YI JI SHI MO - 88 Elizabeth Street, NYC This small, charming Chinese bánh cuốn rice rolls spot is absolutely worth the visit! Yes, there's almost always a line, but don't let that discourage you--the staff keeps things moving quickly, making the wait fast and efficient. Their freshly made bánh cuốn rice rolls are incredibly delicious! The soft, smooth, and delicate rice rolls are made fresh to order, with layers of tender meat, veggies, and shrimp wrapped in a perfectly translucent white exterior. Every bite is heavenly! My personal favorite is the combo shrimp with fresh shrimp and baby dried shrimp. It's tender, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. For the best experience, enjoy your bánh cuốn rice rolls while they're still warm--fresh out of the steamer, they're even better! Cash only. There's no seating inside, but up to 4 people can stand and eat inside. I also love their complimentary hot sauce--it's a must-add for spicy lovers! If you're a bánh cuốn rice rolls lover, YI JI SHI MO is definitely a must-visit in NYC. We highly recommend it! Go NYU! Go Violets! read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Top two foods in NYC for me: the Cheong Fun cart and this place. The rice rolls are one of the most delicious things I have had in NYC. They usually have an hour long wait minimum - we placed our order at 11 AM on a Saturday, walked around Chinatown and came back at 12 PM just in time to pick up our order. I am not one to wait in lines for any bakery or cafe but this is one of the few places I will gladly wait for an hour or more. We got the Signature 1 (Roast Pork, Shrimp, Cilantro, Egg) and Shrimp Party (Shrimp, Dried Shrimp, Cilantro, Egg) with Curry fish balls as well as the Black sesame paste. These rice rolls are best experienced when consumed piping hot - they look so simple yet are super fresh and bursting with so much flavor. On top of that, their Chilli oil and Garlic Sauce are next level - you add those two to your rice rolls and you have officially made it to heaven! And that Black sesame paste? We got the small size but even that was so generously filled - and who would've thought a slightly sweet black sesame paste would add so much dimension to an already mind blowing dish. Definitely get it with your order. Still thinking about it 24 hours later... read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Signature 1 (Roast Pork, Shrimp, Cilantro, Egg) and Shrimp Party (Shrimp, Dried Shrimp, Cilantro, Egg) with Curry fish balls - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Likely the most popular steamed rice roll place in Ctown. I always pass by and attempt to order a traditional dried shrimp roll (7) and always told a wait of 44MIN-1.5HR and I walk out. No a restaurant Sunday morning, I asked for a #7 and she says 1HR. As a walk out she says she has a #15 which includes dried shrimp, scallion, radish and roast pork with No wait. Of course I take it. Note I speak Cantonese which I'm sure helped The roll itself was not warm or fresh but still good. The radish made the difference. The rice roll is smooth. I'm sure it would be better if freshly made and I eat it immediately but that's not possible at a busy place like this. Very good but not worth the wait and hassle esp if you can go to West. Or even Joes read more

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Spectacular rice noodles. The number one special had loads of pork and shrimp. The space was distinct and cash only. The food took 30 minutes at lunch time due to the crowds. read more

super cute tiny cheung fun place! i stopped by around 11 on a weekend morning and was told there'd be a 35 minute wait so i had a little stroll around chinatown after ordering. the staff are super nice and kind and i ate inside at the standing counter after my food was ready! i tried the signature cheung fun and that was delicious with small piece of roast pork and shrimp! the sauces were a perfect accompaniment and i thoroughly enjoyed my quick brunch! read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Best rice roll I've ever had. I ordered the signature, under $10 and you will be so full. There is always a wait so make sure pre-order by phone or just return back when they are ready. They'll tell you the current wait time. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - signature - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Found this place via TikTok and I'm so glad I did because this place was one of my favorites while visiting NYC! We got here early morning on a Thursday, no line! I love the different varieties of "toppings" you can pick from. My daughter had the egg rice roll, I had the roast pork rice roll and my son had the shrimp rice roll. Not to mention, the price was only like $2.75 each! I wish I had ordered more!! I'm so mad at myself, Lol. The service was really quick and easy. I love how they spoke Cantonese. It's authentic AF. There was a lady backing up the soy sauce with the machine, and I've never seen that before. I didn't even know that's how they make it. There were a few stools outside so you can sit and enjoy. We took ours to a nearby park and ate it there. All right, let's get back to the rolls... it was delicious!!! My kids enjoyed their rolls, and I killed mine within minutes. It was hot, fresh and so amazing, it's simple, but damn it was delicious! Even better than fancy dim sum restaurants. I am having withdrawals as we speak. Anyways, you must try these rice noodles! read more

