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    4.0 (126 reviews)
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    Christine N.

    First Impressions: I've dined in and I've ordered take out. The interior is well lit and clean. Service is mostly great... if you ask for condiments, they will give you a small amount and then look at you funny if you ask for more... maybe it's because I was dining alone and they were judging how much chili crisp I kept asking for lol. The Noms: Congee (plain) - I know this is something I could make at home... but I was feeling nostalgic for it (my mom usually makes this for me when I'm sick or as per request) and I was feeling very homesick. So I did a solo dinner for congee lol. Very good, bit more expensive for a single serving than some other locations I've been too... but I'm ok with that Crispy Chinese dough rice rolls, shrimp rice rolls - very good. Got it on another occasion as a lunch with a friend. Perfectly crisp and rice rolls was well made if a little thick. The next time I ordered had to ask for the sauce on the side because it came drowned in it and it was overly sauced/salty. Pan fried rice noodles - this one is a big disappointment. Had it for dinner with the hubby and we didn't like it. Didn't finish it and didn't take it down home either In Conclusion: would come here again, but only for the congee and the rice rolls. Though you could probably get it elsewhere cheaper... the food was still good and still worth it to me. I've not tried their dim sum items... but I would come back here for the opportunity to try it.

    Duck
    Steve P.

    This place was super busy on a Sunday. But the authentic food was appreciated. The service was quick and food tasted amazing

    roast duck/chicken
    Sophia W.

    Lots of options!! Roast duck/chicken was very good, I liked how the flavor wasn't too sweet. Claypot rice was also very good. The staff are friendly. There is a large seating area, and it's very casual inside.

    Karen T.

    The service was courteous and fast. Had a clay pot, a fried fish lunch special and several dim sums. The dishes were tasty but tiny bit oily like most Chinese food but for the area in NYC, probably to be expected. Overall still would recommend for variety, speed and taste.

    Arthur G.

    This was the second time we've eaten at the Moon Kee restaurant. We like dining at this restaurant since it's between 100-101 Streets on Broadway and very convenient to Symphony Space. Moon Kee has an extensive menu with dedicated staff and a very large dining room. I explained to our waiter that I had oral surgery recently and preferred to have cold food. To my surprise, they didn't have cold noodles on the menu. However, the owner came over and when I explained my dilemma, he insisted on making me cold sesame noodles! I was very touched that he made me this delicious dish! My friends all had delicious meals and as a result of the owner's kindness, I will definitely be returning again soon!

    D24 Pan Fried Rice Rolls W/Dried Shrimp- $8. Pretty good pan fried cheung fun
    Glenn C.

    Side notes: Rating is for the area only. If this was located in any of the three Chinatowns, I presume the prices would be around half but the quality was good and much better than expected for dim sum especially in this neighborhood. For dim sum, I would recommend the siu mai, pork/shrimp chive dumplings, steamed bean curd roll with pork, and fried turnip cakes the most along with the stuffed long hot pepper if you want something that's spicy. Otherwise, the sauteed spicy string beans were outstanding. I went here with a group a while ago. I was surprised to find a dim sum spot like this on the UWS/in the outskirts of Manhattan Valley. The space is large. We shared the following and I'll note a bit about each as we ordered a lot of dim sum primarily separating them by category ordering them by preference per section. Steamed/Boiled- D2 Signature Pork & Shrimp Sui Mai- $8 for 4. They listed these as their signature and I can see why as this was easily the best. Very plump large sui mai and honestly worth it for the price regardless of area. D16 Steamed Bean Curd Roll With Pork $7. Sold version with tender bean curd and bit of fattiness from the pork. Side note this is also available fried with minced shrimp for $8 (D34.) D1 Crystal Shrimp Dumplings/Har Gow- $8. A bit pricey but a nice thin dumpling wrapper with plump shrimp inside. D12 Steamed Pork & Peanut Fun Guo- $7. Interesting soft texture. Not my favorite as it was a bit blander but I am usually am not the biggest fan of fun guo so take that with a grain of salt. D6 Steamed Spare Rib Tips With Black Bean Sauce- $7. A bit boney as expected and the black bean sauce could have been a bit stronger. Just alright. Fried- D26 Pan Fried Pork & Shrimp Chives Dumplings- $7. Nice flavor from the chives and again with good bouncy shrimp. These were very tasty and my second favorite. D25 Pan Fried Turnip Cakes With Pork- $7. Excellent texture for these. A bit above average. Could have used a bit more pork within the turnip cakes. D31 Stuffed Long Hot Pepper With Minced Shrimp (Spicy-) $8. Surprisingly spicy for a Canto spot. Well flavored with fun textures. D32 Pan Fried Pork Dumplings- $8. Pretty standard and moderately juicy with a pretty good feeling but not as worth it for the price point. D24 Pan Fried Rice Rolls W/Dried Shrimp- $8. Cheung Fun could have been a bit more bouncy but they were decent but a bit pricey compared to most things. Other- V2 Sauteed String Beans in Spicy- $16. Excellent string beans. Perfectly cooked with a bit of char and the pickled veggies were a nice touch. Would highly recommend if you want a veggie side. V1 Poached Choy Sum With Oyster Sauce- $14. Standard version as found in other good Canto spots. Decent portion. E1 Original Clay Pot Rice With Preserved Pork, Duck, and Chinese Sausage $18. Wouldn't recommend their bo zai fan much outside of the amount of preserved meat as there wasn't much duck. The rice while crispy lacked the flavors I expected from this dish. This was a surprisingly tasty Cantonese spot with a couple standouts as noted. I wouldn't mind going back at all and trying more things. Mid 3/upper 3 for the area.

