Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieLocal outpost of a popular Guangzhou chain offering rice noodle rolls plus other Cantonese fare.
What to order: Dough Stick Rice Noodle Roll · BBQ Pork with Chives Rice Noodle Roll · Deep Fried Fish Skin · Lai Wan Style Assorted CongeeFrom Google Maps reviews.
Yin Ji Chang Fen is a Hong Kong style spot that keeps the menu focused and does it well. We ordered the rice rolls, which are the main reason to come here. The chang fen comes out silky and thin, and they're generous with the toppings which makes a real difference compared to other places. The peanut butter rice rolls in particular stand out, they disappear fast and for good reason. The roast pork version hits a nice balance of sweet and savory that works really well together. The place gets b
This was my first visit to Yin Ji Chang Fen on Bayard Street, and while I still prefer the larger seating area at the Flushing locations, this Chinatown spot delivered the comforting Cantonese flavors that have made Yin Ji such a reliable favorite. We ordered quite a bit because it’s one of those menus where everything feels familiar and you just can’t choose. We started with the Watercress Sliced Pork Congee and Pork Liver Congee. Congee is one of the oldest and most beloved comfort foods in C
The thing to get here is the rice. We got the pork and chives and the chicken mushroom. The later could have been more flavorful but both were good. Next time if order the pork again and try the shrimp. Staff was friendly but be aware it is cash only with a ten dollar minimum. This spot is perfect for a food crawl though because it has a clean bathroom for paying customers (although you might have to wait in a small (1-2 person) line for a minute since it's just the one.
From the Aug 21, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Dishes and utensils weren't being properly washed and sanitized.
Single-use items were reused or left unprotected.
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
