Almost every time I visit NYC, I pay a visit to this Chinatown classic for some HK breakfast staples that aren't easily found in Texas - my go-to order is a bowl of congee filled with various organ meats (intestine, liver, and kidney are some of the goodies you'll discover) coupled with a sweet, crispy ox-tongue pastry (like a Chinese beignet, sweeter and springier than the typical fried dough stick). Less often, I'll go for lunch and enjoy one of the numerous fried noodle dishes or BBQ rice plates on the extensive menu. And although the prices have gone up and the store finally acquired a credit card machine that sometimes works, the brusque but efficient service and piping hot foods remain unerringly consistent. Sure, there may be better competition out in Flushing nowadays, but perhaps I'm more susceptible to the nostalgia of old Canal Street than most. You're not here for trendy foods or stylish decor; you're here for a consistent bite in a place that has stubbornly refused to change its ways for decades. You bet I'll be back time and time again - just make sure you bring cash when the card machine inevitably fails. ;) read more

I found myself at Big Wong with some of my friends for dinner. One of them grew up the area, and after considering a few options, she ultimately chose here. Chinatown is not my stomping grounds, so I trusted her guidance and was looking forward to checking this place out. There is nothing fancy or showy about Big Wong; my friend told me it's mainly a locals spot, but by the time we left I did see several tables of tourists. The aesthetics are very no frills - the kitchen it towards the front upon entry and there's a decently sized dining room in the back. This is really one step above hole-in-the-wall. The menu is mostly Cantonese cuisine - there's a lot to choose from but we let our friend order so that we can share everything. We started off with the roast duck and roast pork with crispy skin. Both of these were good - I especially enjoyed the pork as the skin was super crispy and it came with a tasty sauce for dipping. We also ordered the seafood with noodles and the lobster with ginger scallion. Both of these were good as well - lots of flavor and all the components really married together nicely. The former was the bigger standout for me - there was an abundance of seafood, and the noodles were crispy which is something I never had before. Service was fast - the food came out quickly but we never felt rushed. Overall, I enjoyed my meal at Big Wong - though I didn't find the food to be amazing. It wasn't bad, but my experience didn't warrant 4 stars. That being said, I really have no perspective when it comes to this type of food, so I'm grateful to my friend for guiding me. I would return for another meal, but not before trying other restaurants in the area first. read more

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When in Chinatown and want to get a quick meal, one of the staple places to go is Big Wong. They have good roast pork...I've gotten it so many times... not so much now that I can make it at home. They do have plenty of other dishes and take out items that I do like - noodles, rice dishes, not so much dim sum though. One can dine in or take out... but please note, it's Cash only. So make sure that you have cash or go to the atm before you come here. Food is affordable compared to most places in the city and you definitely will get full and be satisfied... order any of the staple dishes. If you are dining in, hot tea is good for digestion and keeping warm on a cold day. read more

My girlfriend and I were visiting NYC Chinatown for a bit of a food tour, and we decided to stop by Big Wong's to try some of their classic dishes. It's a spot that many of our friends and family make a point to visit whenever they're in the city. Like many Chinatown restaurants, you can expect older decor, cleanliness that may feel questionable by some standards, and service that isn't always polished. That said, people come here for the food, and as long as it delivers, they keep coming back. So, is it worth the drive? Maybe. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 3/5 Service - 3/5 Food - 4/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The atmosphere isn't anything special. You get a reasonably clean table and chair, and a menu that looks like it hasn't been updated since the 90s. It carries that old-school Chinatown feel, for better or worse. Service - The staff are fairly attentive, but don't expect fine dining-level service. They take your order, bring your food, and check in just enough to make sure you're covered on the basics like water. What We Ordered - -Wonton egg noodle soup with roasted duck (Good) -Egg noodle soup with char siu pork and roasted chicken (Good) One thing I will add is that broth temperature could be hotter. Final Thoughts - This spot delivers a classic Chinese restaurant vibe. The food is solid, but the restaurant itself and the service aren't anything particularly memorable. read more

Big Wong - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I only come here for 2 things: the roast duck and roast pork. I've never dined in before or tried any of their hot dishes, so keep this in mind. This is one of my TOP spots for roast duck, and pork. The duck is never overly fatty and oily, and the skin comes out perfectly airy and crispy. The roast pork skin is suuuuper crunchy, and the meat is tender. Love this place. That's all from me :^) read more

Big Wong - Roast Duck (Half) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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10/10 food. There is no comparison. I can eat this every day. The food here is amazingly delicious. Cash only!!! No card read more

