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By Allison Austin, New York

Much more than a tourist attraction, Chinatown is one of the city's most delectable neighborhoods, with cuisines from all over Asia--much of it at absurdly low prices. We've got the scoop on the area's trusty classics and hidden gems.

Essential Restaurants

  1. Joe's Shanghai

    9 Pell St, New York, NY
    A pioneer that deserves to rest on its (soup) buns.

  2. Nice Green Bo

    66 Bayard St, New York, NY
    Chinatown's original Shanghainese hot spot continues to deliver exceptional home-cooked cuisine.

  3. Wo Hop

    15 Mott St, New York, NY
    This stalwart is a throwback to a simpler--and greasier--time.

  4. Hop Shing

    9 Chatham Sq, New York, NY
    This old-school bakery and dim sum parlor is a delicious historic relic.

  5. Fuleen

    11 Division St, New York, NY
    A cheerful setting and splendid seafood--some of it still flopping--make for a Chinatown standout.

  6. Ping's Seafood

    22 Mott St, New York, NY
    The seafood at this Cantonese classic could fill an aquarium.

  7. New York Noodle Town

    28 Bowery, New York, NY
    Always packed, this bare-bones noodle shop remains a neighborhood staple.

  8. Maria's Bakery

    42 Mott St, New York, NY
    Homemade fruit jelly drinks add a sweet pudding touch to Chinatown's bakery offerings.

Off the Beaten Path

  1. Shanghai Cafe

    100 Mott St, New York, NY
    Crowds gather for the rich, savory flavors of Northern Chinese cuisine, in a bustling '80s-tinged atmosphere.

  2. Jing Fong Restaurant

    20 Elizabeth St 2nd Fl, New York, NY
    A vast, block-spanning banquet hall serving an impressive variety of scrumptious dim sum goodies, with a handy do-it-yourself vibe.

  3. Congee Village

    100 Allen St, New York, NY
    Home to belly-warming bowls of China's great Mom food.

  4. New Yeah Shanghai Deluxe

    65 Bayard St, New York, NY
    A can't-miss destination for soup dumplings.

  5. HSF

    46 Bowery, New York, NY
    Carts roll fast and furious at this bustling dim sum standby.

  6. Excellent Pork Chop House

    3 Doyers St, New York, NY
    Bargain-priced Taiwanese soul food joint delivers precisely what it promises.

  7. Dim Sum Go Go

    5 E Broadway, New York, NY
    Fresh, adventuresome fare, a cool interior and good dim sum make the wait worthwhile.

  8. Fried Dumpling

    99 Allen St, New York, NY
    Budget destination offers exactly what its name implies.

  9. Bo Ky

    80 Bayard Street, New York, NY
    This neighborhood favorite offers Vietnamese soups at remarkably low prices.

  10. Pho Viet Huong

    73 Mulberry St, New York, NY
    Top-notch Vietnamese food at rock-bottom prices.

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