The rice rolls are crazy soft -- like melt-in-your-mouth soft. I tried shrimp and beef... shrimp was a 10/10, beef I could've skipped. Definitely add the chili oil + soy, it makes a big difference. The spot is tiny -- like 5 seats max -- and gets packed, especially weekday afternoons when school lets out. Service is quick though, so it moves. Don't throw out your receipt, and bring cash. read more

West Rice Roll King - Shrimp rice roll covered in spicy chili oil - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Cash only rice roll spot that's convenient and fast. Small interior with wall seats. Good cheap eats read more

West Rice Roll King - Shrimp rice roll - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Tried the pork rice roll. It is basically 1 spoon of pork. The noodles are very thin if you like that. However I didn't know you had to ask for any of the free veggies since the menu picture showed scallions in it. Also I did not like that they charge $1 extra for peanut sauce read more

Best rice rolls I've ever had. So soft and only $4.95 before tax for the curry fish ball rice rolls. Many sauces and chili oils to enhance the flavor. Staff is efficient and you can see the rolls being made. Limited seating and ask for napkins to wipe the countertop as they have too much turnover to do it. Can eat there on one of 5 bar stools. Cash only. Hole in the wall type place but so good. read more

West Rice Roll King - Curry fish ball rice roll - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Got there 5 min before closing 7pm so only take out. This place is solid for rice rolls. I got the scallion and dried shrimp ($5 plus tax). Fresh. Tasty. Ample sauces. Clean Cash only. I ate at a park Bench across the st. They said Roast pork is their most popular read more

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This shop is very small and there was a lot of people waiting around, so it was really tight. I got the beef roll and had to wait a while. When I picked up my order, the cashier told the people ordering that it will be a45 min wait. Beef noodle roll (5/5): Very thin sheets.it just tasted comforting as it wasn't too thick. Will probably come back if there isn't a long wait I. read more

West Rice Roll King - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Super solid and cheap rice rolls. At $5 each, this place allows anyone to try sweet or savory rice rolls without having to go to a dim sum restaurant which I think is cool. I am personally a huge fan of shrimp rice rolls and I thought that these were pretty good, the shrimps are pretty big and the rice layering is quite thick which allows it to soak up the sauce (self serve) nicely. However, some of the pieces of shrimp fell out of the rice rolls which meant that it wasn't folded properly, so I have to dock some points for that. Keep in mind that this establishment is cash only. Service is fast and there are some spots inside to eat, albeit it is quite cramped and the place does not necessarily feel great to stay in. It's a great spot for a quick snack in manhattan, but nothing beyond that. 4.2/5 read more

West Rice Roll King - Shrimp rice rolls - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Wow, the thinness of these rice rolls are spectacular and I would 100% recommend to anyone who has a rice roll craving that this is the best spot in NYC. I got the mixed sauce rice noodle which is probably the best one imo. Vegan; with no fillings but the peanut and hoisin sauce is just a fabulous combo. At $4 pretax, this is a great deal. Would recommend eating in person while it's piping hot though it's a very small and tight spot. Definitely douse the already sauced up noodle with the sweetened soy and chili oil in the dining area. Space is super tight and expect a wait - just be patient! Also cash only. Note : the menu says you can get one free add on of either scallion, lettuce, or bean sprout. In my hurry to order I forgot about this and the person taking my order did not ask if I wanted any. Just a heads up in case you do want a free topping! read more

West Rice Roll King - Mixed sauce - added extra soy and chili oil - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Might become my new favorite rice roll place. The rice roll is light and thin filled with a lot of meat. I got combo A which comes with three type of meat. Service was super fast even though there was a lot of people. Price is fairly cheap but they take cash only. A pretty good spot! read more

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This is a place we wanted to check out during our NYC trip. The best thing about it to me was the fascinating process that is used to make the rice rolls. The cook is so fast and fluid in his use of the specialized gear. I uploaded a short video to show this. It took them about 20 minutes to mae out order even though they have such great cooking throughput. They're just busy with orders. The texture of the noodle is great and the taste was good, but maybe just not to my taste. It was a bit of curry flavored filling. I think I'd get the regular pork or shrimp next time. That said, still good. read more

