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!

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

Great eats at Four Four!…read more Staple appetizers of fried chicken and fried pork chop are great here! The breading is light but is seasoned well; sweet with a light kick of spice. The noodles in both of these soup dishes were phenomenal. Right amount of bounce, texture, and chew. The braised beef comes with a hearty broth that warms the belly. The spicy beef noodle soup wasn't the hottest (spice-wise), but it still gets the job. Very soothing to the throat! The beef was tender and juicy. A lot of sesame seeds in the soup, but I didn't mind it too well. Four Four's ambiance is cute and clean. The service here was amazing, prompt, and helpful!

Been wanting to try this place. It's like having Chinatown in midtown…read more Fried pork chop over rice 5/5 Dan Dan noodles. Very soupy but good 4.5/5 Spicy beef tendon noodle soup. 3/5. It wasn't really spicy but the spice somehow drowned out the flavor. Either that or just not flavorful.

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.

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.

Actually surprisingly great! Surprising because there was nobody sitting inside on a Saturday…read morenight at 7, although they seemed to be doing a thriving take out business! We ordered two orders of cold cucumbers, an order of wood ear mushrooms and two braised eggs before our mains arrived. For mains we shared a beef and noodle soup, a pork bun and a wrap where the rap seemed to be a scallion pancake, NICE!

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.

Stopped by their new location…read more picked up my favorite Potsticker and Popcorn Chicken still amazed by the unique taste of their potstickers and the sauce ! i really like their new decor and design service was also quick! highly recommended

I'm giving Sanmiwago five stars right away for top notch service and the freshly cooked food. I…read moreoriginally stopped by this place to get me a drink, but from the dining in options and how clean and comfortable this place was giving, I decided to get me something extra. I ordered me a curry chicken and an iced tea, along with some goodies to take home to my daughters. They were happy and I was happy, this was a win-win situation. I really did enjoy all the flavors of that chicken and the tea had just the spark I needed to get me going on my way back uptown. I will definitely be returning for more options on the menu and my girls to for those treats. I recommend visiting, and giving my two thumbs up! Happy Yelping!

When I saw Ex Machina, I didn't quite get it, and attempted to discuss it with a supporter,…read morelegitimately hoping to hear his perspective. His reply was "maybe dystopian sci-fi just isn't for you." I was underwhelmed by the pork chop noodle soup but have no knowledge about whether this is how it's supposed to be. The pork itself was enjoyable, and I'll return for a pork and rice bowl. But the broth was too straightlaced and it was mostly just broccoli. I'm also questioning whether I'm wrongly comparing a midtown spot to Chinatown and Flushing. Perhaps I'll try dumplings next time and re-review.

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.

Fried chicken cutlet with sweet potato fries & drink combo ($16.99)…read moreAll the food is made fresh, the fried chicken is piping hot, tender & juicy, really enjoyed it! I chose plum seasoning for an added sweet, sour flavour, it was delicious! It's a very filling quick meal, would def love to come back!

This is my favorite xing fu tang purely based on the layout it actually has the feel of a café…read moresince it is bigger and actual seating. The counter has a bar feel with bar seating. There are tvs playing Asian music videos and music playing. Usually xing fu locations only have standing room only. This puts this location on another lvl then the rest. I tried some unique drinks 1st was the strawberry Boba strawberry milk tea. The strawberry taste was distinct yet balanced and not overly sweet. Also there was not an overly artificial taste. As with all locations the Boba is the star. The strawberry Boba has a nice sweet chew that had great texture and bounce. The green tea was strong tea flavor without being bitter it was not overly sweet I will definitely recommend this location specifically because of the seating and ambiance Service was quick and packaging was efficient

Excellent bubble tea. Went for the oolong peach tea which was pricy at $10+. Honey jellies were…read morefantastic. I asked for less ice but they gave me zero sugar as well:( Pricy for this simple drink.