4 Chinatown Spots Near Hester Street For Rice Rolls, Seafood And Dessert

4.7 (263)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

139 Hester Street

At 139 Hester Street, Lululala serves Korean favorites, including a fried chicken rice bowl tossed in spicy, sweet-and-sour sauce and flavorful beef kimbap. The kitchen often serves food in under five minutes. Seating is limited and payment is cash only.

4.5 (486)

Mon, Wed – Sun, 10:30 – 19:00

124C Hester St

At 124C Hester Street, West Rice Roll King 西关肠粉王 makes thin, chewy Cantonese rice rolls to order. Soft sheets wrap around beef, egg or jumbo shrimp without falling apart. Light soy sauce finishes the rolls. A single cook prepares each portion, so waits can reach 40 to 50 minutes. Bring cash.

5.0 (188)

Wed – Fri, 16:00 – 19:00; Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 19:00

143 Hester St

At 143 Hester Street, Lamoone makes handmade Basque cheesecakes in rotating flavors including mango sticky rice, black sesame, Thai tea, guava, espresso, and matcha. Taste the available varieties before choosing a mini or full-sized cake, then pair it with coffee or tea in the small shop. The lineup changes, so check what is available that day.

4.5 (291)

Tue – Sun, 11:30 – 21:00

77 Chrystie St

Chubby Crab - Asian Wok & Cajun Kitchen serves customizable Cajun seafood boils by the pound or half-pound on Chrystie Street. Diners choose the spice level. Reviewers praise the signature Juicy Special sauce. The Sample the Sea combo is sized generously for two. The small dining room holds just a few tables.