CHINATOWN, MANHATTAN

Wu's Wonton King

A BYOB Cantonese stalwart on East Broadway — Peking duck, suckling pig and wonton soup for a crowd.

Out on East Broadway, past the busiest blocks of Chinatown, Wu's is an old-school Cantonese restaurant the neighborhood uses for birthdays and family dinners: big tables, a barbecue counter, and bottles of wine brought from home. It is a bring-your-own place, which turns a big dinner into a cheerful bargain.

Order the Peking duck or the roast suckling pig for the table, then wonton soup, crisp pan-fried noodles and a seafood casserole from the long menu. The barbecue counter does roast duck and char siu to take home. Bring a group, bring a few bottles, and order for the table.

Editor’s tip

Bring a group and two bottles of wine, and pre-order the Peking duck when you book.

Make an evening of it — beautiful stops nearby

CHINATOWN, MANHATTAN

Doyers Street

Two hundred feet, one notorious bend — the most story-dense street in Manhattan.

Beautiful Street · Free

~11 min on foot

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Columbus Park

Five Points' darkest acre, now Chinatown's chessboard, bandstand, and morning gym.

Park & Garden · Free

~14 min on foot

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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 13, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.