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    New Yee Li

    4.0 (39 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Albert W.

    I had a hankering for Peking Style Pork chops to take home, having some leftover rice. While waiting for my order I overheard a manager? speaking English to another customer providing instructions on how to reheat something - most likely a turkey as I was seeing how they had some prepared for customers. Hard to find a "younger" generation of Chinese peeps wanting to stay in the restaurant business so I was really glad. Got my order and the chops were in an open large take out container, open - not really sure I felt about that as a bit of steam was coming out of the grocery bag against my fingers. The box was not even partially closed. I understand if it was closed, it would steam and get soggy... Nevertheless when I got home I got my craving incredibly satisfied. $15 was really reasonable for about 8 chops cut in half. Only downside was I was hoping some of the pieces were rib cut instead of just center cut. Sauce was just right - not too sweet.

    The spread - Sauteed Chinese Broccoli, house special fillet fish, jumbo shrimp with walnut/mayo, etc.
    Heidi M.

    Besides being one of our usual, reliable lunch spots now, New Yee Li roasts amazing, Chinese-style turkey for Thanksgiving! (Pro tip for next year!) I'd seen their feature about it on the New York Times last year, but called in too late so we didn't get to try it. This year, we called them over a week in advance to secure our turkey. They were nice enough to help cut it up for us, just like a roast duck, except much bigger. We got half a bird, which came out to be a whopping 6+ lbs of roasted meat ($8/lb). It's hard to make turkey tasty, but they managed to make the meat moist and not overcooked or overly dry. The warm, delicious side of garlicy soy sauce tied it all together. Gravy who??? Although the turkey was room temp / coldish by the time we brought it home, I'd take this Chinese version over any other plain / dry turkey I've ever had.

    Spareribs in Black bean Sauce!
    Patricia G.

    I go here for original Cantonese food and fresh roasted meats and always a plate of Spareribs in Blackbean Sauce!...call ahead...sometimes they run out of meat. They also have tanks of live fish cooked to order

    Roasted Duck
    Mei C.

    Saw the display window filled with Asian BBQ meats and decided to give it a try. Got half a roasted duck to-go, and some roasted pork. Duck tasted good with enough seasoning, no need to add any more sauce. Price is also pretty decent for the amount of meats. Heard this restaurant was established in Chinatown and relocated to Brooklyn recently baring its name. Will be a repeat customer now.

    Beef Chow Fun (Dry)
    Joyce L.

    Ordered delivery from Ubereats and everything was well packed and they followed all order instructions. Got the wontons and it was pretty solid, nice and clean flavors and wontons were plump with a good balance between the shrimp and pork. Also got roast pork and scallion chicken over rice which was OK, the roast pork was a bit dry but the chicken was nice and tender. Got the beef go fun which was also a solid selection and came with good portion of beef that was very tender. Lastly, got the home style fish filet over rice and was really good. Nice flavors and string beans were still very crisp. The rice dishes came with a free soup which was delicious and very light. Overall, a good go to spot for roast meats and your typical Cantonese dishes. Prices were reasonable and portions were very good.

    Chicken chow fun
    Marissa L.

    My family visited Yee Li a lot when they were in Chinatown, but since that one sadly closed last year, I'm glad that we have New Yee Li from the same owners in Dyker Heights. The food is just as good as the one in Manhattan was, and the menu is full of roasted meats, soups, noodles, and rice dishes. I'm a big fan of the noodles there, and they turn out good versions of my go-to dishes, like chicken chow fun and Singapore chow mai fun. One of my other favorite dishes is their fish filet (called "house home style fish" if you're ordering through Yelp/Grubhub/Seamless) with minced pork, string beans, and sweetened black beans. Their Cantonese comfort food has been great during these times of uncertainty, and I'm looking forward to ordering more soon.

    Rotted hard string beans in Wonton Noodle soup
    Martin W.

    Terrible just received order and wonton noodle soup is crap. I never ordered string beans in the wonton noodle soup! So they decide instead of Ho noodles which were quite small serving. That they would replace ho noodles with hard rotted string beans. Are you f***in insane? And you don't believe see photos. I am done when you don't call and ask if I want a substitute your business to me is. See ya later !

    Filet fish with green peas
    Ruby D.

