Cantonese Restaurants in New York, NY

“Great oyster mushroom and rice rolls“

“Great dinner, great setting, excellent service 👌“

“The flavor of this restaurant is actually not that far from what I had in China, and it's fairly authentic.“

“What a cutie vibey spot! If you’re looking for super authentic Chinese food, this probably isn’t the move but that doesn’t mean the food isn’t delicious!
We booked for a girls dinner and they knew their audience. Great moody lighting, a destiny’s child playlist, cozy booths, and lots of shareable options.

The staff was incredibly warm and playful too. Nico, the GM, was putting in the work. We saw him visiting every table and charmed the whole dining room. He even sent a complimentary dessert to our table.

Looking forward to going back!“

“This is your no frills - street food stand. You literally order at the window and the auntie makes your rice rolls right in front of you. I got the fresh shrimp rice roll and it was so good! Affordable and quick - definitely a place to stop by.“

“We had a very pleasant experience on Sunday Feb 15 , 2 pm at Moon Kee. It was a party of 10 at one of the round tables, for a birthday. Some people were quite hungry, so we started ordering dim sum right away from the trolleys that were making the rounds. All of the dim sum dishes were excellent. The main dishes that came later were also on point: well cooked, tasty and quite large portions. Very few of us were able to finish our meals; many take-away containers were required. The staff kindly helped us serve out a birthday cake that we had brought in. My only small critique, which brought the atmosphere rating down to 4 stars, was that our table, which was the round one closest to the front door, would get blasted by a cold draft whenever the door opened. I recommend that they install some sort of windbreak entrance as you see at many restaurants.
Overall, a delightful experience, large quantities of delicious food at reasonable prices. Will definitely be going back, and will recommend to others.“

“The flavor of this restaurant is actually not that far from what I had in China, and it's fairly authentic.“

“We arrived with a reservation and were seated immediately. Our food was very good and prepared as ordered. Prices were vey reasonable and service was pretty good. It was a bit difficult to converse but worth the slight inconvenience. We'll return for the food and prices.“

“Chicken, duck, pork, rice and cabbage—oh my. Super tasty. Out does everyone in the zip code. No exaggeration.“

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

“I’ve been to this place several times with my colleagues. We always book a private room and have our own private party.
* The food is great
* The service is top-notch
* The environment is excellent

That’s why we keep coming back every year.“

“This is by far the best value Chinese full-menu restaurant in New York Manhattan Chinatown. The majority of the dishes still have the pre-pandemic price. We tried 3 dishes this time.
1. Salt and pepper pork chop. Just look at the picture — good portion size. Tastes so good.
2. Salty fish with chicken and eggplant. This might be too exotic for non-Asians. I can eat a bowl of rice with just 3 spoons of this. But the salty fish part might be too strong for people who mainly eat burgers and pizza.
3. Curry beef. This is not recommended — too watery. And the beef is supposed to be the beef belly part, theirs was too lean. For curry beef, West New Malaysia (on the same street) is still the best by far.
Total was $39 after tax. BTW, they accept cash only.“

“Good authentic Cantonese food. It's really nice to have a place like this in Chinatown. Need to clean up their bathroom a little more, not having paper towels is NOT okay.“

“Chinatown gem for authentic Cantonese—East Season delivers big, fresh flavors! Food was outstanding: roast duck crispy-skinned and juicy, shrimp har gow plump and translucent, BBQ pork tender and sweet-savory, and live clam stir-fry garlicky and briny. Portions huge—great value.
Service was quick and friendly (they hustle during busy times). Atmosphere is classic and energetic—big tables, clattering carts, family vibe—feels like real dim sum chaos in the best way, though it's loud and crowded.“

“Had dinner there tonight celebrating my mom’s birthday, good food attentive service“

“Several booths inside from Cantonese to Korean. Fresh rice paste and many more delicious dishes.“

“Yao is such a hidden gem. I was researching Cantonese restaurants that could host a large party for a birthday dinner without crazy dining room fees and found out about Yao. The space is beautiful and they have round tables big enough to seat up to 14 people. They were very responsive when I called. Service was great all evening and they didn’t even charge me extra fees for bringing an external cake. They even gave us knives to cut and Tupperware for each guest to take a slice home. The food was great and I loved how comfortable and big the table was for my whole party. Also there’s a lot of Asians at this restaurant which means you know the food is good. Highly recommend!!“

