Such a staple of Chinatown new and old. This placed used to be open late night until 4am to serve all the drunks after partying. Sadly, those days are gone, but they still serve up the one of the best bbq Chinese meats (roast duck, boneless ribs, and chicken) and wonton mein in town. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu here. The prices are reasonable for the portion size. Free oranges to end the meal are a nice finishing touch to cleanse the palate!

great no frills spot with authentic flavors and dishes! Remember to bring cash and you'll have a great meal. Pricing is fair and overall would recommend this spot (especially if you're craving roast meats!)

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Finally had the chance to come by to this Chinatown classic for the first time recently - my friend and I came by for a weekday dinner last week and there were plenty of open tables while we were there. The menu is pretty large (Cheesecake Factory vibes) but I vaguely knew that I wanted to try some of their BBQ meats, so I got the 2 items combination on rice with roast pork (燒肉) and char siu (叉燒). It was really good! The char siu had a great ratio of lean and fat meat, and I really liked the sauce on it (it was a bit salty, but paired nicely with the rice). The roast pork was also really good - the crispy skin was perfect and so delicious, but I did find that there were way too many pieces of basically just fat / bone :( My friend ordered the roast duck and it was also super delicious! Portion size was big enough to takeaway for a second meal the next day, too. Overall, a very solid meal - really authentic (esp the vibes - grimy tables, brusque service, all good signs haha) and while it wasn't necessarily the best Cantonese food I've had, for this price I certainly can't complain. Will definitely be back to work through their extensive menu! Other notes - they do have a bathroom (slightly better than many Chinatown restaurants lol) and cash only.

That Roast Pork & duck was amazing. Every bite took me to flavor town!!! All of the servers were friendly and I got to meet the owner he was Super friendly! I really hopes he can find someone with integrity to takeover when he decides to retire! Hands down my favorite spot in Chinatown for entrees.

This is one of the best Cantonese food shop in Chinatown. The Duck is perfectly cooked and juicy. The wonton soup is flavorful and clean. And the price is reasonable.

It was a crowded little place and when I went I was simply hungry with zero expectations. Well it was the best Chinese food I had. The chicken was tender and the spices on point. The tea was hot and refreshing. The chicken fried rice was amazing. The general Chao chicken was soft, crispy, tender and really delicious. The portion are big, they can be shared. I would definitely recommend it.

Busy place, amazing food! Went with the popular choice from previous reviewers - Hong Kong style crispy fried noodles with seafood and vegetables. Folks from Kolkata would immediately recognize this as our favorite "American Chop Souy" in Indian-Chinese cuisine. Crunchy, saucy, superb! Roasted duck was among the best I've had, chicken lo mein was loved by the kids, lamb over rice was flavorful and very different from sauteed lamb in Sichuan restaurants. The sauteed watercress was delicious and exactly what I've grown to expect. Wish there was a little more room - but us suburban folks always end up feeling that way when we stretch our arms to wear our jackets and it almost hits the good folks in the next table.

+5

Excellent place, Chinese with some great options, like the Oyster and Pork Casserole, Stir Fried crispy noodles w/ pork and mushroom, shrimp, duck roll...so good! Roasted duck is a must, notice the Peking Duck hanging in the window as you enter, very cool! All served classic Chinatown Style! Our table was next to the front door so try to avoid this spot since people waiting to be seated are right on top of you there. Sharing a table is another option, or better yet is your own table.

+6

Food 9/10 Gas deal. Crazy that I paid like 10 bucks for a massive plate of pork, duck, and chicken with veggies all over rice. Could not finish it but ate as much as I could and it was so so so worth it. Would definitely return to try their wonton soup next time. Easy place to go when you’re hungry and also have plenty of space for individual diners. Their hot tea was also very nice. Atmosphere 7/10 Standard and simple cheap eats restaurant vibes. Service 10/10 Great service. Bro was a g gave me an extra refill of the tea I very much appreciate!!

You are paying for the best Chinese food, not for the ambiance. Absolutely love this place. I’d eat here 5 days a week if I lived close by.

+4

Brilliant food in an authentic Chinese restaurant. Cash only but there’s a cash point in the foyer. Pork and wonton noodle soup was excellent, as was the beef lo mein. Good portion sizes

The food was delicious. We tried the roasted pork, roasted pig, and roasted duck.

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Delicious crispy pork, and also loved the roast duck with noodles. Shrimp wonton soup was a bit over fishy, though wontons were great. Solid noodles and prices. Cash only.

The roast duck is tender with crispy skin, adding rich flavor to the light, savory broth. The noodles are perfectly cooked. Not too soft, with a nice bite. It’s a satisfying bowl, especially on a cold day. Simple, flavorful, and very satisfying.

The food was AMAZING. Visited NY with my mum from London for a week and it exceeded our expectations. The restaurant vibes were busy and hectic but all great Chinese restos are. It was worth the 25 min wait in line. First we went for dine in and liked it so much we came back to grab takeout a couple days later (the line is a lot shorter for takeout) we will definitely be returning when we come back to New York! Highly recommend the beef E-foo noodles, shrimp fried rice and the young chow fried rice. Disclaimer: the portions are huge. Don’t over order like we did the first time - we happily ate the rest for breakfast the next day so nothing was wasted.

