Cheong Fun Cart

For my taste, I am big on sauce and texture. The rolls for me are too soft and squishy, and they did not give enough sauce. Fortunately enough, I had brought my own. I got a dried shrimp and egg, it was OVERALL OK, nothing special. With the added sauce, made everything better. Price wise, this place was the most affordable and you can choose between small and large. A small would have been just fine for me.

How they churn this out in that space is truly so impressive. One lady to take the money and one to make all the rice rolls lol. Absolute queens. Very solid rice rolls with lots of sauce. I liked the bbq pork a lot. The rice rolls aren’t the thinnest or silkiest in the world (or city), but they’re really solid. And well priced. There are some benches around to eat if you wander. Cash only.

We got one fresh shrimp and one bbq pork rice rolls, both in a small size. The sauce was not a lot in the shrimp bowl, so some parts were no special taste (just a taste of plain rice rolls). We liked the bbq pork better as it was more flavorful. If you want to add some spice to it, ask them to add sriracha sauce to your bowl. There was a line when we were there (around 11 am ish on Saturday), but it moved rather quickly. I think they only accept cash, so don’t forget to bring some (please correct me if I’m wrong)

I got the fresh shrimp one and thought it tasted great. You can tell that rice roll was made fresh from scratch. This is one of the best 腸粉 that I've ever had.

Super cheap eats but a bit bland. Somehow even with the soy sauce, it tasted flavourless. We tried the BBQ pork (char siu), fresh shrimp and beef. All of the toppings tasted the same and were indistinguishable from each other. The noodles were really soft and fresh though. Practically melted in your mouth! The portion was generous (we got the small size). You can’t beat the price but I don’t think it’s worth the line up unfortunately.

Amazing beef and pork noodles, made by very friendly ladies in a little street side cart. Definitely understand why there were people lined up to try it! One of our favorites of the food crawl :)

Heard alot of hype about this place. Finally made my trip here today to try it out. It’s hot and fresh but the texture is not very authentic to be honest. It’s chewy and the soya sauce is not the taste Chinese people use. Price, can’t beat it.

This food cart in Manhattan Chinatown is a true Cheap Eats of NYC. $1.75 for a beef rice roll is probably one of the best deals in the city, and the portion size you get for that price makes it very worth it. That being said, while I liked the texture of the rice roll, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the sauce. IMO, the sauce makes the rice roll too salty, and I’ve definitely had better in the city. For $1.75 though, still a good deal for a quick bite. Note: I waited in line for ~15 minutes on a Saturday morning, the line does move a bit slow

My favorite place to get Cheong fun in the city! I can't even count how many times I've been now. Whenever I'm in the area I'll make a stop by - you can't get better value than this. It's always made fresh and the noodles are so bouncy and savory. Usually there is little to no wait but I recently went during the holidays and waited nearby 30 minutes in line. I probably wouldn't wait that long again.

Just a little cart on the side of the road, so it is kind of easy to miss. BUT this place had a line when we arrvied so it wasn't ^that hard to miss. I am not from NYC but i will definitely make sure to come back to this pplace whenever I am. HONESTLY THE BEST! The best $3 I've ever spent. Lives to the hype. We had the beef rice noodle. It was really good!

I got fresh shrimp with egg which was delicious, texture was nice and bouncy. Service was quick and they ask you how much sauce you want/whether you want sriracha. Overall so cute to see the cart in the middle of Chinatown. I came around 2:10. It seems like if there's a line their closing time is flexible. I do prefer the sweet soy sauce (often served with these in dim sum restaurants) better than the salty soy sauce which is what they serve here.

Growing up, I loved eating rice rolls and couldn't wait to try them at this famous street cart. I got the classic shrimp rice rolls and they were great! Freshly made on the spot with a great bouncy/chewy texture. The portions are very affordable as well. If I lived here, I'd get this every day!

This is the first food I ate in NYC and remains my favorite thing I had. There is no way to make it look pretty but it was everything. I'm so sad we don't have this where I live. I got the small pork, spicy with egg. It's soft and a little chewy. The pork and sauce was so good. I would eat this every day. Affordable and filling.

