Hwa Yuan Menu (Update 2025)

Hwa Yuan is a Chinese restaurant located in New York City's Chinatown, known for its upscale and intimate atmosphere. With a diverse menu offering vegan and vegetarian options, it caters to a wide range of preferences. Customer reviews rave about the decadent Peking duck, flavorful sesame noodles, and standout dishes like the Black Truffle Lobster and Sizzling Scallop and Beef. The restaurant's attentive service and extensive drinks list add to the dining experience. Despite some minor criticisms about dish presentation and specific items like the thick pancakes with the duck, overall feedback is positive. Hwa Yuan is praised for its authentic Chinese cuisine, spacious venue suitable for large events, and reasonable pricing for high-quality dishes. Whether you're seeking a quiet dinner or a bustling meal, this restaurant offers a memorable dining experience in the heart of Chinatown.

NEW Additions

Chongqing Chicken

Entree. Hot & Spicy

$32.00

Tiger Shrimp With Black Bean Sauce

Entree

$40.00

Shredded Beef With Dried Bean Curd & Chinese Celery

Entree

$30.00

Beijing Duck (Half)

Include sides and crepes.

$50.00

Beijing Duck (Whole)

Include sides and crepes.

$90.00

Beijing Duck

Hot Appetizers

Hwa Yuan Crab Cake

A Hwa Yuan crab cake typically includes a blend of crab meat and select seasonings, pan-seared to a golden finish.

$22.00

Barbecued Honey Baby Back Ribs

Tender baby back ribs glazed with a savory barbecued honey sauce.

$20.00

Pork Soup Dumpling

Delicate dumplings filled with seasoned pork and savory broth, offering a burst of flavor with each bite.

$12.00

Pan Fried Dumpling

Golden-brown dumplings with crispy exteriors, filled with a savory mixture of minced meat and vegetables.

$12.00

Scallion Pancake

Chinese Pizza.

$12.00

Dry Sauteed Tangy Crispy Beef

A must try.

$20.00

Foie Gras With Fruit

Foie gras served with a selection of fruits, typically includes a variety of seasonal offerings to complement the rich flavor of the liver.

$22.00

Steamed Beef Coated With Sticky Rice

Hot & Spicy

$15.00

Steamed Sparerib Coated With Sticky Rice

Making its New York Debut. Hot & Spicy

$15.00

Deep Fried Oyster

Oysters are deep-fried to a golden crisp and typically include a unique dipping sauce to complement the dish.

$20.00

Shanghai Style Smoked Fish (With Bone)

Smoked fish, prepared Shanghai style, typically includes a sweet and smoky soy sauce glaze, served with the fish maintaining its bone structure.

$18.00

Grilled Baby Squid

Hot & Spicy

$20.00

Snow Pea Sprouts Dumpling

Steamed dumplings filled with tender snow pea sprouts, offering a fresh and slightly sweet taste, encased in a delicate wrapper.

$12.00

Duck & Pinenut Lettuce Cups

Minced duck and pinenuts served in crisp lettuce cups, typically includes a blend of finely chopped vegetables and a light seasoning to enhance the flavors.

$22.00

Homemade Wonton With Chili Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$12.00

House Steamed Chicken Rib Soup

House steamed chicken rib soup is a comforting blend of tender chicken ribs, slowly steamed to perfection, typically accompanied by a selection of Chinese vegetables in a clear, savory broth.

$15.00

Home Cook Mushroom Soup

A comforting blend of assorted mushrooms simmered in a rich broth, typically includes scallions and hints of garlic.

$15.00

Hot & Sour Soup

One person serving

$15.00

Stewed Whole Chicken With Mushroom Soup

- people serving

$45.00

Traditional Wonton Soup

One person serving

$15.00

Soup

Cold Appetizers

Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce

"Best cold sesame noodles Manhattan ever tasted" as rated by Sam Sifton New York Times. Hot & Spicy

$12.00

Cold Dressed Black Fungus With Frisee

Hot & Spicy

$12.00

Sliced Conch With Spicy Chili Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$24.00

Chicken With Spicy Pepper Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$18.00

Sliced Pork Belly With Fresh Garlic Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$19.00

Shredded Bean Curd Mixed With Vegetables

Shredded bean curd mixed with a variety of vegetables, typically includes a light dressing or sauce to enhance the flavors.