West Rice Roll King - How the rice is rolled. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I tried the basic rice rolls served with soy sauce, sweet sauce, and sesame sauce. Service was quick and it was really satisfying eating it on a cool rainy day. read more

West Rice Roll King - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Nice lady working up front and there is one guy making these rice rolls to order. Super fresh and delicious. Large portions for a great price. Cash only!!!! Very nice people and minimal seating inside. read more

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Delicious rice rolls! We got the Pork and Scallion, and Egg and Cilantro rice rolls. The excellent thinness is really what sets it apart, so good. Sweet soy sauce and the chili oil were definitely required too. I felt the meat was a necessary component and the cilantro was occasionally overpowering due to it being coarsely cut. The rice rolls complemented the roasted meats we got at Wah Fung half a block away (recommend too!!). Cash-only. You must order more than 45 mins ahead to get your food on time, especially during peak dining times or the weekend read more

West Rice Roll King - Menu as of 3/14/26 - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Short line, ordered the beef rice roll, paid. And then was told the wait is 35 minutes... What? Annoyed but fine, grocery shop around it is. It was prob total 40 min wait. And I asked if I can add the free ingredient as I didn't see it before I ordered (right before they made mine). The guy went - THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM, NOT MY PROBLEM. Wow wow, no point to come here spend money and time for the rudness. There's so many other better places for rice roll, go to Yi Ji Shi Mo or Yin Ji! They also have much better sauce in my opinion. read more

West Rice Roll King - Beef - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I love finding neighborhood favorites and at a price point of $5 per rice roll, it is now my favorite place also. We walked in and were greeted by a small and intimate ambiance. The staff was welcoming and immediately took our orders. I had the shrimp and pork rice roll, they were amazing. Cooked well with the meat sandwiched between the noodles and rolled like a cinnamon bun. Highly recommend! read more

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Watching the rice rolls being made is absolutely mesmerizing. On a cold weekday afternoon, this place was busy so the line was all squished inside this tiny little establishment. Surprisingly, due to the amount of people waiting, our rice roll (cheung fun) with curry balls took 20+ minutes to make. Even on a non-rush hour, the place is busy. Bring cash and be prepared to be entertained by rice rolls being made while you wait. read more

West Rice Roll King - Menu - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is soooooo good!!! Superrrrrrr thin and bouncy noodles!! I got 1 shrimp and 1 beef. I think the shrimp was a little overcooked so I actually preferred the beef but both were good. The ground beef one reminds me of a viet dish called banh coun. My friend and I had 5 orders total and they said the wait was 30 but it was actually shorter, about 20min. We walked around little italy which was all lit up with suspended lights! They pack soy sauce for to go orders and there's extra at the standing bar if needed. Cool they have a standing area to eat and wait for orders. CASH ONLY ! Would highly recommend! read more

West Rice Roll King - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite spots to get fresh made-to-order rice rolls in Chinatown! The cheung fun here are hefty, about $5 each, the ingredients are very fresh, and you get to see the whole process of them being made. Love these soft, silky, smooth, delicate, steamy, bouncy, hot, stretchy blankets of deliciousness. One of my favorites is the curry fish ball rice rolls. Remember to add your free vegetable topping to the rice rolls - you get a choice of bean sprouts, scallions, or lettuce! We like to add bean sprouts for the extra crunch. West Rice Roll King 西关肠粉王 (124 Hester St, New York, NY 10002) Open Wed-Mon 10:30am-7pm read more

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I love this place. One of the best things I ate during my visit to New York. Fresh made cheurng fun / rice roll cannot be beat. The texture and silkiness of the noodle is so delicious, better than any dim sum spot I've been to. The wait is long but you can pay and come back, ours took around 25 mins to cook after ordering, not including waiting in line. Also cash only. The set up is probably a fire hazard because of how narrow it is lol but if I died in that line I'd die happy. Worth it and high key recommend. read more

