Noodles near Albany, CA

“Ate here 4 times. 1: salmon w fish, 2nd: branzino w lime , 3: seabass eggplant and 4th: sweet sour fried pompano. all of them were excellent. thai fish cakes and mushroom dumpling for appetizers were great . My wife had Tom yum soup and coconut pad Thai : both of which she loved . our service was great as well. we live in San jose but we're up in Berkeley for about a few weeks and this Thai restaurant is better than any in South Bay. highly recommended!“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“I got the duck last time and was seriously disappointed. Got the tenpura one this time and completely different story. Flavor is incredible especially with the chili flakes they give you. The wasabi salt is a great dipper for the tempura! Now we are hooked!“

“We brought our friend here to celebrate his birthday because we wanted to gift an experience. We saw you featured on Check Please . . . And you guys WOW’d us beyond our expectations!! Amazing staff! And amazing food . . And yes, amazing cocktails!! Down to the last finishing touches ! We will definitely be back !“

“Mensho is definitely not worth the wait in my opinion. The line is usually 45min-1hr long. Coupled with the fact that parking is hard to find and the restraunt is tiny and cramped, you are better off going to marufuku or hinodeya.

I had the spicy GKO. Compared to the other garlic ramen I have had in ramenagi this was ok. The chasu is belly slices like marufuku and not the spiral rolled belly cross section which I prefer since it falls apart more easily.

They don't give you a lot of toppings on the ramen. There is no ajitama or menma in the default. Given that the price point is higher than other sf ramens this doesn't seem like value for money.

Clearly other people disagree since there is a line out the door but also the restraunt is tiny so this could be artificial scarcity and the insta hype cycle.“

“LetsSweet Kitchen is a Hong Kong chaan Teng restaurant in San Francisco South the market neighborhood, across the street from the Porsche dealer. We were in the area and decided to give them a try. Highly rated at 4.9 on Google, 4.7 on Yelp.

The place is clean, Service, friendly and food solid. Prices are higher than Chinatown, of course. Parking is a lot easier here. If you're in the neighborhood and want some Hong Kong style Chinese food, this is a good bet. If you're intimidated by Chinatown, this is a great place to go.

Food Picks:
Brad beef brisket rice with four piece wonton ($22.99) is a special during lunch and includes a drink. Ample quantity and good wontons and sold braised brisket flavor. The Hong Kong milk tea was strong and not too sweet. 8.5/10

Black pepper pork chop and onion over rice ($16.85) had reasonable quantity and was cooked just fine. The sauce was on the peppery side. 8.5/10.

Overall - Very Good
Food - Good
Decor - Very Good
Service - Very Good
Value - Good

Would we come back - Maybe“

“really friendly staff and great eats! we will be back to work through the entire menu!“

“the Thai soup with the prawns in it I like mine spicy“

“I really like this restaurant and have ordered from here many times. I don’t usually write reviews about food quality, because I understand that every restaurant can have an off day. But I’m writing this because I genuinely like this place and don’t want to see the quality decline.Today I ordered my favorite soup for delivery, and unfortunately, it was very disappointing. The food looked like it had been sitting for a while, and even the rice — something as simple as rice — tasted like it wasn’t fresh.I know the quality this restaurant is capable of, and this was simply not what I expected. I live only about a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute drive away, so I’ve chosen to order from here many times because I genuinely like the restaurant.I honestly don’t want to see the quality go down. That’s why I’m taking the time to write this review. I hope the restaurant takes it as constructive feedback, because I would much rather come back and have the quality I’ve experienced here before.“

“Coming from the San Gabriel Valley, which has plenty of Sichuan food, I’m always on the hunt for good Sichuan places in East Bay. Of which, there aren’t that many.

I was pleasantly surprised by the food at Mr. Liu Noodle House.

The noodles in the Beef Noodle Soup were bouncy, and the broth was wonderfully fragrant and savory. It had just the right amount of flavor and salt.

Their chengdu dumplings are delicious as well. Nice homemade wrappers with a chew to them, in a fragrant balanced chili oil. Just the right amount of Sichuan peppercorn.