For the price, this cheong fun cart is unbeatable! I came on a weekend afternoon and it was quite busy. I waited on line for about 15-20 minutes and it moved pretty quickly too so it wasn't a bad wait. The prices are super reasonable ranging from $1.75 to $7 and you can also add an egg for 75 cents. I ended up getting the BBQ pork for only $2.50 for a small, $5 for a large. But even the small was decently sized. I actually wish I got a large after I started digging in! The rice rolls are freshly made to order by the two aunties in the cart and it certainly tastes super fresh. The texture of the rice rolls were perfect - chewy and bouncy yet still silky smooth. They top it off with some green onions, soy sauce and a spicy sauce and it really soaks into the rice rolls. I actually wish there was more sauce and I should've asked them to add more before I left (a reminder for next time)! They also give a good amount of the roast pork, which was a nice surprise cause I was actually expecting less. Keep in mind that it's cash only and even though the aunties are primarily Chinese, they understand the menu so telling them know what you want in English isn't difficult at all.

4.5/5 for me but rounding up because props to the affordable yet still tasty Chinatown gems out there. The Cheong Fun Cart is a small, unassuming cart that is order and pickup/takeaway. I stumbled upon it almost by accident walking by it and knew I had to try it after a good friend raving about it. The woman taking orders and preparing food was quick and efficient. I ordered the small beef and the large fresh shrimp rice noodle rolls. The food itself definitely is best when freshly prepared, but it was still good even after waiting to enjoy at home ~half an hour later. Simple yet tasty and nice portion, perfect with the slightly sweet soy sauce and chili sauce.

Hot, fresh, and made to order steamed rice rolls! And so cheap, you can get an order for less than $2! 'Fresh Shrimp': I love how thin the rice roll sheet is, it has a soft but chewy and bouncy texture. There are also different add in options, I opted for this one which comes with a couple chunks of shrimp. Make sure to get it with all the sauces, soy sauce and hot sauce! For sizes, they offer small and large, I got the small and I think it was a good portion size. There was a bit of a line that formed when we went and since there were only two people running the cart and making each order, expect a wait!

This is hands down one of the best cheong fun carts in Chinatown. There aren't many left in Chinatown that survived this long. There is a line every time I go but I haven't been there in quite a while due to navigating through Chinatown traffic, crowdedness, etc. I decided to stop by today because of the holiday weekend. I was there about 10:30 and there were a few people in line. After I got in line, the line started forming into a longer line. This cheong fun is quite different than the ones you get at the dim sum or breakfast places, it's just a big blob of rice roll with whatever topping you want folded into it - shrimp, dry shrimp, beef, chicken, pork. You can get a small or large and prices depend on what you get. A fresh shrimp cheong fun will run you $3.50 for a small and $7 for a large. It's freshly made and was still warm and delicious when I got home 40 min later. Parking is very hard to find in Chinatown, think everyone knows that now. I snagged an illegal parking spot right next to the cart, not advised. It was a few people in line so I got out quick, ordered, told the lady I was in the car right next to them. They told me when it was ready and I got out, picked up and off I went. Chinatown ain't the same anyone and this is one of the few bright spots in town. Highly recommend if you haven't been here.

This food cart in Manhattan Chinatown is a true Cheap Eats of NYC. $1.75 for a beef rice roll is probably one of the best deals in the city, and the portion size you get for that price makes it very worth it. That being said, while I liked the texture of the rice roll, I wasn't the biggest fan of the sauce. IMO, the sauce makes the rice roll too salty, and I've definitely had better in the city. For $1.75 though, still a good deal for a quick bite. Note: I waited in line for ~15 minutes on a Saturday morning, the line does move a bit slow

What a treat. Ordered the small shrimp. It was perfect with a little spice on it. Tasted like a hug. I almost wanted to be sick, so I could be comforted by the bites I took. It's affordable, fresh, and only needed to wait a little to get a delicious serving. Highly recommend stopping here.

