Noodles in Fairfax, VA

“Service was great, very attentive. Food is always on point 😉“

“From the moment we walked into Umpli Dumpling, we knew we were in for something special. The atmosphere is welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious; our waiter, Jonathan, recommended the fried pork chops, the new pork belly, and the chicken ramen.

However, what truly stood out was the service. Our waiter, Jonathan, was exceptional. He knew the menu inside and out, gave us excellent recommendations, and made sure our drinks were never empty. It's rare to find such a great combination of food and top-notch hospitality. We will definitely be back!“

“Very surprised at how improved noodles and co is now that they've refreshed their menu. I've eaten here a few times and dined in at another location and have been very pleased with the quality of food, service, and friendliness of staff. The new menu options are fresh, not too heavy, and hit the spot for what you want out of a meal.“

“Honeygrow was bright, inviting, and a great first experience. Beverly was super helpful and friendly, even though they were closing in 15 minutes. I tried the chicken shawarma and garlic butter chicken — the shawarma wasn’t really spicy to me, more of a sour/pickled flavor, but the garlic butter chicken was delicious. I also liked the digital menu with pictures and that they offer samples. I’ll definitely be back to try the banana pudding.“

“Everything is delicious. I love all the options.“

“This place is incredible. I am not aware of any other luosifen noodle house in the area. If you, like me, are a newcomer to this style of noodle soup, you are going to be extremely impressed. The bone broth is bracing, complex, and flavorful, far richer and deeper than pho or tonkotsu. Recommend getting it spicy: it brings all the flavors together without being overwhelming. Additionally, the Sichuan menu is one of the best in the area, second only to Mama Chang's and Hong Kong Palace. This place is pretty new and trying to get its feet underneath it. Let's support high quality food!“

“Honeygrow is a favorite hands down!! I tell everyone, the food is fresh, taste great every, and full of flavor every single time. Nery is super helpful and has exceptional customer service. My order was incorrect and guess what, he remade it and was so nice about it! I was so appreciative that he cared!! Awesome awesome awesome :)“

“excellent food and service!!!!!!!!!“

“Interesting “northern”Chinese food. Different from the regular Chinese food“

“Best authentic Japanese cuisine in our area😋“

“Just tried Yu Noodles in Fairfax —

Here’s my quick take:
Walked in not expecting much, but the place has a clean, no-frills vibe that feels pretty authentic. You can tell this is more about the food than the experience.

Started with the soup dumplings — honestly, these are the reason to come here. Good broth inside, not too greasy, and held together well (which is half the battle with XLB).

Went for the spicy beef noodle soup next. Flavor was good, comforting, but I wish it had a bit more punch. Noodles were legit though — chewy, fresh, and clearly the highlight.
Service was… okay. Not bad, not great. Feels like a place that gets busy and just keeps moving.

Overall: this is a solid local spot. Not mind-blowing, but if you order right, you’ll walk out happy. Definitely coming back for dumplings and buns.“

“Hungry? Need a quick bite? Try the joy roll! I did and it’s a little crispy spring roll inside a bigger roll; filling and slightly different in a fun way from your typical roll. I liked both the joy roll and the summer roll with its unexpected bit of extra herb flavor a good step forward from the plain generic summer roll you have had 75x. I’d come back and try more but I have to be somewhere later.“

“Enjoyed a mini date with my husband at Noodles & Company. Service was quick and employees super nice. The spicy Korean beef noodle is to die for!“