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Top Noodle shops in New York, United States
Top Rated Noodle shops in New York
Top Reviewed Noodle shops in New York
Jeju Noodle Bar
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃
Yiwanmen
Saigon Shack
Ippudo
Very Fresh Noodles
Super Taste
Mee Noodle Shop
Momofuku Noodle Bar
Meijin Ramen
Steam
Proong Noodle Bar
Reviews
Okay WOW! I’ve tried several of the more popular ramen spots in the city, but this one was incredible! Very hole in the wall vibes, but the ramen is fantastic! I also got the fried chicken buns and they were great. Prices are pretty good, too!
Food is really delicious and they have amazing people that serves too. Green tea Tiramisu is really a must try dessert! Would definitely come back here again!
The 1st time we went, we stood for about 10 minutes waiting to be seated. It wasn't peak time, there were available tables for our party of 3, and there were staff there but no one acknowledged us. We were actually about to leave because I found service lacking at that point, when someone finally came to seat us.
The food definitely made up for the initial negative impression. We ordered the short rib ramen and fried squid. The ramen came out, they lit the rosemary and let the smoke and flavor infuse the broth tableside. The short ribs portion was good, very tender, and flavorful. The fried squid was also yummy, it was crispy, and not overcooked. For drinks, the Tokyo Mule (served with candied ginger) was very good!
We ended up going there a 2nd time a few days later as my kids couldn't stop talking about the ramen. We ordered the short rib again, Tokyo Mule (for me), and the pork bun. The pork bun was tasty, had a good amount of filling, and was soft and fluffy.
The ambiance of this place is very casual and comforting. The lights are dimmed, simple table settings, no fuss, just good food.
We will definitely visit again next time we're in the city.
The food definitely made up for the initial negative impression. We ordered the short rib ramen and fried squid. The ramen came out, they lit the rosemary and let the smoke and flavor infuse the broth tableside. The short ribs portion was good, very tender, and flavorful. The fried squid was also yummy, it was crispy, and not overcooked. For drinks, the Tokyo Mule (served with candied ginger) was very good!
We ended up going there a 2nd time a few days later as my kids couldn't stop talking about the ramen. We ordered the short rib again, Tokyo Mule (for me), and the pork bun. The pork bun was tasty, had a good amount of filling, and was soft and fluffy.
The ambiance of this place is very casual and comforting. The lights are dimmed, simple table settings, no fuss, just good food.
We will definitely visit again next time we're in the city.
Been a long time Momofuku fan. The noodle bar had great bun appetizers but the ramen was underwhelming.
The service was great, very friendly and conversational staff. It was evident they all loved being there.
Highly recommend Momofuku as a brand across their locations in Las Vegas too - but this time it didn’t hit the spot.
The service was great, very friendly and conversational staff. It was evident they all loved being there.
Highly recommend Momofuku as a brand across their locations in Las Vegas too - but this time it didn’t hit the spot.
It was good, had the Washu beef ramen, one beer, and shared an appetizer (Japanese fried chicken). Expect $50/person with tip, subtract $8 if you just have water.
Beautiful dinner! We sat at the bar and got to watch the chefs at work, was very cool seeing them carefully put everything together. Noodles and cocktails were delicious!
First off, restaurant is quaint but still allows space for people coming in vs people at tables. Spacious seating, good lighting, gives a welcoming atmosphere.
I got the beef ramen, chefs suggestion. Knocked it out of the world! Very delicious, the broth was incredibly flavorful. Enjoyed to the last drop. The soy sauce egg and the scallions topped it off. I came in wanting a delicious bowl of ramen, and I'm happy to say I was satisfied. Service was friendly and welcoming. Would recommend if you'd like a nice place to eat, many options available including sushi, and happy hours!
I got the beef ramen, chefs suggestion. Knocked it out of the world! Very delicious, the broth was incredibly flavorful. Enjoyed to the last drop. The soy sauce egg and the scallions topped it off. I came in wanting a delicious bowl of ramen, and I'm happy to say I was satisfied. Service was friendly and welcoming. Would recommend if you'd like a nice place to eat, many options available including sushi, and happy hours!
Like this cute Chinese restaurant. Quite dope.
We were in a rush. The waiter was able to get us the dishes in a short time👍The pork soup dumping and pan fried pork bun are pretty good. But the watercress with enoki mushroom dish can be treated more to remove the bitterness…
We were in a rush. The waiter was able to get us the dishes in a short time👍The pork soup dumping and pan fried pork bun are pretty good. But the watercress with enoki mushroom dish can be treated more to remove the bitterness…
Great family shop, quick service and authentic food. Would definitely recommend stopping here and supporting the business. The noodles were fresh and the soup was delicious. Please note it is a small location so seating is limited. Prices felt fair for the portion and quality and are similar to other locations in the area.
Excellent food and is worth a visit. The smoky pork ramen was a bit bland for me, but the off-menu extra spicy pork ramen was the da bomb, super spicy while still being flavorful ( warning: it’s 11 spicy levels over 10). We found it to be a strong seven if you're experienced with a proper Asian level of spice. Pork belly bun, mushroom, daikon, kimchi, all good. Reservations open up 15days in advance.
I was craving pho and have heard this place is popular so decided to give it a try. There was definitely a line and a wait to get in on a Friday night but it moved fairly fast.
As some other reviews mentioned, they only take cash if you order off the menu with the wait staff. You can pay by card however if you instead use the QR code on your table to place your order on their online system and have it delivered to your table. I opted for this and everything came pretty fast.
The pho here is decent, the flavors are there of a traditional pho however coming from the Bay Area the soup wasn’t too special and lacked a bit of complexity to me.
As some other reviews mentioned, they only take cash if you order off the menu with the wait staff. You can pay by card however if you instead use the QR code on your table to place your order on their online system and have it delivered to your table. I opted for this and everything came pretty fast.
