Yummy Noodles

I will miss the hainan chicken. It’s not a destination restaurant, but still sad to see this long established late night grub go.

Ordered take out for the beef with egg rice casserole and they give you the casserole pot to bring home! If you use it, I would not suggest using it a lot because its the cheaper casserole pot… c’mon you didn’t actually think they will give you an expensive pot did you?!
When I got home, I spilled the soy sauce on top of the rice and then mashed and mixed everything together. I love the bottom crunchy part. If you let the rice settle in for longer, the rice will turn crispy and crunchy… just the way I like it.
This place is known for their rice casseroles so definitely give it a try when you come in! I gave it three stars because of the service (its really bad late night because they cut down on staff and they tend to be lazier). Otherwise, rice casserole is delicious!

This is the place we’d always go for the stone pot casserole rice bowls (don’t know of any in the area). I have to say… the last visit was way beyond par. They totally forgot one of our orders — when asked multiple times they say it’s coming it’s coming. Later to find out the girl that took our order didn’t put that order in. Another 30mins later… it shows up on the table (everyone is almost done at that point) and no apologies whatsoever. The portions were dinky.
Don’t think we’d be making this pit stop in the future anymore.

Haven’t been to this restaurant in years. But, one thing is for sure. the food has gotten worse. Our group ordered a clam soup, sauteed pea leaf, sauteed baby bok choy, chinese sausage & preserved duck, eel with rice, and minced pork with salted fish casseroles.
The only dish that tasted good was the sauteed pea leaf. The soup had too much msg in it. The casseroles were just bad. The eel was not deboned. The casseroles had too much rice and not enough meat. The rice was not flavourful as expected in casseroles.
For the money paid for this meal, it was definitely not worth it. Will definitely not come back.

New Year’s Eve, after chilling at my friend’s bar, we decided to get midnight supper here.
We were lucky enough to get a table for 10 at around 1am-​ish. We ordered a bunch of dishes for different section of the long «table» set up. For my bf and I, we had bacon fried rice, thousand year eggs, wings and fish ball/​beef ball noodles.
The fried rice was a hit, and the thousand years egg was good. The soup noodle dish was a little too salty and wings are way too dry (don’t get this!).
My friends ordered congee and clay pot rice and looks like they loved it since everything was gone! I didn’t try the clay pot rice, but will try that the next time we come back.

It’s just okay. The place had been hyped up by some friends as the best clay pot rice in the city. But this is far from anything I could call ‘best’ with a good conscience, though it isn’t bad. I ordered the spare rib clay pot rice and it came with 6 or so pieces of black bean spare rib and an enormous quantity of plain rice, which was singed by the clay pot. The flavors did not meld together so I suspect the rice was cooked separately and the spareribs were put on top.
However, the roasted meats are good, especially the crispy pork!
Finally, avoid the scallion pancake — it is mostly grease and starch with very little scallion.

Yummy Noodles is at the beginning of the mini-​arcade that bridges the Bowery with Elizabeth Street in Chinatown. There are various shops and restaurants inside this arcade and even a teeny, tiny watch repair shop that is really so small it can fit only 1 or 2 customers at a time.
Yummy Noodles has so many colors and decorations going on, that it tends to seem very busy. One wall is covered with all green bamboo background and the wall by the window is covered with animé magazine pages turned into wall paper, on the bottom are the glass tiles. In the back wall there is a giant mirror and tables all have colorful pictures of the menu underneath the Lucite surface. The counter is also exposed, where you can see chefs cooking. There is also a lot going on in the ceiling. There are 2 ceiling fans, and lots of glow-​in-​the-​dark stars hanging, there are also lights and small ball lighting. There are Asian rosewood styled tables, chairs and stools. The chairs are very comfortable.
I had the Lai Wan congee. It was piping hot. Be very careful, this congee is one of the hottest that I’ve had. You can burn your tongue and throat if you are not careful. Wait and let it cool a little before you dive in. There were lots of textures in the Lai Wan congee. I had crispy roasted peanuts in there, along with fried fish skin, roast duck skin, thinly sliced pigs’ stomach, slices of squid. Texturally, I liked this congee. The components really go well with the smoothness of the congee. This was a pretty good bowl of porridge.
There are many other varieties of congee and noodle and rice dishes available at very affordable prices. There are quite a good amount of items on the menu and because service was pretty nonexistent, I had ample time to read the menu. This is a no thrills place, so either you look at the table, the wall, read the paper menus or the small Rolodex type menu items on laminated cards that you can flip to see other items.
On my first visit, the hip youngsters would very much engage in conversation with themselves and don’t appear until you call them. I got tea and my waitress disappeared for a long time before I placed an order. When she did appear, I quickly grabbed her attention and I told her I wanted to order.
On another occasion, I had the pineapple chicken fried rice for $ 7.95. I found the rice a little bland. It didn’t have enough seasoning and it was only okay. The service was much better this time as I a really hard working waiter. Gone were the hybrid colored haired hipster waiters and waitresses but a do-​it-​all waiter. I also sat towards the back by the mirror and it was comfortable.
I would come back to try some of the other items here. This one is a 2.5 stars for me.

