A bustling Chinatown gem known for affordable, hearty Cantonese fare & late-night eats [1]. Famed for its roast meats, noodles, & seasonal soft-shell crabs [2].
A beloved Chinatown institution, Great NY Noodletown is celebrated for its extensive Cantonese menu, particularly its roast meats and noodles. Reviewers frequently praise its value, with hearty meals often available for under $15 per person. The restaurant is a popular late-night dining spot, though its operating hours may have shifted post-COVID-19 [1, 2].
Great NY Noodletown offers a wide array of Cantonese dishes, with a strong emphasis on noodles and roast meats. The three-meat combo is a standout, praised for its value and delicious mix of textures [1]. The salt-baked soft-shell crab is a seasonal delicacy, frequently described as excellent and a must-try when available [2]. While many enjoy the wonton noodle soup, some note the wonton wrappers can be thicker than traditional Hong Kong style [3]. Dishes like roast duck, BBQ pork, and salted fish & chicken fried rice also receive recommendations [4, 5]. Some diners have reported negative experiences with food temperature or taste, but these appear to be outliers.
"The three-meat combo, featuring roast pork, duck, and poached chicken, is highly recommended for its value and excellent mix of textures. The seasonal salt-baked soft-shell crab is also a celebrated dish. Other popular choices include roast duck, BBQ pork, and various noodle dishes like wonton noodle soup and Singapore Mai Fun."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment towards Great NY Noodletown, with many highlighting it as a favorite and an 'OG' spot [1, 2]. Positive remarks often center on the value, quality of the food, and its appeal as a late-night destination.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that the restaurant's operating hours may have changed since pre-COVID-19, with some finding it closed earlier than expected. There have also been isolated reports of food not being served at the optimal temperature.
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Positive"The commenter expressed a desire to revisit Great NY Noodletown, indicating a past positive experience."
Positive"NY Noodletown was recommended as another good option for black bean chow fun."
Positive"Great NY Noodletown is cited as an example of a NYC spot with rude staff. The commenter also notes a positive experience at a similar restaurant in Beijing that specialized in Northern Chinese cuisine and had rude staff as a gimmick."
Negative"Suggests Great NY Noodle Town as an option where a group could eat well for under $15 per person."
Positive"This commenter lists Great NY Noodletown as a recommendation for Chinatown."
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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."
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