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    Peng's Noodle Folk

    4.5 (625 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Ramen
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Vegetable Fried Noodle
    Bella M.

    We visited Peng's Noodle Folk after the Frick Collection because it was nearby and reasonably priced, and we were so glad we did. Everything we ordered was excellent and the portions were generous, plenty for sharing. The chicken dumplings with bok choy were juicy and flavorful. The poached shrimp were simple but plump and fresh, served with a delicious dipping sauce. The chicken katsu ramen was great. They serve the katsu on the side so it stays crispy, and the broth was really tasty, mild and delicate without being overly salty, which I often find with ramen. It was well balanced. We also ordered two wok-fried noodle dishes (homemade noodles- yum!), one chicken and one vegetarian. Both were very good. We asked for the chicken dish to be mild, but it was mouth-on-fire spicy, even for us, and we're used to spicy food. Still, they were really good but if you have a low spice tolerance this will be inedible. My stepdad had the vegetarian noodles extra spicy and really enjoyed them. The only issue was when we asked for the ramen to be split into two bowls for our kids. They wouldn't do it in the kitchen and just brought us extra bowls to split it ourselves. It was messy and a bit frustrating, definitely not ideal when dealing with long noodles and young kids. It would have been a small but appreciated gesture for them to take care of that for us. Service was friendly and efficient. The iced teas were also very tasty. Even with the bowl-division inconvenience, I'm giving them five stars because the food was that good. Would definitely go back.

    Shao Bing Chicken Katsu sandwich
    Marian S.

    Cute, classy ambience, great service, and delicious food! What more can you ask for? I got the Shao Bing sandwich with chicken katsu and it was absolutely delicious. I have a weird gut issue and can't do a lot of veggies, so I got mine with just the sauce and chicken, no lettuce, and it was still fantastic! Also super affordable - the sandwich was only about $10. Next time I'm going to try the mochi, it looked amazing.

    I ate 2 shrimp before taking this photo!
    Randi P.

    Wow. We stumbled upon this small place after seeing a show nearby and so glad we did! Fast service and friendly staff. I loved that they served the chicken on the side of the soup so we could take our time eating it and it didn't get soggy. The purple dumplings were so pretty (& good). The wasabi cucumber salad was amazing! Big portion and perfect on my diet. I liked the seaweed salad but the portion was way too small and very expensive! My husband loved to Ramen noodle soup. He loved it and the portion was big! The shrimp was ok. The sauce was good. I do recommend this place!

    Pork Dumplings(5)

    I was craving ramen in New York and this was the closest place to me. The reviews were great so I figured it check it out. Very yummy, the chicken katsu was crispy and the broth flavorful. I like spicy so I added chili oil at the table and it was great

    Beijing Style Dalumen
    Marcus L.

    Great noodle spot with a nice interior. I highly recommend their pork rib and Beijing noodles. Food: 4/5 Price: 3.5/5 Experience: 4/5

    Chicken katsu ramen with egg
    Mallory T.

    Absolutely delicious! This was a great find for us while on vacation for Christmas in the city. We were walking around Upper East Side taking photos of decorated homes & hotels in the frigid temps, when we had the urge for hot soup. I checked Yelp and came across Peng's. It was by far our fav meal of the entire trip. Leaving Midtown to try food in other neighborhoods really makes a difference. The service was perfect. The food was flavorful and abundant. The hot lemon honey tea was exceptional. My only wish is that I could eat here often, but I sadly live in another state far away.

    Kristen S.

    I've been on a ramen kick. This was really, really good. Amazing flavors, and their chili sauce is sooo yummy. Love how huge the portion is - I was able to have more of it twice at home. My server was friendly too. She was surprised and giggled at the fact that I wanted ramen in a 97 degree heatwave lol

    connie a.

    Decent noodles decent price. Ambiance is perfect, and the service is good. I couldn't find any other ramen spot close enough to the Met to walk to on the UES.

    Tan Tan Men Ramen Chicken Katsu Ramen Sesame Paste Cold Banmen
    Jessica C.

    Great food! We love the tan tan ramen, chicken katsu ramen and the cold sesame noodles. I've been coming here for years and their food is always delicious.

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    Great food and Great vibe. Pork dumplings and shrimp fried noodle were fantastic. Fast service.

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    Wonderful, wide choice of noodles. Especially ideal on a cold, rainy day. Fabulous option during a museum outing!

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    3 months ago

    this place is so good. I usually order on postmates. INCREDIBLE! Little expensive but so worth it.

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    5 months ago

    Delicious ramen, excellent service and nice ambience - small place with tables and low lighting. Really enjoyed our meal here.

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    Do they accept large party reservations?

    They're a small restaurant with about five places to sit, so I doubt it. Maybe a group of 5-6 at the biggest

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    Unfortunately, my experience at here at Kyuramen was disappointing. I was looking forward to trying…read morethe Yin Yang ramen, but the service really overshadowed the meal. I have a shrimp allergy and politely asked if the shrimp tempura could be substituted. The server immediately said no, without offering any alternative or showing much concern. He said I can remove it myself. I said so let the shrimp inside the bowl for me to remove? WTH. For a restaurant, especially one serving customizable ramen dishes, with a allergy list post on the wall by the counter where I sat at B1, a little flexibility or empathy toward food allergies would go a long way. The interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming, which made the overall dining experience uncomfortable. Customer service matters just as much as the food, and sadly this visit fell short. The smashed cucumber was good. Spicy dumpling was good. Ramen broth was light, not as rich or flavorful as others. There are so many good ramen places in NYC, this Chinese Ramen place has lot of room to improve.

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