Roast duck is a must order. The stir-fried water spinach with fermented bean curd is much better than what I had in Hong Kong. Lovely and nice service Is a place you must try at China town NYC

+3

Keep the food coming!!! The place is busy and crowded, which says something about how tasty the food is. We ordered, ate, and loved it so much, we ordered more, ate, and even though we were full we still ordered more. The prices were fair, the service was quick. We sat at a linoleum table at the entrance, physically right next to the cash register (they have out tables in every possible spot in their small dining room). It ought to have been uncomfortable, but we liked the food so much we here happy to sit anywhere

We ordered the roasted pork, duck, and bok choy—all were delicious and full of flavor. The meats were perfectly cooked, and the bok choy was fresh and tasty.

+2

We arrived 1hour before they closed but still made it. As soon as you get seated you will get tea 🫖. They took the order and our food arrived in less than 15min we got noodle soup 🍜 with duck, rice with duck and dumplings. We couldn’t finished it the portions are very generous. I really enjoyed it the only think is like I feel my duck was a little bit raw but still very tasty

This restaurant is very special. Have been coming here for at least 20 years. There is nothing on the menu that can go wrong. Even If you close your eyes and pick a random dish. It will be very tasty. The best roast duck, roast pork in chinatown. Very very busy spot. Beef chow fun, lo mein, fried rice is always ordered. This place was also one of anthony Bourdains favorite places to eat🥹 Love seeing repeat customers and tourists coming in from word of mouth. Everyone is always happily enjoying their food and looking at other tables asking people what dish they ordered lol. The owner and staff are always so sweet and kind and funny. Love them.

+3

One of my fave spot in Chinatown and their food is one of the best. I've been also going here for years and I always get the same dishes. I took a lot of friends here and never got a complain. You might wait to be seated a bit but that's also shows you how busy they are. Very tasty food!

A staple in Chinatown that’s been here for decades. I’ve been coming here since I was 7 years old and I’m 35 now. They’re known for the roast pork but the wonton noodle soup here is the best I’ve ever had. Sucks that I live in NJ now but this place is incredible.

Very solid and dependable wonton noodle soup. Probably one of the best roast ducks in Chinatown in my opinion and really good as a topping to the wonton noodle soup. The wontons here are probably smaller than other places and they are purely shrimp wontons instead of the pork and shrimp combo. But they are bouncy with perfectly thin skin. Broth is rich but not unbearably salty. Don't come here expecting great service or atmosphere. The wait staff won't be the "friendly" service staff, it's very much the no nonsense no fluff kind of service. To some this might be rude, but growing up in Chinatown, I kind of expect it. The seating is tight, like airline economy kind of seating where they basically jammed in as many tables as could fit. If you come in solo or with a partner, expect to be sharing tables. Not sure what the other person is talking about that there's an included 20% service charge. Maybe if you are in a larger party. They charged me what I expected (I think everything is 50 cents more than what's on the website menu now). Tip is not included in the bill.

This place is super yummy! I came here last year and it’s one of the places that I constantly think about going back to once I’m in ny again. One thing to mention is that they only take cash so Mae sure you have that with you.

If you like to feel real Chinese restaurant atmosphere, it is the place. It is Always a lot people, you need to wait for the table. The food is good and really really good price. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommend.

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We went on Christmas Day! We waited in line outside (that wrapped around the block) for an hour. It was worth it. As crowded as it was, we were not rushed. The food was amazing and there was so much of it. And when I heated it up the next day it was still good.

My Can't-Miss Chinatown Gem. I've been coming to this Chinatown restaurant for over 20 years, and it remains my favorite in New York. The broth is unparalleled, always the best. My essential order is their iconic soft shell crab and the wonton duck soup. If you're in the city, you absolutely have to try this place!

Bronx DJ Larry

The food was absolutely fantastic!! The restaurant sitting area is small. I, traveling alone, was relegated to sitting near the front most table typically reserved for take out. I had no issue with the sitting however, I was ignored sitting there for quite some time. This is an extremely popular restaurant and for good reason. The food is delicious. During my visit, I had the three roasted meats of Duck, pork, and chicken. They were served over a bed of rice with steamed cabbage. The duck was succulent and the roasted pork was deliciouly crunchy on the skin side and moist and juicy on the inside. The taste was fantastically delicious. I’ve never experienced a more tastier pork. This is truly something to be experienced. All in all, other than my initial intro, this is a must recommend. I will cheerfully return.

Jaeho Choi

Great NY Noodletown is a solid spot for classic Cantonese comfort food. I especially like the wonton noodle soup, the broth is clean and flavorful, and the wontons are well made with a good balance of shrimp and pork. The roast meats are also a highlight, with crispy roast pork and roast duck that are consistently satisfying. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable for the quality and location. The service may seem a bit indifferent at first, but they take care of everything you need efficiently. The atmosphere is simple and always busy, which fits the Chinatown vibe. Overall, a reliable place for authentic Cantonese noodles and soups.