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I've always been a big fan of Big Wong due to its fried dough rice noodle rolls, but wow this is Exhibit A as to not how to operate a business in Chinatown. They have and probably will also be cash only. Service is non existent however you'd hope because of that, the food or other factors would make up for this and lately, such is not the case. Came here during the holidays because realistically what is even open nowadays when the majority of the city has left? We ordered: Fried dough rice noodle rolls (for $5 still this is a deal!) Seafood pan fried noodles Beef pan fried noodles They try to fit as many people as possible, so expect to sit with randos and hear tidbits of conversations. You would think because they want to get people in and out they'd be attentive on taking your order, but that's also not the case. I'd recommend scoping out the menu ahead of time before arrival, so when you do get seated you can just order. A couple literally sit at our table yet we noticed they had a couple failed attempts at getting someone's attention to place their order. With rude service-they don't even refill your cup, less than clean cutlery, they somehow expect you to tip well...which I would push back on as this is less of a quality service spot to tip 10%+ above. Even if you do tip well it's not like they'll remember you and provide an even better service when you're back!! read more

Big Wong - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Neither the restaurant nor the food are fancy but you can't beat the price. I ordered pork organs won ton noodles and my husband ordered a rice dish with roast pork and roast duck. The portions were a little smaller than they used to be but it is still really inexpensive and a bargain. Instead of 6 won tons my soup had only 5. The filling was tasty but uneven in that the pork and shrimp filling want even in the won tons. Some won tons had no shrimp. It is still the place to go for an inexpensive Cantonese meal. My husband said his roast pork and roast duck were both good and he got a lot of meat. read more

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It's been almost 5 years since I stepped backed into Chinatown. Boy, have I missed it. I was determined to have my first bite here. I've been going to this place since I was young, and just like all the other times I've eaten here, it did not disappoint. The service is good and efficient. Once you enter, just go ahead and find a spot to sit - a waiter will notice you and confirm how many guests you have. The place is spacious. I ordered: Stewed beef brisket, tendon & wontons with noodles soup: 10/10 - the brisket was tender, the tendon was DELISH, and the wontons had good filling with thin skin. I always ask for chili oil to go with it. Roast pork with white rice (no sauce; added a fried egg for $1 extra): 10/10 - this is my #1 favorite comfort dish. The roast pork was nice and juicy. I ask for no (soy) sauce because I usually don't like any type of sauce over my rice. Shredded pork with pickled cabbage over rice: 8/10 - the portion was huge, and the taste was delicate. The pickled cabbage did not overwhelm the dish, and the shredded pork was tender. Sweet fried dough: 10/10 - this is the only place that makes this in Manhattan Chinatown. I simply can NOT leave without getting one. read more

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It's a bit run-down, but this is Cantonese comfort food at its very best. Staffers with the front BBQ meats, congee, noodle and dumpling soups, rice noodle dishes, and more. Menu available all day and late into the night for the cravings. Street parking like most Chinatown places. Staff are brisk and get right to the point. Good fried crullers and the bbq meats looked really good. Rice noodles were cheap, and just the right texture with the fried cruller and shrimp versions were good. read more

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Y'all, if you really want drunk eats or something, then maybe go here, but otherwise this place is NOT worth wasting your money here. We were hungry and we thought that this was gonna be a solid stop, but we were grossly wrong. Also, their bathroom was downstairs and fully flooded so we couldn't even use the bathroom. I would not come back here. read more

Big Wong - Inside - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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The best straightforward in Chinatown. A true NYC Chinatown experience. Pork with skin was amazing. Spare ribs were excellent. Lo mein was good. No bok choy. I'd go back. read more

We were so hungry and this is probably the place that does not have a line. We ordered the rice meal bbq pork, roast duck and we love it! Love the roast pork too. They give you lots of rice. We ate all the meat and it's good! Customer service? Dont expect too much niceness but they serve you fast. The place is ok. The restroom is in the basement. I would still be coming back if i want to eat. read more

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3.5 star. Have not eaten inside Big Wong for many years. Came today for lunch. Very surprised how empty it was compared to a couple of years ago. The thousand year egg and pork congee was excellent. I was disappointed by the fried dough with cheung fun. The dough was not crispy. The taste was ok. But the worst was the waitress. She was so rude! I did not want tea, and when I asked her for water she gave me an attitude. Then when it's time to pay, I saw tax on my receipt. I have been eating at different restaurants in CT for a long time. Never was I charged sales tax. When I wanted to ask why, that same waitress gave me a horrible attitude again. If you want more business, the owner better train his/her wait staff to be more polite. I don't think I will ever eat in here again. Other restaurants around have similar quality of food without a rude waitress and charging tax. read more

Came here with my friends after a race. One of my friends had been here before and loved it so we all came. I thought the place was super small but there is more seating towards the back. The smell of food greets you when you walk in. We were seated promptly and the menus were already at the table. We ordered egg rolls but they were out so we ordered spring rolls instead and they come as 2, hot fresh and crispy. Two thumbs up. Next we ordered the beef crepe and that was also yummy. For the main course we got the beef egg noodles and the pork chop. Both were so full of flavor and delicious. But the pork chop let me tell you fried to perfection. I could have skipped everything else just to get it. Prices are inexpensive and the food comes out super fast. Will definitely be back!! read more

