"Uncle Lou does so many things well—from silky wontons and hefty siu mai to chow mei fun with scallops and crispy fried bits of cuttlefish. That’s why the place is crowded every night. One of the newer spots on Mulberry Street in Manhattan's Chinatown, this Cantonese restaurant has a lively dining room decorated with neon, hanging lanterns, and fake foliage. The portions are large, so bring a group and try to snag a round table with a lazy susan in the middle. (You can make a reservation for parties of six or more.) Split a bottle of wine, and don’t miss out on the juicy garlic chicken with crackly skin. It’s famous around these parts." - Bryan Kim