I was in Washington Heights volunteering and needed a hearty, fueling and fast meal that wouldn't break the bank. Native Noodles delivered and then some! I'm salivating as I write this review, remembering how flavorful and fresh it was! My order: Garlic Noodles- Add Tofu ($1.00) and Add extra Soft Boiled Egg ($1.75) "Light and savory noodle soaked in house soy sauce, topped with soy egg, bok choy, crispy garlic and scallion." Their description is perfect and I love that the noodles came with a generous portion of perfectly cooked and well-seasoned bok choy! The tofu was delicious and I am so glad I added an extra soft boiled egg. I have consumed a LOT of soy eggs in my life, even been blessed to have past korean roommates make for me regularly- this was the BEST, most flavorful and perfect texture soy egg I have had - maybe even including the ones consumed in Japan I decided to indulge with the Crispy Shrimp Fritters appetizer $7.00 "Crispy shrimp (4 pieces) coated in our homemade batter, with sweet chili dipping sauce" If I had known how delicious and generous a portion the garlic noodles were, I wouldn't have ordered this app as it was simply not needed- however I am glad I did as the shrimp were delicious and perfectly cooked! By the way they had an offer when I was there for a free beverage with dine in orders. My ONLY gripe with native noodles- please, please extend your delivery range or consider partnering with a 3rd party (I know) Selfishly, I want to order from you alll the time and I am just outside your delivery range read more

Native Noodles - Crispy Shrimp Fritters -$7 - really good!! - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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The food at this Singaporean restaurant is always so flavorful, and the prices are shockingly decent for the quality and amount of food you get. I love the chili crab pasta, which comes with plenty of crab (albeit with occasional little shell bits) and has a nice tomatoey kick. The chili crab buns are also tasty, as are the laksa noodles, satay peanut noodles, and garlic noodles. And the calamansi lemonade is a perfectly refreshing, citrusy drink to quench your thirst. The employees are always friendly and helpful. It's a small space with maybe 4-5 tables, and keep in mind that you've gotta go through the kitchen to use the bathroom. I wish Native Noodles were closer to Brooklyn, I'd go all the time! read more

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I have been craving noodles a lot lately, and this Singaporean restaurant has a great selection of noodle options, along with some rice dishes. I tried the Garlic noodles and absolutely enjoyed them--they were packed with garlic flavor and had a buttery taste. I got my dish with chicken, though I think shrimp might have been an even better choice. Surprisingly, my order included an egg roll, and the portion size is quite generous. As for the restaurant itself, it is small with very simple decor. Overall, delicious food at a great price. read more

Native Noodles - Garlic Noodles - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious laksa noodles in a cozy restaurant with prompt service. They seem to do lots of pickup / door dash orders as well. read more

Native Noodles - Laksa Noodles (Dry) lunch special with tofu and soft boiled eggs - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

I got the lunch special garlic noodles with shrimp!! It also comes with a spring roll and the sauce is Devine!! read more

Native Noodles - Garlic Noodle Lunch Special with Shrimp - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

Peanut noodles with tofu were so delicious and flavorful for a very reasonable price! The woman working at the register was super helpful and let me try some of the peanut sauce to make sure I liked it before I ordered it. We went right before they closed so we took it to go but it was still hot and delicious. Jammy egg and tofu was incredible. read more

Native Noodles - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing noodle spot! I tried the Garlic noodles and the Laksa noodles- both are incredible! I think I preferred the Laksa noodles-- so flavorful with a wonderful umami-coconut flavor! Wontons were solid, I wish they weren't fried... still tasty though. Garlic noodles were very yummy too! I would highly recommend! read more

Native Noodles - Garlic noodles (left), Laksa noodles (right), wontons and salad (top) - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent noodles and a great value. We ate lunch here the other day and really enjoyed the Laksa and Garlic noodles. The lunch specials at $12 and change are a great value. You get a big heaping bowl of noodles and your choice of protein. The bowls are full of flavor and super tasty. Service was friendly and fast. read more

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Fast friendly service Had the popcorn chicken great texture and crunch could use more sauce and a little more heat. Over all great. Potato patties were great flavor and unique crispy outside soft mashed inside. Garlic noodles and pork awesome flavor and tender Great find read more

