Mott Street Eatery

They have about 12 eateries here and you can’t use the bathroom unless you buy something. It’s immediately inviting bc there are many varieties of food like Korean Chinese Japanese and a cafe. The food was salty for Mott eastern Chinese food but the k kimbop was not salty and it was very good.. I would say this place needs a really good thorough cleaning because it doesn’t smell clean and the inside was not air conditioned on June 7, 2025. So there was a stuffiness to their place and the table cloths attract dirt so it did not smell good at all.

One of my favorite food courts in New York’s Chinatown. So much variety! Excellent dim sum. Went to the Dumpling Eatery in the food court and they by far have the best dim sum and shrimp dumplings in New York. So tasty and delicious. All the food stalls there are delicious.

There are a lot of restaurants there that serve different food like Dim Sum, Boba, Kimbap, Ramen and Jianbing. I tried the jianbing restaurant and it was great the other day they forgot to give me my Taiwan sausages in my takeout so today I went back and they gave me my sausage as well as a free drink for my inconvenience. The jianbing was great with prices ranging from $8-$12. They also had noodles and more.

Pro - Tea is yummy - Good prices & lots of selection FYI - They speak Chinese to you if you’re Asian. Don’t expect a smile. - Chinese aunties and uncles during weekends and pretty empty during the weekday - Toilet paper is at the top to bring down for your use. - No outside food or drinks. You won’t be eating McDonald’s at a steakhouse. Just don’t be a dick about it when they tell you no. That’s the same thing as wanting to use their bathroom without buying something.

Various food stations, individually owned and each with its own distinct flavors and a diverse group of mainly chinese dishes. Plenty of tables and round tables for big groups! The AC isn't on so it could get a bit hot inside but still comfortable than roaming around outside. A great pace to take a break where no one will bother you so long as you support one of the restaurants! Get a drink at least if you plan to hang out for a little while, it's the least you can do! Bathrooms are located in the basement towards the front next to the handicap entrance. A beautifully well maintained (100 gallon?)Tank full with healthy coy and goldfish at the entrance corridor makes this place unmissable!

Mott Street Eatery Review Let’s be real—this place looks cracked down, inside and out. No fancy signage, no trendy vibes. But once you step in, it feels like a hidden Asian hawker center tucked away in the middle of Chinatown. And honestly? That’s the charm. The food here is insanely cheap, surprisingly good, and most stalls now accept cards—a huge win in a neighborhood where cash is usually king. What makes it even better? You’re not just getting great value—you’re actually supporting real family-run businesses. And hey—corporate chains and social media spots aren’t necessarily bad, but this place? It’s different. It’s special. It’s raw, low-key, and full of heart. There’s one roast pork stall in particular that deserves a shoutout. It doesn’t just serve BBQ meats like roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and garlic chicken—it also has dim sum-style dishes like steamed buns and dumplings, the kind you usually only find at full-service dim sum restaurants. And if you’re thinking “But Wah Fung though…”—yes, Wah Fung is good. But these days, the lines there are insane thanks to influencer hype. You can easily end up waiting 30+ minutes, which is rough if you’re on a tight NYC schedule. Not to mention, the flavor profile is different. Wah Fung leans more American-style: sweet, heavy BBQ sauce, glazed roast pork. This stall goes for saltier, more traditional Cantonese flavors, with less sauce and more focus on the meat itself. No line. No fuss. Card accepted. Just solid food that hits different. Also worth checking out is a stall called Stellar Chinese Cuisine. I had the beef mushroom lo mein, and it was really good, home-style cooking—packed with a generous amount of meat for just 10 bucks. I was genuinely surprised by how much beef they gave me. Plus, the bean sprouts added a nice crispy crunch that balanced the dish perfectly. Definitely a hidden gem within the hidden gem. And don’t miss the stall that serves savory Chinese crepes (煎饼果子)—they’re not just tasty, they’re hard to find in the U.S. These are the kind of street food snacks you usually only see back in China, and having them available here feels pretty special. It’s crispy, flavorful, and super nostalgic if you’ve ever had one overseas. The food court itself has changed over time—some stalls have shut down, and not every business has been able to make it. And that’s the thing: you never know when your favorite stalls might close, so come experience it while it’s still here. That’s part of what makes it feel so real and urgent—like you’re catching a moment before it disappears. You’ll find everything here: bubble tea, noodle soups, savory Chinese crepes (煎饼果子), and more. It’s one of the few spots where you can try a wide variety of authentic Chinese dishes all under one roof, without breaking the bank. No frills, no hype—just a true hidden gem. Try it once, and you’ll get it.

