Best Chinese Restaurants in Tribeca & Soho (10013)
14 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Wo Hop
A decades-old basement Chinatown staple serving wok-driven classics fast.
Notable Picks
#1
Wo Hop
8.8
A basement Chinatown institution that still delivers the loud, fast, no-nonsense experience it’s famous for—big portions, wok-seared classics, and a menu built for groups who order broadly. Go for the Cantonese-American standards and late-night stamina, not polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast pork lo mein, Salt-baked shrimp, Beef with broccoli
What makes it special: A decades-old basement Chinatown staple serving wok-driven classics fast.
8.7
A Cantonese comfort anchor where roast meats and noodle soups are the move, and the room’s constant hum is part of the deal. It shines when you keep the order simple: one noodle soup, one roast-meat plate, one vegetable.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wonton noodle soup, Roast duck over rice, Pan-fried noodles with seafood
What makes it special: Cantonese roast meats and noodle soups that hit reliably and fast.
8.5
A classic Chinatown dim sum stop with a vintage dining-room feel and an ordering-sheet format that’s easy for groups. It’s best as an all-day dim sum hang where you lean into the staples and treat the room’s history as part of the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original egg roll, Shrimp dumplings (har gow), Soup dumplings
What makes it special: Old-school Chinatown dim sum in a retro, landmark-like dining room.
8.5
A Chinatown grab-and-go institution that’s all about fast lines, hot buns, and snack-level joy. Come for the roast pork bun first, then treat it like a quick-hit bakery stop rather than a sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast pork bun, Pineapple bun, Milk tea
What makes it special: A high-volume Chinatown bun counter known for roast pork buns.
8.4
A dressed-up Chinatown dining room built for banquets, cocktails, and shareable plates that skew modern without abandoning familiar flavors. Best for a planned night out where you order for the table and let the room set the tone.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast duck, Crispy eggplant, Banquet-style share plates
What makes it special: Modern Chinese banquet energy in a high-design Chinatown room.
A Chinatown standby for kosher, vegan Chinese comfort built around mock meats, dumplings, and shareable dishes that satisfy even when you’re not eating plant-based. The move is to order a few classics family-style and treat it as comfort food with range.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mock meat dim sum, Vegetable dumplings, Salt-and-pepper style plates (vegan)
What makes it special: Kosher vegan Chinese comfort with a deep dim sum-style menu.
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A tight Chinatown noodle shop where the point is chewy hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and bowls that show up fast. It’s strongest as a quick, filling meal—order one noodle bowl, one dumpling, and get out before the line grows.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef noodle soup, Pan-fried dumplings, Cumin lamb noodles
What makes it special: Hand-pulled noodles and dumplings in a tiny, fast-paced room.
8.1
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
A tiny Chinatown specialist for Cantonese rice noodle rolls (cheung fun) that rewards ordering a few signature rolls and keeping the meal focused. It’s a high-satisfaction stop when you want one specific thing done well rather than a full spread.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh cheung fun rice rolls, Shrimp rice roll, Peanut sauce add-on roll
What makes it special: A cheung fun specialist turning out fresh rice noodle rolls daily.
8.1
A Chinatown staple best known for soup dumplings and a menu that rewards ordering a few hits rather than going wide. Come with a small group, keep the order focused, and you’ll leave happier than if you treat it like an everything-for-everyone dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soup dumplings (xiao long bao), Scallion pancakes, Soup dumpling sampler-style order
What makes it special: A dependable Chinatown stop for soup dumplings and shareable staples.
#10
Big Wong
8.0
A classic Chinatown roast-meat and rice plate move that’s more about flavor-per-dollar than ambiance. Best for a direct meal—duck, pork, congee—when you want something fast, filling, and uncomplicated.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast duck over rice, BBQ pork over rice, Congee with youtiao
What makes it special: Roast meats and rice plates that over-deliver for the price.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A Chinatown counter spot built around Hong Kong–style fishballs, noodles, and rice rolls—simple, quick, and best when you order the house specialties without over-customizing. It’s a practical lunch stop when you want comforting broth and bouncy fishballs more than a sit-down experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fishball noodle soup, Curry fish balls, Rice noodle rolls (cheong fun)
What makes it special: Hong Kong–leaning fishball noodles and rice rolls done fast.
#12
Cheong Fun Cart
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A Chinatown street cart focused on fresh rice noodle rolls—hot, chewy, and best eaten immediately with soy and chili. It’s ideal for a snack crawl or a quick bite between bigger meals, not a destination dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp cheong fun roll, Dried shrimp roll, Soy sauce + chili oil combo
What makes it special: Fresh rice noodle rolls from a classic Chinatown street cart.
#13
Spring Cafe
7.7
A vegan Chinese-leaning cafe that’s most useful when you want plant-based comfort with a Chinatown address—bao buns, sandwiches, and quick plates that feel designed for everyday eating. Treat it like an efficient takeout stop with a few repeatable favorites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan bao buns, Bento-style plates, Ube sandwich
What makes it special: A vegan Chinatown-adjacent cafe with Chinese-inspired comfort staples.
#14
Spongies Cafe
7.6
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A small Chinatown bakery-cafe focused on Hong Kong–style sponge cakes and easy drinks, working best as a quick dessert stop or a light morning treat. It’s not a full Chinese meal, but it earns its place as a distinctive, repeatable sweet craving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hong Kong sponge cake, Egg tart, Milk tea
What makes it special: Hong Kong–style sponge cakes in a tiny, snack-first cafe.