We came here on a Friday during prime time dinner hours. There was seating both inside and outside, and we asked for the first available. The wait was not too long, maybe 5-10 minutes, but I can see this place having long lines normally during peak times because it's so tiny. Despite the hole-in-the-wall look, this place seems to have gone viral, with a very gentrified crowd of young diverse diners. Don't come here expecting the customers to be all old Chinese people. Food appears to be specialty from Henan China. *Spicy Big Tray Chicken: We ordered this with an addition of egg noodles for an extra $4. This dish tasted just like what I hoped. It had Sichuan peppercorns for the numbing flavor, lots of fennel seeds, and star anise. It is rich, savory, oily, with plenty of bone-in chicken so prepare to spit out a lot of bones. This is still less intense than typical Sichuan flavors. However it is not for beginners to taste. I came in just a group of two and this was definitely enough to feed us for a really cheap price. Cash only!! read more

In a search for soup dumplings, Spicy Village came up so I had to give it a try. I came here with a friend post-lunch time and we ordered family style: 2 appetizers and 1 entree which was enough to fill the both of us up. Our total came out to be $36 including tax and tip. In New York, that's a steal! The soup dumplings were just ok - I've definitely had better but for the price and quantity these were worth a try. I had no expectations for the beef pancake but it was actually really good - I'd get this again. The spicy beef brisket dry hand-pulled noodles were very filling and had a good balance of meat, veggies, and noodles. It's not actually spicy - my friend who has a low tolerance was able to eat it just fine. Yes, they will slide your check to your table before you even finish your meal. Do not be offended. While it may appear rude, this is more culturally common in Asia. Trust me, if they wanted you out, you'll know. The place is small so I'd imagine during rush hour there will be a wait for dining in. read more

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I went to Spicy Village for the first time after passing by a bunch. Spicy Village is quintessential mom and pop shop where it's less about the ambiance and more about the quality of the food and the affordability. Dining at Spicy Village is no frills with tasty dishes. It has the feel of like being at someone's grandma's place for dinner. If it has the feel of like an episode of Anthony Bourdain's show. Anyway, we ordered the beef pancake, the lamb soup, beef brisket, and the soup dumplings. All were pretty tasty. I especially like that the noodles were hand pulled. I would highly recommend checking out this place is you're in the area. read more

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I came here with two friends, and we waited in line for a few minutes before getting seated. The space is extremely tight, but they make it work. The ladies are quick and asked for our order. We got the tomato egg noodles and pork pancake. The pork pancake was flavorful with the meat being tender and pastry crispy. The ratio is about right between bread and meat. The egg tomato did lack some umami and I wished it was saucier, saltier, sweeter. Otherwise, we had a good time. read more

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Ordered their Spicy Chicken Huimei and thought it was a generous portion. The texture of these noodles are now one of my favorite in the city and I love how easy the chicken falls off the bone, although I wish there was more chicken and less noodles in the portion. Spiciness was very manageable but they keep chili oil on each table in case you need more spice. Will definitely need to order some appetizers next time! The chopsticks are very round and smooth which made them a little hard to use, but that could just be a skill issue. The restaurant is pretty small and in a hole-in-the-wall area. They provide plenty of water and the waitress was very attentive. I'd say the place seats about 16 people total, so keep that in mind. Remember to bring cash! read more

Spicy Village - Spicy Chicken Huimei - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Ah the classic Spicy Village, always a dependable place with a bit of a wait; service is so fast that generally people shuffle in pretty quickly though! The food here is great; they are known for their noodles and the big plate chicken (description accurate). Even after so many years, it is still so very delicious. Cash only, but there is an atm right outside! read more

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We got a beef brisket noodle soup and lamb dry noodles. Meats were dry and soup was subtle at best; I've had better. Dry noodles were more flavorful which is expected. Saving grace is the chewy, fresh noodles which always makes a huge difference for me. No issues with service. Decent amount of seating for small groups inside. read more

Spicy Village - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Another amazing meal. This hidden gem in the lower east side needs to be on everyone's list to try read more