+2

Quinn Nelson

Loved the meal that I had here and loved having tea with my food as well. Small place and I’d opt for a seat that doesn’t have my back turned against the door but the mirror helps if you too land in a seat you don’t like.

Stefano Sensi

Best duck I've had in ages! Crispy and juicy, they cook it the way you have to for that exquisite flavor. Sizable portions and delicious. A definite go to. I will return if I'm ever close, guaranteed!

Jose

Great NY Noodletown is one of those classic NYC spots where everything just works exactly the way you want it to. From the moment I walked in, the experience was impressively quick — I was seated almost immediately, and the food came out with that fast, no-nonsense efficiency that only the best Chinatown institutions have mastered. It’s the perfect place when you’re hungry and want something delicious without any long wait. It’s cash only, so definitely come prepared, but honestly the value and speed make it more than worth the slight inconvenience. I started with the spring rolls, which were hot, crispy, and packed with flavor — the kind that taste even better than you remembered from the last time. For my main dish, I ordered their all-protein plate, which comes with three different types of protein. Every single one was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. It’s a great option if you’re in the mood for something hearty and want to try a mix of what they do best. The atmosphere is exactly what you expect: simple, bustling, and full of people who know they’re in the right place for great food. If you want a quick, satisfying, and truly classic New York Chinatown meal, Great NY Noodletown never disappoints. Highly recommend!

+1

Yvonne A

Visited Great NY Noodletown in Chinatown and wow the food absolutely blew me away. We ordered a little bit of everything: the roast pork, duck, chicken, General Tso’s chicken, bok choy, fish congee and more. Every dish had its own flavor and the taste really stood out compared to other Chinese restaurants. The meats were tender and flavorful, the veggies were fresh and the congee was comforting and seasoned. You can really taste the classic, old-school Chinatown style in every bite. The atmosphere is super busy (we waited for 30 minutes). The service was just okay, not the warmest, but they’re quick, efficient and the food comes out fast, which honestly makes up for it. Overall, if you’re looking for delicious, no-nonsense Chinese food with bold flavors and generous portions, this place is definitely worth visiting. I’ll 100% be back for more!

HELLO CHLOE

This was super authentic, reminded me of macau/HK roast meat restaurant, small spot with limited tables ,yet food was delicious and staff was nice people working together as a team! I like how modern the place looks and how clean the ceramic tile walls were with the traditional Chinese vertical menu panels.The air conditioning is well ventilated, and doesn't have the weird odors of kitchen smoke and funky meat 👍 They even sing Happy birthday to their customers who are their loyal locals. At the end of checkout , sweet tangy oranges are given , nice homey touch 🍊 I highly appreciate their service and they listen to customer feedback 👍

Trung Tran

Authentic Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. It was small and cramped with the view and scent of roasted duck and pig in the window. Typical rude wait staff without good Engrish. But the food was inexpensive and delightful.

Lindsay Taylor

Great food! very comforting and warm! I ordered the soy sauce chicken over rice, and shrimp dumplings and noodles in soup. Everything was delicious! The service was friendly, and you can tell it’s a local favorite with many regulars. I highly recommend and will definitely return to try more dishes! I recently ordered the Chinese vegetables with oyster sauce and the wonton noodle soup (shrimp). Both were very delicious!

Morgan T

I had the wonton beef noodle soup at Great NW Noodlestown, and it blew me away. The food was so good that I forgot I was still in the United States. The noodles were perfectly chewy, the beef was super tender, and the wontons were packed with flavor. It was so good that I had to come back again. I wish I wish I had more time to try more of their menu. They are super busy, but still have time to take care of everyone. Good price. Great and friendly service. I recommend it.

+2

There may be no better place for late night food than Great NY Noodletown. It used to open till 2am before the pandemic, but now you can still head over for some quick and cheap late night eats until 11pm. Very authentic Cantonese food with an extensive menu, approved by my relatives who have been working in Chinatown for few decades. ＊ Roast Pork 蜜汁叉燒 The char siu had the right amount of meat and fat. The honey soy sauce was quite salty, so I’d recommend soaking it into the noodle soup or enjoying it with a big scoop of rice. Not the best char siu I’ve had in NYC, but still delectable to satisfy my hankering. ＊ Wonton Rice Noodle Soup (Shrimp) 鮮蝦雲吞河粉 It came with 6 large wontons, with thin skin and fresh shrimp fillings! I am allergic to Cantonese alkaline noodle so I substituted with rice noodle. It was knife-cut, chewier and thicker than what I usually have. A less oily option to fill your growling stomach late at night. ＊ Seafood with Rice Noodle & Vegetables 菜遠海鮮炒河粉 This stir-fried rice noodle was a spot-on with enough “wok hei” (smoky flavor). Generous seafood, veggies and meat toppings. The portion was so big that it could feed two hungry people. ***Cash only!

This restaurant is very popular, often requiring a wait, but the flavors are solid, making it a representative of Cantonese food. The taste is worth the wait, especially for the Cantonese roast duck and roast suckling pig, which have the perfect texture and are very juicy. However, the service and dining environment are slightly lacking compared to the food quality. The ordering process can be chaotic, with staff not being very patient in answering customers' questions. Additionally, the tables can appear a bit greasy and not well-cleaned, which might not bother some diners but could be a concern for others. In such cases, takeout might be a better option. Overall, this restaurant is worth visiting for their well-thought-out dishes that showcase the essence of Cantonese food, but improvements in service and cleanliness would enhance the experience.

