Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood Restaurant

After three decades in business, this casual family-run Chinatown staple is beloved among many for its large, affordable Cantonese-leaning menu available in Chinese, English and Spanish. During the day, locals gravitate towards comforting American-style takeout dishes like orange chicken and beef with broccoli, while egg foo young, heaping portions of chow fun and budget-friendly lobster take center stage for the dinnertime crowd. Though the average person's knowledge of Chinese cooking these days now extends beyond the likes of chow mein, wonton soup and kung pao chicken, Hop Woo knows it's best not to mess with the classics—making the restaurant a worthwhile pit stop for anyone craving well-executed Chinese American cuisine.