E Noodle Chinatown — Restaurant in New York

Navigating through the labyrinth of culinary experiences, I embarked on a journey guided by the omnipotent Google Maps ratings to discover a quaint establishment. The ambiance, though half-filled, exuded a quiet charm, setting the stage for an evening of gastronomic exploration. A lone waiter gracefully navigated the intimate space, attending to diners.

The intricacies unfolded as I queued patiently, a mere two souls ahead of my culinary rendezvous. However, the unfolding drama occurred at the cashier – the epicenter of culinary transactions. The ritual of ordering, paying, and then succumbing to the abyss of anticipation ensued. Minutes transformed into an eternity, a symphony of "Wait and Wait and Wait" echoing in the air.

When the much-anticipated dishes graced my table, the flavor spoke of culinary prowess, but the gestation period had crossed the boundaries of reason. A culinary odyssey that demanded a sacrificial wait of approximately 20 minutes bore the weight of an insurmountable drawback.

The tableau of service unfolded as a paradoxical dance. A neighboring table, though not arriving in tandem, experienced the peculiar ballet of staggered servings. An enigma, as one soul indulged while the other awaited their turn, questioning the orchestration of this gastronomic performance.

Alas, the toil of the dedicated staff couldn't eclipse the overshadowing cloud of service inefficiency. A dire need for a swift renaissance in the art of customer service and expeditious dining surfaced, casting a pall over an otherwise commendable effort.

In reflection, the savoriness of the cuisine couldn't rescue the establishment from the clutches of an agonizing temporal abyss. A lingering question remains, echoing like a cryptic riddle – is he a bird? A metaphorical inquiry, perhaps, for the need of flight in culinary efficiency.

As I bid adieu to this culinary haven, the verdict echoes – a place not destined for my return. The mystifying allure of enduring a 20-minute symphony of wait for culinary gratification is a riddle I leave unsolved, with a plea for an intervention in the harmonious dance of kitchen and server.

A thumb's up, a beacon for fellow epicureans to tread with caution in this...

Kenny, the owner, is super warm and nice. He's always happy and super positive. We usually go there once a week for take out and we have never seen him in a bad mood. He makes my kids happy too!

Food is as good as the Catherine location! In the beginning, I was worried that the food might not taste the same but surprisingly they have a chef at Jefferson St that can cook as well as the other location. This restaurant offers a lot of Hong Kong, Cantonese type dishes.

Highly recommend the crab meat soup dumplings, fishball and fish cake noodle soup and also the stir fry pearl noodle in clay pot.

1. The soup dumplings are packed in it's individual containers so it prevents the dumpling skin from breaking before you get to eat it. It's thin skin, so they don't use the typical thick northern China type of wraps. That's what I enjoy. Who wants to eat dough when you should be enjoying the soup and crab meat!

2. You can pick 1, 2 or 3 items to add to your noodle soup. I usually get their fish cakes and fish balls. It has a bouncy feel with every bite and it doesn't taste frozen. My kids always fight for them when I order it. With the choice of noodle, I usually order the thick egg noodle or flat white noodle. It's just personal preference.

3. The stir fry pearl noodle in clay pot is one of the signature dish they advertise. It's a toss up between the stir fry rice roll but I kids prefer the pearl noodle. It's flavorful and the noodles don't stick together.

They started offering breakfast menu maybe about 6 months ago. I'm waiting for them to add Chinese pickle/preserved vegetables with meat with rice noodle soup to the menu!!!

The location is small but you won't have a hard time finding a seat. Tables turn fast since the food comes out quick. Most local neighbors do take out from there. I will highly recommend. We need to keep supporting...

I ordered in person for take out. I pointed to the paper menu at the counter for Mixed beef with peas, #13. They have me a black peppered beef. It has beef chunks, a few peas, some carrots and peppers and onions. It was spicy from the black peppers. I didn't think I could find the worst minced beef with peas but I found the worst mixed beef with peas not minced beef with peas. The chef is not authentic Cantonese chef. I tried to use the bathroom, waited for 8 mins and then asked for the key to bathroom. The guy at register said someone's in there's cuz he checked and knocked 3 times. The boss lady went to the kitchen to check and said he's still not out? When he finally came out, she told him minced beef with peas in Mandarin. I stopped by at 7:10am and tried to get breakfast. There was a sign that said they are temporarily closed. I walked by at 3:30pm to catch the train and they were opened. I asked the guy at register if they were opened for breakfast at 7am. He mumbled something, I said, sorry? He again mumbled. So I was like ok whatever. I realized that he was have timing with a girl and was talking to her while looking me in the eye and just ignored my question. Horrible service. All signs that I should've just left I don't even know if the chef washed his hands. He walked out buttoning/tying his pants. Disgusting. Not going back there again. This is not the same e-noodle as the one originally on Catherine St nor the one on Kissena...