Ping's Seafood
(212) 602-9988
22 Mott St
New York,
NY
10013
40.7144
-73.9986
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Chinatown
What People Are Saying About Ping's Seafood
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Past tanks filled with shrimp in various sizes, crabs, lobsters and more, the muted dining room reverberates with an enthusiastic clientele of neighborhood Chinese families and destination-diners from elsewhere in the city. The efficient waitstaff speak little English, so non-Cantonese speakers must point to the photo menu and direct any special requests to the brusque host. Fresh-killed Cantonese shellfish is the specialty of the house, although there are copious other options. A chewy, savory jellyfish salad with pickles is a terrific starter, and so are huge steamed oysters, served in the shell with briny XO sauce. Regulars know that individual honey-roasted quails are not to be missed.
User Reviews
xlove2eatx
March 03, 2009
I don't understand the good reviews - after reading the good reviews, I tried it this past weekend. (1) the place is too small for carts to be pushed around which is part of the dim sum experience - rather, waitresses walk around ONCE IN A WHILE with trays of cold food; (2) food was greasier than other dim sum places and simply was not tasty; (3) my friend got sick after we ate here. There are so many other authentic dim sum places in chinatown I will definitely not be returning to this one.
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Joleensta
January 20, 2009
We loved the food here - but had to wait for our favoritates to come out again. I've been to many large banquet style dim sum places that had a great hustle/bustle about them but awful food. This place is smaller with a more intimate feeling. As we sat down there seemed to be a rush of variety and great tasting choices on the carts that rolled by. Then there seemed to a long pause of nothing...and then carts came again but with none of our earlier favorites but lots of other choices. Would definitely recommend and would go again!!
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Anonymous
December 08, 2008
Great service, outstanding food. The seafood can't be beat! I highly recommend the crabs with ginger scallion sauce and the clams in black bean sauce. Also, their vegetarian dishes are delicious. Best of all is their dim sum, which should not be missed.
read full reviewThe Details on Ping's Seafood
When to Go:
Dim sum is served from 10am to 3:30pm weekdays, and 9am to 3pm on weekends.
Know Before You Go:
The best way to eat here is at a banquet cooked by Ping himself. It's worth the hassle and expense.
The Extras:
Ping's has another branch in Flushing that's even better.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Food Delivery
