NOODLE VILLAGE

"Notes that the congee served here is thicker in consistency compared to other spots."

"Congee from Noodle Village is suggested as a comfort food."

"This user disagreed that Noodle Village caters to the West Village crowd, noting that while most of their menu is average, the standout items are the thinly wrapped XLB (even if not made in-house) and the clear beef brisket noodle."

"This commenter defended Chinese restaurants' pricing in NYC, arguing that overhead costs like wages, food, insurance, and utilities make profit margins slim, and suggested people shouldn't complain about a few dollar differences when they readily spend more on other cuisines."

"This commenter asserted that KST's wonton noodles do not compare favorably to those at Noodle Village."

"This commenter believes Noodle Village excels at specific dishes like clay pot casseroles, soup dumplings, and wontons in chili oil, similar to other Chinatown spots that have standout items among mid-tier offerings."

"This user reported that the takeout container for their beef chow fun last week was smaller than the standard size."

"This commenter observed that Noodle Village's prices seem to increase with renovations, speculating that they charge more to cover renovation costs."

"This user disagreed that Noodle Village is overhyped, finding it good for what it is. They suggested that the $17 beef chow fun could serve 2-3 people and that people unfamiliar with Chinese cuisine might not enjoy it due to the variety of noodle, broth, and meat options."

"This user expressed surprise at the recent price increases at Noodle Village, recalling it as a solid restaurant with decent pricing for a long time."

"This user mentioned opting for Shu Jiao Fuzhou or Deluxe Green Bo instead of Noodle Village."

"This commenter questioned if Noodle Village is actually hyped on this subreddit and stated it was never the best restaurant on its block."

"This commenter suggested that the subreddit caters to a West Village audience that is largely insensitive to price."

"This commenter stated that Noodle Village has been gentrified."

"The user questioned the value proposition of Noodle Village, citing high prices for dishes like shrimp noodle soup with few dumplings and beef chow fun with scant beef, comparing it unfavorably to KST and suggesting it might be overpriced for the West Village crowd."