88 Beef Noodle

3.5 (223 reviews)

ModerateTaiwanese, Noodles, Soup

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Shawn S.

Solid beef noodle restaurant with a simple menu and great food. The atmosphere is very cozy and you are treated well like family. The food come out very fresh and was super satisfying on a rainy day. Quick, filling, great value, and no frills.

House Beef Noodle Soup + House Beef Noodle Soup w/ Tendon

Flora W.

Nothing warms me up like a big bowl of noodle soup, and 88 Beef Noodle makes Beef Noodle Soup just how I like it. One night, my fiancé and I were in Arcadia, passing by and starving after a long day of errands. I had just thought, "Oh jeez I wish I could have a big bowl of noodles right now" haha, and my fiancé pulled up in 88 Beef Noodle plaza on Baldwin at around 8:30 PM, since we saw they were still open. We were very grateful what looked like, the owners, still seated us and made us two big bowls of noodle soup. We just wanted a quick bite so we didn't fancy the appetizers this time, but I definitely want to come back and try them. We ordered 1 House Beef Noodle Soup + 1 House Beef Noodle Soup w/ Tendon. The bowls were huge and packed with beef. The beef was what you'd expect - oh so tender, juicy, and packed with rich flavor. The tendons in my soup were especially fun to eat and had a melt-in-your-mouth texture. I would come back just for the tendon in their soup. Aside from the beef, what makes a great Beef Noodle Soup for me is broth, and the chewy noodles. Their dish hits all stars. I can taste the hearty layered broth flavor and the aromatics they added in it, especially the star anise. The broth was savory, and slightly sweet almost, and so umami! Their springy noodles were a joy to eat as well - in China, we call it "Q" meaning a noodle is very bouncy and has a great chewy texture. Thank you for taking care of us that one night 88 Beef Noodle owners! I hope to get to try your appetizers and enjoy your beef noodle soup again very soon.

Peter H.

It's in their name, so it must be good, no? What has stopped me in the past was that I tried two other local places for beef noodle soup, and they just couldn't cut it. Something was missing in their flavors that made the soup not all that satisfying. So, one fine evening I decided I should give this place a try hoping the third time's the charm. As others have mentioned, the lady at the front was very kind. I decided on ordering the #1 House Beef Noodle Soup to-go, which came out to around $17. The lady said it would be ready in about 10 minutes which turned out to be closer to 5 minutes. After I got home, I carefully combined the soup with noodles, and within seconds I noticed how fragrantly comforting the broth was. Indeed, my expectations were exceeded. The soup turned out rich and the beef moist and seasoned to perfection. I wolved it down quicker than I thought and realized I wanted more, even though it was a sizeable portion of noodles. Over the past several months when I'd passed by, there would be a man sitting inside during the lull of summer staring into space, passing time smoking a cigarette. It definitely left an impression on me. One other time, I noticed that some of the windows were boarded up which was concerning, cause I thought they were either burgled or going out of business. Luckily for us all, they are still around.

Shannon H.

I was looking for a place to get my beef noodle soup fix. While looking on yelp, I stumbled upon this place that also had cold chicken sesame noodle.. something else we've been looking for so we decided to give this place a try. We ordered the cold appetizer platter, spicy wontons, premium beef noodle soup, cold sesame noodles and an order of the xiao long baos. The spicy wontons were perfection with a hint of citrus which came from the vinegar that was in the dish. The wontons were not too spicy but had a light peppercorn flavor. The beef noodle soup was light in consistency but very flavorful unlike other places where the soup feels a bit heavy. The texture of the noodles was nice and springy in both the beef noodle soup and cold sesame noodle dish! The xiao long bao was good but next time I think I'll opt for the leek pancakes! Xiao long bao skin texture was a little thick and I can do without this dish. I'll definitely be back ! Everything was delicious and this place is quiet and clean. As someone else mentioned in another review it is literally a mom in her kitchen (:

Michael T.

02/01/2025 Update Full Menu Service and food were very good. We had the beef noodle soup, house special fried rice and dumplings.

Anna H.

My friend and I employ the 3-star method for specialty Asian restaurants: The rating is balanced between those looking for good service and those looking for good food. 88 Beef Noodle definitely falls in that category. Don't expect to get stellar service -- because it's just a mom in her kitchen -- but you know you're getting a meal that tastes like home. Sick of studying for finals, we made the 40-minute drive to Arcadia in search of warm, soupy noodles. I ordered the House Beef Noodle Soup (老爺牛肉麵) and Leek Pan Cake (韭菜盒子). I think I would probably translate them more as chive pockets? I was honestly really homesick and it tasted just like food my mom makes or what I would get on the street in Taiwan. The beef was so flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth; probably one of the best places I've had beef in America other than in my own kitchen. The noodles were a little bit more like what you'd typically see in a dry noodle dish so I was initially thrown off, but it grew on me since it was great at soaking up the flavor from the soup. The chive pockets were just what I would expect them to be, and they also made for great leftovers the next day. I'm pretty sure the lady taking our orders was also the one in the back making all of the food; definitely tastes like a family operation filled with love and labor.

Stephanie C.

