Jaye Moní: The joint was clearly something else prior to being a Chinese/Japanese restaurant. No type of Asian ambiance. Dirty walls near the tables made my stomach cringe.
NYC: The Official Guide: Poe spent the last years of his life here, from 1846 to 1849, where he wrote many of his most enduring poetical works, including “Annabel Lee,” “The Bells” and “Eureka.”