Peng's Noodle Folk

We tried their - Creamy Pineapple Shrimps, Fried Vegetable Balls, Yu Xiang Chicken Banmen with Udon, Mango Lychee Green Iced Tea Each dish was cooked to perfection, flavourful and perfect portion size. The service was very quick, and the staff were very friendly and patient. More people should discover this place, it is indeed a hidden gem ! Loved the food, service and the vibes of this place. It is on the pricier side given it's location (Upper East side New York), but the quality of the food would not disappoint you. Must try!

This place never disappoints. The Ramen was amazingggg like always. I had the pleasure of having IVY help with my order, very lovely and attentive. The ambiance is also nice. It’s a very relax place to come and eat. I highly recommend this restaurant.

For those of you that have watched the Kung Fu Panda franchise, Peng's Noodle should ring a bell. Or something similar anyway. This afternoon we visited this Asian affair for some Chinese and were not disappointed. Starters included a unique green shaded veggies dumpling plate and for the mains we had noodles, steam rice dressed in chicken gravy. All in all, flavorful, authentic and genuinely nice if you are in the Lexington Avenue area of Manhattan. Also worthy to note is the option of Sapporo and a Voodoo draught beer which was crisp, refreshing and just perfect after a ton of walking at Central Park.

Everything was fresh and flavorful. A step above many noodle places. Chef made sea salt was a special treat for the edamame. Soy sauce beef stew, marble pork rib Ramen, pork belly shao bing, fried tofu. Would love to come back.

Bad service. Mediocre food. And a tip for the owner, have your waiters set the table. Like really set a table, don’t leave a stash of plates and cups slammed at corner of table and expect your patrons to pass it out and set their table. Will never go back.

Coming here for the first time celebrating a friend's bday. We ordered the vegetable and pork fried dumplings, they were okay. Some of us ordered the house noodle bowl and I ordered tingly beef mince banmen. I liked what I ordered and my group was kind of so so about their orders. A little overpriced since it is on the upper East side, it's understandable. Service was great, the lady was attentive and very patient with our orders.

Came here low on battery. Perfect that they have two outlets per table! The shao bing and the Beijing Dalumen were the highlights. Highly recommend! In both the meat is high quality, and the Dalumen has wood ear mushroom!

Loved the place. Nice stuff. Great portions. I had Marbled Pork Rib Ramen. Great place. Just a little bit noisy for me. But the rest is great.

Stopped in for lunch at Peng's Noodle Folks. My server was excellent. I love seeking guidance at new restaurants, and it's always a delight when servers confidently offer suggestions, even when they're wildly different. Pan Fried Pork Dumplings: as delicious as they are beautiful. Fresh, light, and the presentation was on point. The Hot Tingly Beef: Not spicy enough for me (high tolerance), but that was easily fixed with the condiments at the table--Togarashi, Soy Sauce, and Chili Oil. Even without the extra heat, the beef was seasoned to perfection; so it probably appeal to those who like meat flavored, but not too hot. The beverage selection is excellent. Highly recommend the Funaguchi Kikusui Nama Sake. It was exactly as described by my server. Nuff said. Topped it off with Mochi ice cream: two flavors--vanilla and strawberry. Absolutely delicious. The interior design is lovely, including the bathroom and the charming back seating area. I opted for a seat facing the street because I love people-watching. Easy choice. Just do it.

Peng's Noodle Folk is pretty good! I ordered takeout from here and it was enjoyable. I've heard great things about their pork ramen and chicken wings. I ordered the vegetable noodle with udon, veg broth, tofu, edamame, mushrooms, kale, scallion, and corn. It was a great portion and I appreciate the extensive veg toppings included. I do think it was slightly bland, but that may be because I ordered out. The ordering was pretty quick and accurate. The storefront is very cozy. I would return and sit there next time!