The 4 stars are strictly for the beef stew noodle and I wouldn't try out other stuff. Their beef stew noodle is really good and you can pick between the types of beef (tendon, meat, or mix). It's gently spicy and very tender. The presentation is so so and the store itself is old, but that's where you find food cooked with the heart. This is a long time mom and pop shop so there is a small wait for the food. The day I went was only a mom doing everything (cook, take orders, serve, etc)

Chewson H.

I've driven past this place like a million times while going traveling up north Baldwin Ave to the mall so I decided to give it a shot. They have a specific parking lot which is not shared with the other businesses north of it. It's blocked off so you cannot cross each parking lot. The main entrance is actually on Baldwin Ave and the nearest cross street of Arcadia Ave is an exit. The parking is a one way. Upon entering this place, it's like a mom and pop shop. It's not a very big place either. When I walked in, I saw some older folks folding dumplings so it seems like their dumplings are made in house. The inside feels a bit run down and the table was a little sticky. It reminds me of those small restaurants back in the 90s and early 2000s. I ordered two items, their spicy beef noodle soup and some juicy pork dumplings aka xiao long bao. The portion size of the beef noodle soup was good, there was enough noodles and the beef looked and tasted very tender. It was really good. In the picture I thought it's bok choy but in reality it's spinach. I found that a little weird. The juicy pork dumpling would be a pass from me. The skin is really thick and tough to eat. It's not on the same level as Din Tai Fung or Mama Lu. There is literally no service, they drop off your food and then they disappear. It's one of the places where you come for the food and not for the service. Pricing for this place is alright, it's not too expensive but it's inline with other beef noodle places. I would highly recommend not using the restroom here as it has seen better days. It's on the outside and it's really really run down. There's a locker inside and it's super rusty. Overall, good beef noodle soup, no service, average pricing, and parking is small. One of the best beef noodle soup places around.

Ron R.

We have been driving by this place for years and have been wanting to try it and finally got the chance. Careful if you try to turn into the lot off of Arcadia as it is one way and you are not supposed yo enter from this side (see pic), although we saw lots of people doing it. The lot is on a small strip mall shared with other businesses and is divided from the rest of the mall. So if you enter from Baldwin (only legal entrance) it is the second driveway. The lot is pretty small and parking will be challenging when busy. We ordered numerous items to try them and took left overs home: #1 House Beef Noodle Soup, #10 Noodles with Minced Pork Sauce w/ side dish (i.e., Taiwanese style jajangmyeon), #18 Curry Chicken Fried Rice, and #22 Leek Pancake. All of the items were good, but the #1 had the best flavor. It is spicy so we asked for medium spicy. The noodles in the soup of #1 seemed identical to the noodles in the #10 jajangmyeon. The broth was the best part of the soup, but the beef and noodles were good. The noodles tasted much better on the #10 jajangmyeon. The Taiwanese style typically has a lighter and less flavorful sauce than the Korean version and so adding some Chinese hot sauce provided on the tables improved the flavor. The "side dish" was pickled vegetables and while tastes vary, we just don't care for the style of pickling 88BN uses, which is pretty standard for many places. If you like curry like we do and if you like fried rice, then you should like the #18. The curry flavor was strong and good but not overpowering. The #22 is not a pancake and is what we call a "chive pocket" or "chive bao" at other places. At 88 BN it had the standard items of vermicelli glass noodles, egg, and leeks/chives, but also small bits of tofu. The skin at 88 BN was thinner and less greasy than many other places and this was nice. We did not use hot sauce on it, but if not flavorful enough for you, then using some will work. We would get all these items again, but would want to try: #4 Premium Beef Noodle Soup, #9 Cold Noodle Plate with Chicken, and #16 Spicy Wonton (pork and shrimp), and "I" Combination Cold Plate. The lady who was our server was nice and did a good job. The inside is small and has relatively little seating. It might be tough for large groups and do takeout or catering might be better for that. It was not busy when we went on 11:00 on a Sunday , so it was pretty quiet. You need a key to go to the restroom, which is outside in the back. The restroom is clean but it it what we think of as "old school style Chinese restaurant" or old and run down. Just remember to bring your umbrella if it is raining and you plan to use the toilet. Overall the Yelp rating for this place is too low and should be a 4-5 star. We would definitely recommend giving 88 BN a try, but would suggest eating in rather than take out as the style of dishes served here will probably taste better that way.

Santiago O.

Was f***ing amazing. Definitely not an everyday food because it's very rich and oily but MMMMM. The service was good, it's just one mom in her kitchen so the foods not going to come out super fast but fear not. The vibe of the restaurant is very chill, especially if you go around lunchtime. Good place to go for a good munch, bite or chew!

Su L.

My friends and I came here on a random Wednesday night before going to see light scape at the Arboretum. They had a standing bar outside for an outdoor dining space. The noodles were good but I wouldn't warrant an out of the way trip here for them. Prices are cheap and they take card. The service was friendly but brisk.

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Shawn G.

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12 years ago

Tried this place tonight. Lady that helped me was nice. Ordered 4 items to go. The only item that i liked was the spicy wontons. Sautéed spinach bla, potstickers ehh. taiwanese sautéed noodles disappointing bla. Maybe i just ordered wrong as they seem to specialize in soups. read more

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Jack W.

