Loved it — everything was delicious, and the vibe is classic Chinatown energy. A true NYC institution (it first opened in 1938) and often called the second-oldest restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown, just behind Nom Wah. There are no frills—just reliable, flavorful dishes that stand the test of time. Definitely one of the best spots for late-night Chinese comfort food. Can’t wait to go back!
Grace C
I dont understand the high rating of this restaurant and how they said that the food were great. We ordered the salt and pepper porkchop, the pork had a weird taste, it seemed that the pork were no longer fresh. Then the shrimp canton noodles and yang chow fried rice, though they looked dark from the soy sauce it tasted bland. You can also tell that the shrimps that they used were frozen ones. Then lastly the lobster with ginger sauce. This one we felt that we got ripped off. We first ordered for the crab with ginger sauce. It cost around $20. Then the waiter told us that they no longer had the crabs and only the lobsters were available. We asked how much was it and said it was $35. So we ordered that. When it was served, half of it were CRABS!! and there was only 1 small lobster which they cut into 4 small pieces. I felt we were deceived on this for us to pay a higher price. (You can check the pictures and try to find the lobster in it). If they no longer have crabs, why is it that we have it on the lobster?? Anyways the only consolation that we got was that the sauce was good. We were dismayed because a lot of people were praising this resto for good chinese food and yet our experienced were the opposite.
Diego Louzada
Authentic, exotic, and super hole in the wall spot. Totally worth the hipe!
Shanavaz S F
Authentic Chinese food
Jorge Gomez
Excellent food, try to order several dishes to share
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenn G
Quite the Chinatown experience! The menu offered an over abundance of Chinese cuisine. I ordered the Sesame Chicken. The portions are large, matches the price. ? If you visit at a busy mealtime, expect a wait, it’s a small restaurant. CASH ONLY.
Parking: You’ll have to find a parking spot on the street. It may be difficult due to the location in Chinatown.
Kid-friendliness: It’s a small restaurant so not much room for a stroller or high chair. Casual atmosphere
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken
Bernard Stehelin
Pretty standard chinese. Wanted another tea but was never asked. Waiter was pretty gruff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Laura Carr
A disappointing meal after much anticipation!! Location and restaurant itself was very authentic but we thought the food itself was bland (we got spicy duck, honey chicken) spring rolls also bland, batter thick and stodgy, same with the dumplings. Tasted ok when soy sauce++ added, vegetables cooked perfectly and reasonably priced. Wouldn't recommend
This took me back to my childhood. My mom used to bring me here along with seeing the Rockettes! I brought my husband for the first time, and it did not disappoint!! Same excellent quality of food, delicious, old school Chinese from my childhood! Yesszzzz! And I was such a tourist this i bought a T-shirt! That i will wear proudly! Im still tasting the smokiness of the pork fried rice! All of the food was superb!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Burke
It's absolutely amazing. Every part of it; from the food to the people to the staff. Truly wonderful experience. Would go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup
Guess Who
I mean it’s Chinese food in the heart of Chinatown lol It’s good , it was quick , it was cash only , there was line but it moved quick. I’ve been here a ton of times and will absolutely come back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Belmont
90 years old and still going strong. Great Chinese food, as authentic as possible. We had soup, duck fried rice, roast pork lomain, and black bean squid, spear ribs one beer. It's extremely tasty and fresh as it's all made to order. Bit pricey I thought, $94 for 3, but then the last time I was here was 30+ years ago. Definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
June
Crazy garden level restaurant, insane waiters and awesome food, bring cash!! Enjoy the crazy atmosphere and experience.
Over 40 years and still great!
Loved it — everything was delicious, and the vibe is classic Chinatown energy. A true NYC institution (it first opened in 1938) and often called the second-oldest restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown, just behind Nom Wah. There are no frills—just reliable, flavorful dishes that stand the test of time. Definitely one of the best spots for late-night Chinese comfort food. Can’t wait to go back!
I dont understand the high rating of this restaurant and how they said that the food were great. We ordered the salt and pepper porkchop, the pork had a weird taste, it seemed that the pork were no longer fresh. Then the shrimp canton noodles and yang chow fried rice, though they looked dark from the soy sauce it tasted bland. You can also tell that the shrimps that they used were frozen ones. Then lastly the lobster with ginger sauce. This one we felt that we got ripped off. We first ordered for the crab with ginger sauce. It cost around $20. Then the waiter told us that they no longer had the crabs and only the lobsters were available. We asked how much was it and said it was $35. So we ordered that. When it was served, half of it were CRABS!! and there was only 1 small lobster which they cut into 4 small pieces. I felt we were deceived on this for us to pay a higher price. (You can check the pictures and try to find the lobster in it). If they no longer have crabs, why is it that we have it on the lobster?? Anyways the only consolation that we got was that the sauce was good. We were dismayed because a lot of people were praising this resto for good chinese food and yet our experienced were the opposite.
Authentic, exotic, and super hole in the wall spot. Totally worth the hipe!
Authentic Chinese food
Excellent food, try to order several dishes to share
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quite the Chinatown experience! The menu offered an over abundance of Chinese cuisine. I ordered the Sesame Chicken. The portions are large, matches the price. ? If you visit at a busy mealtime, expect a wait, it’s a small restaurant. CASH ONLY.
Parking: You’ll have to find a parking spot on the street. It may be difficult due to the location in Chinatown.
Kid-friendliness: It’s a small restaurant so not much room for a stroller or high chair. Casual atmosphere
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken
Pretty standard chinese. Wanted another tea but was never asked. Waiter was pretty gruff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
A disappointing meal after much anticipation!! Location and restaurant itself was very authentic but we thought the food itself was bland (we got spicy duck, honey chicken) spring rolls also bland, batter thick and stodgy, same with the dumplings. Tasted ok when soy sauce++ added, vegetables cooked perfectly and reasonably priced. Wouldn't recommend
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
The best restaurant I have ever been to!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This took me back to my childhood. My mom used to bring me here along with seeing the Rockettes! I brought my husband for the first time, and it did not disappoint!! Same excellent quality of food, delicious, old school Chinese from my childhood! Yesszzzz! And I was such a tourist this i bought a T-shirt! That i will wear proudly! Im still tasting the smokiness of the pork fried rice! All of the food was superb!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's absolutely amazing. Every part of it; from the food to the people to the staff. Truly wonderful experience. Would go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup
I mean it’s Chinese food in the heart of Chinatown lol
It’s good , it was quick , it was cash only , there was line but it moved quick.
I’ve been here a ton of times and will absolutely come back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
90 years old and still going strong. Great Chinese food, as authentic as possible. We had soup, duck fried rice, roast pork lomain, and black bean squid, spear ribs one beer. It's extremely tasty and fresh as it's all made to order. Bit pricey I thought, $94 for 3, but then the last time I was here was 30+ years ago. Definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crazy garden level restaurant, insane waiters and awesome food, bring cash!! Enjoy the crazy atmosphere and experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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