Jacob D.

Amazing chicken and pork over rice for $6.

Madeline W.

$20 two lobster special. So good. So grimy. Whenever a friend comes into town and wants to get New York chinese, I take them here and blow their mind.

Michelle O.

Very delicious home-style food! We had shrimp with string beans and noodles with roast pork. Taste is spot on, and the service is incredibly fast! We were surprised at how quickly the food came (within 5 minutes!). Friendly service too. I would actually like to give the food 5 stars but my one critique is that the bathroom was not clean. There was also no toilet paper in the stall, and when you go to a restaurant, you want a clean restroom. However, the food is delicious enough for me to go back, and I will! Good sized portions for cheap prices too! Shrimp with string beans was $5.50 and the noodles dish was around $7. Note: Cash only!

Melissa T.

I was told by actual Chinese people from New York that this was the best Chinese food place in Chinatown. And...it was good but not the best I've had. Dudesies, I live near San Francisco and I'm Chinese. So for most, it would be pretty great. Not that I'm a snob. We ordered a whole bunch of food because it was a while since we had Chinese food. My mom's duck noodle was good. My tripe was good but it was really salty and the noodles, which was supposed to be a base for the tripe, was saltier than the tripe. The people there were nice for as nice as Chinese waiters/waitresses go. Somehow they could tell that we weren't from there. I wonder how...

Tiffany L.

This place is just the real deal: - Delicious, authentic cantonese food - which you get lightning fast - and unfortunately comes with terrible service - and an incredibly high decibel level But if you think that they are treating you particularly badly, then you are mistaken. I had the opportunity to go with a friend of a friend last week - who happens to be the owner's daughter - and the service was still the same (with a few free dishes thrown in.) Makes me feel nostalgic for the restaurants I went to growing up in so cal. :)

Brian S.

I saw the reviews and bee-lined to this restaurant when I was in the area. I haven't tried the other Chinese restaurant's, but my personal opinion on Chinese food; they all taste the same. But for this restaurant, it still applies, but it was pretty good I'd say. The service was "weirdly" quick but it was good. If you're in the area, go here. You won't be disappointed if you want some good chinese food to eat.

Consumerite B.

The food was certainly tasty and cheap, but the cleanliness is highly questionable. Due to the high volume of people and being forced to share a table with a pleasant old Asian lady it felt like I was actually eating in China. Overall a good experience. I would eat here again and highly recommend the duck

Kenneth M.

New Year's Eve, and a 2 lobster special, grilled in ginger and shallots - $20. Lo mein with veggies, and a seafood congee soup, a rice porridge which is supposedly a house special. It was all grub, and the right amount of food for two. This place is cheap and loud, and there's not much English going on around the restaurant - good luck getting an explanation from the server. Authentic.

Kay H.

I only had their youtiao and it was awesome

Yi D.

Came here last weekend because all the hypes from yelp. Unfortunately couldn't buy it. We ordered beef pan fried noodle and a vegi dish. The vegi dish was ok. It doesn't taste that fresh though. The pan fried noodle was massive. But the noodle was not crispy at all and the beef was very hard to chew. We ordered the soy sauce chicken as some yelpers recommended. It was a so-so.. All in all, if you want a cheap big Cantonese dish. This is the place. But don't give too much expectations. I'd prefer New Wonton Garden for the same kind of food.

Nina S.

My best friend introduced me to Big Wong King many years ago and we have been back together many times since. I almost always get a big bowl of their noodle soup and a dish of their sauteed bok choy to share. It's really good and super cheap. Definitely a good place to try if you are in the mood for Cantonese food.

Amy W.

The food is good but customer service is extremely horrible. Also, the waiters are always rushing you out so they can take the next customers.

Eric W.

Big Wong is dependable: expect above-average quality Chinese food, minimal service, zero decor, fast take-out, and loud noises. Their excellent yangzhou fried rice take-out is in this plastic vat of a container, and I defy you to finish in one sitting. I usually order the beef w/ bitter melon which is solid (but bitter, so off-putting to most people). The congee is also supposed to be good, but I've never tried.

Max T.

Definitely one of my favorite places in Chinatown, and not as well-known as Joe's Shanghai, for example. My friend who grew up in Chinatown introduced me to this place, and it's definitely the real deal. The boiled chicken with ginger sauce is --so-- good, and so is the roast pork. The brusque service is part of the charm... and the Chinese-only menus are part of the, um, intrigue. The name is also wonderful.

Jessica C.

All I need is half a roast duck over rice....any maybe some stock in Pfizer, b/c I will definitely need a ton of Lipitor afterwards.

A L.

We went here for dinner because of their 2 for $20 lobster special. They appear to be 2 1 lb lobsters sautéed with ginger and scallion. Delish!!!!! My daughter became an instant fan of lobsters and has been wanting that ever since! We also ordered beef and broccoli. The beef was hard and the broccoli was ok. It's on par with Chinese American take out. We also the Silver Needle Noodle dish. It was pretty good. This place got an A grade from the Board of Health which I thought was a bit generous. Service is friendly. I will return.

Evren A.

My frequent stop in Chinatown. Here goes.. The Good.. - Delicious--don't miss the wonton soup and the spicy beef noodle - Free hot tea served the moment you sit, refills keep coming - The real deal--plenty of Asians The Bad.. - The menu is hard to browse - Waiters speak no English - Sit next to other people The Ugly.. - Chop sticks do me no good with that greas dripping duck, roll up the sleeves!

Jasmine F.

I have ate here three times... Food is delicious. I've had the lobster in ginger sauce for two for only $20 ...such a good price. I loved the General tos chicken. The spring rolls were a good appetizer. This place can be a little crowded sometimes, and the ladies room is filthy...but overall the food is good!

Rachel N.

I've been eating at Big Wong's since the age of six. Despite of the nasty decor and unfriendly waiters who hands the check as you received the meal; it is one of the places that I would call home. The food is incredibly cheap and delicious. I love the spare ribs,roast duck and the soy sauce chicken. The beef wet noodle is pretty damn amazing I have to admit. Overall, this is the place to go if you want to have some fast food chinatown style that taste like heaven. It always bring a happy smile on my face after a shitty day at work. Also, always get the ginger sauce with every cold meat dish. It is so much better with it.

Yiatin C.

Yes, it's as good as it gets for roast meats. The char siu and the soy sauce chicken were excellent -tender, flavorful, and fresh. The char siu is pretty lean, just a touch of fat to make it moist and delicious. The chicken is quite awesome - really tender and the ginger/scallion sauce is a fantastic accompaniment. I've had the meats on rice w/the fried egg and also as side dishes when I was in the mood for congee, also very good. Eat here, it's worth the wait on line - you won't be sorry.

Charissa H.

CASH ONLY typical chinese place- duck hanging in the window is there to draw you in, it looks soooo yummy...language barrier, quick food. not used to/don't like big groups or parties. the food was okay. don't know what all the fuss is about but if in the neighborhood i would stop in again if nothing else open.

Jeff T.

The roast pork and other dishes are pretty good here. Great place for lunch or dinner. This place is pretty well known so it can get packed. Also during lunch, be prepared to share a table.

Kenneth T.

I've been coming to big Wong ever since I was a kid. The food has been consistently good and tastes exactly as it did decades ago. The prices have risen very slowly over the years but big Wong also happens to give slightly larger containers so the price increase is more than fair. The only downsides are the place isn't that clean and the staff is very rude when you decide to eat in. If you ever try to keep the receipt, the staff will hunt you down. Also if you ever leave less than 15% even if the service is horrible, the staff will argue with you to leave double the tax. All in all, the food is good and the prices are low so as long as you decide not to eat in, you'll be ok.

Britt D.

I think we went to this place for the name and eventually stayed for the food. Pretty typical Chinese food. It wasn't phenomenal but good enough to keep us going throughout our excursion of China Town and the surrounding areas. Sweet and sour wasn't mush but wasn't crisp. Rice was good. The place was interesting, consisting really of any and all types of people. Service was good. Since there's so many option in the area I wouldn't say for sure I would go again, maybe if I ended up living in the area.

Tiffany C.

Great place to grab some good 'ol Chinese comfort food. Forget decor, this is a typical Chinese restaurant that knows how to cook good food. I had their roast pork, chicken and fried egg dish which was tasty. The chicken reminded me of Chinese duck in the way that it was prepared and how it tasted. The garlic sauce that came with the dish was so flavorful. This dish reminded me of the local food in Taiwan-simple, yet tasty.

Harry Y.

GREAT FOOD. FAST SERVICE. Only wish it was open later. Delicious roast duck and yang chow fried rice

Wei V.

This place definitively has the best roast duck, as well as congee. The duck wasn't too salty but with a hint of sweetness. I guess it's the honey and soy sauce mix. They also used high quality duck, which didn't have just fat. You could tell that they spent a lot of time roasting the ducks. Also, cooking the congee. I had the thousand year old egg congee with salty pork. The salty pork had a lot of flavor, unlike some other places just had salt or some of them didn't even put salt. I had to take away one star because I bought a whole duck yesterday and brought it home. My husband mentioned the duck wasn't as meaty as the one we had last time, but rather very boney.

Jess C.

This is like a regular Chinese restaurant - regular chinese food, rude service, dirty silverware. I think people come here because it's cheap, but aren't there better options elsewhere in Chinatown that are equally as cheap? I came for the 2 for $20 lobster special, and they were small and not that good. The roast duck was fine, but came out cold. If you do come, I would recommend the noodle soups or a stir fry veggie.

Carson W.

Everyone gives this place 4 or 5 stars for their food? Can someone tell me why because I don't find it that awesome, really I don't. Ate here a few times and always ordered roast pork over noodles but it's just alright, not banging like people say it really is. Ordered chicken and brocolli over rice and it was below average. Tasted even worse than my local takeout restaurant which I prefer over this. Sorry Big Wong, you don't have a loyal customer here.

John O.

The plate of rice with soy sauce chicken and roast pork was good the first time and less interesting the second time. Cheap at under $6. Will definitely be back to have more of this when I'm in vicinity. On a side note, the place is absolutely filthy and gets a 'C' rating from the health inspectors. Doesn't bother me though, this is Chinatown after all.

Phi N.

I was told they had the best cha xiu in town and I was not disappointed. I had it for a quick snack in my day and I was really pleased with the taste!

Lucy X.

The roast duck, soy sauce chicken, and lobster (2 for $20) are the big three to try here. My family was a big fan of the roast duck. Personally, I prefer the soy sauce chicken over the duck. The lobster is really scrumptious, meaty and juicy, and a great deal too! People say the congee here is good, but I didn't find anything special about it. It wasn't bad but I've definitely had better congee at other places. Overall a very fulfilling meal.

Seth L.

Big Wong is my go-to place in Chinatown. Their prices are low, portions are huge, and the food is amazing. I love the little bits of shrimp in their wontons and their beef pan-fried noodles that come with substancial slices of beef and vegetables. It's been a while since I've been to Big Wong but I'll be sure to hit it up next time I'm in the area.

Julia S. J.

This is the only place in Chinatown I go to repeatedly. Back when I was dorming, I trekked down here with $5, which meant a delicious dinner and breakfast for me tommorow as well. Or lunch, for those of you who are not ready for the breakfast of champions. [you iz weaksauce.] Don't be discouraged by the name. Unlike the great Michael D., I've eaten a lot of BIG WONG. In fact, I'm probably an expert by now.

LuAnh T.

This place was packed when we came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. We probably had a 30 minute or so wait, but the food was really tasty. We had the lobster (fantastic), pork lo mein, some veggie dishes whose name I cannot remember. The staff was very attentive. It is a great place to go with kids or in a big group, which I was in.

Chris S.

I was truly skeptical when I walked into Big Wong, it's shabby and not to clean looking. But I put that aside and was happy I tried a few dishes that were really great. My favorite was the salted fish rice. It's like fried rice with small flakes of salted fish in it and was so flavorful. Drink plenty of water after though! We also had the duck, pork, congee and a noodle dish. It's a great place for sharing and alternative to dim sum on a weekend. Plus there are a lot of bakeries in the area to get a light dessert after the salt and grease deluge.

EC F.

this is probably one of the worst "dai pai dong"s ive been to in my life. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da… the meat was sooo greasy/fatty/oily but yet tough and dry, how is that possible? the wonton meat is super dry and rough. The service is horrible, they might as well throw your food in your face and tell you to get the hell out. yes it is cheap but id rather go down the street somewhere else

Monica T.

Never have I been here where the floor is NOT slippery. The food is decent though...This restaurant has been here since I was born. Their congee and broad noodles with wonton and beef stew are my favorite. Oh yeh, their singapore vermicelli noodles is good too.

Rikki R.

yes yes yes yes yes. i LOVE Big Wong. I have actually made friends here when eating by myself - due the table sharing type seating, the service is awesome, food comes super fast, and it's CHEAP!!!! I always get the Roast Duck and dumplings with noodles. I might get other stuff too (everything i have had here is great) but the duck and noodles are a MUST. go go GO!!! :) (*@*)

Semira M.

Food was ok and dirt cheap. Service was fast, but I felt like I might catch something from being there. Also, the staff is not friendly at all.

Serena L.

after eating at joe's shanghai and wondering around chinatown, my friends and i decided to stop here for quick cheap lunch. since we weren't too hungry, we decided to order 2 bowls of wonton mein and 2 bowls of jook, to be split between 4 people. the total bill including tips came to about $5 per person. the place may not look appealing but you'd get over that quickly when the food comes. it was very good, esp for the price! it's a place for some good ol' chinese comfort food.

S M.

Best food in Chinatown. Order the wonton mein soup. Roast pork and duck are favorites along with young chow fried rice. Ask for the ginger and hot sauce.

Priyanka M.

Be warned, do not visit this restaurant if you're uncomfortable with foreign things. Be prepared to gesticulate to order things and don't even think about asking for condiments!! Haha I kid, of course, but I was brought 3 different types of sauces before getting the hot sauce I wanted. It's all part of the fun. Anywayyyy, BIG fan of the pork and duck rice combo. Delicious and a great hangover cure. Extremely cheap too. Bon appetit, my friend.

Lee L.

Greesy, Greesy and Greesy. I've been here many times, but the food just gets greeser every time. not to mention, sitting by the door, you get all the foot traffic and scents of the street. hopefully the food gets better. good luck!

Melissa M.

This place is my co-worker's go-to place for Chinese food in Chinatown. I've taken the walk with him a few times from the Financial district. We either call-in our orders or order once we get there, but we've never eaten there. It is always packed though around lunchtime (duh) with both locals and tourists. I've never been disappointed. I usually order the Roast Duck or Roast Pork over Rice or their Fried Rice. All so delicious each and every time I've ordered. Cheap also! As is with many places in Chinatown, CASH ONLY.

Tony Y.

This place might be more expensive and servings might be smaller compared to other places in Chinatown that serve the same stuff but the quality of the roast pork keeps me going back for more. Stick with the cold dishes (roast pork, roast duck, soy sauce chicken etc) over rice or noodles, you can't go wrong.

Crystal L.

Huge Rip off and a tourist trap. See below for just the facts. - The place is DIRTY. The tables, menus, and floors are covered in grime. The menus feel sticky. - Prices are higher than your average Chinese restaurant. - Poor quality food. They chopped the fattiest part of the duck for my bf. Two-thirds of it was inedible... unless globs of oily skin and fat are your ideal. - Waiters are inattentive to their customers. I asked for a bowl of rice but had to remind the waiter twice to bring it.

Tai M.

I hadn't been here in years. What I loved was the won ton noodle soup. Should have ordered it! Beef broccoli - totally average. Come on, we are in Chinatown! Chicken Lo mein - I liked the noodles a lot. They were really thin. Roast duck - tender and tasty. Nothing mind-blowing, but a good meal.

Dominic M.

Not so great service. Which, based on others reviews, was kind of expected. The roasted duck was pretty good. The lo mein & spring rolls were not good at all. Overall i wouldn't recommend.

Nie K.

Wide variety, noodles, congee, soup, rice dishes... anything you crave will probably be there. It's super cheap, delcious and the service is fast! When you get your food make sure you say "MMM goi" that means "thank you" in Cantonese.

Cynthia A.

Food's good, but nothing memorable. Had the soy chicken n duck. Pieces that were given weren't 'good parts' and not very meaty. The au jus usually accompanying soy sauce chicken n roast duck would've been nice. No veggies either. This is like really fast food.. they'll put the check out right away and barely gave me a chance to put on my coat before they barreled into me while trying to bus our table, literally!

Jae L.

This place has one of the best roast pork (cha siew) and roast duck! Although it could get crowded during prime lunch/dinner time, the wait is usually pretty quick. They are one of those quick authentic cantonese cuisine. I love their cha siew, so I always come here to get their cha siew lai fun (roast pork with pearl noodles). Yummmmm!

Kitana Q.

The quality at Big Wong's has noticeably deteriorated over the eight years I've eaten here. What happened, Big Wong? You used to be my go-to comfort food place, where I could be squeezed into a table with strangers, barked at by waiters, and have my roast meats with rice unceremoniously dumped on my table. 1. Food: Pass over the generic and more expensive Americanized food for the better dishes: roast meats and congee (rice porridge). Avoid the vegetable dishes. $16 for a plate of oily and salty sprout greens (dou miao), my rear. That shit is $4/lb max at the supermarket, and we didn't get more than a pound. It cost more than our three other entrees combined. Veggie rip-off aside, the roast meats and congee are pretty decent. The Roast Duck and Soy Sauce Chicken are much better, but Big Wong's has been getting saltier and stingier. 2. Service: perfunctory. Minimal at best, neglectful as per usual. You may have to ask several times before your drinks get refilled. 3. Ambiance: Bustling factory.

Carol H.

This place is a no fuss, bare minimum place. You won't receive any pleasantries here, but the service is very quick. You could potentially be out the door within 20 minutes from the time you enter. Definitely get something that has the roast duck or pork - or both!

John C.

Beef chow Ho fun - zero wok char. Salty and tasteless Young chow fried rice - zero wok char. Tasters like steamed Rice with stuff tossed in Lobster - ok Service - nonexistent. Must have thick skin because they might piss you off.

Jinyen Y.

I just spent the past week in Chicago and Boston, and my pocket feels light right now. If I plan to watch my Broadway musicals, I will have to control my cravings with cheaper options such as this. I can always rely on Chinatown for good and cheap options, and I found this popular Chinese food place with roast duck, wonton noodles, congee, soy sauce chicken. Because of the insanely long lines and disorganized ordering system, I decided to order to-go instead of eating there. I stood in the to-go line and it took less than 5 mins to be served my roast pork and duck rice ($6 tax included) The roast pork was amazing - it was the right amount of sweetness and texture for me. To me, the duck was the star of the dish. While the skin is not crispy, but the duck meat was tender and juicy and it did the job for me. It was a great dish and I would come here again to satisfy my cravings but the restaurant really needs to do something about the organization of the place.

Joey W.

If you are looking for a great traditional Chinese restaurant this place is it. Good food, fast service , cheap prices. It is not fancy at all and they make you sit with random people but the food is on point. I recommend the dumplings and hot and sour soup to start with.

Jennifer L.

It is a quick eat or a grab & go place. They rush you when you eat because they want more customers. Check is on the table before your foods arrives. But they have good ducks. The ducks feels like its melting in your mouth as you devour it. If you are in for a quick lunch....this is can be a typical Chinese restaurant for you.

Curtis K.

Loud, fast, fun, tasty. It's the real Chinatown experience. VERY kid friendly since it's so loud and people are in and out a lot. A bit of a wait at dinner time, but not more than 10 minutes. Very reasonable prices too. The Hong Kong lo mein was excellent. Would definitely go again.

Amy H.

Roasted duck wonton soup is what I tried and though I was not particularly hungry, I took it down like a champ. The broth has a great flavor, the duck greasy and juicy, and the wontons tender and delicious. Definitely the perfect thing for a cold winter night in NYC.

Wynne F.

The food was cheap and delicious, which is an absolute must if you are looking for food in Chinatown.. there's a queue for the duck if you want to take it home. It's amazing. The roast duck is delicious, we had it for lunch and it was unforgettable. We also had the century egg porridge, which had a generous serving. The wanton noodles taste just like it does back home in Singapore. The only gripe I have with this place is that it gets crowded and slightly noisy with all the servers shouting about in Cantonese, but I can live with that.

Patti L.

Warning: When you taste the food, your Big Wong may get excited. Went there a couple weeks ago with some friends and i have to say everything was amazing. Tucked away in China Town, this restaurant offers big flavors and great service. The food came out fast and hot and everything was fantastic. Make sure to try the dumplings, they were perfect! Complementary hot tea was included in our meal and the eggplant and beef was to die for. Check out the Big Wong if you're in the city!

Maggie Y.

My go to place when I'm in Chinatown! I always go here for their congee and their roasted meats! It's always packed with tourists and your regular joes wanting to grab a quick bite to eat. Service is quick, food is cheap and delicious. You can get your order within 10 minutes of ordering. What more can you ask for? I love their roasted duck. It's juicy and flavorful. A lot of people often order a roasted duck or other roasted goodies to go. Great place to be with friends and family.

Onnicha G.

YES! Good Chinese for under 10 bucks, check. Fast but so not very good service, double check. Not the cleanest place in the world, but it works out just fine.

Tina Y.

This place charges an arm and a leg (by Chinatown standards) for their BBQ, but it is totally worth it. Not a big fan of these types of restaurants, so I go there really for the BBQ items and occasionally a rice box.

Ferdinand H.

At nearly rock-bottom prices, this HK style made to order diner serves up fare fast and cheap. Don't expect the most delicate of flavours, because that's not what Big Wong is about. It's about good taste served in spades with the subtlety of a mack truck. We had char-siu ommelettes on rice for our last foray here, but you can pretty much have any standard Cantonese-street side restaurant fare here at will. Decor is hole in the wall and service is brusque. It's quite authentic...

Jeffrey Y.

I visit this place almost weekly. Favorite dish has to be the roast pork and chicken over rice. This is my go to place for roast pork. The noodle dishes are pretty big and can be shared. The rice crepes are only available for breakfast and in the early afternoon. Can get crowded during lunch and dinner times. I usually opt to get take out.

Kooky R.

A couple years ago, as we were sitting down to a plate of roast pork and rice, my husband and I found bugs in his rice... and yet? We still keep coming back. THAT's how good Big Wong's roast pork is. Anything with the pork is good bet. The duck can be a little fatty and beyond that, you're on your own. But the pork? Fantastic and cheap.

Y A.

Roast pork & duck over rice is the only thing I'll get here. Sometimes, I wish they'd give a little more meat but it's $5.25!!! Salty juicy meat & sauce over rice. Delicious!

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Lucy Z.

Good solid Cantonese noodles here. I'm a bigger fan of the place under the bridge but this place is quite good too. I've been told that this place is a neighborhood staple but has been recently overrun by tourist. i don't know if that has affected the food but the congee here isn't that good even though the livers are pretty flavorful.

Christine T.

This place is always super crowded and the restaurant itself is very small but the food is pretty good. There was a special a couple weeks ago so the lobster was 2 for 20! pretty good deal :) The duck wasn't as fresh as I thought it'd be though. If you're into lobster then definitely give this place a try.

Jade H.

Fast Food Chinese style. good. Cash Only. The prices are cheap to reasonable but they went up since the last time I came here. Because my granny only remembers the old prices, I had to LIE to her. Instead of a beef noodle for $8.75 that was very large and fed two and a half people, I told her that it was $6.00. That was the price it used to be about five years ago! Not handicap capable. The bathrooms are downstairs after a walk down a very narrow and irregularly stepped stairway. Not really clean.

Jasmine C.

I come here quite often for breakfast, probably around 2-3 times a month on average, and while it isn't the healthiest food around, it's good hk-style food. I usually get the pork and thousand year egg (preserved) congee. It's comfort food and it's cheap! An all together satisfying meal. The servers are good in that they're competent and helpful. They're obviously better if you can speak Chinese but you can manage either way!

Jennie W.

DISGUSTING!!! The place was filthy; the floor was literally covered in grease. This place used to be amazing years ago; now the food is vile. We ordered & didn't eat 4 out of the 4 dishes. How anyone could possibly think this restaurant is even passable is hard to understand. There are countless places in Chinatown with at least decent food.

Kathy P.

Oh "Dai Wong", what happy memories we have together..... My parents used to take me here or get take out from Dai Wong back in the day when I was a wee child. More recently, my brother and I were wandering around Chinatown and decided "we want Dai Wong!", we called our mom for the location, got there and were seated right away. The food came faster than you can say "I'm hungry!". And it is authentic, cheap and delicious, just like I remembered....nothing has changed. This is how all food should be. No frills, just great food. The waitstaff is quick, for a quick turnover. Don't dilly dally here. Come eat the yummy food and then be on your way so the next hungry customer can eat.

Michael L.

This place gets a lot of tourist traffic and fewer old timers. They have a reputation for their roast meats and during these days it is not a bad place. They do a good job with their pork liver congee if you are into that and just an OK job with the cow tongue bread (two types of batter, soft in the middle, harder on the outside). Lobster specials are the new item during this time of the year which seems popular when you look around the restaurant. Good for breakfast, lunch, informal dinner, or dining alone. 3.5 stars.

Lilian N.

There's nothing like Big Wong King when it comes to their roast park (cha siew) and roast duck. It is a great place to go if you need a quick (and I mean QUICK) meal. Their meats are always fresh at the front of the restaurant when you walk in. You can order take out by the pound or sit in and order their individual meals averaging $5 per dish. Their portion used to be a lot bigger but who knows why... it definitely got smaller but quality hasn't changed. If there's a line, don't hesitate to wait. It won't be too long! I don't think I've ever waited more than 10 minutes and I've been here for many, many years.

Francisco H.

I revisited this place on 12/7/2010, and I have to tell you that I had the absolute worst experience here. We ordered a simple egg omelet with roast pork dish and it was seriously undercooked. We also experienced a lot or racism. The time before we got in, enjoyed our meal, then left, and experience only mild racism, but this time, the waiters were blatantly racist towards us!! We're both hispanic and there was no need for that.

Zhanna P.

My friend, who is a Chinese-food lover, swears by this place. This was supposed to convert me to Chinese food. Didn't work out like that though. I still don't like it so maybe it's just a cuisine issue, not necessarily the restaurant. I guess the noodles were ok, as well as the fried rice. Nothing special. What was the most annoying though about the place was the service. I mean we practically had to get up, find a server (whom actually there's a lot of) and drag them over to our table to get some help. At this rate, they might as well make it a self-service place because depending on waiting staff just makes this more painful.

Andrew T.

Dude - this place has great food - if you get the chance to go... DO IT... I highly recommend the JOOK (or congee) for the non-cantos... I visted NY for a weekend and eating here on the first morning made me decide to come back to chinatown again the next morning... granted we went to Oriental Garden which is a notch above in quality and price, this place was the original selling point for me when it comes to nyc chinatown food...

Jack K.

Not impressed. Food is not any cheaper than other Chinese in Manhattan, loud, and cash only (so they don't have to report accurate sales taxes in my opinion:) I have had better Chinese in north Carolina. The sanitary rating was a "B" at this time of this writing. I went in trusting the good reviews.

Sam J.

Was expecting to be somewhat wowed by the roast duck, but it seemed run of the mill as far as NYC spots with similar fare go. Not bad, but nothing particularly worthwhile IMO.

Sam M.

This place has been around as long as I have. Even as Chinatown has change this place has not. It's a old school quick bite type of joint. Be prepared to share a table with a stranger or two also. The roast pork and duck never fails but I also like to indulge in some wonton noodles with a side of duck. This is a establishment that I love going to and can't see myself going any other place for my fix of quick Asian food. Highly recommend

Michael L.

Just my kind of a shindig in good ol' Chinatown...kinda unkept, worn out, efficient but unfriendly service but damn great comfort food. The pork porridge with thousand year old eggs was great!

Lu H.

There's really no other place I think of when I want congee. Not even Congee Village (though there are some good dishes there). They do it right here. The salty pork is perfectly salty. The thousand year old egg is perfectly whatever it's supposed to be. The service is curt and sometimes nonexistent (today I asked a bus boy for a glass of water, he looked at me, walked away, and did not return with water). But it's a part of the experience. Don't get the fried squid. Do get the roast pork/duck. The kind dripping with honey glaze. Is it a must-try? It's not the most amazing food ever. But it is reliable Chinese comfort food. Do it at least once.

Michael D.

Tried this place based on a recommendation from a friend. Not the best Chinese BBQ I had (but my palate also been spoiled by authentic HK BBQ), it was decent albeit a little too over salted for my tastes. You can't go wrong with the BBQ roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and roast duck. We tried other dishes that weren't Chinese BBQ and I wasn't too satisfied with those dishes, they all came out pretty bland. So I'd say to just stick with the BBQ when you come here!

John N.

Yesterday I was eating at Bo ky for breakfast and I wanted to buy food to go but the taste of it was very bland so i decided to go somewhere else. It was 9:30am and surprisely enough alot of restaurant weren't open yet. So finally I saw something that was open and it was Big Wong King. I came in and asked how much is half of a Duck and it was for $9.50 so i told them wrap it up. I try alot of places in Chinatown/Flushing and so far this was my favorite place so far. The duck meat to fat ratio was perfect and it was very tender. This will be my place to pick up more duck from now on. I try and taste some dishes too.

Cheryl P.

I grew up with this place. I ate here every Sunday when I visited Chinatown. How can I not like it? I remember scanning over the menu to pick something, but I'd always end up with the same thing: either beef and broccoli or beef and green peas with a small bowl on congee from my mom and I would pick out the squids. I would always be so full. Now, the prices have risen and the food portions have gotten smaller, but it's still the same fast and delicious food. I used to come here with my friends when I was a teen too and they served me cold water, not hot tea. I'm 21 now and they still serve me cold water. No respect! Oh well...at least the food is deicious. =D

Isabel L.

Cheap and awesome Staple Cantonese BBQ food. I always come here when im craving roast pork bbq or roast duck. they're congees and fried fritters are tasty as well !!

Ross H.

The Fried Rice with Veg. was a 4, the Roast Duck a 3 , the soups looked good but I did not order that. It was very busy , so there must have been a lot of things that was good that "I did not order" :) ... the price was good. For 3 $30 ... but I was not impressed. sorry.

Lisa P.

Mmmm...I love noodle houses. They remind me of visiting my grandparents in HK. I come mostly for the preserved egg and pork congee and the wonton soup noodles, but the roasted meat rice plates are also very good. So good and so fast- yum!

Eric W.

Excellent roast duck! Roast pork was good too. Service is rushy rushy but that is expected.

Bailey L.

Its fast and the food is good what more could you want. Dont expect any kind of atmosphere here because this isnt high end dining, Any bad reviews here I have read were a fluke or rare experience, What kind of real asian orders pork fried rice anyway .... its young chow my friend, If you dont know what to try just take a look around and see what everyone else is eating and stick with that and you cant go wrong

David E.

I ordered the chicken chow fun and vegetable spring rolls. The chow fun was different with odd flavors but it came out really fast. The spring rolls were greasy but yummy. I never had to ask for my water to be filled and was sat right away. Very good crowd in here!!

Gary L.

Good for what you get. Randomly chose this place based on the sheer number of bodies inside, most of whom looked Chinese, which I generally take to be a good sign. We ordered some the lychee duck (mainly because my friend and I were curious what that exactly entailed), a seafood stir fry dish, beef and broccoli, and salted fish and chicken fried rice. The duck was sadly, just a roasted duck drowning in a lychee sweet and sour sauce: slightly disappointing. The stir fry and beef were pretty standard, but I loved the salted fish and chicken fried rice. You could actually taste the salted fish, which I've sometimes have found lacking in other places. The price was reasonable for a NYC restaurant, so no real complaints there.

michael g.

We ate there because of the good reviews but we weren't impressed. The food was fair. The congee was decent, the beef with tendon soup was good, the beef chow fun was ok the noodles were too doughy but the beef was tender, the last thing that we order was the amoy mei fun which was bland. A big turn off was that the bathrooms were discusting. If you want to try a better chinese restaurant in the area go to The Green Bo on Bayard St. or #69 Bayard St. which is directly across from The Green Bo Restaurant. By the way both restaurants are cheaper than Big Wong King..

Deb S.

I love BIG WONG! The food is always great, and service although brusque at times is efficient and wow, do they move the folks in and out. I love the roast duck noodle soup, $4.50 and enough for 2. Hot tea served in glasses! Best bargain, best food and always one of my favorites.

Barry W.

Oh yeah Big Weezy's never fails. They raised the prices on all dishes this past year, but you can still get out under $10. Service is super quick, you can get out of there under 15 minutes. I've tried every kind of congee they have to offer and they all taste great. My favorite is the thousand year old egg. The ginger chicken is the best as is the ma po tofu over rice which is only $4.25 for a huge plate. The Won Ton mein is good as well.

Aurora S.

I have been to many Chinatown restaurants but I have never in my life experienced worst service than in this place! They literally threw the plates on the table, a waiter brought the check 40 minutes before closing time, they kept asking us if we were done every 5 minutes whilst we were still eating, until they finally asked us to leave!!!! ALL this before 10pm... We were 4 and had spent almost $80 in food, it was good but NEVER worth the terrible service and the filth all over the place...

Manuel C.

I'm a true Chinese and if you're looking to try true Chinese comfort food you must come here. For me roast pork and duck with rice is simply the dish I'd never get tired of eating. Not to mention it costs about 5.75$ only. The only drawback is that the place may get jammed packed over busy hours and the staff isn't as delightful as we would wish. But who cares , for that pork and duck I'd take hitler for a waiter and still eat there. Also, the place's been there for over 25 years, it's gotta be good

Stockton J.

Wow - $20 special for 2 lobsters. Amazing food in huge portions. Wish the wait staff wasn't in such a hurry to get you to order and get out, but then again this is a high traffic place in Chinatown. Will be back.

Albert W.

Any place that you see tourists AND locals ordering up is a good indication this is the place to be. Not a good place for dieters or vegatarians, that's for sure!

Grace Y.

This is one of my go to spots for congee. My favorite is the duck egg and pork combo. They don't skimp on the toppings and one bowl is usually enough (although sometimes I order the crullers if I go early enough). The other dishes on the menu are also good (there are two menus - I think the silver one is the menu with the good stuff). I also like the Shanghai noodles here, although my boyfriend hated how much sauce was on them (to be fair, there was a lot of sauce, but it was DELICIOUS sauce). I question how sanitary the place is (especially because the floor always seems to be sticky) but overall, I really like Big Wong's.

Emoh E.

My home away from home. This place is comfort, comfort, comfort. Bowl of congee with preserved egg and salted pork. A plate of beef chow fun. A hot bowl of wontons. A plate of roast duck. A plate of choy sum. Definitely good times.

Ian C.

Hands down, this place has the best congee in town! And if you get the fried dough to dip into the congee-- it'll make it taste even better! For non-congee eaters, everything else is great. The duck- tender and succulent like it should be. Roast Pork- so good. There are a lot more tourists coming to Big Wong than I remember, but it's probably because it has some of the best food on the block and it's super cheap. The only downside- the bathroom is super dirty.

Samantha C.

Disgusting. My brother killed a cockroach by stepping on it and as if we weren't disgusted by that one cockroach, there was another one climbing on the wall near us. It is understandable that restaurants have roaches but, two in one go is disgusting. The food was okay. They cooked us wrong dish even though we spoke to then in Chinese.

Cynthia L.

I came here because Siri suggested Big Wong King as a #1 source. So, like 21st century idiots, we listened to her. My friend and I got the roasted duck with soy sauce over rice. Our total came to $11 for 2 dishes. Yeah, it sounds cheap...but the portions are meager - so if you're a big eater, you'll probably want to order 2 dishes for one person. The duck tasted good. I wished they put more soy sauce on my rice. Some of my rice tasted hard (it wasn't cooked properly).

Katie K.

I might have ordered wrong, but I found it to be kind of just a-okay. We ordered the sweet and sour chicken and chicken and vegetables. Both were okay, both were pricey. Though, we definitely could have split one and had plenty of food. I didn't think it was terrible, but I wasn't wowed either. So 3-stars. I think maybe if we ordered something different it would have been better. I am not sure. The service was so-so.

Jung N.

The food is really good here. I ordered the roast chicken served cold, roast duck, won tong soup, and some rice. It did the job. The waiter service isn't that great up, but it works.

Juli W.

I lived in New York for four years and would always venture down to Big Wong for some good, cheap eats. It's your typical no frills greasy spoon, but the food is great! I love the duck congee and if they have snails in stock, all the better! I wish they had a place like this in Boston!

Sally W.

A group of us came here and had a couple of appetizers and several entrees....ate til we can't move and all for the mere price of $11 each for dinner. We had a couple of fish dishes, a few pork dishes, two vegetable dishes, sauteed noodle dish, ribs, a congee, gosh I can't remember. I past out from a food coma! I heard the bathroom is nasty though but DUH I am not there for the bathroom! Good cheap eats is the highlight here. The waiters were really really nice to us too. Telling us jokes and helping us and talking to us! It was great. They even asked if we wanted to try their food. NO ROOM IN OUR STOMACHS! Very sweet guys there.

Brenda L.

Extremely busy during the weekend breakfast rush. The congee here is ok but can't match up to the amazingness of congee village (trust me no congee will ever taste the same). I guess the roast duck is what they're known for here - definitely plentiful and more meaty than other places in chinatown. Overall an ok spot to grab a quick bite - not sure if it's the best during weekend breakfest/brunch though - the staff seemed over worked and frazzled. The food quality probably goes down a notch or two because of that as well.

Vanessa M.

Tried this place to just do something different then my usual place - Nice Green Bo around the corner. BAD idea. The waiter was rude and the food was not flavorful or "the best" I have tasted like the reviews. I would advise to skip this place and head to my usual spot. Amazing Shanghai noodles and soup dumplings! The service isn't the friendliest on the planet either but they are not RUDE at all.

James C.

I was there the first part of May. Found the food mundane and not as good as what I get in Texas. Requested Jasmine tea and ended up with oolong in a water glass! Had a very rude waitress who had not waited on us present the bill, demanding to know what "her" tip was without even settling the bill. She brought the change back and demanded a $6 tip. She is lucky she got anything. Don't waste your time here!

Sourivone V.

2 lobsters with garlic scallion - taste so good! Only $20 it's beyond words! GO FOR IT Congee is delicious with fried dough M&M

Doris C.

Went there for lunch and ordered the sesame chicken with fried rice. I couldn't even eat the chicken. I wasn't sure what it was. The chicken had too much sauce and was some type of dark meat which didn't taste like chicken. Whatever type of meat it was, it had too much breading on it and it was still slimy and chewy. I ate the fried rice which was ok. Would not recommend this place. The place looked old and dirty.

