New York City is known for having restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines. Chinese food, in particular, has earned its spot in many New Yorkers’ top picks. Since the 1800s, the Big Apple has seen Chinese individuals from 34 different regions migrating to the city. Over time, they have introduced their signature dishes — ranging from dumplings and noodles, to smoked duck and roast pork belly — to America.
Over the past few months, several states in the country have been under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift has caused businesses to shut down temporarily or even permanently. Amid the health crisis, some restaurants have managed to stay open by offering takeout and delivery options. For those thinking of ordering Chinese food for lunch or dinner, we’ve gathered the best spots in NYC that are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.
From Nom Wah Nolita‘s pork soup dumplings and Han Dynasty‘s dry pepper tofu, to Wu’s Wonton King‘s roast duck wonton noodle soup and more, scroll down to discover our favorite joints and see our recommended dishes.
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MANHATTAN
Cafe China
What to order: Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil.Location: 13 E 37th St, New York, NY 10016Website: cafechinasnyc.com
Great NY Noodletown
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What to order: Roast Duck on Rice.Location: 28 Bowery, New York, NY 10013 Website: greatnynoodletown.com
Green Garden Village
What to order: Salted Fish and Diced Chicken Fried Rice.Location: 216 Grand St, New York, NY 10013 Website: greengardenvillageny.com
Han Dynasty
What to order: Dry Pepper Tofu. Location: 90 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 and other locations Website: handynasty.net
Hwa Yuan
What to order: Dry Sautéed Fresh Shrimp With Chili Pepper.Location: 42 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002 Website: hwayuannyc.com
MáLà Project
What to order: Chinese Fried Chicken.Location: 122 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009 and other locations Website: malaproject.nyc
Nom Wah Nolita
What to order: Boiled Shrimp and Pork Dumplings With Bacon XO Sauce. Location: 10 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012 Website: nomwah.com
Shu Jiao Fu Zhou
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What to order: Wheat Noodles With Peanut Butter Sauce.Location: 118 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002Website: shujiaofuzhou.com
Spicy Village
What to order: Beef Brisket Hui Mei. Location: 68 Forsyth St B, New York, NY 10002 Website: spicyvillagenyc.com
Szechuan Mountain House
What to order: Peppercorn Beef.Location: 23 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 and other locations Website: szechuanmountainhouse.com
The Handpulled Noodle
What to order: Spicy Cumin Lamb Lagman.Location: 3600 Broadway, New York, NY 10031 Website: thehandpullednoodle.com
Wu’s Wonton King
What to order: Classic Roast Duck Wonton Noodle Soup. Location: 165 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002 Website: wuswontonking.com
Yin Ji Chang Fen
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What to order: Mixed Sauce Rice Roll. Location: 91 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013 Website: yinjiusa.com
BROOKLYN
Birds Of A Feather
What to order: Sliced Beef and Tripe Seasoned With Chili-Peanut Sauce. Location: 191 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Website: birdsofafeatherny.com
Win Son Bakery
What to order: Fàn Tuán – pork rice roll with egg and Chinese cruller. Location: 159 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Website: winsonbrooklyn.com
QUEENS
Alley 41
What to order: Sichuan Dan Dan Noodle. Location: 136-45 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355 Website: alley41.com
White Bear
What to order: Spicy Wontons. Location: 135-02 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 Website: yelp.com
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
What to order: Truffle Pork Soup Dumplings. Location: 39-16 Prince St #104, Queens, NY 11354 Website: nanxiangxiaolongbao.com
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