Cantonese Restaurants in New York, NY

“Tasty dim sum, a compromise towards flavor and price over ambiance and excellence. Everything was well prepared, and had a good flavor; yet nothing was outstanding. The self service ordering system is convenient, and the pictures are useful. It loses some of the charm of push carts and nagging waiters. The ambiance is sterile and the sitting seating space is of average comfort“

“The food is delicious. You can get small order, which is really small or you can get the large which is basically getting a regular size container of Chinese food. You can have chicken, duck or pork. All the meats are cooked to perfection. Great taste not too salty, portion sizes are good and it comes with cabbage or some leafy vegetable. The interesting part is the line. Regardless the weather or time of day, expect to wait in a line. Depending on the time of day, it could be a 20 people in front of you line or 30 people. Bring cash. They only take cash and there's no ATM inside. The price is also good for what you're getting. Quality food at an affordable price. There's the neighborhood, the people you may meet while waiting in line and some good Chinese food. Wah Fung is #1.“

“Higly recommend for hong kong cuisine in midtown. I had the duck noodle soup. Soup base and noodles were good. The duck was okay so I probably try some other protein instead next time. They have hk style milk tea which really made me happy. The portuguese tart flaky pastry crust and the filling was really good.“

“The restaurant was so cute inside. Very comfortable and spacious. The waiter was very kind and encouraged us to have fun. A manager brought us over to the downstairs club towards the end of the night where my friends and I enjoyed some tequila lemon drop shots. The shots were literally the size of a cocktail. The food was quite tasty. The pork dumplings and shrimp wontons were scrumptious and the lobster toast was the highlight of the entire menu!“

“Relatively new places, launched by a Chinatown local. You will come across this place through a keyword search for “Cantonese”. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get the flavors as if you were in Sai Ying Pun. Dishes are Americanized to tailor to the locals. And yes, “general Tso’s chicken” has its honorable place on the menu. And yes, it is amazing. All dishes are amazing. No wonder there is a huge line to get a table. There hasn’t been a single smile coming out of any of staff members, but it’s ok. Food quality and atmosphere overshadow particularities of one’s hard day at work.“

“I ordered the soup dumplings, egg custard and congee. Everything was so amazing - some of the best dim sum I’ve had and at a great price. It came out super fast too. ??? definitely trying to get my friends to come here next time with me! Also the people here are “

“I gave this an energetic for noise because we were making all the noise. Good time had by group of long time friends enjoying an amazing dim sum lunch. Service was friendly, food was above average, menu was a bit smaller than most Chinatown dim sum menus but no one was lacking for something to eat. A delicious fun time had by all. We will be back.“

“My go-to spot for chang feng in Chinatown. ridiculously loaded w ingredients, huge in size, and good sauces. Mushroom chang fen had a good amt of mushrooms but could use a bit more; albeit it’s just a personal preference and they still do put a fair amount for the priceAvailable restroom and staff kindly offered us more sauce in containers when they saw my friend and I clumsily trying to add more sauce onto our to go order from the table side sauces lol“

“I’m almost confused as to why there is such an authentic Cantonese spot that opened up in this location. Servers are all Cantonese. It’s as if they pulled the staff and the entire restaurant and just opened it on the uws. With that said, servers will be yelling to each other ? Been here twice now. Love the clay pot rice. And also the dining atmosphere is very nice, especially for a Cantonese restaurant. Good lighting, nice decor.“

“This has been my favorite rice roll place for over a year. I usually get a pork rice roll and herbal jelly. There is a much longer line since they got more popular though. Still fairly quick, and reasonably priced. I can only go when my school has a half day, because they close very early (by my standards). Definitely recommend!“

“Food is incredible. Their shrimp wonton soup is some of the best I’ve ever had. I also particularly like their ginger scallion chicken but it’s hit or miss whether it’ll be heated up. soft shell crab is ~$28 and comes w two large pieces good for sharing; worth it imo.I enjoy their baby pig and other BBQ dishes but they usually come cold even when I dine in and half the order of roast duck (I get 1/2-1lb) is bones.Staff is very generous with their ginger scallion sauce but even though I order $50-100+ almost every time, I’m not given the complimentary oranges other tables of all sizes who often ordered less than me are given. They also auto add 20% or so gratuity for my table of two, which idm bc I was gonna tip that much anyway, but I wonder if they do that to other tables. given their business and small number of wait staff, you’re almost entirely ignored the whole time and can be hard to get anyones attn.Vegetarian options: They have some sautéed veg dishes“

