Great NY Noodletown
5 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners recommend Great NY Noodletown for soft-shell crab, with one calling it the best crab they have tried. A commenter advises eating it at the restaurant because takeaway can become soggy. Two diners are less impressed: one finds the flavor and texture unremarkable, while another says it satisfies a crab craving without being spectacular. One also recommends the salt-baked shrimp.
Address
Great NY Noodletown, 28 Bowery, New York, NY 10013
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Salt baked soft shell crab
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/pavelysnotekapret in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026price
Agrees with the parent and says a whole soft shell crab there sold for a modest price a few weeks back.
- Recommendsu/KickMental8434 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Calls the salt-baked shrimp here a favorite.
- Recommendsu/blatantdream in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024taste
Says they actually prefer getting the fried lobster at this place.
- Mixedu/landlordLover666 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Says it's not spectacular but satisfies a crab craving, and calls it reasonably priced.
- Mixedu/RoeMajesta in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Says the soft shell crabs there weren't especially tasty or textured, and would rather order other classics there.
- Recommendsu/JulietAirway in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Recommends it but says to eat in, since takeout gets soggy; notes the crab is salt-baked.
- Recommendsu/shaheertheone in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024taste
Recommends this place's salt-and-pepper soft shell crab to someone who likes this style.
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