Noodles in Alhambra, CA

“Was trying to find a place for lunch on a random weekday. This place is excellent. Give the small hole in the wall vibe but inside is pretty spacious and clean. Staff is friendly and the food is excellent.

I will say parking can be difficult but that shouldn’t surprise anyone in the area. Small underground lot if you can’t find anything upstairs

Had the braised beef plate. Big portions, tasty and well braised beef. Veggies on the side were on the saltier side for my liking, but overall I’d get it again.

Got the beef noodle soup as well. I thought the broth could be a littler more “rich”, on the lighter side than I usually like it.

Not pictured but also tried the pork spare rib noodle soup. The spare ribs were tasty and fell off the bone.

Overall enjoyed the food and staff. Would come back again to try some other dishes like the braised pork“

“I’ve come here many times—it’s one of my favorite restaurants. The beef noodle soup is my go-to, but honestly, it’s hard to pick a favorite because everything is delicious.

Highly recommend the dumplings—they’re handmade, and you can even buy them frozen at a great price. The server reminds me of my aunties, and the food tastes like grandma made it. It’s like a cozy Sunday at mom’s, and she just brought out the menudo.

I also love that the music stays true to the culture. They play Mandarin songs, not some watered-down English playlist. It makes the whole experience feel authentic—like I’ve been invited into someone’s home. I’m always happy here. 🥰“

“Food was still as good as I remember
We got Xiao lung baos
Dan dan noodles
Beef noodle soup( hand tossed noodles )
Cucumbers
Beef roll ( lots of cilantro chive and meat!)
Pan friend dumplings“

“A good place for rice noodles, and I really loved their broth! My go to is their sliced beef rice noodles, portions were good too. The restaurant is also very clean. Not to mention, when you order takeout, they pack everything so nicely! Service was fast too!

Note: there is a small parking lot right next to the restaurant although all seem to be compact sized, street parking is plenty too if you have a larger car. And, they also do happy hour from 2-6pm for snacks and drinks.“

“Auntie Qiu Kitchen’s Pork XLB definitely hit the spot for my partner and me when we had cravings for XLB in Alhambra, didn’t get to try their crab and pork XLB but we'll have to come back to try it out! I definitely recommend the fried pork chop sticky rice cake, it’s super crispy, savory and the glaze on the pounded crispy rice cake is a great compliment. The server was nice and attentive and the food came out extremely fast!“

“Came here on the weekend with a party of 6 since we were closeby in Pasadena and it was a short drive down to Alhambra. Went to a Chicken place the night before so everyone agreed on Japanese food. Was seated quickly and decided on the popular cream curry udon that was featured in social media.

Food came out quickly, though I was kind of dissapointed with the dish. It was rather bland. Everyone however enjoyed their dish so maybe I should have ordered something different, like their gyukatsu since thats what their name implies🤔 Service was good, maybe if in the area again Ill give this place another chance. 4 stars🤙“

“Nem Nướng Khánh Hoà is widely praised for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine and warm atmosphere. The restaurant’s specialty is nem nuong cuon, a dish of grilled pork meatballs wrapped in rice paper and served with fresh herbs and vegetables. The dish stands out for its flavorful, fresh grilled pork and the crunchy texture of the accompanying ingredients“

“Very well run and maitained. The Ramen choices are delicious with lots of options. Try the spicy chicken sandwich too!!“

“My first time going but my Wife has taken my Mom n her family for years. Winnie was so very nice and sweet. Service was fast and staff very accommodating. Food came out fast and hot. I ordered Garlic Pork Short Ribs... wow so good. There is a reason my Wife goes there alot! And she is PICKY!!! Go enjoy there food, lunch specials and drinks! Make sure say hi to Winnie! She makes the meal complete.

Parking: Free parking and a very nice parking guard patroling.“

“Such a lovely hidden halal gem in Alhambra. It was a delight visit this restaurant and experience wonderful friendly atmosphere with spicy and delicious cuisine. The lamb skewers, fried chicken and shrimp has burst of spice and flavor which was truly enjoyable. Look forward to visiting again and trying more dishes they have to offer. Such a great experience!“

“I was recommended to come here by a friend and each time I come, their service has consistently been good. The restaurant is small, so i usually go early to avoid the line. Their food portion is a bit smaller but the taste has consistently been good. I always get their salad.“

“The food was perfect and the service was excellent! We don’t live close by. We were just visiting the San Gabriel Mission. However, whenever we go back to the area, we will definitely come back!“

“Popped in on a whim & ordered beef noodle soup (medium spicy). It was delicious! The noodles weren't soggy & there was lots of meat in the soup. The man who took my ordered offered me a chili paste oil, that was spicy salty deliciousness! I already want to visit again to try the beef roll & scallion pancake.“

“The wonton was huge and tasty but only has 4 per bowl 😄

Parking: Front side of the restaurant face Valley & you can see the restaurant name - The Congee.
From the parking lot, you won't be able to see the restaurant name but look for the big poster of the food“

“If you like eating Taiwanese food, you want to come here. Great tasting food and very reasonable priced. One of the most authentic Taiwanese restaurants in SGV (in my opinion). ���“

“I stumbled into this little shop by mistake. The pancakes they make are really good and classic for $6.5 each. The pancakes in Rowland Heights are nothing like that. Don’t be afraid of not knowing the goods, just be afraid of comparing goods.“

“Staff 10/10 they were all so friendly and courteous tonight.

Ambience and decor is also great - small, but intimate setting.

Enjoyed the food - particularly like their perfectly crisp calamari rings and their truffle salmon blue crab tastes fresh and delicious. ??“

“Tried this place during a lunch business trip. I ordered the beef with rice noodle bowl, it was very good and super filling. Not too salty at all. We also ordered a beef rice roll, you roll them yourself. The lettuce had some old parts but there was plenty so it's fine. Overall the portions are very reasonable and the beef was good, not much fat. I'd definitely come here again if in the area.“

“I think they opened their bussiness in the last 6 months or so, most people are unaware that this place existed. We've been there twice now. The beef tasted fresh and the soup is full of flavor and very tasty. They serve a very good portion size for the price. We have tried all the pho resturants in the area. I think this is probably the best one.“

“The portions are generous and the broth is mild and fresh. The house rice noodle is very good and comes with a good amount of protein. A menagerie of fish balls, shrimp, ground pork and slices of chicken. Make sure you try the mildly spicy orange sauce in the little containers on the table. If you get the leftovers to go the waitress might be nice enough to give you an extra bowl of broth to go like she offered me!“

“Lunch, Dinner, Midnight Snack, The Menu Gives A Few Hundred Choices Of The Finest Dining.“

“Food and service was very good! A good variety of dishes on the menu. The prices weren't bad, and you get a lot of food! I would definitely go here again!“