Small, simple joint serving fried rice, dumplings & other everyday Chinese eats, plus imported beer.
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Address: 23 Pell St, New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 966-4033
Website: http://www.wontonnoodlegarden.com/
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Wonton Noodle Garden – Chinatown New York City
Delicious and authentic flavors for all your mealtime cravings. Serving fried rice, dumplings & other everyday Chinese eats, plus imported beer.
Mei Lai Wah – Chinatown, NYC | Iconic Taste of Hong Kong
Signature Menu Highlights · Char Siu (Roast Pork) Bun · Dim Sum & Steamed Buns · Wonton Noodle & Pan-fried Noodles · More Hong Kong Café Classics.
Reviews
Ruby Chan
While there’s always a long line down the block for their famous roast pork pineapple buns, this wonton noodle branch keeps a much lower profile, tucked away on the quieter Pell Street.
They offer wontons with a variety of fillings, and in different styles too, from regular and mini wontons to crispy fried ones. Tbh I might prefer their wontons even more than their pineapple buns.
＊Wonton Noodle Soup 雲吞麵 $10.2 *
＊Mini Wonton 迷你雲吞 *
The wontons are freshly made every day. The regular ones are filled with pork and shrimp, while the mini wontons have a pork and mushroom filling. I was pleasantly surprised by how springy the wheat noodles (鹼水麵) were! The shrimp wonton was well-seasoned with a thin wrapper.
The mini wonton is a new item, and I enjoyed them even more than I expected. The mushroom filling really brought out a rich umami flavor.
Also, don’t sleep on their housemade chili oil! It’s made with XO sauce and dried shrimp. So fragrant with a spicy kick. I’m honestly considering buying a jar lol.
＊Fried Wonton 炸雲吞 $7.5 *
I didn’t expect the fried wontons to become one of my favorites! It reminds me of 錦滷雲吞, a nostalgic canto dish that you no longer see them often even in Hong Kong. They’re seriously addictive, especially dipped in the tangy sweet and sour sauce.
＊Beef Stew and Tendon 牛腩牛筋 $21.5 *
I highly recommend getting the wonton and beef tendon noodle soup! The beef tendon was tender and jelly-like. The sauce was rich and paired perfectly with the noodles.
＊Young Chow Fried Rice 揚州炒飯 $16
Packed with wok hei and loaded with char siu, shrimp, and ham. The portion was massive!
… moreThey offer wontons with a variety of fillings, and in different styles too, from regular and mini wontons to crispy fried ones. Tbh I might prefer their wontons even more than their pineapple buns.
＊Wonton Noodle Soup 雲吞麵 $10.2 *
＊Mini Wonton 迷你雲吞 *
The wontons are freshly made every day. The regular ones are filled with pork and shrimp, while the mini wontons have a pork and mushroom filling. I was pleasantly surprised by how springy the wheat noodles (鹼水麵) were! The shrimp wonton was well-seasoned with a thin wrapper.
The mini wonton is a new item, and I enjoyed them even more than I expected. The mushroom filling really brought out a rich umami flavor.
Also, don’t sleep on their housemade chili oil! It’s made with XO sauce and dried shrimp. So fragrant with a spicy kick. I’m honestly considering buying a jar lol.
＊Fried Wonton 炸雲吞 $7.5 *
I didn’t expect the fried wontons to become one of my favorites! It reminds me of 錦滷雲吞, a nostalgic canto dish that you no longer see them often even in Hong Kong. They’re seriously addictive, especially dipped in the tangy sweet and sour sauce.
＊Beef Stew and Tendon 牛腩牛筋 $21.5 *
I highly recommend getting the wonton and beef tendon noodle soup! The beef tendon was tender and jelly-like. The sauce was rich and paired perfectly with the noodles.
＊Young Chow Fried Rice 揚州炒飯 $16
Packed with wok hei and loaded with char siu, shrimp, and ham. The portion was massive!
Gary S
(06/03/2026) Stopped here for a quick bite after a stroll around Chinatown to keep me going before an evening show. Was seated straightaway. The place is popular, with pretty fast turnover and a small queue by the time I’d finished – apparently waiting for my table!
