On a cold, rainy Saturday afternoon in NYC's Lower East Side, I traded the comfort of tortillas for something equally soul-warming. Menudo was the dream; Spicy Village's Omasa Hui Mei became the reality. Don't let the name mislead you—the heat is more of a slow burn than a fire alarm. These hand-pulled noodles? A love letter to culinary craftsmanship. The tripe sings an offal truth that'll make any meat lover grin. Not a tripe fan? They've got oxtail. Plant-based? There's room for you too at this gastronomic roundtable. In a city that never stops, Spicy Village offers a pause—a bowl of comfort to break the chill. A different home, perhaps, but home nonetheless. #SpicyVillageNYC #LowerEastSide #EmbassyofTacos #NoodleGameStrong #RainyDayEats

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This place is cash only, so make sure you have some before heading in. They also do not have any alcohol but if you want to bring some beers all they ask is you spend at least $12 a person on food. Which is probably what you will spend anyway. We came here after an escape room, everyone in the group was happy with their meals. The spicy noodles are their specialty and are delicious.

DELICIOUS!!! We got the chicken and added hand-pulled noodles which were amazing. The red oil dumplings were seasoned perfectly though the dumpling skin is on the thicker side. Beware that the “soup” dumplings weren’t very “soup”-y, but we’re still good. The chicken deserves more than 5 stars though. Will be back for it!

Top 5 favorite restaurants in NYC. A true staple. Grill pepper chicken here is the best

Soo yummy and comforting on a cold night. Worth waiting a bit if there's a line. I got the spicy vegetable chicken dry noodles and the pancake with egg. The pancake is so crispy and salty it's addicting. The noodles are so fresh and filling, always so satisfying!

Spicy Village is a small restaurant a bit farther out from the central Chinatown area, with limited seating (more suited for small groups of 1-3). My partner and I came on a Friday night and waited just 5 minutes before getting seated at a shared a table with another party of 2. The staff were really nice and friendly, and the service was quick. We ordered the oxtail hui mei, which is listed as a dry noodle but it still comes with a good amount of broth. It was a bit spicy, which paired well with the well-balanced flavors of the broth, noodles, meat, and veggies. The hand-pulled noodles tasted pretty fresh and soaked in a lot of the broth's aromatic flavors, but they did get soggy pretty quickly. The oxtail was excellent— tender, flavorful, and fell right off the bone; I wish it came with more! The price ($12.75) was pretty good, and there are many cheaper noodle options on the menu too. Overall a solid spot for flavorful Henan hand-pulled noodles! — Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.5/5

Spicy Village is known for their fresh, hand-pulled noodles, particularly broad, homemade, wheat noodles. This spot is a hole in the wall, no-frills restaurant serving Henan-style cuisine. We ordered their spicy beef brisket noodles, the beef pancakes, and homemade steamed dumplings. The noodles, you can get in either soup or dry. They have a nice chew and bouncy texture to them - rich, hearty, and filling. We ordered the bowl with tender beef cubes, where you can definitely taste the cumin spice through these noodles. The steamed dumplings are filled with pork and scallions - a little savory, a little sour, a little spicy. For the pancake with beef, the breading is crispy and the beef they use in every dish is very tender and savory. A great spot to try traditional Henan flavors in Chinatown! Spicy Village (68 Forsyth St B, New York, NY 10002) Open Mon-Sat 10:30am-10:30pm

The food was absolutely fantastic. If you are looking for authentic Chinese food, this is the place to go.

Staff and service are great, really fast. The chicken big pot dish is nice and homey. It is well made and the noodles pair perfectly in the gravy.

Hole in the wall well-known for their big tray chicken. Very limited seating so takeout is recommended. I ended up getting some beef noodles to go for lunch. Food came fast and tasted great. The broth was flavorful, noodles well prepared! And the whole meal was happy for your belly and your wallet.

