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Wok 88
$$ · BBQ

1570 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128
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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

Wok 88 7.8
Upper East Side-Yorkville
Vibes: Family Friendly Favorites Group Dining Gatherings Comfort Food Classics Happy Hour Hotspots
Wok 88 is a full-service Chinese restaurant with a bar where Peking-style ribs, barbecued ribs, and boneless ribs headline a large, family-friendly menu. It’s the move when you want plates of ribs at a sit-down table rather than takeout containers.
Must-Try Dishes: Peking Spare Ribs, Barbecued Spare Ribs (5), Boneless Spare Ribs
Scores:
Value: 8.7 Service: 7.2 Consistency: 8 Food Quality: 8.1 Atmosphere: 6.6 Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Long-running 3rd Avenue Chinese restaurant where multiple rib preparations and big combo platters meet a full bar.
Who should go: Families and groups craving sit-down Chinese with plenty of rib options.
When to visit: Early evenings for easier seating or later dinners after neighborhood events.
What to order: Peking Spare Ribs, Barbecued Spare Ribs, Boneless Spare Ribs with fried rice and vegetables.
Insider tip: Use lunch specials or early happy hour to add a rib appetizer to your main without inflating the bill.