I just had a prawn and noodles dish. Very tasty and very reasonably priced. A decent number of prawns buried away in the noodles.
There was plenty of choice on the menu, with lots of helpful illustrations. People around me were much more adventurous in their selections, with some interesting ramen-like dishes favoured by Chinese diners on the next table. I was going to order some pan fried dumplings, but was advised it might be too much for one person with the noodles. There was no option for a small portion.
A good choice at this price point, particularly if you’re a bit pressed for time. Everything very much as expected.
… moreI just had a prawn and noodles dish. Very tasty and very reasonably priced. A decent number of prawns buried away in the noodles.
There was plenty of choice on the menu, with lots of helpful illustrations. People around me were much more adventurous in their selections, with some interesting ramen-like dishes favoured by Chinese diners on the next table. I was going to order some pan fried dumplings, but was advised it might be too much for one person with the noodles. There was no option for a small portion.
A good choice at this price point, particularly if you’re a bit pressed for time. Everything very much as expected.
Jared Shaheen
The food was great. It was steady business but the food came out pretty quick. The sweet and sour chicken was really good, thick chicken. The wonton sour with noodles , .
The service was good, server came by a lot to make sure all was well.
The bill was as expected, but they add on an automatic tip… I understand why but still.
Will def have to come back when we visit NYC again.
… moreThe service was good, server came by a lot to make sure all was well.
The bill was as expected, but they add on an automatic tip… I understand why but still.
Will def have to come back when we visit NYC again.
Alma
Very old traditional restaurant. Food surprising good with generous serving. Beef stew wanton noodles really good with their special sauce, fried tofu, cooked perfectly. Green Veggies well seasoned and big serving even if we order small, fried dumpling really good also. Perfectly fried and seasoned their Garlic pork ribs also. Quality is comparable with that of Hong Kong.
… moreAlexx Smith
Mei Lai Wah is a really solid spot. They are an Authentic Chinese restaurant and they food is great. You can’t leave without getting the General Tso’s Chicken and the Noodles, can’t wait to go back.
… moreBrianca Grant
Best spot in NY! The wontons are amazing. We came for the wonton soup but the duck was TOP TIER. If you are a local or visiting NY I highly recommend coming to this spot for the best food you will leave full and happy!
… moreEvelyn Tay
I ordered the dry wonton noodles dish. It wasn’t in the menu but I figured if it was a traditional wonton noodle restaurant they should be able to make it. The dish really hit the spot. I enjoyed their house-made chilli oil. The were huge and I had so many of them I could barely finish all. Also some bonus soup wontons from the generous service stuff. Just FYI that while they accept credit cards, the price if you pay in cash, is lower.
… moreDmitry Bershadsky
Super tasty wonton noodles with a great, comforting broth and delicious wontons. Service is friendly and efficient. There’s usually a short wait in line, but it’s totally worth it. Would definitely come back!
… moreEmma Reynolds
This is my favorite wonton soup in manhattan’s chinatown. The wontons are huge and packed with flavor, and the broth + noodles are perfect every time. The house-made chili oil has a serious kick, but is unbelievably addictive. I always get a side of the veg with oyster sauce too, which is solid.
If you come, definitely bring cash!
… moreIf you come, definitely bring cash!
Albert Wang
Great place for a cheap eat in Chinatown. Excellent Wonton Noodle soup, amazing fried tofu. They have a bunch of other standard fare you’d expect at a casual Chinese restaurant but if it’s your first time I’d stick with their Wonton Noodle soup.
I personally prefer their flat egg noodles but they have a variety to choose from.
We drop by here quite often for a quick meal. Efficient service and bang for buck. Hard to go wrong here! Drop by around lunar new year if you want a cultural experience.
… moreI personally prefer their flat egg noodles but they have a variety to choose from.
We drop by here quite often for a quick meal. Efficient service and bang for buck. Hard to go wrong here! Drop by around lunar new year if you want a cultural experience.