An authentic Taiwanese style noodle place in ‘good asian food desert’ of Beverly Hills lol. I noticed they are back to serving beef noodle with chunks of beef like it should be. For a period I recall they started serving the beef in thin slices like you see with Japanese ramen. Glad they are back to the classic style.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Willie F.
Dan Dan noodles were bland. Weak flavor. If that wasnt bad enough, they try to tip themselves without your knowledge. Go anywhere else.
V S
Can’t wait to return! We ordered beef noodle soup, steamed mushroom dumplings, pork soup dumplings, pan fried pork chicken dumplings, shrimp fried rice, greens beans, and chongqing crispy chicken.
Everything was A+ except for pork and cabbage dumplings. Wasn’t had, but overall very basic. Wouldn’t order again. Chongqing chicken was perfectly seasoned. Not too mouth-numbing. Noodle soup very good. Not too much Chinese 5-spice 👍
My only suggestion for the restaurant is to provide real silverware instead of plastic forks and spoons. Your handmade noodles deserve better!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Juicy Pork Dumplings
Dustin Gaj
Awesome food. Many plates are massive and can be shared.
Shawn OHare
Looks good, too bad i went at 820pm on a Thursday and he was already closing up. No apologies, just said we're closed and waved his hand.
Aiya Kadi
I was craving dim sum so bad but didn’t want to travel too far out… I came across this restaurant after shopping in CVS. It was the perfect stop for solo eating and helped my craving for Chinese food. I ordered the chicken soup dumplings and made my own sauce at the table. I would definitely come back here the staff was super friendly and it’s chill. Love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bojana
Top food, I ate dumplings with mushrooms, orange chicken, dam dam noodles, the staff is very kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Fairley
Dishonest Tipping Practice
I’ve been to this northern café in Beverly Hills before with my white husband and had a pleasant experience, so I decided to take my parents visiting from Beijing. Unfortunately, this time was very different. The waiter didn’t greet us or offer any conversation. We didn’t need his help for the self-service water, but he poured it for us anyway and then walked away. At other northern-style cafes, tipping isn’t expected since it’s mostly self-serve. Here, you scan a QR code to order, pack your own food, and check out at the counter.
When it was time to pay, I noticed the waiter had already selected a tip for me without my consent. The only words he spoke were asking me to swipe, and when I questioned why the tip was already included, he seemed irritated and just told me to sign. I didn’t want to make a scene in front of my parents, but this felt like tip fraud.
Also the food tasted not great, you can see the dumplings were broken.
I’d appreciate a response from the owner about whether this is standard practice and a partial refund of my tip. If it is, it’s even more concerning.
Update: the owner simply would like to deny other than checking the camera. I have uploaded My receipt picture already and they chose to deny. Read previous reviews pls this happened more than once
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
12dairymilk
I ended up stopping here on my way to my hotel. It was pretty much empty apart from 2 other patrons. Menu was kinda limited but food came out quickly. They have wifi but do not allow guests on it. Food was average, I ordered the mixed dumplings which were good but the scallion pancake was not. Overall was about 30 dollars before tip for that plus a Diet Coke which seems a little high.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nate Cobb
Northern Cafe is fire! The dumplings were amazing, so juicy and flavorful. Service was on point, super chill vibes from the staff, and they were quick with everything. If you're craving bomb dumplings and a great spot to chill, this is it. Totally worth the hype, no cap! Will be going back again soon!
Everything was okay but at this specific location me and my boyfriend paid via apple pay which you have to do at the front of the restaurant. We paid, it didn't offer to tip. a day later we got notified that additionally to the 50 dollars we paid for the food their was an extra charge of 10 dollars. The waiter gave him self that tip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Li Lee
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Northern Cafe, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The service was outstanding; the staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and efficient. They made sure we felt welcomed and attended to all our needs promptly.
The food was absolutely delicious. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the portions were generous. I particularly enjoyed the [mention specific dishes if desired], which were cooked to perfection and seasoned just right.
The ambiance of the cafe was also delightful. It had a cozy and inviting atmosphere that made the dining experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special night out, Northern Cafe is the place to go.
I highly recommend Northern Cafe to anyone looking for great food and excellent service. I can't wait to return and try more of their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Quach
Pretty decent Chinese food. I had the Dan Dan noodles, which was good but not spicy like other places, so it depends on your preference. I still liked it. The cucumber made it quite refreshing. The pork soup dumplings, I ate too fast and forgot to take a photo. Decent place and I would visit again. It was a bit expensive but cheap for the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Juicy Pork Dumplings
Tim Lu
Not full, not full, taste just average
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Angela Coogle
Perfect ten for a sit down relaxed dining experience. The service was friendly and helpful, the food was hot and delicious , the atmosphere was relaxed and clean,…all at a reasonable price. Thanks!☺️
Vegetarian options: I loved the eggplant with garlic sauce.
