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    Cheong Fun Cart

    4.5 (261 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Christopher T.

    Heard about this place ALOT and finally got a chance to check out. Just a small cooking metal cart that comes every mornings to make rice rolls with filling on the corner in Chinatown. If you're clean freak, you might not like what you see, but if you let your taste bugs to the decision making, you might have change of mind. Even though it say states the time of opening, you have to add 20-30mins extra for set up and for them to mix the stuff. We landed to NYC quite early and went here 15mins prior stayed open and found nothing there...we walked around (6:30-7am) and sat on the corner steps and waited, finally 15mins after, the pushed the cart out and a van drove by and drop off (several times) the ingredients on the sidewalk. One lady started mixing the rice mixture and two others doing the set up. Quite fun watching them doing it. Finally I placed the order and got a big portion off bbq plus egg to it for a total of $6 -Cash Only, I believed. Took about 5-7mins and I got the foods, with chilly. Quite honest, didn't expected to be a quite big portion for the prices and its just very yummy. The bbq was tasty, the rice rolls were hot and chewy and just simply delicious. We sat on the sidewalk steps and enjoyed it - we really want to get more but we just got in and there others to checkout. Definitely will come back for sure. It's for to go or stand/seat on the side street so you do have that Chinatown street foods experience, especially when it's start coming alive vibe.

    Tracey P.

    Small street stall on the street. Bring cash! I've had my fair share of cheong fun before and I would say for $3.50, this place is great bang for your buck. However I do wish the sauce was a bit more rich in flavor. Lacked a bit of sweetness to it.

    12/30/2025 - Menu
    Teri C.

    It was by accident that we ran into the Cheong Fun Cart! We were actually on our way to visit a couple other cheong fun establishments but ran into Cheong Fun Cart first. Since it was the first place we visited, I went with a single order of Beef Steamed Rice Roll for $3.50. What a deal! Good size for a large and tasty! And it came out piping out! However, their roll isn't the thinnest version if that's your preference. We enjoyed it on the street during that frigid December day. I wish we ended up ordering more as the other places on our list were either closed or had an hour waiting time. Other items on their menu include pork, ham, chicken, and dry shrimp - $1.75 for a small and $3.50 for a big. There's also fresh shrimp for $3.50 and $7.00; BBQ pork for $2.50 and $5.00. There's an only rice option for $1.75 each, and the option to add a whisk egg for $1 more or corn for 75 cents. Service is fast and efficient.

    Small Shrimp rice noodle roll
    Vega T.

    Came on a Saturday around 1pm and it was a 20 minute wait before I was able to order. They are fairly quick after ordering. I ordered the small fresh shrimp rice noodle roll. The shrimp tasted fresh and noodles were not too thick which was great. You can choose to add egg for an extra $1. They operate in a food cart in Chinatown so there is a lot of traffic when you're waiting outside. It's a good deal and tastes great. Highly recommend!

    Colin C.

    It really is that good. If you think you have an idea of how good it is, multiply it by 10. For how cheap it is, they give so much food and it is heavenly. The sauce adds so much umami and flavor to the perfectly cooked noodles and the toppings add so much more depth to every bite. This place is worth the line and a must see in chinatown. Just remember to bring cash.

    Fresh Shrimp w/ Egg
    Toby M.

    The ladies working the cart are so friendly and the prices are unbeatable! We saw people were always complaining about the long lines but we came on a weekday around 10am and there was no one at all. The cheong fun is definitely on the thicker side so very filling, but they were also VERY generous with the fresh shrimp.

    Large beef Cheong Fun with extra spicy. Amazing!!!
    Yuedong L.