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Definitely the BEST rice rolls I've ever had! As a LA native from the 626/SGV (iykyk), I've had my fair share of rice rolls and I have pretty high standards. I got the number 1 classic with bbq pork, egg, and shrimp. What really stood out to me was how smooth and thin the rolls were. I feel like that is the deciding factor of how good of a rice roll is. I highly recommend this place. I came on a random weekday at around 10am and there was no wait. read more

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Stopped by Yi Ji Shi Mo Noodle Corp on a weekday and was pleasantly surprised there was no line. Ordering is simple, you go straight to the cashier, and the menu is pretty straightforward since the noodles only come in one size. I ordered the noodles with pork, and the food came out really quickly. I mentioned it was to go, and the cashier included a packet of soy sauce. Don't skip the hot oil, it really elevates the flavor, and you can add it before taking your order out. The noodles tasted fresh and satisfying overall. A quick, no fuss spot if you're craving something comforting and flavorful. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Woke up at 7am to call in my order, then walked there and got it around 7:40. My understanding is that it's considered a short wait. I got the signature noodle roll ($8.50) and hot almond soup. Both tasted freshly made and satisfying. They packed it with soy sauce and plastic utensils so it was convenient if you are staying nearby. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Enough for one's breakfast. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Simple, satisfying, and easy on the wallet. These Shrimp Noodle Rolls are silky thin and hit the spot. Freshly made to order, so expect to wait a bit, but that first bite makes it worth it! There are a few stools outside to perch on while you wait. Great service. The ladies working there are super warm and welcoming. Heads up: bring cash! This spot is a solid hole-in-the-wall with takeout only. No frills, just good food done right! read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Shrimp Noodle Rolls! Be sure to tell them which sauces you want :) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

ABSOLUTELY the BEST place I've eaten in New York City. The chang fen are cooked PERFECTLY with the BBQ pork on the inside adding the perfect sweet meaty accent that helps the carb-loaded rice roll still be filling in a protein kind of way. Their sweet soy sauce is amazingly balanced and they offer as much as you want in a massive squirt-bottle you can use to serve yourself! There is a rich almost MSG-like flavor in the aftertaste... We couldn't figure out if it was MSG or something else but it completely sets their chang fen apart from any other I've tried (and I have tried a lot as someone from Hong Kong). I will say, they tend to have completely ridiculous wait-times. I went twice in a week, on Tuesday there was a 30 minute wait-time after placing our order for the food to be ready and on Saturday there was a 2.5 hour wait. That's right a TWO AND A HALF HOUR wait. For such an unbelievably low price though, their dishes provide such good value that I'd say the wait time is worth it since it doesn't require physically standing in a line to wait. You can go do other stuff in chinatown in the meantime! read more

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Hands down one of my favorite spots in NY Chinatown. I came on a Wednesday afternoon as part of a food crawl. There's almost always a wait since everything is made fresh to order but I guarantee you that it's 100% worth it. I ordered the char siu rice roll topped with a couple curry fish balls. The rice rolls are super thin, silky, and perfectly chewy. The curry fish balls were so good that I ordered another round of just the curry fish balls by themselves. Simple flavors but hits the mark every time. I also really like their sesame and almond drinks. Last time I visited, I ordered two huge cups to go so we could enjoy them back at the hotel. The prices are super affordable, which makes this place even better. Note: There is no seating. The space is tiny with just a small counter where people typically stand to eat. This is one of those spots I'd come back to every time I'm in Chinatown. Cheap eats done really well. read more

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pretty solid! there was a 30 minute wait but i can see why -- we ordered with shrimp and egg read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - egg shrimp - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Come here if you can or you might be met with a 1+ hour wait. I've tried to come a couple times but never wanted to wait, so I only got to try recently. When I came, I wanted to get their signature. However, I was told that it would be a 40+ minute wait. Fortunately, they had other options I could get right away. I ended up getting their shrimp party instead. They had sauce and chili oil at their standing tables inside the shop. The rice rolls were chewy and the perfect breakfast. While I wouldn't wait for these, I can't deny that they are great. read more

