Located in New York City, Ollie's Restaurant Group is a purveyor of quality, yet affordable Chinese cuisine. When the founder of Ollie's, Tsu Yue Wang, was just getting started, he was lucky enough to be taken under the wing of Arthur Cutler, the brilliant restaurateur behind several NYC institutions such as Carmine's and Virgil's Real BBQ.
As a token of appreciation for everything Arthur had taught him, he decided to name the restaurant after his mentor. But how do you get Ollie from Arthur? The nickname for Arthur is Artie; then throw in a little bit of mispronunciation due to learning English as a second language, and voila, you get Ollie!
As a token of appreciation for everything Arthur had taught him, he decided to name the restaurant after his mentor. But how do you get Ollie from Arthur? The nickname for Arthur is Artie; then throw in a little bit of mispronunciation due to learning English as a second language, and voila, you get Ollie!
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J. Lawrence N.
Jan 25, 2022
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So here's the thing ... for the area, Ollie's is actually pretty good Chinese food. It's dependably consistent. You know what you're going to get when you order. It's simple. It's easy. It's even somewhat reasonably priced.
Here's the other thing ... Service can be annoying, inconsistent and less than stellar. Takeout orders really need to be kept to simple items ... i.e., don't order soup dumplings; they won't travel well. And don't try to mix things up with items like dry pot. Just don't.
Oh ... and if you are going to order take out
Here's the other thing ... Service can be annoying, inconsistent and less than stellar. Takeout orders really need to be kept to simple items ... i.e., don't order soup dumplings; they won't travel well. And don't try to mix things up with items like dry pot. Just don't.
Oh ... and if you are going to order take out
T. C.
Jan 16, 2022
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Beef tendon with spicy & peppery flavor
Silk belly in red oil sauce
Steamed dumplings
I always gravitate to my "to-go-to" Chinese spots, i should have went with my gut and went to my usual. The 3 dishes i ordered here were just OK. I wouldn't order this again here. It's also pretty pricey.
I anticipated the first 2 dishes l listed to have a slightly vinegary taste like my favorite usual spots-these had a slightly sweet taste which i didn't expect and didn't really enjoy.
Silk belly in red oil sauce
Steamed dumplings
I always gravitate to my "to-go-to" Chinese spots, i should have went with my gut and went to my usual. The 3 dishes i ordered here were just OK. I wouldn't order this again here. It's also pretty pricey.
I anticipated the first 2 dishes l listed to have a slightly vinegary taste like my favorite usual spots-these had a slightly sweet taste which i didn't expect and didn't really enjoy.
Libby Gurgis
Dec 26, 2021
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I went to Ollie’s last night for my birthday. There was no wait time, the staff was friendly and fast. The food was delicious! Best Chinese food I have had in a very long time. We had soup dumplings, cold sesame noodles, beef with green beans, chicken with broccoli and Urdu noodles. Everything was great. The chicken and the beef were tasty and tender, unlike the chewy, rubber like meat that I get from local Chinese restaurants in Queens. They also have a full bar. The prices are reasonable. I will definitely be back.
Andre C.
Dec 26, 2021
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The two lady's at the front are super rude, got upset at me for asking about my pick up order. They're response to me simply asking about my food was "sorry can't tell you were very busy" with such an attitude. Learn how to take care of the customers that put money into your pockets and keep your business open. So disappointing. LEARN ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Jessica Beam
Dec 18, 2021
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Cori E.
Dec 07, 2021
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Rebecca Salant
Nov 29, 2021
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I was ravishing but stuck on zoom and needed some comfort food to get me through another 10 hr day working from home and wanted just tofu and veggies
I saw Ollie's Noodle Shop was on chownow (no ridiculous UberEats service and delivery fees and had a lot of lunch specials so I decided to give them a go.
I ordered the sesame tofu and chicken with broccoli- but asked for tofu instead of chicken if possible- and BOY did they deliver, this is my new lunch spot!
It was so so so delicious! Both lunch specials were a generous portion and came with a pint of rice and soup (I chose egg drop)
The sesame
I saw Ollie's Noodle Shop was on chownow (no ridiculous UberEats service and delivery fees and had a lot of lunch specials so I decided to give them a go.
I ordered the sesame tofu and chicken with broccoli- but asked for tofu instead of chicken if possible- and BOY did they deliver, this is my new lunch spot!
It was so so so delicious! Both lunch specials were a generous portion and came with a pint of rice and soup (I chose egg drop)
The sesame
Feng C.
