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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Chan
The workers are all so friendly and kind, and the boss remembers all his frequent customers. The food is excellent and is exactly the same as that which I have in Hong Kong. Love this place so much!Vegetarian options: Can ask them to make some things vegetarian!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum
Jane D.
This newcomer -- less than six months old -- serves the most authentic, well made dim sum you'll find on the UWS and probably in northern Manhattan. We had to order our food for takeout since we were in transit (as always), but the restaurant was so pleasant inside, cozy, clean, and family friendly that we wouldn't mind coming back for an eat-in meal. - Steamed bean curd roll with pork ($8) -- This was really the dish that drew me here. I recently bought a package of yuba sheets and, wanting to replicate this old dim sum favorite, needed a good specimen of steamed bean curd roll to dissect. Moon Kee's version did not disappoint. The yuba skin wrapping was just the right combination of firm and tender, while the innards were fetchingly stuffed with bamboo shoots and tender ground pork in good balance. The three rolls we received in the order were perfectly seasoned and did not need the additional sauce that was provided. - Pan fried turnip cake with pork ($7) -- Really well-made pan fried turnip cakes make my heart go pitter patter. Perhaps in part because we weren't able to eat these immediately, I found Moon Kee's version to be good -- certainly the best I've had on the UWS -- but not stellar. Sadly, they were missing the beautiful, caramelized pan-crusted exterior I so enjoy. (It's sort of like having quick, shortcut paella with no socarrat: potentially fine.... but the socarrat makes is so very much better!!.) Little chunks of daikon radish added some pleasant textural contrast. I really didn't need or want the pork (diced roasted pork), which for me was just a distraction from gently sweet, creamy daikon whose more acrid, radishy elements had been beautifully tempered by heat. I would love to see a vegetarian version on the menu -- and next time we are certainly going to order these while dining in. - Minced beef and roasted pork rice rolls ($8 each) -- These were the only dishes we tried that I probably wouldn't order again unless I found myself unable to go to Cozy Rice in midtown. Moon Kee's version had a pleasantly slippery, chewy texture, thankfully very different from the stiff, thick, manicotti-like specimens I recently tried at Ho Won. But they must have been double the thickness of the rolls served at Cozy Rice or Yin Ji Chang Feng and of course were not nearly as tender. I didn't personally love the roasted pork filling (too indelicate) or the minced beef filling, which had fused into a solid layer, but neither was outside the realm of good standard fare. Rice rolls / cheung fun (or however one Romanizes this) are really something you have to get at a specialty vendor, I'm starting to realize. - Steamed sticky rice and pork in lotus leaf ($8) -- Alright. I'm a sucker for anything steamed and wrapped in a leaf, it seems: tamales, zongzi, and of course these lo mai gai, as well. Instead of the banana leaves used for zongzi, lo mai gai is wrapped in lotus leaves, which imparts its own, lovely fragrance and flavors to the glutinous rice as it steams inside. This version was, in the Cantonese fashion, not heavily seasoned, the rice left white rather than darkened with soy sauce or other seasonings. The stuffing was similarly straightforward, including only two ingredients: diced roast pork (which seems to be in every menu item!!) and Chinese sausage / xian chang. I am personally a fan of a mushroom-heavy lo mai gai, but this version was enjoyable, the all-important rice flavorful and well prepared. Moon Kee does not serve the absolute best dim sum to be had in NYC, but this kitchen seems to be quite competent and authentic, down to the ducks hanging in the window up front. And it certainly beats the pants off of anyplace else I can think of on the UWS (Dim Sum Bloom, Shun Lee, Red Farm, the late Jing Fong, etc...) We look forward to coming again.
Empire World Entertainment
This restaurant in uptown Manhattan was boasting its succulent roast duck hanging in its storefront window, and upon closer look, it also offered Dim Sum.While we waited for our half duck, we indulged in some tasty treats. I just wish that they were hotter, but believe me...the flavors were all there. The roast duck was EXCELLENT. It's like Chinatown came uptown. What a wonderful spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Jasmine Tea
Ser Z.
I am really conflicted Have been for dim sum and love it Everything Then....... I tried ordering delivery The guy on the phone hang up on me three times He couldn't understand my credit card number Maybe they need to get someone on the phone That can understand customers
Baihan Lin
Great food, service, and atmosphere!
wendy g.
