Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in New York: 7:18 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (212) 777-1887 to confirm.
Location & directions
58 East 8th StreetNew York, NY 10003
About Lao Ma Spicy
Looking for a Chinese restaurant in New York? Lao Ma Spicy is at 58 East 8th Street, New York, New York. It is one of 5,477 places to eat and drink we list in New York.
Lao Ma Spicy is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (212) 777-1887.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 58 East 8th Street, New York, NY 10003
- Phone
- (212) 777-1887
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Lao Ma Spicy’s weekday schedule with 198 other Chinese restaurants in New York. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 73.5 hours a week, about the same as the local median (74.8 hours). 94% of Chinese restaurants in New York open on Sundays, and Lao Ma Spicy is one of them.
Compared with 198 other Chinese restaurants in New York that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in New York
Based on 148 menus with 16,626 priced items from Chinese restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.04 and $16.95.
We don’t have Lao Ma Spicy’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 49% | $13.50 |
| Sesame Chicken | 47% | $14.07 |
| Beef | 46% | $13.12 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 45% | $4.50 |
| Wonton Soup | 43% | $4.75 |
| Shrimp | 41% | $10.25 |
| White Rice | 39% | $2.50 |
| Pepper Steak | 38% | $11.85 |
Calculated from 148 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Lao Ma Spicy there are 600 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 1,869 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (313), Bars & Pubs (251), Bakeries & Desserts (126), and Italian (118).
Competition is strong: 82 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 226 within three miles. The closest is Dumpling Xi, 0.2 mi away.
769 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeChoji< 0.1 mi
- AmericanThe Boil< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsWhite Oak Tavern< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & Delisfresh&co< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Lao Ma Spicy's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Lao Ma Spicy open on Sunday?
Yes, Lao Ma Spicy is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Lao Ma Spicy located?
Lao Ma Spicy is located at 58 East 8th Street, New York, NY 10003.
What is the phone number of Lao Ma Spicy?
You can call Lao Ma Spicy at (212) 777-1887.
Does Lao Ma Spicy offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Lao Ma Spicy. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Lao Ma Spicy open late?
No, Lao Ma Spicy usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Lao Ma Spicy?
There are 1,869 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Lao Ma Spicy. Nearby options include Dunkin' (< 0.1 mi), Choji (< 0.1 mi), and The Boil (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Lao Ma Spicy?
82 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Dumpling Xi, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 148 menus with 16,626 priced items from Chinese restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.04 and $16.95.
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