Kimbap, Wings and Tofu Soup in Manhattan Chinatown

4.6 (1,080)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

96 Bowery

Bubbling tofu soup is the main event in this brick-lined room with a tin ceiling at 96 Bowery, and meals start with complimentary small bites including a courtesy egg. Japchae, seafood bibimbap and chicken pots fill out the menu. It opens daily at 11 AM and closes at 9 PM, or 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.

4.6 (433)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00; Sun, 11:00 – 21:00

70 Bayard Street

Crunchy wings in a honey soy garlic glaze draw people into this low-key Chinatown spot at 70 Bayard Street, and the menu runs on to fried rice and a gamjatang with a light, clean broth. Service is prompt. It opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Thursday and 11 AM Friday through Sunday, closing at 9 PM, or 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.

4.7 (263)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

139 Hester Street

Korean fried chicken bowls in a spicy, sweet and sour sauce and beef kimbap come out in under five minutes at this tiny cash-only counter at 139 Hester Street. Staff are kind and prices stay low. It is open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM.

4.9 (142)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 20:30

98 Mott St #11

Each kimbap is hand-rolled to order at this stall inside a Chinatown food hall at 98 Mott St, so allow a few minutes. Bulgogi kimbap leads, with tteok-kochi street snacks and house-made sikhye on the side. It is open daily from 10 AM to 8:30 PM.