Was patiently waiting for this place to open walking by it being built every day. The food was…read moreAMAZING! Staff was so nice and service was great :) Great mid afternoon vibe

Is there a 10 star option?!…read more This place was excellent, from the flawless service to the superb bites, just effortlessly perfect experience. You could tell that it wasn't my luck on the server or the particular chef today, it's just what they do and they do it with ease. Early for our reservation, they welcomed us with a smile. Our order was burned in our minds before we arrived. Pork dumplings, soup dumplings, steamed cha siu bao, minion buns and Tang's signature fried rice. The dough was silky and delicate, the filling savory and wholesome. High end bites with the feeling of home. What more could you ask for. From the loose leaf jasmine tea, to the whimsical minion buns, it was seamless.

Had a stomach bug and really needed a congee. Sadly no places in upper Manhattan that has congee…read moreother than this spot turns out. Ordered delivery about 15 streets away and was asked a higher tip, we said absolutely! We got congee and a lunch special. It was so affordable and tasted great. Good quality ingredients and authentic congee taste.

Had a solid experience on Christmas (minus horrendous service, but what do you expect on a Chinese…read morerestaurant's busiest day), but a terrible one ordering in delivery. I ordered in some rice rolls and the soy sauce chicken with rice dish. The rice rolls were minuscule and the shrimp ones not fully deveined. The real problem was the soy sauce chicken. This was the most flavorless dish I've ever ordered from a Chinese spot. Dry as can be and no sauce could save it. Might return, but only for dim sum.

Back again. Love it Papaya Salad was wonderful and a huge appetizer. And even on the Happy Hour…read moreSpecial menu. Beef carpaccio is one of our favorites and never fails to azaleas us. And then the classic pho Bun Bo Hue is fantastic with a delicious bone broth that warms your heart and stomach. And the special sauce which you can add makes it even more delicious. Service great as usual and in a quiet restaurant which is rare for NYC.

We came here for lunch and were seated immediately. We ordered two viet iced coffees, fried pork…read morespring rolls, and the short rub pho plus the classic pho. My husband enjoyed the fried pork spring rolls. The pho broth was good but the noodles kept falling apart - the meat and meatballs were also pretty hard to chew (not sure if it was fresh or not but didn't seem so). The short rib pho was massive (considering the price was around 30 I think that makes sense). I would recommend just getting the create your broth and keeping it about under $20. Food was about 3/5 Service was good 4/5

On the whole, have enjoyed elsewhere for years handpulled noodles from Central Asia, so The…read moreHandpulled Noodle perked my interest... although had earlier made it up to this Harlem location. Decided to try an order for delivery via GrubHub and compare dishes with two separate noodles, based on what they recommended for each best for delivery: Beijing Bolo with a fermented black bean ground pork sauce, a.k.a. Zhejiang Mien, including Size #2 pressed noodles thick like udon, scallions, and cilantro, plus Cold Sesame Noodles utilizing handpulled lagman. Both dishes I ordered medium spicy. The Beijing Bolo came in a bowl, while I needed to plate the Cold Sesame dish. Both were flavorful with tender noodles. Next time, more likely to go in person over delivery, and explore other dishes on their menu. It's a great option particularly for this neighborhood! Definitely would recommend trying out The Handmade Noodle!

I happened to be in Harlem and noticed handpulled noodles, so of course I had to try it. The…read morereviews were solid. I placed a pickup order, but when I got there my food hadn't even been started yet, so I ended up standing around for another 10-15 minutes. That part was annoying. I started with the cumin dry rub wings. They were just okay. Very tangy, not very spicy, and honestly a bit over cooked/fried. I'd skip the wings. The steamed chicken and shiitake dumplings were the highlight. They had peas inside and were actually really good. Super flavorful and easily my favorite item. I also ordered the cumin soup with hand-pulled noodles, medium spicy. Everyone warned that spiciness was intense, so I played it safe, but medium ended up being pretty underwhelming for me. The soup was also very oily. The minced pork was fine, nothing special, and while I liked the noodles, they could've been cooked a bit longer. Overall... meh. :/

