Creamy crab roe noodles & flavorful meatballs from a Flushing favorite, now in Hell's Kitchen. Extensive menu incl. seafood boils & lunch specials.
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.
This Manhattan expansion of a popular Flushing crab-roe spot offers a more refined dining experience. While it may lack the energetic atmosphere of its original food court location, it compensates with a broader menu featuring seafood boils and lunch specials. Signature dishes like the creamy crab roe noodles and crab roe meatballs are still highlights, alongside expertly prepared seafood and other Chinese delicacies.
Xie Bao is renowned for its Chinese cuisine, with a particular focus on crab roe dishes. The crab roe noodles are frequently highlighted as a must-try, described as creamy and delicious. Other praised items include crab roe meatballs and sheng jian bao. Some dishes, like the crab roe over rice, are noted for their comforting, porridge-like consistency. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer noted the $50 price for crab roe noodles as a potential concern.
"Customers highly recommend the creamy crab roe noodles and the crab roe meatballs. The sheng jian bao also received a high rating of 9/10. Other recommended dishes include the pan-fried yellow croaker and the shrimp seafood boil with the 'Boom' spice blend."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Xie Bao, particularly praising the signature crab roe noodles and meatballs. Some feedback indicates that while the flavors are good, the price point for certain dishes might be a consideration.
Important Note
One reviewer noted the $50 price point for the crab roe noodles, suggesting it might be a consideration. The Hell's Kitchen location may lack the energetic atmosphere of the original Flushing food court setting.
"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"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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