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11 years ago

Simply put, this is my new favorite Beef Noodle spot! The broth is rich, and not overly greasy like some places I've tried. The noodle texture is fantastic as well. If you're a big fan of Beef Noodle, definitely try it here. I tried the pork & shrimp wonton in chili oil too at the recommendation of other yelpers, but that didn't impress me too much-- but then again, I normally don't order this, so I can't say if this is a good or average version of it. I've read some yelpers comment that the lady here is a real biatch. We didn't have any issues with her at all and found her to be pleasant. Anyway, the name of this place says it all, and it certainly doesn't disappoint! read more

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Cynthia J.

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10 years ago

Stopped by for a late lunch around 3 pm on a Saturday. It's across from Din Tai Fung, so I don't know if it ever gets packed. My dad got the beef noodle soup, and my mom and I shared the 1/2 beef & 1/2 tendon noodle soup. We also got the delicacy meat platter, their potstickers, and the leek pancake. The noodle soup was pretty good (much better than DTF, in my opinion). It's very well-seasoned and a bit oily. There was a good portion of meat. The meat platter was pretty good too. There was scallions and raw garlic to complement the salty cured meats. The potstickers were okay, nothing spectacular. The leek stuffed pancake, I did not like. I thought it lacked flavor. All in all, it wasn't the best Chinese food I've eaten, but I think it tasted better than the more popular Chinese joints in the 626 area. read more

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Jennifer Y.

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14 years ago

The food here is aiite, if not pretty good. Service is friendly even though a bit slow. It's located in a small plaza and it's in a standalone building that has bare minimum restaurant furnishings. This place used to be Pho Express and it changed ownership about 3 months ago. It's now owned by a Taiwanese family that cooks up Taiwanese side dishes and beef noodles, but they kept one lone beef pho noodle on the menu for the customers who used to go Pho Express. We got the mixed stewed meats and stewed seaweed salad as side dishes. Both were really good! Good because it was freshly made and not crushed into a small plastic container. The beef noodle here, supposedly their standout dish, is good. Good because it's like what your mom would cook at home. The noodles are not fancy, but still cooked al dente. The broth and the beef tasted "cleaner" and not loaded up on MSG and other crap. The beef pho came with very soft cooked beef and the broth didn't have that familiar MSG sweetness to it. Yes, there are better pho's and better beef noodles out there, but the thing I like about this place is you don't leave feeling "gross" on your insides. You feel like you went to your friend's home and his mom made you some homemade beef noodle/pho. The only disappointment about this place is the price. The prices are about a $1-2 higher than most places for noodle soup, which is fine if I am looking to pay for quality food. I'm most disappointed with their charging for some sh*tty ass tea bag! You cannot get away with charging for crappy tea in this town. The bill was handwritten so I'm not exactly sure how much the tea was, but the tea must've been about $1-1.50/tea bag. read more

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Fi F.

9 years ago

Update: whenever I am craving a beef noodle soup. This is my go to place. I love the clear broth. It is sooo good especially with the chili oil. The lady that owns the restaurant is really nice too. I just love how it is so convenient and easy to get take out. I finally gave this place a try and let me tell you the beef and tendon noodle soup is DELICIOUS!!! The soup is full of flavor and is not overly salty. The noodles are just the right amount off chewiness. read more

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Jenn L.

10 years ago

The spicy wonton was over powered with garlic, and very flavorless.The mince meat rice was a small portion, for 8.99 it was not worth it. I would give it a 3 out of 10, the flavor wasn't all there, and pricey for something so simple.The pancake wrap beef and vegetable was dry, and meh. I would not come back. Our 3 plates was about 30$ and for the portion. Not worth it in my opinion. read more

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Eddie P.

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9 years ago

My gf and I pass by this joint all the time. So we decided to try it out today. We order two beef bowls. I'm a Chinese guy and the broth passed the tasty level that I crave. read more

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Arthur S.

7 years ago

I love this place. They lady who runs it is super nice and the food is fantastic. The house beef noodle soup is my preference. Highly recommend. read more

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Mark D.

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10 years ago

Very tasty beef noodle! the right spice, broth was on point, and noodle was perfect. The beef was tender and yummy! I also ordered the cucumber salad, it was the best I've had so far!! Service was fine, place was small but just right. Highly recommend if you're on a beef noodle tasting adventure. It's no Ding's Garden out in Rowland Heights, but Yummy Arcadia Beef Noodle! read more

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Xiu W.

6 years ago

Everything they serve is provides a comforting experience for anyone who is traveling to the neighborhood and is feeling the need for a delicious dish of traditional Taiwanese cuisine. read more

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Zoe S.

6 years ago

If you want a warm, nice meal with traditional Taiwanese flavors, come here!!!!!!!!!!

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Sophia K.

