A Chelsea Market staple!…read more I came to NYC in 2021 and tried this place for the first time all those years ago. I'm happy to report that it was even better than I remembered! Very Fresh Noodles specializes in biangbiang (hand pulled) noodles. We got the Tingly & Spicy Cumin Lamb (Dry). It featured their signature biangbiang noodles seasoned with cumin, peppercorn, and their housemade chili oil. It's served with celery, cabbage, and tonsss of cilantro. SO GOOD! It was slurped up in minutes. The spice is mala spice, so it's a little numbing, tingly, and hurts just a bit in the best way. It definitely grows, so have a beverage on hand. The chewy noodles, spicy seasonings, and tender lamb made this dish unforgettable. Pro-tip: You can get it either dry (tossed in the sauce) or soupy!

Really Good Noodles sounds like an appropriate moniker-- this bustling little spot in Chelsea…read moreMarket whips out some tasty hand-stretched noodles, whether you like them in soup or just doused in chili oil sauce. I ordered the beef dry noodles. Their signature noodles are nice, thick, and chewy. They cooled off fairly quickly, but the center was still warm. Oily as expected but not overly so. It was definitely on the salty side. Just a little spicy but even a wimp like me was okay with it. Flavor wise, it was solid and good but nothing super unique or that I'd go out of the way for (for the dry noodles). Happy I tried it and it was tasty, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return or highly recommend friends to try them out. It's pretty pricey for a plate or bowl, but it was a big portion (and I eat a lot!). There's tons of protein, like there was almost an endless hill of beef for me. Not really much service besides taking the order and they seemed busy through lunch and the early afternoon. There's limited bar seating at the storefront or tables near the windows, but you can take your plate and walk to the basement floor for quieter seating too!

I order for takeout at least once a month to stock up my fridge for days I really don't feel like…read morecooking and their quality is still so consistent! Usually get the popcorn chicken, pork chop or fried rice but the pork chop is my favourite thus far. It pairs really well with the sour pickles that it comes with. Portions are great for the price you're paying. No frill kind of place so expect to get your food but don't expect a Michelin star service.

Decided to try the pork chop over rice and it was ok. I will say the rice was dry and needed some…read moresauce. The pork chop was tasty. I also got a piece of chicken leg and the flavor was good. I got the Taiwan ice dessert and it was good. Only thing I didn't like was that they put raisins in it but other than that, it was a decent dessert.

Tiam Tiam is a casual Taiwanese spot offering a Saturday brunch menu where you literally can't go…read morewrong with any choice. I'd even say it's worth the trek to Harrison for their food. They're always rolling out special items and you can truly taste the heart and soul in everything they make. A very homey and welcoming neighborhood gem. ＊Taiwanese Fried Chicken Bagel $10 *** If you love basil, you'll be happy to know they use fresh basil to make the spread. I happily devoured it and immediately craved more. Unfortunately it's a limited item, so be sure to check their ig stories or dm them to find out the next available date. ＊Prosciutto Youtiao Sandwich $15 * Crispy youtiao with prosciutto, burrata and pineapple jam. This unexpected combo actually works so well! ＊Taro French Toast with Boba $16.5 ** If this is your first time here, ORDER THE FRENCH TOAST. I literally get it every time--the milk tea French toast is perfectly brûléed and topped with taro paste, boba, whipped cream, and salted egg yolk bits. All my favorites in one bite. ＊Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly $16 * Fatty and full of gelatin, giving that sticky-lips feeling after eating it. I love that their lu rou fan comes with a soft-boiled ramen egg instead of a hard boiled one, and the pickled mustard greens on the side are my favorite part. ＊Taiwanese Milk Crumb Toast $5 New item! We tried this test version of 奶酥吐司, and it was lowkey addictive. The bread pulled apart just like shokupan. So soft and fluffy.

Food 3/5 Service 4.5/5…read more Ambience 3/5 Value 4/5 I really wanted to love Tiam Tiam because the presentation is pretty good, but the execution was a bit inconsistent. On the plus side, the hospitality is top-notch; we loved the complimentary Taiwanese kimchi and dessert, and the portion sizes are generous Pork Belly over Rice (4.25/5): The standout! It was packed with flavor, though on the oily side Soft Shell Crab (3.5/5): The crab was well-prepared, but the avocado pairing muted the flavor, making it a bit bland Taiwanese Fried Chicken over Rice (3/5): This was surprisingly sweet for a savory entree, which others may like that Century Old Egg Tofu (2/5): A miss for me, it was served cold and the sauce pairing didn't really work Great service and a lovely vibe overall

been wanting to go to LIC location but tried this one in JC and was so impressed. everything was…read moresoo tasty - every single dish was fire. Iu rou fan and chicken cutlet highlights, best i've had besides taiwan. if u dine in there's unlimited sides and drinks (boba, jelly, etc). Favorite Dishes: Lu rou fan, Chicken cutlet, Turnip cakes, Spicy dry beef noodles

There's talk of chili oil and mustard greens on Yelp, but my own experience needed more sauce,…read morespice and/or condiments. The $9 combo upgrade wasn't as interesting as advertised and didn't include the stated chili oil. The lu rou fan and pork chops were decent but needed some side-item assistance. The combo no longer includes beverage toppings but the classic black tea was decent.

