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The best Asian in Chinatown

10 Asian places in Chinatown, ranked on one scale — 3 of them have earned a Sweet Score. North Dumpling 北方锅贴 leads at 86, with Mei Lai Wah right behind on 65. Expect $, under $15 — that covers 60% of the places here. The dishes that keep coming up are dumplings, congee and fried rice.

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What is the best Asian in Chinatown?

North Dumpling 北方锅贴 currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 86, built on 387 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many Asian places are there in Chinatown?

We track 10. 3 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.

How much does Asian cost in Chinatown?

The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 60% of the places we track here.

How is this list ordered?

By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.

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