Best Chinese Restaurants in Gramercy
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Beef Up Noodle
Hand-pulled noodles with a halal-friendly, no-fuss setup.
Notable Picks
8.1
A halal-leaning hand-pulled noodle stop where the move is to keep it broth-and-noodle forward, then add one cold or sesame-forward side for contrast. The room isn’t trying to be a destination, but the bowls hit when you treat it like a repeatable, high-satisfaction noodle fix in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hand-pulled beef noodle soup, Spicy dry-mix noodles, Sesame-style cold noodles
What Makes it Special: Hand-pulled noodles with a halal-friendly, no-fuss setup.
Worthy Picks
#2
For U
7.7
A Union Square/East Village crossover spot where Sichuan heat and dim-sum staples share the menu. Dumplings and small plates are the move here—especially when you want chili-forward flavors alongside steamed favorites. The room is casual and straightforward, geared more for satisfying food than frills.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chili oil wontons, Pork soup dumplings, Shrimp & chive dumplings
What Makes it Special: Sichuan-leaning dumpling house that nails spice-plus-dim-sum cravings.