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I was craving Shrimp Rice Rolls, and on a chilly Thursday night, there was wall stool seating. Staff were friendly and I loved being able to see the staff cook the shrimp and scrape up the steamed shrimp and rolls. Everything looks clean and organized. I got two servings and they were able to accommodate my request to squish them into one container. It was deeeelisious!!!! Got my fix and would come back here. read more

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We visited West Rice Roll King 西關腸粉王 on a hot summer day, spurred by their many positive reviews. However, our first visit went badly. We ordered two rolls to go: - Roast Pork Rice Noodle Roll 叉燒腸粉: $5.95; $6.48 with tax. - Beef Rice Noodle Roll 牛肉腸粉: $4.95; $5.39 with tax. The staff person estimated our wait time at 30 minutes, but it wasn't a problem to take a walk to briefly explore other parts of Chinatown since this small store was packed with customers. The rice noodles were smooth and very thin, but they were a bit firm instead of soft, and had an unappealing aftertaste that I couldn't identify, and that the soy sauce couldn't mask. These might be one-time issues, but I would hesitate to return based on this experience. As others have said, there is little protein in the rolls, but (if I return) I would simply order extra protein, as these rice noodle rolls seem reasonably priced in this era of price inflation. Cash only. read more

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We stopped by West Rice Roll King after hearing it was one of the best spots for cheung fun, and it did not disappoint! We ordered the beef and shrimp cheung fun, which came out to $10.90 total (just a heads-up: this place is cash only). Both were absolutely fantastic! The beef was tender and melted in your mouth, while the shrimp was fresh and had that perfect crunch. The soy sauce tied everything together seamlessly, and a drizzle of chili oil took it to the next level. Honestly, this was the best cheung fun I've ever had. I think the main thing that stood out was how perfectly thin the rice noodles came out, I added a pic of one of the workers rolling it up just to capture what it looked like from the side. The ordering process was quick, and our food was ready in under five minutes. Seating is very limited, so it's more of a grab-and-go spot, but we lucked out with a couple of barstools opening up. Overall, this place is a must-try whether you're already a fan of cheung fun or trying it for the first time. I'll definitely be back whenever I need my cheung fun fix in the city! read more

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This was part two of my NYC journey to find the best chow fun in the city. I had this place bookmarked from the start of my trip after seeing TikTok videos about it. it's cash only, so be sure to bring cash! The sweet soy sauce paired perfectly with the chow fun, offering a balance of salty and slightly sweet flavors. Combined with the chili oil, it made for a perfect pairing. Beef Chow Fun - This was my favorite. I've never had beef chow fun with this much beef, it was generous and full of flavor, packed with umami that really stood out. KUDOS to them. One of the highlights of my trip! The rice noodle texture was similar to Vietnamese bánh cuốn, not gelatinous or mochi-like like other places I've tried, which I really enjoyed. Shrimp Chow Fun - Of course, this had to be compared to the magical beef version. Overall, it was excellent. The shrimp were plump, firm, and generously portioned for the price. Definitely better than what I can get in California. A very solid dish overall. Overall, will be coming back here again. read more

West Rice Roll King - Beef Chow Fun Shrimp Chow Fun - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This narrow hidden storefront is a squeeze to get into, because the line to order is a narrow space between the kitchen and the seating bar. This makes getting in and out difficult, but at least while you wait you have a great view through the kitchen of the chefs preparing everything fresh! We got curry fish balls, coconut juice, and the first thing on the menu: the shrimp rice roll. Since it was full inside, we took everything to the nearby park and found a bench to have our meal. The rice rolls were amazingly thin, and soaked up all the sweet soy sauce provided. The shrimp was perfectly cooked. If you can, I'd recommend using the sauce provided on the dining counter to soak your noodles to the desired level, personally I like them drowning in sauce. They only do one thing, but they do it well. Would come back, maybe on a less busy day! read more