“Super fresh food and top quality service. Thank you.“

“Superb food and presentation.. pleasantly surprised to find this level service and food in Manhattan’s original Chinatown! Felt like HongKong❣️“

“Considering all the Chinese restaurant restaurants in Manhattan's Chinatown, Yin Ji Chang Fen certainly must rank among the best.“

“Great food great service. Nice price“

“If you miss (or dream of) the classic Hong Kong lunch spot, this is it. Located in the heart of NYC Chinatown.
Its clean modern deco, and conversation able environment makes it the prefect place for a power lunch or catch up time with friends. The staff is kind and patient when you are overwhelmed with the extensive menu. Protip: take their suggestions.
The menu covers Hong Kong style sandwiches and dumplings (plus more).
Bonus a gorgeous bathrooms with heated toilet that made me weak in the knees.
The Hong Kong tea is one to try.
My understanding is at night it transforms into a Japanese restaurant.
I'll have to come back for that experience.“

“Got the brand sampler. A meal for $19.60.
Here’s what I thought of each item
Har gow / shrimp siu mai - 3/5, hard to get wrong, just didn’t love it, even with the soy sauce.
Chicken siu mai - 5/5, was my favorite
Sticky rice wrap - 1/5, mushroom and sticky rice was not my favorite
BBQ pork bun - 1/5, wasn’t my thing
Crispy shrimp roll - 4/5, pretty good“

“A very cozy and earnest place with authentic Chinese food in the form of small bites and classic dishes. The duck was super succulent and came with cucumber, scallion and traditional Chinese wraps. We also had the lamb and beef skewers which were so tender and flavorful! Definitely one of my favorites.

Saw lots of people who also dug into the hot pot and the grilled bass stewed in the big trays which also looked amazing. Will definitely be trying those next time around.

All in all a hidden gem with unassuming vibes but very cute decor (and funny! If you're in the private room in the back 😉). The plating and dishes are creative while still staying true to their roots.“

“The flavor of this restaurant is actually not that far from what I had in China, and it's fairly authentic.“

“Awesome food, and staff was great“

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

“Super friendly English speaking staff and awesome food. My family and I have been getting roast pork and duck from here for years and it never disappoints!

The roast duck is wonderfully tender and fatty with delicious skin. I always get it with some ginger and soy sauce. Pro tip: order with rice during the lunch special for a perfect meal on a budget. The same can be said about the roast pork which has the crispiest skin I’ve had from Chinatown.

Ming Kee Kitchen is a gem amongst the many other restaurants in Chinatown. Come here if you want delicious and affordable duck and pork to take home or dine in. Don’t forget dessert with the many bakeries and boba shops nearby!“

“This is our 4th time back to Xing Wong and the food and service continued to be excellent. We invited all 6 of our children and their spouses for a sit down lunch for a total of 10 dishes from beef and shrimp steamed rice rolls, roast duck, fish with bitter melons, chow fun, fried rice, general Zhao's chicken, Peking Pork Chop, Fried Calamari, and stir fried peapod shoots. My son the calamari expert proclaimed this was in the top 5 of his favorite restaurants. The General Zhao’s chicken was a bit sweet for my taste and we would’ve preferred dark instead of white meat. This was not a big negative as the services was prompted, courteous and warm. This meal left us with a positive experience and we’ll back for more.“

“Confused by previous reviews that state no one eats here anymore, as sitting here at lunchtime on a recent weekday showed a flurry of both delivery orders and dine-in customers. The menu is for sure pan-Asian/reflective of American-Chinese dishes, but also serves some specifically Chinese dishes, such as a few dim sum favorites that are harder to find unless you're at a Cantonese restaurant. Lunch special is a great deal with sizeable portions. Love that they keep the fridge stocked with desserts (believe some of them are from Vegan Treats?) and often have additional off-menu homemade items for sale at the counter or in the fridge, including ones related to Chinese cultural holidays. Always glad to support this small family-run business and have personally found their food to be consistent for the wide range of what they're cranking out of their kitchen! Hope they keep sticking around for years to come, as it's a great vegan option in this immediate area. Updated from previous review on 2026-03-01“

