A seated lunch for two in Manhattan for $20? It’s true.

I ended up at 3 Times on Broadway as I had read about it serving the Chinese snack of shi bing tong commonly enjoyed at festivals and wanted to sample that dish. When I arrived and didn’t notice it on the menu, I asked the server about this pan-fried wrap filled with pork, squid, rice noodles and lots of veggies. Sadly, they no longer offer it.

We stayed anyway as I had brought a bottle of chilled Loimer Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal to enjoy with our meal as 3 Times didn’t have a liquor license. We ordered one lunch special — a real bargain — that included two spring rolls, a bowl of hot and sour soup plus one entree all for $12!  To that, we added an order of their tasty pork ginger-filled soup dumplings (6 for $8).

Such a bargain with good food, I’d recommend a visit if you’re in the Union Square area.

 

Three Times
East Village
818 Broadway
New York, NY, 10003