Ajisen is one of the few "chain" restaurants in Chinatown, but that doesn't stop us from drooling over their hearty, savory ramen dishes. The spicy shredded beef ramen sits at the top of our list. Baca selengkapnya.
Looking for a bit of heat? Don't leave before ordering a bowl of Laksa Noodle Soup. Dark meat chicken and thick noodles swim in a peppery chili broth with just the right amount of coconut milk. Baca selengkapnya.
Here for pho? You'll want to order the Pho Dac Biet (L1), a bowl of tender beef brisket and juicy eyeround paired with chewy tendon. Be sure to applaud the cow who gave so much of himself to the dish. Baca selengkapnya.
Thinking about trying some real, authentic Chinese while you're in town? You're a fool! Pair some chicken mcnuggets with some sweet n' sour sauce straight from Hunan province (well, probably not). Baca selengkapnya.
If you're up for a bit of rewarding work, don't hesitate to order the aromatic crab ($14.95). The melt-in-your-mouth, tender white meat you'll extract from the deliciously seasoned shells is heavenly. Baca selengkapnya.
Come here for ultra-cheap Chinese cuisine. Huge portions of hand-pulled noodle soups range from $4 - $6.50. Try fish ball or beef for $5. Baca selengkapnya.
Try the xiao long bao (soup dumplings). "At just the right thickness, the soup dumplings’ skins ensure that both beginner and expert can pluck them effortlessly from the steamer." Baca selengkapnya.
One of the squeeze bottles at your table is the fish sauce 'nước mắm', a Vietnamese flavor staple. You don't see this lesser pho joints in America. Your soup will benefit from a squirt or two. Baca selengkapnya.
The prepared foods are incredible- greasy, delicious and so cheap! You can buy a meal for 2 ppl including sodas for $4-$8 depending on what you get. Baca selengkapnya.
Try Spicy Hot Oil Seared Hand-Ripped Noodles. "A hefty plate of hand-torn carbs stir-fried in red-hot chili oil, scallions, cumin and spices until every inch is coated in a thin film of liquid heat." Baca selengkapnya.
Here, you can get 12 pork & chive dumplings for $3. "Thin skins, fried perfectly crisp, yield to your bite to reveal juicy nuggets of pork and chives so flavorful that no sauce is necessary." Baca selengkapnya.
Try the sheng jian bao ("fried tiny buns"). "A ball of savory minced pork and broth are encased in a bready shell, then fried to a crisp on the bottom and sprinkled with sesame seeds on the top." Baca selengkapnya.
One of the only two Chinatown places serving Chiu Chow food (潮州, Chao Zhou, Teo Chew). Chiu Chow is a city in Eastern Guang Dong. Great writeup by by Randy Lau after the jump. Baca selengkapnya.
For $5 or less, fill up on some of NYC’s greatest cheap dumplings. Try the sesame pancakes for $.50 each and get 3 pork fried buns for $1. Baca selengkapnya.