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14 years ago

Price-wise, good. But the variety, limited. Granted, this place is specifically (strictly) all about beef noodle. That's fine, I love beef noodle soup and I really enjoy tender beef in my noodle soup. This place has one of the best and tenderest beef; however, the amount of fat on the beef is not to my liking, but manageable. I did not enjoy the soup base, which is just as important as the meat; it was too oily. The noodles were good, but nothing to fawn over. I'd stay away from the appetizers and stick to the beef noodle. I ordered an appetizer and wasn't too impressed with the pickled vegetables/cabbage. read more

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cody c.

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13 years ago

Seems like a family own restaurant, since the daughter is always there doing homework. I love the beef noodle they have there. The pho and side dishes are so-so. The noodle is cooked just right and the broth doesn't taste artifical. I went there many times and never have to wait in line, maybe because not many people go there. But I'm telling you, they are missing out on the beef noodles! read more

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Ji T.

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meh..on a rainy night, and there's no other options for you to go to..then this is the spot otherwise, it's mediocre at best came here on my friend's request, was a bit taken back with the shaggy decor but it had a slight coziness to the feel. Obviously, this is a mom and pop ran shop as the owner proceded to sit down and watch chinese TV on the wall after she serves our food read more

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Lovely S.

6 years ago

Never ever back to this place again. Worst customer services and food was so disgusting! OMG I can't believe the Health Department gave A to this restaurant. Forgot to take pictures that what I saw in my food. Just don't wanna think about that! Makes me feel so so so bad!!!!! DO NOT GO IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOURSELF. read more

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Kristian P.

9 years ago

This family operated restaurant has my fave beef noodle soup in the area! The waitress is always attentive and cheerful which is always a plus. They flaunt a public health rating of A, which is a little uncommon in the area restaurants. My only complaint is the horrid parking conditions. If you can find parking, you won't be disappointed in visiting this place! read more

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Linda K.

6 years ago

The food was horrible . The floor was filthy and the service was awful. I waited for a long time for the food and it was very difficult to ask for the service since the owner is also the waitress and she was always in the kitchen. There are so many good restaurants in the area. Please don't waste your money and time for this restaurant. Definitely will not go back again. read more

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Regina L.

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13 years ago

Wish I could give half stars.. If possible this place would be 3.5 stars in my book. Reasoning? Food is good and price is great, but service is a bit lacking. Not to mention the lady serving us gave us an attitude. I ordered the half tendon / half beef noodle soup and spicy wontons while my friend ordered the oxtail on rice. The waitress brought it my food first but instead of spicy wonton (tossed in chili oil), she brought out wonton soup (non-spicy). When I told her I ordered the spicy wontons, she kept insisting I ordered the soup. Even my friend said he heard me say "spicy wontons". Finally she huffed and puffed and took the wonton soup to be replaced by spicy wontons. Not to be a giant B but I don't think servers should give customers attitudes and be all angry when they took down the order incorrectly. Anyways, when the correct food came out, I think everything tasted fine. Spicy wontons were very meaty and the tendon/beef noodle soup hit the spot. (very flavorful soup!) Another note about the service: my friend has finished his glass of water and it was never refilled. It's not a big restaurant and the waitress came by several times but did not even check on us until we waved her down. I would definitely come by here for some cheap but good food. Just know that service may be lacking... Or maybe we went when the waitress was having a bad day. Who knows and who cares... On to the next restaurant! Oh and PS - caution when going during peak hours; the parking in this lot sucks a big one!! read more

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Mrs. F.

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13 years ago

Best Taiwanese beef noodle soup in town ! Their noodle, soup flavor, beef , beef tendon and even the minced pickled mustard green are totally what I remembered as in Taiwan!!! I have tried all other beef noodle in SGV and Rowland hts. Nothing as authentic as this ! Ps, you can adjust the spiciness of the soup. And the minced picked mustard green is unlimited ( unless others charge you for a small dish ) read more

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Jade Y.

6 years ago

I saw many cockroaches on the floor and the ants on the tables at this nasty restaurant. Service was horrible n long wait for the orders. Highly not recommended!! read more

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Jacklyn P.

13 years ago

This place is a 3.5 stars in my book. I had the beef noodle soup and the simmered tripe side dish. Both were decent but nothing to rave about. The chunks of beef that came with the noodle soup were quite flavorful and tender. My friend enjoyed her angel hair pasta. This restaurant is a perfect hole in the wall that caters to people who live in the neighborhood. Good for a quick and low-key meal when I don't feel like cooking after work. read more

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Brendan M.

761

10 years ago

I was skeptical since the avg review to yelp came out to 3.5 stars, but it was surprinsgly good! I don't know where the hate is at, the rest of my party really liked the place. The beef noodle soup was spicy but delicious, the pancake beef wrap (beef wraps) were in my opinion, better then the ones then say mama lu's or 101 noodle express. Those places I find the beef wraps to be too 'bready' and they fall apart, whereas I felt the 1s here were quite meaty and delicious. The pan fried dumplings were also really good! nice and crispy! Parking can be tough around here since the plaza is kind of small, you have to either find street parking or park in another plaza (don't get caught!) In short, I recommend the beef noodle soup, pancake beef wrap, and pan fried dumplings. read more

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Jayelle ..

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12 years ago

I ordered #1 which was the beef noodle bowl since I didn't know what to order. But it was good, a little bland. The service was okay too. I don't think I would come by again though. read more

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R H.

