The restaurant is bright and clean. The staff is friendly. Food overall is decent…read more The cucumber salad: first bite was just ok. But after a few bite, it gets better. The scallion sauce isn't too strong and no aftertaste lingering like garlic sauce. If you're not allergic to peanuts, definitely add the peanut bits. It adds an extra flavor. 8/10 The woodear salad: very vinegary and crunchy. 9/10 The potato salad:crunchy and the flavor is just right. Mild spicy. 8/10 The original soup noodle: too mild. Barely any flavor. 5/10 The mala pork intestine soup noodle: I got the regular spiciness level and it was actually quite spicy. If you can't tolerate spicy food, try mild or medium first. The pork intestine is bit chewy. Otherwise the flavor is good. 8/10 The seafood tom yum soup noodle: mild tom yum flavor. The soup base is slightly on the sour side. Overall is good. 8/10 Thai style soup noodle: the soup flavor is good. Not too spicy. 9/10 We also tried the brown sugar rice cake: it's just ok. Not crunchy enough. The brown sugar is missing some caramelized flavor. So it is a sweet rice ball. 5/10 I think the temperature inside would be fine if you go during a cool day. When it's a hot day, the restaurant could get very hot even if they turn on both ACs. With just 2 ACs insides, and eating a hot bowl of spicy soup noodle, we were all sweating inside. Though the food is good, I would not return during summertime. It's just too hot to enjoy a good bowl of hot soup noodle.

Staff are attentive and preempted my accommodations for the kids (straws, plastic plates etc)…read more Very adorable and filling meals. I asked to sub rice for noodles because one of my kids is a rice pot (can't go without rice) and requested extra sauce, which they kindly provided. The set meals are a fantastic deal; a full size entree, an appetizer and a drink for $19-20. An extra order of noodles is $2.50 and it's really double the amount of noodles that comes in your entree. I also ordered their new dish with has abalone and sea cucumber; this is not part of a set meal. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It has that umami sweetness that comes from a great soup base and the noodles are delicious as usual. The abalone was tender, the sea cucumber had a bite to it. There was fish maw and wood ear in there as well.

This is a staple go-to spot for me whenever I am craving crossing bridge noodles. Their soup bases,…read moreingredients, and apps are all very solid. This meal hits the spot every time! 4.5/5 Chicken Leg Fish Naw Soup Rice Noodles 4.5/5 Tomato Beef Rice Noodle 4/5 Kimchi Beef Soup Rice Noodles 5/5 Spicy Cucumbers 4.5/5 Shredded Potato 4.5/5 Fried Chicken Wings 4/5 Fries 5/5 Pumpkin Rice Cake 4.5/5 Fried Wonton 4/5 Brown Sugar Fried Rice Cake

Comforting meal not overwhelming and clean soup!! Broth is super hot and continues to be since it…read morewas directly cooked over fire before being brought to table and its guarded with a big cast to prevent being burnt. Nice bathroom spacious but only dryer. Good auto dispense soap. Spicy dry noodle with cucumber refreshing. Noodles come already assembled and the additional sides range from $2.49-$3.50! A bit pricy, but two regular bowls are around $35 with tip. Original noodle has quail egg one tofu puff cut in half good amount slices of beef and boiled lettuce(i wasnt a fan), and corn and woodear mushroom.

Food came out warm and fast. Got a sitting right by the window…read more The table I was at is a bit oily. Since it's self serve I didn't think much of it and wiped it down myself.

I can't really tolerate spice well so I ordered the N4 Stewed Pork Hand-Ripped Noodles and the N9…read morePork "Zha Jiang" Hand-Ripped Noodles which are 2 of only a few options that are 100% not spicy. Most of the dishes on the menu have spice and that's because the CEO claims "Not Spicy = Not As Good" according to the posters on the wall. Noodles have good texture and bite to it, however the meat can be a little dry. My bf did think some spice would have elevated the dish for him. Tried the hawberry hibiscus bottled drink, it's one of their specialty drinks under their own name. It tasted just like those nostalgic Asian snacks that are these small, coin-shaped, reddish-pink discs that are wrapped in cylindrical paper rolls.

