Food is Chinese and we ordered the garlic chicken wings, spicy sausage fried rice, bao buns, dumpling noodle soup. All were yummy and the value wasn't that bad for what you get. Flavors were good and tasty. The service was good being that there are only 2 waitstaff. On top of things! The place was nice and clean and we do go back here once in a while when cravings kick in. Verdict- yes! read more

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The food has completely changed and the flavor and seasoning of the dishes have gone 360. I think ownership changed and the whole kitchen is gone. The staff is okay and the only thing saving this review. Capital bowl had no seasoning and the flavor was off. Fish balls were sweet and it what was served before. The chow fun was lacking flavor and filled with bok choy. I'm not trying to shame a business but I hope they take this and go back to what it was before. Seating and the location is nice and clean with a pretty attentive staff but that alone is not enough for a re visit. read more

Capital Noodle Bar was so good and I can't believe I was missing out. We got the spicy garlic wings, bbq pork bun, crispy hainan chicken, and pad see ew. I loved the spicy garlic wings. It was so crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. The chicken was served hot and I couldn't stop eating it even though I was so full. The pad see ew is also delicious. It's a bit spicy but I love that extra kick. The hainan chicken bbq pork bun was so good too. I would highly recommend coming here if you ever crave Chinese food. They have so many different options. read more

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My daughter and I absolutely love this place. The service was excellent, and every dish we've ordered has been delicious. We ordered the dim sum, and it was outstanding. The portions were generous, the flavors were rich, and everything was very filling. Thank you to our server for the great recommendations and attentive service. What impressed me the most was the strong sense of teamwork. The staff supports one another in every aspect from greeting guests and delivering food to refilling drinks and checking on tables. The prices are a bit higher compared to nearby dim sum spots, which are traditionally considered humble comfort food breakfasts. However, the overall experience was very good and well worth it. Ambience : Cozy, with decor that strongly reflects Chinese culture. Vegetarian friendly: Highly recommended for vegetarians, with a dedicated vegetarian menu section available. Parking: Plenty of parking when I visited. read more

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This place always hits the spot. I treated my coworkers to it yesterday and they had glowing reactions. The Singapore Vermicelli is a great way to celebrate the weekend, order and embrace the noodle coma. They also do a really nice Hainan chicken and crispy Hainan chicken, my dad always loved the pickled vegetables that came with it, and my coworker wouldn't stop raving about the rice. Seating is 90 degree booths or benches, so can be a little uncomfortable if you're large and stay a while, but you likely won't because despite the portions being large, you will inhale them. It's not cheap by any means, but it doesn't require a mortgage either. No matter what you spend, it always feels worth it. Grab some juicy dumplings and enjoy. read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Crispy Hainan Chicken, Singapore Vermicelli, Stir Fried Green Beans, Crispy Shrimp Rolls (6 pcs), and Golden Fried Wontons (5 pcs) - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I think they're trying to be more like the main restaurant with the expanded menu. They had a family set which came with hot and sour soup, HWS, kung pao chicken, garlic boy choy and rice. Good deal and very filling. Had to get the wings like always but I think they changed the batter and it honestly is ok now read more

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Omg!!! Truly a beautiful fantastic story of love passion and devotion to making the best Hong Kong Kowloon Chinese cuisine ever here in America. They got a very special dish that will flip over your taste buds and melt your cold fickle heart with their delicious tantalizing sweet decadence of snow Mountain Dew dessert. For only $9.99 dollars you too can be blown away by the amazing taste and texture and beauty of this fine dish and simmering heat outside of 90 degrees on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 pm. Enjoy your time here and bring your favorite music from Andrea Bocelli 20th Anniversary edition remastered, the beautiful majesty and grace of love. Now come down the mountain of heaven and devour the most glorious handmade noodles with Lobster and spicy garlic sauce. Fresh from the sea and ready for your afternoon enjoyment and pleasure. Sipping on the hot chicken soup broth on the side with a little cup of white rice to balance everything with perfect flavor and happiness. Please enjoy and be patient because good food takes time to make fresh to order and this is a beautiful busy area on Saturday afternoon especially with the added heat outside. Thank you for your time and love. God bless America. Living the dream one bite at a time. Enjoy the journey and sunshine today. read more

