Every year, we compile our NYC restaurant highlights that left us speechless. NYC is a revolving door for restaurants and it’s hard to keep up with the best “new hot thing.” But we spent the last 12 months eating to bring you our comprehensive list of the best new restaurants, bakeries, and everything in between that opened in 2023.

Disclaimer: it was extremely difficult to limit this list down.

This is the ultimate guide to NYC’s Chinatown with everything from where to get the best dumplings and noodles to sweet treats like mochi donuts and bubble tea.