This place is small (in a quaint cozy kind of way)but the service and food are out of this world!!!! Very friendly helpful and attentive staff members. Every staff member said hi and greeted us as we entered. Food order was taken when we placed our names on the waiting list. This allowed us to enjoy our meal as soon as our table was available. The food is like nothing I’ve ever had. Amazing flavors that continue to develop as you eat it. Recommend trying everything they offer you will not be disappointed. You will leave full and satisfied. 😀🍜😀

One of the best hand-pulled authentic noodle spots in Chinatown. With so many closed due to Covid they are doing take out. I love their dry noodles. Spicy brisket!!!

I believe that if you want to eat well, you must be in Chinatown. huge selection, good prices, freshly made! i highly recommend this place. very nice service, one downside they don't have beer for sale :)

Wonderful handmade noodles, soup dumplings at a reasonable price. Expect leftovers and for two people for lunch would range between $30-40.

Good food and great people working here

What an amazing place to find for some early morning noodles. The lamb noodles are much more tasty than the beef, the broth was super tasty and warming. The dumplings were wonderful addition to the meal... two tables over, they ordered the big pot of chicken (?) that looked phenomenal.

Fantastic hole in the wall spot that serves delicious spicy hand pulled noodles and soup dumplings. They only have 6 tables so indoor seating can be pretty competitive, but definitely worth it if you can’t do takeout!

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One of the very best Chinese restaurants in NYC--it's a local favorite! The foods ideas are simple, but the complexity and execution of the dishes make it amazing. Try the pork bun, spicy chicken Hui Mei (in dry pulled noodle section), and if you're with a group of 4, definitely get the Big Tray chicken--you can get it either rice or noodle; DON'T BE AN AMATEUR and get it with rice, order the noodles, you won't regret it. I'm not particularly sold on the soup dumplings :/ but the rest is tremendous! Best thing is it's BYOD!!! 🤤

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Delicious Food. Super fast service. Had the Spicy Brisket on hand-pulled noodles (dry), and Spicy Scallion sauce pork dumplings. Very, very good. Dumplings were some of the best I’ve ever had, USA or in China!

*Update 8 years later: funny enough, we picked the same place again, not knowing that it was until looking up this old review. And I’m adding another star because it was absolutely perfect. They work so hard to move the line (there always is a bit of a line) to get you to a warm table, and already take your orders outside on the sidewalk so the service is super quick. Excellent service, fantastic food, you cannot beat the value! (Just make sure you stop at an ATM first as it’s cash only. And BYOB). 2016: We wanted authentic Chinese, and we definitely got that. Hole in the wall in Chinatown, make sure you make a reservation and show up on time. The food was perhaps a bit too authentic for our not all that adventurous family. The hot and sour soup tasted a bit soapy. The dumplings and sesame chicken were great. The best thing was the price. Nowhere in New York could we feed a family of six for well under $100 but there. It's bring your own alcohol, so make sure to remember to stop at the corner store for some beer or wine if you want that with your meal. It was also nice that we didn't ever get rushed, even though they could have seated another party right away. The service was very good.

The real chinatown experience! Tiny business with close to no space. The food is outstanding. Especially the Hand pulled noodles. Come with some time, it takes a while to get a table. You can bring your own drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

We loved this place. It is very small and cash only. If they don’t have a table ready they have you wait outside and order prior to your table being ready then seat you once the table is available. We ordered the big chicken tray, soup dumplings, and the scallion pork chili dumplings. Everything was very tasty & perfect to share. The big chicken was falling off the bone & the flat noodles were cooked perfectly. Really loved the chili sauce the pork dumplings were in just the slightest spice (I could have had more spice but extremely tasty)

Cash Only💵 Sat right away on a Saturday night. Food came out quick.Ordered extra chicken made it perfect for sharing for two. Pork soup dumplings also good, but smaller than advertised.

Maybe the best value in Chinatown. Expect a wait, but they work efficiently here - server was taking orders from people in line even before seating them. Once I got in I had my food within minutes.

After seeing Briancantstopeatting’s video on instagram I decided to come down and try the Spicy Big Tray of Chicken with Noodles and so happy I did! So filling and it had so much flavor, just what you need on a cold day! Looking forward to my return to try more items.

Get the big tray of chicken. We were a group of 4 and only wait 5 minutes. Please try their food it is delicious!