Authentic, fast, hot and good! Not an empty seat. Dim sum has so many options that just come round and round on Carts and Trays. Beef Chow Fun melts in your mouth but next time trying the clay pots. Will be back and welcome to the neighborhood!
Nanwei CAI
BEST Cantonese food in the neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alvin C.
Very authentic Cantonese restaurant, a welcome addition to the UWS. No need to go to Chinatown/Flushing for great Cantonese food anymore, they serve several of the standard dishes and make them really well. Some dishes I enjoyed: - Clay pot rice with chinese sausage + duck - Authentic beef chow fun (as the name implies, it's the authentic Cantonese version with a lot of wok-hey flavor) - Crispy salt and pepper pork chop - Jumbo Shrimp with honey walnut - Wonton noodle soup - Shrimp rice rolls - Sweet egg roll buns (aka salted egg yolk lava buns) - great as a dessert!
Lexy Avila
This was a horrible experience, I tried this restaurant and the service was HORRIBLE, they took things off my table without even asking if we were finished, the food was poor quality.. Don’t waist your money on this place!Alex
Authentic dim sum. Carts came frequently and the variety was great. (Was concerned they'd have fewer options since it was a smaller venue but the varied dishes were plentiful). Great addition to UWS. Team was attentive when we had some questions and one dish was overly tough. The immediately removed it from our bill. Definitely will be regulars.
Wanjue Fu
Best roast duck and pork!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maeve Jopson
Stopped in briefly for some dumplings and was not disappointed. Service was wonderful and quick and the dumplings were exactly what I wanted. Will definitely be back for a full meal.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liz Zhang
The best dimsum in the morningside height and uws! Serves a variety of authentic food, very approved by my Hongkongnese friend. Love the rice
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Jasmine Tea, Shrimp Rice Roll
lauren ..
My husband and I went for lunch today. The well prepared food was fresh and delicious. They offer a luncheon menu with soup, spring roll, white rice, pot of tea and choice of main course for $14.99. We added a side of steam shrimp dumplings that was awesome. Very pleasant atmosphere. A great addition to UWS-look forward to going back.
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The workers are all so friendly and kind, and the boss remembers all his frequent customers. The food is excellent and is exactly the same as that which I have in Hong Kong. Love this place so much!Vegetarian options: Can ask them to make some things vegetarian!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum
This newcomer -- less than six months old -- serves the most authentic, well made dim sum you'll find on the UWS and probably in northern Manhattan. We had to order our food for takeout since we were in transit (as always), but the restaurant was so pleasant inside, cozy, clean, and family friendly that we wouldn't mind coming back for an eat-in meal. - Steamed bean curd roll with pork ($8) -- This was really the dish that drew me here. I recently bought a package of yuba sheets and, wanting to replicate this old dim sum favorite, needed a good specimen of steamed bean curd roll to dissect. Moon Kee's version did not disappoint. The yuba skin wrapping was just the right combination of firm and tender, while the innards were fetchingly stuffed with bamboo shoots and tender ground pork in good balance. The three rolls we received in the order were perfectly seasoned and did not need the additional sauce that was provided. - Pan fried turnip cake with pork ($7) -- Really well-made pan fried turnip cakes make my heart go pitter patter. Perhaps in part because we weren't able to eat these immediately, I found Moon Kee's version to be good -- certainly the best I've had on the UWS -- but not stellar. Sadly, they were missing the beautiful, caramelized pan-crusted exterior I so enjoy. (It's sort of like having quick, shortcut paella with no socarrat: potentially fine.... but the socarrat makes is so very much better!!.) Little chunks of daikon radish added some pleasant textural contrast. I really didn't need or want the pork (diced roasted pork), which for me was just a distraction from gently sweet, creamy daikon whose more acrid, radishy elements had been beautifully tempered by heat. I would love to see a vegetarian version on the menu -- and next time we are certainly going to order these while dining in. - Minced beef and roasted pork rice rolls ($8 each) -- These were the only dishes we tried that I probably wouldn't order again unless I found myself unable to go to Cozy Rice in midtown. Moon Kee's version had a pleasantly slippery, chewy texture, thankfully