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    Mott Street Eatery

    3.6 (97 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Qiongqiong M.

    I love come here for my fav stall. Affordable, cheap, and delicious. They even added side dish for $5. You can mix and match. Amazing customer service and delicious food, which I can't emphasize enough

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    Susan C.

    The food here probably gets between 3.5-4.5 stars for the flavor/quality/price ratio, though there are improvements to the seating, decor and overall cleanliness that could be made to better the overall experience. Though there's plenty of seating would suggest getting takeout from here due to above reasons. This location is in a former dimsum restaurant and they've basically kept the same layout and set up about 9-20 stalls along the left and right walls with a mishmash of tables in the center, some rectangular, square and circular, some with tablecloths others without, with varying degrees of cleanliness. I was looking for something light and tried the fish congee $8 from the Mott Street food stall that serves a variety of dimsum and southern Chinese dishes. Simple Chinese comfort food and ample protein pieces (I counted about 8-9 pieces of a white fish) for the price. Steaming hot, salty (in a good way, not overly), sprinkled with a few chopped scallions and cooked with slivers of ginger for a subtle zing. Need to be careful while eating as I found bone or two in a few pieces of the fish. If you eat there, expectation is to bus your own table and drop off the trash and trays at the front of the space. I didn't use the bathroom here though if the other reviews are accurate I'm not going to try if I come again either--seems like a big mistake to not take better care of these.

    Emily C.

    We never had a food court in Chinatown so I was curious about this place. It was nice to see different options available, however not everything was up to par. We got some dim sum, Kimbap, bubble tea, and takoyaki. The dim sum wasn't great, lack of flavor. The Kimbap and takoyaki I would get again. The lady at the kimbap stall was super nice and friendly. The place itself wasn't the greatest, it was super hot out that day and they just had gigantic fans facing different ways in each corner. The security guard was also lingering if you didn't order food. A lot of signs you cannot hang out there. We just ate as fast as we could and kept moving.

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    Hank C.

    What was previously a banquet hall restaurant with dimsum, I think, much of the floor and upper seating stage still there noticably. Now, you'll find little shops for different tastes of Chinese cuisines are set up inside to try, from potato noodles to dumplings to dry hotpot dishes, the roast duck with rice, and a small drink/boba tea shop. Not all shops were open, a few under construction, and one door was blocked off as they were redoing the pavement. I'll have to try it once I have more time. Bus your own table.

    Monica H.

    Fell for yet again, another IG hype. First off, beware where you choose to sit. The only FREE seatings are the lunchroom style white tables and the first two round tables by the front door. You will be attacked by the tea patrol man advising you of a "tea fee" if you decide to sit elsewhere. It's a couple of bucks per person. Food was average. Service was close to none. A bit warm inside on a hot summer day. Would not recommend.

    karina k.

    They have about 12 eateries here and you can't use the bathroom unless you buy something. It's immediately inviting bc there are many varieties of food like Korean Chinese Japanese and a cafe. The food was salty for Mott eastern Chinese food but the k kimbop was not salty and it was very good.. I would say this place needs a really good thorough cleaning because it doesn't smell clean and the inside was not air conditioned on June 7, 2025. So there was a stuffiness to their place and the table cloths attract dirt so it did not smell good at all.

    Agatha Christie D.

    One stop shop to try so much food from a region. It's got Taiwanese, Korean, Chinese, etc. different regions different style cooking. I felt like I was an Asian food fair. Lots of tables to sit and eat. No public restroom.

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    kristin c.