$12.00

Spicy Chilled Cucumber

Hot & Spicy

$12.00

Thinly Sliced Five Spiced Beef

Hot & Spicy

$19.00

Jelly Fish With Shredded Daikon

Tender jellyfish paired with crisp shredded daikon, garnished with fresh green onions.

$22.00

Kung Po Baby Potatoes

Hot & Spicy

$20.00

Snow Pea Sprouts In Supreme Broth

Tender snow pea sprouts sauteed with garlic, served in a rich, savory broth.

$20.00

Chinese Eggplant In Garlic Sauce (With Pork)

Hot & Spicy

$20.00

Stir Fry Spinach With Bean Curd Sheets

Spinach and bean curd sheets stir-fried with a hint of garlic, typically in a light savory sauce.

$20.00

Dry Sauteed String Beans (With Pork)

String beans dry sauteed with small bits of pork, typically includes garlic and a hint of spicy seasoning for a savory touch.

$20.00

Okra And Chinese Broccoli With Chinese Wine Sauce

Okra and Chinese broccoli are stir-fried and finished with a Chinese wine sauce, typically incorporating traditional seasonings for depth of flavor.

$20.00

Supreme Broth With Baby Bok Choy

Tender baby bok choy simmered in a savory broth, garnished with slices of mushrooms and goji berries.

$20.00

Tang's Amazing Tofu (With Pork)

Hot & Spicy

$20.00

Ma Po Tofu (With Pork)

Hot & Spicy

$20.00

Sauteed Brussels Sprout With Chili Pepper

Hot & Spicy

$20.00

Mountain Yam In Broth

Mountain yam gently simmered in a clear broth, typically includes a subtle blend of traditional Chinese herbs and vegetables for a light and soothing taste.

$20.00

From the Garden

Seafood

Whole Fish With Hot Bean Sauce

(Tang's Family Creation) Hot & Spicy. Fresh fish pan roasted with ginger garlic and Szechuan hot spicy beans, then simmered in broth sauce.

$52.00

Baked Chilli Sea Bass

Large fillet of sea bass marinated and baked in our special glaze.

$52.00

Sweet & Sour Whole Fish

Fresh fish deep fried until crisp, coated in a sweet pungent sauce with fruit.

$52.00

Fresh Fillet Of Sole Sauteed Salt & Spicy Pepper

Hot & Spicy

$52.00

Scallops With Hot Pepper Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$48.00

Tiger Shrimp With Spicy Ginger Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$40.00

Grand Marnier Prawns

Jumbo prawns lightly coated with water chestnut flour, cooked till crisp and then sauteed in grand marnier sauce, served with honey walnuts.

$40.00

Steamed Whole Fish With Ginger & Scallion

Steamed whole fish, garnished with ginger and scallions, typically includes soy sauce for added flavor.

$52.00

Sea Cucumber Braised In Spicy Szechuan Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$60.00

Dry Sauteed Fresh Shrimp With Chili Pepper

Hot & Spicy

$40.00

Sauteed Fresh Oyster With Chili Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$40.00

Whole Squid Sauteed In Kung Po Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$40.00

Braised Whole Fish In Spicy Broth

Hot & Spicy

$52.00

Home Style Sea Cucumber Braised With Mushrooms

Sea cucumber braised with mushrooms often involves slow cooking sea cucumber with a variety of mushrooms, typically seasoned with soy sauce and spices to enhance the flavors.

$60.00

Scallops Sauteed With Mushroom

Scallops sauteed with mushrooms typically includes tender scallops stir-fried with a variety of mushrooms, often enhanced with garlic and a light sauce.

