Food & Drinks

Danie
Food & Drinks

Chinatown Grab & Go

Just because you want something quick and easy doesn't mean it can't be the best, most beloved spots in the neighborhood. So whether for a simple lunch or maybe a light(er) dinner -- these no frill locales are at least my personal favorites. Note: all have take-out options, some are take-out only, plan accordingly.
14 locals recommend
Mei Lai Wah
62 Bayard St
14 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Fried Dumpling
106 Mosco St
6 locals recommend
Yi Ji Shi Mo
88 Elizabeth Street
Kings Kitchen
92 E Broadway
55 locals recommend
Dim Sum Go Go
5 E Broadway
55 locals recommend
Mee cafe
26 Rutgers St
31 locals recommend
Shanghai Dumpling
100 Mott St
31 locals recommend
Taiwan Pork Chop House
3 Doyers St
38 locals recommend
Great NY Noodletown
28 Bowery
38 locals recommend
Go Believe Bakery Inc.
239 Grand St

Dining around Chinatown

Not every restaurant on this list is pricey, but do expect a more accommodating and catered service than the quick Chinatown noodle shop! Anticipate a little more time, a full dinner experience, and know that you won't just be sitting with tourists but residents as well.
196 locals recommend
Joe's Shanghai
46 Bowery
196 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Wok Wok
11 Mott St
6 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Golden Diner
123 Madison St
11 locals recommend
Hwa Yuan Szechuan
42 E Broadway
66 locals recommend
Scarr's Pizza
35 Orchard St
66 locals recommend
153 locals recommend
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers St
153 locals recommend
BYOB!
8 locals recommend
Wu's Wonton King
165 E Broadway
8 locals recommend
BYOB!
Dim-sum
61 locals recommend
Golden Unicorn
18 E Broadway
61 locals recommend
Dim-sum
A Chinese-owned Italian restaurant that doubles, with karaoke and a full bar. Great food with an eclectic, diverse crowd - a local favorite!
Asia Roma
40 Mulberry Street
A Chinese-owned Italian restaurant that doubles, with karaoke and a full bar. Great food with an eclectic, diverse crowd - a local favorite!
Douska
63 Delancey Street
6 locals recommend
Ramen Ishida
122 Ludlow St
6 locals recommend
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston St
690 locals recommend
181 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard St
181 locals recommend

Have a drink

93 locals recommend
Mr. Fong's
40 Market St
93 locals recommend
Winnie’s Bar
58 E Broadway
183 locals recommend
169 Bar
169 E Broadway
183 locals recommend
181 locals recommend
Forgtmenot
138 Division St
181 locals recommend
Reception Bar
45 Orchard St
Cocktail & Speakeasy
102 locals recommend
Attaboy
134 Eldridge St
102 locals recommend
Cocktail & Speakeasy
Cocktail & Speakeasy. This one is definitely neat and fun to get into. You will be looking for a nondescript black gate with a small sign "Lower East Side Toy Company"
127 locals recommend
The Back Room
102 Norfolk St
127 locals recommend
Cocktail & Speakeasy. This one is definitely neat and fun to get into. You will be looking for a nondescript black gate with a small sign "Lower East Side Toy Company"