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It's been years since I have last been here. I was surprised at the new menu, pleasantly surprised. They now have a larger selection and dimsum all day. We got seated right away and service was friendly. We ordered the dinner special for 2 that has soup fish fillet. Beef with broccoli and rice. The food came out fast and was yummy. I particularly enjoy the fish fillet as it's fish is monkfish and the sauce has enough kick. Broccoli with beef was also delicious and the beef was tender. The ambience is how I remembered it casual yet classy. I would definitely come back here to try out their dim sum. New favorite Chinese restaurant in Costa Mesa. read more

Capital Noodles Bar, Costa Mesa, has several other locations through OC/LA. The restaurant dishes reminds me so much of my grandma's HK-style cooking -- especially when it comes to the wonton noodle soup. What I really love is that they let you choose your noodles, and yes, they have the thick egg noodles -- which is becoming less common options in restaurants. The noodles are chewy and springy exactly how I like them. The wontons are solid too -- classic pork and shrimp fillings. To top it off, this noodle dish is a lunch special item so $12 for a big generous bowl. Win!! Beyond the soup, the menu is stacked -- including common dim sum dishes including my favorite chicken feet and rocket fried shrimps! We ordered several more dishes for family style sharing : stir-fry green beans (simple but good) , beef twice fried noodles (skip it), spicy wontons (very good). Perhaps we should have asked for a round table with a lazy Susan instead of the long booth -- it would've made sharing a bit easier. Then again, the chicken feet and spicy wontons were in front of me so no sharing needed!!! Overall, portions size are generous (not huge as I would like), the space is clean and casual, and service is usually friendly and quick. For Friday, do come by 12:30, for best service as other patrons starts to pile in. My only quirky remark was that my eyes keep getting drawn to those hanging red lanterns creeps me out a bit. Eeek. read more

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HUGE portion for $18! Enough for two! It was good but not enough of the noodles. Too much of the sauce. They didn't skimp on the veggies but wider plate, made the food flatter so less they had to top it off. Meal comes with chili, jalapeños and soy sauce on the side. Waitress was great! Friendly and nice! Went on Tuesday afternoon for lunch! Ambiance was great, pretty large location and you can sit anywhere you'd like. It started getting busier closer to 1pm, the rush, but hard working staff read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Hong Kong Style Chow Fun - Beef - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Always awesome ... Massive lot that usually has lots of room, big place with lots of seating. I tend to go at lunch time early so always lots of options. At times the local hotels will have conference and then things can fill up fast. Service is great, they watch the tables and think ahead for what you need. Im addicted to a specific soup here but keep looking at all the amazing options, I still walk in and order what I ordered last time. Clean place, great staff, awesome food. This is a weekly lunch go to for sure many times Ill hit them 2 or more because they are that good. read more

Delicious and flavorful dishes and shareable portions too. The seafood fried rice was full of flavor as was the Singapore vermicelli noodles. Both were really good and I was glad to have leftovers for the next day. The Dim Sum Daddy (10 pieces) were alright. Definitely huge baos though. Next time, I'd like to get their house lobster dish. The servers were nice and efficient. We came for dinner after 5:30pm on a Saturday and we were probably the 3rd table filled. Then the restaurant steadily had more customers coming in as the evening progressed. This is definitely the spot for flavorful Asian dishes! read more

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Haven't been here in YEARS.. came for the wings and Lynchee Martini.. Wings came out fresh and hot. Lychee Martini is one of my favs. Service and ambiance was nice. I'll be back read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Lychee Martini - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We always enjoy the food here. Everything is flavorful! Today we got the spicy garlic wings, spicy fried rice with sausage, and chicken feet. All taste so good and hit the spot! They attend to you right when you walk in throughout your meal, the servers are very attentive. The place always look clean and a little cozy. read more

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Food was good but portions were not family size or good for sharing. Service was attentive and friendly.