Very good $5 pepper chicken lunch special Monday through Friday

This spot is a gem. Had to wait a bit since it was very busy. Small space inside but line is moving quickly. Be careful if you cannot handle spicy food since many of the dishes have chilli oil. You can ask to adjust the heat. Really liked the beef brisket with noodles. Meat was tender and good for those who cannot eat spicy.

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This place is a real gem! I have been craving the food here weekly. Those well spiced dishes are just so satisfying. I used to go to Xi’an famous but after my friend recommended this place to me and I tried it first time, this place has had my heart and stomach! Updated 11/13/21: I went there for lunch today and had a pancake with spicy beef which was just perfect. I also had spicy chicken hui mei. I was planning on getting a spicy big tray chicken today but the nice lady there successfully talked me out of it again! 😄 She said I won’t be able to finish it and I’m glad she insisted on me not getting it. But I’ll get it next time when I go there with a foodie companion!

+4

Had an excellent meal here today. We ordered the spicy big tray chicken and spicy scallion sauce pork dumplings. Just wow. So much flavor, generous portions and friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Cash only and small dining space but the food is great! My friend and I split the spicy chicken tray with plenty to take to go, it was worth the price. Probably not a universal reaction but my mouth went numb from the sichuan peppercorns but the chicken was so good 🙏🏽

Spicy Village is a Chinatown classic! The food is bold, flavorful, and full of that real homemade taste. The famous spicy big tray chicken is amazing — tender meat, chewy noodles, and the perfect amount of heat. Everything feels authentic and satisfying. The place is small and no-frills, but the flavors make it totally worth it. A true hidden gem for anyone who loves real Chinese comfort food! 🌶️🍜🔥

I had a little time to kill today so I searched for a spot to eat at and Spicy Village came up on my map. Really glad I found it. I ordered the pancake with beef and oxtail noodles. Everything was really good. I wish the pancake was a little hotter, but it was quite tasty. The noodles were thick and filling. Such a good spot to visit on a cold day. My only gripe was I spent $22+tip. I understand inflation is hitting hard.

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Love this place! Truly a hidden gem in Chinatown. This place gets packed pretty quickly because there are a lot of tourists. It has also gained a lot of popularity because it was featured in the 2020 Michelin Guide. When you come here you have to get the big tray chicken with the hand pulled noodles. That's what they're famous for. It's good enough for two people, but wish there was a little bit more noodles. We also ordered the triple salad that had cucumber salad, seaweed salad, and tofu salad. It's a pretty nice refreshing side to cut the spiciness at times. We also got the pancake with beef and the spicy scallion sauce with pork dumplings. To be honest, we enjoyed the dumplings the most! The sauce was really tasty and not too spicy. I wish there was more meat in the pancake but overall a good place to go in Chinatown!

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Flawless the noodles are perfect the flavors are THERE. The pork pancake is one of the best ive ever had. The spicy chicken trayyyy like hellooooo. The dumplings are hot and fresh. Great spot.

This place reminds me of the classic hole in the wall gems my dad used to take me to in Chinatown. Great food, sassy servers and no frills tables. Always craving their noodles. And their playlist is the best, all the songs I grew up with. The line is a tad annoying but glad they’re seeing success.

Highly recommend the lamb noodle soup, the pork burger, and the scallion oil dumplings!! This place is cash only. Remember to bring cash with you when you visit

Undoubtedly one of the best Chinese food I've ever had in all of NYC and also while traveling. We had a pretty big portion of spicy chicken plate with curry and handpulled noodles, steamed vegetarian dumplings and another plate of grilled pepper chicken with rice. The taste was straight out of China/India, great spices and blend. Super delicious and felt like home food. The prices are also very affordable, considering the portions were really big. Highly recommend if you're in Manhattan/NYC Chinatown area. In the daytime the place is not so crowded but my friend told me that peak hours can be crazy with long queues - so keep in mind. Also: only cash!

Beef pancake was so delicious. The beef was so flavorful and the crust was crunchy. The dumplings in the spicy oil was yummy too. I’m not a huge fan of thick noodles but my parents loved the soup. They really liked the noodles and beef broth.

