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- Address23 Pell St, New York, NY 10038
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
A Chinatown mainstay since the 1970s and run by the same team behind Mei Lai Wah, Wonton Noodle Garden recently moved to 23 Pell St (and is now called Mei Lai Wah Wonton Noodle). Their dedication to delicious and affordable Chinese food remains unchanged.
Folks are still happy to make the pilgrimage for the life-changing wonton noodle soup, which features expertly cooked noodles with flavorful broth and savory meat. But do yourself a favor and venture beyond the wontons.
Dive into the noodles, rice, dumplings, and stir-fries and you’ll quickly see that this gem isn’t a one-trick pony by any stretch of the imagination. Just note that this Chinatown restaurant adds an 18% gratuity to every bill.