Saturday lunch in Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC summons something quick and simple. Ji Bei Chuan is a cafe for rice noodle soups, rice, appetizers and Ramen noodle soup. Customer service is average. Cold water was offered. There was no wait and I was able to secure a table for one. This time I was not diverted for evasion to be seated at the bar counter, but an actual table. Oh! Restroom facility is relatively clean. Walls are of the exposed red brick and heavily plastered with flyers and bric-a-brac decorative objects. RM1. Miso Ramen, chicken broth $15.00 There is one whole brown soft boiled egg with running yolk which was cut in half. The noodles were sufficient. The broth was flavorful and the broth bubbles are very visible for the high level of cholesterol and fat content. The chicken was sufficient and soft. The vegetables were sufficient. The Asian mung bean sprouts are sufficient and fresh. The seaweed was embedded and chopped in small pieces, but I prefer it to be one large whole piece. It was served piping hot with steam visible emitting leading me to continue breaking a sweat from summer's plaguing high humidity. Price is reasonable. Loyalty card is available which also serve as a business card where the tenth stamp enable "buy 10 get 1 free (on next visit)." Ji Bei Chuan have other locations in Flushing, Queens, and Brooklyn. There is one defunct train suspended near the ceiling adjacent to the restroom facility with uncharacteristic lighting flickering continuously serving as decoration. Takeout menus are abundantly available for grabs. I was able to obtain my sales receipt as keepsake. read more

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I've noticed Ji Bei Chuan several times in Chinatown, Flushing, and Edison, NJ. Today we finally gave it a try. There are over 50 franchised locations in the US and over 400 in China. It was founded as recently as 2018. You can say it has had an explosive expansion! The deors and ambiance are elegant and pleasing, and the strong AC was a very welcome touch on a hot summer day. Their signature dish, the Fish Maw Soup Rice Noodles, was allegedly perfected by founder Mr. Ji after extensive travel and research to hone the broth. Packed with various mushrooms, herbs, and collagen-rich fish maw, the dish really emphasizes health benefits. However, like many healthy foods, I found it a bit bland, even if the flavor profile was complex. Texture-wise, everything felt smooth and slippery (except for the fried tofu and Napa cabbage), even the rice noodles had a texture closer to glass noodles if you closed your eyes. Presentation, though, was fantastic, arriving at the table piping hot on a wooden pedestal. We also tried the Sauerkraut Fish Noodle Soup, which felt much more familiar and ended up being my personal favorite. One of us opted for the set meal (a $5 add-on for a side and a drink). For our drink, the Lychee Ice was refreshing and came loaded with lychee fruit and jelly at the bottom. For the side, we picked the Crispy Coconut Lava Balls, which were excellent--essentially deep-fried coconut mochi with a tapioca filling. Highly satisfying! HOWEVER, it only came with 2 pieces, whereas the menu photo clearly showed 6 or 7. I had to knock off a full star for that misleading representation. Overall, it's a worthwhile experience. If you have never tried fish maws, this is the place to try it. read more

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Super yummy and comparable to other Hot Pot Style Noodles I've tried before! I loved the sauerkraut noodles as they were my fave amongst the tomato and mala spicy noodles! Perfect to eat for a cold NYC day. It warms you right up. read more

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Happy to have another rice noodle place in Chinatown and this one has fish maw which my husband loves! The place is large and clean, and the workers were all super friendly. read more

The service here is just top notch and is one of the reasons why I keep coming back! I love how friendly their staff is and how patient they are as well. I highly recommend their meal deals which are so affordable where you can get a noodle dish, appetizer and drink for a set price under $20. Their fish maw chicken noodle soup is also very good as well and one of my favorites. If you don't already have one - be sure to get a stamp card so that you can work towards a free bowl of noodles after visiting multiple times! They're usually not super busy when I visit on weekends so you don't really need a reservation - just walk right in! Highly recommend this spot for some comfort food and if you're craving some noodles. read more

Ji Bei Chuan - Beef brisket and tomato soup rice noodle - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome spot to grab dinner with some friends. I came on a weeknight around 7:15 and was able to get seated right away.. the entire menu looked great, and portions were bigger than I expected. Really liked my short rib noodles and my friend enjoyed her dish too. Casual spot, service was quick but not rushed. Would definitely come back!! read more

