Delivery Chinese in the West Village?

[enrevanche]

Eater reports this morning that MaMa Buddha on Hudson Street is closed for business.

This means that I'm in the market for a new Chinese delivery joint (and yes, I know that Baby Buddha on Washington and Bethune is still open and has a similar menu.)

If you've got ideas, I'm all ears.

[palombara]

Sad but true, Mama Buddha has closed, this time it's for real. Rumor is some cooks and waitresses and recipes have moved over to Empire Szechuan on 7th Ave & Perry - with transitory supervision by MMB owner Chuck. Like it or not (we liked it ) it's sad to see Mama Buddha gone from Hudson Street. what's next, banana republic ? gap? CVS?

[BW212]

Mama Buddha is a staple at our house, so I just called over there. The woman who answered confirmed that the two restaurants have "combined" at the Empire Szechuan location and their menus will be combining into a larger one as well. I never liked ES food, so I'm concerned what the results will be.

[ginsbera]

Looks like a Grand Sechuan (sp?) is opening up on Hudson just north of Houston st. That'll be a great addition to the neighborhood.

[enrevanche]

Thanks to all for their comments and suggestions. As it turns out, despite being closed for a few days, Mama Buddha is apparently back in operation (per my wife, who spoke with them this morning when she walked past, and Eater.com as well.)

[Liquid Sky]

I honestly think that Baby Buddha is the best for the West Village nabe. I'm Chinese-American so I'm damn picky when it comes to Chinese food. I'm NOT a fan of Sammy's (no offense to fellow Hounds). Their salted shrimp and their vegetable dishes were excellent. Also their lo mein, dumplings and won-tons were good. Not bad moo-shoo pork. Also thought that Baby was superior to Mama in overall quality.

[Olive123]

I used to adore ordering from Suzie's on Bleecker. They delivered all the way down to Battery Park when I lived there, so I would be surprised if there is anywhere in the west village that they won't deliver to. Check out their menu: http://www.suziesrestaurant.com/

[winebitch]

sammy's noodles is pretty dependable. i even make them deliver all the way to me in the east village.

[vvvindaloo]

When you write, "used to", how long ago do you mean? I used to eat there a lot (and loved it) 12-15 years ago, but haven't in a very long time. Is it still good?

[JungMann]

I was also a big fan of Suzie's when I lived in the Village. But I remember being despondent when they wouldn't deliver to me in the Financial District; how'd you get them to deliver to Battery Park??