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4.8 (145 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Nancy A.

Tofubox has always been a staple of mine. Vegan and a well balanced meal for anyone who wants a taste of Chinese food. This place offers crispy tofu, spicy tofu, braised tofu, and any sorts of tofu imaginable hence its name, Tofubox. The ambience is very quiet with a couple of tables and retro chairs. There's a rail on your way up to the counter and ordering is pretty simple. They have lunch box sets where you can choose which tofu and rice you want. They have purple or brown rice for you to choose, which is very healthy. I usually get the crispy tofu lunch box set with purple rice. This set includes sweet potatoe fries, purple rice, crispy tofu, broccoli, and seitan! So healthy! I love the purple rice a lot and how it's cooked! Not too dry or wet. The tofu is crispy and skin is always separating. Fries are kind of on the soft side. Wish it was harder! Broccoli is steamed so it's very healthy! Overall, a good healthy option for anyone who is trying to maintain their health and weight.

Mock beef summer rolls
Craig G.

Out and about in Williamsburg before hitting Haven, my friend and I decided to fuel up on some vegetarian dim sum. Tofubox is geared towards takeout/delivery, with just a couple small tables inside. The menu is pretty expansive, covering meatless versions of typical dim sum staples. We snagged an order of sweet potato spring rolls, mock beef summer rolls, and a steamed dumpling combo. This turned out to be considerably more food than we expected, but made for good leftovers. The spring rolls were piping hot and crisp, filled with a a springy filling not unlike mochi and covered with shredded coconut. The summer rolls were fresh, but packed too loosely, leading the rolls to fall apart. The dumplings had a tasty, savoury hit with fillings of veggies (bok choi + shitake), tofu, and egg & tomato. Worth a repeat visit

My old phone can't do justice to the skewer but you need to try it.
Josh B.

Opted for the double-cooked pork this time, and it offered a stunning impersonation of the original, with an assertive medium-spice sauce. Tofubox isn't content to get by with Nice Try Vegan Chicken Nuggets. Exploring vegetarian spots for curiosity rather than necessity, I've often encountered situations where, say, a jackfruit sandwich is just fine, but I'm still full after spending $20. Tofubox, however, offers a surprisingly good value proposition. If you're reading this review you're not a regular yet and thus should start out with a box set, preferably Box Set B.

Jennifer N.

My favorite place in the neighborhood to get vegetarian food! Super tasty, affordable, huge portions, friendly service....I mean, there is nothing missing from this experience. I highly recommend the kung pao chicken bento box. As a meat eater, I did not miss the meat.

Drunken seitan with visible vegetables
Rebecca H.

Some of the best seitan I have ever had. I was also excited to see vegan soup dumplings because I wasn't sure if I'd ever get to try them. They were delicious. The mochi dumplings were also awesome - hot and light and flavorful. The service was very good and food was excellent. No notes. Everything was delicious and perfect. The iced tea was also enjoyable. This was an unplanned stop - just looking for something near Metropolitan Station and this was perfect. 10 out of 10, would recommend.

A9. Double Cooked Pork Slices
Grace L.

This is a super unassuming place in Williamsburg and it surprisingly has a small indoor seating area. Everything is super informal here - everything is served in disposable plastic containers and the waitress serves both the tables and the take out counter. Everything is almost vegan (including the noodles and "meat"). It had a great MaLa flavor and I liked everything we had. Pretty cheap overall too for the portions. Sweet Potato Spring Rolls ($6.50) - comes with 4 pieces. Honestly looked unappetizing when it came, but was actually great. Outside is perfectly crispy and the sweet potato on the inside was soft. Best eaten warm though, the texture is off when it cools down Double cooked pork slices ($13.50), crispy tofu box ($14.50) - these honestly tasted the same but with different proteins. The crispy tofu was so good, very flavorful and crisp. Buddha's Delight ($13.50) - this was your standard pan fried noodles. The flavor was good.

General Tso's tofu box
Alan S.

Excellent takeout option in Williamsburg! I love the vegetarian-friendly variation on the bento box theme, and all of the many varieties of tofu and seitan I've tried here have been delicious. My favorite was the tofu puff - so soft that it melts in your mouth! Plus it's served with my favorite mushroom, "mu-er" (wood ear). Although if you feel like a guilty pleasure on a given evening, the cherry-red General Tso's tofu is your move. Drunken seitan is also perfectly crispy and a repeat order.

C1. Buddha's delight and mapo tofu
Jason X.

I too am Chinese and love eating animal protein, but you'll want to set your prejudices aside for Tofubox because they are making delicious, healthy Chinese dishes. I liked the mapo tofu and Buddha's delight. Great service too!

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Madeleine B.

I was super excited to come here for a quick lunch because of the rave reviews. Maybe I didn't order the right thing, but I am disappointed. I got the Box A spicy ssamjang with braised tofu and what I got was just a box of sautéed vegetables and flavorless soft tofu. No sauce, no nothing. As you can see from the picture, where is the ssamjang? Where is that glorious thick sauce? The tofu was barely coated in anything, so nothing had much flavor. While the food wasn't bad, it wasn't worth the trip or money. The rest of the menu looked good though, and judging by other reviews maybe I came on an off day. Who knows.

