Nothing compares to having Fresh Shrimp Cheong Fun drenched in extra sauce and chilli on a chilly sunny afternoon. Made to order and piping hot! I am still thinking about it... Loooong lines that move semi quickly. The owner is so friendly and kind. Despite the long lines, she was super patient with everyone. read more

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This cart (on Elizabeth, at Hester. NE corner) is OK. Average rice noodle, long line, disorganized. I got a classic dried shrimp rice noodle for $3.50 . I ordered in Cantonese. Minutes later I get my order in a plastic container. They didn't ask me what sauces I wanted (maybe I should have told them in advance) but they included some soy sauce on it already. What if I wanted hot sauce and or peanut sauce? Ample portion size but the plastic container is too narrow and makes the rice noodle lumpy. Large dried shrimp pieces but minimal radish or scallion, green onion. I know this is a cart but other establishments better in Ctown read more

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Simple, yummy eats! We were so lucky to find her cart still open at 4pm (usually runs out early in the day.) As always, service was fast and friendly. We inhaled thin, crepey rice rolls with bits of tasty BBQ pork. Since I've last been here, prices have increased just a tiny bit, but are still super affordable with generous portions! This is a great spot for a quick grab-&-go meal in Chinatown! read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Menu as of April 2025 - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - 12/30/2025 - Menu - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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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! read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Small Shrimp rice noodle roll - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Fresh Shrimp w/ Egg - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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 read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Large beef Cheong Fun with extra spicy. Amazing!!! - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Beef chow fun w/ egg - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - The cart and posted menu - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Ok this was probably the best thing I ate in all of my NYC and Philly trip. We did a walking dim sum tour and this was the highlight. This tiny steam cart is just on the corner of the street and for $3 you get this piping hot bowl of steamed rice rolls made to order with an option to add protein and topped with soy sauce and chili oil. Chewy, glutinous deliciousness right on the streets of China town read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

If you've read my previous review, you'd know I had to run around Chinatown the day I ordered from Cheong Fun Cart... (I had ordered from Molly Tea and rushed here to kill time while waiting for my drink). As the name suggests, Cheong Fun Cart is a food cart that sells strictly rice rolls and is run by two older women! While the line wasn't incredibly long, I did have to wait a while to get my order in, but I don't think it took more than 10 minutes; though, as the closing time was nearing, I did notice a bit more foot traffic. I ordered a small fresh shrimp rice roll for about $3.50. I requested spicy sauce on top (which I assume was Sriracha), but I don't think she heard me, which is fine. Because there was no seating, I felt like I couldn't eat my rice roll immediately, which was a downside. After getting my order, I waited about an hour to finally chow down, but by that point, the rice roll had soaked up the soy sauce, so I couldn't enjoy my food at its peak. Nonetheless, the portions were quite generous for how much you pay; the shrimp was fresh and didn't have a weird aftertaste! It was also still steamy when I opened my container, and it had an amazing chewy texture that was signature to rice rolls. I also enjoyed the bits of green onion. Not the most filling, though, so treat it as more of a quick bite rather than a meal. If I'm nearby, I'd try their other options, and hopefully, I'll be able to eat it when it's fresh! Also, make sure to bring cash. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - fresh shrimp roll - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

FYI -- This cart is cash only!! A couple of my friends were in line for rice rolls, so our group went to join them. We had a light lunch earlier but wanted to do a Chinatown food tour sampling. Fortunately, the line wasn't too long so we got our rice rolls after 10 or so minutes. FRESH SHRIMP (SMALL) - 3.50 +0.75 to add egg to the rice roll Fortunately, the lady taking our order understood my broken Cantonese, and we got exactly what we wanted. My friend and I shared the rice roll (a bunch of them in an 8 oz plastic container), which was a perfect sampler for the two of us. The rice rolls had the perfect soft, slightly chewy texture. There were only a few bits of shrimp, but that was fine for the price. However, we found the rice rolls lacked flavor, as there wasn't enough soy sauce to soak through the crepe. The prices here are a complete steal. You can get a small container pork rice roll for 1.75 (half the price of fresh shrimp, which is already so cheap). If I'm nearby, I'd definitely try their other options. I could eat a full meal for under $5, probably. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Fresh Shrimp Rice Rolls (Small) + Egg - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

A classic Chinatown staple! I arrived here on a cold Friday morning around 8am and found only two people in front of me. I ordered a large shrimp + beef combo which came out to $5.25. The food was made fresh to order, and the container came out piping hot! Quick and easy service. read more

Best Cheong Fun I've ever had . It has a lot of meat and the right qq (stickiness). The prices are extremely reasonable small for $3.75 and larger for $5. I really wish we had this back home as I would be eating this at least every few weeks. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

