50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Cliffside Park

“Finding a restaurant that keeps everyone happy—from adults craving authentic flavors to picky kids under 10—is no small feat, but this neighborhood gem has been our family's go-to for years. Tucked away with the incredible convenience of its own dedicated parking lot, it offers a peaceful, welcoming escape every single time we walk through the doors.
The service is genuinely warm and family-friendly, making you feel instantly looked after. But the true star of the show, hands down, is the soup dumplings. Having tried soup dumplings all over Chinatown and at various other spots across different cities, we can safely say this place serves the absolute best we’ve ever had—delicately wrapped, perfectly steamed, and bursting with rich, flavorful broth. Best of all, even our youngest children, who are notoriously picky eaters, look forward to coming here and genuinely love the food. It's affordable, delicious, and holds a permanent spot as a family favorite. Highly recommended!“

“There was a very kind lady who served me and she was super sweet. The food I got was amazing and I enjoyed every bite! If you’re looking for a home-cooked, friendly, family-owned Chinese restaurant, this place is the #1 place to go.“

“Best Chinese I’ve had in the area. Glad I finally found a place we like (tried many!!)“

“Great oyster mushroom and rice rolls“

“very authentic Chinese restaurant. like the decor. service is 👍“

“I was absolutely starving and this place saved me! The prices are very affordable and the portions match those prices. I got a medium fish ball rice roll bowl (oyster sauce flavor). I got all the sauces on it, per recommendation of the cashier.
Spicy, sweet, and savory all at once. I’m usually not a fan of fish balls but these swayed me.

As a native New Yorker I am weary of viral restaurants but this one is WORTH THE HYPE. I forgot to take a before picture but I definitely have the after! Delicious.“

“Hands down probably the best Chinese food in the city. I could eat here everyday.“

“The soft shell crab with tomato and egg sauce was easily one of my favorite dishes I’ve had recently! The crab was perfectly crispy, and the rich, silky tomato egg sauce worked so well with it. The portion was surprisingly generous too, with four whole soft shell crabs. The beef stew was tender with a nice kick of spice, and the salted egg yolk shumai was another pleasant surprise. The grilled fish was well seasoned, tender, and not fishy at all. The space has a cozy, slightly moody vibe that works well for a date night. Portions were generous overall, and we ended up taking some leftovers home. I’d happily come back just for the soft shell crab!“

“Really enjoyed our meal at CHI Restaurant & Bar! We tried the cucumber salad, spring roll trio, black garlic octopus, truffle beef tenderloin, mashed eggplant with peppers, and stir-fried cabbage with pork. The crispy cereal prawns with golden egg silk were a highlight—a fun combination of shrimp and crunchy toppings.

Save room for dessert! The milk tea cloud cake was adorable, and the raspberry lychee tart topped with colorful macarons was almost too cute to eat. A lovely spot to share several dishes with friends!“

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“Spicy Village was a wonderful place to have a Christmas meal! Actually, I'd like to rename it "Spicy Cozy Village" if a spicy environment can also be cozy! To start with, they were very gracious by accepting a reservation for 8 people at 6:00. Then they came outside and took our order even before we sat down and so the food was nearly ready by the time we had taken our coats off! The festivities kicked off with a plate of crispy peanuts, which ended up being the chosen appetizer, main course, and dessert for the little guy in our party. We then progressed to delicious dumplings, sesame chicken, spicy lamb huimei, and other delectable specialties! What was so amazing about the experience is that despite packing lots of people into a relatively small square foot area, it did not feel claustrophobic at all; rather it was comfortable and cozy, like sitting at a big table for a family meal at your house (even if it was take-out!!). Overall, Spicy Village was a terrific place for Christmas dinner - and I'm strongly considering coming back here for the 8 days of Hanukkah too!“

“Local favorite. Can’t go wrong. It’s not cheap, but worth it. I’d pass on the scallion pancakes. They barely have scallion or scallion flavor. But my main gripe is please hire competent behind the POS. Why am I asking 2 and 3 times if an order was received? Why are you answering “hello?” Instead of Handpulled Noodle? And why are you saying the restaurant is on 148th? Lol it’s in on Broadway between 148th and 149th. Just a very bizarre experience on a Friday night.“

“Great experience, great food, great hospitality“

“I’ve been wanting to try this place for awhile. I finally went on a Saturday afternoon with a buddy and we were blown away. To clarify, the entrance is NOT the 2 Bridge Mall; if you turn around you’ll see the other mall across the street but it’s boarded up. You have to go to the side entrance. You’ll see a piece of paper on a door that says east Broadway mall side entrance (I took a picture).