I can't say anything about service/atmosphere since I ordered takeout, but the lamb hui mei (a type of noodle soup) I got was amazing! Honestly I didn't have very high hopes for it because it looked very plain visually, but the more I ate, the more I liked it. The broth is this beautiful creamy color with a rich lamb flavor but not too gamey. The noodles paired so well with it, and the vegetables added the necessary crunch. All the dry ingredients are simple, but that broth really ties everything together. Would definitely order again!

We were seated outside, which was our preference since it was really nice weather with a bit of rain. We ordered lamb noodle soup, beef brisket noodle, and fish balls. All of them were delicious and at first we thought they were too much but in the end we finished everything. We arrived there at around 6pm and it was quite busy and after we were seated the line got longer. This is not your regular ‘Chinese’ food (like Cantonese or Sichuan). The lamb soup taste was so comforting, the beef brisket was a bit spicy (but in a good way), and the fish balls were so good and tasty. Just like how I had it when I was a kid. Service was friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend this place. Cash only establishment.

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The beef brisket hui mei was incredible! Thick, fresh noodles. I took it to-go and ate it about 30-45 minutes later and it was still warm!

The food is delicious so much flavor and options, I got the pork soup dumplings, spicy chicken huimai, and beef pancake. All i recommend to get😋 . Also very nice customer service, but There is also limited seating with a small space and around 15 minute wait which is worth it! Will be coming back to try more food👍

Been wanting to come here for years and it did not disappoint. Food was delicious and surprisingly cheap. I had the beef pancake and spicy chicken huimei (dry hand-pulled noodle). The staff were very nice and accommodating too. Highly recommend.

Sapphira Bella

I have come here perhaps 3 times in the last ten years and this place is unbeatable in terms of price, quality, and taste. They have their chili oil on the side. I ordered a humei with soup in the summer and I think the soup was a mistake. Next time I will get the dry noodles.

George Moss

If you are thinking of eating here, definitely do it. This is one of the best spots in Chinatown that is worth the hype. I can only speak to the Big Tray Chicken (with extra wide noodles) + dumplings; the former is a unique dish not to be found elsewhere, while the second are the best dumplings I have had at a sit-down restaurant. Service is very quick and friendly. There may be a line, but turnover is quick - do not let is scare you off!

동구리

Tiny place but pretty okay to wait. If you are looking for small + sketchy feeling restaurant for date night. I feel this is the best place. Their food are really great but figured it’s mostly about msg. Our group drank so much water after the dinner but still happy because it was really good.

The Journeyed Traveler

Tried the beef pancake here and the spicy beef brisket with noodles. Both were really good. The beef brisket with that spicy soup was the real deal. Quick service, small store so limited seating. Feels like you’ve been invited into someone’s kitchen.

Bill

A bustling Chinatown gem that instantly transported me back to China with its street side and lively energy. The Spicy Lamb Hui Mei featured wide, chewy noodles coated in a fragrant, spicy sauce that was satisfying and comforting. Not necessarily a spot I’d rush back to, but definitely worth trying for an authentic, no-frills noodle experience.

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Natalie Klocek

Loved the food! Don't go for the ambiance, but we loved our meal even when we were sat outside on little stools. Had the spicy beef brisket wide noodles and it was amazing, along with delicious soup dumplings!

Christina

I finally tried Spicy Village after spending loads of time in the area. I've been thinking about it ever since. The food lives up to the name - very well spiced. I got the vegetarian dry noodle (fully vegan), and I was blown away, and the portions are huge! You will wait a long time for your food if you order takeout at peak times, but it is worth it.

Shabnam Tailor

During a food tour of NYC, we ate at many places, but Spicy Village stood out. The scallion sauce veg dumplings were amazing. The flavor was so authentic it felt like we were eating in another country. I can't recommend them enough—definitely a 5-star experience!

Big Marvel and Chicken

amazinggg comfort food and reasonably priced! The service was fast and the food came out quick. We tried the hand pulled noodles, vegetable scallion dumplings, pork bun and the pepper chicken rice. Everything tasted great and the noodles the portion size was huge for the noodles. Be informed that they accept cash only!!