    3 Combo Rice(Choose Three) with soy sauce chicken, duck and bbq pork, and the 4 sauces
    Evelyn F.

    I ordered the 3 combo bbq with rice, choosing the duck, bbq pork and soy sauce chicken, and it came out to $18.42 with tax and the online service charge. I was pleasantly surprised at the portion- it's a lot of meat (and three broccolis to accompany, because sometimes that is the ratio in Chinese meals haha). The skin on the duck wasn't crispy and didn't have a lot of flavor on its own, and the bbq pork was not the sweet red flavor I was expecting, but the soy sauce chicken was well seasoned. It also came with four sauces - the ginger green onion, sweet & sour, soy sauce and chili sauce, which was yummy to eat with. Overall, a satisfying and filling meal, but not necessarily the best done. The man who greeted me at the restaurant was very friendly, and even checked with me to make sure I had an umbrella as I exited, because it was raining outside.

    June S.

    We visited before the lunch rush, so it was not busy when we arrived. It got lively about the time we left. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with warm welcome immediately by a staff. We got a nice booth seat, and a staff brought us complimentary hot Jasmin tea for us. We ordered a few things to share. One of them was from a Lunch Special Menu, that comes white rice, Vegetable Spring Roll, and choice of a soup. We went with Egg Drop Soup with Sweet Corn. Our choice of the main was Sauteed Bok Choy with Garlic. It had loads of garlic and tasty. The lunch special is a really great deal. Crystal Shrimp Dumplings. The wrapper was shiny, and slightly see-through. Each dumpling holding one large, super plump shrimp inside. It was pretty darn good. Roast Pork Rice Roll. It was really good with pork that is packed with flavor. Pan-Fried Pork & Shrimp Chives Dumpling had a nice crispy top, but still plump and mochi-y. It was satisfying and comforting. Stuffed Eggplant with Mince Shrimp looked interesting, and different from what I expected. In the middle were bits of shrimp, kind of sandwiched between two ends of the eggplant. Not really "stuffed" but it was still really good! Deep Fried Pork & Dry Shrimp Mochi was very crispy, doughy like mochi, with sweet flavor. The filling was juicy and delicious! We had a really nice lunch here. The staffs were very efficient and friendly. We enjoyed every dish we ordered, and the price was great too. We would definitely go back again.

    Gao choi gao  (shrimp and chive dumpling
    C.M. C.