    I had takeout from here and chose Filet Fish with green peas. It was only $6.50 and the portion for what it's worth is extremely generous. The meal even came with a complimentary soup, which I appreciated. While the price and portion was good, I think the taste is lacking just a bit. Even then, it's still a decent meal considering the price. However, this isn't the first time I ordered from the restaurant though, and I recall having a really good experience (perhaps last year) eating here. I'll be back to try other items on the menu in the future.

    Kenny C.

    Friendship ended with King's Kitchen. Now New Yee Li is my best friend. Yes, King's Kitchen used to be go-to for Chinese BBQ on Fort Hamilton, but they've since changed owners/names and have pretty bad service. Enter New Yee Li (which used to be other Chinese restaurants, like Blue Ginger and New Lucky). They do a ton of Chinese BBQ, but it can be hit or miss. Don't get the chicken. The charsiu is great, however. The star of the show is their wonton noodle soups, which you can get with roast meats. Roast duck is the way to go! Keep in mind that if you order non-roast meats, it may take a while to get ready since they prepare it fresh. Sit a spell and watch some Judge Judy on their TV.

    Ginger Scallion Sauce

    Tuesday November 15, 2022 around 6ish. Party of 3. The staff warmly greeted us on this rainy and cold evening. We went through 3 or 4 pots of tea which was just right( not weakness too strong) One of the owners recognized me after all these years from their Manhattan Chinatown location and gave us a bowl of salted peanuts they mad and had cooling. We ordered: Soy Sauce Chicken which they warmed for us. It had a nice flavored silky textured skin with moist and tender flesh to enjoy. Shrimp with Walnuts was done right just enough of the mayo blend dressing, shrimps fried perfect with a light batter, and just enough candied walnuts. Beef cubes with Chinese broccoli...tender and well seasoned cubes of beef tossed with perfectly blanched Chinese Broccoli. Shrimp Fried Rice had plenty of shrimps and seasoned to perfection. Grains of rice were perfectly cooked. Bowl of white rice to enjoy with the sauces from all the dishes. Plenty of food with leftovers for 2( which the ladies split) We will definitely, add this into our dining rotation. Great Comfort Food for a cold dreary evening.

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    Ordered the Roast Pork on Rice and was blown away. The portions were extremely generous and super affordable. Cannot recommend enough!!

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    I love this place I would always order the tofu and fish over rice , the people there are always so nice towards me

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    My family has been supporting them for years, we love their food and the people who work there!

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    Taste like home cook food. We love to order from here after work when we don't feel like to cook

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    One of the better Chinese banquet style restaurants that I've been to. Came during late…read morelunch/early dinner hours to beat the dinner rush. It was around 4:30pm and when we arrived, it was empty which was perfect for us. Space is big and spacious and their tables, plating, and decor really stood out to me. Seemed fancier than other Chinese restaurants! Ordered a variety of dishes and they were all really large portions and well-prepared. None were overly salty or sweet, just right. My favorite was their chicken, eggplant and salted fish claypot dish. It's one of my favorite dishes in general and they made it very well. Definitely will come here more often and will rec my family to try this place out for our next family event.

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    East Harbor Seafood Palace in Brooklyn is a place built for high volume, traditional Cantonese…read moredining, not a quiet sit down meal. The busy neighborhood setting means the interior is often shaped by crowds, and during peak weekend hours it fills up quickly. We saw people lined up outside waiting for tables before we even made it through the door. The core experience here is centered around classic push cart dim sum service. Servers moved through the dining room with carts, offering a rotating selection of dumplings, buns, and other small plates. We spotted har gow, shumai, chicken feet, and spare ribs as part of the typical spread. There were also more varied items like beef offal and pepper beef ribs that showed up depending on which cart passed by. It felt like a small discovery every time a new cart rounded the corner. Service is fast paced and structured around the flow of carts and seating turnover. Things got chaotic during the busy period, with wait times and seating queues feeling like a normal part of the experience. Once we were seated, dishes started arriving quickly, but the pace of ordering depended on catching carts as they circulated through the room. You have to stay alert, or you might miss something you wanted.

