salt pepper and onions. The shredded potato can use a little bit of vinegar. My favorite is the free pickled cabbage though. Very tasty and I had to ask them for a refill 😋

The best kept secret in the Tin Building! 🤫 Speakeasy style, great for date nights! Crystal was our server & she was outstanding, as well as the rest of the team! All dishes came out fast, fresh & delicious! They are not afraid of spice, nor heat. If you need a little extra, ask for their chili powder, it's delicious! Dumplings were tender, generously filled & paired with a delicious chili oil. The fried calamari was very lightly flash fried, not greasy at all. The ginger scallion topping was amazing. The chilled sesame noodles were okay. It could've benefitted with the addition of some crushed, roasted peanuts, as it lacked depth of flavor & texture. The black bean spare ribs were charred & lean. No grizzle or fat & not overly sweet. The star of the feast was their black pepper Wagyu beef noodle dish! Add some chili powder to it & you'll be in spicy heaven! 😋 The Wagyu melted in your mouth & the noodles had the perfect chew. The grand finale was their fortune cookie 🥠 sundae w/ fortune cookie ice cream, sesame crunch pieces, fudge on the bottom & marshmallow fluff pillows. Highly recommend, especially for special occasions!

We had the best experience at House of the Red Pearl! We came in for a late reservation and as we were close by looking for the entrance to the restaurant the Chef, Tony, saw us and courteously showed us to the host stand. Our table wasn't quite ready so we ordered a drink at the bar. While waiting the General Manager, Wes, greeted us warmly and told us he had a small table available now or that he could offer us a nice booth in a short while. While enjoying two delicious cocktails, Wes himself notified us our booth was ready and escorted us with a tray for our drinks to our table. Shortly after seating us he approached the table with a delicious cucumber salad. He informed us that Chef Tony would be preparing us a chef's tasting menu which we happily accepted. The two types of dumplings, spring rolls, and short ribs were brought to our table by Chef Tony himself. Each item was delicious and perfectly prepared. The service was incredible and the manager Edgar even said hello to us also and brought us champagne. The mango pudding and pineapple upside down cake were an amazing finish to an amazing meal. We were blown away by the hospitality from the entire staff top to bottom. What an incredible all around experience. 6 stars for Food, Service and Atmosphere!

Loone Noodle on St. Marks Place has been my go-to spot for comforting and delicious soup since they opened their doors, and I can't recommend it enough! I'm a huge fan of the vibrant neon decor, it just adds to the fun and casual atmosphere. The service is consistently friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit a pleasure. But the real star of the show is the food – it's absolutely delicious and incredibly affordable, especially for NYC. I'm particularly obsessed with the pork intestine soup (so flavorful!) and the chili wonton soup (the perfect balance of spice and savory). I've brought countless friends here over the year, and they all agree – Loone Noodle is a winner. It's hands down my number one choice for a satisfying and affordable bowl of soup in the neighborhood. If you're looking for a tasty and fun noodle experience in the East Village, definitely check out Loone Noodle!

I originally had some reservations going in because the place looked very "TikTok famous" (and I'd seen it on social media a lot too). But I'm happy to say that the food was very good! Good portion in the beef soup noodles and the chicken stirred noodles we got. The chicken stirred noodles was very flavorful. Plus the prices are very good too for $13 a bowl.

Finally had a chance to write this review. It was a special occasion—Valentine’s Day. I called the restaurant ahead of time to arrange a dinner for a group of 12, hoping to share a taste of authentic Ningbo cuisine with my friends. A big thank you to the owner for the warm welcome and for thoughtfully preparing a few special hometown dishes. It turned out to be a heartwarming and delicious evening we won’t forget. Had a truly heartwarming dinner featuring Ningbo cuisine from the chef’s special menu — even my appetite seemed to speak with a hometown accent. The biggest surprise was the complimentary air-dried eel from Zhoushan — a must-have New Year’s delicacy in Ningbo, found on almost every family’s holiday table. The flavor was perfectly balanced — not too salty, with a deep, ocean-cured aroma that brought back so many memories with the very first bite. I forgot to snap a photo of the taro stew, but the texture was incredibly soft and smooth. It was lighter than the version I remember from childhood, but still carried that same familiar essence — like a dish lovingly prepared by someone who knows you well. The marinated clams and pickled Ningbo vegetables stirred something deep in me. The taste was so familiar — like the comforting scent from my grandmother’s kitchen, or the little appetizer dishes my mom used to bring out on hot summer days. It instantly awakened childhood memories I didn’t know I still held onto. Then there was bu gua (a Ningbo dialect name — I honestly don’t know the Mandarin spelling, but locals will understand!). It’s the taste of home. My grandma used to cook it in soups or stir-fry it with eggs. That gentle, savory flavor always felt like her warm embrace — calming and safe. Steamed egg with pork patty — a childhood favorite we always mixed into our rice. So soft, rich, and comforting, every bite felt like a small reward just for you. The “Eighteen Cuts” dish with stir-fried eel shreds and the home-style wild yellow croaker made up for all the traditional flavors I missed during last year’s trip back to China. By the end of the meal, I realized how much emotion is tied to taste. It wasn’t about indulgence — it was about memory, family, and the feeling of being cared for. Also worth mentioning — the restaurant had a cozy, elegant atmosphere. The owner was kind and welcoming, and the service was attentive and thoughtful. The whole experience felt just like a quiet night in Ningbo — a soft light, a warm table, and the comforting taste of home. Would definitely come back — this place is a hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Ningbo flavors far from home. Highly recommended if you’re looking for food that warms both your stomach and your heart.

