TLDR
Delicate, thin rice rolls w/ pork, shrimp & cilantro. Best cheong fun outside of China & homemade ho fun noodles. Great value Cantonese & Chinese takeaway [1], [2], [3], [4].
Reddit Sentiment for YI JI SHI MO NOODLE(based on 42 Reddit opinions)
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Yi Ji Shi Mo is recommended for its rice rolls, with the reviewer noting that while it might not be the absolute cheapest, it offers the best value. The shrimp rice rolls were specifically mentioned and purchased for $3.50.
Details
This Chinatown establishment is a go-to for delicate and thin rice rolls, with a signature option featuring pork, shrimp, and cilantro that's served hazardously hot [1]. It's considered one of the best affordable eats in the area, offering great value for its Cantonese and Chinese cuisine [1], [2]. The restaurant is also noted for its homemade ho fun noodles, which are compared to pad see ew, and its authentic cheong fun, hailed as the best outside of China [3], [4].
Food Overview
Yi Ji Shi Mo specializes in delicate and thin rice rolls, with their signature steam rice roll featuring pork, shrimp, and cilantro being a standout [1]. The restaurant also serves homemade ho fun noodles, compared to pad see ew, and authentic Cantonese cheong fun, which one commenter's mother-in-law declared the best outside of China [3], [4]. Other praised items include curry fish balls and tea eggs [5], [6]. While generally loved, customers are advised to consider skipping it if the line is too long due to potential wait times [3].
Highlights / Recommended
"Customers highly recommend the delicate and thin rice rolls, including the signature option with pork, shrimp, and cilantro, as well as the homemade ho fun noodles and authentic cheong fun [1], [2], [3], [4]. Curry fish balls and tea eggs are also noted as popular choices [5], [6]."
Mentioned Dishes:
- •rice roll(6)
Customer Sentiment
Customers rave about the delicious rice rolls, particularly the hot oil and roast pork options, and find the food to be great value. However, extremely long wait times, sometimes exceeding an hour and 45 minutes, are a significant source of frustration for many patrons [1].
Caveats
Wait times can be extremely long, sometimes exceeding an hour and 45 minutes, especially on weekends. Some suggest skipping the establishment if the wait is too long due to the availability of other good alternatives. The restaurant may also close for a period during the summer.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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"This restaurant serves rice rolls, but customers should call ahead on weekends due to long wait times."
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"This is one of several recommended restaurants for rice rolls in Chinatown."
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"This is one of the recommended places for steamed rice rolls."
NeutralFrom post: Best Rice Crepesbanh Cuon In Chinatown
"This user lists Yi Ji Shi Mo as one of several places in Chinatown that serve rice noodles."
NeutralFrom post: Yi Ji Shi Mo Wait Time
"The wait time at Yi Ji Shi Mo is determined by the number of rice roll orders, as they are limited by equipment and cannot be rushed."
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"Even on a weekday around 1:30 PM, a user experienced a 35-minute wait for their order at Yi Ji Shi Mo."
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"A user mentioned a much shorter wait time of about 10 minutes on their visit to Yi Ji Shi Mo and noted that the restaurant might close for a period during the summer."
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"The user was informed that the wait time at Yi Ji Shi Mo was excessive and clarified that it was likely due to the time of visit."
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"A user suggested visiting Yi Ji Shi Mo on a weekday after 2 PM to potentially avoid long waits."
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"The wait time at Yi Ji Shi Mo fluctuates; sometimes there are short waits, and other times it's only a few minutes to cook the order."
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"Recommends Yi Ji Shi Mo in Chinatown for rice rolls."
PositiveFrom post: Iconic Foods In Nyc
"Recommends Yi Ji Shi Mo in Chinatown for rice rolls."
PositiveFrom post: What Is Your Favorite Restaurant In Chinatown
"Yi Ji Shi Mo is listed as a favorite, close to other recommended spots."
PositiveFrom post: 7 Days In Nyc How Did I Do
"The author learned to call ahead to Yi Ji Shi Mo to avoid an hour wait."
NeutralFrom post: Weekday No Crowd Suggestions
"This restaurant was mentioned as a suggestion for a place that is usually packed on weekends but easier to get into on weekdays."
NeutralFrom post: What Is Your Favorite Place To Get Flavorful Tea
"This user mentioned liking the tea eggs from Yi Ji Shi Mo on Elizabeth St."
PositiveFrom post: Authentic Cantonese Food That Isnt Dimsum
"The commenter's Cantonese mother-in-law stated that Yi Ji Shi Mo has the best cheong fun outside of China."
PositiveFrom post: Where Do You Get Packaged Thai Rice Noodles To
"This user recommended Yi Ji Shi Mo in Chinatown for fresh homemade ho fun noodles, noting they are similar to pad see ew noodles."
PositiveFrom post: Nyc Foodies Need Your Recs For A Quick Food
"Yi Ji Shi Mo was listed as a recommendation for Chinatown."
NeutralFrom post: Staying The Weekend In Manhattan
"This restaurant was cited as a suggestion for budget-friendly meals, likely under $10, in Chinatown."
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