Cash only spot with amazing noodles! 4 of us went in around 12:30 on a Sunday and were able to grab a table immediately. I ordered the fish dumplings with egg noodles. Everything was amazing, especially the broth. The portions are also so filling and the price is unbelievably reasonable. They were a little slow when it came to taking our order but the food came out quickly. The inside is nothing fancy but you don't come here for the atmosphere, you come for the food. One of the best noodle places I've been to in Chinatown! read more

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Easily five-star food. Big menu with fantastic quality. Depending on the dish, you can choose your noodle type from a selection list, so it's customizable to preference. Curry noodles is my go-to order and never fails to win over people. The duck skin in the Mushroom with Duck soup is extremely tender and flavorful. The wontons are a fun, crispy appetizer--feels like a chip more than a wonton. The table sauces ramp up each dish! The green pepper sauce packs a tangy, zappy twist and is a star condiment. The shrimp-based red chili sauce adds a great depth as well. I do admit the workers can be intimidating in terms of speed and attitude, but I don't take personal offense to it whatsoever. read more

Bo Ky - Curry Noodles and 11. Mushrooms with Duck Flat Noodle Soup and fried wontons - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I grew up on this spot!! Yes, it's a hole in the wall. Yes, the servers are curt. But most of all, the food ALWAYS HITS. I've been coming with my family for over 15 yrs and it's been a neighborhood staple. A MUST GET is their Duck!! The sauce for the Duck (not like packaged Duck sauce) is very unique and tasty, it's indescribable. The pickled vegetables given with the dish cuts through the sweet and salty of the Duck. I always get a Flat Noodle Soup, which is soo good and comforting. My family always gets an Egg Noodle Soup. Honestly, you can't really go wrong with their noodle options here! Overall, regardless of reviews, I'll always come here, as it reminds me of childhood and tasty, comforting food. read more

Bo Ky - Spring Rolls (Top) ; Beef Belly Flat Noodle Soup (Bottom) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

It's just as good as they say it is -- 10/10 for this hole in the wall that if you know, you know. I've had so many friends rave about this place throughout the years, as it's a Chinatown staple, but I never got around to coming here, in favour of my own usual haunts. However, after dealing with COVID and isolating for the 5th time, my doom scrolling amounted to food reels that made me hunger for a time when I could leave the house and taste again. Bo Ky is a no frills spot that's cafeteria-ish style -- super quick and efficient -- a place where you'll regularly see a granny with her cart sitting down and eating alone. I opted for a beef brisket noodle soup in tomato soup (not on the menu), one of my childhood favourites. I usually don't like tendon, but when it's in this dish, it's one of my favourite things in the world. The dish was everything I remembered it to be, and more. The flavour was 11/10, the noodles were 10/10, but the beef was just a tad overcooked, and the broth could have been hotter. All in all though, it's 11/10 value, so be sure to check it out when you're around. read more

Service is included! Dont double tip by mistake. I love the food here but you should be aware, they add a line for service on the bill. (A lot of people will not understabd the chinese notation and assume this is tax or something.) read more

I love cheap meals. This place does just that. Cheap, cash only, family owned restaurant. Those always give you the best deals. Nothing flashy or over the top. I just got a roast duck plate. Solid. Came with some soup. Nothing much to say. Come here for a cheap meal in Chinatown. read more

¼ Duck 4.5/5 - $12 Wonton egg noodle soup -$8 This place can get very busy on the weekends. There is a variety of choices. The duck was delicious for the price. The sauce was so sweet and sour at the same time. Great flavoring. The wonton soup was huge and perfect to share. Overall a very nice place if you want a cheap meal. read more