Once you go inside there’s a security guard at a wooden podium. To the right of him is a set of stairs and once you go down to the basement you can find it. I think we made a right turn and then it’s to the right lol. I don’t remember exactly but it’s down there I promise. *Pro Tip: bring cash unless you feel like paying a $4.75 ATM fee.

We each got an order of 6 steamed buns for $5.50. These things are huge and loaded with meat and flavor. Absolutely delicious. Heaven. They’re so good you don’t even need to dip it in the sauce. My only regret is not buying an extra order for later. $5.50 for 6 is great.“

“Had a fantastic first experience at Corner Chinese!“

“Very good food and drinks 🍹“

“Excellent and authentic Yunnan rice noodles. I’ve traveled to Yunnan several times and never expected I’d find a restaurant in NYC dedicated to Yunnanese cuisine. Definitely a must if you’re interested in exploring overlooked Chinese cuisines.“

“Hospitality AAA FOOD AA PRICE A“

“Ottimo ristorante di Ramen (giapponese e non quello "tarocco" o fatto con quello istantaneo del supermercato) che offre anche una fantastica selezione di ravioli. Prezzi tutto sommato accettabili per la media della città e acqua gratuita. Posto piccolo, accogliente, staff cordiale e velocissimo. Porzioni corpose quindi ordinate con cautela o non riuscirete a finire tutto.“

“Really yummy polo BBQ pork buns at pretty decent prices!! Easily one of the best I’ve ever had, with that beautifully sweet, crispy topping and soft, fluffy bun.

But damnnn, the pork filling was practically 90% fat…. Definitely the fattiest BBQ pork bun I’ve ever eaten, which was a bit disappointing considering how good everything else was.

Still worth trying, but I do wish there was a better balance of meat and fat!“

“Solid stuff but not as mind blowing as the other reviews say (though this depends if you’ve had good Chinese food before).

Fish was solid but a little too heavy on the batter to fish ratio. Eggplant was simple but good. The silken tofu was really solid texturally - might’ve been the standout dish for our meal.“

“tried the salty Duck egg fried rice with shrimp and it was full of flavor. must try!“

“Was pretty excited to see this place right next to my hotel. Ate twice before I left back home. 🍜 ramen was amazing“

“Delicious food and great service. First time I went I ordered the salted egg yolk lobster and crunchy pork ribs (10/10 would recommend both). Second time the service was great and I chatted with Su who was very friendly and she gave me a lot of recommendations for other spots to check out in NYC. This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Manhattan right now!“

“Really enjoy this place. Food comes out fast, and it's always fresh and spicy, if you like a kick, this is a solid spot for it.

Only gripe: white rice costs extra. Come on, it's rice! Docking one point for that alone.

4/5 stars, would still recommend.“

“Incredible Food. Incredibly attentive and professional staff. Instant favorite.“

“Ma po tofu (with meat, the women sitting next to us got it with mushroom and we felt so fortunate we stuck to the classic because they were complaining about the flavor), garlic string beans, fried rice, Dan Dan noodles. Can’t go wrong with their version of the classics.“

“Shrimp with crispy peppers and peanuts and pork cooked in soy sauce with egg“

“I went there during the rush hour (7pm dinner time) but even still i was greeted and welcomed. I ordered the chicken steamed dumplings and general tso chicken. The dumplings with the sauce on the side tasted divine and the chicken was delicious. Nothing to complain at all everything was good.“

“Got to enjoy the exceptional tasting menu just two days after they opened. The inventiveness at work here is matched by the execution. While the cuisine is much different, the sheer delight of it reminded me of my first time years ago at Charlie Trotter's. We went back the next day just to sit at the bar after a show and enjoy the unusual, and unusually good, wine-based cocktails.

