TLDR
Authentic Cantonese seafood & dim sum spot. Bustling atmosphere, fresh flavors. A true Chinatown culinary experience.
Caveats
Some reviewers note that many Chinatown restaurants, including this one, can be more 'no-frills' in atmosphere rather than upscale.
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From post: Any Restaurant Recs With A Private Room For A
"Royal Seafood was suggested as a Chinese banquet hall option that might provide private rooms and accommodate a group with seafood and vegetarian preferences."
NeutralFrom post: Good Reasonably Priced Sitdown Kind Of Seafood
"This user suggests Royal Seafood for Chinese seafood options downtown."
NeutralFrom post: Chinese Restaurant With Round Table For Group For
"This user listed House of Joy, Wu's Wonton King, and Royal Seafood as potential Chinese restaurants for a group dinner."
PositiveFrom post: Chinatown Dim Sum Guests With Limited Mobility
"Royal Seafood is suggested as a potential option because it's on the ground floor and often has older patrons, implying it might accommodate individuals with mobility needs."
PositiveFrom post: Peking Duck On Christmas Night
"This commenter, who works in Chinatown, listed Royal Seafood as one of the restaurants to consider for dining in."
NeutralFrom post: Dim Sum For The Uninitiated Manhattan
"The commenter suggests going to Royal Seafood on Mott St by 12 PM, listing it as a reliable option for dim sum."
PositiveFrom post: Dim Sum For The Uninitiated Manhattan
"The commenter states Royal Seafood on Mott St is the best and advises getting there by 12 PM."
PositiveFrom post: What Is Your Favorite Restaurant In Chinatown
"Royal Seafood is mentioned as a recommended restaurant."
PositiveFrom post: What Is Your Favorite Restaurant In Chinatown
"Royal Seafood is listed as a recommended restaurant."
PositiveFrom post: Cheapest Dim Sum Ideally In Manhattan
"The commenter expresses a desire to try Royal Seafood next after a positive experience at House of Joy."
NeutralFrom post: Christmas Dim Sum Advice
"This commenter mentioned Royal Seafood."
NeutralFrom post: Christmas Dim Sum Advice
"This commenter expressed a desire to try Royal Seafood, noting that it is consistently packed whenever they walk by, which suggests popularity."
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"This commenter states Royal Seafood is a winner."
PositiveFrom post: Chinatown Restaurant For In Laws
"Royal Seafood is suggested as a potential option, despite the general observation that many Chinatown restaurants are more "no-frills" than upscale."
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"Lists Royal Seafood as a good option for dim sum."
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"Recommended Royal Seafood."
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