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Stumbled into Chinatown today with no plan--just a growling stomach and a sense of adventure. I wanted something random, something new... and like a divine noodle-slinging miracle, Bo Ky appeared. Now let's be real: this place is not winning any design awards. The decor is what I like to call "aggressively utilitarian," and walking in felt like I just stepped into a 1990s food court that survived the apocalypse. But then--bam!--I saw the health department's glowing "A" rating. That's when I knew... I wasn't going to die here. I was going to live. I ordered the braised beef noodles in a rich tomato-based soup and, because I clearly have no self-control, also got half a duck. And folks--I am salivating just writing this. That beef was fall-apart tender like it had trust issues. The broth? Superb!! And the duck? Juicy and fatty perfection. I would've licked the plate if society allowed it. In short: Bo Ky may not be fancy, but it's the kind of place your taste buds would thank you for. read more

Food 7/10 Located in the heart of Chinatown, came here because I am in my cheap eats era. Ordered the duck and the curry noodles. Both were solid soups for a cold day. The duck was extremely tender and they definitely did not skimp on the portions. I thought the curry broth was more flavorful though. Atmosphere 6/10 What you expect from a restaurant in Chinatown. Simple and gets the job done. Service 7/10 Speedy read more

Bo Ky - 11. Mushrooms with Duck Egg Noodle Soup and 12. Curry Chicken Egg Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite places for noodle soup. I highly recommend the curry chicken noodle soup and the beef belly noodle soup. The chicken in the curry soup is very tender. I also like the potato and eggplants in it. I love that the beef soup tastes like it has a slight tomato flavor to it. It's a very clean tasting broth. The place is cash only, and pretty no frills / fast service. Great for a cold day when you just want something to warm you up. read more

This is a staple restaurant in Chinatown for country-style brine ducks. It is not the Cantonese-style roast duck or northern Chinese pecking duck. If you like a duck, I recommend trying it. The service is okay, they can't be pushy. read more

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I think their price increased over the years, although still great for its value. However, I think the quality of the food came down since a few years ago of my last visit. Service was great, very quick for the food to come after ordering. I had a tomato based beef brisket noodle. It was normal and the beef brisket was a bit hard to chew on. But overall I think it was good price. I also had their fried shrimp dumpling, which was amazing. It's very juicy inside. I wish they had other sauce than duck sauce to dip it into. It's a bit hot straight out of the kitchen, so be careful when eating it! read more

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Had flavorful large fish dumplings & noodles #8 on menu & fried spring rolls #39 are just meh, varied menu, no air conditioning or fans. Free hot tea provided. Spacious inside. Good service, staff answered my question well. read more

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Food is good. Prices are decent. I get the fish dumpling and husband gets the beef satay. It's very good!

A mix of cambodian / viet / chinese. A true classic mom and pop asian restaurant. Cash only, don't expect anything over the top. A bit run down looking, really worn in but a nostalgic vibe. People are fast and to the point (don't try to complicate things). Food is simple and done right. Prices are reasonable. Options for 1/2 and 1/4 of cut meats are there. The roasted duck is a MUST. Not too oily/greasy, moist, soft and with meat (some places try to cheat you with more boney : meat ratios). Tried the beef belly flat noodle soup and it was delicious, taste just like my viet home. I really don't have any issues with this place. Probably a reason why it's been here for so many years and remains in the heart of Chinatown. read more

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Great place for your Lo-sui Op and intestines. Vietnamese style of cooking. It's a fast pace place. Know what your want if you are eating in or taking out. Delicious food !! Missed them during the fake Fauchi pandemic. read more

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Another place that does not really need any more reviews, but here is mine anyway. I remember coming here a lot as a kid, but unfortunately, that is when I did not really enjoy food. I vaguely remember my dad getting the porkchop (which is my husband's current favorite). My go-to order is their chicken curry. It can be a hit or miss with the chicken itself because sometimes it's dry as heck. The curry is nice and creamy, just the way I like it. When and if I order it to go (rarely), I would save the leftover curry for ramen the next day or just to dip some bread in. Zero waste. read more

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Really solid noodle soups. Pretty affordable and decent quality. The service is classic they don't give af about you, but the food is good. read more