July 2026 update: We recently returned and once again enjoyed an exceptional meal via their tasting menu.“

“Good food with a price you cannot beat.“

“​The beef noodle soup was fantastic—flavorful with just the right spicy kick and not greasy at all. The food came out remarkably fast, and the staff was super friendly. Highly recommend for a satisfying, hearty meal. 100% coming back!“

“Fresh and homemade Chinese food. An amazing cheff, cooking with passion and love. Highly recommended 💯“

“This is a very local restaurant.
It doesn't have fancy decor, nor does it serve mind-blowing dishes with flavors you can't find anywhere else.
However, their food is very wholesome and down-to-earth, without the heavy oils or excessive salt used to aggressively hook a customer's palate.
The prices are also very affordable—I imagine people working nearby frequent this place often.
I'm a delivery truck driver, and whenever I pass through this area, I make sure to stop by.
The elderly owner is Taiwanese and extremely kind, and they also employ some Spanish staff. The overall work atmosphere is wonderful, and I'm certain the owner treats them very well. Dining here gives you a sense of peace that you just can't find anywhere else.
You shouldn't go out of your way just to eat here, but if you happen to be passing by, you definitely have to drop in and check it out.“

“We found a new Chinatown favorite here… highly recommend! ❤️“

“By Antidote was an absolute treat! We got the Century Egg w/ Burrata Cheese, Tea-Smoked Duck Fried Rice, Crab Tofu, Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings, Green Peppercorn Fish Stew, Mapo Tofu, and Spicy Cumin Lamb.

The first three were easily my favorite dishes, although I feel like the Crab Tofu could use a bit more flavor. The Green Peppercorn Fish Stew was yum but not amazing in my opinion. The Mapo Tofu and Spicy Cumin Lamb were tasty but definitely way too spicy for me lol.

This spot is a must-go for great Chinese fusion cuisine.“

“I’m in the team of little pepper!“

“Hands down probably the best Chinese food in the city. I could eat here everyday.“

“After years, congee village is still the best restaurant in the Chinatown area. Authentic and made-to-order food, very large portion (and relatively clean comparing to other Chinatown restaurants) You can tell dishes are made in house with top tier ingredients.

We don’t come here often, like twice pee year but since 10 years ago while the taste is consistent over years.“

“Great food, everything it’s delicious !!!“

“I highly recommend their famous pork spicy appetizer. It was our 4th times in this place. I would say their meat is high quality because you can tell from the flavor itself. This is our couples favorite Sichuan place. Tonight, we tried SeaBass Mala it was delicious but too spicy but we’ve finish it 😄😛😋“

“Ate there yesterday for the first time. What a find! The food is excellent, staff is wonderful, pricing is great. I loved how clean everything was. Enjoy!“

“Great dinner, great setting, excellent service 👌“

“Stopped by for a quick lunch, waited in line longer than I would have liked to since I had to get back to buisness. Ordered a Shrimp & Chives and a pork and chives. Food was very good, the sauces made the meal. The shell of the dumplings were nice and thin so it made the filling shine through. If it wasn't for the long wait I'd say it was great.“

“I great food and service. High quality land authentic.“

“The restaurant was bustling when I got to the restaurant at 9pm which was a great sign. The place is an upscaled Chinese restaurant but still maintain the casual vibe with great Chinese decor. I got the chilled tofu, chili wonton, and chili crab noodles. The restaurant was gracious enough to also gifted me the snow pea shoots and the mango pudding as a palette cleanser. Chilled tofu was interesting, especially with the crunchy veggies and the creamy sesame-soymilk foam, very light but also flavourful at the same time. The chili wonton was surprising actually spicy which is a welcome surprise. The chili crab noodle was very tasty. The noodle was not overcooked and you can see pieces of crab meat in the dish. The mango pudding was great to end the night with, not too sweet and very refreshing. Overall highly recommended. The price of the dish was what I expected for New York but definitely a sharing portion size since I ended up with lots to take home.“

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

“Tasty food with superb prices as well as attentive, friendly service. delectable soup dumplings with juicy tender meat wrapped in a chewy doughy wrapper are so appetizing.... I also love the location of the restaurant.“

“The food was super fresh and delicious! Service was great and my husband had one of the most interesting cocktails I’ve ever tasted! Reasonable prices as well.“