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    The Handpulled Noodle

    4.4 (405 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dapan Niu
    Goodness I.

    Ordered pick up on a Saturday night when craving Chinese food and presented with a different option. If you're craving traditional Chinese, maybe don't come here, bc it's definitely a different concept! The food was flavorful, unfortunately the delivery time was continually pushed and our food arrived pretty much cold. I ordered my dish with no spice and pretty quickly realized that my lid was likely switched with another dish and I was eating the wrong food-thankfully, I had no allergies! I don't think I would return.

    Herbal Beef Soup
    Trish P.

    Solid food for the price if you're craving handmade noodles. Broth in the herbal beef soup is flavorful and the "high" spice setting is truly hot (though pleasant). If I could do it over again, I wouldn't order the #2 udon-like noodles - I think either a thinner noodle or the ribbon hand pulled noodle would work better. The dapan niu was also deliciously pleasant, the ribbon hand pulled noodle did good, the texture, the taste, the tinge of sweetness. Service was pleasant, hospitable, lovely. Ambiance is fine. I can do without the view of the trash bins right outside the window, but the wallpapers were fascinating!

    Trad. Stir Fry
    Alexa K.

    Absolutely amazing spot! Portions are amazing, staff is super friendly, and the food is super tasty! If you have great spice tolerance (like me), definitely recommend the highest spice level :)

    Herbal Beef Soup and Lychee Tea.
    Kathlyn B.

    Good solo date. Seating is bar stool style. Large groups are probably not a good idea but 2-3 is fine. Noodles were thick and chewy. First time trying hand pulled noodles. I ordered medium spicy. Still coughed lol. Tread lightly. Otherwise delicious.

    Hair in my food
    Stephanie B.

    So initially, I really love this location and love the fact that we had a handful noodles in the neighborhood and I went to visit again after having a great first time visit and they got my order completely wrong and we're frustrated when I asked them to correct it prices also increased randomly so after waiting another 20 minutes, I grabbed my order went home to eat it and found Hair inside of my food. Very disappointing. I literally just want to refund. I tried calling the store a few times and don't even get a response again just truly disappointing $20 on food. I can't even eat.

    Bernice N.

    I decided to visit this location and I have to say I prefer this one because the customer service was outstanding. They were just so friendly and helpful with helping me decide on what I wanted and what level of spice. I mean it was just the way I was greeted and treated. I decided again to pick up some dumplings for my girls and some Dapan Niu for myself. I have to say I enjoyed my noodles a bit more this time because of the flavors and I actually got to pull my noodles this time, but I still think they need to find away to make it better for those who are taking it home. The time you get it home it stills just stick together. At least my noodles weren't broken into pieces this time but they were stuck together. Anyway I still enjoyed my meal and I think next time I'm definitely eating in on the spot. As a matter of fact I know I will visit again because they made the best Lychee Ice Tea I've ever had. I'm getting a couple of those just because lol. If I can finally get the pull like you see them do on social media and in a video they broadcast on location then I will be changing to five stars. For now A thumb up and Happy Yelping!

    Hot & Tangy Pork & Chive dumplings
    Vanessa A.

    On Google Maps this place is known as "The Noodle" so almost thought I was in the wrong neighborhood. I ordered the cumin stir fry which starts at $14 but I had it with lamb and the handle pulled noodles so it cost $18.50. They were good, not my favorite though. Some of the lamb was a bit chewy. I also ordered the hot and tangy pork & chive dumplings ($10.50 for 6). I love how they came in the broth/soup but it at the same time it took away from the flavor of the dumplings. They were a bit on the doughy side. I really appreciate how they let you choose the spice level! I played it safe and went with low which didn't give it much heat and that was fine with me. If you order high or crazy high there's a note that states "no refunds" Took at least 10 minutes for Mr to get my order to go. They have about 8 stools that you can sit on if you want to enjoy your food there.

    I prefer the Scallion + Ginger Stir Fry.
    Sharon B.

    This place did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing and flavorful. I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area. It was my first time and the young woman at the counter recommended and explained the dishes. The service was great.

    Herbal Beef Soup
    Meryam A.

    This place might just be my new obsession--I ordered two days in a row! And yes, I've got the receipts to prove it. Both times, the food hit the spot. Feeling under the weather from traveling, I went with the Herbal Beef Soup with their special hand-pulled lamein noodles and the hot and tangy chicken and shiitake dumplings (you do have to pay extra for those noodles). The flavors were so rich and comforting, I was genuinely sad when I finished. You can tell everything is made fresh--the noodles and dumplings were next-level. The lamein noodles were thick and flat, which made slurping a bit tricky, so the next day I ordered the same soup but switched to lo mein noodles. They were thinner and perfect for slurping. Overall, I'm obsessed and can't wait to come in person on my next trip to try more!

    Franny D.