    This place was mentioned by a coworker so went with family. Food court style seemed good to me bec. of our different food preferences. Once there, we noticed a mish mash of tables, some even with tablecloth, in the middle of the room. Decided to get one first by standing over other customers which I don't usually like to do but needed to. Be ready to share a table too. Seemed like some patrons linger around chatting. The food stalls are on 2 opposite sides. There is a variety- some food were unfamiliar to us but at least had photos, some items had no description or only in Chinese. Not a lot that really caught our attention but we settled on 3 places; for 2 of them, we were given pagers when ready for pick-up: Dimsum - dimsum beancurd with meat and mushroom, the steamed cake roll; peking duck buns 3/$4. Saw chicken feet still with nails. Sanmiwago - crispy bottom potstickers looked and tasted good; took at least 20 min. Authentic Xian Flavors - stewed pork burgers were ok'd by my family; Qishan pork noodle soup - hint of sour, tasted like I added dark vinegar already; not a lot of protein. Lower rating bec. of the ladies' restroom. There were signs saying "no public restrooms" by the far end so was relieved when my husband saw a sign, near some stairs, so I went. The condition was bad - no soap, no toilet paper, dirty, the smell, wet floors. The guys said their restroom was not clean as well, no soap. What do the employees do after they use the restroom?

    Angela P.

    Was trying to find a casual lunch spot in Chinatown and decided to check out one of the food courts there. The booth that I went to had a good variety of options. There were dim sum and roast and BBQ meats. So you are bound to find Cantonese food that you like! The food court was packed with people. I almost couldn't find a seat! (Also a good chunk of the patrons were older, so you know it's a popular spot amongst the tough critics - Asian parents and their parents-) This time I ordered the 2 meats of my choice (crispy pork and duck) + rice + soup. Definitely swing by if you are in the area!

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    Simon C.

    A hall consisting of small street-food vendors. A concept that has been well established and received in Flushing NY, but failed in Edison, NJ, is being welcomed by mainly Chinese seniors and students on the outskirt of Chinatown. Expect chaotic, noisy, and family made cheap meals that give character to such a place. Ordered fried salty water dumpling (Huge but had to ask to be microwave d to reheat it) and fish ball with rice noodle (Fresh but had to ask for soy sauce to add some flavor)

    Nikhil R.

    Honestly don't come here unless you are Chinese as you will be judged and stared at by all the people in there. Additionally, they are quite strict on their food policy and you can't eat any food from outside. The stalls in here look very average and nothing that special or stand out is available.

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    Cole D.

    The soup dumplings are some of the worst I've ever had in my life. They tasted like glue.

    Sandra L.

    I had the shrimp dumpling noodle soup for only $10 and it was a good amount of food. dumplings were great. noodles were great. and i loved the big pieces of stewed vegetables. will definitely be coming back! i really enjoyed that there were large chunks of shrimp in the dumplings too. i also checked out the tofu/soy stall and got salty soy milk. i wasn't the biggest fan but glad i tried it

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    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Koreatown

    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Koreatown

    4.6
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Large group friendly

    First off: Best soup dumplings we've had since we had some in Shanghai. If you're considering…read moregoing, I hope this is the gentle push you need. We wandered over here after visiting the Empire State Building; it was only a five minute walk away! We went after watching the sunset, so around 8-ish, and were pleasantly surprised we didn't have to wait for a table. The atmosphere was bright and lively, but not too much to bring our seven-year-old. We ordered: PORK DUMPLINGS-- best thing we ordered. My. Goodness. The broth was perfectly seasoned and silky. Was always a little sad after the last bit of soup from each dumpling was slurped. ;) Meat inside was tender and flavorful and the wrapper wasn't too thin or thick. Just the right thickness to keep the soup inside until you were ready, but not so thick that it was too chewy or distracting from the contents. Also ordered, the SPICY BEEF DUMPLINGS as recommended by our server. They were yummy. Tasty soup and beef had a deeper flavor. Not too spicy. Next time, we will probably just order extra pork dumplings or try something new. We ordered the SCALLION PANCAKES. I prefer my scallion pancakes thinner. These were a lot like the thickness of a dense pita. Still enjoyed them-- still a nice texture that was both soft and crispy, perfectly greasy, and flavorful. CRISPY CHILI CHICKEN (or something like that) was good but nothing special. Had some heat but not too spicy. CUCUMBER SALAD-- was a nice cold addition to the meal. Loved the sesame oil, just wish there was more, as well as more flavor. We ended up pouring a little soy sauce on top and that helped. I thought it was nice to chase a bite of crispy chili chicken with a bite of cucumber. WHITE RICE-- we ordered three orders of rice that was perfectly prepared, but way too much for three adults. Not complaining, but each bowl would have probably been enough for two adults. Can't wait to return!

