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Bottles line every wall and stack to the ceiling on Doyers Street, which tells you what you're in for at this tiny Chinatown wine bar before you've even sat down. The team pairs a well-chosen, offbeat list with smart modern Chinese food, and the room fills fast enough that tables spill into the alley. It won the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in 2026, which the elbow-to-elbow crowd seems to have already known for a while.
The awards strongest first
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Winner · Best New Restaurant
- The New York Times 2026 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Chinese Restaurant Awards Top 20 Honourees · Elite 12 United States
- Esquire The Best New Restaurants in America
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City
- The New York Times #76 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- The New York Times 2025 · Sesame Shao Bing · Our New York Restaurant Critic Names Her Favorite Dishes This Year
- Eater The Best Places to Eat in Chinatown
One number, weighted & current 91
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Chilled celtuce
“Chilled celtuce with shallots and red wine vinegar is an essential starter.”
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Sesame shao bing
“Find good, snacky dishes from chef Patty Lee, such as the sesame shao bing and cat’s ear noodles with cumin lamb, served in a stylish, intimate space.”
Eater
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