Our experience was very good. Very friendly owner and servers, rice noodle soups were hearty and to the point. Northern peeps who like heavy flavors with lots of spices and chili oil will not like it here. Cross-bridge rice noodle (4/5): broth was pure home-made chicken soup, light yet delish, zero spices. Thinly sliced chicken meat was tender Single-pot rice noodle: (4/5): considered medium spicy but prob only 3/10 in terms of spice level, love the mix of different ingredients and flavors in there: spicy, sour, salty. I am not a fan of the ground meat though Tender braised beef rice noodle (4/5): beef adequate but def not tender, at least not compared to Ding Tai Fung, broth needed more flavor read more

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There are so many new restaurants in this plaza. I came here with my husband for lunch, and a few people were already dining inside, which made me think the place might be somewhat popular. You're greeted in Chinese when you walk in, and no one speaks English in the restaurant, so if you don't speak Chinese, communication might be a bit tricky. That said, they do have a picture menu you can point to when ordering, which helps. My husband--who is also Chinese--randomly picked the first item on the menu, chose the "spicy" flavor, and added a side of extra noodles. He honestly had no idea what he ordered! FOOD: The broth had a sour undertone, and although it was labeled spicy, we found it pretty mild (we usually handle spicy food well). The noodles were way too soft for my liking--so soft, in fact, I almost choked slurping them down! There was no chew or bounce to them at all, which I personally prefer. The cold sliced beef was the highlight--flavorful and a great way to reset the palate between bites. The extra noodles turned out to be a nice little hack; I didn't have to order a separate bowl of soup, and it was just enough to fill me up. Overall, I've had better noodles elsewhere, so if I had other options, I probably wouldn't come back. But it was still nice to try something new and see how it compares. read more

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Always filled with lots of young Chinese folks. If you do not speak Chinese, good luck ordering and asking (if needed) for any explanation of the dishes. FOOD: - Ersi noodles are slightly chewier and thicker but you can barely taste the difference versus rice noodles - super oily - cold dishes are very salty and filled with vinegar/sichuan peppercorns - numbing spice all around (except for the combo with lots of dishes in its photo) - Stewed beef Ersi had every herb you can imagine except basil and viet herbs (haha) + a dollop of hot sauce and pickles - you can ask to cook your own meat - my table mates who have been to Yunnan states this is typically consumed in Yunnan but the dishes aren't as oily and filled with so much spices (I cannot confirm or deny) AMBIENCE - lots of young folks eating in... always looks very popular - sometimes you do have to sit next to strangers at family style tables - almost a grab and go vibe (eat and leave) SERVICE - servers prep the bowls table side - nonexistent service - inpatient and always trying to rush you (if you don't order when they are there, they move on) - when you ask for explanations of their menu, they prefer to provide limited explanations and just leave - you go to the "cashier" to pay and they will also ask if you will like a to go container - there's Apple Pay - nearly 100.1% Chinese spoken LOCATION - to the left of the lion market plaza - lots of parking (free + private parking lot) but take note of the multitude of options in eateries and hobbies - parking spaces are the majority as tight squeezes Would I go back? No. Too much going on and not my kind of vibe. Those who grew up at Yunnan however may frequent this location weekly or even daily as it probably reminds them of their childhood and/or China. read more

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We noticed that Cloudland had available seating while most of the restaurants around it all had huge queues waiting out front, so we decided to give them a try. Despite ample available tables, they wanted to seat us outside. We didn't really mind at the time since it was a warm day and we were hungry and just eager to get our grub on. While they were quick to take our order and bring out the food, it was really hard to flag anyone during the meal as our table lacked several items. Most notably spoons in order to drink the noodle soup. Additionally, I had to go inside at the end of the meal to pay for our check as noone came back out to check on us. The menu here is pretty limited as far as main entrées go. There are only about a handful of main dishes to choose from, which I feel we didn't appreciate as much being unfamiliar with the regional cuisine. I ordered the Single Cooked Rice Noodle Soup, which comes with a pretty decent level of spiciness. So I would recommend asking if they have a non-spicey option if you do not enjoy a more intense heat. My wife opted for the Cold Rice Noodles with Chicken Shreds. We should have definitely looked up the pictures first, because it was not at all what we expected. Overall, we felt the dishes were ok. They food was filling; however we would have preferred if there were more options. read more

