Ollie's - New York

I wasn't expecting much due to the 3.4 rating, but I found that there are some dishes that are hits and some misses because they offer a variety of Asian cuisine.

The staff is very enthusiastic and can communicate in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. The menu offers a variety of dishes including Szechuan, Hunan, Cantonese, and Northeastern cuisine. Additionally, there are...

This is our favorite spot in Hell's Kitchen for delicious seasoned roasted duck with crispy steamed string beans, always served by friendly staff.

On my must eat at places whenever I visit NYC. Reasonably priced and Chinese food done how I wish most of the rest of the US would do. The Potstickers (dumplings, mandoo, etc) are in thinner wrappers than most areas and are available in pork, shrimp and vegetarian varieties (all worth a try). The other dishes have a meat and vegetables selected for quality, which results in a good base taste. The when it comes to the sauces they are balanced and lightly applied to bring out flavor and not cover up the taste of poorly selected/ prepared ingredients. For spicy dishes they rely on real peppers and spices not salt and vinegar which is an unfortunate failing in most US restaurants but thankfully not here. The menu is in Chinese and English. The decor is clean and nothing special, but the food will always make Ollie's a must stop at restaurant for my infrequent NYC visits.

If you want a great meal at an amazingly low price in an area filled with pricey meals, this is your place. Frankly, I won't eat anywhere else in the theater district. Orange Crispy Beef to die for. With soup and rice $10 for lunch. Beat that Restaurant Row (prix fixe $30)