Creamy crab roe noodles & flavorful seafood boils. A must-try Chinese seafood gem with a Flushing legacy.
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 seafood spot, has expanded from Flushing to Hell's Kitchen, offering a casual dining experience with a focus on its signature crab roe dishes. Reviewers praise the creamy crab roe noodles and delicious crab roe meatballs, noting they live up to the hype. While the Manhattan location may lack the original's vibrant atmosphere, it compensates with a broader menu, including seafood boils and lunch specials.
Xie Bao Crab House specializes in Chinese seafood, with its standout dish being the creamy crab roe noodles, often described as delicious and a must-try. They also offer crab roe meatballs, seafood boils, and Sheng Jian Bao (pan-fried pork buns) with a unique crab meat and pork filling. While the crab roe over rice is enjoyed for its comforting texture, some find it can be a bit pricey.
"The crab roe noodles and crab roe meatballs are highly recommended. Other praised dishes include the Sheng Jian Bao and the shrimp seafood boil, especially with the 'Boom' spice blend."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Xie Bao Crab House, particularly praising the signature crab roe noodles and meatballs for their unique flavors and creamy texture.
Important Note
Some reviewers note that the price point can be high, and the Hell's Kitchen location, while offering a broader menu, may not capture the same energetic atmosphere as the original Flushing food court.
"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"yeah, rice is definitely better at the flushing location, assume it's the same in hell's kitchen"
Positive"Went to the Hell’s Kitchen location this weekend! I guess it’s been blowing up on social media because it’s more packed than I’ve ever seen it. But I had both the noodles and the rice, and it was delicious!"
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