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    Christopher Y.

    Came here on Mother's Day with the fam and we were seated right away via reservation! Small ish but a very creative menu. Nice and modern indoor decor as well, giving it an upscale look. The dishes here are kinda small so you'd have to order multiple to be full. My personal favorite was the lobster sticky rice. Plenty of flavor and good chunks of Cantonese style stir fried lobster! The drinks were also very well made, couldn't taste the alcohol but definitely felt it lol. I believe this is the sister restaurant of potluck club so I'll def give their other location a try if this spot was hitting. Fair warning, it is on the pricier side.

    Imperial Jade
    Katie C.

    Great meal and service. The restaurant is gorgeous and decorated with a really cool old time Chinatown glamour vibe. You can tell great thought was put into everything and it sets a nice mood for the space (there are lovely photos of the owners family enlarged and used as decoration in the front area, and other interesting decor around in homage to Chinatown). We loved everything we ate and drank which included: Cocktails: Imperial Jade (could not find on the menu just now but it was tasty. I think had some matcha in it?) PYT - light and refreshing mix of sake and rosé Food: Olive Yao Tiew Chilled Tofu Salt and Pepper Cuttlefish Chili Crab Noodles Duck Breast w wraps We truly loved everything! Favorite dish was probably the chili crab noodles but really, everything was delicious. We will definitely visit again.

    Cuttlefish
    Melissa H.

    We really enjoyed our experience at Phoenix Palace! The staff was so on top of it. My water was never empty. I also ordered the vodka martini, and I felt like it was strong but still really good. My partner really enjoyed the cuttlefish, while my favorite was the chili crab noodles. The duck breast was also incredible; they did a really good job with the taste, where it didn't taste gamey or too sweet. Really enjoyed it overall. I think for me the tofu was ranked last. It still tasted good; it just was not my favorite dish.

    Jenn C.

    Food: The food is delicious here! Some dishes are much better than others, but overall, the food is tasty and good quality. We tried the chili wontons, mandarin chicken wings, olive youtiao (fried dough) with fig jam and Chinese sausage jam, salt and pepper cuttlefish, chili crab noodles, house special chicken, snow pea shoots, lobster sticky rice, duck breast, and sugar snap peas. My favorites and those that I would recommend are the mandarin chicken wings, house special chicken, and duck breast. Dishes are presented beautifully and very flavorful and well-made. The mandarin chicken wings were moist and fried perfectly. The number one dish I would highly recommend is the duck breast which is served with marinated cucumbers, scallions, and thin wrappers on the side. The duck breast was cooked perfectly and very juicy. Service: Service was phenomenal and some of the best service I've had in any restaurant. Staff are very warm, welcoming, and friendly. Our water was constantly refilled without having to ask, and empty dishes were removed quickly. Staff are always circling to see if you need anything. Ambiance: The decor is beautiful and ambiance is great! Seating is very comfortable and spacious. The restaurant is very clean and modern-looking. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant!

    Masayo K.

    Cute Chinese-Italian Fusion restaurant. Small menu and family style. Don't expected to get huge portion. I was late joining the party and ordered mocktail and didn't come for long time. Forgotten twice ( Two staff asked and still didn't come) anyway. Beautiful decor and nice cozy feeling . Food was interesting delicious.

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    Will N.

    Glad I somehow snatched a Friday 6:45pm reservation, party of 4 day of. Whenever I try to walk-in, it's always a 45+ min wait. Love the interior. Each wall and section has its own vibe that all mix well together. Really pumps up the energy. Very large space in general which feels like a rare NYC occurrence. The yaotiew is fantastic start. Yeah, the donuts are a great fluffy texture but the accompanying sauces really steal the show. Would ask for more next time. The baby bok choy salad is passable. I can sense the Asian influence but this falls short in comparison to every other order. The cuttlefish has a satisfying bite, but I'd also pass this next time to create more space for the main dishes. The duck breast is amazing. The warm shells let you assemble a flavorful, saucy wrap. The sauce goes really well with every other food too. The lobster sticky rice is my favorite. The lobster is fried and doesn't get lost at all. It's comforting and new at the same time. The XO house special chicken is cooked perfectly--tender and juicy. However I wish it is marinated or even flavored more intensively. The desserts are gentle and "not too sweet." I would skip, but I do prefer heavier desserts.

    Joey T.

    For a restaurant that only accepts online reservations and has no phone number, the experience was beyond most places I've been to. We got seated, ordered, ate, and paid the bill within an hour. The hostess, waitress, manager/owner were all very helpful and friendly. The food was cooked beautifully and the decor was nostalgic. Management even checked on every table to personally ensure everyone was having a good time. Had a good conversation with him about how this place came to be. Would definitely come back here.

