Juqi
Nan Xiang Dumpling House offers authentic Shanghai style Chinese food at pocket-friendly prices. Dumplings being the most popular section of the menu, the pork buns and dumpling soup come highly recommended. They also serve other traditional Chinese delicacies like sticky rice, scallion pancakes and fried pork chops. The bright, no-frills interior ensures that your focus remains the food. All in all, this is a great place to come for dinner with friends or family.
Take a break from your regular meals and indulge in the vibrant Asian flavors at White Bear. This restaurant is known for offering delicious Chinese delicacies and specializes in dumplings. Try the Wonton with Hot Sauce, Chinese Cabbage with Pork dumplings from their menu which have been loved and recommended by their regulars. This is a go-to place for grabbing a quick bite on a busy day and the friendly staff is known for its prompt service. Do not forget to carry cash as the restaurant doesn't accept cards for payment.
Mama Lee
Having started as a small eatery in Flushing, Xi'an Famous Foods is now a popular chain of restaurants with ten branches distributed across the city. Known for their handmade noodles and specialty burgers which are cooked with spices like cumin, Xi'an Famous Foods is quite a popular spot to grab some pocket-friendly Chinese. Established in 2014, this branch at Upper East Side is welcoming and cozy, with open brick walls and framed photos of famous personalities like Anthony Bourdain eating at this establishment. Popular with the local crowds, this is a great place for a family meal.
