Chinese cafe serving Henan fare (hand-pulled noodles, pork pancakes & spicy chicken) in simple digs.
At a glance
#135 of 756 Restaurants in New York #16 of 188 Chinese restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★68%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Spicy Village?
- Spicy Village is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 1,203 reviews.
- How does Spicy Village rank in New York?
- Spicy Village is #135 of 756 Restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Spicy Village located?
- 68 Forsyth St B, New York, NY 10002, United States — 3.5 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Spicy Village?
- Phone: +1 212-625-8299
One of the best chicken pot + handpulled noddles I have had. We even topped up with more noodles, and they made it fresh on the spot! Def will visit again
On a cold, rainy Saturday afternoon in NYC's Lower East Side, I traded the comfort of tortillas for something equally soul-warming. Menudo was the dream; Spicy Village's Omasa Hui Mei became the reality.
Don't let the name mislead you—the heat is more of a slow burn than a fire alarm. These hand-pulled noodles? A love letter to culinary craftsmanship. The tripe sings an offal truth that'll make any meat lover grin.
Not a tripe fan? They've got oxtail. Plant-based? There's room for you too at this gastronomic roundtable.
In a city that never stops, Spicy Village offers a pause—a bowl of comfort to break the chill. A different home, perhaps, but home nonetheless.
#SpicyVillageNYC #LowerEastSide #EmbassyofTacos #NoodleGameStrong #RainyDayEats
Don't let the name mislead you—the heat is more of a slow burn than a fire alarm. These hand-pulled noodles? A love letter to culinary craftsmanship. The tripe sings an offal truth that'll make any meat lover grin.
Not a tripe fan? They've got oxtail. Plant-based? There's room for you too at this gastronomic roundtable.
In a city that never stops, Spicy Village offers a pause—a bowl of comfort to break the chill. A different home, perhaps, but home nonetheless.
#SpicyVillageNYC #LowerEastSide #EmbassyofTacos #NoodleGameStrong #RainyDayEats
This spot is a gem. Had to wait a bit since it was very busy. Small space inside but line is moving quickly.
Be careful if you cannot handle spicy food since many of the dishes have chilli oil. You can ask to adjust the heat.
Really liked the beef brisket with noodles. Meat was tender and good for those who cannot eat spicy.
Be careful if you cannot handle spicy food since many of the dishes have chilli oil. You can ask to adjust the heat.
Really liked the beef brisket with noodles. Meat was tender and good for those who cannot eat spicy.
We ordered the beef pancake and the spicy big tray. I really liked the pancake and the big tray is good too but I just wish there was more noodles.
Hole in the wall chinese place with a lot of hype but unfortunately does not live up to it. Food is pretty good but no better than any other decent place. Beef pancakes were the highlight, would recommend.
I can't say anything about service/atmosphere since I ordered takeout, but the lamb hui mei (a type of noodle soup) I got was amazing! Honestly I didn't have very high hopes for it because it looked very plain visually, but the more I ate, the more I liked it. The broth is this beautiful creamy color with a rich lamb flavor but not too gamey. The noodles paired so well with it, and the vegetables added the necessary crunch. All the dry ingredients are simple, but that broth really ties everything together. Would definitely order again!
Spicy Village is a small restaurant a bit farther out from the central Chinatown area, with limited seating (more suited for small groups of 1-3). My partner and I came on a Friday night and waited just 5 minutes before getting seated at a shared a table with another party of 2. The staff were really nice and friendly, and the service was quick.
We ordered the oxtail hui mei, which is listed as a dry noodle but it still comes with a good amount of broth. It was a bit spicy, which paired well with the well-balanced flavors of the broth, noodles, meat, and veggies. The hand-pulled noodles tasted pretty fresh and soaked in a lot of the broth's aromatic flavors, but they did get soggy pretty quickly. The oxtail was excellent— tender, flavorful, and fell right off the bone; I wish it came with more!
The price ($12.75) was pretty good, and there are many cheaper noodle options on the menu too. Overall a solid spot for flavorful Henan hand-pulled noodles!
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Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
Service: 5/5
Overall Value: 4.5/5
We ordered the oxtail hui mei, which is listed as a dry noodle but it still comes with a good amount of broth. It was a bit spicy, which paired well with the well-balanced flavors of the broth, noodles, meat, and veggies. The hand-pulled noodles tasted pretty fresh and soaked in a lot of the broth's aromatic flavors, but they did get soggy pretty quickly. The oxtail was excellent— tender, flavorful, and fell right off the bone; I wish it came with more!
The price ($12.75) was pretty good, and there are many cheaper noodle options on the menu too. Overall a solid spot for flavorful Henan hand-pulled noodles!
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Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
Service: 5/5
Overall Value: 4.5/5
I had a little time to kill today so I searched for a spot to eat at and Spicy Village came up on my map.
Really glad I found it.
I ordered the pancake with beef and oxtail noodles. Everything was really good. I wish the pancake was a little hotter, but it was quite tasty. The noodles were thick and filling. Such a good spot to visit on a cold day.
My only gripe was I spent $22+tip. I understand inflation is hitting hard.
Really glad I found it.
I ordered the pancake with beef and oxtail noodles. Everything was really good. I wish the pancake was a little hotter, but it was quite tasty. The noodles were thick and filling. Such a good spot to visit on a cold day.
My only gripe was I spent $22+tip. I understand inflation is hitting hard.
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