    Sai B.

    Cold tofu was an unexpected hit! The noodles were also really tasty but nothing mind blowing. Would recommend if in the area

    Duck Breast
    Billy C.

    What a beautiful interior. You gotta see it for yourself haha. Anyways the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. We sat down and checked out the menus. We started with the salt and pepper cuttlefish, scallops with vermicelli, and mandarin chili wings. The cuttlefish is lightly seasoned, not the typical heavy seasoning from a canto restaurant. All pieces in our dish was the thick cut of the cuttlefish. Chewy. The heirloom tomato sauce it came with was sweet and delicious. The scallop was cooked well. The vermicelli is a little dry, but had some good flavor. The mandarin chili wings were really good! The zesty sauce was full of refreshing citrusy flavors. We ended with chili crab noodles and duck breast. The noodles were our favorite dish! Chunks of fresh crab meat throughout the dish. Saucy and flavorful. Mix well. The duck breast was a little gamey but overall good. The sauce is great. Make your own baos! Put a slice of duck breast in the wrappers, add some sauce and some thinly sliced scallions for the perfect bite. Overall the food is good. It feels like an elevated intro to Chinese cuisine. The food does come out fast though but most of the dishes were not hot, only warm.

    Mango pomelo pudding
    Holly C.

    Came here on a Sunday night at 6pm reservation and it wasn't very busy when we walked in. We were greeted with a friendly hostess and even though one person in our party was running late, they were willing to seat us right away which we really appreciate because most restaurants in nyc require your whole party to be present in order to be seated. Our server was very helpful in explaining their menu and recommending dishes to us since we had 2 young kids and we wanted to make sure the dishes weren't too spicy for them. Their menu is quite limited. But he recommended ordering 1-2 appetizers and 3-4 main dishes for 3 adults and 2 kids and that's exactly what we did and ended up ordering their olive yaotiew, chili and wonton, mussels, chili crab noodles and duck breast and here are my thoughts on each dish: Olive Yaotiew: a modern twist on the traditional Chinese crullers that adds another level of earthy and savory flavor from the olives. It comes with 2 different jams. The lop Cheung jam was creative and I liked how the subtle sweetness balanced the so well with the saltiness from the yaotiew. However, the fig mostarda was a little too sweet for me and I would have liked it if the yaotiew was a little more fluffy and airy on the inside. Chili and wonton: the wonton filling was moist and flavorful. We had requested to have the chili sauce on the side so my kids would be able to eat it and I found the sauce was a little in the spicer side so I would recommended to request it on the side if you cannot handle anything too spicy. I did really like the sauce as it was rich, umami, and garlicky. Mussels: very rich in flavor with just the right amount of creaminess. The pearl noodles were cooked to the perfect doneness which was springy and chewy, and soaked up all the sauce which was heavenly. The breadcrumbs helped add another level of texture. This is definitely a dish I would order again. Chili crab noodles: even though the name of the dish says chili, it in fact isn't very spicy. I loved that the noodles were al dente, but I thought the sauce lacked depth and the spices overpowered the crabs. I couldn't really taste any crabs and it might be the fact that I was the last to get the noodles but I didn't find any crabs in it as well. So this dish was a little disappointing for me as I was told it is one of their most popular dish. Duck breast: this was my favorite dish. The duck was cooked to perfection. It was moist, tender, and I particularly like their skin which was crunchy just like 燒肉. This almost feels like a hybrid between a roast duck and bbq pork belly you get from a Chinese bbq shop. The spicy cucumbers were a tad too spicy for me but they were flavorful and crunchy. The only thing was the steamed flour wraps were not very hot. In fact, the ones on the top already cracked and curled up on the sides as soon as it was brought to our table. As our food started coming out, our server brought us their salt and pepper cuttlefish and told us it was on the house. We were surprised and was very appreciative of it. It's definitely not the traditional grid cuttlefish was this batter is thicker. But the cuttlefish inside was still tender and the tomato jam tasted like a sweeter version of the sweet chili sauce. We finished off our meal with the only dessert that have to offer, which was the mango pomelo pudding. It's as good as it can get since mangos are not in season right now (January) and we also can't get good mangos here in the US so it's not really their fault. But I did find the pudding a little hard to my liking. So I probably won't order it again unless mangos are in season. Service was phenomenal. Our server gave us just the right amount of attention. He made sure to follow up on our requests and needs but never too much that we felt we were being bothered. Overall, phoenix palace offers a modern twist on Cantonese cuisine and I feel it's also a hybrid between Cantonese and sichuan cuisine as well as Cantonese cuisine is normally not spicy. Every dish we tired were creative and very rich in flavor. Although some of the dishes I felt could be better, I would still go back to try out other dishes they have to offer and the service definitely made up for it.

