Chinese Restaurants in New York

Chinese food in New York isn’t just about Chinatown’s tourist traps. If you really want authentic flavors, you’ve got to wander a bit. For example, Flushing in Queens feels like stepping into a different city , some of the best hand-pulled noodles and soup dumplings you’ll ever have. And don’t skip East Broadway in Chinatown; the late-night dumpling joints there still serve serious comfort food.

If you’re craving something less traditional, spots like Jing Fong offer huge banquet halls perfect for groups, but if you prefer small, hole-in-the-wall places, try Xi’an Famous Foods in Manhattan for the hand-ripped noodles and cumin lamb. They’ll blow your mind. Also, a quick tip: many places in New York tend to dial up the spice or sweetness for tourists, so if you like it authentic, say it’s for locals or you want it less sweet.

In colder months, nothing beats slurping hot, spicy beef noodle soup on a chilly New York night. And if you’re visiting in spring or summer, some spots serve incredible cold Sesame noodles or cucumber salad , refreshing and just what you need after a day of sightseeing.