Wok City

253 reviews

153 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

www.wokcitynyc.com

+12124969714

About

Wok City is a Chinese restaurant located at 153 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023. It has received 253 reviews with an average rating of 3.5 stars.

Photos

Hours

Monday11AM-10PM
Tuesday11AM-10PM
Wednesday11AM-10PM
Thursday11AM-10PM
Friday11AM-10PM
Saturday11AM-10PM
Sunday11AM-10PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Wok City: 153 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

  • Wok City has 3.5 stars from 253 reviews

  • Chinese restaurant

  • "First 2 times i ordered previously, the food was ok"

    "I just went there and I ordered Sesame tofu and French fries and it tasted so disgusting it didn't even looked cooked"

    "I go to Wok City about once every week"

    "Their Cash only policy sucks"

    "The food was plain, and not fresh at all I order chicken wings it taste bad and my daughter ordered chicken broccoli the chicken had a weird texture"

Reviews

  • M Wilson

First 2 times i ordered previously, the food was ok. Not great, just ok. Today i ordered and the fried wonton were not cooked and the general tao's chicken had no taste and was all a bunch of soggy bread mushed up on top of plain bland pork fried rice. The fried wonton once you took a bite you tasted raw dough. I had ordered several foods with intention to eat for lunch (at work) and then take the rest home have for dinner. Now i have the beef lo mein to take home and am trying to decide if i should just throw it out or carry it and see what it tastes like when i get home. I called the place back to complain and he kept asking me if i got the food even though i just told him everything that was wrong. Then he's arguing with me saying i'm wrong, the wonton is cooked. He didn't try to resend the food or offer a discount for next time.... nothing. I said look i will not be ordering from you again. He just said sorry.

  • Lexie The Curvy Sim

I just went there and I ordered Sesame tofu and French fries and it tasted so disgusting it didn't even looked cooked. I went to take a bite and right off the bat I felt like throwing up the food was disgusting. Learn how to cook food...you guys need to go out of business it was horrible. Also my friend wanted to sit down and a delivery guy came in with his bike since they leave inside the restaurant and he said excuse me can you move and started moving his bike. And he almost hit her with the chair next to her and the bike first of tried to get outside to park it cause that was completely disrespectful. I was going to give no stars but it wasn't an option. Sadly.

  • Professor Jan

I go to Wok City about once every week. It is not only just a block from Lincoln Center and near the Broadway Theatre District, but serves fresh and delicious food. They have a few seats, yet take out is quick, staff is friendly and I've never been disappointed. Just lovely people work here who are always happy to help all their customers. They are also so fast to prepare food whether I've called to order or stop in placing my order directly. Take it from Jan, I highly recommend ordering from Wok City, easy to reach right near the number one, West 66th Street subway station and many bus lines.

  • Claudia Nerysmartinez Martinez

Their Cash only policy sucks. I refuse to insert my card in their ATM that might be rigged to clone cards. I find 7 bucks, young guy wants 8.75, asked for wings only....7 dollars for 4 And he rathered lose 7 and a customer over 1.75. Ridiculous
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes
Chicken Fried Rice

  • J.S

The food was plain, and not fresh at all I order chicken wings it taste bad and my daughter ordered chicken broccoli the chicken had a weird texture. If you're looking for under-the-budget and fresh this isn't the place to go. Sorry!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes
Lunch Special

  • Patrycja Dabrowski

there were couple time that food was fresh and delicious (delivery after 45min from placing an order)but they started delivering this nasty and uncooked food. delivery was super fast literally 15 min after placing an order but that only tells you that the food its pre-made before . I'll never order from this place again and I strongly advise you do the same because you will be super disappointed

  • Harrop

Really good asian food for cheap. Classic hole in the wall. Cash only thought. But they have an atm
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes
Moo Shu Vegetable
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes

  • Tiona Richardson

Im Literally crying right now because i waited all this long for my food just for them to not put what i ask on top. Now i have just dry nasty food with no sauce!!! They literally gave me a whole tray of food with one ketch up packet! They are very cheap! And they are HORRIBLE when it comes to customer service!
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Jessika Crawford

It is not a cozy environment, it's an order and go restaurant for fast Chinese food. Dishes are great, but they take cash only. This is a little daunting sometimes, but they have an ATM machine for you too. Get the cash to pay for your food. Because it's so quick, they do a great turnover business. I recommend it for their good food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Maria Plochocki

This place used to be a good, basic takeout place but has declined. The next-to- last time I w ent, the wonton soup tasted odd, so I didn't finish it; I felt sick later. The last time I went, the soup tasted better than before, but everything had an aftertaste of some kind -- not an overpowering one, but noticeable. They seem to have changed their ingredients, and not for the better.

