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.

Stumbled off the train around 11am on a Monday with loose plans for the day. There's lots of food…read moreavailable in and around Penn Station, but we decided to search Yelp for Dim Sum. Hey Yuet was a quick enough walk in the rain and worth getting a little damp for. We arrived before the lunch rush, so we were seated immediately and started ordering soup dumplings, rice rolls and a variety of other delicious dim-sum options. We ate our faces off. I wanted to keep going but hit maximum capacity and waddled out of there very fat and happy. Everything was wonderful-including the service. There were 2 young people managing all of the tables - they did great job. I sent some of the food pics to friends that no longer live in/near NYC..they were very jealous.

This was a very well decorate, intimate feeling dim sum spot in the heart of Chelsea! What blew me…read moreaway was actually the pot of tea we ordered. It was so healing on a cold rainy day. Some of my favorite dishes were the fried octopus and squid stir fry, the fried pork buns, and the shu mai!

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.

we had the lobster noodles which was spot on Cantonese style…read more The waiter was so nice and showed us the fresh lobster we were about to eat. My son was so excited and it tasted so good. Yay every last noodle and made a mess of his hands. "here's his review: I have never tasted such good lobster noodles! The people were so nice and even showed us the lobster that we were going to eat along with a picture of us holding it! At first the room looked a bit small but the second I looked around I found I was wrong, the room was huge, homey, and clean!"

One of the best dim sum places outside of Chinatown in my opinion. It's convenient that there are a…read morecouple of locations in Manhattan. They offer a wide variety of classic dim sum options, including my favorites: soup dumplings, fried dumplings, pan fried buns, rice noodle rolls, sticky rice, radish cake, shumai, crystal shrimp, etc, all of which are super delicious and authentic in taste. I love the entrees too--the green beans are crispy, the snow pea shoots are tasty, and the beef chow fun is delicious. No notes! It's relatively easy to walk in to this location.

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!

Eating authentic Hong Kong cuisine, that is deliciously flavored, tenderized meats (duck, or…read moresteamed short ribs are heavenly), seasoned rice, noodles and soups embraced your palate passionately with intentions to please you endlessly. Located on the UWS of Manhattan, a delightfully fixture in the neighborhood. Service is what Moon Kee does, adding a warm welcome to customers who frequent the restaurant. The atmosphere ambiance is exciting, filled with a soft light that embraces you before you sit down to chow with your chopsticks or flatware to enjoy your meal. A great date, family or buddy night.

Had a solid experience on Christmas (minus horrendous service, but what do you expect on a Chinese…read morerestaurant's busiest day), but a terrible one ordering in delivery. I ordered in some rice rolls and the soy sauce chicken with rice dish. The rice rolls were minuscule and the shrimp ones not fully deveined. The real problem was the soy sauce chicken. This was the most flavorless dish I've ever ordered from a Chinese spot. Dry as can be and no sauce could save it. Might return, but only for dim sum.

Came here because we had a hankering for Peking duck and we weren't disappointed. Even better, the…read morexlb dumplings were excellent! The pea shoots were also delicious although highly expensive for the portion. Most people in the room were Chinese, which is always a good sign. Definitely check this place out if you have the hankering for Peking duck!

I walked past this peking duck spot and was curious so I looked it up on yelp, saw all the great…read morereviews, and immediately bookmarked it. So when my family was in town, I suggested ordering a duck from Chef Huang to pick up for dinner. We called to confirm how long it would take to prepare and they said it would be closer to 20 minutes, so don't be thrown off by the long wait time indicated on the menu for duck. At $88 for a duck I probably won't be picking up duck for myself too often (but I wish I could!). The duck was perfectly cooked with a good ratio of skin (which is perfectly crispy) to meat and comes with plenty of pancakes. We did not eat at the restaurant, but I liked that it seemed more upscale than say, a restaurant in Chinatown, but still low key.

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.

The food and secure are great. Our food came out quickly and very hot. We really liked the…read moreShredded Roast Duck Stir Fried Turnip Cake with shrimp in XO sauce and the Crispy Garlic Spare Ribs. The Salt and Pepper Shrimp Dumplings were also good. I liked the Taro Cilantro and Pork Dumplings but my husband didn't. I happen to like taro and cilantro and he doesn't. The Steamed Beef Honey Comb Tripe was a little sweet for me. I prefer it more savory. This has become our go to place when we come to New York because we were able to order dim sum that we don't find in the San Francisco area.

This was our second dim sum lunch while in midtown for a few days. It was fab! Highly recommend!…read moreService was ok. Ambiance is nothing earth shattering. But the food was really good. Prices reasonable esp for midtown. We didn't have time to get to Chinatown and this was just as good as what we might have found there. We ate every morsel! The pea shoot dumplings were PARTICULARLY good! Gooey and tasty! Perfect!

The staff were great. The hot jasmine tea was loose leaf'. The food was the best Chinese we had…read morehave in a while. The restaurant is decorated with pandas.

I ordered food to be delivered. It was a very good meal. Fried rice, white rice and sesame…read morechicken. I didn't give it 5 stars because while there were some greens In the chicken, there wasn't enough to call it a serving. I added my own serving of veggies.