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    Egg custard filled swan pastries
    Juliana T.

    This review is for a private event. We chose YAO to host a dinner in their PDR. We were looking for an elevated space that served family style Cantonese food. After working with Kitty via email for several months, we had a menu set up and plan ready to go for our event for a Friday 5-8pm. We showed up on event night at 4:45pm to finalize set-up, and NOTHING is set up. AFTER we showed up, a man showed up clearly looking like he just arrived at the restaurant (he had to take off his bag and jacket before he could start setting up). No apologies for running late - nothing. And they had to set up EVERYTHING, incl re-organizing chairs, laying out wrinkled table cloths, and placing out dishes and glasses. All said, we weren't able to let our guests in until close to 5:20pm even though nearly everyone showed up on time, and had to wait outside the whole time. The service during the rest of the meal was not much better - drinks and food both took forever. In fact, 6:15pm rolled around, people were waiting up to 30-45 mins for their drinks, and not a single dish had been brought out. I asked one of the waitstaff what was going on with the food, and he goes "Oh, you want the food to start coming out?" I was so baffled by his question - we were there for a dinner and no dinner was being served! I was beyond shocked and disappointed. Thankfully, the food was great. I love elevating the Cantonese food experience. My favorite dishes were the truffle duck and tea smoked chicken. The custard filled swan desserts were also beautiful and tasty. All in all, our private event for 25 people cost $3,500, which is inclusive of a 20% tip which is WILD given the shoddy service. I left feeling both great and terrible about our dinner at YAO.

    Andrew L.

    Very nice restaurant that is a little hidden being on the 2nd floor of a hotel. We had the Scallion Pancakes, Xiao Long Bao, Half Peking Duck, Citrus Honey Mayo Glazed Tiger Shrimp and Fried Rice with Diced Angus Short Rib - all solid. Service was friendly and very attentive and nice decor.

    Interior
    Anggie B.

    A really nice place, its simple yet giving fancy vibe. And i love how there is space between tables so we're not squeezed like chicken in a farm. Great service. 4 stars for the food, some of the dishes were really good, one was just alright. Oh, they have lunch special. But the regular menu is def better. Will i come back? Yeah!

    Laura P.

    Beautifully designed interior and excellent service, this spot offers fusion Cantonese cuisine right in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District. I'm so glad I discovered this place, it brings back memories of Hong Kong.

    Peking duck
    Nicole L.

    We had Christmas dinner at Yao. While waiting for elevator two women got in and they got out first in line at the host. They didnt have a reservation and proceeded to push for one. We heard hostess said come back at 6:30 PM. Then it was our turn to check in the hostess immediately said your table is ready but can you finish your dinner at 6:30 PM! We thought it was abruptly rude and that gave the impression they were giving the table to those women in front of us. We ordered the peking duck and fish fin soup both almost $50 each for individual or half portions. The jellyfish was good but there was some sandy texture. The char siu was berkshire pork but it was not as tender as expected (we had Hayhay the previous night it was way better). My son enjoyed the shrimp and soup dumplings. We also had the sweet and sour pork with an elaborate presentation on dry ice it was ok would have been better with some taipoica coating gives it a different texture, we also had the okra and mushroom dish it was good. Overall we spent quite a bit for dinner and imagine a restaurant charging such price demanding you finish your dinner before you even sat down. The other service staff was good.

    Noodles with beef ribs (lunch). Sorry... I eat before the phone.
    Pedro Z.

    This place is located in a hotel, to get to it you access the hotel lobby and you take the elevator to the designated floor. The ambiance is chic and modern. The staff is super helpful and the food is delicious. I tried the lunch beef lo mein noodles and they were amazing. I would totally recommend this place whether it is for a quick lunch or for a date night. They have a vast menu with all the Cantonese classics combined with a great space.

    Michael C.

    Amazing food, yes it is not cheap compared to other Chinese restaurants but it is not more expensive than other cuisines at this class and finesse level where food, service and ambiance is part of the experience you are looking for!

    Duck
    Erin H.

    A nice place for group of people, a little bit fusion Chinese dishes, not limited to Cantonese at all. High recommend Mapo tofu and Peking duck is great! Specially it's hard to find a good Peking duck in the city. The environment also comfortable and quiet. The only downside is the elevator share with hotel, sometimes need a long waiting time!

    Pork
    Tansy W.

    Absolutely amazing. One of the best Chinese restaurants in NYC. Great food and great service. My favorite dishes were the Peking duck (amazing), the steamed Dungeness crab with meat (pork), and the egg custard tart dessert. The salted chicken was also very good and quite unique. Everything else we got was also tasty, including the snow pea shoots with chanterelles, the cauliflower, the pork, the pumpkin dessert, and the swan custard dessert. The service is also amazing. They were constantly swapping out our plates and refilling our waters. There is also some fancy $350-some-odd meal per person you can preorder two days in advance. Not clear what it includes. And there's a beautiful inside as well as some private dining rooms, I believe. Highly recommend. Can't wait to return!

    Scallop fried rice is good
    Kim F.

