Best Chinese Restaurants in Tribeca-Civic Center
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
3 TIMES (Water St)
Shanghainese-leaning counter spot built around soup dumplings and noodles.
Notable Picks
8
3 TIMES on Water Street is a fast-casual Shanghainese-focused spot where soup dumplings, dim sum, and noodle bowls come out quickly but with noticeably better execution than typical steam-table fare. Small tables, counter ordering, and steady office traffic make it as useful for a fast solo lunch as for a low-key dumpling run with coworkers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork soup dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, Shanghai stir-fried thick noodles
What Makes it Special: Shanghainese-leaning counter spot built around soup dumplings and noodles.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
China Red Gourmet is a Tribeca standby for classic American-style Chinese takeout, with a massive all-day menu, combo platters, and reliable delivery coverage around the courthouses and offices. Portions run large, prices stay reasonable, and the focus is on fast, familiar flavors rather than dine-in atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, Sesame Prawns, Singapore Chow Mei Fun
What Makes it Special: A long-running Chambers Street counter spot for big-portion American-Chinese combos and fast delivery.
#3
Yip's
7.6
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
What Makes it Special: High-volume Chinese buffet and combo counter that anchors FiDi lunch routines.