Native Noodles - Garlic Noodles added pork and soft egg, potato patties and popcorn chicken great - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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Did take out from here last night. Reasonably priced. Noodle dishes were good, but a little dry. Was a little disappointed in the amount of having to doctor it with soy sauce and other things to make it have more flavor and fullness. read more

I came here for lunch and it was quite delicious, I ordered the Lunch special and ate there. I went with my friend and she ordered something different. My Laksa Noodle Soup was delicious; the flavor was so good and texture of the soup broth was smooth. The noodles were well cooked; which is difficult something because usually ins out they are over cooked. The service was great, the food was hot and well prepared. They handled the different orders coming in with ease and efficiently. The place is simple some tables and chairs. I am looking forward to going back to try other places. read more

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Amazing Singaporean noodle spot w good lunch specials! My favorite dishes here are their dry laksa noodles (savory curry and thick rice noodles), garlic noodles (buttery and garlicky perfection), and their chili crab pasta (unique flavors w/ a generous amount of crab). Can be a bit pricey compared to other spots in the area, but I think it's well worth based off the quality! Also their lunch specials are basically the same size portion and include a side dish (shumai or egg roll). read more

Native Noodles - Laksa Noodles (Dry) w Shrimp - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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It's fine. Prices are fine. Flavor is fine..I believe my coffee was from a packet. I live in Elmhurst and went out of my way to come here, which doesn't really make sense. This is better for a local. read more

Near the Washington heights area, this is a great noodle spot BUT as a vegetarian there are minimal options. I ordered the Singapore noodle with Tofu and it was decent but I would not come back. There is decent seating however so it's not a bad spot to dine in. Overall, for vegetarians I would not recommend. read more

This place was cute and the service was friendly. The food was good. Would try it again!

Pros: affordable, dense food that will keep you full. Initially it looks like a small portion, but idk HOW but I always feel so full after I have a bowl of noodles from here. Some of my friends sometimes can't finish their bowl of noodles in one sitting. Cons: not a super nice sit down restaurant, could have been better ventilated. The front of the restaurant looks quite messy but understandable for a family owned business. Not the nicest dining experience, but my general feeling was good since I enjoyed the company of the people I dined there with. Pretty good food for the area and I will probably be back at some point! read more

Native Noodles - Garlic Noodles - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

This is a Singaporian hole in the wall spot in Washington Heights near Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. I came here hungry after visiting my mom in the hospital. They have a limited menu. I tried their dry laksa noodles with pork and also their pork and shrimp wontons. I liked the wontons had a crispy skin. The filling needed more flavor and I am glad it came with a sweet chili sauce. The sauce on the laksa noodles was excellent, I loved the lemon grass and coconut flavor. The pork was flavorful and cooked well. However, the noodles were overcooked and soggy and the egg were overcooked as well making them rubbery with a brittle skin. There is no bathroom and limited seating. It seems like more of a takeout spot. read more

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I have traveled to Singapore & I must tell you that Singaporean foods are super rare in NYC (especially authentic ones). Besides the Singaporean foods sold at Urban Hawker (located near times square), the food sold here were very delicious & legit. This place is really a hidden gem! We ordered to share: 1) lasksa noodle soup version, 2) honey roasted pork w/ rice, 3) roti john sandwich, 4) popcorn chicken, 5) chili crab buns, 6) fluffy waffle w/ coconut jam. Even though we ordered take out, the foods were delicious. I think if we would have eaten at the store, it would be even more amazing! Laksa noodle (soup version) w/ shrimp - sooooo daaamn amaazing!! I highly highly recommend this item! This laksa was legit & that broth was so amazing! It was savory, coconutty, a bit spicy, limey. It was a party in my mouth. The noodles were so tender and slurpy. Shrimp was al dente & is best w/ laksa. My husband who has never tried laksa, was amazed how delicious it was & he loved it! This item was my most favorite out of all the things I have eaten here. Honey Roasted Pork w/ Rice - This item was delicious but not as outstanding at that laksa item. The pork was delicious & tender. Roti John Sandwich - The roti was delicious, but tasted even better w/ the spicy ketchup. Sandwich was a bit on the soggy side (probably because this was not eaten right away & was ordered take out) Popcorn chicken - The popcorn chicken was delicious and tender. I think I should had airfried it to make it more crunchy Chili crab buns (comes w/ 4 mini buns) - The bun was soft & crunchy on the side + when dipped w/ the chili crab sauce, it was heaven! That chili crab dip was delicious! Fluffy Waffle w/ Coconut (Kaya) Jam - It was delicious but a bit on the soft soggy side (probably b/c it was not eaten right away & was ordered take out). I also should had airfried it to make it more crunchier. The taste of the waffle was delicious & that kaya jam was heavenly! Kaya jam is always the best! If I come back, I would get that laksa noodle soup version again, chili crab buns, fluffy waffle w/ kaya jam + try their teh (tea), and try their other noodles. read more