“The BeiJing duck was well spiced and sliced. While the staff provided supplementary vegetables and wraps whenever we ran out, the wraps were quite thin and often stuck to each other, making the experience difficult.The lamb hot pot was quite spicy as it had claimed to be. I enjoyed the various cuts. The basket of vegetables were a nice pairing.“

“Solid Cantonese showcasing all of the classic dishes.Fast and tasty Chinese in a big and busy restaurant which is knocking out Chinese comfort foods - congee, Chinese vegetable (get the pea shoots) and a wide range of seafood and meat dishes.Notes about scoring:1 star = Memorably awful2 star = Not good and would avoid3 star = Good but would not return4 star = Recommended5 star = Incredible and must visit if you can“

“I visited Dim Sum Palace and was completely satisfied! A large selection of dim sum provided an unforgettable culinary experience, and every bite was simply incredible. The service was top notch and the atmosphere of the restaurant added to the coziness. I will definitely come back here again!“

“We got a reservation for 9 people on a Sunday morning at this location of Dim Sum Palace and it was a nice way to spend time with family. The restaurant isnt very big but there's enough room for two large tables and a decent number of tables for 2 and 4. We ordered around 20 different items and the standouts were the shrimp rice rolls, soup dumplings, beef chow fun, and stir fried turnip cake. The service was generally good but three items never arrived at our table and we had to let the staff know; the food arrived at the end when we were almost at max capacity. All in all Dim Sum Palace is a more relaxing and approachable alternative to venturing to the large dim sum places Chinatown or Flushing.“

“We ordered the pork intestine dry pot, broccoli in soy sauce and noodles (not pictured) and everything was so good! the pork intestine dry pot was my favorite- it was super crispy and flavorful. it was also on the cheaper side considering we ordered 3 things. attentive service and a homey vibe. definitely recommend for a chill dinner with friends, the space looks good for larger group dinners as well“

“I enjoyed Ping's for dimsum! We ate on a Sunday morning 11am, and I was suprised for walk ins there were no lines and a good amount of available tables. Note that they don't have carts here - which is for the best because the walking space is narrow in the restaurant. But some people come through with one tray of a certain dish like the steamed char siu baos or egg tarts now and then. But generally the ordering is more a la carte. The service is great here. They are on top of it - taking your orders (especially since it is a la carte ordering) and refilling teas immediately. Make sure to turn over the top of the teapot to indicate you need a refill! My favorites were: Sticky rice, which had a lot of good meat in it including egg yolk, sausage, and juicy ground meat Short ribs - so flavorful Turnip cakes (lo bak go) - had great bites of diced sausage Baked pineapple bun - not only is there custard inside but also some pineapple pieces! Fried dough stick with rice noodle - delish sauce and sprinkle of green onion garnish is a great touch Asian greens with fried shallots (good to have as a green veggie!) Shu mai and har gow, which are my go-tos, are of course delicious but nothing that stood out to me compared to other places I've been to. I would recommend Ping's for dimsum! It was very nice to experience a dim sum dining experience that didn't feel rushed and had attentive service.“

“Been coming here often when I want rice rolls. I enjoy their specialty combos with the shrimps! It can get a bit crowded but it's delicious. I tried the wontons and they were whatever. I recommend just sticking with the rice rolls only“

“I ordered takeout yesterday, and everything I had was delicious. The highlights for me was the homestyle tofu, the sweet n sour chicken, the tofu rolls, and the char shiu buns. We also had the shumai, and chow fun which were delicious! The pricing on online delivery apps are more expensive by a dollar or two than the prices on their menu, so I would recommend calling and ordering if you are doing pickup.“

“Amazing food, awesome atmosphere, a must try if you are in the East Village area. The people who work there are really kind and take great care of you while you're there. I would definitely recommend the Taiwanese popcorn chicken and Signature claypot!“

“Visited NYC over the weekend and got dinner here before a show. We were very impressed with how good the food was and how it wasn’t super greasy or heavy. My boyfriend will not stop talking about the chicken dumplings. Bartender made me a lychee martini with tequila instead of vodka which was delicious. Will definitely be back!“

“Chinese restaurantThe food is crazy!Spicy beef pasta - the best I've ever eaten!Crispy beef with vegetablesDumplings with duckEfficient serviceThe only drawback is the lack of atmosphereIt's worth stopping by if you're in the area“

“Excellent old style dim sum. You know it’s good when elderly uncles aunties gather on a sunday for dim sum. Shout out to these dishes - pearl balls (minced pork ball covered with glutinous rice, delicious), and wu har (shredded yam with prawns, a popular southern chinese dish my grandma used to make!). Friendly aunties serving food and speaking Taishan or Toi Shan, giving a vibe that is authentic. Very busy on Sunday so come early before 10am.Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids with families. Dim sum is good for children and sweet dim sum available.“

