Uncle Ted’s Modern Chinese Cuisine is a Chinese American restaurant at 38 E 8th St in Greenwich Village, a few blocks from Washington Square Park and NYU. The business has served New Yorkers since 2013, when it opened on Bleecker Street. It draws students, neighborhood regulars, and couples who want familiar Chinese comfort food in a clean, contemporary room (source: [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/uncle-teds-modern-chinese-cuisine-new-york?start=5)).
The kitchen blends Chinese and American traditions using fresh ingredients (source: [AllBiz](https://www.allbiz.com/business/uncle-teds-modern-chinese-cuisine-212-777-1395)). Expect polished versions of takeout classics alongside lighter, healthier options (source: [Uncle Ted’s](https://uncletedsusa.com/menu)). The dining room is spacious and informal, which suits a relaxed date night or an unhurried group dinner. The restaurant holds a solid 4.1 rating, and the room is often less crowded than the restaurants on nearby Bleecker Street. Uncle Ted’s also handles takeout, delivery, and catering.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday early evenings are the calmest time to visit. Expect more of a crowd on weekend nights and during the NYU semester. Ordering through the restaurant’s own website usually costs less than going through third-party delivery apps (source: [Uncle Ted’s](https://uncletedsusa.com/)). For questions or large orders, call (212) 777-1395. The R and W trains stop at 8 St–NYU, and the 6 train at Astor Place is a short walk east. Pair your meal with a stroll through Washington Square Park.
