Caridad China

As someone who loves Chino Latino food I’ve heard about this spot a few times. I finally found the chance to stop by. The interior is a decent size. They have a good amount of seating and I love the decor on the tables. They had the Yankee stadium, Dominican flag, Puerto Rican flag, and much more. The menu is pretty extensive. I feel like it could be overwhelming for someone who has never tried nyc Chinese food. For appetizers, I got crab Rangoons, vegetable spring rolls, and an avocado salad. Crab Rangoons can be hit or miss so I wasn’t surprised that it tasted okay. I don’t think I would order again unless it was a craving. The spring rolls were nice and refreshing. I felt it was mandatory to get some vegetables so the avocado salad was a go. It came with a vinegary dressing too. I was unsure of what to order for my main dish. I was stuck between getting a classic Chinese food dish or something more on the Latino side. I decided to get a Chino Latino staple, Crackling Chicken with a side of Mofongo. Honestly compared to other crackling chicken or chicharron sin hueso I’ve had. This one is my least favorite from presentation to flavor, but don’t get me wrong that doesn’t diminish how I feel about this spot. The side Mofongo was fireeee. From the soft texture to the right amount of garlic flavor. I was never big on Mofongo but this was really good. I even brought it home and my sister enjoyed it. My friend got the spicy orange chicken and they make sure the plate was packed out. I also got a side of sweet plantains. I love how you get everything you love from a Chinese, Dominican, Puerto Rican, etc. spot all in one. Service was really good. They gave us time to order when it took us a minute. Plus our waitress stopped by to fill our cups on multiple occasions. Food didn’t take too long. Also, the portions are on point, so I went back home with food. I would definitely be back this is a GREAT spot overall. Whether it’s lunch, family dinner, date, etc. Caridad China checks all the boxes.

- Jeffrey Gomez -

It's a great Chinese food restaurant that also serves Dominican dishes. You can get some good mofongo instead of rice as a side. So that's what I ordered, General Tso's chicken with mofongo on the side, Sweet and Sour chicken with mofongo on the side, a vegetable spring roll, an egg roll, and an egg custard desert. All the food tastes good, but the prices are rather high, though.

- Christopher Z -

The plantain sandwiches were absolutely bomb! Fell in love with the Jibarito sandwich while living in Chicago and have been trying to find a solid spot for one in nyc for 2 years with no luck. Searched for Chinese food in the area but saw that this restaurant served tostones sandwiches and had to try! They were just as good as the ones in CHI

- Honest Reviewer -