Bo Ky - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Haven't been to Bo Ky in years, but it unfortunately was not quite what I remembered. The no frills experience hasn't changed, but the noodle soups don't seem to be as good as they used to be. I ordered the beef brisket ho fun, which is more of a tomato-y and stewed soup base instead of a clear soup. Soup was lukewarm at best. Brisket and noodle portions were decent, though the brisket was still quite tough and not very flavorful. I always appreciate the bean sprouts they add, and there's a few pieces of carrot and onion as well. Table condiments include their house chili oil & a pickled chili mixture; both are good, and work to change up the flavor profiles. Service is exactly what you would expect of a no frills place. Cash only. Parking around here is not easy, especially on the weekends. read more

I have been a customer for 40 years. I LOVE this place BUT, Shrimp balls tasted like ammonia! They took $4 from the bill (wonton shrimp ball soup). More importantly, I hope they speak to chef. I'm guessing ammonia is being used like a preservative to extend life of the seafood. read more

Bo Ky - Wonton shrimp ball noodle soup with chinese veg. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I never had the Cambodian noodles and was curious to try and I didn't know what to expect. I could have asked what was in it but I just went with it. If you don't like innards or organ meat then I wouldn't suggest it. It has a couple pieces of seafood but mostly innards. The soup was light and not too salty. It came with flat rice noodles but not the thick ones. I like that you can dip the meat into the hot sauces and I really like the jalapeño one. It has more flavor to it. The chili oil is a bit lackluster but it was at the end of it. Service was ok but mostly because they are the elderly people serving you and they have this idgaf vibes which is fine with me since it's not bad either. Prices are still decent for these days and a lot cheaper than eating elsewhere. It gets pretty busy but it also clears out kind of quick. read more

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The food at this restaurant is terrible, the service is awful, and they even demand an 18% tip. I will never come here again.

Fast reliable decent food rather inexpensive good bouncy noodles very consistent decor is nothing to write home about about soy sauce chicken was pretty good read more

If you want noodles Bo KY is the place to come. One of the few staples remaining in Chinatown, many have not survive. Places like this make Chinatown the classic Chinatown read more

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I went to Bo Ky because I was craving noodle soup to cure my hangover. Bo Ky is a no-frills mom-and-pop place. The service was fine, just what you'd expect. But here's a heads-up-they only accept cash. We ordered the Cambodian noodle with soup on the side. The noodle soup was fine but was lacking the saltiness I wanted for the soup. I think I am just comparing it to similar style restaurants in the SF Bay Area. read more

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Another cheap eat in Chinatown, CASH ONLY! They serve traditional Hongkong and malaysian dishes. The beef belly noodle soup the broth is very flavorful and thick, big chunks of the beef and tendon. The fried shrimp roll is quite tasty and authentic. Country duck is soy braised, a bit hint of sweetness and a lot of star anise flavor, some of the skin still has hair on it which is a bit gross, but the portion is big for its price. Service is a bit awful, they kept talking to me in Cantonese that I don't understand. Tried to talk back in English but they still kept talk to me in Cantonese: and ordered cold water they brought hot tea instead. And telling us that egg noodle is not available but I mean this is basically half of the menu is noodle dish, how can they run out or egg noodle at lunch time on weekend? The lady in the end demands more tip which is rude for the service provided read more

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This is a Cambodian restaurant located on Bayard st and Mott st. We ordered beef stew soup, comes with flanken beef, find the soup a little sweet. Seafood soup was lack of flavor, ordered there known for braised duck it came with a vinegar dipping sauce, this is not like roast duck. read more

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Good tasting food. The Staff were quick to get orders & attentive to customers' needs. They open for early lunch crowd by 11am.

