Pho, Ramen and Hand-Pulled Noodles in Manhattan

4.4 (1,640)

Tue – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 20:45; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 21:30

87 Baxter Street

Generous bowls of pho, banh mi and classic Vietnamese plates come out fast at this simple room at 87 Baxter Street, across from the courthouse. Crispy squid, spring rolls and grilled pork chops are worth adding, and the staff treat regulars like family. It is closed Monday, open 11 AM to 8:45 PM most days and to 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

4.6 (2,629)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 20:30

14 Mott Street

Kyushu-style ramen is the focus at this outpost of a chain founded in Japan in 1968, set in a warm, wood-lined room with traditional masks at 14 Mott Street. Chicken teriyaki ramen and boba tea are on the menu, and prices suit a business lunch. It is open daily from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

4.6 (1,598)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 21:20

26 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Springy hand-pulled noodles anchor this tiny shop at 26 Eldridge St, from Dan Dan noodles with beef to sesame noodles and Burning Noodles with pork. Pan-fried pork dumplings and chicken soup dumplings sit alongside, with chili crunch oil on the tables. Seating is tight but service is quick. It is open daily from 11 AM to 9:20 PM.

4.5 (1,576)

Mon – Sat, 10:30 – 22:00

68 Forsyth St B

Henan big tray chicken with unapologetically spicy seasoning leads the menu at 68 Forsyth St, with milder beef brisket hui mei and beef pancakes for balance. The cash-only room fits just a few tables, so service is quick and quarters are close. It opens 10:30 AM to 10 PM Monday to Saturday and is closed Sunday.