The pho here is decent, the flavors are there of a traditional pho however coming from the Bay Area the soup wasn’t too special and lacked a bit of complexity to me.
Loved the Ramens here. One of those few Ramen places that offer you multiple vegetarian Ramen options. Their speciality Spicy Karaka ramens were delicious. Even if you are a non vegetarian, recommend trying their vegetarian Nirvana Karaka Ramen. The portion size is just right. If you have a good appetite, you could also try one of their starters, before moving onto the Ramen. Staff and service was very satisfying. Recommend making a reservation to avoid long wait times, since the place is very busy.
The bao slider was my favorite thing we got, but the vegetarian ramen is delicious too!
New ownership, a new menu, excellent service and renovated premises. Delicious Chinese Food! We tried several dishes. They all tasted good! Especially, noteworthy was brown sugar rice cake, the best I have had ever!
It was an around good vibe. I'm always looking for a good curry and this was in point. The waitress was the best, took good care of us. If you want drinks try the "My first kiss" and the lemonade is 👌🏾👌🏾.
Pictures are... Softshell crab bun and crunchy chicken curry.
Pictures are... Softshell crab bun and crunchy chicken curry.
It’s unpretentious and knows exactly the market it fills. Quick, easy, standardized asian food, not mind blowing but enjoyable and all-round acceptable. Not a place to linger and chat for hours, think of it more like a quick lunch or dinner for office workers.
Great service! We had the miso ramen, because we didn’t want to take the pork broth. It was really tasty. And we had the lychee soda which was okayish. The match crepe cake was pretty good too but a bit pricey for what we got. Overall great place and ambience. Would def come back :)
Small hole in the wall place with amazing food. Super cheap and the authentic china town experience. They don’t have veggie dumplings though :(
Great local spot in the west village. It's small spot but the food is really good. The service is prompt. We were able to get a table fairly quickly. But it can be tight. Not good for larger crowds but party if 2 to 5 ok. We had classic bah-mi sandwich it totally worth it. Also spring rolls and two phos the classic and Saigon shack one.
This place is a nice Chinese restaurant! 🇨🇳 Super Taste offers a large selection of delicious 🤤 Chinese dishes 🍽️ - dumplings 🥟, noodles 🍜, rice 🍚, soups 🍲, and more! Definitely try the Soy Bean 🫘 Paste Noodles! The staff 👨🍳 is friendly, the service is quick ⏲️, and they have indoor seating 🪑, but since this spot tends to draw a crowd 🧑🤝🧑 a long line forms pretty quickly - arrive early ⏰ or prepare to get your order to-go. 🥡 I wish I came here sooner!
Great food and fantastic prices. I came here at lunch time on Saturday, a decent queue outside but they are taking everyone’s parties down. I was solo and seated at the bar after about 10-20 minutes of waiting. Food was excellent, and good value it is easy to see why there was a queue outside. Other parties that arrived after me would have had to wait 30+ minutes for a table. Staff were very busy but attentive and friendly.
Amazing food! Their pork buns are one of the best I've ever had. Their chicken wings are unique in flavor and super juicy. Would highly recommend their chicken ramen. One of the best chicken ramen I've ever had!
Nice food and quick for getting food, they are popular and always need to queue for a bit but not too long. One of the chefs is very nice, he help with moving the food to my seat even though it is supposed to be self service, and he even gave us a free taro bubble tea. Highly recommended!
I got the cold noodles which is one of the few vegan options. The noodles are tasty. They are quite authentic.
Large portion too. Good value for money.
Large portion too. Good value for money.
Very popular, we had to line up outside to get a spot. I was happy with the grilled pork chop, shrimp, and spring roll vermicelli bowl I ordered. The pork chop in particular was really flavourful. Good portion size, and definitely good value by Manhattan standards. Note that they accept cash and not card (although looking through the reviews, it sounds like it's also possible to pay via QR code? we paid cash).
If you want to have a relaxing Vietnamese meal in the middle of the day, this is the place to go. We went there at noon and we could get a seat in about 5 minutes.
Ordered Chicken and Pork chop sandwiches - loved it although the meat portion is quite filling. Bread - 9/10, Meat - 8/10, Seasoning - 9/10, Spice - 8/10
Our friend had beef pho and couldn't stop raving about it, so definitely trying that out the next time.
Place is cash only.
Ordered Chicken and Pork chop sandwiches - loved it although the meat portion is quite filling. Bread - 9/10, Meat - 8/10, Seasoning - 9/10, Spice - 8/10
Our friend had beef pho and couldn't stop raving about it, so definitely trying that out the next time.
Place is cash only.
A little heavy on the palate but good flavors. Chickrn corn soup didnt look like much but the flavors are good. Lunch special is always a good deal at any place, we got general tso chicken w the pan fried dumplings. Chicken had actually spicy sauce. Broccoli crunch was nice nd yes.
We also ordered dan dan noodles, I wasn’t crazy about it but loved the cilantro in it. Noodle texture were just ok but the sauce was too watery nd not coating enough.
The soup dumpling filling were very mushy nd just ok, soup was also just ok inside. 2/5.
We also ordered dan dan noodles, I wasn’t crazy about it but loved the cilantro in it. Noodle texture were just ok but the sauce was too watery nd not coating enough.
The soup dumpling filling were very mushy nd just ok, soup was also just ok inside. 2/5.
Good Thai and Japanese food with a good set of options to choose from and a pretty good lunch deal ($15 for entree and appetizer). The spice level is not high so if you do like spice definitely ask for it.
Our favorites were the spicy tonkatsu ramen, the pork bun and the matcha cheesecake. The tom yum and seafood noodle could both have used some more spice but were otherwise flavorful.
They also have boba and alcoholic beverages.
Our favorites were the spicy tonkatsu ramen, the pork bun and the matcha cheesecake. The tom yum and seafood noodle could both have used some more spice but were otherwise flavorful.
They also have boba and alcoholic beverages.
