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    Sharon B.

    This restaurant is located in a cute neighborhood of Burlingame. It's our first time in the area and a friend recommended this restaurant. Everything looked really good on the menu and we were excited to try some hand pulled noodles. Really liked the rice noodle with sour spicy minced pork. The noodle was chewy and the broth was good. It was a good portion for one too. My belly was quite happy and full after.

    Chili oil won ton dish
    Michael F.

    Good Chinese noodle place. Got the three in one with biang biang (wide) noodles and it was very tasty with minced pork and sauce coating those large lasagna sized wheat flour noodles with nice texture and medium spiciness that was just right...love that I could still enjoy the flavors but with that traditional heat. My buddies opted for hand pulled noodles which is their most popular. We also had cucumber and chili oil won ton small plates to share. All in all, a very good meal that you should try, especially if you like spicy Chinese noodle dishes!

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    Dharma M.

    New restaurant in Burlingame specialized in biang biang noodle and special handmade shaanxi style noodle. This same location used to be a ramen restaurant. No much changes on the interior beside some wall paper and picture as I remember. We came when it is almost close and we have 5 min to decide and order. The menu is considered simple for chinese restaurant. We ordered biang biang noodle, rice noodle with minced pork, pickled beans and hot chili oil, and chili oil wonton. The food was yummy. Thecrice noodle portion is generous. Biang biang noodle is smaller portion which is normal. Chilinoil wonton was good. It was pretty good service and experience for new restaurant.

    Sprouts and gluten appetizer
    Christine C.

    With a high ceiling, terracotta soldier artwork, and nostalgic Chinese instrumental music playing in the background, Blissful Noodle offers a bright casual, and comfortable space. When we were there for a weekday lunch, there weren~4-5 other parties, and the one wait staff was able to sufficiently serve all the tables without long waits. We ordered a sprouts & gluten appetizer, a pork crispy sandwich, and the Three-In-One dry noodles. Everything was OK. The hand made noodles were chewy, though on the thick and doughy side. My main issue though is that even though pork is the meat that's in the Three-In-One noodles, there is mild gaminess in the pork, and I don't like gaminess. I doubt there's lamb in the mix but perhaps the aroma transfered from utensils or cookware.

    Rice Noodle With Minced Pork, Pickled Beans And Hot Chili 酸豆角泡椒肉末拌粉
    Monica N.

    This place has been on my list for a while since I saw some influencer post about it on IG. The restaurant isn't big, so at 1pm on a Sunday it was pretty much a full house. We were a party of 4 and while there were some tables open, they asked us to wait for a bit before seating us. After a short wait, they offered us free loose leaf tea in an elegant teapot and matching tea cups. What a way to start! We ordered a mix of items for us to share and the waitresses were super attentive - gave us cups and waters, forks when we asked for them, small bowls, etc. Upon delivery of each dish, they mixed the noodles for us too, which was nice. The best item was definitely the vegetarian biang biang noodles. The noodles were so tasty, had a good chew, and the sauce was just perfect. Just be warned, it's one long, really wide noodle. Everything else was great, but we did order a lot of oily and spicy dishes so you felt full pretty quick. Only feedback is that the cucumbers and mushrooms could've had a bit more seasoning. And for those who don't like a nutty taste in their sauces, don't get the cold spicy sesame noodles. I'll be back for more biang biang noodles!

    Lawrence L.

    Very nice and clean Chinese noodle joint in the heart of Broadway Street in Burlingame. We order the ground pork with hand cut noodles and that was pretty good. The cucumbers and spicy wontons were just average and not as tasty as din tai fung.

    Johnny Z.

    I was very disappointed with the service and how they handled a simple mistake. The appetizer we ordered was extremely salty--so salty that it was difficult to eat. I understand that mistakes happen in any restaurant, and I am usually very understanding when they do. What matters is how the staff responds and fixes the issue. When I politely informed our waitress that the appetizer was overly salty, her only response was, "I'll pass your message to the kitchen." There was no apology, no offer to replace the dish, no attempt to make it right, and no follow-up afterward. We were simply left with a dish that we couldn't enjoy. Mistakes happen, and I don't expect perfection. However, when a restaurant makes a mistake, I expect some level of customer service and accountability. A simple apology or offering to replace the dish would have completely changed the experience. Instead, it felt like our concern was ignored. Unfortunately, this level of service is unacceptable and left a very negative impression. I hope management takes customer feedback more seriously in the future.

    Lamb dumplings
    Elaine Y.

    Admittedly when we saw Blissful Noodle the first time, we were a bit hesitant. Burlingame's strong suit isn't exactly Asian food but then we happened upon a reviewer that recommended it so opted to try it. We ordered 3 dishes - the liang pi, the lamb dumplings in sesame chili, and the three in one noodles with the biang biang noodles. The liang pi came first. The noodles were a little thicker than what I'm accustomed to but still good but the star was the chili oil! It brought subtle heat but also had a nice floral flavor which hints to me it's made fresh in house daily. The one downfall on this dish was the wheat gluten which was probably kept in water because it was super water-logged instead of taking up that tasty chili oil. Next up were the dumplings which were supple and juicy. The lamb had just enough flavor to let you know that it was indeed lamb. It was odd that Blissful Noodle didn't have an option for just boiled dumplings. While the sesame chili sauce was tasty, honestly the dumplings could have also shined independently. Lastly the three in one noodles. We subbed the biang biang noodles and these were both extra wide and super long. It was so good! The chew was especially enjoyable! I would absolutely repeat this one again!

