1. Buddakan
9.0
75 9th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 526 tips and reviews
Chelsea Balkan: My favorites were Rock shrimp, edamame dumpling, pork buns, black cod, and pork lo mein
John Agapitos: Amazing ambiance, great music! A “must-see” Asian restaurant. Favorite dishes are the Whole Peking Duck, the Sizzling Short Rib, and the Minced Pork Lo Mein.
Maria Styles: Great lounge & bar area & main dining area is stunning. My favorite dishes are the dim sum, lobster fried rice, rib eye & crispy shrimp and the crying chocolate & the coconut creme brulee for dessert
3. Hop Kee
7.5
21 Mott St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 136 tips and reviews
Austin D: Peking Prok Chops, Salted Squid, Pork Lo Mein
Sara T: YUM YUM YUM. Once came here twice in one night. Open so late! Get the salted squid, sweet & pungent chicken, and pork lo mein.
Sarene Leeds Petrovitch: Favorite dish is always the scallops and snow peas. Fresh, crunchy green snow peas and savory scallops. Best, real-deal Chinese food in Chinatown.
8. Flor de Mayo
8.0
484 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 83rd & 84th St.), New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 93 tips and reviews
Chez Ong: Favorite Peruvian roast chicken place. It's way better than Pio Pio! The squid ink fried rice and green pastas are ridiculously awesome too.
Kate Griggs: The waiters are so caring and awesome. Ask for recommendations!! Also, the Nutcracker is a stellar drink, worth the NYC price
New York Habitat: Get a pitcher of sangria and the pollo a la brasa or lomo saltado. Yup, it's gonna be a good night.
9. Great N.Y. Noodletown
8.0
28 Bowery (btwn Pell & Bayard St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 286 tips and reviews
Time Out New York: This Hong Kong–style institution is a favorite amongst star chefs for its late-night hours and consistently good eats. Order the ginger scallion lo mein, or choose from dozens of noodle variations. Read more.
Travel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Danilo Lee: The best Hong Kong style noodle in Chinatown.