Spicy Village - Spicy chicken over white rice. Extra spicy and extra meat - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Service: 4.3/5 Food: 3.3/5 Price: $ (under $20) Nice staff, I think they can understand/speak both Mandarin + Cantonese or at least some related dialect. Our server clarified with my grandma her order to prevent her from ordering the wrong thing (lamb innards). It's your typical small Chinatown restaurant, but they make the most of their space to optimize seating. They play Chinese buddhist hymns as background music, which made me internally giggle. Still riding the tail end of their trendiness. Decent chewy noodles which are more knife-cut than hand-pulled style. Good size portions with flavors that are more comforting than impressive. What I Ordered: - Egg + Tomato Dry Hand-Pulled Noodles: "dry"- saucy, good veggies - Lamb Hand-Pulled Noodles: overcooked lamb, mixed noodles (thick + clear), no good bamboo read more

Spicy Village - Lamb Hand-Pulled Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I have come here perhaps 3 times in the last ten years and this place is unbeatable in terms of price, quality, and taste. They have their chili oil on the side. I ordered a humei with soup in the summer and I think the soup was a mistake. Next time I will get the dry noodles. Updated 2026- got the dry noodles. Add TONS of chili oil!!!! Lowkey hole in the wall vibe and fast service. read more

Spicy Village - dry noodle with beef - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Quickly stopped by for a to go order, cash only! Super small place and hole in the wall! Don't expect anything fancy, eat and go type of thing. Love that they gave me paper microwavable to go containers. The scallion pork dumplings was delish! I added some white vinegar when I went home (cause I like vinegar in general) and I can't wait to be back! read more

Spicy Village - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This is a hole in the wall place with 3 servers in a tiny room. You will most likely going to share a table with strangers, which we don't mind. The food was really good especially the dumplings. I can probably eat two plates of those. The chili sauce was awesome too. read more

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I almost walked right by this place. I was told they are known for their hand pulled noodles so I had to go with one of those dishes. I went with the Black Bean Sauce Huimei w/ pork. Everything tasted fresh. The bok choy gave it a nice taste combination. Very informal setting/ hole in the wall. The staff was nice. I'd love to come back and try their oxtail. Food is inexpensive and easy to get to with public transportation. Cash only! read more

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Spicy Village is known for their fresh, hand-pulled noodles, particularly broad, homemade, wheat noodles. This spot is a hole in the wall, no-frills restaurant serving Henan-style cuisine. We ordered their spicy beef brisket noodles, the beef pancakes, and homemade steamed dumplings. The noodles, you can get in either soup or dry. They have a nice chew and bouncy texture to them - rich, hearty, and filling. We ordered the bowl with tender beef cubes, where you can definitely taste the cumin spice through these noodles. The steamed dumplings are filled with pork and scallions - a little savory, a little sour, a little spicy. For the pancake with beef, the breading is crispy and the beef they use in every dish is very tender and savory. A great spot to try traditional Henan flavors in Chinatown! Spicy Village (68 Forsyth St B, New York, NY 10002) Open Mon-Sat 10:30am-10:30pm read more

Good cheap eats in Chinatown with outdoor seating. Portion sizes were perfect for one person the big hot chicken is good for sharing. Heavily cumin flavored (that's how I LIKE IT!!!) and not tooo spicy which is nice. service was standard and food came out really fast. Go a little before 6:30 pm to avoid dinner crowd/line. read more

Spicy Village - Big hot chicken - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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plentiful portions, no frills but great flavor! I only knocked a star because the pancake was quite salty, and i couldn't finish my half because it was a little too much - i almost preferred to just eat the bread. For someone who might enjoy chili or things extra packed with flavor, this app is right up your alley. the beef noodle soup was really hearty and filling, i couldn't finish it! The highlight was the dumplings. really juicy and delicious without being super heavy and greasy. expect a line during peak times esp at dinner but you can get seated within 15 min or so. don't recommend more than 3 people. read more

