Chinese·Murray Hill, New York·$$·★ 4.4 Google
Little Alley
Great Optionmedium confidence
Several menu items are labeled gluten-free, offering a range of options, but protocols for gluten handling and cross-contact are not well documented.
Gluten-Free Offerings
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Unknown
Contamination risk level not yet assessed.
Staff Knowledge
Medium
Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.
Illness Reports
None
No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.
GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
71 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mixed
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About
Little Alley is a Shanghainese restaurant in Murray Hill, known for its soup dumplings and traditional dishes like white cut chicken and honey kaofu. It's a casual spot, perfect for a laid-back meal with friends or family. The restaurant has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for its quality and value.
GF Menu
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71 items
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White Cut Chicken
Tender bone-in poached chicken served chilled with scallion, ginger, and sesame oil; accompanied by house special dipping sauce.
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Preserved Eggs with Chopped pepper
Creamy preserved century eggs topped with spicy chopped chili and sweet bell pepper.
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Chicken in Chili Oil
Poached chicken served chilled with house-made chili oil, minced peanut, and cilantro.
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Jellyfish with Scallion
Crisp jellyfish head lightly tossed with scallion and sesame oil.
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Sweet & Sour Ribs
Tender pork ribs braised in a tangy house-made sweet and sour glaze.
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Marinated Beef Slices
Tender sliced beef marinated in soy sauce and chef’s secret spices.
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Little Alley Pig Ear
Thinly sliced pig ear tossed with scallion, peppercorn oil, and chili oil.
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Tossed Fragrant Tofu with Ma Lan Tou
Finely chopped Ma Lan Tou greens tossed with dry tofu and sesame oil.
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Bean Curd Wrap
Dry tofu skin wrapped around shredded bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms, lightly dressed with sesame oil.
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Marinated Cucumber
Crunchy cucumber slices marinated in a sweet and tangy soy-garlic dressing with sesame oil.
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Salted Edamame
Fresh soybeans, lightly salted.
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SOUP
West Lake Beef Stew
Silky savory soup made with soft tofu, minced beef, egg, and celery.
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Oxtail Soup
Slow-simmered oxtail soup with goji berries, cordyceps flower, and Chinese yam.
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Yan Du Xian
Traditional Shanghainese soup with salted pork, pork belly, tofu skin, bamboo shoots, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms.
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VEGGIE
Garlic Romaine Lettuce (V)
Crisp romaine lettuce stir-fried with fragrant garlic.
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Stir Fried Cauliflower with Dry Chili Pepper
Crispy cauliflower wok-fried with dry chili.
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Water Spinach with Fermented Bean Curd
Stir-fried water spinach tossed with fermented bean curd.
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Luffa & Edamame
Tender luffa squash stir-fried with fresh edamame.
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Stir Fried Bok Choy with Garlic
Crisp bok choy stir-fried with fresh garlic.
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Snow Pea Shoot in Rich Broth
Snow pea shoots simmered in rich house-made chicken broth with salted egg, century egg, ham, shrimp, and dried scallop.
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Eggplant in Garlic Sauce
Tender eggplant braised with peppers, ginger, garlic, vinegar, and chili.
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ENTRÉE
Braised Pork Belly with Abalone
Tender pork and premium abalone in rich soy glaze.
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Beer-Braised Duck
Duck braised with beer, chili, and spices.
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Dry Pot Pork Intestine
Tender pork intestine braised and stir-fried with chili and spices in a sizzling dry pot.
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Stewed Chopped Beef Brisket with Tomato
Tender beef brisket stewed with fresh tomato.
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Salted Duck Egg with Fish Fillet
Tender fish fillets in a creamy salted duck egg yolk sauce.
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Fish Blossom
Whole sea bass topped with shrimp, pine nuts, peppers, crispy rice, and sweet and sour sauce.
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String Bean with Minced Pork
String beans stir-fried with minced pork, dried chili, and garlic.
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Little Alley Sautéed Tiger Prawn
Tiger prawns sautéed with bok choy in a light garlic and soy glaze.
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Braised Tofu with Crab Meat
Silky soft tofu braised with fresh crab meat, ginger, and scallions.
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Ma Po Tofu
Silken tofu simmered in spicy Sichuan peppercorn and chili bean sauce with minced pork.
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Silken Egg Tofu with Seafood
Silken egg tofu simmered with shrimp, flounder, snow peas, and peppers.
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Pork Belly in Hot Sauce
Twice-cooked pork belly stir-fried with garlic, hot sauce, peppercorn oil, and sesame oil.
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Little Alley Lion’s Head
Braised pork meatball blended with tofu and water chestnut.
