Noodle & Bun is located in the downtown Gaslamp district of San Diego. They have really good…read moreChinese beef noodle soup and Shanghai juicy dumplings.Their noodle options include hand pulled noodles, knife-shaved noodles, and wide noodles, which you can see them make at the restaurant through a large window. We ordered the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup with hand pulled noodles and Shanghai Juicy Dumplings (xlbs). The fresh noodles had good texture and the beef and broth tasted really good. We really enjoyed the beef noodle soup. The xlbs were really good as well. You get eight pieces in an order for $11.99. They had all the right sauces to go with the soup dumplings. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean and casual. Great place in downtown San Diego for Chinese beef noodle soup and Shanghai soup dumplings.

As a Taiwanese American who's been living in the downtown area for the past 4+ years, I'm so happy…read morethat we FINALLY have a legit Chinese restaurant in this area! The food is delicious and I love that they serve staples like beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, and dan dan noodles - not just your standard Chinese-American fare to appease American palettes. Their juicy dumplings rival Din Tai Fung's and every new menu item I try is so, so good. They also make their hand-pulled noodles in house and you can definitely taste the quality. The service is great, everyone that works there is friendly and remembered me and my husband after our first visit. I saw another reviewer leave 2 stars, and while everyone is entitled to their own opinion and tastes, I was a bit confused by some of the points she made. Like the portions were bigger than expected - so more value for your money is bad?? And mentioning that the "ball of pork" inside a pork dumpling fell out while eating it - has this person never eaten a pork dumpling or food before?? I personally also find it irrelevant to criticize the decor and factor that into the overall rating. Like the place doesn't have enough artwork up?? This isn't a fine dining restaurant where you pay for the ambience. As long as the place is clean (and it is) I don't care. I'm not here for aesthetic IG pics, I'm here for good food. Often new restaurants (especially if it's a smaller, immigrant run business) cannot prioritize investing tons of money into the interior design for it to look like Animae - plus the current design is okay (and I say this as both a designer and child of immigrants). My point is, if you want delicious, authentic Chinese food in this area, you'll find it here. Downtown SD/Gaslamp is a tough market for restauranteurs and the turnover rate is high. If you like the place, keep going back and leave reviews so that we can keep them here.

Great service, big crowds but managed efficiently and best large beef ribs I've had in a long time…read more!!

Always heard so many great things about Phil's, so knew I had to make a stop while in San Diego. I…read morelove bbq but don't think OC has too many great spots. We ordered the beefy ribs and baby back ribs, both were good but I was wowed by the beefy ribs. I was seriously full by just one, so I got to enjoy the rest at home. $35 for this is a pretty good deal. Literally fall off the bone, so much meat, smokey, just perfect. Sides complemented the meats well. I've also tried the cornbread here from the family meal and it is amazing, so much corn flavor and super moist.

Lovelyyyyy date night dinner experience on the harbor. Beautiful sunset views and super fresh food…read more& cocktails!! The service was outstanding, our server Taylor was super attentive and made us feel comfortable to stay as long as we wanted even though the restaurant was closing up & he made sure we were happy with everything we decided to order. Will definitely be back in the near future!

The food and wine were incredible!!! Fabulous views and fabulous service!!! Special shoutout to our…read moregirl Liz

The tacos and the crunchstack were good :) I liked the…read moresalsa variety too. Mike's mix salsa is my go to

Best fucking tacos & churros ever ! And they sauce options is fire . I eat this place maybe 3-4…read moretimes a week

Had an incredible 5-star experience at Tacos El Franc--this place absolutely lives up to the hype…read more Everything we tried was great, but the real standout was the Al Pastor tacos. The Al Pastor was on another level--perfectly marinated, juicy, and packed with that classic sweet and savory flavor you want from a top-tier taqueria. The meat had just the right crisp on the edges, and every bite was balanced with fresh toppings and warm tortillas. Honestly, they're the kind of tacos you think about long after you leave. The ambience is very well kept with rhe manager being hype as well and cheering on my group over the speaker!! Service was fast and efficient even with the crowd, and the whole experience felt authentic and dialed in. If you're anywhere near the area, this spot alone is worth the trip.