Nov 18, 2021
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Richard P.
Nov 18, 2021
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Great tasting food sent to our table in five minutes. Reasonable prices. Courteous service. Definitely not a tourist tap,
Definitely going here again if I have Broadway tickets.
As a vegetarian, I recommend the meatless Triple Delight with Eggplant,Broccoli and Tofu. Just tell them to go easy on the salt..
Definitely going here again if I have Broadway tickets.
As a vegetarian, I recommend the meatless Triple Delight with Eggplant,Broccoli and Tofu. Just tell them to go easy on the salt..
Crab S.
Nov 09, 2021
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I saw this restaurant on my recommended list and decided to order it, it took less than half-hour to deliver to my door. it offers many variety of food and they're delicious, the price are reasonable for the amount of food you'll get, I would definitely recommend it to anyone, especially if they like spicy food!
Jessilyn C.
Nov 08, 2021
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My new favorite dish from Ollie's Sichuan is Chicken Stew Platter!!! Must try~
Ollie's Sichuan always my top choice for Chinese food. I love their beef noodle soup, and I always order take out from them.
成都印象在曼哈顿是最早的一家川菜馆，刚来纽约时，曼哈顿还没有很多中国餐馆。所以成都印象成了我们最常聚会的地方，很多朋友虽然已经离开纽约了，但他们聊起纽约，大家都还记得位于时代广场的那家中国餐馆。我很喜欢他们的牛肉面，以前每次去都必点，最近看他们换了菜单，试
Ollie's Sichuan always my top choice for Chinese food. I love their beef noodle soup, and I always order take out from them.
成都印象在曼哈顿是最早的一家川菜馆，刚来纽约时，曼哈顿还没有很多中国餐馆。所以成都印象成了我们最常聚会的地方，很多朋友虽然已经离开纽约了，但他们聊起纽约，大家都还记得位于时代广场的那家中国餐馆。我很喜欢他们的牛肉面，以前每次去都必点，最近看他们换了菜单，试
Amanda Cheng
Nov 02, 2021
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I got the shrimp with cashew nuts lunch special. My order was prepped really quickly. The lunch special came with a choice of egg drop soup/hot sour soup and white rice/brown rice. I opted for the egg drop soup and brown rice. They didn't charge extra for brown rice unlike some other places. The shrimp stuff came with cashew, celery and carrots. The dish was a little bland itself, but there were generous servings of shrimp. The egg drop soup was also kind of bland and the color was an orange yellow. Maybe there wasn't enough egg added in. Edible, but not the best egg drop soup I've ever had. While
Tami Swartz
Nov 01, 2021
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I have been a loyal customer of Ollie's Noodle Shop at its incarnations since 1989. When they opened this location I rejoiced and ordered from them frequently as they were now at a location near my home. Today they may have lost a customer of 32 years. I ordered online and when I came down to get my order I was surprised to see the delivery man still there yelling at me that I couldn't take my food. I really couldn't understand him, and while I am part Asian I do not speak any form of Chinese. He called the restaurant and they said I didn't tip. I had chosen a 15% tip on my order so I didn't understand
Philip L.
Oct 14, 2021
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I haven't dined in-person at Ollie's, so this review will only be in the context of my delivery/take-out experience.
Ollie's is a decent place for Chinese place in this area. The prices are reasonable and the lunch specials are especially good since the items are only around $10 each. Some of the other reviewers have said that the portion sizes are generous, but I think "fair" is a better description imo.
I've had their Sesame Chicken Lunch Special, Pineapple Fried Rice w/ Shrimp, Egg Drop Soup, Shrimp Spring Rolls, and Egg Roll so far.
My personal favorite is the
Ollie's is a decent place for Chinese place in this area. The prices are reasonable and the lunch specials are especially good since the items are only around $10 each. Some of the other reviewers have said that the portion sizes are generous, but I think "fair" is a better description imo.
I've had their Sesame Chicken Lunch Special, Pineapple Fried Rice w/ Shrimp, Egg Drop Soup, Shrimp Spring Rolls, and Egg Roll so far.
My personal favorite is the
Chrissy T.
Oct 02, 2021
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Amy L.
Oct 02, 2021
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Lol doorDash messed up our address twice and had it delivered to the wrong place twice. Thankfully we picked it up the second time. Can I just say that between ordering and getting it, it only took 20 minutes?? And it was that fast the first time as well. I have no idea how they do it that quickly and have quality food.
