Chinatown's Cantonese gem w/ legendary roast meats & noodles. A beloved, unpretentious spot serving hearty meals.
A staple in Manhattan's Chinatown, this restaurant has been a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike for Cantonese cuisine. Known for its comforting and hearty meals, it's a place where even well-known chefs frequent for authentic flavors. While it may not boast the most upscale ambiance, the quality and taste of the food, especially the roast meats, make it a beloved institution.
This Cantonese restaurant is celebrated for its excellent roast meats, particularly roast pork and duck, as well as its flavorful noodle dishes and soups. The 'Three Meat Over Rice' is a popular choice, and the soft-shell crab has been described as legendary, though sometimes unavailable. While most feedback is positive, one user found the Cantonese BBQ dishes to be dry.
"Highly recommended dishes include the roast pork, roast duck, wonton noodles, and the 'Three Meat Over Rice'. The soft-shell crab is also a standout, though availability can be inconsistent."
Customers consistently praise the authentic Cantonese flavors and hearty portions, with many considering it a long-standing favorite. While some note a decline in late-night hours post-COVID, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive for its classic dishes.
Important Note
While historically known for late-night dining, operating hours may have been reduced post-COVID, with some reports of it closing by 10 PM on weekdays and 11 PM on weekends. The legendary soft-shell crab is not always available.
"This user finds Great NY Noodletown to be very solid, along with their other roasted meats and siu mei, as a response to a Chinatown BBQ query."
Positive"In response to a query about late-night hours, this commenter mentions that COVID-19 affected late-night operations, with only a few spots in Chinatown still open late."
Neutral"This user stated "Great NY noodletown" in response to a query about Chinatown BBQ."
Positive"This commenter states that Great NY Noodletown is a 'GOAT' and has fond memories of late-night food there from a past relationship."
Positive"This commenter recommends Great NY Noodletown for roast meat as part of a list of various Chinatown restaurant suggestions."
Positive"This commenter recommends Great NY Noodletown for its char sui and wonton mein, noting that it has become popular with influencers."
Positive"Great NY Noodletown was listed as a recommendation for Chinatown."
Neutral"Great NY Noodletown is mentioned as an unpretentious dining option in Manhattan's Chinatown that remains popular among locals."
Positive"This user expressed strong approval for Noodletown, highlighting their roast pork as exceptionally delicious."
Positive"The user recommends 'THE Great New York Noodletown'."
Positive"This commenter mentioned that before perfecting their own recipe, they used to buy ginger scallion sauce from Great NY Noodletown and found it reasonably priced. They also noted that their restaurant serves ginger scallion chicken wings, which are a favorite."
Positive"The user thanked another commenter for providing a location for the ginger scallion sauce."
Neutral"This user stated that Great NY Noodletown is their number one favorite place but doesn't believe it fits the 'old school Chinese-American' criteria, suggesting it's more Cantonese. They recommended Wo Hop or Hop Lee for the former."
Neutral"This user recommended Great NY Noodletown on the Bowery."
Positive"Great NY Noodle Town in Chinatown is recommended for Chinese (Cantonese) style roast meats like chicken or duck."
Positive"Great NY Noodle Town in Chinatown is recommended for Chinese (Cantonese) style roast meats like chicken or duck."
Positive"The user plans to buy roast BBQ pork from Noodle Town to recreate a dish at home."
Neutral"Noodle Town is recommended as a good place to get roast pork, which could be used for a similar dish."
Neutral"The commenter praised the overall presentation and quality of the food."
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