Amazing 66

SoHo & Chinatown


One of the best places to chomp on Cantonese cuisine, bright, bustling Amazing 66 draws waves of local Chinese immigrants pining for a taste of home. Join them for standout dishes such as barbecued honey spare ribs, shrimp with black-bean sauce and salt-and-pepper chicken wings. Lunch specials start at $7.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby SoHo & Chinatown attractions

1. Eastern States Buddhist Temple

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2. Church of the Transfiguration

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3. Chinatown

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4. Columbus Park

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5. Mahayana Temple

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6. Little Italy

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7. Mulberry Street

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8. Italian American Museum

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