Customer Service & Food has really changed. The owner/manager can care less about your experience and was a total jerk too. Has anyone noticed the difference from the pictures posted from a year or more to what was served last year? And the taste is t the same. Hainan Chicken from August 15, 2025. Check out older photos and you'll see the difference in portions not to mention flavor. What really turned me off from coming back I was the owner/manager. read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Hainan Chicken from 8/15/25 - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We used to eat here frequently but the quality has gone down drastically, culminating in a door dash I ordered 2 weeks ago that had a literal insect in it. As I began eating I noticed the bok choy looked unwashed, as I was picking around trying to decide if it was safe to wash I found what looked like a maggot that had been fried with the beef and immediately my appetite was gone. DoorDash did refund me, but this is so gross. I've attached a photo, and I will literally never eat here again. read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Bug in my food from unwashed bok choy. - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We were so hungry after being at an expo at the OC Fair all day. When trying to find places in the area, we found a different spot that we chose but as soon as we parked, we changed our mind. The menu here looked amazing so we had to try it out. First off, the restaurant is really clean and the staff was very helpful. Since it was our first time here, our waitress was able to provide some suggestions on top of what Yelp has said. I shared the Hong Kong Style Chow Fun without mushroom and with beef with my boyfriend. The serving was family style so it was more than enough for the both of us. The dish was amazing and had so much flavor. The large rice noodle was flavored with a savory gravy with bok choy, carrots, and shredded eggs. My favorite was the bok choy. They were cooked perfectly and the gravy made it soften. Our friend ordered the Pad See Ew and she loved it but was struggling with the spice. Another friend of ours got the Capital's Filet Mignon Cubes and it looked amazing. He said it was really good so I will def be back to try that out. Overall, restaurant is great and there is plenty of parking since it is in a plaza with other restaurants and desserts. It is away from the busy area so you will be able to get a seat easily. I am pretty sure they get busier at peak times so def check to see their best times to visit. read more

Well worth for a lobster feast on a Friday night for us! Service from Celeste was excellent! The clean and cool atmosphere was the right ambiance for us. Definitely going back for this lobster special that won't last long! Get your claws on it soon! read more

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The Hainan Chicken is pretty good and the rice was pretty flavorful. It came with some pickled veggies which I didn't care too much about. The only complaint would be not enough chicken to match the portion of rice. I got the chicken congee but I was really craving the thousand year old egg congee, which 99 Ranch used to have but no longer sells. I decided to give the chicken congee a try. At first it seemed a bit bland and then I realized the shredded chicken pieces were at the bottom but there wasn't a lot of it. I am glad I got the Spicy wontons which was a good pairing with the congee. I might return to order other menu items such as the noodles. read more

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The cook really knows what he's doing. You can really "taste the wok" in the dishes. Service is good, they are attentive. Food was amazing. Ordered Hong Kong fried noodles, house special fish fillet and spicy garlic squid. read more

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Had lunch here today with my mom. Everything we ordered tasted terrible... The noodles were all broken up, the meat was way too tough to chew, and the dumplings had no flavor at all. It was just really bad :c read more

Came on a Saturday afternoon and there was plenty of seating inside. The service is really nice here and they bring out the food quite fast. Definitely do not recommend ordering the dim sum that is served here, all of the dim sum is not very good - tastes like they just reheated things from frozen but didn't actually make it themselves. The rice and noodle dishes were better- the crispy Hainan chicken was probably my favorite dish and the honey walnut shrimp. read more

