Hop Kee is a longtime Chinatown basement joint serving hearty, authentic Cantonese classics like crab, chow fun, and salt-and-pepper squid—cash only, no frills.
"“I love Hop Kee. That's an old-school Chinese restaurant we've been going to for years. We used to live not far from there when my kids were little, and they grew up going there. They like the salt and pepper shrimp, and then the squid with the hot peppers. We'd get egg foo yung, the beef chow fun. Their string beans are really good, and the chinese broccoli. I know a lot of the waiters—they've been there for at least 20-something years.”" - sonal shah
"Plunge into the oldest part of Chinatown on lower Mott Street to discover Hop Kee, an old guard Cantonese place that showcases the historic Chinese-American menu in a big way. That means chow mein, chop suey, wonton and egg drop soups, fried rice, and egg rolls that paradoxically contain no egg, but are delicious nonetheless. Restaurant is downstairs, which may explain its longevity. Phone to order: (212) 964-8365." - Robert Sietsema, Eater Staff
"Featured in the new merchandise collection at Pearl River Mart." - Luke Fortney
"One of Chinatown’s oldest restaurants, Hop Kee, has reopened for takeout and delivery, Gothamist reports." - Erika Adams
"Established in 1968, this classic Cantonese institution was a favorite of Anthony Bourdain. People will drive for hours to enjoy their crab or lobster Chinese style. 21 Mott St. Sarah Crowder" - Grace Young
