A "real find" in Murray Hill, this "unassuming" BYO may be "as good as" Chinatown for "genuine Cantonese" specialties led by an "excellent salt-and-pepper shrimp"; fans overlook the "attitude", "dreary decor" and cash-only policy because you can't beat the "value."
Cantonese cuisine in Midtown East.
Phoenix Garden Restaurant Review:
Cantonese delights ranging from jellyfish to Peking duck comprise the menu at this funky eatery. The staff can answer any of your questions; the most common being “where are my pepper and salty shrimp?” Far-out options are offered here too, ranging from shark’s fin dumplings all the way to crunchy jellyfish and minced filet of squab.
A hidden find for first-rate Cantonese fare and as much wine as you can carry.:
In Short
For nearly 20 years this family-run restaurant has been renowned for its salt and pepper shrimp, an exquisitely simple dish in which the shrimp are liberally seasoned and flash...