New Restaurants Widen Diversity in Chinatown New York City
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NEW RESTAURANTS WIDEN DIVERSITY IN CHINATOWN NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK, NY – October 18, 2004 – New restaurants in Chinatown New York City expand dining options for food lovers and casual diners alike. The neighborhood is known for its multitude of Chinese restaurants, tea houses and dim sum parlors, but Chinatown is a diverse Asian community and offers much more than just the typical Chinese cuisine. Discover rich pickings in New York’s largest Asian community, with delicious cuisine ranging from Vietnamese to Korean. For more information on Chinatown restaurants, visit
Following are the latest additions to the Chinatown restaurant scene:
- Li Hua– 17 Grand Street, 212-343-0090
The first Korean restaurant to have a Chinatown zip code, this delightful eatery offers flavorful dishes including: Chap-Chae (stir-fried clear sweet potato noodles with beef and assorted vegetables), hot stone Bibimbob (Bibimbob topped with chopped beef and egg yolk with chili paste in a hot stone bowl), Galbi (thinly sliced BBQ chicken) and Samgye-Tang (traditional Korean chicken broth with ginseng and garlic).
- Buddha Bodai – 5 Mott Street, 212-566-8388
Offering patrons a delicious kosher vegetarian menu, Buddha Bodai is truly a rare gem and dishes such as Straw Bass with black bean sauce, BBQ vegetarian meat, spinach and corn thick soup and sliced fish with special sauce are a must-try.
- Rice & Spice – 97 Bowery Street, 212-219-9955
Thai food lovers should definitely pay a visit to Rice & Spice and sample delicious traditional Thai dishes such as: Thai roasted chicken, Penang beef, grilled pork chops, Thai BBQ ribs and their mouthwatering crispy whole red snapper.
- Goodies – 1 East Broadway, 212-577-2928
Looking for authentic Shanghainese food? The Shanghai pork buns are a popular menu item at Goodies – these steamed dumplings are filled with soup and are sure to please the palate; other great choices include: crab meat and pork steamed buns, braised pork shoulder, crab meat with shark fin and shredded beef with Chinese hot pepper.
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- Tong Yan Guy – 13 Mott Street, 212-964-8118
Tong Yan Guy is a great restaurant that offers home-style cooking and traditional Cantonese cooking. Try superb dishes such as: crispy orange flavor beef, eggplant in Thai sauce, house special lamb chops, crispy chicken with fresh garlic and shallots and the Peking pork chop.
- Nam So’n – 245 Grand Street, 212-966-6506
Among the world’s healthiest cuisines, Vietnamese food is the name of the game at Nam So’n. Be sure to try their many varieties of Pho (a.k.a. Xe Lua), Cha Gio (Vietnamese spring roll) and Com Ga Nuong (grilled chicken with rice).
About Chinatown New York City
Chinatown New York City combines authentic Asian-American culture with the energy and influence of the most exciting city in the world. With over 200 restaurants, numerous Asian bakeries and tea houses, jewelry shops, arts and antique stores, an active nightlife and dozens of cultural attractions and landmarks, Chinatown stands as a world within a city. Whether dining, shopping, or strolling down the charming, narrow streets, visitors to Chinatown New York City, will find virtually limitless opportunities for new experiences and added insight.
Located on the east side of Lower Manhattan, Chinatown New York City, is the largest in the United States. The neighborhood has been growing steadily since the mid-1800s, and today stands as a vibrant community offering the opportunity to enjoy and explore Asian-American culture. Chinatown New York City is easily accessible via many New York City MTA subways and buses, as well as several convenient area parking garages. For more information, visit
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