Chef Yu

Name: Chef Yu
Address: 520 8th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10018
Telephone: (212) 736-6150
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

325 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Good for business meals
Great for happy hour
Neighbourhood gem

Chef Yu serves up deliciously spicy dishes at his namesake restaurant in the Garment District. His specialties are the Beef Tendon and marinated beef with hot pepper sauce, but that doesn't mean all Yu's dishes aren't standouts! Not only are they delicious, but they are inexpensive. In fact, the lunch specials exceed fifteen meal options all under $8.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of Operation
Daily: 11:00 am-10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 736-6150
Website
https://chef-yu.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Area
Garment District
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeaway

Egg RollUSD 1.85
Veggie Spring RollUSD 1.85
Scallion Pancake (8)USD 4.25
Steamed Pork Dumpling (8)USD 5.95
Pan-fried Pork Dumpling (8)USD 5.95
Steamed Vegetable Dumpling (8)USD 5.95
Pan-fried Vegetable Dumpling (8)USD 5.95
Szechuan Wonton With Red Hot Pepper Oil (12)*USD 6.25
Shrimp Dumpling Szechuan Style (12)*USD 6.25
Squid With Salt PepperUSD 6.25
Prawns And Pineapple With Mayonnaise DressingUSD 5.95
Minced Chicken With Pine NutsUSD 5.95
served with fresh lettuce
Vegetable Dumpling In Szechuan Style*USD 6.55

Soup

* hot/spicy

Wonton Soup
- LUSD 3.60
- SUSD 1.85
Hot And Sour Soup*
- LUSD 3.60
- SUSD 1.85
Miso Soup
- LUSD 3.60
- SUSD 1.85
Pork And Pickled Cabbage SoupUSD 6.25
Fist Filet And Sour Cabbage SoupUSD 6.95
Mixed Seafood And Tofu SoupUSD 6.95
Tofu & Vegetable SoupUSD 6.50

Poultry

* hot/spicy

Chicken With String BeanUSD 10.50
Szechuan Mild Spicy Chicken*USD 10.50
Sliced Chicken With BroccoliUSD 10.50
Spicy Basil Chicken*USD 10.50
Sliced Chicken Hunan Style*USD 10.50
Sweet And Sour Chicken*USD 10.50
Sliced Chicken Curry Sauce*USD 10.50
Diced Chicken With Cashew NutsUSD 10.50
Lemon Grass Chicken*USD 10.50
Shredded Chicken In Garlic Sauce*USD 10.50
Sliced Chicken With EggplantUSD 10.50
General Tso's Chicken*USD 11.50
Sesame Chicken*USD 11.50
Mango ChickenUSD 11.50
Tangerine Chicken*USD 11.50
Sliced Chicken With AsparagusUSD 11.50
Spicy Diced Chicken*USD 11.50

Beef

* hot/spicy

Beef With Green Chili Pepper*USD 10.75
Black Pepper Steak*USD 10.75
Beef With Strong BeanUSD 10.75
Sha Cha Beef*USD 10.75
Pepper Steak*USD 10.75
Beef With BroccoliUSD 10.75
Beef With Snow PeasUSD 10.75
Sliced Beef With Oyster SauceUSD 10.75
Shredded Beef Szechuan Style*USD 10.75
Hunan Beef*USD 10.75
Sliced Beef With Chinese BroccoliUSD 10.75
Sliced Beef With Bamboo Shoot And Shitake MushroomsUSD 10.75
Sliced Beef With ScallionUSD 11.50
Tangerine Beef*USD 11.50
Sesame Beef*USD 11.50
Beef Steak With Shrimp And ScallopsUSD 11.95

Pork

* hot/spicy

Shredded Pork In Garlic Sauce*USD 9.95
Shredded Pork With String BeansUSD 9.95
Shredded Pork With Dried Bean CurdUSD 9.95
Shredded Pork With Spicy Green Chili Pepper*USD 9.95
Roast Pork With BroccoliUSD 9.95
Sha Cha Pork*USD 9.95
Sliced Pork Hunan Style*USD 9.95
Sliced Pork With ScallionUSD 9.95
Cellophane Noodle With Minced Pork*USD 9.95
Shredded Pork With Salted Cabbage, Green Soybeans And Bean Curd SkinUSD 9.95
Fresh Bacon And Napa Cabbage Braised With Roasted Chili*USD 10.75

