"Lawrence’s is an old-school 24-hour seafood spot on the Canal Street bridge that’s been open in Chinatown since the ‘50s. And Lawrence’s is all about fried seafood, so you’ve got to be in the mood for exactly that when you go, which is kind of a rule when it comes to eating a ton of crispy battered sea creatures. Large fried shrimp are their specialty, but oysters, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, and catfish are all appropriate choices." - veda kilaru