    Long overdue review. I discovered Moon Kee soon after they opened 2 yrs ago. My BFF lives on 103rd so it's just 2 blocks away. I can't believe there is an **authentic** Canto restaurant up here! I grew up in LA, lived in NY for 6 yrs and now in No CA. Yes I'm an ABC, but my husband was born in HK and I know good authentic Chinese food. They even have BBQ meat hanging in the windows and people yelling in Cantonese to each other, haha. Sign of authenticity in a dim sum place. The only "non-authentic" thing? It's very very clean, no food stains on the chairs or tables but I haven't seen the bathrooms (I know I'm risking offending some ppl on here...it's a *joke*). There are always lots of Chinese ppl in here too. I was hungry after flying in from CA and why spend $7 on a ham and cheese croissant heated in a microwave when you can have 3 gao choi gao (shrimp and chive dumpling) cooked fresh for the same price? Look at the size of the shrimp! And you can sit in a clean booth with a/c (it's 90 deg outside). They're really nice and weren't upset that I just ordered $7 worth of food. Very good service. I've been here ~7 times and everything has been excellent. The big test for me in any dim sum place is the wu gok (taro dumpling). Many reputable places have other excellent dishes but their wu gok tastes of ammonia meaning old taro. Or they're really oily. NOT here - they're crisp, made of fresh taro, and not oily at all. The dan tats (egg tarts) are perfect- flaky crisp dough. They just told me they are hand made here and the chef has over 30 yrs experience making dim sum. I told my friend about this place and now her family gets food from here all the time. Someone mentioned the prices- ummm look at where they are. And it's not more than what we spend in SF and some places in NY Chinatown.

    Carol S.

    We went on Lunar New Year's day, and it was so busy. The staff was working rigorously to take and deliver orders. The restaurant was packed, but it didn't take us very long to get a table for 5 people (15-20min) at prime dinnertime (~7pm). The food was delicious and prices were decent for the Upper West Side. There were some dim sum options that we wanted to have but were only available on the weekend. It was quite noisy and service was also very slow due to the fact that it was on a major holiday. We had to keep flagging the servers to place our order, get the bill, pay, etc. However, I think this is a good place to get Hong Kong style foods and it's good for groups.

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    The food is very good. You can't beat their lunch special menu. I love the beef with peppers in black bean sauce.

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    Uncle Lou 快樂人 - Chicken Lo Mein

    Uncle Lou 快樂人

    4.2(673 reviews)
    5.8 miChinatown
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    Finally made it to Uncle Lou, often talked about as one of the best Cantonese spots in Chinatown,…read moreand it definitely lived up to the hype. We went straight for their signature deep fried garlic chicken and decided to share the Peking duck--and both dishes were beautifully presented and packed with incredible flavor. The chicken, in particular, was crispy, aromatic, and absolutely delicious, though it's worth noting you'll want to be a bit careful as there are quite a few small bones throughout. The Peking duck was equally impressive, cooked perfectly with rich, satisfying taste in every bite. You can really tell the kitchen puts care into both quality and presentation. On top of the food, the staff were adorable and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. The ambiance felt warm, lively, and comfortable--perfect for a relaxed meal in Chinatown. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with standout dishes and great energy. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    Lunch while in the vicinity on a Wednesday afternoon for my professional duties. Business cards…read moreand takeout menu are both available for grabs. Uncle Lou is a Cantonese restaurant that also serve Dim Sum dishes. The business name reference Chinese culture of calling adults "uncle" (suk1 suk1, 叔叔) or "auntie" (aa3 ji4, 阿姨) is a polite, common way to show respect, build connection, and bridge generational gaps. It treats non-relatives like family, making strangers feel younger and fostering closeness. The atmospheric decor contains very beautiful Chinese lanterns suspended from the ceiling throughout the restaurant. I believe it is decorated for Lunar New Year throughout the entire year. No comment for facility as I did not utilize. Customer service is average attentive and the staff is fluent in both English and Cantonese. I did not have to wait long to be served nor request the bill, and neither attain change. I often dine alone as a single woman and was regarded with respect for patronizing. It is always good to hear Cantonese spoken as it is mellifluous... at long last to continue this vernacular of Chinese language. I ordered in a mixture of both English and Cantonese. I was promptly seated by the maître d' promptly for a table. Melamine/plastic chopsticks in neon green and ceramic / porcelain china including ceramic Chinese soup spoon are distributed to customers while dine-in. A traditional teapot is also distributed during the duration of meal like large banquet hall Dim Sum restaurants. The large round tables contain a rotating lazy susan in traditional Chinese restaurant standard. Wow. No disposable wooden chopsticks and no disposable bowls for utensils are distributed at Uncle Lou. Price is slightly high, but worth the food quality and customer service. Uncle Lou did surely feed me! Shrimp Wonton noodle soup, Ho fun (flat rice noodles), shrimp based broth, $14.95 The bowl is gargantuan and the six (6) dumplings are good size portion served in ceramic / porcelain china. There are Chinese vegetable of one strand choi sam (choy sum) and scallions. The shrimp Wonton dumplings are a good size and good consistency. The soup broth is solid for flavor and consistency. It was served piping hot as steam was visibly emitting. The soup broth was slightly heavy. The flat rice noodles were sufficient for quantity. Noodle soup is Chinese comfort food and warms the heart. It sustained my hunger pangs throughout the day. Upon arrival the wait staff prominently announce to inform customers of 9% discount for cash payment and a 3% additional surcharge or fees for any credit/debit card payment for situational awareness. I was informant and made fully aware twice: upon entry when seated and upon receiving the bill. Uncle Lou complies with "Prohibition of Cashless Establishments, as of March 21, 2026, all retail and food establishments in New York State, including New York City, must accept in-person cash payments, banning fully cashless stores." (source: Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Local Law 34 of 2020). Oh! For small amounts of purchases, my default payment method is cash. Yes, cash is still widely accepted in the 21st century. Nota Bene: Have cash on hand to avoid annoying surcharge or fees. The bill is calculated and manually handwritten the old school way still a timeless classic. I paid my bill in cash including gratuity. No comment for Apple Pay or Google Wallet (formerly Android Pay/Google Pay) either acceptance or price differential vs. cash.

