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Chang Lai, Chinatown
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Chang Lai

  • 4.91.1k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 5:30 pm

Chang Lai is a cozy, casual Chinese restaurant in Chinatown serving authentic regional specialties like hand-pulled noodles and savory dumplings. Expect warm service, a bustling but intimate atmosphere, and strong tea pairings—great for solo meals or small groups seeking an unpretentious, flavorful experience.

Quick answers

Chang Lai in short

When is Chang Lai open?

Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sun 7:30 AM–5:30 PM.

When is the best time to visit Chang Lai?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Chang Lai indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Chang Lai cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Chang Lai?

55 Bayard St Store B,New York, NY 10013.

Right now · 2:30 pm

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better tomorrow at 12 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 5:30 pm
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5:30 pm
monday
7:30 AM–5:30 PM
tuesday
7:30 AM–5:30 PM
wednesday
7:30 AM–5:30 PM
thursday
Closed
friday
7:30 AM–5:30 PM
saturday
7:30 AM–5:30 PM
sundayToday
7:30 AM–5:30 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Chang Lai
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  3. 3 Renew Day Spa · 2 min
  4. 4 Mei Lai Wah · 2 min
  5. 5 La Bella Ferrara · 4 min
55 Bayard St Store B, New York, NY 10013(opens the map)DirectionsTo ChinatownCall+19173783991

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.9from 1.1k reviews

Known for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Group dining
  • Great tea selection
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Lively
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Chinatown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.