“It's the best place for a 8-10ppl birthday dinner! I guarantee you all the tables around you will have a birthday person and birthday songs will not end all night. It just adds to the festivities!! Good food is always a plus. They are fast with serving food but extremely slow with serving water for some reason so note that. We ordered individual items for a party of 8 people instead of ordering the set menu and it came out to be so cheap (<$30pp). If you are on a budget, don't go with the set menu and order individual items. We ordered a lot of food, triple checked with the staff that we will have enough for our group and we were so stuffed, and yet it was so affordable.Note: absolutely no hard liquor allowed even though it's byob.Even if you have a reservation, expect to wait up to 30 min.“

“Nothing short of incredible! This is the best Pecking duck in Manhattan, maybe in the world. We come for the food and stay for the service - the service team is incredible and the management team is our favorite in NYC! They always go above and beyond to make us feel like family :)“

“Delicious and good price. I could smell the meat from outside and that’s what attracted me in.You get half a roasted duck 烧鸭 for 16 and a large amount of char siu 叉烧 meat for only 12 a pound. Rice is 1.5. Both were delicious.Service was very quick too, I ordered and in a couple of seconds I was walking out.“

“My boyfriend and I ate here after the Lunar New Year Parade. They were packed yet accommodating. This was our first time and the food was delicious. I got the beef pan fried noodles and he got the roast pork over rice. We were both glad with the meal and happy we checked out this place.“

“If you are in the area check this place out. Staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean. The food was on point. We had the pork soup dumpling, scallion pancakes, and Peking duck buns. All of it was fantastic. I can't wait to go back.“

“I really should have taken a picture but everything smelled so good! We went here after the Shen Yun performance to continue our experience and absolutely loved it! Highly recommend you get the pork and chives dumplings, three come per serving. We also got the jumbo shrimp with mango, the sauce was yummy!“

“Chinese restaurant in Greenwich Village a stone's throw from the subway station and Union Square. Excellent friendly and efficient service in a modern environment with soft lighting, fresh and clean. Tasty, abundant, spicy and some very spicy dishes. It's worth a pleasant and relaxing dinner. Prices in line with restaurants in the category.N.B.: Here too, as in all the clubs in New York, you will be accompanied by an imaginary friend to whom you will have to pay the bill (I mean the additional cost of service and tip)... to level the playing field we should start charging tourists for this tax Americans in Italy.“

“Great dumplings, baked pork buns, shrimp rice roll and sticky rice in lotus leaf, also for dessert don’t skip the French toast with custard and steamed egg cake. The wait is long for lunch on weekends, not crowded for dinner on weekends and no wait at all on weekdays.“

“Pretty good rice rolls (I much prefer the ones in Chinatown) but this is a good option in the Upper West Side! There is limited seating. But given the orders didn't come out very fast, by the time you get your order, there's a chance someone leaves by then.“

“***** FIVE STARS *****OUR NEW PLACE is my place nowFOOD IS SPECTACULARWe had Genl Tso Chkn and (spicy) Hot&Sour Soup & pepper steakThe food was fresh & high qualityThe veggies were perfectly cookedPepper Steak was high quality BeefWe were eating at a restaurant on York for years.... that restaurant quality has gone done. OUR NEW PLACE reminds me of their food years ago.I wd consider this "FAST CASUAL".I thanked Jimmy the host /ownerHe is very inviting& very proud of his restaurant as he should be.I WILL BE BACK (OFTEN)AJ.***** 5 STARS *****“

“Have been here about 5 or 6 times and have never had a bad experience. The food is amazing fresh and comes out quick. Love going during happy hour having some drinks and food and the portions are nice size. I recommend trying the house fried rice.“

