Food: The food is very average here and a bit disappointing. We ordered the mapo tofu, three roasted meats over rice, and beef with rice noodles. Everything was just okay. The roasted meats we chose were white chicken, cha siu, and roast pig. The white chicken was the best out of the three, but the cha siu was very dry and underwhelming. The mapo tofu and beef with rice noodles, two very classic dishes, weren't made well at all. The restaurant does stay open later than most other Chinatown restaurants so perhaps this is why it was packed. The food didn't taste authentic and was full of tourists. I won't be returning to this restaurant and suggest that you save your money and go elsewhere too. Service: Service was average and nothing special. Ambiance: The ambiance has a typical Chinatown restaurant vibe - a little run down and not the cleanest. A lot of seating for both large and small groups. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

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This place is very solid, actually. The roast duck, roast pork, BBQ pig, noodles, and congee dishes were excellent. Those are considered the front-part items, as you view from their main window. And yes, because we had a large group, we got to try a lot of different things. We tried the kitchen items, which are wok-cooked dishes. General tso's chicken, string beans, beef dishes, sauteed chicken, and so forth - all were very good. The heat from the wok gives it more oomph. Restrooms are okay - at least the one on the ground floor. Haven't seen the one in the basement (kind of scared to.) Please support your local businesses!! read more

Bring cash for a discount!! Really great spot for some quick Chinese food! Especially if you have a larger group, because they have bigger tables in the back. The wonton soup and noodles are delicious!! read more

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Got take out of their roast pork and roast chicken (half). I thought the roast pork was rather dry and should've gotten partially fatty. The roast chicken was delicious! I really liked how much flavor it had. Will definitely return! read more

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One of the best Cantonese barbecue spots I've ever eaten at. Located in Chinatown this place is legit! I came here for dinner for 9 people and had the most tastiest and delicious food ever. The roasted duck was on point, and the juices on that plate can be poured over your bowl of rice. Try it out! The deep-fried fish and lobster were my type of seafood. Don't forget to get the clams with black bean sauce as well. Portion-wise I haven't seen it big like this in Los Angeles for decades. It had the flavor of a great chef working here for dinner time and overall the food is super tasty. Everyone enjoyed this place and overall we will have this as a great memory. The service was kind and the staff here was nice. So if you are looking for some good Cantonese-style food this is the one. You won't be disappointed! read more

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With scores of restaurants in Chinatown, we were on a mission to try some place new. Without recommendation, we walked on Pell and Mott Streets basing our decision on two criteria: 1) a diverse menu 2) popularity; on a busy Saturday at lunchtime, are there people inside? Ming Wong fit the bill. Did we like it? Yes. Would we go out of our way to return? Probably not. (Though if we do, I'd get something grilled which I read after the fact, is their forte.) To be fair, I'm basing my assessment on only two dishes. (The menu, btw, is pretty extensive.) General's Chicken is described as having broccoli, peppers and onion in a spicy sauce. I thought it would be more vegetabl-y. Other than broccoli, there was a negligible amount of peppers and onions, plus some of the chicken was fatty. Bean curd with mixed vegetables made up for it. Prepared al dente in a lovely light sauce, it's an A-1 dish. Note that steamed rice costs extra. (I'm noticing that this seems to be the norm these days.) Unlike many restaurants in the area, Ming Wong accepts credit cards. The menu lists both cash and credit prices. Also worth mentioning, the staff here is particularly friendly! read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Bean curd with mixed vegetables - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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One of my go-to spots for a quick Chinese meal at a fair price. Decent service and exactly the kind of comfort food I crave. When I dine solo, I usually order the "three meats over rice." Yes, I'm a carnivore I went with roasted duck, roasted pork, and boiled chicken. The roasted duck and pork were solid -- flavorful, juicy, and nicely cut. The boiled chicken, however, wasn't great on its own, but the ginger-scallion sauce definitely saved it and helped balance out the less impressive cuts. Service here is actually better than many Cantonese spots I've tried in Chinatown -- efficient and straightforward. One thing to note: there's a price difference depending on how you pay. The dish is $13.50 if you pay cash, but $14.68 with a credit card (about 8.7% more). Not sure why the gap is that high, so I'd recommend paying cash if you can. Overall, a solid neighborhood restaurant. Simple, satisfying, and somewhere I'll definitely return to. read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Three choice of meat over rice - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Great place for large groups and the dishes were huge. Cash and credit have different price so be aware. The food came out fast and it was good. We all enjoyed everything and the service. read more

