This is definitely your local Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood to pick up lunch or dinner. The staff is busy, but cordial and food is cranked out at record speed. I ordered one of the daily specials and they made a mistake, but it was a really tasty one. Nonetheless, the food was fresh, delicious and it was hot even 30 minutes later. I'm glad to have found a solid spot for the classics. read more

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The delivery driver literally just banged my door down then asked not to do it again he told my 11 year old to suck his dick I called asked them to send him back upstairs to give their food back and give me my money they sister as if they didn't know who the driver was No apology nothing I'm telling you I don't care how cheap their food is that level is disrespect to a child and this piece is shit of a woman acted like it's nothing is truly disgusting I will be blasting poster all over their establishment This could've went a different way and he could've and should've got his ass whooped but trash is trash they definitely showed their nasty ways read more

Sometimes the food is delicious! Other times, not seasoned and tasteless...I guess it depends on who is cooking that day! The weekends seem to be a better choice. Sad. .. read more

Your typical hole in a wall chinese take out joint. Tucked away on Clinton Street between Grand and East Broadway, this tiny spot has been pumping our solid chinese take out since forever. It's small and outdated, but they recently replaced the sign in front. The chicken wings here are always on point, and they got that crisp tasty batter unlike some other spots where it's stale and bland. Owners are always friendly, and food comes out super fast. read more

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This place has been my to go Chinese spot for over 20 years ! Never had a bad experience . Sucks they won't deliver to east village ! 10/10 !! read more

Lunch special; Chicken w/broccoli $9.45 with pork fried rice & hot and sour soup. Food is good, Service is good. read more

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My food arrived as if I got the last of the days left overs. My ribs were burnt. I also asked for rib with the bone and got boneless burned tips. I got an order of chicken & fries and I got less than a handful of fries. I was really craving this bad but this experience wasn't good. Maybe I got them on a too busy afternoon. read more

Reasonable pricing. Pretty good food. Chiefs are willing to adjust order to your liking.

Not bad at all could just use less sauce for the food and if that changes it will go back up to a 4

New May May is one of the best Chinese takeout places I have been to in New York. I always order the chicken wings and pork fried rice, which is consistent and delicious every time. The chicken wings are seriously so flavorful and crunchy! One thing that disheartens me is how much shit the staff has to put up with from customers. It infuriates me how rude and dehumanizing customers speak to the staff every time I come in to order food. I know this is sadly a reality for most Chinese takeout workers, so I do think it is important to acknowledge when describing my experience at New May May. Despite the dehumanizing way a lot of customers speak to them, the staff is always so welcoming and friendly. read more

May May Kitchen - chicken wings and fried rice - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

I used to order from this restaurant, UNTIL I went in person and noticed some Department of Health violations, as you'll see in my pictures. So, I decided to check out the New York City Department of Health's restaurant inspections and read something very unsettling. The Department of Health found: "Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment." I copied that word for word, from the DOH's website. This is exactly why I don't take the city's "A" restaurant ratings serious. This is a serious violation, YET they received an "A" rating. This is just a heads up. read more

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Best General Tso's I've had in years ! Always on point and service is prompt and prices reasonable. Staff is helpful, friendly and always humble Been a customer for decades and they never disappoint :) read more

Good spot for abundant, hearty Chinese takeout! They have a solid lunch special that comes with an entree, soup, and white or fried rice. I often get the chicken & broccoli which has never been stellar, but a consistently decent option every time. They advertise not using MSG, but the food is actually quite heavy! The order tends to come out relatively fast (10-15 min), but I typically call it in first so that I don't have to wait when I arrive. Very nice people running this shop, with ample quantity, which bumps their rating to a four in my book. Recommended if you need something inexpensive and simple for your lunch break! read more

Always pleasant experience when you call ahead for pickup. ESP their beef lo mein or beef fried rice. They are generous with the beef unlike other take outs. They used to be kaoz before but now more organized. & prices decent in area. Majority of time food is fresh & made to order. Quick when calling ahead. read more

The most disgusting restaurant ever I found actual bugs in my food do not go here I'm so grossed out I can't believe this read more

May May Kitchen - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

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Consistently gets my order wrong. I called for Hunan Triple Seafood and the operator told me that I had a choice of white, brown or vegetable fried rice, so I chose vegetable fried rice and also requested a Pepsi. When the delivery man brought the order, there was no Pepsi like I requested, and the only rice they provided was white rice. When I called about the situation, they offered to provide vegetable fried rice...for $2.00 more! Instead of rectifying the situation, they offer me friend rice for an upcharge. I will never order from them again. read more

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The food is raw , the cash register clerk is super rude and impatient. The restaurant is super dirty roaches everywhere.

I was in the area hungry as hell after lecture being on my feet for 4 hours and I remember that new may may kitchen was down the block. I popped in and got General Tso's chicken. I was so hungry that I sat at one of their two tables to eat my food. The food was very good. I often substitute egg rolls and opt for spring rolls. This is often my number one sore spot about take-out Chinese kitchens-many of them don't follow directions. I'm happy to report that I received my spring roll and my food was great. The staff was actually remarkably proactive considering that it is a small takeout Chinese Kitchen. I observe their behavior with other customers and people generally like them. I'm happy I stopped in and would return. read more