  • cynthia stills

The food is ok but when I get small shrimps and rice most of the shrimps are on the top and none mixed up down at the bottom and the ribs seems like you're eating just bone. I don't know if all of wok city's are the same if they have another wok city oh and where do they put there garbage you never see that, it makes me wonder .
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

  • Savanna Sudan

Haven’t tried their food because they never informed me I needed cash to pay for my delivery and the delivery guy got very angry and yelled at me at my workplace. He also got upset and hung up the phone on me when I said to come inside since I can’t leave my desk, he peaked inside and went back out. Would’ve been nice to be informed earlier on the phone that they would take cash.

  • Dale Ricketts

Food was good ...BUT THE DELIVERY GUY. HE IS A PIECE OF WORK. I live on the 5th flr. I told him to bring the food up...He told me your not a celebrity so come down and get your FOOD...Woooooow. HE always have an attitude. WHY TAKE THE JOB!!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Sesame Chicken

  • henry nelson

I ordered 2 rib tips and 4 spring rolls the delivery person said it was 20.00 i gave him the 20.00 and ask for change of a 20.00 to give him a tip he said I owe him 20.00?. I gave back the food and told him to get out of office and then called his boss who hung up on me. As he was leaving he began cussing me out. Never will do business with them ever again.

  • Nicholette Pierre

Food was NASTY and the shrimps were not clean and over cooked, I ordered shrimp and Broccoli and had to pay $3 more for the vegetable including the broccoli that came with the meal the lady was very rude and as you can tell by my plate nothing extra was added. I had to throw it in the trash.
Service
Take out
Price per person
$10–20

  • Marilyn Varela

These people are ridiculous place lunch special . Pork fried rice and sesame chicken. There were 4 pieces of pork in rice and sesame chicken was over cooked and dry. They have gotten worst at time goes by . Won't be ordering or returning back again . Only reason I gave it a star is because won't let me write review if I didn't rate it .

  • Elizabeth Evans

We walked in after a show and they were kind, helpful and quick hot delicious foods with generous portions
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fried or Steamed Meat Dumpling, Egg Roll

  • Michael L

Great spot for take out Chinese food. Super affordable too
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Sesame Cold Noodles, Shrimp Fried Rice, Beef Lo Mein, Sweet and Sour Shrimp, Sesame Tofu, Fried Wonton, Shrimp w Black Bean Sauce, Vegetable Chow Mai Fun

  • Briana Rodriguez

I ordered food to my job and the delivery guy was rude to me about the tip I gave him!! Gave my friends and I attitude and stood inside my job waiting for more of a tip!! Then walked out and was staring at us! Such rude customer service. On top of that the wonton soup was TERRIBLE. Never ordering from here again!

  • Florence Cornwall

Quality of the food has dropped. Service is terrible from the ladies, they don't like giving back charge, something cost $9.95 and they never have a .05¢ to give you change.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

  • Boaz BaiLin He

Good Chinese food for take out. Good quality, good price. Their food is fresh, make them after order, and very fast service. Just no good for dine in.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 1

  • Jacky Lu

It tastes amazing, I love eating their Chinese food during lunch. Even though I got an delivery, the food is still warm. Definitely going to recommend this place, and I will be coming back.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10

  • Josh Berk

I have been ordering from this place for years and I haven’t been disappointed. They have fast service and good food. Just be aware of the language barrier and that it’s fast-food, not gourmet so curb your expectations. Also, the chicken and broccoli is my favorite.

  • Sharon R

Food is so good. I ordered the broccoli beef combo with egg roll. Definitely recommend and price is very reasonable.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

  • Triane Peart

I genuinely only order here because they're close. They're not cheap, very rude, will get your order wrong and not compensate. I wish there was something else.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • MARI MIEL

Ordered mixed vegetables with garlic sauce and brown rice. How can any establishment go wrong with that. It had no flavor no garlic. I had to add salt and lots of pepper to make it edible tasting. Worst $7.40 Chinese food I ever tasted

  • D'Jawbreaker Moi

Horrible Place, they have A table in which you can't sit during lunch time due that is for the employees to do whatever on it, BBQ Ribs means just Ribs, they already have a sign saying they have none, besides that really expensive .

  • Kechley Bruna

rude service its 10 min walk away and the delivery guy was begging for MORE tip n snatched the tipI already gave! I will not be ordering from this place, the food was bland and the service was disgusting!
Service
Delivery

  • Kathy Cruz

Food is ok but I saw with my own eyes that this woman touch her nose and put her hand in the chicken. They are nasty. I don't order that place that much. They need to put on gloves on and stop touch food with their hand.