We got in line since there was a long line... and it is good for what you pay for. I wouldn't say it is the best I've ever had, but it is definitely worth it for the quantity you get. As this is a cart, there isn't seating and you just have to find somewhere to take it to go to eat, or you can do what a lot of people have done and just stand there and eat it around that little corner. We got it with shrimp, and it was pretty good. The texture of the rice roll itself was really good. The noodles were soft with a little bouncy and it was not too thick. Personally, I didn't really like the shrimps in the noodles, it tasted a bit odd to me, but my friends thought it was good. I would also pass on the sauce used, as I thought it didn't go that well with the noodles. I thought It had a really herbal-ish taste to it which really threw me off. However, if you don't like the soy sauce provided with the noodles they do ask if you would like siracha to go with it. Aside from that, the noodles were great and worth the try if you want a quick and cheap bite. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Rice roll with shrimp + Sriracha - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

I've tried a lot of rice rolls in nyc and this has got to be the best one! So flavorful, big portions and super cheap. Cash only. My favorite was the shrimp with egg. Pork was good but I prefer the shrimp read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

This place was OK. The texture and consistency was not really to my liking. The rolls are soft and gooey and need more sauce and filling. Price wise this is the best price point for cheong fun, but I would say get more bang for your buck and go elsewhere. They barely speak english here and it is a to go cart only. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - cheong fun with dried shrimp and egg - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

The noodles are piping hot, bouncy, and stretchy. $2.50 for small size. I wish I could get more sauce and more meat. My barbecue pork is tasty. read more

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For the price, this cheong fun cart is unbeatable! I came on a weekend afternoon and it was quite busy. I waited on line for about 15-20 minutes and it moved pretty quickly too so it wasn't a bad wait. The prices are super reasonable ranging from $1.75 to $7 and you can also add an egg for 75 cents. I ended up getting the BBQ pork for only $2.50 for a small, $5 for a large. But even the small was decently sized. I actually wish I got a large after I started digging in! The rice rolls are freshly made to order by the two aunties in the cart and it certainly tastes super fresh. The texture of the rice rolls were perfect - chewy and bouncy yet still silky smooth. They top it off with some green onions, soy sauce and a spicy sauce and it really soaks into the rice rolls. I actually wish there was more sauce and I should've asked them to add more before I left (a reminder for next time)! They also give a good amount of the roast pork, which was a nice surprise cause I was actually expecting less. Keep in mind that it's cash only and even though the aunties are primarily Chinese, they understand the menu so telling them know what you want in English isn't difficult at all. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Small roast pork rice rolls - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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may be the best rice rolls I've ever had, so freshly made to order as well. grade A street food? yes please! read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

I got fresh shrimp with egg which was delicious, texture was nice and bouncy. Service was quick and they ask you how much sauce you want/whether you want sriracha. Overall so cute to see the cart in the middle of Chinatown. I came around 2:10. It seems like if there's a line their closing time is flexible. I do prefer the sweet soy sauce (often served with these in dim sum restaurants) better than the salty soy sauce which is what they serve here. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

I love this cheong fun cart. It's run by these sweet old ladies. I always get the pork with egg and scallion ($2.75 for small size). The cheong fun is on the thicker side but it's soft and smooth. They give a decent amount of pork too. Whenever I'm craving cheong fun, I come here! You just can't beat the price! But unfortunately, they don't have peanut sauce cheong fun. So if I'm craving that, then I would go elsewhere. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Pork with egg and scallions. - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

This is the first food I ate in NYC and remains my favorite thing I had. There is no way to make it look pretty but it was everything. I'm so sad we don't have this where I live. I got the small pork, spicy with egg. It's soft and a little chewy. The pork and sauce was so good. I would eat this every day. Affordable and filling. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Pork, spicy, with egg - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

I do not understand the hype here. Yes, its cool and unique to make fresh Cheong Fun in the streets of Chinatown, NY. But, it wasn't all good. I got the beef and BBQ pork and there was BARELY any meat. Its ground so fine it was 95% rice noodles vs meat. The rice noodles were all mushy and chewy and tasted a bit plasticky. There was barely any sauce too so everything tasted bland. I would not come back. read more

It was good. The price was affordable. Nothing crazy tho, I wouldn't lineup a long time for it. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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Hot, fresh, and made to order steamed rice rolls! And so cheap, you can get an order for less than $2! 'Fresh Shrimp': I love how thin the rice roll sheet is, it has a soft but chewy and bouncy texture. There are also different add in options, I opted for this one which comes with a couple chunks of shrimp. Make sure to get it with all the sauces, soy sauce and hot sauce! For sizes, they offer small and large, I got the small and I think it was a good portion size. There was a bit of a line that formed when we went and since there were only two people running the cart and making each order, expect a wait! read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Fresh Shrimp Steamed Rice Rolls - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

