Awesome restaurant, but w/ caveats…read more Even after living in NYC for over 20 years and in Brooklyn for over a decade, I get surprised once in a while by a restaurant like Everett. It is not a big restaurant, and on the Friday that I went to celebrate a friend's birthday, it was not packed. But even if it was packed, I wouldn't feel cramped up like many Chinese restaurants that got so famous that they place tables what seem like mere inches away from each other. The tables are spaciously placed, and the wait staff won't have to squeeze in to refill your tea. As for complaints from other reviewers about slow service and smokers, we didn't see any smokers when we were there, and we would have left the restaurant w/o ordering if we did as we have a pregger in our group. As for the slow service, we didn't notice it as 1/2 our group was running late. Seriously, this is not Manhattan, you can't expect all your food to fly out at once. It was better for us that there service is a bit slow so that we got more time to chat as I haven't seen my friends in months, and we were only there for 2 1/2 hours. Now for the food, its amazing. The presentation for the fancier dishes are top notch for a Chinese restaurant. But every dish is so flavorful and cooked to perfection. The meat dishes are deliciously tender, and the vegetable dishes still retain their crunchiness even though they were "wokked" at very high heat. Here's what we ordered: Octopus - We ate this as an appetizer. The people that came late missed out on this dish, lol. I don't know how they made it so flavorful. Guesses are they chopped it up and let it marinate in its ink? Jellyfish - Standard fare for Chinese restaurants, although they didn't turn them into "strings" like most places do. They sliced them up instead. If you have not had jellyfish served this way before, the texture of each slice will BLOW YOUR MIND. Fresh shrimps in a broth served in bamboo chute - This looks impressive to start, but it tastes even better. The broth is excellent, with goji berries and other ingredients that I couldn't name. The shrimps are shrimps, but they taste as good as you can get them. Crystal Crab (Australian Snow Crab) - Delicious! Add some rice into the shell to soak up all the juices from the crab! Unbelievable! Chicken - Okay, this wasn't that good, but only because they tried too hard and infused a bit too much flavor. But my friends finished it so maybe Its not so bad. Conch w/ flat noodles - Wow! You know how like people hate the "fishiness" of salmon when it is cooked incorrectly. Well, there's plenty of "fishiness" in the noodles from the conch, but it tasted great! Maybe my taste buds are messed up after eating all these weird dishes in the past (lamb brains, snakes, etc.), but this was genuinely good. Its something that you would never think goes well together, but... it does. Cucumber(squash) w/ shredded dried scallops - okay, only because I had this elsewhere before. Beef Stomach Stew - So deliciously tender. Way more meat than tripe. I guess ppl that like tripe will not like this dish. Seafood mix (scallops, conch, some other stuff?) - the noodle dish was better bitter melon w/ dried shrimps - Okay. If you don't absolutely detest bitter melon, you will like this dish. The saltiness from the dried shrimps cuts the bitterness, and then when the bitterness pass, it tastes very refreshing. So simple to do, but I can't recall the last time that I had this dish made as good as this. Soy sauce seafood mix w/ lotus roots - there's a lot of squid in here, and the soy sauce definitely ups the flavor. But the lotus roots and the other veggies, which were cooked separately, cuts the saltiness and adds plenty of crunch. Chinese cabbage w/ red chilies - I guess this is a szechuan style dish? I haven't had this before but I also rarely go to Chinese szechuan restaurants. Taro paste - Okay. This totally reminds me of poi, but it is warm and way sweeter. Its really good. The only downside is the comp dessert soup taste bland after having this. Okay, so back to the caveat. Don't come here if you don't know how to speak Mandarin. As mentioned in previous reviews, the menu are in Chinese only and even then I feel you have to know what to order. Good thing we have someone that knows both when we went that day.