My friend brought me to try this noodle place. The decor is very basic. Staff is friendly. My…read morefriend recommended the rice noodle with spicy meat sauce and add the crispy intestine. Flavor is good. And the intestine is crispy with good flavor. It doesn't have weird taste. Overall, the taste is legit. And the price is very reasonable. The waitress told us to order the rice noodle with spicy meat sauce and then add crispy intestine is $2 cheaper than ordering the rice noodle with crispy meat sauce (intestine one) and add the spicy meat sauce.

I had a pleasant experience dining here this evening, the staff was really friendly and helpful…read morewhen explaining the menu items to me. I got the rice cake beef stew today which came out quick, was tasty, and the portion was huge! It was only $9.50 which I really think is a great price for the taste and size. It was really chilly out today so this was a good way to warm up.

This was my second visit to Tonchin, and it definitely won't be my last…read more The first time I came, I sat at one of the high-top tables in the front. This visit, we were seated in the back at a regular table, and I really enjoyed the extra space and more relaxed atmosphere. The ramen was excellent; rich, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving. Everything came out fresh and beautifully presented. Our waiter, Kenny, was attentive, friendly, and checked in on us throughout the meal without being overbearing. One thing you absolutely have to order is the kimchi mushrooms. They were so good that I'm still thinking about them the next day. Seriously, if Tonchin sold jars of them, I'd keep one stocked in my fridge at all times. Great food, great service, and a beautiful space. I highly recommend checking it out if you're a ramen lover.

Went to Tonchin Brooklyn for dinner on a Friday night and it was good but nothing that i'm writing…read morehome about. It took about 45 minutes to get seated. It is pretty dimly lit inside and a little noisy. I got the Tokyo Classic Tonkotsu Ramen and the highlight was the noodles for me. They were perfectly chewy. The broth was a little oily but had good flavor. For the price, I probably won't be back - it was on the pricier side. However, i enjoyed my experience.

My family and I were nearby for an event and stumbled upon this restaurant for dinner. Little did…read morewe know, this was the viral restaurant that makes the tiny dumplings! We were skeptical about this restaurant but it exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to return! We came on a weekend for dinner so it was busy! We were able to snag a table and seeing how busy this place was, we knew it was going to be good! We had the pork XLB, chicken feet, pork & vegetable wontons with spicy peanut sauce, noodles with scallion and peanut butter sauce, beef lo mein and the beef ribs. Everything was delicious! The highlights of our meal were the pork XLB and the beef ribs. The pork XLB were made fresh to order and they were flavorful and juicy! Definitely on my list of best XLB I have ever had. The beef ribs were also delicious! They torched it table side which definitely added a nice touch! Considering how busy they were, the service was immaculate. They were also very attentive to details since we had a kid with allergies. We will definitely be coming back soon. This place is also right next to the Court Street train station which makes it very convenient to get to!

Excellent soup dumplings. Juicy soup and good portion size…read more Fried dumplings were not that good. It felt like they were just unfrozen and the skin was extremely hard. Very solid seaweed and also the cucumber salad. Scallion pancakes were thin and could have been more crispy. Overall very satisfied with the soup dumplings. Would go again.

The meal is good , soup is tasty not too salty , tea is less sugar as the right taste. Their…read morebrisket or scallion is not all bended than very chewy and less hard to bite. It wasnt alot people , very quiet and the owner is so fast cooked the food instead it cold and freshly warm to eat.

Superior Wonton Noodles is a solid spot for authentic Hong Kong-style wonton noodles. The wontons…read moreare big, packed with shrimp, and have a great texture. The noodles are nice and springy, and the broth is light and clean. Definitely has that old-school Cantonese noodle shop feel. Food was very good overall and reasonably priced. Nothing fancy--just a simple, no-frills spot for a good bowl of wonton noodles. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area.

