Chinatown's Cantonese gem w/ amazing roast meats & noodle soups. A no-frills fave for locals & chefs alike, esp. for late-night eats.
A Chinatown institution, this no-frills Cantonese spot is a beloved fixture for locals and chefs alike. It's known for its extensive menu of roast meats, flavorful noodle soups, and excellent seafood dishes. While it can get busy, the hearty portions and consistently good food make it a go-to for a satisfying and authentic Chinese dining experience.
This Chinatown restaurant specializes in Cantonese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on expertly prepared roast meats like duck and pork, flavorful noodle soups, and a variety of seafood dishes. The 'Three Meat Over Rice' and 'Salt Baked Soft-Shell Crab' are frequently mentioned as must-tries. While most feedback is positive, a few reviews noted that some Cantonese BBQ dishes could be dry, and one diner had a negative experience with cold food.
"Standout dishes include the 'Three Meat Over Rice', Cantonese-style roast meats (duck, pork), wonton noodle soup, and the highly praised 'Salt Baked Soft-Shell Crab'."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic Cantonese cuisine, with specific highlights being the roast meats, noodle soups, and seafood. It's frequently recommended as a reliable and satisfying dining choice.
Important Note
While known for being a late-night spot, some recent comments suggest operating hours may have shifted, potentially closing earlier than pre-COVID times. The salt-baked soft-shell crab, though highly praised, is noted as often being unavailable.
"Suggests Great NY Noodletown as a recommendation for roast pork or similar Chinese dishes, as an alternative to Wah Fung."
Neutral"The original poster has tried Great NY Noodletown before and found it awesome, but is concerned about getting a table for a party of five on a Saturday night."
Positive"Great NY Noodletown is a casual Chinese restaurant that serves beer and allows BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) for wine and sake. The commenter and their friends enjoyed bringing bottles there."
Positive"Recommends New York Noodletown on the Bowery."
Positive"Recommends NY Noodletown, specifically mentioning their soft shell crab season."
Positive"The commenter suggested Great NY Noodletown as a place to get Singapore Mai Fun."
Positive"The commenter suggested exploring Chinatown for large portions, specifically naming Great New York Noodletown as an example."
Neutral"This user mentioned that NY Noodletown has pea shoots when they are in season."
Positive"The user recommends NY Noodletown in Chinatown for wonton soup."
Positive"Great NY Noodle Town in Chinatown is suggested for Chinese BBQ meats like roast duck, pork, and pig, to be ordered with other dishes like beef chow fun and vegetables for a group."
Positive"Great NY Noodletown was suggested as an affordable and easy walk-in option in Chinatown."
Positive"The author identified the yellow pocket dessert as mango mochi and described it as having fresh mangoes, unlike the frozen ones with ice cream often found in Canada."
Positive"The commenter asks about a yellow pocket dessert and its taste."
Neutral"Echoing a previous negative experience, this commenter also found their food cold, specifically the combination bbq over rice, despite having heard good things about the place."
Negative"The commenter notes that the mango mochi looks like it's from Golden Manna in Chinatown and finds it delicious."
Positive"The author confirmed that the mango mochi was indeed from Golden Manna bakery."
Positive"The commenter suggests the mango mochi might be from Golden Manna bakery in Chinatown and provides the name for verification."
Neutral"The author tried mango mochi from a place in Chinatown, which they found pretty good and fresh, noting that their girlfriend really liked it."
Positive"This commenter recommended Maxi's, NY Noodletown, and Noodle Village, advising to call ahead to confirm the ingredients in their shrimp wontons."
Positive"This commenter found that NY Noodletown only had shrimp wontons, contrary to their preference for wontons with pork."
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