The blistered green beans had a nice wok hei to them, and packed a salty punch from the pickled vegetable (“sui mi ya cai”)

Service was lovely. The boss lady 老闆娘 refilled our water multiple times.“

“Taniku Izakaya is a great spot for skewers and a solid casual night out. I really liked the spicy scallop hand rolls and the takoyaki, and the food overall was worth the wait. It does get busy, and there was a line since reservations are only for a couple tables, but we only waited about 20–30 minutes. The vibe was lively, and everything felt well worth it.“

“The fall here is incredible and I've been getting it every week for the past 6 weeks to ease my tummy as I have IBS. Sometimes. The pho is a tad on the sweet side, but it is consistent and delightful. The service is always really attentive at the beginning and once you have your food they kind of leave you alone, which I like.

The atmosphere is standard for what you'd expect from a mom and pop Vietnamese pho spot, but a little subpar for my tastes“

“Tsukemen is so good here! I wish there was a way to heat up the broth again when it cools down, but the flavor is really great and delicious.

Had the same flight as well, but at this point I think I might just stick with seasonal sake or the sake of the day.

I came around 5pm and there was no wait. It seems to get busy though so your mileage at vary.“

“OMG, this honestly surprised me! The place is not that big, tables are a little cramped, but the food is so good! Great price, huuuuge portions. I kid you not. Super worth it. The broths are full of flavor and packed with umami. And, call me cheesy, but I do enjoy the decor of this place! If you’re in the area, definitely stop by and check them out.“

“Great spot for all things dimpling, noodles, and cooked veggies! I came here for the first time on a trip 2 years ago and had to make a special trip back this time. My whole family loves it. We got a variety of noodles, dumplings and veggies. Our favorite things were the Dan Dan noodles and green beans. It’s located right next to Japan town in a cute shopping area. Will be back next time we’re in town!“

“Got sat right away after putting myself on waitlist , food came out right away I got the hakata tonkatsu with medium spice . It was so flavorful and good . I didn’t taste any spice so would have been nice to get a bit more spice in it . My only regret is I ate it too fast . The other ramens looked good too . Especially the spicy ground chicken (TanTan). Workers were going at it getting orders out left and right and seemed to enthusiastic about it producing yummy meals for people 🙌🏼“

“friendly service and tasty food“

“I called in about 30 minutes before they were closing. The gentleman on the phone was very polite and professional, he gave me a few recommendations, and even though I don’t eat raw meat, he offered to cook it completely instead. I tried so many soups like this and can definitely say that it was one of the best pho soups I’ve tried in my life. Soooo good! Definitely recommending to try ! Thank you for great service and tasty soup.“

“Jane was an amazing hostess!! The ramen here is the BEST I’ve ever had in my life, so light and fresh. The chicken buns were phenomenal 🤩 The atmosphere felt like I was in a different country, just beautiful! I’d highly recommend Marufuku San Francisco!“

“Awesome Food. Good prices.“

“Dropped in for late lunch. Quick service, great food.“

“Food are great. Very clean surrounding. Staffs are very friendly and respectful. very outstanding customer service 👏 Keep it up! 10 ⭐️“

“Ngon 😍cung đậm chất Việt Nam“

“Food very tasty n freshly made quick service friendly staff“

“The meat quality is pretty good! Although there was a big party right before us so we had to wait for quite a bit after seated for food to be served, the dining experience was satisfying. I got the yuzu soup base, was quite refreshing. Would recommend to come early (around or before 6 pm) to avoid long waiting time.“

“First of all, the food was great. I could tell it was a popular restaurant based on the non-stop delivery pick-ups!
The service was unique. There was only one older gentleman, and a bit of a language barrier. But we were able to easily order and communicate that they were out of the donuts. 😭
But despite that, and the hole-in-the-wall location of it. And the confusion of a another, similarly named restaurant Spices across the street. But we got pointed in the right direction and we were very happy with the quality and flavor of the food.
We had the Kung Pao Chicken, Pork Buns, and scallion pancakes. All of which was delicious.
And the price was phenomenal. Especially given how much prices have gone up over the last couple of years.“

“I live only a block away from several very popular Vietnamese restaurants in the Tenderloin. This is a great choice despite located in it's kinda interesting Tenderloin neiberhood. Super hot pho tai! Quick service, and if you want cold water, they bring a nice pint in a big plastic thermos container. Love it every time.“

“service and quality are top notch“

“At this location, the fried garlic is served separately—a detail I truly appreciate. I also really enjoy their thin egg noodles, which strike a perfect balance between chewy and tender without becoming overly soft. However, the dish tends to be quite oily, so if you prefer lighter meals, this might not be ideal for you.

