This is not an authentic Chinese dish, but for Americanized take-out, it’s one of the most popular. Wo Hop makes a general tso’s that isn’t overtly sweet and packs a crispiness that other Chinese places just can’t duplicate. If those dishes aren’t enough to fill your belly, you should try their variation of general tso’s chicken, the Wo Hop steak, and the lobster Chinatown style. We used to get two orders when we made our trips here. They have a really crispy exterior and a gingery finish from the pork seasoning. The pan fried dumplings come in a dark, balsamic-like salty sauce probably made with soy and other ingredients. ![]() There’s been times where I have only ordered those two items when making a trip there. ![]() The wonton soup and the fried dumplings are must haves when visiting Wo Hop. Also, you’ll want to be well into a relationship before taking a date here. Don’t take your high maintenance friends here because they might complain that it’s too dirty (No offense to mine). They’re are perfect for kids in their early 20s with the munchies, and ideal for families looking to save a buck by dining on their cheap eats. The two Wo Hops, like a lot of restaurants in Chinatown back then, looked like holes in the wall. Fortunately, both are open 24 hours a day so you can hit either one for a late night snack. My family originally introduced me to it and my friends loved eating there after a few visits. They’re very similar, but they do make some dishes differently. This is the one I frequented most during this time period. I personally feel like the upstairs location has better food and a nicer ambiance. A downstairs one, which is the famous one with pictures of celebrities all over the walls, and a less popular upstairs location. Now, before you attempt to head over there, you need to know that there are actually two Wo Hops. Wo Hop is located on Mott Street between Bowery and Canal (This is for people familiar with NYC). When you get to Chinatown after 10 p.m., which is when we normally drove there because we worked retail jobs that didn’t let us out until at least 9 p.m, it is fairly easy to park. No need to feed a meter or spend over $50 in Manhattan’s overpriced lots since all of the spots are free after 7 p.m. ![]() This is probably your best and cheapest way to get into lower Manhattan if you’re coming from Staten Island since the only toll you’ll have to pay is the Verrazano. Killa’s “Down and Out,” which featured the then brand new artist Kanye West, blared out of my high-powered sound system while we crossed over the Verrazano Bridge, hopped on the BQE, and finally went over the Manhattan Bridge into Chinatown.
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