Peking Duck House Restaurant
Located in west Chinatown, the Peking Duck House Restaurant is a bustling, trendy restaurant on the higher end of Chinatown restaurants. Order the Peking Duck, a specialty and the restaurant's namesake, with a nice glass of Pinot Grigio. The Peking Duck House usually pairs a duck with a combination of two to three entrees to be shared between patrons. Other specialties include the eggplant in garlic sauce with minced pork and the fried sliced prawns with chili sauce. The restaurant encourages patrons to stipulate their preferences in taste. Just ask for your dish to be spicier or milder, moister or drier.
Peking Duck House Restaurant
28 Mott St.
New York, NY 10006
(212) 227-1810
pekingduckhousenyc.com
Wo Hop Restaurant
The Wo Hop Restaurant is a 24-hour restaurant at the southwestern corner of Chinatown. Since 1938, it has produced quality, affordable Chinese food under its unassuming facade. The restaurant stays busy at all times of day and evening, so you might have to fight a crowd when you visit. The dumplings, the brown roast pork and the Peking duck are specialty dishes. The wontons are freshly rolled by the staff for each meal.
Wo Hop Restaurant
17 Mott St.
New York, NY 10006
(212) 566-3841
Golden Unicorn Restaurant
The Golden Unicorn Restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum and traditional Chinese dishes. In 1996, Food and Wine magazine selected the Golden Unicorn as one of the five best in New York City. When you visit, a waiter will make the rounds of the room with a cart, offering affordable but high-quality food. Have the Cha Siu Baau with the Yum Cha drinking tea.
Golden Unicorn Restaurant
18 E. Broadway
New York, NY 10006
(212) 941-0911
goldenunicornrestaurant.com
Joe's Shanghai Chinese Food Restaurant
A chain throughout Manhattan, Joe's Shanghai Chinese Food Restaurant is one of the less expensive dining options. It offers a twist on the usual dining experience with its communal tables. Order the pork dumplings with sweet and sour soup.
Joe's Shanghai Chinese Food Restaurant
9 Pell St.
New York, NY 10006
(212) 233-8888
joesshanghairestaurants.com
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