Jinhee Park

Dry black bean with pork noodles tasted so much better with chilli oil, the beef noodle soups tasted too kelpy at first but it grew on me and it feels good for your soul and health. Pork pancake was my favourite. Cash only js annoying but there is an ATM inside a little grocery store around the corner.

Tommy Wu

Really enjoyed their hand pulled noodles! The noodles had a great texture and coated with delicious sauce. The lamb was well seasoned and the bok choy was cooked well. The cilantro added a hint of freshness and the chili oil was flavorful. Would recommend!

Yagazie Emezi

Absolutely loved this spot! Got there on a weekday around 9pm so it was pretty empty. We were seated quickly and got our orders in. The food was so excellent! And you can get some drinks of your own by the nearby bodega. Sure, I saw some rats scuttle by (in the distance) but it honestly added to the charm of it all. For me as a first time visitor, it was truly a hidden gem.

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Easily my favorite vegan chinese place in new york city. I travel there several times abl year for work and order from different vegan chinese places every time. Their general tsos and kung pao is perfectly crispy and the dumplings are served in this spicy chili oil that is incredible. They keep the sauce separate from the veggies so they dont soggy in transit. I ordered delivery and have never been to the location in person, so I can't comment on service or atmosphere, but I look forward to ordering from them again next time I'm in new york.

Michael Cheng

flavor is decent and not what you would expect, very savory noodle shop with handmade noodles that have bouncy texture and flavorful broth. broth. the food comes out hot, and the place is not for spicy crave but for savory tastes. very bustling also and service is attentive and quick and decent pricing

Mysha Azzad

I went today around 1 pm and waited less than 5 minutes for a table. I got the beef pancake and spicy chicken soup and omg… amazing. The hand pulled noodles were so fresh, chicken was tender and the beef pancakes were so warm and savory. Both dishes tasted delicious with their chili oil. I cannot wait to go back!

Rachel Chapman

IF YOU DO ONE THING IN NYC, COME HERE. It is the best Asian food I have ever had in my life (and I’ve been to Asia 4 times!!) get the spicy big tray chicken with plain hummei, and spice scallion sauce pork dumpling. Absolutely incredible 10/10

I have come here perhaps 3 times in the last ten years and this place is unbeatable in terms of price, quality, and taste. They have their chili oil on the side. I ordered a humei with soup in the su…

I have come here perhaps 3 times in the last ten years and this place is unbeatable in terms of price, quality, and taste. They have their chili oil on the side. I ordered a humei with soup in the …

Reviewing the Broome St location A++++++++++ on all accounts: food, service, ambiance. Very fair prices for steaming hot soups.

Reviewing the Broome St location A++++++++++ on all accounts: food, service, ambiance. Very fair prices for steaming hot soups.

Reviewing the Broome St location A++++++++++ on all accounts: food, service, ambiance. Very fair prices for steaming hot soups.

Reviewing the Broome St location A++++++++++ on all accounts: food, service, ambiance. Very fair prices for steaming hot soups.

Hidden gem in the neighborhood. Love all th broth. The service is excellent. I've been coming here 3 times a week. The prices are amazing.

I came across this place by accident. Loved that they're BYOB. The food was just perfect to me, and the atmosphere was very nice. Someplace you'd come with a few close friends or get takeaway. Cash…

One of my favorite places! Cash only and fast service. There is a line out the door. SUPER cheap fast Chinese food in a crowded tiny room. The poke dumplings and salt and pepper dumpling were my …

I got the soup dumplings and they were so delicious! The atmosphere is crowded but feels very authentic Chinese. I will come back.

I got the soup dumplings and they were so delicious! The atmosphere is crowded but feels very authentic Chinese. I will come back.

A delicious hidden gem in Chinatown!! The noodle soup here is so homey, and absolutely delicious. The restaurant is very casual and cozy. Keep in mind that this place is cash only. The service is…

We ordered the beef pancake and the spicy big tray. I really liked the pancake and the big tray is good too but I just wish there was more noodles.