Hands down one of my favorite food courts in Manhattan. Love the different stores open here. I personally always go with the soybean dessert and fried dumplings. Prices are good here too. There’s lots of seating or you can order to go.

I was deeply disappointed to see that Mott Eatery keeps 2 large koi fish in a small 55–75 gallon tank. These fish can grow over 2 feet long and need hundreds of gallons of water each to thrive. This setup is far below any accepted animal welfare standard, and may even violate NYC animal cruelty regulations regarding pet care. It’s distressing and inhumane. I truly hope they reconsider and either rehome the koi or upgrade to a proper pond-sized environment.

A hall consisting of small street-food vendors. A concept that has been well established and received in Flushing NY, but failed in Edison, NJ, is being welcomed by mainly Chinese seniors and students on the outskirt of Chinatown. Expect chaotic, noisy, and family made cheap meals that give character to such a place. Ordered fried salty water dumpling (Huge but had to ask to be microwave d to reheat it) and fish ball with rice noodle (Fresh but had to ask for soy sauce to add some flavor)

Honestly don't come here unless you are Chinese as you will be judged and stared at by all the people in there. Additionally, they are quite strict on their food policy and you can't eat any food from outside. The stalls in here look very average and nothing that special or stand out is available.

I recently visited Mott Street Eatery in Chinatown, and I have to say, it's truly a hidden gem. This vibrant food court-style spot has a relaxed, low-key vibe that makes it feel like a local favorite. The space is filled with various vendors offering an exciting variety of foods--from Taiwanese dumplings to hand-pulled noodles, baked goods, and specialty teas. It's perfect for anyone looking to try a little bit of everything in one place. I started my journey with dumplings from Sanmiwago, a stall that specializes in Taiwanese-style dumplings. I went with the boiled shrimp and pork dumplings, which came with a side of chili sauce that was absolutely amazing--spicy, and packed with flavor. The dumplings were perfectly cooked, and each bite was a delightful mix of textures. You get about 8 dumplings per order, which I thought was a great value for the price. The ordering process is efficient and fun--you pay first, then receive a small buzzer that lets you know when your food is ready. Next, I tried the dry noodles with chicken in chili oil from the Authentic Xian Flavor stall. The portion was generous, and the noodles were perfectly chewy, with just the right amount of heat from the chili oil. The flavors were bold and savory, making each bite better than the last. The noodles were one of the standout dishes of the meal, and I'll definitely be coming back for them. Finally, I couldn't resist grabbing a few macarons from the bakery. They were delicate, flavorful, and perfectly sweet, a lovely way to end my meal. The prices throughout Mott Street Eatery were incredibly affordable, especially given the quality and portion sizes. If you're ever in Chinatown and craving a variety of tasty options in a chill setting, I highly recommend checking this place out. It's a true culinary treasure!

This Mott Street Eatery is relatively new and replaced the old restaurant, Grand Harmony. Cannot believe that happened because I used to love going to Grand Harmony. With Mott Street Eatery, there are many small local eats and one of my favorites is Stellar Chinese Cuisine. They have affordable noodle soups of pork and beef balls along with the noddles. The meat balls are very large in size. Noodles taste very good with the broth. They also have a drink menu and I got Jasmine milk tea, which I can taste the jasmine aroma. All their bags and utensils are branded with Stellar Chinese Cuisine.

Monday morning in Chinatown, Manhattan with time to spare prior to a family member's doctor appointment this Mott Street Eatery (former tenant Grand Harmony), now a food court is open. It contains abundant seating which is open at an early hour. I sorrowfully miss Grand Harmony, a dim sum restaurant. Disappointedly, there is minimal food vendors that inhabit this large retail space.

