Savory Kitchen

About

Cantonese

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

  • star
    Yelp rating
    2 stars

Location

Adress: 237 Grand St, New York, NY 10002

Phone: (212) 219-2282

Business info

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    Health Score
    C
  • list_alt
    Takes Reservations
    No
  • directions_car
    Delivery
    Yes
  • move_to_inbox
    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
  • directions_bike
    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
  • volume_up
    Noise Level
    Average
  • local_bar
    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Nick H.

    star star star star_border star_border 11 June 2026

    I give out 4 stars more than any other rating on Yelp but unfortunately, Savory Kitchen is really a 3-star location IMO.

    quick fyi:
    1. Cash only!
    2. Tip is pre-included on your tab

    We ordered half a roast duck, some vegetables, and a char siu ho fun.

    The duck wasn't a small portion so the value was decent for its size. That said, they didn't heat it up to order, they just chopped it and plated it so it was fairly cool, maybe a bit lukewarm. The flavor was decent though and it was fairly tender. The duck itself was somewhat lean. Definitely not the best I've had, but will scratch the itch. 7/10

    Vegetables - we ordered just plain vegetables, and the portion was pretty big but they were definitely finished in an MSG-heavy broth. We don't really mind MSG in general but this was a bit heavy handed. The veg was fairly fresh though. 7/10

    Char Siu Ho Fun - broth tasted very strange, whether canned or powered, I don't know. The char siu was decent but the noodles were also weird. They were kinda dissolving on the edges and the texture wasn't quite right. 5.5/10

    Finally, the service is really what soured our experience. I'm chinese, I understand cantonese, and even for service at a Cantonese restaurant, it was quite rude. The server and cooks were shouting, and we were given the wrong check initially. I'm definitely not planning on returning.

  • Chee H.

    star star star star star 9 June 2026

    The food is delicious and prices is reasonable especially the lunch with many varieties and BBQ is awesome

  • Helena K.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 5 June 2026

    Terrible service. We got there seeing people getting order so we start order from the counter. We told the guy we gonna eat at the restaurant he said ok but till gave us a togo box tell us to sit on the table which is fine. I don't mind that. Then there was another old guy came to our table yell at us if we want to eat there then 1 dollars tip. I don't mind to tip 1 or 3 dollars but the attitude he giving us was one of the was service we ever got. We told him we sorry we don't know if customer come and eat then they have to walk toward inside not order from counter and he still YELLING AT US!!!! I understand he said about getting a table from service is fine but his ass was all the way in the back of the restaurant how can he expected us to know and walk through the table to get to him to get the table. If he wants it then get his old ass toward from ask the customers. The food was terrible. Very little meat and bunch of rice. I WOULD NOT RECOMMENDED THIS PLACE. There are more chinese place like this around. If u want go to other place where they will give u decent food and better service, instead getting yell at. Once again do not go here!!!!

  • Sally W.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 2 June 2026

    Well they went from a pretty decent place to somewhere I never want to see again.

    They made changes and it is for the worse. The quality of the food dropped dramatically from the last time we were there last. The portions are much more skimpy now while the prices went up. To me that is not a combination I would want to order! I was not happy with the quality of the meat either. Meat was very dry. I don't think I will be coming back here anymore. They are even skimpy with their air conditioning in 90+ degree weather. COME ON! What reason is Savory Kitchen providing for me to go to their establishment to spend money there. NOTHING! Savory Kitchen is just giving me every reason to not go there.

  • Alan L.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 18 May 2026

    I wanted something family style, so we decided to come here since it was so close by.

    We ordered the

    1. Beef with Eggplant. Some parts of the eggplant were a little bit bitter to me. Otherwise some flavorful beef.

    2. Pork Chops with Peking sauce. This was an average Pork Chops with Peking Sauce. It was a bit on the the dry side for me.

    3. Shrimp with Walnuts. While the shrimp was jumbo, it needed more sauce from the fruity mayo.

    4. Ho Fun Noodle Soup with Duck. Good portions of duck meat. Juicy duck. Good soup stock. Lots of Ho Fun noodles.

    Prices are decent here for family style. Lunch time specials is where you get your money's worth.

    If you want a bowl of rice, it's $1 per bowl.

    I have tasted better from other restaurants, but who am I to argue since I was hungry and wanted family style.

    FYI: When you ask for the check, they will include the gratuity into the total for you.

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