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This is my overall favorite rice roll place in chinatown! And here's why: 1. They're open all day while other spots have weird hours 2. It's freshly made in front of you 3. There's seating inside albeit limited 4. There's a lot of options 5. It's super affordable Pro tip: Cash only. Don't forget to add complimentary toppings like green onions or bean sprouts I was worried it was going to be a long wait after reading the reviews but I went at noon on a friday and only waited a few minutes for my order to be completed and there was no line read more

West Rice Roll King - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

West Rice Roll King could challenge for the title of best rice rolls in Chinatown NYC someday. That day isn't today. The shop certainly looked legit with the rice mill in the front and a professional working the steamer. The price of the rolls also well positioned West Rice Roll King to be a contender. One bite however and it was clear that taste wise, it wasn't there. I definitely would have liked more of my chosen meat in the roll, I thought it was light. As a result, the rice rolls were really bland. As far as the service, I was not impressed. As a customer if you are fully engaged with me during a conversation, that conversation should be completed before moving on. If the disengagement was temporarily, or urgent, I could understand. Let's say to hand someone their order, maybe some dishes fell,.... But to skip over someone clearly standing in front of you engaged in a conversation to order, and moving on to someone else, that's never gonna be ok for me. The business is going to be run how the owner runs it, I can choose not to go back. West Rice Roll King might exceed expectations someday, I probably won't know. read more

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Crazy long wait (40 mins) and packed like sardines. Took a walk and came back in 20. That being said, rice rolls were 10000/10. Best I have ever had. read more

Super cheap rice rolls to go! There are seats on the side, but I would say the space overall is a bit cramped. There is a park nearby where you can sit and dine! I came at a peak time, so it did take 30 min to get my shrimp rice roll order. But it was easy to walk around and get distracted by all the other things in the city. The wait was definitely worth it though! The shrimp came out super bouncy, and the roll itself was silky and soft with a bit of a chew. They also gave some hot sauce on the side which added to the umami. Highly recommend! :3c read more

West Rice Roll King - Shrimp Rice Roll - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Quite solid for an inexpensive meal. I had the corn rice roll, which was $4.30 after taxes. It was cool watching how the rolls were prepared. There's limited seating and it's cash only. Take out orders come with some soy sauce and chili oil, which were welcome. read more

West Rice Roll King - Corn rice roll - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

AMAZING. Hearty, filling, healthy and affordable. Nothing to complain about. If you like cilantro, please try the cilantro roll because it is absolutely delicious and fragrant. Shrimp roll is unbeatable as well. Very limited seating but there's a park nearby so it's worth to take away. I'd suggest not getting the take away packages for the environment as the park is really just a walk away. read more

West Rice Roll King - Shrimp roll - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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REALLLY great rice noodle wrap with chewy texture and good flavor that comes through. It's also nice and thin so it rolls and layers really easily. The fillings feel a bit less consistent, my shrimp was on the more overcooked side and unevenly distributed across the rice roll - but overall still good! They have soy sauce and chili oil on the tables you can add which is nice, but seating is very limited and can get crowded if other people are waiting. Shop will likely be crowded during the weekends and wait might be ~20 min , maybe better for takeout during busy times read more

West Rice Roll King - Shrimp rice roll - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious rice rolls (腸粉) at an affordable price! I have been dying to try the rice rolls in NYC Chinatown and was so glad we came across this spot. Note, the shop is very narrow and has little to no standing room to even wait for your order. Definitely a grab and go spot (we ended up enjoying our food right outside). We waited about 20-30 min on a weekend for one order of the shrimp rice rolls (my fave), which wasn't too bad but a little longer than I expected. The whole shop is perfumed with the smell of rice water and the steam will make you feel like you just got a free facial. The wait is worth it for the silky ribbons of rice noodles doused with soy and chili oil though (you'll have to add the chili oil yourself). read more

West Rice Roll King - Shrimp rice roll (蝦腸粉) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

So freaking good! The chef is a master of the rice roll arts! We bought the bbq pork and the shrimp. Silky smooth, melts in your mouth. Was amazed by the steam machine they use to make it. read more