This bustling food court is only a couple of years old, but if you told me it had been around since the old Bowery days with all the Tong gangs, I would've believed it. Looking like a well-used cafeteria in a Hong Kong shopping mall, it's on Mott Street just above Canal in Chinatown. I think there were ten separate stalls surrounding the crowded dining area. It was a bit of a struggle for Jamie W. and me to browse the selections as there were long lines for dim sum and various rice plates. I was immediately drawn to the Khao Mun Gai at Gai Kitchen where we were pleasantly surprised by the $5.99 small serving of Thai Style Chicken & Rice (photo: https://yelp.to/d-2yVxv0Xv). Such a good deal on a day in NYC when we knew we were gorging. We were lucky to snag an empty card table because local residents must have a timeshare on the regular dining tables. The food was quite a good deal with four succulent pieces of poached chicken over brown rice with their special brown sauce and celery slices. Just so you know, they have signs that say the bathrooms are not public, but nobody paid attention to the warning. Maybe it's part of the timeshare. FOOD - 4 stars...a good deal on the Khao Mun Gai AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...intensely busy and already a bit aged SERVICE - 3 stars...hardly any interaction TOTAL - 4 stars..solid chicken & rice for cheap RELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELs

Stumbled upon this while exploring Chinatown, great dumplings and a quick quiet food court to eat them in

Great place for casual Asian food. It has lots of vendors in a cafeteria style, and most food is between $8 and $12, which is a pretty great deal for the city. I really liked the shrimp and pork dumplings from Sammiwago. The other food I've had has been solid, but not necessarily great. Overall, great place for an affordable meal!

At first sight, I was being judgmental and thinking it is a run downed unattended food court. It lacked decor and just looks plain disorganized. It was not until someone told me to give it a chance. So I said fine to just "see" how it is on the inside first and I really did not intend to stay. Not to say that I only dine in 5 star restaurants, but this was the last spot I'd want to try. Why? The outside was not too attractive. This was a previous huge dimsum/ banquet hall so we all remembered the good old days. Now they section every stall to serve different foods. Holy smokes!! The chicken spot was amazing. The chicken was fresh. It was also featured in random tik tok foodie videos for cheap eats. It came in a set and was well received. Meanwhile, the fresh soybean mill stand served grass jelly. The stuff was awesome!!!! I did not try the rest of the stalls but saw a lot of customers trying out different things. Kudos to a place like this that brings more diverse eats in this community. Please support your local businesses and vendors!!

This is fairly new food court that opened almost two years ago. I believe that the space it currently occupies used to be an old Chinese banquet hall. Therefore, the place does not look modern or new at all. It looks like they just gutted the inside and replaced it, meaning it fits it in well with the classic Chinatown look. In terms of the food court, it is an average one that combines the typical food you'd find in Chinatown into one space. Some of the stalls you'll find include the following - Hong Kong style snacks like scallion pancakes and grass jelly, Cantonese BBQ meats with rice, a dim sum stall, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and dumplings, and a dessert shop with boba. The only non-Chinese tall is the Japanese one. There is also a Thai-style Hainanese chicken tall, but Hainanese chicken is Chinese as well. None of the stalls are anything innovative. You can find all of this food all over Chinatown with better quality and better prices too. The only convenience as mentioned is having all these choices in one space.

I have been to the Mott street food hall a few times, but this was the first time that I tried some food. It was okay. I had some cold rice noodle rolls. Everything about this place seems to be a work in progress. There were a number of unopened stalls- not exactly under construction, but not open either. The stalls that were open seemed fine - some more appetizing than others - but there was also a quite desperation from some of the vendors. The predominant function of the place seemed to be a gathering spot for locals. People were definitely eating, but there also was a lot of sitting around. The seating did not seem particularly inviting - there was lots of it - and some available, but not inviting. Overall, the space had the feeling of a school gymn that was set up for a fair. Maybe if there was more commitment to the space, with better seating and signage this place will succeed, but it is hard to see that happening at the moment.

One stop shop if you don't want to hustle and tussle around Chinatown. I am so grateful that this place has enough seating every time I come here to eat. The price is right on the majority of the stations so "Come On Down!". All I have to say is this food court has something for everyone like there is an a$$ for every seat. One more point to share, please share table space because it does build community and you never know who will sit next to you. Sharing is caring!

This food court is empty. Most of the good vendors have left and established their own restaurants outside of the food court, like Gai Kitchen. The dim sum and bbq stall is operated by the owners of the food court, so they're still around, but their food is cold and awful and if you're ordering the bbq over rice, they'll give you the greasy bits that were left over from their larger orders. There's a reason why it only costs $8, they gotta make their $$$ back somehow.

