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    The Handpulled Noodle

    4.3 (73 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Dapang niu (medium spicy beef)
    Lise H.

    Handpulled noodles is a casual northern noodle spot that delivers in flavor. You can order online or at a kiosk to the right of the cashier. The flexibility to choose your noodles and customize your spice was great - the ribbon had much more chew than the chopped ribbon - exactly what you want from a handpulled noodle. We also got a shallot sauce on the side which was tasty Solid noodle joint!

    Pork & Chive Dumplings, Dapan Niu, and Lychee Pekoe Black Tea
    Angelica L.

    Overall: 4.2/5 I ordered on Postmates for lunch on a Monday and it delivered earlier than expected, less than 30 minutes total, so I was pretty surprised. The Dapan Niu ($18.70) with low spice and ribbon noodles is the original and recommended pairing and I can see why. The ribbon noodles are bouncy, delicious, and coat the beef stew really nicely. Most of the braised beef was tender though a few pieces needed just a little more cooking time. The low spice level wasn't spicy at all so if you like a kick I would go with medium next time. The only thing I would change is the giant bell pepper slices since I wish they would cut them into smaller pieces or strips. Overall this was really good and I was satisfied after eating just half the bowl. The Lychee Pekoe Black Tea ($3.30) is the perfect drink to wash down a heavy or umami forward meal. It's perfectly sweetened, refreshing, and affordable too. The Fragrant Shallot Sauce ($0.55) can be added as a topping on your dumplings or noodles but honestly it's not really needed. The Steamed Pork and Chive Dumplings ($11) come with 6 plump dumplings that were good but nothing amazing. They also smell pretty strong when reheated so I would eat them fresh and skip saving them as leftovers.

    Scallion Pancake
    Alan L.

    Great noodles in a bare bones room You order at a counter and there are approximately 20 seats around a counter along the edge of the room. The portions a generous. The noodles in the Dapan Zhu are covered in a tasty sauce with bites of pork. There are no rest rooms for customers.

    Cumin Stir Fry
    Claire M.

    Great noodles, mediocre service. Best for takeout. The traditional hand pulled noodle comes with a tomato based sauce which is super flavorful and rich. The noodles are extremely bouncy and delicious. The dumplings were good as well, but make sure that you get some black vinegar from the front to eat them with. The cumin hand pulled noodle was also really good option for a more floral flavor with the same perfectly bouncy noodles. The servers seem to not know what's on the menu or what any sauces are for or they just don't care. Overall, I'd con back for the noodles but take them to go.

    Cumin Stir Fry with Ribbon Cut Noodles
    Tony G.

    TL;DR - Casual Chinese noodle spot in Time Square area with Time Square pricing. Came here with some friends ahead of a movie nearby. Ordered the spicy cumin stir fry with the chopped ribbon noodles spicy heat (level 3) plus some Hot & Tangy Buddhas Veggies dumplings at medium heat (level 2). Food came out at a decent clip, but the noodles I received were legitimately not spicy at all. Cumin flavors were solid although I didn't find the noodles to have a particularly good bounciness. Asked the cashier about the noodle spice and they did over to remake it, but I was short on time so they ended up providing a dry spice I could add which was nice. Definitely added quite the kick! I ordered beef and barely found any beef in it which was disappointing. The dumplings themselves were fine. Pretty standard and nothing really to write home about. Overall, I wasn't super impressed by this spot and it was quite pricey. About $30 with tax for the noodles and 6pc of dumplings. I understand the area probably necessitates that kind of pricing, but unfortunately it fell a little flat for me. If you're craving noodles this could be a solid option, but I don't see myself coming back here again. There's some a decent amount seating which was a pro. Also it was an order at the kiosk and bus your own table. So again, very casual and laidback spot.

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    Eugene C.

    We recently came here on a Saturday after catching a Broadway show in the area and were slightly disappointed in the noodles that we got. This was our first time trying the midtown location having been a fan of the Harlem location. We ordered the lamb hand pulled noodles and while it was okay it was not up to the standard that we were used to for a hand pulled noodle spot, especially compared to the Harlem location or their competition, Xi'ans. I can't quiet put my finger on it but it did not taste as fresh. Our orders were processed fairly quickly and the space itself is no frills. Judging by the rave reviews and the occasional negative review, my mediocre noodles could have just been that batch or related to a chef. But if I'm back in the area, I would probably give it another shot since I've had mostly positive experiences with their uptown location.

    Spencer Q.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Portion to Price: 4/5 Overall: Came here twice in one trip! That tells ya something! The extended review... Food: Cumin Ribbon Noodles - 5/5 - These noodles were delicious! I love cumin lamb and noodles so the two combined were jaw dropping! You gotta give this place a try especially if you love noodles! Service: 5/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 4/5 - Cute indoor. It's a bit hot inside but I could muster it. Portion to Price: 4/5 - Not a bad portion size.

    Scallion + Ginger Stir Fry
    Nora D.

    Small quaint spot. Able to order with an attendant or on a self pay station. No bathroom. It's a small spot with all wall bench seating. I got the scallion stir fry. Door was fresh and hot and good portion. Not overly priced. I would come again.

    Herbal Beef Soup
    Rebekah W.