    E4  Rice Noodle With Minced Pork, Pickled Beans And Hot Chili 酸豆角泡椒肉末拌粉

    Place was quiet and empty upon arrival but soon more customers showed up. Server was quick and friendly. I ordered E4 Rice Noodle With Minced Pork,Pickled Beans And Hot Chili 酸豆角泡椒肉末拌粉. Really delicious broth, flavorful minced pork, egg tasted good, and the noodles definitely hit the spot. The only part I would change it the quantity of green onion and the rawness of the diced carrots (I prefer mine cooked a bit more for my soups). Overall would definitely be back!

    noodle with cumin lamb
    Jessica H.

    Good chewy noodles xi'an style. The spicy and sour liang pi was a burst of flavor. The noodles are made from wheat flour, rather than green bean starch (I was hoping for green bean tbh) but it was still tasty. It's a very thick noodle. Goes great with the sauce. It's spicy and sour as described. I love the tang from the vinegar. The heat in the chili oil. The wheat tofu topping soaks up a lot of flavor and is one of the best parts when you bite into it. The noodle with cumin lamb was okay. The noodles were great but the meat was a letdown as it was so fatty imo. Some pieces were not chewable. The spice was kind of there but not really, and it could use more sauce as the noodles were so dry and unflavored. I ended up mixing in the liang pi sauce into my noodles to have some sort of flavor. The romaine lettuce did not pair well in this dish imo. Strange. The crispy sandwich with pork was good. Very crispy indeed and flaky. The pork was tender and stewed well (tender, juicy, fatty), but a bit too heavy in the porky flavor. Could use some sauce to cover it up a little. The seaweed and dried shrimp wonton soup was so refreshing and clear. The wontons were flavorful and perfect size. The seaweed was savory and a great topping in this soup.

    Chili sesame pork dumplings
    Ashley S.

    We had a wonderful meal at Blissful Noodle on a Friday evening around 6:30 pm - there was no wait for a party of 3! Service was quick and friendly. We ordered the Spicy and Sour Liang Pi (4/5) which was the perfect level of acidity and spice. The texture of the cold noodles is a lot softer and slipperier than the hand pulled noodles so it was a nice contrast in our overall meal. We also ordered the Three In One Noodle (4.3/5) which was tomato forward but still had a healthy amount of chili oil. We asked for the belt noodles instead of the regular round noodle and we all really liked the QQ texture, it was perfectly chewy without being tough. My favorite of our meal was the Pork Dumplings in Sesame Spicy Sauce (4.7/5). The dumplings were so juicy and I loved the earthiness of the sesame. It was the tiniest bit salty towards the bottom of the bowl but the chili oil flavor was great. Overall a 5/5 meal I would come back for! Even though every dish had the same chili oil base they each offered different flavors and textures that made the meal very enjoyable! There was a pool of chili oil at the bottom of each bowl, but don't be afraid! it was the perfect spice level for someone who doesn't eat too much spicy food. Parking can be a little tricky during busy times but my friends and I were able to find parking in the neighborhood or street after a little searching.

    E4 and Noodle 3 Way (minus the chili oil)
    Jessica H.

    Lots of seating available even on Mother's Day. Fortunate for me because I was starving. Quickly ordered a bowl of noodles, Noodles 3 Way, minus the chili oil as I do not tolerate spicy well. The staff did mention that the ground pork was also a little spicy. Food came fast. They will help you mix your noodle unless you decline. The hand pulled noodles were fresh, perfectly cooked and chewy. The ground pork was tender and not spicy at all. The egg and tomato mixed really well with the pork that gave the dish a pleasant slight tanginess. I really enjoyed the dish but felt like it was a bit small for the price. I would recommend at least one visit as the noodles were really good.

    Johnny W.

    Summary: Solid made-in-house noodles Details: Not a ton to say about this one: food was good, not great. Flavors are all pretty solid, but on the lighter (almost too much so?) side, which was a little surprising for a Chinese restaurant. Noodles are made in-house and have a good chew, so if anything, stick to those. For folks who enjoy liang pi, theirs veer on the thicker side, so you might want to go elsewhere for that. Accessibility: Spacious venue with lots of accessible tables.

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    Laka  - Chow mein (@joeynht)

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    4.0(174 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Came to Laka for dinner and while it seems like they've done a 180 pivot from their original fare,…read moreI was pleasantly surprised to find that they offer breakfast all day. Words to my heart, you know. Despite being sold out on some of the items we wanted to try, we still really enjoyed what we did order. Portions were generous and not too pricy. Also, despite being late, their Chinese deli was still pretty fresh. The order of roast pork we had was well seasoned and featured that airy crispy skin to be completely envious of. That alone is a huge plus because we don't have a lot of places in the peninsula to pick up these items, especially compared to the city. The fish porridge was complete comfort. Texture was good and there was plenty of fish to go around. The pork noodles were deeply savory but the pops of pickled vegetables against the silky rice noodles also really hit the spot. The only dish that was a bit meh to me were the potstickers. The filling was a bit mushy and I'm not the biggest fan if the deep fried style. Pan fried is the king for me. Definitely keeping Laka as an option whenever I really need that comfort Chinese food fix.

    This restaurant serves delicious and filling food like the Hainan chicken plate and preserved egg…read morecongee, beautifully presented with crispy peanuts and ginger oil condiments. While the congee felt overpriced and many Tuesday evening items were sold out, the great taste makes it worth a return visit. Roast pork is apparently their signature item.

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