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I discovered a hidden treasure in this restaurant. Basically, their customer attention is outstanding. The size is small but the comfort level is high. Their flavor profiles are distinctive. Rush to experience this restaurant! read more

You can't go wrong with any of the noodle dishes here. I typically dislike thin noodles but ended up enjoying it here. The vibe is warm and cozy which is great to bring your chosen family. Only the bathroom is a bit hard to navigate since it's small and narrow. read more

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Deliciousness and comfort all in one bowl! The soup is amazing! I look forward to a return visit. The ambience is realized and the lovely cashier/server couldn't be nicer! read more

Their Singapore noodles were great! Wish there was more spice though ... hope to try their other noodles one day read more

Native Noodles - Singapore Noodle Lunch Special - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

Phenomenal Singaporean noodle restaurant. Fast and friendly service and delicious food. I ordered the dry Laksa noodles ("dry" because the dish also had a soup variety), which were delightfully chewy and spicy. I had to get some dessert because I wanted to stay longer. I tried the black rice pudding in sweet coconut milk. 10/10. If you are looking for authentic Singaporean flavors, look no further. The only reason I deducted one star is the lack of a restroom for customers. I really had to go, so they let me use the kitchen bathroom after I asked twice, but I generally think a dine-in restaurant should have a restroom for customers by default. Regardless, I look forward to returning with an empty bladder to try more of the menu. read more

Native Noodles - Laksa Noodles (Dry) with shrimp - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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Native Noodles succeeds on all levels. The employees create a space where you want to linger. The chef creates original options where flavors truly shine. This spot's atmosphere has never failed to impress. This restaurant is a local highlight. read more

TLDR: what a gem in Washington heights! As a southeast Asian, it's been hard to find something that satisfies my cravings in Manhattan but I've found it at last. Came here with a friend and ordered the laksa noodles with broth, chili crab noodles, and the popcorn chicken. I wasn't really expecting anything because I've been disappointed several times in the city, but the laksa and chili crab noodles were actually quite good! I think I'm going to be a regular customer. I will say, I was not expecting the popcorn chicken to be sweet - it was not bad, just new! We came around lunch time in a weekday and we were the only people there. I don't know why, but this place should be bustling! Service was quick and the place itself was a little small but it was cute. read more

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This restaurant makes me wish I had a permanent reservation. I've never been disappointed by what I've ordered and they give you just enough. Their kitchen understands quality. Personnel attention was particularly outstanding. I genuinely enjoy this spot. read more

I've now ordered take out twice this week. Let me tell you about the Laksa Noodles, soup version. PHENOMENAL! It has amazing flavor, the noodles are perfect, the bean sprouts are incredibly fresh. I couldn't put my chop sticks down. I told myself to save half for later. Couldn't do it. I enjoyed it with four large shrimp. Then kept diving in till every.last.noodle was gone! It was prepared quickly, and I think the price is super reasonable - $15.50 for a large serving with 4 large shrimp! Last night I got the Singapore noodles. Also with shrimp. It was a tasty dish, but the rice noodles were drier than I expected. I went back to read the reviews again, and someone else said the same thing. Everyone else raved about the Laksa noodles. It is spicy, but not hot. So very glad I went back again tonight to get the Laksa noodles!!! read more

Native Noodles - Laksa Noodles, soup version. This is half the original serving, and it had 4 large shrimp. I was hungry, then remembered to take a pic! - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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Really happy to have tried this Singaporean spot. I wasn't sure what exactly I could order from this place considering I'm vegetarian, but I ended up going with the peanut noodles which is one of my favorites. I think if you're ordering this, you can definitely make a version you like at home - the dish was just peanut noodles with big pieces of tofu on top. I would definitely request more peanut sauce because you don't get much to begin with - it's hard to have enough dip for the tofu and the noodles are flavorful and slightly garlicky but on the drier side. I hope to try again if they choose to expand their vegetarian/vegan options! read more

Native Noodles - Satay Peanut Noodles - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

