Noodles near Los Altos, CA

“I had lunch here for my 1st time. I will be back for many more lunches. Thank you folks very much and I’m looking forward to scarfing my left overs for dinner.“

“This place has grew on me, and with every time i bought food from here. The very cheap prices, and fun waitress, made me love this place more and more, making me want to buy food from here almost everyday. now, i come with friends many times a week, and would very much recommend this amazing place to anyone looking for a nice, cheap meal.“

“First time visiting. Delighted to find a hand-pulled noodle soup place in DT MV.

Noodle portion is good. Would love the width of the flat noodles be half of its current size.

The on-the-house cabbage appetizer could serve w/o jalapeños as my mouth was burning even after I took them out & put the cabbage into my Chef’s Beef noodle soup.

Friendly staff. Glad to see fe/male restrooms.

Frozen dumplings made-to-go.

Will be back to taste other items!“

“This used to be my favorite noodle spot for years, thanks to its Hainan chicken noodle special and chicken rice plate. The dishes offered great value, and the soup, famously free of MSG, was a standout. For the price of a fast-food burger meal, you could enjoy a flavorful bowl of chicken noodles—an unbeatable deal.

Unfortunately, things have changed. Over the past six months, the quality of the chicken has noticeably declined. They’ve switched from ranch or cage-free chicken to a lower-quality alternative. The meat now has a mushy texture, barely surpassing that of Costco rotisserie chicken.

Even more disappointing is the addition of MSG to the soup base, which leaves you parched after finishing a bowl. While some might not mind, I don’t think my taste buds have changed—this isn’t the soup I once loved.

I’d recommend that Special Noodle Soup focus on preserving the quality of their signature dishes, even if it means raising prices. Compromising quality undermines the reputation they’ve built over the years.

I would like to hear your comments or it's just me getting older!!“

“We came here for dinner and ordered zhajiang mian, another fried noodle dish, and, on the waiter’s recommendation, the salt and pepper fried eggplant. It ended up being our favorite, so we’re really glad he convinced us to try it!

The waiter (also maybe the owner?) is super enthusiastic and loves to suggest dishes you might not have considered. I didn’t find it pushy at all. First, he's running a business and, of course, wants you to explore the menu. Second, he mentioned that if we didn’t like his recommendation, we wouldn’t have to pay. It was actually refreshing, especially since positive, enthusiastic service isn’t what Chinese restaurants are typically known for (as a Chinese person, this is pretty normal to me). I also noticed that he doesn’t pressure people who aren’t interested, so he really knows how to read the room.

This spot is definitely getting added to our regular dinner rotation!“

“Visited Dough Zone on Christmas, and it didn’t disappoint! The restaurant was open and welcoming during the holiday, which was a pleasant surprise. The pork dumplings in chili sauce were absolutely fantastic – the perfect balance of heat and flavor.
Highly recommend Dough Zone, especially if you're craving authentic dumplings during the holidays!“

“So I recently went with a friend who’s Indian, never had Chinese food and has dietary restrictions. I brought him here for him to try out Chinese food and I was not disappointed. Walking in it was gorgeous with lots of lights and music. The tables are separated by fish tanks which is very beautiful. We ordered ma po tofu, sour & soup, chicken heart skewers, onion pancake, rice, and golden palace chicken. There were so many options my friend was able to eat a lot of their food items. We scanned a barcode and ordered, they were so fast with the delivery of the food it was honestly amazing. I absolutely loved the skewers and the onion pancakes. The prices were pretty reasonable too. The most memorable part for me was actually the waiter. There was a male waiter working that day and he brought us togo boxes without us even asking. He even helped us pour the soup into the containers which was so sweet of him. Another random part is the bathroom is Doraemon themed it’s honestly so cute. We had such a great time, I would definitely come back to have another meal.“

“I didn't go to the restaurant, but I had the food delivered to me and I ordered the Chongqing cold noodles and Chongqing noodles with peas and ground pork. I have visited Chongqing Three times in the last 12 years. I fell in love with the city and especially the food. The two things that I ordered today, I would Eat many times when I was there and the food that I ordered today brought back memories of that food and that city.