Daveen T.

This is a good place to go if you want a quick meal. They're very quick, I usually get my food within 5 minutes. The roast duck congee is delicious. The noodle soups are also very good. It's not the cleanest place, but it's also Chinatown.

Kimberly K.

We love this place. The food is tasty, the portions are big, the service is quick and friendly. The price is great too. Whenever we go, this place is packed (good sign that the food is yummers). But we get seated really quick. This place has more seating available compared to a lot of the other restaurants in Chinatown.

Teddy C.

Another treasure in Chinatown. Been here for years with good reason. Definitely try the roast duck here. It is top 3. Congee, Wonton noodle soup, and all noodle dishes are top notch here. Prices are more than reasonable, and you will walk out quite satisfied. Fine dining need not apply here. It is all about the food. If you can't set aside some of the snobbery, then don't bother. Blame yourself for missing out.

Judy S.

Super cheap! I got the Roast Duck HK Style Steam Noodles. It came with soup! The duck was amazing, as expected from a legitimate Chinatown place. The noodles were nothing amazing - a little undercooked and not very flavorful. My friend had the Beef Tendon Wonton Soup Noodles. Apparently the wonton was good but the dish was also meh. We did see everyone ordering porridge. So if you want to check this place out, order the porridge! A little disappointed. If it weren't in Chinatown, I'd give it four stars. But I've eaten here quite a bit and the other restaurants were significantly better.

Anthony S.

Shrimp wonton noodle soup and roast pork chow fun. Both were pretty good. Didn't like that a waiter came to the table and removed all the condiments off the table (while we were in the middle of eating, AND using those same condiments). Portions are on the small side, but nevertheless, not a bad meal. Don't take out the plastic, because they only accept ca$h...........and they also close at 9 P.M.......no me gusta!

Mike W.

Amazing canto food with great portions and price. I got the roast pork and wontons noodle soup. The meat portions were generous and super tasty and the wontons were filled with shrimp! I could not ask for more for $7...except for some hot sauce. Definitely a must go spot in chinatown.

Susan Z.

Two words: LOBSTER SPECIAL. 2 lobsters for $24!!! Get it, it's delicious. They chop up the lobsters and saute them with scallions in brown sauce that has a slight hint of sweetness. It's messy so be prepared to do some digging and have a lot of napkins handy. The duck is also fantastic. Just a caveat--you should expect a lot of noisy hustle-bustle, mediocre service at best, and you may have to sit at a communal table but it's all part of the experience.

Faith C.

One of my favourite chinese restaurants in New York chinatown, whether for a full meal or just a snack. Had dined here several times and enjoyed the roasted duck and pork, lobster fried noddles and a variety of congees. They are about as close to what you can find as in Asia though not as refined.

Jenny J.

ROAST DUCK AND SOY SAUCE CHICKEN. Never fails to satisfy my taste buds, although, when I had it at the restaurant once, the chicken was cold. I asked the waitress to heat it up, but she came back with it, only warm on the top layers. I'm guessing she just popped it inside the microwave. But for the price, this is pretty tasty food. Def my place to go for duck and chicken, Chinese style.

Sandra S.

Cheap foods that are delicious and abundant! Love their roast pork with rice/noodle dishes, sweet crullers, and their pork and thousand year old egg congee. Highly recommended!

Jackie P.

It's pretty cold in here during the spring, winter. There is a lot space and a lot of tables. The pace in here is quite fast and the place is just simple and not so much inviting. The food is very inexpensive but you get a lot for whatever entree you choose. It took a long while to let a server get to us to give us the bill, but overall the food was good.

Cindy C.

2 years since my original review and Big Wong is not only still around but also still as good. A rare thing in Manhattan Chinatown these days. Lately we've been going on the weekends as a change of pace from the usual dim sum or brunch places. The roast pork congee is very filling but damn you gravity for sinking all the pork to the bottom of the bowl! I'm too full with congee by the time I discover the treasure trove at the bottom - although that's never stopped me from finishing everything... The you tiao crullers are good but I do wish they'd have the Taiwanese breakfast sandwich of sesame bread with it (xiao bing you tiao).

Stephanie C.

This is probably one of the best places for roast pork, its been around for ages!

Peng H.

it's quite fresh and the cha siu (roast pork) is one of the better ones that i've had in ctown. however, i just felt that something was missing from the whole equation when i ordered my chicken/roast pork over rice dish... maybe it was because the chicken i got was bony and didn't have much meat on it, nonetheless, great flavor... maybe it's because the wonton soup that i order didn't have the taste that i desired... maybe it was because when i asked for lots of minced ginger/scallion oil, they gave me an amount that was unstatisfactory... i donno, i thought the food was good but just couldn't 'FEEL' it... hmmm

Allan N.

Good roast duck. Good roast pork. Good price. The host is loud as hell and it's a bit tight so you might be sitting under waiter trays.

Ray W.

I've been going to Big Wong all my life and this is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. I love their Sampan Porridge and BBQ Pork over rice. I haven't found a single restaurant that can make those 2 dishes better than Big Wong. Food tastes awesome; prices are cheap. 5 stars!

Melody C.

my go-to place in chinatown for 2 things: jook (my favorite is pei dan sau yuk jook aka pork and duck egg) AND yau lei so (my parents describe it as chinese doughnuts - fried sweet dough that is shaped like a partially deflated football. not every chinese restaurant sells yau lei so. they have wonton soup, other noodles soups, roast duck on rice, and a limited selection of dim sum (i wouldn't come here for dim sum though, for that i recommend oriental garden). if you're in a group of 2 or dining alone, you might be made to share a large table with others. that's just the way it is in hong kong, so go with the flow. it's also a fast paced place for orders so you have to be aggressive about ordering and getting the waitresses attention. a dive like this is never a place to be a meek customer.

James S.

cantonese food. Cheap. Overrated. Been a dozen times and yet to be wowed but it's alites if you're broke! Supposedly the duck is the bomb...supposedly. For the price range it's about half a dollar sign Big Wong does your body good in under 5 bucks

Cameron T.

Ok, so the service sucks, this is NY's Chinatown after all. The bathrooms are probably disgusting like every other Chinatown bathroom. Personally, I avoid them so not sure what it looks like exactly. BUT...the food is hot, tasty and cheap. Noodles, congee, rice dishes all served to your table fast. This is a great place to go if you're hungry, want some good cantonese grub fast, and don't care about the service or decor.

Briana V.

Great food and the service was really fast. The only negative was that the waitress would not let my group have separate checks.

Amy M.

Another visit to Big Wong on Saturday since I was in Chinatown. Again, I still love this place! I ordered my regular meal here, roast pork with noodle soup haw fun! And he ordered the triple medley beef with mein and beef slices with mai fun! Again, everything is amazing and service is fast! The waiter was so cool. He was actually being honest about how if you wanted extra meat, you might as well get another bowl of noodle soup because extra meat is an extra $3 and a whole bowl is around $5 so you might as well get another bowl. So thats what we did! LOL! Awesome! :)

Jeff G.

A favorite for morning breakfast among my co-workers. (Breakfast being after working all night). I finally made it down here, I was fairly impressed with what I found. The food was fresh and the service was fast and prompt. Prices were excellent also!

Stella L.

Not the cleanest place nor has the best service. But you don't come to places like this for that. You come for the delicious food! I ordered the pork and thousand year old egg congee. SOOO GOOD! It was still bubbling when it arrived. Just added a dash of white pepper. And I was in congee heaven. This congee is on the thicker side than runny/thin consistency. It was smooth and not chunky. Perfect congee! Be ready to speak Cantonese too! If you're Asian, the staff assumes you're a Cantonese speaker.

Hung-Sheng L.

Hmmm.. I used to like it a lot. Their main dishes a re great. and also they are not expensive. But their rice are not good. Rice plays an important role in Chinese restaurant, it just like the bread to pizza and the noodle part to spaghetti. Using cheap Thai rice makes the bad eating experience. I might still go back before I find a better one. Still, its cheap, so I should not complain too much about it.

Vincent C.

TL;DR The leader in Cantonese Barbecue. This is one of those spots foodies dream of landing on through self discovery: 1. Great food (check) 2. Authentic (check) 3. Serving the neighborhood for decades (check) 4. Super affordable (check) 5. Owner is still there (check) If this place was a pizza joint they would call it Di Fara's. If they sold pastrami sandwiches it would be called Katz. Actually it would still be called Big Wong, cause when Big Wong makes a move, the entire industry makes a move. Seriously all other cantonese restaurants in chinatown base their pricing on what Big Wong prices are. If Big Wong increases their duck by 50 cents all the restaurants take notice. This is one of those places I never want to see go away and one day give it the Katz treatment (buy the place or building and make sure rent is never an obstacle). I'm actually not sure if they even need that because they probably already did it. When you step in the service is a lot like Peter Luger's, the waiters are no nonsense and ask you how many people. They sit you and give you 2 minutes to decide. For the most part I only need 10 seconds because the cantonese barbecue is what I came for aka "cold dishes served on rice". For all the guai lows (if you don't know what that means you probably are one) don't let that name fool you. That's just a horrible translation they did probably back in the 70s. This is the section with all the cantonese barbecue. You're going to be safe picking any of the Roast Pork combinations. Try the duck, soy sauce chicken, and chicken. It never fails. Add an egg if you want more protein. They cook it over easy, so the yolk can burst all over your rice like a virgin having sex for the first time. And really if it's the first time you're having cantonese barbecue, it'll be pretty close to having an orgasm in your mouth. The dish comes out in less than 5 minutes. Your two meats will be piled over the rice and the egg on the side. They poured a bit of soy sauce over the rice before placing the meats on top. The flavors, oils, and sauces of the meat are slowly flavoring the top part of the rice. Take the egg gently and pop the yolk over the roast pork. Literally drizzle it all over the roast pork. Then part the pork by the crevices and let the egg yolk cascade down the pork and onto the rice. The yolk takes some of the pork flavors and further flavors the rice. Now you're ready to eat. oh god i think i just...ooooaaaeeahhghhhh..........................­............. : / ok i think i need a cigarette.

Lu H.

BEST roast duck I've had in the city! I was there just for the roast meat, so we really didn't order anything else. We got the roast pork and chicken with a fried egg over rice, plus 1/4 of roast duck. Roast chicken was A-ok, roast pork was pretty amazing, but OMG the roast duck just melt in your mouth! I can eat that all day every day. Supposedly they also have some homemade hot sauce that you can put on your dish that I missed out on. Will need to go back and try that also. P.s., do NOT complain about service, it's not a high-end Michelin restaurants, it's not even a normal sit down in my opinion, you share tables with other people when there's not enough seats. But the dishes are delicious and cheap, service is FAST and efficient. You get what you pay for.

Annie C.

CASH ONLY. CHEAP & FAST. Lousy service but that is typical of any other Chinese restaurants in the area. It can get quite busy here and if you get lucky enough, you wouldn't have to share a table with others. The portions downsized from the last time I visited, which was roughly a year ago. We had the roast pork & wonton egg noodle soup, roast duck & roast pork noodle soup, and a fried cruller rice roll. The noodles were average and had nothing to rave about. I would skip on the fried crueler. It doesn't have a nice crisp to it like it should but was instead extremely soggy. However, I would definitely recommend their variety of congee dishes. My favorite is their preserved egg and pork congee with a side of sweet bread! Overall, decent place for a quick lunch to fill your stomach without hurting your wallet.

Scott M.

This place is really authentic. They process people in and out of here. Not a fan of the roasted duck. Way to much bone, fat, and full of grease. The roasted pork was great. The beef chow foon we had was also full of flavor

Nicole H.

I've been coming to this place for years!!! I remember In high school my mom used to come here to get roast pork or duck for dinner. You can come here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and you will always find something good to eat. For breakfast, the congee with fried dough is good. For lunch, their noodle soup with any of the bbq items are delicious. My favorite is the roast duck and a lot of people I know love their roast pork. For dinner, any of the stir fried dishes are also good and all the prices are reasonable. The place is definitely not fancy and honestly you can't really expect much from a real Chinese place. The staff are nice and the service is not bad at all. The take out line is usually pretty long but it moves really fast so you will get what you need in matter of few minutes. I no longer live in Chinatown but i come here whenever I can.

Lils Y.

Perks: quick service (as in I ordered, and food came in a MINUTE), to-the-point (like all chinese restaurants), cheap. Cons: food tastes too bland yet too salty at the same time. How is that possible? You will see. Ordered: 1) fried chinese donut (would get again), 2) Jalurng - chinese donut wrapped within rice noodle (decent), 3) crispy seafood noodles ( $12, did not like the sauce but noodles were well made), 4) roast pork with chicken & rice (ok), 5) congee (ok).

Benily A.

service quite well and quick, food also not bad, and the roast duck is add a lot of points! However the environment is too noise, some people may not like it like me.

Elizabeth C.

Note: When you come to Big Wong you have to understand that you will getting typical Chinatown service, where the waiters rush you to a table that you may or may not have to share with other customers, they are not very attentive throughout the meal, and serve you quickly and come off as rude as they are trying to get you to order, eat, pay, and leave as quickly as possible. If you aren't looking for this type of experience you should not come here. With that being said, Big Wong has been a family favorite of ours whenever we're in town visiting. This place has been here since my dad was a child and still has some of the same staff working here since then! At prime dining hours the wait can be long, but usually only 20-30 minutes, but if you come early in the day around 11AM or between 2 and 4PM there is no wait. Our favorites to order here are: San Bao Fan (3 treasure rice) - char siu (BBQ pork), soy sauce chicken, and duck over a bed of rice with a fried egg Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup Congee Fried Beef Chow Fun Char Siu Pan Fried Noodles with Gravy Dried Shrimp Rice Crepes Lobster (when they have it as it is seasonal) Everything we've had here is authentic Cantonese and absolutely delicious and oh so cheap! Their Char Siu is still the best that I've ever had, and I tend to buy a couple pounds to bring home with me to put in my home cooked meals. Already planning my next trip back here!

Teresa C.

PROS: - Snow Peas and Meat over Rice Dish - My favorite dish. Super CHEAP too. - Congee - Roast Pork - Roast Pork & Noodle Soup $5.50 - Wait time is pretty short. CONS: - YOUNG CHOW FRIED RICE - I thought I could trust the yelpers on this but this was NOT GOOD. This can't even be called fried rice. The rice is all white like it came straight out from the rice cooker. Fried Rice is supposed to have some COLOR e.g. yellow or light brown color. You DISAPPOINTED me BIG WONG. The only redeeming part about this dish was the cha sui and baby shrimps in it. The rice was so bland and that even the toppings couldn't add flavor to it. This was EXPENSIVE too. Cost me $8 for SH*TTY FRIED RICE. I could have gotten something better. Note: - Do not sit all the way in the back near the kitchens because the constant bell ringing is annoying. The bell rings when a dish is ready to serve and imagine it ringing constantly while you are trying to eat or have a conversation with someone.

Dom M.

Kinky Friedman wrote about Big Wong in a few of his very funny, entertaining crime novels (the earlier ones the best of the bunch). I was walking in Chinatown, hungry as usual, and stumbled upon this place and decided I had to try it - purely based on the Kinkstah's recommendations. Atmosphere? What atmosphere? It's a fast paced, Chinatown eatery - nothing more and certainly, nothing less. You sit and within seconds, someone comes by with tea and an order sheet. I ordered the very non-authentic-Chinese General TSO's chicken. My friend had Chicken with Broccoli. We both had Won Ton soup. What can I say? The food was delivered quickly. It was hot. It tasted great - like your mom would make, if she was Cantonese. And, best of all, it was cheap. Not NYC cheap - it was cheap cheap. The tables were clean. The plates, utensils, tea cups and chop sticks were spotless. Not always true in some Chinatown restaurants. If you want a true Chinatown experience and not spend a lot of money, try Big Wong.

Janice F.

Big Wong is one of those old restaurants in Chinatown that's been there for so long that nobody remembers when they first opened. But there's a reason why they've been open for so long.. They're great! It's a great place for tourists (as it isn't one of those solely Asian restaurants as a lot of people come here because of how well known it is). It feels slightly dirty in my opinion but that's Chinatown for you. The food is great- anything you order tastes awesome. Sometimes they have a lobster deal (pay for ___ amount of food and you get two lobsters for $10) which you should probably try as nothing beats Chinese style lobster. The congee is also great- try their tang gei congee (I'm not sure what it's called in English but if you say this they'll probably understand)- it has squid and pork skin and fish strips. As with any other Chinese restaurant they are also great with getting food out fast. Also, I've also come here often to purchase the pork and squid in the front- it's take out and it is amazing...

Allene T.

For some reason, Big Wong King is popular among tourists and high school Asian kids. Well no, there is a reason. It's super cheap, super basic, and super fast. It's your no frills, no service Chinese joint and you shoudn't expect more or less. So 3 stars because you get what you pay for and you should totally come here not expecting a gourmet meal. The food isn't bad - I've had the roast pork over rice and pork and black egg congee - basically the most basic food. Have I mentioned basic enough in this review yet? The roast pork is comparable to other places, though not as cheap or as good as Wah Fung #1 Fast Food (which is THE BEST for take out roast pork and rice). The congee isn't as good as the best either... you can find better at Noodle Village down Mott or at Congee Village further out. You can also get your broccoli and beef, beef chow fun, etc. here for a decent price and a decent taste. Expect little to no service and expect to hail down your waiter. Also, the restaurant is old and pretty dirty. I wouldn't ever choose to come to Big Wong when there's much better places out there.

Janice C.

This place is definitely on my list of cheap Chinatown eats! I ordered duck over rice and it was $6! For a portion that can feed two people, I would say this place is a place to go!! Although they have roast duck, and not Peking style , with the crispy skin, i still liked it! For two ducks over rice and a large vegetable, it came out to $24, and this fed 3 people! The only downside is that they close much earlier than wonton garden and they package their food in plastic containers, I perfer the metal ones instead... We got takeout, and the man that took our order was very nice. I read that the English at this place is bad, but I felt like it wasn't. If you like Chinese, definitely stop by here!

Rachel K.

Note: I'm not from NY. My taste is very different from a regular NYer. My family came here after our actual dinner on Christmas day. My dad was craving Duck for some odd reason. I totally understanding waiting and etc. That wasn't the thing that made me feel kind of bleh about this place. The place was super busy and etc. I can tell people must come here often throughout the year. I actually liked their call system. Give the customers a piece of paper with a # written. Very easy. Other shops write down names, but what if there are crowds with the same name by accident? #s are a bit clearer and not as confusing. Well to me anyway. When we got seated (only waited like 30 mins), we shared a huge round table with another family. We each ordered separately. I have to say this: The Duck here is not worth it at ALL. Greasy and just... bleh. They didn't even give us the sauce that comes with it. Oh and it was not hot at all. It was like the Duck was sitting out for an hour. Meanwhile the other family... they were not very happy with service. Their Duck and Roast Pork came out, but not their other items. After waiting 20 mins, the dad asked, "where is my soup? Rice? Lo Mein?". He asked nicely too. The server I honestly think did not know English or had very broken English. Another server had to help them. By that point, it was kind of awkward for them to talk. Definitely detectable. Only good thing is that they do have a good amount of seating. I think I'll stick to Atlanta's Duck dish.

Leonard L.

Congee! The best tasting in NYC hands down. Came in on a cold day after work to have dinner with the ball n'chain. I got the " tang jai jook ( sampan congee ) with the fried cruller, she got the wonton noodle soup. Can't also forget the half order of soy sauce chicken. Everything was delish cept the wontons, skip it - there are better versions in ctown. Service is your typical ctown experience. We had a waitress who couldn't be less disinterested in taking our order. After she did, she literally stood in front of our table calculating our receipt for a minute. Can't you do that somewhere else? Big Wong has been open since I was a kid and the whole time, I've probably only eaten inside twice. I'll stick with take-out and avoid the staring old asian folks and the waitress with the shitty demeanor.

Janet T.

This is a staple in Chinatown for good old fashion Cantonese food. And you really can't beat the price. There's always a line for the roasted pork or roasted duck take out!

Susan L.

I love coming to this place! Mind you, it's all about the food and not the service. If it's good service you want, you probably should walk out the door that you came in from. :) or, order the food to go! :) My favorites: - wonton soup (you can add noodles if you want or go without) - roast BBQ pork, I like less fatty - soy sauce chicken and make sure to eat it with the garlic - any type of porridge (I typically do the pork with thousand year old egg) - add the sweet doughnut (or crueller) to that porridge and you will be a happy camper! - the salted fish with chicken is decent, but wouldn't advise for people who aren't used to eating that This is a no frills place (as you can imagine from the lack of service), but it's a great spot for good old Chinese comfort food (simple foods). Also, chances of sharing a table is high (so come with an open mind if you're not used to it)... But definitely worth eating here if you order the above and you will be surprised at how fast good comes and how fast you are out of there! Enjoy!

Wai W.

It is not as good as it once was but still perfect for quick simple dishes. The roast pork, chicken, ribs and duck can be purxhased by the pound to take home for a fast meal, just add rice at home or order it if you are lazy like me. They alsi make some dim sum that you can order to eat in or take our but there is no lady pushing a cart here. It is still pretty good and enjoyable just the same. You can sit in and dine as well in the back with table service. If you really luke congee, itbis still good. They also have fried dough that you can enjoy with your congee. The other recommendation I say you have to try is the roast pork ribs. It is still good and very tasty but you have to get dirty and use your hands. Good unassuming place that serves good food at a decent price. Just don't use their washrooms.

Gonzalo B.

The price is really good for the amount and quality of the food they serve. They serve tea and miso before every plate you order, so it was really good for the cold.

M L.

Roast pork/white meat chicken combo with extra ginger scallion sauce. Best meal in the world

Alyssa W.

Relatively cheap, good food here. Don't be expected to be dazzled by the service or ambience here. I came here for dinner with a friend and there was plenty of seating. We walked right in and were seated -- the server was super quick with our order and the food came out fast too. We got: 1) Beef chow fun --VERY GOOD. Thick rice noodles with tender beef. 2) Braised bean curd with veggies -- this is my favorite dish. It came with broccoli, carrots, tofu and shitake mushrooms. Yum. 3) Kung pao chicken - veggies tasted super fresh and it wasn't overly spicy. Sometimes Chinese food can leave you feeling extremely heavy and I didn't feel like that after this meal. Definitely would recommend this place!

Stephanie H.

I love it here. I always get the duck dish when I go here but I also love their congee and lobster dish as well. The service is also great. The waiters are always ready for you and the food comes out quickly. The price is good for the meal and the dishes are big enough to share with a group of ppl.

Chris E.

Having lived in NYC all my life there are so many options when it comes to ordering Cantonese style Chinese food! It's a problem I'm sure out-of-towners or people who love Chinese food would love to have, but in a WEIRD way it limits my options because it's overwhelming and I end up sticking to a handful. I know, completely backwards thinking, but if you get me.....you get me! :) Hence why I've only been to Big Wong twice, but each time was a home run! I've sit-in once and I've done take-out once. Both times I was here I had the Roast Pork over Rice. The Roast Pork is glazed perfectly and they are extremely generous with the portion of Roast Pork. The one time I had take-out, the rice had dried up a bit (which was sort of expected) and it made it a bit more difficult to fork up the rice into my mouth. Nevertheless, the Roast Pork was still sweet, savory and ooooo so good!

Qi G.

This is a great spot for roast pork or your typical Chinese breakfast: Congee with fried bread sticks. I have always ordered my food to go, so unfortunately I can't write about a dine in experience. However, their service is quick like most Chinese restaurants in the area. When I'm craving roast pork this is definitely my go to spot!

Dennis L.

Big Wong is renowned for having the best BBQ roast pork in Chinatown, and for most of my life, this was true. However, as of late, this has not been the case anymore. I've been slightly disappointed the past few times here. The pork has been leaner, drier... not as good. Big Wong will always have a place in my sentimental heart. But when I bring a friend who's never been here before, telling him "this is the best cha siew (roast pork)", and we get a mediocre piece, it raises questions about my tastes and recommendation.

A Z.

The place is a rip off with pricing. On the mobile app, the salted fish & diced chicken fried rice is listed as $9. On their website, it is listed as $10. This is also the price listed on their menu. However I was charged $11 when I picked up my food. The guy who collected the money clearly knew that he was overcharging me. He said the menu is old and has the old price. The pricing has been changed for a few months already. He then proceeds to write $11 on the menu in front of me. He did not honor the listed price This is shady. If he the price had changed for a few months ago then why not print new menus. At least write the change in old menus before putting it out. This guy clearly has time to chat with his co-workers when he was taking my order over the phone. He was busy in heated debate when he took my order. This is one of those old Chinatown restaurants that give other Chinese restaurants a bad rep. Ugh! The food is giving me heartburn now and was way too salty. I mistakenly order from this place as to the other place Big Wing Wong. If I can give negative stars, I would.

Win C.

This place brings back a lot of childhood memories. My chinese school is across the street from this place and I used to come here quite often on Saturdays. They make the best jok (congees) with the sweet fried dough. Back in the days, their congees were a little more salty (which was fantastic) but I guess everyone is becoming more health conscience nowadays so they made it a little more bland (Still a great option though). My next dish, would be the "Sam Bo Fan" (Three Treasures Rice) - I usually ask them to put roast pork (which is my favorite in this place) with either roasted pig, duck, or soy sauce chicken and an egg. Third option would be the roast pork with broad noodle soup. Service is not the greatest and they usually make you sit around a bunch of people you don't know, but the food is good and I can't ask for more than that in the middle of chinatown.

Lui C.

Came here for dinner with couple of friends. The place was once well known with their cheap price, good food not too good of a service. This time we went there price was average, food was below average, service was none. We order their famous roast duck. The dish came out cold, skin was not crispy and was really fatty and salty. The yeung chow fried rice also came out not hot and was bland. It seems like they throw the rice and the ingredient together in the wok and mix it up without the stir fried. The beef chow fun was bland too. The only good food that we order was the stir fried lobster. Service was the worst. The first waiter we ask to refill our water, he walked away mumbling something and never came back with it. Second waiter same thing. We were about to ask the third waiter, the second waiter saw us waiving our hand and he finally remember and finally we got our water. The place was not pack with ppl. They don't seems to be that busy to not hear our request and forgetting about it. Since we are paying for avg price food, at least give us an avg service. We still have to tip them base on the price of the bill.

Christian L.

Authentic cantonese cuisine in the heart of Chinatown. Pros: Ive had both the beef chow fun and the pan fried noodles with beef, both of which were excellent. Large serving size, not too salty. Cons: Sort of easy to miss. Only takes cash. Unique: Pick up some roast pork from the front on the way out. You won't regret it.

Carolyn L.

They've raised their price for their twin lobster special ($24), but that hasn't stopped me from coming back. Never in my life have I felt like such a savage when eating. I wasn't even hungry before seeing this glorious plate. In fact, I never even really cared for lobster that much before trying it here! It is absolute perfection! The Chinese sauce is perfect and the lobster tastes so fresh. My mom makes sure that we come here just for the lobster whenever we visit NYC. Everything else here is also great and cheap. The noodles with duck were well-priced and tasted fresh. The broth tasted really clean..perhaps less MSG? Either way, it was delicious! And I will definitely be back for more.

Daniel S.

Found this restaurant through Yelp. + Cheap prices - Meal for $5 - $8 + Large portions - Pork omelette was filling with an abundance of rice. + Quick service - Food delivered to the table in less than 5 minutes. - Mediocre taste - The food tasted like a Chinese version of Denny's - Limited seating - I was seated with a stranger in the same table. First time in my life. AWKWARD. - Check (Bill) left on the table with the food

Jana C.

Only ordered one bowl, and didnt even need the menu, cuz spotted the pretty roasties at the door. " yut woon siew gnap mien": one bowl of roasted duck noodles. Came to me promptly, with generous portion of duck....great "lean" duck with great roast flavor. Plenty of green onions to befriend the comfort food of hot, "crisp" shrimp noodles. Totally hit the spot. A $5.5 bowl of excellence and afforded me unbeatable satiety.

EM W.

The Roasted Pork & Duck is delicious. I also enjoy their Chicken Feet, only served during the morning. Great service whether you choose to dine in or carry out.

Dee K.

YUM!!! I always want Big Wong when I am in Chinatown. Their roast duck is so good! and it is a cheap meal that is fast and delish!! Their "Cow Tongue Pastry" is so good. Its basically the Chinese variation of the doughnut.

Danny Y.

Big Wong is the best place to go to for cha siu rice. I always ask for fatty pieces of cha siu. Other than their wonton noodles, the rest of their menu is tailored to tourists and those who think they know Chinese cuisine. The interior of this place is old because its been their before a lot of us were born and it continues to be the staple of Chinese cuisine in Chinatown NYC. Their rice dishes are the quickest to arrive to your table and its hella cheap. Go for the cha siu rice and all other rice dishes. Will always be back.

Marie G.

Oh Big Wong, I'd give you 4 stars but the bathroom and the journey there is too frightening for California Girl. The food is CHEAP and TASTY, the roast pork, dumplings, jook, and fried rice really hit the spot. The taste is very different than what I'm used to, in a good way. The service...my hubby almost became our waiter because they barely acknowledge you are there. But the taste is great, so as long as you get your food and your glass of hot tea is full, life is good. As scary as the bathroom is, take advantage, they're few and far between during your tour of Chinatown.

Dennis R. C.

This is my place when I feel carnivorous for Roast Duck and Pork. Then I balance out the taste with Seafood Pan Fried Noodles and the chicken, pork squid congee combo. I'll be lucky if I can have room for anything else without wearing my stretchy pants.

Brian L.

Typical Chinese. Can't complain. It's no Noodle Town, but nothing is. I'd go back, but I'm not making plans for it. More of a spur of the moment go back type of place for me.

Carmen C.

Great stop for quick quality Chinese meal for a day in Chinatown. I can always count on their cha siu on rice combination for a tasty satisfying meal. Big Wong is one of the most decent restaurants for food in Chinatown. I always feel like I'm rushing in and being rushed out of this place as they always seem so full. I come here for shut-up-and-eat meals; I'm just there for the food, definitely not to sit in the restaurant.

Lisa H.

Quality has definitely gone down through the years. I used to love their roast pork and duck but it is not even half as good as it used to be. It's at most average. But I would go back cause its cheap, filling and yummy enough for lunch.

Phil L.

Big Wong King, been here twice now and this place serves up some pretty good food at reasonable prices. Their kitchen is an expert at churning out dishes at lightning speed but as is typical with all Chinatown restaurants, service is terrible. Last night when I ate here, my girlfriend had nearly eaten her entire plate before I asked where my noodle dish was. The waiter brought it out lightning quick in a few minutes and joked that if I hadn't spoken up we would have forgotten about you! Haha.....awkward. .

D L.

SO SO food, bit on the pricy side for what it is.. Beware, do not put your stuff on the floor or let your coat touch the floor as you hang it on the back of the chair. the floor is very greasy, dont fall as you go to the bathroom the stairs are greasy too.

Monte H.

It's a bit americanized, but still tasty. The 2 lobsters for $20 is not amazing, but it is cheap! One of the lobsters had a bit of that fishy taste that reveals the lack of freshness, but congee with roasted pork was excellent.

Tiffany M.

I came here with my Godfather and parents once to have dinner. I was pleasantly surprised and would come back if I was in the area, however not something to go out of way for. It was on the cheaper end and service is much like all other Chinese eateries. Have to Get: Nothing really stands out...maybe the Beef Chow Fun? Downside: On the dirty side of the spectrum

Min L.

Always good food. The hor fun is always a slurpy goodness! The duck and roasted pork is probably their best dishes. Nothing too special with this restaurant, the waiter service sucks. The services there are too rushed and pushy. I ordered a beef brisket noodle soup once, and i accidentally blurted out two types of noodles and the lady rudely told me to correct myself. I think the servers are MUCH nicer to the tourists than the locals. It's very dirty in there, the floors are always greasy for some reason? Thank god for their good food, otherwise, i rather go some place else....

Connie L.

I have been coming here since I was a kid. The staff love making conversation and they're great with the old people. I think this place has a somewhat grimy feeling to it when you first sit down, but I have never seen a cockaroach here. Besides, that feeling automatically disappears once the food arrives (might i add that the service time is perfect?). Definitely my go-to-place if I am in the neighborhood.

Danny H.

One of the cheapest Chinese place I've every been. Consider me a fan! The food here is very simple and authentic. This doesn't mean it's bad. On the contrary, the food here is very good! Just don't expect to be wowed by the presentation. The dishes here are usually about $5-$6 and that's very reasonable as one dish will probably fill you up. Yum! Cash only!

Derrick D.

Big Wong Restaurant is the best true Chinese restaurant I have yet to experience so far in New York. If you spend a lot of time in San Francisco chinatown like I do and want a meal that makes you feel like you're in a restaurant back in SF, or you're a tourist that wants to experience a local NY chinatown meal, then this is surely the place. Big Wong is mostly a local's place... it's not all fancy and won't attract tourists like an upscale dim sum restaurant with red carpets and folded napkins would. Best of all, their food is top notch.

Maggie T.

Drop in for a quick dinner. I usually order congee or rice with soy sauce chicken... or their egg noodle soups with whatever cold meats I'm craving. To make it a complete meal, I get the oil vegetable, but it sure is a rip off at 4 bucks. Quick and easy. Cheap. That's all!

Spencer K.

I came here when I was visiting NY. The food came really fast. Like surprisingly fast. The roast duck was a little bit skinny, but tasted good. The porridge was good. This place was jam packed when we visited.

A B.

Big Wong King is standard NYC Chinese food. Maybe if you're used to egg foo young from suburbia, this place will seem really legit, but these dishes are really available in any Manhattan neighborhood. If you like this type of food, you can go to Ollie's or Pig Heaven ...and you won't have to endure the miserable decor. I don't understand all the hype.

Kyle S.

I've had only the broccoli with chicken and pork fried rice, both of which have made me a huge fan. I've gotten takeout three times from here. Next time, I plan on sitting in the place and ordering more from the menu. Good food and they give you plenty to eat. Plus, who doesn't want to joke with their friends that they're craving some Big Wong? Uhhh, right, me neither.

Roby J.

Good food and cheap. 4 out 5 meals were good. Congee with duck is great.

Elizabeth D.

I have only been here once and only have tried their wonton noodle soup with BBQ pork. The portion was huge; BBQ pork is flavorful; wontons are plump and delicious. Although it had a slightly higher price point than other surrounding Chinese restaurants, it was worth it and I was left satisfied.

Chen S.

I have been coming back here for roast duck. $10 half a duck, $20 a whole duck. It's a fairly busy restaurant. People working here are friendly, serving is fast.

Lizzy M.

Great food for cheap! What more could you ask for?

Kelisha M.

I give a lot of points for consistency and since I have been coming here my whole life, I feel like I am qualified to say their congee is consistently perfect and comforting (my favorite being the salted pork and egg.) The duck is most always good, and my go-to comfort meal is a plate of warm rice with some roast pork and duck and an overeasy egg.

Leo L.

Delicious as delicious gets. Big Wong king is by far my favorite Chinese restaurant in China town. The food is fast, cheap and plenty, with many options to choose from. Big Wong King has the best roast duck, Noodle soups and Congee in NYC hands down. Service is quick and the food is delicious.

Zach G.

Loved here. Best place found in China Town. Quickest service ever. Loved lobster and Seaseme chicken. It is in a convenient location and is authentic Chinese food

Janel Y.

Came for a late lunch/early dinner. We ordered a whole slew of items, 2 dishes being the duck and BBQ pork. Just those two dishes blew me away! I am not a big fan of duck but after eating my first slice, I kept going back for more! It was fresh and moist. The BBQ pork was tender, fresh and delicious. We also ordered 2 dishes of chow fun (beef and chicken) as well as a couple other dishes. My parents came with us and they were quite impressed with the food as well. So if you're looking for delicious, cheap Chinese food in a no frills type of place, you need to come here. Note: cash only

Rich W.

It must be my age.... or maybe I have been around too much. I remember when Big Wong first opened and it was a very popular place with the locals. But now it has become a popular tourist attraction. *Sigh* On a recent visit I notice the price is up but the quantity is down! Smaller dishes for more $. Their wonton with noodles and roast pork is still good but it should not be commanding such high prices. The service is meh. I'll let the tourists have my seat.

John N.

Some people got real balls talking about service here. Where the hell do you think you just walked into? You're in Chinatown and paid 6 bucks for a meal in the city. GTFOH!!!!! This place hands down is the OG of Chinese restaurants in CT. Where the gangsters used to frequent and meetings were held in the back somewhere, they could give 2 sh_ts what you think. Great food and no apologies for the decor, just how it's supposed to be done. You want service!? go somewhere else and pay triple that, damn tourists.....

Eric D.

Stopped in, heard about good reviews of the roasted duck. I got the noodle soup with duck to go, and it was pretty good, but the pieces of duck were pretty fatty, and still had some bones, as well as the skin. That's ok if it's on a plate, but in soup, I would expect it to be boneless and skinless. Service was about what you would expect for Chinatown, and with a good variety on the menu, it is probably a solid lunch location.

Hans H.

You are hungry, you find yourself wandering the streets of Chinatown, you want something hot, delicious, and cheap. You stumble upon Big Wong King. You are now very, very happy. Highlights - Got their roast duck rice porridge. It was a coldish day, and this just hit the nail right on the head. It was not too soggy, not too salty, and the duck was mMmM good. (sorry campbell) - Service is pretty standard for your typical borderline fast-food Chinatown restaurant, although the language barrier provides a bit of comic relief Overall: Great cheap grubstop, but my allegiance is still with Great Noodletown.

Queena T.

Every place looks the same in Chinatown so we didn't even realize we had been here before until half way into our second meal. This is your typical Chinese restaurant - minimal but efficient/quick service, table sharing when busy and mostly Chinese/mandarin speaking waiters. Food wasn't bad but I would probably go elsewhere for most of the things I ordered, which was: Porridge - I like the thick and chunky consistency, they serve the watery kind which makes me feel like I'm just drinking water with rice bits floating in there Shrimp rice crepe - my favorite out of the meal, on par with most other places I've eaten Gai lan (Chinese broccoli) with oyster sauce - decent but expensive at $11 a dish Roasted pork on crispy noodles with gravy - the noodles came out crispy in the beginning but turned mushy real quick. I'm used to noodles that hold their crispy texture longer One thing I will say is that they are quick and efficient during the busy weekend lunch rush - there was a decent line when we got in but we got seated quickly in under 5 min. Service was also super quick, we got all of the above food within 10 minutes of ordering

Daebin Y.