With its impressive outside sign and massive seafood tank, Everett gets kudos for standing out…read moreamongst the Chinese businesses along 8th avenue but more importantly gets my nod for the best Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn Chinatown. There are few places that can emulate the quality of selection Everett has to offer. I can't think any establishment in the area that has a more extensive menu of Seafood and Fujian style specialties. To add to that, they have fast service, excellent prices, and feature a splendid decor. As I mentioned in my previous review, everything about the restaurant almost distinctly caters to a Chinese crowd (menu selection, CCTV news, and even the karaoke) but I have seen some non-Chinese in here on occasion. The waitresses do speak some English, but coming with someone who may speak Mandarin would likely help the dining experience tremendously. The dishes just keep getting better and better during each visit. There is no question the food is of superior quality, with plenty of flavor and freshness, and can cater to a variety of palates. There are some standard Cantonese / Northern Chinese dishes available as well, but I advise most folks to get a little adventurous and order their homestyle dishes (i.e. Steamed Mantis Shrimp, Fukinese King Crab, etc.), especially the ones that are less likely to be found in other establishments. On a whole, this place is hard to miss and even harder to pass up for folks who can appreciate true authentic cuisine. The sign on the outside glows into the night while all of the tiny markets and bakeries close for the after hours. Though the place looks deceivingly small upon entering, there is also a basement level (a la Congee Village) for big groups who want a private dining experience. They are open late, but the best time to go is during the dinner hour and even better if one can score a table on the weekend.

This spot serves your typical of a traditional Chinese banquet restaurant dishes specializing in…read moreTaishan, Guangdong provincial dishes. There are a few dishes I have to get every time my family eats here. The jellyfish head is a perfect start. Their fried milk is one of my favorite version, crispy outside, warm and creamy inside, and surprisingly lighter than others. The squab is cooked just right, with crispy skin and juicy meat. I really like their house special chicken and five-spiced goose too, packed with flavorfs. Heads up though, the vibe and service is super casual, maybe a bit too laid-back. Don't be surprised if you have to grab your own drinks and silverware. And you might need to wave down the staff if you need something. The place isn't fancy, and if you can, just avoid the bathroom altogether. But even with those little things, the food is consistently good, and the prices are fair. They have some great lunch specials too. It's definitely worth it for a tasty, authentic Chinese meal if you can pardon their service.

This is the best restaurant so far at 8th Ave area, very Cantonese style and the boss is nice. The…read moreonly thing is the menu already outdated in the website. which actual price is 2-3 dollars more now.

The best charsiu I've ever had. I usually get the half fat/lean and it's perfect. The taste, the…read moreperfect ratio of meat and fat, so good! I love the burnt tips of the charsiu, my favorite bite. I've been here for dinner and their dishes are actually pretty good. Really liked their walnut shrimp, the salt and pepper pork chop and the stir fry squid dish (see picture). The restaurant interior is quiet outdated, but the food is good. I haven't tried their dimsum, so I cannot judge. Definitely give their charsiu a try (the half fat/lean cut). I highly recommend it and you'll not be disappointed.

I don't often come to this spot for anything but we came by two times recently out of convenience…read moreto get roast pork. I guess for spots like this, you really need to know the people working their otherwise you'd get whatever they give. They cut the pieces so big that when we get home, we'd still have to cut it in half so it's easier to eat. The taste itself is decent but otherwise I wouldnt come back here. They also made bak tong go which I think they do well in. Most places cant get the texture right but they do. At $4 a box thats only 75% full, I wouldnt complain because its closest to what I had growing up.

Came in on a Wednesday night around 6:30pm. The restaurant was packed! Fortunately we had a table…read morewhen we walked in and did not have to wait. Ordered Hong Kong styled instant noodles with spam and eggs, veggies, gyozas and crunchy seafood noodles. When I think of spam, it is rectangular shaped, however, the spam was circular! It still tastes the same though. The gyozas was an appetizer but also can be a personal dish. majority of their dishes are family style which means they are big in portion and are meant to be shared. So keep in mind when ordering! Staff were so nice, feels so nostalgic that there were Cantonese conversations every where. The restaurant also sells a variety of sushis. Many people were coming in to pick up their take out and to order take out! The booth where I sat has a tv above and it was playing Chinese music with lyrics so you can kind of sing along like a karaoke.Restaurant has restrooms for customers.