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    Potluck Club 佰樂 - Taro Shrimp Fritters

    Potluck Club 佰樂

    4.4(552 reviews)
    5.5 miLower East Side

    This place is a delight! Thank goodness we had a reservation--we saw a few folks turned away…read more(Saturday night). Our server was friendly and patient. The menu is medium-sized, which I appreciate. It's big enough so that you have choices, but not so big that you feel overwhelmed. We ordered the snow pea shoots, salt and pepper chicken and biscuits, and a special--sweet and sour pork. Everything was delicious--my favorite was the chicken and biscuits. The biscuits were incredibly soft, and I liked that the chicken was flavorful, but not too salty.

    Service was good. Experience was good. Ambiance was good. Love the theme. Food was good but did not…read morematch up to it's price point. There was a twist in all their dishes that would make them different from other Chinese restaurants. They all tasted good but the small changes that they made to "upgrade" or to transform the dishes to make them more modern did not justify the price. I can't exactly say that I loved all those changes either. The chicken was just like the salt and pepper chickens at other Chinese places. The jam that came with it alongside with the biscuits were what made them special. I personally was not a fan of the jam. I could not really put my finger on what it was that I was nitpicking on but I did not touch it much. The biscuit was a hit. Even my picky daughter was into it and kept asking for more. I expected it to be a dryer biscuit but I am not complaining. Maybe just a bit crumblier than I expected. It was good. The fried rice was it's grains and how its absorbed it's sauce. It kind of reminded me of risotto. It was ok, good, but it was not a favorite. Old man chiu and the landlady. They were good. My colleague and I each ordered one and then ended up swapping to suit our tastes. Its one of the benefits of eating with others. Would I visit again? Not too certain about that but I would have people come and give them a try nonetheless.

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    Wah Fung No 1 - Small 3 Meat: Duck, Chicken, BBQ Pork.

    Wah Fung No 1

    4.4(2.4k reviews)
    5.7 miLower East Side
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    Visited Wah Fung No. 1 Fast Food while in Manhattan. The atmosphere is tight, fast-paced, and…read moreno-frills, and the service is quick and efficient -- chop chop and you're out. This is a must if you're in Manhattan. The line is narrow going in and out, and you're literally rubbing shoulders with the opposite line -- that's how tight the space is. You make your way to the front, order, and within moments your food is ready. Pro move -- cross the street, grab a bench at the park, and dig in. The char siu is a standout -- ask for slightly fatty pieces for the best flavor and tenderness. Portions are piled high over white rice with steamed cabbage. The roast pork is just as good -- crispy crackling skin with juicy, succulent meat. Great value overall, but be aware it's cash only. Overall, an iconic, no-frills spot delivering big flavor and even bigger portions -- absolutely worth it. Saluti.