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12 years ago

It was a ok. Like someone said, street style manufactured food. Nothing special. Price is $7.95 for a bowl of noodles. Absolutely no ambiance, no service no sincerity. I've seen street vendors with much less hustle their butts off. No refill of water no how was everything. I was kinda pissed off my noodles came spicy. While I love it, my stomach disagrees. Later I found out #1 house special had spice no matter what. #6 you get to add your own. You live and learn, experience was meh. I had better service in other hole in walls read more

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Debbie L.

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Great small quick place for lunch or dinner The lady is really nice but sometimes she gets too busy and overwhelmed but over well the food is really good. Home made. I always get the half beef half tendon spicy noodles with pho noodles instead and it's really good read more

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David D.

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13 years ago

The food is good but the Thai tea isn't

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Michelle S.

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12 years ago

Whoa this place is tiny! But don't let their size fool you (haha posted on April Fools day- is there a writing ADD diagnosis out there- this place is not painted green just covered with beautiful vines outside). Their Spicy Beef Noodle Soup is worth a tasting (if you're doing a drive thru tasting of the SGV - red dot this joint on your map-it's worth it. I'd only ask for the broth to be extra hot (temperature wise). Portions are good, prices are right, servers are no nonsense, seating is limited, parking could be limited depending on your drive by. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup! Mangiare! read more

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Eddie L.

12 years ago

Good hole in the wall spot. A place to grub and go. I had the beef and tendon soup. Noodles were decent and nothing extraordinary but that's what I wanted for the price. read more

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Wilson C.

11 years ago

We ordered beef noodle soup. It's hella salty, not very spicy but way toooo salty for me to finish it. The beef is good though. read more

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Charlotte C.

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8 years ago

This is like a casual family restaurant. It's not that big but the food is good. I don't live local but my husband saw this restaurant and likes spicy beef noodle. My family went here and the spicy beef noodle soup was really good and so were the fried dumplings. The restaurant is close to the mall too. read more

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Daniel T.

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12 years ago

House Beef Noodle - average serving size, factory-made noodles, mid core beef. Spicy wontons - again taste like factory-made, nothing special. read more

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Hipertec Y.

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11 years ago

Great tasting beef noodle with handmade noodles cooked perfectly. Try the combination cold plate too. read more

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Priscilla A.

8 years ago

We ordered number one house beef noodle , I was pleasantly surprised. I usually hate thick noodles but these were perfect for this soup I found myself craving them the next few days. I give 3 stars because I feel like it's kinda oily and I like soups to feel fresh and cleansing ... definitely a guilty pleasure for a rainy day read more

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Peggy M.

9 years ago

Hands down one of the best beef noodle in L.A! The beef is tender, the soup is flavorful, and you can tell it's slow cooked, no msg, cuz I'd get really thirsty and a slight headache if there was msg. My kids love it too. A great little eatery for the whole family! Highly recommended. read more

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Toshiya I.

8 years ago

Orderd #1 Beef noodle $9.50 Waitress brought me check $11.50 Tips are included? BE CAREFUL!! read more

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H D.

6 years ago

I ordered the 1/2 tendon 1/2 beef noodle soup. There were hardly any pieces of meat! Definitely overpriced!!! The restaurant does not even look sanitary inside. Won't be coming back here for sure! read more

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Karen A.

11 years ago

Beef noodle is good, but, dont expect service from this place. Generally speaking, the restaurant either increases the price or drops the portion to keep the profit, well, this place does both. The taste is good, but the price is on the high side, I'd say $2 more for the beef noodles. Today I asked for beed twnden noodles. The waitress said it'd be $1extra, I said ok, There were only 3 pieces of chopped up tenden, I guess this is my last trip here. read more

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Alwena L.

6 years ago

I not only liked the food at 88 beef noodle, but I also enjoyed the company of the restaurant. The dog wasn't bothering anyone and was actually very entertaining and endearing to watch. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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g m.

9 years ago

Food is ok. Not great not bad. 1 star is for dirty oily tables that they refused to clean every when asked 1 star is also for having an illegal $15 dollar minimum charge (legal minimum is $10) and demanding I order more food or a few drinks. There's better tasting and cleaner food in the area for this price. read more

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13 years ago

I don't know why people gave one or two stars to this place. If it's because of the Pho, I've to confess I never had Pho here and you shouldn't order pho because it's a Chinese beef noodle restaurant. I love the Royale Beef Noodle. The soup is soooooo tasty, and the beef tender. I usually order half meat half tendon. Nothing better than drinking the hot beef noodle soup in a cold weather. I also love their wonton noodle, among the best in LA. Sometimes, it's a bit salty. They also recently came out with minced pork rice. It's about a small soup bowl size. OMG! The rice is sooooo good with the pork sauce and minced pork in it. It's especially tasty with the kimchi they make. Short of these three items, I have not tried any other dishes. If I could, I really would give them 4.5 stars. read more

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1045 S Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007
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(626) 446-0188
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Hours

What time does 88 Beef Noodle open?

