I think every city in this world has a Chinatown. May it be in Canada, Philippines, United Kingdom, even in the US! It's a global staple. A lot of the states here in the US of A have at least one Chinese store or restaurant. Of course, New York isn't an exception.
We went to Chinatown to buy cheap fridge goods (a.k.a. meat, fish, vegetables, etc.) and got a bit hungry a little while after strolling a great part of the place. A few steps away from us was an underground restaurant, dubbed by many people - even Hollywood celebrities - as a great place for authentic Chinese cuisine.
We went down the stairs just above the Hop Kee Restaurant sign. It was a small place which was right below a dimsum place. It didn't have that usual Chinese restaurant smell, but they do have really fast service!
We ordered a few items on the menu just to keep us fueled for the afternoon walk. When the Yang Chow Fried Rice arrived on our table, I was a bit hesitant to try it because it was white. It looked dry compared to the usual Yang Chow that I would eat in Chinese restaurants in Manila. Nonetheless, I took the first dip.
One spoon and I was in Yang Chow heaven! It was flavorful, it had a lot of good stuff in it, and it had only teeny tiny bit of oil! Back in Manila, I'd always request the waiters to hold up the oil on my Yang Chow because I found the dish delicious but kind of greasy. But this one, oh my it is just perfect! We had three orders of Yang Chow- yes, its THAT good!
Other items that we ordered (clockwise): Beef with Mushrooms in Oyster Sauce, Clams in Spicy Black Bean Sauce (THE BEST SAUCE!), Fried Flounder
They were so nice, they even served us Fortune Cookies!
Okay, now I know where to get my yummy fix of Yang Chow in the city! Too bad they don't do deliveries in apartments, but that's the thrill of it I guess. Having to walk 12 blocks to get to Hop Kee for a scrumptious Chinese meal, NOT BAD!!
Hop Kee Restaurant
21 Mott Street, New York City
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