Eats around Chinatown
Posted by Miriam Naumann on January 29, 2012 (0 Comments)
Did you know that our office is a stone's throw from one edge of Chinatown? We're so close that all Monday we could hear a continual stream of fireworks being set off (though, where they were coming from was never determined). Since the way to our hearts is through our stomaches, here are some of our favorite Chinatown eats in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Beyond the blobs of dry fried rice and mushy egg rolls served up by your average food court/fast food Chinese, there is a whole other world of Chinese food. My friend doesn't live in New York anymore, but she's a *huge* fan of Dim Sum and makes a point of brunching at the Golden Unicorn when she's in town. They have a large selection which is wheeled around the room on carts that you can have your pick of. Dumplings, steamed buns, prawns, sesame buns and more! One of the most affordable ways to do brunch in the city, for sure.
Speaking of being affordable, there are a few dumpling houses that are notorious for not only being super delicious but also being one of the cheapest lunch options around. Really, Chinatown is possibly the last place where $1 will still get you a meal (the Dollar Menu really doesn't count) - 5 dumplings for $1! Unbeatable, Prosperity Dumpling. Just down the street is Vanessa's Dumpling House which has 4 dumplings for $1 and a wider range of fillings for their Sesame Pancake--also a great deal--so you can compare them both in one swoop if you're so inclined.
Across the boroughs, there are a few other Chinatowns that have been emerging for a while now: Sunset Park in Brooklyn and Flushing in Queens. They offer a similar array of dim sum, hot pot, dumplings and delicious baked goods. Definitely worth checking out in the Year of the Dragon!
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