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"When looking for a great weekend lunch in Lower Manhattan that doesn’t involve rowdy brunch crowds, get dim sum at Ping’s in Chinatown. You might have to wait a while for a table during peak hours, but thankfully this cash-only spot on Mott Street serves dim sum all day long. Ping’s has some nice sidewalk tables as well as a few covered tents set up where you can order everything from steamed rice rolls and baked pork buns, to Hong Kong-style dishes like garlic eggplant, and a massive, fried soft shell crab. Whatever you do, order the fried shrimp balls - they manage to be crispy and light at the same time." - nikko duren