For U is one of my favorite hidden gems in the city, and a place I find myself returning to again and again. It's special to me because I order their work lunch deals all the time -- you can get a generous portion of meat with rice for under $15, which is almost unheard of in NYC. The value is incredible, and the food is consistently delicious. Dining in is just as enjoyable. The restaurant is always spacious and clean, which makes the experience super comfortable whether I'm grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for dinner with friends. My absolute favorites are the spicy chili boiled fish and the double cooked pork -- both so flavorful, comforting, and perfectly seasoned. These are the dishes I crave, and they never miss. I've brought multiple friends here and they've all really loved it too. The staff were attentive and understanding. If you're looking for reliable, delicious Chinese comfort food at a great price point, For U is the spot. Truly a neighborhood gem that deserves way more hype. read more

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I went to this Chinese place a while back with a group, having previously been to the Szechuan spot that used to be in this location, So Do Fun. Compared to there, the menu is pretty different, including dim sum and some classic American-Chinese dishes, with less emphasis on spicier fish dishes like Suan Cai Yu. Negatively, they used to give these rather delicious pickled vegetables to begin with, but now it's peanuts. They have a few interesting drinks, and I had something made with matcha and a few other things for around $6, which was decent. In general, the prices were pretty reasonable for the quality, with a couple of pretty good things, and a couple of dishes I disliked. For the food, we had a handful of dim sum/appetizers and some main dishes. Of the dim sum, the Dan Dan Noodles at $9 were decent but needed more chew and spice. The Shredded Tofu Skin With Scallion Oil, also $9, was good, with crunchy tofu skin and solid umami flavor. My least favorite was the XLB/Pork Soup Dumplings, which were $8 for 4. Though pretty well-flavored, they lacked soup, and the skin was too thick. For main dishes, I liked the $25 Cumin Beef. It was moderately tender, and there was enough cumin flavor. Also solid was the Twice Cooked Pork for $18, with there not being too much douchi/fermented black bean for it to be too salty. The $20 Dry Pot With Chicken was alright. There was a good amount of meat, but it lacked much mala, so it lacked flavor. If the spices were there, this would have been very tasty. The King Pao Chicken for $16 was OK, too. It was more American-style, being a tad too sweet for my liking, but thankfully, the breading wasn't too thick. Speaking of sweet, I disliked the $25 Crispy Shredded Beef. This felt like one of the few overpriced things, with the batter being too thick as well. For veggies, the The $16 Dry Sauteed String Beans were solid/standard, with the beans being properly charred. Better was the Eggplant In Garlic Sauce for $16, with plenty of flavor. My least favorite dish by a mile was the $20 Stir-Fried Asparagus With Rice Cakes. Outside of it being extremely bland, the rice cakes lacked texture. The food here was alright. It ranged from good to OK to alright to bad, depending on the dish. I might go back and try the Pagoda Pork Belly, as the only other spot I know of selling this has stopped, but I am hesitant due to the general quality. The prices are reasonable, but there's better Chinese, and I definitely preferred the old place in the same location a lot more. read more

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The decorations seem to bring a vibe that doesn't match the experience as it was laid back, relaxed, and very much calm staff. There was trouble receiving a refill on water and to get the check once the meal was completed. Food was fair, although overpriced for serving sizes. read more

One word...FLAVORFUL!!!! Great Chinese food in a nice setting for the price! Our waiter was attentive and helpful! Seems like lots of locals judging by the waiters knowing the clientele coming into the restaurant. I started off w/ their seaweed tofu soup which I enjoyed. There could have been some bigger pieces of seaweed but I am used to the Korean version of seaweed soup which has bigger pieces. Maybe in this version it's supposed to be this way? Not sure. It was good either way. I could easily have this w/ some rice on a cold night. I tried one of my husband's vegetable dumplings. I used to make these w/ my Mom. These tasted homemade. Tony loved his fish dish and I loved my shredded chicken. Both very flavorful. The price point is fantastic. Note: Better to pay in cash and forgo some of the additional charges unless you don't care. We want to try their lunch special which also looks like a deal. We will be back! read more