Very authentic Chinese noodles, fast and quick service, noodles are chewy and taste very well. Place is small and only accepts cash. Good value for price.

Hole in the wall chinese place with a lot of hype but unfortunately does not live up to it. Food is pretty good but no better than any other decent place. Beef pancakes were the highlight, would recommend.

Straightforward spot for hand pulled noodles. The dry beef brisket one hits the spot. Quick service, great efficiency.

Quick service and very affordable food - like, are we still in Manhattan?? affordable. They use mostly plastic / disposable plates and utensils which does not jive with my low carbon footprint diet style (flavor of the season) but I also ate beef here so I’m being a little bit of a hypocrite. Went on a Saturday early (before 6pm) and this small place (really small, maybe 8 tables total?) filled up fast. I enjoyed the food. Ordered two dishes (#26 Spicy Beef Brisket with hand pulled noodles and A3 Sesame Chicken with rice bc somebody who was not me wanted sesame chicken) and a plate of dumplings (7A Spicy scallion sauce pork dumplings) which was way more food than we shld have had or eaten. Place seemed BYOB but we were fine with water. Total with 20% tip was ~$30. It’s more of a homey place (hole in a wall) than a place to enjoy the finest Chinese cuisine. I think this is more of Sichuan cuisine (thus the name Spicy Village). I love spicy food and take heat well so it was not spicy for me, but for those unaccustomed to spicy food, be aware! I would go back for their famous Spicy Big Tray Chicken! Serving size is LARGE so order accordingly. Also cash only.

I got the Big Spicy Chicken Tray. I was not that impressed. The noodles were good though. Maybe I’ll try something diff another time.

This rating for Spicy Village is entirely attributed to their famed spicy big tray chicken, which was plentiful, perfectly flavored, juicy and delicious. The hand pulled noodles were good although the portion could've been bigger for the two of us. The dine-in experience however, was horrendous. We waited an hour to be seated (arrived @ 6PM on a Saturday), ate with our jackets on as the door kept opening, and the worst part was the people waiting in line inside were pressed against our table, breathing over us as we ate. On the plus side, the service was friendly. But just do yourself a favor and get takeout.

The pancake has a very nice crisp and good flavor to it but it’s lackin some pork for the $5.75 price tag. The restaurant interior is very small with limited seating but service was quick and staff was friendly.

Nice authentic Chinese restaurant. Small dining space, probably 18-20 chairs. Simple menu, but plenty of selections. We enjoyed it. I had a spicy chicken noodle soup and my wife had a vegetarian dish. Affordable.

The soup dumplings have been great! The big tray chicken was just chicken and we added noodles, not really special or outstanding

If you are looking for a spicy Asian meal to salivate your taste buds, look no further. This cozy restaurant sits about 22 customers and was packed when we arrived. The menu is typical of northern Chinese cuisine. We had the Spicy Big Tray Chicken with a side of hand pulled noodles, Pork and Vegetable Dumplings and an order of the Soup Dumplings. There was plenty of chicken and the soup base had tons of peppercorn making for a spicy combination. We weren't impressed with the dumplings though. The soup dumplings had no soup inside and seems to be commercially made. We had some beverages to keep the spice levels down from the big tray.

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Spicy Village, unlike it's name, is not very spicy. They are well known for their chicken dish in the last picture which you can add rice or noodles. However like a typical Chinese place, it stressed me out too much because it's tiny so they always end up rushing you out the door. It's BYOB but it's a $12 minimum.... Which means it's a lot of food. Decent food but not a place you linger. Eat and get out or they kick you out.

hand pulled noodles with lamb were good, as well as pork and chive dumplings. got hyped up too much tho, it’s just your average chinese restaurant

A small restaurant in Chinatown that serves a lot of Chinese noodles dishes. I ordered the Spicy Lamb Huimei ($11.75) and Pancake w. Pork ($5.75). The noodles were decent but I was not amazed, but the pancake w. pork (also known as a Chinese hamburger) tasted delicious. The service was great and they are cash only. The pancake was a bit on the expensive side, but still not expensive. Overall, I would rate this place a 7.5/10 - I wouldn’t have any urge to revisit, but if I were to be in the area I would show up to enjoy a good bowl of noodles + Chinese hamburger.