Decent comfort Chinese food. Very reasonable price.

Great NY Noodletown has very good service with attentive staff. Unfortunately, the food was just okay and the atmosphere is nothing special. It's a decent option if you're in the area, but not particularly memorable.

In spite of the small size of this establishment, many had mentioned including myself that there’s often a problem with the line and the seating. My partner, my family and I figured out rather quickly today for lunch that one just had to get the person who is doing the seating to notice you and he would note how many in your party. We had a wait about 20 minutes for a table of 4 otherwise one will be seated at a communal table. The menu are widely assorted from BBQ item, soup to rice dishes. For some of us as a starter, began with their delicious soup and ordered the beef tripe with noodle and shrimp wontons with noodle. They were served hot and flavorful with a dash of soy sauce. As an entree, we ordered seafood with pan fried noodles, sliced beef with Chinese broccoli, soy sauced 1/4 chicken and chicken with vegetables over noodles. We’ve been here numerous times and don’t expect warm customer service here; but expect excellent authentic food which we could recommend.

+2

This restaurant been in Chinatown for atleast 40 years. Food are decent, service is ok, just like any chinese restaurant. But be aware when asked for certain food like roasted pork / roasted pig , try to say you want like how much worth instead of asking for how many oz or lbs, they always cut more than what you wanted and ended up paying more.

The food was excellent but as they don't take reservations, trying to get a table for a party of 6 was chaos, even though we got there at 5pm and there was already a line especially because there are only 2 large, round tables. I would recommend coming here with a group of 4 or fewer people. Also beware that this is a CASH ONLY restaurant! It's not a place to eat and chat and linger, or to catch up with old friends (which is what we were trying to do), but definitely worth it if you just want delicious food. We shared our big table with a diner eating by himself, so he was smart to realize what kind of place this is! Might be worth it to get takeout as well, skip the line and eat at home. That's not to say the service wasn't great. Even with everyone bustling around, we didn't get the sense that the staff was trying to kick people out or passive aggressively urge people to eat faster. Also keep in mind that the bathrooms are not the cleanliest, so try not to have to go while dining here!

A New York landmark. Food is prepared fresh and served very quickly. Typical Asian cuisine menu with some interesting authentic items. This was my first time visiting. Tea is served promptly along with chopsticks. I ordered LoMein with Ginger and Scallions. A really good dish especially if you like ginger. Other dishes ordered were Noodle Vegetable soup and Roast Pork over white rice. The soup was so-so and had a fishy overtone. Not sure what that's all about. But the roast pork over rice was excellent. So, if you are in China Town NYC, give Great NY Noodletown a shot. BE ADVISED - CASH ONLY

Won ton is the best, Duck was so good it doesn’t have any smells, Crispy pork the meat is amazing but the skins I thought it would be more crispy and it’s a bit salty, however everything was good. The place was clean and cash only..

+1

This is a great cheap eat. It is a bit famous for roasted meats and cheap prices. But what I noticed is the the less expensive means less meat on the plate. I was surprised how many people come in for take out. Chinese vegetables on the menu means that green dish pictured. But it was actually delicious.

+2

~20min wait around 7pm which was no biggie, there’s maybe 15-20 tables total. Semi fast service once seated! Overall pretty good, although it left me wondering if there’s somewhere better. We split a bowl for $11.50 and felt it was plenty, but we were eating at multiple places. ALLERGY NOTE: it is not specified that all their wontons are shrimp, NOT just in the 2 soups that do specify shrimp. CASH ONLY like many places in Chinatown, they do have an ATM on site.

One of the all timers for Chinese food in Chinatown. Good food at a good price with large portions and cheap Tsingtao. The Roast Duck was good, with a supremely crispy skin. Quite bone-y however. The flavor was good. The Lo Mein was a standard Lo Mein with a large amount of noodles. Tasted fresh. The greens were just steamed greens with oyster sauce, still solid. Great for groups. Cash only. Free orange slices at the end. This order, with 4 beers, was $86

I was excited to try this Chinatown classic. The bok choy and wonton noodles were awesome. The cha siu was a bit dry but maybe it was an off day

+1

We stopped here for lunch by a friends recommendation. The food was decent. Not a lot of flavor and a little greasy for my taste, but what else do you expect from Chinese food? I had the chicken Lo mein, fried, and it was good. I’d eat it again if we end up at this restaurant again!

This restaurant has been popular among locals and tourists alike for decades for good Cantonese comfort food. No frills decor with few tables, often times it’s packed but service is very quick for seated or orders to go. Good sized food portion and tasty without MSG aftertaste at very reasonable prices. Menu price is already tax inclusive!

+1

Good place for quick Hong Kong style bites. It’s not my favorite wonton in the area, but the soup really hit the spot. The crispy pork belly was delicious, although I do wish it came out just a bit warmer. I might use this place for a grab and go, if anything.