Fantastic Asian noodles a few blocks off the park on the upper east side. The inside had a cozy, dark, steampunk decor with hints of Asian inspiration with the color pattern and wood elements. The noodles were fantastic. We got the spicy tingly minced beef noodles (Banmen, with no broth) and the tan tan men (minced pork) ramen. The tingly noodles were my preference and were amazing. They had the tingly spicy flavor of Szechuan peppercorns over the raw heat of normal peppers and were just spectacularly balanced in flavors. The ramen was also fantastic and lives up to the hype of good Asian food in New York with a spicy, salty, rich broth. Even my daughter loved having the broth over rice. My son got the chicken katsu (basically just chicken tenders) and loved it so the whole family was able to eat while we got our NYC Asian noodle fix.

Lovely dimly-lit spot with 9 tables for 4+ in the front and a counter bar. Wait staff friendly and willing to offer suggestions for my first visit, openly advising that some items were an additional charge. The broth was delicious and mild. A subtle flavor. The eggs were exquisite with a lovely aftertaste that blended perfectly with the broth. I was less sold on the panko-crusted chicken. The breadcrumbs were yummy in the broth but I wondered about the chicken. Few white meat pieces and more dark or pressed chicken pieces. That said, I'd come back for the broth and the refreshing and surprisingly spicy - just enough- cucumber dish.

Just commenting to let my fellow gluten free eaters know that their veggie broth no longer is GF. So you can get GF rice noodles but the broth still has soy sauce.

Extensive list of noodles. Very filling. Good decor and good service. Food is pretty good.

This place is certainly popular - we had to queue up for a while. A Chinese restaurant focused on noodles is already more authentic than average, but there is still a noticeable bend towards the local taste buds. We were a party of 5 (4 vegetarians), and most of their tables only seat 4, but the waitress managed to put an extra chair at one end so we all squeezed in. Since it was a cold night, the vegetarians ordered the only vegetarian soup noodle on the menu, while the lone carnivore ordered Dan Dan noodles (extra charge to add a soft boiled egg). According to the review of the meat eater, the Dan Dan noodles were quite good, although not spicy at all, despite a 3 chili sign on the menu. The traditional dry roasted soybeans were substituted with boiled Edamame, and a few things that generally don't belong to a bowl of Chinese noodles appeared as well, such as cherry tomatoes and kale. We figured this is to please those less familiar with the authentic cuisine. The noodles were all freshly made, which is a super plus. If we weren't in a hurry (intermission during a Gamelan concert at the nearby Indonesian Consulate), we would hesitate to pay over $20 for a bowl of noodles of compromised taste. Then again, this is Upper East Side ...

The noodles here are the absolute best! It's not a large space but doesn't feel crowded or noisy. The tables are mostly four tops with only one large table that I noticed (I think it seats 8?) so if you have a larger party, you might want to call ahead. I recommend the shrimp fried noodles or the chicken katsu ramen, both dishes are phenomenal. The servers are very nice, and happy to accommodate small changes to the menu items and various spice levels.

The servers were very friendly and gave us suggestions when asked! I had asked for spicy and my husband asked for mild and they made it perfectly :). The inside is cute, good vibes. Only reason I gave it a 4 is because we thought the ramen was ok. It was very oily.

There is a reason this restaurant is rated so well. Eclectic menu, amazing taste. Small but quaint.

Peng's was such a welcome discovery. The ramen is the best we've found on the UES. We've dined in and gotten takeout, and both are just as good. Highly recommend!

Loved the interior design. The dumplings were exquisite ( can still taste the fresh dough & flowery herbs ) and the noodles were fantastic! Great, prompt service, too!

Quite good! I think this restaurant has great value, especially for the neighborhood. I had the pork rib ramen and the pork pieces were soooo juicy; be aware that they are a bit fatty for people who do not like that. Generally, the restaunt's service is fast and efficient, with photos of the items available before ordering. Also, the restaurant is quite spacious!

Service was excellent and so was the food. The marbled pork ramen was delicious. The potstickers were also good. Would definitely come back and order these things again.