Good for what it is. Big portion for the cost. Dish ($10.50 total): 1) large beef rice noodle roll: noodles were delicious with perfect texture but the beef was unseasoned. Could use a bit more flavor. Soy sauce was good. 2) large fresh shrimp rice noodle roll: again, noodles were perfect. Shrimp was good but a little sparse. The soy sauce had an herbal flavor that I would pass on. Would skip this shrimp rice roll. *plastic fork and napkin provided Logistics: -takeout only but there's a park nearby that you can sit and eat at -cash only

Really tasty and super fresh rice rolls! There's normally a line, so be prepared to wait a bit. The value is great- most rice rolls are around $2-3 for small and $3-7 for a large depending on which toppings you get. Egg is $0.75 extra. The cheung fun themselves are chewy and soft, with a modest amount of topping/filling. The rice noodles perfectly absorb the soy sauce and hot sauce topping (definitely get it spicy!). They do understand English, but definitely easier to order in canto/mandarin. Cash only! The size of the portion has gone down a bit recently, the large used to be in a bigger rectangular container and now it's in a smaller circular one. With that being said- it is still an amazing deal- definitely worth it especially if the line is short.

I walked by this rice roll stand and saw a line so I had to give it a try. We tried the egg and scallion, shrimp, and beef rice rolls. The flavors were really good and the texture was perfect. They have two sizes but I would opt for a small because it's a lot of food! They only had sriracha as a sauce so I would likely choose another rice roll spot since I typically like my rice rolls with a peanut sauce.

Absolutely delicious amazing beef and pork rice noodles made by some very friendly ladies at a corner with a nice city vibe (literally on a street corner) .

If you're looking for something to eat early in the day around Chinatown, I can't recommend Cheong Fun Cart enough. They serve rice noodle rolls filled with your protein of choice (chicken, pork, shrimp, etc) with an option of an added egg and hot sauce (the hot sauce is basically Sambal). Get the egg and hot sauce!!! The roll is covered with a soy sauce-based sauce and green onions. You can get small or large. This place is cash only, so make sure to bring some. That said, a small is $1.50 and a large is $3.00 so it's not going to put a big dent in your cash if you need it for other things. There's usually a line but it moves fast. I got pork with egg and hot sauce and my wife got shrimp with egg. We both loved our food, though my wife wishes she had gotten the hot sauce. The noodles are so chewy and it's obvious they handmake them.

TAKE OUT & CASH ONLY - This tiny stand had the longest line I've stood in by far my entire trip. Due to influencers highlighting them, they've basically the go to stop in Chinatown. The hot sauce and green onions is a must. Best eaten ASAP when it's still fresh. The noodles were silky soft and absorbed all of that umami sauce.

There's not much I can say that hasn't been discussed by other reviewers. This cheong fun cart on the corner of Elizabeth and Hester has been one of my favorite spots in Chinatown since childhood and the aunties genuinely sling one of the best iterations in the neighborhood. The rice noodle rolls here are a lot softer than what their competitors offer, yet they retain a firm, bouncy chew to them that I find incredibly addictive. One of the most inimitable bites around. My usual order is the large chicken rice noodle roll with cilantro and scallion, light soy + hot sauce ($3.50).

Okay love!! The only complaints I have are that it was a pretty long wait and there was a significant language barrier to the extent that I don't really know what I ordered LOL. This is a cute cart selling rice rolls for dirt cheap - I had the char siu small size for $2.50. Prices vary from $1.50-$3 for smalls and double that for large sizes. I was impressed with the portion for the small and honestly wouldn't have wanted any more. I loved the slightly spicy sauce that came on it and was pleasantly surprised with the portion of meat. It's hard to complain about anything when it comes to street food this cheap but I do wish they had a smoother or faster ordering process as I'm not sure when I'll be able to carve out time from my day to go back. Overall a great stop in Chinatown. If you have the time to kill and some cash on hand you should def go.

Cash only! Cantonese har cheong fun (fresh shrimp) is one of my favorite foods, and this cart does a delicious take of Cantonese style cheong fun rolls. Their prices are cheap and the system is very efficient. This place has been getting more popular so the line can get long but it moves quickly. They speak Cantonese and English so don't be scared away if you're not Chinese! The only qualm I have is that there's no where nearby to eat. I wanted the rolls while they were hot and ended up wandering awkwardly and trying to eat while walking. Seeing as this is a food card there's nothing they can do about this, but I suggest coming up with a game plan to eat your food once you order.

2 giant pork rice rolls for $7 - cant get any less than 4 stars. The sauce is to die for and I am a sucker for green onions on everything. Make sure you prepare yourself for the squishy sensation of rice rolls. The line was about 30 mins to order, switch to pickup line, and then get the food. But the guy in front of us literally whoo-ed in excitement when he got his! Clearly a community staple. Definitely try if you have the time to wait.