Don’t like the smell of the restaurant , but the food is good needs a little salt but other than that good lunch spot get the soft shell crabs (seasonal)

Food was great, portions were VERY generous, we had to pack some to go, it was impossible to finish two mains and a soup between the two of us. Service was a bit slow, but the place was super busy.

Delicious Cantonese food at very good prices. Everything I've order was very tasty and served in generous sizes. You have to try the duck and the noodles here. The place is small and doesn't have a certain vibe, just a place to sit and have great food, nothing pretencious. It feels authentic to me.

Kate Rimolo

Good place in Chinatown. There was no wait, but the place was packed at 3pm. There was a steady stream of people arriving. We got a couple of beers, the salt baked squid (crab was out of season), a duck wonton noodle soup, and a shrimp wonton noodle soup. The bill was $75, with tip. It was good, but probably my least favorite of the restaurants we have tried from the infatuation best noodle places in the city list. It does belong on the list though, no question. I will be back because I need to try the salt baked crab.

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E

A very busy restaurant. The meat was delicious and well cooked. The service was excellent but sit-down space was a bit limited. *cash only*

Katy Rodriguez

The food here feels genuinely authentic, the kind of dishes you won’t always find in more Americanized Chinese restaurants. Some flavors might be subtler than what you’re used to, but that’s part of the experience. If you’re the kind of diner who enjoys trying traditional dishes and exploring beyond the usual favorites, this is a great place to do that. They have a loooooong menu, so I would strongly recommend looking at it in advance if you can so that you know what to order when you sit down. Service is fast and efficient. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is exactly what you’d expect from a Chinatown restaurant: a little chaotic, but always interesting.

Sylvia Rupani-Smith

reasonably priced and reliable. I had roast pork and duck on rice for about 10-12$. the service is fast and no nonsense - New York in a nutshell. you tell they have many regulars here for good reason. good for solo diners like me.

I found the food okay, and the atmosphere extremely chaotic and jarring. The meat on the roast duck wonton was dry and had barely any meat, the wontons on the other hand were pretty good, and the noodles were just fine. The roast pig came with a lot more meat and was more moist than the duck, but still drier than I expected given the fame of the place. I wasn't too bothered per se by the brusque service, as by the constant movement of staff and customers and the shouting. I perhaps was unlucky to be seating at the table next to the kitchen.

Ok. I might see some of you are very excited to try this... With the Michelin Stars and history, but truth is... It's okay. Pretty average. The roasted meats are good, but not something I would go out of my way to wait in line and eat. I want you to eat around Chinatown Manhattan and experience all the roasted meats places that are available. Chow Fun is okay. Not much going on, just lots of soy saltiness and tender beef. What was pretty good was the stewed beef noodles. I tend to stay away from egg noodles since I taste very strong alkaline flavors majority of the time. Instead, I get the flat rice noodles which is amazing with the beef. Add some hot oil......... :)

+6

Classic wonton noodles at a great well known resturant that even opens until 2am. I've been coming here since college, and it's always a go-to spot for some delicious food that fills the cold void. Although the wonton noodles were pretty bland.

+4

The restaurant is right on Bowery Street serving Hong Kong dishes. We went in the mid afternoon to avoid the crowd. It was at capacity during our visit: about 8 tables each seats 4 along the walls, and 2 big round tables that can seat large parties. One of the round tables was made communal for singles and twosomes. We ordered our favorite Hong Kong dish, the pan fried noodle with seafood, $18.95. It's large enough for two. Unfortunately, the noodles weren't crispy to start with and the seafood (assortment of mussels, scallops, shrimps, conge and cuttlefish) was bland and underwhelming. The other dish we tried was the wonton noodle soup with beef tripes, $10.75. For some reason, during ordering the waitress stressed that it's beef stomach. A bit strange because we are Asian, but she also said it in a not so nice tone. That kind of rubbed me off the wrong way. The dish itself was on par, though we had better one in Edison NJ. Looking around, many tables ordered ducks and BBQ porks with rice which we didn't try. Overall, it's an OK place which I don't have a strong urge to comeback anytime soon.

+3

The food at Great NY Noodletown is really good and pretty consistent each time. However, two major sticking points have impacted my review. First, the young male waiter has sneakily tried to charge us more on multiple occasions which is just yucky. Whether we go with 2 people or 6 we always order 20-50% more than the average party and always top generously. He still has added 20%+ to our check on several occasions (do they no auto charge gratuity) and when we confront him about it he smirks and laughs. Beware if he’s your server. It's a pretty shady business practice if you ask me. I also saw the female waitress openly and very aggressively berate a college student for leaving a small tip. Secondly, we ordered wonton noodles to go today and they didn't separate the noodles and broth. It's 2025, I've never seen that done before. No one is that cheap that they can't spare an extra container. Charge for it if you’re going to be that petty but at least let the customer know that their noodles may be soggy.

