Came here with my boyfriend a few months ago! I actually see his review on here lol…read more Food is fresh, hot and delicious, with really good portions! (I say hot because I burnt my mouth taking my first bite haha...) I ordered the Beef Lo Mein, which was good but different from other lo meins I usually order because it had a more soupy sauce! I also got their iced Lychee Green Tea with Regular sugar, which I loved. Service was very fast and the inside of the place was nice and clean! 10/10 Would come back!

We were in the area dropping our dog off and it was getting late. We originally planned to eat at a…read morepopular spot in Manhattan, but since it was getting late (and I was getting hangry, lol), we decided to look for something nearby. That's when we found Lion Dance in Staten Island. Honestly, I didn't expect much because this place is on Staten Island. I've lived here my whole life, and to be real, not a lot of food spots here are that good. I usually go to other parts of NYC to eat. But BOY, WAS I WRONG. I got the pork soup dumplings, lotus leaf steamed rice with beef and broccoli, shrimp siu mai, and a mango green tea with medium sugar and mango jelly. Everything was so good! The biggest surprise was the lotus leaf steamed rice, it had so much flavor and went perfectly with the beef. The portion was big too. The soup dumplings were juicy, the siu mai were fresh, and the mango green tea was super refreshing. Service was quick, the staff was friendly, and the place was clean and nicely decorated. Overall, I loved the food, the vibe, and the service. Definitely coming back and if you're from Staten Island, trust me, this spot is worth checking out!

What a great place. The first time I went, was just to pick up. I must say this is one of the first…read moreAsian place that I've been to that the food did not have excessive oil. The service was quick and very the people that worked there were so helpful in choosing the meal. We enjoyed the food so much that we went back within the week and ate in side We went during lunch. Very clean and ample space. I highly recommend this place. A must do on the island

Good and friendly service, what seems to be family owned. Clean modern interior. Large portions,…read moreeven for lunch special. Pad Thai has their own distinct flavor. General Tho's Chicken was on point. Extensive menu. Some bar items. We will return.

Bakery is a hit or miss with quantity of items. Most days I stop in, they have what I'm looking…read morefor. Never ate in, always ordered out. So happy we're not far from here cause I'll definitely stop in. Gives me the Chinatown feel without being in the city. They also serve roast duck which I'm a fan of and can't wait to try. Baked goods are delish. Pork buns are cold, but just throw them in the microwave when you get home, and they are sooo good. Staff is friendly and wanting to help. I'll be back for a dine in.

I got a notification that there is a new authentic Cantonese restaurant/cafe/bakery in town in…read moreStaten Island. So I have to go check it out. At first glance, the space is not large. You enter and tables are right inside. This is probably one of the first most authentic Cantonese places I come across on the island. It is unique in a sense that it tries to accomplish so much and accommodate many populations at the same time. I can't tell you if I should call it a restaurant or cafe. For instance, right when you walk into the restaurant/cafe, you get a sense that if you want to sit down to eat and dine, you can expect services. Though, this is not typically how you'd feel if you were to walk into a Cantonese bakery. In a regular Cantonese cafe, you are not expecting services. Rather, you can buy a cup or milk tea or a Bao, and you can chill and gossip with your friends. To sum up, just know that you will get service if you are getting a meal here. The waitresses are incredibly nice and warm. In the left side of the room or straight ahead from the entrances, there are counters specifically for takeouts . I ordered 1lb roasted pork, Cheung fun, a honey tea, and a Bao. They are pricier than Manhattan and Brooklyn, however, all are incredibly delicious and authentic. I recommend it.

I ordered for take out and was so surprised by how much I liked the food. I got the clay pot rice…read morewith smoked pork sausage and spare ribs. The soy sauce was on the side and added flavor to the meal. Their HK milk tea was also super good. The staff I spoke to during pick up was nice. The restaurant has several tables for dining in.

So happy to have this on Staten Island! We both got two topping clay pot rice for $12 each. A lot…read moreof the times clay pot rice come in huge portions that we have to take to go, but the portion here is just right for a dinner if you're hungry! Good amount of toppings and well cooked. Crispy layer of rice on the bottom and fluffy rice on top. They also had a bunch of other food items besides clay pot rice that we would like to try next time. Service is quick, they didn't seem really busy when we visited - hope they can get more business!