88 Beef Noodle opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does 88 Beef Noodle close?

88 Beef Noodle closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.88 Beef Noodle is closed on Thursday.

Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun 10:30 AM - 8:00 PMThu Closed

Payment methods

Does 88 Beef Noodle take credit cards?

Yes, 88 Beef Noodle takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does 88 Beef Noodle have catering options?

No, 88 Beef Noodle does not have catering options.

Does 88 Beef Noodle serve alcohol?

No, 88 Beef Noodle does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does 88 Beef Noodle have TVs?

Yes, 88 Beef Noodle has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does 88 Beef Noodle have bike parking?

No, 88 Beef Noodle does not have bike parking.

Does 88 Beef Noodle have outdoor seating?

No, 88 Beef Noodle does not have outdoor seating options.

Does 88 Beef Noodle have parking?

Yes, 88 Beef Noodle has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is 88 Beef Noodle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, 88 Beef Noodle is wheelchair accessible.

Does 88 Beef Noodle have free WiFi?

No, 88 Beef Noodle does not have free WiFi.

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Monja Taiker

4.1(147 reviews)

1.8 mi

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My name is Charles, There are so many choice of Taiwanese…read morerestaurant but this is the best. The food is prepared with time has amazing flavor. I'm every sensitive with grease food but this food makes me feel great and my stomach happy, I recommend this restaurant to everybody. The chef golden is the master chef, you will not be disppointment.

Simple, but delicious flavors at affordable prices! Ordered the braised pork noodle, which…read moreapparently came with a side of red grain pork?! Turned out it was a mistake, and the waitress comped it for me-- hey, extra free food isn't bad at all! Noodles were solid with QQ texture and fragrant with cilantro and braised pork. Red grain pork was yummy as well, similar to char siu (sweet and savory) with fried edges. The pig's ear was tasty enough, and I had plenty to take home as leftovers. Overall, solid Taiwanese cuisine at Monja Taiker. I approve!!

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Pictures of food stalls, possibly in Taiwan

Popcorn Chicken Rice Dish 鹽酥雞飯

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Yi Mei

3.8(764 reviews)

2.0 mi

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Ive had my eye on this place for a couple of years and I finally decided to stop by. I came here…read morefor the mochi and on a Saturday afternoon they didn't have any available. They also closed around 2pm this particular Saturday and that didn't coincide with the store hours. We did try the veg rice roll, curry pastry, egg omelette, mushroom/pork bun, and green onion pancake. There's a self serve sauce bar with chili oil, vinegar, etc. the food is authentic but nothing to write home about. I would like to return and try the mochi sometime

The play was easy to find in a small little shopping area with different places to eat…read more.. I was set on what I wanted because I saw it on tiktok and told my sons I wanted to try it out. I was disappointed when we first got there because it was only 3 o'clock and they said that they were already out of the purple sticky rice for the item.I wanted to buy... They said they had it in white rice, so I thought, well, since we're already here, let's try it. The girl on TikTok said she wished she would've added an egg, but because we had a language barrier. I couldn't explain to her.I wanted a Fried egg,( I wanted it Wet) she gave me a hard boiled egg and it was an extra $2.50... I was pretty disappointed in this Salted white rice roll. Everything seemed old and soggy it was wrapped in plastic wrap, wasn't hot...and it was supposed to have a Chinese fried donut inside with a very crisp bite to it. It wasn't...it was soggy and flat...very chewy...And also The rice on the outside was not crispy/crunchy at all... Nothing really tasted fresh.... And that soy milk drink, everyone has their own preferences and tastes, but I did not like that soy drink at all... It tasted like wet hay/grass... And it was $4.95... she did ask me if I wanted it hot or cold....So I guess they serve a hot version, My son Bobby said that he liked the taste of it, but I noticed after the first couple of sips, he didn't drink anymore, I asked him did ne want it,he didn't...so i ended up throwing it away.... I also bought an order of the soup dumpling, And I was very disappointed in that because the dough that was around it was too thin, and when you picked it up it ripped, so you didn't get a soup dumpling. You just got a small piece of meat inside the dough. Because all of the juice dumped out when it ripped. Not a single one of them was lifted out onto the spoon, and the meat inside was a very small piece.I should've taken a picture of it , but I was just done with it... for $25.00 +tip I WONT BE BACK. I think i'm going to try the,'Yi Mei" in Monterey Park... I heard there's also one in San Gabriel. I hope I could find purple rice roll and all of its crispiness like that girl in the video , because this place was nothing like that!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND. ALSO I TOOK PICTURES ... of the little cakes and snacks that they had for sale on a counter. We didn't buy or try any of them.FYI

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La Sinbala

4.0(1.8k reviews)

0.1 mi

•$$

Everything was super delicious. I just wish the popcorn chicken was crispier but all the taste was…read moreon point. I would definitely come back! Pricing was decent too! Immediately helped right when i walked in. Called in for my togo order and it was ready in about 10 minutes or so. Food still hot. Small shop.

This place is a must go if you're looking for authentic Taiwanese food. I've been going to this…read moreplace since I was a kid, and the flavor has kept through the years. If it's your first time, I recommend getting the classic Sinbala Sausage Rice, it will not disappoint. It comes with 2 "side dishes" too, and it has always left me feeling full by the end. The service was quick and staff was very nice. The restaurant itself has more of a homey feel, and there's ample parking in the lot outside.