$48.00

Kung Po Chicken With Hot Pepper Sauce

Most Popular Szechuan Home Style Dish. Hot & Spicy

$30.00

House Special Hunan Chicken

Hot & Spicy

$32.00

Tang's Amazing Spicy Wine Chicken

Cooked with black bean and scallion garlic sauce. Hot & Spicy

$32.00

Chicken With Chinese Broccoli

Traditionally made with white meat.

$30.00

Sliced Chicken With Young Ginger

Hot & Spicy

$30.00

Poultry

Lamb and Beef

Rack Of Lamb Chop Szechuan Style

Hot & Spicy

$40.00

Marvelous Orange Beef

Marinated fillet of beef with hot chili pepper and sweet orange flavor. Hot & Spicy

$37.00

Sliced Beef In Spicy Pickle And Vegetable Broth

Hot & Spicy

$40.00

Szechuan Style Braised Oxtail

Hot & Spicy

$40.00

Chinese Broccoli With Beef Brisket

Beef brisket sauteed with Chinese broccoli, typically includes a savory brown sauce.

$37.00

Sizzling Beef With Scallop And Vegetables

Slices of tender beef and fresh scallops sauteed with a variety of vegetables, typically served on a hot sizzling platter in a savory sauce.

$40.00

Hwa Yuan Shell Steak With Bone Marrow

Hot & Spicy

$48.00

Fillet Of Veal With XO Sauce

Sliced fillet of veal combined with fresh mushroom in spicy XO sauce.

$37.00

Moo Shu Pork (With Thin Pancakes)

Stir-fried shredded pork with eggs, cabbage, and select vegetables, served with four thin pancakes for wrapping.

$30.00

Shredded Pork With Spicy Garlic Sauce

Hot & Spicy

$30.00

Double Sauteed Pork Belly (With Buns)

Hot & Spicy

$30.00

Shanghai Braised Meat Ball With Bok Choy

Braised pork meatballs, tenderly cooked and seasoned with traditional Shanghai flavors, accompanied by sauteed bok choy.

$37.00

Pork Belly Braised With Taro Root

sold out

$30.00

Dong Po Pork Belly

$37.00

Tang's Style Matsuzaka Meat In Pungent Sauce

Crispy coated tender pork with fruit

$30.00

Pork

Noodles and Rice

Noodles With Meat Sauce Peking Style

Hot & Spicy

$12.00

Braised Beef Noodle Soup

A Tang Family Classic. Hot & Spicy

$18.00

Hot Tang Tang Noodles

Most popular in Szechuan. Hot & Spicy

$12.00

Seafood Pan Fried Angel Hair Noodle

Angel hair noodles pan-fried to a delicate crispness, typically includes a variety of seafood such as shrimp, scallops, and possibly other ocean selections, accompanied by a mix of vegetables.

$26.00

Deluxe Seafood Lo Mein

Stir-fried egg noodles with a deluxe mix of seafood, typically includes shrimp, scallops, crab meat, and a variety of vegetables.

$22.00

Large Shrimp Fried Rice (With Egg)

Served with egg.

$22.00

Kung Po Chicken Fried Rice (With Egg)

Served with egg. Hot & Spicy

$22.00

Traditional Taiwanese Mince Pork Over Rice

Minced pork, gently simmered with soy sauce and traditional spices, served atop steamed rice.

$10.00

Steamed White Rice

Fluffy white grains, perfectly steamed to complement any meal.

$3.00

Shredded Duck & Rice Vermicelli Noodles Stir-Fry

Stir-fried rice vermicelli noodles with shredded duck, eggs, green onions, and bean sprouts.

$22.00

Pickle & Shredded Pork With Noodle Soup

Shredded pork and pickled vegetables served in a savory broth with noodles, typically includes bamboo shoots, scallions, and bok choy.

$18.00

Shredded Beef & Fresh Spicy Pepper Noodle Soup

Hot & Spicy

$18.00

Ginger And Scallion Crab

ONE crab market price.

$98.00

Crab Stir Fried With Garlic & Hot Pepper Hong Kong Style

ONE crab market price.

$98.00

Steamed Crab With Fresh Garlic In XO Sauce

ONE crab market price.

$98.00

Canadian Dungeness Crab