A little disappointed in this place after coming here for years. Recently craving some roast pork and cold chicken, they ran out of roast pork, so I had the roast duck. The duck and chicken were just ok. My friend ordered their wonton soup with noodles. The broth was a little off. The wontons were good but not their noodles. The quality was never high but it was still good, that's why I kept coming back, but after this last meal, I probably won't be back in a while. Sorry Big Wong, you're belly gotten full and forgotten about your roots.

Khoi P.

Well with the help of Yelp we found this joint at the start of August during our trip to NYC. We were looking for cheap lobster done with ginger and scallions (shallots) and Yelp lead us to Big Wong King. We arrived about 8:30pm and the place was packed but only after a 5 minute wait we were seated. The place is bustling and the servers work at break neck speed. It's all about efficiency here, getting bums on seats and then out the door! It is a multicultural crowd including a fair few Chinese which tells me this place does good food and must be clean and highly rated due to the fair few non Chinese guests. The BBQ seems to be the specialty and was very popular and the prices and servings are quite generous. You can have a meal for one with about $6 and be stuffed. They have the twin lobster special for $24 and for those familiar with Australian lobster prices - this is an absolute bargain. Granted North American lobsters are smaller, the 2 lobsters are about the size of an Aussie lobster which is still a bargain at $24 compared to over $100 back home. To go along with our lobsters, we got some fried rice, sweet and sour pork and a braised tofu with vegetables hotpot. The food came flying out and was piping hot which was great. Everything was seasoned to our liking, not too salty or plain and not overly greasy. Serving sizes are very large and we struggled to put everything away. All in all, it was a totally satisfying chinese dinner experience and as we were hurried out, it gave us a chance to wander through Little Italy to get dessert and coffees.

Steph W.

This is my go to place when I am around C-town and am craving some roasted pork (aka cha siu) - I always get things to go. This place is a no frills restaurant, meaning their customer service is not the best. The employees that usually take my order are quick tempered and rude. Service isn't the best but for a quick roast pork pick me up this place serves its purpose.

Ashley L.

Roast duck and barbecue pork over rice = $6 = WIN It's a hole-in-the-wall joint with curt service but the roast meats are one of the best in Chinatown!!

Victoria X.

Big Wong is the place to go for a quick bite. The wait time for a table is usually fairly quick, and sometimes you get the pleasure of sitting with strangers when you have to share a table. The food comes out within minutes of you ordering. The 3-meat combo over rice, with a fried egg, is what many people love about this place. You can see your meats hanging as you wait to be seated. Everything is chopped on premises.

Bibi S.

Very cheap & yummy restaurant . Half of the costumers are not asian. On the other hand, it's popular to most people regardless the nationality

Kathy D.

What can I say? It's cheap, fast, and satisfying. A very typical Chinatown restaurant... Don't expect the best service. But when I'm in the area, and I'm hungry, this is a quick and easy option. I like to get the roast pork and duck combo, which is only $6.50 or around there, and is pretty filling! I've tried other things here and there on the menu too and everything's okay. Nothing to crave over, but I'll probably be back.

Francisca W.

have always loved this place. used to come here for a quick brunch every time i went out to the area, and my favorites are: cha siu jok 叉燒粥 (congee w/roast pork; off menu), and ja leung 炸両 (fried dough wrapped in rice roll). also used to enjoy watching how the people worked there (one seated you, one gave you tea, the other came right behind to take your order) -- it was such a "controlled chaos" but seemed to run very smoothly. food quality has been great: the congee is one of the best i've had in terms of taste and consistency; BBQ products as well as rice/noodle dishes also good. after moving away from the city for years, i haven't been back a while. so was really excited to find the place still standing as i passed by this time, while sad knowing that i couldn't afford a sit-down meal w/my favorites due to time constraint. still got a ngau lei so 牛脷酥 (fried sweet dough) to go -- brought me right back to childhood in Hong Kong -- the crunch on the outside and softness on the inside, the right amount of sweetness, the taste ... omg. and it's not even $2 each!!! should've ordered 5 more to go. aside from the divey upkeep and the bathroom not being the cleanest... i'd come back any day without hesitation. p.s. cash only.

Julie C.

If your looking for some five star restaurant then you can move on to the next restaurant. This place has been opened since I was a weeee-little baby and catered for a quick bite and run. Till this day I still think it has the best roasted meats over rice. And Chinese porridge and fried dough... And just overall generally good Chinese "fast food". I rated it a 3 star because sometimes it can be a little dirty in there and the waiters and waitresses can cop an attitude sometimes if they're not in the best mood.

Jo D.

The floor was so greasy I nearly fell down. That should have been the tip-off. Very mediocre food. Lots better places in Chinatown.

Shirley N.

Sis suggested Saturday brunch on our last day in NYC. I did an online search but nothing really grabbed me. Should we go for broke and spend a small fortune for an American brunch midtown or uptown? Then a light bulb came on. Why not go back to Big Wong in Chinatown for comfort food? Sis readily agreed. The four of us took the subway downtown. We arrived around 9:30am. Not crowded yet. Then in our broken sub dialect Cantonese we placed our orders. The waiter immediately joked with us recognizing our heritage. We were ready for our comfort food. The food didn't disappoint. We felt we needed to cleanse our systems after all the burgers and hot dogs we've been eating. Not to say all the food we had the week before in Costa Rica. Three of us had hot steamy bowls of jook. (Rice congee). The fourth had beef brisket with egg noodle soup. We left very content. We were ready to fly back to San Francisco knowing our last meal in NYC was great comfort food.

Lizi C.

Wonton soup, roasted pork really cannot get any better than this. So good, so fast, so cheap!! A word of caution. My fiance and I were so enchanted with the good eats at Big Wongs we decided to treat ourselves on Easter Sunday and order the house special of two lobster with garlic and ginger, the spare ribs, wonton soup and green vegetables. This was a mistake. The lobster was okay, but nothing extraordinary but was relatively expensive compared to our usual Big Wong's trip. The spare ribs were gross. They came out cold. Like really cold not even they were hot 20 minutes ago and cooled off. More like they were probably sitting for endless hours a cold bin and haphazardly thrown on a plate cold. They seemed like the perfect set up for food poisoning, but luckily it never happened. The quality of meat on the spare ribs was really bad as well. Normally for a experience like the one we had on Easter, I would take some serious stars away, but honestly we ordered the wrong things and we knew better. Lesson learned....the hard way and $52 later. But that's why I'm writing this review. Go to Big Wongs and order roasted pork, wonton soups, wonton noodle soups, add pork or duck to your soups or eat pork or duck or pork and duck over rice and you will not be disappointed! The best part too is the price. All the pork and duck dishes are pretty cheap. The other not so good stuff is more expensive. (ie $11 for a plate a vegetables, $24 for lobster). Why pay $$$ you can have dinner for two under $20. Consider this a life hack....you're welcome.

Elaine L.

Delicious food and good service. The food arrived promptly, and the restaurant is also fairly clean.

Cindy C.

This is our go-to place for chinese bbq pork and duck. I always ask for 50/50 meat:fat bbq pork, and with that, I get a nice tender, not-too-dry, not-too-fatty, juicy, flavourful piece of meat. The duck is delish as well - fatty of course, but also awesome meat.

Jason T.

Yum yum yum! Once I've gotten past it's funny name, Big Wing Wong became my go-to Chinatown place for cheap, delicious and most importantly, authentic Chinese cuisine. Everything I've ordered (lobster noodle, congee, rice crepe, wonton) was highly satisfactory. What's more, all dishes are very reasonably priced and you don't have to choose being full and being broke at Big Wing Wong. Still think that the name is funn though.. :)

Violet L.

Best Cantonese fast food in da city! :)) This dish is roast duck over rice noodles (glutenfree alert!) in a savory soup! Yummy! - Their specialties are the roast duck, roast pork n tender chicken fresh n hangin in da windas! ;) loud - fast - affordable! Delish!

Lily T.

been here many times. This place, although usually filled with tourists, is actually pretty authentic cantonese cuisine. I usually come here to buy their roast pork, soy sauce chicken or their low mein, or ho fun, also what they are known for Everything pretty much taste decent and is very good price.

Eunice K.

Big Wong King? More like Big Failure! For the record, my impression of BWK used to be great, and although service has always been crap, I found the food always of good value. However, recently, I realise its Yelp ratings have dropped and customers are dwindling and the restaurant don't even seem to care. Gone were the days where it was filled to the brim and you have to wait for a table and there can only be one reason why. The food is getting from bad to worse. My decision to bring my visiting chinese relatives here was the greatest mistake ever! We decided to order ala carte dishes and each dish was at least 3 times more expensive than their value single plate dishes. We ordered string bean veg, lychee duck and sweet and sour pork. The lychee duck was in fact just roast duck draped in a tomato-based sweet and sour sauce and littered with a few pathetic pieces of canned lychees. The sauce nor the duck had any hint of lychee in it. The only redeeming factor was that the roast was soft, but the dish still felt like a frankenstein combination of different ingredients with no coherence at all. The worst was the sweet and sour pork, which was draped in EXACTLY THE SAME sauce as the bad lychee duck. I don't know whether it's pure laziness or what but apparently they have decided to cook both dishes that cost more than $30 in exactly the same sauce with none living up to its suggested name! A traditional sweet and sour pork should be pork perfectly caramelized and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The crap they serve at BWK was overcooked and tasteless and tough pieces of pork wrapped in a thick fried dough and draped with the same 'lychee duck sauce' (albeit without the lychee'. It's despicable enough that they may try to pass this devilish doughy dumpling pork as traditional sweet and sour pork, but to us chinese, this is just a pure disgrace. I don't even understand how they don't feel ashamed of themselves at all for serving this crap, because I feel so so ashamed for them, and deeply embarrassed on my part for recommending this place to my relatives. Service was worse than ever. They keep banging into us for no reason or dropping things randomly and loudly and unapologetically on our table or distributing plates to us like frisbee. Why can't ANYONE in the restaurant just take a least bit of pride in their work and business?? and they still have the cheek to ask for tip when we try to give them what they deserve i.e. no tip. Overall, for the embarrassment i suffered for recommending this place, i have to right the wrong by recommending Yelp users to AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE A PLAGUE!!

Terrence L.

Big Wong is one of the mainstays of Chinatown. Over the years, they have been dishing out delicious Cantonese style roast meats and porridge. The roast duck from Big Wong is both succulent and juicy, mainly because it is full of fat. Topped with crispy skin, I'm not sure how it gets better than this. Even a raw D'Artagnan duck would cost more than this heart-stopping taste of heaven. Maybe I've been deprived, but this very duck brought back very good memories of roast goose at Yung Kee in Hong Kong. Now, go forth and clog your arteries. Note: One bird yields 4 portions.

Sally S.

SO SO it is not good actually.

Jennifer C.

This place is a really legit Hong Kong restaurant. My family and I came here a long time ago and chose the Wong place nearer to Canal street and broadway as our staple Hong Kong restaurant in Chinatown. However, after visiting this place recently, the quality had really gone up and it will replace the other Wong place definitely! My dad ordered the beef tendons noodle soup. The beef tendons were so tender and delicious! My dad had dentures/false teeth and he had no problems biting into them. I tasted them myself and it was one of the best beef noodle soups I have ever tasted. The noodles were really flavorful (unlike other places). ($5.50) I ordered the combination congee. It was... very delicious. I had to add some grounded pepper and salt to it, but the ingredients used were A+; the meats had a lot of flavor (even without the added salt and pepper; that was mostly for the congee aka "rice soup") and the squid was so good! I like that they use high quality squid (the pink kind) instead of the cheaper squid (the white kind) that the other Wong place uses. ($4.50) I will be coming back really soon to have this again! :) The waitress was really nice and brought us hot tea quickly; I wouldve liked the option of water though. The tea was too hot to drink and burnt my mouth, but that also means it was fresh? She wasn't invasive or rude, and brought us the food quickly. ... come here for some cheap, but delicious food. You won't regret it!

Therealladyof L.

Another superb beef brisket noodle. Portions big but yummy

Mike C.

Four stars restaurant down graded to two. Their roast pork, and duck is just a myth. Pretty much taste the same like others. So there's really nothing spectacular here to praise about. Their prices is not cheap to dine here anymore. For two people, your bill can be up to $40 plus tips. You might as well spend a little more and eat in a seafood restaurant. Not feasible.

Shu Jin S.

Don't expect super friendly service. The congee was decent, the roast duck was superb. Too bad I accidentally ordered roast duck on top of the wonton noodles and not roast pork (pretty tired that day). I attempted to order a french crueller, but must have used the wrong mix of canto words. The server muttered angrily that they ran out and walked off. Upon exiting the resto, I looked to the my right and saw a massive tray of said fried dough. Cheap and (sort of) cheerful.

Kar N.

One of my favorite chinese restaurants in Chinatown. I have came here countless times for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant is always busy and pack with customers but the waiters and waitresses are still very attentive to their dine-ins. I always try different dishes when I come here but I can say that my favorite would be the roasted pork or roasted duck on rice. I am not a huge fan of roasted pork but I can say that their roasted pork is delicious. However I love roasted duck and I can eat duck from here everyday. Another one of my favorite dish would be the congee with preserved egg and pork. Out of the many chinese restaurants that serves this dish, I believe that this place has the best. They give actual pieces of preserved eggs instead of marble sized ones that most restaurants give. Definitely a great place to grab a quick lunch or have dinner, I heard the lobster is really good.

Kelly N.

My dad came here when he was a kid over thirty years ago. If that doesn't give you a hint as to the quality of this place, then I don't know what to tell you. Of course, note that I said quality, not cleanliness. As with most of Chinatown, it's not that clean. You're not going to get the standard pleasantries you would at a western restaurant either. At the same time, I've never found them particularly rude. They were very friendly the first time I took a couple of my friends, and they asked us where we went to school, etc. Maybe it helps if you speak Chinese? I don't go for the five star service though. I go to Dai Wong because it's a Chinatown classic and still serves authentic Chinese food, regardless of all the tourists. The roast duck is so, so good...like, sublime almost. The juk is great (and with the crispy, oily yau jia gwai), and my dad always used to bring it home whenever he came back from a trip to NYC. I've gotten wonton noodles too, and they were good. I don't think you can go wrong here, though I would say the roast duck is one of their best, if not the best, dishes. The best part is that it's cheap. I can get the ultimate comfort food - food from my childhood - for under $10 a person. Usually, it works out to $7-8 per person, and we don't even finish all of our food. It's pretty hard to do better than Dai Wong.

Allen K.

Roast duck, roast duck, roast duck, roast duck, roast duck, roast duck, and roast duck. This review need not any other descriptors.

Athena C.

I have only tried their roast pork and congee with thousand-year old egg and shredded pork. I have to admit I was really impressed. I had the assumption that their food is mediocre at best for some reason. Nevertheless, I finally came here one night after seeing huge crowd inside and got to try their fresh Cantonese style roast section and their congee. These two items saved my ill husband from misery. Their congee is very thick with a lot of ingredients. I got a pint for $4.5. It is really inexpensive. Next time I would come try their roast chicken! They sure look delicious on the hook near the window ;)

Kristen L.

I've been coming here with friends and family for years. My usual favorites are ye mein and the congee with roast pork and preserved egg! Always super quick and delicious. The service is always very quick, not the friendliest, but it's Chinatown. Not a four star restaurant. The last time I went I got the ye mein, roast duck congee, and a beef dish. The noodles and congee were fantastic as always but the beef dish wasn't the greatest... I will always come back for the quick, cheap, and delicious congee and ye mein!

Jackie C.

Tried this place out while trying to grab something cheap and quick before heading home. They have a pretty good menu, and the prices aren't crazy. I was able to get a bowl of wontons in soup for 5.50. My friends and I enjoyed the food here, and it's a decent amount of food for your money's worth. Make sure you ask for some spicy sauce. The spicy sauce they have on the side has some pork bits in it (not vegetarian) and has the spicy chili oil. It's not super spicy, so you can use a lot of it, but the flavor is amazing! My friend just scooped a whole spoonful to drop in his noodle soup because it tasted so good. Note: CASH ONLY. After you get the check, you can give the money to the waiter, or bring the check to the front and get it settled with the cashier by the door.

Niki C.

My family and I have been patrons here for as long as I remember. As awesome as it is, I have never been here without my fam cause it's so sacred to me as a family spot, but for you, I highly recommend it whenever you are in Chinatown!! Big Won is the ish!!! It's nice that after 30+ years of patronage only a couple times a year, that my dad can walk in and be greeted by the owner who recognizes him and immediately greets him with a smile saying - "Hey!! My friend!!" Dad took me here most recently on a day that I was not feeling well and so he insisted that we order some soup to go. We got our usual - the Wonton Noodle Soup with Roast Pork and Roast Duck ($10). Fan-freakin-tastic Authentic Chinese Deliciousness!! For holidays we used to order the Crispy Roast Duck to enjoy on it's own and I'm pretty sure that contributed to my being a foodie from a very young age. Succulent and delicious! Next time you want to awaken your palate with authentic and amazing foreign flavors, head to Big Wong In China town! The next best thing to heading to China instead!

Liliana R.

I had the roast pork and soy sauce chicken over rice. The roast pork was amazing. The chicken was average. Overall it was a great dinner for a little over $6. I'm all about that life.

David R.

If a friend is in the mood for some semblance of authentic Chinese I would normally tell them to top up and head on over to Queens for the real Chinatown of New York in Flushing. This is usually met with protest and occasional tears until one party gives up. In retrospect I figure it's good that people are afraid of outer boroughs--lets keep those tourists and hipsters at bay. But this for once wasn't the case for me finding myself in downtown Manhattan eating Chinese food this past Saturday. After a little afternoon tea we were hungry for some grub and found ourself on the famous Mott Street for Big Wong Kong. While waiting outside it was only then that we noticed the giant "B" rating. Apparently I was feeling a bit daring that day and decided what the hell, let's go for it. We're in Chinatown after all. After living in Boston for college, I forgot what good Chinese food tasted like and was pleasantly surprised with our food. I had the beef with broccoli...not the safest but my bravery paid off. I was back in NYC! The city's Chinatown shut me up that day but I'll still tell folks to head to Queens. Expect your typical not overly friendly and rushed service that's common with Chinese restaurants. Don't take it personal, and be happy that your food comes out fast and hot! You'll have to flag the staff down if you want more food or water and don't forget to leave your "xie xies" at the door, we're in NY, it's 唔該 (mh goiiiiii).

Pinky C.

Tell me I'm crazy but this place is one of my favorite spots in Chinatown. Maybe it's because I grew up with my parents always bringing me here and it brings back sweet childhood memories or the food is actually amazing. Regardless, this place sells such CHEAP and appropriately portioned food!!!!! I always always always order the lai fun with roast pork. For only $5.25, you get so much roast pork and the noodles are always so delicious with it. Gets you pretty full too!!! If you're in for a quick in-and-out lunch at a cheap price, this place is the best place. Fast service. Cheap. and FILLING!

Timothy K.

The most Legitimate Hong Kong style food I have had in a long time. It is almost comparable to the city itself, right down to the restrooms- not the cleanest, but they get the job done. Great congee, but be sure to get the fried-crullers with it! If you're there on a cold day like I was, the congee really warms you up. Pan-fried flat noodles with beef and bean sprouts: cooked to perfection. There was the perfect amount of oil so that the noodles wouldn't stick to each other, but not overwhelmingly heavy and noticeable. Beef was cooked nicely, moist and not overly chewy. Zhaliang (noodle wrapped fried cruller): this dish is a common one when eating dim sum. Like I said, Big Wong has the most authentic Hong Kong food, and this one doesn't let you down. Overall, this place is great and brings you to Hong Kong through their food. It has a classic Chinese restaurant feel where it's busy and noisy, but not to the point where it's disturbing. Note: the staff's English isn't the best, so bring your patience as well as your appetite!

Katrina T.

Waited to write this review because every time I thought of this place, my mouth begins to water. My cousins and I had just finished eating brunch, got some cannellonis from Little Italy, got some boba and ice cream in Chinatown.......and then decided to come here to eat. Yeah I know, we're pigs. I just couldn't bear the thought of passing this place up to try! The waiters must have thought we were the cheapest Asians ever. We were a party of 6 but got 2 bowls of noodles: The Roast Duck Noodles and The BBQ Pork Noodles with Won Tons. We were so full from everything else and needed to leave room for dinner after this meal too.... Take a look and see the vibrant, thick cut, juicy meat in the bowls of noodles: Roast Duck Noodles: yelp.com/biz_photos/big-… They're definitely not stingy on the meat portions here. The roast duck was nice and salty. It tasted even better when the duck was soaking in their juicy broth! My favorite part of the duck is the thigh. OmFg that piece of meat was so tender. BBQ Pork Noodles with Won Tons: yelp.com/user_local_phot… BBQ Pork is one of my favorite things to eat because it is so sweet and pink in color. There was tons of meat in this little bowl to go around for all of us to have too! You could tell they make their own won tons as well. Extra brownie points! Some places I have been too, actually buy frozen ones and just feed them to you. I am sure these were frozen, but my point is they actually roll the won tons up themselves! The noodles in both bowls were average, but the meat and the broth were so tasty, it surpassed the need for better noodles. My cousin also told me that they have deals here occasionally for lobsters! 2 for $20? Awesome! I wish I had more days to come back and eat here because their rice dishes also looked salivating! I must mention, the food is REALLY cheap here. #authenticchinesefood #bomb #iloveNYC

Paulina J.

Although I gave Big Wong King three stars, I highly recommend coming here for the lobster with ginger and scallion! It's a great deal for $24 and super delicious. The duck and char siu is also very good. Other items on the menu are nothing special, so minus one star. I also took another star off for the lack of sanitation. The bathroom is so appalling that it made sick. But still do come here for the lobster and duck.

Kevin C.

As a kid growing up we'd head out to Chinatown and this was a mainstay for our lunches on weekends. To it's credit it's still open and dishing out the same quality of great food even though the price has gone up a bit it's still affordable. It's a old school local chinese dive restaurant but putting my forke and palate on these dishes brings back memories to childhood. Great wonton noodles with roast pork and i always go for any of the chicken over fried noodles. The rice poridge and fried crawlers are great as well. I always go with the chicken or fish rice poridge. As a take out joint i'm always order the shrimp and scrambled/fried egg over rice with roast pork. Hits the spot on a workday. Tip: Ya can order any of the rosted meats to go. The roast duck or roast pork is definitely a take home item.

Amy Y.

Look. If you're looking to get excellent food at an excellent price with excellent service, then this neighborhood isn't where to go. If you're looking for value and taste, then this is it. The Chinese barbecue here is some of the best I've had in NYC. The place is old and dirty and the waiters don't care. But the food is great and the twin lobster special is a must to try. This is one of the only Chinatown places that offer the special without requiring additional purchases and you can even get only that to go. I've had pretty much most of the items on the menu and all of it has been solid. Definitely a go to spot for me when I'm in the area for a quick meal. This isn't a place to hang out with friends.

Kevin H.

One word, authentic. Char Siu pork is perfect, ask for the fatty cuts. (I don't know why people think eat fat is bad if so why do you even eat out.) Beef Chow Fun is spot on, perfect ho-fun. For folks that only had take-out chow fun this is how Chow fun supposed to be done. The key to good chinese cuisine is flavor and texture. The roast duck is slightly less crispy than what I prefer but it's fine. Wonton noodle soup is also authentic but not the best. The best item here really is the congee with fried crullers.

Liv A.

You know the soup Nazi on Seinfeld? Well, Big Wong is the wonton Nazi! I had a pretty interesting experience there. One of the waiters there spoke Chinese really quickly and was very impatient when he was taking our order. When we asked him questions, he pretty much yelled at us. It was actually pretty funny bc he was speaking so quickly, I didn't know he was yelling at us at the time and I proceeded to ask him more questions (which I'm sure annoyed him even more). Anyway, the BWK is located in Manhattan Chinatown. It was easy to find, right off Canal Street. A yelp friend recommended that I give their wonton a try bc it's supposed to be the best in the area. I tried to be unbiased with all the wontons I've consumed over the years, but discounting the original wonton noodles from HK, the Bay Area wonton are still way better than what they served up at Big Wong's. Sorry, but SF wins here! Dishes consumed: -Wonton Ho Fun (rice noodles): The broth lacked the shrimp shell flavor that is the standard for all wonton noodle broths and was very bland. The wontons consisted of a ball of pork and had tiny pieces of shrimp. The texture was too dense for what I'm used to in a wonton. Ho fun was the skinny kind you find in HK - yum. -BBQ Pork Lo Mein: Not what I expected....when I order Lo Mein anywhere else, it is the dry wonton noodles and they bring it out with a small bowl of wonton soup for your to spoon over the noodles. This lo mein, however, was more like a chow mein. The BBQ pork was cut thinly and the dish could have used more meat. I thought it would be hearty, thick slices. Taste was fine though. -Side of Yui Choi (Chinese greens): Not that fresh...choy was a bit fiberous. Thought it was a rip off for $5 bc the dish was small. Also wasn't too crazy about the only other choice being lettuce so went with the yui choy. Overall, food was just OK. Price was decent for what it was. Expect whole in the wall atmosphere and possibly having to share a table with strangers. Don't be afraid if the wonton Nazi yells at you.

Jon S.

A throwback to an era of Cantonese-dominated Chinatowns, Big Wong King has a nonsensical English name (as the sign outside shows, the proper Chinese name has only two words and would be better translated as "Great Prosperity") and drab faux-wood paneling as décor. But there's a reason the Don Drapers and Joan Holloways of the world eventually stopped frequenting the Polynesian-themed purveyors of pu-pu platters uptown and tentatively came downtown in the early 1970s - the food is really good. Expect Cantonese fast food classics, presented in five minutes at rock bottom prices and maximum flavor. Come with friends so not to have to choose from the slippery wontons in a thin boiling hot broth and the moist barbeques meats. Come alone and be sated in 10 minutes. (The service is efficient to the point of being brusque but this waitstaff does know how to turnover a popular restaurant.) This place isn't off the map so don't come wanting a particularly Chinese atmosphere. Do however, be prepared for quite excellent fare.

Alex Z.

Incredibly overpriced. Rude servers (I know what to expect from service in Chinatown and am usually thick-skinned, but I felt really patronized). Food so-so. So many other places to go nearby where you can get a better meal for cheaper with better service and more options on the menu.

Jimmy C.

Big Wong is as good as it gets with Cantonese food! Cheap prices? Authentic dishes? Legitness? What else could you ask for? This NY staple has been around since forever and it shows that they can survive with the competing restaurants and still maintain low prices which shows that they are doing it right. If it is your first time, you must get their - Pork Wonton Soup: Their staples in flavorful cha su pork along with the thin egg noodles and delicious wontons. Must have! - Beef Low mien: I can't get over these thin noodles! - 1000 year old egg congee: MMMMM! When classics are executed perfectly, you can not just appreciate the awesomness. - Lobster with ginger/scallion - 2 for $20! Yummmm. You will not be disappointed

Gary B.

Really a 3 1/2 stars.. I order here for lunch once a week, they serve generous portions and offer fast delivery. The pork and rice is cooked perfectly and leaves me salivating at the thought. Beef and Chinese broccoli is a must, the vegetable is crisp and glazed with just enough gravy, beef is tender and can be cut with a fork.

Ambrose C.

Are you looking for some tasty Chinese barbecue meats served in a gritty setting? Are you willing to possibly share a table with some random strangers? If you said yes, this place has your answer. This is one of the most popular restaurants to get some Chinese barbecue meats. The 2010 Not For Tourists Guide to New York City has said that "If you're going to be a king, that's the kind of king to be". The Cantonese Chinese name of this place, "Dai Wong" literally means "great and prosperous", based off the Chinese characters on the sign. We shall see if me and my friend can eat like kings here. The place was loud and crowded on a Sunday afternoon. One thing we would have to do in this place is to "daap toi". Literally meaning "to travel by table", "daap toi" is the Cantonese Chinese word to share a table with someone you do not know, if the restaurant is really crowded and there is plenty of space on the big tables. We were able to "daap toi" with some older ladies from North Carolina that were hosted by some older ladies from Staten Island. My friend and I ordered our food. When our food arrived, the older ladies from North Carolina were asking something like this in a very strange accent: "What did you guys order? This stuff looks good. We should have ordered that." My friend who was with me is Toisanese Chinese while I am Cantonese Chinese. It was a little difficult to explain, but I slowly explained something like this: "This rice noodle dish is called Gon Chao Ngau Ho. It is usually called in English as Beef Chow Foon, but it consists of beef, noodles, bean sprouts and scallions. This dish here is the Saam Bo Fan, literally meaning Three Treasures Rice, and this dish has Cha Siu, or roasted pork, Siu Ngaap, or roasted duck, and a piece of fried egg over rice." "Do you guys usually order this?" "Yeah, we usually get some Gon Chao Ngau Ho whenever we go to a Chinese restaurant. It's a quintessential Chinese dish. We also get some Chinese barbecue meats since this place makes cha siu and siu ngaap." The tourists felt a little guilty, mainly because they were possibly thinking: "We should have ordered that stuff the two Chinese guys are eating!" Hopefully they will know what's good to order. We did have a great conversation, particularly about North Carolina's problems, and about how wonderful New York is, even though the ladies were significantly older than us. The older ladies from Staten Island seemed to be happy when I said how wonderful New York is, since I am currently living in the somewhat decent city of Boston. The cha siu was tasty. It was so juicy and tender. The siu ngaap was fairly meaty and flavorful. The egg had a nice flavor, and the meats tasted really good with the rice. As for the Gon Chao Ngau Ho, it was tasty, the beef needed to be more juicier and tender, but it was still good. The texture of the noodles were good. A major disadvantage this place had is that they did not any Siu Youk, which is the crispy roasted pork on that day. I was a little disappointed, since Siu Youk is an important Chinese barbecue meat. They do not serve vegetables if you order the Saam Bo Fan with rice so you should eat some good vegetables either earlier or later in the day. The interior is gritty, but it's definitely not the grittiest Chinese restaurant in New York and it's definitely not as gritty compared to some of the grittiest Chinese restaurants in the somewhat decent city of Boston. The service was considerably effective and quick. Overall, this is a great choice to get some tasty Chinese barbecue meats, especially for some good Cha Siu with rice. Did me and my friend really felt like kings after eating the food here? The food is fairly inexpensive, tasty, and we got our stomachs full, so we probably felt more like princes than kings. I think if they start serving some freshly cooked vegetables to balance out the Chinese barbecue meats, I think this place has a lot of potential to be the best place to get Chinese barbecue meats in New York's Chinatown. I would not eat here every day, unless I have some good fresh fruits and vegetables and a good exercise routine after that.

Zaman K.

I've been coming to Big Wong for years now but most of the time it's been to pick up chopped meat - roast duck, bbq pork, steamed chicken, I've tried them all here. They are usually pretty good and an easy way to satisfy the carnivorous cravings of a big group. A friend of mine once got a whole roast pig from here. It's pretty tasty and relatively cheap. I had an actual sit down dinner here for the first time a few days ago. The Cantonese style egg noodles with roast duck and short ribs was pretty good. Most of the flavor was from the duck but most of the meat was from the short ribs. The noodles themselves were pretty standard. The crispy noodle with chicken and gravy was decent too. As with most restaurants on Mott, there is usually a fair number of tourists here. The service is on par with ctown standards aka almost nonexistent. As they say around here: bad service is better than no service. Okay I just made that up but you get the picture. They actually gave us our check before they brought out the food. *Sigh. I still love you ctown. FOOD: 3.5/5 SERVICE: N/A VALUE: 4/5

Amanda L.

I've been eating here since I was a kid. How have I not written a review? Roast pork (char shiu) -- just do it. Order a pound of it to take home and eat plain, eat with rice, cook with vegetables, heat with leftovers, whatever you want to do with it. Roast duck is yummy too. I won't eat congee from anywhere else. When I'm sick, I whine and cry about wanting their congee to make me feel better. I had major tummy issues somewhat recently (couldn't keep anything down), and my bf drove me here from the UWS, bright and early in the morning, just so I could get congee. True story. If you go to Big Wong to get beef and broccoli or kung pao chicken, you are a fool. Pork, duck, and congee. Got it? Oh, and don't expect good service. It's Chinatown, people -- quick and dirty.

Steph C.

Roast duck. And roast duck. That's it. So crispy and juicy and greasy and flavorful. I've eaten here a few times and it's your typical Chinatown restaurant experience. Good cheap food, lackluster (and sometimes downright rude) service, and questionable standards of cleanliness. But that duck. I crave it. We don't even bother eating there anymore. Why deal with the hassle when you can just take it to go? The line for getting meats and food to go is sort of insane. It's constantly busy, the people cluster around, making it confusing to figure out who's next, and there's constant shouting of orders back and forth in Chinese. And yet somehow it works. The workers manage to put the orders together really fast and keep the line moving. My Mandarin isn't that great and my Cantonese is non-existent so I hesitantly spoke English, expecting to be yelled at. Instead, the man behind the counter smiled and spoke English back to me and got my order together just fine. How cool is that? One duck, a large order of rice, and some vegetable (to be healthy) suffices for two and gives us 2-3 meals.

Tina C.

Recent visit with a party of three who are no strangers to Cantonese cuisine. Big Wong King is one of the oldest Cantonese staples in Chinatown New York. Surely, it is Cantonese fast food known for cramped seating, bill is submitted to your table immediately after your orders are served and wait staff anxiously waiting to clear the table for the next party. N.B. Do not expect Dim Sum at Big Wong King as they are known for noodle soup and entree dishes. Hustle and bustle busy and extreme high noise volume reminisce me of small dinning rooms in Hong Kong noodle shops. It is also known as a tourist trap and a favorite for locals in cheap eats category. Two Roast duck noodle soups at $5.25 and one Roast Beef noodle soup at $5.25 foot the bill totaling $15.75. I love a good roast duck succulent exotic to procure my delightful interest.

Richard E.

Good cheap eats in chinatown Manhattan. One of the "dirty hole in the wall" joints. Don't let the appearance scare you off. You would be missing out on some great chinese food at minimal cost. The BBQ pork is excellent with great flavor. The congee and fried bread/fried donut are an awesome combination for about $6 total. I would also recommend the typical rice plates and noodle plates too! Singapore rice noodle, 3 meat combo over rice, and etc. If you want to drive here, it's best to come in the morning (around 9am) and park in the meter spots. Best go-to joint for cheap chinese food.

Kim D.

This is my go-to spot for my NYC trips. I dream about the bbq pork and the soy sauce chicken every night. The hot and sour soup is amazing, especially after a long trek thru the snow.

Robert S.

I love this place..the menu has most of the things that I crave in a Chinese restaurant...BBQ meats on white rice, BBQ meats on noodle soup, Young Chow fried rice, lo mein, hot meat over rice (squid, beef, tripe, pork chops,etc). Nice, quick service, tasty and cheap... This is a great gem in Chinatown.

Judy Z.

This authentic chinese restaurant is the best there is in chinatown! Trust me, I'm chinese and I know my chinese food. It it a bit pricier than other chinese joints probably by like a quarter more. But thats because everyone knows that they're the best, they probably know that they're the best. You can't go wrong here. They have amazing Congee I highly recommend their beef chow fun( beef with wide flat noodles) its very worth the price. As for the meats at the window, all of it is good. From the roast duck to the roast pork and ribs. If you are a soup noodle person. Try the LAII fun it might not be on the menu, only some people known what it is. It is a round thick noodle thats very slurpy. My fave The staff consists of quick nice and friendly people. They seat you fast, take your order fast, and bring you your food fast. The decor isn't that great, and it's loud but the FOOD is TOP NOTCH!

Phatkatmeowmeow M.

You have to be cool with sharing your table with others in a small tight area if you're cool with that the big one is the place to be The staff could be friendly but the soups rocks the roast duck & pork noodles and stewed beef tripe medley with wontons and last steamed dumplings

Jo Anne G.

This place does not deserve even one star. The women's bathroom was disgusting. The salt and pepper seafood plate was very greasy and the duck appetizer was mostly fat - really? My suggestion - close the place and start over.

Jason C.

I like their beef and peas. I have beem coming here since I was a little kid. Their roast duck is good as well.

Polly H.

I came in with my mom last Tuesday. I had a chicken, bbq pork, and a fried egg on rice. It was delicious and very flavorful. I was sad when it finished. My mom ordered sup chau ngau haw (beef ho fun) and thought it was a decent sized portion. I think the prices can be a bit steep, but depending on your hunger, it can make up for the increase. I like my waitress. She was helpful and made small talk. I thought she was nice and didn't stand over us. Plus, it was packed. We came around 5 pm and so many people had the same idea we did--dinner early. I would come back.

Robert S.

Yes like everyone has said, the service isnt good. I went on a slow night and it was hard to get a waiter to take my order. I got the spare ribs over rice and it was moslty bones. I thought I was going to actual whole barbeque spare ribs and of course the waiter doesnt tell you that. Yes this place is cheap but it seems a lot of the items are for sharing because hot and sour soup cost 6.50 and the chicken and beef dishes cost about 14 or 15. I've only been here twice so I'm going to come back and try some other dishes but this is a good spot for some cheap eats

Joe L.

Some dishes are the most expensive in Chinatown. But definitely the most delicious here. All pennies you spend worth it.

Owen B.

Jaysus. This place was rotten. Noodles which had clearly been in the microwave oven. Cheap, fatty pork. Beef which didn't really taste of any meat I've had before. Very cheap and huge portions but I def won't go again.

Linda S.

A classic cantonese restaurant with a long history and much community love. That having been said, my last duck wonton noodle soup had a really wierd 'soapy' aftertaste, and had too much msg. I was very disappointed. Their duck is good, but I've recently noticed that the pieces of meat have are totally missing their fat (wierd, since duck naturally has a thick layer of fat) and even less meat. They must be roasting very skinny animals. Recommended: (1) a classic worker meal of "san bao fan", or three treasures dish, of roast pork, roast chicken, an egg, and veggies over rice, (2) duck wonton noodle soup, or (3) jook/congee with a side of ngao lei so - the sweet version of yu tiao-fried dough.

Nancy L.

My family and I have been coming here ever since I can remeber. The Roast Pork over rice made all those Sunday treks out to Chinatown for Chinese School that much more bearable. All their cooked meats are mouthwatering (roast pork, ribs, duck, chicken, chicken feet, chicken wings). I'm a pescetarian now but I always get a little weak when I come here. Definitely get the fried cruller. Also try the fried cruller wrapped in rice noodle (a dim sum favorite of mine that you can get here at any time).