Amazing food, drinks and nice vibes.
Ordered the lychee slush, it was great.
Got all the three Bao buns, shrimp, pork and shitake. All three are great, shitake is surprisingly very tasty. Best was shrimp one for me. Also got the chicken wings, the chicken was very soft and perfectly cooked, flavor is decent.
For mains tried the ginger scallion noodles with chicken and chilli crunch. The taste was good, the noodles are especially tasty, they feel very light and healthy.
The prices are reasonable.
Overall a great experience and must stop.
Ordered the lychee slush, it was great.
Got all the three Bao buns, shrimp, pork and shitake. All three are great, shitake is surprisingly very tasty. Best was shrimp one for me. Also got the chicken wings, the chicken was very soft and perfectly cooked, flavor is decent.
For mains tried the ginger scallion noodles with chicken and chilli crunch. The taste was good, the noodles are especially tasty, they feel very light and healthy.
The prices are reasonable.
Overall a great experience and must stop.
Came here with my wife for lunch. Upon walking in, I was immediately impressed with how clean the place is. We were seated by our courteous waitress. What preceeded was a dining experience that left us saying "wow" with almost every bite. Our usual excursions for Chinese food were to Chinatown but I've been feeling like the quality of food is degrading as the price goes up for our favorite places. This place did not disappoint. Steam is great!
Jeju lived up to the hype and it’s Michelin star for me but only because I did extensive research before ordering and picked items I felt confident would be hits. A lot of reviews recommended that the appetizers were actually better than the noodle dishes and that the toro ssam bap is the star of the show. I couldn’t agree more, this tuna dish is so worth the money as it’s incredibly delicious.
For a ramen I went with the Gochu ramen instead of the wagyu after reading some reviews and it was the right choice. I thought the ramen was boldly flavorful, super generous with portions for noodles and broth, and overall tasty. The pork belly was amazing but I could have done without the kimchi in this one as it gave some notes of sour when I usually like my ramen more salty / umami.
Overall glad I tried this place finally after multiple attempts of walking in and placing my name on the waitlist. My waiter was nice but the hostesses in front seemed a little cold. Outside of that I do think this is a great place and deserves the star.
For a ramen I went with the Gochu ramen instead of the wagyu after reading some reviews and it was the right choice. I thought the ramen was boldly flavorful, super generous with portions for noodles and broth, and overall tasty. The pork belly was amazing but I could have done without the kimchi in this one as it gave some notes of sour when I usually like my ramen more salty / umami.
Overall glad I tried this place finally after multiple attempts of walking in and placing my name on the waitlist. My waiter was nice but the hostesses in front seemed a little cold. Outside of that I do think this is a great place and deserves the star.
Exploring the rich culinary traditions and regional variations of ramen 🍜🍤🍠🫘🥦
Jeju, meaning Skill and Ability, is the first and only Michelin Starred noodle restaurant in the United States. Known for Korean Inspired Cuisine, Chefs focus is to provide guests with the highest quality ingredients possible in a casual and fun atmosphere
Jeju, meaning Skill and Ability, is the first and only Michelin Starred noodle restaurant in the United States. Known for Korean Inspired Cuisine, Chefs focus is to provide guests with the highest quality ingredients possible in a casual and fun atmosphere
Spicy flavorful noodle place at Chelsea. You can actually see them making noodles, honoring the name “very fresh”! I tried the spicy vegan noodles with mock duck and my friend tries the cumin style noodle with lamb. Both dishes deserve 5 stars. I really like the bunch of veggies on top. Broth was spicy enough to handle with lots of flavor.
The process is basically you order the dish, they give you a number, then pick it up to dine in or take out.
The process is basically you order the dish, they give you a number, then pick it up to dine in or take out.
The appetizer Toro Ssam BAP was delicious even without adding $30 extra for the uni. At $55 this dish was worth it. Not sure if adding uni totaling to $85 would have been worth it. Honestly though, I have had several similar toro rolls at sushi places at much cheaper prices...nothing really innovative about this dish, but at least it tastes good.
The two ramyuns (or ramens) are just terrible. For a place called noodle bar, their broths were bland with no depth. We ordered the most popular wagyu one and the gochu one and were sorely disappointed in both. Whoever gave this restaurant a Michelin doesn't know broths....
I would have much preferred to go eat a bowl of pho for $20 and change.
Don't waste your money......
Giving it three stars.
One for the appetizer and one for the chewiness of the noodles. At least they got these two right. One more for vibes I guess.
The two ramyuns (or ramens) are just terrible. For a place called noodle bar, their broths were bland with no depth. We ordered the most popular wagyu one and the gochu one and were sorely disappointed in both. Whoever gave this restaurant a Michelin doesn't know broths....
I would have much preferred to go eat a bowl of pho for $20 and change.
Don't waste your money......
Giving it three stars.
One for the appetizer and one for the chewiness of the noodles. At least they got these two right. One more for vibes I guess.
Got the steamed pork dumplings with hot chili oil. 9.0 These were delicious and for the price what not to like here? You will get 10 dumplings too which is just enough to enjoy. It's a little tight inside this place but the wait time wasn't bad at all.
The food was good. We tried the wagyu toast, trout fish, and Narngmyeon dry noodle, which were all tasty and had the right amount of spice and seasoning. The fried chicken came with two pieces of chicken drum stick, yogurt dipping sauce and caviar, and each additional piece was $5 more. We were happy to be able to get a table without a reservation, and the staff was accommodating. Overall, we had a good experience, but we would have given it a 5-star rating if the table we were seated at wasn't so close to the bathroom. The high traffic made it feel like we were sitting at the back of an airplane.
This place was packed when we visited, but the line moved quickly and the orders were given out just as fast. The food is great although we only tried the fried pork & chive and the hot sesame noodles. The price is super reasonable it was around $13 for both items.
Everything was delicious.
Scallion Pancake- Light, crispy, and very enjoyable.
