From Sichuan speakeasies to Burmese breakfast popups — NYC's Asian food scene goes way deeper than you think. Here are 19 spots I've personally eaten at (and kept going back to) across the city, organized by cuisine so you can find exactly what you're craving.

Boba, but make it a whole personality trait. Here are the NYC spots that earned my loyalty — from luxury Chinese tea worth the wait to Taiwanese milk tea that tastes exactly like home.

Ready for an authentic spicy hot pot feast? Chongqing Lao Zao in Flushing brings the heat with bold spices, rich broths, and a vivacious dining experience.