Update - I had a wonderful group of students in March. Wo Hop was able to arrange seating for 15 people in their outdoor space. We had a fabulous waiter (Danny) who made certain that everything was perfect including heat.

To top it all off, not only was the food fabulous as always, he did selfies with the group. They were so so happy and for most of them it was their first trip to NYC. Updated 11 April 2022

Wo Hop is a fabulous no frills Cantonese cuisine restaurant that has been in business since 1938! It feels like you're entering a secret place as it is downstairs. Wo Hop is the favorite go-to restaurant in Chinatown for many New Yorkers including the NYPD. The walls are filled with hundreds of $1 bills that are signed from people around the world and patches from police and fireman uniforms. They are open from 10am-7am. So it is the place to go after a night on the town. Be forewarned that they are cash only and the dishes are large. Definitely worth it the experience and the food is really good..

Wo Hop 17 Mott Street near Mosco Street. (212) 962-8617

Joe's Ginger has been my go to restaurant for quite awhile now. It's funny how many restaurants there are in NYC and how easy it is to go back to the same restaurant over and over again. But when you find one you like, you go back.

Joe's Ginger opened in 2004 and it serves Hong Kong Style Shanghai cuisine. It is yummy. I haven't tried Joe's Shanghai yet which is in close proximity to it. It's definitely worth it.

Joe's Ginger - 25 Pell Street near Mott Street