C8. General Tso's Tofu or veggie-beef

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Ask the Community - Tofubox

Are all the vegan items orange chicken, loaded fries, and tofu curry or are there other items that just aren't labeled vegan by chance?

I just visited the restaurant and almost all of the dishes are vegan, except a few dishes that include eggs. Hope this answers your question.

Does Tofubox have gift cards that we can by online? @tofubox: could you start this? Love this establishment and want to be able to support it while they're closed

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Dim Sum Palace

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Went for lunch and was quick to get a table even though the place looked packed. Ambiance is loud…read morewith lots of locals. No pushcarts to order but rather you fill out a paper with what you want based on pictures and wait staff bring out. Food came out and all was piping hot. Everything was pretty tasty with the exception of the clams which were a bit sandy, and the portion was small for the $13.95 price tag. Standouts included the beef tripe, eggplant, and the shrimp with tofu was a first for me. There is a charge for tea based on which one you order ranging from $1-$1.50. It does add up so be mindful of what you order.

It was a very busy Sunday, I saw a line out the door, so I knew it must be good. I went to the…read morehostess stand, put myself on a waitlist, and they gave me a paper ticket number and within 5 minutes I got sat. I got a table for one and ordered a hot tea, B.B.Q. Pork buns (3) and shrimp rice noodle roll. The food was really good. The pork buns were so fresh and warm. They ripped apart perfectly and were steaming when they came out. They were so yummy. Sometimes when I order them they're hard and crispy... these were not. They were perfect! After the BBQ pork buns came out and I ate them and then then server said "ready for the check?", I felt like I was being rushed out. Then I told him I was still waiting on the shrimp rice noddle roll. For the rest of my stay I felt like I needed to hurry as they had people waiting to be sat. As for the shrimp rice noodle roll it was so good too, sometimes it all falls apart but these did not. They were wrapped well and super tasty. Overall a great experience. I will say though if you're a large party better to make a reservation a head of time.

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I stopped by with some coworkers and had such a great experience. We tried a mix of dishes, chicken…read moredumplings, pork and shrimp soup dumplings, beef fried rice, and the deep-fried shrimp rolls, and everything was delicious. The soup dumplings especially were a standout. The restaurant has a very family-friendly, welcoming atmosphere, there were lots of families dining, which made it feel lively and authentic. What really stood out was the service. The staff was incredibly attentive and kind, we rarely had to ask for anything twice, and often they anticipated what we needed before we even asked. Such a great spot to stop by, share dishes, and enjoy a really satisfying meal. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

We were looking for that classic dim sum experience, and House of Joy delivered! There are already…read moreso many reviews, I'll just throw in some quick tips: - If its busy when you arrive and there's nobody at the host stand, look for a guy with an earpiece microphone and a clipboard. Tell him how many in your party and he'll give you a piece of paper with a number on it, he'll blow through those announcements quickly, so listen up. - The numbers for a table aren't always sequential, he's playing a game of Tetris with tables. - If you've got less than a full table, be prepared to share a table, but it's no big deal. - Steamed Pork Bun is better than Baked Pork Bun (but not by much), which is better than the Crispy Fried Pork Dumpling (mochi!). Baked Pork Pastry was a little meh, it was extremely rich and ours was in that awkward in-between temperature. - Chive dumplings are pretty shrimp-forward, good, but shrimp-forward. - If there's something you want and it doesn't make its way to you, ask! Servers retrieved several things for us and the tables around us (seemingly) happily.

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Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village

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Solid sit-down spot for Southern Chinese cuisine, perfect for sharing with friends or family…read more Walking in, I was immediately surprised by how spacious and lowkey luxurious the interior felt. Service was a mixed bag: despite staff not being the most attentive, dishes came out pretty fast. Now let's talk food. The xiao long bao are a must. The broth inside is rich, savory, and super satisfying. Definitely don't skip the Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings or the Crab Meat & Pork Soup Dumplings. They're pure comfort in dumpling form! The Braised Beef Noodle Soup also hit hard: hearty, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving something warm and cozy. Not in a soupy mood? Try the Pan-Fried Pork & Crabmeat Buns for crispy bottoms and rich fillings. & shoutout to the bok choy for being tasty and doing its job... yes, it delivered the fiber we desperately needed to fix vacation constipation. All in all, a great place to eat well, share generously, and leave very full and very happy. Highly recommended.

