Preferably one place, or two places within walking distance of each other. They're 88 and 94 years old, and not incredibly mobile. We'll be taking a taxi there.
They are conservative and like "simple and nice." So a place like Fu Zhou Wei is probably not on the schedule.
I've made a list of amazing places in the area, but they're all hella cheap and kinda grungy (my vibe.) Is there a crazy nice but not too expensive place in the area you'd recommend that's more accessible to older folks, and maybe a little more polished? Obviously bang-to-buck matters, but it's not everything.
Feel free to recommend more than one. Looking for any guidance.
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Take them for tea at silk road café and then go to Wo Hop.
Supreme Restaurant (my favorite)
456 New Shanghai
Golden Shanghai
Hwa Yuan Szechuan (fancy)
Peking Duck House (fancy)
Ping’s
Jing fong in centre street, Peking duck house – you can make a reservation to both
congee village
Just remember that most nicer Chinese places serve family style, so a dish may seem expensive but actually feed four people.
That in mind:
Hwa Yuan. It’s a little more expensive but it’s very nice and you can make reservations. Ask to be on the first floor, though.
Slightly less expensive: Wu’s (best Wonton soup in town), Uncle Lou’s (nicer ambience than Wu’s, good food), Royal Seafood (ditto), Golden Unicorn (nice ambience, forgettable food)
Uncle Lou
Lucky Chengs isn’t in Chinatown, but I think they would appreciate the vibe.
These are all near each other:
Big wong
Ming Wong
Kong Sikh Tong
Bo ky
peking duck house
ping’s
Hwa Yuan
Pings
Uncle Wu’s
Yeah Shanghai Deluxe at 50 Mott St, New York, NY 10013 (The name keeps changing but the location stays the same.)
Here’s list of [NYC Area Cantonese Restaurants](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0ckQpJLtLQDogEz-12oqgVCARSsiJs9) and a small list of [NYC Area Shanghainese Restaurants](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0ckQpJLtLRIf9r7t-OqsZkRZVHGBoPH)
My top choice would be Dim Sum Palace on Division Street. It’s a bit pricier but the food there is really good and it doesn’t feel like you’re being ripped off. My friends and I went there for dim sum a couple of months ago and not only is the dim sum great, all the dishes we ordered off of the regular menu were excellent. The table next to us ordered the crab from the tank and it smelled so good. As a bonus, the decor and service is much nicer than most Chinatown establishments. When we went on Sunday morning, it was packed to the gills with Chinese uncles and aunties and I take that as a sign as the food is being well-received by the Chinese community.
Another good choice would be New Yue Wong restaurant on Bayard Street. It’s a different vibe than Dim Sum Palace but I think it’s pretty nice by Chinatown standards when it comes to service and decor. They specialize in Cantonese roast meats and I can attest they’re quite good but their menu has a good variety of dishes to suit everyone.
Both recs I have are for Cantonese places and since you didn’t specify which regional cuisine, I think Cantonese would be a great option. It’s a crowd pleaser.
I just want to recommend going during the weekday if possible. Weekends get crowded with tourists and I am just concerned about your grandparents getting jostled. Try to stay off Canal in particular.
Are they of Chinese descent/origin? What do they usually eat?
I think you should take them to dim sum (House of Joy on Pell St.) on a weekday afternoon. It could be a cool experience and since dim sum is small dishes they can sample many different items. Afterwards, while having your grandparents wait in the dim sum restaurant, you could run to Hay Hay Roasted to buy some roast meats (roast duck and soy sauce chicken are my favorites) to take home for dinner with your grandparents. Oh and pop into Fay Da bakery next door to pick up egg tarts and pastries for them to try at home.
Ok let’s be real here. The best places for them are:
Hwa Yuan (has wine and full bar)
House of Joy
All these places have a bathroom on the ground floor or one accessible by elevator. I’m not 100% on Dim Sum Palace, but they should have one on the ground floor too. I also like Golden Unicorn, but their bathrooms get funky fast and it’s not great for older, conservative folk who aren’t used to that lack of service.
Hwa Yuan!
What type of food exactly are you looking for? Are they adventurous eaters or are they more likes to prefer American style Chinese food.
what type of food there are many varieties and styles
Uncle Lou’s would fit this I think