General Tso's Chicken- The sauce was so flavorful. It was the perfect balance between sweet and savory.
Shanghai Style Lo Mein- Tasty thicker noodles. I love the vegetables in this dish.
I would recommend this place to anyone who wants better quality Chinese food than from fast food places.
Scallion Pancake- Light, crispy, and very enjoyable.
General Tso's Chicken- The sauce was so flavorful. It was the perfect balance between sweet and savory.
Shanghai Style Lo Mein- Tasty thicker noodles. I love the vegetables in this dish.
I would recommend this place to anyone who wants better quality Chinese food than from fast food places.
Second time here and the food was wonderful as expected! My friends got the pork ramen while I got the mushroom ramen, which I really think is an underdog in the menu! The miso broth is something I really enjoy, such a thick and savory broth! Make sure to get reservations to ensure seating, as this place is really popular. I did feel a little rushed towards the end of the meal, as the waiter just threw the check onto my table and kept trying to collect it even though I had been clearly busy catching up with friends.
This cozy little restaurant was crammed full of people. The wait for an order is close to 15 minutes so that explains the crowd. This place has a lot of tourist coming. Their open face dumplings are unique and very different from what you would normally consider in the shape of a dumpling. It resembles a fried egg roll. Dip it with the side of chill sauce and you are all set. I didn't care much for the spicy beef dried noodles since it was full of fat. They accept credit cards once you make a purchase of at least $12.00.
When I think of authentic Chinese food with some good dim sum, I think go to Chinatown first, but now with Steam, I will come to Steam instead.
Extremely clean comparing to Chinatown, and smells clean too.
Quick and attentive service.
Amazing dim sum, specially the soup dumplings.
Many Cantonese or Shanghainese, classics.
Will be back for sure.
Extremely clean comparing to Chinatown, and smells clean too.
Quick and attentive service.
Amazing dim sum, specially the soup dumplings.
Many Cantonese or Shanghainese, classics.
Will be back for sure.
Lovely early lunch. The dishes we ordered were well prepared and tasted authentic. Our fav dish was the beef in scallions pancake as well the watercress prawn dumplings.
We ll def revisit to try more from the menu.
Nice clean restrooms as well the restaurant is neat.
We ll def revisit to try more from the menu.
Nice clean restrooms as well the restaurant is neat.
Me and my partner found this place on the last day of our trip when we were just dead from walking around Little Italy and needed something to eat. I’m glad we did because this place is so fire. It’s super small but the vibes are super cozy and the food was perfect comfort food. The server was super friendly too. I cannot recommend this place enough. This is real New York food right here
Delicious food, fun vibe, and great service - what else can you ask for! Came here with a large party and they sat us immediately. We ordered a few appetizers but the chicken ramen was the star. Will definitely be coming back soon to try out other options on the menu. Highly recommend!
Honestly the noodles are pretty decent and the pork is nicely done but the dumplings leave a lot to be desired. The dumpling skin is so thick that all you taste is the wrapper and the meat barely has any flavor. I would just stick with the hand pulled noodles that are pretty tasty. The chrysanthemum tea also works well cooling off your palate
Food was ok - felt very Americanized.
Pork soup dumplings were good, the skin was thin and it was juicy.
The pan fried buns were basically all dough and it wasn’t crispy nor crunchy.
Beef dumplings (“Holy Cow”) was pretty good.
Zhajiangmian was made with udon, not authentic at all but the sauce was decent.
The crispy whole fish was kinda interesting and so was the egg yolk shrimp and squid.
Pork soup dumplings were good, the skin was thin and it was juicy.
The pan fried buns were basically all dough and it wasn’t crispy nor crunchy.
Beef dumplings (“Holy Cow”) was pretty good.
Zhajiangmian was made with udon, not authentic at all but the sauce was decent.
The crispy whole fish was kinda interesting and so was the egg yolk shrimp and squid.
Maybe just because it was summertime heat outside, but I was honestly slightly disappointed by Jeju noodle bar. The noodles were just good, nothing particularly exceptional. And the fried chicken was pretty good but relied a decent amount on the caviar. I would go back, but not necessarily the highest on my list.
Maybe more of a 3.5. They've always been kind of a decent budget spot, but feel like the quality has slipped lately. Decent "food court" Chinese food at a competitive price point - takeout prices but with dine-in seating.
Got the Szechuan style dumpling #112. They were delicious, full of curry and spice flavor. Amazing value at $6 for 10 dumplings. This is one of the more congested chinatown restaurants I went to, so be ready to push a bit. Kudos to the employees working there - takes a bit of grit to work in that kind of environment.
Noodles were great. Freshly made, you can see the chef spreading it, cutting it, and then cooking it. Everything was made fresh, and the flavour was great. Would come back. I saw the people next to us order the wings, they look crazy good. Plan on coming back to try more. I can see why this place has a crazy line up at lunch time. They care.
In the photo, we ordered the Tingy & Spicy Cumin Beef (DRY).
In the photo, we ordered the Tingy & Spicy Cumin Beef (DRY).
Delicious noodles dishes and pork buns. We probably get this takeout once every week or two. Great portion size for a reasonable price.
One of my favorite places in Chinatown! Had Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings that were super crunchy and full of flavor. Also shared the Pork House Bao which were super delicious! Probably my favorite bun in the city (Does Contain Peanuts) Lastly I had the Beef and Hot Spicy Soup! It’s my go to and is full of noodles and beef, but my favorite part is the broth! Not super spicy, but enough to make you blow your nose. With those 3 items and another item my fiancé got, it was only 31 bucks, and left us full!!! Also, they were quick with service and brought our food to us and made sure we had the correct items. Seating is first come first serve, but always able to find a table quickly!!! 10/10 will always be back.
The hand-pulled noodles are incredible! Super flavorful and spicy (maybe more spicy than your average noodles). Portions are quite decent, and service is fast. Restaurant is clean, so dining in is a pleasant experience.
