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    Hop Kee

    3.7 (1k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Cantonese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Beef Chow Fun, Young Chow Fried Rice, & Salted Shrimp
    Keira B.

    I've been coming to Hop Kee with friends for years and the food is of great comfort to me. Recently, I was on a date here and Hop Kee was the perfect place to go. The menu options are diverse, great for sharing, and the staff is perfect at timing refills. They also played our food to go. The fortune cookies also made the date 10x better. I can't wait to tell my kids about Hop Kee!

    Melissa N.

    Hop Kee is a well-known and historic Chinese restaurant specializing in Cantonese cuisine. Even Anthony Bourdain considered this spot one of his favorite restaurants in Chinatown. Hop Kee has a distinctly old-school vibe. It has been operating since the late 1960s. It's cash-only, but there's an ATM located upstairs. Most people describe it as a no-frills establishment, and that's pretty accurate. The menu is extensive, featuring special dishes like shrimp and walnut, Cantonese-style snails, and salted squid, alongside classic Chinese American favorites such as Won Ton Soup and Spare Ribs. I chose the Spicy Beef Chow Fun, a traditional Cantonese stir-fried dish. It's a dish consisting of wide, flat rice noodles tossed with marinated beef and jalapeños. The dish was decent overall, but I found it too oily. I did like the tenderness of the beef and the texture of the noodles, but I felt like it was lacking the bold flavor I was hoping for. However, the portions were generous, and the prices were comparable to other Chinatown restaurants, maybe even a bit lower. Overall, 3 stars.

    Minced pork, bok choy, snails, squid
    Natalie T.

    Some of the best Cantonese food I've had in a long long time. The waiter was gracious and friendly and attentive. We ordered the salt and pepper squid, snails, bok choy, and minced pork with bean curd. It was all DELICIOUS, I couldn't pick a favorite. It came with a great big service of rice as well. A trick to eating the snails is to remove the door with a toothpick and then sucking it out - super easy and tasty! I will definitely be coming back soon.

    Jennifer N.

    I have mixed feelings about Hop Kee. Pros: - Seated right away on a friday night - Cool 80s/90s nostalgic aesthetic - very big bathrooms (plus for chinatown) - Lots of seating - Variety of dishes Cons: - Service is not great - pricey food for chinatown (the food here is fine but I've had better chinese food in williamsburg for same price) - cash only My friends and I shared beef lo mein and beef chop suey. It was our first time here but I learned after the fact that a lot of celebrities have dined here. I think because of that is why they charge so much. Theres no reason for Honey Walnut Shrimp to be $30 in chinatown yk what i mean?

    Snail Cantonese Style
    Christine L.

    Got some last minute dishes take out for the holiday. Luckily, Hop Kee was open. Everything was packaged fine, make sure you request utensils. Love the snails, can eat an order in a sitting. Noodles and fish were cooked to perfection. Not overly oily. Dishes can be pricey but are meant to be enjoyed family style.

    salt and pepper shrimp
    Emily G.

    Service was actually not friendly by any means... but that's a part of the charm (I guess) ... it's definitely more focused on efficiency! They included the tip automatically to the bill - it was 18.50% tip. Given it's CASH ONLY and we were only a party of 4 I was surprised the reasoning for that, but decided not to ask questions since the food was great. On that note, all the above aside, the food was all very tasty and would come back.

    salt & pepper squid
    Sharon C.

    Overall, a good spot for Chinese American food, basically dine-in take out! While pricier, the food is much better than Wo Hop. Beef Chow Fun was my favorite, noodles were flavorful and the beef was sooo tender. Roast Pork Fried Rice was also great, with tender and juicy bites of roast pork. Chinese broccoli with garlic was simple and delicious, the sauce paired particularly well with the white rice. I would not get the salt & pepper squid. This dish was dry & tough to eat. Cash only! Would recommend this spot over waiting for Wo Hop!

    Pork chop
    Patty C.

    Came here after waiting in line for a long time at Wo Hop and saying screw it. This reminded me of the Chinese food scene in the nineties... very functional with faded photographs of famous patrons that have dropped in. Waiters and chefs are middle age with stiff uniforms and broken English. The menus are tattered and straight to the point. I ordered the salt pepper pork chop as many had suggested. It was quite tasty though a little bit on the sweet side. My dining partner wanted to order the chow fun without meat, but the waiter wouldn't let him for whatever reason. Even when we asked for the meat in the side, he said no. Maybe it was a language barrier thing. Strange nonetheless. He ended up ordering a fried rice, which was okay. The addition of tomatoes made it a bit off putting. Not a bad option if you don't want to wait in line for Wo Hop and don't mind paying a dollar more per dish... Service was blah, but that's typical for these old school places.

