Wow. First time checking out this place. Starting with a nice hot tea. And ended with a fortune cookies. Two dishes I ordered was amazing. The service was quick and nice. They take only cash. Whatever you order they will give you free rice too. I will definitely go again. Absolutely great spot!!!!!
Tammy Broxson Realtor - Gainesville FL
+5
Bring Cash as they don't take credit cards.
Came for the cantonese crabs. They are the best. My daughter got the chicken and broccoli. She loved the broccoli so much she took the chicken to go. lol. We will 100% eat here when we are back in NY.
Being Anthony Bourdain fans and knowing his down to earth love of all things food, we had to try one of his top five restaurants in New York, Hop-Kee. It’s located in a basement, and efficiently run by a crew of elderly Chinese gentleman.
For years we have hungered for the Chinese food of our youth, as it disappeared under the wave of Kung pao this and Szechuan that. Well, it’s been here all along, carefully preserved by this wonderful Taiwanese restaurant!
Taking his cues, we ordered from the dishes Anthony specifically mentioned. After all, we couldn’t disappoint him, because he was looking down on us from the 30 or 40 photos of his visits there. 
Wonton egg drop soup to start, which was absolutely amazing with a semi gelatinous broth, bits of yummy veg, and a surprising amount of wontons.
We followed this with egg rolls, which were the size of a small burritos and stuffed with pork, tiny shrimp,  cabbage, and yummy goodness that is imported from some mythical location, and probably kept in a safe in the back of the walk-in.
For our main dish,  it was the sweet and pungent pork (in the 60s and 70s in California would’ve called it sweet and sour pork.) What a delight! The pork was tender and breaded then fried to perfection then slathered with that tangy sauce. Bits of pineapple and pickle slices added just the right amount of bite to the mix. Stunningly delicious!  The portion was so generous that we took leftovers with us, and had it for breakfast the next day.
As our waiter brought us yet another pot of free tea, I shared with him that I felt like I was sitting in Pasadena with my grandmother and parents in 1969. It delighted him to no end 🙂 If you’re in New York and like old-school Chinese food, you absolutely have to go to this place. 
It is a cash only place, our dinner with tip, was under $50.
This is my favorite spot for Chinese food! I've been going for decades with my family. The dishes are authentic Cantonese and the serving sizes are large. Highly recommend.
Every time I visit new york never failed to drop by here fave place whenever I’m in the city. Still the best chinese food in town. See you next time. My fave is the steamed flounder with the black bean sauce.
Growing up in New York after the clubs . Hop Kee was the spot. Food is still amazing.. still only takes cash... But they close at 9pm. My regular go to menu.. salt and pepper pork chops, beef in oyster sauce over pan fried noodles, young chow fried rice. This time I added the salt and pepper squid...but If you're feeling adventurous I recommend the snails soo good.
My family has been coming here since before I was born. We love the staff and they are super friendly and helpful. We love the ribs, fried wontons, Peking pork chops and the beef fried rice. Cash only establishment! Would highly recommend this place. I
We love Hop Kee and visit every time we come to NY. It's fun to visit a restaurant open since 1968 with traditional American-Chinese food. Fast service, generous servings and good tasting food. Be aware - it's cash only.
Best Lemon chicken ever!! Please order this dish it will not disappoint! The meat is tender and juicy! The batter is nice and crispy! The sauce is tangy!
Located in china town, basement level
Ordered crab, Chinese broccoli and fried rice as to-go, during travel in NY, it was such a treat, great flavour in all menus, enjoyed so much. Portion is good and price is amazing and staff were so kind
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