This review is for the mom and pop stall on the right side (two stalls down from Domo sushi) that doesn't have a stall name. The stall is a hidden gem in the eatery as I believe it is owned an operated by an elderly couple (65+ years old). They don't have anyone that is capable of marketing for the stall so leaving a review in hope it'll bring them organic business. The only item that my coworker and I get here is the Singapore Hainanese Chicken Rice (now $9). Details below: - Grandma DEBONES the chicken for you! - Chicken is flavorful and silky - Comes with oiled rice (rice cooked in the broth the chicken was boiled in) - The ginger scallion oil that goes with the chicken is phenomenal I've attached photos. Thank me later.

Very cool, no frills food hall right off of Canal. I can't speak for most of the food stalls, but what I had was good and satisfied my snacky cravings. It was relatively crowded, but has ample cafeteria style seating. Definitely a rare type of set up in Manhattan- feels more like Flushing! (Which I love )

- specifically for the dim sum stand - large portions for standard dim sum prices in chinatown - recommend: shrimp rice roll, beef meat ball, fish meat ball, tofu skin pork roll, pork riblets, taro cake, peanut taro dumpling, crystal shrimp dumpling (haw gow), spring rolls, honestly I'm sure they have the occasional off day but I've yet to be disappointed by anything I've tried - crowded on the weekends but can usually find a seat

When I am in NYC and want good Chinese, this is where I go. I'm in NYC every year for the Big East basketball tournament. I like to meet up with David Mamet and his wife here. We talk movies and politics. His "The Spanish Prisoner" is a fav.

Food was average and very lazy . Cold soup, hard rice and the meat had been smashed with bones in it. Last at counter was eager to take money and shove you out to side. Lastly the atmosphere was t very welcoming with trash bags smelling up the entrance way, seating area and a not good. The other restaurants in here are 10 times better than the Mott eatery inside the court.

This place wasn't very aesthetic but what we ate was fresh and authentic. There's lots of different food vendors in this food hall so there's definitely something for everyone if you come in a larger group and everyone wants Asian cuisine. I liked the boba tea a lot although the bubble did taste like it was getting a tad old. The inside needs a makeover so it looks like a bit of a whole in the wall and no one is actively cleaning tables but there's plenty of seating. I don't believe there was a public restroom unfortunately.

I love hole in the wall restaurants serving up quality food at an affordable price point. If that's your vibe too, then Mott Street Eatery is a place you should check out. What makes the experience even sweeter is having several Asian cuisines under one roof. It's a must visit if you're looking for an affordable and quick dimsum option in Chinatown.

Came here early Sunday morning - plenty of seats to choose from when we came around 11am. This place is a food court with plenty of vendors to select from. I tried out 3, with Gai chicken being my fave. Decently priced and yummy. Their drinks are $3.5 each and the iced coffee was really good. I also enjoyed their spring rolls. It came out fresh from the fryer. The dimsum was hit and miss. There were fresh items and there were some that would have been nicer if it was warm. The only con here is there is no recycling at all and as you can see from the pictures, mostly everything was served in plastic containers. Made me felt guilty about ordering more.

Chinatown gets its own modern food court with the entrance of Mott Street Eatery, which promised to be a playground for gourmands. It touted local cuisine replete with a robot chef and a peculiar but interesting sounding pizza concept. With lots of empty stalls and a lack of variety in choices, Mott Street Eatery didn't exactly live up to the visions of dim sum and hand roll bliss I had imagined. You're much better off getting bites from any of the classic dim sum parlors in the neighborhood or even a Chinese bakery serving up these same dishes with more variety and flavor. Icook AI Kitchen, the business with the robot chef wasn't working during my visit, and very much seemed like a gimmick more than anything. "Burger Pizza" was the strange pizza concept that I stayed away from, instead opting for the most popular stand, which is the stall on the far left serving Cantonese classics like pork buns, dumplings, and rice noodle rolls. The food was fine but not worth waiting in line for. There's ample seating in the space but it's already such a popular destination that every seat is occupied on the weekends, when I'd typically find myself in the area. I'd consider returning to check out new concepts but for now am unimpressed.