Our family visited Great NY Noodle Town today for a late lunch hoping to relive some of the flavors that made it so popular in the past. Unfortunately, it seems like it may have lost some of its original touch over the years. We were sat promptly with no issues. I ordered the roast pig and soy sauce chicken over rice, as well as the roast pork and soy sauce chicken over rice. Both dishes were okay, but nothing particularly memorable. The roast pork wonton noodle soup also didn’t quite meet my expectations—it was a bit on the bland side, lacking the depth of flavor I remember from previous visits. Btw, the server put on a service charge on our bill without letting me know, I had to ask what the charge was, please pay attention to that. Overall, it was just an average experience. I hope this was just an off day, as I’d love to see Noodle Town regain its former charm. I’ll likely give it another try, but for now, it’s not quite the Chinatown staple it once was.

A real nostalgic place I remember since the 80s. Such a disappointment today, placed my simple wonton noodle soup order before 2 others sat down who also ordered simple bbq food from the front at the same table. Those 2 got their food, I asked 2 separate times with 2 separate waiters for my food. They mumbled “it’s coming”. It took a while longer before I got my food. Cashier I am guessing is the owner, he wasn’t too pleasant either.

Our siu yuk was served cold and looked like the last scraps of the pig, with lots of bone and fat. The couple next to us also got siu yuk but they had the prime crispy and meaty cuts, so the restaurant needs to do a better job with making the dishes equal in quality. The beef chow fun was pretty good, with really tender beef. The noodles lacked some flavor but it was still good. We also ordered fried porkchops with rice but it came slathered in a sweet and sour sauce, which was not stated on the menu. Surprisingly good because it tasted like panda express, so I'm not mad about it, but the menu should be more clear, since I'm not going to a cantonese restaurant for panda express. Also they have a service charge on the bill, just so you're aware. We didn't have to wait even though the restaurant was packed, service was quick. Great prices for how food you get.

Nicole

The place is overhyped in my opinion. Service was fast and good, but the food was mediocre. We ordered the noodle soup and the chicken with broccoli, and both lacked flavor. It was okay, but not something I’d go out of my way for again.

RJ A

Busy place, we ordered the duck and soft shell crab. Rice was hot, duck was lukewarm. The duck wasn't bad, but nothing special. Soft shell crab was good, we had it 2 other places and this was probably the favorite. I would try again and try some other dishes. It was busy a good sign, but felt like not as good as the hype.

Bonnie Ye

This place was rated one of the 100 best restaurants in NYC! I had to give it a try. It’s a small casual place. It’s packed during lunch time. We waited for about 15 minutes and got seated at a small table for 5 of us. We ordered half roasted duck, bbq pork, beef chow fen and beef noodle soup. The duck was very good and I’d recommend this dish. BBQ pork was ok. Beef chow fen didn’t have much beef and beef noodle soup was average. It’s a cash only place. Please be aware that they charge you 20% service charge automatically! No need to tip extra! It’s very misleading the way how they presented the check. It’s on a handwritten receipt with “SC” next to it, which would be hard to tell if not paying attention to your bill. In my opinion, there are soooo many better Cantonese restaurants near by in Chinatown.

+7

Libinski 0G

We visited the place to support the dying old China restaurant business. The overall experience was disappointing. First, the place was relatively modern and new compared to the other old establishments here. But the place was filled with unpleasant seafood odor. The food in general has its authenticity to it, but not well prepared. Shrimp shell in wontons or flour lump in wonton skins. The duck had not much meat and the chashu was way too fatty. Overall, it is an old and authentic Chinatown restaurant, but it was not a good one.

+23

A very small and dirty restaurant. The staff are all rude and disrespectful. The food is mediocre. Definitely not the best wonton noodle soups in town, not anymore. Their roast pork, roast duck, and roast chicken is mediocre. You will find better at Hay Hay Roasted and King’s Kitchen. Sorry this place fell off, not the same like back in the days. And on top of the bland food with small portions, the rude staff members that seem reluctant to take orders or even acknowledge with you.

Sorry but i’m dropping a 2 star review. The food is mid and not only that, I ordered to go food which a server abruptly prepared as I was trying to check it. Upon checking, the food is incomplete. If the service is that unreliable then they should allow customers to check the to-go boxes before packing it. I had good experiences in other restaurants in Chinatown, this one is uniquely frustrating.

Very bad smelling noodles in the soup. I had to remove it and just ate the roast duck and wontons. The server/manager said he knew the smell and we should have told him to change the noodles. I wasn't keen of eating it again even if changed. Bad. Won't repeat.

1/8/26 I’m writing this review because consistency and food safety matters. The first time I had roast duck from Great New York Noodle Town, it was absolutely delicious. The duck was not greasy at all, perfectly cooked in the middle, soft, juicy, and full of flavor. You could truly taste the roast duck, and the skin had a subtle sweetness that made it amazing. That experience is the only reason I agreed to order it again. Unfortunately, the second time was a complete disappointment and honestly disgusting. The duck we received tasted old. There was no duck flavor at all. The meat was gray, and when I warmed it up, it released a strong, unpleasant odor. Even worse, parts of the meat appeared yellow and pus-like — not the skin, but the meat itself, which is extremely concerning. It was clear this duck had been sitting out far too long before being sold. Yes, the photos may look good because my phone takes great pictures — I can’t help that — but close-ups tell the real story. The food was bad, unsafe, and completely inedible. We had to throw it away. It’s unacceptable for any restaurant to sell meat in that condition. Food is expensive, people work hard for their money, and no one should come home excited to eat only to be met with spoiled food. Beyond that, people are hungry out here — wasting food because of poor handling is infuriating. The inconsistency between visits is alarming. Great the first time, absolutely terrible the second time. That alone makes it hard to trust ordering again. This review is being posted so others are aware — no one deserves to pay for food that should never have been sold in the first place.

