Dine in experience was good. Paying cash cheaper food
- Guerrero
It’s legit here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yen Li
Food court with multiple different styles of chinese restaurants. We tasted multiple different dishes. And the best part is the restaurants are less than 5 fts away. No much of waiting time for a table.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Ting
This is my second time visiting Bei Fang Famous Foods! So happy the chef and cashier lady remember me! They are quite a wonderful team! Been dreaming of the same Shang Xi style northern Mutton Rice Noodle bowl! This is authentic as it gets! I really thought I was in China while I was eating this delicious bowl today! Also what made the experience even better was my full conversation in mandarin about the restaurant history and the chef journey from Shang Xi China to America and opening shop here in Chinatown! Gotta order on Fantuan next time! My favorite! Don’t miss out a real authentic Chinese meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karolina Weiss
The food was great, we had some soups with dimplings. It was a large portion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Detective Pikachu
Mott Street Eatery – A True Chinatown Hidden Gem That Keeps Evolving
Let’s be real—this place looks cracked down, inside and out. No fancy signage, no trendy vibes. But once you step in, it feels like a hidden Asian hawker center tucked away in the middle of Chinatown. And honestly? That’s the charm.
The food here is insanely cheap, surprisingly good, and most stalls now accept credit cards—a huge win in a neighborhood where cash is usually king. What makes it even better is that you’re not just getting great value—you’re actually supporting real family-run businesses that cook with passion and care.
And hey—corporate chains and social media spots aren’t necessarily bad, but this place? It’s different. It’s special. It’s raw, low-key, and full of heart.
There’s one roast pork stall that deserves a huge shoutout. It doesn’t just serve BBQ meats like roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and garlic chicken—it also has dim sum-style dishes like steamed buns and dumplings, the kind you’d usually only find at a full-service dim sum restaurant.
And if you’re thinking, “But Wah Fung though…”—yes, Wah Fung is good. But these days, the lines there are insane thanks to influencer hype. You can easily end up waiting 30+ minutes, which is rough if you’re on a tight NYC schedule.
Not to mention, the flavor profile is different. Wah Fung leans more American-style—sweet, heavy BBQ sauce, glazed roast pork. This stall goes for saltier, more traditional Cantonese flavors, with less sauce and more focus on the meat itself.
No line. No fuss. Card accepted. Just solid food that hits different.
When I first wrote my review, there was a stall called Stellar Chinese Cuisine, and their beef mushroom lo mein was amazing—packed with generous portions of beef for just $10, with crunchy bean sprouts that tied it all together. Sadly, Stellar has since closed, but new stalls have opened up in its place, and the whole mall feels more alive than ever.
Now, the highlight for me is the 东北 (Northern-style) restaurant. They make incredible hand-pulled flat noodles and lamb, beef, and pork burgers at very affordable prices (around $12–$16). The flavors are bold and authentic, especially the dry cumin-spiced lamb noodles—it’s that kind of spice that builds slowly, warming you up bite by bite. The taste is homemade yet professional, deeply flavorful, and unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere.
The food court itself has transformed—it’s now full almost all the time, buzzing with people and energy. It really feels like Chinatown’s version of an indoor night market—casual, authentic, and always cooking up something good.
Don’t miss the savory Chinese crepe stall (煎饼果子) either. It’s crispy, flavorful, and super nostalgic—hard to find even in other U.S. Chinatowns. These are the kind of street food snacks you’d only see back in China, and having them here makes the place feel even more special.
Over time, some stalls close, others open—but that’s part of what makes Mott Street Eatery so real and alive. You never know what’s coming next, and that sense of discovery is half the fun.
No frills. No hype. Just real food, real people, and a taste of home in the heart of Chinatown. Try it once, and you’ll get it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rupak Poddar
It was my first time here and I ordered some chicken dishes. The food tasted good but less than an hour later I ended up getting diarrhea. Never again!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Laurie Ou
Hidden gem food court in Chinatown!! There’s prob about 10 local restaurants here. Had BeiFang Famous Noodles, which seems very similar to Xian Famous Foods, but less oily. Noodles were hand pulled and so good! Prices were very reasonable too, $13 for a cumin lamb noodle.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mikey P
The food was good an prices are really good but the bathroom could be cleaner
When you see a lot of seniors here you know you’re in the right place. A lot of options to try and a mix of modern and traditional dishes. From full meals to quick bites. The dim sum shop is the most popular among seniors, based on my observation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vanessa N
Delicious food and reasonable prices!! Unfortunately, it’s not clean at all – especially the restrooms are horrendous! :( Would still recommend, as the food is truly amazing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judith Vasquez
Perfect location! This place has a standout atmosphere. They loaded our table with food, each dish more delicious than the previous. Their workers were friendly and responded rapidly. Mott Street Eatery has earned our complete satisfaction.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
William Q
Take food bu yourself but you don't need pay tips. Big saving and good food
Dine in experience was good.
