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4 new spots to score Chinese eats in New York City

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Published on August 01, 2019
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So you're hungry — and you're ready for some Chinese food. Good news: We've found the freshest spots to satisfy your appetite. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood.

New Shanghai

24 W. 56th St., Midtown

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New Shanghai is a Shanghainese spot serving lunch, dinner and an assortment of dumplings. Here, you'll find dishes like Peking duck, Shanghai-style spare ribs, clams with black bean sauce,  noodle soups and more. Daily lunch specials are also on offer. 

The eatery's current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of four reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.

Yelper Cătălina I., who reviewed the business on July 28, wrote, "The portions are big, and the service is nice and accommodating."

Marissa P. noted, "They changed the owner/name of this place, but the food still tastes like it did before!"

New Shanghai is open from 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. daily.

Coco Rooster

59-14 Main St., Flushing

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Coco Rooster is a Cantonese spot, offering hot pot and more. Stop in for Hainanese- or Cantonese-style poached chicken, or order a hot pot combo for either two or four people. Combos come with chunks of fresh chicken to cook in your choice of  base — from coconut chicken to the special house broth flavored with wild mushrooms. Add additional proteins and vegetables, such as fish balls and fried tofu skin. 

Coco Rooster's current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews indicates positive attention from users.

Yelper Dai D., who reviewed the new spot on July 8, wrote, "Genuinely, this is the place that I think serves the best Hainanese chicken, by far. The chicken is well-seasoned, meat is tender and soft, and the sauce brings the whole dish to another level. "

Coco Rooster is open from 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. daily.

Pho Choice

184-22 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows

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Pho Choice is a Vietnamese and Chinese spot, offering dishes for dine in, takeaway and delivery. In addition to Vietnamese classics like pho, shrimp summer rolls, and noodle bowls topped with grilled pork, the restaurant also serves an assortment of Chinese dishes, such as roast duck, shrimp fried rice and Shanghai-style bok choy. 

Pho Choice's current rating of three stars out of 21 reviews on Yelp indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.

Yelper Chun M., who reviewed the business on July 10, wrote, "Solid new place for pho on Horace Harding."

Pho Choice is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

Jian Bing Man

353 14th St., Suite 19, Gansevoort Market, Chelsea

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Jian Bing Man is a creperie and Chinese spot specializing in jianbing, which is a style of Chinese crepe and a popular street food around China. Located in Chelsea's Gansevoort Market food hall, this stall serves the savory crepes with your choice of fillings, from fried egg and cheese to barbecue pork and bean sprouts. This spot also offers noodle soups, rice bowls and mini hot pots. 

Jian Bing Man's current Yelp rating of five stars out of three reviews indicates positive attention from users.

Yelper Samantha C., who reviewed the business on July 21, wrote, "Tastes like Taiwan! Found this jianbing stall in the market across from Chelsea Market and immediately craved some Taiwanese flavors. Love how customizable the jianbing is, and the employees are extremely nice about trying different options."

Philip L. noted, "Excellent texture, flavor, and super-reasonable prices."

Jian Bing Man is open from 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and from 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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