Restaurants in Chinatown, New York

New York City's Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in the United States, located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Visitors, residents and tourists alike enjoy its theaters, local shops and more than 200 restaurants, most of which offer authentic Chinese jewelry, clothing, souvenirs, and food. Not only does Chinatown offer amazing sightseeing opportunities, true Chinese culture and beautiful shops, but it's also close to the Hudson River, a place for visitors to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city, go fishing and enjoy New York City's unforgettable skyline. Following are a few great spots to have a bite to eat after a day of taking in all Chinatown has to offer.

Joe's Shanghai Restaurant

Joe's Shanghai Restaurant opened in 1995 and is popular for its two special soup dumplings, crab pork meat, Shanghai fried bean curd, crispy whole yellow fish and Lion's Head. Over the years, this restaurant has earned the "Best Restaurant" award in New York Times Magazine and Travel and Leisure. This restaurant, which is one of three locations in the New York City area, features modern decor that sets a relaxing mood and environment. Reservations are not required or accepted, and payment at the restaurant in Chinatown is cash only. Joe's Shanghai Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Joe's Shanghai Restaurant
9 Pell St.
New York, NY 10013
(212) 233-8888
http://www.joeshanghairestaurants.com/

Peking Duck House

The Peking Duck House is all about the duck, serving it with homemade pancakes, green scallions, fresh cucumbers and a special sauce. There is an advanced method of preparation at Peking Duck that accommodates each customer within 15 minutes of ordering lunch or dinner. The restaurant offers Peking Duck menus, regular dinner menus and seafood specialties. The décor is elegant and relaxing, providing customers with the finest dining experience.

Peking Duck House
28 Mott St.
New York, NY, 10013
(212) 227-1810
pekingduckhousenyc.com

Doyers Vietnamese Restaurant

Doyers Vietnamese Restaurant is well-known for its extended menu, offering a long list of Vietnamese dishes with a many appetizers, assorted soups, rice noodle dishes, and fried rice specialties. The restaurant is open seven days a week and offers local delivery with a minimum order of $15. Reservations aren't required or recommended.

Doyers Vietnamese Restaurant
11 Doyers St.
New York, NY 10013
(212) 513-1527
doyersvietnamese.com

Article Written By Teresa Starr

Teresa Starr has been a professional writer since 1998, with novels to her name and credits as a screenwriter. Her novels include "The Questions Within" and "A Forgotten Tomorrow" which are both distributed internationally by Ransom Publishing, U.K. Starr studied English and creative writing at Frederick Community College.

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