So sad that this Dim Sum banquet hall closed! I think it was formerly Grand Harmony. But glad that the space has been reinvented to a Food Hall at least, providing small businesses the opportunity, with probably much cheaper rent than a solo space. There's lots of options here! Bubble Tea, taiwanese dumplings, Japanese and Sushi, Cantonese roast meats & rice, Stuffed Vegetable & Tofu fritters, Hainanese Poached Chicken (Thai-style), Congee, and Dim Sum! It's a little overwhelming to decide, but the foods that looked the best to me were the Taiwanese Dumpling stall & Dim Sum/ Congee stall. The roasted meat stall wouldn't sell me a 1/4 pound Crispy skin Roast Pork- only 1/2lb or more are available. If I got dumplings, I'd recommend the pan-seared Pork & Cabbage. But I ordered a Congee (chicken & thousand year egg)- which was steaming hot on a cold Winter day. Friend had never had the egg (the cut up pieces are like an over cooked boiled egg/mushroom texture, with a super creamy yolk) It wasn't bad, just okay. The rice part was cooked nicely. I would try a chicken, ginger, scallion, cilantro one next time. FYI- the hall has all disposable dishes & cutlery. For a small pint container to share the congee, the cashier made sure I knew it was an extra 25¢! LOL After waiting in line for what felt like 20 minutes, as the woman ahead of me bought literally 25 individual packages of Dim Sum to-go (Best office lunch party I hope!), I ordered: - Pan seared Chive & Shrimp Dumplings (the crimped yellow skin ones!) - Chicken Feet - Tofu skin rolls (pork, bamboo shoot filling) - Taro Puffs (they are Croquettes- mashed taro with sautéed minced pork, dried shrimp inside. The outside is lacy crispy fried from the taro starch!) RARE FIND! This item is special & unique! If it looks light, fresh & crispy - get it! I hope that they kept on the chefs that worked in the original dim sum hall, the quality was really good. They were making and putting them into small packages - about 4 dumplings each. If you don't mind a sort of pre-packaged Dim Sum experience. My one complaint is that the Dim Sum was just lukewarm. Maybe if I told them that I was dining in, they would have reheated them and served it to me on a plate? Maybe that was why the cashier look confused when I put them on the tray. I just assumed everything was in small packages for easy sales. I was there around 2 PM on a weekday, it was busy but wasn't chaotic. A lot of the tables were filled. Of course in the back where all school local elderly Chinese folks, chatting with their coffee & milk tea. And actually a lot more tourists & families than I expected. Not bad, tables had a pretty decent turnover and people were friendly. I think there's a bathroom in the back, which said that it was not open to customers, but I saw a line in the back anyway.

Appreciate that Chinatown having a food court but it was a dilemma if I should just go to a legit dim sum or roast port specialized spot or getting them here. The former would probably still be better but still worth a try. 3 Meat Platter - as typical when you get platter you get the worse cut. Charsue was good, roast duck was meh, roast pork was fatty. Vegetable was overcooked. Rice was the best thing. Tofu Skin wrapped dim sum - served lukewarm.

I came here on Lunar New Year and it was super packed! I love that it's a big food court and you just seat yourself. My friend and I got shrimp shu mai ($6), fried taro dumplings ($6), and shrimp rice roll ($6). It wasn't the best dim sum I have ever had but it satisfied the craving. I wish the fried taro dumplings were crispier. Tip: you have to pour your own sauce for the shrimp rice roll. The bottle is by the register. They have a $10 minimum for credit cards.

I like this place. Good dim sum with the reasonable price. You can also find restrooms there even though they are not very clean. It is a good place to take a rest in Chinatown.

A food court in Chinatown! Came for the seating, and stayed for the vibes. I love how familiar the place felt, with the chairs and wooden floors that looked like my SAT prep class adding to that effect. There were plenty of food stands surrounding the seating area, with a main one spread across a whole side of the space. They're potentially the owners of the place! My boyfriend and I had the Iced Milk Tea ($3.50) and the Iced Coffee ($3.50) from the drink stand at the corner. Maybe somewhere out there, there still is $1.50 / $2 iced milk tea spots in Chinatown and this place was just overpriced to accomodate for being in a food court, but the drink wasn't very good. My bf compared it to his milk tea he makes at home. I definitely had creamier milk tea for a cheaper price! This food court is still perfect if you're looking for a spot to grab a quick bite. Perhaps I'll check out the popping dim sum spot next time!