This place is delicious. Singaporean noodle, string beans, water cooked beef, all so good!! Didn't know string beans could be that flavorful
This place is delicious. Singaporean noodle, string beans, water cooked beef, all so good!! Didn't know string beans could be that flavorful
Don Huang
Sep 25, 2021
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What bother me about this visit was one if the cook pull down his mask to chat with another cook while that cook was making my meal. He wipe his hand over his face nose mouse and continue to work work without cleaning the hand. Only when he made eye contact with me he pull the mask back on.
This came as a recommendation from a stranger in the park. Granted I am Asian so my taste bud does not approve the quality/$ this place provides. We ordered the three meat BBQ its eatable not very good, does not have the spices that were used in more authentic Chinese restaurant. Since its called the Noodle
This came as a recommendation from a stranger in the park. Granted I am Asian so my taste bud does not approve the quality/$ this place provides. We ordered the three meat BBQ its eatable not very good, does not have the spices that were used in more authentic Chinese restaurant. Since its called the Noodle
Shedy Dee
Aug 14, 2021
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This place has GONE DOWN HILL. Used to be a top quality Chinese food place. Now way more expensive and clearly have different cooks-no Chinese food cooking cooks. Watered down eggplant mealw, Mai fun is a cheaper noodle version and no cooked well. Paid 70$ for 4 entrees. Should have gone to a run of the meal stop somewhere else. Th
L. El
Aug 12, 2021
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I'm struggling to provide a proper evaluation of my experience. I believe there was a misunderstanding with the instructions I added to my order via the app.
I ordered my food through the app which was easy and convenient. The app worked great without any glitches. I ordered the three meat lunch special with brown rice ($11.95). The three meats I chose were roast pork, pork ribs and crispy chicken. I chose the brown rice over white rice. I also chose the Hot and sour soup over the egg drop soup. I wish fried rice and wonton soup were options but they were not.
I added a little note asking that
I ordered my food through the app which was easy and convenient. The app worked great without any glitches. I ordered the three meat lunch special with brown rice ($11.95). The three meats I chose were roast pork, pork ribs and crispy chicken. I chose the brown rice over white rice. I also chose the Hot and sour soup over the egg drop soup. I wish fried rice and wonton soup were options but they were not.
I added a little note asking that
David G.
Aug 08, 2021
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Courtney E.
Jul 08, 2021
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I generally love Ollie's! It's pricey considering there is no shortage of less expensive Chinese restaurants in NYC, but the portions are pretty generous. However, I was walking past Ollie's this morning and saw a cart unattended outside of a back door on 42nd Street presumingly propping the door open. The door looked like it led to a kitchen or service area, and there were eggs, heads of cabbage, and a huge bowl of lettuce/ salad on the bottom that were all uncovered. There was literally no one in sight, and I was able to walk up to the unattended cart. I've worked in the service
Alresch J.
Apr 11, 2021
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This place is definitely family style and you got to go with more than two or three people to enjoy the overall menu offering. I don't think I could do this menu justice by myself. The dishes they brought me were absolutely spectacular but overwhelming for one diner. The water spinach was delicious and so was the spicy chicken entree.
They do follow the pandemic regulations which was very refreshing.
They do follow the pandemic regulations which was very refreshing.
Azam K.
Sep 17, 2020
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Solid experience. First the great: the chicken was cooked perfectly. I ordered lunch gen tso chicken and it was crispy on the outside, yet juicy on the inside. I was SO happy with the chicken for every bite. The rice was good too.
Regarding the gen tso chicken, it said spicy on the menu, but i just didn't get any spice other than a few chilies thrown in. It was more of a sweet flavor. Also, the egg drop soup was alright but not as good as others I've had. Appreciate how they give packet of chowmein noodles with the soup. Really made it better. An overall good experience, but will likely
Regarding the gen tso chicken, it said spicy on the menu, but i just didn't get any spice other than a few chilies thrown in. It was more of a sweet flavor. Also, the egg drop soup was alright but not as good as others I've had. Appreciate how they give packet of chowmein noodles with the soup. Really made it better. An overall good experience, but will likely
L. Smith
Jul 08, 2020
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O. V. H.
Jun 15, 2018
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Ollies Noodle for Roast Pork. The roast pork here is delicious. Slightly sweet. Thinly sliced. I ate every bite! This is my first time ordered roast pork. I sadly realize what i have been missing. I also ordered sauteed asparagus in garlic sauce. I thought the asparagus a little unripe but ok overall. This place is half sit down and half take-out. Alsobthe space is kinda small.