  • Jason Zhou

Servings are above average for a pretty low price, I ordered the shrimp fried rice numerous times and they never fail to disappoint me.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Odalis Corniel

Good food but the restaurant need to be updated
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Features
Takeout: Yes

  • Ashanti Graham

The food was okay but the delivery guy was extremely rude and unprofessional he interrupted my business meeting and made a scene in my office because he wasn’t satisfied with the tip definitely not worth it

  • Harry Langdon

Got some chow mein today and it tasted pretty good, but warning: they are very efficient and apparently purposely leave out chop sticks unless you ask for them. Not my experience at other establishments.

  • Dragonmilk X

Friend likes ordering from here - definitely a pick up the phone and pick up your food type place. There are some things they do well and others to avoid. Beef and broccoli with wonton soup is the goto

  • Xavier Bunyan

Food isn't consistent sometimes its okay other times not so much. Deliveries are VERY quick here compared to other places in the area. The delivery guys can be jerks when it comes to tips sometimes.

  • Peter Griffiths

The food is typical BAD Chinese food. Greasy and unhealthy. And I was promised extra side items and when didn't receive I called up and was told, too bad. After telling me when I ordered no problem.

  • NY/NJ Rail Videos

I have been a frequent customer here for years. The General Tso’s chicken is very good, the prices are reasonable, and the service is always fast. Definite recommend for a quick bite.

  • Vandy

For a little hole in the wall Chinese food joint its really good, and cheap food. There is no where to sit really and they only take cash but other than that the food is great!

  • Madeline Gullo

We have been going there for 30 years 30 years and have never been disappointed and have never been disappointed. The food is always fresh , traditional, And very enjoyable

  • Sonia Veras

The food is good doesn't tastes the same
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

  • Kween R

I've been eating from here for more than 25 years. Their food is great and the prices are normal. Wok City is one of my favorite neighborhood spots for Chinese food!

  • Tug Watson

I asked if I can pay with a card and they said to not call them again… I’m giving them 2 stars because he said “please” after saying not to call them again. Lol?

  • Daisy Hernandez

The fried rice is just not cook properly rice is so hard. Chicken is the worst it tastes like fish I quess because they use the same grease for everything …

  • Barbara Z.

Take out only and not bad for the neighborhood. Prices are very reasonable.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Joseph Aubrey

Last spot of its kind in the area, been going here since high-school. I hope it never closes
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • Luisana Guzman

Extremely picky when it comes to Chinese food, but I have to say I put Wok City on my top 10 list. Food is very good. Super cheap. Definitely recommend

  • Xena Regina

Very friendly. Best food ever. They deserve 800000000000000 stars. So quick for pickup and great food. All of Juilliard loves you. Very friendly.

  • Jann Herc

Its to expensive they don't have ketchup packages and take forever to deliver also saw delivery guy blow his nose with no tissue only hands

  • calum glenn

Had a hair in my egg roll their food isn't the best comparing to other Chinese restaurant in the city. So many better choices in the area

  • Annie Goscicki

You get 90% rice with a few pieces of whatever you order.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Nayanda M

Small but busy place. Food is really tasty and savory. I will hop on a train to get this when I'm in the mood for good Chinese food.

  • Rodney Jackson

The foods ok, the delivery time is a bit long sometimes but there's not a lot of options for Chinese within walking distance for me.

  • Mohsan_ NYC

Nasty food with horrible service. Even if you buy $20 worth of food you still pay more for extra packet of sauces …

  • Fabiana Andrade

I love the delivery on time thanks ⏰
Service
Delivery
Price per person
$30–50
Kid-friendliness
The love ❤️

  • Faraz Ahmed

Pathetic, taste less food, expensive. they run a business and don't accept cards. and accept cash only, probably evading taxes

  • Lemon Tree

I ordered chicken chow mein. No noodles and there is a bug
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Melissa Feurtado

Terrible service! I think these reviews are bogus. Their very rude on the phone. I will never order from them again!!

  • Winston Von Engel

Basic take out restaurant with fast delivery in the neighborhood. Food is decent for this kind of a simple place.

  • Dan Digennaro

very busy. easy for them to lose you. its worth the waot if u end up waiting. usually very fast and efficient

  • Smitzes

Ew bugs in food do better smh
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Ken Worth

Kung Pao chicken was disgusting. Poor customer service too. The A in the window does not reflect food !!!