This past April, I vacationed in Vancouver for a couple of days. While there, I tried some terrific Asian cuisine, among them a terrific noodle shop that produced fresh noodles at a great portion size and a great price. I feared I would never have that experience in the States, let alone New York City. Thankfully, those fears are allayed, largely thanks to this small gem on the Upper East Side. Do not be fooled or turned off by the relatively high prices. The portions back it up. Everything also tasted fresh and had full flavor. They even offer chili oil and chili powder at the table so you can liberally make your dish more spicy if you so desire. Once this was pointed out, I clearly noticed a difference in quality, for the better. Want more noodles? Of course you can! I enjoyed these so much I demanded a second helping. How can you not slurp these and not enjoy? I could probably even do a third round of these and still enjoy it! Okay, maybe not three, but two is good. If it were not for the fact I had a long subway ride home, I would have slurped up the remaining broth, but me having some decency, restrained. Now I understand why this such a well kept secret. Great noodles, great service, great location (short walk from 77th street on the 6 train), overall great job. It certainly eased the longing for some noodles back in Vancouver, that is for certain.

We eard great things about this fusion noodle and dumpling restaurant. The space is new. It's smallish, clean and comfortable. It was really busy but the tables turned over quickly. To my surprise, they take reservations. There's a garden in the back that looks promising but was too cold to dine in when we went. The restaurant staff were totally overwhelmed by the volume of dine in and take out orders. Our waitress was nice, but we didn't spend a lot of time talking with her. The service was a bit slow, but this offset what would have otherwise been a fast paced meal. They have a large sake and beer selection. I went for a bottle of Peroni beer just because they had it. We shared an order of steamed chicken dumplings to start. They were good, but could have been hotter and there were bone fragments in a couple of them. My wife loved her Yu Xiang Chicken Banmen. She was only able to finish half of it. I had no such problem with the Tonkatsu Chasu Pork Ramen. The broth was excellent and it was fun to try the Japanese version of char siu. The house noodles were good and were surprisingly spaghetti- like. Very good meal in a nice space. Not a place where you can have a leisurely meal. Wonder if they are less overwhelmed during the week.

The music they played included Tarzan and Shallow from A Star is Born? Yes please! Service was good. I was craving noodles before a show after a long work day and enjoyed my Tonkatsu Chashu Pork Ramen (broth was thick and rich, noodles were chewy), Shao Bing With Hot & Tingly Beef, and J-JPOP white peach alcohol. Service was good. Decor nice.

Tried more things here, including some donburis. While the marbled pork ribs were good, there was a lot more rice comparatively. Friends didn't really enjoy the donburis as much as the noodles. - Zhajiang Banmen: the beef was really tender but there wasn't enough sauce to flavor the noodles and ended up having to put in chili sauce. - Shao Bings were so good and came out hot! I got the chicken katsu which was crispy and flavorful and would get again. - Cream Pineapple Shrimp as the appetizer: very delicately fried as not too oily but crispy enough with a sweet cream pineapple sauce

Really easy to get a table! I don't think they do reservations Tonkatsu Chashu pork ramen 3.5/5 It was a huge serving and very akin to other ramens I've had. It didn't really stand out or anything compared to others. However the meat was tender and it was filling The service was a little slow but other than that the vibes were good for a last minute dinner

Amazing fast service, walked in for Saturday dinner after the Met and had lots of space. Reasonably priced food for the UES. Tried the pineapple fried shrimp appetizer, tomato beef stew noodle and yuxiang noodles - all yummy and hit the spot but wouldn't be rushing to come here again anytime soon.

My go to spot to pick up food for the park or when I'm on the upper east side. Solid noodle dishes, it won't go wrong with any orders

This was the best ramen I've ever enjoyed. The Chashu was well done and the portions were great. The broth tastes as if lots of work was put in. My date who doesn't even enjoy ramen that much loved it, saying it was so great, still speaking about it even now. The service wasn't lackluster at all, they were quick and efficient. I was able to be seat quickly then our order was taken after only 5 min. After walking in central park this restaurant has the perfect ambiance. It's relaxing atmosphere with great lightning that provides so much comfort is just what we needed. However the playlist needs to be updated. Overall this is a great place to go to get exceptional ramen in relaxing atmosphere.

