Best Chinese Restaurants in Manhattan Valley
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Tang
A noodle-first menu where the broths and chili oils do the heavy lifting.
Notable Picks
#1
The Tang
8.3
A modern, counter-leaning noodle bar built around brothy bowls and punchy, chili-forward flavors. It’s at its best when you treat it like a focused noodle stop: one soup, one side, done.
Must-Try Dishes:
Braised beef noodle soup, Dan dan noodles, Pork dumplings in chili oil
What makes it special: A noodle-first menu where the broths and chili oils do the heavy lifting.
8.2
A big, design-forward Sichuan-leaning room near Columbia that rewards people who order with intention. Go spicy and technique-driven—dry pots, cold starters, and one seafood or chef-special plate—rather than defaulting to basic takeout staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry-pot cauliflower, Century egg starter, Pineappled squid
What makes it special: A spacious, stylish Sichuan-leaning kitchen that shines on chef-special dishes.
8
A Cantonese neighborhood restaurant where dim sum works best as an all-day comfort move—simple baskets, classic textures, and a steady, familiar rhythm. Order the staples, prioritize steamed over fried, and you’ll get the cleanest read on what they do well.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har gow (shrimp dumplings), Siu mai, BBQ pork buns
What makes it special: All-day Cantonese dim sum classics built for repeat visits.