    $6 small cha siu rice plate!…read more My fav was def the roast pig ($6.50 for small)!!! It was so fatty and flavorful and they add fresh crispy skin on top. Second fav was prob the roast pork (cha siu), sweet and tender. Third was the duck; ive had better but pretty good for the price. It's kinda hit or miss depending on what the guy cuts you, but I got half to be meaty while the other half was more boney. The chicken is actually similar to hawaiian bbq chicken, it has a sweet soysauce and crispy skin which was good. There's only 1 person who takes your order and cuts the meat, so wait time is pretty long. Cash only!

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    Congee Village - Cold Dungeness Crab

    Congee Village

    3.4(1.9k reviews)
    5.5 miLower East Side
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    This lap cheong bamboo baked rice is my dream meal for under $11!!…read more Congee Village s a longtime chinatown staple (30 years strong!), serving family style cantonese dishes, dim sum, congee, and rice at reasonable prices. We also get a free mung bean sweet soup at the end. I've been to their Flushing location for dim sum before, but their entrees are even better imo. *Chinese Sausage Bamboo Baked Rice 金銀臘腸燉飯 $10.95 ** Such amazing value! So much lap cheong (chinese sausage/臘腸) and lap yuk (chinese cured bacon/臘肉) piled on top of seasoned rice. The rice soaked up all the oil from lap cheong and the sauces. *Sha Cha Beef and Vermicelli in Casserole 沙茶牛肉粉絲煲 $22.95 ** Almost every table ordered a casserole, and I was surprised by how much beef they packed in. The vermicelli noodles held onto the sauce well. Easily a "rice thief" dish *Sampan Congee 荔灣艇仔粥 $8.50 * The congee came out boiling hot. It was velvety, and loaded with toppings like shredded duck. Definitely eat it fresh though, because the heat from the clay pot makes the bottom start to stick together quickly. *Sauteed Lobster with Sticky Rice 糯米炒龍蝦 $48.95 (MP) * Many people rave about their lobster sticky rice online. It came with so many huge chunks of lobster so you can get your money worth it. There might be more lobster than sticky rice. It was also easy to pick the meat out with just a fork. *Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper 椒鹽鮮魷 $18.95 I wish it had a bit more salt and pepper, but otherwise the fried batter was thin and crispy. I've also never seen fried squid come in such huge, meaty pieces! *Honey Walnut Shrimp 核桃蝦球 $24.95 Skip. Walnut shrimp is usually a go-to, but this one was just okay.

    Congee Village has been our family's go-to for celebrations and everything in between. It's not…read morefancy in a trendy way, but it's real. The kind of place where the tables are big and the food comes out steaming hot and unpretentious. Let's start with what they're named after: the congee. So many places thicken their porridge with cornstarch or fillers, but here it's the real deal. Silky from long simmered rice. My personal favorite is the teng-ji-jook. It's a beautifully fragrant, slightly earthy bowl of pure comfort. If you've never had it, trust me, it's worth the visit alone. But don't stop there. The beef chow fun is a classic for a reason. Wide rice noodles with wok hei, tender beef, and not oily (you can see from the bottom). It's the dish everyone enjoys and it never disappoints. For something saltier, the salted fish fried rice and the salt and pepper fried squid are highly recommended. I heard the Dungeness crab is pretty popular so it was fun to pick at it while each person has their own dipping sauce as we wait for the hot food. We also got the stir fry Chinese broccoli which had a nice crisp and wasn't overcooked. I appreciated that. The pan fried tofu worked for the vegans at the table but even the non vegans kept reaching for it. I was surprised to see pickled garlic in my sweet and sour pork. It was so nostalgic, the way my grandmother would have made it. The lamb chops were perfectly tender without being too gamey. On special occasions, we get the stir fry lobster. It's the kind of dish you'd expect at a Chinese wedding banquet. Celebratory, messy in the best way. You could build a whole feast here just from banquet classics. Pro tip: if you're rolling with a small party, book one of their private rooms with a karaoke setup. Eat, sing off key and pretend you're at a family wedding without the formalities. Congee Village isn't trying to be anything it's not. And that's why I keep coming back.

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