Came here with my boyfriend for a quick dinner on a weekday night. I got the hot tingly beef mince banmen and he got the tonkatsu ramen. I love the beef mince banmen a lot! It didn't look like it had enough sauce at first but once I mixed it through, it was actually perfect. I really like the chewiness of the noodle and the cucumber added freshness to the dish. The tonkatsu ramen also tasted great even though it tasted more like a Chinese noodle soup dish than a ramen. The chashu was very flavorful and tender and the egg was well cooked! Everything came out really fast and the servers were very nice. Will come back in the future and definitely recommend!

Super cute spot on the UES - great place to go to if you're looking for something lowkey. I got the veggie ramen and it was so so good. I'm usually very apprehensive about veg ramen but this one was really good. The portion was HUGE which again was awesome. The broth was also really flavorful and perfect amount of veggies. They also allow you to choose your spice level which is great! And also offer different types of noodles. Really friendly staff as well!

noodles were very yummy, serving portions are big, service was attentive and fast. good drinks menu too.

Fresh and flavorful, not over seasoned, everything is just balanced and on point. Pleasant experience, will come back try more their dishes, happy to see having this cute noodle spot in the neighborhood

This spot had the best ramen I've ever had in my life!!! The service was great and fast, and the soup flavor and price point was awesome! It also had a nice warm cozy ambiance, I highly recommend this spot if you're in the area looking for some fire ramen!

Love the house made noodle by itself. Very al dente. Chicken katsu ramen: the chicken katsu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I thought it was pork, before I realize I ordered chicken katsu. Their ramen is non traditional ramen. The soup base is not as salty as the Japanese ramen which I quite like, since I prefer light flavor. The green veggies in ramen is amazingly crispy, rather than soggy. Will revisit when missing noodle soup.

Despite how hot NYC has been getting, I was craving a hearty bowl of noodles after a long day at work. Decided to check out Peng's after my friend had recommended and was surprised to find very familiar flavors. The Beijing style dalumen was very solid! It featured a garlic-y meat gravy with additional meat pieces, woodear mushrooms, and bamboo. You can pick your type of noodle and I tried their housemade noodles were pretty nicely al dente and very consistent. The sauce was very flavorful and I really really appreciated how they give you an additional side of the sauce so it doesnt drown your noodles or make them soggy. Glad the serving sizes were pretty big. Can't remember what my friend's got exactly but the pepper beef noodle was well seasoned and tasty too. Needless to say, cravings were definitely satisfied! Flavors were delicious but unfortunately were at UES prices. Staff were friendly and attentive. Appreciated how it was clean and spacious inside, although a bit too dim/dark for my liking.

I loved every single little bite. I got into the rhythm of having one udon noodle per spoonful and that was so delicious. Omg I could have all of that again. I got the tan tan ramen and it was perfectly spicy and flavorful. Service was so kind and sweet and helped me through this or the chicken katsu. I loved my dish and can only imagine that the katsu is delectable. I'm perfectly full from my meal. It cost around $19.50 and the photos were a little outdated of the menu. I loved this little fountain at the bar. The music could be themed better to Asian vibes. That'd be the cherry on top!

After a run in Central Park we stumbled upon what is the best steamed dumplings you will ever eat!!! The service was first class and the ambiance had a very relaxing vibe!! Do not sleep on this place!!

I've had the ramen here before but wow. Maybe i was really hungry or something but the marbled pork rib ramen blew me away. The rib meat was seasoned perfectly... just the right amount of salt/savory-ness to balance with the broth which wasn't too heavy/salty. I personally would have preferred thin ramen noodles but the texture was still bouncy and good. and price wasn't bad either. So yes, I highly recommend checking this place out and the marbled pork rib ramen!

So good, I miss the ramen here already. I was craving ramen with a less creamy/more soup-y broth, and the marbled pork rib ramen satisfied that craving. The broth had so much umami and wasn't heavy. The noodles were perfectly slurpable, chewy, and thick. I also recommend the purple yam cakes. Crispy on the outside, mild sweetness on the inside.