Emma G.

Got my food as fast as humanly possible. I'm not kidding, it was about 2 minutes of wait time. Food was delicious, service was great. Not expensive. Place could definitely use a makeover, but I have nothing bad to say about the quality of my experience here.

Alex D.

I had the spicy beef cantonese noodles - delicious, the beef is so tender and the noodles were among the best I had in a chinese restaurant, so far. The roast pork fried rice was also delightful!

Kevin M.

ENVIRONMENT It's a madhouse. There is staff running in and out of the kitchen and everything is ridiculously disorganized. Everything is red inside and looks like a Kung Fu fight is about to break out any minute CLEANLINESS/STAFF If you want a pleasant dining experience and are looking for great customer service THIS IS NOT THE PLACE. The whole place is a literal hole in the wall. Where EVERYTHING is slick and sticky (from what I assume is duck and pork fat) and it's got an interesting scent. DO NOT USE THE BATHROOM HERE. If you took a dump on the bathroom floor, the crap would get dirty because that's how disgusting the bathrooms are. Make sure as you go down into the bathrooms that you hold onto the railing because those stairs were slippery. The staff where a whole another issue; they bring you tea before you can place an order and the server had his fingers in the tea. When I asked him for a finger free tea he got pretty mad. Then when I tried to ask a waiter a question he told me to sit down and wait and when I reiterated I just had a quick question he told he has no time and walked away to talk to a co-worker. Someone came and took our order and literally in 5 minutes our food came out (we had a dumpling soup 2/5, beef and bok Choy which had large chunks of beef 3/5, seafood noodles 1/5, the BBQ pork 5/5 and spicy beef chow fun 4/5). FOOD The portion sizes are ridiculously huge considering the price point and the dishes we ordered we pretty good except the seafood noodle. The BBQ pork was hands down the best I ever had. OVERVIEW Would i ever return to this restaurant? I would for the cheap eats but not to dine in or meet the sweet staff. I enjoyed the food and that's it. You great a lot of food at a really amazing price which ALSO tastes good; a pretty rare combo nowadays. I'd recommend this place if your in the mood for some good BBQ pork and cheap food

Rachael S.

First of all, the food was really good, no complaints there. The portions are huge! You will likely have leftovers unless you share. They have really good noodle dishes here. The staff were rushing us a bit which was fine as it was quite busy but it would have been nice if they didn't stand around out table waiting for us to leave and then swoop in to clear everything the second we stood up to leave. The worst part was the toilets... they were absolutely disgusting! It smelled so bad and there was pee all over the floor and toilet seats... needless to say we went elsewhere to find bathrooms! So to sum up: Food - great! Service - ok. Bathrooms - ewwww.

Jane R.

I've been raving about this place for days (thanks to my friend, Katie C for introducing this to me!) We came here post work happy hour and were ravenous. We ordered the congee (her pick), wonton and roast pork noodle soup, and fried beef chow fun. Everything was delicious. My favorite was definitely the fried beef chow fun which were just delicious beef and stir fried thick rice noodles. The soup was delicious too and came with very thin noodles (almost string like). Congee (or rice porridge) isn't normally a pick of mine but she had to have it, since its just the way her (obviously Chinese) grandmother makes it. It's not the fanciest or nicest restaurant you'll go to (I mean there are roasted ducks hanging up front - yea its one of those places...) but there is more than enough tables to sit and enjoy a meal. Also hot tea at the table which I love. It's amazing to me that the bill came out to just $20 and we had so many leftovers. I cannot wait to come back here! Its definitely new favorite Chinatown place.

Gail Anthony T.

F'in epic! My cousin and I were on a mission for some roast duck and lobster in a ginger scallion sauce a few weeks ago, and this place hit the mark. Not only were these dishes crazy good, but inexpensive ($14 for half duck, and $20 for 2 lobsters). This joint ain't the type to bring your first date to and get all your 'summer breeze' romantic notions in. You will have essence of duck all over your face, and a pile of napkins used to wipe your face next to you. I wondered why they even gave us a wet nap before our meal; now I know why. This place is loud, and the service very efficient. You may even find yourself acting like a filthy, hungry pig, next to some tourists from the Netherlands whom you're sharing a table with. In either case, those who dine there know what they're in for. Big Wong is King!

James K.

I love chinese food and this place is just amazing. I think people in China would say this is the best chinese food in the world. New York has the solution for all the hunger woes in the world. I want to visit this place more and the prices are great enough for me to want to do so. This is such a great service for all of us. There is no reason to doubt. The power behind such a good time. I want to eat all the stuff on the menu and I ll have to come often to do so.

Carmen Y.

If you want a fast, average meal.. come here. This place used to be good. Felt like it has gone down or maybe ive just noticed more. I would come here to get takeout because ill wait less than 10 minutes. Then I realized its very questionable how fast they serve the food. If I come here to sit down , the food comes in 5 minutes. Could be a good and bad thing. But the food is average. Service is fast.

Ernest A.

I think I went into this place with high expectations, so maybe that's why I found it to be just ok. Lightning fast service, got the beef w black bean sauce quick (and the check came 2 seconds later), but it was just ok. I'm not a huge duck fan so wasn't crazy about that either. Tried a fried beef and noodle dish which was great, had a slight smokey flavor to it. Also, took some BBQ pork home to make fried rice, and that was absolutely delicious! I hear the soup noodles and kongee here are good but that's not how I eat. A bit dingy/dirty looking but hey, it's crammed in the heart of Chinatown so not surprising.

ShoeWhen L.

This restaurant is loud, busy, laid-back, and i love that about it! It represents Chinatown very well and its a must-go if you are in Chinatown and want so Chinese food. They have great food and its perfect for lunch and dinner (its affordable as well). They have good service and they serve food very quickly. I would recommend any of their lunch specials with beef in it. For some reason their beef tastes so good and tender.

Eric N.

Nothing beats places like this. Dirty, no frills, cheap, and delicious Chinese food. I mean seriously, this was the first meal I had right when I got off the bus from Washington DC. I ordered the roast duck with mixed vegetables in oyster sauce. Friend ordered the same but in a sweet and sour sauce which included fruits. Total bill for both of us was about $30. Cheap, cheap, cheap. A whole Peking duck in DC is $40. $40!!! Here? $30 with sides. Amazing. Also saw they had congee for $5. I'm so hungry now.

Rose W.

Big Wong King is getting way too commercialized these days. It still maintains its authenticity, but it's getting way too expensive for Chinese food these days. I believe there's a rise and fall for all restaurants, and this one (although still at it's peak) is near the end of its reign. And because it had great ratings in the past, they got greedy and increased their prices so much that a simple bok choy plate is now over $11!! Are you KIDDING me??! I would only pay for that if it was a nicer place, but shoot, this place was soooo jenky! I had their... 1. Congee with their shredded pork, thousand year-old eggs, and french onion: 3/5. I wasn't very impressed. Their pork wasn't very fresh and tasted really stringy and dry. But on a cold, snowy day, this dish can be very satisfying. And if you wanna venture eating the thousand year-old eggs, having congee is a great start. 2. Roast pork and roast duck with rice: 3/5. I was sad that the dish didn't consist of anything else except meat and rice. It's a bit heavy so I would recommend that you also get a veggie dish to balance it out. Service, blah. No one seemed like they wanted to be there. If your food is lacking, your atmosphere is bland and dim, then at LEAST make up for it in the service.

Renee M.

MUST order: - Roast Pork, Roast Duck, and Fried Egg Over Rice W/ Extra Sauce (ASK FOR SPICY CHILI OIL, AND GINER SCALLION SAUCE ON THE SIDE) - Salted Pork and Thousand year old egg Congee - Yummy in the tummy! - Get a Fried Cruller with this dish and the Sweet Cruller

Stephanie W.

My go to place for a quick bite. Bang for your bucks. Always a hard decision on what to order. Should I go with Congee or Noodle Soup. Hands down best Roast Pork and Chicken. Their wontons and also their tripes are tasty too! Don't forget to ask for their special Spicy Garlic Oil and Minced Ginger/Scallion Oil.

Rich G.

worst Chinese food I had in a long time, they use too much flour in their dishes and the food completely lack taste. the lobster ginger/scallions was dry and again too much flour and chunks of sugar non melted. The flat noodles were socked in some flour sauce and no taste what so ever.

Kathy J.

The rice porridge or juk soup is really tasty. Enjoy it by adding some of the fresh roast pork that you can order separately. Prices are very moderate and you get really good size portions. Sunday morning dim sum is quick and simple.

Laura B.

This isn't a place where you eat with a fork, there aren't any on the table. When you eat at Big Wong you dine with chopsticks. I got roast pork lo mein here that came in a huge portion. I think I got through about a third of it. The portions here might be the reason why the restaurant is called Big Wong, or the owner might just have a good sense of humor. I also had a roast duck appetizer that was really good. It was drenched in sauce and it was so tender. It was worth getting around all those bones to get to the yummy meat. The roast pork lo mein, roast duck appetizer, and soup (also a large portion) that my dining partner got was about $22 and change so each of those items must have been less than $10 each, I can't remember. There were some interesting looking dishes for like $14, though. It's cash only so come prepared.

Juan T.

Love this place.. i can order from the english menu but i know its not real Chinese, so i go with friends and they make this "new" style of Chinese food that i just love. they do sell the chicken and broccoli and regular americanized Chinese but their authentic Chinese is off the hook. Had the duck and its skin was crispy as chicharron. They pork excellent and obviously their chicen up to par. Was offered something made out of boiled rice with pork tripe....OMG that was good. sorry cant remember the name. So you walk in and you signal with your hands how many patrons.. they automatically look for a table.. This place has super cheap food and quick to serve you..love it.. PS: the tea house is right next door ps2: Did i mentioned it was super cheap...

A K.

Pros: Great congee (I got the roast duck) Flexible to customize any order (like adding thousand year egg or fried egg) Superb value for money. I had my lunch for 7$ Cons: Chicken sauce tasted like the pre-made kind and lacked real flavor Limited condiments for congee (which you have to ask for and are provided on a side plate, and not in those tiny jars that are typical) Cash only I might just come back for the congee.

Ronnell H.

This place is great.. not pricey at all and very worth the trip into the Canal street area. The Roast duck is on point, The BBQ spare ribs is great and almost taste like it was grilled in my backyard (LOL). They screwed up my order; instead of giving me what i ask for which was soy sauce chicken they gave boiled chicken(at least i think that's what it was), A little on the bland side but not bad at all. Definitely get the Young Chow fried rice; it goes great with everything. Great food and great service. The people taking your order knows English so don't worry... And Oh yeah.. bring cash they don't take credit or debit cards.

Kevin W.

I love this place even though: - The place is packed with rude ass locals - The service ranges from rude to downright fucking hostile - You feel like they just want you to eat and GTFO - Has the ambiance of a nasty cafeteria in a third world country - Features the most repulsive bathroom in the history of mankind\ Why? Because they make some of the best shao-lah - Cantonese BBQ you can find in all of Chinatown. I still think their make some of the best roast pork ever and they are even superior to many of the restaurants that serve the same shit in various parts of HK/Macau/Taiwan et al that I've been to. Their roast chicken is also awesome. They also serve terrific congee (I love their pork/thousand egg congee), wonton noodles (very authentic - def. go for the shrimp won ton noodle soup), and other delicious Cantonese entree selections. Even though many of the folks here are rude as fuck and don't really give a shit about cleaniness (how many fingers in that bowl?), they are fast and if you don't mind feeling rushed as hell (especially when it gets busy) or sharing tables, you'll have a great meal here. Folks who felt uncomfortable about this, don't hate on this restaurant just because you're not used to sitting with strangers. Yeah I know it sucks but this is common practice in many Asian restaurants. And this isn't exactly Per Se. It's a fucking hole in the wall that serves great roast pork over rice. I don't like being rushed or treated like shit but it's worth it for all this great food!

Lan N.

I've not tried a lot of roasted chinese meats at other NYC restaurants, but the places I go to in Northern Virginia and Philly were better. I got the roast duck over rice here. I intended to order more food, but they had ran out of most of the things we wanted by 8p. The duck was fatty and cold, some of the fat had solidified on top of the skin. The rice was a bit dry and old, as if it had been sitting in the rice cooker for too long. In Philly, they will press the duck so that a lot of the fat is removed, but you still get the tasty skin flavor. I would rec getting there well before closing. Also you should be friendly with the ppl in line with you, since you might be seated at the same table as them. Some of the ppl at our table balked at this, but the waiter indicated that it was near closing time and there were no free tables.

Tyler L.

This is a classic Cantonese restaurant that has been here for many years. It's the kind that you see in Chinatown with meat hanging in the window. Like most of these types of places, the service is very fast and rushed, but you come here for the food. This is a great place to get dishes like soy sauce chicken with rice, roast pork, congee, beef chow fun, wonton or beef brisket noodles, or pan fried noodles. The hot meat with rice dishes here are good too. I like the omelet ones a lot. You can get a ham, roast pork, or beef egg omelet over rice. Good portion and very affordable. The food can be greasy at times, but that is the way a lot of Cantonese food is. It gets very busy here especially during lunchtime but if you do not mind possibly having to share a table, it's no problem.

Chris C.

Been coming here whenever my family and I go to NYC. However the quality of the food has gone down as the years have gone by. When I first came to NYC in 2009 the portions were REALLY REALLY BIG but now they're kinda small and they seem to have skimped a bit with the way they cook certain dishes. Would recommend coming here if you're just stopping by NYC on a road trip or something, but otherwise I wouldn't recommend it.

Joanna C.

Came here with a growling, empty stomach and two equally hungry friends namely because around peak dinner time, there were still a couple of tables open and Chinese food always cooks quickly. We decided to share the Singapore Chow Mai Fun, Seafood Delight, and Sauteed Pak Choy. There was nothing particularly noteworthy about the food: it wasn't bad by any means, but I don't know that it was different from the food served at the myriad of other restaurants in Chinatown. The Seafood Delight was good, but I've had better for the same price in the area. Mai Fun and Pak Choy were solid. When they first brought out all of the food, my friends and I briefly contenmplated ordering more, but after devouring it all, we left fairly stuffed.

Lily W.

Someone explain to me why this place is called "Big Wong King" on yelp, when the awning says "Big Wong" in both English AND Chinese?? I'm confused. I came here with a couple of friends for some decent chinese food. Guess when I'm around, I bring out the inherent Asian in people. Bwahhaa. We did it family style, with the 2 Lobsters with scallion for $20, Roast Duck, and Chinese Broccoli. By the way...I hate calling it Chinese Broccoli. Lets call it Gai Lan or better yet (insert Chinese characters) ... But I guess if people use the latter, it'll be called "squiggle squiggle." *sigh. The portions were pretty awesome. The 3 of us couldn't finish all the food, and since no one wanted to take anything home, we left it there. How sad. The lobster was well cooked, flavorful, and pretty fresh. The Duck was ok, but pretty fatty. Yes, I realize that duck is a fat bird. BUT, if done right, the layer of fat shouldn't be THAT thick. Flavor-wise, it was good...but duck is delicious regardless. The gai lan was good, but not well prepared. They cut the pieces into smaller chunks, but a lot of the pieces were still stuck together. Bummer. The people here spoke Cantonese, which I LOVE because my Mandarin skills are laughable. Seriously, I've had people laugh. Our original waiter was friendly, and he did a little HK-style banter with me, which I kind of appreciated. Kind of because one party always comes out of those banters feeling foolish...namely me. We came a bit late in the evening, around 7:30, and stayed until almost closing. Our 2nd waitress was a little anxious to get us out, and walked by 2x to poke at our check...and stood about 3 feet away staring at us to get a move on. *sigh. It's a decent place to go to, but I've definitely had better.

Nancy M.

Great eating experience! Came here solely based on other reviews and was not disappointed. Good service. Excellent food.

Jessica D.

I've been here, three or four times already. My first time, I wasn't sure what to order. The second, third, and fourth time I've ordered practically the same menu item and each time it tastes so perfectly well. Busy and Noisy restaurant. Service is quick. and Food is excellent if you don't order from the back kitchen. I finally fell in love with a very famous, barbecue-like dish -- Three Precious Rice. Basically, you have the option of choosing either duck, chicken, char siu, or a fried egg. I've tried all of these variations, but the best combination I love the best is duck, char siu, and fried egg. I love the way they make the fried egg. Other restaurants do not compare. The duck is so moist and juicy and so is char siu and as I'm writing this right now, I am craving for it. If you want a quick but delicious meal, this is the place to come!

Eva D.

First of all, I love this place and I always go there. Second of all, the stairs leading to the bathroom is VERY SLIPPERY. What the f***! You guys don't keep it nice and dry. My mom slipped and fell. She hurt and bruised her entire back because of the slippery stairs. You should be happy that you're not getting sued.

Yummy L.

I love their cheap chinese food. I have been going here since as a little kid. There Congee is great, when you have a cold. There duck, roast pork, spare ribs, soy sauce chicken have great taste to them. I usually have the Beef Pan Fried Noodles with duck. I try the Cantonese Style lobster, great taste and cheap. There wonton noodles has great season.

Diana C.

Stepped in here today for a late lunch around 3pm and in no time at all was chowing down. I had the roast pork with noodles and my son had shrimp and broccoli with rice and brown sauce. The roast pork was good, but the noodles were a little boring and didn't seem all that fresh, and surprise! at the bottom of the mound of noodles was the top off a to go container. WTF? I didn't let it deter me, but it certainly made me wonder what was going on in the kitchen. I stole a piece of broccoli off my son's plate and promptly burned my tongue on it, which I guess serves me right, but was still a little disappointing as it affected my enjoyment of the rest of the meal. All in all, I think the food was better the last time I was here a few years ago, and I probably won't go out of my way to come back as it was just ok today. The upside was the quick seating and food prep time (though at 3pm that's kind of a given). The food was decent and it wasn't expensive, though if we had ordered an appetizer and any drinks it would have felt a lot less reasonable. I can forego decor and to some extent great service if the food is fantastic, but at Big Wong King, I felt a little bit like the trade off wasn't quite worth it.

Matt E.

Big Wong King is a decently sized sit-down style Chinese restaurant (not fancy by any stretch of the imagination). Service won't be with a smile but it will be efficient and very prompt. I've had a couple meals here and was happy with both. The first was a roast pork and roast duck combo over rice, the second was roast pork congee. Both were around $6 and were good sized meals. I was expecting the golden brown duck skin to be crispy but it wasn't, I guess that's why you pay much more for Peking Duck instead of roast duck. The meat was the most tender duck meat I've ever had, it was delicious. The roast pork was also delicious, just the right about of sweet and savory and tender. Congee for those not familiar is a rice porridge. I think it's traditionally a breakfast meal (like oatmeal for us westerners) but it's ok to get anytime, especially if you're piling on a bunch of awesome roast pork to the dish.

Eva S.

Great, quick service Food comes very quick Food is fresh and on point in terms of taste No frills, simple and quick home style canto gourmet!

Nancy H.

Quick, quick, quick. This place is an in and out food joint. You might feel rushed but don't worry, the food is well worth it. Try to know what you want before hand because the waiter will be on you in 2 minutes. We got the pork and rice (cha siu fan) and the stir fry noodle and beef all for $13.25. Both dishes came within 10 minutes. You can see the cooked ducks in the kitchen, families coming out for food, and just a hustling bustling restaurant. I would definitely try their breakfast dishes.

Jane K.

I'm typically in agreement with review averages for businesses on Yelp but in the case of Big Wong King, I'm happy to go against the grain if I'm able to warn people away from a terrible meal and sketchy service. Upon entering, expect to be greeted by the exotic scent of smoldering garbage juice and deep fryers paired with a visually stimulating assortment of poultry hanging provocatively by their gullets. This is par for the course in Chinatown and some might even thrill at the authenticity of this sort of divey eatery. I'm indifferent as long as the food tastes good. Unfortunately, it doesn't. We came in around 8:30pm and were immediately informed that they close at 9pm... a rarity in our late night city but one we could accommodate. I was immediately surprised by the prices. A $20 entree deserves at least some napkins on the table, air conditioning... maybe even service that exceeded goading us every 20 seconds into ordering. The woman stood over my date and I while we hurried to sort out the whos and whats of the menu, finally settling on some roast pork lo mein noodles, bok choy and the Yelp recommended roast duck. The duck came out first, glistening attractively... and that was the best part: not eating it. Once we actually dug in we both were left with a bland, greasy, cold mouth of gross. Look, I love duck. I've cooked it myself many times and eaten duck at countless Chinese restaurants. This was the rudest thing they could have done to the poor thing. The bok choy was similarly soaked in tasteless vats of grease. The noodles were the only slightly redeeming factor but only in that they had some savory roast pork flavor and were warm, if not retaining a slight air of having been recently re-warmed up. The waitress continued to bark at us even as we attempted to chew and swallow the slimy meal, until we forked over some cash and they began putting the chairs on tables and mopping around us at approximately 8:50pm. While comical in its terribleness, I'd rather go to a comedy club for a laugh and Joe's for my meal. Avoid.

Edward F.

I never thought I'd find myself eating at a place called "Big Wong's" , let alone enjoying it, but it was definitely worth the stop. It's a fast-paced environment, the food's authentic, and the prices are cheap. No reason not to stop here if you're hungry and in the neighborhood.

Ran L.

I really dig their lobster. Cheaper than you can imagine, and just as good as they could ever be. Yet, the atmosphere and service is almost beyond dislike...LOL. Same as other restaurants, they prefer pay by cash.

Daniel R.

I never thought a Big Wong could taste so good !!! I loved the Salt and pepper shrimp, it was a 9 out of 10. The roast pork was a 10 out of 10. The duck and soy sauce chicken was full of skin and fat. If thats what you like then you will love this place.

Benson Y.

I spent a lot of time in Chinatown in my younger days, and one of the "go to" spots in the area for a quick, reliable bite was Big Wong. I have incredibly fond memories of my parents taking me there and getting me traditional dishes like congee with deep fried dough to dip in, or the occasional dinner (which I always found to be special since we mostly went there for lunch) with wonderfully cooked noodles or vegetables. Fast forward many years and I still go to Big Wong regularly when I need a relatively inexpensive, satisfying and tasty lunch. The facade has changed of the years, as has the interior. There's a lot of brick work in the front and the interior is mostly dark wood furniture with red colors all about (the traditional Chinese color of luck). The walls have a mish mosh of paintings and menu offerings. It definitely still has the charm of an old skool Chinatown establishment, but the place is kept clean and comfortable (trust me, about twenty five years ago it was a different story). The service is fast, gruff and most of the time you're lucky if a waiter even has a chance to check on you during the meal. They're usually jam packed and the waiters are running around like chickens without their heads. Your best bet is to flag a waiter down if you need something, not wait for them to come to you (and I count half a star against them for this since so much of their clientele is now tourists, who aren't used to this sort of treatment). I've had a lot of different things here, but here are the three things I have most often to give you an idea about the food: CONGEE (with salted pork, century egg, ginger and scallion) Congee, for the uninitiated is basically a porridge of sorts created using rice instead of oats. This rice base can be combined with almost any savory ingredient to create a bowl of deliciousness. My personal favorite is the version with salted pork, century egg ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ce… ) and scallions and ginger. It's a very simple dish but it is hearty, thick (almost like a stew) and absolutely delicious. It's fresh made, so it's always served piping hot and the heat really helps the flavors of the other ingredients soak in. If you really want to go into carb overload, order the fried dough (it looks like a deep fried, golden cruller). There are two versions, one plain and one with a crusted layer of sugar on top. Either one goes really well with the congee. WONTON SOUP (with egg noodles and scallion) Another warm, comfort dish. Egg noodles are served in a beautiful chicken broth with scallions added in for flavor. The wontons are a mixture of pork and shrimp and are perfectly sized for two bites of deliciousness! Dash some white pepper in (provided at each table) for some awesome "kick". ROAST PORK Made in a sweet style, this dish is best when the outside is a deep red and glistening and the interior has small layers of fat in it to give it an extra satisfying texture and flavor. However, Big Wong loses another half star because on occasion the roast pork can be a bit dry, but 95% of the time it's awesome. Honorable mentions go to their Lobster (two for $20 with a ginger/scallion sauce), roast duck (totally delicious and fatty) and their beef with broad noodles, which is one of my favorite dishes! Big Wong is a Chinatown institution and definitely deserves a visit from you!

Polska Dzivka P.

This is the first time i strayed from my fav chinatown nyc joint (been going to the other one for 20 years). The food is mediocre and price are high. Not coming back

Angelie D.

Chinatown was an amazing experience during our visit in NYC. We stopped by here for an early snack before going about our day. As you walk in you see a line of ducks being roasted on top of the grill...... whoa! The place is loud and chaotic, exactly how I wanted to experience Chinatown! Hot and Sour Soup- The heat and the spice intensified the soup. I enjoyed the conisistency, not too watery, not too thick. The sour note at the end got me going back for more. Crispy Noodle Dish- The different textures you get from each bite is what you are looking for. The crispiness of the noodles and the tenderness of the meat can all melt into your mouth smoothly. Seared Scallop - the star of this show was the amazing scallion pesto sauce it came with. You put a teaspoon of that on top of the scallop and the flavor is truly divine. These three dishes for 5 people was under $25! I read some reviews about the service being a bit mean but the lady that served us was very nice and accomodating. The service was fast, friendly, and quality noted!

Kevin C.

This was my first visit coming from California, but my family always speaks highly of this place. After circling the neighborhood for parking, we entered the tiny building that filled the air with an aroma of delicious food. We had a slightly larger party but were accommodated nicely with two tables, which we didn't mind because it was a small hole-in-the-wall Chinese joint. Aside from the typical Asian service (which is also experienced on the west coast), the food is on-par with authenticity and flavors. I had the Singaporean rice noodles (cooked with onions, peppers, BBQ pork, and curry spices) and sampled other dishes like the soy sauce chicken and roasted duck, both of which were amazing. The food also came out extremely fast, but fresh and piping hot. I loved the kitchen bell that kept going off, letting the servers know the food was ready. It just added to the experience for me. This place satisfies the craving for authentic Chinese food and I would definitely be back when I visit again.

Lauren J.

I only ordered from the soup noodle section ... Roast pork with noodles Three components to this 1.) broth 2.) roast pork 3.) noodles The broth is salty (meaty flavor) with scallions... It's pretty scrumptious The pork is Delish I can't wait to try it not in soup. Wonderful taste especially the well done pieces The noodles to me have a funky flavor and are probably normal, but an acquired taste. (That's why I gave the 3, I didn't care for them) but meat and scallion in the bite with noodle saved it for me It was 5.50 for a large qt size portion I will go back again and try other things.

Shannon Z.

AMAZING EATS IN CHINATOWN FOR A REALLY CHEAP PRICE. I know a lot of people who order out here for a quick lunch specifically for the reason that the roast pork is so delectable. The prices are really great cause you can get a full meal for less than $10 a person in the heart of Chinatown. This place gets crowded for a reason. The food here is amazing and totally affordable. Dishes I recommend: -Roast pork over rice -Wonton noodle soup -Minced meat and thousand egg congee with the fried cruller. Delicious!

Nick S.

Authentic Chinese food in what's left of NY's shrinking Chinatown. We had duck noodle soup, a pork with greens soup and beef with broccoli. The food was good at this bustling eatery frequented by Chinese resident of NYC. They have barbecue and roast meats in the window.

Doriee D.

FIRST: Great place with great prices. Want authentic Chinese food? You got it here. No joke. When my boyfriend and I stopped in for lunch, we ordered the pork + preserved egg congee, roast duck lai fun, and ngau lei so (sweet chinese donut). What was my total? $11. Are you kidding me?! That is CHEAP. Hell, that's the price of half a dinner. The pork and preserved egg congee was decent. However, I've had better. There wasn't enough flavor to the congee base so I had to put in a lot of salt into it. I think it's because they don't flavor their congee or they just don't cook the pork with the congee. Cause when I ate the pork, it was heavily marinated but the congee itself had no flavor :/ So it could be improved. But very decent for price and good for a cold winter day. The ngau lei so wasn't fresh, warm, and it was too huge. The ones I'm used to are about half the size. I wouldn't go back and order that again. Now the roast duck lai fun. I must say, their roast duck deserves 5+ stars. I've had roast duck in a lot of places and not every place can make it right. Yes, there is a "right" way to make roast duck. Big Wong's roast duck had a lot of flavor and tasted very yummy. So YES to their roast duck! Anything with roast duck is sure to be YUMMY :D Definitely recommend this place and will definitely go back. I know the boyfriend will :P Just for their duck!

Shang S.

Great hole in the wall place for staple food such as BBQ duck and pork. Friend was disappointed by the dry pork, but the duck had a good amount of meat and crispy skin. Waiter messed up a congee order and the congee was okay (we got the seafood one though we requested the pork & thousand year old egg one). Service was pretty disorganized, helps if you speak Chinese obviously, oh and cash only. I definitely like the place for how cheap it is, but the not-so-great food is taking this down to 3 stars

Annie B.

Perhaps one of the best Cantonese style restaurants in the city. I would have rated the food 5 stars by itself. Taking price into consideration, I wish I could rate this place higher! Really friendly and helpful staff. The owner must be the guys in the front because they are always rather helpful when I order take out. Recommended dishes: Duck, soy sauce chicken, pork with thousand year old egg rice porridge, and 2 lobster with noodles special. I love their Jie Lan veggie dish too. SOOOO GOOD (looks like long Chinese broccoli but tastes better and is a darker, leafy-er green). Skip the You Tiao, too doughy for me. Note: This is a down to earth, hole in the wall establishment so come here if you are looking for an authentic low key Cantonese experience in Chinatown.

Becky W.

I can't. I had high expectations from this place since my friend from Cali had once came here and gave it an amazing review. My friend and I brought our Persian friend here and to sum up, we left disappointed and with upsetting stomachs. The General Tso's Chicken was $14.50; even though it came in the same portion as the $5.50 one you can get at Chinese takeout places. The Roast Duck over Rice was literally drowned in salt- some of the salt didn't even dissolve yet. ($5.25) The Pork Fried Rice was good and costed $8.00 for a decent amount. The only up-side about this visit was the free fortune cookies. (Does that sum up how bad the meal was?¿)

Yeimmy C.

Honestly, the excellent customer service that I got coming here with the GROUP I came in was absolutely amazing. I came in with my 50+ plus for a pit stop on the way to other sites on our trip to Chinatown (YES KIDS) and I was expecting something to go wrong (so many kids, Chinatown, crazy recipe right there) and yet the manager was much nicer, helpful than most 4 star restaurants I have been to! I called in to make a reservation to give them a heads up. Arrived at 12pm which was a busy time. They cleared six tables for us. Took our orders (WHICH WERE BIG ORDERS) and my hungry kids were fed within less than 15-20 minutes! Excellent fried rice. AMAZING egg rolls! I would completely come here again and would recommend this place to everyone. It's in an ideal location and for the customer service there, it's all worth it. Shoutout to the manager, Albert. Thank you!

Annette M.

Very busy and popular Chinatown spot located on Mott st. There were 8 of us and we only had to wait 15 mins. for a table on a Sunday afternoon. The salt & pepper squid was really good, and was actually their version of calamari. Though I didn't taste nor see the pepper at all. Other items like the chicken ding was ok, something that would probably taste similar to your local take-out Chinese. The singapore noodles had either too much curry or not cooked well enough as I had an overwhelming taste of curry powder (which I'm not a fan of). Didn't like it. We asked for rice and it was never brought out. Some of the dishes we ordered needed rice. Strange as the menu had these entrees, with rice not listed as included. Funny, especially in Chinatown...how can they not have rice with their main entrees?!! Though they did fill our water glasses frequently, the food was meh. If the food tasted really good then I would mention it, but it was average. Even in Chinatown, the price you pay for the small portion of food you get in this place makes me not want to go back.

Dawei L.

I'm torn...because to be fair, I think Big Wong King is great value and honestly, this is a 3.5 star review, nevertheless, the takeout I've had at Big Wong King doesn't justify more stars. I've had the roast pork and the duck for takeout. While I didn't try their famous lobster (next on my list) I'm sure I'll be back for a sit down experience at some point. In terms of quantity of food, Big Wong reminds me off all the quick takeout places back home in the Bay Area. It's fast, cheap, and like many chinatown joints - cash only. (It took me literally 2 minutes to get my food and it was piping hot) You can see them cut up the meat right in front of you. The rice I got was average...nothing to write home about. The duck was alright, though I thought they gave me way too much fat and not enough meat. The Roast pork was all in all good. Not the best BBQ pork I've had, but not too bad. It had some flavor, but it again, wasn't anything I will remember. All in all, I think my experience was incomplete, I'll definitely come here again at some point and try some other dishes.

Ydnew L.

I gave 4 stars for the Roast Duck here! Cheap and good! Food: 3.5-4/5 Service: 2.5-3/5 Cleanliness: 2/5 (their utensils, plates, bowls are really OILY)

Chrystal C.

MY FAVORITE PLACE IN CHINATOWN. Best roast duck (lean, juicy, crispy skin!) and roast pork (so flavorful) EVER. If you order take out, your max wait time is five minutes. If you eat in, especially if you are a small party, expect to be seated next to strangers. Seating is a bit cramped and you certainly aren't paying money for beautiful decor, but the waiters and waitresses work very hard and their hands are made of some tough skin; they carry hot tea in glasses. And since I am clearly an ABC (American-born Chinese), they assume right that yes, I want both tea AND ice water. I'm not even offended :-) I have never had a problem with the waiters being inaccessible or forgetting something for us... but then again I've never been demanding or needy. My favorite dishes: any of their BBQ meats (roast duck, roast pork, soy sauce chicken, steamed chicken, roast pig) are phenomenal. I love the roast duck and roast pork in noodle soup (you can choose which kind you want - mei fun, haw fun, etc.). BTW in Chinese culture the meat will be presented with bone on it (except for the roast pork) because it is how we, the customers, know that the meat is "from an animal, fresh, etc." Their congee is GREAT - I like the one with lean pork and peanuts. Their Yang Chow fried rice is the best I've ever had - so flavorful and TONS of stuff inside. Their beef and pickled cabbage on rice is also fantastic. They also have lobster specials (I think $20-23, I forget), two lobsters with noodles. Their fried donuts, both the sweet and salty ones, are fresh and delicious. EVERYTHING is good. You will not be disappointed, as long as you're not a stickler for fancy presentation. Food also comes out very fast. This is kind of like fast food, but the food is SO GOOD. SO GOOD. Whenever I bring my friends here, they are astounded not only as to how delicious everything is, but also how cheap the bill is. Bring a Chinese friend to help you order, as well. Also, cash only! ENJOY.

Danielle K.

Big Wong, Big Flavor. Aside from being Chinatown cheap, this place has got all the flavors right and the service is quick. I ordered the duck over rice and I can honestly say, hands down, it was the best duck I've ever had. It was tender, simple, and cooked extremely well which is what I think a lot of people would say about the dishes overall and also what a lot of Top Chefs would say since that seems to be the general comment on their shows - the best dishes are sometimes the most simple. Ditto. Big Wong King is the type of restaurant you go to when you want to show someone what Chinatown is really about.

Jessica M.

Pleasantly surprised by the food here! Even though it was quite a dive, the food was great. I tried the cashew chicken and pork lo mean, both of which were amazing. The sweet and sour soup is good too; their soups are very large and we split them between several people. For the price it was fantastic, I typically have trouble finding inexpensive food in New York but yelp certainly led me in the right direction when it recommended Big Wong. The place got a B health rating, but whatever. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt on that.

Cathy M.

This place is great for a quick lunch or dinner! Did I mention cheap!? Quality Chinese food for a good price. I always get the soy sauce chicken here. No place makes it like Big Wong King. When I use to get lunch here, about 3 years, the portions were much bigger than now (my only complaint), but the taste and quality is still up to par!

Shing Yiing O.

Best Cantonese food.. Great roast duck.. I ordered the roast duck dried lo mein.. It's just steam wonton egg noodles with roast duck on top and some steam vegetables.. Roast duck was really good.. Crispy skin and I asked for duck breast and they were really fine with it.. :) My friend ordered black bean sauce with squid.. it was not as bad.. but I enjoyed my roast duck more.. :P I thought I really like East Corner Wonton's noodle.. but surprisingly big wong king has better noodles.. It's so "slurpy" and thin to enjoy... (sorry I lost my words) They have lobster for 20 dollars deal on that day.. Next time I will bring more friends and order lobster here... This is my favorite place in Chinatown right now!! :)

Nathan L.

Health Inspection grade = C A big fat C sits at the door of my longtime favorite cheap Chinatown restaurant. I used to frequent this place fairly often as I used to work in Chinatown and the noodle soup was always cheap and consistently good. As I walked in here today, I stopped abruptly as I saw the dreaded C and couldn't even dare enter. Here is how the violation codes break down for you unsuspecting eaters... points are bad. Grade A. 0 to 13 points for sanitary violations. Grade B. 14 to 27 points for sanitary violations. Grade C. 28 or more points for sanitary violations. C is by far the worst you can get. It includes multiple violations including but not limited to.... - conditions conducive to pest infestation present - Evidence of mice, cockroaches or flying insects where food is present - plumbing maintenance not properly maintained This is disgusting and you can guarantee I will not be eating here again.

Christine M.

So embarrassed I took my mom here promising good food. The food is mediocre at best. The place is filthy and the service is not great. They also rush you out. oh and Hot tea in water glasses? Overrated.

jozilla w.

enjoyable, everything that everybody else says it is. cheap as hell and the service is patchy, but i guess what can you expect? The food itself was not my favorite--the rice porridge with 1000 year egg could have been a bit more...flavorful. the lo mein a little less bland. Not to say that they both weren't perfectly good, solid dishes! but for some reason I found myself wanting more and thinking about how I've had better somewhere else. Certainly drop in if you have a chance and want a cheap, good meal, but don't be expecting the finest chinese food you've ever tasted!

Roni R.

Everyone has pretty much covered it ... All I would add is that it is the BEST CHINESE food I have ever eaten. Really good. Like I'm craving it now.

Michelle K.

This is the Chinese restaurant in New York that my parents and extended family have been going to for years. Whenever we visited New York when I was younger, we always stopped by "Dai Wong Gay". I believe it's an old establishment (my dad used to frequent this spot when he lived in New York decades ago), and over the years it has achieved some fame among tourists/non-Chinese diners. As crappy as it is to be like "UGH WHERE ARE THE CHINESEY PEOPLE, THIS ISNT AUTHENTIC/I HATE WHEN OTHER PEOPLE ARE CO-OPTING MY FOOD" this establishment is not that good, at least anymore. I am not even complaining the insane waiters yelling at you "YOU READY?!"--I mean, that's just what you expect in Chinatown. (plus you just yell back at them in Chinese, no big deal, right?) My family speculates that there is a change in chefs. I agree, the portions are ridiculously small. The roast meats and congee are not that great anymore. Last time I dined here, my aunt suspected that my roast duck wasn't cooked enough. The time before I had a pathetic serving of duck over rice. SIGH. it looks like I have to keep searching Chinatown to find my staple Cantonese joint. I am sad to give this place a low review, because I have so many memories of this place...

