This place is a real gem! I have been craving the food here weekly. Those well spiced dishes are just so satisfying. I used to go to Xi’an famous but after my friend recommended this place to me and I tried it first time, this place has had my heart and stomach!

The food here is amazing for such a good price.the pork pancake is absolutely amazing ! the outside bread is crispy and the inside had so much marinated meat !the soup dumplings were excellent ! the only downside is that it is a little small, but it is packed with flavor. it is not too greasy and the meat is juicy. it also had a ginger flavor in the soup, which complemented the dumpling so well.

I had the spicy big tray chicken. Served with noodles, which I didnt order and I guess it was a miscommunication with the waitress, but it wasnt much extra so Im not complaining.It was massive, enough to feed two medium appetites. And importantly I thought its amazing - - ridiculously flavorful with the cumin, mala, and (more subtly) star anise. Here I am pretending I know what went into it; Im probably missing other key flavors.Theres no decor to speak of, which I think made me like the place more.

Went back to Spicy Village this week for the first time in at least 3 years. I felt like it was one of the best-kept secrets in the city, but I wasnt sure if I was just romanticizing the past. Glad to say I wasnt, as the food was every bit as good as I had remembered. The soup dumplings were full of flavor and the spicy dry noodle with beef was perfect.As others have pointed out, the seating capacity and decor leave a lot to be desired, but I come here to stuff my face, not look at the walls. If that helps them keep the prices low and food quality high then Im all for it.

Spicy Big Tray Chicken….. so tasty!!! Such good food, such a gem of a place, a little worn but don’t be fooled…this place is legit.

Ive been coming since it was called He Nan Flavor and Spicy village never disappoints for hand pulled noodles and big tray chicken in Manhattan. If youre eating with people get the big plate chicken and add noodles, but the dry and soup noodles are great if youre dining solo. Only gripe is that the big tray chicken has gotten less spicy/flavorful over the years as the clientele has... changed.Dont forget the pork pancake, its definitely one of the best in the city.

Ok...I know this will not be a revelation...but...BIG TRAY CHICKEN!!! It is really damn good. My son and I loved it. Cant wait to get it again.

Got caught in a sudden thunderstorm and ducked into this place for some quick, comforting, cheap chinese food. it did not disappoint! i got yam noddles and my partner got spicy chicken. we had lots of leftovers and they still hit the spot as a midnight snack later that night.

Great food, family run, not a ton of seating but worth the wait

The food here is good & authentic & the staff is nice. This place been around for years. I recommend.🥡🥟🥢🍜🫕🥤🥠🎎☯️

Hand-pulled noodles are yummy!

Amazing as usual, even during a pandemic. Obviously get the big tray of chicken and dont forget to add noodles.While theres a tiny table up front, Spicy Village is set up for takeout orders primarily. Theres no indoor seating, at least when I went during a weekday.Friendly fast service. Cash only.

The lamb dry noodle was good overall. Especially enjoyed the noodle which was pretty stretchy, though the meat was a bit dry. Price was decent ($10)

The food is really fresh and cheap. The cuisine is mainly western Chinese food, so lots of hand pulled noodles, dumplings, and beef and lamb dishes. There isnt much seating, but we didnt have any issue getting a table when we went (12:45ish). Highly recommend

Noodles freshly pulled per order, very nice

Delicious, fresh, hand-pulled noodles with equally delicious beef on top for super cheap. Every time I go to NYC I YEARN for these noodles even though Im allergic to soy. Pork pancakes were also BANGin.

Love this place! Truly a hidden gem in Chinatown. This place gets packed pretty quickly because there are a lot of tourists. It has also gained a lot of popularity because it was featured in the 2020 Michelin Guide. When you come here you have to get the big tray chicken with the hand pulled noodles. Thats what theyre famous for. Its good enough for two people, but wish there was a little bit more noodles. We also ordered the triple salad that had cucumber salad, seaweed salad, and tofu salad. Its a pretty nice refreshing side to cut the spiciness at times. We also got the pancake with beef and the spicy scallion sauce with pork dumplings. To be honest, we enjoyed the dumplings the most! The sauce was really tasty and not too spicy. I wish there was more meat in the pancake but overall a good place to go in Chinatown!