Pretty good selection of Sake; it's the First Ramen I eat since coming back from Japan so maybe my review is unfair. The Ramen I found it good; I think there are other places in the city that have tastier and richer ramen BUT to be fair to the place their menu is very varied. The Poke Bowl next to me makes me think I chose the wrong entree. The loud 80s music and just sitting at a bar threw me off a little.
Ever since I left NYC 7 years ago I dreamt of coming back to Xi’an, and it seems its popularity has gone to another level in recent years and I am so happy for them!!
The hand pulled noodle is just unmatchable, nothing beats a family recipe passing down from generations.
Tried the dumpling for the first time cause I’m pretty sure it wasn’t on the menu 7 years ago. It’s a solid dumpling meaning it has a lot of meat packed inside the hand rolled dough.
Oh I only wish they franchised to other states ..
The hand pulled noodle is just unmatchable, nothing beats a family recipe passing down from generations.
Tried the dumpling for the first time cause I’m pretty sure it wasn’t on the menu 7 years ago. It’s a solid dumpling meaning it has a lot of meat packed inside the hand rolled dough.
Oh I only wish they franchised to other states ..
Great experience enjoying fresh vegetarian noodle dishes in the Chelsea Market. So cool to watch the noodles being made in front of you. The dishes tasted great and were made quickly. It is a busy place with seating along the counter, which while providing a good chance to watch noodles being made, also means people are watching you eat while waiting for their food.
Noodles themselves were not the best I’ve ever had. The thickness of the noodles were inconsistent/ very uneven - most of the noodles were very thick. The rare sections of thinner noodles we had were excellent though so I do wish they were all that size. The broth and beef were excellent. Great level of spice for the spicy beef noodle soup. Line was long but moves along quickly enough. Look at the menu in advance to speed up your ordering process when you get to the front. Getting a table at the market is a feat in itself though. Best/closest seating for this spot is outside and you’re best to get someone in your party to start scoping out a table while the others are in line.
Never disappoints! Ever!
My wife & I have been eating here for a long while. We have been to Tokyo twice and we can say that so far, this spot comes as close to Japan as we can get! Taste is VERY spot on with the ramen we had over there. Flagrant aromas from the broth, spicy is perfect for spicy lovers, pork buns are a MUST.
- We prefer lunch service over dinner service. It feels a lot more intimate and relaxed. Service is a whole lot better from lunch from what we've experienced!
My wife & I have been eating here for a long while. We have been to Tokyo twice and we can say that so far, this spot comes as close to Japan as we can get! Taste is VERY spot on with the ramen we had over there. Flagrant aromas from the broth, spicy is perfect for spicy lovers, pork buns are a MUST.
- We prefer lunch service over dinner service. It feels a lot more intimate and relaxed. Service is a whole lot better from lunch from what we've experienced!
Amazing amazing noodles, quickly and freshly made in front of your eyes. We had the lamb spicy cumin noodle and we were shocked how good it was. Should you know the chef has publish a cookbook so you can try to recreate the dishes at home by yourself (but let's face it it's easier to simply indulge at this beautiful Chelsea Market's counter). There is little space at the counter, about 10-12 stools, but you can always find a spot elsewhere in the market, outside on the terrace or even grab it and go eat it on a bench in Little Island (3 minutes walk). Enjoy!
The blend of sour and spice is PHENOMENAL!!! Every dish has the perfect blend to keep you hooked. Definitely jam packed with spice but not overly spicy. We loved everything we tried and the food came out fast which was great. The server at the window was helpful in deciding my spice level too
Ordered the lamb dry noodles. Tasted amazing-the noodles were a perfect chewiness and the fry sauce was perfect-not too spicy but filled with flavour. They added a lot of meat and you got to see them making your noodles fresh. Also got the lychee drink was alright. There’s not any seating except for single bar seats so keep that in mind.
Located in Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, serving up some great dining and drinks. Absolutely lovely staff as well!
Delicious thick wide hand pulled noodles with a ton of bounciness to the bite (in a good way). Definitely rate the noodles as authentic to Xi'an cuisine especially with the spice blend mixture. Would highly highly recommend to anyone who can handle at least some spiciness, both the flavor and spiciness come from the sauce so if you choose less or no spicy it will have little taste to it due to the minimal amount of sauce.
The burger however is a bit lacking. The meat filling is wonderful and reminds me of Chinese cumin lamb skewers with the meat flavor and texture, but the bun is dry and has a very slight chemical taste to it, like there is too much baking soda or something. The bun is toasted and crispy which is nice but the flavor and dryness has a lot of room for improvement (compared to similar buns I've had in China and other restaurants).
Food to price ratio is really good, the portion sizes are real big, recommend getting just one dish instead of what I did with noodles and a burger which ended up being too much.
The burger however is a bit lacking. The meat filling is wonderful and reminds me of Chinese cumin lamb skewers with the meat flavor and texture, but the bun is dry and has a very slight chemical taste to it, like there is too much baking soda or something. The bun is toasted and crispy which is nice but the flavor and dryness has a lot of room for improvement (compared to similar buns I've had in China and other restaurants).
Food to price ratio is really good, the portion sizes are real big, recommend getting just one dish instead of what I did with noodles and a burger which ended up being too much.
Ramen: 3/5
Sushi: 5/5
Bathroom: 5/5
For a place that is called Meijin Ramen, their ramen is perfectly average. Broths are very one-tone and overly salty, noodles can be a bit overcooked, and they don't have a chashu ramen.
Their sushi on the other hand, is excellent. We tried the eel combo box and it was probably some of the best eel I've had in NYC. They give giant pieces, no tiny pieces of bone, and a delicious eel sauce. Also definitely recommend the tuna tartare. The tuna is flavorful, the chip holds its structure even after 10 minutes, and gives a nice crisp to the dish.
