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The best Chinese in Harlem

All 40 Chinese places in Harlem, measured the same way. 4 came out above the median. The Handpulled Noodle is first here (82), South of the Clouds云之南upper westside second (82). 91% of them sit at $ — under $15. What reviewers name most often: fried rice, sesame chicken and dumplings.

40 places · 4 with a Sweet Score

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The Handpulled NoodleTop 25%

Harlem · Chinese · $

Upper quarter of New York County — 2,028 ratings behind it.

82Sweet Score2,028 ratings
2Rank

South of the Clouds云之南upper westsideTop 25%Underrated

Harlem · Chinese · $$

Upper quarter of New York County — 124 ratings behind it.

82Sweet Score124 ratings
3Rank

The Handpulled Noodle | Central HarlemLocal favorite

Harlem · Chinese · $$

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

72Sweet Score1,234 ratings
4Rank

Crispy Bamboo VillageLocal favorite

Harlem · Chinese · $

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

54Sweet Score93 ratings

La Salle Dumpling Room

Harlem · Chinese

No score yet634 ratings

No 1 Wo Hop

Harlem · Chinese

No score yet67 ratings

New Golden Dragon

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet184 ratings

New King Wok

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet178 ratings

Yong Sheng

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet48 ratings

Ho Lee

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet110 ratings

China Wok

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet169 ratings

City One

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet154 ratings

Empire

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet74 ratings

Good Taste

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet189 ratings

Chinese Food

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet54 ratings

Peking Garden

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet126 ratings

Ten Dragon

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet70 ratings

Dun Huang

Harlem · Chinese

No score yet301 ratings

Panda Express

Harlem · Chinese

No score yet113 ratings

Grand Great Wall

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet133 ratings

Golden Wok

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet210 ratings

Peking Kitchen II

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet103 ratings

New Golden Empire

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet130 ratings

Shun Cheong

Harlem · Chinese · $

No score yet161 ratings
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Chinese in Harlem, briefly

What is the best Chinese in Harlem?

The Handpulled Noodle currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 82, built on 2,028 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many Chinese places are there in Harlem?

We track 40. 4 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 Chinese cost in Harlem?

The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 91% 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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