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So good that I dined here in person and then ordered takeout the next day! Every dish was so tasty. Some standouts were the dan dan noodles, the pea shoots, and the dry pot! I loved the tofu skins and the wood ear. The shredded beef was a bit hard to chew/more breading than meat. Service was good and speedy and it was very spacious inside! Will definitely go again! read more

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Amazing luncheon deal to go or stay in. Very pleasant staff. Nicely designed, modern interior. Dim sum plus many traditional Chinese favorites. Check it out. You'll be happy you did. read more

Found this place by accident as it was near our son's pediatrician. We were looking for parking one day and happened to find a metered spot across the street from this location. The first time we tried food from here was a basic take out order. We ordered their lunch special and I also ordered their soup dumplings. The food was delicious so my husband and I both knew that we wanted to return. We dined in a little more recently, at the end of February 2024 and had a wonderful experience as well. The space inside was a dark colored interior of red and black but it felt spacious and open. There were plenty of tables and booth options. We chose to sit towards the back because we had our baby in his stroller so it was more spacious and quiet. We ordered their lunch specials. I had chicken with broccoli with white rice, came with a side of soup and I chose a spring roll. My husband ordered chicken with garlic sauce and we each placed an order for pork soup dumplings. Each soup dumplings order comes with 4. Our food was delicious. Soup dumplings were fresh and flavorful. We were adventurous and also ordered the spicy beef noodle soup. It was hot and spicy, warm and comforting. Noodles were firm and the beef was so very tender. The broth was fresh, hot and had a depth of flavor from the smoky spice used, and the hints of beef that infused with the broth. It was delightful. We took that one home because we couldn't finish it after eating our large lunch specials. The lunch specials offer a good sizable portion of white rice, some pickled cucumbers, spring roll and your choice of meat in a very big bento box. Overall, we enjoyed our dine in experience and will be returning again. They have high ratings and seem to be locally popular amongst a varied group of people from nearby workers to tourists and regulars. Highly recommend checking them out! Their lunch specials are the highlight of this place. With great affordable portion sizes, you can't beat that. read more

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My coworkers and I ate lunch here on a weekday. It was about 1pm and the tables were not busy; it seemed like their to go was busier. They have a great lunch deal! I ordered the beef broccoli and it came with the appetizer (spring roll) and a soup of your choice. We enjoyed our lunch here as it was spacious and they did not rush us at all! We paid about $18PP including tip. read more

For U - Beef Broccoli Beef - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Good spot for lunch and dinner. They offer lunch specials M-F 11-230. Put an online order for pick up and it's ready in 15mins. Quick service. I like the shrimp with asparagus and eggplant with garlic sauce. Vegetable fried rice is too salty for me. I like their mahjong decorations. It's fun for me but I don't know if everyone will get it. read more

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I have a taste of a shrimp fried rice.So I came over to For U when I hopped off the bus. The staff was friendly and patient.It seems like a lot of folks either are locals and/or regulars. It took a while to get my order, about 30 min. The rice was okay, a little bland. I had to add a generous amout of hot oil and soy sauce. Maybe the other dishes have more flare. If im feeling adventurous, id give ot another go. Be sure to arrive early. Evenings are when they fill up quickly. read more

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So glad to have this spot right across the street. It's so authentic, delicious and affordable. I've tried almost all of their dishes and none was a disappointment. Both dine-in and takeout are great. I always order the fish in pickled cabbage dish and it's phenomenal. Can't wait to visit again! read more

For U - Shredded Chicken in Garlic Sauce, shrimp with asparagus, pork chow fun - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

The lunch special was a great deal! For about $16 it came with a soup and an entree. I got the hot and sour soup with the chicken and broccoli special -- both were pretty good! The soup was more impressive, but at less than $20 for a hearty meal, I'm not complaining! Good service as well -- I can see myself dropping by here again when I'm in the area. read more

For U - Chicken and Broccoli - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

The food was fresh and delicious. Although we chose take out, the restaurant was clean and inviting. It would be nice to have a lunch or dinner there. Service was good! read more

