Tried Tonii's Fresh Rice Noodle Roll and I'm already excited to come back! The rice noodle rolls…read morewere SO good. super soft with an amazing texture that tasted incredibly fresh. We also got the lemon tea, toast, and congee and everything together was super affordable for how satisfying the meal was. One of my favorite parts was that each table has a variety of sauces so you can mix and create your own perfect combo. Definitely a spot that i'm always craving!

I got the beef churn fun. It was fresh. Kind of interesting seeing a Hispanic man in the back…read moremaking them! It was pillowy with bits of beef dispersed throughout. They let you add your sauces which I always put peanut butter, soy sauce and hoisin sauce. The portion size was bigger than I remembered. It was also 7 dollars now. I would definitely come back again for churn fun when I'm in the neighborhood.

Food: This is a very well-known hand pulled noodle place in Chinatown. Their noodles are made fresh…read moreand come in different varieties including thin, thick, wide, knife cut, etc. Their menu is very extensive, and they offer appetizers, noodle soups, stir-fried noodles, entrees, and dumplings. You can get the noodle soups and stir-fried noodles with your choice of protein, and vegetarian options are available. The noodle texture is excellent, and the stir-fried noodles are my favorite. I would recommend the stir-fried noodles with seafood. Service: Staff are friendly and welcoming. The staff are often so busy and running around but are there if you need anything. Ambiance: This place is very old and run down. The dining area is small, but they cram a lot of tables into it. There is also a lot of outdoor seating along Doyers Street. Seating, both indoors and outdoors, is very tight and spaced closely together. Overall, I would highly recommend this place!

I remembered I really loved their beef noodle soup the last time I was in NY. This time it was just…read morealright. The noodles themselves are good but I found the soup a little bland. Much better after adding chili, white pepper and vinegar. I've since found better spots out in NY so this place has fallen out of favor. Gave them another shot just to confirm that. Still an enjoyable bowl, just not my top pick. Also, after I ate, I explored a bit and came back to use the restroom. When I came out, a guy told me "This restroom is for customers only". I mean I was a customer earlier but I guess I did leave and return. Still, felt like they were being a bit stingy about that and that just another reason for me to not want to continue being a customer in the future. After all there's tastier and cheaper options nearby. However, I still do love the ambiance of this place when dining outside on Doyers street. The history of this alleyway is fascinating!

I was hesitant to go here because of the low reviews, but I really enjoyed it! This is an old…read moreschool, no frills Cantonese restaurant. A place you would go to because you need to eat, not a dining experience. I had the noodles with roast duck. The noodles were springy, and the duck had a generous amount of meat (not grisly like some other places). Gratuity baked in (18%), $10 bowl of noodles, affordable and filling. Will be back!

The 3 combo platter over rice was traditionally roast duck bbq pork and soy sauce chicken. Their…read morecombo replaced the duck with an egg without telling anyone, and charged more other places, plus the portions so small. Plus they don't take cards, cash only

Came here after seeing it all over TikTok and wanted to see if it lived up to the hype. I'm always…read moreon the hunt for a creamy, spicy noodle dish that's dry but still has just enough sauce to coat every bite, and Super Taste absolutely delivered. I ordered the Burning Noodles with pork, and they were fantastic. The noodles had the perfect texture, and after adding a little extra chili oil, I seriously couldn't stop eating. Every bite was flavorful with just the right amount of heat. I also got the fried pork and chive dumplings (not pictured). They were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and paired perfectly with the noodles. I ended up finishing everything and I'm already looking forward to coming back. The restaurant itself is small and can look pretty packed, but don't let that discourage you. There wasn't much of a wait to order, and most people either grab their food to go or eat quickly and head out, so tables turn over fast. If you're in Chinatown and craving spicy noodles, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Excellent cheap dumpling spot on the outskirts of main Ctown. I got the fried pork and chive…read moredumplings ($6.50 for 10) and boiled version ($5.50 for 10). in About 5-7 min my order was ready. They are busy. Dumpling making humanoids. Cash no tax. Ample sauces. The fried dumplings don't seem fully wrapped on purpose but still don't fall apart. The fried ones taste better but boiled of course healthier. I'm unclear what the eat in situation is. There are ample tables and 1 waiter/table cleaner but unclear if people are tipping. (I see people with take out orders eat there). Many of the customers are non Ctown Locals

Food was great. Aunties working there are lovely. Also air conditioning in the middle of summer a…read moreplus.

06.28.26 @12:56pm Walk in for a table of 5…read more Came for a wonton noodle for a quick lunch. Don't recall it auto added tip to my bill the last 2x I was here. No where state tip will be added for a table of 4+. Anyway the food isn't good this trip, especially the added beef and the cucumber salad. Guess won't be back anytime soon.

very good value. soup dumplings r def a must order. very yummy & big for a reasonable price (so…read moremany places will charge more than $10 for like 6 soup dumplings but these were 8.75 for 8!!!) lunch special is also great value a lot of food for only $8-9. the dishes were def a bit oily but that's just how it is. service is meh and vibes r meh but again that's just how it is in these kind of restaurants.