Michael H.

What else is there to say?! Besides the boring decor and loud waiters asking "How many?" (as in guests waiting to be seated), this place is among the best chinese food restaurants in NYCs Chinatown. Service is quick and food comes in an instant! So if you're looking for excellent meats, noodles, and rice dishes and want to spend less, Big Wong King reigns supreme!

Mario B.

I ordered their roast duck rice porridge. Freakin amazing. Not the fanciest place..your typical Chinese place, but the food was amazing!

Amanda L.

Best roasted duck in town. I always come here for Chinese food - and it's only $5.5!

Thompson L.

The best place to eat in chinatown. Fast, Cheap and SATISFYING Breakfast/Lunch- well known for their pork and thousand year old egg congee. freshly made fried culler and rice crepes. you can also try any of their bbq meats on rice. I always get the roast pork, soy sauce chicken and a fried egg on white rice. Eat to your hearts content... you'll find it hard to spend more than $10 per person. Be warned though..this is a very authentic chinatown restaurant experience. Be prepared to share a table.. get rushed in and out... and deal with a loud and busy wait staff.

lisa y.

Love the roast duck here! Try as they may, the restaurants here in the DC Metro area don't even come close! Went there for lunch today. Definitely be prepared to wait if you go during lunchtime. I had the roast duck w/the soup foon. YUM, I was in heaven! The duck was delicious and the foon just right. Yes the floor may be sticky, but name me a restaurant in Chinatown that doesn't have a sticky floor? LOL

Elaine C.

Big Wong- will never disappoint. Their food is clutch. I remember going to Chinatown when I was a kid and it would be a treat to get any of the Chinese BBQ items from here or their cousin restaurant Wing Wong. Both located on Mott Street- one is just north and the other south of Canal St. I miss this place a lot. In fact, one year I went back home and brought back 3lbs of the BBQ roast pork. They know how to do it right. it's thin cuts of meat, well marinated and roasted to perfection. Duck, Chicken, Spare Ribs, Roast pork, Wings, etc. it's all good eats. They also have a menu of 'quick eats' rice and noodle dishes and Wonton soups etc. I would consider this place a Chinese diner of comfort foods. It's a small place not glitzy or glamorous at all. you're in and out as fast as you can order and eat. I actually think all the waiters that work there have been there since I was a kid... Good to know they stuck with the same recipe and owners! You know someone's doing something right. :)

Tiffany P.

Good food, but a little dirty. The bathrooms are gross, but the egg rolls are amazing. I had beef Lo mein, the lo mein was good, but the beef was not. We also had sesame chicken, which was good.

Ernie K.

I know there are tons of awesome places to get food in Chinatown but this place not only dirt-cheap but incredibly good. Noodle dishes were good but not as good as Great NY Noodle Town. Roasted pork was so damn yummy, I am salivating as I am writing this. Slurp slurp. I would definitely go there again

Yu-Chieh K.

one of the awful restaurants i have ever had. we ordered three dishes there, and they were all oily and flat. my boyfriend even got sick after few hours had their noodles. it was a terrible experience and we'd never go there again.

Jen L.

This place is the bomb diggity but don't take your girl on a first date here... unless you want the "real authentic Chinatown experience" of not so nice waiters, dirty bathrooms and a chaotic atmosphere. But I've been eating here before I even had teeth and I still come back! What is good you ask? MEAT! (with rice) Roast duck, pork, soy sauce chicken, anything hanging on a stick in the front window basically. The rice porridges/congee is also AMAZINGGG. My favorite is salted pork with thousand year egg and hey let's throw in a you tiao (transliterated as "grease stick" haha) DELICIOUS! And of course my childhood favorite, they'll make any combo of noodle and meat as long as they're both on the menu - I like ho fun with soy sauce chicken in soup. And if I'm bored of that I'll snag a couple of bites of my brother's wonton noodle soup. Oh and it's CHEAPPPPPP! Wonderfully delightful!

Elaine M.

This place used to be known for its inexpensive tasty roasted meats over rice. Guess times have changed. The prices have increased and portions decreased. I was so disappointed with the roast duck and roast pork over rice. For $5.25, there were 5 pieces of duck and 6 slices of roast pork over-literally-1 small scoop of rice. The roasted meats were not as tasty as I recalled it to be. I've had better. Giving it 3 stars b/c we actually had the deep fried flounder which was not too bad for the type of restaurant that they are.

Emily C.

i'm from vancouver, land of chinese people, so i'm NOT a stranger to 'chinese service'. i have super low standards for it. but this place still didn't fail to appall me. just that the server was super rude. i mean, if i'm speaking chinese to you, please don't bark at me in terrible, broken english. at least i'm trying right? the food was quite atrocious, and i usually stomach msg like a champ. i had the gai lan with chicken on rice. and the chicken tasted like rubber. i think they close at 10? in which same server came out and told everyone to leave. he barked out ... closing! time to go! oh wait, there was a saving grace. super cheap prices. then again, this was an example of getting what you pay for. seriously?

steph Z.

I've had congee, noodle soup before, it's great! Cheap, efficient, good food! Yesterday I passed by it and saw their $20 for 2 ginger scallion lobster. A friend and I went in and we had it for lunch and it was fantastic!

Melanie B.

So, after catching a red eye flight to NY. We decided to take the MTA into Chinatown for lunch. We were freaking hungry but didn't know any of the restaurants in this area. So, I went by which ones were packed. I figured "My People" wouldn't let me down on good Chinese food. The restaurant was full but they managed to squeeze us in. The seating here is tight. They sat us right smack behind two fat NYPD cops. The service is fast! The ambiance is like any regular packed Chinese restaurant . The front of the restaurant displays their peking ducks hung upside down, roasted pork, and cha siu. We ordered the beef stew wonton mein, beef chow fun, peking duck rice plate, and cha siu vermicelli rice noodle soup. Everything is dirt cheap here. All the dishes were around $5.00 each. My friend is allergic to seafood, so I didn't order any seafood. It's a little more for seafood plates but still not as bad. It's hard not to order 3 or more dishes with the prices being so low.

Brad F.

I had the roast pork congee. It was some of the best soup/pourage I've had in a long time. And it was $5! I would go here every week if I lived close. This is a small, nearly hole-in-the-wall place. If you are hungry, stop here.

Jonathan D.

Great for soups, especially traditional large wanton soup, crullers, sliced pork, pork spare ribs, duck, congee, sliced fish with black bean sauce. Years ago it was better but they are getting better again.

Sue W.

food is good enough for me to satisfy my picky stomach. came here with a coworker and her friend. i got fish with cabbage on rice and some lady who was a tourist saw that i was enjoying it ordered it as well. i come here once in awhile but not often --- thx uncle for the free stuff tho i do prefer paying cuz i feel bad when he pays outta his wallet.

Allison W.

I love Big Wong!!! Everything about this restaurant amazes me--the food, the staffs, the story and the crowd entrance... They not only have very tasty roast meat, but their congee, dim sums and other dishes are also pretty good. They keep the original flavor from Hong Kong. I was told by a Chinatown native that they have been at the same spot, operated by the same people, doing the same style of food for almost 30 years! Few of the restaurants in Chinatown actually has such a long history. They don't inflate nor deflate. The staffs are always fast and hospitable. It's always packed there, but I never wait more than 5 minutes for my takeouts. I am so amazed by their magic of keeping the good taste and service--being Big Wong!

Kristy L.

Decided to try a "new" spot in Chinatown that we haven't been to before. Yelp showed BWK to have 4 stars and 240 reviews so we decided to stop in for dinner. I commend the mister for being adventurous, but unfortunately, the food wasn't anything to shout off rooftops about. Here's what we ordered: Roast Duck - Greasy and not enough meat (in fact, there was a lot of bone). Plus, the sauce covered the white rice which didn't make the dish any tastier. Chinese Spinach with Oyster sauce - This could have been good if it wasn't dowsed with sauce. Unfortunately it was, so not much of it was eaten. Wonton Mein - The wonton, noodles and broth were good, but there wasn't much too it nor was it memorable. All in all, the food was ok for the price (the whole meal cost less than $20 with tip) but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again when there are so many other options around. --K

Megan S.

I don't know what all these 5 star reviewers are raving about, but this was probably the worst Chinese meal we've ever had. The food comes out super quick which is suspicious because its luke warm and obviously is not made fresh. The beef chow fun was palatable but the duck was not nicely roasted at all and was cold with huge chunks of fat...and not the good kind of duck fat. We ordered braised tofu which was completely indelible. The tofu was like eating an empty male part. Disgusting!!! Maybe zagat has lost their mojo after getting bought out but I can't believe New Yorkers would rate this dump so highly.

Zi C.

Ughhhhh roaaaaast poooooork, why are you sooo goooood? The soy sauce chicken was pretty great too. Bottom line: come here for fast, cheap (really cheap) food. Of course get the roast pork, you just have to. Can get pretty crowded, but it's okay because.. Roast pork, roast pork, roast pork. Period.

Nancy H.

Never fails for good beef stew noodle soup. Their beef stew also has this nice one-chew-break-apart-easily tenderness. Yes, the noodles soup has the MSG flavor, but that's what makes the noodle soup so good! MSG + green onions is what makes their soup good. What makes this different from all the other noodle joints in NYC chinatown??? The egg noodles. They have this crunch to it where it's cooked right between not too raw and not too overcooked soggy. Just right. Their jook here is delicious. The perfect consistency for the pork and thousand year old egg jook where its not too watery and not too thick. They also add something (some vegetable?) in it that gives it a good crunch. My goal in life is to figure out what that is. They sell the chinese fry bread here so it'll be nice and crunchy to eat right at the restaurant. Their roast duck is nice and fresh with a nice crispy skin. I like it here because they don't jipp you and won't give you mostly bones when you get it to go. TIP:If you speak toisan to them (heck fan), they'll love you for all future visits. mmm ho heck ah.

Gloria P.

I came here because of all the reviews, but was so disappointed. First of all, the Congee was bland and uninteresting. And on top of that i found a hair in my won ton soup. Not worth it!

Sasha C.

they've definitely gone downhill in the service, and the food as the place becomes more and more touristy. the food is still decent, the portions are slowly decreasing as the prices slowly creep up. i recently came here for the best deal of 20 bucks for two lobsters! that was quite yummy. they get rowdy and busy all day every day from tourist business. take your non asian friends here because they will love love love it!

Jerrica J.

This place has been around since my mom used to push me in a stroller. This spot has cheap good authentic Chinese food. They also have a menu for Americanized Chinese food. My favorite is fried dough with some mixed seafood congee. I also like the "three kind" rice with fried egg, roast pork, chinese broccoli, and white rice. Their soy sauce chicken and wonton noodles are also really good.

Stephen P.

Ok...here's our 2nd attempt at getting to this spot. After a 2-hour+ nighttime cruise around the Hudson and East River we were hungry... A short taxi ride later we hit Big Wong King 1 hour before it closed (9pm). And the duck must've been good as it was sold out. Damn. So no duck and wonton noodle soup (yes, I was greedy as I wanted to compare the wonton with the other Big Wong place down the street!) So I had beef brisket noodle soup. My Dad ordered the intestine (it's an old skool thing...) noodle soup with wontons. And my Mum had the chow fun beef with peppers. Why I'm not sure... So the beef brisket had the extra weird cuts in with the chunky beef bits. It could've been cause it was the end of the night...or it might have been a 'delicacy'. But not to me :) But it was pretty good. I also got to try my Dad's wonton. Good, but Big Wong @ 102 Mott is better. The biggest disappointment was the chow fun. Leave that alone. Boring and dull. Even with chilli oil!

Sora B.

It's not what it used to be. I know changes are inevitable sometimes, but it does stir up a disappointment. Price has gone up but less wontons have shown up in my bowl. Boo...=(

Princess M.

Cheap, tasty, quick, no hassle! There's a plethora of items to choose from. True to HK-style casual food places, a lot of the dishes are also ad hoc, ie you can pretty much order any type of rice plate/combo you want, even if it's not on the menu. Inside, it's actually quite roomy even if it's often crowded with customers. The floor is oily under your shoes but who's noticing when the food is so good!? Some items I love here are the bbq pork and roast duck. There's the "3 treasures" rice plate which comes standard with a fried egg and bbq pork plus 1 more choice of meat (soy sauce chicken, roast duck, or bbq ribs) over steamed rice. Baby bok choy stir-fried with garlic is excellent. Congee is pretty good and it's even better if you have that with a crispy dough fritter. They also have freshly-made zha leung (dough fritters wrapped in steamed cheung fun) here on the weekends (not sure about the weekdays), which is special to me. Take-out is good and service is pretty quick. However, I think the food tastes much better at the restaurant. I can definitely vouch that bbq pork heated up the next day is not very appetizing.

Fuk Y.

No lobsters. But the roast duck and stripe noodle was good.

Jane L.

I have been craving some good beef chow fun and Big Wong King met my expectations. Walked into a crowded store (most of the customers were ordering take-out) a little before seven and was seated promptly. As a starter, we ordered a medium hot-and-sour soup that was shared amongst three people - it was perfect for a cold, windy evening. We decided to go "family-style" and ordered Shrimp Lo Mein and Spicy Beef Chow Fun - portions were decent, and the noodles were fresh. Next time, I would like to try the congee. Pros - fast, cheap, good service, good cooking Cons - atmosphere is not very appealing, but hey, it's chinatown - what do you expect?

Kreperie F.

I've been coming here for decades! I love myself some pork, duck, and chicken! It's SO GOOD here, and in my opinion, the best in Ctown. However, their quality went down dramatically along with portions. They know they're doing well, so they don't put in too much effort. I still come here for a slice of Chinese heaven every once in awhile. Definitely get my favorite roast pork and roast duck over rice. It is AWESOME! Can't say enough.

jen z.

when it comes to roast duck/pork, big wong never disappoints! their roast meat is tender and juicy. the roast duck always have the perfect skin-fat-lean meat ratio (i can't stand fatty roast duck), and the skin is perfectly done so that it is crispy yet not burnt or dry. i esp. love their wonton noodle soup with roast duck and 3 treasures (roast pork, duck, and chicken with a fried egg) over rice! the steamed vegetables with oyster sauce is a good add-on if you want to add some greens to your meal. like many yelpers noted, the service here is super fast/efficient and the food is very inexpensive. what more can you ask for!

TS B.

it just wouldn't be chinatown without Big Wong. Cheap, fast, tasty.

Dennie C.

One of the best places in New York to get great Chinese food and if you have any Cantonese friends familiar with the city they'd probably recommend Big Wong to you as well. I know when people are looking for very good Chinese food they always want to know where the locals eat and this is it. Here are some good dishes that you should order if the extent of your experience is fried rice, hot and sour soup and General Tso. 1. Beef Chow Fun - Wide thick noodles with beef, bean sprouts in a thick hearty gravy... extremely tasty. 2. Singapore pan-fried noodles - A part crunchy dish made with roast pork, shrimp and vegetables in a spicy-curry sauce. 3. Porridge - Seriously, this stuff is very good and get the long fried dough which is great when you dip it into your porridge. 4. Sauteed vegetables - Get a side dish of Chinese Broccoli or other leafy vegetables which help round out a good meal. The other great thing about Big Wong's is that the meals are priced for the locals so its pretty cheap, most of those dishes I mentioned above are less than $6. The only bad thing is the place is nothing to look at and the service is kinda rough, I've had waiters pretty much throw my dishes on the table (somehow without spilling my food though). Its nothing personal just realize you're not going to have someone ask you if you need anything, if your food is good, or give you more water unless you grab someone and ask for it. Its not fine dining but its damn good food.

John S.

Pork in Peking sauce was fantastic

Cathy C.

TIME: Any night for dinner. Expect to wait on a weekend or Friday for dim sum or dinner though. I recommend going on a weekday night. PLACE: Tiny, cramped and very loud, and I wouldn't have it any other way. One of those hole in the wall places that is always filled, that the locals love. FOOD: Awesome Cantonese-style food. I recommend the dim sum service on weekends as well. Roast duck and roast pork are the specialties here, but they make a very good pan friend beef noodle too. These is where I go for yummy Chinese comfort food. DRINKS: Hot Tea, yum. TIPS: you can get anything to go, and the kitchen is very speedy. borderline rude service that you should expect in a real Chinese restaurant :) you can ask them to steam any veggie, and the bowls of white rice are perfectly proportioned.

Ash L.

Big Wong? More like "Dirty Wang" to me. This was one of those random Asian restaurants my friends and I wanted to try in China Town out of convenience. But it reminded me that trying unfamiliar restaurants can be dangerous...even though it's Zagat rated, which is suspiciously questionable. I ordered so-called 'spicy' beef noodles which came out looking and tasting greasy-like and salt-less. I had to add soy sauce to remind myself of what I was eating. My friends were not as fortunate. They ordered seafood noodle soup that included scary-looking octopus tentacles. After eating for a few minutes, they felt sick and ran to the bathroom. This place was not worth the price, (which is technically expensive compared to other Chinese restaurants) nor time, nor anything. Big Wong's scared us enough to not try any more Chinese restaurants during our NYC stay.

Sophia T.

Whenever I'm not in the mood to try anything new that may disappoint me, I go to Big Wong. I love this place because their food quality can always be trusted upon. I can always count on Big Wong for a decent meal. It's also not too pricey here. Although the food is good and the price is decent, their service is prettyyyy bad! I went to this place with about 6 friends (asian) and we shared a table with 3 non-asians (tourists). OMG, the waitress was UNBELIEVABLE! Now, the tourists were very nice and polite people but the waitress.. I don't know what the beep she was doing. She came over to our table complimenting how 'handsome' the tourist couple's son looks and blah blah. We're just like ok... awkward.. And them she comes over to refill our cups.. or should I say THEIR CUPS. They filled up each and every cup of the tourists and left our cups empty. She looked at our cups and walked away! We got so pissed and decided to give them a crappy tip. Those waitresses there are so unfair and racist to their own people!

Julez I.

I love this place. I know there are many similar places in the city but this one is so good that I always keep coming back. They have the best duck, roast pork, and wonton noodles. I usually order the roast pork with wontons and egg noodles, by far which is the best dish on the menu. The soup is absolutely delicious. The food is really cheap. A bowl of noodles is only about $6. They have 2 sets of menu, one is authentic Chinese food and the other is catered more to Americans so everyone can be satisfied. The place is sort of small and it is a typical Chinese set up. The service is very quick and the staff is okay, but when I come here I just come for the food and ignore everything else. Great find!!!

katie j.

Does eating at this restaurant 20+ times in the last two years entitle me to write a review? You betcha! For me, Big Wong epitomizes Chinatown. Loud. Crowded. Smelly. Shared tables. Clanging dishes. Dirty bathrooms at the foot of a long, dark flight of stairs. But worth it all for cheap, delicious, fast, cheap, cheap, cheap food. That's right folks, you can get a piping hot bowl of amazing congee (aka rice porridge) for less than the price of a grande soy latte at the Chinese-ified Starbucks down the street. Throw in a giant Chinese donut (ask for "now lay sow") for $1 more and you've got yourself a fantastic meal. I recommend choosing a menu option that involves the BBQ roast pork, Big Wong's forte, which is also available by the pound for take out. If you're looking to impress a date, have a quiet conversation in a quaint place, not get yelled at by a waiter... might want to keep searching. But if you (like me) find the recession-proof Big Wong pricing and food quality is worth sitting 6 inches from strangers who hear every bit of your conversation and enduring hot tea served in water glasses with little to no heat resistance, then stop on by!

Nari L.

Roast Duck w/ Chinese broccoli... MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM oily, salty, and delish *heart*

Jessica C.

To be perfectly frank, I hate Chinese food. It isn't anything special, maybe that's cause I have it everyday since I was born, and if I wanted real food I'd just head home. But this place does Cantonese cuisine justice. I had the wanton mein, typical dish, but if a place doesn't have the basics down then you really don't want to eat anything else. The wantons were seasoned well, a good balance between shrimp and pork with just enough salt. My friends had the "three treasure rice," which is essentially rice with three your choice of meats, roast pork, chicken, and duck. The roast pork was really tender and supple, the kind when bite into it, it starts to fall apart in your mouth. It's pretty good for a quick, cheap fix.

Bruce B.

Mmmmm pork and duck noodle soup.

Sharon K.

The 2-lobsters-for-$24 dinner is the biggest ripoff in town. It's worth about $10. The lobsters were teeny-tiny. There was probably a total of 2-to-4 ounces of meat altogether. This was the worst meal I had in Chinatown in about 5 decades of eating there!

Alex R.

I'll skip to the chase. I come to Bing Wong King time and time again for roast duck, pork and soy chicken. I know you can sit down and blah blah... anyway, this place runs out and runs out often in the evening so dont wait. As others have said, this is loooong staple Chinese in Chinatown, which has a tendency to turn over owners and names. Definitely ask for the minced ginger with your duck. Fingalickingood!! Some good cross-referencing on eater.com will confirm this place's pedigree.

Dorothy W.

Meh, Bing Wong thinks they're fancy now. It used to be $6-7 bucks for a roast pork rice dish. Now I believe it's close to $10-11, thanks a lot tourists. I've been eating here since I was a kid and it's always been mediocre. Definitely more authentic than other restaurant, but c'mon it's Chinatown. I hate the meat choppers. They always give you more fat than meat. Do yourself a favor and keep walking down Mott street till you hit Wing Wong on your right.

Sam G.

duck with vegetables was good ( i got it without mushrooms) and the spicy fried beef fried fun with Cantonese noodles was probably one of the best things ive ever had at a Chinese restaurant.

Dave M.

fish congee and bak choi were good. service stank like most chinese places there. she took my plate as i was eating. had to grab the last piece as the dish was being taken away.

Dona C.

I never knew the full name of this restaurant was Big Wong King, and I've been eating here since 2000. (And if the management could, it would change the address to 66, not that the place needs any more luck for business...) Yup, if you want roast pork or duck, this is the place. The glaze on the pork is simply delish, and the duck skin is crispy. I don't know how they do it. To me, the shrimp wontons are also better than the ones at NY Noodletown, which tastes a little like soap detergent to me but according to some Cantonese friends that is how REAL shrimp wontons are supposed to taste (really?!?). As always, don't expect service at a low-end Chinese restaurant. They will squeeze you in with other customers for maximum profit. The whole dining experience (if there is one) is kinda hectic, with servers hollering angry Cantonese across the room and clinking down plates and silverware for place settings at empty spaces on your table. The other option is to take out, which I think you get a slightly better deal because they give you a little more (I might just be imagining things). But I do have to say that the few pieces of sauteed cabbage that did once come with roast pork and duck over rice has disappeared over the years, and even the duck can sometimes be all skin and fat and no meat... so it's become *slighty* inconsistent in quality, in those terms. But aside from Hong Kong, you'd be hard pressed to find more delicious roast pork and duck... yum.

Caitlin W.

Times are tough, and after eating lean cuisine for 2 weeks straight I needed some real hot food...um, let me claify, some CHEAP food, but none the less real food. So, I thought to myself how about an adventure down to Mott st. that's where I found this tasty spot. You had me 4.75 chicken and beef. Most of the rice and protein dishes are around 5 dollars. There is a "special" menu with fancier and pricer items but I'm not special enough for that kind of cash loss so I barely even opened that menu. So, great cheap food. The waiters, well you get what you pay for, but who cares YOU JUST GOT A 5 dollar meal. Oh, and here's a tip bring a water bottle because the water glasses are more like shot glasses and good luck getting a re-fill.

Lauren H.

This place is great. The prices are incredibly cheap and the food is fresh. The last time I came here I brought family from out of town and surprisingly our party of 10 were pretty easily accommodated. They loved the food, and everything came very quickly. Every time I go I'm satisfied.

Bob G.

We were looking for a good Peking Duck restaurant in Manhattan, and this is one of the places that came up for "Best Peking Duck." Unfortunately, they don't SERVE Peking Duck, only roasted. Not sure about the food, as we were looking for Peking Duck. If you've run across this review in conjunction with a search for Peking Duck, this is NOT the place to go!

HP T.

Come here for one of the best cookings around. Don't expect anything else (why bother anyway). Original.

Seth H.

Classic China Town, enough said.

Anthony O.

In Chinatown back in the 80's there was a health scare when someone spread a rumor that one of the chefs at Big Wong (as Big Wong King was known back then) had AIDS. Big Wong shut down for a few weeks, and the effects on Chinatown were palpable. So much so, in fact that the partners (I believe there were 5 of them) took the closely-guarded Chinese BBQ recipes for roast pork and babyback spare ribs and started their own restaurants. Eventually Big Wong re-opened, retaining its recipes, but by then there were several other restaurants in Chinatown that could claim to have food just as good as Big Wong's, and people knew it. Flash forward 20 years, and Big Wong King and Big Wing Wong are really the only two still standing from this 80's health scare fallout. The food at both locations is still as competitively good as it was back then, and if you're in the know, the partners still occasionally show up at their own respective locations. Big Wong King could be lifted as-in into Hong Kong and the food would still be considered high quality. The kind of restaurant that Big Wong King is defines what you can expect here: Noodle House fare. For the gwailo crowd, here's what that means: primarily noodles (soup, fried and cooked in gravy), congee and some prepared food over rice combinations, and of course, BBQ meats over white rice. The Chinese concept of breakfast (which is really what I love Big Wong King for) tends to blend into what's considered lunchtime in the western world. It also centers around dim sum places and noodle houses. We will talk about dim sum perhaps in another review, but for noodle houses, the staples are why you eat here. At Big Wong King, the roast pork is in my opinion the absolute best in New York City, which will also mean it's the best in the East Coast by my reckoning. Boston might possibly hold some secret contender for the title, but I've never come across it if it's to be had there. The soy sauce chicken is the best in Chinatown as well (so I've been told since I don't eat chicken), and the ribs are *to die for*. The congee is consistently creamy and good (probably packed full of MSG, but it's just so darned good anyway I don't care), and all the noodles rock your palate like no other place in Chinatown. It's true the atmosphere here sucks big time compared to any "fine dining" experience, but just like a stadium dog is best enjoyed AT the stadium, the setting here is authentic for a noodle house and rubbing elbows with total strangers in a packed lunch rush is part and parcel of the experience. If you prefer not to do that, order to go, but in person because they don't deliver. One last note: the name of the place was originally "Big Wong", which phonetically in Cantonese is "Dai Wong", which in turn means "Big King", or "Supreme Ruler" as the phrase really means in Chinese. The new name, "Big Wong King" is kinda-sorta an attempt to bring that translation into English, but having grown up in Chinatown, I found the name change a little sad since it bastardizes the original name and its intent. Ah well, at least the food survived.

Simon L.

I've been eating at Big Wong since I was a kid and recently went back for what I've been craving for, something you simply cannot get in LA: Chinese BBQ. If you live in LA and you think you've tasted Cantonese Chinese BBQ at Sam Woo's or wherever, then you owe it to yourself to get to NY one day to try this place. Big Wong is a staple in Chinatown NYC. However, the last few years have seen a TON of similar restaurants open in the area. It became pretty hard to tell which restaurant was best. So I went back there this weekend with pretty mediocre expectations. I was blown away. One order of Sambofan ("Three precious ingredients") later and yours truly has become a true believer. Big Wong deserves to be voted into the Foodies Hall of Fame. I ordered my Sambofan with Roast Pork (Medium fat/lean) and "White chicken." Both were among the best I've eaten in YEARS! It may have been the west coast deprivation but I will be dreaming about the plate I had at Big Wong for a long time to come. My friend ordered the roast duck noodles and when I taste a piece of her duck, I was a little taken aback by how perfect the layer of fat on the duck was. It was amazing. None of this will be news to anyone reading this in NYC but for those of you in LA who need a "destination" restaurant, look no further than Big Wong - home of my official first nomination to the Foodies Hall of Fame!

Danielle S.

We maturely picked this restaurant because of the name. Good thing it had such a phallic sounding name because it was really very good! We enjoyed resting our weary feet and drinking lovely Chinese beer. It was real cold outside & nice & toasty inside which is always a plus. We ordered the duck which was really nice & I would recommend it. I wished I had ordered some of the soup noodles when I saw them being brought out continually to other tables, they looked really good. Maybe next time! The toilets were really skanky though, try not to go whilst you are there!! Really cheap, good quality for money.

Elliot M.

I can't believe this place averages 4 stars after so many reviews. Perhaps we ordered wrong but the duck I had was legitimately gross and my friend's chicken and string beans could not quite get finished. With so many other options so close, it must be that the specials (an admittedly intriguing lobster plate today) keep the customers coming. The basics were plain bad.

B Y.

Love this place. My family in Florida makes me bring them roast pork from here whenever I go home. Easily among the best roast pork and roast duck in the city. Most of the Chinese 'breakfast' items: congee, fried dough sticks, rice crepes are fantastic as well. Great Cantonese-style Chinese food for mere dollars. There is usually a crowd during prime eating hours; takeout is fast (although frenetic). Not a place if you're demanding of decor and service; it's no-frills dining, with brisk service. But so very delicious.

Jay T.

This is what a Chinese call good fast cooking. The food here is good and cheap. The best thing to get is the sweet fried dough (Oww Lay So) or the salt fried dough (Yao Cha Gwai). The congee is good and so is beef chow fun. The food quality has gone down hill but still worth your bucks.

Echo W.

Great value and selections of Cantonese cuisine

Los X.

I decided to try this place becase everyone on Yelp is raving about it. tsk.tsk.tsk. Terrible. Let me say this. Although i tried this place, i didn't order what most people rave about which happens to be the roast pork, roast duck, & congee. So maybe i should have went with everyone's suggestion? But then again, if this place is so damn good, some things should be good and everything else should be outstanding. This is not the case. I ordered the beef stew over rice and beef w/ tomatoes over rice. Disaster to say the least. These two dishes are very hard to fuck up. Somehow (the supposedly awesome chinese spot) accomplished to prove otherwise. And i purposely ordered something that i get from Wonton Garden for comparison purposes. They made Wonton Garden look like a Michelin Star establishment. I repeat, i didn't order what everyone raves about for this restaurant......SO.....i will give it another go. And i will make sure to order the roast pork, roast duck, & congee. Obviously, the options start at 1 star. But even if your establishment is able to achieve 1 shitty star.....it might as well be no stars. Goose Egg.

Betty B.

Just wanted to elaborate on my original review. I have been eating here since I was a little kid, and the memories of good, authentic chinese food are still intact, which makes me bump this up to 5 stars. Yes, it's not the cleanest place, nor is the customer service that great (but sometimes a waiter will joke around in chinese, so that's nice if you speak the language), but when I am in the mood for roast pork and wonton noodle soup, I choose Big Wong out of all the other places in C-town. The prices will fluctuate over time, but come on, so does gas, movies, everything else in life...

P C.

Starving in Chinatown and only got a few bucks on you? Headon over to Big Wong! The food is cheap, authentic, and delish! Don't let the looks of things fool you though. When you walk in and eventually get seated the place looks like just another dump in Chinatown. But if you ever see the crowds of people there you'll know there's got to be some magic to this place. Dying of hunger and need the food to get from the chef to your stomach in 2 minutes or less? Order a roast pork rice. It comes right fro mthe front and gets to you almost as soon as the waiter leaves your table. Or if you have some time to sit back and wait definitely order the dishes from the kitchen. Definite must eats here include the roast pork and the roast duck. Order a dish of rice with roast pork and ask for an order of roast duck. You won't be sorry.

Lisa W.

I've been frequenting this authentic Chinese food place for over 10 years and must say, hands down, the best cheap eats Chinese food place ever! Among my faves here are the roast duck, beef chow foon, salted egg congee (with sweet fried dough aka "ngow lay so"), and the rice plates. The service here is FAST! I remember coming in the winter time where my food was already on the table even before I could unbutton my coat and unravel my scarf! They have raised their prices a *bit* from like 5 years ago, but nowhere else can beat the quality of food, fast service, and bang for your buck than at Big Wong's!

Jason I.

Its embarassing to be asian and not know any good chinese restaurants in the city when people ask me so I checked out Big Wong after seeing all the great reviews. The food was pretty good, and I thought the service was excellent. Lets say you'll defintely be in and out at Big Wongs [careful]. My gf and I went for sunday brunch and the place was pretty busy. She went to the bathroom after we ordered and before she came back (she said it was #1) the food was already on the table. True to the yelp gospel, the duck was delicious and the rice bowls were also very tasty. We shared a quarter order of duck, roast pork lo mein and beef with picked vegetables and the bill came out to 20 bucks! I've blown $20 at shake shack for myself before. Defintely will recommend this place, tremendous value and solid chinese food. Big Wong, keep doing what your doing!

David C.

how can you go wrong with the three meat combo!!! Rice, egg, roast pork, and roast duck. slamming all the time.

kenny s.

Good roast meats here, given the quality of the stuff in Chinatown I would say they are the King Of the Hill on most days. One thing though, is that I NEVER EVER eat in. The service sucks (sucks even for a Chinatown joint standard) and they treat you like someone who has killed their family and devoured their pets.

Alison C.

For anyone that says size does not matter, you have yet to try Big Wong King...This Chinatown destination has been serving up traditional Chinese fare and savory barbecue ribs for quite some time. Upon entering this standard dining room, you will be greeted by hanging Peking ducks and saucy ribs. Though I have little interest in ribs, the shiny golden glaze made my mouth water. A friendly, but all-business server attacked and quickly sat us at a cozy table in the back area. This decor is extremely bland, with standard tables and chairs, random silverware in a bucket on each table, and those small crumbly napkins that just quite do the trick. The menu is shockingly affordable, with some complete entrees costing only $4.50!! These prices were even cheap for lunch (which I was there for), but I understand this menu is served all day long. The Barbecue Spare Rib appetizer comes with several small pieces on the bone. I did not try them, but thought they looked very tender and coated with the perfect amount of sauce. The Singapore Chow Mai Fun was only $5.50, but was a massive bowl full of angel hair pasta, spicy peppers, perfectly roasted pork slices, onions, and curry seasoning. This dish could serve about 3 people! The Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables came was essentially sliced chicken and Chinese broccoli in a rich brown gravy. A huge heap of white rice was provided to sop up some of the rich, yet non-greasy, sauce. Lastly, the Shrimp Omelet was a large egg pancake stuffed with scallions and shrimp. This was also served with a scoop of rice. While the omelet was cooked perfectly and was much less oily than most, it was also a bit bland and could have benefited from some type of sauce. All in all, my meal at Big Wong King was one of the best I have had in Chinatown. It was also the easiest to get a table and most affordable. I highly recommend making a visit.

Chris H.

Please answer the following questions to determine if you like punishment and pain: 1. Y/N - While waiting for a seat, I enjoy getting jostled by a large mob of people, most of whom are cursing my very existence in a foreign language. 2. Y/N - I enjoy getting screamed at by the wait staff while I struggle to comprehend the difference between pan fried noodles and lo mein. (aren't they technically the same??) 3. Y/N - I enjoy eating my meal at a large table with perfect strangers. That was a great TV show by the way. Balki was such a trip! 4. Y/N - I enjoy eating a full lunch for roughly 5 Turkish Lira 5. Y/N - I don't mind taking Lipitor and Diovan if it means I can eat fried crullers, wrapped in rice crepe. 6. Y/N - I enjoy fast, delicious, authentic Chinese food for a mere pittance. 7. Y/N - When i'm hung over, hot pork congee gives me a sense of inner nirvana. 8. Y/N - I acknowledge and am comfortable with the fact that the 'healthiest' menu option, stir fried Chinese broccoli, has more fat and calories than a Big Mac. If you said Yes for: 6+ - You really enjoy pain and suffering... and good food. 2-5 - You probably thought that the $25 brunch and 2 hour wait at Prune was worth it. 0-1 - You cannot handle pain and probably cried while watching Home Alone. More Big Wong Coverage: midtownlunch.com/downtow…

E K.

Delicious food as always, but still a little more expensive than other places. Will be back!

Katherine L.

When I was little and was sick, my mom used to cook congee. It's easily digested and nutricious enough to be a meal. Now I found a really good congee place that tastes even better than my mom's. It's creamy, savory and satisfying. I like to eat it when I'm feeling under the weather or when it's windy outside. it's good for a take-out, too. It's easily storable in the refrigerator and can be reheated. The service is no nonsense and efficient. This place has no ambience. It's good to go with good friends when we just want to eat well.

Rene V.

Big Wong is your typical noisy hole-in-the-wall no-thrills Cantonese restaurant of which there are many thousands in places like Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Europe, and America: almoste everyone of you will feel immediately at home here. I had a satisfying wonton noodle soup here, as well as a beef noodle soup with veggies. And that is exactly what I expected.

Merrill C.

Authentic Cantonese noodle shop. It's all about the food (read: service is a bit rushed, but that's part of their charm).

Cindy B.

A friend told me about Big Wong King as a cheap lunch option so I went. He was probably also the one recommended the duck noodle soup, which I ordered. The egg noodles had a weird alkaline tast to it. I can understand the price appeal but even not considering ambience (which I don't for most Chinese places), I was not keen with my food.

Stephen C.

Woohoo, I eat here with my sister after Chinese classes. Aside from the humorous name that teenager titter at (hehe), Big Wong King is a great place to chow down! Their noodles are phenomenal and their wonton noodles with roast duck are a sensation!

C M.

Not in the literal sense but, I grew up eating in Noodle Shops. I've traveled far and wide (Toronto, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Hong Kong) to sample the best wontons in each of these respective cities. With Big Wong, you'll find a basic Chinese quick eats restaurant that serves a variety of cuisines ranging from black egg with minced pork congee, to more complex dishes such as Beef Chow Fun topped with Brown Gravy. During my ventures to Big Wong, I always stick with the noodle soup. Whether the noodles be Egg Noodles, Mei Fun, Flat Noodles, or one resembling that of Udon to a any combination of accompanying meats (Roast Pork, Wontons, Fish Balls, Beef Tendons, Etc...), this is always the sure bet of the restaurant. With dishes that barely break the wallet (as most dishes are under $6), you're sure to leave stuffed with plenty of money to spend on other things, like Starbucks... Just one word of advice, I'd advise drinking a lot of Vitamin Water or Gatorade after eating here. The salt and MSG alone will leave you feeling bloated and thirsty.