I’ve been here so many times and the food is always good. The bo jai fan is what they are known for here and everything is still pretty good.
Cheap food that will keep you full all day. It’s only what you would expect when coming to Chinatown to eat.

I had a decision to make. Which will be my primary Bo Zai Faan (Claypot rice) restaurant. It got narrowed down to Yummy Noodles and A-​Wah. Both of which being less than a few blocks apart. I ate at Yummy Noodle one week and A-​Wah the following week. Both times I ordered the same thing to make it a fair match
Chinese Sausage and Preserved Duck Rice ($ 7.50) — Yummy Noodle’s version was 50 cents more. It was a close battle but Yummy Noodle is the winner. I felt like Yummy Noodle put in more effort in making their claypot rice. The rice absorbed the essence of the ingredients better. The quality and flavor of the meats were higher as well. It didn’t need to worry about shards of bone in my rice unlike A-Wah’s. (⁸⁄₁₀)
Don’t get me wrong, A-Wah’s claypot rices are good too and at a cheaper price with more meat but taste-​wise, Yummy Noodles definitely has the advantage here. Also Yummy Noodles’ service was nicer and the restaurant was cleaner.

My mom introduced Yummy Noodles to me a few years ago and this was always one of her favorite restaurants. About two years ago, we had a bad experience and their wontons were undercooked. A few months ago, I recall that it was shut down by the Health Department than reopened.
The décor definitely looks different from the last time I came here. It’s brighter, the colors are warm, and welcoming. The waitress that sat us, was a little clumsy at first because she knocked down a container of chili sauce at our table, but she did clean up the mess and apologize
I haven’t had a clay pot rice in so so long and heard that this restaurant is better known for their clay pot rice aka rice casseroles. So, without hesitating my boyfriend & I ordered a clay pot rice to share. We ordered the House Special Chinese Sausage & Minced Pork, cost $ 9.50. Not bad for a mid-​size clay pot rice. The clay pot rice was amazing and I love, love the crispy parts on the side of the pot and on the bottom, it’s like Asian rice chips. In addition, there was also a fried egg on top. The entire clay pot rice was phenomenal
We also decided to order two plates of nibbles and unfortunuately, it wasn’t a good idea. After we made our order, 10 – 15 minutes the appetizers finally reached our table. The dumplings weren’t good at all and how can the scallion pancake come without that special soy sauce? The waiter told us that they only had the regular Kikkoman soy sauce.
Yummy Noodles is a restaurant to come to where you can expect a variety of dishes. I’m definitely going to return again, but probably not going to order those appetizers an try some thing new.
Note — Items to try next time:
— Spare Ribs with Black Bean Marinade
— Silver Fish with Pepper Salt