One of my favorite top spots in Chinatown. They serve Chinese Henan food. Bring friends and order a chicken big tray.

Delicious food! The pork pancakes were so good and I had never had anything like them. The pork dumplings were very good also. I hope to go back one day!

It’s a China town staple. A narrow hole in the wall with some of the best food I’ve had in the area. The pork pancakes are killer and a great price. The lamb noodles are delicious and the noodles themselves are made by hand. And of course try out the big tray chicken

What an amazing place to find for some early morning noodles. The lamb noodles are much more tasty than the beef, the broth was super tasty and warming. The dumplings were wonderful addition to the meal... two tables over, they ordered the big pot of chicken (?) that looked phenomenal.

Came here right before restaurant closing - they re one of the later opening restaurants around Chinatown. It’s hot there as they use fans but the dumplings are delicious and homemade and the soup dumpling layer was semi thick but it came out piping hot so there was soup inside the bao

Hit and miss! The pork dumplings were the best Ive ever had! The pork was shredded - not ground. The fresh colantro was perfect. You get a lot of dumplings for the price. but the spicey chicken soup was bland as could be. The menu noted hot. On a scale of 1 to 3 it was a spice level of 0.

I have to hit up Spicy Village every time I’m in New York. Since I started going a few years ago, I think I’ve been back at least twice a year (I live in Maryland and have no relatives in NY btw). Their big tray chicken is the best (better than the one in New World Mall in my opinion) with hand ripped noodles. Their pork burger also reminds me of my childhood in China — great porky and fat flavor and I don’t even eat pork 99.9% of the time because I don’t like the taste. This is just too nostalgic I guess. Then a few years back Eater did a video on them and it became impossible to get a table on a weekend night. I always try to go during the week or at least a lunchtime. They have very limited seating. They had BYOB and have a per head minimum which is low (maybe $14 a head or so?), but their food is so cheap we had to order a ton of stuff to hit that. But hey, more leftovers for me. There’s a liquor store (or beer and wine?) right around the corner which is very convenient.

This place is small (in a quaint cozy kind of way)but the service and food are out of this world!!!! Very friendly helpful and attentive staff members. Every staff member said hi and greeted us as we entered. Food order was taken when we placed our names on the waiting list. This allowed us to enjoy our meal as soon as our table was available. The food is like nothing I’ve ever had. Amazing flavors that continue to develop as you eat it. Recommend trying everything they offer you will not be disappointed. You will leave full and satisfied. 😀🍜😀

My friend and I decided to go here because of all of the great reviews. There was also a pretty long wait for seats so we expected great things. However, it did not meet our expectations. The pork bun was really good but the rest of the dishes was not flavorful enough. It was a bit lacking in taste and flavor.

One of the very best Chinese restaurants in NYC--its a local favorite! The foods ideas are simple, but the complexity and execution of the dishes make it amazing. Try the pork bun, spicy chicken Hui Mei (in dry pulled noodle section), and if youre with a group of 4, definitely get the Big Tray chicken--you can get it either rice or noodle; DONT BE AN AMATEUR and get it with rice, order the noodles, you wont regret it. Im not particularly sold on the soup dumplings :/ but the rest is tremendous! Best thing is its BYOD!!! 🤤

DELICIOUS!!! We got the chicken and added hand-pulled noodles which were amazing. The red oil dumplings were seasoned perfectly though the dumpling skin is on the thicker side. Beware that the “soup” dumplings weren’t very “soup”-y, but we’re still good. The chicken deserves more than 5 stars though. Will be back for it!

We wanted authentic Chinese, and we definitely got that. Hole in the wall in Chinatown, make sure you make a reservation and show up on time. The food was perhaps a bit too authentic for our not all that adventurous family. The hot and sour soup tasted a bit soapy. The dumplings and sesame chicken were great. The best thing was the price. Nowhere in New York could we feed a family of six for well under $100 but there. Its bring your own alcohol, so make sure to remember to stop at the corner store for some beer or wine if you want that with your meal. It was also nice that we didnt ever get rushed, even though they could have seated another party right away. The service was very good.

One of the best hand-pulled authentic noodle spots in Chinatown. With so many closed due to Covid they are doing take out. I love their dry noodles. Spicy brisket!!!

