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- 127 W. 72nd St., Upper West Side 10023
- 917-441-4790
Legend
Chili peppers abound at successor to Penang. Laundry list of a menu doesn’t skimp on options; classics like diced chicken with chili peppercorn or house-made bacon with leeks are sure to not ... read more
- 4 W. 45th St., Midtown West 10036
- 212-786-2068
Xi'an Famous Foods
Fusion of Middle Eastern and Chinese food, offering everything from hand-pulled noodles to sloppy pork burgers. Space may not look like much, but eats don't disappoint. No matter how it sounds, s... read more
- 199 Bowery, Lower East Side 10002
- 212-271-7101
The General
EMM crew adds an Asian palace to their Bow/FINALE Bowery funplex. Like their MePa hit Catch, Top Chef Hung Huynh mans the menu. Get social with shareable plates. Chinese inspirations in pepper-stea... read more
- 258 W. 109 St., Upper West Side 10025
- 212-222-4800
Legend
Chili peppers abound at UWS diner. Zippy interior sees ruby red mood lighting bouncing off white tablecloths. Laundry list of a menu doesn’t skimp on options, but classic standbys like diced ... read more
- 127 W. 28th St., Chelsea 10001
- 646-397-9881
China Latina
Latin-Asian mashup from the Crema crew. Hotel Indigo space done up in lucky red, with lanterns and umbrellas extending Oriental vibes. Mondrian-inspired wall panels accent modernity, reaffirming co... read more
- 254 Tenth Ave., Chelsea 10001
- 212-820-0333
Chop Shop
Danny Emerman and Mah Chan of nearby Bottino drop this intimate Southeast-Asian/Chinese spot on the west side. Minimalistic décor, with salvaged Chinatown sign hanging on whitewashed brick. ... read more
- 154 Orchard St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-529-8800
Mission Chinese Food
San Francisco’s famed hole-in-the-wall expands to the LES. Swankier than the original, but still cozy like a dive. Funky orange chintz, wooden chairs hang from the ceiling; kitschy bathrooms ... read more
- 41-10 Main St., Queens 11355
Biang!
Golden Mall staple Xi'an Famous Foods opens an upscale outpost. As seen on TV, all the classics are here. Liang Pi "Cold Skin" Noodles and Savory Cumin Lamb Burger ready to mint new converts. Fresh... read more
- 311 W. 43rd St., Midtown West 10036
- 212-776-1818
Hakkasan
Cantonese by way of London. UK lux-Chinese legend drops multi-million Times Square branch. Marble entryway gives way to trademark indigo-lighting at the long bar. Slick Asian lattices set off booth... read more
- 312 Fifth Ave., Garment District 10001
- 212-268-7888
Dong Chun Hong
Korean-style Chinese will get you out of your General Tso and egg roll rut. Seoul-based export delivers fusion of the best of two cuisines. Dumplings aplenty to start things off, joined by jellyf... read more
- 13 E. 37th St., Midtown East 10019
- 212-213-2810
Cafe China
Shanghai via midtown and time machine. Elegant '30s vibe and actual décor (mint-green walls, antiques, flattering lighting) definite anomalies for generally clanging NY Chinese. Kitchen puts... read more
- 238 E. 14th St., East Village 10003
- 646-684-3835
BaoHaus
Bao in the haus, dun. Four Loko scourge and steamed bread wizard Eddie Huang spins off EV sequel to LES original. Expanded offerings of Taiwanese street food, made with love and premium ingredien... read more
- 202 Centre St., Little Italy 10013
- 212-966-1123
Red Egg
Hatches a modern take on a traditional teahouse. High-design interior pits mid-century modern chairs against flashy lights, mirrored walls. (Slick digs all the better for hosting latest incarnation... read more
- 4720 Center Blvd., Long Island City 11109
- 347-242-2448
Shi
Long Island City, we hardly recognize ye. Ultra-modern, hangar-sized space provides injection of glamour into Queens waterfront. Sick views of the UN, where owner-brothers worked for almost two dec... read more
- 121 Hudson St., Soho
- 212-965-9500
Mr. Chow Tribeca
Every few decades, culinary survivor Michael Chow hooks up NYC with another celebrity magnet. No matter what the year, the vibe always manages to remain distinctly 1986. What up, Mary Boone! The Tr... read more
- 67 Mott St, Chinatown 10013
- 212-964-0540
Big Wong King
It doesn't look like much, but the no-nonsense Chinese food is locally renowned. According to Traif owner Jason Marcus, it's the cat's meow. No worries -- cat is not on the menu. But Chinatown's be... read more
- 33 E. 60th St., Upper East Side 10022
- 212-644-8885
Philippe
Chow schism, as Philippe finally leaves Mr. Michael for new life on the old East side. Fortunately, the tried and true favorites (green shrimp! drunken fish! $65 duck!) have come along, as have a f... read more
- 100 St. Marks Pl., East Village 10009
- 212-505-2121
Dumpling Man
Succulent dumplings and hand-cranked snow ice prepared by a row of silent, methodical women. Welcome to the future. Never-ending trays of dumplings, chicken, pork, shrimp, and tofu tucked inside do... read more
- 223 Smith St., Carroll Gardens 11201
- 718-242-1515
Chance
If the cheesy name and font don't get your attention, gaudy interior surely will. Stainless steel bar, red walls, and white plastic furniture are the ultimate in faux-fancy glam. French-Chinese fu... read more
- 5 East Broadway, Chinatown 10038
- 212-732-0797
Dim Sum Go Go
Save your singles—you can't make it rain on them here. Despite the name, and the wraparound mirrors, this is a low-key, jiggle-free spot where the action is all on the menu. The lovechild of a coll... read more
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