pretty much the best chinatown has to offer
Monday, June 12, 2006
ive come here a bunch of times, always with a large group. this weekend was no exception there were 11 people at our table, along with one hyperactive baby. we were seated in the basement area, since the space on the main floor was full. the service there is good for chinatown, but not great for outside of chinatown the waitstaff are efficient and clear/change our plates quite often, but they are also loud & brusque.
similarly, prices are expensive for a chinatown restaurant, but not bad for new york city. dishes average about $15 each. we ordered soup, fresh fish, chicken, shrimp, steak, pork chops, squid, and a variety of other dishes that i dont remember. the food is good, and portions are very large. the seafood is especially fresh and tasty since they have an aquarium on the premises. the crystal shrimp served with broccoli & glazed almonds are recommended the shrimp are jumbo-sized with a springy fresh texture. everything is served piping hot straight out of the kitchen. the quality and taste of the food is pretty much the best that chinatown has to offer. there are very few good chinese restaurants in the city, and ive found that his is about as close to authentic hong kong cantonese food that i can find. that said, its still a very far cry from the restaurants in hong kong (but were not there, are we?).
the total for 11 people came out to less than $300, which wasnt bad.
Pros: fresh seafood, large portions, clean
Cons: expensive for chinatown, food can be oily