I absolutely love this Singaporean hole-in-the-wall restaurant right in the Heights and love stopping by for lunch. It's very easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Inside is quite small. Both their Laksa and Chili Crab Pasta are so good! The chili crab pasta has a kick to it and may be too spicy for those who can't tolerate spice. They are pretty generous with the crab meat too. read more

Native Noodles - Chili Crab Pasta - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious coconut milk soup with shrimps. Salad with mango dressing also was very good. read more

Native Noodles - Laksa noodle soup with salad for lunch - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

This trip is long overdue. I've been wanting to come since a virtual Yelp event over a year ago. We arrived just as they were opening. We ordered quite a bit but were able to finish almost everything. Shrimp laksa - came with 4 grilled flavorful shrimps, tofu, bean sprouts, and a delightful broth. Soup and noodles were served separately. Peanut noodle with pork - had a slight kick with a tasty sauce served with slices of cucumber and an egg. Bok choy - tasty with crispy shallot. There were out of water spinach but a good alternate option. Pandan waffle - served with coconut jam was very delicious. The edges of the waffle were crispy and it had a nice mix of textures. Mango pudding - very mango-y on the firm side Coffee (kopi) - I requested this less sweet and it was perfect. I can honestly say everything was delicious and can't wait to go back. Service was great and food came out fairly quickly. We ate in but everything came in takeout containers and I felt a little guilty about that. I really appreciated how they served our dessert just as we finished our main dishes. read more

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Sad to say that this place was the most disappointing eatery during our trip in NY, especially when we went out of our way to come here. I don't know why it has such high ratings. I've had better Singaporean food at many other mom & pop shops. I really really wanted to like this place. The only thing that was decent & worth the price were the crispy potato patties. It was the most unappealing item as the 3 patties looked burnt, but they were packed with flavor. Nice size, too. The Chili Crab Buns were just ok, & very basic. You can tell that the buns are from a dinner roll tube by their shape (they were rounds cut into halves & then fried). I used to fry those type of dinner rolls when I was a kid, so I know the texture & taste. The "crab" sauce was a cold flavorless tomato sauce with a tiny bit of crab meat that didn't taste like crab meat. It was weird to dip the hot fried buns into the cold tomato sauce. This made me sad. The Laksa stew had good flavor. The lemongrass aroma was amazing. However, the rice noodles were overcooked. They were soggy. So sad. The most disappointing item was the Wonton Dumpling Noodles. The braised soy sauce came in a ONE oz to-go container & the egg noodles were super dry with zero flavor. The 3 small pieces of fried wontons tasted stale. I had to drink a lot of water to help push the dried noodles down my throat. After 3 bites I lost my appetite. This dish was a total let down. I was devastated. The quality of these dishes do not match their menu prices. Although the A/C was running, the sliding door was completely open so we could feel all the heat from outside. I don't know why they did that. It caused a lot of condensation to drip through the vents. Even the water from their dispenser was warm. We drank a lot of it to try & stay cool, & for me to be able to swallow the dried egg noodles. & then guess what? They have NO RESTROOMS. read more

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They're open from noon to 9pm! I wished honestly they opened from brunch time because I wouldn't mind eating here that early hahaa Parking is okay around this area *sometimes* It's a small cute place with some seating at the window, and a few tables. Not busy when we arrived for dinner but should be packed for the amazing food served here. Yet, delivery orders were constantly being served out, so0o I'm glad this place is recognized! Very kind & helpful staff being aware that Singaporean cuisine is not too common & has exotic flavors. We were recommended the Chili crab buns which are golden, with a cool (literally) chili crap dip that contrasts the warm toasty buns & goshhh it is amazing! Highly recommend Their signature laska noodles is a dish that grew with me with every bite! I added soft boiled eggs & shrimp... the amount of shrimp was generous! I forgot the other dish but really can't wait to return here again! read more

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The laksa noodle soup is exactly what you need, must add at least the shrimp, and you will be full! Ordering was real easy and came on time!

