The story
Tucked away at 28 Bowery, Great Noodle Town New York is the kind of Chinatown institution that feels like a well-kept secret—unless you’ve watched Jack’s Dining Room. In his video “What $100 In NYC's Chinatown Gets You!”, he calls it his personal favorite Chinese spot in the neighborhood. The roast duck over rice, a steal at $8.50, is a must-order, while the wonton soup earns special praise for its thin wrappers and rich, deeply savory broth.
This is no-frills, traditional Cantonese barbecue and noodle bar fare, served with the quiet confidence of a place that has been doing it right for decades. The 4.1-star rating and local-spot tag reflect its loyal following. If you want a taste of old-school Chinatown without the tourist markup, this is where Jack recommends you start.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
“Wow, I love how thin the wonton itself is, and then they fill it up with so much shrimp. The broth is so rich, that is phenomenal. Also can't forget about the noodles in here — this is some of the better wonton soup in all of Chinatown. It's kind of like an angel hair pasta, and they do it al dente so it has a little texture and crunch to it, probably goes so nice with the actual wontons. Huge winner.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Great Noodle Town New York. Most active: Jack's Dining Room
Great Noodle Town New York is my personal favorite Chinese spot in Chinatown, known for its roast duck over rice at $8.50 and phenomenal wonton soup with thin wrappers and rich broth.
Dishes mentioned
Roast Duck Over Rice
I'm shocked. For $8.50, this duck quality is so good. Look at the layer of fat you got in between the crispy skin and then the rest of the meat. You can't have some good Cantonese cuisine without a side of cabbage, that's just classic.
Wonton Soup
Wow, I love how thin the wonton itself is, and then they fill it up with so much shrimp. The broth is so rich, that is phenomenal. Also can't forget about the noodles in here — this is some of the better wonton soup in all of Chinatown. It's kind of like an angel hair pasta, and they do it al dente so it has a little texture and crunch to it, probably goes so nice with the actual wontons. Huge winner.
