Forever Taste Restaurant

Phenomenally priced, even for Chinatown. Nice family owned spot

Eyevan Aldger

Hole in the wall, mom and pop spot, cash only, sausces in unmarked bottles. Hand made noodles and hand made dumplings, to order. Beef dishes were brasied then stir fried. 3 entrees for $21. This is one of those places that you tell other foodies that you stumbled upon, but by the time they went there, it is popularized and commercial. Get it while you can.

Loi Ameera Almeron

Great food and super cheap! It was ofc cold inside and the simplest of simplest service. But we didn’t care because the owners were good and the food was great! For $49, we had 8 dishes and 4 cups of tea. We had more than enough that we took some leftovers home. It was so good and we had fun (despite the cold) 😅♥️

Sherry Lin

Everything was a 10/10. Also a plus that they open till 12am. The service was incredible and the owners truly value you as a customer. We got the cumin lamb face. She made the noodles by hand, amazing. We also got the marked wonton dumplings. The portion size and price of the food is unbeatable. It was only $15 for both the plates. We already ate half of it before I remembered to take a picture. Can’t wait to come back.

Molly Hinesley

The price to taste ratio here has spoiled me from trying any other cheap Chinatown restaurants. This is the one for me. The soybean paste noodles are my personal favorite. I’ve tried a few types of dumplings and they’re all delicious. I fainted here (dehydrated and hot) and the staff was really nice about it. Their food brought me back to life when I came to.

Justin

Excellent no frills Chinese takeout. They’re super friendly, prices are basically the cheapest you can find these days. HUGE menu. A lot of people just order their dumplings and youpo noodles, but they basically have the FULL MENU of offerings that you’d find at any Chinese American take out. My personal favorites are their chicken and broccoli over rice (used to be $4.50 pre pandemic, but slowly crept up because of inflation on ingredients, so now $6- still cheap), eggplant and chicken over rice, and their Taiwanese fried chicken leg over rice (it’s expletive delicious). They open LATE every night of the week. I used to live around the corner and got take out from them very frequently, but now that I live a 30 minute bus ride away, I still have cravings for their chicken and broccoli and find time to go get it every two weeks or so.

Jason Zhang

Been coming here since I was a kid though the owners have changed once a few years back. You honestly can't get cheaper with the price the stir fry rice noodle or lo mein are dirt cheap. Would suggest the owner to renovate the store front as it looks quite messy and dirty.

Eric Li

Small wonton is amazing, probs the only place in nyc that has it, extensive menu with really affordable price. Great hole in a wall spot. Opens til midnight as well.

M

I use to go to middle school around the corner on Henry street and we use to run here for 1 dollar dumplings and also they’re chicken leg which was 1 2 years ago I’m still coming you till this very day I literally drive from Brooklyn ! I love her dumplings I can’t believe they’re always fresh also the spicy beef noodles , lamb noodles & shrimp dumpling AWESOME Magnificent I always bring my friends because why not !!! Very authentic prices are great

Aurora Diaz

Forever Taste is back from Pandemic closing, delicious and affordable as always, they’re open late considering the other places right now (phase 2) , they were still open at 11:30pm. Get the veggie lo mein!

Steven Petrillo

Phenomenally priced, even for Chinatown. Nice family owned spot

Joshua Zhang

Delicious food with amazing prices and the store’s late hours make it an awesome late-night spot.

General Tso chicken and chicken fried rice were prepared fresh to order and both were delicious. Crispy fried chicken outside, tender and moist inside coated in the expected sauce over steamed broccoli. Excellent go-to spot for takeout. You can eat there but it's very small. As simple as it may seem the chicken fried rice was excellent with pieces of onion, bamboo shoots and tender steamed chicken - so good!

Best cheap meal I’ve found in the city. $4 for 12 delicious dumplings cannot be beat. Hole in the wall, nothing fancy, but good service and food including vegetarian/vegan options. Cash only.

jack elkins

Great food great prices great people . Cheap and delicious every time!!!