We used to frequent this joint when in Chinatown or got take away for quite some years. Everyone knows Bo Ky's famous Country Style Duck, and they also made good bouncy cuttlefish balls. I always add cuttlefish balls to my order of soup noodle. However after pandemic, we went back twice. One time last year and we were a bit let down but figured we gave it another shot recently hoping they got their act together. What a total disappointment! The duck still flavorful even it was a bit dry this time, but OMG what a joke on the cuttlefish balls!?! No bouncy texture and even a bit mushy, yikes. We also ordered the House Special Shrimp Roll and they were not the same as before. It's sooo sad and disappointed that they are not up to par anymore because they USED TO BE really good. read more

First time back in about a year. I miss this legendary Chinatown eatery and of course their famous Cambodian noodle. Came here with a bunch of friends to lower manhattan for some sightseeing and this was a must stop on the Chinatown food crawl. Everything was served quick and all mouthwatering. This restaurant is popular with both the locals and the tourists. Went in hungry and walked out very content. read more

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Bad experience with the staffs . I purchsed half a braised duck to take out. It listed as $19 so I paid with a $20 bill. The woman gave me back $.50 and I asked why short changed. She said you want the sauce to be separated so you have to pay for the cup. That is not posted on the wall so the customers would know in advance. And besides, who has heard of paying extra for a coffee cup when you want the sauce on the side? Then another woman on her side said " Don't bother explaining, what a waste of breath. Take it or leave it." She meant me. read more

Bo Ky offers classic Teochew/Canto noodle dishes with occasional viet/cambodian features. It reminded me of the food my grandparents use to make for my family!! The country style duck (卤水鸭) was very tender and spot on with their spices and seasoning! It can be a little salty if you're not use to the flavor profile but I enjoyed very bite. I wish the shrimp rolls (虾卷/虾枣) was more shrimp heavy than their fish paste but it was fried very nicely and thoroughly. For their noodles, you have to specify a noodle type and I was feeling my egg noodles - thin and thick! You can also add a bunch of toppings to your noodles as well. The thick egg noodles was what I was craving the most and when paired with the curry chicken sauce - it really hit the spot!! The curry was thick, well-seasoned, spicy, and coconut-y. The chicken meat was tender as well as the eggplant pieces. The clear broth of the dumpling/beef balls noodle was good too, but what really brought out nostalgia was the pickled veggies they used! To me it was a variation of either 冬菜 or 雪菜. The thin egg noodles were chewy although became slightly soggy after a while in the soup. Their meat balls are all house-made, and the beef balls 牛丸 were extremely chewy. Their house-made chili oil was also delicious! It not only had a peanut taste, probably helps make it thicker, but also had lots of fried chili pieces and this sacha 沙茶/seafood flavor. Maybe because it combined all the things I love, I could not stop eating their chili oil!! I was so tempted to buy their chili oil separately! As a mom and pop shop, service is what you get. But the food speaks for itself and it comes out quick!! Cash only!! read more

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Food here was okay. Nothing to write home about. I ordered beef pho and I've had better phos, but their prices are pretty inexpensive. Either way, their pho hit the spot for something soupy after a long day of sightseeing. Only thing to note is that they are cash only! read more

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No frills vietnamese-chinese spot with great food. I came here with a friend and really liked the food(minus the service)! We got three things and they were all amazing. 12. Curry Chicken Egg Noodle Soup - so flavorful with really soft chicken. The egg noodles were perfect with the soup. 3. Beef Belly Flat Noodle Soup - More tomatoey than chinese beef soup you might be used to but also super flavorful with huge chunks of meat. The wide noodles add great texture. Country Style duck - Great portion for only $15. We got a quarter portion and was shocked at how lrge it was. The complimentary sauces were also awesome. While I loved the food, I would give 2 stars for the service if I could. I ate there with my friend for about 35 mins and they pushed us out at the end we could not finish our food. We felt very rushed but I guess it was a busy day. That being said, if you are looking for a good fast food spot I'd still recommend. It's cash only and they do not understand english so wary of that when you come. read more