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A lot of Instagram reels mention this place as the best rice rolls in New York City. They are absolutely right. They open early too at 7 AM. I went straight to get here as soon as my Amtrak from Philly arrived at 6:40 AM. Very small store, a lot of signage and menu outside. At 7 AM, they are already busy with phone orders. My order came out fast. I ordered the Signature. It has roast pork, egg, shrimp, and cilantro. Very thin noodles, a lot of fillings, not clumpy. I read a sign that you can tell the cashier to add peanut butter sauce, sweet sauce, red sauce, or sesame seed sauce. I wasn't aware of the sauces until later. There is a small counter with sauces. I add the one that is salty and it definitely adds more flavor. Fish balls has a bit spicy kick. They are ok. Friendly lady at the counter. Cash only. Not a big portion but enough to provide a healthy fuel for my NYC outing. I highly recommend coming here early. read more

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Always busy to wait and cash only in Chinatown. Around 12 pm the walk-in orders demand a 25-minute waiting. Storefront is crowded and small but you can see their kitchen and the making of rice rolls. We order two rice rolls with a small cup of soybean milk, and pay for 20 dollars. Don't expect too much of services. Due to the communication we order a different rolls than we expected so we ask why there is no cilantro in the plate. But the staff immediately fight back to blame ourselves. This is quite brutal since we just want to reconcile the situation. Food quality is okay but the price already absorbs it. Consider the portion and cost to make rice rolls, I would consider it slightly pricey and overrated. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Signature party rice rolls - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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The best rice rolls in the city. I love Yi Ji Shi Mo. You can call ahead to place a phone order so you don't have to wait in person. It's cash only. I always order the shrimp party with sweet sauce. Once I get the order, I put a generous scoop of chili oil and drizzle the soy sauce and sriracha. It's delicious. The rice rolls are incredibly thin but they have a nice spring to them. The shrimp are plump and I love the addition of the egg, cilantro, and dried shrimp. It makes the rice rolls more flavorful and filling. It's a small spot with a side table inside. It's more of a pickup and go type of spot. There are some stools outside and some stairs to sit on. Overall, I would highly recommend Yi Ji Shi Mo. read more

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Be ready for a 30-40 minute wait. Hot black sesame and almond milk drinks are A+!!!! That small little cup is the perfect amount and not too sweet, don't let the size fool you. It tasted like real fresh ingredients and not made from powdered packages. Tea eggs are sooooo good. Rice noodles rolled in shrimp is my go to- fresh and chewy hot steaming noodles are worth it. It's a little pricey, but it's about supporting the mom and pop shops that actually make good homemade food. Small lower grade level shop with nowhere to eat really, everyone orders to go. CASH ONLY. Make sure to bring cash, because I saw a few people leave sad because they don't have cash. read more

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There's no place to eat but they're are super nice. This is was the best thing ever!! Might be a wait if it's a busy time but it's bomb read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Number 1 - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This place proves time and time again to be my favorite spot in all of New York. This time, I got the Black Sesame Soup (Medium) for $5! It was already prepared, so service was super quick. I love the workers, they always have the sweetest smile on their face. Even though the shop is small and tucked underground, there were still spots to stand inside and outside to enjoy your meal. The soup was so good, it was just the right consistency---not too thick, not too thin---and of course, not too sweet! I definitely will come back! read more

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Came here for breakfast and tried the Signature Rice Roll (roast pork, shrimp, cilantro, egg) and the Cilantro & Scallion Rice Roll. The rice rolls were super thin and soft -- of course, they break easily since they're rice rolls, but still very enjoyable when eaten hot! Flavor-wise, it was okay. I do wish the sauce was a bit sweeter for my taste, and overall it wasn't my favorite. I've had better rice rolls elsewhere, so I'm excited to keep trying more spots in the city! Wait time: ~25 mins and cash only read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Signature Rice Roll -- IG: @phuoodwithvicks - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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It doesn't matter if it's cold weather, early morning, or a windy breeze, this Chinatown hole-in-the-wall is worth every minute! I visited on a Saturday right after its opening, and only needed to wait around 20 minutes. Be aware that there is a longer wait time afterwards, since they make each rice roll from scratch (and with love). The menu is simple with a full variety of rice rolls, fish balls, and congee. When you walk in, they take your order and you pay in advance before picking up later--depending on the wait. All the workers were super friendly and easy to connect with (bonus if you can speak Cantonese, of course). I sampled two different items, and they were some of the tastiest I've ever had. My shrimp rice rolls were flavorful, perfect with soy sauce, and incredibly worth its $6 value. The fish balls were also tasty and full of curry flavor. Next time I revisit, the only element I'd change is getting three orders instead of just one! Do note that there's no indoor seating and only three stools outside, so prepare for a spot in advance to sit or stand on the Elizabeth Street sidewalk. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Curry Fish Ball (S) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I love to start my morning off in the city with some delicious breakfast from Chinatown and this is one of those spots!! Be prepared for a wait for food minimum 30 minutes they make everything fresh!! The aunties working there are always super friendly and greets you with a smile! DO REMEMBER IT IS CASH ONLY. The rice noodles itself are always the bounciest ,soft,and melts in your mouth and I can appreciate they load it up with a lot of toppings compared to other places! Don't forget to douse your rolls in the sweet soy sauce given! read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Combo rice noodle roll egg shrimp pork and green onions - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I'm so incredibly happy that I stopped here! I've been on a cheung fun kick lately and I tried a couple others but this one definitely tops them all. The rice rolls are wonderfully filled with whatever option filling you get in. The flavor is absolutely there. When I got there, I wanted to order the number one, however, they said it would be an hour wait and I was extremely disappointed. However, they did say that they had a few number 15s that were available right away and I'm happy that was the case because it was absolutely delicious. I recommend getting the number 15 if you're at all interested- the dried shrimp gave it a great flavor profile to the whole meal. I will definitely be returning when in Chinatown! read more