    I had the cucumber salad, scallop fried rice and vegetable dumplings. Food is not bad but the service is horrible. They have full bar but tell folks they can't order drinks because they have no bartender. They have a side of pickled radish that comes with the meals that I wanted to take to go and was told I have to pay 6 dollars for it. Needless to say I left no tip. I was staying at the hotel and ate the same meal the day before and there was no bartender then and when I asked for the pickled radish they told me that it had been put up already because it was close to closing time and they didn't know where it was. So I do really like the fried rice but I do not recommend this place nor will I return! The ambiance and decor was is nice but not enough for me to go back!

    Josephine L.

    Welcome to Yao, where Cantonese cuisine gets a modern makeover and your taste buds embark on a Harold and Kumar flavor adventure. The decor is prettier than the Met on a first date, and your wallet will likely hate you at the end of the night, but at least you're in for a truly sumptuous meal. Let me take you on a culinary rollercoaster through some of their best dishes: - Marinated Jellyfish with Sesame: My litmus test for most Canto spots. Nothing wrong with Yao's, except that it's too small. - Grilled Berkshire Pork: Presentation much? This dish was meant to be 'grammed. Imagine pork so succulent it's like biting into a cloud of happiness. Char siu never looked so sexy. - Traditional Chinese Salt-Baked Free-Range Chicken: If chickens had a spa day, this is what they'd look like after. Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, this chicken is so good, it's probably the reason why the phrase "winner winner chicken dinner" was coined. - Fresh Whole Sea Perch with Bones with Dried Tangerine Peel and Douchi: Dive into a sea of flavors with this dish! Plus, picking through those delicate bones feels like a culinary treasure hunt. - Mapo Tofu with Lobster: I hate how much I loved this. Silky tofu meets crunchy lobster in an actually spicy sauce that doesn't skimp on flavor. $68 is painful, but it hurts more not trying this. - Beef Brisket with Turnip in Clear Broth: Like a warm hug on a cold day. The beef melts in your mouth, and the broth tastes like Fri evenings with mom. - Snow Pea Leaves with Chanterelle: Crisp, vibrant snow pea leaves paired with earthy chanterelle mushrooms--it's a green dream come true! - Stir-Fried String Bean with Minced Pork and Kale Borecole: A classic for a reason, and Yao's is generous. - Fried Rice with Scallops and XO Sauce: Flavorful and perfectly cooked. - Fried Rice with Diced Angus Short Rib: Also flavorful and perfectly cooked. I'm not sure which fried rice was my favorite, TBH. - Pumpkin Cake: Yes, we desserted. This cake oozed sweet egg yolk that made me want to cry, it was so tasty. - Sesame Ball with Red Bean Paste: Another classic for a reason. You get five balls in this order, so it's perfect for sharing. Not too oily either. - Custard Pastry in a Swan Shape: Get this just for the 'gram. But also, it's actually quite crispy and delightful. Fly, my pretties, fly right into my mouth! - Portuguese Egg Custard Tart: Yao's best dish, bar none, and quite possibly the best egg tart in all of NYC. Made fresh every day and already their most popular dessert. My Macanese grandma would not only have approved, she would've ordered 12 more to take home. I didn't want to love Yao because, let's face it, "elevated" Chinese food almost always subs presentation for flavor, but Yao managed to avoid that for the most part while providing a gorgeously modern dining experience.

    Ginger milk
    Natalie H.

    We were surprised to find Chinese food in Fidi, but we're glad we gave it a try! Yao served mostly traditional Cantonese dishes (some a little fusion) in a modern setting. We loved the beef with rice noodles and truffle lobster. There were a few dessert options, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're not used to traditional Cantonese flavors. The grapefruit ice cream had the salty Chinese dried tangerine peels in it, and the stewed milk was really strong in ginger. I loved them, but it's not for everyone. All the dishes were presented beautifully, which explains the price. It was a little confusing getting here being on the second floor of a hotel, but once inside, the restaurant was large. Service was great, and we would come back!

    Sunny W.

    We booked a private room for a celebration. The food was good, and dishes like the cha siu, Peking duck, and smoked chicken were visually appealing and entertaining to watch as they were being served.

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    Uncle Lou 快樂人 - Chicken Lo Mein

    Uncle Lou 快樂人

    4.2(671 reviews)
    0.7 miChinatown
    $$

    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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    Uncle Lou 快樂人 - The dining room, how cute is that??

    The dining room, how cute is that??

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    Potluck Club 佰樂 - Taro Shrimp Fritters

    Potluck Club 佰樂

    4.4(551 reviews)
    1.1 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)
    0.9 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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    Wah Fung No 1 - Roasted Duck (small)

    Roasted Duck (small)

    Wah Fung No 1 - Small char siu and roast duck

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    Congee Village - Cold Dungeness Crab

    Congee Village

    3.4(1.9k reviews)
    1.2 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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    Congee Village - Snow Pea's Leaf with mixed mushrooms.

    Snow Pea's Leaf with mixed mushrooms.

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