My usual order is the Number 1 without kidney, with the soup served on the side. I also always add fish cake as an appetizer. The total cost for two regular dishes plus one appetizer comes to $53.75.

What I love about this restaurant is how it evokes the authentic flavors of Thailand’s street food, especially the dry yellow egg noodles. While it doesn’t include traditional Thai-style char siu or wontons, the taste remains quite close to home.

This well-established Chinese restaurant impresses me with its surprisingly clean restrooms, likely due to my morning visits. Parking can be difficult, as only metered street parking is available. The branch tends to be busy, so clear communication with staff is important. Although there may be a short wait, the service is attentive and friendly.“

“Fresh, delicious and great folks“

“Solid Chinese yum, not the standard Chinese-American.

Popo Noodles, with rice-wine braised pork belly is savory, soy-based comfort; egg noodles cooked to still-chewy perfection, dressed for flavor but still dry. Pickled Bamboo Shoots add-on, a must, to cut through the light meat fat.

A good option when at Spark Social.“

“Came here with a friend and got the ribeye banh mi which was huge and so good! I'm glad we waited in line, it actually was not a very long wait in the end and the food came out fast.

Good:
- Portion size is super generous!
- The price is good
- The meat was so juicy! Loved the ribeye and they are generous with how much they give you
- There are some good picnic blankets nearby and it's not too bad

Bad:
- Long lines and no inside seating

Overall this was an awesome find and hole in the wall and I'm glad I finally got to try it!“

“Just went here our first time on valintines day and although I did not have any noodles we had spicy spring rolls the Katsu chicken and chicken teriyaki skewers and everything tasted so good thin cuts of chicken lots of flavor all under thirty bucks we will definitely be back“

“The food was good and the seating atmosphere was really nice! I feel like every menu choice had a variety of vegetables so I think this would be great for a health-conscious person. We got sushi and really liked the cha ya deep fried sushi. The food overall is very simple and vegetable-centered. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-01“

“I’ve been coming to this restaurant for around 15 years during every single visit to San Francisco. I brought my husband 9 years ago during our honeymoon. This time we brought our 8 year old. We were so excited to share this amazing restaurant with him. The ramen is so flavorful and has body in the broth. I will always return to this restaurant during any visit to San Francisco.
During this visit of 9 days we came here 3 times, this is how much we absolutely love everything about this restaurant!!!!!“

“We loved this place! The food felt really authentic and everything we tried was delicious and high quality. We especially liked the banchan. The kimchi was excellent too.

The service was also very friendly, and overall we had a great experience. We would definitely come back. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait because this place is popular. we went on a Monday evening and it was still quite busy. Parking can be tough too. Definitely worth the wait!“

“This place seemed like a good comparison to Papa Noodles on New Montgomery. I ordered the Momo Spicy Noodle for an affordable $11 base dish. I added the spicy chicken protein and an extra side of pickled yellow pepper because everything should be pickled.
The compost ready cardboard bowl is good except I think a little leaked onto my desk, so just something to watch out for next time.
The portions were good with lots of base thin noodles, medium sized pieces of chicken and a good amount of pickled yellow peppers.
This dish is definitely spicy and left a tingling sensation in my mouth 10 minutes after finishing.
I was delayed in picking up my order but it was ready and waiting for me when I arrived. A very pleasant person behind the counter greeted me and gave me the food.
Although Papa is still my favorite, Momo is a good runner up for lovely a noodle dish.“

“Went here right after a 4-mile hike at Muir and this place literally saved my life 😭 I was STARVING, thirsty, and about to die from exhaustion.

Perhaps my best decision today was ordering the Hoanh Thanh Mi Hai Ky (house special wonton egg noodle soup) and a Vietnamese coffee. Service was super fast and accommodating—they even made my coffee in a to-go cup so I could carry it out later.