I came into Muteki Udon a bit skeptical since the prices initially felt on the higher side, but…read morethat quickly changed once the bowl arrived. The portion size lined up with the cost, and more importantly, the quality delivered. Every sip of the broth and every slurp of the udon made it clear this was a thoughtfully prepared dish. I went with the niku udon on recommendation and it lived up to it. The flavor was rich and satisfying, and the quality of the meat really stood out. What really put things into perspective was visiting Raku shortly after. At a similar price point, the difference in portion, flavor, and quality of ingredients was noticeable. Muteki felt more filling and more complete as a meal. I left genuinely happy with the experience and would definitely come back to try more of their udon options.

I stopped by for a late lunch with a friend and was welcomed into a little Japanese oasis. I loved…read morethe ambiance and decor of the place including their handmade bowls and plates, which are individually made by the owner --wow. To start off, we had the Cheeseburger Dumplings ($12), which was so unique. We've never had something like this and they executed it really well. The dumplings were filled with meat and fried with a skirt. The cheese part was topped over it like a melty dressing, so a delicious and special dish here. Plus, it had a side salad to balance all the grease here. For the entrees, we had to get the udon and shared the Niku Udon ($25) and Salmon Ikura Udon ($30). It was a nice combo between a hot and cold udon. The Niku was your classic udon bowl filled with plenty of beef and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. The broth was sweet and savory for a warm and comforting meal. On the other hand, the salmon udon was quite unique with matcha udon and fresh salmon. There is a dashi to pour and mix into the noodles, which still gave it flavor and the slurp you want in a udon. Both were so great in its own way. Even their ramen also looked great, but I love all noodles. Definitely a great spot to dine near Barclays Center. Love to come back whenever I'm in the area again. The udon dishes are on the pricier side, but they're huge bowls.

Was in NY for work and one of my coworkers recommended this place. We were short on time but the…read morestaff told us they could get us in and out quickly. I'm glad we took them up on that. We all got the dry spicy oil noodles and we all loved it. The noodles had an amazing chew and bounce to them and the sauce was delicious. Highly recommend this location.

Food: 4 Decor: 3…read moreService: 3 Came here for lunch with a friend. Overall, good beef noodle soup and would return. They have multiple locations in NYC. Signature lanzhou beef noodles, 15 ~4/5. Nicely prepared hand pulled noodles. Opted for wide noodles. Had a decent amount of heat for medium heat. Pan fried buns ~4/5. Nicely fried and served hot. Quite tasty and one of the better pan fried buns I've had. Service was fine.

Have been here a handful of times now and think it's pretty solid for the area! Have never been for…read moredinner so can only speak for the lunch vibe, but I have found the service to be great and the lighting is nice because there are floor to ceiling windows. The menu is pretty diverse with various appetizers, sushi, and also ramen/curry so your standard izakaya fare. One of my favorite dishes here has been the chirashi. The fish was very fresh and it's pretty affordable. I've only ever been here in groups of two and I probably would recommend it for smaller groups because the space itself is small and most of the tables are two-seaters if I recall correctly.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Another Thai owned Japanese restaurant specializing in izakaya style cuisine in Bushwick. It's been open for a few years, so clearly it has a good enough formula to keep the neighborhood happy. I have been here once before, but returned last week after dining several meals at Tomoni in Jackson Heights. Apparently, the owners are friends. Nonetheless, I needed to make the comparison. After my first few bites of their Tora Don and Chirashi Don, it was clear that this restaurant has the better quality seafood. Each slice of sashimi had vibrant colors, clean taste, and the proper texture. Tomoni is not bad, but fall slightly short of this caliber. With that said, there is an even farther gap between their rice quality. Though Tora is very good, Tomoni produces nearly perfect texture and acidity for my taste buds. Other than the best omakase restaurants in NYC, Tomoni shines as one of the best versions of sushi rice in the five boroughs. Service is good and space is cute. If I have a craving for some decent Japanese food, I would drive 20 minutes here for a meal anytime.