I never tried this spot despite working so close to it. I have always just gone to the basement on Elizabeth for my rice rolls but since I had my daughter with me and the basement was closed, we opted to give West Rice Roll King a try. Their rice roll has the most similar texture to the basement one in my opinion. Nice and thin. I love thin. Portion is also very good -- better than the basement one. I now choose to order from here unless I also want some black sesame paste. read more

Another new favorite rice roll spot in Chinatown! The ones at West Rice Roll King are super silky and perfect. I love how simple they are, but truly shine. The menu only has one size, which makes it pretty easy. You just choose the protein of flavor. I opted for the classic Beef Rice Roll ($4.95) with scallions. You can also add in lettuce instead of scallions, but I like the fragrance of scallions. It was quite busy when I came in, so my order took almost 10 minutes. Once it was ready, I couldn't wait to gobble it up. The cashier was so sweet to me, but it could have also been because I speak Chinese, which prevented any language barrier. There are soy sauce, chili oil, and sriracha on the small bar table to use. I love how the chili oil has a nice kick of spice and the soy sauce really brings out the savoriness. Seriously loved how silky and smooth of the rice roll texture was --one of the best! Next time, remind myself to get the Shrimp Rice Roll though as the minced beef was in thin pieces, which was a bit harder to grab. read more

West Rice Roll King - Beef Rice Roll. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Fresh Rice Roll made in front of you but you will have to wait a long time for them. I waited 30+ minutes and that is roughly 10 numbers (60 to 73). Less than 10 seats so chances are you will eat outside the store. Got the Shrimp, Dried Shrimp and Roast Pork. They were pretty good. Advice would be to order and ask how long. If more than 30 minutes go walk around and come back after 30 minutes to enjoy your fresh Rice Roll. read more

West Rice Roll King - Dried Shrimp, Roast Pork, Shrimp L-R - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

West Rice Roll King is incredible. It's super cheap and very tasty for some home-feeling rice rolls. The staff are all super kind and friendly. The only reason I'd give it four stars instead of five is the wait time. When I first came, it was a quick 5 min turnaround for the rice rolls. Ever since they became popular, the wait time became excessive. Last time I waited over 45 min to get my rice rolls! Overall, would definitely recommend if you go during a less busy time. read more

Got there at 10:35am and there was a line of 5. Went by really fast. Ordered 3 shrimp rice rolls (plain - no scallion or cabbage). They quoted 30mins. Shrimp was larger than most places. Portion was good as well. Good value for $5. Def worth a try. Good snack while exploring places in Chinatown read more

Another chaotic, cramped, no-frills establishment in Chinatown with the workers shouting the orders across the space -- all signs that this spot is gonna be good! I saw a crowd trickling out the door as I walked towards the shop. I couldn't really tell if they were waiting to order or for it. Inconveniently, the cash register is actually in the back of the shop so you need to squeeze through people to actually place your order. You're free to roam around or hover outside as you wait. Ordering is quick, but due to its popularity, the wait can get pretty long. I'd advise you to place your order before you do anything else LOL. I ordered the pork rice roll (4.95) and beef rice rolls (4.95) with an egg add-on for both ($1 extra). Bean sprouts, lettuce, and scallions are components you can add-on free of charge, but you'll have to tell them beforehand; unfortunately I didn't realize this until I looked at the menu carefully. I was blown away with how much $6 could get you! These rice rolls were paper-thin and springy, while still maintaining their structural integrity. Each piece was loaded with succulent pieces of meat and egg. Honestly felt like I was committing robbery with how much they gave. Rice roll spots are springing up in Chinatown rapidly, but this is easily one of my top 3 because of its hard to beat quality and prices! CASH ONLY. read more

West Rice Roll King - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Food: 4.8/5 Price: $ (under $20) Rice Rolls are super thin + I honestly like them better this way. Had it at a potluck, so I don't know anything about the service or shop. What I Ordered: - Rice Rolls w/ Curry Fish Balls: good textures, one of the better ones I've had - Rice Rolls w/ Dried Shrimp: I don't like dried shrimp, classic choice read more