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    Aimee H.

    I've been wanting to try this place since it opened last year and finally got the chance to visit. I was absolutely blown away! To start with the staff were super helpful with menu suggestions and refilling water, and service was speedy! The Food was a really interesting fusion of Chinese food and European cooking styles / twists. Everything we tried was delicious. The lobster sticky rice was full of lobster, which made a nice change from other places that are a little stingy with their seafood. The chill crab noodles were super flavourful with a good amount of spice. The duck breast was tender and the hoisin romesco sauce was so unique. Probably one of my favorite dishes. The surprising dish was the pea shoots with fermented bean curd, we only ordered it to eat some veggies but wow it was great! Super flavour with a subtle sweetness from the pea shoots. The four dishes were the perfect amount for our party of 4 and everyone left feeling full and happy. The interior is a really interesting blend of modern and traditional Chinese architecture style and the vibe was great. I definitely have to come back and try some of the drinks and other dishes. Overall this is a fantastic family owned business bringing something new to Chinatown. A flawless blend of tradition and innovation! I still haven't stopped thinking about the food!

    Salt and pepper cuttlefish
    Angela L.

    We went a little crazy and ordered so much food but no regrets because everything was so bomb!!! The hospitality was amazing too, we felt so much love from the waitress. She was so helpful and suggested us some dishes to order. My favorite thing was the tofu appetizer, I simply wanted to pick up the plate and lick the plate clean!!! The sauce was flavorful, sweet, spicy, and perfect with the cold tofu. Another must order was the crab noodles, it was so rich and packed with crab flavor AND SO MUCH CRAB MEAT!!! The noodles were tender and not overcooked. The duck skin reminded us of crispy fried pork because it was so crispy and crunchy. The duck wraps were great with the pickled cucumber and romesco sauce. The cocktails were refreshing and strong. We ended the night with the mango pudding with pomelo- light and creamy with coconut milk! No dairy!!!!! Only complaint we had was that the chili wontons were a tad bit salty and dry. The wings and cuttlefish were better appetizers to start with. We had such a great time at Phoenix palace, we can't wait to try their other restaurant pot luck club!

    lobster longevity noodles, pea shoots, chili crab noodles, duck breast
    Julie Ying X.

    I've been to Potluck Club so I was excited to try their new place which is only a few blocks away. I came here for a birthday dinner with a group of 4 people. The interior was similar to Potluck Club. We ordered the mandarin chili wings, the salt & pepper cuttlefish, the lobster longevity noodles, the chili crab noodles, the duck breast, the pea shoots, and for dessert, the mango pudding with pomelo. My favorite dishes were the chili crab noodles and the duck breast. I really enjoyed the chili crab sauce and the hoisin romesco sauce under the duck breast. The cuttlefish was a bit too large so it was tough to eat. The pea shoots were overcooked. The wings, longevity noodles, and pudding were ok, not very memorable though. Overall, the food was good but I do feel like the food at Potluck Club was better though.

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    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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    4.4(552 reviews)
    0.2 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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    3.4(1.9k reviews)
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    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.

    Congee Village has been our family's go-to for celebrations and everything in between. It's not…read morefancy in a trendy way, but it's real. The kind of place where the tables are big and the food comes out steaming hot and unpretentious. Let's start with what they're named after: the congee. So many places thicken their porridge with cornstarch or fillers, but here it's the real deal. Silky from long simmered rice. My personal favorite is the teng-ji-jook. It's a beautifully fragrant, slightly earthy bowl of pure comfort. If you've never had it, trust me, it's worth the visit alone. But don't stop there. The beef chow fun is a classic for a reason. Wide rice noodles with wok hei, tender beef, and not oily (you can see from the bottom). It's the dish everyone enjoys and it never disappoints. For something saltier, the salted fish fried rice and the salt and pepper fried squid are highly recommended. I heard the Dungeness crab is pretty popular so it was fun to pick at it while each person has their own dipping sauce as we wait for the hot food. We also got the stir fry Chinese broccoli which had a nice crisp and wasn't overcooked. I appreciated that. The pan fried tofu worked for the vegans at the table but even the non vegans kept reaching for it. I was surprised to see pickled garlic in my sweet and sour pork. It was so nostalgic, the way my grandmother would have made it. The lamb chops were perfectly tender without being too gamey. On special occasions, we get the stir fry lobster. It's the kind of dish you'd expect at a Chinese wedding banquet. Celebratory, messy in the best way. You could build a whole feast here just from banquet classics. Pro tip: if you're rolling with a small party, book one of their private rooms with a karaoke setup. Eat, sing off key and pretend you're at a family wedding without the formalities. Congee Village isn't trying to be anything it's not. And that's why I keep coming back.

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