Generous Cantonese feasts & a savvy BYOB policy in Chinatown. A go-to for authentic flavors & large groups.
Wu's Wonton King in Manhattan's Chinatown is a beloved spot for both locals and visitors seeking authentic Cantonese cuisine. The restaurant is particularly celebrated for its generous portions and its BYOB policy, allowing guests to bring their own wine for a more affordable dining experience. From classic wontons and noodles to impressive seafood dishes like king crab, Wu's offers a wide array of flavors.
Wu's Wonton King is renowned for its Cantonese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on wontons, noodles, and impressive seafood like Alaskan king crab. Customers often recommend the wonton soup, king crab prepared multiple ways, salt and pepper squid, and various meat dishes. While many rave about the authentic flavors and generous portions, a few recent comments suggest a decline in food quality, though it remains a popular choice for group meals and BYOB.
"Customers frequently recommend the wonton soup, Alaskan king crab (prepared multiple ways), salt and pepper squid, roast duck, golden fried rice, and string beans with pork. For a group experience, consider the prefixed menus or bringing your own wine to take advantage of the BYOB policy."
Customers generally praise Wu's Wonton King for its authentic Cantonese dishes, especially wontons and seafood, and appreciate the value offered, particularly with its BYOB policy. There are some mixed recent reviews regarding food quality decline, but overall sentiment remains positive for group dining.
Important Note
One user has recently noted a significant decline in food quality and mentioned the restaurant currently has a 'C' rating from the Board of Health that is not displayed.
"This commenter points out that Wu's Wonton King is a BYOB (bring your own bottle) establishment."
Neutral"This commenter is a fan of Wu's Wonton King, but generally prefers King's Kitchen, noting Wu's is better for larger groups and offers more variety."
Neutral"This commenter loves Wu's Wonton King and appreciates that it hasn't been negatively impacted by social media trends."
Positive"This commenter recommends Wu's Wonton King."
Positive"Wu's Wonton is recommended for its BYOB policy and solid Chinese food."
Positive"This Chinatown restaurant is mentioned as a suitable choice for a large party. A notable feature is that it is BYOB."
Neutral"The commenter suggests ordering from their set menu, which can be modified. They also advise visiting in person to speak with the manager in advance."
Positive"This commenter advises against Wu's Wonton King, stating the food quality has significantly declined. They also mentioned the restaurant currently has a "C" rating from the Board of Health which is not displayed."
Negative"For dishes that are popular, ordering two portions is recommended for a large group to ensure everyone can taste them. Ordering three may be suitable if there's a limited selection of dishes."
Positive"The commenter expressed surprise that the crab was not chosen, implying it is a popular or recommended dish."
Neutral"The user recommends trying the crispy half chicken with garlic and the wonton soup."
Positive"This establishment is noted as a popular spot among industry workers, particularly because it is BYOB, making it suitable for larger groups."
Positive"This user listed wu wonton as one of their favorite restaurants."
Positive"This comment recommends Wu's Wonton."
Neutral"Wu's Wonton King is described as very tourist-friendly and accepts card payments."
Positive"This comment confirms Wu's Wonton King as a suitable option, mentioning a $20 credit card minimum, which is helpful for group payments."
Positive"Wu's Wonton King is recommended as a good spot for groups that takes credit cards and serves roast duck. It's noted as a good option for group payments."
Positive"The commenter suggests Wu's Wonton King as a delicious option suitable for group dining experiences."
Positive"The user recommended Wu's Wonton for dinner."
Positive"The user recommended Wu's."
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