Tao is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

1. Tao

8.7
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 389 tips and reviews

Ana Paula A.Ana Paula Alexandrescu: Try the Kung Pao Chicken - Simple, sweet and delicious!

Khaled A.Khaled A: The jumbo shrimp tempura, ladies and gentlemen, the jumbo shrimp tempura...Try the chilean sea bass, chicken dumplings, coconut shrimp, kung pao chicken and the fried rice with beef~off-menu special

Chee Wai W.Chee Wai Wong: Amazingly beautiful and chic place to hang out. Huge bar with nice music. Very very crowded during peak hours. Love their orange and kung pao chicken and miso sea bass.

Han Dynasty is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

2. Han Dynasty

8.9
90 3rd Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 348 tips and reviews

Meghan N.Meghan Norton: This place is seriously amazing. The Salt and Pepper shrimp was literal perfection. Kung pao chicken and double cooked pork belly was great too!

Gary T.Gary Toriello: Kung Pao Chicken

Christian D.Christian Dickmann: Spicy cucumbers and Dan Dan noodles made a great appetizer combo. Dry pepper chicken, kung pao chicken, garlic beef was a medley of wonderful tastes, from mild to spicy. Friendly staff, amazing place.

Cafe China 傾 國 傾 城 is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

3. Cafe China 傾 國 傾 城

9.0
59 W 37th St, New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Garment District · 6 tips and reviews

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Iconic Sichuan destination. All apps are fire but the crispy eel is addictive. Dan Dan noodles, mapo tofu, kung pao chicken are favorites. Come with a group and order the entire menu.

Xian Z.Xian Zhang: This place brings back the memories of China Blue and old Cafe China. The menu is new with additional dim sum items. Food is excellent and I saw some familiar faces among the staff.

DavidDavid: Best Sichuan in Manhattan bar none. And great lunch specials. MaPo to die for.

Happy Family is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

4. Happy Family

8.2
213 E Broadway (at Clinton St.), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 4 tips and reviews

delivery.comdelivery.com: Our favorite Chinese takeout place by far. Try the Kung Pao Chicken! https://www.delivery.com/menu/Six_Happy_Kitchen

Tania G.Tania Garcia: Try the fried leek pork dumplings, yum : )

Mel S.Mel Sparks: The Chinese food here is great.. I been eating here for years

Shanghai 21 is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

5. Shanghai 21

8.3
21 Mott St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Shanghai Restaurant · Chinatown · 271 tips and reviews

Saarim Z.Saarim Zaman: Definitely try their kung pao chicken

Emily W.Emily Wilson: An order of Shanghai lo mein is a must. Soup dumplings (w/ black truffle if they have them!) and kung pao chicken are also worth getting.

Eugene B.Eugene B: Hands down best soup dumplings in the city. Inevitably always end up ordering pan fried pork dumplings as well. Despite being a Shanghai place, the Har Gows are great too. Go at noon to skip the line.

Ollie's Sichuan Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

6. Ollie's Sichuan Restaurant

7.1
411 W 42nd St (btwn Dyer Ave & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 59 tips and reviews

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: Quick service! Try the spicy Kung Pao chicken and also order spicy fish filet. The portions are large.

Zeba S.Zeba Siddiqi: Kung pao chicken, lo mein and dumplings! Nice place to eat dinner near times square

Nushy S.Nushy SC: I like the spicy chicken with peanuts. Convenient place if you are around for the theater. 

The Bao is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

7. The Bao

7.7
13 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 226 tips and reviews

Savannah P.Savannah Petrick: soup dumplings, kung pao chicken, alcoholic ginger beer!!

NathanNathan: Best xiaolongbao in Manhattan. Yes, even better than Joe's Shanghai.

Benny W.Benny Wong: I'm writing this tip through watery eyes recovering from the super spicy soup dumplings. But so worth it though! Skins were amazingly thin

Joe's Shanghai 鹿鸣春 is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

8. Joe's Shanghai 鹿鸣春

7.2
24 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 226 tips and reviews

Mihkel R.Mihkel Raud: Wonderful kung pao chicken.

Lacey C.Lacey Capps: The best pork soup dumplings & spicy cabbage I've ever had - always my go to lunch spot on a budget! Outstanding freshness & awesome service. Yoko Ono has been known to visit upon occasion. #hotspot

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Just like its downtown brother, you come to this Chinese hotspot for their amazing soup dumplings – get both the crab and the pork – they’re one of the best in NYC.

Proto's Pizza is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

9. Proto's Pizza

7.2
50 2nd Ave (btwn E 2nd & 3rd St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 19 tips and reviews

Perri S.Perri Silver: The most underrated slice in the east village

Sajid M.Sajid Mehmood: Ask for Garlic Knots. The guy will tell you they're "2 euros". Relatedly, they're delicious.

Allison Y.Allison Y: Buffalo chicken pizza!!

Grand Sichuan Eastern is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

10. Grand Sichuan Eastern

6.7
1049 2nd Ave (btwn 55th & 56th St.), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews

Unknown U.Unknown User: Spicy dumpling best I've ever had. Noodle was al dente! Food was good. Dumplings were killer.

CateCate: Best Sichuan in the U.S.

Shyam V.Shyam Vala: Dan Dan noodles, Steamed rice powder with beef are awesome.

Rice to Riches is one of The 11 Best Places for Kung Pao Chicken in New York City.

11. Rice to Riches

8.3
37 Spring St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · NoLita · 393 tips and reviews

Douglas EllimanDouglas Elliman: A chic and hip rice bar in Soho. We love this modern spin on traditional comfort food. We love their vast selections of gluten-free desserts, especially the Pecan Pie!

chrixchrix: no skinny bitches

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: Bring a friend so you can split an Epic size. If you can't agree on a flavor, ask to have it split (only works for this size and up).