I love this place. Noodle dishes are good (mmm, beef chow mein) as is shrimp with walnuts. That said, it simply is not worth waiting in a huge line. It is often packed, and making eye contact with a waiter can be difficult. Saturday night, the doorway was packed, and unless you'd asked, there was no way you'd know there was a list. Girl behind me asks, ""Why are we waiting in line again? Aren't there like 400 restaurants in Chinatown?"" Response: ""this is the top-rated restaurant in the city."" When I heard this, I had to ask myself, why am I waiting in line in Chinatown? That's just crazy. So go early. If you can get seated quickly, awesome. Otherwise, know that there are a number of equally good (or better) places nearby where you won't feel as rushed. They just might not have the ever-important Zagat recognition.
Pros: tasty, inexpensive
Cons: , service often lacking
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