In Chinatown, NYC, there are lots of Chinese restaurants... ok, this is not a very good introduction, I know... 😂 Yet this is true. And finding the best option in all this offer is kind of mission impossible... Google is here to help, though, but does it really help? Well, somehow, it told me that, in the Lower East side, slightly outside of Chinatown, there is a small and affordable restaurant called Spicy Village that has good reviews. But I failed to see that the restaurant is always packed and that I would have to wait outside for... 45 minutes, maybe?.. because the venue is so small you can't barely move from the door to a table. The waitress initially told us there was no room and then she told us to wait... or so we thought, because we couldn't really understand what she told us and I'm pretty sure she didn't understand us either. Anyway, we managed to get inside and get a small table for the 3 of us (my wife, my son and I). And we started ordering. The tricky part was that my son does eat spicy food at all... but we basically ordered everything else. And it was way too much. It would have been nice if they had told us to stop before. But for the price, ordering too much wasn't really a big deal: we paid $50 for the 3 of us (no desserts... but none needed) and ate a lot. This is very cheap for NYC. And we ate good and unusual dishes. Honestly, next time, I'll probably get there at the opening time, but I will definitely go back. Just keep in mind that they don't accept credit cards... Quality & taste: 9/10 Quantities: 10/10 Atmosphere: 3/10 Originality: 9/10 Ratio price / quality: 10/10 Service: 2/10 How I felt afterwards: 9/10 More on IG @runnerandfoodie

+4

Cash only spot in Chinatown with delicious and affordable noodles! Generous portions of meat in all of our noodles, and the flavor is extremely authentic. The beef pancakes were slightly disappointing, as we were expecting more meat. The soho dumplings were delicious and comforting.

+4

Tender brisket and crispy pancake pork burger. The friendly service was great as well. I took one star off because the noodles was not as spicy and the burger could have used more pork. Nevertheless, it was a good hole in the wall at Chinatown :) Also, it is cash only.

My first dinner spot after a long travel day to New York and the food did not disappoint. So comforting and warming — I highly recommend the pancake with beef, steamed dumplings, and black bean sauce hui mei noodles. Every dish is handmade with care which honestly adds to the charm of the run-down but cozy atmosphere. Will be back to try more!

Shad Berry

Get the spice scallion sauce pork dumplings!! 10/10. Ordered these as a starter and then the lamb hui mei and the beef brisket hui mei for our mains. Decent noodle dishes but nothing to write home about. The diners seated beside us ordered the big plate chicken, and I will definitely be trying this next time. Small place with very little seating, but we were able to get a spot right away. Popular spot for all types of people.

Michael

Excellent food quality, friendly staff, and loved the Big Tray Chicken dish. The Seafood Hui Mei soup itself is extremely flavorful too, and the Beef Hui Mei had chunks of good tender beef with the noodles and bok choy. Only down side is that the restaurant is very small and you are squeezed almost shoulder to shoulder with other tables and chairs and there’s barely enough room to walk in and out. Otherwise, it’s a great affordable location for noodle soup!

ZhouLin Jin

Great place! Great hidden gem! Authentic Chinese food, I recommend coming here. Food is fresh and definitely homemade. Reminds me of when I was living in China. It is a small space and it does require cash. But food is so worth it!

Deb L

The prices here are great; but despite having "spicy" in the name, we did not find the spicy items that we ordered to be all that spicy, although they all had great flavor. We got the dry pulled noodle brisket, the spicy scallion sauce pork dumplings, and pork pancake. I'd skip the pancakes next time. It's a cash only establishment, so come prepared.

I almost walked right by this place. I was told they are known for their hand pulled noodles so I had to go with one of those dishes. I went with the Black Bean Sauce Huimei w/ pork. Everything tas…

Has a nice hole-in-the-wall vibe and the broth in the soups was ok but the meat was basically all bone, gristle and fat and the noodles had a not very pleasant texture and taste. People who think t…

Great noodle soups, dumplings and veggie chicken. Small spot but good food! Popular with locals!