    Pan Fried Flounder, pan fried noodles, Egg Drop Soup, chinese broccoli with oyster sauce
    Sandy L.

    Boyfriend's family had been coming here since childhood, so he took me here for my first time in New York. I am Cantonese, and the food here is definitely approved by me. We had ordered the egg drop soup, pan fried flounder, pan fried seafood noodles, and chinese broccoli with oyster sauce. The pan fried noodles were good, and the sauce for Chinese broccoli was a good savory gravy where it doesn't just taste like oyster sauce by itself. My favorites though were the egg drop soup and pan fried flounder. The egg drop soup was really comforting and reminded me of home-cooked. I usually ask for some vinegar to mix with it. The flounder though--it was nice and crispy on the outside but the inside was juicy and not fishy at all. It was really good with the squeezed lemon and eating it with the rice.

    Cheryl N.

    I used to come here when I was a starving college student, the food was decent n the price was low, I was here again about 10 years ago it was still ok. I was in Chinatown today n was absolutely mad as hell I had wasted $42 cab fare each way $85 rd trip was charged $81 for literally inedible food. I was mad at myself for not remembering I had screened n decided I should go to Shanghai21 but bc of the storm in 2023 I did not go. I just thought of hop Kee as a place to reminisce on my college days but it's now new owners fr China n communist China is not known for any culinary wonder. I had had hot n sour soup it was a joke as it was more like sweet n sour w a nasty dark color broth. Pan fried noodles was even a worse joke, it was fake fried noodles out of a can! The bbq ribs were not bbq and did not have any sauce, it was bone dry n hard as a rock! All 3 were trashed, the only edible dish was crab but they were so small, all The shells were empty! Who ate all the crab? lol only a few had any crab in it, the sauce was called lobster sauce in Cantonese cuisine. I was shocked the bill came to $81 w pre added tips. Never again!

    Sauteed Watercress
    Jen C.

    First time here! Delicious, affordable, and fast. Would definitely come back! No line. Cash only. Ask for their hot chili oil! 1. Free wonton crisp appetizer with mustard and duck sauce - yummy Favorites (would order again): 2. Watercress - yummy 3. Sweet and sour pork - yummy (Fav) 4. Beef lo mein - yummy (Fav) 5. Salt and pepper squid - yummy Not as great (wouldn't get again): 6. Salt and pepper shrimp - okay, the shell is sometimes tough and hard to chew (whole shrimp is deep fried) 7. Fried rice - bland (use chili oil or soysauce) Many friend groups and families, could be loud or quiet. Chill vibe.

    Beef Lo Mein
    Von W.

    We had lunch here per the recommendation of my nephew who had never eaten here. He made the recommendation based on the review of the late Anthony Bourdain. It did not live up to expectations, however. Food: Crispy Chicken: 7/10 Shrimp Fried Rice: 7/10 Beef Lo Mein: 7/10 Service: Service was ok. I don't want to play the race card, but the servers weren't friendly. In fact, one had a stern look on his face when we asked for a fork. Ambiance: The ambiance is nothing to write home about, but it was clean and quiet enough for conversation.

    Hot and sour
    Mike F.

    I have been coming to Hop Kee for the past 50 years and it always feels the same. The food was perfect as always and the service quick. Just remember that this is a cash only place and I did not see an ATM like they had before. Plan your visit as this place fills quickly and can very busy on the weekends.

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    I do not think that it is. I have been there many times and it is in a basement with steep front stair access.

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    Uncle Lou 快樂人

    Uncle Lou 快樂人

    4.2
    (692 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I ordered the General Tso's chicken which was highlighted as a favorite on their menu for good…read morereason. It was absolutely delish. The sauce was spicy & you could enjoy the sweetness as well. The chicken always tender and juicy. The broccoli was steamed fresh. The spring rolls we a little over cooked for my liking but had a great flavor. The restaurant is themed but I a very taste way with paper lanterns hanging from the ceilings The staff was responsive and kind. Definitely would come here again.