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I went with a friend on a Wednesday night and there was no wait but almost all the seats were full. This place is CASH ONLY. We ordered 4 or so dishes. I'm still dreaming about the pancake with beef - we ended up ordering it again after devouring the first one. The noodle and dumplings were also delicious - I actually ended up saving some of the dry noodles for the next day because I overindulged on the pancakes but it was still pretty delicious the next day. Service is efficient. My friend and I were chatting it up and I think they were ready to close so we got out of their way. It can be a bit loud since it is a smaller space! read more

Spicy Village - Spicy Chicken Huimei - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Worth the hype! I went on July 4th with a friend. It was so tasty and fresh. CASH ONLY. Please don't get caught slipping. read more

Spicy Village - Pepper chicken - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Round 3! More items, higher rating. Split all this with 7 other people and had a delicious meal. I particularly loved #26, beef with noodles. Pancake was also awesome. Staff is very friendly and sat us quickly and made extensive measures to make us comfy and that everyone got a seat. CASH ONLY read more

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This place is very good. Definitely a hole in the wall. Limited tables so can be a wait if you come during busy hours. I say there is probably 5-6 tables. Their big pot of chicken was amazing. Super spicy and numbing flavor. Highly recommend. Cash only! read more

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I enjoyed my meal at spicy village very much. i ordered the spicy vegetable huimei noodles and the flavor was unlike anything ive ever tried before. the noodles had an excellent texture and the bean curd on top was my favorite. The chili oil here is also a must try it was so good added on. The only reason i am giving 4/5 stars is because i feel like the sauce could have been thicker, it was more of a broth and it didnt coat the noodles as much as i would have liked. read more

Spicy Village - spicy vegetable huimei dry noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Loved my experience here. Another "hole in the wall" gem located in Chinatown. I heard about this place on IG and also spoke with friends who ate here. I must say it was affordable and delightful. I came here for lunch with a friend the day after Labor Day so restaurant was quiet. The restaurant is small with just a few tables. I almost felt like I was dining in someone's home. Our server was very nice. You can see into the kitchen, but it is not open. More like a railroad apartment set up. Dining area was well lit and fairly clean. I am not sure if there is a bathroom for guests as our meal was quick and the place was small. We ordered the vegetable dumplings and plain pancake for starters. Dumplings were magnificent! The sauce was so flavorful and they were garnished with cilantro. Portion was huge as I think there were at least 8-10 dumplings. Pancake was kind of bready. Thick and gluten -filled but good for dipping in sauces and soups. I ordered the Spicy Vegetable Huimei which was insanely delicious and authentic. Thick hand-pulled noodles with veggies and tofu in a seasoned hint of broth/sauce. A huge portion was served and I ended up taking some home to enjoy later. My friend and I were very happy with our meals and service. Food was reasonably priced. We had 2 apps, 2 entrees and 2 bottled waters for less than $50 total. A bargain for what we received. I am coming back next time I am in this 'hood! read more

Spicy Village - Steamed Vegetable Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here after work on a weekday with friends and waited about 20 minutes to be seated. We ordered the big tray chicken and the beef noodles. I felt the chicken was just okay. It was a little overcooked and tough, while the noodles were decent but could've been a bit chewier. The sauce was good though! read more

Spicy Village - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Has a nice hole-in-the-wall vibe and the broth in the soups was ok but the meat was basically all bone, gristle and fat and the noodles had a not very pleasant texture and taste. People who think this is great need to get out to Flushing and Elmhurst. To top it off they bizarrely serve weed-themed fortune cookies which seems super inappropriate when kids are dining. read more

This place has been on my list for quite some time. After 8 hours of pickle we decided to give this a try. This place is cash only and no frills. There was a short line and it moved quick. Soup dumplings 4 out of 5. Small but delicious and generous pieces 9 for $9.50 Beef brisket Hui Mei. The brisket was tasty and hand pull noodles were made to perfection. The hot sauce condiment made it even better. 4/5 Big Tray chicken. This is their signature and it was good. 4/5 read more