Good restaurant but the noodles were not the best I had in Chinatown. The pork sandwich however is great

Chinatown has some of the best authentic Chinese food. I enjoyed the pancake with beef as a appetizer along with the spicy beef brisket huimei as an entrée. It was very filling and tasty...it definitely hit the spot 😋Sidenote: This is a cash only establishment 💵

If you are looking for a spicy Asian meal to salivate your taste buds, look no further. This cozy restaurant sits about 22 customers and was packed when we arrived. The menu is typical of northern Chinese cuisine. We had the Spicy Big Tray Chicken with a side of hand pulled noodles, Pork and Vegetable Dumplings and an order of the Soup Dumplings. There was plenty of chicken and the soup base had tons of peppercorn making for a spicy combination. We werent impressed with the dumplings though. The soup dumplings had no soup inside and seems to be commercially made. We had some beverages to keep the spice levels down from the big tray.

A lovely little “hole-in-the-Wall” spot. Excellent portions, affordable pricing and welcoming staff.

Spicy Village is affordable and delicious Chinese food. The restaurant seats approximately 30-40 people and you may have to wait a little while to get a table but the food is well worth the wait. Highlights included the soup dumplings and beef dumplings.

Spicy Village, unlike its name, is not very spicy. They are well known for their chicken dish in the last picture which you can add rice or noodles. However like a typical Chinese place, it stressed me out too much because its tiny so they always end up rushing you out the door. Its BYOB but its a $12 minimum.... Which means its a lot of food. Decent food but not a place you linger. Eat and get out or they kick you out.

Great value - one of the best places to go in NY if youre looking to eat for under 10$ (while seated)

Quick service and very affordable food - like, are we still in Manhattan?? affordable. They use mostly plastic / disposable plates and utensils which does not jive with my low carbon footprint diet style (flavor of the season) but I also ate beef here so I’m being a little bit of a hypocrite.Went on a Saturday early (before 6pm) and this small place (really small, maybe 8 tables total?) filled up fast.I enjoyed the food. Ordered two dishes (#26 Spicy Beef Brisket with hand pulled noodles and A3 Sesame Chicken with rice bc somebody who was not me wanted sesame chicken) and a plate of dumplings (7A Spicy scallion sauce pork dumplings) which was way more food than we shld have had or eaten. Place seemed BYOB but we were fine with water. Total with 20% tip was ~$30.It’s more of a homey place (hole in a wall) than a place to enjoy the finest Chinese cuisine. I think this is more of Sichuan cuisine (thus the name Spicy Village). I love spicy food and take heat well so it was not spicy for me, but for those unaccustomed to spicy food, be aware! I would go back for their famous Spicy Big Tray Chicken!Serving size is LARGE so order accordingly. Also cash only.

Quite the disappointing meal. We fell pray for the Big Tray dish that appears delicious in photos and promoted heavily in NYC Chinatown articles. In reality, the chicken was extremely dry (tasted like a week-long leftover dipped in mildly spicy soup). This dish was also $15.95 without the thick noodles, which were an additional $2. We expected a lot more for a meal at a price tag of almost $20, especially at a dingy restaurant like this one. If you are looking for flavourful and thick Chinese noodles, you are better off at Xi’an Famous Foods.

A true Henan experience. Try the tomato egg huimei and pepper chicken. Outstanding!

Great food, but the dining room leaves much to be desired.

You get charged 24% (15% gratuity and 9% tax) extra on top of the total bill if you dont speak Chinese. I dont know why few places do that. This is New York and english should suffice. You guys should treat everyone equally irrespective of their race, ethinicity or gender.Good food but poor attitude towards non-chinese people.

You get nearly thrown out before you finished because the Village is so tiny that there is no space for other guests. The dumplings where great, but the sour soup tastes horrible. The spicy chicken was more sauce than anything else. Bony, meatless, fatty chicken pieces with crushed sharp bones inside. Not good. Price ok, but not as cheap as it was.

Food look good but taste ok. Small place but always busy, reasonable prices

The Spicy Big Tray Chicken is one of the top dishes you will find in the city. Highly recommend.

Overall it was a good experience. The place was small but that gave you the authentic Asian “feel”. The waiters were ok but once they saw you’re finishing up, they brought the bill in no time. Very efficient but rather cold. Food was good, but to me Cantonese flavour is more exciting and diverse. Here the taste was rather monolithic (boring, not bland though).

