Delicious noodles spot in the heart of Chelsea market. They have bar seating, and really fun, red…read morelighting ambiance. The very spicy dan dan pork noodles were indeed very spicy! Even for asian standards. But still very delicious, recommend pairing it with one of their boba teas for a balanced experience. The service is good, I got my food in 10 mins even though there were a lot of people. The price was moderate, $28 for a drink and a main (including tax and tip) I would recommend trying this place!

We were stopping by Chelsea Market to walk around the shops and also decided to grab lunch here. I…read morehad heard good reviews about Very Fresh Noodles, and also comparisons to Xi'an Famous Foods. The minute you walk into the area where VFN is located, you can't miss it. Large window that lets you see the chefs hand pulling the noodles, and large neon signs for decor. There are some bar seats right next to the window and along the side, but otherwise you'll have to try to find seats around the rest of the market. Stay nearby as they just shout your order number here! The dry cumin lamb noodles had great flavor and the lamb was superb. Unfortunately I felt like our noodles were a bit too dense and not as enjoyable to eat as it could've been. We also got the spicy cucumber salad and they were SO spicy??? Really great flavor again, but wow those were the spiciest I've ever had!

The food was good. Was it worth the wait and the price? probably not. We started off with the…read morecucumber salad and I was expecting it to have much more flavor but it was pretty basic. Good if you like cucumbers. String beans with garlic were good. They give a lot so good appetizer for a big group. We got the Xiao Long Bao and that was good. Nothing to brag about tbh. Chicken spicy wontons were probably the best thing we got. It had a very yummy flavor to it. I wouldn't say it's necessarily spicy though. Anyways. Good place but not worth the wait or money. Very pretty and good vibes though. Waitress was very nice and helpful.

Best soup dumplings and friendly service every time we visited, hard to get the table but it is…read moreworth it!!

Headline Story: Four…read moreFour South Village has ambitions of becoming a chain, with global reach and the pervasiveness of a P. F. Changs. I hope this plan works out because Four Four South Village is forking amazing. More so, I want a Four Four South Village in my home town. I want a Four Four South Village in my home town right now! * * * Main Point: Four Four South Village is a Taiwanese noodle shop. They have dry noodles, but wet is totally what you want to do. They have one of the most amazing stocks I have ever had in a bowl of Asian noodles. I have never been a super-fussy-about-the-stock pho eater. But Four Four South Village convinced me there is a higher better way. For those who want to climb peaks looking for the ultimate stock at the temple at the top of the mountain, This is a noble calling and the rewards for pure-minded search will be great. Four Four South Village is a serious candidate to be the temple on the highest mountain. * * * Footnotes: 1) Tomatoes are a great thing to put in your soup. 2) Get tripe and tendon to put in your soup. Tendon is particularly amazing. The actual beef called beef is actually on the tough side. It is the only downside to this beautiful place. 3) Spice congregates at the bottom of the bowl. Be aware. You are minding your own business and then you take a spoonful drawn heavily from the bottom of the bowl. That will wake you up. A lot. 4) Side dishes rule here. Get more than just soup. They have an amazing pressed tofu buried in a mound of fresh cilantro. Usually I loathe, execrate, despise and abhor cilantro. I once wrote in another review that I have a court order out on cilantro. Cilantro has to stay at least 200 yards away from my house. Cilantro can only visit my children in the presence of a social worker. I will make an exception to the court order for the pressed tofu and cilantro at Four Four South Village. That dish was so good Cilantro and I may decide to go into couples counseling to see if we can make our relationship work. * * * All in all, Four Four South Village is absolutely amazing. Put it on your calendar. Get it on your datebook. If you don't live in New York, Well they have places in Toronto where they started. If you don't live in Toronto either, Plane Tickets Exist.

My friends and I met here for a quick reunion. We ordered 17 items for 4 people. It was too much…read morefood, but no one complained about taking home leftovers. Everything was delicious! (Wood ear mushrooms was toddler approved!)