MARIUM MOSTAFIZ

The roasted duck and rice is dry with undercooked rice. Overhyped. The shrimp wonton with noodles was okay. They keep 3$ service charge.

Anson Fung

“Please leave.” That’s exactly what we were told at Great NY Noodletown, and it perfectly sums up the experience. The food was mid at best. BBQ items came out cold, the char siu was dry, and overall it was just disappointing. No exaggeration when I say it was some of the worst char siu I've had. Cheap $ food for cheap quality food. Nothing like the other restaurants we went to that day. Somehow, the service was even worse. Rude attitude, zero hospitality. There is a polite and professional way to tell guests that others are waiting. They chose instead to be outright rude and piss everyone off. Message received. We will indeed leave and leave a bad review.

If you know authentic Chinese, you probably won’t like this place. They microwaved our char siu before serving it to us, and served siu yuk (pork) cold. They tried to tell us it was meant to be cold, but we’re at a restaurant, it should be hot. Just completely awful service, food and poor experience all around. Don’t trust the online hype from people who don’t know what they’re talking about. There are way better canto restaurants in Chinatown that don’t have below average food.

Terrible service, won't be back. The food here was okay, but the service was so bad that it completely ruined the experience. The server was incredibly rude when I asked for ice water, and never even brought any ice for my coke even though I specifically requested it. To make matters worse, the restaurant automatically charged a 19% tip even though they only accept cash. Considering the service, this felt completely unreasonable. Overall, a very disappointing experience. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Maybe this was decent years ago but this has to be one of the worst restaurants in NYC I read an article which said top 100 restaurants in NYC which is an absolute joke! Pork was from a microwave (I watched them )duck spring rolls were horrible ,shrimp fried rice tasted old and stale and the beef & vegetable noodles like a ready meal. Do not go here ! The kitchen looks dirty (I could see from my view) and needs to be reported before they make someone seriously ill .

I've been eating here since the 80's and I dont remember it being this bad here. Here are all the details and you can decide whatever you want... I came in earlier today to get a late lunch. The place was practically empty because of the weather. The waiter decides to seat me all the way in the back of the restaurant. The staff keep criss crossing behind me which is ultra annoying. Some of them actually stand there and hover occasionally. When I was done, it took me almost 10 minutes for me to get the check. When I asked for a takeout box, the lady took my leftovers and haphazardly chucked them into the container and some of it fell onto the table. This lizard had the audacity to say "Oops, I slipped". Yeah, you slipped alright. I slipped too. I slipped this negative review into your business profile. Take my advice. Save your time and money. This is not a spot you want to patronize. Definitely not a spot I'm revisiiting, EVER.

I was brought here under the impression that it’s a “NY institution.” The food was mediocre at best and cold- like others have said. The waiter totally cut off my friend when she tried to ask a simple question and kept yelling “what else!?”, which seems to be company policy as I heard others say the same. After serving one table, I heard the server say “That’s it! Too much food!” My friend got her food before me and every other table got theirs. My simple noodle dish never came and I had to ask after it twice, each time being cut off by the waiter again. They were in no hurry to bring my dish but were eager to hand over the bill. Not 2 minutes later, just as we had gathered our cash, I heard the man in the front yelling “leave, there’s a long line!” I wasn’t expecting much from a place like this, but the experience was just comical in its ridiculousness.

Never Again. Ordered chicken noodle soup. Both the broth and the chicken on top were cold. It wasn’t enough to eat so ordered something else. It was much greasier and smaller than expected - grossly deep fried to a dark brown color. I asked the owner manning the cash register if I could substitute it for another and he literally came to the table and took a spoon and cut one in half. He could not care less that it was not desirable. On top of this, there is a mandatory 20% on the bill for gratuity for one person sitting at a table with some other party of 5. I would not go back besides this place is super small, super loud, with marginal food and a manager who doesn’t care. His look of disgust said enough. Paid the mandatory cash and left. Never coming back.

Man, this place was just bad. I’ve never written a review this negative, but I honestly don’t get what happened here. I came with a group of 11 and we ordered a ton of food, and literally everything was nasty. The roast meats came out cold, which was already a bad sign. The fried rice and noodles had zero flavor. The salt and pepper squid, shrimp, and scallops were so off I had to send them back. I tried one scallop and it was cold and tasted super not fresh—like straight ocean water. I tried telling them, and the waiter wanted to go back and forth with me about it. I literally had to tell her to try the food then if she doesn't believe me??? Also, I’ve never seen a salt and pepper seafood dish come out with the battered pieces looking smooth and white? Not crispy, not seasoned… just weird. I came here a few years ago and it used to be good, so I was honestly shocked. I felt bad for bringing my friends. At this point, I don’t know how this place keeps getting good reviews. It feels like it's catering to a way more Americanized palate, because there’s no way people who actually know Asian food are enjoying this. I don't even have a pic to show you the food. We left 80% of the food on the table, untouched. $200+ bill, wasted. We had to go eat elsewhere after. NEVER AGAIN. Save your stomach and money.

