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A place · Place · Chinatown, Manhattan · on 1 of my list

Cheong Fun Cart.

Worth it, says Antonina. Chinatown is home to countless tempting street food options, but Cheong Fun Cart manages to stand head and shoulder above the rest.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best food carts in New York
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best food carts in New York

No. 3 on that list
Worth it
  • Cost$
  • Address159 Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Chinatown is home to countless tempting street food options, but Cheong Fun Cart manages to stand head and shoulder above the rest. The cart is run by a sweet lady who makes tantalizing rice noodle rolls.

You can get them stuffed with chicken, pork, shrimp, and beef and always order extra sauce. Best of all, most large options will only cost $3, and none surpass the $6 mark!

I should also mention Cheong Fun Cart sells out almost daily, and is usually closed by noon. Swing by an ATM (they’re cash only!) and get there early to avoid missing out on some of the best street food in New York City.

Not the flashiest spot on the list, but maybe the most memorable.

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Cheong Fun Cart

Chinatown, Manhattan