Popped into this little gem while around the hospital area. I was craving noodles but after reading the stewed cabbage dish I opted for that. My meal didn't have an overpowering sweetness but the coconut sweetness is present. I loved the cabbage and chicken. My mum came along and got the silver needle noodles which she called "little worms" ^_^. That dish was so flavorful and the noodle had a perfect chew to them. We got some tea with milk, crab buns and mango pudding to go. Although I didn't taste the dessert or crab yet I'm sure they'll be superb. I do wish the tea was stronger, but it did give me a much needed boost of energy. It may very well have been due to the sweetness of it. Overall this is worth a trek. Also they do server everything in to go setting. This is a pro and con but gotta admit it's super convenient if you eat like me. I love to take my foods home and pig out :p read more

Native Noodles - Turmeric-Coconut Stewed Vegetables Over Rice (Sayur Lodeh) with super tender chicken - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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This store was quite hard for me to located, but I found a picture on yelp that helped me find the yellow fawning near the store, after I walked past it like 3-4 times (maybe a sign would be useful here). Its quite small and there is not much seating space indoors. I called around 5:30 for a takeout order, I got there at 5:37 and my food was already done, which was quite surprising. I ordered one order of Singapore noodles (with chicken) and another order of chicken and shrimp dumplings (fried). The noodles were amazing. They were flavorful and tasty, needed no additional sauce. I wish there was more meat or omelets added to my noodles, but the proportions were also filling (I had to save half of it for lunch the following day). The dumplings were amazing and savory. They provided sweet and spicy sauce on the side, but it was not needed. Each bite melted in my mouth. Really loved the flavor that native noodles provided. The food had good proportions, is ready within minutes, and was able to enjoy a solid meal. For take-out, this is a really good noodle place, and I would definitely come back to visit again. I also want to try their drinks too. The food is incredible and delicious. read more

Native Noodles - Singapore Noodles - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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Pretty good local Singaporean place. The prices were avg but the portion and flavor were pretty top notch. More of a takeout place but easy for carry out. read more

Native Noodles - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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4.5 / 5.0 - This is an awesome casual Singaporean noodle spot in Washington Heights. We tried 2 noodle dishes, both of which had a little too much garlic for my taste, but were flavorful and tasty. - Satay Peanut Noodles with Chicken ($12+): Creamy satay peanut sauce, wide egg noodles, soft-boiled egg, cucumbers, scallions and crispy onions - Chili Crab Pasta ($14+): Chili crab and egg drop sauce, lump crab meat, linguine, spring onions, crispy onions Not sure we'd order the Chili Crab Pasta again, but we would highly recommend the Satay Peanut Noodles. The soft boiled egg was delicious and with the meat and cucumbers, it was a balanced and very filling dish. read more

Native Noodles - Chili Crab Pasta - Singaporean Near Me - New York, New York

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Very good place. Shrimp fritters and dumplings reccomended. Also make good ramen. Great eating experience.

If you didn't hear about this place you would just walk right by it. It has nothing to make it stand out. No out door signs, No bright lights, No billboard. Nothing! It only has its name on the door and that's not even noticeable. I think it's sad because the food is really good here.This was my second visit to this place and one of the dishes I ordered brought me back and I almost passed it again! (F.Y.I- look for a big Chinese Reasurant on the corner and its right next door to it. Look for the name on the door or you will miss it.) Here's what I had this time around. Shrimp Fritters- They were crispy, juicy and and hugh. It was also very fresh and that stood out to me because I love me some fried shrimp but don't always get it due to others not properly preparing it. I would buy again, so worth it. Shrimp and Pork Dumplings- They have a steamed and fried option. I went with fried. These lil guys are also worth your visit. They are small but delicious lil appetizers. Got one to stay and go! Next time I'll get some steamed to take home and put in my own ramen soup. Chili Crab Pasta- I had this dish on my last visit and this was the reason for my second. DELICIOUS! Do not pass on this one. Honey Pork and over rice/w soft boiled egg and bok choy- I didn't really care for the pork in this dish, It was tender but had a over powering sweet taste. I just didn't like it. The rice and bok choy was really good and I prefer a fully cooked egg, so I took out the middle and ate the white. I will not purchase again unless I could get with a different protein. Don't know if that's an option but it should be :) They have drinks and dessert, but I didnt care to purchase any. They do seasonal dishes as well, I missed out on some wings they had, that ended October 20th, so heads-up when you make a visit know the difference between seasonal and permanent menu options. They do check vaccine status if you are dining in. They also use a food service company for delivery. I think they also have their own local delivery for the area. I would say this place is worth a visit. Especially if you are close by, live or work in this area. I know I will have some occasional visits here, because of their really special dishes " Chili Crab Pasta" being one of them, its so worth the visit. read more

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