Crop Circle

Looking for a convenient, hearty, and portable snack? Then look no further than the guo kui sold at Crop Circle. Guo kui is a popular and traditional Chinese flatbread. It can be stuffed with savory or sweet ingredients like beef, chicken, pickled veggies, taro, etc. If you are in the area (Greenwich Village) definitely stop by Crop Circle and try one as there aren’t many places in New York to grab one of these. Crop Circle is a tiny, fast casual restaurant with very discreet signage in front; walk too quickly and you might miss it. Inside are some of the friendliest staff people. We chatted for a bit and they let us go behind the counter to check out the two tandoor ovens used to make the guo kui. The flatbreads are huge (bigger than my face!) and comes out so very toasty from the oven. It’s best to eat this as soon as you can, to get the maximum flavor and texture. We tried the Spicy Beef, Salted Egg Yolk with Pork Floss, and the Taro. I loved the crunchy, slightly flaky edges and doughy middle. My favorite was the Spicy Beef guo kui. The beef filling was flavorful and slightly spicy. It tasted wonderful paired with the Hawaiian Mango sauce. The Salted Egg with Pork Floss was also good. The filling was drier and less fatty than the Spicy Beef. The salted yolk flavor was slight and not as strong as you would think. The Taro guokui was also really yummy. Slightly sweet and slightly nutty. The guo kui were very filling and so worth it. I’ll definitely be back.

This was really delicious! I got a spicy beef and a taro. I really enjoyed them both, and it’s something unique that I haven’t seen around anywhere else. The people working here are really friendly and will talk to about the origin and area this food is from. Truly enjoyed it and will come back!

Fantastic and unique food item. The Guokui is apparently a popular Chinese street food. The restaurant named it after the town they spent time in learning to create it. It is a crispy, yet tender piece of bread, about as thick as naan, covered with sesame seeds and filled with meat or vegetables. I got one beef and one pork version. Both delicious but I prefer the pork flavor. I got the chili sauce as a condiment, but I felt it was unnecessary as the guokui has enough flavor in its own right. Also, I felt the chili sauce had a bit too much (what I think) Sichuan pepper which drowned out the other flavors. You need to try as I’m sure you’ve had nothing like this!

Crop Circle is an eatery you can easily miss if you are walking too fast on MacDougal Street, but it is one that should not be missed. Crop Circle serves up a variety of Guokui, stuffed Chinese flatbreads. the interior is welcoming, organized well, and superclean—there’s a few tables with seats and the order counter. there’s some cool art drawn on bags. don’t fret if there are no seats bc Washington Square Park is just a block or two away so you can sit, eat, and people watch. been to Crop Circle twice and each visit did not disappoint. the “Guokui” menu has savory, sweet, and vegetarian options for all. the guokui is served piping hot—the flatbread is large, crispy, puffy, soft and delicious. the flatbread is filled with a thin layer of filling, and topped with sesame seeds. had the “Spicy Beef” as well as “Cajun Chicken.” both guokui were really good and savory, fatty smooth, full of bread carbs. and a satisfying street food /snack. i really like the “Spicy Beef” as it had a nice kick of heat to eat. the fillings are spread throughout the crispy bread, and the dough is crunchy soft and fatty goodness. the guokui takes about 10-15 minutes to make and it’s totally worth the wait. the guokui is a great snack item when you don’t want a full meal or just want to share a bite with friends. each guokui, $8.75 + tax + tip the staff is really friendly and works hard.

Love all the dishes on give menu specially their signature Guokui! It’s my first time in NYC tasting this unique thin flatbread! Def try the spicy beef and brown sugar.

Crop Circle has been trending among the Chinese community since it's the first store that serves Guokui in NYC. Guokui is a kind of common street snack with various versions among different regions in China. It’s like thin flatbread with layers, crispy outside and soft in the middle with mostly savory filling. The options on their menu were decent but it’s a little overpriced. We had their Pork Guokui, which was recommended by the staff and one of their most popular flavors. It was made fresh, delicious and amazingly appetizing. The decor is limited-spaced but cozy and artsy. Its satisfying and interesting to watch the chef cook Guokui there. This was our first time trying Guokui, so we are not sure if it’s authentic or not but definitely tasty.

Delicious fresh made-to-order Chinese stuffed Flatbreads. Perfect as a to-go snack. Highly recommended if you're in the area to grab and head to Washington Square Park, maybe with some bubble tea. Pros: - incredibly fresh. Each one is made to order and you can watch them bake. - taste. The Flatbread is covered in sesame seeds and is chewy and savory. I tried the spicy beef which is filled with a Mala (spicy and tingly) seasoned beef mixture. - price and convenience. Fairly cheap snack and really easy to carry out. Cons: - not really a con but it's not a sit down restaurant so don't expect to be able to sit and hang out here. It's a fairly small hole on the wall.

We got the chicken teriyaki, pork and veg and spicy beef with chili and mango sauces. What an incredible food this is. Imagine a thin crispy seedy naan encasing tender meat and vegetables. Every bite filled with an abundance of nutrients which make your brain fire neurons like fireworks. The structural integrity of it is solid so you can either rip off little chunks to dip in the incredibly refreshing sauces or take bites straight out of the paper bag. It was a perfect lunch, I wish I could have it everyday! Unfortunately, we have to go home :( Wishing you well and hoping to come back soon!