    Hidden Gem - Or is it anymore? Cognizant of the reviews and it's been a. Staple around the area. Irrespective - if you are around the area, or looking to drive to try some amazing Fresh Cheong Fun - this is a Must Go!!! Food: The steamed rice rolls here are unbelievably fresh and silky -- made to order right in front of you. My spouse and I ordered: 1. Beef Cheong Fun (Large) I added extra spicy 2. Shrimp Cheong Fun (Small) Each noodle was soft, warm, and perfectly soaks up the soy sauce. You choose your protein - favorite option, e.g., BBQ pork or shrimp. The shrimp was an absolute standout -- flavorful and satisfying without being heavy. The soy sauce was not overfilled, and combined with the CLEAR effort they put into making the noodle texture just perfect for Cheoong Fun, I am so glad this is near a Chinese herbal store my spouse and I frequent. Service: Friendly, fast, and efficient. Even with a small line, the wait is short, and you can tell everything is prepared with care. Everything there are a lot of carts where I've experienced pushiness and the " give me your order and get out" service. That was not the case, especially during primetime hours, which is when we went. Experience: A true Chinatown classic -- no frills, just great food from a small cart with big flavor. Watching the cheong fun being freshly steamed adds to the charm. Definitely one of those spots you come back to again and again. There were students, adults, children of all diversity, including those who could not speak Chinese. Nuff said. Price: See images. This is updated as of 08/05/2025!!! 3.5 for small shrimp Cheong fun 7 for large (remember it's shrimp, and it was fresh!!!) Last - Pro Tip: Bring cash and come early -- popular items can sell out fast! Good luck after 11:00 A.M

    Beef Cheung Fun with Egg
    Michelle C.

    Stopped by the Cheong Fun Cart to give their rice noodles a try. The noodles themselves were thick and starchy, not really my personal preference, but if that's the texture you enjoy, this cart might be right up your alley. We ordered the beef with egg rice noodles, but unfortunately, the portions of both beef and egg were pretty minimal, so the flavor didn't really shine through. Eating was also a bit tricky since there wasn't anywhere nearby to eat; we ended up standing along the sidewalk. On top of that, when we opened the container, the soy sauce spilled everywhere, which made the whole experience a bit messy. That said, the prices are very affordable, so it could be worth checking out if you're in the area and looking for a quick, budget-friendly bite. What's nice is that each dish is freshly made to order and only took around 3-5 minutes after we ordered to receive.

    Beef chow fun w/ egg
    Brian N.

    I bookmarked this stall on TikTok and had to stop by when I was in Chinatown. The stall itself is super cute, and the lady taking my order was really friendly. I ordered the Beef Chow Fun with an extra egg. The wait was totally worth it,the food came out fast, and you have to give them credit for making solid chow fun out of such a tiny cart. The total was only $4.50 ($3.50 for the chow fun + $1 for the egg), which is honestly a steal for the amount of food you get. The chow fun was a bit mushier than I usually prefer, but still better than most spots I've tried back in California. I do wish there was more beef and for that stronger beef flavor, but the added egg really tied everything together with extra protein and flavor. Overall, a great experience and definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm in NYC!

    Pork (big)
    Paul K.

    There was a line so I decided to get in line as well. It was about a 3 minutes wait per person. The rice roll is kind of thick, and for my big pork one the soy sauce they poured was not enough to compensate. Nevertheless, it was an incredibly filling and satisfying snack for an unmatched price. I thoroughly recommend it. Eating it on the streets may be challenging since they don't have seating or standing tables. Not sure if the furniture we used as a table is something regularly there.

    The cart and posted menu
    Steve L.

    Very convenient location on a street corner especially when a few other places have a wait. I ordered the large BBQ pork one. Reasonably priced but you also get what you pay for, small portion of BBQ pork. Fresh and hot rice rolls and packed well for my subway ride; stayed warm for 20 mins. Good snack size, made to order option with nice aunties working the cart.

    Elizabeth S.

    We got the fresh shrimp rice roll. It was fine, nothing to write home about. Worth it for the price, but I probably wouldn't choose the fresh shrimp again because the shrimp was only OK. You order at the cart and wait ~5 mins for them to give it to you. They speak English and Chinese. Cash only. The rating is an A, which is impressive as a cart to have such cleanliness.

    Andrew K.

    Admittedly not a huge fan of rice rolls but was looking for options in the area. We actually meant to go to the place down the street but mistakenly went here since there was a line and figured it was the place to be. In the end the rice rolls were pretty good for what they are. The portions are large (even for the small). I did enjoy the actual meat of the rolls but the rice rolls themselves were fairly mushy and difficult to eat physically. The pricing was pretty fair. In the end worth the try if you're interested in rice rolls. The line moves quickly and the food is made speedily, as well.

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