Ordered the fresh shrimp rice noodle roll. Bouncy and bountiful quantities of shrimp, super smooth and light rice noodle roll, done in the scrunchy style. $7 usd, made to order and piping hot. Soy sauce provided was tasty and sweet as well. Have limited space in store to dine in.

I was craving rice noodles in the morning and stumbled upon this hidden gem in Chinatown. Their menu has a large assortment of amazing varieties of rice noodles. I chose the perfect combination - curry rice balls with rice noodles. They speak good English so very happy about that. It was good, I wish they gave me hot sauce and I also wish there were more fish balls. But still a pretty solid location!

I had an amazing experience at Chinese Tuxedo! I was intrigued by how hidden it was, and once I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. The drinks were also great. The ambiance is fantastic, and the staff is friendly and attentive. I highly recommend the veggie dumplings and the oxtail bun—they were both flavorful and satisfying. To top it off, I discovered a speakeasy in the basement, which had an incredible vibe. Definitely a must-visit!

this has to be one of my favorite restaurants in New York. The service is always fantastic, the drinks are great and the food is outstanding. Especially for the price point. I think everything is absolutely worth it. One of my friends has been here five times for this reason even though we live in New York, where there are a million restaurants. I can't believe I only tried this place now and I'll definitely be back as the service was exceptional, and every single bite was just delicious. Not to mention, the interior is really beautiful too. Extremely recommend!

There are plenty of options for Dim Sum in Chinatown and this is the oldest of them. We came here for dinner on a Monday night and had no issues getting a table. The service was fast. The food was great and very affordable. The three of us ate for a total of $60 and none of us left hungry. I would absolutely come back here and recommend checking it out.

An institution par excellence. Everything was so so good. We ordered the must haves such as pork buns and chicken soup dumplings which were great! We also really enjoyed the shrimp and chive dumpling. The egg fried rice was simple and oh-so-well-done. Cash only or Amex fyi!

Loved the food here. I've been here probably around 3-4 times, and everything their food is amazing. I love getting the BBQ pork and egg instant ramen and their bear milk tea. I tried the mango sago, and it was creamy and delicious. The service here is really quick, and the servers were very nice and understanding. Something happened to the teddy bear milk tea, and they took off the price of the milk tea, gave me a new one, and on top of that gave me the mango sago for free. Sometimes the store can get really crowded since it is a small building. But I love the atmosphere, it's very cozy and lively at the same time. Perfect for a brunch/lunch spot with friends but also a perfect place to have a casual date night :)

The food here easily gets a 9/10—tons of tasty options, from noodles and rice bowls to dim sum, all packed with flavor and served in generous portions. I ended up having to take it back home because it was very filling. The eggs are super creamy and the meat were soft and chewy, which was the best feeling to eat. As for the environment, it's fun but a little tight. We went downstairs to their basement to eat. I'd give it a 7/10. The seating is pretty cramped, especially when it gets busy, and the lighting is on the dim side. It's also super colorful and very creative with their design of tables being Mahjong, wall decoration, and the door of the bathroom looking like a fridge, which gives the place a lively, upbeat vibe, but if you’re not into crowded spaces, it might feel a bit much. The service was pretty good too. The staff were nice when we needed them, though there weren’t many moments when we needed much service, which made the experience feel easy.

The $9 lunch special grabbed our attention but the Cantonese lobster 🦞 looked too good to pass up. We ate every bite. Cooked perfectly and cracked beautifully so we enjoyed every morsel. Absolutely delicious.

My mother and I decided to have Christmas lunch at Hop Lee. The restaurant has been a family favorite for a while, and once again, it did not disappoint. The wait staff is always attentive and is always making sure that everything is ok. During our lunch we ordered the Shrimp with Walnut, the Sin Koo Steak Kew, and the Ginger Scallion Chicken. The dishes were very tasty and we left very satisfied. So, if you are ever looking for a restaurant to check out in Chinatown. Please give Hop Lee a chance.

Great place for a cheap eat in Chinatown. Excellent Wonton Noodle soup, amazing fried tofu. They have a bunch of other standard fare you'd expect at a casual Chinese restaurant but if it's your first time I'd stick with their Wonton Noodle soup. I personally prefer their flat egg noodles but they have a variety to choose from. We drop by here quite often for a quick meal. Efficient service and bang for buck. Hard to go wrong here! Drop by around lunar new year if you want a cultural experience.

