Chinese in New York

9 places for Chinese in New York, picked by creators — with what they said.

• Oishi Bay — Beatrice Richer
  With its interior, atmosphere, and food, it delivered a classic bustling New York dining experience, and the double cheeseburger was one of the best meals of their life.
  Heads up: They strongly recommend making a reservation.
• Grand Street Skewer Cart — National Geographic
  Praised the lamb skewers as juicy with a subtle dusting of chili and cumin for great flavor, calling them 'by far the highlight.'
  Heads up: Comes straight off the grill, so it's very hot.
• Jin Mei Dumpling — TOPJAW
  Highlighted the crispy texture from one side being seared hard, and the great value at 33 cents apiece.
  Heads up: There's a line every day, and 15 dumplings is a lot to eat alone.
• Cheong Fun Cart — TOPJAW
  Said the big, chewy rice rolls paired with peanut sauce and chili were really delicious.
  Heads up: It's a nameless street cart, making it hard to find the exact name.
• Mei Lai Wah — National Geographic
  Praised the combination of sweet custard topping, soft bread, and the moist, sauce-soaked pork filling as 'a classic must-eat in Chinatown.'
  Heads up: So busy that the line stretches out to the sidewalk, and freshly baked batches sell out quickly.
• Wo Hop — TOPJAW
  Called it an incredible deal, saying $90 could feed 20 people.
  Heads up: Mentioned as a recommendation in the video but not actually visited.
• Ping — Jon Barr
  More local, with better food quality and prices than Nom Wah.
• Nom Wah Tea Parlor — Jon Barr
  The oldest dim sum spot in Chinatown, in business for over 100 years, with a retro diner interior that feels like a movie set—called the most photogenic place on the list.
  Heads up: The atmosphere is great, but the dim sum itself is just average—other spots in Chinatown are better.
• Joe's Shanghai — Jon Barr
  Moved to the Bowery in 2019, giving it a bigger space and shorter waits; the broth is flavorful, and the pork and crab dumplings are especially good. Prices are reasonable.
  Heads up: Cash only (though there's an ATM inside), there's still a wait despite more seating, and 80-90% of customers are tourists. Some say the non-soup dumpling dishes are unremarkable.

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