Ji Bei Chuan - M9. Beef Short Ribs M9. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I've tried Ji Bei Chuan back in California and was excited to see that this chain was also in NYC! We came on a Thursday afternoon and were seated right away. Their staff was super friendly and helpful. We tried their supreme fish maw and chicken rice noodle soup and their tom yum rice noodle soup and both were delicious! What I appreciated most about the noodle soup was the pot it was served in. There's nothing worse than warm-ish noodle soup. I like mine piping hot, and in this case, it stayed hot the entire time we were eating. The portions are big and everything was pretty affordable. Would recommend checking this place out! read more

I ordered a soup rice noodle and the food was just ok, but what happened afterward was completely unacceptable. When I went to the downstairs bathroom, the sink had no cold water at all--only scalding hot water coming from both taps. I had soap on my hands, turned on the faucets expecting warm water, and the water came out boiling hot. I got burned on the spot and I was honestly pissed and injured, with soap still all over my hands because I couldn't rinse it off. I told the staff immediately, and they admitted they already knew about the problem. If the restaurant is aware that the sink only has dangerously hot water and still lets customers use it, that shows a shocking lack of responsibility and concern for customer safety. This is a serious hazard, and someone could be seriously harmed. I will not be coming back. read more

My coworker and I popped in on a weekday for dine-in lunch, and there were plenty of seats. I got the R1. Supreme Fish Maw Chicken Soup Rice Noodles based on her recommendation and WOW that broth. So so flavorful, I can't wait to have it again. Next time I'd probably order the R2, which is the same item but without chicken pieces, because I was so full and couldn't finish the chicken pieces. Service was quick, everything looked clean. I look forward to being back! read more

Ji Bei Chuan - R1 Chicken Soup Rice Noodle - so so delicious and very filling ($17) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for lunch on Wednesday at 1:30pm and were seated right away. I got the combo deal tomato soup rice noodles with beef slices, fried tofu, and passionfruit sparkling drink which was a great deal for $17.95. There was a significant amount of stuff (cabbage, tomato, fried tofu, enoki mushroom) in the soup and it was really filling. Service was fast and attentive; we got our food within five minutes of ordering. Only thing I would say is that the passionfruit drink was too sweet for me otherwise a solid choice to dine at if you're craving noodle soups. read more

Ji Bei Chuan - Tomato Soup Beef Slices Rice Noodles, Jis Fried Tofu, Jis Fish Maw Soup Rice Noodles(Without Chicken), Passion Fruit Sparkling Juice - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious fish tofu & mushroom noodles soup and the pot they provide keeps it hot longer! So perfect for a chilly winter night and the staff is very friendly & attentive. Located in a very convenient location in Chinatown and spacious restaurant. read more

Ji Bei Chuan - R21. Fish Soup Fresh Mushroom W Fish Slices Rice Noodles (P) R21. (P) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Visited yesterday for dinner. Food was fresh, refreshing, delicious. Two of us had the supreme fish maw/chicken soup, beef shank bone soup, plus two appetizers - bean curd skin, and cloud ears. The soups were appetizing, of large portions and with delicious and ample rice noodles. Broths were intensely flavorful, especially the one w chicken soup. We even joined as members, which got us an immediate discount, and a free bowl of soup noodles after buying ten bowls. That's my kind of place! Decor was pleasant, not overly this or underly-that. Matched the quality of their food offerings. Staff were polite and efficient. read more

The food was delicious and fresh, with generous portions. Great service and a nice atmosphere! read more

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Huge portions of yunnan rice noodle, with some interesting flavors that I haven't seen at other rice noodle shops! I shared the fish maw and chicken and mala flavor noodles with my partner. They come in a huge stoneware bowl and is quite hot and retains heat well. I liked the mala tang the most, but enjoyed trying the fish maw and chicken. Service was fast and friendly. There was plenty of seating in the restaurant and could accommodate larger groups. Rice noodles feature most prominently, but there are plenty of other noodles and rice dishes too. read more

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Love this place. The noodles are super flavorful. The tea is also very good. Staff are friendly and patient, and you can get a stamp card to become a regular. Portions are good size. read more

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I wish I could say that I liked the food here, but the mi xian was bland af. Great large portions and amazing for the price, but I had to ask for salt, which is something I had never done at a Chinese restaurant before. We got the lunch set, and I got the wood ear mushroom salad appetizer and the beef broth rice noodles. The app was actually pretty solid, and the dried plum drink was a solid plus for the set. I just can't get over how bland and mid the noodles were. No chew either :( read more

Second time here at Ji Bei Chuan and their noodle soups do not miss! Tried the sauerkraut fish noodle soup this time and it was amazing! The R1 special fish maw is always a must-get! Happy hour 20% off for dine in between 3-6pm Mondays-Fridays really cuts the bill! Love this place! read more