Absolutely loved this place! The vibe is awesome, it has great music, but not too loud, so it’s perfect for having a conversation. The atmosphere feels both modern and cozy, making it a great spot for a casual dinner or a special night out. My favorite dish was the Peking duck, it was incredible! Nice crispy skin, tender and juicy meat. Easily one of the best I’ve had in the city. Everything else was so great too. I’m excited to come back soon!

Tried this place out the other day with a few friends - it was okay overall, and tried a few things from the menu but nothing stuck out as particularly outstanding. I did enjoy the tater tots, the scallion pancakes, and shrimp toast as apps. For mains, the eggplant and kung pao chicken were decent. I would definitely go back to try other things from the menu since it was decently expansive!

After a break for several months from this place, we went back and ordered about six dishes from Kings Co. Imperial on Delancey Street. It has been a long time since I have had takeout – and there are a number of very humble Chinese takeout places in this neighborhood – so listless and lacking in flavor. (On the other hand, at least half featured oversalting and several a certain zealousness with hot red peppers - I counted about 15 in one dish). Prior experience suggested that the menu was hit or miss which is why I'd skipped it for so long) - but this set a standard that is hard to come back from. You have to try, really try, to make something so basic as sesame noodles this flavorless. Food was ready quickly, and it’s a pretty spot. But on any given night, it can fail.

The BBQ pork bing is soooo good,and lemon lime green tea is the best,not too sour,not too sweet, everything is perfect. Try it, you will not regret. (As a Taiwanese,I must say their bing pancake is authentic, but also very creative idea to put protein and veggies inside)

Eat here at least once a week lately. Great fresh and crunchy snacks, and their teas are always refreshing. The lemon-lime is a personal favorite! They always nail the classic passion fruit green tea.

I’m from small town Indiana and this was the best Chinese I’ve ever had. Service was great, prompt, and the portions were huge. Very well priced. Only thing that would’ve made it better is being able to eat in. Would definitely come back!

Ordered chicken wings and pork fried rice from Golden Forest and couldn't believe how tiny the wings were. Seriously, they looked like baby/mini wings. 1 normal wing. 3 baby wings. Felt totally ripped off for the price I paid. The rice was okay, but that couldn't save the meal. Can't recommend this place until they fix the portion sizes.

The food is 100% authentic. It feels like I am back to china the moment I stepped into the restaurant. Definitely will come again. I would recommend the sautéed silver fish and dried squid with Chinese celery. It is so crispy and well seasoned. Perfect dish to go with a beer.

Nice long-standing Cantonese restaurant in Chinatown serving good food at a reasonable price. Recommend the sauteed pork intestines, hard to find this dish and harder to find it done well. But you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Service is fast, food comes in minutes. Interior decor is kind of Polynesian but it's a vibe.

A Szechuan tapas and speakeasy like bar, offering Asian inspired cocktails and food. The vintage decor and mood lighting really sets the experience. I visited twice, once seated at the bar for cocktails and the second to enjoy the full experience with food. Personally, I felt the experience at the bar was much better. When seated, our waiter didn’t really seem engaged and the food took too long to come out, hence the score. Nonetheless, really good drinks and worthy of a visit for the cocktails (and maybe the food, if you manage to have a better experience than I did while seated).

This place is great! The food is flavorful and delicious. My friend and I shared a few things. Neither of us had a drink so cant speak to the cocktails, but the ones we saw others order looked good. It’s cute and cozy inside. The staff is sweet, maybe a bit overly attentive at times but I’d rather that than be ignored. So glad I went and was able to cross this spot off my list!