Yi Ji Shi Mo

"Yi Ji Shi Mo is one of the neighborhood’s top purveyors of cheung fun, the springy rice noodles that can be rolled up with a variety of fillings. One of the most popular orders is the rice roll with shrimp, pork, and cilantro, although they can be modified with a variety of ingredients and sauces, including hoisin sauce, peanut sauce, and Sriracha. An aluminum container’s worth of them starts at around $3. Cash only." - Robert Sietsema

"There are a lot of places selling rice rolls in Chinatown, and many of them are worth your time. The cheong fun cart at Hester and Elizabeth, for example, and the little takeout window at Sun Hing Lung. But our top pick is Yi Ji Shi Mo. The rice rolls here are exceedingly thin and delicate, like edible sheets of silk. There are a bunch of different varieties (starting around $3), but be sure to get the signature version with shrimp, pork, egg, and bits of chopped cilantro. It’s one of the top dishes in the neighborhood." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman

"Everyone has their own personal favorite place to get rice rolls in Chinatown, and every option —like Sun Hing Lung and Yin Ji Chang Fen— is perfectly valid. But Yi Ji Shi Mo is the correct answer. The rice rolls here are especially thin and delicate, stuffed with your choice of filling like shrimp, roast pork, and curry fish balls. Your food will be scorching hot when it’s passed across the counter, and the container may even burn your hands, but stay strong, and eat your rolls before they cool down." - bryan kim

"A newcomer to NYC’s recent rice roll craze, Yi Ji Shi Mo has now reopened for takeout after initially shutting down for a couple of months. This cheung fun spot — like the most popular ones — is known for grinding its rice to make the roll batter. At Yi Ji Shi Mo, different stuffings, like char siu, beef, and shrimp, can be mixed in, too. Call 646-233-6311 to place an order." - Robert Sietsema, Eater Staff

"Yi Ji Shi Mo is a tiny takeout spot on Elizabeth Street where you can get one of the top sub-$10 meals in NYC. This place specializes in rice rolls, which are made in massive sheets right behind the counter. The rice rolls (starting around $3) are thin and delicate, and they arrive steaming hot, stuffed with your choice of ingredients. Be sure to order the signature version with shrimp, pork, and fresh cilantro, which heightens all the flavors like an exclamation point. There isn’t any seating here, but don’t wait until you get home to eat your food. Crack open your takeout container as soon as you hit the sidewalk. photo credit: Bryan Kim" - Bryan Kim