Fans reminisce about the Cartwright scene from The Chinese Restaurant, with enthusiastic discussion of a memorable character moment.
The Chinese Restaurant
Aired Thursday, May 23, 1991 ยท 30 min

Jerry, Elaine, and George endure a series of misadventures while waiting the entire episode to get a table at a Chinese restaurant.
The morning after
No live reaction survived for this episode โ the archive begins in June 1992.
Over the years
Fans search for a scene where George is mistakenly called "Bonanza" instead of "Costanza", debating which episode features this moment and sharing clips from The Chinese Restaurant.
Fans discuss the name Cartwright that Jerry calls out in The Chinese Restaurant episode, clarifying it's a character name Jerry uses when trying to get a table.
Fans discuss whether Jerry's sister, mentioned in The Chinese Restaurant, appears in future episodes, with consensus that she is never mentioned again.
Fans identify the Asian waiter from 'The Chinese Restaurant' as James Hong, a prolific character actor who appears frequently in Hollywood productions.
Fans discuss whether a man sitting by the door in The Chinese Restaurant is actor Steve Landesberg, with someone identifying him as recurring extra Norman Brenner who appeared in multiple episodes.
Fans debate whether "The Chinese Restaurant" is a classic episode, with mixed reactions to the humor and George's memorable one-liners.
Fans discuss why Kramer was absent from "The Chinese Restaurant" episode and identify other episodes with missing cast members, noting Elaine's absences due to pregnancy and early episode variations.
Viewers discuss whether Steve Landesberg appeared as an extra sitting by the door in the Chinese restaurant episode, with one commenter providing his background as an actor from Barney Miller.
Fans discuss why Kramer was absent from "The Chinese Restaurant" episode, with explanations that he wasn't a major character in early seasons and gradually became more central to the show.
Fans discuss whether Jerry Seinfeld has a sister in real life, confirming he does and identifying her as Carolyn Liebling, a CPA who manages his finances.
Fans share and celebrate favorite George Costanza lines, particularly from The Chinese Restaurant episode, including jokes about hoarding sex moves and his willingness to eat from strangers' plates.
Fans discuss "The Chinese Restaurant" episode, with mixed opinions on whether it deserves its reputation as one of the show's best episodes.