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    May May Kitchen

    3.1 (33 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Vince W.

    Your typical hole in a wall chinese take out joint. Tucked away on Clinton Street between Grand and East Broadway, this tiny spot has been pumping our solid chinese take out since forever. It's small and outdated, but they recently replaced the sign in front. The chicken wings here are always on point, and they got that crisp tasty batter unlike some other spots where it's stale and bland. Owners are always friendly, and food comes out super fast.

    10/1/2024

    Lunch special; Chicken w/broccoli $9.45 with pork fried rice & hot and sour soup. Food is good, Service is good.

    chicken wings and fried rice
    Anh Dao H.

    New May May is one of the best Chinese takeout places I have been to in New York. I always order the chicken wings and pork fried rice, which is consistent and delicious every time. The chicken wings are seriously so flavorful and crunchy! One thing that disheartens me is how much shit the staff has to put up with from customers. It infuriates me how rude and dehumanizing customers speak to the staff every time I come in to order food. I know this is sadly a reality for most Chinese takeout workers, so I do think it is important to acknowledge when describing my experience at New May May. Despite the dehumanizing way a lot of customers speak to them, the staff is always so welcoming and friendly.

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    I used to order from this restaurant, UNTIL I went in person and noticed some Department of Health violations, as you'll see in my pictures. So, I decided to check out the New York City Department of Health's restaurant inspections and read something very unsettling. The Department of Health found: "Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment." I copied that word for word, from the DOH's website. This is exactly why I don't take the city's "A" restaurant ratings serious. This is a serious violation, YET they received an "A" rating. This is just a heads up.

    The most disgusting restaurant ever I found actual bugs in my food do not go here I'm so grossed out I can't believe this

    Taj W.

    Consistently gets my order wrong. I called for Hunan Triple Seafood and the operator told me that I had a choice of white, brown or vegetable fried rice, so I chose vegetable fried rice and also requested a Pepsi. When the delivery man brought the order, there was no Pepsi like I requested, and the only rice they provided was white rice. When I called about the situation, they offered to provide vegetable fried rice...for $2.00 more! Instead of rectifying the situation, they offer me friend rice for an upcharge. I will never order from them again.

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    Reasonable pricing. Pretty good food. Chiefs are willing to adjust order to your liking.

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    2 years ago

    Not bad at all could just use less sauce for the food and if that changes it will go back up to a 4

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    The food is raw , the cash register clerk is super rude and impatient. The restaurant is super dirty roaches everywhere.

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    My dude likes this place. It's really nothing to brag about.it's just the convinces for me.

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    Uncle Lou 快樂人 - Chicken Lo Mein

    Uncle Lou 快樂人

    4.2(677 reviews)
    0.6 miChinatown
    $$

    Finally made it to Uncle Lou, often talked about as one of the best Cantonese spots in Chinatown,…read moreand it definitely lived up to the hype. We went straight for their signature deep fried garlic chicken and decided to share the Peking duck--and both dishes were beautifully presented and packed with incredible flavor. The chicken, in particular, was crispy, aromatic, and absolutely delicious, though it's worth noting you'll want to be a bit careful as there are quite a few small bones throughout. The Peking duck was equally impressive, cooked perfectly with rich, satisfying taste in every bite. You can really tell the kitchen puts care into both quality and presentation. On top of the food, the staff were adorable and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. The ambiance felt warm, lively, and comfortable--perfect for a relaxed meal in Chinatown. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with standout dishes and great energy. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    Lunch while in the vicinity on a Wednesday afternoon for my professional duties. Business cards…read moreand takeout menu are both available for grabs. Uncle Lou is a Cantonese restaurant that also serve Dim Sum dishes. The business name reference Chinese culture of calling adults "uncle" (suk1 suk1, 叔叔) or "auntie" (aa3 ji4, 阿姨) is a polite, common way to show respect, build connection, and bridge generational gaps. It treats non-relatives like family, making strangers feel younger and fostering closeness. The atmospheric decor contains very beautiful Chinese lanterns suspended from the ceiling throughout the restaurant. I believe it is decorated for Lunar New Year throughout the entire year. No comment for facility as I did not utilize. Customer service is average attentive and the staff is fluent in both English and Cantonese. I did not have to wait long to be served nor request the bill, and neither attain change. I often dine alone as a single woman and was regarded with respect for patronizing. It is always good to hear Cantonese spoken as it is mellifluous... at long last to continue this vernacular of Chinese language. I ordered in a mixture of both English and Cantonese. I was promptly seated by the maître d' promptly for a table. Melamine/plastic chopsticks in neon green and ceramic / porcelain china including ceramic Chinese soup spoon are distributed to customers while dine-in. A traditional teapot is also distributed during the duration of meal like large banquet hall Dim Sum restaurants. The large round tables contain a rotating lazy susan in traditional Chinese restaurant standard. Wow. No disposable wooden chopsticks and no disposable bowls for utensils are distributed at Uncle Lou. Price is slightly high, but worth the food quality and customer service. Uncle Lou did surely feed me! Shrimp Wonton noodle soup, Ho fun (flat rice noodles), shrimp based broth, $14.95 The bowl is gargantuan and the six (6) dumplings are good size portion served in ceramic / porcelain china. There are Chinese vegetable of one strand choi sam (choy sum) and scallions. The shrimp Wonton dumplings are a good size and good consistency. The soup broth is solid for flavor and consistency. It was served piping hot as steam was visibly emitting. The soup broth was slightly heavy. The flat rice noodles were sufficient for quantity. Noodle soup is Chinese comfort food and warms the heart. It sustained my hunger pangs throughout the day. Upon arrival the wait staff prominently announce to inform customers of 9% discount for cash payment and a 3% additional surcharge or fees for any credit/debit card payment for situational awareness. I was informant and made fully aware twice: upon entry when seated and upon receiving the bill. Uncle Lou complies with "Prohibition of Cashless Establishments, as of March 21, 2026, all retail and food establishments in New York State, including New York City, must accept in-person cash payments, banning fully cashless stores." (source: Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Local Law 34 of 2020). Oh! For small amounts of purchases, my default payment method is cash. Yes, cash is still widely accepted in the 21st century. Nota Bene: Have cash on hand to avoid annoying surcharge or fees. The bill is calculated and manually handwritten the old school way still a timeless classic. I paid my bill in cash including gratuity. No comment for Apple Pay or Google Wallet (formerly Android Pay/Google Pay) either acceptance or price differential vs. cash.

