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El Gran Dragon
First on the left as you enter Calle Cuchillo from Calle Zanja, this is as good an introduction as any to the energetic pulse of Habana's Barrio Chino. Specialties include wonton soup, chop suey, chow mein and fried rice, and the prices come in at less than 5.00 a dish; it's a good place for vegetarians. The restaurant is spread over three floors and has alfresco dining options.
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La Torre De Marfil
Often dubbed Habana's best Chinese restaurant (though the chefs in Calle Cuchillo might disagree), this place, with its beaming waiters and bubbling fish tank, always seems to be at least three-quarters empty. But don't let that put you off. The chop suey and chow mein plates are huge, and the vegetables unusually fresh and crisp. After the hustle and bustle of the Barrio Chino restaurants, the Torre feels infinitely quieter and more discreet.
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Restaurante Tien-Tan
One of the Barrio Chino's best authentic restaurants, Tien-Tan (Temple of Heaven) is a local institution run by a Chinese-Cuban couple, and offers diners an astounding 130 different dishes. Considering the complex and varied menu, service is surprisingly fast and the food - which includes crispy vegetables and real Chinese sauces - is tasty. Dine outside in action-packed Cuchillo, one of Habana's most colorful and fastest-growing food streets.
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Viejo Amigo (Lou Pang Yau)
Situated in a large upstairs room, Viejo Amigo wins plenty of kudos for decor, with waitresses in Chinese-style dresses and a large painting of Sun Yat Sen hung reverently on the wall. The downside is the menu, which is a little limited, particularly when compared to some of the Cuchillo joints nearby. As if to make amends, portions sizes are absolutely huge. Fortunately the staff will box up any leftovers for you to take away afterwards.
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