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the best
When Saigon Grill closed for *renovations* several months ago, I panicked until I found this place. Like SG, First Wok delivers outstanding chinese fo...
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menupages.com on
8/28/2007
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Great Chinese Food for the $$
I grew up in this area. I've eaten these dumplings for yrs and yrs. It doesn't look like much inside, but the food is definitely decent. Don't travel ...
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citysearch.com on
5/25/2007
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Great to Order In
We live in the area and order in all of the time. It is the fastest and most polite...orders are correct, food is warm and we receive it in 15 to 20 m...
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menupages.com on
4/1/2007
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Great food
Simple neighborhood restaurant with excellent food for eat-in or take out. Fast, fresh, tasty, and great value....
From
menupages.com on
3/12/2007
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Always Perfect
Delivery or eat-in, the food is excellent. They can be abrupt on the phone, but delivery is quick, delivery guys are nice and the food can't be beat. ...
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menupages.com on
3/10/2007
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Not so much anymore
I loved the location on 78th (or was it 79th?). It was my chinese place. So recently I ordered from this one, and it just wasn't up to par. I don't ge...
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menupages.com on
3/7/2007
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Don't order delivery from here!!
Shortly after the 78th St location closed, we started ordering from the 88th St location. The first time, they were abrupt over the telephone (it seem...
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menupages.com on
2/16/2007
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Best Inexpensive Chinese on the UES
This place is great for both take-out and dining in - we live in the neighborhood, and this has been our favorite place since we've discovered it and ...
From
menupages.com on
11/11/2006
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Favorite chinese in the area
Best chinese food in the area by far! Good sized portions and decent prices. Definitely give it a try....
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citysearch.com on
11/3/2006
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Always a favorite
We've been eating at First Wok for nearly 15 years. The food is always great! Ordered lunch....and it was fabulous! The sesame chicken is my favourite...
From
menupages.com on
11/1/2006
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Really Good Eats
The location in the 80's used to be a regular staple for me when I firsted moved to NYC years ago. Since, returning to the area, I have often been to ...
From
menupages.com on
6/8/2006
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Consistantly Good Food
I have been eating at this resturant for 20 years. The food is always good and the prices are very reasonable. I highly recomend it....
From
menupages.com on
5/7/2006
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Excellent Value
Some of the best fried dumplings and fried rice I've ever had!! I've tried many other things and I'm always happy and Ive been ordering for years!...
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menupages.com on
4/19/2006
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Inconsistent, except for one thing....
Sometimes, the crispy shrimp is sublime, sometimes it can chip your teeth. Sometimes the chicken and cashews is fine, sometimes it's so dreary that do...
From
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4/19/2006
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Mmmm good
A great place for take out. Delicious food for the price, My favorites are the crispy shrimp, and the moo shu pork. I live around the corner so usuall...
From
menupages.com on
3/13/2006
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Great decor!
I modeled my apartment after the interior of First Wok. Actually that's not true. But they do have a light yellow and red color scheme going that is s...
From
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2/20/2006
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Fresh, Tasty, Good Portions, Nice People
YUM! If you're looking for chinese and are lucky enough to live within delivery range -- you won't be looking anymore! Need I say anything else?...
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1/30/2006
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Good food, good value
Especially recommend "SomeThing Different - With Chicken" (with Hot & Spicy added). Has broccoli and a nice assortment of Chinese vegetables in a brow...
From
menupages.com on
12/26/2005
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A great neighborhood restaurant!
I've been living around the area for a while now and I have to say I eat here at least once a week. It's a great restaurant for good cheap eats. The a...
From
citysearch.com on
12/23/2005
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Great Lunch Deals
Soup, Choice of Entree, Rice very inexpensive, fresh and yummy. Fast Delivery -- always hot! This place I have never been to in person but I have been...
From
menupages.com on
12/6/2005
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Tasty
Very good chinese food, i worked nearby for 10 years in the area, and by far were my favorite place to eat for a great bargain. The shrimp and broccol...
From
menupages.com on
11/5/2005
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Great
This place isn't much to look at, but makes up for it in taste. One of the best places to get chinese on the upper east side.....and there delivery is...
From
menupages.com on
11/5/2005
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Fast, Hot, and Friendly
We have ordered from here many times. They usually delivery in under 10 minutes (so quick!). The food is traditional, but fresh. The Soup is great and...
From
menupages.com on
8/23/2005
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Great Chinese Food
This is a great place to go for chinese food. I've been going to them for years.. for both eat in an......
From
judysbook.com on
8/10/2005
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Great Chinese food
The best place to order if you enjoy Chinese menu: great chicken with broccoli, as well as their soup. Always fresh....
From
menupages.com on
4/14/2005
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Good Food
I have been coming here since 1983. This is my favorite Chinese resturant in NYC. The food is aways good and the prices are reasonable....
From
menupages.com on
2/13/2005
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Fast Fast fast
The fastest chinese restaurant in nyc!! Fantastic chicken and garlic sauce. I didn't like their general sao though...Otherwise very good....
From
menupages.com on
3/1/2004
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Best Deal In Town!!
I have been eating here at least once a week for 20 years. The prices can not be beat and the service is lightning fast and friendly. The food is alwa...
From
citysearch.com on
7/13/2003
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Just Awful!
A real disappointment. Greasy food in a dingy atmosphere. Very cheap prices - but even so - not worth it....
From
citysearch.com on
2/11/2003
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Excellent Place!!!!
This is by far the BEST chinese food In NY City! My husband and I dine here two times a week!!!! The staff is lighting speed and attentative. Anyone, ...
From
citysearch.com on
1/10/2003
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