My boyfriend and I came here a couple years back and returned recently, Yummy Noodles definitely has improved. The décor is better and it looks a lot brighter now than it did back then, making it more appealing to sit down and eat.
I came here for the Dan Dan Noodles and Clay Pot Rice, and as an extra we ordered the Silver Fish with salt and pepper. The Dan Dan Noodles was pretty darn good, the noodles had that springy texture — tasted like a high class instant noodle that came in those packages. The minced meat topping mixed in with the noodles and broth flavored the bowl so well, not spicy at all. After sharing the noodles, we had the House Special Chinese Sausage and Minced Pork Rice Casserole. It was so heavenly, pour in some soy sauce and it’s a classic dish. As you hit the bottom of the clay pot, the rice started to form a crust around it and it’s practically the best part (according to the boyfriend). The silver fish was good also, they give you a big plate of it and it’s less than $ 10.
Overall, a great satisfying cantonese meal. I’ll definitely be coming back because they have such a large menu. Staff was nice and attentive. No reason for me not to come back.

Yummy Noodle is a no-​frills, casual joint hidden in a Chinatown alley. The service is brusque, the menus housed under glass on the tabletops. So why am I writing about this place? Three words — cheap, cheap, cheap. And good (ok, make that 4 words).
After the perusing the menu (under glass, of course), eating buddy and I started with
the dan dan mien, or spicy egg noodles. Every restaurant makes dan dan mien a little differently; Yummy Noodle’s version featured dense, chewy noodles topped with a tangy-​sour-​spicy pork. I love this stuff! I basically mix the meat topping into the noodles until the whole bowl is a hot mess of spicy goodness.
Eating buddy and I also decided to order congee — or Chinese rice porridge. And if we were ordering congee, of course we had to order yao ja gwai, or the Chinese fried «donut» that often accompanies congee. Crispy, chewy and fried, this stuff is addictive:
We ordered a ginormous bowl of dried scallop congee, and it cost a whopping $ 2.50. Yes, you read that correctly. Now, dried scallop congee is a pretty run-​of-​the-​mill, light on the meats option, but…$ 2.50, people! Cheaper than a Big Mac and way more filling.
Yummy Noodle isn’t exactly dripping with ambiance, but what it lacks in décor is compensated by hearty portions and low, low prices. Whenever I’m feeling too lazy to cook on a weeknight, Yummy Noodle makes for a good alternative.
Cheap and filling.

As I do not give one-​star ratings lightly, this establishment certainly has taken a turn for the absolute worst.
As recently as three years ago, this place featured mediocre, if not halfway decent, food. They were especially known for their clay-​pot casseroles, cooked freshly in a pot that you could actually take home with you.
Sadly, however, the restaurant now features extremely stale food that reeks of the L-​word which is a no-​no for any food establishment: LEFTOVERS.
At least one member of our eight-​person party felt indigestion after his unpleasant experience.
Please avoid this place like the plague.
For a mediocre to above-​average food experience, you are better off with XO or Cha Chan Tang for budget-​conscious fare. For late-​night fare, opt for NY Noodle Town instead.

I was disappointed in Yummy Noodles.
They are known for their clay pot rice — so we ordered the Chinese sausage and duck. But there were only a few pieces of meat on top and the rest was just white rice. I’m confused what’s so special about these dishes… We also split the West Lake soup and the scallion pancakes. The soup was the best dish we had. The pancakes were too oily.
On top of the mediocre food experience, we were sitting next to the door so were freezing the entire meal :(.

I got the Chinese sausage with minced pork rice dish. I was told this place is known for their clay pot rice dishes so I decided to try one out. My dish came with a heap of rice and some meat and egg. I added some soy sauce and mixed everything together. I thought it was good, but I also thought I could make it myself hence my 3-​star rating.
My friends used to go here frequently years back in high school and they said you are able to keep the clay pot. Not the case anymore; at least not when you’re dining in.
Overall, I had a great experience here as the staff was extremely friendly and helpful with choosing what to eat. I’m sure I’ll bump up my rating of this place the next time I stop by and try other dishes.

Bf: «ugh. This dish is sooo salty!»
me: «um, we ordered the salted fish with chicken fried rice?!?»
Bf: «oh yeah?»
Bf: «ugh, this soup is too sour!»
Me: «um, we got the hot and sour soup?!?»
Bf:” oh yeah…“
Bf: «ugh!!! This black tea is too bitter… hic!»
Me: «um yeah. It’s been steeping for the last 20 minutes!!!»
Bf: «hic. Can we go back to the hotel now?»
Other than the fact that nothing else was open at 1am on a Wednesday night in Chinatown, the only thing that’s worse is your bf being SLIGHTLY more tipsy than you are.