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Tasty and generous bowls of noodle that gets busy and backlogged as well as minimal service. Credit cards accepted and walk-in mainly indoor dining with limited outside dining. read more

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I was super disappointed with the noodle soup here. It didn't have that traditional Cloudland flavor I was craving. And instead of serving the ingredients on the side, they were all mixed into the soup. I didn't see the fine print on the menu that said I needed to specify my preferences when ordering, but even if I had, I'm not sure it would have made a difference. The owner's approach seemed kinda lazy, to be honest. And the soup itself was all blended which made it look like something I could've made at home. It cost $20 and needs to pay in cash! Yeah, I won't be back. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

Extremely rude. And got questioned why didn't leave a tip for them!! 1. Service is very slow, seater for 30min before getting asked what to order. No water added from beginning to end. When noodles get on the table, already soggy. 2. Atmosphere very noisy, child cry, Chinese parents scolding kids and staff pushing a dirty cart with trash can and food leftover walking around cleaning dishes, very disgusting 3. Chose leaving no tip in the end, owner questioned why leaving no tip..... read more

Not very impressive, may be we don't know what to order. The two appetizers that we ordered, imo, are over priced, especially the mushrooms are just a tiny sauce dish! The beef is too chewy not tender at all. read more

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I came to Cloudland in Newark to try their noodles, and overall it was a solid experience. The noodles themselves were decent--good texture and flavor--but I was hoping for a bit more in terms of meat and ingredients, especially given the price point. For what you pay, the bowl felt a little underwhelming on the portion side. That said, the ambiance was nice and the service was friendly. I'd come back, but probably try something else on the menu next time. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

This place was such a mess. They only had one server doing literally everything -- seating people, taking orders, serving food, clearing tables, and handling payments. No surprise the service was painfully slow. We waited about 30 minutes just to get a table, then they gave us water but no cups. After sitting down, it took another 5 minutes for someone to take our order, and then about 15 minutes more to get the food. I ordered the spicy beef rice noodle set, which was supposed to come with some cold side dishes. But they only brought the noodles! The side dishes didn't show up until 10 minutes after we'd already finished eating, and only after we asked -- they just grabbed them straight from the fridge. Even when we wanted to pay, we had to wait another 10 minutes. Still no water cups the entire time. The food was nothing special either. We asked for one mild and one spicy noodle, but both bowls come with some chili spicy sauce on top , tasted exactly the same. The beef on top was kind of cold too. Overall, we spent over an hour there and only ate for like five minutes. Everything else was just waiting. Total waste of time, we're never coming back. read more

Food is ok. But service and management' altitude would give you very bad experience. Visited some years ago, not sure they still use those poor chairs, those poor chairs had hidden screws facing up, yes, facing up. so good luck to you if you have normal male weight like over 150 pounds and the screws would poke out of nowhere under your butt and give you some surprises. My pants got 2 holes from that. I asked the manager(the boss), and showed my pants where my thighs can been seen through the holes, and the manager just awkwardly smiled and told me: next time you visit I would give you a discount. Woohoo! Guess what I would never visit again , even the food is ok. read more

I didn't like this place much. No variety in dishes and their signature noodle dish wasn't all that. The pork was an interesting mush without much meat in it. The cheese is sort of like paneer but served in an unappetizing way. Would recommend Human Mifen,a couple stores down. Or the noodle shop in the Ranch 99 plaza food court in Fremont. read more

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Crossing bridge rice noodles - an usual noodles soup, nothing fancy. Single cooked rice noodles soup - it's the noodle soup, just add pepper oil and vinegar. Steaming pot chicken - it's delicious but too many chicken bones, hardly can taste the chicken meat. The owner said they use spring chicken hence many bones and less meat. It's a tiny pot just enough for one person. read more