I thought this place was fairly good but the ingredients are minimal. I wish it had more meat or vegetables. There was no bok choy in the brisket soup but they add it to the dry noodles. \n\nServic…

In Chinatown, NYC, there are lots of Chinese restaurants... ok, this is not a very good introduction, I know... Yet this is true. And finding the best option in all this offer is kind of mission imp…

The dumplings were amazing but the SPICY BIG TRAY CHICKEN is a must order. Chicken the falls off the bone, succulent noodles, great potatoes and an amazing very flavorful broth. Small establishment n…

Not sure why this spot has so much hype. The noodle soup was ok, nothing special. The best thing they have is soup dumplings for under $1 each which were pretty good. Not worth waiting in line for in my opinion with so many great restaurants in the area.

My friend and I decided to go here because of all of the great reviews. There was also a pretty long wait for seats so we expected great things. However, it did not meet our expectations. The pork bun was really good but the rest of the dishes was not flavorful enough. It was a bit lacking in taste and flavor.

Wanted to like it but disappointed. The spicy chicken is fine but overcooked. The noodles are pretty nice

Hit and miss! The pork dumplings were the best I've ever had! The pork was shredded - not ground. The fresh colantro was perfect. You get a lot of dumplings for the price. but the spicey chicken soup was bland as could be. The menu noted "hot". On a scale of 1 to 3 it was a spice level of 0.

Honestly. Mediocre. It's just hype. The location is quant. Love the home and authentic feel to it. The broth is bland and had to use alot of Chilli oil to try and bring out the flavor. The soup dumplings were good but taste like other dim sum places. The seating is limited and can maybe fit 15/16 at most at one time. You'll have to get a number and wait outside. If you speak Cantonese, you can cut the line 🙄 I get it. The location is cash only. It looks like it's also BYOB. Regular drinks aren't over priced. The price overall isn't too bad and not city competitive like most places.

+5

We got a beef brisket noodle soup and lamb dry noodles. Meats were dry and soup was subtle at best; I've had better. Dry noodles were more flavorful which is expected. Saving grace is the chewy, fres…

We got a beef brisket noodle soup and lamb dry noodles. Meats were dry and soup was subtle at best; I've had better. Dry noodles were more flavorful which is expected. Saving grace is the…

We got a beef brisket noodle soup and lamb dry noodles. Meats were dry and soup was subtle at best; I've had better. Dry noodles were more flavorful which is expected. Saving grace is the chewy, …

We got a beef brisket noodle soup and lamb dry noodles. Meats were dry and soup was subtle at best; I've had better. Dry noodles were more flavorful which is expected. Saving grace is the chewy…

I ordered the Lamb Hui Mei - I’ve got noodles in boiled water with a few pieces of meat without any flavors or spices, even unsalted! I love Chinese cuisine, so I was very disappointed. Also, I ordered dumplings, but they served 11 instead of 12 (as listed on the menu). The dumplings were delicious. And the restroom was unclean.

You get nearly thrown out before you finished because the Village is so tiny that there is no space for other guests. The dumplings where great, but the sour soup tastes horrible. The spicy chicken was more sauce than anything else. Bony, meatless, fatty chicken pieces with crushed sharp bones inside. Not good. Price ok, but not as cheap as it was.

+3

Food overhyped in my opinion. Maybe because it’s cheap people love it idk I don’t get it. And the women working there totally ignore you when you walk in, if it’s your first time there you won’t know what to do. You just have to grab a table with other people. Order at the register. Also I saw the woman at the counter picking her nose hardbody and wiping it on herself like so gross.

Terrible service overall. They rush you to finish your meal quickly to invite more people in. Owners only care about money. They don't have very well manners. food is okay more bland and basic. I t…

Terrible service overall. They rush you to finish your meal quickly to invite more people in. Owners only care about money. They don't have very well manners. Food is okay more bland and basic. I t…

Terrible service overall. They rush you to finish your meal quickly to invite more people in. Owners only care about money. They don't have very well manners. Food is okay more bland and basic. I t…