Amazing value. Amazing taste. Run, don't walk here if you find yourself in Manhattan. I wish I could go back and get a larger size because it was SO GOOD. The texture of the noodles were perfectly chewy

It's tasty, it's affordable, it's home --that's what I love about Chinatown eats. There's a charm about the fact that this rice noodle spot is served from a cart. They stay busy too, so you know it's hot and fresh! I bought two large orders of cheong fun; one beef and one pork ($3 each) with an additional egg (+75cents) each. The large ones cup in a circular container with all the sauces already on it. Since I didn't eat it until I got home an hour later, the rice noodles got sticky, but honestly still so delicious. This is such a fulfilling meal for such a good price. It's definitely a top favorite eats in Chinatown NY. Note: Cash only!

I rarely eat from a cart. However, I was feeling nostalgic when I was walking around Chinatown. My parents used to buy cheong fun from these carts when we were in this area. I wish I can find the one on the corner of Bowery and Grand Street. I remember they sold the noodles in peanut sauce. This cart is on Elizabeth Street and Hester Street. For $1.50, you can get a small cheong fun with different fillings. I brought one pork and one beef. It's cheap. It seems like the only sauce options are soy sauce and hot sauce. Cash only. It has a A rating from the NYC Health Department. I would come back here again.

Made to order cheong fun for just a few dollars - need I say more? This cart only accepts cash, but it won't break the bank. Satisfying my craving for the cheong fun at this cart is one of the main reasons why I visit NYC. It's usually the first place I go to after landing, and I do my best to stop by multiple times during the trip, because it's really that good. The cheong fun is soft, yet chewy, and comes at so piping out that you'll regret not letting it cool off - but, honestly, who could wait?? The earlier you stop by, the better. On weekends, they will sell out in the early afternoon, or run out of many fillings. The line can also be quite long, and the line doesn't move fast either because it's made to order. My personal favorite is the fresh shrimp + egg - I can eat a large myself, and the portions are generous. This place is worth a try, and worth the trip!

Loved the generous portions and affordable prices (as low as $1.50!) for fresh cheong fun. Unfortunately, the pork and fresh shrimp rice rolls contained little filling and felt extra mushy. I wished they used a sweet soy sauce, instead of normal soy sauce. The food's not the most flavorful, but you're likely going to walk away with a full tummy :) Service was efficient and incredibly friendly. It's unclear when the cart closes. We first visited on a Sunday afternoon: closed. Maybe she ran out? Our second visit was on Tuesday at 10AM: open. Safer to say that the earlier you come, the better chances you have to grab a plate. Don't forget to bring cash!

Came here as part of a self-guided food tour in New York's Chinatown. The cheong fun is freshly made and really good here. Worth the visit. We ordered shrimp, pork, and beef. Our favorite was pork, then shrimp, then beef. Ingredients tasted fresh. We had them add chili sauce but no egg. Next time we'll try it with egg added as that seems like a popular option. We were luckily able to come on a weekday morning so there wasn't a lot of wait time. This place definitely draws a crowd.

Cash only. When you see a giant line of Chinese uncles & aunties yelling in Cantonese, you know the place is legit! I really enjoyed the cheong fen here -- I got one fresh shrimp and one BBQL pork. The skin is super soft (I think some people prefer firmer, but I really liked it), and the sauce was great. Despite the long line, the service was fast and I received my meal about 5mins after ordering.

I love this cart. I dream about it sometimes when I'm craving some Cheung fun--every city needs a cart like this cause it's a disservice that people outside NYC don't have the ability to try the food here. For only a couple bucks you can get the most decadent, meat dense, smooth rice noodles at an extremely efficient pace. The pork rice noodles are definitely the way to go but any other protein is super satisfying as well, just look at the pool of soy sauce concoction those noodles are floating in. One of my most favorite stops in Manhattan Chinatown

Value for money at this rice roll cart. They give you a good portion for a fair price. I like to grab a small pork rice roll, with egg, cilantro and scallion in the morning. Their soy sauce is sweeter and thicker than I'd like, like dark soysauce. They would ask if you would want spicy or not. There could be short wait during busier mornings but they work fast.