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Popular and authentic southwestern Chinese Yunnan regional cuisine. Known for Crossing-Bridge Rice Noodle 過橋米線. We went as soon as it opened. There was a long line of diners waiting when we finished our lunch. We were politely asked to leave as we finished our meal because so many people were waiting. We ordered: 4*Crossing-Bridge Rice Noodle 過橋米線 included hot broth, rice noodles, vegetables, and meat. I added hot chili sauce for stronger taste. 3*Fried Dairy Fan 大理炸乳扇: it was precooked and served cold. I wouldn't have ordered it if If I had known that. I like fried food served hot. 4*Fried Wild Boletus 油炸野生牛肝菌: it was the real McCoy, authentic and delicious, but the portion was very small. read more

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The cross-bridge rice noodles here were average, and the dining environment was also just okay. It wasn't the authentic cross-bridge rice noodles I was expecting. After visiting once, I wouldn't go back again. read more

Haven't paid a visit for a long time. Good part: the main bowl has become a pretty hearty bowl of noodles, more noodles than before. Bad part: you have to ask to not mix the ingredients, which doesn't taste fresh when bought to you after mixing. The chicken slices tasted especially bland, doesn't even look nor taste like chicken. The amount of meat seemed to even have decreased from the original already small portions. The broth is also not feeling as authentic as before, less thick and flavor. I didn't know that you have to go with the combination to even have enough ingredients, which added up to $22 for a bowl of noodles plus add-one. Though they seem to actually gain popularity (more customers) the quality I would say have dropped. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

There are several new Crossing-Bridge Noodle opened around this area. This is our first time to try this restaurant. We came here in Sunday night and all the seats are occupied. We had such a bad experience at the first glance. Terrible organization of waiting list. We were told to wait outside the restaurant for the next table and two customers came after us. They went straight into the restaurant and got seat before us. It is not acceptable that the seat were given to someone known if you promised your customers we were the next one. Crossing Bridge Rice Noodle is normal with rich enough chicken soup favor but the portion is little bit smaller than I expected. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Crossing-Bridge Rice Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

Boss is always yelling. Terrible service. Always messes up the order. They should be out of business

I was sitting there for 15 mins and no one provided me menu and water. I had only an hour lunch time. I don't have time to waste for waiting for waiter. Bad service ! read more

This place is delicious! This restaurant has been here for a while and surprised I never got the chance to try it because the food is pretty darn good. - Crossing-Bridge Rice Noodle - This is definitely my more favorite noodle dish out of the two. If you get it to-go, they automatically dump all the ingredients into the noodle soup bowl, so not the traditional version where you "cook" it by yourself. I really like how thin the meat is and also the soup is so flavorful and light. - Single Cooked Rice Noodle Soup - This is definitely the more flavorful version of the Cross-Bridge Noodle Soups. I really appreciate how many different ingredients they put into the bowl beside the noodles. The flavor is kind of a lot, so if you take it to-go, maybe add some water to dilute the flavor a bit. Overall, a delicious meal definitely will come back for more! Just a quick note that the to-go containers are $1.50 each. Should have seen that coming, but just a note in the future to bring your own pot if you don't want to pay for the container. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Single Cooked Rice Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

I think I found a perfect lunch on a hot day: the cold noodles with shredded chicken and peanuts and light vegetable . It was cool and just the perfect portion. Menu a tad difficult to navigate in English but plenty of photos available. Err on the side of caution with the spice or ask for it on the side. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - English menu is limited so utilize the photos - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

First time coming here and I am a fan! The staffs were super friendly, even though we came late (around 215pm, just right before their lunch shift is ending), they welcomed us and told us no need to rush, just enjoy the food as we normally would. The male staff which I think is the owner, told us the difference of each dish and gave recommendations. When he heard my husband's grandfather was from YunNan as well, he asked the staff to give us a discount . The rice noodles we ordered were delicious, soup was super hot and flavorful which I loved, every slurp was hitting the spot~ My husband said they have other authentic dishes like pan fried milk cake and steam pot chicken. I have already decided that I will come back next weekend to try the other items on the menu~~ read more

