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A restaurant · Chinatown · on two New York Dearest lists

Wo Hop

Worth it. Generous portions, fair prices and efficient service, there’s a reason Wo Hop’s iconic red booths and flickering fluorescent lights have been the backdrop for many late night meals.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best iconic restaurants in New York City
A vertical sign for Wo Hop restaurant hangs above a Chinatown street lined with fire escapes and awnings.
Address
17 Mott St Directions
Website
wohop17.com

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The menu is a roll-call of everyone’s favorites, chop suey, lo mein, and orange chicken.

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The menu is a roll-call of everyone’s favorites, chop suey, lo mein, and orange chicken. Don’t expect fancy plating or amuse-bouche; the appeal of this subterranean Chinatown establishment lies in unpretentious hearty fare.

Generous portions, fair prices and efficient service, there’s a reason Wo Hop’s iconic red booths and flickering fluorescent lights have been the backdrop for many late night meals.

In a city of eight million people, the best spots are the ones that make you feel like family.

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The walls are adorned with family photographs and exude a cozy and historic ambiance. For decades, Wo Hop served as a safe haven for late-night wanderers (open 24/7), but after COVID the restaurant closes at 10pm. Renowned for friendly service and comforting traditional food steeped in flavors, Wo Hop is one of the best restaurants in Chinatown for Chinese-American classics.

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I put Wo Hop on two of my best lists

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