  • Angel Daisy Marrero

Food is really delicious and they offer great choices on their menu. I like coming here for take outs.

  • Valerie Suttenberg

Good, no nonsense, greasy Chinese food. Conveniently located, lunch specials, and inexpensive meals.

  • Marcus K.

Food is ok. They won't enter buildings or deliver to your door and they take a long time to deliver.

  • Stalin Solano

Food is good but delivery staff is extremely rude and demanding of large tips! Very unprofessional.

  • Richard Hernandez

It definitely hit the spot I was really hungry for some real Chinese food they always do a good job

  • Denzil “Sticki Pages” Louison

Food was terrible. Fries and fish over cooked Second order was incorrect And the women are mean

  • Patricia Glaros

They are more family then a place 2 go. From 12:00 until 15:00 then that's when the fun ends.

  • Dionne Carrington

Love the food but the delivery men get really mad at and tell you off if you don't tip them

  • Daniel A. Mikhailov

It's not gourmet, but it's what you're lookin' for. They're quick and the foods pretty good

  • Keep Smile

GREAT sandwiches. The prosciutto ball was just....ethereal. Does that sound too obnoxious?

  • Hayne Lim

10/10 live in the UWS great value takeout
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner

  • Lee Cherry

Honestly a really friendly place, but if you want food that tastes good, look elsewhere.

  • pat pst

nastiest food I ever had.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 1

  • glammerchamz llc

Cooked bug in food. Disgusting!
Service
Delivery
Price per person
$10–20

  • Hank Campbell

This is the best Chinese food near Lincoln Center. It's no frills but you won't care.

  • Nicki Monroe

Let me tell you they deliever so fast ..you call at 12 02 and they are there by 12 15

  • Alex Cavenagh

Decent food and quick delivery, nice but not the best Chinese I've had by a long way

  • Lissette Maldonado

The service sucks but the food is very good ..... I guess you cant win them all !!!

  • Alashia Owens

Delivery guy just leaves without giving your change & food is okay for the pricing.

  • Davis Foulger

Good take out Chinese. Good prices. Cash only. No seating. This is strictly to go.

  • Eva Swedlund

Egg rolls were hard as a rock and spareribs had no barbecue sauce on them. Awful!

  • Kevin Xu

Good spring rolls! Great spot near the Lincoln center for cheap and filling food

  • Jose Maldonado

Good foodbut waited 25 mins for my fried dumplings and they weren't even fried.

  • Ford Loh

Food is great if you looking for cheap food. Been eating there for almost 17yrs

  • Emelita Guingab

Great food, clean area, nice service. Busy, busy a lot of people ordering foods

  • Jonathan Pei-Chan

Great American food! The lunch special is a great deal and the service is fast.

  • mihaela elena

Greasy disgusting food Ordered the beef and it was so fatty greasy. Disgusting.

  • Savannah Austeen

Go-to place for bomb chinese food! People are so nice and food is consistent :)

  • Jazmine Perez

Food tastes good, great prices, good portions, and it came fast. I enjoyed it!

  • Jeanetta Freeman

My favorite hole-in-the-wall. Love the chicken with broccoli and garlic sauce

  • kris a.

I eat here a lot and it's always amazing !! Lunch special is an anwsome deal

  • Raul Perez

They are alright not great but the one 52nd street on 10th Ave is great.

  • Agapito Garcia

This is what I think of when I want good local NY Chinese food takeout.

  • Bruce Goda

Good neighborhood Chinese. Fast delivery. Great spare ribs. Reasonable.

  • Melanie Gonzalez

don't order from this place I order today and found a fur in my chicken

  • SilentStrike43 (SilentStrike43)

Cheap, good and quick. The portions are quite big for the price.

  • isaias garcia

Delivery guy is a bit weird but food is great for the price...

  • Gloria Rabina

Great neighborhood Chinese. Fast delivery. Great spare ribs.

  • Jinlin Chen

Miss receptionist is very rude, too fierce and not friendly

Similar places

La Salle Dumpling Room

525 reviews

3141 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

Chow House 德悦轩

521 reviews

181 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012

Junzi Kitchen | Columbia University, New York NY 君子食堂 哥大店

376 reviews

2896 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

China Gourmet

363 reviews

877 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019

King Wok

301 reviews

222 Varick St, New York, NY 10014

Silky Kitchen

293 reviews

137 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003

King Food Chen

183 reviews

489 Amsterdam Ave # 1, New York, NY 10024

Rich Aroma

163 reviews

465 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027

May May Kitchen

123 reviews

181 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002

West Place

117 reviews

1288 Amsterdam Ave #4225, New York, NY 10027