Hit or miss when it comes to which stall you choose I guess. The takeout dim sum was just okay there. Definitely better options in Chinatown. But I want to give full stars to the man selling tofu fa at the back. The tofu pudding was so smooth and not too sweet. Love that it's only $3 too. I will come back just for that. ...And maybe to try the Hainan chicken rice.

Awesome food court with plenty of choices including dim sum, roast BBQ meats, teas. It's conveniently located, and with plenty of stands and stalls, it's easy to find a choice for everyone. The interior is very simple, and designed for you to enjoy your meal and then head to your next stop.

I put my tray on table. I went back and asked Dim sum booth for straw.. He said no straw.. I showed him the receipt for soda.. He gets a straw from under cash register... After 1/2 hr later, I brought Yang Sam Bo from corner booth.. A tall Chinese guy in white polo shirt (food court manager)? comes and asked where you buy that? How much it cost? You have receipt? I think manager wants to know, did I bring outside food. Keep your receipts. LoL This is how this food court operates!!

Nice and easy spot for quick meal in Chinatown NYC. I was finding someplace to eat and passing by this food court. It is super convenient for me plus a lot of choices of food. I don't mind self-service for reasonable prices. They prefer cash or credit card minimum $10 up plus 3.5% fee, I'm not crazy about that. I had fish ball noodle soup. It was ok not too bad for chilly weather outside. I wish I could eat more because dumpling and dim sum look so delicious. Restroom is okay not super clean but acceptable.

Authentic Chinese street food. A favorite among locals and tourists alike. Delicious food and reasonable prices. It's pretty crowded so you may not find a seat. No worries, take your food to go and take a walk through the neighborhood to your next stop.

It was a nice surprise to stumble upon this new food court in Chinatown a few months ago. Unfortunately, there isn't really a large selection or variety. There's a Hong Kong bbq, dim sum, Taiwanese food, fusion pizza, sushi, and a bakery. The main (and busiest!) vendor on the left side when you come in is the only one I've tried--they sell HK dim sum and bbq. Prices are pretty reasonable and the first time I went, the portions for the roast duck with rice and roast pig with rice were really generous (my photos are from the first time)! Unfortunately, the next time I went, I ordered a roast duck plate and they didn't want to chop up a new duck so just gave me a couple of odds and ends pieces from it, mostly just fat and bone. Pretty disappointing! I thought I'd found my new favorite but I guess it's not to be T.T This food court definitely can't compare to the ones in Flushing. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, especially if the food is inconsistent.

Overall... not too shabby! If you're feeling nostalgic about Harmony Palace aka "Hay Mon Lein"... don't worry, there's dim sum here! While it's been replaced by a food hall, the very least, it's not a Gwai-Lo shop. There's plenty of seatings, with a variety of eats from dim sum to omakase to fried dumplings and burger spot! Thirsty? There's a tea shop as well! I had a dinner date so couldn't go crazy trying the food here, just grabbed some delicious fried pork & chives dumplings, pork & kimchi & an iced vintage HK tea latte... bomb combo! The Taiwanese Dumpling Shop serves up fresh made dumplings (boiled or fried) and comes with a soup. I definitely had "wandering eyes"... because as soon as I placed my order... I walked over to another stall and the heavenly smell of fried 3 treasures (chili pepper & eggplant & tofu) brought me back to my childhood... (there used to be this couple right on Hester street that bangs out these fried good! They are now retired. *salivating*) I will be back for those! Good spot for quick bites! Bring your friends. #supportchinatown #mottstreeteatery #yelplife

Ordered a wonton and brisket noodle dish from "98 Food Court" inside of Mott Street Eatery. They specialize in Cantonese bbq meats which I was initially excited about since there isn't much Canto representation in the NYC food court scene (most Asian food courts are located within Queens, which predominantly serves northern Chinese and Sichuan cuisine). I was surprised to find that the soup here was bland and lacked salt. The brisket was not tender nor chewy as I was expecting. Despite being covered in thick sauce, the meat itself tasted dry as if it's been left out. The wontons were okay, the size was good but I didn't taste any shrimp in it -just minced pork, again not well-seasoned. Bottom line is, this stall (which is the first stall you see on your left upon entering the place) is stingy with seasoning. A better way of thinking about it is, you can say they're looking out for the blood pressure of elderly patrons. Since Chinatown is a hub of all things Cantonese, I recommend going to the better known Canto spots to get your fill on roast meats and decent wonton noodles. The only upside to eating at this food court is you don't have to tip to dine in but honestly, that's about it.