I've been here for dim sum and dinner. Both options are delicious! There may be a language barrier…read morebut I've never had an issue. The service is quick and the prices are on par with the prices in Brooklyn. Some of my favorite dim sum dishes include shu mai, steamed shrimp roll, egg plant, and chicken feet. The ambiance is casual.

We had to pivot to different dinner plans as our original plans for the day fell through and we…read moreneeded to grab something quick. We found this restaurant and it was absolutely the right call. We came in for dinner around 7 pm and it was somewhat full, but they still sat us right away. We ordered exclusively from the dim sum menu (though the main menu also looked good). We went with the shrimp hargaw, turnip cakes, shrimp and leeks dumplings, the sweet piggy custard buns and the fish mango pudding. Of the items we got I enjoyed the shrimp and leek dumplings the most, whilst the turnip cake and the jello mango pudding shaped like a fish were my least favorite. But the shrimp and leek dumplings with a bit of chili crisp oil was perfect. And the cute piggy themed custard buns were also a perfect sweet ending. I definitely would be interested in coming back to try items off of the main menu.

We were late for dinner at Friday night, came about 8-8.30pm…read more My friends did know that place for a many years and been there many times and recommended to try as an old school Chinese food and the establishment. I was asking about reservation, they said it's not needed-the Jade Island is huge! But we called for a reservation... I was very skeptical from the start about Chinese cuisine-not my taste, but my friends repeated about old school, classic Chinese Food! At the start-yes, the place is huge! With different shape tables -from 2 to bigger for 10 and more... Surprisingly, there were still a lot of diners at that late time... I forgot Chinese food totally and opted for a safe option- Fried rice with shrimps- very tasty, not salty..huge portion-took home half of it. We ordered Tofu with veggies-crispy veggies, Bock Choi not over- or under cooked-perfect - and tofu-delicious and family size prefix for 2 -with soups/spring rolls and main-chicken... Size for 2 would definitely feed 3-5 people! Great service, very attentive; -spacious seats, nice ambience - and great prices! Would definitely go again, if my friends decide to eat there. Thank you, Jade Island staff!

Gosh, I still really love this place! If you haven't grown up with your family or parents having…read moredragged you out to dinner at a place like this, you wouldn't understand. This place is so nostalgic just for the decor alone, it makes me long for the good old days! This is as American as Chinese food can get, so if you're looking for authentic Chinese food, you need to go elsewhere. This place has big portions, great service, and caters to a more American dining experience with big tables for parties or even reunions. Non-negotiable items I have to get every time I'm here: - egg rolls - big and crispy - wonton egg drop mixed - the pieces of pork are HUGE - orange chicken - perfect white chicken meat every time! - chicken and broccoli - tried and true We usually come around 5PM on a Saturday to beat the rush and it works out perfectly that we don't need to make any reservations.

Let me start off by saying this is a hot pot restaurant. However, I walked in with my niece in the…read moremood for noodles. Our order was simple- we ordered fried wontons and pumpkin pancakes off of the appetizer menu. Also ordered this "pick 3 dry dish"- you get a protein, veggie and noodles/rice. (I'll have to take pics of the menu next time) We chose two veggies instead- spinach, enochi mushrooms and served with udon noodles at a medium spice level. If you like your spice - I definitely do and highly recommend the medium spice which was great for us. Everything was delicious, and the staff and service were so polite, efficient and accommodating. The space is clean and set up a typical hot pot set up - pretty casual.

Coconut chicken hot pot is the popular cuisine in this restaurant. Place is clean with tables of…read morehot pot. Can combine the tables if come with huge group of people. Best to try the chicken soup while it's boiling. Later, add ingredients as a usual hot pot. Have tried the beef, lamb, corn, spinach, and noodles. The chicken taste great. Herbal jelly for dessert is healthy.

Food is good selection good! They will help you find what…read more You want! The friend noodle s are good!

The food from Empire East is consistently good, but the prices are insane for what it is.read more

My husband and son get the chicken and broccoli with garlic sauce every week . They're very niceread more

Just ordered a large spare rib and it was all bone. They don't pay attention to detail. Also there…read moreis always something missing from the order. We won't be ordering from Peking taste again.