Tangy Noodle - Chelsea Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The beef noodle soup came in a huge bowl with a generous amount of soup and beef plus great noodles!"
• "They honestly have the best pork dumplings I’ve ever had."
• "The flavors are outstanding, and their Beef Noodle Soup is a must-try."
• "The Taiwanese Pork Chop was another highlight, crispy and juicy, and paired well with the refreshing Cucumber salad."
• "The prawns were perfect. The right crunchiness and tenderness when bitten."
• "The unique blend of flavors and perfectly cooked al dente noodles made this dish a standout."
• "The braised beef and wonton noodle soups are always a first time show stopper. Very tender beef and the wontons are just so flavorful."

Cons:

• "Compared with how much you are paying, for $18 a bowl of noodles, the quality of the food is not so good."
• "I ordered duck noodle soup... The duck... looked exploded... The broth flavorless."
• "I was disappointed by the Braised Beef Noodles Soup, 'A Tang Family Classic', as I found the broth a little bland and the beef meat too greasy."
• "The chili oil both of my dishes were soaked in was mostly oil, no chili."
• "Steamed Sticky Rice with Short Rib was delicious the first time but too salty to finish the next time around."
• "First, I ordered pork, but I got the beef... it doesn’t taste good, beef was over cooked."
• "The fried turnip cakes were way too salty on the outside, the Char Siu was a little tough and the sticky rice short ribs were odd."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff is friendly, and the ambiance is relaxed."
• "Service was definitely on point and I appreciate them giving me a service related discount."
• "The staff was welcoming and polite. Service was definitely on point and I appreciate them giving me a service related discount."
• "The staff are wonderful, they greet & serve you with a smile and very attentive."
• "The service was exceptional (note: I was only one of three customers so naturally service was fast.)"
• "Service was amazing and the staff are courteous and very friendly!!"
• "The staff is super and started recognizing me after the third visit."

Cons:

• "However, the service was not up to the mark on the day we visited."
• "Staff was friendly but not very attentive. Had to flag someone down twice for water and the check."
• "Our food arrived without any utensils on the table, and we had to remind the server several times before receiving them."
• "The employee at the cash register made fun of me to her coworkers right in front my face."
• "No credit cards accepted, kind of bizarre for a nyc restaurant."
• "The 2 other dishes we ordered - rice roll with beef and sticky rice with short rib - were very greasy and unappealing."
• "All the chefs smoke cigs they go out to smoke in front of the store... Nasty I stop eating there because of that."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The environment is calming and collecting and felt like it was a meditative state."
• "It’s a brand new restaurant, very spacious and bright which I like."
• "The inside is surprisingly larger than you would think when looking at it from the street so don’t hesitate to get in even if you are a large group."
• "The ambiance of the restaurant was cozy and the service was excellent, making for a great dining experience."
• "This spot offers just enough hustle and bustle to make dining comfortable without being intrusive."
• "Restaurant was so clean and nice and they were so friendly too."
• "Nice staff, good atmosphere."

Cons:

• "With the doors all open, the location is really kinda noisy."

Value

Pros:

• "The price here is relatively less expensive for the area."
• "And the lunch special at the time was only $15 and I am full."
• "This place is great and very inexpensive - we left full and happy and, best of all, we had a lot of money left over!!"
• "This is one of my 'go to' spots for an impromptu meal that is quick, inexpensive for the area, and ultimately tasty."
• "The prices aren’t ridiculous for the portion sizes they offer either. It’s worth the money."
• "In its category, i.e. cheap Asian noodles, it's an excellent deal."
• "Great service! Reasonable price!"

Cons:

• "Very average restaurant, expensive for what it is."
• "A bit on the pricier side, especially given portion sizing."
• "Seems a bit pricey for what it is, but I'm sure rent and things are not cheap in that location."
• "The noodle was not even good enough for $20."
• "The portion for the noodles was way too small and I still felt hungry and wanted more."
• "If I was disappointed by anything, perhaps the portions could have been a little larger."
• "ONLY ACCEPT AMERICAN EXPRESS OR CASH."