Ying Chen Chinese Restaurant

Why am I writing a review for a closed resto?
Because, like Steve M. said, Ying Chen was the best chinese food outside of Chinatown. (And this is coming from a girl who HATES chinese food with a passion!)
I’m seriously crying over the loss of this place, since they made; the freshest fried rice, the juiciest soup dumplings, the tastiest egg foo young (my mom’s fav) and the crispiest duck I’ve ever had in my life. Though I grew up in Harlem, anytime mom and I found ourselves on the UWS and jonesin’ for Chinese (like during *that* time of the month) screw Ollies… we always headed here. And then when I started Fordham University just a couple blocks south, this place was my late night study haven, because the waiters always refreshed our pot of tea, even if all we ordered was fried rice to share.
True, the décor was nothing special… but the food… the glorious food!
And once again, this is coming from a girl who *HATES* Chinese food with a passion.
Ying Chen, I’ll miss you!