Noodlecraft

All I can say is wow! Behind an unassuming exterior is a noodle-lovers heaven. The inside of the restaurant makes you feel like you're eating inside a large mess hall or cafeteria decorated with Taiwanese night market vibes. They have so many kinds of noodles, both soups and pan fried, as well as many appetizers that reminded me of home. My fiance and I split the braised beef noodle soup, a pan-fried chicken noodle soup, and their salt and pepper chicken. The portions were huge, but we finished every last bit - it was that good! They have several options for noodle type, such as wide or round, but you can't really go wrong. Service was super efficient. Love this spot!

Would come again!

Food (5/5) - A mean laksa with knife cut noodles, no notes. Got the lanzhou noodles with hand pulled noodles, non-spicy, broth was clear, not greasy. Fried wontons in chili oil were solid, chili oil is more pungent than spicy which I'm used to and prefer. Steamed custard buns were actually liquid on the inside which was very welcome.

Price (4/5) - Pretty decent for NYC, ~15 for a bowl of noodles, sides / apps run 5-10.

Ambiance and service (5/5) - Casual, brightly lit, has a cafeteria vibe or a much more spacious cha chaan teng (Canton eatery, staff speaks canto). Service was fast, place was clean, staff were really friendly.

Decent noodle place in LIC.
Everything was served pretty fast and the portions were large. The cucumbers were refreshing and had a good crunch although it did not have a strong flavor. The soup was good and had alot of meat inside but the noodles were a little flavorless. The dandan noodles were also surprisingly bland but you could add soy sauce and chili oil from the table. That being said, it was still good for a quick affordable meal.
My favorite thing was the Fried pumpkin with egg yolk. It was crispy, not too sweet with perfect salted egg yolk oozing out of each bite.

Came here twice - it's decent food for the area though a bit pricier than what I'm accustomed to. The space is cute and has an outdoor vendor vibe with neon lights.

The tea was great and the noodle options are diverse from different regions of Asia. I like that they have dimsum options for sharing. My friends and I sat there for awhile to catch up and were never rushed.

Anytime someone is chill and still nice to us after my toddler spills or drops food on the floor, I gotta give them credit! Such a warm and cute environment.

The noodles were nice and Q. The broth in the vegetarian noodle was on the lighter side. All the flavors here are on the light and refreshing side.

My daughter loved the egg custard dim sum, which she called dragon eggs. The cucumber was nice and refreshing and also lighter flavored. Cute interior and a great spot for a satisfying bowl of noodles!

This casual Chinese eatery in Long Island City features a variety of home-style dumplings, soups, and noodle dishes. We have grown accustomed in the West of thinking of noodles or pasta as a sort of side show - simply a flavor-neutral vessel or canvas for sauce, or at best a glutinous accessory in a soup or stew. Noodle Craft, as the name suggests, hopes to refocus our attention. The layout of the restaurant is expansive, and it extends deeper than you expect with a sleek appearance and lots of ornamental lamps, umbrellas, and signs along the ceiling. To the right, you'll likely find a man behind a glass window hand pulling dough into the very noodles served in your bowl.

The menu is an approachable length, which is slightly unusual from a traditional Chinese restaurant but welcome. Quality over quantity, right? We started with a few appetizers, which included the Steamed Shrimp Shumai, Steamed Duck Dumplings, and Taiwanese Salt and Pepper Chicken. All were well-seasoned and tasty, with the lightly fried nuggets of chicken drawing special praise. The Classic Lan Zhou Beef Noodle Soup was awesome as well, with a healthy amount of meat that had the right balance of fattiness and structure, some fresh herbs and sliced bok choy, and, of course, the chewy noodles. The broth was unctuous and savory with some lingering sourness. A great choice whether it's a hot day or a cold one.

A fairly unique concept that is executed well and comes at a more than reasonable price. Noodle Craft is definitely worth a pop in if you are in the area.

I've passed by this place a few times and always noticed the cool Hong Kong-style posters and cafeteria style setup. I finally got to go inside today and got some dim sum staples: bbq pork bun, pork dumplings, and duck dumplings. I was really pleasantly surprised by how good the duck dumplings were - there was a mix of things inside that helped to enhance the duck flavor. The outside of the duck dumplings are a mochi style covering which is a fun twist on the typical dumpling. The bbq pork bun was typical but delicious. The pork dumplings were great - just a note they come 4 to a dish vs the typical 6 to a dish.

We were served quickly and everything was hot and ready to eat. One thing to note is their chopsticks are unique: they come with wooden tips that you plug into the main chopstick frame. Maybe it's something others' are used to, but it was new and unconventional for me - but I really like that concept since it wastes less wood and the chopsticks feel more durable.

I really want to come back when it's a little colder and try their hot noodle soups and chili oil wontons. I do want to enjoy summer a little longer, but I can't wait for when I crave these warming dishes in winter.

Pretty fast service and good food, I think pretty cheap too for the amount of food that you get. I think the dan dan noodles were amazing and were mixed well with the greens which actually added too to the noodles. I also got some chicken dumplings which was maybe too much food for one person but also great and had so many different good to share with group of friends. I do think the taro milk tea I got was not a highlight and I don't think I liked the mix or flavor of it as it wasn't as sweet as I generally like.

Came here with a friend for an earl dinner on Wednesday and was impressed with the quality and taste!

I had a Braised Beef Noodle Soup and split a Wonton Soup with my friend. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup is probably one of the best I've had in NYC; I always like to try Beef Noodle Soup at Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants and this is definitely one of the 2 or 3 best ones I've had. The braised beef was super tender, the noodles were fresh, and the broth wasn't too heavy but still flavorful. The Wontons were also solid; not too doughy and packed good flavor.

Service was quick and attentive. There's also a lot of space in the restaurant so it's good for both larger groups and small parties. I look forward to coming back and trying different dishes on the menu!

4.25 stars

Pros:
- large indoor seating (great for big groups) + outdoor seating
- Hand pulled noodles were delicious and we loved the flat pulled noodles for the pan fried noodle (pay the extra money and get the double portion and you'll have food for multiple days.)
- noodle soups were delicious
- loved the dim sum (shrimp dumplings)
- quick service

Cons
- scallion pancake and bok choy were okay

Cant wait to go back here in the winter!
Highly recommend