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    4.4
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    0.5 mi

    My fave place to go for quick lunch/dinner on 8th ave. This spot serves authentic authentic…read morecantonese homecooked food. Not restaurant food. I'm talking grandma's-house-in-the-mainland type canto food like bitter melon, pork meat pie, fermented peppers, and braised pig's feet. It's the real deal and it's REAL GOOD. They also serve roast meat (chicken, duck, pork). They don't speak fluent English, so it will help if you know Mandarin/Cantonese OR keep your dialogue to a minimum by following the directions below. I highly recommend getting the combo with rice and 3 sides. To order, go up to the glass window (outside) and gesture that you want your food to-go or to eat-in. I usually get it to-go. The sides are displayed in the pans behind the glass. Choose 3 by pointing. My usual order is a meat pie, preserved peppers, and a vegetable. Then, go inside and pay (about $6.50 per combo). They will ask if you want a free soup...say yes because the soup is filled with MSG and is delicious. I can understand why people would be hesitant to come here due to concern for cleanliness, but all the good restaurants in Chinatown are dirty. I'll take my chances.

    It's $6.50 for 3 options, comes with rice and a soup on the side…read more It's $7 for 4 options, comes with rice and a soup on the side. I got steamed egg, sweet and sour chicken, cauliflower and ong choy. They have seating in the back if you would like to sit their and eat. You do have to order before you can sit in the back though. The staff is nice, they can answer any questions you have for them.

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    3.7
    (228 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    I had a great time at Bonnie because it provided comforting and familiar flavors yet sprinkled in…read moresome fusion and new combos! Started off with the chrysanthemum salad that was tossed lightly in a umami, tangy dressing. At first I wish there were more chrysanthemum leaves to napa cabbage, but later I felt like the ratio was appropriate cause the cabbage was more neutral and provided additional crunchiness. The lo bah go was quite interesting! I don't think I've ever had it fried with butter. I liked the larger chunks of preserved veggies 菜圃. The combo with hosin sauce or with the shrimpy chili oil was very tasty. The naw mi fan (sticky rice) was probably the highlight for me! It was their spring version which featured a celery herb salad and pistachios. The sticky rice was nicely done with a cripsy outer layer, chewy rice without being overly sticky. It paired very nicely with the citrus-y and herbaceous salad as well as the nutty and savory pistachio pea puree. The McRib sandwich brought back many childhood memories, especially with the bun that you find at many Cantonese bakeries. Ribs were well seasoned and very tender. The fries were *addicting* likely from the MSG but they were GOOD. We ended our meal with the fried milk which was crunchy and chewy. The pork floss added a nice contrasting savoriness and umami to the sweet and creamy vanilla ice cream and cream, while the peanuts added more textural contrast. I just wish there was more ice cream instead of cream. Staff were nice and polite; they were able to accomodate us earlier than our reservation time. Food came out at a good pace. During the day, it definitely felt more casual, homey. When it got darker, the candles and the crowds made it feel more intimate, which served as a great place for dinner with friends or a cute date.

    Was hangry trying to figure out dinner. Stumbled onto bonnies which had been on the hit list…read more First off, LOVE them embracing being cantonese american. Simultaneously unironic and ironic decor that makes it feel natural to what they want to accomplish. I got the shrimp wontons. Gotta be honest, they were good, and kinda got worried i made the wrong move. The peanut sauce is nice. Thick consistency with a rich nuttiness. Still enough salt and heat to cut through and not make it feel too rich. The wontons were cooked quite well, perfectly gummy, soft. But, then came MCRIB. My life was altered. I was instantaneously transported to a bbq joint, asian restaurant, and a mcdonalds, oh and even a lovely bakery. This thing is so many things, yet unauthentically 1/1. A FLUFFY bun. Loaded with air lined with the strands of feathers. Char siu pork. Has a crispy, caramelized skinned with the perfect fat content. Rich, chewy, and ya know when ribs like tear away in strands. Oh it does that. Insane. A tangy glaze. Sugary sweet just giving upper cuts to the salt of the pork. It's tangy, and so thick is doesnt even jiggle on that pork. Glued. A mustard with what I can only suggest is wasabi. Ohh, one breath of heat immediately mellowed by the glaze. Onions add a fresh crisp with a sharp acidity. This is one of those sandwiches that you see when you google "sandwiches" To top it off the staff is great. Very rarely do you witness camaraderie as authentic and clean as what i saw at bonnies. Attentive, energetic, compassionate. Just a team full of great people that shared the same love for each other they do for hospitality

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