Chang Lai

The Best Places to Eat in Chinatown, NYC | Eater NY

"Unlike the rice rolls at Yi Ji Shi Mo, which are thin and ripple-like sheets, Chang Lai’s rice noodles are more stubby and chewy — a buoyancy that’s joyful to eat the whole way through. Formerly a longtime rice roll street cart, in 2023, the married duo decided that they were getting too old to deal with the weather. They opened a storefront on Bayard Street where regulars have followed. It’s a must if you’re looking for an easy, affordable breakfast — a small with all the sauces and curry fish balls (around $5) is plenty for a filling meal. Sit at one of the few stools inside or do takeout." - Eater Staff