Not far from the 7 train or the Sheraton LaGuardia where we had some world-renowned soup dumplings is Nanxiang Xiaolong Bao (aka Noodle House), a small restaurant with an equally small menu. Although the restaurant has far fewer menu options than a typical Chinese restaurant, Nanxiang Xiaolong Bao excels at what they do make. As their Chinese name implies, soup dumplings are their specialty. Orders of the soup dumplings are prepared in an area... more ›

Je' Bon, a new noodle shop on the stretch of St. Mark's Place between 2nd & 3rd Aves opened yesterday to a slow, but steady crowd making their way through the sidewalk's slush. Offering a smattering of Asian noodle & noodle soup dishes with Thai, Japanese, Malaysian, and Chinese inspiration among others, Je 'Bon has the casual Asian fast-food feel of Union Square's Republic, with a kitchen exposed through clear glass, and a still-developing clientele. An appetizer size of vegetable tempura came lightly fried and flavorful, while vegetable dumplings with a mushroom and cabbage filling were tasty though over-steamed. The waitstaff was almost uncomfortably attentive, but given a little time to get their own groove, Je'Bon may find its own noodly niche. more ›