My husband and I love ordering this dish called chicken with basil from this restaurant. It's…read moremildly spicy and quite flavorful. We've been ordering the large size to share and the portion size is good. If you've never tried this dish, try it. It's reasonably priced as well ($14.15) including tax. The service is always good. The ambiance is family friendly and welcoming. We do take out orders from them most of the time and it's quick like 10 minutes. FYI: they are closed on Tuesdays.

Their food is really top-notch! Most of the food is yummy albeit a bit salty and greasy at times…read more The chicken wings are delicious, lunch options are phenomenal, and the cashier is an amazing lady. Interesting thing about their hot and sour soup is that the ingredients are inconsistent. One day there's tomatoes, another day there's carrots, next thing you know there aren't either and is missing the key ingredient wood ear fungus. It's a mystery what you'll get when you order that thing, but it hasn't stopped me from visiting the ordinary looking establishment. The lack of decor speaks to me like no other!

It's extremely hard to find an authentic Cantonese food joint in NYC nowadays but having stumbled…read moreupon this no frills restaurant, my faith has been restored. I must have been here about 3 times already and each time, it's been consistently good, service was fast and the price is reasonable. I've gotten the salt and pepper pork chop, chicken with broccoli and their fried rice. All were seasoned very well, and the chops were fried to perfection. Doesn't cost an arm and leg for a lunch or dinner. I highly recommend this place.

Good food and service for an affordable price! If you are on a budget, this is the place to try…read more Noodle soups are delicious but avoid the fried oily appetizers.

The staffs were friendly. This restaurant is located on 86 street. Food was delicious. It was a lot…read moreof comfort food. I would recommend coming here again.

Wan Da is one of the newer Fujianese restaurant in the area. They have a station where you can…read morecustomize what you want in your noodles. They have most of the general Fujianese cuisine menu. Great a quick meal, the portion is not as big as some of the other Fujianese restaurants nearby but definitely the presentation is better. These are one of those restaurants if you don't speak their native language (Fujianese or Mandarin) then their service may come off as rude because of the language barrier. The pro is they open from 8AM to 12AM (7 days a week).

Happy to discover this late night gem. Was looking for some street food type foods and tried a soup…read moreas well since everyone else in the restaurant had one. Very affordable. Highly recommend ordering the oyster cake. Extremely packed and textured. Love the taro cake too. A dense yet fluffy bite. Super impressed by the pork belly soul. Extremely tender meat and extremely clean broth. Appreciated the large variety of sauce selection next to every table. Lastly, the cashier was very kind, patient, and professional--big highlight of the visit. Want go back to try a larger, proper meal but for now, it's a strong 4 stars!

My new favorite peanut rice noodle! Thick sauce, bouncy chewy noodles, with different options for…read morepeanut, no peanut, pickled veggie and no pickled veggie. Much better than alot of places I have had.

Love this place! Affordable and quick, and you're gonna be soo full. I've only tried the Fuzhou…read moreeats so far, but after this meal, will be back to try the rest of the menu. Peanut Noodles: insanely generous for the price, the peanut flavor could've been stronger but the noodles are very chewy and not too clumpy which I appreciate. I like the version with the pickled veggies, it adds more flavor to the noodles but the classic version is good too. Not watery at least like the one in Chinatown Steamed Dumplings: these took a little longer, but they're plump and juicy with a good chive flavor. Steamed Buns: the bun part is pretty fluffy, and the filling is good though, like a more soy saucy version of the dumplings filling, but I thought it could've been saltier hehe. For these types of buns it feels really clean, and they'll easily fill you up for $5