Vegetable

* hot/spicy

Bean Curd In Brown SauceUSD 8.95
Dry Sauteed String Beans With Pickles*USD 8.95
Eggplant In Garlic Sauce*USD 8.95
Broccoli In Garlic Sauce*USD 8.95
Sauteed Chinese BroccoliUSD 8.95
Sauteed LoofahUSD 8.95
Sauteed Loofah GluttonUSD 8.95
Sauteed Spinach With Minced GarlicUSD 8.95
Bean Curd Skin In Salted Cabbage And Green SoybeanUSD 8.95
Chinese Cabbage With Dried ShrimpUSD 8.95
Mixed Chinese VegetableUSD 8.95
Bean Curd With BroccoliUSD 8.95
Sauteed Shanghai Bok-choyUSD 8.95
Sauteed Chinese Bok-choy With Minced GarlicUSD 8.95
Shanghai Bok-choy With Shiitake Mushrooms And Bean CurdUSD 9.55
General Tso's Tofu*USD 9.55

Seafood

* hot/spicy

Prawns In Citrus SauceUSD 11.50
Prawns And Eggplant In Garlic Sauce*USD 11.50
Fish Filet In Roast Pepper Sauce*USD 11.95
Squid In Black Bean Sauce*USD 11.95
Crispy Prawns In Szechuan Sauce*USD 11.50
Squid And Prawns In Kung-pao Sauce*USD 15.50
Sweet And Sour Crispy Fish FiletUSD 15.50
Crispy Whole Fish*USD 19.00
Whole Fish With Pine NutsUSD 19.00

What 325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chef Yu offers a delightful culinary experience in the heart of NYC, known for "delicious food," "friendly service," and "excellent value." Guests rave about the authentic Chinese cuisine, highlighting dishes like the shrimp wonton soup with ramen noodles. The restaurant boasts a beautiful and clean interior, making it a "favorite go-to spot for lunch." While some encounters with language barriers have been noted, the overall experience remains positive and inviting.

325 Reviews

L
Lucas
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Nice Chinese restaurant. Feel free to stop buy. Good food.
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Mike
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Happy Hour in NYC! Outstanding authentic Chinese cuisine. Had a nice table with view of the street for people watching. Nice atmosphere and quiet. Perfect for a dinner before the David Gilmour show at MSG! Rock On!
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Jake
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Great service. Clean. Enjoyable. It was a good experience. I would go back.
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Julia
New York City
150 reviews
vip
4.0
150 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
For the first time at Chef Yu I had a problem with my first waiter. I chose a table in the back part of the room for the first time in many dinners since the tables at the windows where i always sit were full. This waiter did not understand English at all. I asked for a mai-tai and he never brought it so i had to ask several times again. finally he brought one that was strangely weak and not very good. Then when my guest arrived and the same waiter eventually came (after a long wait) to get our orders we had to ask about wheat-free items and this was impossible for him to understand. So finally we got another waitress who was, as usual, excellent. I'm very sorry to have had my first unpleasant experience at Chef Yu!
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Julia
New York City
150 reviews
vip
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best places in NYC. I've been here many times in past years and it's always wonderful!
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M
Mark
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. The service was prompt and friendly.
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R
Robert
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first visit was highlighted by a welcoming staff, comfortable seating, and delicious food, all in a great environment. The windows allow for lots of magnificent natural light in the daytime. The house lighting is warm and inviting as the sun sets. Don't just walk by.... Walk in.
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Frances
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a party of six, we decided to try some old favorites and some new dishes. We shared 3 appetizers and ordered an additional order of scallion pancakes. We ordered 4 entrees, and ate every scrap of food. All of the food was incredible. The service was excellent; wefelt well cared for. This will be our regular spot.
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Jacqueim
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming here. Best Chinese food I’ve had in NYC. I come here very often. The killer kool-aid is amazing & the spicy diced chicken is a must try meal
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Julia
New York City
150 reviews
vip
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on 23 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Been there many times. A pleasant room that’s quiet enough to have a conversation. The chicken and pine nuts wrapped in a lettuce leaf is always yummy.
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FAQs

Chef Yu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 736-6150.