Delicious. Fresh noodles. I had spicy chicken n veggies. Steady crowd at lunch.

The pepper chicken and spicy scallion pork dumplings are must haves

This place is bombbbbbbb! Honestly I’ll dare and say they have the best hand pulled noodles in NYC. My go to is always the Vegetable HuiMei with lamb broth. And you can’t go wrong with the chili oil.The dumplings with spicy oil are superb and my husband likes the pancakes. Sooo good and affordable.

Awesome hole-in-the-wall Chinese place! Obviously get the Big Tray Chicken with add-on hand-pulled noodles. Its not just spicy; the subtle flavors in that dish are amazing, including numbing pepper, anise, and fennel.

Flavorful, authentic handmade noodles and dumplings. The spicy cucumbers are out of control. I’m vegetarian, and I know we usually get the short end of the stick in these sorta no-frills joints, but Spicy Village is awesome.

I had the spicy beef brisket. It was pretty good. The noodles were amazing, the broth was pretty flavorful but the meat could have been a little more tender. I was also expecting a little more spice but they have chili oil available that you could at to spice it up more.

Hole in wall 🔥 joint with big spicy chicken plate....

Grilled pepper chicken over rice is a good to-go item. They seem to cater to non-Chinese customers. Id rather not eat in to get discriminated against.

Amazing noodles, got the dry lamb spicy noodles, so incredibly flavorful! Love the sauce, it has a nice kick but it doesnt overpower the noodles at all. Definitely coming back!

This place is cash only, so make sure you have some before heading in. They also do not have any alcohol but if you want to bring some beers all they ask is you spend at least $12 a person on food. Which is probably what you will spend anyway. We came here after an escape room, everyone in the group was happy with their meals. The spicy noodles are their specialty and are delicious.

Pancake was crunchy unlike others I’ve had.

Met some cool folks while waiting in line. Staff was friendly and service was lightning fast. We shared the pork dumplings and spicy chicken noodles. Put a good squirt of the table vinegar in the noodles for a great zing that brings out the flavor of the sauce.

Delicious, one of the best for value restaurants in chinatown, also one of the tiniest, seating about 20 people, so there’s usually a bit of a wait

Dumplings are sooooo good

Had to wait a bit here as we were a big group who were visiting NYC and I dont remember the name of the dishes we ordered but they were all very very good!!! And pretty cheap too for how yummy it was. 😋😋😋😋

This is one of the gems of New York. The big tray of chicken is something my friends and I have come to crave on a regular bases. Theres nothing else like it. Note that the place is small, a little dingy, and way more efficient than most restaurants (sometimes efficiency is incompatible with elements of hospitality). But it is good, inexpensive, and BYOB (note they now add a 20% tip if you do bring alcohol). Oh, and cash only.

Best Chinese food ever. Have to go here when you go to NY. The owners are the kindest and the service is amazing!

Distinguishable, flavorful soups with a homey taste. The only issue was when a large group of rambunctious-uncultured “White-Americans” entered the place.

Yes, the Spicy Big Tray Chicken is worth the visit. I do wish theyd give you more noodles though. And, I prefer fewer bones.

I watched a video on insider about this restaurant and decided to visit on my NYC vacations. I was not disappointed. Small restaurant but very welcoming food is very good first time trying real Chinese cuisine.

Cant complain about the service or the timeliness but the noodles were not the most flavorful. The best item I tried were the steamed pork/veg dumplings.

This is my favorite restaurant in the city! I always order 7B -- spicy scallion vegetable dumplings. When I recommend this place to meat eaters, I always suggest the big tray chicken. Wonderful people work here, too. Eat at Spicy Village, please!

A Straight Classic Joint in Chinatown! Small Setting Hospitality at its Finest

Quick service. Cheap food. The food is good!

Stopped by here after a friend recommended it. Theres usually a wait to get in since its not the biggest space but its usually not too bad. We had the beef pancake and the spicy chicken huimei. The beef pancake was amazing, may have been one of the best Ive had. The spicy chicken huimei is the smaller version of the big tray chicken. The noodles were good and chicken was good too. Thought it would be a little spicier but overall I was happy with the meal.