Terryann N.

Went there after work last night with my daughter and her boyfriend...had the 2 lobsters for $20 and it was GREAT!!! also had the roast duck steam dunplings n young chow fried rice everthing was was great...I want to go back tonight...lol....

Eliana F.

can't wait to go back! I wish there was something like this in San Diego!

Marissa L.

Like everyone else, we had the roast duck, soy sauce chicken, and then we had the beef with oyster sauce, and the Cantonese chicken lo mien. Everything was delicious - especially all of the sauces, service was quick, and even though my water glass was tiny, the servers never let it get empty! Great place to go if you're in the area.

joshua k.

Best takeout in NYC for Singapore Chow Mei Fun, Beef Chow Fun, Roast Duck, Soy Sauce Chicken etc. They also have excellent noodle soups and congees if you want to eat in. The service is always fast and if you don't mind having plain decor and a filthy bathroom you can relax and have a tasty lunch.

Justin C.

An authentic Chinatown bustling food shop, complete with the requisite hanging fowl in the front, we had a great Sunday lunch here thanks to Ting S., whose mad skeels in Cantonese got us out of the white boy service arena, which was a new and rewarding experience. We chowed down a gluttonous quantity of food - rice porridge with various bits of stuff and Chinese Churros to lap it up, beef chow fun (how fun was the chow fun!), salty fish & chicken fried rice, fried shrimp with Jalapenos, and duck wonton soup. I love chow fun, and there's is really wicked, but the duck soup had to have been the highlight. I'd go back there for this, and now will stop ordering it in midtown since I have this comparison to prove how badly this sucks in midtown. It's a little greasy, but what do you want, it's (just) Chinatown. All of that food plus a coupla Tsing-Tsao came out to like $15 per head. Awesome-o!

Riki K.

You come here for the rice plates, noodles, and BBQ meats. Place is reasonably clean, but service and accomodation is at a minimum, if any. You probably noticed many similar places in c-town, but I would say Big Wong is the best of the bunch given their consistency. This place looks the same as when I ate there 25 years ago. Some of the staff is the same too (with more grey hairs). All the dishes are good. I like congee with crullers, wonton soup, roast duck, roast chicken, roast pork, boiled chicken with ginger scallion sauce (this is the healthy option - order w/o skin), beef w chinese veggies over rice, seafood chow mein.....the list goes on. You can say the prices are still cheap but I am disappointed to see the prices creep up significantly over the years. I would give 5 stars if they stopped raising the prices at the speed of Starbucks price increases.

Leigh F.

I've been looking for authentic chinese bbq ever since I left Dallas and I've finally found it!! Picked this place out and decided to try it out with a friend and I'm so glad we did. All I have to say is get the roast pork, roast duck, or any noodle dish on the menu. They were all amazing. I got that plus beef lo mein, which was delish. Next time I'll be trying something else in addition to the roast duck/pork and I'm sure it will be just as great!

Paolo B.

Really delicious roast pork noodles with won ton, not greasy at all and the noodles were cooked al dente. My wife loved her roast duck noodles as well. We had to wait a little bit, but not too bad considering it was dinner time. Very fast service and to the point, great traits in a Chinese restaurant. Best of all, very cheap ($6 for the soup dishes and $6 for the roast pork fried rice). Thanks Yelp for recommending this place!

Casey B.

Pretty good, but nothing great. I have had better in Chinatown. The plus is that it was really cheap. Got the lobster ginger and scallion special (2 lobsters for 20$) and that was good. The chicken lo mein and the wonton soup was ehh... try something else...

Lucy M.

This is hands down my favorite place for roast duck and congees!

LotiDa V.

Absolutely fabulous! Have eaten here many times and it never disappoints! Must have noodles and dumplings as well as anything with roast pork or roast duck. If you are looking for a glitzy American Chinese dining experience, this is NOT for you. Good food. Great prices!

Tyler C.

it is what it is. "it," being cantonese hole-in-the-wall noodle garden. Tastiness is well covered: congee, noodle dishes, roasted/BBQ meats. I think that for me, the taste here has been so ingrained that its how other places' sampan congee and noodle dishes are judged by... It's been a Chinatown institution for years...i think my parents were eating here in the late 70's. Not sure how much has changed but it has been consistently good for me. Regarding the service....for what it is, it's excellent service. I have no idea how they do it, but they get piping hot food out from the kitchen in under 5 minutes every time. Waiters are no-nonsense and get you fed and paid for with little delay. (part of it comes from knowing a tad bit of cantonese to grease the wheels but hey...) if only service at the 5 star Le Snootiers were half as good...

Laur T.

This place is a mad house. People are bustling in and out ALL the time... it's like a perpetual turn of tables (or partial tables since multiple parties are seated on the same table a la typical Chinatown style) for the not so big eatery. And did I mention the lack of orderly queue for the people doing take-out? On top of the craziness, the "maitre'd"'s shouting queue numbers all the time and within the tiny isle betwen the tables, you have folks either on their way out or ones heading to their tables, servers rushing up and down the isles with tea / soup etc and chefs / kitchen help walking with large soup pots, strung whole roasted ducks (10 at once) making their way to the front where they chop and serve their roasts. This place is the madness... loud, crazy, cramped, impatient servers (except for one young lad who was really nice, polite and helpful). OK so my pet peeve with C-town eateries is that they EXPECT you to be ordering upon being seated with horrendous customer service. Erm, how about a chance to take a look at the menu? I was browsing the menu and the waitress shouted at me "Have you ordered???" - rhetorical question I would say.... if you only processed what the image before you, you would have been able to answer that silly and largely rude question you just posed. I was tempted to order the Hong Kong pan fried noodles with gravy (I like crispy noodles topped with gravy) but being the glut that I am, I couldn't help but stop at Bahn Mi Saigon and had half a baguette of Bahn prior to coming here. Needless to say, I wasn't even hungry even thought this was lunch time. I ended up settling for the pork congee (meatball, stomach, liver) with a fried dough order. The pork congee was tasty - much better than Congee Village's which was a little bland. However, I think I got more than I bargained for. I thought the menu stated only 3 different pork items (all 3 which I like and eat - actually the meatball instead of it being minced meat rolled in a ball-which I actually prefer, it was the Chinese style meat paste ball - still tasty) but I got in my congee some other unknown (to me) pork parts. I ate them with trepidation. The fried dough (cruller) was terrible. It was to doughy. I was hoping it would be a fresh crisp dough, stretched and fried but it ended up being a really thick, filling and heavy dough. I was stuffed when I was done (largely because I wasn't particularly hungry but was just curious to see the deal about Big Wong King). Let's face it, it's just the regular roast pork / hong kong noodle joint. I really don't see the big deal about this place - except from what I hear it's a rather old and established noodle joint and there seems to be a loyal following. Not wowed. PS: I was pleasantly surprised that the servers at this place can actually converse in English.

Jane S.

Go for a big bowl of BBQ Pork Wanton Noodle Soup and you won't be disappointed. $8.50 per person with tip, and it tastes straight-up Cantonese. Go around the corner for a big Green Tea ice cream cone at the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, and your meal is complete!

Diana F.

Order the thousand year old egg with pork congee and the fried dough and you're set. Been here since I went to Chinese school across the street at the age of 4. There's a reason why I keep coming back. Could be the MSG. Could be the cheap prices. Could be both but probably the MSG, ha.

David M.

After reading some reviews here....I thought I should drop in next time I'm in NYC. It was a very busy saturday night and we had to wait 10-12 minutes for a free table. We got the table in the back located right next to the kitchen door where I had a clear view of the cooking staff. The kitchen door was left open all night. We ordered two noodle dishes and a rice dish (salted fish and chicken fried rice). While waiting for the food, I noticed a chef in front of the wok station lighting up a cigarette. Yes...this might bother most people but I am pretty used to it. I grew up and worked in chinese restaurant kitchens and saw this on a regular basis. Let's move on.... The food came very fast. Ingredients were fresh and the dishes were quite tasty. We finished it off and got the bill pretty quick. The food bill was cheap (that's a plus). If you are looking for triple-A service...maybe this place is not for you. They tend to throw dishes rather than serve the dishes onto your table. It is your typical grease joint Hong Kong type eatery....which I like. Overall, I would return and try some of the other dishes that some yelpers are recommending.

Sammy B.

I love coming here b/c I just love those rice meals -- chicken, duck, roast pork, egg; whatever combo you want. They're not too skimpy either on the meat. Love this place. I like the atmosphere too. I feel like I'm in a Chinese movie.

Grace O.

This place is heaven if you're even remotely Chinese. I always go to Big Wong to get the Pork Special, which is pretty much just porridge with pork, intestines, liver, the works! Sounds gross but I love love love the stuff. And for $1 you get extra century egg, which is awesome. I have yet to try their other dishes, though. I've been to Big Wong at least 5 times and the pork special's all I ever get, hahah. Took a star off for overcrowding :( NOTE: Unlike what some reviewers have said, the waiters DO speak English. But you would have to have some knowledge about Chinese food, because they can't really explain the menu to you.

molly c.

i mean. come on. it's called big wong king. and if that doesn't sound dirty to you, then i don't think that we can be friends. i hit up big wong king with some yelp ladies for a breakfast. most people had congee, but i had the roast pork dumpling soup. and some of those rice crepe things. so good. so reasonable. i'll be back for sure.

jess m.

i come here with my mom and aunt for wonton soup everytime we go to chinatown. like any other chinese food restaurant-it's a no frills sort of place. The food is delicious and that's all that matters. This place gets very busy and very hectic, but the food is worth it. There are tables and chairs out in the front-but there is another room in the back for bigger parties. You can do take out as well, but the counter get super busy and confusing so stay on your toes. My family speaks chinese and I don't so they do the ordering-so I'm not sure the exact soup I get...but it's wonton soup with thin noodles. so good!

Nik T.

a cold early weekday morning and a group of guys looking for something hot to eat. was looking for porridge but most of us ended up eating noodles instead. as soon as you step in you can see the freshly roasted meats hanging out, teasing you, calling out to you!:0 they looked simply delicious. the shop has lots of seating and the long of row of tables are good for groups. we ordered some steamed rice flour rolls, dough fritters and each had their own share of noodles. i ordered the roast duck and wanton noodles. it was yummy. the roast duck was fresh, juicy with a layer of crispy skin! the wanton was tasty, with lots of ingredients stuffed in the wanton skin. most of the guys ordered roast duck and they all liked it. one of my friend ordered the beef hor fun and it was also good. the beef was plenty and tender. they also have porridge which we did not order. my only complain is that the waiter got our orders wrong and gave us the soup version instead of the dry version. not a big deal but something that they can improve on. it is definitely a place for repeat patronage and a must for trying good roast duck.

Rich T.

This is the only restaurant where I eat. Although the waiter/ waitress looks miserable working there, all that matter is the food and the price is cheap. I consider this place like a fast food joint.

Reg R.

good noodle bowls. horrible service and it's always cash only. the bathroom could get updated too. but it's cheap for really good food.

Lili W.

I could give 5 stars for the authentic Cantonese food and ridiculous cheap prices in this restaurant. I've been here many times already and I know that you don't go to these Chinese restaurants if you are looking for good service and nice ambience...but l went there last Sat and I thought the service was really rude, even for my Chinese standard. The restaurant closes at 10 pm and I got there at 9 pm and made my order straight ahead. The food came in less than 5 minutes and it was great as usual. But at exactly 9h30 the servers started to put the chairs on the tables and clean the floor, which is fine for me. Then, at 9h45, a young server just looked at me and made a rude gesture and said: hurry up, finish your food! what???? Anyway, I'll still go there, but NEVER again after 8h30 pm!

David Y.

When my "Uncles" at the Chinese Association took me here, I knew it was going to be something special. Once you make it past the chaotic din at the register and nab a spot sharing tables with complete strangers, this authentic Chinatown hole-in-the-wall serves up tasty Cantonese fare at little prices. A meat lover's favorite, the Chasui (Barbeque Pork), Faa Op (Roast Duck), and Seeyiu Gai (Soy Sauce Chicken) hanging behind the store window are a must. The Beef Stew Wonton Noodle Soup also shines. $

Irene H.

My favorite Cantonese style restaurant in Chinatown. Service is fast. Food is good. Prices are good. If you order the wontons when you sit down, you'll get them in 5 minutes after you figure out what else you want to eat. It's that fast. I go for their shrimp wonton soup and salty fish/chicken fried rice. The steamed flour rolls with fried crullers are also good. Some items might not be available in the evenings (maybe they sell out?) It just hits the spot. I've been coming here for the past 10 years.

Jeremy C.

My uncle used to work here way back in the 80s when he was an illegal immigrant. They kicked him out when they found out he couldn't read nor write. I find this somewhat ironic, considering this is probably the place where he first learned how to compose a decent sentence in English. I grew up partly on Cantonese cuisine and, to me, Dai Wong (Big Wong King) serves familiarity. My uncle brought me here because he promised me the best duck rice you could find in the city. You'd be hard-pressed to find better duck rice anywhere else. Other than the duck rice, I go for almost everything here. Except the Tsingtao beer. Because that tastes like ass-flavored soda. But yes, this place is definitely worth your dollar. Or dowh-laa.

My favourite Chinese restaurant. The shrimp and lobster sauce is the best in New York. The rice crepes are out of this world. All noodle dishes are incredible. In short, this is the best food to price restaurant in New York! 90% of the crowd is Chinese except on weekends were some tourists also mingle with the locals.

Kenneth C.

a true staple of chinatown, one of best cantonese restaurants. best meats in chinatown. PERIOD. never fail.

Kevin L.

What use to be the best is now only mediocre. I went recently around Chinese New Year, and I was quite displeased to find that their sanitation grade is only a B. I try to not let that bother me because I have been going to this place for many years. But then order a soup noodle dish with their roast pork, and I have to say that their quality has deteriorated. Perhaps the years of success has gotten to their head, but they need to bring back their mojo. Until then, it's only 3 stars when I know they could easily live up to their Zagat reputation if they wanted to.

Jase E.

Hey Big Wong! What? You gonna give me good food fast for a cheap price? Alright! That's why I love you so. This quick and cheap (not in a bad way) spot serves up great Chinatown Chinese fast food - roast meats hang in front, taunting you while you wait for the old Chinese regulars getting their roast pork to move so you can get to your table. My failsafe breakfast/brunch place for congee (rice porridge; can include savory meats) or wonton noodle soup - great in a combo with roast duck, roast pork, or stewed beef. Definitely affordable at less than $6 a plate. Note: most roast duck and chicken comes ON the bone. There's also a "kitchen" menu which includes lo mein, chow mein, beef and broccoli, blah blah what have you. You'll need to flag down the waitstaff if you want any prompt service, as they're normally running to clean another table for the next customer. Speaks minimal English. Bathrooms downstairs. Pay at cashier. Service: 2 stars! Cheap food: 5 stars! Bathroom: Don't expect Taj Mahal!

Mei L.

This place is loud and dirty, the waiters could be a bit rude at times. I come here for the food. I have to say, this is the best Chinese food in Chinatown. I love the noodle soup, so authentic and tasty. I've been coming here for over 2 decades and the food is consistently amazing. I have had over half of the menu and I was never disappointed.

Alex S.

Well, if you want half of your order forgotten and then your white rice coming out with a helping of dead fruit flies in it, by all means this is the place for you. When my girlfriend and I walked in, she was hesitant because of its B health rating. We passed it off as "just another Chinatown place", but soon realized that it actually deserved a worse grade. We won't be coming back.

Audrey C.

I LOVE this place. Their food is sooo good and cheap. Very authentic too. Their congee is very good and their noodles.

Chinh T.

Too many other good eats in Chinatown that I wouldn't bother coming back here. I had the "crispy" pan-fried noodles w/ beef, and the dish didn't come out as expected. The noodles weren't the traditional birds-nest like noodles, but instead all soggy & drenched w/ gravy...no crunch to them at all! Everything was really salty and I ended up drinking cups and cups of water later that night. I also had the beef and tomatoes, which was pretty standard. On the bright side, the beef in both dishes was nice and tender. Another cash-only!

Tasha A.

Hub & I decided to eat here for the first time since on yelp it had 4 stars- not deserved. Food was ok. Waitress was rushing and hardly around. She forgot one of our orders and never ask us what we wanted to drink, like everyone just drinks hot tea with jumbo shrimps & seafood fried rice. Tables and chair are dinghy....good for a quick and cheap lunch but not for celebrating a special occasion. :(

Ann L.

Each time I am in Chinatown and have time to eat, my hubby and I would make a stop here. This is one of our favorite spots to eat in Chinatown. Service is always quick and the food is always great. I love going especially in the mornings when it's not really crowded yet. My hubby always orders their beef tripe wonton noodle soup. We haven't found another place that can make it better. It is absolutely his favorite. I love eating their congee. Regardless of whichever one that I order whether plain, with chicken, fish or pork I always get a fried crueller to go with it. Their fried crueller is always fresh and delicious, never hard or chewy like some other restaurants. I especially love their fried crueller wrapped in crepes. Even if I'm stuffed I would get an order to take home to enjoy later.

Parker B.

Their BBQ is the best in town. Noodles are OK and some rice dishes are pretty good too.

Krystle A.

The restaurant I've been to the most in NY. Simple Chinese comfort food in an unpretentious setting. Pros: Dirt cheap prices, Almost no wait for a table and your order Cons: Sometimes they seat you with other people

John W.

Nothing spectacular about the food or service. It's what you come to expect of these restaurants in Chinatown. My girlfriend loves their Wonton Noodle Soup. I always order a rice dish when hitting up one of these Chinese restaurants and I can say for sure it is nothing special. It is better than some of those dingy dirtier places, but overall not all amazing. As others have said, prices have increased and portions have decreased, but that is true for most places nowadays so no biggy.

A A.

Cheap food and good, the duck is great.

Elliott B.

Although it looked busy, the waiter's attitude for a take out order was crap! $27 for two mediocre dishes that came dripping with oil. Would not recommend.

Joanna L.

I have been here since I was a young girl and I have to say I loved this place as a child. However, now, the portions for BBQ meals have become smaller. I remember them having bigger portions for the money and prices have gone up as well. Sometimes, the chicken has more bone than meat in itself. Nonetheless, I love their congee soup and wonton noodles. Their prices aren't that bad compared to other establishments but I'm still not that impressed so far.

W Y.

Decent place for congee, roast pork, and roast duck.

jia k.

Decor is not their strong suit. But has some delicious cheap eats.

Soozie H.

One of my many default restaurant in C-town when I am craving for some good "jook" (porridge). I always come here to order take-out and it's always reliably good and cheap! The fish porridge is YUM! Always the cure to a cold or to warm yourself up during those bitter cold winter months!

Karen L.

Big Wong is like one of those restaurants that everyone in the neighborhood as well as outside know it. they have good and cheap food. i've been going to this place every since i have a little. to people who've never been there, might see this place and think of it as unsanitary because its a bit dark and shaddy inside, however the food is completely fine. i've always seen tourists going to eat there despite the darkness and the fact that there can be a wait to get seats. you can order for individuals or have family style. the noddle soups, porridges, and rices are of decent portions for a person. the dishes of noodles are good for ordering a couple to share with friends and family. if you order porridge, which are really good there, you must also get the fried crullers. dipping it into the porridge is just soooo good. you always see the workers so busy walking around, carrying food. but the workers are really friendly. they love have making conversations. overall this place is simply a favorite of mine. definitely recommend to everyone.

Jessica G.

I like Big Wong. After reading about it on Chowhound I figured I'd give it a try, I wasn't about to walk into just any Chinese restaurant down in Chinatown. I followed the advice from other reviewers and only ordered what you could see in the window which is mainly pork and duck. I've been twice and both times ordered the roast pork and congee and it was different each time. The first time I went the pork was warm and served over rice with a drizzle of some sort of sauce akin Chinese BBQ sauce. The second time I went the pork was bordering on cold (yet still delicious in its own right) and served in a heaping pile, I had to ask for a bowl of rice. Each time I ordered the congee it was different too, I like plain congee, there is something so comforting about it. I also like to get it with Big Wong's mixture of ginger and scallion, it's a bit of heat but it dresses up the congee so nicely. The second time I went though and asked for the ginger/scallion mixture I was presented with a small bowl of dry chopped scallions and a small bowl of raw ginger threads, not what I had asked for. But since I know I was probably misunderstood and it wasn't going to really cost me in the end I figured I'd leave it at that. So if you're looking for consistency, be warned. But if you're looking for a satisfying meal of roast pork and rice give it a try!

Zaitoichi S.

Nothing reminds me more of New York Chinatown than this institution. I've been going here for the past 31 years. The roast pork, roast duck and wontons are the best in the city. The prices are extremely reasonable and the service is wtf fast! Decor is stuck in the 70s but this one of those place where you just come for the good eats and ignore the rest.

J M.

A staple in my family - soy sauce chicken, and roast duck over rice or noodle soup for life - hopefully forever and ever! I won't go anywhere else to get these 2 things.

reese w.

I love Big Wong and go here every time I'm in the city. The service SUCKS, but it's okay because the food is good and it comes really fast. For $3.80 I got a huge bowl of pork and century egg lugow (aka congee aka jook) and a fried crueller. Yum. I should also note that everytime I go here, the bill is wrong in my favour. Weird...

Ka-Loon T.

If you ever want to find a place that seems to be stuck in a time warp, Big Wong is the place. I first came to Big Wong about 15 years ago, and at that point I knew it has been around for a long time. Last night I went for a quick dinner before I drove back to Virginia, and sure enough, the decor was the same, the menu was the same (minus the prices), and the employees were all the same. Sometimes I think this restaurant is one that time forgot about, and is perpetually stuck in the early 1980s. On top of that, did I mention that Big Wong's is one of the ultimate tourist trap Chinese restaurants? Service sucks compared to the American defacto standard. Unless you come in a large group (i.e. 7-8+), be prepared to sit next to and share a table with random strangers, who will probably talk as loud as a 70s American hot rod engine. Come in a big group, and be prepared to wait for more time that the food might be worth. The waiters/waitresses will rush your order and not even look twice at you until they want you to pay the bill. And ultimately, you'll get just some cheap chinese food. So why the 5 stars? Well first off, it's a Chinese restaurant. I always turn on my Chinese restaurant mode for expectations. First I don't expect good service. If I want something, I'll simply have to exert my demands (ranging from shouting to the waiter, to actually getting up and going to help myself to a refill of tea). Second, it may be a tourist trap, but for the price, it's actually some of the better food in Chinatown. Third, the fact that there are so many Cantonese people who still go to Big Wongs after over 20 years of operation, means that they must be doing something right. As a whole, I think I simply give Big Wong's 5 stars because I just like their food, and I check my expectations. So hit up Big Wongs for a bowl of wonton noodle soup, or some congee if you have a chance, and enjoy a step back in time atmosphere with today's prices.

Edna C.

a meal under $5/6? and it tastes like authentic chinese food? how can you pass this up?! i dont like to get seated here, as they tend to rush you out there. but the food is quick and fresh tasting, and they serve the best congee from any chinese restaurant. their portions are great & they have a huge selection of hanging meats. everything is so good here & just like how my mother would cook the food. this & noodletown are the best chinese restaurants in the city.

Kristin T.

If you like roast pork, then come to this phallic named restaurant in Chinatown, that makes some of the best in the city. I also like the steamed vegetables in fish sauce, and the beef chow fun. This place is dirt cheap and always packed.

Fawn V.

Came here w. a friend visiting from Memphis who was craving chinese. Took another's friend suggestion to come here. Didn't really order anything super authentic but it was super cheap. *side note-CASH ONLY.

Mari H.

My staple dependable place in Chinatown for food. The inside isn't glamorous at all and there's probably a better place for chinese food, but it's always packed (a good sign), quick service, and cheap. My favorites here are the wonton soup, roast duck, and lo mein's - all for $6 or less. Add a couple of $3 Tsing Tao's and you've got a meal, or two including leftovers!

Kain V.

I decided to check out this place finally after walking by it forever. I usually go to Big Wing Wong down the other direction on Mott. The menu is identical to Big Wing Wong but the place is a lot bigger with plentiful seating. It also seemed cleaner. The service was about the same. Quick and attentive. I had to try their beef chow fun since I live by Big Wing Wong's beef chow fun. Big Wong's beef chow fun wasn't as good. They didn't cook the noodles and beef hot enough or use enough oil and soy sauce. After going here I think I'm going to stick to Big Wing Wong.

Rachelle G.

3.5 that I'll bump to 4. Was in town and my friends suggested going here. We were lucky to get a table almost immediately walking in on a Saturday afternoon. I wasn't really in the mood for soup and decided to go ahead and order the chow mein with pork and black bean sauce. It was good but not so great that I'm craving it now. I think there were definitely way too many bell peppers in it. The noodles were great and crisp and w/ the sauce on top eventually got to a good soggy. Service is minimal. You order, they bring you food and you're done. Should you need anything else, expect to flag servers down and almost yell to get their attention. Definitely a good cheap spot and expect to share a table if there are only 2 of you occupying a 4 person table. Cash only.

Noa B.

First off, porridge was really good. Roast duck and Pork also nice but overall the food is overly salty. But who cares when a dish only costs like $5? yes, it's dirt cheap but very very delicious and good for the price. It was my first time today, solely dependent on Yepps comments, and I made some combination dishes but maybe good plan would be to order plain rice or noodle, meat all in separate dishes. Important thing to remember! There is a rush hour and you'd better avoid it unless you don't mind sharing a round table with strangers. It's like you'd just feel grateful sitting anywhere. But this wave would only last an hour and soon you'll get tables.

Elissa T.

Absolutely love this place! Have been coming here ever since I was a little kid. When I visit Chinatown, I usually come here for lunch for the wonton noodle soup with roast pork. Absolutely mouthwatering and delicious! A definite-must-try! Price is also pretty reasonable. I have tried other dishes here and I can say that most of the food here is pretty good and will leave you happily satisfied. Downside is that the place is a little dirty and a bit small. Service is quick though and servers are usually friendly.

Dennis G.

Chinatown's Big Wong King, I am a huge fan of this place. Three decades of Classic NYC Cantonese inexpensive cuisine. Big Wong, jovial, fast service and a name you can't forget. Recommended Dish Roast pork and duck over rice , $5.50

Charles N.

This place serves my favorite Chinese food by far. The prices are so low and the food is really good. They have the BEST roasted meats in the city! I love their roast pork and young chow fried rice. The restaurant isn't the fanciest place even for china town but the food more than makes up for it. And the food comes ridiculously quickly. It takes longer for my food to come when I order at McDonalds. When my last favorite Chinese restaurant closed, I searched a bunch of other restaurants in China Town looking for a replacement. This one definitely filled the void.

George C.

I like this place whenever I am home. It's better than Hop Kee. Lobsters are wonderful. This place is definitely one of the best Chinese restaurants.

Sophia L.

This is my favorite place for authentic food in Chinatown. Their roast duck and BBQ ribs are among the best! I usually order this to go with a bowl of wonton beef stew egg noodle soup and a bowl of thousand years old egg congee. Definitely stop by and try it if you are in C-town.

Harry C.

I heart NY !!! and this is another reason i love NYC, i like their food as much as I love my yankees. OK i'm kiddin' there... but i came here this past wknd and I was in the city for three days and I came here three times!!! now... that's hardcore!!! If you're into real authentic chinese food, Big Wong is the place!!! and this is a review coming from someone who resides in LA southern california where great chinese food is like a commodity here... if u've read my other reviews, u know SF, Vancouver and HongKong has got all that I want in a chinese food.... Well, Big Wong is no difference! I came here initially back in Nov 2005. my fren j6rl took me to this restaurant, and i immediately loved it! I came back and brought frens to this restaurant in 2006, and they loved it. I didn't even realize this place is Zagat rated until when i read their signs yesterday. Their roast duck, pork, bbq pork delicacies are a marvel!!! Their wonton noodles is as good as those in hongkong. But really, their most precious secret??? Their chilly oil sauce!!! They use fresh garlic and i don't know how they do it, maybe they use a blender and blend it in. It's sooooo GOOD!!! you could tell i love garlic!!! Give it a try next time u're in the city... although chinatown is chinatown, not quite the kinda places u wanna spend on a friday nite in manhattan, but it gives u a different side of lower manhattan in the day, worth a visit. But yah, this place has got me bookmark'ed on EVERY NYC TRIP....

Diana D.

I used to Love Big Wong's food but over the years the food quality has gone down. It used to be locals but now it's almost all tourist there which is good but for locals the service has went down too. The waiters are more rude now and rush you to go. It's just not the same no more =( And they give smaller portions now toO =\ price is OK still. Also I don't like the name change. I like the old name Big Wong.

A A.

This is one of my favorite places in Chinatown. It is classic Cantonese-American food. Don't expect good service.

Crystal L.

like other reviewers have said, you definitely get solid canto food here. feels very much like you're going back to la. my friend and i split the two lobsters for $20 and had another order of roasted duck with noodles (i think its actually what they're famous for). the dishes definitely satisfied my taste buds... i dont think they quite "excited" my taste buds.. but definitely satisfied it. i would definitely come back after i run out of new places to try. and ya, be ready to share a table if you have a small group.. its no big deal for me.. but talking to each other gets kinda awkward sometimes. the place looks kinda dinky too from the outside- i probably would never have tried it if i hadn't look up the yelp reviews.

Ana S.

This place has the "best" char siu (roast pork) I have had so far in NY.Their char siu flavor and tenderness is cooked right to my like!

Paigee C.

I am wary of eating here after seeing a roach climbing around next to the wall I was sitting at. These creatures had no fear and it was disgusting....which brings me to health and hygiene. I think the employees here gave up on cleanliness a long time ago because it's always so busy. I also figure that since business is so good because the food here is good and cheap, that the likelihood of something sitting around long enough to be tainted is unlikely. I have not yet found an insect in my meal. However, I cannot speak for the utensils or the dishes or bowls the food is served in. The place is known for their breakfast, and rice dishes. However, it's gotten commercialized because of NYU students (I hate on these hipster kids cause once word gets to the NYU student body, they all huddle over like roaches and destroy what once was a harmonious system...They are my scapegoat for every reason...meegggghhhhh meeggghhhhh).

Carlos S.

I've been here twice, first for take out and the second to eat in. This place does get pretty busy so be prepared to wait, though, the wait is usually 10 to 15 minutes at best. The food here is great and everything taste so well. For take out I had the steamed soy chicken which was perfect! The chicken was thoroughly cooked, darkened slightly by the soy and just the right level of salt from the soy to make it eatable alone if one wanted. For eat in, I had the Chicken Pan Fried Noodles. I tend to usually eat chicken when I'm out but wanted to try something I've never had before. The pan fried noodles comes with spinach, chicken and the pan fried noodles which is in a square shape and sauce all at the bottom of the plate. I loved the dish and would get the same thing again if I went back. The wait staff can be a more attentive, it helped my friend speaks their language to get them to come over when we needed them. As for sitting arrangements, if you don't mind sharing the table with strangers, then this is the place for you. Though if not, you might want to stay clear unless you want to give it a try. The price is CHEAP! You can't get any cheaper than this for this great food. I particularly wonder how long the prices will stay like that before the increase. As a side note, this is a CASH ONLY place! So be prepared! I'd definitely would come here again if i'm in the area.

Yvette W.

I've always kind of found BIg Wing King, a bit overrated. i know it's cheap and it's on the famed Mott street and most people come here when they want roast duck, roast pork, etc. But I really can't find any reason as to why I would prefer this place over the other good ones in Chinatown. I keep giving it chance after chance and it disappoints me everytime. I do'nt expect much of service, but at least efficiency. Sometimes you're ignored, sometimes you have too much attention, usually when they're busy and need to kick you out pronto. And it's gotten too touristy.

Thomas C.

Came here pretty late by myself, was just walking around and looking for something to eat. Decided to hit up some Chinese since I almost never eat it. You know how intimidating Chinatown can be... this place seemed pretty low-key so I went in and sat down. I got hot tea, not what I'm used to in non-Chinatown Chinese restaurants. Like, the waiter just brought it to me. I didn't ask for anything else. I got a pretty standard chicken and broccoli over rice, which was actually really good. Especially since it was $4.75. I might make this a regular spot if I ever come down here. I feel like I got the real Chinatown experience. Nobody was polite, but nobody was rude. Just trying to run a business! And when I say real experience, I'm talking about the restaurant, not the food. I'm not going to try to argue that this is bona fide authentic Chinese food. I know it's pretty much fast food. But I enjoyed my experience.

Brian T.

I've been coming to this restaurant for at least 15 years. Roast duck is delicious. I only order roast duck from here because everywhere else tastes too gamey or they are too fatty. The ones here are perfect. Wonton soup with roast duck is one of my favorites. Beef, green peas with rice is not on the menu but it is another favorite. Squid Congee is also very good. Not a fancy place and everyone moves fast. They'll seat you with others if you're a group of 2 or by yourself. Prices have gone up over the years but still one of the only places I'll eat in Chinatown. Enjoy the great food!

Michelle N.

Authentic canto style. Yummy. Large portion. Cheap. Fast. Nuff said. Rice is so important in Chinese diet that it's amazing how a lot of places don't get it right. Here at Big Wong the white rice are always steamy hot, moist, fluffy, and cooked just right. Their fried noodles are so crispy and they are the best when you pour hot gravy on top to soften them a bit for a big bite! The congees are amazing with lightly flavored watery rice and each ingredient inside still retains their individual taste and texture. Roasted port, duck, and goose that are hanging at store front are always great. Oh and their bitter melons are only slightly bitter, just the way I like it, which is a far cry from my childhood nightmare on mom-made bitter melons. =) Chinese are not known for their manner of course, but you've got to love their quirks. For example, if you speak Cantonese and are happened to be a young lady, they most likely would call you 'pretty girl' . If you are slightly older, they call you 'pretty (older) sister'. And the host announces number of people and their table in a way that reminds me of Chinese opera.

Dana B.

DELICIOUS CONGEE!! Standard eggrolls. I also enjoyed the soy sauce chicken and duck noodle soup, but the noodles could have been better

Terri Y.

Lol. Big wong is another cliche "chinese" food for american people kind of restaurant. Food is whatevs, restaurant is dirrty, I mean... its so filthy on the outside, can you imagine how many rat dens they have in the kitchen? And not to just judge the restaurant by its look, but I've never had such a thin roast duck in my life. Its 75% skill and bones.. well, mostly bones.

VioletL P.

Ever since I was a kid, this place has had the BEST Roast Duck (Faw Op)! My sis who moved out of state, comes here every time she comes home to eat their Roast Duck! Their Jook - (congee) is sooo good! The long crullers are best around noon. I take em home with an order of jook and bake em in the oven for 5 minutes - ooo nice, oily, =P and crunchy! Yes! The roast pork (cha siew) and Soy sauce chicken (see yuw gaiy) is mouth watering! Yes! This place isn't =( good for vegetarians. Yes! Some of this food is greasy - a lil pork fat anyone? No! The toilets aren't clean - everybody comes in off the streets to use em! - ugh! *had to put that in* ;) Yes! The prices will knock McD's OUT! VERY reasonable prices for whatcha get! OOOh! YES! The ginger/scallion sauce is AWESOME! Go There! Sit! Eat! Enjoy! Burp! lol p.s. It's a Cantonese (Canton/Guangzhou) fast food place. (Unless you go when it's "downtime") Crowded * Quick * Loud * Tasty * Cheap! Enjoy calling/shouting out to your server if you need anything! =) P.s.s. Updated 2/24/09 - 1) WTF?! I saw shrimp CREPES!?, Beef CREPES?! in another review?!! Please don't mislead! These are in NO Way any relation to "crepes"! yeh yeh, I know it's written that way on the dam* new menus,.. These so called "crepes" are flat rice noodles with filling of shrimp or whatever. usually 2 or 3 to a dish and squirted with sweet soy sauce. Anyways, just thought I'd let u know. *better to eat stuff like that in a Tea/Dim Sum House* 2) Yeh, it's called "Big Wong King" now,.. but those in the know still call it "Big Wong's" 3) Yeh, partners have broken off and opened shop nearby with similar menus,.. U have to know which ones or end up with mediocre copies. (only if this place is so jammed packed you can't get in - happens Sundays esp.) Big P.S. Thx for the compliment "peter d."- now go! Eat! Enjoy! =P

Francesca S.

Terrible place! Everyone raves about it being 'authentic' and I suppose it is if authentic is everything dripping with grease and MSG, but I can honestly say this is the worst Chinese food I've ever had. Tasteless, over-cooked and dripping with oil. And the restrooms were disgusting - tissue and urine all over the seats and the floor. I hesitated to even give it one star...

Melissa L.

I love this place! I love their sweet and sour chicken, the best I've ever had anywhere! I also like their lo mein. Its very consistent everytime I order it.......always good portions and always delicious. Even though its usually pretty crowded and you have to share a table smooshed up to a bunch of strangers I think it makes the experience even more fun. Definatey stop by if you are looking for some good chinese And prices are excellent!!

Lucy L.

not too sure if this place deserves such high rating. I personally not a big fan of it. it has so-so food to my taste. plenty of better cantonese/roast pork restaurant in chinatown than Big Wong King. Been there.. done it.. that's all for me

Kevin D.

Went here for breakfast on memorial monday morning and was extremely disappointed. I had a bowl of wontons and a fried you tiao, my gf had a bowl of pork and thousand year egg congee and shrimp wrapped in sticky rice. the only thing we ordered that was half decent was the congee. The shrimp wrapped in sticky rice was not fresh and tasted funny, its not worth it even it is only $2-$3. the wonton was just about the worst i have ever had. the soup had a burning taste to it, and like the shrimp, the meat inside was probably lowest grade meat possible. the fried you tiao was cold but tasted fine. the congee was pretty good. total cost was $13 with tip, cheap for breakfast but the quality was terrible.

gary m.

This place has authentic chinese food. The prices are cheap and it's not hard to get seated. The food comes fast and always hot. I wish the servings were much bigger. I never feel full ordering some soup noodles. I would come back for the prices.

tom k.

Seafood delight and the noodles were great.

Jin Sheen Y.

We had the cheong fun with shrimp, the cheong fun with fried ceuellers, pork and egg porridge, roast BBQ pork, roast duck and fried won ton noodles and it was super yummy. Every dish did not disappoint :) The food arrived pretty quickly and they were able to provide us with additional stuff as we ordered them pretty efficiently. Highly recommend for a quick yum totally worth your money meal!!

Lucky M.