Chef Yu is rated 4.4 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Additional information

Area
Garment District
Hours of Operation
Daily: 11:00 am-10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeaway

Website
https://chef-yu.com/
Phone number
(212) 736-6150

Chef Yu

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Hot Appetizer

Egg RollUSD 1.85

Veggie Spring RollUSD 1.85

Scallion Pancake (8)USD 4.25

Steamed Pork Dumpling (8)USD 5.95

Pan-fried Pork Dumpling (8)USD 5.95

Steamed Vegetable Dumpling (8)USD 5.95

Pan-fried Vegetable Dumpling (8)USD 5.95

Szechuan Wonton With Red Hot Pepper Oil (12)*USD 6.25

Shrimp Dumpling Szechuan Style (12)*USD 6.25

Squid With Salt PepperUSD 6.25

Prawns And Pineapple With Mayonnaise DressingUSD 5.95

Minced Chicken With Pine NutsUSD 5.95

Vegetable Dumpling In Szechuan Style*USD 6.55

Soup

Wonton Soup

Hot And Sour Soup*

Miso Soup

Pork And Pickled Cabbage SoupUSD 6.25

Fist Filet And Sour Cabbage SoupUSD 6.95

Mixed Seafood And Tofu SoupUSD 6.95

Tofu & Vegetable SoupUSD 6.50

Poultry

Chicken With String BeanUSD 10.50

Szechuan Mild Spicy Chicken*USD 10.50

Sliced Chicken With BroccoliUSD 10.50

Spicy Basil Chicken*USD 10.50

Sliced Chicken Hunan Style*USD 10.50

Sweet And Sour Chicken*USD 10.50

Sliced Chicken Curry Sauce*USD 10.50

Diced Chicken With Cashew NutsUSD 10.50

Lemon Grass Chicken*USD 10.50

Shredded Chicken In Garlic Sauce*USD 10.50

Sliced Chicken With EggplantUSD 10.50

General Tso's Chicken*USD 11.50

Sesame Chicken*USD 11.50

Mango ChickenUSD 11.50

Tangerine Chicken*USD 11.50

Sliced Chicken With AsparagusUSD 11.50

Spicy Diced Chicken*USD 11.50

Beef

Beef With Green Chili Pepper*USD 10.75

Black Pepper Steak*USD 10.75

Beef With Strong BeanUSD 10.75

Sha Cha Beef*USD 10.75

Pepper Steak*USD 10.75

Beef With BroccoliUSD 10.75

Beef With Snow PeasUSD 10.75

Sliced Beef With Oyster SauceUSD 10.75

Shredded Beef Szechuan Style*USD 10.75

Hunan Beef*USD 10.75

Sliced Beef With Chinese BroccoliUSD 10.75

Sliced Beef With Bamboo Shoot And Shitake MushroomsUSD 10.75

Sliced Beef With ScallionUSD 11.50

Tangerine Beef*USD 11.50

Sesame Beef*USD 11.50

Beef Steak With Shrimp And ScallopsUSD 11.95

Pork

Shredded Pork In Garlic Sauce*USD 9.95

Shredded Pork With String BeansUSD 9.95

Shredded Pork With Dried Bean CurdUSD 9.95

Shredded Pork With Spicy Green Chili Pepper*USD 9.95

Roast Pork With BroccoliUSD 9.95

Sha Cha Pork*USD 9.95

Sliced Pork Hunan Style*USD 9.95

Sliced Pork With ScallionUSD 9.95

Cellophane Noodle With Minced Pork*USD 9.95

Shredded Pork With Salted Cabbage, Green Soybeans And Bean Curd SkinUSD 9.95

Fresh Bacon And Napa Cabbage Braised With Roasted Chili*USD 10.75

Vegetable

Bean Curd In Brown SauceUSD 8.95

Dry Sauteed String Beans With Pickles*USD 8.95

Eggplant In Garlic Sauce*USD 8.95

Broccoli In Garlic Sauce*USD 8.95

Sauteed Chinese BroccoliUSD 8.95

Sauteed LoofahUSD 8.95