George Vargo

General Tso chicken and chicken fried rice were prepared fresh to order and both were delicious. Crispy fried chicken outside, tender and moist inside coated in the expected sauce over steamed broccoli. Excellent go-to spot for takeout. You can eat there but it's very small. As simple as it may seem the chicken fried rice was excellent with pieces of onion, bamboo shoots and tender steamed chicken - so good!

TL Chang

Best cheap meal I’ve found in the city. $4 for 12 delicious dumplings cannot be beat. Hole in the wall, nothing fancy, but good service and food including vegetarian/vegan options. Cash only.

After being disappointed by North Dumpling I walked here to give it a try. CASH ONLY. Small mom & pop place. With more wide space & seating than most places. Cleaner than most. Seating for 12. Best prices in Manhattan. Open late. Closes @ midnight (Thurs-Sat). But you can call ahead to order or confirm open times. Closed Sundays. 12 steam dumplings for $4.50. They had sauce to go already made & had chopsticks. The pork & chive dumplings were juicy & I could also taste the ginger inside. Awesome. I didn’t really need sauce for them. I also ordered the shrimp dumplings with chili sauce they forgot the chili sauce (10 for $5.50) were ok, tasted light & fresh but could have used more filling. Next time I’ll see if they make my fried pork dumplings to order & ask for hot oil. She also handed me soy sauce packets & I had to ask for dumpling sauce!! Wish they already put it inside the order. Dumplings are all about the sauce! It was close to closing so I’ll let that slide. Definitely checking my order next time before I leave. Very close to the F train, quieter neighborhood late night (11:30pm). I prefer Forever Taste because of the taste, the sweeter soy vinegar sauce & the made to order style compared to North Dumpling on Essex St. Would definitely like to try other items next time.

Lisa Thor

After being disappointed by North Dumpling I walked here to give it a try. CASH ONLY. Small mom & pop place. With more wide space & seating than most places. Cleaner than most. Seating for 12. Best prices in Manhattan. Open late. Closes @ midnight (Thurs-Sat). But you can call ahead to order or confirm open times. Closed Sundays. 12 steam dumplings for $4.50. They had sauce to go already made & had chopsticks. The pork & chive dumplings were juicy & I could also taste the ginger inside. Awesome. I didn’t really need sauce for them. I also ordered the shrimp dumplings with chili sauce they forgot the chili sauce (10 for $5.50) were ok, tasted light & fresh but could have used more filling. Next time I’ll see if they make my fried pork dumplings to order & ask for hot oil. She also handed me soy sauce packets & I had to ask for dumpling sauce!! Wish they already put it inside the order. Dumplings are all about the sauce! It was close to closing so I’ll let that slide. Definitely checking my order next time before I leave. Very close to the F train, quieter neighborhood late night (11:30pm). I prefer Forever Taste because of the taste, the sweeter soy vinegar sauce & the made to order style compared to North Dumpling on Essex St. Would definitely like to try other items next time.

The look of the place is not that great but that food is very tasty. I enjoy it every time.

Forever Taste is a popular eatery known for its delicious and authentic flavors, offering a diverse menu that satisfies a variety of tastes. Whether you’re craving traditional dishes or innovative fusion cuisine, Forever Taste delivers quality meals made with fresh ingredients. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, making it a great spot for casual dining with friends or family. Customers often praise the attentive service and reasonable prices. Perfect for food lovers looking for a flavorful experience, Forever Taste combines great taste with friendly hospitality, ensuring every visit is enjoyable and memorable.

md riad

Forever Taste is a popular eatery known for its delicious and authentic flavors, offering a diverse menu that satisfies a variety of tastes. Whether you’re craving traditional dishes or innovative fusion cuisine, Forever Taste delivers quality meals made with fresh ingredients. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, making it a great spot for casual dining with friends or family. Customers often praise the attentive service and reasonable prices. Perfect for food lovers looking for a flavorful experience, Forever Taste combines great taste with friendly hospitality, ensuring every visit is enjoyable and memorable.

