Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
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A 1960s-era lunch counter still serving Chinatown’s coffee-shop style dim sum—think siu mai, zongzi, and rice rolls—at neighborly prices. Community partners and editors spotlight it for preserving everyday Cantonese flavors and routine.
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