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Spicy beef noodle soup

Xiang Ji Arcadia 祥記傳家

4.2(196 reviews)

2.1 mi

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This place is highly recommended by a church sister so decided to give it a try. And now it's my…read morefavorite beef noodles place beside my mom's kitchen. The lady at the cashier was so sweet and friendly. She patiently introduced me to their menu and food, made recommendations. I'm very pleased by her customer service. It is a small to medium restaurant, nice and clean throughout. Very welcoming like a family restaurant. It was a to-go order and they packed the food pretty well so the noodles don't get soggy. The flavor is so rich with layers, beef is braised so tender and the portion is super generous. My family and I enjoyed everything very much. I can't wait to go back and try more.

The beef noodle soup was good. My favorite was the pork intestine noodles which is the brown soup…read morenoodle. This is a signature Taiwanese dish and not many places in LA serves it. This one was good and the only thing I would come back for. They had various stuff dumplings. The pork dumplings were a little bland. The beef dumplings were good but were not out of this world. They use store bought skin, probably to cut labor and cost, but honestly there are better options around the area. This is a casual spot. The service was limited. We had to ask for things more than once. They do have a self service sauce station for your dumplings sauces.

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Gets busy on weekends. Seating area.

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All In Cafe

4.3(171 reviews)

14.4 mi

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Best pork chop rice in town. The batter is thick, crunchy and very tasty. Very friendly staff and…read morethe place fills up quickly during lunchtime even on a weekday.

Yummy Taiwanese food! Another review by David L. mentioned this place was similar to Sinbala and I…read morecan attest that it truly is similar. I ordered the pork chop rice and the pork chop had a great crispy exterior and was very juicy as well. The dish came with sauteed cabbage, half a tea egg, sauteed corn/peas/carrot mix and a bean curd. Portion was large and I was able to eat half for another meal! My friend got the chicken chop rice and the portion was even bigger than the pork chop rice! I will come back to try that one. Our group also ordered the popcorn chicken and that was juicy as well. Wished they added thai basil to the popcorn chicken but it was still delicious without it! Would 10/10 come back again.

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Good tender pork chop

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Tasty popcorn chicken

Fresh Delicious

4.1(94 reviews)

1.7 mi

Very small store with few tables. They have snacks and drinks. My friend and I got the Honey Lemon…read moreGreen Tea and Honey Aloe Juice. They were refreshing for this hot weather.

Small shop serving boba type drinks, food (street food, sandwiches, rice bowls), and some…read morecandy/snacks in big tubs. We got the mixed aloe juice which is a lightly sweetened juice with aloe and mixed jelly. The drink wasn't very specific so I don't know what it is exactly and I would not get it again. It is nice to have this place so you can grab something if you're in the area. However I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Located at a small intersection with street parking available. Service was quick and the woman making the drinks was nice.

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Japanese Beef Rice. Really confused by what they name their items. This was more like braised beef.

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Milk tea with boba

Golden Leaf

4.0(377 reviews)

3.6 mi

•$$

As a stinky tofu lover, I was sad I just heard about this place just as they stopped serving stinky…read moretofu. We still went to support them and the food definitely feels authentic. We ordered two servings of oyster omelette, a braised pork rice, seafood noodles, pickled cucumber, Dan Dan noodles dish, pickled cabbage, deep fried intestine and a bowl of intestine vermicelli as well as oyster vermicelli. We made sure to order two plates of popcorn chicken and a bowl of sliced pork with plum powder dip. The pork was a nice surprise. Seasoned a bit differently than what I expected and I heard the plum powder really works. The plum powder was not close to me so I didn't try it. The oyster omelette and vermicelli were so comforting. The dishes were all so good. A must try for Taiwanese Street food hankering. There were always people waiting. Be aware if you get there at peak time. There's only small tables so we had to wait a while for our party of seven.

Great local Taiwanese spot!…read more I really like the braised pork rice and my boyfriend loves the turkey rice. You can't find the turkey rice easily in LA! Sausage is good too I think the portions are super small especially for the popcorn chicken so definitely order several things to share.

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Braised pork belly dice bowl

Lu's Garden

Excellent service n food is delicious! The lady at the counter is very polite n patient to explain…read moreeach dish for my mom!

This place is great for comfort food. The service can be off sometimes but for the most part they…read moreget their job done lol. Theres a to go area and also a seating area that's pretty good to fit maybe 15 parties. Parking can be a bit difficult since it's a small plaza. Food: Eggplant 8/10: this is always my go to dish here. The flavor is on point and it's great w the porridge. Only downside is that the skin of the eggplant can be hard sometimes so I peel it off and just eat the inside. But the flavor is def there for me. Mapo tofu 7/10 your basic mapo tofu. Minimal numbing spice to it which I like. Tomato egg 8/10: another great comfort food. Flavor is good but can be a bit more tomato-ey maybe a bit more ketchup to bump it up a notch? But I still enjoyed it. Braised pork with egg/ 7/10: they can def braise it more so that the meat is a bit softer, but again I still enjoy the flavor. Overall I find myself coming back, maybe bc it reminds me of my childhood I would come here w my parents. Nostalgic vibes lol. FYI: they automatically charge for porridge/rice if u sit down to eat there. $3 a person.