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Was so excited to try this hand pulled noodle spot. Had a hard time deciding what to get. We got the veg dumplings with spicy oil and i loved it but my partner wasn't a huge fan. They are pretty plain with just a cabbage filling, simple wrapper, tons of cilantro, and spicy chili sauce. I was in heaven. But I love a plain cabbage dumpling. I actually ended up liking it more than the noodles. We got the vegetarian chicken noodles and they noodles were great but didn't love the veggies included, thought the sauce was a bit bland, and really didn't like the tofu "chicken" which was kind of cold. I think it's an after thought of a dish. I would absolutely go back and try a simpler more straight forward noodle dish that has less components. Super quick service and had a great meal, even if the noodle toppings weren't my favorite. read more

Spicy Village - Noodles with vegetarian "chicken" - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here just to try the soup dumplings and they were really good. We were seated at a table and given water. It was a little hot but the fans are going non-stop. The dumplings came out suuuuuper hot and fresh. They were a bit on the sweeter side but still pretty good. read more

Spicy Village - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Cash only, super delicious spot for comforting noodles in Chinatown. Came on a Saturday evening with my partner, and there was a decent wait to get seated (about 25-30 minutes given limited seating inside and was a tad too chilly for us to sit outside). We were able to order while waiting in line, though, so we got our food almost immediately upon sitting down. We ordered the lamb hui mian which was delicious and extremely good value (a huge bowl for $11.50?! so unheard of). It was so comforting, and the soup was flavorful without being overwhelming. I was surprised by how well the flavors stuck to the noodles. We also got the big plate chicken with noodles ($24) and seaweed salad. I've had big plate chicken often, as well as homemade, so I was less star-struck by this dish, but it is a very impressive quality and quantity for NYC. In sum total, it was a ton of food and we were both stuffed. We probably could have just shared the big plate chicken and got extra noodles and been totally satiated for the evening, but we wanted to try more things on the menu! Ambience is definitely a bit thin, and this is a hole-in-wall kind of spot. Service was great and friendly, just don't forget it's cash only. read more

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They have authentic Chinese cuisine. I especially love the lamb noodle soup. I've come a decade ago and there was barely any wait. Recently it's become very popular that there was a long line outside waiting to be seated. Note that there isn't much indoor seating so gotta be conscientious about space. read more

Great hole in the wall spot. Came in around 1p on a Saturday and got seated very quickly. We were lucky as a few more parties came after and had a tad longer wait. My friend and I split two dishes. We tried the lamb hui mei and the spicy beef brisket hui mei. I thought the noodles were so fresh and perfectly chewy in both dishes. The broth of the lamb dish was so light and refreshing (almost like a hint of star anise infused into the broth) and well balanced with generous amounts of lamb. Lamb pieces were also not gamey which I was impressed by. The beef brisket sauce was much heavier with warm spices like cumin and cut with some tangy. It was good but not out of this world. Service is quick, food comes out fast, and the prices are very modest. No frills spot and worth stopping in if you are in Chinatown! read more

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Unfortunately very mediocre, would not come back. I'm sure you can find other local places that are better if you don't want to go to a big chain like xian famous foods. We came around 8 and there was a wait for a party of four. They took our order while we were waiting but the wait for the food after we sat down was still long. Spicy chicken noodle plate: def the best thing we got, but still very underwhelming. It had some kick to it but nothing was like "wow!" in either spice level or flavor. Lots of cumin though. It's a good portion, good for sharing or for 2. To be fair, the chicken was juicy and flavorful, just nothing special. Spicy lamb noodle: I feel like the flavors of this should've been at least on par with the chicken dish, but it was worse (very watered down). The lamb was also super dry. Tomato egg noodle: subbed this in last minute because I normally love tomato egg. It was the worst. Just water, tomatoes, and like scraps of egg. The actual noodles in all dishes were good. You can see them making the noodles in the kitchen, stretching it out and bouncing it, so I'll give them that. Bok choy was good at least. Health. Chinese burger beef was good, just super thin... I guess it's cheap? I didn't realize until after, but I'm pretty sure they still charged us for a dish that I asked to change (couldn't eat pork, subbed the tomato egg noodle). It's my fault I didn't check the receipt (or take a pic) but adding it up afterwards based off the menu it seems like we were charged for that extra dish. I'm sure they would have changed it if I had asked, but I was just disappointed by that. It's a small establishment, indoor and outdoor seating. Inside can fit maybe 10-15 people, outside has a few more 2 top setting tables. There's a restroom. The service was relatively quick and helpful, other than forgetting to remove the extra dish. Cash only. read more

