The best Chinese in Upper West Side
There are 41 Chinese places in Upper West Side. 23 scored above average, and those are the ones carrying a number. Top of the list is Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish on 96; Mala Town takes second with 95. Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 54% of the places here. Order-wise, dumplings, general tso and fried rice get mentioned more than anything else.
- Median Sweet Score here: 52
- Typical place carries 478 ratings
- 40 deliver
- 18 take reservations
- 7 have outdoor seating
- 5 open for breakfast
Nai Brother Sauerkraut FishTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 2,047 ratings.
Mala TownTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 1,178 ratings.
La Caridad 72Top 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 524 ratings behind it.
Dim Sum SamTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 331 ratings behind it.
Friedman'sTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 433 ratings behind it.
Nan Xiang Express - Upper West Side, NYLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Spice LambLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Columbia University UWSLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
The TangLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | 74th&Amsterdam UWSLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Ollie's Chinese Noodle Shop & Grille (成都印象)Local favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Flor de MayoLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
RedFarmLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
La DinastiaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Junzi Kitchen 君子食堂哥大店 Columbia University, New York NY｜ Healthy Authentic ChineseLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Simply NoodlesLocal favorite
Moon Kee RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Dim Sum Bloom Manhattan 98stLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Dragon 105Local favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Flor de Mayo RestaurantLocal favorite
New CottageLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
La Salle Dumpling RoomLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Ollie’s To Go: Upper West SideLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Han Dynasty Upper West Side
What else Upper West Side is known for
Chinese in Upper West Side, briefly
What is the best Chinese in Upper West Side?
Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 96, built on 2,047 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Chinese places are there in Upper West Side?
We track 41. 23 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 Upper West Side?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 54% 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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