On a completely different note, there is a gorgeous terrarium behind the bathroom, there is 1 sided glass on both sides of it, so you can see it from both the men's and woman's bathroom, really cool.
Sushi: 5/5
Bathroom: 5/5
For a place that is called Meijin Ramen, their ramen is perfectly average. Broths are very one-tone and overly salty, noodles can be a bit overcooked, and they don't have a chashu ramen.
Their sushi on the other hand, is excellent. We tried the eel combo box and it was probably some of the best eel I've had in NYC. They give giant pieces, no tiny pieces of bone, and a delicious eel sauce. Also definitely recommend the tuna tartare. The tuna is flavorful, the chip holds its structure even after 10 minutes, and gives a nice crisp to the dish.
On a completely different note, there is a gorgeous terrarium behind the bathroom, there is 1 sided glass on both sides of it, so you can see it from both the men's and woman's bathroom, really cool.
The noodles are sooo good and loaded with flavor! Been here on the reg, highly recommend.
The restaurant is self order and open seating so it’s great for dipping in to get a great meal. The process overall is easy to order and they are pretty fast prepping the food. Staff make their rounds regularly to wipe down tables.
The pork and lamb are really good, but the lamb is easier to eat than the minced pork. I had more pork left over and the lamb was devoured. The tea drinks are really good and not sweet with a hint of flavor.
The restaurant is self order and open seating so it’s great for dipping in to get a great meal. The process overall is easy to order and they are pretty fast prepping the food. Staff make their rounds regularly to wipe down tables.
The pork and lamb are really good, but the lamb is easier to eat than the minced pork. I had more pork left over and the lamb was devoured. The tea drinks are really good and not sweet with a hint of flavor.
LOVED! We went here for lunch while on vacation and we were not disappointed. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a great look it, great place to have dinner for a special occasion. Our food came out fast and was AMAZING! We came during happy hour so we got to enjoy their great cocktails for a discount. Highly recommend, we will definitely be back!
- Service: Every time a new customer enters the restaurant, all staff members greet you in Japanese, which adds an interesting touch. The waiter was very friendly and helpful.
- Vibe: The restaurant has a cozy, clean, and nicely decorated interior.
- Pork Bun and Shrimp Bun: The buns were incredibly soft, and both the pork and shrimp fillings were delicious. The shrimp had a satisfying crispiness, while the pork had a delightful aroma. When paired with the Bon Chon Bun, the experience is taken to the next level.
- AKAMARU SHINAJI and KARAKA SPICY (both with added egg): The Karaka bowl had a delightful spicy aroma. Both bowls featured a creamy tonkotsu broth, fresh pork belly chashu, bamboo shoots, scallions, and perfectly marinated, jammy eggs.
- Yuzu Souffle Glace: This dessert was very refreshing. After indulging in the richness of the ramen, the sourness and sweetness of this dish helped balance my palate, making it a wonderful way to conclude my lunch.
- Overall, we give this restaurant a 5/5 rating. Highly recommended for all ramen fans.
- Vibe: The restaurant has a cozy, clean, and nicely decorated interior.
- Pork Bun and Shrimp Bun: The buns were incredibly soft, and both the pork and shrimp fillings were delicious. The shrimp had a satisfying crispiness, while the pork had a delightful aroma. When paired with the Bon Chon Bun, the experience is taken to the next level.
- AKAMARU SHINAJI and KARAKA SPICY (both with added egg): The Karaka bowl had a delightful spicy aroma. Both bowls featured a creamy tonkotsu broth, fresh pork belly chashu, bamboo shoots, scallions, and perfectly marinated, jammy eggs.
- Yuzu Souffle Glace: This dessert was very refreshing. After indulging in the richness of the ramen, the sourness and sweetness of this dish helped balance my palate, making it a wonderful way to conclude my lunch.
- Overall, we give this restaurant a 5/5 rating. Highly recommended for all ramen fans.
Seriously the best wings. Sorry, not wings, but waaangs. We ate here twice during our NYC trip- just for these wings. We also tried the beef noodle soup, which was great. But the wings- you’ll crave them. They’re meaty, tasty, crunchy, hot. They even tasted good a couple hours later in Central Park for a picnic. Pick up some wings and grab a laminated baguette from Alf’s bakery and you’re good to go.
I've only ordered takeout from here. The flavors are phenomenal. Really great comfort food - I get the Beef Noodle Soup or the N1 soup noodles. Can't wait to try more. Prices are great too.
I wish I took more photos because wow, the presentation was phenomenal. We had a last minute day of change to our party and they were able to accommodate us (add one to a party of 6 and make it 7), insane for the restaurant of this caliber. While food is phenomenal, what stood out the most is the service. The servers and chef really care about your experience. I believe Eugene was our server, gave great food and drink recs. Highly recommend asking the serve what appetizers they recommend and ordering ALL OF THEM. They time everything perfectly to come out at just the right time, not a minute where we were taken out of the experience.
And side note - the candle burning in their restroom smells so good (but does not over take scents of the restaurant) I am very interested in buying what ever they use.
And side note - the candle burning in their restroom smells so good (but does not over take scents of the restaurant) I am very interested in buying what ever they use.
$10.85 for #2, spicy beef noodles. Yiwanmen is a hole in the wall noodle spot. Literally translates into 1 bowl of noodle. Add extra noodles for $2 more. Recommended if you are famished cyclist doing 50 miles. I officially nominate this place for the best noodle shop in Chinatown/Little Italy 🇮🇹. Authentic & bursting with flavor & spices. Now in my TOP FAVORITES 👍
Jeju noodles exceeded my expectations in every way! The flavors were absolutely delightful, taking my taste buds on a delicious journey. The noodles were cooked to perfection, with a satisfying texture that added to the overall experience. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining atmosphere. I highly recommend trying Jeju noodles for a truly enjoyable culinary adventure!