    Good spot if you're in the mood for tasty Chinese food. You have to order your food via a kiosk that has the meals with pictures. The food takes about 10 minutes to come out. I would've liked to be able to wash my hands somewhere but there's no bathroom for customers. Prices are decent. There isn't much of a dining room but there's a small table that run alongside the wall with some chairs.

    Virginia P.

    We ordered takeout, let me start by saying I'm not a fan of this type of cuisine but since my (pregnant) daughter loves it, I decided to indulge this day. We ordered the noodles traditional style with lamb, it was seasoned well and the regular noodles were firm not chewy and pretty tasty, Thai sweet chili chicken wings were cooked too hard and dry , the sauce dribbled on them didn't make em any better, it didn't stick to the wings enough for me (thumbs down) and we got the broccoli with garlic sauce. The delivery service was on point no complaints, the place is a quaint space. Overall my daughter loved it but as for my taste I'll definitely go back and try something different on their menu to get the experience

    Pork and chive with medium spice - yessss
    Jess L.

    My friend and I came for a weekday lunch. We were the only ones eating here; this spot mostly has a strong delivery and takeout game, it seems. The eat-in spot is fairly bare and counter seating. The menu is short but well curated. You can order on a tablet, which shows pictures and lets you choose spiciness levels. (The hottest level is described as incredibly strong.) We split two dishes with medium spice, which I'd say was still quite strong. Great noodle texture, though noodles were so long that it was hard to eat/cut with the utensils we had. We got extra spicy crisp sauce on the side, which was a great addition. The guy working in the main area was so kind to bring it to us. I can't wait to come back and try more.

    Dapan Niu (9.5/10)
 Incredibly unique flavor bomb with a powerful spicy kick
    Jason T.

    Immediately you can tell this is a location that is designed for comfort food and mainly serves as a takeout location. The area is small yet has a charm to it. Famous for their handmade noodles, and I had to try them out! I did takeout and so the food was a little cold because I live around 30 mins away. I can tell right away the noodles definitely hit the spot if you need some noodles, some heat, and a tinge of home! The pricing is really fair for the quantity and the quality speaks for itself. Dapan Niu is fantastic but comes with pre-set spice. Beef broth is one of their most ordered along with the Stir Fry. Would definitely come here again. The service was pretty standard and friendly. As it is a takeout place there is nothing there. Ratings are based on food, scallions were a bit lackluster.

    Pork and chives dumplings - very satisfying, filling is moist and flavorful, wrapper is chewy and not too thick. Recommended

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    Any whole grain noodles?

    I believe all of the noodles are whole grain LOL call and ask? They have sweet potato noodles if you are gluten-free

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    Sylvia's Restaurant

    Sylvia's Restaurant

    3.6
    (2.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Sooooo good. From start to finish…read more Let's start with the food. I'm a sucker for traditional soul food. Everything was so delicious. I got the smothered chicken, baked mac & cheese, and collard greens. I literally felt like I was back in the south. They also give complimentary cornbread. The service was great. We had a really friendly waitress. She took our orders and delivered our food fast. It was also happy hour so we got really yummy drinks. The mo' money was so good. It was strong and definitely worth $10. Go for happy hour from 3 PM to 7 PM. The ambiance was nice. There's live music inside. We decided to sit outside because it was a nice day. I definitely appreciated the spot because I heard so much about it on TikTok. If you're in Harlem, definitely check this place out.

    Let me be honest.... Hopes were high and I wanted to like it. But I spent $30 on food I didn't…read morefinish. I got the fried chicken, and cheese and greens. The first word I'd use to describe my meal is dry. The second is flavorless. As someone genuinely from the south, this just doesn't hit. The chicken, cornbread, mac and cheese and greens were all dry. The chicken reminded me of church's fried chicken with less flavor. The Mac and cheese was salty but not seasoned. My friend got ox tails with black eyed peas... her ox tails didn't fall off the bone and the black eyed peas seemed undercooked. I will say if you're from the south and looking for true southern cuisine this is not your place. If you want just a meal you'll be fine.

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    Red Rooster Harlem

    Red Rooster Harlem

    3.6
    (4.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Outdoor seating
    Takes reservations

    This was my first time, my aunties and I had a nice variety from; deviled eggs, fresh and seasoned…read moreempanadas, tons of seafood in the pasta dish with a nice size portion. Plus the sweet fried chicken dish- ask for the yummy homemade hot sauce, cornbread, apple pie!! EXCEPT I couldn't have anything to drink I requested. No beer on tap because the machine was down. Then, I wanted to try the espresso dessert drink- couldn't guess why? The machine was down!! sigh... The floor in the restroom was sticky. The door guy was super helpful with my auntie's wheelchair. Our server, Neil was EXCELLENT, as someone who was a food server for years, (personality & skills ) are key!!

