9 Eldridge St · NYC Chinatown

Who Knew a Fishball Could Taste This Right?

Hand-pounded, bouncy, and simmered to perfection — Yi Zhang Fishball brings the kind of honest, soul-warming comfort food that keeps people coming back for bowl number two.

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What Makes Us Different

Not Your Average Street-Side Stall

Every bowl at Yi Zhang is built on a few simple promises — and we don't cut corners on any of them.

Hand-Pounded Daily

Our fishballs start with fresh fish, pounded by hand every morning. That means a texture you can actually feel — springy, not soft, real, not processed.

Broth Simmered Slow

We don't rush the stock. Our broth simmers for hours, building layers of savory depth that turn a simple bowl into something worth remembering.

Made With Care

This isn't fast food — it's honest food. Every bowl is assembled with attention, and every regular knows exactly what to expect when they walk in.

Neighborhood Staple

Located right in the heart of Chinatown on Eldridge St, we're your local spot for a quick lunch, a comforting dinner, or a bite that just feels like home.

Our Story

Small Shop, Serious Flavor

Yi Zhang Fishball started with a simple idea: make fishballs the way they're supposed to be made — fresh, bouncy, and full of fish flavor, not filler.

Today, we serve them from our little spot on Eldridge Street in Chinatown, where the aroma of simmering broth draws people in from the block. Whether you're a longtime neighborhood regular or just passing through, we hope every bowl makes you glad you stopped by.

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Come Say Hello

Address

9 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002-6221

Phone

(212) 961-6151

Hours

Open daily · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Neighborhood

Chinatown, Manhattan — right on Eldridge Street between Canal and Division