    The Lucky Six Soup Dumplings at Nan Xiang in Koreatown are absolutely amazing! It's the perfect way…read moreto sample six different soup dumpling flavors, and every one was delicious. The wrappers were thin and delicate, the broth was rich and full of flavor, and you can really taste the quality of the all-natural ingredients. One thing that really stood out is that this is the only place I know that offers both the savory and the sweet version of Fantuan. If you've only had the traditional savory Fantuan, do yourself a favor and try the sweet one too--it's a unique treat that's hard to find. Whether you're a longtime fan of soup dumplings or trying Nan Xiang for the first time, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back again soon!

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    Dao DimSum

    4.1
    (83 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I'd say the food earns them 4 stars on its own, and you can find more of a variety at the dim sum…read morehalls of Flushing, Chinatown, and Bensonhurst, but the food here is still quite food for midtown and worth a visit for. Dish highlights include the shrimp and chive dumplings, beef chow fun, and my personal favorite, the stuffed eggplant. Other items were a little bland, like the turnip cakes and har gow, and the pan fried shrimp noodles were awkwardly plated and made them difficult to eat. I also wish they had rice noodle rolls, which I didnt see on the menu. Really what pushed it to 5 stars to me was the service. We came as a huge group of 20, with a baby and stroller in tow, and they handled everything without so much as a grimace, just an outpouring of helpfulness. They sat half our group at a round table and the other half at a rectangular long table and also helped us navigate dietary restrictions, asking specifically who in the group had those restrictions. The menu is labeled too, so you know which items are vegetarian or gluten free. At one point our helpful server noticed we hadn't really touched that awkwardly plated noodle dish and offered to replace it with another. We didn't take him up on that as I'd find that wasteful but I thought that was so attentive and earned them a generous tip. The space is nice looking, and the food came out very quickly. We also didn't break the bank, even with plenty of drink orders. Dao's is an easy recommendation, especially when you factor in how seamlessly they handled our chaos.

    I've been meaning to try this! Walked by, saw a lunch sign, so ordered shrimp and garlic sauce (has…read morebroccoli); +4 shiumai, lunch special $14 takeout, and was really excited about it! Shiumai exceptional! Other food, not so much. Will not return for lunch special, perhaps only dumplings, presumably. Even the WHITE RICE is crunchy/overcooked/completely a disaster! Truly remarkable. Soup terrible, didn't even resume after first few cornstarchy bites. Perhaps it's on me for not pretty in the correct things, but if the rest of the offerings are this awful, please just don't even offer them. So very disappointing. (I mean, how can you possibly be an ASIAN RESTAURANT and under/overcook WHITE RICE?!???!!! Don't you eat it? Obviously not!!!)

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    Everyone's favorite, the pan-fried pork dumpling!

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    Everyone's favorite, the pan-fried pork dumpling!
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    CHILI

    4.6
    (999 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Kid friendly

    I thought this place would be more trendy than tasty but I was wrong! We ordered a ton of items and…read moreeverything was delicious. Portions are also massive, and we had tons of leftovers. Service was friendly throughout, though they did forget our drink order and we had to follow up. Ambiance is great, prices are reasonable given quality, and food is delicious.

    Had a pretty good meal here with a group of co-workers. I tried the cucumber salad, mapo tofu,…read moreeggplant in garlic chili sauce, and scallion pancakes. I really liked the scallion pancake and eggplant. The pancake wasn't crispy/dry, but rather the exterior was crisp and the inside was still a little soft/fluffy. It's the first time I had a scallion pancake that wasn't just straight dough inside/outside, or so thin that it got crisped out. I really liked this texture profile though. The eggplant was 10/10; the eggplant was cooked well, so tender but not soggy. The sauce was really good too such that it was sufficient spice but not flaming. Would recommended. I enjoyed the cucumber salad and tofu as well, but have had better. Seasoning and prep were good though -- although the tofu was cooked so tender (or maybe was silken tofu to begin with) that the whole table was struggling with carrying it from plate to mouth -- heh. Food came out very quickly; staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful. Decent amount of seating with a cozy vibe. It was a good meal, not my favorite Szechuan spot, but definitely hit the spot.

