Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Dim Sum Palace
chinese · dim-sum · New York
Michelin Guide
dim sum palace nails the cart service and kitchen consistency; michelin-recognized for a reason.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 23:00G4.6TY4.1MS
Google4.6(1.2k)Yelp4.1(110)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Shanghai 21
chinese · New York
shanghai 21 does the basics right without pretension—solid chinese food that won't wreck your wallet.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Cheap but Cheerful
8 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:30G4.5T4.3Y4.2MS
Google4.5(3.5k)Yelp4.2(2.1k)Tripadvisor4.3(466)
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Rank 3.
King’s Kitchen
chinese · New York
Michelin GuideNYT 100
king's kitchen has both michelin and nyt backing—the kitchen knows what it's doing with cantonese technique.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:30 — 00:30G4.5TY4.1MS
Google4.5(471)Yelp4.1(67)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Mei Lai Wah
chinese · asian · New York
mei lai wah is a bakery that actually bakes; the pastries and dim sum sides are the real draw here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Cheap but Cheerful
8 min · $ · Open nowToday · 08:30 — 20:00G4.4TY4.5MS
Google4.4(3.9k)Yelp4.5(2.6k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Financial District
chinese · chinese-noodle · New York
xi'an famous foods does hand-pulled noodles and spicy street food right—cheap, fast, legit.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:30G4.5TY4.2MS
Google4.5(1.1k)Yelp4.2(246)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Silky Kitchen
chinese · dumpling · New York
silky kitchen's dumplings and noodles are solid; yelp loves it more than google, which usually means the food's better than the room.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:45G4.3T3.6Y4.7MS
Google4.3(419)Yelp4.7(114)Tripadvisor3.6(7)
Warningtripadvisor score is soft—might be dated or the vibe's inconsistent.
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Rank 7.
Wo Hop
chinese · cantonese · New York
wo hop is a classic cantonese spot with history; if you know what to order, it delivers.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
8 min · $ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 22:00G4.4TY3.8MS
Google4.4(4.5k)Yelp3.8(2.0k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Warningyelp's notably lower than google—consistency issues or just aging in place.
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Rank 8.
Lily's
chinese · asian · New York
Michelin Guide
lily's has michelin nod despite being delivery-focused; that's worth a shot if you're ordering in.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
8 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.0TYMSStill tasting
Google4.0(157)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
East Season Restaurant
cantonese · chinese · New York
east season's cantonese cooking is solid across the board; tripadvisor's high rating suggests the classics hold up.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 21:00G4.2T4.5Y4.3MS
Google4.2(178)Yelp4.3(46)Tripadvisor4.5(3)
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Rank 10.
Hop Lee
chinese · cantonese · New York
hop lee is a reliable cantonese standby—nothing fancy, just competent execution at a fair price.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
8 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.3T4.0Y3.9MS
Google4.3(692)Yelp3.9(436)Tripadvisor4.0(92)
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Dim Sum Palace

Shanghai 21

King’s Kitchen

Mei Lai Wah

Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Financial District

Silky Kitchen

Wo Hop

Lily's

East Season Restaurant

Hop Lee