My morning routine before going into the office: small beef rice noodles, add extra meat, with scallions, and extra soy sauce. Hits every single time. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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This food cart in Manhattan Chinatown is a true Cheap Eats of NYC. $1.75 for a beef rice roll is probably one of the best deals in the city, and the portion size you get for that price makes it very worth it. That being said, while I liked the texture of the rice roll, I wasn't the biggest fan of the sauce. IMO, the sauce makes the rice roll too salty, and I've definitely had better in the city. For $1.75 though, still a good deal for a quick bite. Note: I waited in line for ~15 minutes on a Saturday morning, the line does move a bit slow read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Good for what it is. Big portion for the cost. Dish ($10.50 total): 1) large beef rice noodle roll: noodles were delicious with perfect texture but the beef was unseasoned. Could use a bit more flavor. Soy sauce was good. 2) large fresh shrimp rice noodle roll: again, noodles were perfect. Shrimp was good but a little sparse. The soy sauce had an herbal flavor that I would pass on. Would skip this shrimp rice roll. *plastic fork and napkin provided Logistics: -takeout only but there's a park nearby that you can sit and eat at -cash only read more

Cheong Fun Cart - How the cart looks - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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I also wanted to try one of the rice noodle places in Manhattan chinatown. I tried the cheong fun cart which is a cart out on the street. The line was pretty short and they are also cash only. I got the small fresh shrimp Steam rice noodles. It comes with just some green onions and soy sauce. Their rice noodles are known for being more "gooey" like. I was really looking forward to trying it but it was just ok. It was kind of bland with not much flavor coming out from the soy sauce. Also since it's insanely packed. Only the noodles on the outside are doused in the soy sauce and the ones in the very middle have no sauce on them. They do provide a lot of shrimp though. I guess that's the price for a really cheap meal. I also just now found out that you could add chili to the noodles but that wasn't advertised on their menu so I think it could've been much better with the chili. Really good for the value but overall taste is just ok read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Shrimp - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Really tasty and super fresh rice rolls! There's normally a line, so be prepared to wait a bit. The value is great- most rice rolls are around $2-3 for small and $3-7 for a large depending on which toppings you get. Egg is $0.75 extra. The cheung fun themselves are chewy and soft, with a modest amount of topping/filling. The rice noodles perfectly absorb the soy sauce and hot sauce topping (definitely get it spicy!). They do understand English, but definitely easier to order in canto/mandarin. Cash only! The size of the portion has gone down a bit recently, the large used to be in a bigger rectangular container and now it's in a smaller circular one. With that being said- it is still an amazing deal- definitely worth it especially if the line is short. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Current large size (September 2024) - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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I walked by this rice roll stand and saw a line so I had to give it a try. We tried the egg and scallion, shrimp, and beef rice rolls. The flavors were really good and the texture was perfect. They have two sizes but I would opt for a small because it's a lot of food! They only had sriracha as a sauce so I would likely choose another rice roll spot since I typically like my rice rolls with a peanut sauce. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Egg and scallion rice roll, shrimp rice roll - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for something to eat early in the day around Chinatown, I can't recommend Cheong Fun Cart enough. They serve rice noodle rolls filled with your protein of choice (chicken, pork, shrimp, etc) with an option of an added egg and hot sauce (the hot sauce is basically Sambal). Get the egg and hot sauce!!! The roll is covered with a soy sauce-based sauce and green onions. You can get small or large. This place is cash only, so make sure to bring some. That said, a small is $1.50 and a large is $3.00 so it's not going to put a big dent in your cash if you need it for other things. There's usually a line but it moves fast. I got pork with egg and hot sauce and my wife got shrimp with egg. We both loved our food, though my wife wishes she had gotten the hot sauce. The noodles are so chewy and it's obvious they handmake them. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Small pork w/ egg and hot sauce - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Growing up, I loved eating rice rolls and couldn't wait to try them at this famous street cart. I got the classic shrimp rice rolls and they were great! Freshly made on the spot with a great bouncy/chewy texture. The portions are very affordable as well. If I lived here, I'd get this every day! read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Shrimp Rice Rolls - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

2 giant pork rice rolls for $7 - cant get any less than 4 stars. The sauce is to die for and I am a sucker for green onions on everything. Make sure you prepare yourself for the squishy sensation of rice rolls. The line was about 30 mins to order, switch to pickup line, and then get the food. But the guy in front of us literally whoo-ed in excitement when he got his! Clearly a community staple. Definitely try if you have the time to wait. read more

Cheong Fun Cart - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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