Must-try crab roe noodles & seafood boils. Popular Chinese spot with locations in Flushing & Hell's Kitchen.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Xie Bao in Hell's Kitchen, a casual expansion of the popular Flushing crab-roe specialist, highlighting its creamy crab roe noodles, delicious meatballs, and extensive menu including seafood boils and lunch specials.
Xie Bao Crab House, a popular Chinese restaurant with a presence in both Flushing and Hell's Kitchen, is drawing crowds with its signature crab roe dishes. The Hell's Kitchen location, an expansion of the original Flushing spot, offers a more extensive menu that includes seafood boils and lunch specials, while maintaining the quality of their beloved crab roe noodles and crab roe meatballs. Despite a slightly less energetic atmosphere than its Queens counterpart, the Manhattan branch provides a solid dining experience, praised for its creamy, flavorful crab roe noodles and well-prepared seafood.
Xie Bao is renowned for its crab roe dishes, especially the creamy crab roe noodles and crab roe over rice, which customers find comforting and delicious. The restaurant also offers a variety of other Chinese dishes, including meatballs, seafood boils, and options like sweet and sour squirrel fish and pan-fried yellow croaker. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the $50 price tag for crab roe noodles steep.
"The crab roe noodles and crab roe over rice are frequently recommended and highly praised. Other recommended dishes include the sheng jian bao and the shrimp seafood boil with the 'Boom' spice blend."
Customers generally praise Xie Bao for its delicious and unique crab roe dishes, particularly the noodles. While some find the price point high, the overall feedback indicates a satisfying culinary experience.
Important Note
One reviewer found the $50 price point for the crab roe noodles to be a bit steep.
"Xie Bao was listed as one of several dining options in the Times Square area."
Neutral"Recommended crab roe over rice at Xie Bao Crab House."
Positive"Listed Xie Bao for its crab roe noodles."
Positive"A user mentioned Xie Bao, known for crab sauce, located on 45th street, as a potential option."
Neutral"This user recommended Xie Bao for something different, specifically mentioning the spectacular crab roe noodles."
Positive"Xie Bao is mentioned as a potential place to find Nanjing salted duck."
Neutral"Xie Bao in Hell's Kitchen is recommended as a place that might serve Nanjing salted duck."
Neutral"Xie Bao is recommended for its crab roe noodles."
Positive