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    Red style Chungking braised fish stew pairing with red wine
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    Dim Sum Sam

    Dim Sum Sam

    4.0
    (242 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    A great place to grab some dinner before the show or after since they open until late. You order on…read morethe kiosk and then pick a seat in the back. You can pick any available space to sit. It's quite spacious back there. They will call your number to pick up the food. They have a screen in the back with the order number being called. They have a condiment station with chili oil, soy sauce, sriracha. The chopsticks, forks, spoons are in the drawers. You clean up after yourself when you finish eating since it's self-serve. I like their wonton and beef stew noodle soups. It comes with fresh green vegetables. Very tasty. They have rice rolls. I got the shrimp rice roll. That was very good. It came with fresh green vegetables also, a plus. They also have congee. It has small bits of meat in it, but it's still very good congee base and satisfies cravings. You have to ask for white pepper at the front register. I didn't see it at the condiment station. As a snack or part of the combo, they have egg tarts. That was just ok. I'm too full to also eat that with the meal anyways. For drinks, the HK milk tea, especially the hot one, is very good. I got it without sugar. Their soy milk and iced lemon tea is also very good. Congee or rice roll with a drink is great for breakfast or late meal since they open early 8am and close late midnight in the W40th theater area. Very solid place to grab some food.

    Food: 3.3/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Overall: 3.4/5 I think this is a perfectly serviceable Dim Sum place, but there are quite a few flaws with their menu. I won't point out any particular dish as being awful or exceptional, because that's the problem I have with this place overall. Nothing stands out in any sort of way. Everything here kind of just tastes the same, which bothers me because the flavor profile of these dishes should all be tasting vastly different. Most of the dishes carry this overwhelmingly strong oil taste, especially in their fried meats, that kind of just makes them all taste kind of mediocre. The typical Dim Sum dishes, while serviceable, just kind of feels rushed flavor wise with little care put into them, leading them to taste kind of like nothing. The only dish that I would actively order is their noodle, which carries a more distinct light yet rich flavor that complements their noodles, but even then I feel as though the meat and egg feel like afterthoughts in the dish that don't really add to it in any way. The last problem I have with this place is their sauce station, which though kind of them to offer quite a few sauces to add to your dim sum, is just a really messy and unsanitary area which threw off my meal. I wanted to like this place, given that I love eating dim sum, but this wasn't it for me.

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    Hutaoli Music Restaurant & Bar

    Hutaoli Music Restaurant & Bar

    3.9
    (223 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    This place is so cool! I wasn't expecting to find this awesome Chinese restaurant in the middle of…read moreKtown in NYC. I was browsing for places with scallion pancakes and I came across this restaurant. I saw they had a scallion pancake beef rook which I'd never seen before. It was fried and crispy on the inside with tender beef on the inside, that was slightly savory slightly sweet. I had the roll on its own, which made for a light meal, but it can also be enjoyed as a large snack. It was a little greasy, which can be expected, but not sure if I'd get it again. I did think it was innovative though. The most impressive thing about the restaurant was actually the space. I came to pick up my food and was surprised to see this beautiful place. The outside is unassuming and nothing special but inside has the aesthetic of an old Shanghai restaurant. It's ornate and slightly quirky. It's also really big, bigger than I expected. Even the bathrooms had traditional Chinese flare with the sliding doors. Definitely worth checking out,

    I came here for a birthday dinner, which fits the vibe check. Upon entering, you're blasted with…read moremusic and live singing throughout the restaurant. It's also nicely decorated, which makes you feel like you're in China. It's definitely for a younger crowd with how loud this place gets. We had a huge party, so we ordered an array of dishes to share family style. Some of the most memorable dishes were the Mapo Tofu ($13.99), Hutaoli Roast Chicken ($43 for whole), Spicy Pot Potato ($19), Roasted Green Beans ($22), etc. All of the food is good, but definitely pricey. While the food also came out quickly, our drinks came out towards the end of our meal. It's a good spot for big parties as it never got too busy even on a Saturday night. They also have private rooms. The live music was fun, but also made it hard to have conversation.

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