My favorite cheongfun cart. Oh how I wish this was in flushing instead of Manhattan Chinatown. I have to go city from queens every weekend just to get them. Just give it a try, you'll love them. My forever favorite beef cheongfun with eggs

About a 1-1.5: Cheong Fun Cart is supposedly a beloved rice roll cart that is preferred by both the locals and the tourists alike. Their menu offers fillings such as pork, beef, chicken, dry and fresh shrimp, roast pork, and ham, with an addition of eggs and extra meat. We ordered: +a beef rice roll +a fresh shrimp rice roll - this seemed to have a medium-sized shrimp cut into 5-6 places Unfortunately, we weren't fans of this place - while the items are made to order, the rice roll itself seemed to have been overcooked and were kind of mushy; the sauces that it came with also had an off-taste to them, and didn't enhance or complement the rice rolls at all. We weren't fans of the texture nor the flavors. The staff here are friendly and kind; you order off the side, pay with cash, and your order(s) will come out within minutes. I'm glad I was able to check this place out, but wouldn't return. +overcooked rice rolls +sauces have an off taste to them +friendly service

They always a line here and for good reason. Their rice noodles are made to order, silky smooth, and has a perfect mild bounce/chew and thickness. If i lived in NYC, I would come here all the time! A small order here is around $3 while a large is $6. The rice noodles here are MUCH better than the ones you would get at dim sum restaurants, Joes, Toniis, and better than all of the Michelin dim sum spots that I've tried in the U.S and HK. Yumms!!

- a must stop - you'll have a wait time for sure (short - long depending when you go) - only $1.5 for a small size and $3 for large I pass this all the time and had been meaning to come here. It was 9am and we were actually in our way to Yin Ji Chang Fen (also very good rice noodles) but we stopped here instead. It was only 9:30am and there was a short line already - and for good reason. This is the best rice rolls I've ever had! The texture was silky noodles intertwined with ground pork and scallion slivers. You can choose a protein - there was pork, beef, shrimp, and maybe some other options. The shrimp looked super good! There are two ladies inside working as fast as they can. They're very friendly and efficient. It's a silver food cart on Elizabeth x Hester

The hours on the apps are incorrect. It was schedule to close by 1pm, but when we got to Chinatown by 2:30pm we were surprised to find them still open! I forgot to ask for hours of business due to excitement. ***CASH ONLY instagram: @xcyannlee Cheap eats most definitely! Simple rice rolls with meat choice and recommended to add an egg if you'd like. The pork could use more protein, so request as needed but the shrimp was perfect. Tad bit over cooked but still delicious More overly dressed with the soy and would check this out again when i'm in town. If you're hmong, closest thing i'd compare this to is Fawm Cao, but thinner rice rolls and all mixed up with different seasoning!

So good! Every time I'm in New York I have to go here at least twice. Amazing food for under $3.

Such a good deal for a lunch! We were pretty bummed out because we thought we came to Chinatown too late and that they had closed earlier. Fortunately, they were still open! We shared a beef, roast pork, and fresh shrimp cheong fun. I liked them and found the consistency to be great. I do wish the sauce they used was a little sweeter. Keep in mind it's cash only! Definitely worth checking out and supporting a smaller business.

I do find these noodle a bit too slimy for my liking, but unlike last time I did find them palatable. And for $3, I think they're worth a try. I decided to give this place a second try. It's a crowded little cart on a busy street in Chinatown. The area around the cart is crammed with people, boxes, trash, cars, you-name-it. This is Chinatown Manhattan. The ladies behind the counter seem friendly and they work quickly. I ordered rice noodles with extra pork. The serving is great for $3, which is the primary draw for this place.

Rice noodles is my boyfriend favorite dish whenever we go to dimsum! So we were so excited to try this highly popular place when visiting NYC. When we arrived at the cart, there was already a line of people waiting. The wait is a little long but that's because there is only two ladies working. The rice noodles texture was very good! It's soft & chewy, much like chow fun noodles, however I wish the soy sauce was a little more sweet like how they have it at dimsum places.