I'm sorry I have to write this, but it's way overdue. When May May Kitchen first opened 30 years the food was dependably good. (I actually became friends with some of the family.) Every year it has just steadily gone downhill. Honestly, I think they just burned-out. Running a hole-in-the wall Chinese restaurant for 30 years is hard work. Most of the neighborhood stopped going. The only reason I had it was because my new neighbor invited us over last night. The moment I saw the menu my heart sunk. I had a taste of 3 of the 7 dishes and decided to open an account on Yelp and perform a mitzvah by warning new arrivals (like my next door neighbor) to A-VOID this place like the plague. Disclaimer: I want to say, the family who runs it are VERY NICE PEOPLE, and the rice is free, but the food is just inexcusable. 90% of the people who eat here now are kids from the projects who come for the fried chicken. My advice: don't bother with the menu. Order fried chicken (Personally I don't eat fried food). Everything on the menu is just GOD-AWFUL! (Imagine food that collects around your kitchen drain after you wash the dishes; now imagine heating it up and serving it.) The "sauces" are water with soy sauce or water with starch & MSG. Someone a few years back complained of a cockroach in their beef chow fun. Don't say I didn't warn you. read more

My dude likes this place. It's really nothing to brag about.it's just the convinces for me.

This place is okay, not one of my go-to Chinese joints. The vegetable lo mein is alright but it's lacking something. I'm more a Happy Family fan if I'm around Grand Street. read more

May May Kitchen - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

Hmm, of all the different take out places I've tried in my lifetime, this place doesn't rank high on my list. I ordered the Sichuan beef with vegetables without onions. The beef ended up being strangely chewy and the sauce was actually sweet. If you've ever had Sichuan cuisine before, you know it's supposed to be spicy. Also, I ended up getting onions in my dish (I have an unfortunate intolerance to it). Usually, I check to make sure I didn't get onions, but I saw one of the cashiers (maybe owner) actively look at my box of food before closing it, so I thought he was double-checking that for me. I feel bad giving a not-so-great review because the place offered brown rice (a more rare find) and the people who worked there seem nice. Maybe it's worth trying their other dishes, but I will be trying the other take-out places nearby like Happy Family and Golden Forest. read more

May May's is Good and I love there Chinese Foods, but some of the Foods Like Sesame Chicken is not cook right sometimes! Other why's Good Chinese Food! 4 out 5 Stars. read more

The Chinese takeout in this part of Chinatown is taking a major downturn. New May May is our go-to spot, because the food is still pretty good here. Today we ordered Beef Broccoli (extra extra extra extra spicy - which turned out to be really delicious), pork fried rice (yellow rice, but not too dry like other places), and chow fun (decent amount of pork/char siu). The previous review is true of EVERYWHERE in Chinatown that is a take-out spot, but New May May is better than most. If you're looking for solid quality Chinese take-out, New May May is still one of the better places in the neighborhood. If NY places would just bring back the white fried rice, instead of the yellow, I'd be a happy girl. read more

I come here for lunch very often and they always get upset when I ask to add something to my order but once I acknowledge I'm paying extra then it's ok I guess some people come in expecting free things I'm not sure. I usually get the vegetable lo mein and it's always extra oily as are the fries. The fried rice is great as is the fried chicken. Seating is limited but usually available as there usually not a big crowd in there. Compared to other restaurants it is on the cleaner side but also more costly not sure why maybe it's just the location some places give a free soda with an order of $9 - $13 this place you have to spend $21 I'm. Not sure who spends $21 and wants one free soda I'm sure if I spent $21 I'd order a 2 liter or at least two sodas already. Overall you won't find too many good tasting places and this is one of them. read more

My my,how May may food quality has gone from decent,to nonsense ,maybe the chef they had left,one thing I know for sure is the quality has,its become greasy,under cooked ,bland & not fresh, I personally challenge you to find a. Shred of chicken in. Sesame / general tso's. Chicken. I bet my last chicken. Wing you'll have better luck finding gas for$2.00 @the mobil. Station on E.houston st. My advice run past May may today & every other day :o read more

I work around the area and I must say that it's by far the best Chinese food in the neighborhood. All of the other restaurant lack taste but not May May. Try the house fried rice and general tso chicken. read more

May May is way above average for fast quality Chinese take out in the area. They've been around longer than I've lived in the LES which has been a little over 10 years. I love their special wonton soup it's not your typical over-noodly no-meat type and their mu shu is the best. Fast reliable delivery too. I've never had a problem with them except for one time they forgot my mu shu pancakes but they hightailed it back to correct the mistake when they realized it. read more

The food is pretty decent, standard NY Chinese takeout. I would give them a higher rating but the people who answer the phone don't speak English very well at all, which makes for a very frustrating experience when ordering - and they don't have Seamless which would solve that problem. If they could make that one improvement I will update and give them a solid 3 stars. read more

I've been eating here for about 13 years - since I've lived in the neighborhood. It's my go-to when I want down-and-dirty Chinese take-out. It's nothing fancy, but always does the trick and I find the dishes I order consistently good. When I want healthy I order broccoli with tofu steamed with brown rice (garlic sauce on the side). Simple but delicious. When eating not so healthy the moo shoo chicken or the lemon chicken are both excellent. read more

The people who answer the phone are very respectful, but they don't speak fluent English. The food is also delicious but I would prefer more things to the menu. read more

Hit or miss at best.....food USED to be tasty...,now there is no flavor In any of the dishes..,..if you go in person to place your order you will notice a young skinny kid who takes orders, sometimes delivers.,..,well now I see him at the wok preparing orders while the "chef" just stands around taking up space.....this "kid" is NOT a chef ..... read more

May May Kitchen is my favorite neighborhood take-out restaurant. You can order from a wide range of dishes and know that you will enjoy your meal. The newly renovated restaurant makes it even more pleasant while you wait for your order. They are also the quickest delivery in the neighborhood. I hope the owners stay for a very long time. read more