What's up Members of the Barrio
It's Jon
Coming to you from Manhattan's Chinatown
And this neighborhood is one of the best in the city
For budget food options
Today i'm going to be sharing with you 10 Amazing Cheap Eats Destinations
In Manhattan's Chinatown
I don't recommend you try to eat at all of these spots in just one day
Or you'll have one intense food coma
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When you're done with this video
Here we go
This is a Chinatown lunch staple
There's normally lines out the door
Their roasted pork over white rice is a thing of legend
You guys kept calling me out in the comments
For not mentioning it on my first cheap food video
And well..
You were all on to something
A long line usually means a tourist trap..
Or a great local pick
I'm going to go with the latter here
I had my eyes on the Roast Pork with rice
For $4.25 advertised on the window
And the staff inside are incredibly efficient
I could not believe how fast they made my pork and rice to go
You've got to take your lunch to the park across the street
A great spot
2,4,6,8 I lost count of how many pieces of honey glazed pork you could get
But it's some serious bang for your buck
Pair that with some cabbage
White rice
And this is a solid meal from a very solid place
I'm going to have to listen to your suggestions more often
Well done Members of the Barrio Well done
This is the only outdoor food cart to make our list
It's been open since the 90's
And is an absolutely little spot to check out
Emphasis on the little
If you blink you'll walk by this tiny little cart
And that would be a shame
The ladies who work here are super friendly
And she basically put everything on top of my rice noodle and fish ball combo
Which came out to a whopping $3.00
Something about this.. just plain works
The thick noodles
The peanut sauce
Even the fish balls were yummy
Guys check out the little sesame seeds ..she added all of the sauces
That she could on top of this
Delicious..
Team Adriana approved
As well
This is the perfect quick bite in the morning
Or for lunch
They're not open past 3:30
Totally worth a trip
Start with a long escalator ride up to Jing Fong
And welcome to a Dim Sum banquet
This spot is absolutely great for big groups
And the tables are super spacious
Forget ordering..
The food is served by simply pointing at any of the rolling carts
Or sometimes they're offer you something
We tried everything from Steamed Pork Buns
To different dumplings
To dessert
Prices range on the size of the dim sum
From $3.75 to $5.00 or more
I put this on the list
Because for a big group.. you can eat like a king
And not break the bank
While the food quality may not be the highest in Chinatown
The quantity and ambiance more than make up for it
Give Jing Fong a go
Fu Zhou Cuisine is the defintion of a hole in the wall
But trust me when I say this..
They have some of the best boiled dumplings
In all of New York City
From the outside I admit this place doesn't look so inviting
But you're not here for the decorations
You want some dumplings
And you want them now..
Not a single thing on their menu is over $4.00
We ordered 10 Pork and Chive Dumplings for $3.50
And the wheat noodles with peanut butter sauce
For $2.50
It was plenty of food
The dumplings were generously sized and I thought they tasted better
Than the more famous Vanessa's located next door
The peanut butter noodles were a big surprise as well
They're hand pulled
By a dedicated staffer
And once you mix them together that peanut flavor oh so good..
This is a can't miss on your Chinatown Food Hunt
While from the outside it looks like a Vietnamese CD shop
Inside are some of the best Banh Mi sandwiches
In all of New York
I had to include at least one Non-Chinese food option in this video
And this was an easy pick
While you can also browse the latest Vietnamese DVDs and CD collections
I think you came here fro the Banh Mi
Head for the park
And unwrap this Vietnamese Staple food
We ordered the $5.50 pork roll
It had pickled carrots
Coriander
Chili
Mayo
My native New Yorker Friend Evan
One of my go to guides for Food
Was impressed
You can taste the love in the bread here
Like this is..
One of those bites that you just savor
When you have it the first time
Like you gotta get this
As a cool bonus if you're a coffee drinker
For $3.50 get yourself..
Some Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Wow
First time trying Vietnamese Coffee
Super sweet
I love it
This little shop packs some serious bite
And the coffee and sandwich combo
Needs to be on your radar
When you're in Chinatown
Guys we've made it to our cheapest stop on the video
It's so simple
It's called Fried Dumpling
And I bet you can guess
What we're about to order
This place was completely Evan's pick
And it barely had enough space for 2 or 3 people to stand comfortably
But for a buck fifty
You get five pork and chive fried dumplings
Take your cheap goodness right across the street
I dove right in.. where has this place been my whole life ?
It was so fresh
Evan wasn't surprised at the taste at all
Every time I come here
It always just seems like it keeps getting better
So bring a friend
Have a seat
And enjoy a spot
That's name.. says it all
Fried Dumpling
If you're staying anywhere near Chinatown
On a trip to New York
You should consider stocking up on some meats or produce
Inside here
The prices are very affordable
This would be great if you had an Airbnb
If you want a quick meal to go
They have all sorts of fresh options
Like Chopped Rib or Pork with Rice
For about $5.00
We were honestly so stuffed
We picked up some vegetable spring rolls for $2.00
And for an on the go snack
They were crunchy and not bad
I'd pop in here just for the market experience
And to see some of the more unique items
They sell
We're in front of Lan Zhou which has
Famous Hand Pulled noodles
With Beef Brisket
That is the go to thing to order here
And exactly what we're going to be getting
The first thing I noticed inside here was the ice cold air conditioning..
But I digress
Grab a seat and order their most well known dish
The beef brisket soup with hand pulled noodles
Evan and I snacked on a few fried dumplings
But the reason to come here is for that soup
Mix in some chili oil for an extra kick
And go to work
Look at those hand made noodles
I thought the beef was tender and had a nice sweet and spicy taste
The soup is so big
It's easy to share
Definitley put this spot
On your list
Mei Lai Wah is a pretty simple place
People come here to absolutely load up on boxes of..
Baked and Steamed Pork Buns
And at just $1.35 each
I stand corrected
This is actually the cheapest item on the video
We got one steamed.
One baked
Took them outside
Look at that nice rich BBQ sauce
And Char Siu Pork
Team Adriana approved
File this one under yet another delicious cheap snack to eat.
While wandering Chinatown
While not one of the more well known dumpling places in New York
Deluxe Green Bo has absolutely fantastic soup dumplings
It was my first time inside this no-frills joint
And a warning they do charge a $7.00 minimum per person
But what a fun experience
8 pork soup dumplings cost $6.25
And this may have been my biggest surprise of the video
What a first impression
The combination of the broth
The pork
And the skin
It worked so well
The perfect 1,2,3 punch
Definitley one of the best soup dumplings I've ever had in my life
If you want to add something tasty.. get an order of Scallion Pancakes
For $3.25
You've got yourself one heck.. of a little meal here
Alright, guys we couldn't complete this video
Without some dessert
And we're going to go to the original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
This spot is legendary
For good reason
Let's check this out
Any ice cream joint that has lychee as a regular flavor
And chocolate as an exotic
Deserves your attention.
Make sure to sample one or two flavors..
Maybe more
Until you find a winner
While I admit at $5.75 for a scoop
This isn't New York's cheapest Ice Cream
It's certainly worth it
Team Adriana settled on the red velvet and she couldn't even wait
To go outside to take a bite
Each ice cream came with a pink pocky stick .. super random
And super good
The best part is that they have little pieces of Lychee that's actually in there
And it's got like a hit of rose somehow
It's absolutely fantastic
If you've eaten all day like we did
Share a cone with somebody
And take that ice cream to go
As your own
Chinatown adventure
Alright guys tell me down below in the comments what you thought of this list
Did I miss your favorite cheap eats spot?
In Chinatown?
I'm curious
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It's been fun guys..
Thank you so much for watching as always
Until next time