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Top 10 spots for sesame balls to Enjoy in New York City

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🍡 Sesame Balls
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🛋️ Cozy
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Cozy ambiance shines with soft lighting and spaced seating. Sesame balls impress with crispy texture and rich flavor. Food quality is excellent, paired with attentive service for a great dining experience.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be really good."

"The food was great and the place felt cozy."

"The food is authentic and tastes amazing."

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Happy hour offers $4 beers and $5 wines from 4-7pm on weekdays.

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Lunch specials provide good value, with vegetarian options available.

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The restaurant is kid-friendly and suitable for family dining.

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Narrow space with cozy decor and green plants creates a fresh, relaxed atmosphere. Music plays softly, enhancing the calm vibe suitable for solo or small group dining. Tables have steel bars that limit legroom, making seating a bit cramped.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be delicious and beautifully presented."

"The food is fresh, tasty, and affordable."

"The Asian food tastes authentic and excellent here."

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Most dishes cost between $10 and $15, making it affordable for the area.

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The restaurant offers a variety of dishes including dim sum, soups, and noodles.

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Dim sum is steamed to order, ensuring freshness.

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🍡 Sesame Balls
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🛋️ Cozy
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Interior shows traditional Chinese style with soft lighting and carved partitions, creating an elegant vibe. Food features authentic Jiangzhe cuisine with cozy Suzhou and Hangzhou dishes at good prices. Green Tea Sesame Balls stand out with a crispy shell and a unique mung bean filling that oozes warmly.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be delicious and flavorful."

"I love the authentic Shanghainese food here."

"The food tastes fresh and full of flavor."

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Reservations are recommended for Saturday night for a group of 7.

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The lunch special includes many food options, including entrees and sides with meat.

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They can cook special dishes even if they are not on the menu if you order in advance.

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🍡 Sesame Balls
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🥡 Chinese Food
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Spacious and clean interior features dumpling-making booth visible to diners and a robot showcasing noodles at the entrance. Atmosphere ranges from modern yet cozy to occasionally loud and energetic, with a casual and friendly vibe. Seating is well spaced, accommodating walk-ins without crowding.

People are saying

"The food here is delicious and amazing."

"The food here is fresh and delicious."

"The restaurant has a cozy and clean vibe."

Good to know

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Lunch sets are available on Saturdays.

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The dim sum lunch special is available.

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The cost for two people is $50.

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🍡 Sesame Balls
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🎯 Authentic
🌶️ Szechuan
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Contemporary space with Sichuan-style decoration offers a warm, clean atmosphere. Exceptional Sichuan dishes blend tradition and modern flair with beautifully crafted flavors. Fried sesame balls surprise with a salty-sweet twist topped by sauerkraut.

People are saying

"The food here is flavorful, authentic, and has great textures."

"I love how authentic and spicy the Sichuan food is."

"The food is always delicious and full of flavor."

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Reservations are required at least two hours in advance for dining.

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The restaurant has a strict 90-minute time limit for dining.

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Lunar charges a 20% mandatory tip for groups of 6 or more.

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Upscale interior with high ceilings and a beautiful bar creates a serene and inviting atmosphere. Warm lighting and traditional Chinese decorations set a child-friendly and lively vibe. Cocktails like mojitos stand out alongside authentic Sichuan flavors.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be amazing."

"The food was delicious and came in big portions."

"The food was authentic Sichuan and perfectly spicy."

Good to know

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Customers should tell the server what level of spicy they would like.

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Customers are not allowed to sit at the restaurant without ordering 3 dishes, one per person.

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An 18% tip is mandatorily applied to the bill.

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🤙 Casual
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Japanese restaurant with a cafeteria-style setup offers a self-serve condiment bar and a tempura sauce station for customization. The space feels spacious and clean with minimalist design and a mural reflecting the udon theme. It attracts a busy crowd, especially students, creating a lively atmosphere with tables placed close together.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be really good."

"I love how the udon and tempura taste."

"The food was okay but felt pricey and the place was cozy."

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During Restaurant Week 2024, tempura is 50% off.

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You need to take a tray and tempura plate, then pay at the cash register.

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The prices for udon range from $6.95 to $16.95.

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Small, modern Chinese restaurant with a cozy vibe and minimalist design. Tables sit close together, creating an intimate atmosphere with comfortable seating. Known for authentic, high-quality shumai that stand out in the city.

People are saying

"The food here is honestly good and comforting."

"I love how authentic and tasty the shumai is."

"The food here is always fresh and delicious."

Good to know

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The restaurant does not have a restroom; use the cafe next door with a passcode.

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The lunch special is $13 for 12 shumai and one appetizer from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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The price for a soup, appetizer, and 6 shumai is $12.95.

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Hong Kong style fast food shines with pork rice rolls and dim sum that taste great. Spacious, clean dining area offers self-serve sauce stations and cool air conditioning. Sesame balls are crispy but less impressive than other dishes.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be super tasty and delicious."

"I love the authentic Cantonese food here."

"The food is tasty and the place feels bright and clean."

Good to know

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Expect to wait 30-40+ minutes to receive your food.

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You should order ahead because the lines are already out the door.

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There is no service for dine-in; orders are placed and picked up at the counter.

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🍡 Sesame Balls
🏷️ Affordable
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Small Taiwanese restaurant with eight tables and unique stools offers a homey, nostalgic atmosphere filled with authentic decor and faded photos. The vibe is cozy and welcoming, enhanced by Taiwanese music videos and karaoke on TV. Outdoor sidewalk dining adds to its charm and local feel.

People are saying

"The food here is authentic, delicious, and fairly priced."

Good to know

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The lunch special is $8, considered one of the best deals in the city.

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All drinks in the fridge are $1, including many homemade options.

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Expect large portions that provide great value for the price.