Both dishes were delicious and I will definitely go back to the restaurant and order them again.“

“Excellent, creative dishes! Good service!! 10 stars!!!“

“Best vegan food in Palo Alto. I eat here as often as I can. FYI, it's cash only for smaller orders. Very highly recommended.“

“3 people less than $100, large portions“

“The food is delicious
It's a pity that there are few things on offer, no xiaolongbao and no dumplings.
But of course I will come back for the Taiwanese taste.
Not to mention punching in and sending side dishes.“

“Just devoured dinner at Merit Vegan - think "family dinner" vibes with a plant-based twist. The corndogs and cheesecake? Unreal. Parking's easy, portions are generous, and the staff is pure sunshine.“

“I love fat rice rolls very much.My cousin’s soup is rich, pink and tender, and the pork intestines are super tasty!Also ordered a big bowl of noodles (pork trotters + fatty intestines)The pig's feet melt in your mouth! ! Also a must-tryNext time I want to try the red oil hand ❤️in additionThe clerk is very kind! ! !“

“A casual eatery for Japanese udon noodles. The menu was largely different types and styles of noodles. Service was quick. The udon noodles tasted fresh, and the broth was flavorful. I tried the Utsuke Udon Tsukemen, which had the noodles and broth served separately and then you add the noodles to the broth when eating. It was a solid dish. We also added a side green salad for some fiber and greens.“

“The most memorable: 1) fresh garlic in a bowl on each table for self serve! Super authentic chinese northerners way of eating noodles!! I love it. 2) the texture of size 2 (second thinnest) is mind blowing good for someone like their noodles Al dente. Don’t get the most thinnest in noodle soup unless you like super soggy mushy texure.“

“Amazing ramen! There is a line out here for a reason. However if you come very early and are okay with an early dinner, it takes less time. But honestly worth the wait. I love that there is more than one vegetarian option and the taste is phenomenal!“

“friendly staff, monstrous upon great broth“

“Very good food, always fresh. I come here every other week. Overall, the quality of the food is excellent. It would be better if they had seating, as they do not. But overall, it's a fantastic dumpling spot with many other great options on the menu.

Rating meaning:
5 stars = Outstanding
4 stars = Great
3 stars = Decent/Not returning
2 stars = Not returning
1 star = Worst“

“I have been eating at Sushi House for almost 30 years and have almost always ordered their amazing Chinese Chicken salad (prepared the Japanese way) and shrimp tempura udon. It is my go-to place for authentic Japanese comfort food, and their Chinese Chicken salad is the best I’ve ever had. I hope they never change that dish!!! Also, Rueben the waiter, is awesome and has waited on my table for almost 20 years. I appreciate such consistency in staff who go above and beyond.“

“Received a recommendation from a friend and was very thankful for it. I ordered the Hot Spicy Beef Stew Noodle Soup and the name says it all. The broth has a rich beef flavor with a kick from the spice. But the noodles have a great texture and a wonderful chew. Will definitely be back again!“

“This is my go to place for jjajangmyeon. The noodle is always fresh and the sauce is perfect. Big portions as well. I have yet to try other dishes. It is always busy and has long waits on the weekend so come early. No reservations. It's first come, first serve. Good for families and friends. Kid friendly place too. The only gripe is that parking lot is small not a lot of parking space once it is full.“

“good place，“

“手工拉面不错，儿童友好，微辣的牛腩面也适合大人，总体不错，五星好评。“

“We had fish pot noodle, steam soup dumplings, pan fried soup dumplings, and chili oil wonton. These are very delicious. We also ordered a stir fried broccoli chicken which is a bummer. Instead of sliced chicken breast like in the menu picture, it’s fried chicken chunks like in sweet and sour chicken. It’s also very oil and salty. Other than that dish, the rest are really good!!“

“I spent a few weeks in Xinjiang a million years ago and ate laghman -- the Uyghur's national dish -- two or three times a day. Loved it loved it loved it. Hadn't had any in over 25 years, then recently moved to the area and saw that downtown Menlo Park had a Uyghur place. Woo hoo!

The noodles and sauce are perfect. (The meat is surprisingly low-quality so I ask for it without the meat and just get some flank steak slicked up for stir-fry at Whole Foods and cook that up at home to add.) The portion is generous and the dish keeps well in the fridge for a few days.“

“Love their foods, so delicious and fancy will bring my family & friends there again!!“

“Good food, service and clean, well lit restaurant. Tried a variety of items. You scan a qr code and order from the table. We had the onion pancake (good, a little oily as expected), dumplings (tasty), dry beef bowl (nice mix of veggies and beef. Has peanuts and fries), green pepper fish noodle soup (photo on menu does not match dish and the green pepper isnt bell pepper, it is a little spicy) and lamb skewers (well seasoned). Would be nice to have the smaller items (dumpling, pancake, skewers) served first as an appetizer and the larger items as main dishes. Items were served as they were ready so we got the dumplings served last

Parking: Mall parking“

“Update 07/2024:
Remember to try the roasted ducks!
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Cheap but authentic Nanjing Cuisine. The duck blood rice noodle soup is a must try. The duck blood is directly imported from China, so as the sausages and bacons.“

“Best ramen EVER ❤️ The tonkotsu is my all time favorite hands down!“

“food and service is superb! number 1“

“No extra fees or surcharges. Thank you Yan’s Garden for the honest, inclusive menu pricing and please stay fee-free.