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Tried this place after seeing it all over Xiaohongshu, but honestly, it was a huge letdown. The moment I walked in, there was an unpleasant smell. The only good part was the generous portion size. The roast meats looked decent but tasted far from fresh -- the skin was chewy, the seasoning bland, and the rice was dry and underwhelming. The service? Let's just say I've never seen someone act like I owed them a favor for asking for soy sauce. And yes, they charge you before handing you the food, then act like they're doing you a favor. If you're looking for good Cantonese food in NYC, I'd say skip this one. read more

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Always hits the spot at Big Wong. One of the older stalwarts of the region with solid Cantonese food. Love the congees, noodles, and rice rolls. read more

Party of 2 on a Saturday at 2pm With an A rating showing on the outside window we decided to stop for lunch. We were seated quickly and brought menus. From there it was all downhill. The little old man taking our order was impatient as we perused the menu to decide what we wanted. There was no asking questions. So we order something simple: a) won ton soup and b) chicken lo mein. Meh, nothing special. The waiter never came by to see if we needed anything. I would have like some chili oil as the food was bland. But oh well, we didn't get it. Prices were too high for the amount of food and presentation. We don't need to eat here again when in Chinatown. read more

Big Wong - Cold day & hot tea - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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A classic staple that my family and I go to everytime we go to NY as we all like something. Known for their congee and hanging meats on rice, you can't go wrong with the portions and price. Service can be spotty but honestly that's expected. The place is a little run down but the food makes up for it. Service and food do come quick too. read more

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It's been a while since I last came to this place. I stopped by with my lil sis a couple of weeks ago. The servers are a little bit rough around the edges at first, but they warm up to you if you're nice to them. Also, they always get the orders right. Their dishes taste amazing even though we sometimes see a thumb in our bowls. The atmosphere is like a typical Chinese restaurant with tables and chairs. I would still come back to this place, but maybe for takeout. read more

Big Wong - She ate both of these orders. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I got chicken congee and preserved egg congee delivered from here when I was sick and it was great. The portions are good and the congee is full of protein. I also loved their lemon tea. I would love to come by and check out their restaurant in-person sometime. read more

Big Wong - Congee and lemon tea - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This is the spot if you're looking for a traditional Chinese breakfast! My partner and I were craving congee. We got to the restaurant at 10AM and the restaurant was already half full. Everyone had a bowl of congee to themselves so we knew we were in good hands. We got a hot and silky smooth bowl of preserved egg and salty pork congee along with fried dough stick. We ordered a plate of beef rice roll and an order of the pork with crispy skin. Every item was so satisfying and kept us warm on a cold winter day. You cannot go wrong if you order any of these items! This is a no frills restaurant. The servers and workers were very fast and efficient. The food came out amazingly quick and fresh. The chefs were pumping out congee by the cauldrons! read more

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When ordering little food with bigger groups, customers service was terrible. The fish dish in stir fried noodles is rotten and wanton is also rotten and spoiled. If I can rate it a 0/5 I would read more

Always one of my Chinatown favorites! Got their cha siu with roast duck hofun noodle soup. Everything was on point flavor just like has always been. read more

Big Wong - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Staple of Chinatown. If it's your first time visiting Chinatown, NYC, Big Wong should be one of your stops for authentic hole in the wall amazing Cantonese food. The roast meats and dishes on the menu are as authentic as you will get in NYC. Service is typical OG chinese restaurant kind, they're patient, but know what you want or have an idea before hand. read more

Big Wong - Beef Tendon - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I had dinner there with a friend, and we shared the Spicy Beef Chow Fun, Sautéed Chinese Broccoli with garlic, the BBQ Pork, and the Beef Rice Roll. The Spicy Beef Chow Fun could have been spicier, but it was delicious and the noodles were firm and chewy. The Chinese Broccoli was the best we'd ever had, crunchy stems and tender leaves, also so flavorful. The BBQ Pork was a little sweet but me, but very good. The Rice Roll was only OK. The service there is phenomenal. Not only is it nearly instant, but everyone seems actually happy to have you there. There are so many wonderful dishes on the menu, I need to go back with a group. read more

The arrogant waiter behind the reception desk, with his unexpectedly unpleasant attitude, successfully discouraged me from ordering anything further. read more