the line here is always short and food comes out pretty fast. I've tried their noodle soups, dry…read morenoodles, rice bowl, and dim sum. I think many of the dishes here feel like they're missing something; the noodle soups lack depth, the dry noodles are pretty bare (just a ton of noodles with some sauce), and dumplings seem pretty standard. for a fast food spot, or rather should I say an express spot, can't say I can really expect much more but that does mean it's definitely not a first choice spot for me. I come here when I just need to get something quickly and I'm not feeling too picky about what I'm eating. I will say their soup dumplings are pretty good. The skin is on the thicker side and it's usually not overcooked so the skin doesn't break super easily unless you directly poke it. Recently I tried their spicy beef soup dumplings and this is the best item I've ever gotten here. You can taste the peppercorn in the soup. It comes with a vinegar sauce on the side that pairs well with the dumpling after you've taken your first bite. I think this is the most stand out item and I would come back to get that again. They have self served water and other utensils you might need at a self-serve station which is convenient. The tables arent usually too dirty. There's also some drinks available for purchase. Service is standard. They have a board outside promoting a deal but when I asked about it, it turns out they stopped doing the deal a long time ago

I was really happy to see a location even closer to me, and although they say express you still can…read moredine inside and receive the same great hospitality like I received from the other location I just recently visited. I decided to try the crab and pork soup dumplings because I heard they use real crab meat and not imitation. I also decided to try stir fried noodles with chicken instead of the signature noodles I brought from the other location. I would give my food from this location four stars but my overall experience five. My soup dumplings although very good, were smaller than the soup dumplings from their other location, and they also seem to have less broth inside of it. I also didn't get any crab flavor or see any crab meat formed inside the meat of the dumpling and it really tasted like I was eating a regular pork soup dumpling, it just didn't stand out like I thought it would. As for my noodles, although a different texture, it still lacked in flavor and the chicken was very good with it, but it needed more of it. Overall I would still like to revisit both locations just to compare the soup dumplings again, because I don't know if the express part had anything to do with the size of the dumplings. This location will definitely will stay in my files. Two thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

Bánh is a great Vietnamese spot in Manhattan Valley and definitely worth checking out. The…read morerestaurant is casual yet cozy, and there is almost always a wait on weekends when it opens. You have to go in person to join the waitlist, and the staff will not seat you unless your full party is there. It is always fun going on the weekend because they have specialty menu items. The food is consistently tasty and served very quickly. A few highlights include: - Banh Chung | Crispy Rice Cake: A solid starter to share among two to four people. The texture is chewy with a light crispiness on the outside. There is also a vegetarian option. - Vegetarian Curry: A savory yellow curry made with a coconut milk base. Really appreciate the variety of seasonal vegetables included. - Bun Ca Hai Phong | Fried Fish and Tomato Noodle Soup: Highly recommend getting this during the weekend! A nice alternative to the typical meat-based dishes. The tilapia is lightly fried, so the tomato broth does not become overly heavy, and the dill helps cut through any extra oil to balance out the flavors. - The beef noodle soups are also very good, but are more classic options. The rice platters are great to share since the portions are generously sized. The staff are always friendly and helpful throughout the meal. Service is very fast, especially considering the restaurant has always been full.

This place is pretty good for NYC Vietnamese food!! Skip the pho, get the noodle dishes!…read more We did walk in and only waited 20 minutes. The inside was cute and cozy - a true mom and pop shop. When we left, the whole family showed up and was eating together which was super cute. For the food, I would say skip the pho - it was okay. But the bun thit nuong was pretty good!! The fish sauce was a little on the sweeter side but with the egg rolls, the noodles, and the grilled pork, it was so fresh and delicious. It's one of my favorite Viet dishes and it didn't disappoint. The viet iced coffee was also pretty good for New York! I want to come back to try their banh mí!

