We initially went next door for Xinjiang halal food but left after nearly an hour of waiting—no silverware, only one soup dish served—and my group had a theater show to catch. We came to this place instead, and the experience was night and day.
The service was quick and professional. After we told the waiter we were in a hurry, we literally saw him run back to the kitchen. Thanks to their efficiency, we made it to the show on time.
And the noodles? Fresh, flavorful, and a solid 10/10. We’ll definitely be back to try more dishes in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andreas Ramos
easily the best Chinese restaurant in Palo Alto. incredible staff, menu, and interior. even the tables and chairs are Chinese style. waiters are friendly and helpful.
this is real Chinese food, Hunan style. we bring friends there. we've had business dinners there.
ask the waiters to recommend dishes. everything we've ever had delicious. Noodle Talk is locally owned by a family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jea Kim
Authentic Sichuan flavors, perfect for sharing with friends.
My friends from the area said this spot was their go-to Chinese restaurant, so we decided to check it out for dinner. They're especially known for their fried pork intestine noodles, which caught my attention. I wasn’t quite in the mood for noodles, so we decided to try the sautéed pork intestines on their own, along with a few other dishes.
Sautéed Pork Intestines with Hot Pepper – Most of my experience with pork intestines has been in Korean preparations. Grilled or stir-fried in thick cuts that often stay a bit chewy due to incompletely-rendered fat. This was my first time trying the Chinese-style version, and it was much better than I expected. Thinly sliced and crisped to perfection, each bite was like a savory, spicy chip. Surprisingly light and non-greasy, and the hot peppers gave it a subtle, satisfying burn. Honestly preferred this over most Korean-style intestines I've had.
Cabbage Stir-Fry – Another first for me. My Chinese friend called it a classic side dish. The cabbage was seared just right, tender with a savory, umami-rich coating that gave it real flavor. A bit heavy alongside all the other stir-fries, but definitely pulled its weight as a simple, comforting vegetable plate.
Boiled Fish, Sautéed Beef, Pork Liver, Mapo Tofu – All consistently solid. Good dishes to fill out the table and share.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rick Han
Food taste good but the portion is way too small. I ordered these two dishes and it cost me almost 50 dollars without tips.
Kimy
expensive but yummy！
Mu W
bibima的牛腩米线！
Vignesh M
Good spicy restaurant with some great dishes and a service usually better than most restaurants I have seen in the area. Has a decent sized seating area. Food is also served pretty fast after you order.
Surprisingly for the name, the better dishes are usually not the ones with the noodle in them. It's a bit on the pricier side, but I would pay the premium for the quality and service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chunfang Li
Showed their offer on google map but still have to pay the original price.
Bingbing Dong
The food is great. For Hunan people, being able to eat authentic Hunan food in a foreign country is full of happiness! Highly recommend the cumin lamb chops and the fat lamb in sour soup.
Zijun Wang
This restaurant has good food. The tomato beef rice noodles are delicious and the portion is large. I plan to try different flavors next time. Many dishes are discounted.
The food is great and you don’t have to wait long for it.
Matthew Lowenstein
This place is phenomenal. Some of the best Chinese food this side of the pacific and exceptionally friendly people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ziyuan Guo
This store is amazing! The cuisine is delicious with traditional Chinese Hunan taste! The environment is clean and conformable; And service here is very nice! I will come next time :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Satay, Beef Tendons, Mantou, Steamed Scallop with Garlic, roasted green bean with eggplant 茄子烧四季豆
Cecile Coignoux-Aram
Food is delicious, service is attentive. Can be pretty spicy, be aware.
We initially went next door for Xinjiang halal food but left after nearly an hour of waiting—no silverware, only one soup dish served—and my group had a theater show to catch. We came to this place instead, and the experience was night and day.
The service was quick and professional. After we told the waiter we were in a hurry, we literally saw him run back to the kitchen. Thanks to their efficiency, we made it to the show on time.
And the noodles? Fresh, flavorful, and a solid 10/10. We’ll definitely be back to try more dishes in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
easily the best Chinese restaurant in Palo Alto. incredible staff, menu, and interior. even the tables and chairs are Chinese style. waiters are friendly and helpful.
this is real Chinese food, Hunan style. we bring friends there. we've had business dinners there.
ask the waiters to recommend dishes. everything we've ever had delicious. Noodle Talk is locally owned by a family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Sichuan flavors, perfect for sharing with friends.
My friends from the area said this spot was their go-to Chinese restaurant, so we decided to check it out for dinner. They're especially known for their fried pork intestine noodles, which caught my attention. I wasn’t quite in the mood for noodles, so we decided to try the sautéed pork intestines on their own, along with a few other dishes.
Sautéed Pork Intestines with Hot Pepper – Most of my experience with pork intestines has been in Korean preparations. Grilled or stir-fried in thick cuts that often stay a bit chewy due to incompletely-rendered fat. This was my first time trying the Chinese-style version, and it was much better than I expected. Thinly sliced and crisped to perfection, each bite was like a savory, spicy chip. Surprisingly light and non-greasy, and the hot peppers gave it a subtle, satisfying burn. Honestly preferred this over most Korean-style intestines I've had.
Cabbage Stir-Fry – Another first for me. My Chinese friend called it a classic side dish. The cabbage was seared just right, tender with a savory, umami-rich coating that gave it real flavor. A bit heavy alongside all the other stir-fries, but definitely pulled its weight as a simple, comforting vegetable plate.
Boiled Fish, Sautéed Beef, Pork Liver, Mapo Tofu – All consistently solid. Good dishes to fill out the table and share.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food taste good but the portion is way too small. I ordered these two dishes and it cost me almost 50 dollars without tips.
expensive but yummy！
bibima的牛腩米线！
Good spicy restaurant with some great dishes and a service usually better than most restaurants I have seen in the area. Has a decent sized seating area. Food is also served pretty fast after you order.
Surprisingly for the name, the better dishes are usually not the ones with the noodle in them. It's a bit on the pricier side, but I would pay the premium for the quality and service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Showed their offer on google map but still have to pay the original price.
The food is great. For Hunan people, being able to eat authentic Hunan food in a foreign country is full of happiness! Highly recommend the cumin lamb chops and the fat lamb in sour soup.
This restaurant has good food. The tomato beef rice noodles are delicious and the portion is large. I plan to try different flavors next time. Many dishes are discounted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodle Soup
Restaurantji Recommends
Best rice noodle I had in town!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great and you don’t have to wait long for it.
This place is phenomenal. Some of the best Chinese food this side of the pacific and exceptionally friendly people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This store is amazing! The cuisine is delicious with traditional Chinese Hunan taste! The environment is clean and conformable; And service here is very nice! I will come next time :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Satay, Beef Tendons, Mantou, Steamed Scallop with Garlic, roasted green bean with eggplant 茄子烧四季豆
Food is delicious, service is attentive.
Can be pretty spicy, be aware.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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