Been looking for a Fujian resto in 8th Ave that has amazing peanut noodles and this place did not disappoint. I got their steamed chive dumpling and peanut sauce with rice noodle. Simple but flavorful dishes. All for $7. Definitely coming back for more to try other items.

My husband and I come here all the time for two things: the peanut butter noodles and steamed chive dumplings. Both are delicious and cheap. Normally I need my dumplings fried, but these dumplings may be the best ones I’ve had in NYC. They huge, juicy, and the dumpling skin isn’t too thick, just the way I like them. The woman that works there is very friendly and has decent English. It’s very basic inside and clean but I’ve dined in and also gotten take out. I feel like I should experiment and get something else but I can’t because these two things are done so well here.

CHINA 🇨🇳 Eat the World NYC review: When we think of dim sum parlors, we usually conjure up massive, opulent and shiny rooms with a stage that doubles as an event space for weddings and celebrations. The city also has a range of smaller parlors though, like here at Open Rice. The same feelings exist, minus the spaciousness; things are loud and hurried and carts make a beeline for your table the second (or before) you sit down. On the morning of Lunar New Year, the dining room was especially loud and busy and dim sum service went went into the afternoon. This usually sleepy location was in full-out enjoyment mode, and steamers of dumplings and chicken feet were rapidly landing on every table. The flavors and textures of each dish here are sharp and well executed. Chefs come and go so fast at these type of places that making recommendations can be fleeting, but for now the kitchen here is on point.

Remember coming here before they changed their name and it wasn't as nice. Pretty much the service and the quality went up like 10% and rest is same. They need to redo some decorations here. The place looks old and a bit on the dirty side. The waiter isn't as helpful beside overcharge my bill by making a miscalculation. I suggest you ask for a recount after the meal and pay in the front. Let me start getting a table and that probably the worst part at dimsum beside watching the cart moving slowly to you and get stuck at that one annoying table and you are hungry. This place only has mostly 6 to 10 ppl tables and you probably have to share a table if you are a small group. Food is fresh and well made. The usual dishes and nothing truly amazing. If you do come, do take anything the waiter carrying around to upsale at your table. Stay with the cart food and ask to see them first. Dont be shy.

Had such an amazing experience here. Tried a bunch of their items and had a large family dinner. It brought me back to childhood and all the typical Cantonese “party” dishes. The staff was extremely attentive and super helpful.

Excellent dim sum off the menu and attentive service at a good price. Sesame ball was the best I've had anywhere, with a light crispy exterior. My favorite was the stuffed bean curd skin. Everything we tried was good and tasted clean and fresh, and management seemed motivated to please.

Coming from a Chinese foodie, this is THE classic AUTHENTIC Chinese comfort food. You pick 4 sides and you'll receive a side of rice and soup for only $8. The sides rotate on a daily basis and it really could be hit or miss. However, the side of marinated fried fish we got tasted odious and unpleasant. Would recommend but beware of language barriers.

Recently moved to the area and found this place for a quick lunch. How do you beat rice, four sides, and a cup of broth for $8?! The process is easy: Pay, they give you a tray, then just point to what you want from the buffet—and they're really efficient!

enoki with fatty beef rice is a must try here! 3 dish and 1 soup is great too sweet and sour pork sweet and sour sliced fish watercress vegetables if available sour fish soup or change for another dish

good service chill environment, real chinese experience

We ordered the Peanut butter noodles, Steamed buns, and pig stomach soup. The soup was a little bland but everything else was good. Service and atmosphere is a 10/10 we love little Chinatown. 😌

Recently open and the place is phenomenal. The food is cheap and affordable. Service is superior aka fast and no tip unless you want to. We had the steam pork buns, the fuzhou wonton soup, noodles with peanut sauce and the mei fen with beef tripe soup. I got the pan fried pork buns to go. It was super good and tasteful. I will so come back again with Jo regrets. I recommend it 297372727%

Mala Tang is delicious, you can choose what noodles you want, and there are four side dishes.

First of all, we came in and said that there were three of us. When we came in, we had already ordered all the meals. I went out to pick up my friend and we came in and asked again. I thought it was to confirm, so I told him again what my friend wanted to eat. But the service attitude of the staff here was super bad. They brought the extra food and forced it on me... They said that the food was already out, and we must eat it. I immediately felt speechless. There was a problem with your ordering service, and I was held responsible. Later, the boss came out and said forget it, and refunded our money! The service attitude really affected my mood. Later, I left without finishing the food! I was in a very bad mood!And there is almost no meat in the flat meat. It may be their specialty, but I don’t think it’s that good!I will never come back to this store again！

Despite of the emptiness of the restaurant at times, this place is an amazing take out place. My hungry strikes at midnight, I know where I will call for a pick up or deliver at the final hour. I love their whole fried young tender chicken, I've had it 5 times and they were perfect every time, and the seasoning is always on point.

The service was pretty decent, much like normal where you just walk in, take a seat and get a menu. The food however was mixed. I really liked the flavor but the chicken in the burger was mostly the outside part with minimum chicken. Great atmosphere and design!

Cost went up, portions went down. This place is no longer a value per meal location.

Overpriced compared to Ng’s Kitchen next door. Congee also does not taste as good. Very watery. $6 for a container of soy milk is crazy.

This place is golden, it’s not about fine dining or elevated service and don’t listen to negative reviews. This hole in the wall is magical if you want hand made fresh dumplings basically made in front of you. Flavors are light, and fresh. Not Kosher but wonton soup is a must, the peanut noodles are great and shrimp dumplings too. Will be back.

Hole in the wall restaurant with decent seating in the back. Order and pay when you first walk in. Grab a seat after, you may have to share when it gets crowded. Then a server will come out with a tray of the same items, ask who ordered this one, and pass it to you. I got the wonton soup which is a must. Very light and bouncy. The chive dumplings were spot on. The peanut noodles were equally as popular. Servers speak limited English so be on the look out for your items and just raise your hand so they come to you.

Food is pretty good and fair prices. Especially their bbq pork, roasted duck, and roasted pork. Their meat has more flavor than other places I’ve been to. Friendly customer service! I’ve been coming here almost every week to buy rice for dinner. Give it a try, you won’t regret it!

Enjoyed a few meals here. They serve the Cantonese style food. Soups, congee and rice bowl dishes are their specialty. Prices are very reasonable and their roast meats are very good, especially the duck. I was kind of shocked how good their fried wonton is too. Lots more meat filling then most other places. If you need a place for a quick meal and reasonable prices give this place a try

why do people hate this? it’s editable it good and it’s not pricey. definitely going again

We no here eating for food are so good and very happy