Great NY Noodletown
Chinese restaurant · Chinatown ·
Cantonese classics: roast meats, wonton noodles, seafood
Cantonese classics: roast meats, wonton noodles, seafood
"Ruth Reichl championed New York Noodletown, a Chinatown spot she described as “a bare, bright, loud restaurant where the only music was the sound of noodles being slurped at tables all around,” capturing its unpretentious, noodle-forward atmosphere." - Jaya Saxena
"This famous spot for salt-baked seafood and the namesake noodles impressed me on a short NYC trip: the in-season salt-baked soft shell crabs were cooked perfectly and served with pickled jalapeños that added a bit of heat to the crunchy, mustard-filled crabs ($37). Paired with a simple noodle dish (you can’t go wrong with lo mein or thicker noodles here), it’s a Chinatown institution with fast-moving service and complimentary tea; bring cash, and there’s an ATM on the opposite corner if you forget." - Bettina Makalintal
"The duck hanging in the window never made this place visually enticing, but the crispy noodles are pretty damn good!" - My Orange Box
"In case you missed it, you can bring your own wine to Great NY Noodletown. That means that the next time you come to this Chinatown institution, you should plan on pairing your wonton roast pork noodle soup with a crisp bottle of white." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"Great N.Y. Noodletown is one of Manhattan Chinatown’s classic restaurants. It has been open since 1981, and it found some notoriety outside of New York after appearing in an episode of the Layover, hosted by Anthony Bourdain. Its roast meats are a must-order — duck, char siu, and chicken can be acquired over a plate of rice, together or separately, for about $10 — and we recommend the wonton noodle soup. Cash only." - Eater Staff