I wish I could talk about the cuisine but we left before we could even order…read more A colleague of mine and I were looking for a place to have lunch and she mentioned 456-I wonder if they named their restaurant after the 4,5,6 trains...lol. She said that she ate there once and her supervisor eats there at least twice a week. When we arrived, the host said that we could sit at a communal table (holds about 8 people) which were four two seater tables pushed together. This wasn't a big deal except that the communal table is near the door so every time the door opens, we would feel a draft. We asked to move to a table in the back and I could tell that they didn't want to move us. A party of three came in right after so they got the table. I could understand that but then there was a party of one and a party of two that came in afterwards. The server wanted to take our order but we wanted to be moved. We finally decided to place our orders--my colleague ordered the chicken and broccoli and I wanted to order shrimp with garlic sauce. I didn't see it on the lunch menu. I was going to get the shrimp with chili sauce but decided to ask if they could use garlic sauce instead. The server said that it's just onions. That's not what I asked. At that point, I looked at my colleague and without saying anything, we knew that we were not staying. I'm big on service and I don't entertain nonsense. This is Chinatown-there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. We ended up going to a restaurant that I went to before. My colleague and I devoured our wonton noodle soup.

No-frills dumpling spot that only takes cash. They were very quick to serve us, and the dumplings…read morewere very cheap, at around 50 cents each. The flavor of the dumplings were pretty good, although I couldn't quite distinguish the chive from the cabbage. However, they didn't feel the freshest to me.

5 stars for the crispy chive and pork fried dumplings, 3 stars for the boiled veggie dumplings…read more This place is cash only and we only had to wait about 10min for our order despite them being pretty busy. They have a few tables, probably close to seating for 15 people. The fried pork and chive dumplings are perfect, lots of flavor and the wrapper is not too thin or thick and nicely crispy on top. The pork inside is juicy and you can get 4 for $2 which is a deal. The boiled veggie dumplings were a bit disappointing as the filling tasted just of cabbage and carrot so they were bland, you get 8 for $6.50. The veggie dumplings benefited from the packets of hot sauce which are quite spicy. I would definitely recommend this spot specifically for the fried pork and chive dumplings. It is also conveniently located across the street from Mei Lai Wah.

Great deal for rice noodles and curry fish balls! You can choose to have all the sauces -- soy…read moresauce, hoisin, sesame, chili, and peanut sauce or remove any you aren't a fan of. I paid a little over $10 for a LARGE container of food. They also have HK milk tea, which was not too sweet. Bring cash to pay less. They have a few stool seats available but a lot of people get this to go!

Manhattan isn't exactly known for cheap eats, but Chinatown is the exception. It's one of the few…read moreneighborhoods where you can still find authentic, delicious food that won't make your wallet cry. I've been on a rice noodle roll (chee cheung fun) kick lately, so naturally Chinatown was my first stop. There are plenty of great options to choose from, but I decided to try Chang Lai Fishballs & Noodles after seeing its nearly 5-star rating. It also made Yelp's Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the U.S. in 2024! Chang Lai has an impressive history. The owner and his family have been serving Hong Kong-style street food to the community for over 30 years. Before opening its storefront on Bayard Street in the summer of 2023, it was an iconic food cart on the corner of Grand Street and Bowery. I stopped by ~30 minutes before closing on a Saturday, so it wasn't too busy. I've heard it can get hectic during peak hours, so be prepared for a crowd or long lines--this place is popular! The store is tiny, with only 4-5 stools lined up along a counter. It's a no-frills vibe that's designed for grab-and-go. One thing I really liked was how welcoming the place felt. The walls are decorated with photos of the owner and his customers over the years, which adds a warm, personal touch. You can tell he's proud of his business and genuinely values the connections he makes with customers. My eyes were popping out with excitement as I scanned the menu. It's packed with all the Hong Kong street food favorites--rice noodle rolls, fish balls, congee, beef tripe, milk teas, tea eggs, pork buns, dumplings, etc. Soooo many yummy choices, but I only have one stomach. The specialties are fish balls and chee cheung fun--steamed, silky rice noodle rolls made from rice flour & tapioca starch. They're tightly rolled into thick tubes. You can customize them with any combination of soy, hoisin, peanut, chili, and sesame sauces. The best part? Most menu items are under $10 and many come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. Portions are generous, especially considering the price. Bring cash if you want to avoid the 3.5% CC surcharge. I ordered: *Small Rice Noodle Rolls ($3.50) with hoisin & peanut sauce ($0.75) - Oh yeahhh, these hit the spot! The noodles were served fresh and hot with a silky smooth, delicate texture and just the right amount of chewiness. The noodles themselves have a pretty mild taste, but that's where the sauces come in. The hoisin added a sweet & savory kick, while the peanut sauce brought a nutty & creamy richness. I just wish they gave me more sauce! *Large Iced Hong Kong Style Milk Tea ($3.25) - Made with a blend of Ceylon black teas with evaporated milk. I was looking forward to this since I love a good HK milk tea... but sadly, I didn't enjoy it. It tasted too milky, so the bold tea flavor didn't really come through. I've definitely had better. Overall, I can see why Chang Lai is a well-loved spot by locals and tourists. The warm service, affordable prices, and comforting food make it an easy place to return to. I'll be back for my next chee cheung fun fix--and this time, I'm adding the curry fish balls! If you're in Chinatown, give them a try and taste over 30 years of tradition!