Auntie Guan's Kitchen

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About Auntie Guan's Kitchen

Auntie Guan's Kitchen is a moderately-priced Chinese restaurant serving Northern Chinese cuisine. The menu features a range of dishes, including crispy thin mushrooms, malatang, and sweet and sour crispy pork. The restaurant prides itself on its friendly servers and affordable prices. While some dishes may be hit-or-miss, with some ingredients appearing to be past their prime, the restaurant's Northern Chinese specialties, such as the "Chinese salad" 老虎菜, are a refreshing change from the usual Szechuan and Cantonese options found in NYC. Customers praise the authentic flavors from the northeastern region, with dishes like chicken stew with mushroom and pork stew with pickled cabbage being highly recommended. The atmosphere is cozy and low key, suitable for both small and large groups. Service is friendly, with staff offering helpful suggestions on how to enhance meals. Popular items include pork soup dumplings, spicy tofu, and shrimp fried rice, all served in a lively yet comfortable setting. Vegetarians can enjoy options like bokchoy with garlic, wood ear and mushrooms, and lotus root. Overall, it’s a great spot for a satisfying and affordable Chinese meal.