Buddha Lounge
A Chinatown dive with red lanterns, a jukebox, and stiff, cheap pours.
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Good Mong Kok Bakery
Chinatown bakery on Stockton Street, open since 1977. Steamed char siu bao (barbecue pork buns) is the signature; cash only and fast counter service.
Hon’s Wun-Tun House
Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup with hand-wrapped wontons and clean broth. So Tasty!
House of Nanking
Two-time Chopped champion on Food Network. The family was the subject of the docuseries Chef Dynasty: House of Fang
Li Po Cocktail Lounge
The 1937 Chinatown dive famous for its secret-recipe Chinese Mai Tai.
Red’s Place
Bills itself as the oldest bar in Chinatown.
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