In New York, the vast number of Chinese restaurants is a staple of the city’s economy, provides opportunities for many immigrants to survive and thrive in the city, and offers a home away from home to newly arrived New Yorkers from China, while also connecting Chinese Americans with their cultural roots.
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Chinese cuisine is not a singular entity; rather, it encompasses eight distinct major styles, each rooted in its own original region. These styles are characterized by unique local ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavors that harmonize with the preferences, climate, and culture of the local population.Each region boasts its unique flavors and signature dishes, making the question of favorite dishes or restaurants a diverse and varied topic.
As an organization dedicated to serving immigrants, Documented discovered the most beloved Chinese restaurants among Chinese immigrants in New York. The Chinese immigrants in NYC we surveyed nominated 51 distinct restaurants from luxurious banquet venues, fast-food noodle chains, intriguing hot pot establishments, historic Cantonese cuisine spots in Chinatown, and numerous small eateries near Chinese communities.
Our aim in compiling this list is to provide you with a glimpse into the diverse landscape of Chinese restaurants in New York. If you get the chance, we encourage you to explore the eateries recommended by Chinese immigrants and experience the authentic tastes of China right here in the city. Happy dining!
The list below is sorted first by the ZIP code and then the alphabetical order of the restaurants.
Manhattan Chinese Restaurants
Golden Unicorn: 18 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Spicy Village: 68 Forsyth St., Ste. B, New York, NY 10002
Our readers say: “The taste is good and the price is affordable. It brings me the taste of hometown.”
Cafe Hong Kong: 51 Bayard St., New York, NY 10013
Hop Lee: 16 Mott St., New York, NY 10013
House of Joy: 28 Pell St., New York, NY 10013
Our readers say: “The taste is authentic, the dining environment is clean, the price is reasonable, and the service is good.”
Jing Fong Restaurant: 202 Centre St., New York, NY 10013; 380 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10024
Joe’s Shanghai: 46 Bowery St., New York, NY 10013
Kong Sihk Tong: 65 Bayard St., New York, NY 10013
Our readers say: “I’m from Hong Kong and I remember going to this restaurant all the time. This place has some of my childhood favorites like Hong Kong milk tea, curry fish balls, rice rolls with peanut butter sauce, Hong Kong style borscht soup and so on. Reminds me of home and the restaurant is always clean! Very reasonable prices too!”
Mrs. Fish (Sichuan Hot Pot Cuisine): 34 Pell St., New York, NY 10013
Our readers say: “The taste is authentic, the price is reasonable, and it serves tasty lunch meals.”
Royal Seafood: 103 Mott St., New York, NY 10013
Shanghai 21: 21 Mott St., New York NY, 10013
Wo Hop Next Door: 15 Mott St., New York, NY 10013
Little Alley: 550 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10016
Our readers say: “Best soup dumplings in NYC (thin skin) with variety of soup options and not just the typical options.”
KungFu Kitchen: 610 8th Ave., New York, NY 10018
Our readers say: “The taste is authentic, the Michelin guide recommended appetizer is very authentic. It serves meals fast, and the sliced noodles are fresh and flavorful.”
Blue Willow: 40 W. 56th St., New York, NY 10019
Our readers say: “Variety of food from noodles, to soup, to dry pot so it’s easy to satisfy demands from a lot of people. Food is good. Prompt service. Food is served quickly. The ambience is nice and there’s a lot of seating.”
Chai: 353 W 46th St., New York, NY 10036
Our readers say: “Nice environment.”
Staten Island Chinese Restaurants
HKS Kitchen: 1434 Richmond Road, Unit D, Staten Island, NY 10304
Our readers say: “It has a big menu. The taste is good.” “The dishes are authentic.”
Precious Island Tea Shop: 366 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306
Brooklyn Chinese Restaurants
Howong Seafood Restaurant: 6718 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Our readers say: “Authentic Cantonese BBQ, Taishan specialty snacks.”
Golden Palace: 1619 86th St., Brooklyn, NY 11214
Affable Eatery: 912 65th St., Brooklyn, NY 11219
Chong Qing Wharf Hot Pot: 6324 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Our readers say: “Fresh ingredients, good service, reasonable price.” “Fresh food, thoughtful service.”
Bamboo Garden (Jinhuang): 6409 8th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11220
East Harbor Seafood Palace: 714 65th St., Brooklyn, NY 11220
Pacific Palace: 813 55th St., Brooklyn, NY 11220
Park Asia Restaurant: 6521 8th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11220
Roast 28: 5124 8th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11220
Xia Chao: 5722 8th Ave., Ste. B, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Our readers say: “Its Uber Eats takeout food is good and is cost-effective. It is a good option when I miss the taste of Taiwan.”
Season: 1321 Ave. U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Wing Hing Seafood Restaurant: 1217 Ave. U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Queens Chinese Restaurants
698 Cafe: 39-07 Prince St., Ste. 1H, Queens, NY 11354
Asian Jewels: 133-30 39th Ave., Queens, NY 11354
Chongqing Lao Zao: 37-04 Prince St., Queens, NY 11354
Our readers say: “It’s spicy enough!” “Spicy enough to be addicted to it, feel so satisfied!”
HaiDiLao Hotpot: 138-23 39th Ave., Queens, NY 11354
Our readers say: “Good dining experience.”
Royal Queen: 136-20 Roosevelt Ave., 3rd Fl., Queens, NY 11354
Our readers say: “Authentic dim sum and unique dining experience.”
Wang Wang Queens: 37-34 Union St., Queens, NY 11354
East Buffet: 42-07 Main St., Queens, NY 11355
Shun Won Chinese Restaurant: 41-27 Main St., Queens, NY 11355
Little Pepper: 18-24 College Point Blvd., College Point, NY 11356
Our readers say: “A restaurants opened by an immigrant family to fulfill their American dreams. It also servers as a stepping stones for them to settle down in America, and satisfies New Yorkers who have spicy taste buds with authentic Sichuan-styled cuisine.”
Citywide Chain Restaurants
99 Favor Taste in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Our readers say: “The dining experience is good, it provides buffet hot pot or barbecue. Hot pot is also a traditional food with Chinese characteristics.”
CheLi in Manhattan and Queens
Our readers say: “The taste is authentic. The dishes are exquisite.” “The food is delicious and the environment is elegant.”
Congee Village in Manhattan and Queens
Dun Huang in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Hot Space in Brooklyn and Queens
LaoJie Hotpot in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Nai Brother in Brooklyn and Queens
Our readers say: “The taste is good, the restaurant offers a lot of dish choices, and the price is very favorable.”
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao in Manhattan and Queens
Our readers say: “The taste is good, size is big and the price is suitable.”
Szechuan Mountain House in Manhattan and Queens
The Dolar Shop in Manhattan and Queens
Xi’an Famous Foods in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Xiang Hotpot in Brooklyn and Queens