Pick-up lunch, diner or just fancy a quick bite as we did during our walk trough Chinatown. Price is good for what you get. Nice taste but a bit greasy on the inside. Fast and good service. Would recommend!

Affordable, very efficient and friendly sister-restaurant of the crazy popular Wo Hop situated next door. Cash only. Beer $5. After waiting 10 minutes in the queue next door with the family we decided to jump to next door. Same owners and a slightly smaller menu but with most of the classics. Enjoyed it all, especially the Beef with garlic, fried dumplings & noodles. Evening finished off with a sliced orange; fortune cookies and a reasonable bill with reasonable 16% tip added.

Great affordable place, popular with locals rather than touristy Wo Hop next door. Great soups, huge portions. They have some beer and even a couple of wine options but no separate menu for drinks. Free tea served in the beginning is very pleasant. Cash only.

From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming. The walls are covered with police, fire department, and military patches, instantly giving the place a unique and local vibe. One of the coolest traditions is that guests can leave a signed dollar bill on the wall, adding a personal touch that makes the experience truly unforgettable. The food was absolutely delicious, with the meat being a real highlight—tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, making the price-quality ratio more than worth it. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and funny, creating a laid-back and enjoyable atmosphere. At first, I was a bit skeptical, wondering if this was just another overhyped spot. But from the service to the food to the overall experience, it exceeded all expectations. Without a doubt, I’ll be coming back!

Food: 5- AMAZING. PERIOD. Service: 5- Staff is older and very experienced. Very on par with the type of service you receive in Chinatown. Atmosphere: 4- The restaurant is EXTREMELY SMALL, so if you're very tall or very wide, you will have some issues as it's in a small basement room that fits about 50 people, maybe? You will be pretty close to the next group. A lot of memories in the form of pictures or signed dollar bills on the walls.

Worth the wait in my opinion! Some of the most flavorful soup dumplings I've had in the US. Everything else we tried was also delicious. I wish we could have tried more dishes, but we were short on time. Service was pretty good considering how busy they were. Prices were very reasonable. I'd be happy to come back!

Shanghai 21 in Chinatown, New York City, is a popular spot for authentic Shanghainese cuisine. Known for its **soup dumplings**, which are praised for their thin skin and flavorful broth, the restaurant offers a variety of dishes like scallion pancakes, pan-fried noodles, and double sautéed pork with hot sauce. The atmosphere is vibrant, and it's a great place for casual dining or sharing meals with friends. Hint: Prices are moderate

I ordered sesame chicken with pork fried rice. The rice was meh but the chicken was just not good. Felt slightly sour but also too oily. The service was fine and fast, and it's affordable, but I'm never coming here again.

Food is good, but the guy that works there is not nice , horrible customer service coming from him, cuz the lady is not like that , I have years been a customer but if that situation don’t improve the store is going to Loose loyal customers.

A favorite go-to spot for Chinese and Tex-Mex food. Made hot and fresh. The prices are affordable with a large portions.

First off I really like the people at this reasturant. They're friendly people who are always polite. So my review is about an order I placed which cointained the worst singapore Mei fun i've ever had. They managed to overcook the noodles & they were soggy & plus they chopped them up (I don't know why they did that, it makes no sense), so even though the flavor was good it it ended up being a curry flavored oatmeal. I was starving when the food got here but one mouthful destroyed my appetite. Also stay away from the scallion pancakes because they're terrible.

This restaurant has been around for quite sometime now so, when you look up at the signs you can see the aging and sun bleached pictures of meals they still make. This to me is a sign that this food is going to be great.

Got the vegetable dumplings and chicken and broccoli and this is by far the worst Chinese food I’ve ever had. It’s so bland. Barely any flavor. I hadn’t been eating Chinese food cause my typical Chinese food spot got a new roach review so I decided to try this out. Never again. I think I’ll just make the trip to Chinatown. The chicken and broccoli lacks flavor in the sauce and the rice doesn’t really have any flavor at all. The dumplings were the only reason I gave it two stars. They were ok but a little doughy. I gave in to this spot cause of the reviews. So I hope this review steers those who are like me and looking for a new spot.