mangia: Chinatown Landmark

This is an old stand-by for Cantonese-fare:

Head downstairs & you step into a time warp, the uniforms, the photo wall, the serve them quick, send them out epitomizes the pervasive attitude of Chinatown dining.

Disregard the decor, this isn't your luxurious date venue, instead, come here for the good food, the loud din of diners, the happy smiles of people chowing down. Roll into Wo Hop after your evening out at the clubs, the bars, & indulge in whatever Chinese fare you crave. You can start with the fried dumplings, an egg drop soup, hot & sour soup or wonton soup, or order the garlic eggplant

Some love the clams in black bean sauce, also either the beef or shrimp in black bean sauce is delicious, others swear by the pepper steak or house lomein. Just order whatever it is you can think of, you won't be disappointed.

Oh yeah, mind the lines... depending on the time you are craving for a hit of Chinese food...

Wo Hop
17 Mott St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 566-3841
Cross Street: Between Pell Street and Chatham Square.

Wo Hop
15 Mott St Is an upstairs establishment. Some prefer the restaurant downstairs.
Directions: J, M, Z; N, R; 6 at Canal St.
Admission: $7-$19

For Shanghainese Fare:

Joe's & Goodies take the cake!

Goodies: Many swear by its steamed crab soup & pork dumplings. I think they don't look pretty, but taste divine. Soup dumplings are my favorite! In Shanghai, I've stood in line at the Yu Yuan Gardens for authentic Soup Pork Dumplings, as well as gone upstairs to their haven for Soup Crab Dumplings, and these New York renditions are just as tasty!


1 East Broadway
Cross Street: Catherine & Oliver St.
Phone:: 212-577-2922
Website: N/A
Price Range: $1.00 - $19.00

Hours: Sun–Thu: 11:00 am–10:30 pm; Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Directions: J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z, 6 to Canal, F to East Broadway
Payment: Credit cards accepted

Joe's Shanghai: I have to admit, even my mom will take me here. & She's a tough critic when it comes to Chinese food, she's Taiwanese-Chinese after all, and the Taiwanese KNOW food! We like to go to the Flushing branch, but either places are the holy grail's for Steamed Soup Pork Dumplings (Shao Long Bao) or (Shay Ruo Bao) Steamed Soup Crab Dumplings. Once they bring out the Bamboo Steamers, get ready for the hot soupy dumplings. Don't forget to poke a hole in the dumplings and drain the soup, pay attention to how hot it is when they bring it out, a burnt tongue isn't a fun thing to do. So be warned!!!


9 Pell Street
Cross Street: Bowery and Mott Street
Phone:: 212-233-8888
Website:
Price Range: Appetizers $2 -$6.95; Entrees: $4.25 - $17

Hours:11am –11:30 pm
Directions: N, R, J, M, Z, Q, W, 6 to Canal Street
Payment: Cash only

Joe's Shanghai in Flushing
13621 37th Avenue
Flushing, New York 11354-4110