Paying cash cheaper food
It’s legit here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food court with multiple different styles of chinese restaurants. We tasted multiple different dishes. And the best part is the restaurants are less than 5 fts away. No much of waiting time for a table.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my second time visiting Bei Fang Famous Foods! So happy the chef and cashier lady remember me! They are quite a wonderful team! Been dreaming of the same Shang Xi style northern Mutton Rice Noodle bowl! This is authentic as it gets! I really thought I was in China while I was eating this delicious bowl today! Also what made the experience even better was my full conversation in mandarin about the restaurant history and the chef journey from Shang Xi China to America and opening shop here in Chinatown! Gotta order on Fantuan next time! My favorite! Don’t miss out a real authentic Chinese meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great, we had some soups with dimplings. It was a large portion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Mott Street Eatery – A True Chinatown Hidden Gem That Keeps Evolving
Let’s be real—this place looks cracked down, inside and out. No fancy signage, no trendy vibes. But once you step in, it feels like a hidden Asian hawker center tucked away in the middle of Chinatown. And honestly? That’s the charm.
The food here is insanely cheap, surprisingly good, and most stalls now accept credit cards—a huge win in a neighborhood where cash is usually king. What makes it even better is that you’re not just getting great value—you’re actually supporting real family-run businesses that cook with passion and care.
And hey—corporate chains and social media spots aren’t necessarily bad, but this place? It’s different. It’s special. It’s raw, low-key, and full of heart.
There’s one roast pork stall that deserves a huge shoutout. It doesn’t just serve BBQ meats like roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and garlic chicken—it also has dim sum-style dishes like steamed buns and dumplings, the kind you’d usually only find at a full-service dim sum restaurant.
And if you’re thinking, “But Wah Fung though…”—yes, Wah Fung is good. But these days, the lines there are insane thanks to influencer hype. You can easily end up waiting 30+ minutes, which is rough if you’re on a tight NYC schedule.
Not to mention, the flavor profile is different. Wah Fung leans more American-style—sweet, heavy BBQ sauce, glazed roast pork. This stall goes for saltier, more traditional Cantonese flavors, with less sauce and more focus on the meat itself.
No line. No fuss. Card accepted. Just solid food that hits different.
When I first wrote my review, there was a stall called Stellar Chinese Cuisine, and their beef mushroom lo mein was amazing—packed with generous portions of beef for just $10, with crunchy bean sprouts that tied it all together. Sadly, Stellar has since closed, but new stalls have opened up in its place, and the whole mall feels more alive than ever.
Now, the highlight for me is the 东北 (Northern-style) restaurant. They make incredible hand-pulled flat noodles and lamb, beef, and pork burgers at very affordable prices (around $12–$16). The flavors are bold and authentic, especially the dry cumin-spiced lamb noodles—it’s that kind of spice that builds slowly, warming you up bite by bite. The taste is homemade yet professional, deeply flavorful, and unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere.
The food court itself has transformed—it’s now full almost all the time, buzzing with people and energy. It really feels like Chinatown’s version of an indoor night market—casual, authentic, and always cooking up something good.
Don’t miss the savory Chinese crepe stall (煎饼果子) either. It’s crispy, flavorful, and super nostalgic—hard to find even in other U.S. Chinatowns. These are the kind of street food snacks you’d only see back in China, and having them here makes the place feel even more special.
Over time, some stalls close, others open—but that’s part of what makes Mott Street Eatery so real and alive. You never know what’s coming next, and that sense of discovery is half the fun.
No frills. No hype. Just real food, real people, and a taste of home in the heart of Chinatown. Try it once, and you’ll get it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
It was my first time here and I ordered some chicken dishes. The food tasted good but less than an hour later I ended up getting diarrhea. Never again!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Hidden gem food court in Chinatown!! There’s prob about 10 local restaurants here. Had BeiFang Famous Noodles, which seems very similar to Xian Famous Foods, but less oily. Noodles were hand pulled and so good! Prices were very reasonable too, $13 for a cumin lamb noodle.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was good an prices are really good but the bathroom could be cleaner
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Deli section had lots of options.
Restaurantji Recommends
Helpful staff made my visit enjoyable.
When you see a lot of seniors here you know you’re in the right place. A lot of options to try and a mix of modern and traditional dishes. From full meals to quick bites. The dim sum shop is the most popular among seniors, based on my observation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and reasonable prices!! Unfortunately, it’s not clean at all – especially the restrooms are horrendous! :(
Would still recommend, as the food is truly amazing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect location! This place has a standout atmosphere. They loaded our table with food, each dish more delicious than the previous. Their workers were friendly and responded rapidly. Mott Street Eatery has earned our complete satisfaction.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Take food bu yourself but you don't need pay tips. Big saving and good food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
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