    Red Rooster is a not-that-old place that has a dazzling sense of history, thanks to the art, the…read morelive music and even the food. There are old classics with a couple of strategic tweaks, like the Yardbird fried chicken, which has very appealing collard greens as expected but more surprisingly is accompanied by excellent chicken gravy. The shrimp and grits get an assist from chorizo. But there are also modern, unique inventions such as a smoked banana old fashioned. The banana pudding is top-notch and I was also impressed with the Lil' Apple Pie. It finds a great use for green apples, a relatively unheralded fruit that gets left out of the conversation when Zestar and Winesap fans get to talking.

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    Melba's Restaurant

    Melba's Restaurant

    3.8
    (2.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    My daughter and I dropped in for brunch two Saturday's ago. She ordered the fried catfish sandwich…read moreand it is amazing!! I was so mad I didn't get it. She also had the Arnold Palmer, which was great. Comes with fries which were good. I had the oxtail, with a side of garlic mash and Mac n cheese. Yes! Lots of carbs, don't judge me! lol The oxtail were pretty fatty and fell short in flavor, I also wasn't impressed by the sides. My drink, sexy sangria was delicious, strong and the service was A1, Brian was great and so was the server. Sampled the hot sauce, very good. My one critique of the establishment, smelled a little like wet mop. But the playlist was bumping and overall great vibes, love the art on the walls.

    I highly recommend making a reservation. The restaurant is small and very crowded, and we overheard…read morea walk-in wait time of about two and a half hours. The space and volume seemed to overwhelm the staff at times. Service was friendly and welcoming but also frazzled and disorganized. We never received our appetizer until we reminded them, and our drinks (sweet tea and lemonade) also had to be requested again after a very long wait. To their credit, they did pack up the crab cake appetizer to go and removed it from the bill, which we appreciated. The fried chicken, mac and cheese, and yams were all served on top of each other. If you dont like for your food to touch, this place will be a nightmare for you. I ordered fried catfish, collard greens and potato salad. The fried catfish was served swimming in collard green juice (there's a picture of it). It was also surprising that you only get one piece of catfish, which felt underwhelming for the price, especially since it was soggy. The potato salad was served in a small separate bowl, which is typical in many Southern restaurants for ALL side dishes. The mac and cheese had good flavor but the cheese wasn't fully melted. The yams were dry and not very sweet despite the menu description. The collard greens were on the sweeter side, which may work for some but wasn't my preference. The potato salad the only thing that was solid. Overall, it felt overpriced for the portion sizes and execution. The bartender seemed very skilled, and the drinks we saw being made looked great, though we didn't order any. After the long wait and missing appetizer, we skipped dessert and went elsewhere. The bathroom also needed attention and was not well maintained AT ALL! Ew The restaurant is very loud which didn't bother me at all but an FYI. It is also handicapped accessible and kid friendly. I really wanted to love the experience, but it fell below expectations in terms of service, cleanliness, and value. I might give them another try but no time soon.

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    Melba's Special Delivery or PickUp Dinner Menu from Our Kitchen to the Comfort of Your Home.
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    Melba's Dinner Menu
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    Jacob's Pickles

    Jacob's Pickles

    4.2
    (6k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Yass, queens and kings! Jacob's Pickles delivers on old-fashioned down home goodness. If you can't…read morefind something to eat here and it's not delicious, you are a lost cause. Seriously, there has to be something wrong with you. My sister is one of the pickiest eaters that I know. Always has been and always will be. She just started eating raw onions several years ago and still doesn't like cooked onions. Even she was able to find something at Jacob's Pickles and it delicious. With regards to the rest of what we ordered, we ordered the Hog In A Blanket as our appetizer and both my daughter and sister ordered the Grilled Salmon Salad. I ordered the Turkey Leg braised in white wine and served with whipped potatoes, Rosemary Biscuit Stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce and gravy. The Hogs in a Blanket were their version of Pigs In a Blanket. The major difference being that Jacob's Pickles are served in puff pastry and with their own house made pickles. Yummy! The salmon salad was served with baby greens, sliced oranges, red onion, cilantro and a light orange vinaigrette. Everything and I do mean everything was delicious. It was a gut-buster of a meal and everything was perfectly prepared. The salmon was expertly cooked and the turkey literally fell away from the bone and tendons of the turkey leg. Just plain old good food in an attractive homey setting wins out all of the time! It's a must go!

    I came here about 2 weeks ago with 2 friends. The atmosphere is very nice and our server was…read morereally friendly and attentive, but the food sucked. We ordered the fried pickles appetizer, which were pretty good. I ordered the smash burgers and the ratio of bun to meat was laughable. The bun was 3" thick and all I tasted was bread. I have no idea how the meat was because I was eating mostly bun. The fries were nothing special, just whatever they order in frozen. My friend ordered the Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich. It came with burned bacon and over-fried green tomatoes that I tried, but were so chewy they were inedible. She said the chicken was also over-fried and dry. She said the cole slaw was spicy and flavorful and so moist that it made the dry chicken edible. Our third friend ordered a salad (I forget which - some kind of wedge) and she said it was pretty OK.

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