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Was curious about the lunch special, picked the hot sour soup, sauteed green beans with brown rice. The table water was excellent, came with lemon in a filtered carafe. The food in the boxes didn't all come at the same time but who really cares when you're eating? Bonus for the waiter already knowing what I thought was a hair in the tray was a crack in the plastic. read more

For U - The hot and sour soup was perfect. - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

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Good sichuan place near union square. Enjoyed the mahjong themed decor. We got a couple of dishes - all were solid bites. Nothing mind blowing, but good food. Would come to this place if nearby and craving sichuan. read more

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Food was Great! The people there are even better! Nice a spacious! Will recommend to friends for the future read more

Had a really great spontaneous dinner here. Food was all delicious, portion size was huge, presentation was neat & thoughtful, and service was great. Couldn't ask for more. We stopped in on a weekday for dinner and it wasn't too busy or cramped. Nice option for Chinese food if you aren't in the mood to squeeze in at one of the st marks Chinese restaurants. read more

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Good basic Chinese and Chinese American food. Service is good and the ambiance is nice. Overall nothing particularly special. Beer and wine only, but the wine is at best generic. read more

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About as good as it gets for authentic Chinese food. Everything we sampled was delicious and full of flavor. Lots of options from dumplings, fried rice, chicken and plenty of Vegan options. They were super accommodating in adding tofu to just about any dish. Favorites were the Shredded Chicken in Garlic sauce as well as the Egg Plant in Garlic sauce. We added Tofu to the eggplant for extra protein. The soup dumplings were top notch as well. Fried rice was perfect and yummy. Service was friendly and fast. read more

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Came here during the torrential pour of NYC (thus far) in 2023. Restaurant owner was very hospitable, and gave us good recommendations across the board, and also kept to their word about the promos ($1 soup dumplings!). They also had a promo for their beef skewers so we got a set of those. Our mains we had baked fish (烤鱼) and boiled beef in chili oil (水煮牛?). They were both tasty. The portion size for the beef was incredible, and overall was not that spicy but still good. The baked fish was a bit bland, but the fish was very big. There were also some dry parts of the fish, that may have happened because there was not enough liquid on the pan. This is a step below a place like Mountain House or Chi, since the decor is not as fancy and the presentation for dishes is more common place. But the food is still very good, and I would recommend as it is cheaper than the aforementioned places. Corkage was only $15 here, so I would highly recommend doing that if you are looking for a place to eat quality food and drink some nice wine. Hard to not break. your wallet these days in the city just to drink a special bottle you have at home. read more

For U - 烤鱼 Baked fish - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

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TLDR: great protein dishes, a bit greasy, and their dry pot is great! They also have great daily deals like $1 soup dumplings and $10 off pecking duck (Sunday) ------ I come here often with my family, and have tried much of their menu. Five of us pile into a red vinyl booth near the window and order enough to feed a small army. The staff is always friendly and makes sure we're well taken care of with water, tea, fresh plates. The food comes out fairly quickly, even when we order loads of dishes. The Dan Dan noodles have an unexpected spicy kick to them. Small portion but very good. The dim sum platter is underwhelming. Not much flavor and almost no protein aside from the small pieces of shrimp inside the dumplings. The soup dumplings don't have much soup inside of them lately but the flavor is always on point. The general Tso chicken has really good sauce on it. The garlic chicken, cashew chicken, and sizzling beef (very greasy) are our favorite dishes here. And their broccoli side with sauce is seriously delicious. The complementary tea is genuinely one of the highlights of my experience here and the decor is super cool -- red hues and soft lighting. read more

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This rebranding is more than just a new name. The food is a step up and we liked the previous version of this restaurant. The decor mostly resembles the previous iteration with some minor changes. Let's dive in ... Wanton With Sour Soup (5/5): Wow, the wonton has a full flavor and the perfect sour broth to accompany it! The fresh herb in the soup also really elevates the flavor. Soup Dumplings With Pork (5/5): Soup dumplings are hard to get right and do well. The meat needs to be well-flavored and the soup needs to maintain a nice pocket. This place does both! Cold Noodles In Sesame Sauce (5/5): This dish balances the peanut flavor and oil. I love the fresh vegetable and herb on top and brings the dish all together! Shredded Chicken In Garlic Sauce (5/5): I love this dish and it's just like the previous place's which is awesome because I liked that a lot too. The woodear mushrooms add that umami boost this dish deserves while the garlic sauce perfectly coats it all. Dried Sautéed String Beans (4/5): I am not normally a huge string bean fan but these had a nice garlicy oiled flavor. Service (5/5): There was one guy working the front but handled all the tables well. He helped answer menu questions and checked in after the food arrived. TL;DR: A great spot in the neighborhood for Chinese food. Certainly will return to try more of the menu. read more