“Best First Date Place in NYC 🩷“

“Definitely one of the best roasted meat in I ate. Their beef with noodles are amazing. A must try if your in Chinatown NY.“

“LOVE LOVE LOVE OLLIE’s !! The food is always consistently great!! #LoveChineseFood Super friendly staff!!!“

“Authentic Cantonese cuisine. I was brought up in Guangzhou and these dishes here are the same delicious as the ones I had back in Guangzhou.“

“The auntie at this cart pays attention to the details and does not skimp on the sauce, she used a scissor to make small openings in the noodle for the sauce to seep through to the bottom, giving a nice coating of sauce to every part of the noodles instead of letting most of the sauce pile up on top. Prices are reasonable as well!“

“Food and service is amazing!“

“The chicken lo mein was top tier! We also enjoyed the orange chicken too. Both had really great flavor. The service was great. Our server was attentive and the food came out fast! So glad we decided to stop in here during our quick trip to New York. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in the area.“

“the Food Is Amazing wait staff on point great environment. highly recommend this place to anyone that's in New York City“

“I have been coming here since I was a child when they were still at their old location and it has remained my favorite Chinese restaurant. The food is always delicious and consistent. The shredded sesame chicken, scallion pancakes, and hot and sour soup are my go to dishes but everything on the menu is wonderful! The white tablecloths and beautiful atmosphere make the dining experience feel special, and the servers are always warm and caring. I leave every time feeling happy, full, and grateful this place is still just as good as ever! How many other restaurants can you say that about?“

“My family has decided this is our go-to spot for celebrations. Excellent cuisine with attentive servers in a pleasing environment. Employees knew when to check in and when to step back. The dinner options here are good. We'll definitely bring the family back here.“

“Behind this unassuming storefront is a hidden gem of a restaurant serving up delicious traditional Cantonese food. From the triple platter of duck/chicken/roast pork, to the beef chow fun, to the beef and Chinese broccoli, everything was fantastic. The star of the show, however, was the sweet and sour pork. It was the best I've ever had. It had a crisp outer skin and somehow a tender melt-in-your-mouth center, coated with the perfect mix of tangy and sweet. The quality is that of a fancier restaurant at hole in the wall prices. Definitely worth the visit!“

“Authentic Cantonese cuisine. I was brought up in Guangzhou and these dishes here are the same delicious as the ones I had back in Guangzhou.“

“Went with a friend for lunch on a very cold day, so not that many people. 2 regular dim sums, I special dim sum, 1 wonton noodle soup, 1 order soup dumplings, and 3 orders lunch specials (bitter melon with beef) to take out, the total is $73 + tips. Very good price. The quality of food is good too!“

“After trying the golden cake for the first time, I decided that I must try all the Cantonese dim sum dishes from this restaurant sometime. They are all exquisitely made. Chive and egg dumplings, sesame rolls, beef balls, spare rib noodles, shrimp and tofu skin rolls, and beef brisket and radish. There are too many individual items. I also want to try taro and plum duck, steamed meatballs, braised double dragons with scallions, and crab roe vermicelli casserole.“

“If you looking for the authentic Cantonese soups. This is the place. They know how to make the best soups. Different choices every day. They also have very nice steamed lunch boxes only for $8-$8.5 for 3 boxes separate packing of Rice/vegetable/meat.“

“Great food. Authentic. Seems like this is where the locals go, so that means something to me“

“You don't go for the surroundings. You go for the spectacular dumplings and steamed buns. The menu is very small, only 7 items, and nothing is vegetarian. They focus on sweet and meaty steamed buns, packed with flavor and so so juicy.

Best part...nothing is more than $5!“

“Hunan Village offers a wide variety of vegetable options, including sautéed water spinach with garlic, sautéed spinach with garlic, and mixed vegetables. As a vegan, I appreciate how easy it is to find delicious plant-based dishes on their menu. I also have several special requests when ordering, such as less oil, less salt, no soy sauce, and no MSG. The staff always accommodates my needs, and my food consistently arrives prepared exactly as I requested. On top of that, the prices are very affordable. For their excellent service, attention to detail, and great value, I happily give Hunan Village a five-star review.“

“After 40 years of going.. food and the servers are still the best! Love going!“