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First time here. The noodles are absolutely delicious. I ate it for two days because the portions were so big. Get it spicy. Gives it the perfect kick! Tender and well cooked meat. I would pass on the pumpkin pancake. It's good. Has red bean in it but I think it's reheated. read more

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I was craving soup noodles in this cold weather and stopped by Ji Bei Chuan to check out their chicken fish maw soup. The soup was hearty and rich, with strong chicken and fishy flavors. It was exactly what I needed! The rice noodles 米粉 were also solid and reminded me of the noodles I grew up eating at Hong Kong cafes. It came with several tender chicken pieces (dark meat) and four pieces of silky fish naw. Because the soup was already well-seasoned, the chicken which was also seasoned itself became a little too salty. The noodles also came with some veggies and mushrooms. You can add additional toppings to any noodle soup and I wish got more mushrooms. My friends' fish and tofu noodle soup and tomato beef noodle soup were both solid. Theirs were a part of the lunch set, which came with a choice of appetizers and a drink. The fried tofu and earwood mushrooms were both good, pretty standard. Staff were nice and helpful. Food came out quick. I really appreciate how the noodles were piping hot and remain hot in their stone pots - but be careful cause it can burn you. The prices were also very solid - $50-60ish was enough for my party of 3 to walk out with stuffed bellies and leftovers! read more

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I've been to this chain a few times at different locations including this one. Originally I tried their recommended supreme fish maw, which features a light broth with their signature ingredient, fish maw. Overall, I thought the dish was good, although personally I wasn't a fan of the texture of the fish maw itself (3/5). Later I've also tried their other flavors including the sauerkraut fish and the chicken dry toss noodles and enjoyed these much more (5/5). The service here is very quick. read more

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This is a big franchise in China, followed with the flushing one this one is pretty new to Chinatown. It's not really traditional yuanan cross bridge style nor the Guilin style. But a mixture offering soup base and dry options. There are many soup base flavor tailor to different taste you just need to choose your protein. I tried their R1 fish maw chicken noodle soup, I was surprised that how bland it tastes, the broth also didn't contain much collagen that it supposed to, instead it tastes water down. There are maybe one four pieces of chicken and minimum toppings, I guess $17 don't get much. The portion is normal, I was able to finish everything including the broth. Appetizer crispy pork was not crispy. Soggy and flavorless I had to ask for extra chili flakes to enhance the flavor. The brown sugar rice cake is nice, deep friend and covered with brown sugar and syrup. read more

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This location used to be one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants. Was a bit sad that it's closed but was pleasantly surprised that this new restaurant has one of the best chicken soup I have had! The R1 Supreme fish maw chicken noodle soup certainly hit the spot on a chilly day! Chicken was very tender and soup was very flavorful. Portion was huge and can be shared by two people. In fact, I couldn't finish it and took half of it to go. Staff was very friendly, and service was quick and attentive. Pretty spacious restaurant and some decor remained the same. Would definitely come back again. read more

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The number 1 is the best !! The fish maw is cooked nicely and the chicken is cooked perfect - which isn't easily done. I've also had their fish and tofu before which is also pretty solid. Get their chili oil. They also have specials where you can get a noodle, drink and app for under $20 read more

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Been here a few times and it's pretty good. The rice noodle soups always hits on a cold day. We ordered their tom yum and mala soups and both were flavorful. The wood ear salad is yummy and the mixed beef was okay. The service is fast. read more

Ji Bei Chuan - Mala Spicy Soup Beef Slices Rice Noodles Tom Yum Soup Seafood Rice Noodles . Beeftripe Wood Ear Salad - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Milky broth that just hits the spot. Come here when you're craving a warm noodle experience in comforting broth. The sides and lunch specials are all nice too. I highly recommend the plum drink if you're into something unique, with a mix of bitter, sour, and sweet. read more

Noodles and broth are super tasty, great selection of food and drinks as well. I really hope you will consider opening a location in upper west side, Manhattan - there are a lot of families who would frequent this type of restaurant up there! read more

Ji Bei Chuan - R15. Sauerkraut Soup Fish Slices Rice Noodles (P) R15. (P) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

The soup is pretty solid. The noodles all the same as any other place. The fish maw I would say is the most flavorful. The other ones aren't bad either. read more

I have been visiting its original restaurant in Flushing since it opened. The flavors are incredibly amazing. I was happy to learn that a location has recently opened in Chinatown. Their lunch special is a no-brainer--all three types of noodle soup are decent. For sides, I prefer the deep-fried tofu cubes and grilled sausages, and for the drink, I've been getting the passion fruit bubble drink. While the food tastes a bit bland compared to the Flushing location, I'm still happy to have easy access to this type of noodle soup and will definitely visit the Flushing location whenever I'm in the area. read more