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I was originally going to go to my usual place for BBQ meats but the line was crazy long. And from what I remembered that place wasn't even great. So I stopped by this place which I had vague memories of it being good. Honestly, I don't know why this place doesn't have a line. I had to travel back to Queens with my roast duck and crispy roast pig. When I got home the skin of the pig was still crispy. It was definitely fatter than I would like it but still the meat was juicy, tender and flavorful. It's everything you want in a roast pig. The duck was equally as good and this one had plenty of meat. Sometimes you get a duck that's all skin and bones. I was very satisfied with my two BBQ meats. The restaurant wasn't empty but it's fairly large and can accommodate plenty of people. So all those people waiting on those long lines at other places are missing out on good food. read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Roast duck and roast pig - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Cleaner, better ambience and friendlier service compared to Big Wong. Food arrived very quickly after we ordered! Liked: Beef, squid, pork combination congee- The congee had the perfect pillowy texture and the meat/seafood added amazing flavors to the congee! Fried cruller- Very crispy! Not too greasy Ok: Roast pork rice crepe- The rice rolls here are of the mushy variety so if you prefer ones that are firmer, you will be disappointed like I was Fried cruller rice crepe- They were cut too thin and this affected the texture/crispiness of the dish 3 combination meat over rice- Cha siu was a bit dry but I liked the roast pig and roast duck. Rice tasted like it had been left in the cooker a bit too long Prices are amazing. We got all this food and left completely stuffed for less than $40 for a party of 3! The menu is fairly comprehensive so of course some of the dishes will be a hit or miss. I wouldn't say the food is amazing but it's decent and definitely hits the spot when you want something homey. 3.5 stars but rounding up for the very friendly server! read more

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Been a customer of Big Wong for over 40+ years but after eating at Ming Wong, I enjoy the atmosphere more and I love the food too. Been a loyal customer for years and they never disappoint. My regular is beef chow fun and the Singapore rice noodles. The wok hay in the beef chow fun makes it taste even better than other places. The way the curry is mixed evenly in the Singapore rice noodles is hard to find. Other places I would eat this dish, there usually a clump of uncooked curry and once biting into that, it just ruins the meal. I never had that happen at Ming Wong. I have eaten other dishes like the wonton noodle soup, bbq meats over rice, the scrambled egg with beef, beef and peas over rice and many others and I know I will enjoy my meal each time. The staff is great and friendly. Love the cashier gentleman, he is great and super friendly. read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

The duck was really good although it was a bit small for half the size and how pricey it was, we could've found a cheaper and better spot but we were hungry. The bean curd with mixed vegetables was decent and didn't have an overpowering msg taste. The size and ambiance of the restaurant was decent and given that they were pretty busy, the food came at a good time. read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Bean curd with mixed vegetable - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here because Bo Ky (across the street) was closed and their page doesn't state they are closed on Tuesdays. This place however did not disappoint in my opinion. it's very homey, and the workers give me a very Asian caring aura. Extremely welcoming. I got the porridge with pork and thousand year egg. 5/5 Generous portion and only 7 dollars. My bf got the duck rice combo and he gave it a 3/5. It's a solid meal if you're looking for something quick and easy. read more

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I don't get why the average review is so low. Ming Wong and Big Wong are hands down the best roast meats in Chinatown. From what I'm gathering they're now separate restaurants, but at one point they shared owners before they went their separate ways. It shows in their roast meats. The rest of the dishes are good to excellent, but the standouts are all hanging from the chinese BBQ display. COME HERE FOR THE BBQ. I remember seeing the GOAT roast meat cook carrying ducks over from one restaurant to another, so I can definitely attest to shared ownership at one point. read more