Amazing service and hospitality. Highly recommend. Food is amazing…read more Amazing service and hospitality. Highly recommend. Food is amazing

I've had beef noodle soup in various parts of the US and have even had it in Taiwan…read more And I dare I say, 886 has the best beef noodle soup I've ever had. It's been weeks and I'm still thinking about the broth. It had levels of complexity and paired up with fresh noodles and tender beef that melted in your mouth, yeah, there's a reason I'm still thinking about it! I went with a friend who had never had Taiwanese food and I'm a bit sad that 886 was the first experience for her because other places after this are going to be a let down. We split the beef noodle soup, Taiwanese fried chicken and scallion pancake beef wrap. The chicken was also perfection served with an in house honey chili crisp sauce. The scallion pancake beef wrap was good but in a purist who likes scallion pancake on its own. Even though it's easy village and not Chinatown, visit this place, it is worth the visit!!! I can't wait to visit their sister restaurant in Brooklyn one day! 谢谢!

Legit Taiwanese in NYC! 4.25stars and rounded up. One of…read morethe best Taiwanese spots in Manhattan (there aren't that many). I've ordered takeout from here a few times, and tried the braised beef noodle soup, braised tomato, beef, tendon and tripe noodle soup, braised kelp knots and braised wood ear mushrooms. I appreciate the authentic flavors and preparations, and the noodle soups are a generous portion at decent prices. In the noodle soup I ate this week the meat, tendon and tripe were super tender. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and I loved that the takeout container had a separate compartment for the noodles so they didn't get soggy. The noodles themselves had good body and both stood up to the soup, and paired well with the heartiness of the meat. My only small gripe is that the soup and overall braised meat are a bit too salty (as most food in NYC is want to be). 25% less salt level in the latest noodle soup would've made the experience even more positive. The first time I had the beef noodle soup I don't recall it being as salty so maybe something to work on with consistency. The braised woodear mushrooms and the kelp knots are a treat--a bit of savory umami with a crunch (balanced with a bit of Chinese vinegar and a hint of chili pepper spice for the woodear mushrooms). I haven't tried the pigs ears yet, but plan to. These specialties really speak to traditional Taiwanese cooking and I love that these items are being represented in the NYC food scene!

I went to this casual Taiwanese spot a while back with a group. The food here was overall tasty…read morewith the best thing being definitely the spicy beef & tendon noodle soup along with the braised beef with noodles which makes sense as it's a Taiwanese beef noodle spot. The rest of the dishes were still pretty tasty with a notable unique version of dan dan noodles. I didn't have a drink and I don't think anyone else did. Service was fine and the place is very casual. On a side note, I got a Tea Egg and I wouldn't really recommend it much as it lacked the flavor of most tea eggs. The first thing that arrived was one of the appetizers the Assorted Cold Dish with jade cucumber, black fungus in vinegar sauce, and spiced edamame. The portion was fine and they had a mixture of crunch and textures. It would be good to share though my preference of the mixtures was the Assorted Luwei with tofu, kelp knots, and boiled eggs. Referring to dishes braised in soy sauce, I particularly liked the kelp due to it's crunchy yet soft texture with the strips of tofu also being very tasty while the eggs as per the tea egg prior were alright. We also got as an appetizer the Spicy Braised Pig's Ear. A bunch of the other people at the table didn't really like this but I liked the texture mostly because I'm a fan of tendon and cartilage and this has that crunchy but soft texture almost like a crunchy jello. This spice was on the lighter end but it still had a little bit of heat. There was also the Seasonal Greens which were pretty tasty though not as necessary as most of the greens were included in the other dishes such as the pork chops and soups. There was also the Popcorn Chicken which had the usual white pepper and slight sweetness I associate with this version and it was solid and warm (though I wouldn't recommend it to go.) Overall, the appetizers were good but they aren't the star of this place. Best of the main dishes was as noted the Spicy Beef & Tendon Noodle Soup. Both the beef and the tendon in there were super tender. The noodles had the QQ texture I'd expect from a good Taiwanese spot. I have had richer beef noodle soups before but it was still well flavored and the bit of spice in there was a nice extra kick. A bit spicier by comparison was the Dan Dan Noodles which I was a bit surprised to see on the menu. They were prepared differently from the dan dan mein from other spots; more like a soupier noodle. By comparison to the beef/tendon noodle soup, it was more Sichuan peppercorn and spicier by comparison. Both were tasty with a slight preference to the former due to the different types of beef and I liked tasting the soup a bit better. We also got the Braised Beef With Noodles which is offered over rice or with noodles. Due to the great noodle texture, we got it over noodles of course. The beef again was tasty though I preferred it as a noodle soup. It was still good and I would order it on a different day. Our only non noodle dish was the Fried Pork Chops With Rice which was fine. The pork chops have the usual white pepper and light sweetness you find in this style though it was a bit chewy. Outside of the pork and rice, there was also some cucumbers and it came with half a boiled egg. This was as expected alright but I would recommend getting noodles as it's definitely their specialty.

