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How we read reviews →A Chinatown institution for cheap xiao long bao and BYO chaos. decades of regulars, mixed nights.
A loud, old-school Chinatown institution. worn decor, disposable tableware and a rowdy BYO young-adult crowd after dark, calmer and more family-friendly before 6pm.
BYO with a per-person charge, $1 chilli oil add-on, QR-code ordering, and third-floor tables where diners sing 'Happy Birthday' between courses.
Old-school traditional Chinese decor and a menu built around Shanghai-style dumplings and Peking duck, though a number of long-time diners feel authenticity and quality have slipped over the years.
Still cheap by Chinatown standards. around $13 for a large rice serve, about $108 for four people with drinks. but many long-time regulars say quality and consistency have slipped from what they remember.
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