I've been visiting this restaurant for years, since I was a child - so my review miiiight be a bit biased, but this is one of the best spots in Chinatown for your Cantonese cuisine fix. Main things that any visitor should know: - This is a cash only restaurant. Please make sure you have enough cash before sitting down and enjoying your meal! - A majority of the workers only speak Chinese. There are few that are able to communicate in English, so if you aren't a Chinese speaker please be patient as it may take a few tries for them to understand you. - A majority of the food is made to order, and good food takes time! If the restaurant is busy (as it often is) you might be waiting an average of 30 minutes for them to prepare your order. My go-tos are the roast meats (duck, pork, chicken - none pictured, but all great), wonton noodle soup, and congee. Wontons are flavorful, congee is smooth and of course, portions are large and perfect for sharing! read more

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Another one on the list! So we came for the congee and it was really good. I especially loved that the thousand year egg was in big chunks. The roasted pig did have nice crispy skin so that was tasty. I sent the duck back because we didn't order it but the server got an attitude. I'm sure she didn't understand me but I didn't want to pay for something I didn't order. Afterwards, they just seemed to be irritated with us. I speak Mandarin but can't understand Cantonese so I'm sure they talked about us (haha). So this rating is for the food, not their service. read more

Big Wong - Duck, roasted pig crispy skin, congee with pork and - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Been coming here since I was a child with my grandma. Went simple and ordered wonton soup. Tastes the same. Still good. Service was fast. Abrupt as always. Sat right away. Place looks the same. read more

Big Wong - 22. Wonton with Soup - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Don't expect good service Or for the bathrooms to be squeaky clean But who cares about that when the food is the most authentic Chinese food in the city This spot has been in movies and tv shows and it is a gem!!! Get a whole duck for the table and prepare to sit down with some strangers from the city and enjoy a hot bowl of dumpling soup Absolutely the best dumplings and wontons in the city. I have been coming here since I am a kid and I still love it to this day read more

Good food,I got the sweet and sour chicken that was very good and had tomato and pineapple pieces in it .the service is good. And when your there a worker always stares at you,I don't know why but I'm guessing that it's so you don't do anything bad. Overall it's a good place to eat. read more

This is one of the best roast duck restaurant from East coast to west. It is so tasty. For under $10 a plate, you get delicious juicy duck and rice. The cha siu and roast pork are alright. They also have one of the best Chinese donut scones. It is so good. The wonton noodles were alright. It can use some veggies in the soup, but overall good. read more

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Food wasn't bad. It was the insanely rude service that we got. Had to ask for water twice and when I got my check the woman who didn't even wait my table was demanding a tip. There are a lot of good places to eat in Chinatown and I will never return to this one. read more

One ofnthe old school joints. You can tell as itnis still CASH ONLY. One of my spots to get roast duck, cha siu pork, crispy pork, and congee. No longer as inexpensive, but still worth going to. If you notice all workers are on the older side, ao its (sadly) another establishment that may soon disappear with its tasty food. read more

Big Wong - Beef wrapped in rice noodle - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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This is the local to hit up if you want something warm, delicious, and affordable. I ordered the Roasted Pork Haw Fun in Soup and the pork was extremely juicy and tender. The Hawfun noodles were cooked perfectly and the soup was seasoned well with a touch of sweetness. This is a very fast paced restaurant, and the food comes out quick! read more

Big Wong - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I really wanted to like this place... Very little English spoken here but not a problem. Took forever for server to even acknowledge us. She came to us after serving two Chinese parties that came in after us. Food was good. Portions were very generous. Problem was that they accept only cash. We were not told and did not see any sign about it. Thankfully between two of us, we managed enough to pay. Not a bad place but it could have been better, specially if you ignore all the cooked food on the floor and on the kitchen shelves. read more

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This is a classic Cantonese spot where I been coming to since childhood. I usually get the congee and fried dough with rice noodles. The congee is the perfect texture and flavor. I usually get the roast pork here too. It's not a fancy place but the food here is amazing. read more

How about instead of Big Wong, Big Fantastic! Honestly, when I was first led here by my daughter in law, when we were both hungry and had about $27 in cash between the two of us (Big Wong is cash only), I was skeptical that it would work out! We passed the ATM in the entrance right by as it was the sketchiest ATM I have ever seen. We were seated right away in the nice large dining space (two rooms of tables), unusually large and comfortable seating for Chinatown. We ordered a platter of three roasted meats and a big bowl of noodle soup with chicken. The food was delicious and there was plenty for both of us. Our entire bill came to $22 with a generous tip. BW also has a restroom for customers, another plus. Ok, it was down a long, slippery staircase, but once you reached the spot, you had everything needed to get the job done! read more

Big Wong - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Big Wong is not the right place to order seafood dishes. Big Wong is more of a typical quick sit down joint for a cheap eats in Chinatown NYC. This ginger lobsters over pan fried noodles was a failure. Very bland with little or no seasoning on the lobsters and sauce. It was soaked with the gravy sauce, almost like a lobster soup of some kind. Very strange We went to other Chinese restaurants on Mott St for this very same dish and it was perfectly done, unlike here at Big Wong. Big Wong automatically added a 20% tips for a party of 2. read more