A great place for cheap and casual food. Most rice boxes are only $6, and you can get a bunch of apps for cheap too. There's usually tables open, even during busy times.

If they had a greater variety of cuisines or cuisines that shared some sort of similarity like New World Mall's food court does (or did as I haven't been there in a while), this place would be so popular. Instead it's a random assortment of stalls that for sure. There's a burgers and pizza flatbread stall, sushi, bakery (?), and the whole left side occupied by dimsum/roast meats. Not too sure what's special about the iCook AI kitchen besides a robot cleaning and cooking your food. It'd be cool if they offered ways to cook food that no other restaurant does, otherwise it feels like it'd fit better in a restaurant equipment showcase. For early bird dim sum (before 9 am), this is the place to get some decent dimsum. It also seems to be the most popular stall as well. We tried the feng jiao, chesnut cake, shrimp rolls, siu mai and brown sugar cake and they were pretty good. This same place also offers congee and rice boxes to go. Prices are a bit cheaper at $3/dimsum dish. Bathroom and trash can is in the back of the food court. Front door says vaccination required for indoor dining but no one was checking.

This stall us located on the far right side of the food Court. Ladies are very nice and informed me of the 8-10 mins wait for the food. I has the 3 treasure combo which comes with 2 fried peppers, 2 tofu, and 2 eggplants. They are fresh but way too expensive for them. These food growing up we pay $2. Nowadays they are $6. I wouldn't mind paying if they taste good, but there is no difference in the quality of the pieces. Worth a try but will not get it again.

A unique spot for a quick meal. The day we visited, I was not super hungry so I wish I had more of an appetite. They have some spots that seem super authentic and serve various meats (and congee). A lot of places are cash only or have a minimum so I suggest bringing cash. Overall, we tried three places and got out for less than $40.

A big fan of the food courts in Flushing and Elmhurst, I'm so glad Manhattan Chinatown finally has a food court with multiple stalls of its own. I'm sure they vary in quality and value. One weekend we ventured in to try just one of them, which seemed to be the most popular stall, selling various dim sum, noodles, congee, and Cantonese-styled roast meats. The place was packed with locals. We ordered the sliced fish congee ($6.50) and wonton noodle soup ($8), along with a sweet fried cruller ($8) (somewhat incredibly, the regular fried cruller had already sold out). All common dishes found in Chinatown, none of these was particularly outstanding. But they were all resoundingly hearty and delicious nonetheless at very fair prices. The fish congee had a generous amount of large white fish sole filet chunks. The wontons in the wonton noodle soup were also sizeable and yummy. These two dishes, along with the appetizer, more than filled my husband and me for lunch. From what we could tell from nearby customers, the rice combos with various BBQ meats were also popular choices. This stall seemed to offer up the best deal with classic Cantonese dishes. Other stalls included Thai and Taiwanese cuisine, a bakery and bubble tea shop, a douha (steamed tofu) dessert shop, and sushi. While it is definitely smaller than the Flushing and Elmhurst food courts and with arguably fewer distinctive options, it's still a great concept to have in the neighborhood as it draws locals and visitors alike.

Great food hall for some quick bites in Chinatown. The most popular stall is 89 eatery, which serves a variety of dim sum for very reasonable prices. There's also sushi, a small bakery, roast meats, dumplings and pizza & burger place for some reason. After you grab your food, you can find a place to sit at the community tables filling the middle of the room. When I came here on a Saturday afternoon, it looked like a popular hangout spot for young people and elderly alike.

My friends and I chose this place because we liked the idea of having a variety of different venders to choose from. Our favorite item was the kimchi dumplings with pork from Sanmiwago. We also tried 98 eatery for their dim sum items which were delicious. I wouldn't say they were the best I have had but good. We also got scallion pancakes and rice dumplings from Yan Wo. We unfortunately had the most language barrier here, the woman working here didn't speak any English. Luckily a customer waiting for his order was able to help translate for us.

