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Yip's
$ · Chinese

18 Beaver St, New York, NY 10004
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Yip's 7.6
Tribeca-Civic Center
Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Quick Bites Champions Solo Dining Sanctuaries Comfort Food Classics
Yip’s is a multi-level Chinese canteen where FiDi office workers line up at a by-the-pound hot bar and combo station for fast, inexpensive plates. The draw is sheer variety—noodles, stir-fries, and fried chicken over rice—delivered at commuter speed with pricing that keeps it in regular weekday rotation.
Must-Try Dishes: General Tso's Chicken combo, Beef Chow Fun, Singapore Mei Fun
Scores:
Value: 8.6 Service: 7.2 Consistency: 7.9 Food Quality: 7.8 Atmosphere: 6.2 Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: High-volume Chinese buffet and combo counter that anchors FiDi lunch routines.
Who should go: Budget-minded FiDi regulars piling hearty Chinese combos onto trays.
When to visit: Arrive before eleven-thirty or after two to skip crush.
What to order: General Tso’s chicken combo, beef chow fun, Singapore Mei Fun.
Insider tip: Go for the two-entree combo and ask for fresh-from-the-wok trays when they’re swapping pans.