Pig Heaven Upper East Side - 4.6 rating - Legendary Chinese BBQ Ribs

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Pig Heaven

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 1420 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10028

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – Upper East Side

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Established over 35 years ago

Cuisine Type: Chinese – Cantonese-Style BBQ & Pork Specialties

Dining Style: Casual Dining / Neighborhood Classic

Price Range: (Approx. $40–$60 for two)

Special Offers / Deals: Excellent value lunch and dinner portions; ideal for sharing signature rib platters

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Classic, No-Frills, Old-School Chinese Restaurant

Seating Capacity & Layout: Traditional dining room with table seating for couples and small groups

Lighting & Music Style: Bright functional lighting; quiet, relaxed atmosphere

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Patio / Private Dining: Indoor dining only

Unique Interior Highlights: Old-school Upper East Side Chinese restaurant charm; focus squarely on food

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Signature Chinese BBQ Ribs (Must-Try)

• Roast Pork (Char Siu–Style)

• Sweet & Sour Pork

• Roast Duck

• Pork Fried Rice

• Wonton Soup

Beverage Highlights: Chinese teas, soft drinks, beer

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Chinese BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork

Dietary Options: Limited vegetarian options; pork-forward menu

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Table Service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Friendly, efficient, and experienced with regular clientele

Waiting Time Experience: Minimal waits on weekdays; moderate waits during peak dinner hours

Ideal For: Families, Neighborhood Regulars, Casual Dining, Pork Lovers

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: Pig Heaven has been an Upper East Side institution for more than three decades, specializing in pork-centric Chinese dishes and serving what many consider the best Chinese BBQ ribs in New York City.

Chef Profile: Veteran Cantonese-style kitchen focused on consistency and flavor

Entertainment: Food-focused dining (no live entertainment)

Instagrammable or Unique Highlights: Glossy BBQ ribs, old-school NYC Chinese restaurant nostalgia

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.6 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Daily: Lunch & Dinner
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (approx.)

Contact Number: +1 212-744-4333

Parking: Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

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