Bo Ky - 12. Curry Chicken Egg Noodle Soup 3. Beef Belly Flat Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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This spot's strengths are already well-documented. The staff demonstrates uncommon friendliness. This place hits all the right notes! Fresh dishes at standard market prices. All my neighbors speak highly of this restaurant. read more

The food was just ok, but I think because we don't know what to order. The Chinese locals love this place and recommended to try it out. This place is very busy. Service was ok but you know a lot of Chinese people do things pretty quick so you butter know what you gonna order before you walk in to the restaurant lol. The noodles I ordered included some pig's organs which I didn't know, so the menu didn't say that. I probably will come back to try the recommended dishes from the locals for sure. I heard this restaurant is well known in Chinatown. read more

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Bo Ky is one of the few restaurants in Manhattan Chinatown offering authentic Teochew cuisine. Given that the Teochew people live throughout southern China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, with an even larger diaspora outside of Asia, Bo Ky's offerings reflect the varied Chinese, Hong Kong, and southeast Asian cuisine. My husband and I have ordered takeout from Bo Ky twice, and hands down our favorite has been the Cambodian noodle soup. The toothsome noodles and combination of fish balls, pork slices, and seafood are phenomenal. I particularly loved the light broth. We also liked the fish dumpling noodle soup. We weren't sure of what to expect with the fish dumplings, but they were very well-flavored and well-textured. Based on the reviews of the country-styled duck over rice, we got that dish. The duck was tender and savory and very roasted indeed, though I tend to favor the noodle dishes. Less delicious but still solid was the house special fish noodle. We chose poorly with the Teo Chew flat noodle. I would not recommend this. We didn't realize that there would be so much in the way of offal, especially liver. While I don't mind a piece or two here and there of liver, I definitely did not enjoy a whole bowl of soup with nearly nothing but offal meat and just a few pieces of shrimp and seafood. The broth appears to have been the same for these last two, and possibly all three, dishes. Bo Ky does not offer delivery; it also only accepts cash. read more

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Was hungry wandering around Chinatown and was drawn in by the smell that they were venting out into the street. You know it's going to be a good Chinese/Vietnamese restaurants when the workers don't treat you well because you only speak English. I ordered the duck egg noodle soup which really warmed me up on a cold day. The noodles were still springy and had a bite to them. They were over or under cooked which was great. The broth was flavorful, but I feel like it's the same broth as everything else since it didn't taste like duck. The duck was also a little bland and lost its flavor due to being boiled but still overall, everything comes together nicely. There was also mushrooms which were a great addition and added an extra texture to enjoy. Plus it was only one 10.50 so you can't complain about the price. A nice place to eat when you're hungry and cold read more

Bo Ky - 11. Mushrooms with Duck Egg Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Was excited to come to Bo Ky but found the meal okay only. We got the #1 (soup) and #2 (dry), both of which were okay and could have used more flavor. We also got the blanched liver over mung beans, which was good. Our vegetable dish was ordinary and a bit too salty. Service is a bit unhinged. For example, in the middle of our meal, a staff member came by and just took the hot sauce and vinegar bottles off our table. I thought she was refilling them, but she never came back. A bit later, I flagged someone down and asked for chili sauce. The lady straight up just walked away. I flagged someone else down and asked again and she said "oh we've already put the bottles away for tonight so we don't have anything for you." We were eating at 6:30pm. read more

This place will forever hold a special place in my heart. One of the few authentic Teochew/ Vietnamese joints left, its truly no frills. From sharing tables, to the styrofoam tea cups, their bowls of needle noodles paired with the spicy chili sauces on the table will never be beat on cold winter days. I usually order their Teochew needle noodle soup. Not for the faint of heart, this is the one with innards and the elderly wait staff always make sure I'm okay with it! (youngins get the ick from the bare mention of eatting innards- think pork lungs, heart, liver, stomach etc) As my grandpa passed away a few years ago, this is also one of the few places I can still hear elderly folk speak my native language and banter in their asian ways! read more

Bo Ky - Teowchew needle noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York