I like this place a lot. The food is really, really good. It's fresh, flavorful without being obnoxious, and pretty reasonable given the serving size. So far, I've tried the Beijing style dalumen, various shao bing, and the wasabi cucumber. They were all delicious and could hold there own with any place in Manhattan at the same price point. The service is incredibly attentive--your water won't get longer than 30 seconds without being filled, and the wait staff checks in regularly. The decor is somewhat steampunk-ish, I found charming although a tad unorthodox for the menu. Selfishly, I'd love if there continued to be no wait, but, unselfishly, you should come here. You won't be disappointed.

dat flushing taste was craving some noodles and came here for some lunch. we started off with the crispy vegetable balls (the mealballs were sold out) which were alright. a little dry and not too much flavor. not a big deal because the noodles were bomb. I went for tan tan men ramen. it was LARGE. noodles were fresh and perfect texture. lots of toppings. and flavorful broth. reminds me of flushing food court noodles. def a fantastic option for those who live in the UES.

This is a review for TAKEOUT only, which... maybe that's why it wasn't as astounding as I thought it would be considering all the rave reviews. I got the chicken katsu ramen, which was good, but not great. Considering I had to schlep this home, the katsu remained pretty crunchy and they were GENEROUS with how much they gave. I had a ton of chicken katsu left even after I finished eating it with my soup. Mine had the default homemade noodle, which, again, was good but not spectacular. I think they were a little heavier than normal ramen noodles and also somewhat floppier(?) which doesn't exactly make sense, I realize, since all noodles are floppy. BUT this noodle was just a little less confident than the regular ramen noodle. Because it was so thick, it also very noticeably did not have the flavor I usually get with noodles. Maybe it was that it was harder for the noodle to absorb the flavor of the soup? But that brings me to the soup. This is purely an issue with takeout: we got 7 bowls of ramen and they did not label a single container of soup, so we were out here guessing which one went with which. In the end, four of them looked exactly the same so we kinda just picked randomly. I have no idea if the broth for the chicken katsu is different from the one for the marbled pork rib ramen, but they looked the same. They should definitely label the soups for us so that the confusion doesn't happen, especially if the soups are different for the different bowls of ramen. I'd probably be willing to try Peng's again, but only in person-- I'd be wary of takeout from here.

It was so rainy and cold, so my coworker and I decided we wanted to eat something comforting and warm. We found this place on Yelp, and knew that ramen was the perfect food for our souls~ We both ended up getting the same thing, the Tan Tan Men Ramen, which is a spicy pork meat in a sesame soup. I love tan tan men/dan dan noodles, they are so good, so I was excited to try this dish! I was so happy I ordered this dish! The noodles and pork were cooked great and the broth was spicy and flavorful. I would come here again, even on a non-rainy, non-snowy day~

Came here for Sunday lunch and there was no wait for seats. We shared the fried vegetable balls (fried meatballs were sold out) and individually ordered the Beijing style dalumen, the tan tan men ramen, and the marbled pork rib ramen (all with homestyle noodles). The noodles in the dalumen and pork rib ramen were exactly what you want- bouncy and chewy. The ramen broth was flavorful and the egg was beautifully soft-boiled. The servers were kind to let us sit and chat for a while. They had a sign on their door saying they will move to a new location on 4/24/23 so looking forward to visiting them again at their new spot!

its a cute and small restaurant with some interesting gear-like decorations which is an interesting decision. i tried the marbled pork rib ramen and it was absolutely amazing. i was allowed to substitute the corn with some cilantro on the side easily which was very convenient. the flavor of the broth was so clean and a little sweet which i really enjoyed. the pork was super tender and fatty and it paired really well with their house noodles. the kale was a really welcome touch which i did not expect to enjoy so much. the only drawback i have was that the server was not very attentive to our table even though the restaurant was not very busy. they didn't check up on us at all and we had to call them over for little things. but if you prefer to have an undisturbed dining experience then it'd be great for you.