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If you have 25-35 mins to wait,.... Best rice rolls in Chinatown. Yo Ji Shi Mo Noodle Company's rice noodles are rocking. Silky without being overly oily. Tried several different versions and they all rock, beef, chashu, the specials, all fantastic. The price is ridiculous too. Outside of a place in Flushing (which might be a little too oily and is pricier), I've really got nothing complaints.... Haha, No! I do have a complaint! No matter what time you go on a weekend, it's a solid 30-45 minutes for rice rolls! 8:45am in the morning on a weekend and it's 25-30 mins. Order ahead and it cuts your wait time down a little. The staff are friendly and make do with a really tight space. Don't bother trying to eat onsite. The seating is elbow to elbow, I guess it could be worst so I shouldn't complain, the subways during rush hour can be tighter. Call ahead and find a spot elsewhere. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - #2 Shrimp Party - Shrimp, dried shrimp, cilantro, & egg. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

A master of their craft. Highly highly recommend Yi Ji Shi Mo for their steamed rice rolls! Multiple friends have recommended this place. Literal hole in the wall shop (no seating). This was one of our favorite spots in NYC. Ordered their #1 signature (roast pork, shrimp, cilantro and egg) and absolutely loved it. Hot, fresh, flavorful, affordable, and decently sized portions. They have sauces to season to taste on the small side table. Before doing so I tried the dish plain and it was already amazing, but drizzling some of their soy sauce and spicy sauce on top really put it all together. Service was as quick as it could be considering they make the rolls fresh to order. Just don't expect a quick grab and go as it does take time to make them fresh. I'm not lying when I say they're a master of their craft, definite must try. read more

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No point of opening a brick and mortar since it's always a 40 min wait for walk ins. I understand phone orders come in but they need to work on the properties of walk ins... such a shame... read more

The best we had in Chinatown!! Texture is much more thin and not as chewy, which was our preference. There could have been more pork however and it's also not the cheapest option around. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

OMG! BEST RICE ROLLS OF MY LIFE! The rice rolls are sooooo soft, thin, and the perfect texture. Not too gummy, and has the perfect bite. Ordered the signature and shrimp party rice rolls. My favorite was the signature but both were really good. I usually hate szechuan peppercorns, but the chili oil was so delicious! I need to know how they make this chili oil because it was the perfect topping. The restaurant is small, very little space inside but some stools to sit on outside. Grab your food and go. Tips: - CASH ONLY! read more