Our family of 4 stopped by for lunch on a Sunday and found it easy to get seated right away with no wait. Based on the overall high ratings for their rotisserie menu, we were excited to put in a half order of peking duck. It was tasty and came accompanied with the usual setup of baos, hoisin sauce and scallions. The consensus for our party was that it was tasty but the portion size was by far one of the tiniest we have ever seen, especially for the $30 price tag (reference photo). While yummy, we agreed we would likely opt for the regular roast duck if we dined here again. Other dishes we tried were the Salted fish & chicken with eggplant from the Special Clay Pot section as well as Jumbo Shrimp with Walnuts. While both dishes were seasoned well, the chicken and eggplant dish didn't come with any rice, which was odd to us since in our mind, a clay pot should come with some on the bottom of the pot. We ordered a quick side of white rice to make this dish complete. The shrimp in the second dish was very fresh but the mayo wasn't mixed well so the presentation suffered a little (see pic). All in all, average in terms of food and service but the food can easily be raised to a solid 4 stars if they fixed a couple of kinks. read more

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I can only speak to the food as I have only ever done take away. Everything was fresh, delicious, and the wonton soup was a god-send during flu season. Highly recommend the honey pork as well. read more

Went again recently. The charsui could have been better. It was a bit dry and very lean.

Ming Wong is a well-known spot for Cantonese-style food, famous for its fresh-butchered meats alongside other classic dishes. It's the kind of place you go for a straightforward, satisfying meal centered around really good roasted and barbecued meats. We ordered a rice combo plate and also got some of their butchered meat by the pound to try a few things. We went for the Siu yuk (crispy roasted pork belly), the Cha siu (barbecued pork), and the Pai Kuat (pork ribs). The siu yuk was quite good, the skin had a little crisp to it and the flavor was solid. Some pieces had a decent layer of fat, which is pretty standard for this dish and it wasn't bothersome at all. The cha siu had a nice, sweet glaze on it with a good savory flavor, and the pork ribs were meaty and not just bones. The whole thing felt like good value for the price. The portions were generous, and it was a quick and easy order, whether you're grabbing it to go or eating there. It's a reliable choice when you're craving that specific style of Cantonese roasted meats done right, without any fuss. read more

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One of the many restaurants where you can get a big meal for a steal. Since it has such a large menu, it can be hard to pick. However, being born and raised in Chinatown, this place easily has some of the best roasted meats in Chinatown. And it's not just that- the chef cutting your meats plays a huge role in whether the roast meats will be amazing or if they will just be okay. My go to: bbq pork (char siu), roast duck and roasted pork (crispy skin) over a bed of rice with veggies and some ginger scallion sauce. This combo will tuck you right into bed read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This is the Mecca of all chicken, duck, roast pork, fried pork over god damn rice with a side of scallion sauce! I've tried many spots in Chinatown and this is the go to place. The meats are delicious. For breakfast I go for the congee my fav, the 1000 year old egg with pork bits, my go to and extremely flavorful. Waitress and waiters are very nice, I've gone so many times they know who I am and what my typical order is. The atmosphere is old school China town restaurant, nice and cozy. Definitely recommend this spot! I don't have pictures up but I'll return soon and post them up. Probably tomorrow read more

Young chow fried rice had great wok hey and hit the spot with its medley of peas, ham, egg, etc. Hours are now extended to 11 pm. read more

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This spot like many in Chinatown boast authentic smoked and bbq meats, rice, noodle and vegetable dishes. We stopped in for a quick lunch, was seated immediately, which was a plus as it was crowded , but the good was either oversalted or no flavor at all. The steamed dumplings were raw it was so pink, gross... the shrimp tasted wierd. A no for me. read more

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I ordered the yee fu mein at Ming Wong, and it was good -- no complaints there -- but I definitely made a mistake. After eating, I checked more reviews and realized their roast duck and BBQ pork are the real stars here. My girlfriend ordered one of them, and of course hers ended up being the better choice. I should've asked her to add an extra dish so we could share. Lesson learned. If you go, the food is solid overall, but make sure you get the roast duck or BBQ pork. Those seem to be the dishes that really shine. read more