This place is great because of two things.
1. It is opened late.
2. Beef & Egg Rice Casserole.
It’s marinated minced beef topped on rice made in a clay pot bowl with a raw egg on top and some scallions. This dish tastes insanely good.
I also like their bubble tea (original). Other than that, I wouldn’t try anything else on the menu, unless it’s an appetizer or something else a buddy ordered.
I took off a star because of its flakey service.

I wish I could give this place more stars but like my fellow reviewers, I am deterred by their poor service. First of all, I am usually turned off by a place that boasts its own quality and taste. «Yummy Noodles» certainly does not resonate well with me. Luckily my friend recommended their World Famous Rice casserole and I have never tried it before. So I made my attempt to see if it is really that yummy.
Funny thing is my friend never tried their noodles either and suggested we stay that way lol So I ordered a Chinese Pickle with pork cake in a rice casserole. It costs $ 8 and I think I waited about 20 minutes for it to cook.
Man was I in love with it. It comes in this huge clay pot and I could still hear the sizzling heat at the bottom still cooking my rice in the pot. The toppings are pretty good with their soy sauce and the portion is huge. Obviously, there is more rice than toppings but it is still a good size nonetheless. I consider this the Cantonese style bi-​bim-​bop.
We also got a bean curd stir-​fried vegetable and it is very good.
Now, in terms of their service we were a little disappointed. They are kind of slow to take orders, give us checks or do anything really. They didn’t even bother to rush us like other Chinese restaurants do.
Despite all that, I am still coming back for the rice casserole though.

Me: various sausage casserole
Pepe: chinese sausage casserole

Call me silly, call my childish, call old-​fashion but my visit to Yummy Noodles for clay pot rice casseroles (Bao zai fan) was nostalgic and brings back fond memories and made me gitty .
I grow up on clay pot rice casseroles but I have not had clay pot rice for so many years. When I read Madeline L.‘s review about the bao zai fan I bookmarked it immediately.
My lunch peep and I ordered–
#60 Chinese Sausage & Preserved Duck ($ 7.50)
#64 Spare Ribs with Black Bean Marinade ($ 7.50)
Both were tasty and delicious but these two flavors are acquired taste and may not suite some people.
The preserved duck is a little oily and the spare ribs are fatty so consider this before ordering.
We did supplement the lunch with #251 Chinese Vegetable in Oyster Sauce ($ 4.95) which complimented the rice pots.
Overall we both had a great time eating everything and liked both of the rice clay pot dishes. I will definitely return for the other 21 rice pot dishes. The other items you can get the clay pots are:
Beef, stew, port liver, frog, trip, fish, fish head, baby beef ribs, calamari, eggplant, squid, sizzling eel, spicy mince meat, salted fish chicken and egglplant, oxtail, beef brisket, clam, tofu, and mixes.
BTW– You know you are an old-​fashioned Asian when you gobble up the toasted rice layer on the bottom of the clay pot; this is a real treat!

Located in an dingy dark alley between Elizabeth Street and Bowery near Chinatown Arcade.
A pushy yet extremely, touchy-​feely blind date (American Airlines flight attendant) with no specific structure to this blind date took me here for our mid-​afternoon meal of noodle soups. Yummy Noodles is in fact a good place for lunch as their noodle soup are plentiful.
Evade Yummy Noodles’ facilities, as indeed noted by other Unilocalers, it is the ultimate unfathomably nasty! The price is quite reasonable as I recommend it for lunch or brunch, certainly not dinner. N.B. To tourists AND non-​Asians: if cleanliness is on your list in conjunction with health conscious content and authenticity is a concern of catering to the American palette, I do NOT recommend Yummy Noodles as it will not be «yummy» to entice your stomach or eyes.
Since it resides in a dingy dark alley of Manhattan’s Chinatown, most locals would note where good food are located to verify authenticity of Chinese cuisine but not here.