OMG! OMG! OMG! We love Capital Noodle Bar! We've been going to the Costa Mesa location ever since they opened. Their menu was great at the beginning. Then it got even greater after they added dim sun to their menu. We haven't been there for a couple of months and decided tonight was the night! Holy cannoli! They completely changed their menu. It went from great, to greater, to oh my God!!! We love, love, love their new menu! I don't think they realize how underpriced they are. They put a live lobster and crab tank in their kitchen that you can see on the way to the restroom. Yes, those were live lobsters and crabs in them. And I am posting photos here. OK, onward. The lobster and the crab were posted as "market price." And so I asked. I know, if you have to ask how much something costs, you cannot afford to buy it. However, there was no way that I can eat both entrées and so I decided to ask for the price of the crap for the next time we visit. I opted to order the lobster. The amazing server came to our table holding a lobster that looked more like a whale! He said it was 1.8 pounds. I asked him what the market price was and he told me $23.95 per pound. I said, are you kidding me? I just ordered a half a pound lobster at some really crappy restaurant in Westminster and it was $109.95 for, what they told me was a one pound lobster. And that lobster was definitely on a diet! Three bites and I was practically done. So of course, I ordered the lobster! I lowered my expectations before it arrived at our table. I did not want to be disappointed. But let me tell you... the lobster they brought to our table was a freaking feast! There was no way I could eat it all! So when I inscribe OMG, OMG, OMG, I am not joking. The pictures will speak for themselves. The server told me that when they first put the lobster on the new menu, they priced it at $19.95 per pound. Are you kidding me? So $23.99 per pound is not only a bargain, it's a steal, literally! I'm just super pissed. I missed a $19.95 per pound deal! I would've eaten there three times a day. Lobster, lobster, lobster! I don't think you will find a pound of lobster for under $100 on any menu in Orange County for the premium quality Capital Noodle Bar is offering on their menu. So a 1.8 pound lobster is off the scale! I swear to God, it was practically moving when they brought it to our table. Obviously, when they brought out my entrée, the dish took up practically half the table. This lobster was not on any diet! My wife ordered some kind of a pork dish. I don't remember what it was. But she shared some with me because my lobster took several minutes longer to come out after her entrée did. It was delicious! And it was like $20! We ordered the fried shrimp appetizer. It was under $10. I looked at their other prices. Unbelievable. I told my wife that we are going to have dinner at Capital Noodle Bar every night until they raise their prices! I hope everyone sees this post! I hope everyone orders the lobster and/or the crab. The crab was less expensive than the lobster. I just cannot remember. But I know it was definitely not more expensive. But the lobster was mine tonight! Our server? The best server we have had at some of the finest restaurants we visit. He was extremely courteous, always checking in with us, and a very sweet man. They just don't make them like him anymore! Don't miss out!!! Get there before these lobsters, swim out the front door! read more

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This restaurant is always amazing. If you are craving great Chinese food, this always hits the spot. My friends and I came for the lobster though, this was the best lobster that I've had ever! It was sooo good. Super fresh and such a great price as well. We ordered 2 4 pounds lobsters, one house special and one salt and pepper, the manager was super accommodating when we asked them to add crispy noodles to the house special lobster. That was a game changer! The salt and pepper lobster was delicious, nice and crispy, you can taste the lobster meat and how sweet it is... both were incredible. We also ordered their Hong Kong beef noodles with gravy and their Bo Luc lac (filet Mignon cubed beef, I think they made one of the best Bo Luc lacs in town. The portions were huge! Everything was delicious and super satisfying. I will definitely be back over and over again. The service is always excellent as well. read more

Capital Noodle Grill is seriously underrated! The portion sizes are incredible--for the price, you get so much delicious food, and that's exactly what a great meal should be: tasty and generous. We were pleasantly surprised by how much we got. On top of that, the service from the team was wonderful--shoutout to Celeste for being so sweet and kind; we wish you the best in your academic journey wooo! you'll save so many lives!! Every time we come here, it's a positive experience. It's surprising how quiet the place is because it truly deserves more love. If only more people knew the value this spot offers! Don't sleep on it--Capital Noodle Grill is a hidden gem. read more

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I ordered a Hainan chicken noodle soup for take out. I didn't check until I got home. It looked like dried chicken strips noodle soup. They named it Hainan chicken noodle soup and there is no way it is anything closed to it The portion is also extremely small for $18. Friendly service and plenty of parking in the lot. read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The parking is a shared lot, had to circle a few times but found something without issue. The inside is cute, was sat right away. Service was incredibly good. So many people checked on me and were very friendly and fast. I got the pork soup dumplings which were good along with the Hong Kong style chow mein which is some of the best chow mein I've had. Prices were fair and portions for the chow mein were big. Need to try the pad see ew next time! read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Hong Kong Style Chow Mein - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love Capital Noodle Bar In Costa Mesa!! Lovely Decor & Nice Relaxing Ambiance!! We Always Enjoy Dining Here, Togos & Delivery Orders Too!! Great Lunch Dates & Family Gatherings!! Love All Their Menu Selections!! Our Favorites Are Dim Sum, Capital Bowl, Wonton Noodle Soup, Filet Mignon Cubes, Wings & Noodle Dishes!! Great Ice Tea Choices, Tap Beer List & Full Bar Service!! Servers Always Friendly, Courteous & Efficient!! Looking Forward To Another Visit Soon!! ThankU They Also Have Irvine & Brea Locations As Well!! read more

