Chinatown's old-school Cantonese gem. Classic American-Chinese fare w/ exceptional sesame chicken & fried rice.
Step into a piece of Chinatown history at this beloved Cantonese institution. Known for its classic American-Chinese dishes and a commitment to preserving traditional flavors, it offers a nostalgic dining experience. While some recent diners have noted that certain dishes might be more Americanized than authentic, others rave about the exceptional sesame chicken and fried rice.
This Cantonese restaurant is known for its classic American-Chinese dishes. While some find the dumplings to be unappetizing and certain dishes leaning towards Americanization, others highly recommend the sesame chicken and fried rice. Chop suey is also noted as a menu item.
"Diners have specifically praised the sesame chicken and fried rice. Cantonese pressed almond duck is also suggested as a potential must-try item."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, appreciating the restaurant's historical significance and classic dishes, although some debate exists on the authenticity of certain menu items.
Important Note
Some dishes may be more Americanized than traditional Cantonese cuisine. There's a discussion among diners about the authenticity and quality of certain items like dumplings.
"In comparison to Kong Sikh Tong, Hop Lee is described as a Cantonese restaurant with some Americanized dishes, unlike KST which is a Cha Chaan Teng."
Neutral"Hop Lee is mentioned as an old-school establishment in Chinatown."
Positive"This user suggested Hop Lee, also referred to as one of the 'Hops', located on Mott St."
Neutral"This user commented 'also Hop Kee', implying a recommendation for Hop Kee."
Positive"This user stated they prefer Hop Lee."
Positive"This user recommended Hop Lee on Mott Street, describing it as Cantonese and incredibly good."
Positive"This user recommended Hop Lee as an alternative if Wo Hop is too popular."
Positive"A commenter suggested trying Hop Lee for the Cantonese pressed almond duck, noting that the dish in the photo appeared to be tofu, but an almond duck version might be available upon request."
Neutral"This commenter agreed that Hop Lee might have Americanized its menu to cater to customers and suggested NYC has better authentic Chinese options."
Neutral"The user responded to a comment about their Hop Lee order, stating they are white and prefer westernized Chinese food, and asked for clarification on Panda Express as it's not available in Scotland."
Neutral"This commenter expressed surprise that the user ordered certain dishes from Hop Lee, suggesting they may be white and that better options are available beyond dishes comparable to Panda Express."
Negative"Regarding Hop Lee, the user noted that while the dumplings were not good and unlike their expectations from Birds of a Feather, the sesame chicken and fried rice were exceptional."
Neutral"This commenter questioned whether the dishes ordered at Hop Lee were representative of authentic Cantonese cuisine, suggesting better options exist on the menu and that the dumplings looked unappetizing."
Negative"This user expressed positive sentiment towards Hop Lee."
Positive"Hop Lee in Chinatown is mentioned as a place that sells chop suey."
Neutral"The user likes old restaurants like Hop Lee in Chinatown, noting that these cuisines are slowly fading away."
Positive"Do you mean hop Lee?"
Neutral"Hop Lee"
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