Spicy Village - Tomato egg noodle (top) spicy lamb noodle (bottom) Chinese beef burger - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Really loved all of their foods here! I got their beef pancake, oxtail noodle soup, and spicy big tray of chicken. They're known for their spicy big tray of chicken and after trying it, it's definitely worth getting! As I've been craving oxtail lately, getting their oxtail noodle soup was perfect! read more

Very solid hole in da wall Chinese food joint in lower manhattan. Grabbed a late lunch with my son and we got the big bowl of chicken with hand pulled noodles in a lovely cumin spicy sauce. Delicious, rich flavors and nice chew to the noodles. We also got the spicy beef dumplings and quite honestly we could eat those daily. Rich deep flavors and very juicy filling. Dumpling skins a little thick but the meat inside made everything better and all is forgiven. The beef stuffed bread was also yummy - could have been filled with more meat IMHO for the price. Solid no frills place CASH ONLY. read more

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No frills restaurant in Chinatown that is known for their hui mei noodles. You can either get them dry with spices, or with soup. I got the beef brisket soup, along with a beef pancake. Both items came out very quickly and piping hot. Overall, flavor was there, but nothing too crazy to rave about. Overall it's a great deal! Just remember, is cash only! read more

Spicy Village - Beef Brisket Hui Mei, Beef Pancake - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is tight, about 5 tables. They serve in paper plates ( if you're only getting appetizers). We only stopped in here for dumplings. 9/10 No parking! Street parking is your best bet read more

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Great noodle soups, dumplings and veggie chicken. Small spot but good food! Popular with locals! read more

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It's a tight space in there so our party of 3 waited about 7 minutes for a table to open up at dinner time in their small entry way, but it was worth it. One of the employees gave us a menu to look at while we waited, which was smart of them because we got a head start on figuring out what we wanted. Once seated, we ordered the Beef Hui Mei, Chicken Hui Mei, and the Pork soup dumplings. I have never had Hui Mei before, but it was very similar to the western Chinese-style hand pulled noodles I have tried in the past. Tasty and the amount of food served was good value for money. Business is cash only. read more

Spicy Village - Pork soup dumplings and beef Hui Mei - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I've already come here twice within the last couple months just for the spicy big tray chicken. The dish is loaded with flavor, with just the right amount of spice to give you a kick without burning your tongue. It is a very simple no frills place, cash only! Seating area is pretty small but they seem to get people in and out pretty quickly. They have lots of other items on the menu, but I tend to gravitate towards the spicy big tray chicken. There is a lot of chicken and I think it's the perfect dish to share with another person (or more if you order other items on the menu). Will definitely be back! read more

Spicy Village - Spicy big tray chicken - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

My friends and I stumbled upon Spicy Village last night while looking for a spot to grab food after a couple drinks. It was highly recommended by the bartender of the bar we were at, so we figured we would try stopping by to see if there was room.. and luckily, there was! We chose to order a variety of shareable dishes, including dumplings, a beef pancake, spicy tray chicken and bok choy. Of all the food, the dumplings were my favorite with the beef pancake following close behind. The chicken dish is one of their more well-known ones, but I wasn't a big fan due to a heavy amount of cilantro in the sauce (not a big cilantro person!). It also wasn't as spicy as I was hoping. It's a solid spot to go share some food with friends - but make sure to bring cash! read more

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The last time I visited Spicy Village was in 2017 and I remember it being amazing, but my most recent visit left much to be desired. While the prices may seem really affordable, you really get what you're paying for. The dumplings barely had any filling, and the big tray chicken didn't have that much meat. Flavor-wise, I also found this place to just be ok. The big tray chicken was surprisingly bland for what is usually a very flavorful dish. The roujiamo wasn't bad, but the flavor mainly just came from a strong hand with the soy sauce. In 2025, there are far better places to go to for this style of food... read more