Chinese•Chinatown
House of Nanking
$$$$~$18/person25 min wait
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It Depends
Let the owner order for you — trust the chaos
House of Nanking is chaotic, cramped, and the service is famously brusque. But here's the thing: if you let the owner Peter pick your dishes, you'll have one of the best Chinese meals in the city. Don't order from the menu—just tell him what you don't eat and surrender control. The sesame chicken and handmade dumplings are incredible.
What to Order
4 dishes⭐Don't leave without trying
Must Order
Xiao Long Bao
$14.00Soup dumplings with thin, delicate wrappers holding a burst of rich pork broth.
Also recommended
Highly Recommend
Dry Fried String Beans
$13.00Blistered beans with preserved vegetables and ground pork. Addictively crispy.
Highly Recommend
Mapo Tofu
$15.00Silky tofu in numbing, spicy sauce with ground pork. Authentic Sichuan heat.
Worth Trying
Scallion Pancakes
$8.00Crispy, flaky, and perfectly layered. Great for sharing.
Is This For You?
Great for
- •Adventurous eaters who trust the chef
- •Groups who want variety
- •Those who appreciate authentic character
Maybe not for
- •Control freaks
- •Anyone wanting quiet dining
- •People sensitive to brusque service