very different from the stiff, thick, manicotti-like specimens I recently tried at Ho Won. But they must have been double the thickness of the rolls served at Cozy Rice or Yin Ji Chang Feng and of course were not nearly as tender. I didn't personally love the roasted pork filling (too indelicate) or the minced beef filling, which had fused into a solid layer, but neither was outside the realm of good standard fare. Rice rolls / cheung fun (or however one Romanizes this) are really something you have to get at a specialty vendor, I'm starting to realize. - Steamed sticky rice and pork in lotus leaf ($8) -- Alright. I'm a sucker for anything steamed and wrapped in a leaf, it seems: tamales, zongzi, and of course these lo mai gai, as well. Instead of the banana leaves used for zongzi, lo mai gai is wrapped in lotus leaves, which imparts its own, lovely fragrance and flavors to the glutinous rice as it steams inside. This version was, in the Cantonese fashion, not heavily seasoned, the rice left white rather than darkened with soy sauce or other seasonings. The stuffing was similarly straightforward, including only two ingredients: diced roast pork (which seems to be in every menu item!!) and Chinese sausage / xian chang. I am personally a fan of a mushroom-heavy lo mai gai, but this version was enjoyable, the all-important rice flavorful and well prepared. Moon Kee does not serve the absolute best dim sum to be had in NYC, but this kitchen seems to be quite competent and authentic, down to the ducks hanging in the window up front. And it certainly beats the pants off of anyplace else I can think of on the UWS (Dim Sum Bloom, Shun Lee, Red Farm, the late Jing Fong, etc...) We look forward to coming again.
This restaurant in uptown Manhattan was boasting its succulent roast duck hanging in its storefront window, and upon closer look, it also offered Dim Sum.While we waited for our half duck, we indulged in some tasty treats. I just wish that they were hotter, but believe me...the flavors were all there. The roast duck was EXCELLENT. It's like Chinatown came uptown. What a wonderful spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Jasmine Tea
I am really conflicted Have been for dim sum and love it Everything Then....... I tried ordering delivery The guy on the phone hang up on me three times He couldn't understand my credit card number Maybe they need to get someone on the phone That can understand customers
Great food, service, and atmosphere!
Authentic, fast, hot and good! Not an empty seat. Dim sum has so many options that just come round and round on Carts and Trays. Beef Chow Fun melts in your mouth but next time trying the clay pots. Will be back and welcome to the neighborhood!
BEST Cantonese food in the neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very authentic Cantonese restaurant, a welcome addition to the UWS. No need to go to Chinatown/Flushing for great Cantonese food anymore, they serve several of the standard dishes and make them really well. Some dishes I enjoyed: - Clay pot rice with chinese sausage + duck - Authentic beef chow fun (as the name implies, it's the authentic Cantonese version with a lot of wok-hey flavor) - Crispy salt and pepper pork chop - Jumbo Shrimp with honey walnut - Wonton noodle soup - Shrimp rice rolls - Sweet egg roll buns (aka salted egg yolk lava buns) - great as a dessert!
This was a horrible experience, I tried this restaurant and the service was HORRIBLE, they took things off my table without even asking if we were finished, the food was poor quality.. Don’t waist your money on this place!Alex
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Authentic dim sum. Carts came frequently and the variety was great. (Was concerned they'd have fewer options since it was a smaller venue but the varied dishes were plentiful). Great addition to UWS. Team was attentive when we had some questions and one dish was overly tough. The immediately removed it from our bill. Definitely will be regulars.
Best roast duck and pork!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in briefly for some dumplings and was not disappointed. Service was wonderful and quick and the dumplings were exactly what I wanted. Will definitely be back for a full meal.
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best dimsum in the morningside height and uws! Serves a variety of authentic food, very approved by my Hongkongnese friend. Love the rice
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Jasmine Tea, Shrimp Rice Roll
My husband and I went for lunch today. The well prepared food was fresh and delicious. They offer a luncheon menu with soup, spring roll, white rice, pot of tea and choice of main course for $14.99. We added a side of steam shrimp dumplings that was awesome. Very pleasant atmosphere. A great addition to UWS-look forward to going back.