I had high hopes because of the good reviews here. I came here for brunch around 11:00 a.m. and they had no roast pork - are you kidding me? I came all the way from Cali to try their famous roast pork. Oh well, so I ordered the wonton soup, chinese donut wrapped in rice noodle and jook - meh, sorry I wasn't impressed.

Billy C.

Love the congee (rice porridge,jok) here at Big Wong. They have many varieties from pork and century eggs to dried scallops. I like to mix and match and they will try to discourage you saying "that is extra, will cost more", which I tell them "ok, ok, just charge me more". Totally worth it. Their barbecued dishes are good as well. Most notably the barbecued pork ribs. Yum! The roast duck and bbq pork is very good as well. Why not get a triple combo over rice, roast duck, bbq pork, bbq ribs and a fried egg on top? Right, it will cost me more. "Just do it and charge me already". Ahhhh. Well worth it. Once you break the barrier and go often enough they know that you are a "Big Spender" now so you can order anything your heart desires even difficult combos not on the menu and they will deliver. But, they're gonna charge you for it. Enjoy!

Lotus T.

This place would have gotten 5 stars from me but when I went in today I saw a "C" on the door as their grade from the health dept. I've been here many many times and never a disappointment. I've also picked up a lot of to go orders from here and everyone in my family loves this place. Their meat is always so great!

Angelisa C.

Walking into this resturant is always chaos. (In a good way though) People are all over the front register and anxiously waiting to sit down. Honestly, it is stepping into another world at times. The smells are delicious, the sounds are foreign, the service is fast and the food is yummy. As quickly as you walk in, you are seated. In fact, you might even sit next to total strangers. Well at least I have once or twice. I always enjoy how unpredictable my lunch or dinner is going to be there. The waiters and staff are straight forward. You have minimal contact with them after you order your food. If you want a refill or whathaveyou this is the place where you better speak up or you will be deprived. I have been going to the Big Wong for over 5 years. If you into quiet dining and a zenlike decor this isn't the spot for you. It is basic, loud, fast and sometimes the trip to the bathroom is down right scary. It's down some serious steps, the ladies room is a hit or miss at times. Overall, I have been addicted to their pan fried noodles and chicken for quite some time. The bok choy is sauted wonderfully. Sometimes I take a to go bag with me back to The Garden State. :) FYI: This place is cash only. I learned that one the hard way!

Tonsies S.

A highlight of my jury duty day! The one good thing about being forced into jury duty is the fact that it's nestled right next to Manhattan's most affordable eating area; Chinatown! So, I set out on lunch break to make good use of my $40 per diem! I searched on my BB for restaurants and Wong's popped up, a quick walk brought me to a bustling side street and a very crowded little restaurant, full of Asian people. "Bingo" I thought to myself. Upon my voyage to the shared table I was sure to check out what all the locals were chowing on; some kind of porridge and duck? I sat down and was given ample enough time to decide what I wanted - Rice Porridge or "Congee" was my mission- I went with the safe choice of Chicken- Hey I had to sit in a jury room for the next 4 hours, ok!? Nonethless, my nice big bowl of pipping hot congee came out super fast and the more it cooled down, the more delicious it was! I nearly at the whole huge bowl of it! If I had husband in tow, I would have definitely added some peking duck or pork to the order, it seemed to be a huge success; and what's the best part of it, my meal was 5 bucks. Love that! Go, you won't be disappointed!

J K.

For the price really unbeatable. My favorite place in Chinatown. They have everything and the service is really fast. The one real downside is that it's kinda messy/dirty.

Lyn X.

Food was average, I recommended this if you are looking for Americanized Chinese food. But this is not a place to go to for authentic Chinese food. I was rather disappointed that the "Roast Pork" was not Siu Yuk but just Char Siew and was quite dry. Roast duck was pretty good.

Anna L.

I really like the beef and peas over rice.

Leo T.

Best authentic chinese noodle shop in chinatown by far. Quality is great everytime, and the service is always fast (they might not be super friendly, but they got the job done) Defnitely would recommend the wonton/beef intensine combo with noodle. Food definitely makes you feel like you're in HK or somewhere in China!

saobi s.

Very very good quality/price ratio. I eat at this place almost at least once per week, even though I do not live close to Chinatown. The characteristics of this place is: 1) Simple service, you will sit down and they will give you some water, and you will tell them what you want. 2) Very very fast arrival of food. Almost too fast, but food is always in good quality. I usually order the 1) congee with egg and meat, 2) fried crullers wrapped inside flour dough and cut into pieces, 3) the beef omelete over rice, and of course the 4) 3 treasures over rice (duck, pork, chicken and egg). The congee is the best I have tasted in all Chinese restaurants ( I have compared many). Also fried crullers also the best. Overall, a great place to eat a simple but very full meal and very very cheap.

kathleen c.

This place deserves more stars. For what it is, it completely fits the bill and fulfills every need: good, authentic food, quick (albeit surly or brusque) service, and CHEAP. A poor grad student's heaven. My aunt used to live in Queens and came out here all the time--when I first moved to the city, it was one of the first places that she recommended. It's storefront makes it look like a hole in the wall, but it opens up much more as you enter the joint. You enter to the quintessential (dare I say nostalgic?) display of roast chicken, duck and char siew (roast pork, Hong Kong style) hanging up on hooks with other stewed unmentionables in tubs along the counter. You walk in, give the head nod to the waitress (who is kind of like the Chinese auntie you'd expect you give you lots of presents but will hit you for no reason), get promptly seated and help yourself to the menu. Note: avoid the gold colored one as that's the special menu and won't save you any money. You want the silver ones. Pop open that bad boy and open yourself to a wide variety of Hong Kong style cheap eats that are well done and make you think you've left the country. Their won tons are perfect--just the right amount of shrimp to pork to fat ratio. Their noodles have just the right amount of spring when you bite. The char siew is perfectly roasted and comes out piping hot. Their congee is phenomenal. My friend and I ate more than our fill with leftovers for 9 dollars each. I can't emphasize how great this place was--it reminded me a lot of living in Singapore. Lots of good food, really cheap, and you're in and out in under 20 minutes.

Zhe Z.

As a Chinese, I love the food and hate the place. It's noisy and crowd. People shouting with Cantonese, Shanghai dialect,mandarin andEnglish. But the food is exquisite. One would feel it's worthy to suffer the desperate circumstance after the first bite.

Steve S.

Chicken fried rice here kills me. Just too good. I like that the staff is rude to me too cuz imma nobody. Just keep making my food and I'll have the $6.

Sheridan C.

It's okay. Mediocre. I've been a patron of Big Wong on Mott Street since 1984, seriously. My family use to own a driving school and accounting practice on Bayard, so most of my meals as a child until now were from Big Wong. Big Wong WAS good. Past tense. Their mainstay is really for tourist who walk-in, die-hard locals and the older generation. Other reviewers say the "jook" or rice congee/rice porridge is delcious here. Not true. I can name a handful of better restaurants in the area who make better jook. The congee here is too pasty, more like here's SOME rice, the rice is just a thickening agent. Salt and MSG goodness right? No, thank you. I will say though, the traditional complement to the jook is the fried cruellers, salty or sweet. Those are made very well here, and I am pretty sure a lot of restaurants get their fried cruellers from Big Wong, no joke. I've seen people wait staff run in and buy a box of fried cruellers. In regards to their BBQ products, all I can say is, EH...It's not that great, and again, I can point to several other locations that have better. It's hit or miss here. Sometimes you'll get good pieces of BBQ, and sometimes you'll get bad pieces of it. It's not consistent. Sometimes I come here and the cha sui would have no flavor, sometimes it's too sweet. Also, they tend to steal some chicken if you order a whole or half chicken. Believe me, I've seen it with my own eyes. Another thing to beware of, if you are not Chinese, you might want to watch out when they cut up your BBQ, because they might give you really crappy parts. They did it to me a lot, but I'm Chinese, but I'm what they call a ABC...You don't have to believe me, but it happened...many times. What happened with this establishment? A lot of the ex-workers, ex-chefs, co-owners left and opened their own "Wong" restaurants. True story. So you can assume, as chefs and employees leave, they also take their skill in making food, or making Chinese BBQ. Anyways, it's not the best of places, but it's not the worse. It's smack-dab in the middle and not much more.

Anonymous R.

Great Chinese food, and super cheap. Thanks Yelpers for your recommendation on Roast Duck congee (huge servings), and pork fried rice, and another noodle dish. Was able to eat like a king with a friend for only twenty bucks, and have lunch the next day. They serve it so fast... like 5 minutes pronto. Next time I'm going to try the roast pork and omelet over rice. I seem to have seen that on every table when I ate there.

ZenFoodster E.

My mom & I take it to go & eat in our car across the street--the BBQ Pork Rice & other favorites, roast duck & soy sauce chicken rice! We swap rice boxes w/ each other. If I'm by myself, I always tell them to put some extra BBQ Pork sauce on the rice and order the combo so I can have an assortment of their best meats. If I missing some veggies, I'll order a side of chinese broccoli for only a $1 extra. My whole family has unanimously concludes that this Cantonese fast food canteen serves up the BEST BBQ Pork in the world!..even better than what we'd find back home in Hong Kong. However, since the restaurant's a dive and service is atrocious, we'd rather not eat in. So, we take it to go!

jod l.

Do not waste your money on this one...maybe it was good in the past but now its just a lot of goopy tasteless brown gravy dishes....

Julia Z.

Once you've had Big Wong, you never go back. Seriously, all other Chinese food tastes bland in comparison to Big Wong. I've been eating here since I have had the teeth to chew through the cha sieu. It is absolutely delicious, nothing else like it in chinatown, or any other part of the city. I'm sure everything on the menu is delish, but if you're a first timer, you must try the cha sieu. The roast duck is really good too. I think they go really well with noodle soup. The congee (my fave: tang jai jook) is amazing too. Walk in with five to ten bucks and you'll walk out very full and happy, and perhaps with a few singles from change. Oh, and the cons: unfriendly service and gross bathroom. If you can hold it in, do it. But the food and prices definitely make up for it.

Chung N.

Cha Sui and Pork Ribs...that's what they're known for and that's all you should get here. Forget about the duck or the congee or any other noodle concoction they might have on their menus. As mentioned in my other reviews.. this is coming from 20+ years of eating chinatown chinese food not 1 time here or twice here i've been here at least 50+. Happy chowing

Steve K.

solid and cheap. if you get a big table, be ready to sit with other people. CANTO STYLE. you should tip them in their big money jar. don't steal it or else BIG WONG KING will GET YOU.

Mubariz M.

The first time I walked in here, a little boy rushed past me to scream and point at one of the ducks hanging in the front. I don't speak Chinese, but I understood perfectly well what the kid meant: get that shit. So I didn't hesitate to order the roast duck noodle soup, which was seriously good and seriously cheap. The skin on the duck is worth it alone...it's like....some kind of delicious metaphor I can't come up with because just thinking about that crackly, auburn godsend shuts down my brain. I've ordered other stuff there, but whatever. Roasted duck skin, man.

A L.

Good, very inexpensive, basic Cantonese food. You can even eat healthy here if you are careful about what you order. More of a lunch place than dinner. If you care about cleanliness, you will mind the sticky floor. Also, when we walked in and asked for a table for two, they first tried to seat us at an already occupied table that had two empty seats. I can understand why they do that when the restaurant is full, but it was more than half empty when we walked in. Another waitperson noticed the face I made and quickly spirited my guest and me to an empty table.

John L.

I've been going here for over 10 years now. Every time I visit NY Chinatown I always make a stop here. The congee and roasted duck and pork are excellent. This place is known for its BBQ so that is the best to order, usually with congee or noodle soup. The cooked/stir-fried dishes are average. I've ordered beef chow fun here and never finished because I was stuffed from the BBQ and congee. Just stick to the BBQ and you will never go wrong!!!

A A.

With my grandparents in town, visiting from China (authentic ha ha), and in anticipation of a full day's worth of sightseeing and trans-NYC trekking, I decided to eat breakfast at Big Wong King to fuel up. My extremely Asian family was extremely skeptical and couldn't imagine that Chinese food anywhere in America could be particularly good. Boy, did this restaurant change their minds. Though the place itself is no-frills (it's certainly a hole-in-the-wall type of establishment), the food was superb. + Salted Pork (with thousand year egg) Congee--a classic breakfast item in China, homemade versions are frequently only so-so as the rice porridge must be cooked until it basically turns to mush. The congee here was made to perfection--savory from the abundant tidbits of pork and egg, and thick and creamy from the (essentially pulverized) rice porridge. Wonderfully filling. We split two bowls (only 3.00 each, whattt?) between four people, and it was literally MORE than enough. + Fresh Shrimp Rice Crepes--my first time having this and certainly not my last. Two huge mounds of juicy shrimp, enveloped in gelatinous layers of a cool glutinous rice wrap, and drizzled with some sweet mystery concoction (disclaimer: not actually a mystery, probably just soy sauce and something with sugar). At only two dollars a plate, this is a must! + Seafood Soup Noodles--not only less than 6.00, this bowl is also huge and absolutely PACKED with seafood. In fact, it's so full of seafood that you can't even see the noodles--when they first brought this to my grandpa, he pushed it aside and kept waiting for his food, insisting that he "got something with noodles, not just seafood." He didn't believe it was what he ordered until he dug deep into the bowl with his chopsticks and unearthed the mass of fine, flavor-infused noodles hidden underneath. My only complaint: the seafood was all some form of fish paste (imitation crab, fish balls, fish cakes) so the taste couldn't compare to real, freshly caught seafood. Still, each piece enough, and you'll certainly get your fill (and your money's worth) when you order this. - Spring Rolls--the only disappointment of our experience here. There were three rolls, each bulging with contents, but each also dripping with oil. Mmm...deep fried food...almost thought I was in China there for a minute, thanks for reminding me I was actually in America. All in all, an amazing experience, as my family would agree. The whole bill was only $20 for the four of us, and we left extremely happy, extremely satisfied, and considerably heavier than when we came, all signs of a great experience at a terrific restaurant.

Andrew T.

Authentic and greasilly delicious. I always leave with a stomachache. In a good way. It's better if you speak Cantonese.

Chris J.

Stopped in here on my first night in NY. It was really busy and had quite a buzz to the atmosphere. I was seated at a long table with a couple next to me and a man across from me. I ordered the roast pork omelet...which he had also ordered. We both agreed the pork was good but the dish itself was far too salty..suspecting some MSG in use here. It's a no-frills place in Chinatown and while I had a bad experience, I won't write it off, I probably ordered the wrong thing. Had some entree envy after seeing other people's dishes.

Cathy C.

I went back again last week with my family for lunch and the food came to our table just as fast as it did the first time I was there. Not only are they fast at serving, they are fast at seating people. We had to wait to get seated this time, but we only had to wait for 10 minutes. There were 5 groups ahead of us. Their entryway was packed with hungry customers. A couple added their name to the list and left because they were intimidated by the wait. It turns out they were the next ones up because they only had 2 people in their party. Once were were seated, we were out of there within 30 minutes. I'm fascinated by how the people here are able to communicate amongst each other and provide super fast and efficient service.

D C.

Now hands down the tastiest 'chow beef ho fun.' Oh and the wontons, roast pork, roast duck and spare ribs are a must try! The congee is pretty rockin' too. Priced cheap!

Tammy N.

BE WARNED !! was in NY visiting. Party of four went last night 31 Jul 11 about 8pm. Place was crowded so we hoped for great food and service. Absolute WORST waitress I have ever had ANYWHERE - EVER . She was rude not just to us but other patrons. While taking our order she yelled at our dinner mate, yelled at other waiters in the middle of our order, and was just obnoxious!! (we should have left then but it was late we were starving and it had good ratings on yelp) This young girl reached across the table over our plates, knocked my straw out of my glass with her arm, bumped another waiter, causing him to spill a drink on a patron (and she never acknowledged or apologized). Our food arrived and I must say one dish was great the other 3 were mediocre. We complained to the owner about the server, he appeared to not understand. I paid the bill and was counting my change when out of no where this most obnoxious young girl came up to me and put out her hand and demanded her tip. I was stunned into speechlessness!! Although decent priced - the very, very bad service and mediocre food doesn't weigh out. Restrooms are in basement (about 15 steps down) Be warned!!

Rex F.

Big Wong is a go-to in Chinatown for the Cantonese staple of "some variety of roasted meat with rice and/or noodles." Big cafeteria-looking space and brusque waiters = quick seating. The food is cheap, cheap, cheap and very tasty, the huo-ya-tang-he-fen (roast duck and broad rice noodle in soup) plus an order of soy sauce chicken came out to a mere $11 and was phenomenally good. The service is a little suspect (asked for some iced water and never got it) but you don't come here for white glove treatment, you come here to EAT. The menu and the establishment in general is very English-friendly.

Di L.

This place used to be one of my regular stops. They're food is GREAT--as long as you're not vegetarian. If it weren't for this, it's likely I would have given them a 4 star-rating, but the fact of the matter is, I can't eat here anymore. I had a more difficult time ordering a vegetarian meal here than anywhere else I used to love as an omnivore. It was so depressing for me, that I haven't been back since. I often recommend Big Wong to my omnivore friends, but I am very disappointed in it as a vegetarian.

Sharon T.

I love this place. Everytime I come here, I order a roasted duck with noodles. It's affordable and delicious. The service is usually great when I used to come but it changed for me yesterday. Our waiter immediately just took out his notepad and trying to take our orders after we repeatedly told some waiters that approached us that we weren't ready. But whatever. We ordered anyway. I was trying to speak Chinese with him the whole entire time because I couldn't understand his English at all plus, he was mumbling a lot. I don't remember what he asked me about but I was like "What?" because I couldn't hear him and after asking me twice and me not fully understanding him, he gave me the "forget about you" wave. Pretty rude, but whatever. At the end, since we were a party of 3, the $2 / $3 tip accidentally went in the total and the guy was just like "Where's the tip?!". Very unprofessional service I've received ever in my whole entire history of 10+ years eating at this place.

Oliver S.

Best roast pork, soy sauce chicken and duck in Chinatown. Obviously the ambience is Chinatown - but this place is a classic and a must-try. Congee is also amazing. Steamed chinese broccoli with oyster sauce also great, as well as the sauteed bok choy. Can't beat the price either!

Jenny L.

If my mom says there's good soy sauce chicken and duck, fried u-toy dough, congee, sauteed crab, honey glazed roast pork, and shrimp wonton noodle soup here, I believe her and trust my family's instincts. My mom is a foodie and she knows what's yummy for my tummy! Plus, every size is the same price for a great deal.

Adrian W.

Another must-go-to stop for me in whenever I'm in New York. After encountering too many bad Chinese meals in the days past, this place was a comforting reminder of how good Chinese noodle house fare can be. This place is pretty bare bones in terms of decor, but what it lacks in aesthetics it makes up for in its food, serving tasty Chinese noodle house fare like roast duck and char siu over rice and won-ton mein at very very affordable prices. In short, this place is like a security blanket, something you can always depend on for comfort and joy.

David H.

2007-06-22 Update: I continue to love my favorite dishes @ BWK, but I have to say...its men's room is one of the foulest I've encountered. -------- [Cross-posted from 43 Places] The last time I went here, I had dinner after a late night in the office, on reesie's and Kristen's recommendations. I sampled the hot and sour soup, mixed seafood dumplings, and sauteed Chinese broccoli. I was impressed by how much soup I was served-it arrived in a bowl typically associated with noodle soup entrees-and its sharp pepperiness. Both the dumplings and broccoli were fresh and flavorful. Service: Somewhat inattentive, brisk, friendly. Value: Good I'd like to return and enjoy a range of dishes with friends.

smlyc s.

Comically good and cheap

Melanie M.

Ah, Big Wong. This name always amuses me. One day my mom brought me and my brother to Big Wong's and we just keep going back. I'll be frank, I just love General Tso's chicken and this place has the best I've ever had. It's 12 bucks with no rice (order a portion for 2 bucks) but damn, what a meal. My mom also gets the fried rice (also good) and we split these dishes between the 3 of us. As for drinks, there's water, hot unsweetened tea and soda. I knock it down a star because of the service; they are not the sweetest bunch. The staff just barks and points at empty tables. Oh, and the bathroom - nasty as all hell. But the place is always full and the chicken is just ... good. I keep comin back!

AustinSLin ..

When you find yourself trapsing through Chinatown, you're offered a host of different options of great food at inexpensive prices. One of my favorites in New York Chinatown is the Big Wong King Restaurant (all jokes aside, please). While many inexpensive options exist on their menu, my personal favorite is the Peking/Roasted duck won ton soup, under the Noodle Soups section on the menu (which is already waiting for you on the table once you sit down). This dish, or bowl, rather, has just enough Peking duck slices, filling portion of wontons and Cantonese style noodles, all in a delicious broth. And you can get it for $5.50, tax included (as of this writing). Paired with bottomless hot (really hot) tea served Euro style in tiny juice glasses, if you have a spot to hit, this dish will hit it. The majority of the menu is $10 or less per entree otherwise. Service is brisk and down to business and, like many of its other neighborhood establishments, you can expect to get seated at a four-top with strangers if the restaurant is busy, but it's more out of necessity rather than by owner's decree like its neighbors. Open until 10pm on weekends. Instead of ordering a drink here, save your thirst-quenching for Tearen's bubble tea afterwards, a few stores over.

Meay T.

I think the actual name on the restaurant is just BIG WONG (yellow sign). But, then again, I could be wrong. What I'm not wrong about is the excellence of this restaurant! It's one of the BEST inexpensive Chinese places in Manhattan. I love this place. I bring everyone there. $20-25 (including tax/tip) will cover a filling dinner for a party of 4 --- serious! The portions are big, esp. when you order the noodle/rice dishes. I always get Chicken Chow Fun w/ black bean sauce --- it's not on the menu. If you want something that's not there you can always ask if they could make it --- if it doesn't require some exotic region-specific ingredients the answer is usually yes! =) Depending on when you go --- there's usually a short wait because of the popularity of this restaurant. But, the food comes quick. Bear in mind this is an inexpensive fast-food type restaurant so do not expect great decors and conversations with the wait staff. If you're walking down Canal St. in Chinatown Manhattan and starving for good food --- this is the spot --- I guarantee it!

betsy l.

I've always been taught that you can judge the authenticity of a restaurant based on the demographic of its patrons. So if the customers at Big Wong's aren't indicator enough, take it from my parents who are really particular about their restaurants and myself that this place is a must-try if you're looking for real deal Chinese food. My parents are a big fan of the congee, and I prefer the duck noodle soup. In spite of the fairly rock bottom prices, they were pretty liberal with the amount of duck in the soup as opposed to some places that use the main ingredient more as a garnish. Only caveat is that the place is not known for its service. When my parents remarked that the salty congee doughnuts were cold, the waiter retorted that we never asked to have them heated. Word to the gastronomically inclined, they always should be served hot unless you're aiming for indigestion. Only caveat is that the place is not known for it's service. When my parents remarked that the I'm-blanking-on-it's-name-in-english (savory pastries that you eat with congee...chinese doughnuts?) were cold, the waiter retorted that we never asked to have them heated. Word to the gastronomically inclined, they alway should be served hot unless you're aiming for indigestion.

CeCe O.

Good eats for cheap(er). I decided to not to order rice this time so instead ordered the Silver Noodle with 3 Meats and the Steamed Seasonal Vegetables (Chinese broccoli) and it was okay. The noodle dish didn't have the balance texture that I was expecting, it was very slimy and greasy overall. I know what you're thinking..."Isn't that all the same with ALL Chinese food"...but you are wrong! Not all Chinese dishes are greasy, this just happen to be one of them. The servers were very attentive though probably because we were there during brunch and they were trying to move people in and out as much as fast as they can. Keep in mind, you may have to share your table with other group of people. Nonetheless, it's good for groups of 6-8 or more (depending on availability). Tea was good.

Elvis T.

We have been to Chinatown restaurants many times before but never to this spot. It was a real experience--before you sit down they bring you glasses of hot tea and dealing with the waitress was also an experience--she told me I would not like a certain dish and generally she waited on us with a rather blase attitude. We had platters of chicken chow fun (which was not on the menu, only beef chow fun) and a lighly breaded fish with string beans and ordered an appetizer of what we thought was going to be a stuffed crepe, but was actually 3 vegetable rolls (which came after the entrees were served)--it was dirt cheap even though they added $1.50 because I wanted chicken instead of beef and gravy with the dish--still the meal was less than $20 for 2 persons. The food was tasty and very filling and we enjoyed it. The mistake was using the downstairs restrooms--we have been in some bad ones in Chinatown (and also in China), but these rank up there in the category of FILTHY restrooms!!

Jeff C.

Always consistent, this establishment is practically a landmark in Chinatown. Known for great hangover food, along with 69, these are the places you hit for close to authentic Chinese cantonese cuisine. You can get full off 5 bucks. Service is quick and no frills. Don't expect red carpet treatment here.

Rhea S.

Tips for surviving Big Wongs: * Be prepared to share your table with a stranger or two -- with any luck, it will be a cute stranger or two. * Know what you want or be quick about deciding on what you want -- you could avoid the look of exasperation from the wait-staff and the food will be there before you know it. * Pay no mind to all the yelling that goes on above your head -- for all you know, the wait-staff in the front room is just checking in with the ones at the back room. * Do try the other dishes -- and they do have quite a variety -- but if you're a creature of habit like me, do enjoy the dishes you love like the pork chops, the roast pork and wonton soup, the cold dishes with rice and the beef and broccoli with extra gravy. * Pay for the meal then vamoose to make room for those who are waiting. On average, I think I spend about 30 minutes in here and I am not the eat-and-run type person. * Finally, if you're not up to heading down to the basement to use the bathroom, hold on to your bladder, hop on the R train to Prince St and then find a bathroom there. Or try the coffee shop on Canal -- you know what it is -- it's right by the Canal St station.

Betty M.

This is one of those restaurants that if you lived in Chinatown or NYC since birth, you should have tried this place already. This is the epitome of Chinese food and was the first restaurant that I was allowed to go to ON MY OWN, when I was a child (I was maybe... 7?) to order food from (usually the Chicken or Duck) to add along with our dinner at home. There has to be a reason why it's still around for all this time.

Jackie L.

The salted pork with thousand year egg congee was good. I also had the roast pork with duck rice combo plate. It's definitely a good price, but I felt the duck could have been a little more meaty.. And if you're ever in Chinatown and need to use the restroom.. just walk straight inside and go down the stairs to your right. Don't make eye contact and have your sister loiter out front pretending to purchase bbq pork.

Vivian H.

yumm. i love roast duck noodle soup. the noodles are thin and good here, and the duck is nice and meaty (which isn't always the case around here). walked out paying 5.25, including tip. i wish they did put some greens in there so i would feel a little healthier, but for the efficiency, affordable price, and quality of the food, go!! :) yumm. i can't wait to try the beef chow fun. update! last time i went and i got the roast duck over rice - the duck portion this time around was not as generous or meaty, so i recommend sticking with the noodle soups (hearts). and i also ordered the "galan cai" (is it called chinese broccoli or something? i'm not sure how to translate it), but it's very tasty here! just crispy and soft enough. my brazilian american friend came with me and was very happy with the chicken with garlic and black bean sauce dish she ordered, so ta da, you should just go and feel happy that you got your money's worth somewhere in new york... until you go to chinatown ice cream factory and then spend as much on delicious ice cream (red bean!!) as you just did on your entree... but sooooo worth it in both cases.

Cindy Y.

My husband always insists that we eat at BIG WONG for lunch when we go to Chinatown. The congee there is my favorite, it is the best within the tri-states. Roast pork is good but now-a-days you can find many places that serve up good roast pork. The place is always packed during lunch so be parpared for only elbow room or sharing tables with other patrons. I always found it quite interesting that a lot of Americans eat there and they all seemed to have been there before and are accustomed to the hustle and bustle of the wait staff and seemed to really enjoy the food. I also see different generations of Chinese folks who enjoy eating there. BIG WONG has been there for a long long time and sure it's one that would be in the history book for NYC Chinatown.

Veronica B.

I'll always be a fan of Big Wong. My family has been coming here since as long as I can remember, IMO they have the best noodle/rice/meat dishes. Though, they have changed their portions a couple of years ago. The portions now are a lot smaller then before they fill me up perfectly at a great price even in Chinatown. Food comes extremely fast & the menus are the greasy type. The restaurant is really grimy & I would never dare use the bathroom. A place I go to every time I shop in Soho or step foot into CT.

Yi Z.

I know most ppl come here don't care about the service but I didn't expect the service to be so bad!!! Everyone worked there seemed like they hate their job and a couple of wait staffs almost picked up a fight with each other in front of all the customers. When serving, the literally threw the dishes onto the table. On to the food. I thought the poor service could at least be compensated by the quality of food but it turned to be a major disappointment. My friend and I ordered a very common beef brisket over rice and beef brisket noodle soup. They were the worst beef ever!! I mean I can even cook better than that. The beef was so dry and lack of sauce that they had to put some soy sauce in my rice when they served. Same thing with the beef noodle soup. The beef was dry and lack of flavor. The wonton they put in there were so bad that the only thing I could taste was the dough marinated in white pepper. The actually noodle was normal and it was the only thing that was edible. Btw...despite the food tasted flavorless, both my friend and I came out extremely thirsty afterward....god knows what else they put in the food...

Maggie C.

yummm their fat roast pork on rice is the best. I think their portions got a little smaller over the years but its still worth the place to go to get good chinese cold cuts on rice.

Colin N.

In the words of Rodney Dangerfield "I dont get no respect" - especially as a whitey in here. But for less than $5, I do get dinner. Duck or Char Siew Pork over rice. It's good, cheap and filling. I wouldn't do it every day because over time I'd probably cheap meat with hormones induced breasts or have some weird vitamin deficiency. For a cheap food fix, you can't go wrong with the Big Wong.

Junkfoodie Q.

4.25 stars. Haven't been to this place in years either, so was excited to come back during lunch break from jury duty... Ordered the roast pork and soy sauce chicken over rice, and also an order of roast duck. So yummy! The roast pork was thinly sliced and tender, and the skin had a nice crisp but wasn't tough and overcooked. The chicken was also cooked perfectly (not too overcooked as I often find in Western restaurants, yet not undercooked as I often get in Chinese restaurants). The roast duck was, of course, yummy! With plenty of fat! Almost a little too much fat for me, so I removed some of the duck fat from under the skin. The rice was moist and tasty enough just from the sauce from the roast pork. A little side of scallion dipping sauce for the chicken accompanied the order. You can also had a fried egg to the 2-meats-over-rice combinaton for just 25 cents more! But I decided against it (felt guilty already eating 3 meats!). You can also ask if you want dark or white meat for the chicken, and I chose dark meat, or course! My 2-meats-over-rice entree was just 5 dollah! and the extra order of roast duck was 6 dollah! Very crowded, no decor, noisy place, and I was squeezed in between two other couples at 6-person my table (Chinatown-style). It took me forever to catch the waiter's/waitresses eye to ask for my check. But cheap, delicious, reliable, food, I definitely won't wait as long to come back! CP!! =)

Rodney H.

This is a typical Chinese noodle and duck place. It would help if you can order in Chinese. The waiting can be long for eat in and take out. There is no real order in there. Better to take out and just avoid the chaos.

Dennis C.

This is the way I like my Chinese food. Cheap, Hong Kong/Cantonese style Chinese food is hard to beat for a quick lunch. Their wonton noodle dishes were good and the congee was also excellent. Crowded and not exactly clean (like many places in New York), but that vibe is consistent with the food. There is a corollary between good, cheap Chinese food and cleanliness. Never mind. This place is great and I wouldn't have minded eating here one or 10 more times.

A.E. G.

One of the best places in Chinatown for rice cruller rolls and roasted meats. Relatively clean as well.

Jay M.

You walk into chaos. People yelling out orders. A guy abruptly says "how many?" You hear the pounding of knives cutting duck and other delicacies. They quickly rush you to a table and then rush you to order. Within 3 min your food is on the table. I had beef with mixed vegetables. Is was $4.50 - what a bargain! I was full and the food tasted pretty darn good. The reason why I like the place is first the name, I love making "Big Wong" jokes. I also like the no frills attitude and quality, freshly prepared food. It isn't the best Chinese in NYC, the place is nothing to look at, the service is abrupt, but I have and will continue to frequent the BIG WONG while in Chinatown.

Paolo L.

Somehow, I feel giving this 4 stars doesn't do it justice, but 5 stars is somewhat pushing it a bit. I love how cheap this restaurant is, but it is also very utilitarian. You go there, have your noodle soup, then leave... all in a span of 15 minutes or less. The soups are fresh and good.... and they serve it early in the morning, too, if you want a heavier breakfast.

Alex C.

I've been a client of Big Wong's for almost 15 years. My family used to bring me as a child, and I can contest to the fact that Big Wong's consistently has great food, which doesn't mean they don't have off days. I will contest that Big Wong's has on average the best Soy Sauce Chicken and Roasted Pork in manhattan, big claim, but i'm also a big eater and could eat your house down if I wanted to. My favorite dish is the Three Precious Ingrediants, it has Roast Pork, Soy Sauce Chicken, and a delicious fried egg over Rice. Considering it is loaded with tourists, the prices are still reasonable, and the quality hasn't gone that far down the drain. The atmosphere is one of the better in Chinatown even though they make you share tables.

Fred D.

Absolutely fabulous Wonton Noodle Soup - a deceptively simple soup, that most restaurants do extremely poorly, but when done right is wonderful. As good as my favorite places in Singapore or Hong Kong. Also very much enjoyed the salt and pepper shrimp (although the jumbo shrimp were too big(!) for my taste, I prefer normal sized so you can eat one in one bite), and the Beef Chow Fun. I definitely recommend, and will make this one of my regular haunts from now on. Update: I've taken this down to 4 stars, mainly because of the state of the bathrooms. Do me a favor, visit the bathroom after your meal, not before, because you will lose your appetite.

Amy E.

i don't know about anyone else, but the only reason i enjoy being in Chinatown IS because of this place (as well as other food places nearby). i love their wonton noodle soup, their congee, beef & broccoli, chicken and pork rice, etc.

Louisa M.

it's not as good as it was about 15 years ago, but the char seew with rice is still one of my favorite comfort foods. their duck is great and i honestly don't know why people go to congee village when the congee here is DELICIOUS--let me emphasize this point--if you hit up congee village for congee--stop (because you can make better congee yourself at home) the congee at Big Wong is first rate--get it here instead. other staples that i don't leave the place without--beef chow fun, nguw cherng, the soup noodles are great. don't come if you're expecting good service, if you're unfamiliar with chinese food, beware what you order (a la the pissed off guy who gave the place one star LOL--dude, get a clue). it ain't clean, it ain't fancy, it's chinese fast food. and i've always been afraid to check out the bathrooms, but from what i hear they're pretty nasty.

Joan C.

i can't decide which one is funnier. big wong king or big wing wong. hee hee hee. i know, i know. it's low hanging fruit. i could do better. just type in "wong" on the search bar on the yelp home page. it's guaranteed to make you giggle just a little. and on to the review...this is a classic Hong Kong eatery. cheap, dirty, with crappy service. and the food ain't bad. ahh, i love my peeps.

Kate T.

My boyfriend and I went here last night after reading some of the reviews here. Its a small little place with the kitchen right in the front. You get directed to a seat by a loud waiter as soon as you step in the door. We didnt have to share a table so that was pretty nice. We ordered the shrimp fried rice, roast pork and the spicy beef chow fun. Everything came to our table after maybe 3 minutes of ordering. The roast pork was amazing! So juicy and tender, I couldnt stop eating it. The spicy beef chow fun was also very good, not very spicy though. The shrimp friend rice was good, nothing spectacular. The shrimp was cooked perfectly! Next time I want to try the wonton soup and the rice crepes. Definitely a place I will go again!

Pam S.

Best char sieu (roast pork) I've had in Chinatown. Not fatty at all.. not too salty, just tasty tasty goodness. Everything else is pretty on par as well, but if I have a char sieu craving, Big Wong's my fix. Two more words: fish congee -- mmmmmmm!

Herbet P.

Anywhere you go on Christmas day in Chinatown has a long line - but fortunately Big Wong's line moved fast. I don't know if this happens everyday but there's a guy who gives you a random # and screams it out when your table is ready - in fact, everyone who works in this restaurant screams at you.... In this place beware - there are two menu's the american menu and the chinese menu (fortunately both are in english). My friend had a craving for roast duck - so we got an order of roast duck, spare ribs, chicken w/ chinese brocolli, and baichoy sauteed in garlic sauce... The food came quick- i'm not a fan of duck but it was good - however, they brought the baichoy after we finished the rest of the food - and its not fun eating baichoy by itself. For 4 plates and 2 Tsing Tao beers it came out to about $40. Lastly, don't wait for them to take your money at the table, make sure you pay at the counter.

Elise K.

The roast pork lo mein might be my favorite thing ever. For less than $5, you get an enormous plate heaped with more delicious food than you could possibly eat in one sitting, though it tastes so good you won't want to stop shoveling it down your maw. The last time I went, my father ordered the chicken in black bean sauce, which was not quite so stupendous -- it didn't have much flavor to it. Service is peremptory, which I consider a good thing. I wish I still lived in New York, because if I did I'd probably come here every week.

John W.

Chinese cuisine. Good food quick service. It's pretty much chinese fast food, as you order and get your food pretty quickly. Most people come here for the congee and fried crullers, which are very good. Recommended for quick and cheap eats.

Lewis D.

Big Wong King is one of the best places to go eat in Chinatown. All the food are delicious and it makes you have the feeling that you want more. The service is not so great, but it sure is fast. It also gives you that old school feeling that you don't typically experience nowadays. It's authentic and awesome, so Big Wong King is on my list of "Must Go Again and Again Restaurant". Enjoy your time there! :)

Jennifer G.

I can't believe all these people are raving about this place. It was the blandest Chinese food I've ever had. We started with the Spare Ribs as an appetizer and they were so fatty I couldn't stomach more than one. We then had Shrimp Fried Rice - which was very bland. I tried to add hot sauce and soy sauce to it, but nothing helped. Then, we had the Spicy Fried Beef Chow Fun dish - which I was looking forward to b/c I had read several reviews raving about it. It was not that good. The best part of the dish were the green peppers - if that says anything. They were nice and crispy. There was zero spice/kick on either the noodles or the beef. The beef was decent, but nothing to write home about. I can't believe they call this spicy. I would definitely recommend going elsewhere for Chinese. The only good thing was that the service was quick and we were able to leave quickly. We left most of the food, but we just couldn't stomach anymore.

Alex T.