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Momo Bistro & Bakery

3.6(131 reviews)

2.0 mi

•$$

First time here for the end-year party with my coworkers. A very crowded place with a group of…read morefriendly staffs and the owner. All dishes are freshly made with generous portions. There were total 10 of us and we were so full afterwards. My favorite dishes are the BBQ eel sticky rice, angus steak and the egg soup. Very flavorful and appealing.

The most authentic Taiwanese soul food in Monrovia! Momo Bistro is an absolute gem. As a Taiwanese…read moreperson, this is the best place to eat when I am missing home. The chef is incredibly experienced, having worked in many hotels and large restaurants before opening her own place, and you can truly taste that professional quality in every bite. We loved every dish we tried, these are the must-order authentic classics: *Mala Duck Blood & Stinky Tofu *Fried Oyster Omelet. *Sesame Oil Pot with chicken *Pig Kidney in Sesame Oil *Clams with Sponge Squash *Three Flavor Chitterlings *Sweet and Sour Squid Everything is delicious, authentic, and crafted with so much skill. If you want a real taste of Taiwan, this is the spot! There's 2-3 private room that accommodates 13 to 20 people.

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Host 120 people party here

Egg plant with basil

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Kejia Veggie and squid

Ding's Garden

4.1(397 reviews)

0.2 mi

•$$

I have been a long time fan of Ding's Garden. I went to their original location in Rowland Heights…read moremany moons ago but have been only returning to their Arcadia location. There's so many good items on their menu but here are my usual go to: *XLB - juicy and full of flavor. definitely tastes great eating it fresh *fried pork chop (appetizer) - perfect portion size and crunch. *shanghai noodles - my kids love this dish and we usually have to order 2. *shrimp fried rice - this one is a good portion size and tastes great. *pan fried wontons - this is my hubby's favorite. we like to dip this with the XLB dipping sauce. this is surprisingly pretty juicy too so be prepared for it to burst. If you can't tell by now, this is a great go to spot to fill the belly and not break the bank. Staff are really nice and on top of it. A clean establishment and this Yelper definitely gives it 2 thumbs up. Tips: Indoor seating only. Accepts credit card. Restroom available for customers. Ask for the sweet chili oil. That's the best, that they keep in a cold fridge. Made fresh and is a great addition to your dishes. Parking is shared with other local businesses i.e. Vons, subway, Yifang, etc.

This place seriously deserves Michelin-star level recognition…read more We finally found the most original and authentic taste of "大合卤味" -- a flavor we've missed and thought about consistently for so many years. Every dish was packed with rich, comforting flavors and that authentic traditional homemade feeling that is so hard to find nowadays. The beef noodle soup was absolutely AMAZING -- the broth was deep, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice and aroma. The beef was unbelievably tender, juicy, and practically melted in the mouth. One of the best beef noodle soups I've had in a very long time. The signature cold dishes were also outstanding -- packed with flavor, perfectly marinated, and incredibly addictive. You can truly taste the care and quality in every bite. What shocked us even more was the price -- very affordable, yet the quality and flavors honestly felt Michelin-star level. It's rare to find a place that delivers this level of authentic Taiwanese comfort food at such a reasonable price. Their servers are super nice , warm and bring you with family feeling ! Honestly, every dish we ordered was so yummy and beautifully prepared. This restaurant feels like a hidden gem with Michelin-level flavors and presentation. Definitely coming back again and highly recommended for anyone craving authentic food!

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G Y.

7 years ago

steer clear of this dump The shit they feed you with is worth 20 cents I am completely baffled as to why it is still in business This is one of the worst restaurant actually I wouldn't even call it at that I would call it more like a scam I guess If there is a sucker for every hundred of us It will remain in business In my scale it has no star Into this place at your own peril read more

Lily C.

6 years ago

The food was horrible and the staff looked very irritated when I was only asking some water. The food was over charged and plain. There were newspapers all over the floor and many tables were uncleaned. The forks were really smelly. I will never ever go back to this nightmare restaurant. read more

Marauder M.

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12 years ago

This "taiwanese" noodle house was no better or worse than any in the area. The service could be a little better, when we were here it came close to a one woman operation. The parking really sucks in this area so plan on a little walk to the restaurant. read more

Edward L.

11 years ago

It's not even close to a 1 star but that's the lowest I can choose. Sorry, their beef noodle taste salty and no flavor. The Vietnamese coffee is not close to what other Pho place offered. I would avoid this place. read more

kobe b.

107

9 years ago

Want beef noodles .. this is the place to go .. clean little restaurant.. the beef noodles was very good , rich soup just right , beef very tender ... portion was a bit small .. but taste over rides !!! read more

Evelyn W.

6 months ago

Very deeply flavorful broth in their beef noodle soup and the beef was tender too. A little neighborhood mom and pop place. Yes the bathroom is outside and it's not fancy but this is for the flavor. read more

Renee W.