    I enjoyed the ambiance more than anything actually. They had outlets for me to charge my phone while I watched videos. Watching videos and eating feels like THE experience. The soup was alright. I got level 3 spicy because level 4 and 5 had a warning on it that it wouldn't be returned if it was too spicy. It wasn't spicy at all. I'd have gotten the 4. I got the flat pulled noodles and next time I'll get the lo mein style. There's some seating, maybe enough for 10 people.

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    Stephanie N.

    Omg the noodles here are absolutely ridiculous. So much so there are no pictures to show!!! Everything was absolutely freshly made to order and delicious. You can customize the level of spice so even weak ass bitches can eat here. The staff is so friendly and the place is hella clean.

    Trad. Stir Fry
    Michelle Y.

    I got the traditional hand pulled noodles with chicken for takeout. The interior is spacious and clean. They do have seating. However, they do not have a bathroom. The noodles were good and the sauce was good. The takeout was ready earlier than expected so that was nice.

    Suuuuper THICK doughy noodles. As thick as my chopstick. Did not enjoy this eating experience.
    Alice X.

    This is a review for delivery order. I do not like these noodles at all. I was expecting something chewy and bouncy but instead the noodles are like literal bricks of dough. Made the entire eating experience extremely hard to eat since the thick noodles tangle and it's hard to pick up with utensils. Flavor can improve overall as well. Medium spicy was lacking flavor. My bf bought the big plate chicken noodle and it was too sweet. I've never had such sweet sauce for big plate chicken before. It was like sweet soy sauce. The gua bao is okay. Tiny, pretty dry. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea but I've never had noodles /this/ difficult to eat. And for this type of noodle to cost extra fees is kind of crazy. I would skip this place.

    Cumin ribbon noodles takeout
    Divya K.

    Amazing comfort takeout that hits the spot on a cold winter day. Portions are good. I got the cumin uncut ribbon noodles with chicken. I think the thick ribbon noodles are the best to really experience the hand pulled part. The fresh papaya topping adds to the dish. The cumin flavoring was subtle yet the dish was really flavorful. Looking forward to trying the yellow curry option next time.

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    The BEST of the best. Grew up here, best noodle spot in NYC. next time you're in manhattan, this is a must stop

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    ​Dun Huang is a reliable spot if you are looking specifically for wide noodles, but the rest of the…read moremenu falls short. ​The noodles themselves are well-prepared and have a great, satisfying chew. However, the other dishes are not particularly memorable. The skewer meat was tough and difficult to chew through, while the burger had a mushy texture and lacked distinct flavor. ​The service is standard for a quick-service noodle shop; the staff isn't overtly helpful or friendly, but they aren't inhospitable either. Stick strictly to the wide noodle dishes if you decide to visit.

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    first time trying chinese halal food and it did not disappoint!…read more had a mix of more common chinese dishes and uyghur dishes. got several of the popular noodle dishes and the bun. all were very flavorful!! service was fast. the portions were a bit smaller than I would've liked but still fairly filling. overall quite good and a good regular spot in murray hill.

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    I really really wanted to like this place and if I'm in the area I'd give it a second shot but…read morewouldn't travel to eat here. Pros: nice ambiance and the server was fantastic. Very polite. Attentive. Got us food quickly. Cons: our $6 rice ball was essentially all rice. My cold sesame noodle was a bit too salty for me. The wings were WAY too salty. To the point of almost inedible. And when I say something is salty that's saying something cause I LOVE salt. What I like others usually say is too salty and so for me to complain about salty is probably on another level for regular customers. I will say I did enjoy the cold noodles and my wife enjoyed the chicken you noodles so again it wasnt horrible but I was a bit disappointed.

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    After going to the Brooklyn location, I wanted to try the Manhattan location. We had a reservation…read moreat 4:00 PM, but arrived early at 3:30 PM. We only had to wait about 15 minutes before getting seated. They definitely get crowded though, so it's best to have a reservation! During "lunch" hours, the place is brightly light. Once "dinner" hours comes around, they set out candles on the tables and dim the lights for a different ambiance. The service was a bit off at first, since we waited a while to get our appetizers. This might have been due to the change in staff between lunch and dinner. The hostess noticed and checked on our appetizers, and got them right out. Afterwards, we had different waiter and he was very friendly and attentive. We did the Pick 3 appetizers: -Kyuri (cucumber): love the mix of flavors with the onions, vinegar and salt. The kyuri has a good bite to them -Kimchi Mushroom: the mushrooms also had a good bite to them. Not too spicy of a kimchi sauce, which I liked as it did bot overpower the mushrooms. -Shishito: I enjoyed the saltiness of the kelp with the char of the shishito. I went for the Tsukemen, which I loved at the Brooklyn location. This was just as good! The noodles had a good bite and the right thickness for the rich broth. I like the lemon on the side to help cut some of the richness. The egg is well marinated and perfectly jammy. The Hassaku Grapefruit Juice is a nice non alcoholic option. Very grapefruity and too sweet. We ended with the Tokyo Banana, which had a deliciously bruleed banana. They wrote Happy Birthday on the plate and had a little candle on the side. We only put it in the reservation, so it was nice of them to do. Overall, a great ramen spot to check out!

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