Saigon Shack is one of the anchors of MacDougal Street, perhaps the most eccentric yet endearing street in NYC.
I came in here fresh off getting served an L by another job application, so needed a quality bowl of pho to ease the pain. Maybe they are reading these google reviews and think I’m unhinged ahahahahahaha.
The exterior is not what I would expect from a Vietnamese restaurant as you are met with a yellow and white striped canopy, something a tasteful or ostentatious French restaurant would have. The difference between tasteful and ostentatious is a microscopic line.
I was sat immediately at the bar and opted to get the Saigon Shack Pho and the Fresh Summer Rolls with shrimp. To be honest, the fresh summer rolls were decent, but didn't wow me. I like to be wow'd. I love to be wow'd, in fact.
But the pho...................WOW. The amalgamation of the sliced beef, house brisket, beef balls, and rice noodles hit like Roy Jones Jr hitting Percy Harris with 4 hooks at one time. Y'all must have forgot!
One of the servers had one of the coolest shirts on. It was a jet black T with bold white lettering that read "Saigon *** Shack" with QUALITY stitching, none of this screen print BS. I asked if they sold them and he said no. It hurt, but every no is closer to a yes.
I came in here fresh off getting served an L by another job application, so needed a quality bowl of pho to ease the pain. Maybe they are reading these google reviews and think I’m unhinged ahahahahahaha.
The exterior is not what I would expect from a Vietnamese restaurant as you are met with a yellow and white striped canopy, something a tasteful or ostentatious French restaurant would have. The difference between tasteful and ostentatious is a microscopic line.
I was sat immediately at the bar and opted to get the Saigon Shack Pho and the Fresh Summer Rolls with shrimp. To be honest, the fresh summer rolls were decent, but didn't wow me. I like to be wow'd. I love to be wow'd, in fact.
But the pho...................WOW. The amalgamation of the sliced beef, house brisket, beef balls, and rice noodles hit like Roy Jones Jr hitting Percy Harris with 4 hooks at one time. Y'all must have forgot!
One of the servers had one of the coolest shirts on. It was a jet black T with bold white lettering that read "Saigon *** Shack" with QUALITY stitching, none of this screen print BS. I asked if they sold them and he said no. It hurt, but every no is closer to a yes.
Service was quick but the place was really busy - we sat at the bar and the food was fast. You can pay in cash with the waitresses or use the QR code and pay directly.
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken, Shrimps & Fried Spring Rolls was good - chicken a bit dry though.
The spicy short ribs were super flavourful - it’s quite fatty though so be forewarned
We got there around 6:30pm and had plenty of seating but by the time we left it was packed
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken, Shrimps & Fried Spring Rolls was good - chicken a bit dry though.
The spicy short ribs were super flavourful - it’s quite fatty though so be forewarned
We got there around 6:30pm and had plenty of seating but by the time we left it was packed
We walked pass by this restaurant and decided to give it a try. The dining space is pretty hipster and cozy and they have some cute art decorations on the ceilings.
Our server was pretty attentive and friendly. Menu-wise, there aren’t many options with pork chashu (which was surprising, as I would have expected many for a ramen place), most of them come with grounded pork/beef. But in addition to ramen, they have some other main dishes such as curry 🍛, sushi, rolls, etc.
We were a party of 2 and we ordered 1) eel crispy rice 2) spicy chicken curry and 3) Shio ramen. I must say their portion is VERY generous. Unlike typical NYC size, you really get a lot of food. Price is reasonable and the eel crispy rice is very yummy!! Spicy chicken 🍛 is alright, the curry us not particularly flavorful but the fried chickens are huge and yummm. Lastly, Shio ramen has a lot of stuffs in it too, but the broth itself was a little disappointing. It tasted quite plain and watery.
Overall I think it’s good place to grab a quick bite and you actually get a lot of food (generous portion), but i would recommend going for sushi rolls, crispy rice, and curry rather than ramen.
Our server was pretty attentive and friendly. Menu-wise, there aren’t many options with pork chashu (which was surprising, as I would have expected many for a ramen place), most of them come with grounded pork/beef. But in addition to ramen, they have some other main dishes such as curry 🍛, sushi, rolls, etc.
We were a party of 2 and we ordered 1) eel crispy rice 2) spicy chicken curry and 3) Shio ramen. I must say their portion is VERY generous. Unlike typical NYC size, you really get a lot of food. Price is reasonable and the eel crispy rice is very yummy!! Spicy chicken 🍛 is alright, the curry us not particularly flavorful but the fried chickens are huge and yummm. Lastly, Shio ramen has a lot of stuffs in it too, but the broth itself was a little disappointing. It tasted quite plain and watery.
Overall I think it’s good place to grab a quick bite and you actually get a lot of food (generous portion), but i would recommend going for sushi rolls, crispy rice, and curry rather than ramen.
I get the sense that this place is sort of a hidden gem. The food is really delicious and I don't want to understate it. I really recommend the jian bing (B1) and the ChongQing style noodle soup (N1). It really brings me back. I basically had a Ratatouille moment eating some of the food here.
Reservation at Jeju Noodle Bar, they invite you to an experience at their “home.” And that’s what the entire experience feels like. You are graciously welcomed into a culinary experience that is high class from start to finish, but in no way feels stuffy or unapproachable. The space is immaculately designed with no detail left out. All of the staff are gracious and humble, and the food is sensational. Server was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and a joy to be served by. Every course was thoughtful, the meal seamless, and above all delicious. A special touch, was at the end of dinner.
Listen up, foodies! I just had the most amazing spicy short rib pho and it was nothing less than perfect. But be warned, you gotta bring some cash to chow down on this beauty. Trust me though, it's worth every penny. Don't hesitate - go try it for yourself and thank me later!
Nice bowl of ramen in cold winter. The broth was flavorful, meat was tender. I love the tea. Service was excellent. Came here at around 5pm, there's no line but queue was starting to form at around 7pm.
