Dim sum fans are accustomed to cart service and ordering cards, but the majority of the small dishes traditionally served originated in tea houses and bakeries in southern China. Chinese bakery Chi Quon has been making these delectable items for more than 25 years, attracting locals and visitors from around the city with dishes like fresh BBQ pork buns, sesame balls filled with bean paste and shrimp dumplings. Pop in for a snack or make a meal out of the various baked goods on display.
With so many BYOB restaurants and family-style meals, Chinatown is an easy place to find cheap eats. You can find Chinese food for two for less than $20, snacks for $2 and lunch deals where you'll leave with enough leftovers for dinner. Here's where to go when you want to do Chinatown on the cheap.
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