Jing Fong - UWS
Jing Fong UWS is a Cantonese restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, with an indoor dining room and an outdoor patio on 78th Street. The menu features dim sum-style dishes such as steamed and fried dumplings alongside noodle and rice plates.
The original Jing Fong opened in 1978 in Chinatown and became known for a large dining hall that could seat hundreds at once. The Upper West Side location opened in 2017, taking over a space that had previously been a sushi restaurant.
The name Jing Fong comes from the original Chinatown restaurant, which many regular customers still know well. The Upper West Side spot draws people who want traditional Cantonese food in a low-key setting.
The restaurant tends to fill up on weekends, so coming early or during off-peak hours makes the visit more comfortable. The outdoor patio is worth considering when the weather is good, as it offers a quieter spot than the main dining room.
A chef's counter with 10 seats lets guests watch cooks prepare dishes up close, which is unusual for a neighborhood restaurant of this size. Those seats tend to go quickly, so asking for them when booking is worth the effort.
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