Quick and hearty Chinese food. Cheaper if you pay by cash. I like their roasted pork with rice and cabbage only 9 with taxes and very filling. The services were very good, they made sure to replace our dishes right away then they realize that they gave us the wrong order. read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

ming wong is an affordable, convenient, and quality restaurant that's perfect for a casual, later evening dinner. they give heaping portions, and many of their dishes are sub $12 per person. you can dine with a group and opt for family style or eat your own portion. they also offer cash discounts by a bit, and have an atm inside. they serve tea with their food, and they're pretty friendly. my partner speaks mandarin so i'm sure that makes it easier for us. we order the salt and pepper pork and the 3 meat combination over rice. food comes out fresh and fast, and they have an A sanitary rating so that's something i feel good about. read more

Ming Wong is a reliable Cantonese restaurant that usually isn't too crowded for a quick meal. My favorite item to get from them is the congee. It's always packed with whatever protein you order (my favorite item is the salted pork preserved egg), ginger scallions and it's the smoothest congee you will get. The waitresses are friendly but old school canto so they will you know if you make a bad choice or maybe you should order a little less- I don't mind- it's part of the charm of the place. I would skip the rice rolls- they were fell apart too easily. read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Pork salted Congee with Preserved Egg() - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for dinner on a Thursday and it was a slow day for them. However their food and service were still great! If you can speak Mandarin or Cantonese, you can speak to the servers in their language, however English is still understandable! This is a typical Chinese restaurant that I grew up with in my past so it did not disappoint. Food: 3 meat combo with rice - got duck, charsiu, and the chicken. All of which were sooo good! The rice had the meat flavors and sauces and they also add cabbage for veggies. Everything tasted fresh and very flavorful. Wonton Mein - my comfort food! Noodles were good and had a lot on it with 5 wontons. I finished the soup and it was great! Wontons were packed as well! Not in picture was pork chop with onions and that was good as well but was a little saltier so the rice was very much needed for that. Would come back again! read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Wonton mein - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Tried to go to the noodle house but it was closed. This place was the alternative, it was open around 9ish pm and we were hungry and in search for a place for dinner. This place did the job. I ordered beef with bitter melon over rice and the bitter melon was well made, tasty, and savory. They knew how to cook it to the perfection as bitter melon could be hard to be made and if you dont know how to do it it would end up to be bitter. But the way this place did it, the bitter melon ended up to be flavorful. Will definitely come back here more often in the future : ) read more

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Idiots They don't understand shit. Do not expect they get your instruction right. Also be careful their hygiene . Expect they messed up your order. read more

I made a reservation well in advance for two full orders of Peking duck as part of a long-standing Christmas tradition with my family, and I specifically flew in for this meal. This was not a casual dinner--it was planned, confirmed, and intentional. Despite that, upon arrival we were told that our reservation had been given away, and we were forced to wait over an hour just to be seated. Even worse, once we were finally spoken to, the restaurant informed us that they would not honor our reservation for the two Peking ducks at all. No apology of substance, no accountability, and no effort to resolve the situation--just indifference. For a restaurant that claims to specialize in this dish, failing to honor a confirmed reservation for it is unacceptable and frankly embarrassing. At that point, the service had completely collapsed. Staff were dismissive, unhelpful, and clearly unconcerned that they had ruined a holiday tradition we traveled for. There was no sense of professionalism or urgency, just excuses. We ultimately left and ordered from East Season Restaurant, where the Peking duck was prepared properly, served promptly, and tasted significantly better. The difference in quality and execution was night and day and only highlighted how poorly this restaurant handled both the food and the experience. As for ambiance, any charm the space might have had was completely overshadowed by the disorganization, long wait, and frustration. Sitting around watching staff scramble while knowing your reservation was simply given away does not make for a pleasant dining environment--especially on Christmas. This was a complete disappointment from start to finish. If you are planning a special meal, holiday dinner, or anything involving Peking duck, I strongly recommend taking your business elsewhere. read more

