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.
One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.
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chinese · vegan · Brooklyn
vegan dim sum that doesn't feel like a compromise—cocktails are legit too.
dim-sum · cantonese · New York
cantonese dim sum and ramen done right, no hype tax attached.
chinese-noodle · Bayside
serious rice noodle and ramen execution at a price that makes sense.
chinese · asian · New York
chinese food with actual cocktail program—not just a bar that serves food.
chinese · New York
high-end cantonese done right, if you're willing to pay for the room.
Warningyou're paying for the scene here, not just the food.
chinese · hot-pot · San Francisco
hot pot that actually tastes good, yelp loves it more than google.
Warninglimited reviews, so take the score with a grain of salt.
taiwanese · chinese · Los Angeles
xiaolongbao that earned michelin recognition—the real deal.
chinese-noodle · dumpling · New York
michelin-flagged dumplings and ramen at dollar-store prices.
chinese · Milpitas
self-serve malatang that's actually flavorful, not just heat theater.
Warninggoogle and yelp disagree sharply here—trust your own taste buds.
chinese · dim-sum · New York
fast dim sum and dumplings that won't wreck your wallet.
Warningtimes square location means tourist tax vibes; locals and yelp are skeptical for good reason.