Got on the waitlist at 5:30 but didn't hear back after a while (you usually get a text when your…read moretable is almost ready). Went inside on a busy Saturday night and spoke to an associate (found out their system had crashed) and they seated us within 5 minutes! Food was AMAZING. Dumpling wrappers were so thin (I prefer this) and everything was well seasoned. The chocolate mochi soup dumplings are 1000% worth the hype (get a side of the sea salt cream!). The servers were also just as great considering we got seated at 7:05 and had an 8 PM show to catch. Got us out of there at 7:45 on the dot! Definitely will be coming back again!!

The food the service everything is amazing. Make sure you make reservations as early as possible…read more Don't forget to order the chocolate dumplings as your dessert

Tried Taiwan Bear House for the first time, and ordered for delivery. I chose the fried chicken leg…read morebento box, which comes with a braised egg, sauteed cabbage, and braised minced pork sauce (which they warn you comes with peanuts) over rice. The chicken came cut up into four pieces. It had such a good aroma, and was crispy, juicy, and well-seasoned. The sauteed cabbage was tasty and cooked just right (not overly soft). The braised egg was a little dry, but tasty nonetheless. The minced pork sauce was yummy over the rice. I finished up this delicious meal with the sweet mung bean soup which comes with mung beans and barley. It is a cold soup, which was refreshing and not too sweet. I look forward to trying the other items on the menu.

such a good bento box for the price in new york city! Everything is cooked great and I love how…read morethere's a good amount of veggies in the bento box too. I got the minced pork bento and it hit the spot, will definitely return! I got this for takeout so can't comment on service!

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!

Was extremely disappointed in the lack of flavor here. most reviews detail how good the beef noodle…read moresoup is, but I found it to be extremely bland. I paid extra for more meat, which was a solid choice. it did not, however, make up for the lack of flavor. chew of the noodles was great, though. the only decent item my friend and I had here was the popcorn chicken. super fresh, steaming hot, crispy, and loads of flavor. I would come back here again just for that. ambiance is nice -- solid lighting and fun art around. tables are inches apart so you will definitely hear and be sat right next to others. workers were slightly rude, the restaurant seems to be run by girls in their early 20s/teens. I'm sure the food is more authentic and service is more quality elsewhere.

Food (4/5): Got the Mini Q coco sago drink. It was unique compared to other drinks I've had. There…read morewas a lot of solid components like taro paste alongside the boba drink. It wasn't bad but I'm still trying to process whether I like it or not. Service (4/5): Not the friendliest but they get your order done. While we were discussing our order they didn't seem to greet us or help answer questions unless we specifically asked. Ambiance (4/5): Nice well lit store with plenty of seating and tables.

I was sad to see the Manhattan location close down but was thankful there is one in Jersey City!…read more This has become a semi regular spot of mine when I'm in the mood for a dessert.  I often go with a friend and we'll have dessert dates here.  Our favorites include the tofu pudding series or the grass jelly signature series.  During the summer my current favorite is the Icy Grass Jelly Signature C but I've had the hot version on a cooler day.  The hot grass jelly doesn't have as much structure so the cold version is definitely better. The portion size is solid and it really hits the spot!  You have the option to build your own if you don't like the preset options which is great.  When taro is included in the dessert, while good, it's a huge chunk so after I tried it, I usually opt out now since it's not super digestible and is a bit dry (I appreciate the generosity/amount though). This is a fast casual spot so interactions with staff are usually minimal and you can place orders on one of their two kiosks (or directly with a person at the front).  Other items of note, the loyalty program wasn't super straightforward to sign up for and you couldn't do it right away from the kiosk.  It requires you to download the app and sign up before you could get any benefits so that was slightly frustrating since you'd miss out if you didn't have time to do that immediately. I usually go to Meet Fresh for their desserts though I have also tried their drinks.  Some of their specialty drinks are nice (I tried a grass jelly slushie that was seasonal at the time and I enjoyed that a lot) but their other regular bubble tea drinks aren't particularly standout (though they are expensive). Seating is also more limited now than it used to be since the space is shared with another store that sells Chinese smoked meats and cold appetizers.  I'm still a huge fan of theirs and will continue to frequent their location.  They make desserts well so give them a try if you're in the area!

My memories of this meal will last for months. You'll find the food is well-prepared. Workers show…read moreexceptional kindness and tackle any request. They serve an assortment of different items. When I come back, I'll try another menu item.

The popcorn chicken here is amazing! Transports me back to Taiwan! Very light and crispy with a…read moresavory dash of spices. The gua bao was good too, though I think they were rushing so the bun was falling apart a little bit. Still, the flavors were on point and I will look for this stand first at the next event!