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The Quest to find the best Chinese restaurants on Long Island often leads us down paths paved with nostalgia, but lately, those paths have ended in heartbreak. We mourn the loss of two foundational institutions of Americanized Chinese cuisine: Jade King in Roslyn Heights and Hoi Ming in West Sayville. Though separated by geography, both shared a similar, vital role: serving as beloved, reliable community hubs that ultimately succumbed to time, economics, or retirement.

Hoi Ming Chinese Restaurant in West Sayville, NY is a throwback to the 1970's. This is the last bastion we fear (or cheer) of old Americanized Chinese food on Long Island. The restaurant was packed on Monday night. Clearly the locals adore it. Did we?