NYC Chinese Food and Gardens With a Formal Central Park Retreat

4.0 (138)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 22:15; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:30; Sun, 12:00 – 22:15

103 Graham Ave #2615

Budget-friendly Chinese classics come out of this no-frills corner spot on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn, with takeout and delivery. Doors open at 11:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 12:00 PM on Sunday, closing at 10:15 PM most nights and 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

4.2 (454)

Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 21:30; Sun, 11:30 – 21:30

75-21 31st Ave

Chinese classics are cooked to order in this East Elmhurst strip mall in Queens. Sauces combine fresh vegetables with meat, poultry or seafood, diners set their own spice level, every dish uses vegetable oil, and a dedicated selection covers low-sodium and mildly seasoned options.

4.8 (2,940)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 20:00

1233 5th Ave

Inside Central Park on Fifth Avenue, this quiet formal garden divides into three distinct areas for a relaxed walk. Gates open daily at 8:00 AM and close at dusk, and the garden holds a 4.8 rating across nearly 3,000 reviews.

4.3 (16)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 19:00

436 Van Siclen Ave

Open every day from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, this Brooklyn community garden on Van Siclen Avenue adds a neighborhood patch of outdoor green space to the list. It offers a low-key counterpoint to the formal Central Park garden and fits easily around a meal.