The popular Sanmiwago just opened a new restaurant in Chelsea. The family thoroughly enjoyed the…read moresignature fried dumplings and their popcorn chicken. I appreciated the fresh chewiness of their boba. The braised tofu I got was good, very robust flavors, but a bit heavy handed with the soy flavor. The noodles in the soup were nice and springy too! Definitely a nice casual restaurant to get a warm meal and boba.

Braised pork rice is incredible - so comforting and flavorful! The restaurant offers an affordable…read moreand cozy dining experience, perfect for dinner. Plus, the staff is wonderfully friendly!

Man... I love the popcorn chicken here…read more Housed inside Urbanspace Vanderbilt at the corner is their stall. I knew what kind of prices I would see when I go to Urbanspace Vanderbilt. For this spot, flavorful, delicious food, fast and efficient service, and reasonable pricing (though on the higher end) for lunch in the area. They serve all kinds of influences of Asian food, but mainly Taiwanese foods. They have baos, rice bowls, side dishes like sesame noodles, and other noodle bowls. The popcorn chicken comes with chopped kale, corn, cabbage, and crispy shallots. The popcorn chicken is cooked right, reasonable portion size, and flavorful. I've been here several times for this. If you ever feel like it may be out of your budget, you can always use MealPal.

Mian Kitchen is located inside the Vanderbilt Food Market (or Terminal), right in the section with…read moreother Asian food spots. It caught my eye because of their combos featuring bao buns and other items. I decided to try the bao buns and the sesame noodles (which were marked as vegan), and it turned out to be a great combination. Everything was tasty, and I left feeling satisfied with my meal.

Loved the food, service is fast , and atmosphere is calm and peaceful , emjoyed my meal , will…read morevisit again

Fantastic dumplings. Reasonably priced, great customer service and tasty. Will be back.read more

SERVICE: I thought their Point-of-Sale system STANK at checkout because of the TIPPING process…read more required at their shared TIGER SUGAR space. CAUTION.

I see big chicken I get big chicken. I think Chunky Boss made the social media rounds a while back…read moreand I was finally in the area to give it a try. It's located inside a small combo store with Tiger Sugar. There are several digital kiosks to order from and about a 10 minute wait for a giant slab of chicken cutlet as it's made to order. Now onto the chicken itself. It was just as expected - huge! and piping HOT with a generous amount of their classic pepper powder sprinkled on one side. It was surprisingly juicy and tender at every bite.

I got the brown sugar boba, and it was really good. It was super creamy, and the boba was chewy. It…read morewas topped with a cheese foam and brûléed, which added a nice texture. It came out quickly after ordering, only taking a couple minutes. There is a good amount of seating, and the place had a nice ambiance. I would get this drink again!

I was in the fifth Avenue and bumped into this Boba tea/coffee shop.. it was morning and I wanted…read moreto have a fresh coffee. Went through the menu and wanted to try the tiramisu latte... great location very close to Empire State and other things.. The interiors was actually very good... it was huge and there were a few tables to sit and drink.. service was also good.. Pricing was OK.. was about 8 to 9 dollars for a latte, including tips.. slightly higher than regular coffee shops, but good for once in a while, flavored coffee.. tiramisu latte was actually very good.. He did put some small quantity of rum on it and it tasted so good... also tried taro boba and it was good . Looks like a Taiwan based coffee shop... it was surely different and refreshing.. good experience.. 4 stars !