This place is take out only but both the waiting area and what you can see of the kitchen looks very run down and dirty. The food itself that I ordered was just ok. Had the cumin lamb face (not enough cumin spice), the chive pork dumpling and the sam sun small wonton soup. I don't think I'll return when there's so much other good Chinese in the neighborhood.

Viraj Patel

This place is take out only but both the waiting area and what you can see of the kitchen looks very run down and dirty. The food itself that I ordered was just ok. Had the cumin lamb face (not enough cumin spice), the chive pork dumpling and the sam sun small wonton soup. I don't think I'll return when there's so much other good Chinese in the neighborhood.

I recently placed an order from Forever Taste, and upon receiving the delivery, I noticed the bag containing my soup had a large bubble at the bottom. Upon inspection, I discovered the soup had spilled, and a pork chop was submerged in the leaked broth. The noodles were completely dry. I contacted the restaurant to report the issue. While I have previously had positive experiences with them, the staff member who answered the phone was dismissive and instructed me to return the entire order for a refund. When the delivery driver returned, I pointed out the spillage and the driver became defensive, blaming me for the incident. I believe this was unacceptable, as the driver should have noticed the significant amount of liquid at the bottom of the bag during delivery. Given the high concentration of restaurants in Chinatown and this unsatisfactory customer service experience, I regrettably do not plan to order from Forever Taste, again.

Just ordered food from them ask for sauce on my beef an broccoli and also brown sauce on the side idc if I had to pay a Lil more but she gave me dry food an look at how much sauce she gave me on the side smfh never going there again

TJW

I recently placed an order from Forever Taste, and upon receiving the delivery, I noticed the bag containing my soup had a large bubble at the bottom. Upon inspection, I discovered the soup had spilled, and a pork chop was submerged in the leaked broth. The noodles were completely dry. I contacted the restaurant to report the issue. While I have previously had positive experiences with them, the staff member who answered the phone was dismissive and instructed me to return the entire order for a refund. When the delivery driver returned, I pointed out the spillage and the driver became defensive, blaming me for the incident. I believe this was unacceptable, as the driver should have noticed the significant amount of liquid at the bottom of the bag during delivery. Given the high concentration of restaurants in Chinatown and this unsatisfactory customer service experience, I regrettably do not plan to order from Forever Taste, again.

Tigger Sosa

Just ordered food from them ask for sauce on my beef an broccoli and also brown sauce on the side idc if I had to pay a Lil more but she gave me dry food an look at how much sauce she gave me on the side smfh never going there again

Was excited to try this local spot because of the good reviews, but it ended up being a massive disappointment. The chicken in the chicken and broccoli was horrible. It had a very chewy and gummy texture. This is because the chicken was old, and the marinade (which probably has baking soda) turned the chicken into gum. The hot and sour soup literally tasted like dishwater. For fear of getting sick, we had to throw everything in the trash. Service was poor also. The woman was on the phone with someone while taking and cooking our order, and showed little regard for health safety. She did not wash her hands OR put on gloves at any point, and was touching all the food with bare hands. An absolute disgrace…I will never return.

N Bono

Was excited to try this local spot because of the good reviews, but it ended up being a massive disappointment. The chicken in the chicken and broccoli was horrible. It had a very chewy and gummy texture. This is because the chicken was old, and the marinade (which probably has baking soda) turned the chicken into gum. The hot and sour soup literally tasted like dishwater. For fear of getting sick, we had to throw everything in the trash. Service was poor also. The woman was on the phone with someone while taking and cooking our order, and showed little regard for health safety. She did not wash her hands OR put on gloves at any point, and was touching all the food with bare hands. An absolute disgrace…I will never return.