Chinatown's go-to for classic Cantonese. Amazing roast meats, generous portions, great value.
A Chinatown institution, this no-frills Cantonese spot is celebrated for its expertly prepared roast meats, particularly the glistening roast pork and duck. Patrons rave about the generous portions and excellent value, making it a go-to for hearty, authentic Chinese fare that fuels exploration of the neighborhood.
This Cantonese restaurant is a favorite for its extensive menu of noodles and rice dishes, with a strong emphasis on its expertly roasted meats like pork, duck, and chicken. Customers consistently recommend the 'Three Meat Over Rice' combo and praise the quality and value. Some diners have also noted positive experiences with soft-shell crab when in season, though there are mixed opinions on fried calamari.
"The three meat combo, featuring roast pork, duck, and poached chicken, is highly recommended for its excellent value and combination of textures. Other frequently praised dishes include roast duck, char siu, wonton noodle soup, and salt-baked soft-shell crab when in season."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic Cantonese flavors, especially the roast meats, and highlight the excellent value. While generally beloved, some recent comments suggest a potential shift in late-night hours.
Important Note
Recent comments suggest that the restaurant may not be open as late as it was pre-COVID, with closing times potentially around 10 PM on weekdays and 11 PM on weekends. Also, the availability of certain seasonal items like soft-shell crab can vary.
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Positive"Great N.Y. Noodletown is listed as a frequently visited restaurant."
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Neutral"This commenter recommends Great NY Noodletown for Cantonese cuisine, specifically mentioning roast duck and BBQ pork, as part of a food exploration in Chinatown."
Positive"This commenter recommends Great NY Noodletown for Cantonese cuisine, specifically mentioning roast duck and BBQ pork, as part of a food exploration in Chinatown."
Positive"Reports a positive experience at Great NY Noodletown, enjoying two types of wonton soup, noodles with beef, and salt shrimp, noting it was close to Hong Kong style."
Positive"Follows up asking for an update on the user's visit."
Neutral"Notes that Great NY Noodletown's wontons are thicker than those in Hong Kong, but the broth is authentic. Suggests Maxi's might have a more delicate wrapper when fresh."
Neutral"States that Great NY Noodletown consistently delivers good food, recommending their soft shell crabs when available."
Positive"Highlights that the dumplings at Great NY Noodletown are fresh and the skin is the perfect thickness."
Positive"Enthusiastically describes a highly positive experience at Great NY Noodletown, praising the wonton soup (shrimp, pork, beef) and other dishes like wide noodles with chicken, calling it 'elite eats'."
Positive"Plans to visit Great NY Noodletown."
Positive"Mentions that Noodletown's wontons are thicker than those in HK, but the broth is good. Suggests it's a trade-off between wonton quality, noodles, or broth."
Neutral"Expresses strong agreement with the recommendation for Great NY Noodletown."
Positive"Agrees that Great NY Noodletown is an 'OG' spot."
Positive"Also enjoys the wontons at Great NY Noodletown."
Positive"Recommends Great NY Noodletown as an excellent option."
Positive"Provided information that soft-shell crab season is typically from early April to October, with best availability May to September."
Neutral"Asked if the soft-shell crab season has started at Great NY Noodletown."
Neutral"Stated that the soft-shell crab at Great NY Noodletown might be the best crab they've ever had across any cuisine."
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