Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles II

We got the Veg hand pulled dry noodles. They were different than expected and not the traditional ripped flat noodles we were expecting. We were the only customers here so that didn’t add to the confidence of getting promising food. The taste was pretty good albeit soaked in chili oil (and more was needed) to enhance the flavors. As other reviewers have mentioned, if you have sensitive stomach, avoid this place as well. We have a pretty healthy gut but felt kinda sick after eating here temporarily as well. My biggest gripe was the presumptuous mandatory 18% gratuity and the 3% card fee. Had to argue with them a bit to lift the 18% and leave my own tip. It’s a corner owner-run restaurant, why would there be a mandatory tip? The $13 dish quickly became $18 so minus stars for the clear bait

Awesome handmade noddles. I get the Chicken or Mixed Lo Mien with Knife Peeled Noddles. Also have gotten their Chicken Broth Soup with is great. And I have gotten their Wonton Soup and Pan Fried Dumplings. It’s all great. Each table comes with toppings so you can alter your spicy levels. Everything is also made in house and continues to exceed expectations and the quality never falters. I’ve probably been here 20+ times and the food is always excellent.

Alright… I almost don’t want to write this because I selfishly want to keep it all to myself 😅 This is hands-down the most well-hidden gem in Midtown. I love that it hasn’t been blasted all over social media with influencers lining up outside pretending they “discovered” it. And now that I’m writing this… you’ve gotta promise to keep it low-key. Because this is, without question, the best hand-pulled noodle spot in all of Midtown. Every single dish is made fresh to order — you can taste it immediately. Nothing rushed, nothing sitting around. Just straight-up, made-from-scratch goodness. Now fair warning: the place is tiny. Like, “hope you like your neighbor” tiny. Be prepared to squeeze in. But trust me — once that bowl hits the table, you won’t care how close you’re sitting to anyone.

Awesome old-school, hole-in-the-wall authentic noodle joint. Plenty of vegan & vegetarian options plus all the traditional meaty broths and choices. Food comes quickly, is packed with flavor, fun to eat/slurp, and you can get the noodles in soup or pan fried, fried rice, and lots of appetizer options. Everyone in my party loved their food whether it was beef, veggie dumplings, tofu, or pork dumplings. The cold cucumber app was also a hit. The seating area is small so be prepared to wait or take out and eat in a nearby park.

I go to New York for work pretty often. And every time, I go straight from the airport to Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles II. I feel as though I go to New York just for this. I sit down and order the pan fried vegetable noodles. They come quickly, and I get ready for the spiritual experience I’m about to have. The world melts away with delightfully chewy knife cut noodles, fresh and perfectly cooked vegetables, all brought together with the sauce of your dreams. The candy they give with the bill is the cherry on top. My friends and family all know this place’s full name because I wont shut up about it. I cannot recommend this place with more fervor and passion.