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Crossing bridge rice noodle ($15.99 - price went up) - expected the meat and veggies to be plated like the menu photo, but it was served all mixed in already. Noodles and soup were good, rich flavor (came in large bowl but half was soup). Maybe it was my misunderstanding of the menu description but I thought there will be more ingredients (don't recall seeing a quail egg, egg and meat were very thinly sliced). read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

Came here last night for noodles. I was here about 4 years ago and I'm so happy their business survived the pandemic. The signature noodle soup is full of healthy ingredients and it's not too salty. They were so busy on a Sunday night that they sold out of noodles and had to close shop early. People continued coming in to ask if they could order but the business owner had to turn them away. I couldn't finish my big bowl of noodles so I doggie bagged the soup noodles home and the noodles surprisingly taste just as good as last night! The noodles didn't become soggy and mushy like most soup noodles would overnight. This place deserves more stars! read more

Pretty authenic chinese cuisine. Very flavorful broth with fresh ingridients. I was able to finish the bowl spotless. Only drawback is they only accept credit card for $20 or more purchase. Make sure to bring some cash if you are only having a single bowl of noodles. read more

It was a cold rainy. We came in for some comfort food and made a good choice. Food: not much options if you don't eat spicy. We ordered the number 1 Cloudland Rice Noodles and a rice bowl for my DD. Noodles were good, came with very little toppings but filling. Pipping hot and light seasoned, that's what I like. Rice was not as good. My DD couldn't finish half. Price is okay, maybe a little pricy for a bowl of noodles. Service: don't expect any in Chinese restaurant but it's decent to me in such busy restaurant. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

Good Yunnan food with the most amazing homemade chili sauce. You really can't compare the price for a bowl of noodles against, say, that of pho. The origin of the dish is from an old fable about a wife carrying lunch to her husband who labors away in the mountains. Since she had to walk far to the mountains (across the bridge), the food would always get cold by the time her husband gets it. She thought up a way to carry the soup and the noodles separately during her journey, and the oil in the soup would keep it hot. She then mix the soup and adds noodles and some meat (they're poor so there wasn't a lot of it) once she arrives so she gets to watch her husband enjoy a hot meal. Anyway, Yunnan is an ethnically diverse region in China rich in its own culture and bioecology. I'd recommend this place if you're open to try new flavors of Chinese cuisine. I liked the fried milk and the chicken goes well with the chili sauce. The Yunnan restaurants in China would have fried silkworms but obviously it's not available here. I would come on Sunday nights as the restaurant is more roomy and less noisy. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

Got the Crossing Bridge Noodles. I expected an assortment, but it all came mixed in a bowl. I realized later that you have to request all ingredients separate (like the menu picture). Oh well, onto the food. Once I took a sip of the noodles, I immediately didn't care and was really glad they mixed it for me. The soup is deep and rich and every ingredient is delightful. A perfectly reliable, delicious, and deeply flavorful bowl of noodles for any time. The 3 star average makes no sense to me. I'm all-in for this place! read more

Fantastic. There are lines out the door. The Chinese speaking customers frequenting this place don't use Yelp. Yunnan cuisine is considered by many to be the most delicate and refined of all Chinese cuisines. SIgnature dish is Crossing bridge Yunnan rice noodle soup. There are only a couple restaurants in the bay area which serve this. Most people don't understand how difficult it is to make because of the required ingredient freshness. Also this doesn't scale like mass produced pho. You assemble the dish after they give you the raw ingredients. Should be the best most delicate noodle soup you have ever had. Handmade noodles. Broth isn't the normal boil in water bones broth. Should have a more delicate/intense flavor. They use a Yunaan steamer to make the chicken soup. This technique produces a different soup than the standard technique of boiling soup in water over a stove. Takes 4 hours where the steam is concentrated and sent through high pressure for 4h. Like a mini pressure pot. Very chickeny flavor in the chicken soup. Once they are sold out for the day there is no more. Noodles are all handmade. Delicious melt in mouth texture. They compose the noodle soup in front of you to demonstrate the freshness. Low reviews from people who don't know what they are ordering. They don't use MSG in their chicken soup contrary to what another reviewer claims. If you like Panda Express you won't like the food here. Won't find Orange chicken or glazed walnut prawns here. read more