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Stopped in for a Sunday lunch came out a lifetime customer Great tasting food - has a homemade quality to it - I love that you can taste the love in it ! Highly recommend !! read more

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Insanely good lo mien, fast service, great oriental music. The soup dumplings were a great appetizer read more

For U - Chicken Lo Mein - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

I was pleasantly surprised by the food. It was AMAZING! We got spicy pig ears, shredded chicken, black pepper sizzling beef and snow peas. The taste was so authentic and quality of food was top notch. It is now one of my fav Szechuan Chinese restaurants! Would definitely come back again to try the other dishes. Remember to bring cash for a discount. read more

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High quality food at decent prices! We always order the scallion pancakes, dan dan noodles and spicy sour fish soup - but everything is really good. read more

the takeout here was pretty good!! it's hard to say for me what distinguishes AMAZING chinese food from good chinese food, maybe I just haven't had the amazing kind just yet. The flavors were spot on, not too salty, and also not too soy-sauce based as I usually find some of the shareable dishes to taste very similar. We did takeout among 5 of us and got to try the mapo tofu, beef chow fun, snow pea veggies, and one other chicken dish. I'd go back for sure on a rainy day! read more

My friend and I absolutely loved their twice cooked pork belly and pumpkin cake. The pork was crispy and was incredibly flavorful. And the pumpkin cake was crispy on the outside and soft inside, a perfect way to finish off your dinner. read more

The dim sum was very well done and fresh. The ma po tofu with minced pork was delicious, very tasty but be mindful of the spice! It was certainly bearable (especially when eaten with rice) but my mouth and lips were tingly in the best way. The The presentation was also super aesthetic which is always a nice plus. Would definitely try this place again for some authentic flavors. I appreciated the diversity of their menu, from dim sum to signature dishes to Chinese American staple dishes. Yum! read more

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Absolutely the worst, rudest, least interested in whether your food is delivered. When checking on the order, the person said, "I have more important things to do." DO NOT under any circumstances order from them EVER. After almost 20 orders, they couldn't care less. The food is fine, but never worth this. The last time I ever order from them again. read more

Service is fast, perfect for a week day work lunch. Soup was spicey and satisfying- hot/sour. Lunch special, at 12.99 for sit in and 10.99 take out, was delicious. Beef with scallions - quality slices of beef with caramelized onions, cukes in a rice vinegar vinaigrette and quality brown/red rice. Did not care for the spring roll, basic spring roll that they should substitute a dumpling for. Professional and friendly service, actually asked if I enjoyed my meal!Not many restaurant do that anymore, probably because they don't really care if you enjoyed it or not. Anyway, I'll be back for dinner with family and friends in tow! read more

For U - Lunch special beef with scallions, cukes and brown/red rice. - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

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$1 for 4 soup dumplings grand opening special and daily specials each day depending on the day! (Tuesday was $3 cold sesame noodles with a $15 purchase). The menu was a little blurry and hard to read but we managed. The space is very open and well decorated, 10/10 for the ambiance. There is just 1 waiter but he was doing a great job with 5/6 parties. He prompted us about the special promotions they had and assured us we had ordered enough for 2. The soup dumplings were really quite good, it doesn't beat out my favorite but really good. The cold sesame noodles were such a decent portion. We got the mapo tofu with minced pork, which came with rice. The minced pork was difficult to make out in all the chili oil but it was there. It wasn't too spicy but definitely had a kick! The honey glazed spare ribs were a bit too sweet for me personally but my friend liked them! I'd definitely come back, especially after seeing they have BOGO dimsum on Sundays. read more