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Stopped by on a Wednesday morning around 9:30 and it was about a 15 minute wait. So I stepped out to grab some other things before coming back to pick up my order. I also tried to come on a Saturday around 11:15 (I know it already sounds like a bad idea) and the wait was 1 hour 15 minutes lol. I ordered the #2 shrimp party. It comes with an egg, which I don't normally get in my cheung fun but decided to try it. The rice noodles are thin and done well. There were a few pieces of fresh shrimp, and they gave me 2 packets of soy sauce. I grabbed some chili oil from the counter (so good! Don't forget to add if you want some heat). It's not the biggest portion for $7.50 but it's def tasty. I'd come back at an off peak time to try some of the other flavors. The shop is a small space, you walk down a few steps to get inside. Order at the counter, there's a small bar on the side with soy sauce and chili oil. Ans there are some seats right outside if you're eating right away. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - #2 shrimp party - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is so tiny on the heart of Elizabeth Street in Chinatown. The menu is much more pricier compared to the pre-pandemic. The prices are like double the prices before the pandemic started, which is like so damn crazy! I cannot believe the ridiculous price inflation the pandemic caused. Such an uproar! Anyways it sucked that I had to wait 30 minutes for the signature 1 steam rice roll, which contains roast pork, shrimp, cilantro, and egg. I was waiting for like forever and they did not give me a receipt for it. They actually take your initials and call them out once your order is ready. After the long wait, I finally got my order. I opened it and saw a lot of eggs. The shrimp was big and fresh. Very crunchy! In my opinion, I don't think the scrambled egg matched the steamed rice roll at all. It tasted weird with it. The roast pork was really good and the cilantro gave it a kick. read more

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Be expected to wait at least 20 minutes even if there is no line because they make these fresh by order so that there is no waste. If you want to quickly grab-and-go, you'll need to call beforehand to place your order. The noodles are fresh with generous portions. They also have black sesame dessert paste that they make themselves so it's not too sweet. Inside seating is limited to a very small standing bar that can fit 3 people max. There are also some chairs outside. The staff speak both cantonese and mandarin. read more

Easily my favorite spot for rice rolls. I tried the egg one, which was tasty, filling, and affordable at just $4.75. The chili oil available as a topping was really flavorful and helped distinguish this spot from the other similar ones. I did have to wait about 30 minutes for my food to get prepared, so it's better to call ahead and pick up. It's cash only. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Egg rice roll - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Went on a Friday afternoon. No line to order but there was a 50 minute wait for my food to be ready. The space is very small so you'll have to wander the streets while you wait. The food came out on time and it is very fresh! The rice rolls were piping hot and very well made (delicate and thin sheets). I got the shrimp party which had shrimp, dried shrimp, egg and cilantro. It also comes with 2 packets of soy sauce. Definitely would come again to try again their signature with the roasted pork. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Picked up the special based off recommendations and the tea eggs. Also tried the soy milk, it's not too sweet. The tea eggs were ok, not super tea flavored. The rice rolls were full of sausage, shrimp, dried shrimp and cilantro. I didn't find the rolls super smooth but overall had a strong flavor. It's obvious this place is super popular. We called ahead and it took an hour. Service is super nice, interior is small. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Tea eggs and #1 - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Dont be fooled, even if there arent a lot of people sitting or waiting around, there are probably a bunch of orders ahead of your. When we placed the order, we were told 25 mins but we didnt believe them because there werent that many people, but thats because everyone places their order and then comes back for it later. We got our order in exactly 25 mins! We got the #1 which had roast pork, shrimp, cilantro and egg. They make it to order and you can really taste how fresh it is. It was so soft and silky and really delicious. I will say, it is a little pricey though. Rice noodle rolls are meant to be part of a (dim sum) meal and not the price of a whole meal. But again, really yummy and probably worth trying if you've never had rice noodle rolls before. read more

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Return or not return? Return (even after a one hour wait). Polite tri-lingual staff, reasonable prices, and of course great "cheurng fan". All good bc delicate, light, generous fillings though balanced. That said, two things I didn't like. 1. Hate the fact that cannot add specific sauces (sweet, spicy, peanut butter) on the side (when you've never tasted it before). They have to add it. 2. The additional sauces like soy, chili oil, sriracha are at a tiny sauce bar, and some customers stand and eat there making it generally inaccessible. When I was there, one guy eating watching TV while the place is jam packed. Pretty inconsiderate. In this case, no way to put sauce on side bc no small sauce containers. read more

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Not the cheapest rice rolls I've had in New York, but still pretty cheap! And they're so delicious! The texture of the rice noodles are so moist and chewy. And they are so generous with the toppings. They also have sauce out, so you can customize that to your liking. There are a few chairs out front, but there's not much space to stick around and eat. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Shrimp cheung fun with egg and cilantro - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This was one of my most anticipated visits for NYC Chinatown and it didn't disappoint! We came ~20 minutes before close and were able to put our order in successfully, waited about 25 minutes total. Service was friendly. The signature roll was amazing, freshly steamed thin rice noodles, plenty of filling, and the umami of soy sauce. There's a couple of stools outside you can sit and eat at. $8, cash only. Can't wait to be back next time. read more

Yi Ji Shi Mo - Signature roll no cilantro - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York