We enjoyed the food. Lunch special is a decent deal with a filling portion size. We ordered the Tofu and Black Mushroom a la carte and it was huge, enough for two and a half meals. Salt and Pepper Eggplant appetizer size was also substantial, tasty but somewhat on the salty side.

Outdoor seating: There are a handful of four-top tables outside the storefront, shaded by an awning.“

“Good food, plenty of parking, restaurant is very clean and reasonable price. The only down side is the smaller noodle portion size but won’t deter me from returning. They have combo for 2-4, 4-8 and over 10 people dishes. I will return for those.“

“We dined at their SM North Edsa branch. Good food. 👌 Crews were accommodating. 💯“

“good place to dine and very clean“

“I have been eating here for many years, and it completely suits my taste. I particularly like the Maocai and Niu Niu Niu. It was removed from the shelves some time ago and has recently come back. It’s great. I wish I could add dry-pot lotus root slices in the future. That's even better🫢The service here is also very good. They are very attentive. They will replenish the paper towels in time if they run out of water. They will also ask how their experience was after eating. It is rare to get full marks for this kind of experience in Chinese restaurants👍“

“One of my favorite noodle places!! So spicy and so many great greens and sides. My family comes here whenever we can because it’s such a hit. My first time eating here, I poured all the hot spicy sauce into my noodles and I don’t think I’ve ever eaten anything that spicy…“

“GET THE TAMARIND SOFT SHELL CRAB.

Looks great, execution needs a little work but by far the only good pho on the Cupertino side of San Jose! Pho noodles slightly overcooked, and the rib is grilled instead of simmered in soup. Soup is great though, and infinite fish sauce table side.

Also, egg coffee and sugar cane are surprisingly genuine; no shortcuts or fillers.“

“First time here and it won't be my last. This restaurant had great service with delicious, wonderfully presented Asian dishes. Vast selection of menu items. Beautiful upstairs and downstairs dining room. Great for small or large parties. Bar seating with an extensive collection of wines and some beer.
A little pricey, but that goes without saying if you're located in Menlo Park /Palo Alto Bay Area.
Honestly, the food and service is worth the price though.“

“Very good rice noodles！A large portion of food, I have a light taste and my mom prefers more flavor， I ordered the mushrooms and she got the tomato beef, we both are very satisfied the noodles. Staffs are very friendly, they call us immediately when they found my mom left her hat in the restaurant. Very good service!“

“Friendly owner & employees. Clean & quiet“

“The food and service is top notch. We found this awesome place and will certainly be back to try more of the menu“

“Food is nice and their tomato soup is my kid’s favourite. Their staff is friendly too.“

“So freakin awesome. Tasty and spicy noodles with so much flavor.“

“Best Tempura donburi in the Bay Area!! You can always request to have Tempura lunch/dinner instead of donburi too!“

“I ordered spicy teriyaki chicken bowl to go, and got regular one instead. I was very hungry so the food was good to me, but there was not much sauce on the chicken. The staff was polite! The wait for the food was quick, but they got my order wrong, which was saddening.
I didn't check it while I was there and got home before opening it, but what I ended up with was good. If I would have checked my order before leaving I'm sure it would have been resolved appropriately because the staff seemed very nice.
Just make sure you check what you ask for!“

“The food is very testy and the service is very nice.“

“My favorites are always the #1 and #2, the best jumbo prawn noodle soup in the Bay Area.

I haven't been eating lunch at Pho Queen for quite a while. It was still clean and bright inside. I was lucky to be seated right away (it took me 30 minutes on my last visit) To my surprise, they still maintain the good services and high quantity of food. The price has gone up to $20 for large bowl of #2. Service was simple, polite and quick. I received my bowl of noodle soup within 5 minutes. As always, the chicken broth is steaming hot and flavorful, with the aroma of garlic, onion, jalapeno, and basil.“

“Pure good hongkonger canteen. Love it!“

“Got 3 types of okonomiyaki, yakisoba and curry katsu for a party of 5, more than enough food. Favorite okonomiyaki was the ebi (shrimp). Flavorful and not too heavy. The seafood one was a little too heavy with the amount of mayo added. The katsu and yakisoba we're alright. Service was good, friendly waiters! Wait on a Saturday night at 7 was around 15 min.“