Go elsewhere please! Food is priced like other restaurants but the portion is so small and quality and taste is sub-par. Customer service is horrible. We asked for white rice and were given one medium sized plate of white rice. We divided the rice into 6 bowls (we are a party of 6) and it barely fill 5 bowls of rice.. We asked for a bit more rice and was given another plate. When we got the bill, we were charged $18 for the WHITE rice. When we asked, they said ‘oh 2 plates of rice is 6 bowls of rice, so it’s 12 bowls of $1.50 per bowl’. We all know this was bullshit as one plate of rice barely fills 5 bowls. If we know they are going to charge us $9 per plate that is supposedly 6 bowls, we would have just ordered 6 individual bowls and we would probably get more rice. Very dishonest. We were also not warned that we would be charged for rice. Most Chinese restaurants gave rice for free if you order the dishes. And even if they do charge, we HAVE NEVER paid $18 for white rice especially for HOLE IN THE WALL kinda restaurant. Oh the chill oil tastes like old dish water.

I’ll start with the good first: this was definitely a succulent Chinese meal. The layout of the indoor tables makes it so that even though it is always packed you shouldn’t be waiting for too long for a table. The beef chow fun had fiery noodles and tender beef, and was an extraordinarily generous portion given the $14.50 price. The chicken fried rice was very generic but still a great deal given the sheer size of the portion. Each dish could have easily been two full meals. However, I’m never going to come back here. The service was some of the worst service I’ve ever had in my life. My waitress was curt, barely gave me time to think about my order, and kept asking “are you ready now?” Even though I very clearly was not ready. I was then served what I later found out was roast duck without being asked by the server if I had ordered the roast duck, even though for the other two dishes they asked if they were mine before putting them in front of me. I have never had roast duck before, so I thought what was out in front of me was what ordered and started eating it. When my waitress saw me eating the roast duck, she yelled at me from across the table that it wasn’t mine, after which I immediately put it aside, but she insisted I would still have to pay for it even though it was THEIR FAULT for giving me roast duck. Then, she asked me if I still wanted the beef chow fun, I clearly said no, and they brought it out anyway. Then, some server asked if they could take my plate, I told them yes clearly two times, then they just walked away. My water glass was only refilled once the entire meal, even though it was empty almost immediately. Worst of all, however, is that after some of the worst service I’ve ever had in my life they tacked on a $7 “service charge” in addition to making me pay for the $8.50 roast duck that they mistakenly gave me and that I had barely touched. It was not the end of the world, but it seems extremely shady to tack on an automatic service charge when it is customary to alert the customer of such charge beforehand, which this spot definitely did not do. I of course don’t expect 3 Michelin star service when I go to a hole in the wall restaurant, but what was absolutely unacceptable was the complete lack of accountability on the restaurant’s end for their mistake, and the unscrupulous practice of tacking on a service charge without any alert whatsoever. I’m never going back.

First time there customer service was poor the guy taking takeout orders was very nasty because I was brown skin but when a white or Asian person came he was friendly would I go back nope .I’m spending my money if my color is not welcome at this spot good to know, I’ll stick with other local spots that are welcome me .If you brown skin stay away .I don’t know if they did it on purpose my food was nasty I got the seafood combo the food was hard in no flavor couldn’t eat it very nasty flavor they don’t give me no chop sticks for my soup in when I asked he was nasty never again .

We had been hearing about this place for a long time, so we finally decided to try it. It was very crowded, and we waited about 15–20 minutes. The issue started at the register. The person taking names didn’t seem organized or serious. He just wrote down the number of people (for example, “2”) and then randomly called out for the next party. Because the space is very tight, you basically have to stand right next to the register or you might miss your turn. Even though we had been waiting, when he called for two people, another group that had just arrived got seated before us. I told him we had already been waiting for 15 minutes, and he just said, “Yeah, yeah, okay, no worries,” without really addressing the situation. When we were finally seated, the table was still dirty. There were leftover noodles, dumplings, and soup splashes. I asked someone if they could wipe the table. The staff member looked annoyed and wiped it aggressively, but didn’t clean it properly. The table was still dirty when he walked away. Then our food arrived, and the order was completely wrong. The noodles also tasted very average, nothing different from what you’d get at any typical Chinese restaurant. There was nothing special or memorable about the flavor. Overall, the whole experience felt chaotic and unpleasant. I don’t mind simple or old-looking places (that’s very common in NYC), but I do expect basic cleanliness and decent customer service. Even the receipt was unclear, so it was hard to understand what we were charged for. I wouldn’t recommend this place. There are plenty of other restaurants that care more about cleanliness and treating their customers properly

Don’t believe the hype this place is poor at best …. Microwaved pork from a dirty looking kitchen. The poster stating it’s in New York Times top 100 restaurants can only be BS and self printed. Avoid