Chinatown's legendary Cantonese spot for amazing roast meats & hearty noodle soups. A bustling, no-frills favorite for authentic flavor.
A beloved Chinatown institution, Great NY Noodletown is a go-to for classic Cantonese fare, especially its renowned roast meats and noodle soups. It's a no-frills spot where locals and chefs alike gather for hearty, flavorful dishes that offer great value. Be prepared for a bustling atmosphere and consistently delicious food that keeps patrons coming back.
This Cantonese restaurant is celebrated for its expertly prepared roast meats, including roast pork and duck, and its comforting noodle soups. Dishes like the 'Three Meat Over Rice' and various noodle bowls are highly recommended. While most feedback is positive, some have noted that certain items, like fried calamari, might not meet everyone's specific expectations for crispiness.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Cantonese-style roast meats (especially roast pork and duck), wonton noodle soup, and the highly praised Salt Baked Soft-Shell Crab. The 'Three Meat Over Rice' is also a notable option."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic Cantonese flavors, particularly highlighting the quality of the roast meats and noodle dishes. While some note it's a no-frills establishment, the delicious food and good value are consistently mentioned.
Important Note
Some users have questioned the current late-night operating hours, noting that they may have changed since pre-COVID. There's also a minor debate on whether the 'salt-baked' crab is truly salt-baked or prepared differently.
"Great NY Noodletown is recommended as a restaurant."
Neutral"NY Noodletown in Chinatown was recommended as a good value spot for Chinese food, in a discussion about finding affordable dining options in NYC."
Neutral"The commenter recommends NY Noodletown on the Bowery for its wonton and noodle soup with roasted meat. They also mention Taiwanese Pork Chop House as a budget-friendly option."
Positive"Noodle Town was listed as an old-school establishment in Chinatown that offers noodle and rice dishes."
Neutral"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."
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