I ran into Ming Wong at 9:15pm last Saturday evening when returning from Pennsylvania. Ordered a pound of roast pig and roast duck. Typical Chinatown Mott Street restaurant, , but with exceptional food and friendly staff. This will be my new NYC Chinatown go too read more

Walking around Chinatown not knowing where to eat. Passed by Ming Wong restaurant and thought to give them a try. Like most Chinese restaurants, don't expect much ambiance. Pretty much a hole-in-the-wall. We got a table pretty quickly for 2. ENTREES: CHA SIU WONTO LO MEIN - pretty generous helping but we added cha siu which bumped up this dish in price. 4/5 GARLIC PEA SPROUTS - tender and flavorful but a pricey dish at $22! They give you plenty though. Little did we know that it'll cost more than SF! 4/5 2 MEAT COMBO - Roasted duck and soy sauce chicken rice plate. This dish was good. 4/5 Kinda pricey for Chinese food, but we had some leftovers and their food will satisfy you if you're craving BBQ meat. read more

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I have only tried the double combo over rice takeout. The portions are generous, but do vary sometimes. The meat is really tasty, but I was off put by there being long strands of hair still on the soy sauce chicken skin. read more

We came here for lunar new years dinner and it looked so similar to big Wong so we asked if they were the same owners! So they use to be the same owners as big Wong but separated since COVID. Owner of big Wong shifted to Ming Wong! Do come here moving fwd as this is the ORIGINAL BIG WONG I prefer lunch dishes over dinner dishes here as dinner portions are quite small here Lobster w ginger scallion 4/5: this was good and small too Jumbo shrimp walnut 4.5/5: taste was sooo good but portion size is prob half the amt that you usually see Peking porkchop 4.5/5: this was prob my fave here - the flavors was just right! Crispy garlic chicken half 4.5/5: chicken was cooked just right! Chinese broccoli 4/5: standard Chinese brocolli dish Eggplant minced meat clay pot 4.5/5: this was very flavorful Snow peas 4.5/5: exactly what you would imagine read more

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I got the Minced Beef Rice Crepes and the Chicken and Abalone Congee. The congee was perfect. The service was very attentive and quick. There was a lot of seating for big and small groups! Overall great experience! read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Chicken and Abalone Congee - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was decent. Service was nice. Ambiance was casual. 4 adults cost a total of $115 after tip. read more

Super fast service at 10am for a take out order. But chicken rice, all rice very little chicken. Wonton and siu gao, same all noodles, 4 or 6 pieces of dumplings. Excited in the beginning and sad when eating. I'll give them another try in person. read more

Roast pork on rice and congee in the morning, plus the fried dough 油炸鬼. Sometimes I purchased half of soup sauce chicken to go with it, it's one of the best.The stuff r friendly and prices were reasonable read more

After reading the reviews, we decided to give this place a try. We've seen this place around but never got a chance to try it. We were immediately seated after arriving. The restaurant is medium in size, with an ordering counter near the front, dishes stacked nearby, and tables seating up to 4 people scattered everywhere. Paper lanterns hang from the ceiling and wall sconces as well and red cultural pieces can be seen on the wall next to the entrance. We ordered the following to share: Spicy crispy flounder filet- We thought this was delicious. It was nice and crispy. He said that we got charged for sea bass and we don't know what kind of fish it is, but he still liked it a lot. Hubs really liked this a lot. # 112 - Beef with bitter melon on rice- This was pretty good. The melon was nice and bitter, just the way we liked it. # 114 - Chicken with black bean garlic sauce on rice - Daughter thought that this was soft and tasty. She said that the texture was good. There's a cash discount. Service was quick and friendly. Will return to try other items on the menu. read more

Came to grab a quick lunch and got the roast pork and roast duck noodle soup. Service was quick and they gave me great cuts of meat. Well seasoned, perfectly cut and roasted. The noodles and soup flavor were average. Looking forward to coming back to try more dishes with more people. Also free wifi available in the restaurant! read more

Ming Wong Restaurant - Roast pork and duck noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York