Amazing Ramens. We ordered 2 vegetarian Ramen (forgot the names, but one had tofu, and one was spicy mushroom). Both were equally amazing and one of the best ramen I had. I liked the spicy mushroom one better.
A friend also ordered chicken bun, which wasn’t good (and she compared it with a tofu bun she had earlier).
Another good think we ordered was a strawberry dessert (again forgot the name), but it was quite innovative.
The ambience is good, there is a good wait time. Overall highly recommended!!
A friend also ordered chicken bun, which wasn’t good (and she compared it with a tofu bun she had earlier).
Another good think we ordered was a strawberry dessert (again forgot the name), but it was quite innovative.
The ambience is good, there is a good wait time. Overall highly recommended!!
Came here on a Sunday evening to grab a quick bite to eat and the store was completely empty. I really wanted to like this place because their menu has a lot of classic Chinese snacks that I enjoy. Sadly the jianbing was not great, kind of mushy and the sausage wasn’t super pleasant to eat. The pork belly bun was also a bit overwhelmingly fatty, but the roast duck bun was really delicious, albeit expensive ($5.50). The employee was also very rude when we cleaned up after ourselves & brought our tray back to the counter to ask if there is a place we should return it (vs just leaving it on the table).
The service was disappointing. They were in a rush to kick out us, and they were 1h to close. Also I order rice noodles and it wasn't. The chicken broth was ok, was clear and not very thick. I add two toppings, wonton and mushrooms. The wontons were tasty.
My friend and I got the beef braised noodle soup - the noodles itself were so fresh and delicious - for literally $10 this is such a simple yet filling and appetizing meal. Cash only if under a certain amount
The food is pretty good here. We had the karage and ramen. Portions are large here and it's well-priced
Tried the Khao Soi after reading so many reviews about it. I thought it was good but not great. The portion of chicken was generous, the dish was visually pleasing, and the $17 price was great by Manhattan standards. However, I thought the curry's flavour was a bit bland, and the noodles themselves almost felt like instant noodles. The bowl also seemed simple, and consisted of chicken, curry soup, noodles, and nothing else. I wish it came with other veggies. On a different note, I tried a few bites of my friend's chicken rice bowl and I liked it better than the Khao Soi.
I ordered the chicken Ho Fun and it was delicious. I just dipped in here on my way to a show and service was quick and friendly. I wish I had time to stay and try other dishes
3/5 for food. 5/5 for service. Mee is a good restaurant. However, the food was rather on the sweet side. Egg drop soup was bland but not too bad. Hot and sour soup was way too sour, my friend couldn’t finish it. The Szechuan beef was not spicy and kinda sweet. Chicken black bean was sweet. Service was great though!! People there are so nice with no attitude!
I was greeted timely upon arrival with my daughter.
The waitress was very friendly and food came out pretty quickly.
The hot and sour soup has a generous portion and filled with bamboo shoots and tofu.
The green beans were tasty, unfortunately it is cooked on too high a temperature and got bits of burned edges that were black.
The beef hofun was delicious, slightly oily.
Overall it’s a nice restaurant if you are in the area and crave Chinese noodles and dishes.
The waitress was very friendly and food came out pretty quickly.
The hot and sour soup has a generous portion and filled with bamboo shoots and tofu.
The green beans were tasty, unfortunately it is cooked on too high a temperature and got bits of burned edges that were black.
The beef hofun was delicious, slightly oily.
Overall it’s a nice restaurant if you are in the area and crave Chinese noodles and dishes.
Delicious northern Thai curry! MASSIVE portion for $16. Will absolutely be back.
Noodles are pretty good, they have a nice chew. If you like spicy food, I think that you could opt for the extra spicy option since the regular spice level wasn't too hot. The sour hawberry tea is delicious!
Had the Spicy pig intestines noodle soup (4*, turns out I don't really like intestines though it wasn't as bad as I worried, I did finish it all). The Jian Bing crepe is excellent (4.5*, I forget which type we ordered, maybe pork belly?). The Mango Basil Seed drink is decent, I wouldn't order it again though, too sweet and while it has real bits of mango in it, it somehow didn't taste that fresh, maybe because all the added sugar.
We did take out on the spicy intestine noodle soup and it was delicious! The spice was a kick more than it was overwhelming which I appreciated. We also ordered all three different baos - my favorite was the duck although it is the priciest one of the bunch and the pork belly, which is more affordable, is a close second. The braised beef was good too but it was cold so preferred the other two. The dish is usually made cold so that's why the bao was as well. Great experience - will definitely come back here in the future!
THE LUNCH SPECIALS ROCK!
Let's face it, eating out in NYC adds up. Pro tip: Find amazing lunch specials during the week!
Case and point, Mee Noodle Shop in Hell's Kitchen. Includes an appetizer or soup, choice of rice (white or fried), and main. Best of all it won't break the bank. Plus, it's a generous variety of options, not just a few standard items.
And yes, even dinner here is awesome too!
Let's face it, eating out in NYC adds up. Pro tip: Find amazing lunch specials during the week!
Case and point, Mee Noodle Shop in Hell's Kitchen. Includes an appetizer or soup, choice of rice (white or fried), and main. Best of all it won't break the bank. Plus, it's a generous variety of options, not just a few standard items.
And yes, even dinner here is awesome too!
Pretty good lunch special starting at $10.95. The kale salad was delicious. I ordered the Khao Soi on their regular menu and it was huge! They give you two large drumsticks. The "large" size for the drinks is the size of a stein. Good for sharing!
Picture speaks for itself. Not just beautiful, but delicious! The noodles, broth, vegetables, and chicken had their distinct flavors but coupled together it was a beautiful harmony. Very surprised to find a majorly Thai restaurant to serve such great ramen. Rare find!
Good food and great service! Small spot and easy to overlook but worth a stop. They have a pretty big menu with noodles, rice bowls, ramen, and more. We'll be returning!