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Red Cooked Chicken with Sesame Oil
Chicken braised with ginger, basil, and sesame oil in soy-based sauce.
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Wuxi Rib
Baby back ribs slow-braised in sweet soy glaze, served with romaine stem.
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Shredded Pepper Steak
Shredded beef stir-fried with green chili, onion, garlic, and ginger.
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Fish Fillet in Rice Wine Sauce
Flounder fillets simmered in rice wine sauce with wood ear mushrooms, snow peas, and goji berries.
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Eight Delicacies in Chili Sauce
Stir-fry of beef, chicken, shrimp, tofu, bamboo shoots, edamame, and peanuts in mildly spicy chili bean sauce.
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Baby Eel with Scallion & Ginger Sauce
Baby eel stir-fried with bamboo shoots, onion, scallion, ginger, and garlic, finished with hot sesame oil.
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Steamed Whole Bass
Whole sea bass steamed and topped with scallion and chef’s secret soy-based sauce.
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Black Pepper Beef & Macadamia
Beef stir-fried with macadamia nuts, peppers, onion, king oyster mushrooms, and asparagus in black pepper sauce.
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Stir Fried Cumin Lamb
Sliced lamb stir-fried with peppers, onion, cumin, and chili powder.
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Little Alley Fish Head with Chopped Chili
Steamed fish head with chopped chili, garlic, scallion, and soy sauce.
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CARBS
Curry Chicken Fried Rice
Golden fried rice tossed with tender chicken and aromatic curry spices.
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Crab Over Rice
Steamed rice topped with delicate crab meat and fragrant ginger.
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Rice Cake & Salted Duck Egg
Chewy rice cakes tossed in salted duck egg yolk sauce with shrimp.
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Chinese Sausage Fried Rice
Fried rice with Chinese sausage, onion, scallion, and pepper powder.
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Shrimp Fried Rice
Fried rice with shrimp, scrambled egg, and snow peas.
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Rice Cake with Capsella Flower
Rice cakes stir-fried with pork and capsella flowers, finished with sesame oil.
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SWEETS
Ice Cream ( 2 Scoops )
Flavor: Strawberry, Green Tea, Milk Chocolate.
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Rice Ball in Rice Wine (for 2)
Sticky rice balls in sweet fermented rice wine broth with egg drops.
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Sticky Rice Stuffed Lotus Root (8)
Lotus root stuffed with sticky rice, glazed with osmanthus jam and crystal sugar.
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Eight Jewel Rice Pudding (for 2)
Sweet sticky rice pudding with red beans, assorted raisins, and pumpkin sugar.
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LUNCH SPECIAL
Shredded Pork with Dried Bean Curd
Shredded pork stir-fried with dried bean curd, celery, and scallions in light soy-based sauce.
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Ma Po Tofu
Silken tofu simmered in spicy Sichuan peppercorn and chili bean sauce with minced pork.
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Chinese Sausage Fried Rice
Fried rice wok-tossed with Chinese sausage, egg, and scallions.
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Braised Pork with Chestnuts
Pork belly braised with chestnuts in savory soy-based sauce.
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Stir Fried Shanghai Bok Choy
Baby Shanghai bok choy stir-fried with fresh garlic.
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Eggplant in Garlic Sauce
Eggplant braised in garlic sauce with vinegar and chili.
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Stir Fried Chicken & Mixed Vegetables
Chicken slices stir-fried with peas, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and onions in light soy-based sauce.
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Kungpao Chicken
Diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chili peppers, and scallions in tangy-sweet sauce.
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Pork Belly in Hot Sauce
Twice-cooked pork belly stir-fried with leeks and chili bean paste.
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Savory Scallion Beef
Beef wok-seared with scallions and garlic in rich soy-based sauce.
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Sweet & Sour Ribs
Tender pork ribs glazed in a balanced sweet and tangy sauce.
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Shredded Pepper Steak
Shredded beef stir-fried with green peppers and garlic in savory soy sauce.
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Shredded Pork in Garlic Sauce
Julienned pork stir-fried with bamboo shoots and peppers in garlic sauce.
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Shrimp & Eggs
Shrimp stir-fried with scrambled eggs and scallions.
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Fish Fillet with Tofu
Silky tofu simmered with tender fish fillet in lightly spiced broth.
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Shredded Pork with Bamboo Shoot
Shredded pork stir-fried with bamboo shoots and scallions in light soy-based sauce.
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String Bean with Minced Pork
String beans wok-tossed with minced pork, garlic, and dried chili.
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Logistics
Address
550 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
Phone
(646) 998-3976Hours
Monday11:00 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:15 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:15 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:15 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:15 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:45 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:45 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 9:15 PM