New Spicy Village

The Mystery of New Spicy Village

"Opened the week of the report on Eldridge Street, this larger space closely mimics the Forsyth menu and presentation — offering the same spicy big-tray chicken and hand-pulled noodles — and lists the spicy big-tray chicken at $18.95 (about $1 more than at the original). The dining room is noticeably bigger, features a small altar with fruit for good luck, and the website/logo proclaims "since 2021" without mentioning the original location. Staff initially told customers it was the same restaurant and that the other site was closing, but the original owner disputes any affiliation and accuses former employees of copying the concept; the new spot's management gave inconsistent responses when pressed, suggesting a brewing public dispute between the two businesses." - Chris Crowley