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The OWNER RUTHLESSLY made me pay for tips when there wasn't any service provided, and don't accept credit card if less than 25 dollars and still charge your credit card process fees if he does. The owner increased the price without knowledge customers And one signature noodle cost 19.75 before tips, which has nothing special about it. The owner asked me to sit closest to the door because I was alone which I told him I didn't want to sit there because people keep walking in and out and there were a lot of empty seats. I go there at least twice a week, and I will not come here anymore because of the Owners UNACCEPTABLE ALTITUDE! Be prepare to pay good tips if you want to eat there..... read more

I enjoy the foods here but the waitress is beyond annoying. Shes always late and she's full of excuses. I honestly feel sorry for the owner. Do expect minimal service from her, beside taking the dish out from the kitchen, you are on your own. The most outrageous part is that she pressures customers inttip more by standing right next to you every single time, staring straight at you when you about to sign the receipt, every single time. One of my friend got really annoyed so he tried to customize the tip portion to 10% on the ipad, the waitress basically took away the iPad and forced him to tip 15% or more. This is really not about the money, we typically tip 20%-25% when dining out, but she doesn't deserve a dime! also this is against the law. We were so disgusted by her so we just left the tip and decided never come back unless she's gone. read more

Soup season! Looking for a comfort meal ? This is your place. Grab a bowl of noodles and slurp to your delight. Quick service with an authentic taste. Everything tastes fresh and flavorful. read more

Staff service was a little odd. First thing she asked me was if I needed a menu. I've been there only once and I don't think I would remember the details. But otherwise she wasn't rude. Food arrived quickly. The signature dish is of course the Rice Noodles. I love it because it is comfort food. Just like how I remember eating it in a little hole in the wall i Suzhou. Hot soup with a little meat grease, rice noodles with super thinly sliced bits of meat and veggie. Great on a cold day. I rarely find this dish served here in the Bay Area. Note: like all Chinese restaurants they go a little heavy on the MSG. I may ask them to reduce it the next time I'm there. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Crossing Bridge Rice Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

This place offers great tasting rice noodles and a selection of delicious appetizers. Pricing is definitely on the higher end but I'd say it's worth it considering the quality. Personal favorite is definitely the shredded chicken bowl. It does have some logistical issue with opening on time if you are planning to come right when they open- seems like there's a backlog with getting the first batch of customers served (opened at 11:30am, didn't take any orders till 11:45am, and food was finally served at noonish). read more

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Cloudloud Rice Noodle takes over the former Tea O'Day location in Newark. Their specialty is Yunnan Rice Noodle, listed as Crossing-Bridge Rice Noodle on the menu. The staff was courteous and friendly and greeted me in Mandarin as I was seated. The menu is relatively sparse -- it's the Rice Noodle and side dishes. I ordered just the Rice Noodle. The waitress wheels out the dishes and prepares it before you. There is a bowl of hot broth which each dish of veggies and meat are mixed in one at a time until the Rice Noodles are mixed in at the very end. Then the bowl is served. The Rice Noodle were good, and the Soup was tasty. I will have to return and try out the side dishes. read more

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Cloudland Rice Noodles is relatively new, and it always seems to have a wait, when I drive by around the peak hours. This could also be because they keep the door open and the dining space inside is not as large as other restaurants. I had never tried Yunan province food, but the server was really nice and gave us recommendations. Food ordered: - Crossing Bridge Noodles: 4/5 The servers bring out all the ingredients out on a cart and assemble the noodle bowl, tableside. You get to see the noodles and meat actually being cooked in the bowl of hot broth they give you. Honestly, it was a cool concept, but I did not feel like there was anything special going on with the flavors. - Single Cooked Rice Noodle Soup: 4/5 This spicy noodle dish is not assembled in front of you; instead, it is served as a noodle soup dish. I liked the flavors in this noodle dish, but the noodles tasted like rice sphaghetti, which is not something that I am a huge fan of. - Fried Wild Boletus: 3/5 - This was basically black mushrooms. The texture was a good interesting(chewy but not too tough), but it did not have a special flavor in my opinion. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Crossing Bridge Noodle Soup in front, Wild Boletus on the top left, and the Single Cooked Rice Noodles in the back (spicy) - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

