Rice Rolls, Scallion Pancakes and Lo Mein on Staten Island

Handmade rice rolls, chili oil wontons, Thai favorites and spicy chicken eggplant fill four neighborhood Chinese kitchens on Staten Island.

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Yao's Kitchen
4.5 (140)
Mon, Wed – Sun, 10:30 – 21:00
752 Forest Ave

Handmade rice rolls and rich beef noodle soup lead the menu, joined by wontons in hot chili oil, salt and pepper rib tips and Szechuan-style eggplant. Portions run generous and shareable, the room stays clean, lunch specials add value, and Tuesdays are closed.

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Hong Kong Kei One
4.5 (281)
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00
4207 Hylan Blvd

A husband-and-wife team runs this exceptionally clean Eltingville spot, where the kitchen will adjust spice levels and swap ingredients. Chinese and Thai plates range from scallion pancakes and spare ribs to black bean sauce dishes, with beer and wine only.

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Emperor's House
4.2 (167)
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00
767 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310

Family-run and delivering within a limited radius, this Forest Ave kitchen earns praise for helpful staff. House special lo mein and chicken with broccoli are the steadier picks, while boneless ribs and General Tso chicken draw mixed reports.

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Pacific Kitchen
4.4 (153)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:30
4255 Amboy Rd

Generous portions of Chinese classics come out of this Amboy Rd kitchen, with spicy chicken eggplant and broccoli in garlic sauce among the popular orders. Dine-in lunch specials come with soup and hot tea, staff are friendly, and some regulars note recent dips in consistency.

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