The Yelp reviews are amazing and I wanted to see what it was all about. Peng's Noodle Folk lived up to the expectations. The beef stew noodle soup had a broth that was bursting with flavor and the beef was so tender. I don't usually love pork dumplings but I thought they were exceptional here. The space is small, but modern and clean. Food comes out really fast. Insider's Tip: Spend the extra $1 for the Japanese Noodle

Regular for years :) love the rice noodle tonkatsu pork ramen. The broth is soooo tasty

Amazing quality for the (all too often overpriced and not the best food) UES. Cute little hole in the wall with authentic ramen shop vibes. Huge portions- I hate paying almost 20 bucks for ramen and leaving hungry. Perfect amount of noodles to broth ratio. I am a vegetarian, but the pork in the ramen looked succulent and perfectly roasted for hours it seemed. Definitely worth the visit.

Was on the search for ramen and this place was so delicious! We had to try a few other things on the menu and the house noddles are a must so fresh and so delicious. We highly recommend this spot for flavor, cleanliness and guest services.

We ended up at Peng's when the restaurant we intended to go to was closed and I'm so happy we did! It doesn't look like much from the outside but I entirely trusted the positive reviews and we were seated immediately. As a vegetarian I am always a little ambivalent going to new Ramen places as they usually either don't have a vegetarian option or the one they do have isn't very good. I was so pleased with their veggie option though! So flavorful, lots of tasty toppings, and super filling. We also shared the pan fried vegetable dumplings and the wasabi cucumber salad which was refreshing but definitely a strong wasabi taste if that isn't for you. My boyfriend loved his chicken katsu ramen, especially that the chicken comes on the side so it doesn't get so soggy. There was so much chicken that he even took some home with him. Highly recommend!

"Tomato Beef Stew Noodle" Amazing home-style noodle soup. No gimmicky flavors or accessories here. There's beef broth, a few pieces of extremely tender beef, bright, sweet tomatoes and scallions. My dining partner had a ramen noodle bowl and was very impressed as well. The home-made dumplings are excellent as well. The dumplings' skin is a bit of a revelation for those used to previously-frozen gyoza and dumplings served at many other restaurants. The dumpling skin here is to frozen dumplings what fresh pizza crust is to frozen pizza crust: the frozen ones aren't bad, but the fresh is just better.

Great service, great atmosphere and incredible value. For the money in the quality food, almost impossible to be in Manhattan.

We came here at 6 pm on a Saturday night and I was so shocked that there was no wait after reading the amazing reviews on it. The inside is super cute and relaxing. The chicken dumplings were excellent. I got the chicken katsu ramen it was amazing!! Best chicken katsu I've ever had. Super light and crispy with an extremely generous portion. Soup and noodles were also great. Overall I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a nice little ramen shop and a great bowl of soup. Special shout out to the staff! Our waitress was super sweet and hilarious!

A quiet, spacious Asian noodle eatery located in the UES. It has a decently large menu of noodle choices from dalumen--translated to noodles with gravy--to ramen, noodles without soup, as well as a variety of other appetizers and dumplings. Despite the more modern and clean look of the restaurant, the dishes and their flavor palettes are very much traditional. The servers are nice and could answer many questions about which noodles were made in-house and why they chose specific noodles to be paired with certain dishes. Beijing Dalumen (4/5): A nice, hearty soba with a healthy topping of pork and black fungus with additional topping on the side in an extra bowl. It wasn't terribly salty and the pork and fungus were more mild in flavor but tender. Tan Tan Men Ramen (4/5): Mildly spicy but otherwise a good balanced pork broth flavor. Despite the shop not specializing in ramen, it definitely felt like a ramen that could compete with most shops in the area. All in all, a nice quick sit-down noodle restaurant with reasonably priced entrees under $20.

This place is very good. The broth isn't insanely salty and manages to still have flavor, which impressed me. I do wish they added more noodles and something to make the noodles look pretty. Not just for my Instagram story but for presentation purposes. There was so much broth that you can't even see the noodles. I barely finished the soup and neither did my friend. We both agreed dinner was tasty though.