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.
King’s Kitchen
chinese · New York
casualneighborhood
Michelin GuideNYT 100
michelin-approved cantonese with generous portions and a neighborhood vibe that doesn't pretend to be fancy.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:30 — 00:30G4.5T5.0Y4.1MS
Google4.5(471)Yelp4.1(67)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
Warningservice is rough around the edges, but that's part of the charm.
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Rank 2.
Shanghai 21
chinese · New York
dollar-sign chinese that actually delivers—solid ratings across the board and no pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Cheap but Cheerful
8 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:30G4.5T4.3Y4.2MS
Google4.5(3.5k)Yelp4.2(2.1k)Tripadvisor4.3(466)
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Rank 3.
Dim Sum Palace
chinese · dim-sum · New York
Michelin Guide
michelin-recognized dim sum at a reasonable price; the 4.6 google rating speaks louder than hype.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 23:00G4.6TY4.1MS
Google4.6(1.2k)Yelp4.1(110)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Silky Kitchen
chinese · dumpling · New York
dumplings and noodles done right—yelp loves it more than google, which usually means locals know something.
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)
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Rank 5.
Mei Lai Wah
chinese · asian · New York
casualneighborhoodscene
cheap bakery-cafe hybrid with reliable food and a real scene; generous portions for the 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
Hype radar · high
8 min · $ · ClosedToday · 08:30 — 20:00G4.4T4.2Y4.5MS
Google4.4(3.9k)Yelp4.5(2.6k)Tripadvisor4.2(116)
- A lot of the buzz is brand, not bites. Don't book it expecting a revelation.
Warninghype-risk flagged and ambience is rough—go for the food, not the Instagram moment.
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Rank 6.
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Financial District
chinese · chinese-noodle · New York
casuallate-nightneighborhood
xi'an noodles at a dollar, open late, and actually worth the trip despite the crowds.
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
Hype radar · high
6 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:30G4.5T5.0Y4.2MS
Google4.5(1.1k)Yelp4.2(246)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
- A lot of the buzz is brand, not bites. Don't book it expecting a revelation.
Warningconsistency is fair and it's a hype magnet—expect lines and occasional misses.
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Rank 7.
Wo Hop
chinese · cantonese · New York
old-school cantonese institution that's been doing it forever; cheap and 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: Solid Pick
8 min · $ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 21:00G4.4T4.1Y3.8MS
Google4.4(4.5k)Yelp3.8(2.0k)Tripadvisor4.1(1.2k)
Warningyelp rating dips to 3.8—quality can be uneven.
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Rank 8.
East Season Restaurant
cantonese · chinese · New York
solid cantonese spot with consistent marks across platforms; mid-range pricing for reliable food.
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 9.
Hop Lee
chinese · cantonese · New York
cheap cantonese with decent ratings; no frills, just food.
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 · $ · ClosedClosed todayG4.3T4.0Y3.9MS
Google4.3(692)Yelp3.9(436)Tripadvisor4.0(92)
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Rank 10.
Lily's
chinese · asian · New York
casualneighborhood
Michelin Guide
michelin gave it a nod, which is wild for a takeout spot.
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 · $ · ClosedClosed todayG4.0TY2.6MS
Google4.0(157)Yelp2.6(68)Tripadvisor13 reviews
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
- Critics love it. Normal people are divided. Could be brilliant, could be a $240 mistake.
Warninggoogle-yelp split is massive (4.0 vs 2.6)—critics and crowds disagree hard. proceed with skepticism.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

King’s Kitchen

Shanghai 21

Dim Sum Palace

Silky Kitchen

Mei Lai Wah

Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Financial District

Wo Hop

East Season Restaurant

Hop Lee

Lily's