Came here for dinner and then ran to post this review. Wow, wow, wow. I haven't really had a meal that tasted this homey in a while, but if you're looking for amazing comfort food, this is it. This is the perfect spot for anyone who likes some spice. It's clear the chef puts a lot of time and care into the food, because every bite is 11/10. Some standouts included the soup dumplings, and the mala dry pot. My friend and I got ours with potatoes, rice cakes, broccoli, and pork belly -- and it was phenomenal. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is probably the best dry pot I've had in the city. The ambiance is relaxed and chill, and the vibes are amazing. If you're near Union Square and looking to grab food, I highly, highly recommend you come here. read more

For U - Soup Dumplings with Pork - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious! Loved the ginger onion sauce w/fish lunch option and hot & sour soup. Very traditional and cozy inside. Just happened to stop by and will be back. read more

We had an excellent meal here. We were able to reserve a table for 10 and were lucky enough to be able to seat 12. Some favorites at the table where the cucumber salad, the soup dumplings, the string beans ends the pork belly pagoda. The food was not overly oily or sweet. The servers were extremely attentive. read more

Good food and great prices! The Peking duck came with duck soup, which was a nice touch. We have had better duck (Mr. Sun) and Dan Dan noodles (Chi and a few other spots) but they were both solid. Also enjoyed the dried sauteed green beans and the soup dumplings. Total for two was $95 including tax and tip (the soup dumplings were on special for only $1). The place was largely empty with spacious seating. Will definitely return! read more

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BIG HIT!!! Disclaimer: I'm a huge sucker for dry pepper chicken. Dry pepper chicken (6/5): Again, huge sucker for dry pepper chicken. The chilis are spicy and deep with flavor, the chicken and batter is savory and crunchy. Could be spicier, but the spice had a delightful fragrance. So irresistible over a bowl of rice. Sizzling black pepper beef (5/5): The beef is so tender, all toughness eliminated. The sauce is not the traditional black pepper sauce I thought it would be, there is a delightful sweetness to the sauce, so delicious! The onions who have soaked up the sauce and beef juices from above and caramelizing sauce from below are always the best part of this dish. Would've been nice if the onions were a bit less raw so it can pick up even more of that delicious caramelized sauce. Pagoda pork with preserved vegetables (5/5): First time I've had this monument of a dish. Not an easy dish to make, very impressive! The pork belly was cooked perfectly, had a good balance between lean and fat that gave it a delicious richness as well as meaty taste. The sauce and 没干菜 (preserved vegetables) are classic. All combined in a fluffy bao and it's like heaven. Sautéed romaine lettuce (4/5): Eh it's lettuce. White rice (5/5): I don't normally comment on a bowl of white rice, but for some reason this white rice felt special. It tasted a little buttery, like it was dipped in some animal fat. In any case, this white rice made all the dishes feel richer. read more

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Another Sichuan cuisine restaurant opened in the same spot with the same furnishing after the previous one So Do Fun closed down. Not sure if they have the same owner - but the menu does look quite different. A little bit less on the fancy side and more everyday Sichuan style. I was just coming by myself on a Monday night and got the dry pot style beef - pretty good and especially loved the potatoes in it. On Monday you also get a deal for $1 shredded potatoes - not bad but a little bit salty to me. read more

For U - Dry Pot Style beef - Dim Sum Near Me - New York, New York

Had dinner there tonight for Christmas. It was our first visit and we really enjoyed. The service was superb and it was so nice to hear our waiter state that he enjoyed serving us. Food was excellent, I had the jumbo Shrimp and asparagus, my husband a vegetarian meal and we both had soup and shared fried rice. Will be back read more

This has quickly become one of our favorite Chinese restaurants in the city - everything is delicious whether you're getting classic entrees or the Mala Dry Pot, the Dry Pot comes ultra spicy for those who can handle it (I can't, but still am addicted to burning my throat because it tastes so good), and I've even been to a birthday dinner here which was a blast. Staff is very nice and the restaurant interior is nice too. You also won't really have to wait for a table because unfortunately not enough folks have yet appreciated this restaurant, but don't gatekeep it and share!! read more