When I say the cheong fun was HOT, I mean it was STEAMING! As someone who loves their food piping hot, I absolutely loved that the cold air made the cheong fun even more delicious. My friends and I came at the tail end of their "closing hours" and I say that in quote because it doesn't look like it closed exactly when they said they would, which could be a good thing for those of you running late and trying to make the last call. There were plenty of toppings to choose from but honestly I just kept it plain and simple with the shrimp. I've also tried the cheong fun with the egg, but I prefer it more simple. I'm not sure I was the HUGEST fan of it though because the texture wasn't what I was used to, it more so like a mochi texture. Though I would say, if you're on the go and looking for a relatively affordable option, this is the way to go!

I stumbled upon the Cheong Fun Cart while exploring Chinatown and I'm so glad I did! This little cart serves up the most delicious rice noodle rolls I've ever tasted. The cheong fun is made fresh and you can choose from a variety of fillings like shrimp, pork, and chicken. I tried the dried shrimp and pork and both were great. The texture was perfectly soft and chewy and the sweet soy sauce and peanut sauce were both good complements as well. The service at the cart was friendly and efficient, and the prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend stopping by the cart if you're in the area.

The savory soft chewiness!! Need I say more. Chong Fun cart while incredibly difficult to find as it is on the side of the road with limited hours that vary per day and is only cash has absolutely delicious chewy rice noodles. My absolute favorite item was the shrimp wrapped in chewy rice noodles, coated in soy sauce glaze. The spongy chewiness itself made me love the noodles but the flavor punch in the sauce is what took it over the top!

A little thick, a little heavy, doughy warm rice paper rolls to fill you up. It's obviously nothing elegant but for $3 you pay what you ask for - a filling comforting dish that gets the common man through the day. It is good for what it is. Personally, I'd use the $3 on something else for my day but this was well worth it. Also, fresh shrimp is $6 but you can taste the juicy shrimp bites, so I'd say it's worth it as well. If you love cheap food to go, this cart is worth visiting.

Unassuming small cart in Chinatown. We only noticed due to the long line around the corner and figured we should try it. They have a small handwritten menu with very reasonable prices. They offer all different types of proteins from beef, shrimp, chicken, etc. Very recommended if you are in the area!

This place has amazing rice noodle rolls!! The food is so filling, comes out quickly, and is only a couple of dollars. It's located in Chinatown, and is a fairly popular spot to get your cheong fun fix. We only ordered their pork and fresh shrimp rolls (small size) and it came out to be less than $5. The size was perfect and we were surprised by how well it actually filled us up. The shrimp doesn't come with very much shrimp, and the pork was ground pork. We initially expected it to be the BBQ pork but that was our fault for not checking lol. Hot sauce is optional but I'd suggest it if you're looking for a little spice! Service is quick, but the line can be long. It was a two woman business the day we went, one working as a cashier and the other making the rolls. There's no seating at all nor any tables nearby, so be ready to grab a nearby wall ledge to eat! We ended up doing that and it worked out just fine.

The best rice roll I've had in NYC. Got the fresh shrimp, loved the texture and flavor. Definitely recommend and will be back whenever in the area!

Fresh warm and fast. Can't really ask for more! Wait on line at the corner of Hester and Elizabeth street. You will probably see a line of old Asian people. Order in Chinese or English. You can add on hot sauce if you like. They make it fresh and it comes out in minutes. Wow. This rice roll is fluffy bouncy and has life in it like a spring chicken. It is not flat and lifeless. The fresh shrimp is actually fresh shrimp. I like this more than Tonii's, which I had a few minutes earlier for comparison. This rice roll was made with love and I love you rice roll ladies!

This place was beyond delicious!! Such an unsuspecting cart on the side of the road, but as you get near you'll see a crowd of people around the area and you just know that you've found something special. The Asian aunties were quick and efficient, and kept careful track of their customers to know who ordered what. And the food... the noodles were deliciously soft and spongey, with just the right amount of stretch to make the texture feel super fresh. The noodles come out piping hot and you have to scramble to find a place around to set down the bowls so you can quickly dig in. I recommend getting the large size because you won't be able to get enough, and adding an egg is an absolute must!

Two small rice rolls, beef and shrimp, for $4.50 was a steal. The rice rolls come out steaming hot and fresh and there was enough meat for the price of each. The ladies work quickly and efficiently and we only waited 5 min. Cash only!!