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Nice place. Nice vibe, decently busy for a Wednesday afternoon. Servers were sweet, food was great! read more

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Hands-down, my favorite Chinese restaurant. Been coming here for years. The staff is always so friendly. The food comes out fast and fresh, I love the Cantonese style dishes. Over the years they've added new items. It's always fun to see what they are going to do next! The overall ambience is lively and friendly. I love the large booths. read more

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I'm surprised by the ratings for this place. It seems quite low given the quality and taste of the food. I ordered the beef chow fun, salt & pepper shrimp, vegetable dumplings and the custard buns. Everything was super tasty and the service is friendly & prompt. Would return to try other dishes. read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food is always delicious here, so fresh, tasty and hot. I brought a group of friends here, and they haven't stopped raving about how great this place is. No complaints, and the Singapore Vermicelli is exceptional, it's addictive. Just when I thought I couldn't order anything as good as the Chow Fun with beef, I realized their menu is filled with wonderful combinations and food ideas to try! Love this place, it's exceptional. Their restaurant in Irvine was also very good. read more

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love love love their food! We always come to this place when were around the area esp when I crave for the egg custard buns! soooo good. LOL. I can't complain for the service they're pretty helpful and quick, Everytime we come, we always get our food on time. Ambiance, its clean and simple with their woods table and chairs. It have some wall paintings or murals that represents the cuisine. read more

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I had almost forgotten about Capital Noodle Bar! I used to go there regularly before COVID. Thankfully they are still around! Their food is always consistently great--generous portions and good quality of meats and veggies. Last visit with a friend we ordered these dishes: - Capital Bowl: flavorful broth with generous portion of sliced pork, shrimp, minced pork, and fish cakes. Suggest asking for thin egg noodles and add chinese broccoli if you need more veggies ;). btw noodles are their specialty--they have a great variety of pho and other noodle soups! - Singapore Vermicelli: A light curry stir fry of thin rice noodles with pork, shrimp, egg and veggies. Sooo good!! I also had them add Chinese broccoli which added a nice crunch. I usually also order the braised string beans, which is fantastic, but we were pretty stuffed already with our order and took home leftovers. Their servers are very nice and service is usually quick. Outdoor seating is available but limited. They said they plan to add more tables during the warmer summer months. Capital Noodle Bar is of the few and IMHO very best Asian restaurants this part of OC. Great variety of dishes and they also serve dim sum all day!! I will definitely be back and plan on putting them in my regular rotation! read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Singapore Vermicelli with Chinese broccoli added - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Excellent service every time! Just get the capital filet minion cubes and green beans. It's the best ever! read more

Capital Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I must say this has been one of the best if not the most amazing place I have tried !! Everything we got had so much flavor and taste we couldn't get enough. This place should be filled with customers out the line. Wayyyy better than Din Tai Fung 100% !! From the owner recommending us the house specialties you can't go wrong. We had the spicy garlic wings that were so crispy and full of flavor. The lobster with noodles which itself was a great serving. A must has to be the house special shrimp ! read more

Wow!! Came in here because I didn't want to wait 1.5 hours at Anjin. I believe I just discovered the best Asian restaurant in the area. I'm not one to leave reviews, but I had to! Everything was hot, flavorful and rich!! Already coming back tomorrow to try more!! Owner is very nice, place was clean. read more

I was on a work trip and was looking for a place to eat dinner. I found this place through a social media influencer. When I entered the restaurant I was greeted by staff. The staff were friendly and very helpful. I ordered the capital noodles bowl. The bowl had shrimp, fish ball, sliced pork, fish cake, minced pork and egg noodles in broth. The bowl was phenomenal and very delicious. The price of the bowl is reasonable. Great selection on the menu. Ambiance is customer service friendly and plenty of seating space. read more

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I just got back from lunch there with colleagues, our first time there. We ordered crab soup, Kung Pao shrimp, beef and broccoli, and hong Kong style crispy noodles. Pleasantly surprised across the board .. every dish was flavorful and delicious with generous portions. The style is authenticly Chinese. Servers were attentive and friendly. I'd happily visit again and recommend it. read more