Big Wong is one of the few places in 'chinatown' that I go back to eat. The ducks are always so big and tasty. I always order the duck with 'ho fun' noodles. Definately get your moneys worth. Delicious!

Joe N.

Good Chinatown chinese, just a notch above the rest. I order the large bowls of wanton soup and the classic noodle dishes. You just can't go wrong.

Victoria B.

Because this is a Chinatown institution, I have been looking forward to trying it for some time. I went and came out thinking that it was ok, but nothing special. I probably won't be back. The wonton noodle (I think they called it Cantonese-style steamed wonton lo mein or something weird in English) was very good, but the Crispy Salty Seafood Combo was just ok. I have had much better at Cantoon Garden (their salt and pepper squid is amazing) and at Great NY Noodletown. We also tried the roast pork, which is one metric I judge Cantonese restaurants by and the pork was ok, but not amazing. Actually (and this is pretty pathetic), my favorite dish there was probably the complimentary bowl of hot broth they bring out when you first sit down. It was really good.

ViviMar Val C.

Good Chinese food and always consistent.

D Y.

roast pork is good here

Donald E.

This place is one of my usual haunts, as it should be for everyone else. The roast meats, whether it be pork or duck, are absolutely one of the best in the city. The service is fast and typical Chinese. Lots of tourists also flock here and can get pretty crowded at all times of the day. Don't remember a time when I didn't have to wait to get a table. And there's nothing on the menu which isn't a good choice. I usually get the chicken with flat noodle soup and a side of veg. Simple, easy and delicious. And did I mention the inexpensive-ness of it all? "In these economic times"...lol...forget the McD's and the fast foods and actually get some real food here.

Anne E.

I absolutely love this place. I've been going to Big Wong all my life and you just can't beat their congee or their noodle soup w/ roast meat. I have yet to find another place that I want to go for their roasted chicken w/ noodle in soup or their congee (doesn't matter which one - they're ALL good).

Julie W.

Love this place. My family is Cantonese, and in looking for good, inexpensive places to eat in NYC, we ended up eating here twice during our visit. The roast meats are excellent, especially the duck. Also good are the wonton noodle options (or any of the noodles). A meal of 2 rice & roast meat dishes, 2 wonton noodle and roast meat dishes, and 1 plate of steamed greens came to about $22. Incredible. To top it off, the wait staff is cheerful and friendly. We noticed that a lot of the Asians who come here don't tip after their meals... despite this expectation, the wait staff was still really accommodating to the Asian customers (including us, and we left them a grateful tip). (Note: On their menu and in many guide books this place is called Big Wong King, but the sign out front just says Big Wong.)

jen f.

basically the same thing as big wing wong but slightly not as robust. i also like the more heavily-lit vibe of le wing over le king. bird trumps monarch any day, although maybe not in china.

Angie L.

You have got to try this place if you like bbq pork, roast duck, and porridge... the food was so authentic and very cheap (the porridge was like $3.5 :0) The food came literally within like 3 minutes after we ordered it. Overall, this place is awesome and i will go back again.

Raymond C.

Wow... I am stunned by the amount of positive reviews this place has received. Being a native Asian-American New Yorker, I've sampled some great tasting, cheap Chinese food (both of which Big Wong King isn't) all across the city and especially in Chinatown ranging from awesome hole-in-the-walls to places with good ambience. After all the positive Yelp raves about this place I was excited to check this place out with a date. I'm usually an extremely generous reviewer (off-Yelp) and tipper.. but my experience was so utterly horrible tonight that I was compelled to register on Yelp and spend time writing this review to WARN PEOPLE OF THIS PLACE! CONS: 1) staff were rude and seated us at a circular table already with 2 other groups of patrons when clearly there was another empty table nearby. this could have been understandable IF there was NO OTHER SPACE! 2) staff REFUSED to sit us at our own table (which WAS AVAILABLE) until I requested this from another server TWICE 3) WAYYYYYYYYYY OVERPRICED!!!! $18 for a small UNDERSEASONED seafood dish (didn't even have lobster bits) on the plate the size of a big mac (are you kidding me???) - you can get an awesome meal for 3 with $18 for food 100X better just a few blocks away. 4) the RICE to the aforementioned dish COST EXTRA (which is ALWAYS FREE in authentic Chinese food places!!) 5) ordered fish cake dish that DIDN'T CONTAIN FISH!!! TASTED LIKE CARDBOARD! (not exaggerating... but now I finally understand this phrase firsthand). 6) rude staff that came by and asked me in front of my date why she wasn't eating the rice she ordered... UNBELIEVABLE! PROS: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING... Here's the deal. There are a bazillion amazing, cheap, good eateries all around Chinatown. How this place is 4/5 stars is beyond me. Either they've gotten lazy with all the business they've been getting from Yelp or they're frequented by tourists who associate good Chinese food with the Wok chains at mall food courts.. (which.. come to think of.. I would rather have). Please do not let my review be a waste of my time. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all costs... save your time & money. If you want recommendations for good, cheap eats, feel free to send me a message.

Jen W.

Great food, cheap price and that is what makes big wongs so great. The roast meats are the thing to have there. You walk in, you sit down, you order and it comes pretty damn fast. You eat, and then you leave. Its quick and cheap, what more do you want? yes it's in chinatown. and yes the bathroom isn' t the greatest this isn't some snotty french restaurant or some wannabe trendy restaurant. It's simple and to the point. The food is great. period. Most New Yorkers are used to the get in and out much like the subway, if you're a tourist well then that's another story. I've seen tourists go in there and browse the menu for about the time it takes me to eat my dish. They order fried rice, vegetable lo mein, and then stare at my dish, which is mostly roast meats of some sort. I don't understand tourists, and I don't understand why they order food that the place is not known for. I mean it makes no sense. This isn't the take out chinese food on the corner in your neighborhood. It's known for the roast meats and such, and that's what you should order.

Lulu C.

I have heard that the [cha shao] is the best dishes in Big Wong, however, the food that makes me craving a lot is their [roast duck]. I would say it's the best roast duck I have had in Flushing and Downtown(just personal opinion!). Besides, their [wonton soup] and [congee] is also very good. You can have a satified lunch/dinner there with inexpensive price if you can ignore their poor decor, heh :P

Jackie H.

Good Old Chinese Food. My friends said service was slow until I showed up. The two waiters made sure I had enough tea and water. Pissed my g/f off. My friends love this place but they say service is a little lacking, something I haven't had an issue with yet. I have tried many item off the menu over my many visits and all have been generally good. Seating may be trying at times, but what do you expect. This place dishes out good food for the masses. It's much like the overpopulation problem in China, too many, cramped into a limited defined space. Maybe we should use the same solution as does China, one mother , one father, and one child only.

Diana N.

I love New Big Wong's! They always have good duck and roast pork.

Ben C.

When I was a kid..I had no idea here my dad got the "char siew" for dinner from..then one day, I came to Big Wong..WOW there were a lot of people, waiting on line just for the char siew..and the duck..anyway, it's not THE BEST Canto food I've ever had, but it's no doubt satisfying in my belly. Gotta love their congee and fried crullers on a late Sunday morning..or their wonton noodle soup for lunch..and of course a plate of char siew and old country duck. Cheap, too.

Tony L.

Let's say you're hungry but you only have four dollars in your pocket. Get your ass to Big Wong's. There are several dishes here that you can get for under five bucks that don't taste like chinese fast food. Ok, so you sacrifice a few things, it's noisy, doesn't have the cleanest dining area, and you might get seated next to complete strangers. But the truth is, these are all signs that you're getting a fresh, authentic meal. I dock off a star for ambiance, but otherwise this restaurant is definitely worth the visit.

Feed Me N.

I have to rate this place 5 stars, as I've been coming here since I was a child (7, 8?) and this place has barely changed and I'm 30 now. I love the old school, no frills, bland, cafeteria-style decor. This place is always bustling with people any time you go. The service is fast, the waiters know a bit of English. I believe the restaurant has gone thru different mgmt changes over the years, but it's been kept within the same family (and passed through cousins, or something like that). Anyways, everytime I come, I get the same thing--roast pork wonton egg noodle soup and seafood congee. I also get the long fried bread to dip in the congee (so delish!) I don't know what you call it in English but it's like a sugarless zeppolee (the fried dough you get at Little Italy). The only thing that's changed over the yrs are the prices, but it's still cheap compared to going some other places in the city!!! The place is super duper casual and big, despite the place always being busy, I only have maybe 2 or 3 memories of ever waiting for a seat in the last 20+ years.

nat t.

I've only ever had congee twice, and both times it's been here (at the recommendations of my Chinese friends). This time around I got the boiled chicken congee and it was yummy - there was a good ginger flavor through it. For those who've never had congee, it's kind of like a chinese version of oatmeal but with meat/tofu in it as well. I know that sounds gross, but it's actually pretty good. You also order it with these oil stick things for dipping.

Yvette C.

Unfortunately, this place was infinitely better when I was in college. I am not sure if they had change of ownership, but their congee does not taste the same. Their portions for roast meats have also decreased significantly. The saving grace is the roast meats are still pretty good, but I prefer to eat elsewhere now.

Jimmy Y.

I know all my Chinese people know whats up...lol This place is just like any other Chinese restaurant in terms of atmosphere (Loud, busy, sometimes horrible service unless you got a cute girl beside you). But the food is real good and its inexpensive. I always make a stop here if I'm around and feel like eating a quick meal. I recommend skippiing the typical americanized chinese dishes like fried noodles or sweet and sour chicken or anything of that sorts and try their bbq meats which they are known for. They also have good congee and I always order the Fish congee, which is my fav with any meal. So basically if your around town, with a cutie and not a lot of dough (She doesn't know), then this place will leave you stomach full and happy. This place is NOT a place to take a date if you wanna go all romantic...she will dump you if you take her here on your anniversary..lol and No i did not do that.

Fork U.

Great place to have congee or the 'eu char koay'. Very loud and friendly atmosphere but the food is so good. Every time I am there- I ordered at least a bowl of congee (with century egg and pork liver) and a nice wonton soup. These wontons are delicious. Mid size and well home made. Good a-la-carte dishes too. Basic great value for money in Chinatown! Me tell you - go eat.....you meet many Asian people there!

Jimmy W.

ive been coming here since i was 8. nothing much in this restaurant has changed since then. there has been slight renovation and the bathroom is still in the basement. ive ordered my traditonal spare rib with white rice and it was tasty all right but its not the same. everything in chinatown is cheap but this place made me feel like you really paid for the amount. for 4.50 i got white rice and spare ribs and i was thinking in my head... that is it? i actually ordered ribs with duck and rice. the portion of duck they gave me was basically all skin and no meat. i could have walked around the corner and paid the same price for a combination box and it would probably come with pickled cabbage and an egg. i gobbled my dish up in less than 5 minutes. i know you might think quality over quantity but it seem like the spare ribs was less saucy than it use to be.

Joe C.

probably the best if not the #2 best restaurant in chinatown. the sew lop is really impeccable, no matter what people tell you. big wing wong is just as good, so if it gets too busy, just go there

Amy J.

Love their cold cuts! I think they have the best roast duck. Good stuff!

Yao H.

The best chinese BBQ in ctown. The congee is also very good. The price for the food is very tempting. The decor is nothing to brag about but more like "decor? what decor?" Still, if you in the area and a fan of chinese bbq, can't go wrong.

Eliza C.

the biggest wong ever. the bestest food ever. the fastest service ever. the loudest chinese waiters ever. the best local delicacy EVER.

Nina C.

Always great when I'm in the mood for congee or anything Chinatown. Great soy sauce chicken and roast pork. Everything over rice or any of the noodle soups. It's cheap with great food. What more can you ask for?

sally w.

If you want good, cheap and fast food, this is the place to get it. I've never ordered anything here that tastes bad from congee, to noodle dishes to rice dishes. If you are craving authentic chinese food for a cheap price, go here. I am a fan of their roast pork and soy sauce chicken. Their duck is good too but it depends on what parts they give you (sometimes you just end up with lots of boney pieces). Their congee is great along with the fried dough. Service here is simple: get in, eat, get out. Don't expect five star service cause you're not going to get it. They are known for giving you the check before you even get your food/done eating. The reason is so that you can quickly finish your meal and leave. I've been coming here since I was little and service has not changed and I don't expect it to. People don't come in here to eat and relax, they come in here for a quick and delicious meal. The wait during lunch/dinner hours can be long. But turnover is usually fast.

C L.

I grew up in NYC and grew up on Big Wong's. They are a no frill, straight up consistent authentic chinese food place. Don't expect friendly service or correct orders but they will correct it. They will forget some things so remember to ask for it if it doesn't come. When we come, we like to order the following communal dishes: roast duck, roast pork, soy sauce chicken, chinese vegetables. Then we would order our own noodle, rice or congee. If you get congee, you must definitely get the salty fried dough for dipping. This is fast food and incredible food. If you have chinese friends, make them go with you the first time, it helps to get the lay of the land. makes ordering easy too! It's super affordable. I'm giving it 4 stars for the food....it's chinatown so dont' expect fabulous service, just thank the lucky stars if you get food on the table. oh....please remember to place the tips on the table, not up front where you pay....the waiters get distraught and will run after you....it's hilarious!!!! oh..and if you go alone, you will be placed at the same table as strangers...no worries, just ignore each other and all will be well!

ben -.

Big wong's is always full. The roast pork is delicious (it comes on rice with some sauce). It'd dependable, it's delicious, it's cheap. It's Big Wong!

Angry D.

I could not eat here because I was unable to identify the meat in my "beef" dish. Lesson learned: do not order anything that isn't hanging up near the front of the restaurant. Actually I've never eaten that either but I assume it is safer. Some of the people who work there are angry and frustrated possibly because of their 1% profit margin. Lesson learned: take out, don't eat in. I am not sure if other people are reviewing the same restaurant I'm reviewing. My mother would beat me over the head if I took her to a nasty place like this.

Jeffrey W.

Because the food is so good and fresh, the place is always busy. If you're hungry try the chow fun. Congee is excellent. All for a great price. Community seating is the norm, but the service is quick.

J J.

Had noodles in soup with roast pork. Filling, cheap, delicious.

Hueyyun T.

I visited this place twice and I think its a pretty good and cheap spot for delicious accessible Cantonese food. The roast duck is really really smooth, in that oily greasy but finger licking good smooth. Their fried rice with honey-baked roasted park is yummy too. A good spot when you are starving and need some carb and meat fix fast!

Andrew H.

Do not expect excellent service and any Michelin stars. Go to Big Wong's for the food. The restaurant is always packed with customers. Big Wong's has the best roast pork hands down. They are very consistent and one of my favorite meat dishes of all time. You cannot beat their bargain prices. The check for 2 people (with leftovers) was $22.

Jennifer S.

I was not impressed. The menu was American Chinese and I was hard pressed to find anything authentic. I got a seafood dish, it was take out style - super corn starchy sauce, imitation crab meat, MSG city. We got a beef and tendon soup, which was better but not great. The roasted duck appetizer was pretty good. The wait staff was rude to us - one of the waiters rolled his eyes when I asked for tea and then slammed it on the table. When getting waters filled, they rushed so much they spilled water all over the table and didnt seem to care. There was a bell in the kitchen that I assume was dinged to let the staff know an order was ready. Except they didn't ding it once or twice. They dinged SO MANY times. I mean Literally up to 18 loud dings in a row - I am not exagerating, I counted. And this was non stop, I was about to scream. All in all there are so many places that are better. I didn't really like it here.

Jenna S.

This place is famous for a reason. Expect it to be crowded. Expect the lively clamor of chopsticks against bowls and the sloshing of tea (water upon request) and shouting of servers. Expect to be ushered to one of the many rows of tables, pack yourself in next to strangers, and slurp noodle soup in harmony in the middle of the din and aroma of one of Chinatown's most established Cantonese-style eateries. I got the noodle soup (mein fun noodles) with duck for about $7. While some places appearing to have "cheap and good food" often employ disappointing shortcuts (such as an excess of rice and skimpy amount of meat in an "over rice" style dish, or thin broth disguised poorly with too much salt, etc,) this place is the real deal. My piping hot bowl of noodle soup was delivered with a generous number of duck meat slices layered on top, as well as three slabs I discovered later in the journey AND half a duck leg buried like treasure beneath the golden bed of noodles. I was impressed. The duck was tender and satisfying indeed. The long noodles were chewy, freshly-cooked, and more than enough to make me full. As for the broth, it was perfect. Not too salty, rich in flavor, and to my delight, studded with plenty of scallions which were obviously fresh. It's these little details that made all the difference. My boyfriend ordered fried rice, which also came in a large heap and with plenty of meat. TIPS: When crowded, you will be given a number on a scrap of receipt paper near the cash register at the entrance. But don't worry. The staff is on top of their game getting customers in and out with satisfied, full bellies--almost too eager. Even if a Chinatown restaurant is "famous," if you don't see white tablecloths, don't expect flowery service. We were asked multiple times if we were ready when I was clearly still buried in the menu, and then once I was ready, not asked at all. Still, no real complaints; it took no difficulty to flag down the nearest waiter or waitress, who watches over each section of tables like a satisfied mother bird watching her chicks happily slurp up worms (or noodles) and our orders came out surprisingly fast. The bathrooms are located at the bottom of a long, narrow staircase found on the first hallway on your right from the entrance of the restaurant. They are mildly horrendous. Thankfully I only went down there to wash my hands and flee with them wet. There were no paper towels, anyway. All in all, I trust this place to make good food, and I'm not alone. My boyfriend's friends always implicitly refer to Big Wong when they have the urge to go "eat out in Chinatown," and I'll be sure to join them back here again.

Elijah C.

went last night. it was ok. i had the combination congee, beef chow fun, and young chow fried rice. everything was decent, but nothing was great. i would go back to try the pork on rice though.

Alvin Y.

great bbq duck and pork, fried noodle, chinese congee. terrible waiter service, dark and 70' decor and sound pollution from the waiter. you should just eat and leave, that maybe the reason why they don't want to you to stay too long, very popular place in chinatown.

Jaxx H.

The food is very good here. Traditional chinese far. We ordered the edamame app, beef with broccoli and chicken friend rice. The basics after all I was traveling with a 7 yr old and an 18 yr old. The beef was amazingly tender! They do not have egg rolls which was a bummer and portions were small. But the prices were cheap and it was just enough to not have left overs. Service was fast and the place was very clean. I would go back.

Albert H.

One of my go to places in Chinatown for bbq pork, roast duck, and wonton noodle soup. The congee is also pretty good. I recently went with my girlfriend to try the 2 lobsters for 20 dollars and it was very good. I have to knock one star for service but that is expected in Chinatown.

Y K.

I always come to this place for duck and today was a great disappointment, I order the duck leg w noodle as always; however, after have way of eating the noodle and while I was chewing the noodle, I felt something hard and found a silver piece steel. I almost swallow it, fortunately, it just scratch the inside of my mouth.... It will be a long time for me before I order food from here...

Peggy N.

My cousin recommended this place for some jook. We ordered the roast duck jook and the thousand year old egg and pork jook and the chinese donuts. My jook was exactly what it should have been - good, hot, and not too thick. Maybe to some people, the place feels dingy but to me, it just feels comfy- like going to grandma's house (if grandma roasts poultry for a living). And... you can't beat the price!

Lainy C.

I have never eaten here, just had take out. This is really good cheap Chinese food. The soy sauce chicken is really good and everything else I've had is good too. Also, if you can't find a traditional favorite on the menu they can probably make it for you if you can describe it.

Salena M.

Because my parents are in some sort of Chinese Association that is located close to this resturant, I visited this place often as a child (trekking from NJ). I don't visit Chinatown often now but when I do, this is a great pitstop to pick up AMAZING AFFORDABLE meals. Okay, I married a guy with the last name Wong , so I'm impartial to saying let's go to YOUR place. We come here to pick up the Wonton Mein with shrimp and pork at only $4.25, congee with roast pork $4.50 (and from one of the Yelper's reviewers - now lay so....funny name since in English...you're asking for a cow's tongue when in reality it's just this big fried doughy thing that compliments your congee)

Debbie F.

Wanton mee was so authentic I almost cried... Ratio of shrimp to pork in wanton was 30:70!! Perfect! The char siew/char siu/roast pork was average tasting, probably because I went very late on a weekend night and most everything else was sold out. Service was awesome, I don't know what everyone else is complaining about. I was helped by 3-4 different waiters and waitresses.

Sue S.

Beef tripe was not good - little tripe, much fat Dough-wrapped Chinese cruller was very bad, perhaps day old - no texture Wonton soup was very bad - texture and taste of wonton meat filling was off, soup had too much msg and no other flavor.

Michael H.

Excellent food, fast service, good prices. The steamed veggies with oyster sauce are just greens but really tasty! Walking here is the best!

David C.

Came here on Thursday 12/8 for dinner with a friend. We arrived around 8:15PM, sat down, and ordered. We got the 2 for $20 lobster dish, which was pretty good. It came out really really fast, which is awesome. As for our rice dishes, I got the roast pork and chicken over rice, and my friend got the roast pork and duck over rice. Both had good sized portions of rice, and the meats tasted really great. Fast service, and great food. Every time I come here, I definitely get some dish with roast pork. It's definitely some of the best roast pork I've ever had. I believe they were closing up at 9PM on that Thursday evening, so be sure to come here early enough to get a nice tasty meal.

Kevin Q.

For all the Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, this one is hands down my favorite. I'm a pretty picky eater when it comes to Char Siu, and this place has always had the absolute best in my opinion. For a long time I refused to like any other restaurant's Char Siu. There's just something about this place's that makes it sooooo good. The only other time I've had something even comparable was when I went to some high class place in Guangzhou. Other than the amazing pork, the other stuff on the menu is all pretty good and really cheap. The interior makes it feel like a kind of hole in the wall, but it's meant for quick meals and takeout. I've eaten here probably 40 times in my entire life time, and have always been satisfied. I'm not really sure why Chinese food is so cheap, but the food here makes it one of the best values around in NYC. The only problem is that you have to walk a bit from the train to get here. Chinatown is always super crowded and smelly, especially in the Summer. I would come to Chinatown just for the pork here, though.

Jade B.

Always Come Here For The Duck & Pork. Quick, Cheap, And Fills Me Up. Ill Keep Coming Back Time And Time Again.

Sandra C.

I love to go to Big Wong King for the quickest and cheapest lunch ever in chinatown New York! Its always the one restaurant everyone has heard of and go to for its quick service and for it's fairly cheap price. I remmeber when a chicken over rice was only $3.50 many many years ago. Now I think it is about $5.75 or some change for a dish? I love to order meat on top of rice to go in their to go box, I think you just get more for your buck. If you choose to sit down and order the rice, you get cheaped out of your meat i feel. This time around, I was looking for a quick and filling lunch. I got the wonton over flat noodles soup and also got the noodle roll with fried dough. And my BF got the roast duck over lai fun. Our noodle soup was delicious as always without the need of condiments, but i like to add a little bit tobasco sauce to my soup. The noodle roll wrapped in fried dough was not what i imagined it to be, the dough was not crunchy but instead soggy. I guess it wasnt the freshest one of the batch. But must come here for the duck / pork over rice!! They have the yummiest roast pork, half fat and half skinny pork ever DELICIOUS!

Amanda W.

The food here is always pretty consistent. The portions are large and filling and the prices are very cheap. PROS: -Noodles: So amazing. I've tried the won ton, the look fun, ho fun.... and all have a bouncy chewy texture (not mealy and soft) and taste so fresh. -Vegetables: The sauteed chinese brocolli is amazing. It's crunchy and so flavorful and full of roasted garlic. Really the perfect side to a bowl of noodles -Tendon: I'm pretty obsessed with tendon and Big Wong does not disappoint! Their tendons are really soft and savory with none of those weird crunchy parts you sometimes get. -Congee: Gelatinous, warm, perfect for winter. Also less than 5$! -Price: All the noodle soups are around 5-6$, so you really can't beat that for a satisfying lunch. CONS: -Service: Predictably, you're not going to be coddled at all. They pretty much expect you to just pay, eat, and not complain hah. -Hot Tea: It can be SO HOT that it'll burn your tongue... so be careful!

Teofila R.

I love this place! This is the second time I have been here!! I was very lucky to find it again!! They sit you wherever you fit at any table with other people! They give you hot tea and a menu! You have to flag down staff to order because they are so busy! Once you order, the food comes fast! They have roasted ducks hanging in the kitchen! Everything I order is good! Wonton soup with duck, duck with vegetables, spring rolls, soup with shrimp, chicken and vegetables ! It's all good ! They only take cash and I was short six dollars! They said, "okay" ! No argument, no bad feelings! I appreciate that. I will definitely tell my friends and family about this authentic Chinese restaurant! I couldn't even leave a tip but I know when I come back, I will make up for it!

Kitty G.

Very authentic casual Cantonese food. The best dishes were Chinese barbecue (roast duck, roast pork and soy sauce chicken), congee and noodle soup. All other dishes were OK, but did not stand out. Service and cleanliness, on the other hand, were questionable. Their bathrooms were in the basement and one of the worst I have ever seen. Once, a waiter coughed on the food while bringing it out!

Jocelyn K.

According to my friend this place is super touristy but satisfies any craving for good Cantonese bbq meats. Very tight space, lots of people, but service is quick so you can dine quickly and leave. Run down of what we tried in order of what I liked best: Changfen w/ dried shrimp (蝦米腸粉) - Yummy! Although disclaimer, this is one of my favorite dim sum dishes so I'm biased. Not as fresh as those street carts that sell Changfen, but delicious nevertheless. Soy sauce Chicken (油雞 You Ji) - Again, super biased because this is another favorite, but I prefer this over the BBQ meats in general. Even roast duck! What makes this good is the ginger-scallion sauce that goes along with it. Sadly, they didn't give me any the first time but I called them out on it and insisted they give me a large plate, which happily (for me) they complied. Zha Liang (炸兩) - Youtiao wrapped in hefen (fried dough wrapped in rice noodles). Hard to mess up so order this! Very popular because I saw them push a huge cart of youtiao ready to be made into Zha Liang. Char Siew (叉燒)- Decent though nothing special in my opinion. Can get the same thing at many other places in Chinatown and Asian supermarkets in New Jersey. Wonton Soup - Don't recommend ordering this. Flavorless noodles, flavorless broth, flavorness wontons, and the bowl is small. Not my favorite place to get Cantonese BBQ meats and wonton noodle soup, but glad I tried it, since it's cheap food that fills my stomach.

Ron C.

Chinatown is filled with places serving insanely tasty food at very low prices. Dai Wong is one of the oldest and best there is. My parents remember coming here 25 years ago when they worked in the city. Their roast pork and roast duck are mouth-wateringly good. I specifically come here to order the San Bo Fan. It's under the cold dishes menu for some reason (it's not cold), Roast Pork, Chicken (of the soy sauce chicken variety), and a fried egg over rice. They give you a side of their deliciously salty ginger scallion sauce which I could pair with white rice and be perfectly happy. This is one of my favorite dishes of all time, any cuisine. You must try it!

Sally L.

Before I get into the food, let me point out that their service is awful but that is to be expected. This is pretty much how it is at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in China (maybe less hectic). FOOD 1) They have the BEST beef chow fun, not too oily and a lot of beef! They give very large portions too. If you get it for takeout ($8) I feel like the portions are even bigger! 2) I love their egg noodle soups.. probably filled with MSG because it's so delicious. I've gotten the roast pork and roast duck. You can add 4 wontons into that for like $1.50 more Those 2 are pretty much all I get here (all I needed to be won over).. but everytime I go there, a lot of old Chinese grandmas and grandpas are eating congee, so I expect that to be good as well. Come here to get your fix of good, cheap Chinese food! What I like to do is eat dim sum or soup dumplings elsewhere, and then get beef chow fun for takeout here.

Katy Q.

Poor service was just the start... typical rude chinatown attitude, awful restrooms, and the waiter had forgotten our noodle appetizers until we re-reminded him. Undercooked green beans, extremely sour hot and sour soup, overly salty chasao meat, too chewy for cow tummy bits. It seems their basic strategy is to add an abundance of sauce and flavor to everything, thinking it will make the food taste good... does not work that way guys! The only redeeming item from our sampling last week was the roasted duck, although a little on the fattening side, probably tastiest I've had in a while.

Lee Lee A.

Stay away from their sweet and sour chicken. Yuck!!! It wasn't good...it tasted like it was old and barely any chicken. The sauce was okay but it didn't help improve the taste of the chicken. :( This one dish cost me $15.75...waste of money! I was highly disappointed because this restaurant is known to make good dishes.

Chris E.

This was my first time eating in Chinatown and it didn't disappoint. I was a little iffy at first, but Big Wong stepped up to the plate. The service was fast with the exception that I was originally given the wrong order. I got the boiled chicken Congee and two egg rolls. The congee sort of reminded me of oatmeal and it came out in a huge bowl. It was really tasty and filling. There could've been more chicken in it though and it came out way too hot. The egg rolls were good but these were my first ever egg rolls so I don't know how good they are compared to other ones. Even better were the very cheap prices for all the food I got. Overalls, pretty good.

Jason Y.

Got takeout here with a buddy of mine and was happy that he brought me here. It's a small mom and pop shop and you can order food to go or dine in. I ordered the half duck/half roast port over rice and cabbage as well as congee with preserved egg and pork. Both dishes were awesome. If you've never tired duck, it's something you need to try once. The crispy skin and the dark meat go well together and they give you a good amount of meat. For both the congee and the pork/duck dish, it came out to around 10 dollars, which is a steal. If you're ever in the area, I would highly recommend you stop by.

Tracy K.

Quintessential Chinatown stop. Why I like this place.. well first the Chinese guys don't like to smile which ads to the vibe. The main guy is a sexy older dark haired guy with attitude.. and his main assistant coming back and forth from inside the place has cool hair. This group could easily be extras in a Bruce Lee movie. Inside its older, dingy, tables, etc. Ducks hanging upside down in the windows. Preparing food right in the window, and ringing up at the counter right in the front. Dining past the front part. Plain tables etc. What I ordered: Wonton soup, egg rolls and duck. I have to say I tore into that duck with my good friend in the car. It was soooo good.. and really fun eating. Wonton soup chopped diced shrimp and pork.. light and full of flavor but lots of them. They don't have fresh duck sauce for the egg rolls. I like when its homemade and sweeter.. The packaged stuff is not the same. But they had a dark salty brown sauce for the duck that was perfect. This is really 4 1/2 stars... but 5 would be pushing it for the ambiance / etc. Worth returning to despite all the choices.

Mindy T.

My aunt was visiting and she said she used to come to Big Wong King all the time (years ago) because they were known to have the best duck. Eh.. not so much. The skin was not crispy and it was all FAT. We shared 1/2 a duck between three of us and probably only got about 4 pieces of duck with meat. It was very disappointing. The sauteed peapod stems were delicious and garlicky. We also had the salt and pepper seafood combo: shrimp, calamari and scallops. Only the shrimp were good. The white rice was also really dry and tasted old. Service was really slow. There were a lot of people working and the restaurant had a good amount of tables, but I don't know what the servers were doing. I noticed a lot of tables that came in and were waiting around for a while to order as the servers just kept walking past them. Oh well. Maybe I'll have to come back and try the roast pork instead.

Annie W.

It's not a comfortable place to eat in but I love their pork and chicken over rice. It's just so good. Hole in a wall kind of place. Good and cheap but not the best service. I suggest taking out.

Haipeng X.

I ordered something I didnt know, then I literally put a plate on the food cause it looked so disgusting. Now i am walking on the street and want to vomit

Mina C.

Had the preserved egg/pork congee and duck rice noodle soup. Service was minimal, but we were tired from a long day of walking around the city and actually appreciated being given the space. The congee tasted exactly as I thought it would in the classic way. It was not amazing, but satisfied my craving. I would say the same about the duck noodles. If you're hungry, the portions are pretty generous: lots of duck meat and the congee bowl was huge. I would come back again for a cozy, traditional Asian meal, but I probably wouldn't bring anyone besides the bf here.

Peter K.

Haha! This has been a season of awkward moments when I realize that I haven't reviewed the places I've been going to to years. Big Wong (King) aka "Dai" Wong is a Chinatown institution that's been serving up congee, roasted meats, noodle soups, and other quick meals at affordable prices since before Yelp existed. The crowd is an interesting mix of locals, city workers, and tourists and the service is super quick. (You are guaranteed to your order, regardless of complexity, within 5 minutes from ordering it.) The facilities on the other hand... leave a bit to be desired.. but does provide you with the *expected* filthy Chinatown experience. My all time favorites: the salted pork and preserved egg congee (with salty bread please), roast pork and roast duck over rice, and of course, the salt and pepper pork chops.

Buzz L.

I would give it 5 stars for the Grossest Restroom Ever. Overpriced, soul-less, no decor. They did give us a big fried dough thing at the end of the meal ( I think one of the younger staff had sympathy).

Henry P.

I never was a fan of Soy Sauce chicken until I had tried it here at Big Wong! I had heard that this was my uncle's favorite Cantonese restaurant (siew mei) so I just had to give it a try. The chicken was delicious, very tender, not dry at all! The ginger and scallion sauce is the perfect condiment to complement. It sometimes can be on the saltier side though. I never returned to DC without bringing some chicken and cha siu back. As a snack, try the Chinese donut (yau tiew)!

Andrew C.

Everything is priced very reasonably, especially for New York prices. The service is very very fast. You do not wait long for your carry out orders or food to arrive at your table. Unfortunately it can get a bit chaotic during peak meal times

Shulin T.

Great place for a cheap congee fix! No frills and not the cleanest place around but remains a great way to get some comfort chow!

Sofya M.

I have been coming to this place last ten years. Its really popular for their duck. Food here is delicious. You dont expect much when you first come in. The service is always hit or miss. They could be rude or friendly to you. After all these years I stopped paying attention to that. I come strictly to satisfy my chinese food craving. They have reasonable pricing here. What I do like is their food comes fast even if they are really busy. Least they give you quick service. Duck here is good as I mentioned before. I personally love their beef chow fun, green veggie side dish and chicken & veggies. I will mention their food is always consistent. Thats a big comfort. Another heads up their bathroom is just awful so dont be surpised there.

Jewelyn T.

Thank you yelpers for the reviews. Had take away from here last night. Walked my dog to here and ordered me their roast duck and roast pork to go. Great price point and it really filled me up. If you're looking for cheapeats and in Chinatown... stop by BWK. No frills, good food that wont break the bank! I'm a fan! - Miss Yelp 2013

Brenda L.

The cleanliness loses a star otherwise this place would receive 5 stars! I remember coming here when I was really young because my sister brought me here. The weather today wasn't good, so as I was coming to chinatown, I was craving congee. Then I remember my sister bringing me here. It's been over 5 years since I last came here, but I still remember the place because the food was delicious! I ordered the roast duck congee today, and it was just splendid! I forgot to tell the waiter I didn't want scallion and ginger, but I was able to pick them or myself. You can tell that the roast duck was marinated by just tasting it. I think the congee itself was plain, I'm not sure, but with the roast duck in the congee, the congee was so flavorful! The waiter was extremely nice and informational too, he recommended me the fried dough with the congee, but I don't like the fried dough in general. The price is very reasonable and the portion was filling as well. I would definitely come back here again the next time I crave for congee.

Phillip N.

Been eating here for 30 yrs. Best roast duck, soy sauce chicken, and spare ribs. I should knock off a star because of their restrooms but the review is on the food.

Lilly N.

Came here for authentic cheap Cantonese food in Chinatown for the Two lobster deal is $28. Food was great but the sanitation wasn't the best.. Which is why this place only gets three stars! Cash only!

Mick R.

I have been going here all my life. Nonassuming quick lunch/dinner place. It remains the best Cantonese bbq in NYC and is still a real bargain. Basically all you need to know is the Roast duck, and Roast pork (Charsui) though the Soy sauce chicken and pork ribs are good too. You can get that over white rice, in Congee or soup w/noodles and wontons, etc. Just remember to order quick, the waitresses are real nasty and you'll need to wedge some napkins under one of the table legs cos it's always wobbly.

Paul C.

I've been coming here for 25+ years. Consistent. The best Beef chow fun in the city. Ask for spicy.

Zenas A.

Why I give Big Wong a thumbs up: 1) Cheapest food food you'll ever find 2) Their Char Siu Rice 3) Huge portions Why I am hesitant to give Big Wong 5 stars: 1) You can taste the msg when you eat it (delicious none-the-less) 2) Very crowded and loud All in all, I find Big Wong to be one of the gems of Chinatown. People love the cheap eats and the wide variety of Chinese food from the many different provinces of China as well. My family ate here a lot when we went to Chinatown every week, but as time went on, we started giving other restaurants a try. 4 stars!

Anne Y.

Came to this restaurant because of Yelp recommendation. We walked the whole day in NYC and Chinatown was our last stop before heading back. As soon as you get in, it was kinda crowded, probably due to the small alley way heading to the big room. On your left, you will see a lot of roasted duck/ chicken etc. If I am not wrong, this is where you get your food the most. So you went in, there's a spot where you wait for the waiters/ hostess to come and get to know how many people you have with you, and you wait for a little while. You WILL have to SHARE if needed, esp if you only have 2 people in a party. The menu is on the table, so you can check it out as soon as you're seated. They are not very attentive like some reviews said, because they did everything FAST! (they "run" not walk past the customers... lol) Anyway, my boyfriend and I ordered a sweet and sour pork, broccoli with oyster sauce and pork roast porridge. I enjoyed the pork roast porridge alot ($5) it was a cold day out there, and the porridge really helped a lot. it was a big bowl too, with lots of pork in it! It is definitely worth the price I paid. Broccoli with oyster sauce was so so, ($5) which is normal. You can't go wrong with it... I am slightly disappointed with the sweet and sour pork. I thought it would be like the other one where the pork were stir fry and dipped into the sauce. But this one was deep fried with covered flour and dipped into the sauce. $14 I think overall I'd go again and I'd recommend to my friends if they ever go there. One thing though, the bathroom is VERY DIRTY. Don't even think about visiting it. I didn't discover it first hand, my boyfriend told me men's room was bad (I wonder about women's...)

Carl L.

I like their Pan Fried Dishes and their spring rolls are good too.

William H.

Good stuff. Authentic Cantonese hang-by-the-window bbq (cha shao/char siu) in a dingily crowd environment (a serious mad house during weekend afternoons). The lines get a bit long at times but turnover makes the wait just fine. The service is spotty at times but food is also served on point. Definitely go for a bbq dish (or two...I'd recommend pork, chicken or duck). I haven't really tried anything else on the menu, but it seems that pan fried noodles and some over-rice dishes are quite popular. This is a good option in case you need that homey fix.