I can see why this place is so highly recommended. I was extremely impressed and satisfied with the…read moredifferent dishes our group ordered and the price we paid. The soup dumplings were delicious and need for first timers. I was blown away on how the taste was salty enough, juicy enough, and the perfect mouthful. We also ordered the pan fried dumplings and shumai dumplings. All were perfect with the vinegar/soy sauce dip. We ordered the beef soup with noodles, crispy noodles with meat, and stir fry noodles with beef. It was delicious and perfect. The noodles were perfectly cooked and chewy. The tea was warm and perfect for the New York cold weather. Our servers were very friendly and checked in on us every so often. 10/10

Dim Sum Palace

Dim Sum Palace

(441 reviews)

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East Village

哇!我吃饱了! The scallion…read morecake was aight -- ode oily, to the point where the grease muted the flavor of the onion itself Xia Long Bao was super good tho, wrapper could benefit from being a little thinner but the actual soup itself was incredibly rich and balanced. The duck dumplings go BONKERS fr -- though I'm not the biggest fan of the gummy rice wrappers on dim sum, the actual duck meat itself was nothing short of mesmerizing. The small cubes of meat were incredibly tender and maintained the perfect ratio of fattiness to flesh, all enveloped in a rich brown sauce. Oh the goddamn Jiu Cai Jiao dumpling was a sleeper pick --, the succulent shrimp was starkly contrasted by the eye widening bright freshness of the chives. Like biting into a rain forest. The general Tso (yeah I ordered gtao suck me, it balances the other fresher and or spicier dishes well when eaten in tandem) was absolutely incredible -- the chicken was primarily breast meat and still managed to be succulent, while the breading itself was paper thing and crisp. The sauce had the perfect cornstarchy goopiness and was packed with fresh ginger and garlic. Highly recommend.

Very friendly service and pleasent restaurant. Our party of four was graciously welcomed and…read morepromptly seated. The ordering process was simple and the food was fresh and delicious. We all really enjoyed the soup dumplings (I requested a second order). The wonton noodle soup was spot on as well as the spring rolls, sesame noodles, and spicy cucumbers. If you're in the east village you can't miss with Dim Sum Palace.

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Golden Wuish The Duck House

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Financial District

Golden Wuish: A modern Chinese spot in FiDi that delivers on the experience…read more Came back to celebrate another friend's birthday and the service was phenomenal! It's a true fine-dining atmosphere where the food quality actually matches the aesthetic Flaming Peking Duck ($123): 5/5. A total showstopper and worth every penny Spicy Beef Stir-Fry ($29): 5/5. Super tender and juicy with a perfect spicy kick. Good portion size too! Sichuan Wonton ($15): 5/5. Big, meaty, and that numbing spice was spot on Crying Tiger Steak ($28): 4.75/5. Small portion, but incredibly tender and flavorful. Although the pairing with corn was a little off to me Clay Pot Rice ($25) & Duck Egg Pea Shoots ($21): 4.75/5. Reliable classics that never disappoint. Squid Ink Fried Rice ($30): 4/5. A bit bland on its own, but works well as a base for the bolder dishes Black Truffle Soup Dumpling ($19): 3/5. Although you do taste the truffle this was my least favorite, the soup was lukewarm, the skin was a bit rough Overall, a fantastic spot for a special occasion in Lower Manhattan!

I came here for dinner with a friend and we had a great time! We had a reservation and got seated…read moreimmediately. The restaurant has dim lighting and lots of seating. There is a bar that plays music and service was overall great! Our server checked in on us often and was kind. The food was good as well. The Peking Duck was crispy and a little fatty, and the sauce had a bit of oil which I have never seen before. The standout here were the wrappers, they were perfectly thin and chewy. Though it was not the best duck I have had, it is still reputable. The steamed seabass was also delicious! I love how tender and melty the fish was, and the claypot rice was also good! The crispy rice and umami seasoning was on point. Overall we had a great time dining here!

Mito - Salmon, Tuna, Scallop, and Eel nigiri

Mito

(42 reviews)

Fort Greene

Went here on a Thursday night to catch up with some friends. I'm not really a big sushi person, but…read moreI've been giving it more of a chance lately. The ambiance is calm and cozy -- definitely a good spot whether you're grabbing a couple drinks, a quick bite, or sitting down for a full dinner. I ordered the Joker roll, and that's where things started to click for me with sushi. The tuna and avocado paired with the spicy red sauce really made it stand out -- honestly tasted great and something I'd get again. Also had the Mongolian steak with rice, which was another highlight. Presentation was fire -- it comes out still heating on a hot platter, which makes the whole experience feel elevated. Flavor matched the presentation too. Service was solid overall, no real issues there. The only downside was with a deal they were advertising ("3 for $33"). It was shown on their website and even posted outside the restaurant, which was actually one of the main reasons we chose the spot. When we tried to use it, we were told they weren't honoring it that night and that the deal had been causing them to lose money. I understand adjusting pricing if something isn't working, but if that's the case, the promotion should be removed or clearly communicated ahead of time. Having it still advertised and then not honoring it was frustrating and took away from the experience. Overall: good food, nice vibe, and a solid option in Brooklyn -- just make sure to double-check any deals before going.

So I still haven't gotten over the last Restaurant that was…read morehere and so fancy and fabulous and expensive (that's why it's not here anymore ) ok I'm back So it's still beautiful but, there is something off. They promote happy hour and it's good but, I'm going to say it "They SHOW NOTHING BUT, SPORTS Channels" Like it's so annoying. Ok but the food is really good, the fried rice is everything. All of them. And the happy hour menu you CAN NOT TOP prices awesome. Service is amazing as well, I mean they put up with me bitching about the TV all the time. And the worst part is that I bring my phone to watch. So am I just bitching... ugh Anyway see yall in a few weeks

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