How did Chang Lai Fishballs & Noodles all start from a standestreet stall to now what is a cozy brickand mortar eatery where they have not only the thin pork skin but also the beef offals and much more assorted Chinese snacks and appetizers? Their signature? On the other hand, the exquisite curry fishball dished noodles—a seemingly simple meal that in fact has various sophisticated undertones of its own. The subtle interplay of each slippery strand of noodle, amidst the scented curry and tender fishballs forms an inseparable dish. However, the journey doesn't end here, soft velvety congee, rich tea eggs, and juicy fried dumplings offer an endless range of contrasting textures and flavors. Complete it with tingling fruit tea or warming side. It may be unpretentious, but its mouthwatering offer is brought to us from the cookbook of craftsmen who have been handing it down through their generations. Following the counter, Mr. Zhang, who is as affable as he is tall, enthusiastically greets customers like family, gently instructing the timid about the menu of different dishes that offer a myriad of flavors. Preserving holiday traditions while boasting of contemporary creativity, this Chang Lai restaurant embodies the diversity and spirit of New York's Chinatown, a thriving neighborhood occupied by stories, customs and endless passions for delectable cuisine.