My table neighbor got his food before me and his bowl made the WHOLE restaurant smell so good I lowkey started getting hangry like WHERE IS MY FOOD??!! 😭 (extremely impatient of me considering my food literally came out less than 5 minutes after I ordered 💀)

ALSO GET THE FRIED FISH CAKE (cha ca chien)!!! You will not be disappointed.“

“Delicious * Fast * Great price * Courteous

The Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich was excellent! Wonderful flavor, amazing texture, just the right amount of sauce and spices. I called in my order, and it was ready when I arrived in 10 minutes. Their service over the phone and in-person was engaging and courteous. The price was extremely reasonable. I also love that they charge less if you pay in cash – a great way to wean all of us off the credit card system.“

“This place is as authentic as you can get. It’s a gem cause not many places serve rice rolls “肠粉”. This place is no frills - you order at the counter and pick it up there yourself. The food is served on disposable plates. There’s a wide variety of sauces provided for you to add yourself to your food. The special soya sauce is the best and most original way of eating it. I had the rice roll express special - it was alright. The wantons were decent but the soup was lukewarm and barely had any taste in it. The soy milk was freshly made in house. More effort could be invested in keeping the tables clean. Overall - this place is a gem if you’re looking for a real Chinese experience without breaking the bank.“

“Oh how I miss Anchalee! Beautiful cozy decor and the food is amazing. I have great memories of this place. Time to make my way back to enjoy.“

“Delicious and fresh. Excellent vegetarian food. Great takeout service and online ordering.“

“It had my lips smacking, stayed down the street from this place almost 4 months and just now got to try it.I would definitely bring friends next time“

“Ok how have I lived a 5 min walk from this spot for the past 3 months and not gone sooner!!! I love pho and Monster Pho is some of the best I’ve ever had. My partner got the chicken rice plate and thoroughly enjoyed it — chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Not only was the food great, but we also really appreciated connecting with Tee. I highly recommend eating here.“

“I absolutely adore this place! I’ve been coming here for roughly 5 years and the food is absolutely scrumptious! I’m a creature of habit, so my go-to bowl of noodles here is the Chongqing Street Noodles. It’s so hearty and flavorful with the most deliciously chewy hand pulled noodles! I also love the peanuts and they make it perfectly spicy when I request for it. Also, the prices are super reasonable and the portions are ample.

It’s never super busy and they have searing both inside and outside. The lady who takes orders is super sweet and efficient. I love the robot that brings the food to the table! It’s always a hoot to watch. All in all, this is some of the best and most unique noodle soup that you’ll find in Oakland! I love it to pieces!“

“Cool place (love the decor/style), nice staff & tasty food. Some dishes you will not find in the average Thai restaurant in the Bay Area. For example, the chef or owner is from northern Thailand so the menu features a top Northern Thai dish - Kao Soi noodle soup (beef or chicken), or the all time fav 'street food' grilled pork skewers (moo ping) served with sticky rice (ck out the menu on their website). I had the Pad Kemao Chicken (menu says beef but they are happy to make dishes with what you like & even have Beyond Meat dishes on the menu - cool to see stir fried basil with Beyond Meat (Krapao Beyond Neur)). The taste of my wok fried pad kemao was delicious, same or better than any I've had on prior trips to Bangkok. Glad to have discovered a solid Thai restaurant that doesn't have watered down flavors. Good to see they have a lot of gluten free and vegan choices on the menu too. Definitely will be back, keep up the good work!“

“Really loved this spot! Shared a few different dishes family style - crowd fave was the prik khing, and we’re looking forward to coming back to try more. They also had some fun Thai inspired beers. Our server, Saeen (sorry if I spelled that wrong!) was great and so nice to chat with“

“Picked up dinner twice this week. Delicious.“

“Great food and we will definitely visit again“

“The best Asian food we have had in a long time! We were expecting average, but our did was delicious. A nice surprise was the Asian slaw served as an appetizer. Spicy, tangy chopped cabbage. Spicy eggplant with chicken and the massive shrimp in a honey walnut sauce we amazing. Each entree would feed two along with rice. Beer and wine offered. JUST GO!“