“Welcome to Yao, where Cantonese cuisine gets a modern makeover and your taste buds embark on a Harold and Kumar flavor adventure. The decor is prettier than the Met on a first date, and your wallet will likely hate you at the end of the night, but at least you're in for a truly sumptuous meal. Let me take you on a culinary rollercoaster through some of their best dishes: - Marinated Jellyfish with Sesame: My litmus test for most Canto spots. Nothing wrong with Yao's, except that it's too small. - Grilled Berkshire Pork: Presentation much? This dish was meant to be 'grammed. Imagine pork so succulent it's like biting into a cloud of happiness. Char siu never looked so sexy. - Traditional Chinese Salt-Baked Free-Range Chicken: If chickens had a spa day, this is what they'd look like after. Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, this chicken is so good, it's probably the reason why the phrase "winner winner chicken dinner" was coined. - Fresh Whole Sea Perch with Bones with Dried Tangerine Peel and Douchi: Dive into a sea of flavors with this dish! Plus, picking through those delicate bones feels like a culinary treasure hunt. - Mapo Tofu with Lobster: I hate how much I loved this. Silky tofu meets crunchy lobster in an actually spicy sauce that doesn't skimp on flavor. $68 is painful, but it hurts more not trying this. - Beef Brisket with Turnip in Clear Broth: Like a warm hug on a cold day. The beef melts in your mouth, and the broth tastes like Fri evenings with mom. - Snow Pea Leaves with Chanterelle: Crisp, vibrant snow pea leaves paired with earthy chanterelle mushrooms--it's a green dream come true! - Stir-Fried String Bean with Minced Pork and Kale Borecole: A classic for a reason, and Yao's is generous. - Fried Rice with Scallops and XO Sauce: Flavorful and perfectly cooked. - Fried Rice with Diced Angus Short Rib: Also flavorful and perfectly cooked. I'm not sure which fried rice was my favorite, TBH. - Pumpkin Cake: Yes, we desserted. This cake oozed sweet egg yolk that made me want to cry, it was so tasty. - Sesame Ball with Red Bean Paste: Another classic for a reason. You get five balls in this order, so it's perfect for sharing. Not too oily either. - Custard Pastry in a Swan Shape: Get this just for the 'gram. But also, it's actually quite crispy and delightful. Fly, my pretties, fly right into my mouth! - Portuguese Egg Custard Tart: Yao's best dish, bar none, and quite possibly the best egg tart in all of NYC. Made fresh every day and already their most popular dessert. My Macanese grandma would not only have approved, she would've ordered 12 more to take home. I didn't want to love Yao because, let's face it, "elevated" Chinese food almost always subs presentation for flavor, but Yao managed to avoid that for the most part while providing a gorgeously modern dining experience.“

“Got the eggplant dish and a bowl of rice, and it was fantastic! There was no wait on a Friday night at 7pm for two. Food came out quick and it was plenty for me and my friend. We had a Broadway show to catch and it worked out well since it’s close to Times Square.All the staff are very friendly and can provide good recommendations as well. There are plenty of vegetarian options.There is one bathroom.“

“Best Chinese food. Service is decent. But be prepared for the waiters. Don't feel offended if the waiters doesn't smile. That's just the way they're is part of their charm. The place is a bit loud when full of guests, but it's bearable.“

“I enjoyed my meal here after a long day of business meetings. I was by myself though, and it seemed like the restaurant was more accomodating to parties of two or more. At any rate, the food came to my table piping hot, and my mixed cocktail was wonderful. This was right across the street from my hotel, so easy access and then head to my overnight stay. Beef and vegetables were quite good.“

“Walking up from the subway to this place made me so exhausted. Didn’t realise it has two tables only. Someone gave us her seat so I can recover. French toast is really Hong Kong style. The milk tea is better than a few other places that we have tried. I will try the rice dishes in the future.“

“The food is still pretty good but there’s a slightly different taste like there’s a new chef who altered the recipes. More notably the custard in the sesame balls is just a small cube with a bunch of empty space around, instead of filling the inside like before.“

“Highly recommend New Kim Tuong for bbq! Affordable hole in the wall frequented by locals. You can get a filling meal for <$10. Staff is really kind and there is seating available inside, or on a nice day, I recommend sitting on the benches in the nearby park. I got the char siu over rice.“

“New Hong Wong is great! Super selection of Chinese entrees at incredible prices. Crispy pork and BBQ pork combination was delicious. Even the veggie options were very good. Drink some hot tea with your meal. Stop by and eat well at New Hong Wong. Wait staff was excellent. Enjoy!“

“This is the definition of a neighborhood Chinese family-run establishment. Often busy, quick service and great menu. Nothing too fancy here. It is clean, bright, and lively. I recommend the pan-fried dumplings. The shredded beef with broccoli and white rice is very good too.“

“I have been a costumer of this place since I was 8 years old, my family even took the time to find the new location when they moved years ago, and now that I’m 23 I can tell you that this is the best place to eat Cantonese food. The flavor is unique and consistent, and the prices are not crazy high as in other places.I always recommend the item B4 from the menu, it’s a Noodle soup with mushrooms and Wonton, the taste is unique, you will never find a soup like that one!!!!“