Came here for dinner with a group of friends. The interior was lovely and spacious with a festive…read morefeel. We were seated towards the back, which was cozy and comfortable. I knew I wanted to try the Half Peking Duck to share. We also ordered the Roast Pork Lo Mein, Scallion Pancake with Beef, Truffle Shrimp Shumai, Pumpkin Pancake, Pan Fried Fish Dumplings, and Pork Soup Dumplings, which were free, due to a special promotion. The Half Peking Duck was served cut up with the crispy skin, cucumber, onion, and oyster sauce, along with perfectly thin pancakes. The Duck was delightfully tender and well seasoned. The skin was a bit on the fatty side. It also could have been more crispy. All the trimmings worked well with the duck, including the crunch of the cucumber, sharp and savory profile of the onion, with the sweet, umami taste of the sauce tying everything together. Roast Pork Lo Mein was delicious and was packed with roast pork, onion, mushrooms, carrots, and snap peas. Noodles were cooked well. Roast Pork was juicy and flavorful. Veggies were fresh and nicely crunchy. Scallion Pancake with Beef was also quite tasty. The pancake exterior was satisfyingly flaky, with plenty of yummy beef and sauce inside. Truffle Shrimp Shumai was delicate, layered, with wonderful truffle taste and succulent shrimp. Pumpkin Cake was oh so sticky, slightly sweet, and mouthwatering with real pumpkin flavor. Fish Dumplings were lightly fried with mild flavored fish filling. Pork Soup Dumplings were just okay, as the skin was too thick and there was not enough soup inside. It is difficult to impress me when it comes to this dish, because I am from Shanghai, so know how the original, authentic version tastes. For dessert, I wanted the Mango Pomelo Sago, but they were out. A few minutes later, the waiter appeared with one on the house! This was a beverage that was light, refreshing, and citrusy, but the quality of the sago was not good and there was not enough of it throughout. Also got to try the Chocolate Mille Crepe Cake, which had many thin layers, was soft and fluffy, as well as wonderfully rich in chocolate goodness. Service was solid. Our waiter was welcoming, patient with our group, and knowledgeable about the menu. We were well taken care of throughout the evening.

Surprisingly delicious dumplings, and even surprising that they have a good amount of options for…read morevegetarians! Sunday walk-in got us a decent window seating and noise levels were on the lower end. Our order consisted of Canton Wonton Soup, Shanghai Soup Dumpling, Four Colorful Soup Dumpling, Truffle Vegetable Shumai, and Lotus Leaf Rice w. Vegetarian Chicken (2 pieces). With the exeption of the Lotus Leaf dumpling, everything was perfect. Food was packed with flavor! Menu is very well priced, and service was fantastic. Food arrived within 10 mins of placing the order. Will be our go-to place in the neighborhood when craving dumpling!

Noted a deal on Grubhub and decided to order lunch from Ollie's. So glad I did! It was excellent!…read more First, the Vegetable Spring Rolls, something I don't normally get, were sensational and flavorful. Second, took the Shrimp with Eggplant in Garlic Sauce Lunch Special, which was able to be ordered as part of the deal with Brown Rice and Hot & Sour Soup. The soup was well prepared and delicious. The Shrimp with Eggplant had sizable quantities of both, with a wonderful spicy sauce. Completely satisfying! Would recommend Ollie's for your Chinese if you're nearby. What a great meal!

The duck was cooked beautifully, but the pork was overcooked, so I put it in my food chopper, then…read moreput it in my freezer to use in soup. The spareribs were just alright. I should have gotten just the duck. I used to go all the time when Ollie's Noodle Shop was on 116th St. and Broadway before the fire. This place has changed for the worse. How could they sell me overcooked pork like they don't care about the quality of their food? See my pictures of how I had to shred the pork to salvage it and make it edible in soup. "Y'all mean for $24 dollars I get this cheap ass mustard, and if I want fresh mustard, I have to order it as a specialty off the menu?