Carnation Restaurant 康乃馨

Very good roast duck. The bbq pork is pretty good too. Came back for their siu yok, congee and rice rolls. All very very good. Edit: Probably the best siu yok in NYC.

Delicious roasted meats. Got a char siu chicken rice and it was great - the best I’ve had in this area so far. Unfortunately the roast pig was sold out when I went so will have to try it next time.

"New" Carnation Restaurant. I started going when it was the "original" Carnation Restaurant. What drew me in were the crowds of people, Asian mothers buying the roast meats(pig pork, duck) to serve at home with their dinners, commercial drivers picking up a lunch, neighborhood people in search of a meal... This is a popular, often crowded restaurant with lines of people. It is so worth it!! It's a no-frills restaurant with authentic and affordable dishes, not like so many of the Chinese-American restaurants that add more sugar, salt, oils, and sauces to create unhealthy dishes. The food here is fresh and cooked conscientiously for flavor, not profit. I especially love their roast meats, especially duck and char siu, and I always get their amazing ginger sauce on the side. I love congee, such a comfort food, and they make the best congee, hands down! Believe me theirs is the best, and I've tried many, many places for congee. Also, their rice rolls are made fresh upon order, I always order the shrimp, and again it is the absolute best! You can't even begin to compare their light, fresh rice rolls to the pre-made ones most bakeries serve - it's such a vast diffrence. Finally. As a non -Asian, I get different experiences with service depending where I go, but here, even though it's intimidating with so many Asians speaking their language in this crowded, busy, chaotic restaurant, the customer service is impeccable: friendly, quick, and they are truly delighted I appreciate their cuisine. Nothing but smiles and good will, along with the most wonderful food. Go try their dishes, you'll thank me!

I have become a regular! My favorite to go food is their rice rolls. They make it fresh and tasty with side of soy sauce! If I dine in their roast pork and roast pig is so tasty! I also enjoy their rice dishes such as the eggplant salty fish! I recommend this restaurant if anyone wants to try good Chinese fresh food!

Amazing roast pig and duck. Rice rolls are also great. Would also recommend the Peking pork chop (gingdo gwat), congee and the hot drinks during breakfast. If you are having a party I highly recommend the suckling piglet. It’s the best you can get.