An authentic Taiwanese style noodle place in ‘good asian food desert’ of Beverly Hills lol.
I noticed they are back to serving beef noodle with chunks of beef like it should be. For a period I recall they started serving the beef in thin slices like you see with Japanese ramen. Glad they are back to the classic style.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Dan noodles were bland. Weak flavor. If that wasnt bad enough, they try to tip themselves without your knowledge. Go anywhere else.
Can’t wait to return! We ordered beef noodle soup, steamed mushroom dumplings, pork soup dumplings, pan fried pork chicken dumplings, shrimp fried rice, greens beans, and chongqing crispy chicken.
Everything was A+ except for pork and cabbage dumplings. Wasn’t had, but overall very basic. Wouldn’t order again.
Chongqing chicken was perfectly seasoned. Not too mouth-numbing.
Noodle soup very good. Not too much Chinese 5-spice 👍
My only suggestion for the restaurant is to provide real silverware instead of plastic forks and spoons. Your handmade noodles deserve better!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Juicy Pork Dumplings
Awesome food. Many plates are massive and can be shared.
Looks good, too bad i went at 820pm on a Thursday and he was already closing up. No apologies, just said we're closed and waved his hand.
I was craving dim sum so bad but didn’t want to travel too far out… I came across this restaurant after shopping in CVS. It was the perfect stop for solo eating and helped my craving for Chinese food. I ordered the chicken soup dumplings and made my own sauce at the table. I would definitely come back here the staff was super friendly and it’s chill. Love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Top food, I ate dumplings with mushrooms, orange chicken, dam dam noodles, the staff is very kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dishonest Tipping Practice
I’ve been to this northern café in Beverly Hills before with my white husband and had a pleasant experience, so I decided to take my parents visiting from Beijing. Unfortunately, this time was very different. The waiter didn’t greet us or offer any conversation. We didn’t need his help for the self-service water, but he poured it for us anyway and then walked away. At other northern-style cafes, tipping isn’t expected since it’s mostly self-serve. Here, you scan a QR code to order, pack your own food, and check out at the counter.
When it was time to pay, I noticed the waiter had already selected a tip for me without my consent. The only words he spoke were asking me to swipe, and when I questioned why the tip was already included, he seemed irritated and just told me to sign. I didn’t want to make a scene in front of my parents, but this felt like tip fraud.
Also the food tasted not great, you can see the dumplings were broken.
I’d appreciate a response from the owner about whether this is standard practice and a partial refund of my tip. If it is, it’s even more concerning.
Update: the owner simply would like to deny other than checking the camera. I have uploaded My receipt picture already and they chose to deny. Read previous reviews pls this happened more than once
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I ended up stopping here on my way to my hotel. It was pretty much empty apart from 2 other patrons. Menu was kinda limited but food came out quickly. They have wifi but do not allow guests on it. Food was average, I ordered the mixed dumplings which were good but the scallion pancake was not. Overall was about 30 dollars before tip for that plus a Diet Coke which seems a little high.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Northern Cafe is fire! The dumplings were amazing, so juicy and flavorful. Service was on point, super chill vibes from the staff, and they were quick with everything. If you're craving bomb dumplings and a great spot to chill, this is it. Totally worth the hype, no cap! Will be going back again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything was okay but at this specific location me and my boyfriend paid via apple pay which you have to do at the front of the restaurant. We paid, it didn't offer to tip. a day later we got notified that additionally to the 50 dollars we paid for the food their was an extra charge of 10 dollars. The waiter gave him self that tip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Northern Cafe, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The service was outstanding; the staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and efficient. They made sure we felt welcomed and attended to all our needs promptly.
The food was absolutely delicious. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the portions were generous. I particularly enjoyed the [mention specific dishes if desired], which were cooked to perfection and seasoned just right.
The ambiance of the cafe was also delightful. It had a cozy and inviting atmosphere that made the dining experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special night out, Northern Cafe is the place to go.
I highly recommend Northern Cafe to anyone looking for great food and excellent service. I can't wait to return and try more of their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pretty decent Chinese food. I had the Dan Dan noodles, which was good but not spicy like other places, so it depends on your preference. I still liked it. The cucumber made it quite refreshing. The pork soup dumplings, I ate too fast and forgot to take a photo. Decent place and I would visit again. It was a bit expensive but cheap for the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Juicy Pork Dumplings
Not full, not full, taste just average
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Perfect ten for a sit down relaxed dining experience. The service was friendly and helpful, the food was hot and delicious , the atmosphere was relaxed and clean,…all at a reasonable price. Thanks!☺️
Vegetarian options: I loved the eggplant with garlic sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Vegetable Dumplings, Dumpling
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