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    Uncle Lou 快樂人 - 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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    Potluck Club 佰樂 - Oyster Mushroom Rice Roll Noodles

    Potluck Club 佰樂

    4.4(553 reviews)
    0.4 miLower East Side

    This place is a delight! Thank goodness we had a reservation--we saw a few folks turned away…read more(Saturday night). Our server was friendly and patient. The menu is medium-sized, which I appreciate. It's big enough so that you have choices, but not so big that you feel overwhelmed. We ordered the snow pea shoots, salt and pepper chicken and biscuits, and a special--sweet and sour pork. Everything was delicious--my favorite was the chicken and biscuits. The biscuits were incredibly soft, and I liked that the chicken was flavorful, but not too salty.

    This place has been on my list since they opened but I never had the chance to stop by until…read morerecently. They have a very unique take on traditional chinese dishes and the decor is really an ode to that as well. The staff was very friendly and attentative. For food we got the: -Jellyfish Tiger Salad - very interesting dish, very refreshing with the jelly fish -Pork and Chive Potstickers - this was really yummy. Highly recommend getting this dish. The house made chilli cripsy really adds the kick to it. -Oyster Mushroom Rice Rolls: this was also delicious - highly recommend this. The flavors were so good -Salt & Pepper chicken with scallion biscuts: This was just alright; I felt like the chicken was a bit on the dry side and so were the biscuts. I would pass on this. Otherwise - solid dinner place, highly recommend checking out if you are in the area!

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    Potluck Club 佰樂 - Interior

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    Potluck Club 佰樂 - Taro Shrimp Fritters

    Taro Shrimp Fritters

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    Congee Village - Cold Dungeness Crab

    Congee Village

    3.5(1.9k reviews)
    0.3 miLower East Side
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    This is a great place for authentic chinese food. There is a bit of wait but we got seated sooner…read morethan we expected. The decor is on point and portions are family style. We started with egg drop soup and calamari. For mains we got sweet and sour pork, stir fried green beans, and crispy noodles with beef. Egg Drop Soup- Deliciously creamy and silky. This hits on a cold day. Calamari- Nice chewy calamari pieces with a crisp breading. You get a strong black pepper flavor that gives it a little zing. Sweet and Sour Pork- Crispy deep-fried pork pieces that were tender and juicy. The sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Very tasty. Stir-fried Green Beans- This was wonderfully fresh. You still get a light crunch out of the beans and a garlicky finish. Crispy Noodles with Beef- Noodles were delightfully crisp with a savory sauce. The beef pieces were tender. Overall flavors and textures were lovely. Great experience overall!

    This lap cheong bamboo baked rice is my dream meal for under $11!!…read more Congee Village s a longtime chinatown staple (30 years strong!), serving family style cantonese dishes, dim sum, congee, and rice at reasonable prices. We also get a free mung bean sweet soup at the end. I've been to their Flushing location for dim sum before, but their entrees are even better imo. *Chinese Sausage Bamboo Baked Rice 金銀臘腸燉飯 $10.95 ** Such amazing value! So much lap cheong (chinese sausage/臘腸) and lap yuk (chinese cured bacon/臘肉) piled on top of seasoned rice. The rice soaked up all the oil from lap cheong and the sauces. *Sha Cha Beef and Vermicelli in Casserole 沙茶牛肉粉絲煲 $22.95 ** Almost every table ordered a casserole, and I was surprised by how much beef they packed in. The vermicelli noodles held onto the sauce well. Easily a "rice thief" dish *Sampan Congee 荔灣艇仔粥 $8.50 * The congee came out boiling hot. It was velvety, and loaded with toppings like shredded duck. Definitely eat it fresh though, because the heat from the clay pot makes the bottom start to stick together quickly. *Sauteed Lobster with Sticky Rice 糯米炒龍蝦 $48.95 (MP) * Many people rave about their lobster sticky rice online. It came with so many huge chunks of lobster so you can get your money worth it. There might be more lobster than sticky rice. It was also easy to pick the meat out with just a fork. *Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper 椒鹽鮮魷 $18.95 I wish it had a bit more salt and pepper, but otherwise the fried batter was thin and crispy. I've also never seen fried squid come in such huge, meaty pieces! *Honey Walnut Shrimp 核桃蝦球 $24.95 Skip. Walnut shrimp is usually a go-to, but this one was just okay.

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    Congee Village - Snow Pea's Leaf with mixed mushrooms.

    Snow Pea's Leaf with mixed mushrooms.

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