"It's like we're in Flushing!" I said as I walked through the doors. It's about damn time Chinatown has its own food court, even though it's far from perfect. There are several empty stalls (some closed down, not sure if Sunday only or like, permanently) and the options are a bit scarce. Still, they have some staples: a dumpling spot, bakery, dim sum/bbq meats, Szechuan-American food (?), tofu pudding, etc. I had the pan-fried dumplings from Sanmiwago and the bbq pork over rice from 89 Eatery - both pretty good/solid options for the food court, but nothing particularly outstanding on its own. It feels like more of a place to socialize, especially for the Chinatown locals (aunties & grandparents!) but also for tourists looking for that ultimate all-in-one Chinatown experience. I'm hoping that the stalls will fill up eventually, livening up the food court a bit. I also hope to bring my Brooklyn-based grandma here sometime soon - she'd love it.

We tried two different places within Mott Street Eatery and had vastly different experiences. The dim sum place was awful. We got the wonton soup and the lotus leaf wrapped chicken in rice. The chicken was insanely bland and the rice had no flavor. The wontons in the wonton soup didn't taste fresh and the shrimp tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. The dumpling place however- was incredible. The dumplings were super juicy and full of flavor. I would gladly come back and gobble up more of the dumplings- I just wish it didn't take 35 minutes for us to get our order. Maybe next time it would be worth it to come back at an off hour.

I've stopped by a few times. Now that the vendor spots are nearly all taken up, I'm disappointed in the selection. Probably only 2 vendors worth checking out. By the way, the bathroom is really disgusting.

It's perfect food to grab a quick bite and ve able to seat in the shared tables in the middle. Outstanding vendors are the taiwanese with dumplings and beef noodle and the dimsum one. Tried both (forgot to take pics since today was SO busy!) Dumpling were great, super smooth dumpling skin and big in size. Surprised by the fill with chives pork and glass noodle. Beef noodle soup was okay, and definitely not really taiwanese style ( no with potato and too much tomato base) beef needed more time noodles were good. Portion big. So for this one, I would just go for dumplings Dimsum place where you can also get meats on rice. Had duck on rice with cabbage, btoo big of a portion of rice, the duck was good in taste but the pieces scarce (or better said, several pieces, little actual meat) taste good tho, i liked it, but def cannot beat big won or other places around. dimsum: - turnip cake: good and tasty. - shiumai: not good - shrimp rice roll: good! - spring rolls: meh Will def come back and explore!

This review is for the place in general and not towards any food stalls. This place has TERRIBLE ventilation! It is 90+ degrees outside and it feels hotter inside than it does outside. You can barely feel the AC at all! I feel terrible for the workers who have to be inside all day. This place is also super cramped. They try to fit as many tables as they possibly can and there is barely any room to walk through the food court. This has got to be a fire hazard of some sort. Also, beware of the folks who likes to linger around all day. It is almost impossible to get a table inside. But I guess they're probably doing you a favor. Get the food to go and eat elsewhere.

Looking for casual eat came across this store. Great place for dim sum. Nice sitting for a group of friends since the food court is very spacious.

This food court doesn't have a lot of selections compared to the food court in Flushing. However, service was great from all the vendors. All of them greeted us when we walked around and told us what they recommend. We went on a Friday afternoon around 12. Finding a table was not hard, We ended up getting the following and dining there. 1) Tofu dessert and soy milk from Yan Wo Dou Bun Inc. hands down 5 stars. I wish I can eat 2 of them. It was so affordable. Only $4. Tofu was silky smooth. I ended up picking up dessert from the cafe vendor. If not, I would've gotten another order to go. 2) roast duck noodle soup from the Chinese BBQ vendor. I forgot the name but that is the only one with dim sum and Chinese bbq. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. Soup was on the bland side but tasted healthier. Noodles were not soggy. It was cooked perfect for my taste. I would give it 4 stars. 3) yogurt tapioca drink, frozen yogurt and cheesecake. I bought all these items to support them. I just thought it would be hard to have a cafe serving modern desserts/drinks in a food court that is catered to the elders. Surprisingly, all were very good. I wish I took pics of them. My kids finished the yogurt drink before I could take a pic. I put the frozen yogurt in a cone for my kids when we got home and they loved it. I saved the cheesecake for myself. I added strawberries to it. The cheesecake was my favorite!!! It was creamy, soft and so fluffy!!!!!!! I really didn't expect it. I would go back to get more. I really hope all these shops stay in business!