    This was actually my second time having the pleasure of dining at Uncle Lou. This is one of the…read morenewer trendy spots in Chinatown so naturally I was a bit skeptical. This second go around was a celebration dinner with my brother so we ordered quite a bit to share. For starters we had their crab rangoon, wontons in chili oil, and salt pepper wings. The rangoons were perfectly crisp but the filling just didn't impress me all too much. I love a good smack of green onion & crab, this one lacked both. Definitely not my favorite rangoons and only 3??? Hmm. The wontons were sublime though. They were nice and plump with a nice punch from the chili oil they bathe in. The chicken wings were pretty standard, I kinda wish there was more pepper on it. It was nice and salty but severely lacked pepper for being a pepper oriented dish. As for the General Tsos? YUM. This was great. The ratio of batter to chicken wasn't bad and it had such a great crisp. The actual General Tso sauce was perfect as well, I could not stop picking at this. The Shrimp Lo Mein was also fantastic, very smoky which I'm a sucker for. The shrimps were perfectly cooked as well and the noodles..... bouncy umami goodness. Delicious food, decent prices, great service I should add. In Chinatown, you learn that hospitality is entirely optional. Here though, they are welcoming and communicate very well with you. Our waiter and the hosts were especially lovely on this night. For next time, I'd pass on the crab rangoons and go for their crispy garlic chicken over the salt pepper wings. There will definitely be a next time though!

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    The dining room, how cute is that??
    The dining room, how cute is that??
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    Eggplant in garlic sauce
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    Dim Sum Palace

    4.1
    (1.9k reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Loveeeeee this place! Have been going there for years. It's about a 10 mn walk from my apartment. I…read morejust love dim sum. Chinese food is my favorite. Never been disappointed. I go there alone or with friends. Sometimes, I even go there twice a week. Could eat there every day. May is my favorite waitress there. We've become friends! I lovvve the little crispy pork ribs with garlic flakes, chicken feet!, scallion pancakes, shumai, different dumplings. All of it! I also love the lo mein, fried rice. honey walnut shrimp with broccoli, (my favorite- fabulous dish! ) Their food is great. For dessert, the sesame balls are yummy! Highly recommend this place.

    Popped into NYC for the weekend and my fiancé wanted some dim sum. It was close to Broadway and we…read morewalked there. To be honest we didn't know there was so many Dim Sum Palace in Manhattan, because this was a different one than the one we believe we went to. We sat down and order food. We just wanted something light to eat for the day so we didn't order much. The restaurant is a bit small and the tables were place very close to each other. We wrote down what we want and the orders start rolling in. We got some delicious dumplings and pork buns. The scallion pancake was light and fluffy. We were excited for the Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce. We did order Singapore mei fun but they forgot it. I was kind of happy they did because we were full. Overall it was a good place to get some dim sum.

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    Pretty interior
    Pretty interior
    Both types were delicious.
    Both types were delicious.
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    Congee Village

    Congee Village

    3.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Went back to Congee Village twice this summer and had very good experiences both times. What really…read moresaved the meals was ordering the seafood specials. They're not cheap, but we thought they were good enough to justify the trip all the way downtown to Chinatown. Sautéed Lobster with Sticky Rice, S.P., around $50: Somehow, the lobster and sticky rice combination works extremely well. The juices from the live lobster soak into the sticky rice, giving it a rich, savory flavor that reminds me of Spanish paella. It's a very satisfying dish. Live Fish, Fillet with Scallion, S.P., around $50-$100: Exceptionally fresh, and the fish was filleted very well. The preparation was simple enough to let the freshness and natural flavor of the fish come through. I would come back for these dishes. Congee Village may be expensive now, but good for special occasions to taste fresh and well prepared seafood.

    A friend recommended this Cantonese restaurant/porridge place. The clay pot porridge was indeed…read morequite good. Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge皮蛋瘦肉粥: Delicious! It was my first time having porridge made with salted pork. The pork shreds were tender and flavorful after marinating, making the congee very aromatic. Salted Chicken Porridge家鄉鹹雞粥: Not recommended. The salted chicken wasn't umami or aromatic, the flavor was dull and slightly greasy, and there were a lot of bone residues. Chinese Green with Black Fungus油鹽水菜心: I thought the seasoning was too bland and the ginger flavor too strong, but my parents thought it was delicious. It might be more suitable for older people who prefer lighter flavors.

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    Snow Pea's Leaf with mixed mushrooms.
    Snow Pea's Leaf with mixed mushrooms.
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