New York Noodle Town
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 349-0923
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Bayard Street
- Directions:
- J, M, Z; N, R; 6 at Canal St
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-4am
Editorial Review for New York Noodle Town – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
This bright corner spot continues to draw crowds all day and late into the night. The roast meats are popular, particularly the crisp-skinned baby pig. Greens are basic and noodles, naturally, are a favorite with diners. When summer comes, the salt-baked soft-shell crab is as much of a New York ritual as a trip to Coney Island.
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User Reviews for New York Noodle Town
09/03/2008 Posted by chitoryu12
When I first saw this place, I was hesitant to walk in. The restaurant had freshly-cooked pigs, geese, ducks, chickens, and all other animals hanging on racks by the window. Also, I'm 6'4. When I went in for breakfast, I started to worry if I would be able to fit. It's a very tiny, one-room dining area with a few chairs by the door. I couldn't even sit in the chairs to wait, lest I kick the cashier in the head with my long legs. When I finally got the menu, I was confused. There was an endless variety of dishes, from standard beef and brocolli with rice to jellyfish and suckling pig. Except for the more unusual dishes, each category had over a dozen offers. One thing that caught my eye: the price. Everything was so cheap you wondered if there was anyone on Earth who couldn't afford this place. The food was brought extraordinarily quickly and I dug in. It was real, authentic Chinese. Everything tasted absolutely perfect, and I knew that they didn't buy just cheap, low-quality ingredients. My mother and I had full meals, so big we had to box them both up, for just over $18. It's also open until 3:00 A.M., so if you ever make the mistake of wandering down Chinatown at three in the morning, pop in for a bite.
Pros: Tasty, authentic Chinese, very cheap, ultra-fast service.
Cons: Anyone over five feet tall will be cramped, no ambience whatsoever.
04/21/2008 Posted by mengNYC
I really dont know why people come here. Although its location is prime for its owners, the food and (lack) of service is definately not in favor of the patrons. Food: Its pretty good, but is it better or even slightly better than its one-block away counterparts? No. In fact, the only thing that ir rates number one in is the price. (thanks to its corner location) Service: Ah, theres the rub. Never in my life I have seen such awful service, AWFUL in every way. The waiters were fine but as soon as you reach the cashier, they will literally dump and throw your change at you. There was this one lady, watch out for the heavier set lady...she even searched through $5 bills for change, keeping nice crisp ones for herself while giving me the old ones. I know this is a popular place thanks to bribed newspaper and magazine articles but if you dont believe me, Be my guest and try it out and enjoy getting your change back.
Pros: Average Food
Cons: Service, AWEFUL despicable cashier
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