Good place to go if you're craving some traditional southwest yunnan noodles. The lines are always long so come straight at 12! The food here has a strong flavor profile but it's quite overpriced and the noodles were a bit too soft and slippery for my liking. We ordered the crossing-bridge rice noodle, single cooked rice noodle soup, cold rice noodles with chicken shreds, and steaming pot chicken. The crossing bridge noodle broth is really flavorful while light but the flavor didn't transfer to the noodles at all. They also place raw ingredients into the soup in front of you, which doesn't really let the dish soak in the entire depthness of the broth's flavor. The single cooked noodle soup is a numbing spicy which dominated the entire flavor - I couldn't really taste much else. The steaming pot chicken is advertised as a mini dish and they weren't joking..the bowl was so tiny and it was mostly sticky rice. The chicken and rice were also super earthy and tasted strongly of peanut. The cold rice noodles were the redeeming dish! It was sweet, sour and a little spicy and the different flavors melded together really well. This is a good place to go if you want authentic yunnan food but we ended up paying 49$ for 3 entrees and a mini dish. read more

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I love to come here for lunch with my coworkers! It's a place I crave often if u want hot noodle soup! The portion is pretty big and I end up sharing with a friend! On top of that, I order a couple side dishes - lotus roots, sliced potato, or the spicy beef slices! These side dishes are a bit spicy but super addicting and good! Goes well with the noodles too! It's not the spicy burning kind but more of a numbing kind of spicy! I totally recommend sharing one noodle soup and 1 side dish with one person, or if u have a party of 3 then get 2 noodle soup and 1 or 2 side dishes! This place only has 10 tables varying in big and small so you might want to consider that when coming in! Sometimes there's a wait sometimes there isn't! It's a hit or miss! I tried ordering the combo $17.49 (noodles with sides) but I honestly don't think it's worth it! It's best to just order noodles $13.99 and a side dish - portions are bigger and you get to choose what u want only couple of dollars extra. Once again the best ones I had are lotus roots, potato slices, and spicy beef slices! The special thing about these noodles is that they mix all the ingredients in front of you! The wait is a bit slow so don't expect it to be something fast! I came on a super hot day the high is 95 degrees and the AC was not on! For a place serving super hot noodle soup, AC is a must. So take this in mind when u come! Maybe just come when the temperature is a bit cooler if u don't want to sweat a lot! We were all dripping in sweat and it didn't feel good at all! Also expect for a lot of yelling and conversations between the employees. Service is also very slow and it's hard to get their attention because there aren't that much hands especially serving noodles that require lots of manpower! read more

Reviews are right, this place is a strict 3 stars which was kind of disappointing because it's a new place and I wanted to like them more for the different idea. First of all, they charge extra for the containers they give you if you order their signature dish bringing the cost to $16.50 for just this one dish. A hefty price to pay for such average Asian noodles. I would say that this could be shareable for some because it is quite large. The other issue is that the chicken is full, I mean completely full of bones. Are you really gonna charge me $6.99 for this tiny tray of flavored bones?! Pretty annoyed at that why the noodles were a solid 3 stars good but nothing really to write about that stood out. On the menu they even said that there was some quail egg in it but there was no quail egg to be found in my bowl of soup. They definitely skimped on ingredients and did not add everything they said they would on the menu. Ultimately the rice noodles were soft and well maintained even after bringing them home so I will give them that. Overall, not a place that I can foresee will last long in this competitive lion market plaza. I'd say if you're looking to get ripped off by lackadaisical noodle soup this place is for you. The very next day I went to King Noodle just to feel better about my noodle choices. read more

Cloudland Rice Noodles - Chicken and noodles - Noodles Near Me - Newark, California

Fried cheeeese!!! A must appetizer if you go. All of the soups are great. My go to is the spicy noodle. The spice is perfect. The boss is always here which means quality control is A1. Portion size is good, price is great, and location has plenty of parking! Thanks to the gf for the intro, would definitely not have found this gem without her. I've tried another yunan style soup but this one hands down best in the bay. Try it, you won't regret it. read more