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This restaurant is semi new in the neighborhood and was my second time coming in. There is a large space to dine in, and the employees are really nice and friendly. You can choose from a variety of noodle soup options, and they even have dried noodles too. I chose the Tom Yum Soup this time because the tomato one I ordered last time was super light. I really enjoyed the Tom Yum one and the noodles stay hot in the pot. The ingredients inside the pot look so fresh and is definitely a healthy meal. read more

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Very very similar to 10 second noodles but they give options for rice dishes as well! I liked the flavor and the service was so attentive and so nice! I would come back if I was in the area! read more

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Nice restaurant that specializes in soup noodles. I had the supreme fish maw chicken rice noodle soup while my partner had the saukeraut fish slice rice noodle soup. The serving was huge! I was stuffed! Both were good but I liked the flavor of the saukeraut one better and it was slightly spicy. Service was very good. Our water was constantly refilled. read more

Ji Bei Chuan - R1. Supreme Fish Maw Chicken Soup Rice Noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I have always passed by this place and I'm really glad to have finally dropped by. Ji Bei Chuan is a noddle place serving "bridge noodles" in hot soup. We tried the pickle veggie fish and bone soup. Both were really good! The pickle veggie dish had the appropriate amount of sour while the bone soup was very hearty. The waiter was really nice and refilled our tea a lot of times! read more

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Coming here on an afternoon weekday, it was pretty empty. The service was quick. The best thing was the supreme fish maw chicken soup rice noodles. it was warm and filling. It definitely feeds two people. The dumplings in spicy oil was disappointing- I was expecting it to be fried. It wasn't even HOT. The spicy chili oil was good though. They had a special going on- the tom yum noodle soup came with a drink and an appetizer dish. The feel is pretty similar to a yunnan noodle spot. If I come back, I'll try other dishes. read more

Ji Bei Chuan - Tomyum soup - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent new place in Chinatown that has great service and is quite tasty. The soup base for the fish and tofu was excellent. It wasn't your typical fish slice fillets but fresher fish and the ingredients inside was like having your own hot pot all in one. If your a fan of tripe, I would recommend getting the beef shanks and tripe as an appetizer. They are very tasty. The restaurant itself is very nicely decorated and clean which is always a plus. read more

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Soup came out steaming hot. Really good flavor in the broth. Sausage was tasty as well. Well worth the $17.95 deal they have for the set. read more

Ji Bei Chuan - R12. Mala Spicy Soup Beef Brisket Rice Noodles (P) R12. (P) Passion Fruit Sparkling Juice (P) (P) A12. Spicy Flaked Sausage (P) A12. (P) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Solid place in Chinatown for quick and hearty noodles. I got two things and shared it with two other people and we could not finish! It's large and very clean inside and the food comes out super fast. R4. Beef Brisket Soup Rice Noodle ($14) (3.5/5) This was warm and super filling with plenty of noodles inside. I will say though, the soup was not particularly amazing and I personally would have preferred other sauces to add such as mayou on the soup. My friends got the mala soup or fish broth which was more flavorful. M6. Assorted Beef (Dry-mixed noodles) ($16) (5/5) This was really great! There is soo much meat inside and the slightly spicy sauce really ties everything together! This was my favorite of the meal! read more

Ji Bei Chuan - R4. Beef Brisket Soup Rice Noodle - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Comfortable environment is very important to me when it comes to dining experience, and I'm glad that @jbc.nyc can give me that in Chinatown in addition to the yummy noodles! I liked both the dry and soup noodles a lot. The ingredients are better than some of the other places in the city offering similar menus. The chicken was not what I expected (especially that it came out warm instead of cold) so I might skip the appetizers next time. read more

My go to spot for comforting or when you're feeling under the weather. Love the chicken and fish maw soup, and they're so generous with the portions. It'll usually be enough for me to eat as 2 separate meals! read more

We chose this restaurant randomly as we were walking around Chinatown. Ended up being the perfect choice for authentic Asian noodle bowls!! The chicken bowl had more food than I could handle and we shared the fried wonton appetizer. Restaurant was clean and every paid customer seemed to enjoy themselves and the food. If I ever go back, I'd love to visit this location again! read more

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I have been here 2 times and the food is still good both times. I strongly recommend this place. The waitress is friendly and attentive. The restaurant looks so good and the decorations are great. read more

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