Friendly, utilitarian, delicious. Hand-pulled noodles in spicy vegetable broth were chewey and savory. Pork pancake with a dash of the red chili sauce the perfect snack. All-in, 10 bucks (cash only). Also pparently BYOB, but best to keep moving. Your seat wont be empty. Great spot.

Consistently delicious. Best food in Chinatown at this price point. 10/10 would recommend

Very tasty and authentic. I had their braised beef brisket. Yum! The place is very small though so depending on when you go, be prepared to wait, and probably outside too.

Its ABSOLUTELY AMAZING; when youre there, you can see and choose whatever interests you!

This was our first time trying this type of Chinese cuisine. Our senses were deeply massaged. We were pleasently satisfied. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience.

After passing by this low-key hidden gem behind the park dozens of times, today I finally walked in and was happily surprised by its amazing broth and noodle. I ordered the lamp noodle soup but with beef briskets. Huuuuge portion. More importantly, it is the best lamp soup, noodle soup, soup of any kind Ive ever had in NYC! The thick bone broth is so full of fresh meat flavor yet not too salty, just the right amount of salt, and the wide noodles are soaked with this heavenly broth. This is a nice family restaurant and the waitress, who’s also the chef-co-owner, told me that she patiently stewed the broth for tens of hours to get such perfect mix of flavor and texture. All I can say is the broth is so good that I wanna dance. The only thing I did not like so much was the beef - I wouldve enjoyed more tender beef chunks. It stuck into my teeth. But the soup, noodle and portion are so AAAAAmazing that I still give it a 5-star!

Great price and tasty food. Try the spicy chicken noodles, the flavour is amazing. The pancake with beef is really nice too. Careful not to over order, its easily done!

Delicious and authentic. Cannot recommend enough!!! Noodles were to die for!

Food was good and fair price. BTW, dont get scared by the façade of the restaurant, its pretty cosy inside

Best food in Chinatown and best meal we enjoyed on our recent visit to NYC. A local treasure.

The pork pancake is magical

Affordable and yum! packs in some great flavors

Pancake with pork or beef are the best!

Get the cucumbers!! Everything is really solid, the hand pulled noodles are something else.

Very cheap prices for fantastic taste. We ordered the handpulled dry nope spicy chicken dish to share and a pork pancake. In summary: YUM. A definite must go if you are visiting chinatown. Keep in mind they are CASH only.

Get the Pork Buns and Beef buns. They are like cripsy pancakes of awesomeness. Big chicken tray was alright, would be good for a group of 3 or more.

Food is amazing. 大盘鸡 is so good...

A bit heavy for me.

Doesnt look like much from the outside but the food is really good!

Amazing noodles. Tasty pork dumplings!

Delicious!! beef pancake. Hand pulled noodles were average.

Love the food here wish can vote 6 stars :)

Food is delicious. The dry noodle and pepper chicken is highly recommended. They have large variety of dishes.

Small but fast. Seats probably 16 people and it was full when I got there around 9 pm on a Wednesday. But you can order takeout at the counter which is what I did.Oxtail Noodles in lamb broth it was $8.50 and took 5 minutes. I think they serve bigger portions if you order to stay. Everyone I saw had plates or bowls full of enough food for three people. Or I ordered wrong.Great flavor and the noodles are way thicker than Xian famous. Broth was hearty and flavorful. But the oxtail rings were sliced really thin and were rubbery. Mostly tendon with little meat. I still really enjoyed it. Will pay more attention to menu next time and order a cumin/chili based sauce.

Spicy Village is good, but definitely not as amazing as people hyped it up to be. Definitely get the soup dumplings... they were delicious!

Wow! I’m floored. For the price, this place is beyond amazing! Super authentic, big portions, handmade pulled noodles - Spicy Village is definitely one of my go to’s now.

My favorite noodle place in Chinatown

Can’t go past the big tray chicken with a side of hand pulled noodles. Amazing late night cheap eat that’s henanese.

This spot is great for lunch or dinner. I just ordered the spicy noodles, with no meat, and the onion pancake. Wish they had chicken although. The noddles were good. Spicy, but bearable. The onion cake was nice and crispy- very good. My food was hot & delicious. Great for a cold, or rainy day too!