Whenever friends come to visit, they inevitably request a proper taco tour of San Diego. After…read morespotting Tacos El Franc on Netflix, it quickly earned a spot on the list and it did not disappoint. We lucked out by arriving without much of a line and snagged a table outside, perfect for a bit of classic people-watching. The space itself is inviting and open, with great indoor seating as well as both front and back patios that give you plenty of options to settle in and stay awhile. Naturally, we had to sample a range: suadero, adobada, and lengua. No taco outing feels complete without drinks, so we paired everything with a cold beer and a refreshing horchata. On the recommendation of hah the staff, we added queso to all the tacos a decision we fully stand behind. The lengua and suadero were standouts, rich and flavorful with every bite. On a bright, sunny San Diego day, it was exactly the kind of laid-back, delicious experience you hope for. A perfect addition to any taco tour. The one down fall is unless your already galavanting downtown parking can be difficult.

Delicious food and great service! We are never disappointed! I go for my birthday every year!read more

Oh how I miss the National City location! Right before my…read morevisit, I just left my dental office to get a temporary crown and by the time I finished there, it was lunch time! I prefer Homestyle Hawaiian over L&L. And since it's been years that the National City location has closed- I finally came to another location. Since I just had my temporary crown installed and half of my face was still numb from the local anesthesia- I was craving something filling, something homemade, and soft to chew. I've been craving a Loco Moco and just didn't wanna make one myself. It's a no frills dining area. Booth bench that stretches an entire wall and chairs. The fresh made beef patty, lightly seasoned was big and juicy. Simple gravy with sautéed mushrooms and onion slivers. Wish the onions were grilled a bit more, than served raw. Since this is a lunch plate meal- you'll get a scoop of white steamed rice & creamy Mac & cheese salad (with that lil tang of apple cider vinegar). I didn't realize the patty was sitting on top of more rice - thank gawd! LOL. And the egg yolk was nice and runny to slop up all the yum yums in. Washed it down with a lilikoi lemonade.

Legit Italian restaurant right in the heart of little Italy in San Diego…read more We came on a weekday night but it was already bustling around early on. We were fortunate to be seated within a few minutes at their outside patio. Overall plenty of seating and good ambiance inside and outside the restaurant. Excellent service. We ordered the garlic bread, pollo parmigiana, and frutti di mare. All were exquisite! He garlic bread was perfect. The parmigiana was a good blend of chicken and pasta. The frutti di mare had a generous portion of seafood. Would definitely come again!

Someone told me they once cried (of happiness) after eating here so I had to go check it out for…read moremyself. We got the: - Lollipop chops: lamb was good, sauce was AMAZING - Dolce e piccante pizza: crust was well baked and loved the sweet, spicy, and salty mixture, very heavy though. - Frutti di mare: seafood wasn't fresh unfortunately Overall came to a conclusion that this is an okay spot, not my first choice in Little Italy. Maybe if I try the pesto gnocchi i'll change my mind since that looked pretty good.

Have been here a few times, the food quality is amazing. It's truly the only place I've been able…read moreto find where the pasta tastes exactly like the one I had in Italy! Along with that when we went, we were celebrating my mom's birthday and the service felt extra attentive and kind! Overall, this place is amazing, it has a great ambiance for going out with friends or family to enjoy some great food!

I hate that I love this place!! Let me explain why because this is seriously the best pasta I've…read morehad in my life. I ordered the lumache pasta with tartufona sauce and added guanciale on top and it was smooth, peppery, with the cured pork cheek perfectly topping everything off. The only problem was that it was so dang expensive! The price came out to be around $52 with tax and tip and the only thing I ordered was the pasta, that is a lot for a college student. Though they have free focaccia which tasted superb. Therefore I recommend this every once in a while for special occasions, unless you're super rich!

It was my first time here and it's my new favorite bbq spot! Lots of spacing inside and outside to…read moresit. Parking is a bit annoying but it's fine. Service was fast and friendly! I got the brisket, Mac and cheese, cold slaw Will definitely come back to try other things on the menu!

This is a cute spot! Love the picnic tables, the covered big patio, and the vibes. They have lots…read moreof good beers on tap, including 5-6 NA options. They also have some fun drinks like a hard lemonade, and a dole whip mimosa. The bartenders are nice too. Ambiance: 4.5 We tried the pulled pork, the brisket, and the tri tip. I was only impressed by the brisket, which was nice and moist. They have lots of sauce options too, and I really liked most of them. The Mac n cheese was pretty good, the potato salad was great, and I really liked the crunch of the green beans Food: 4ish

The food was SOOO good and the service was very fast. The inside of the restaurant was very clean…read moreas well.

I was very excited to try Chef Budda and it was incredible!…read more This is a casual setup where you order first and then grab a seat. Food came out in about 20 minutes and everything was very fresh and piping hot. The cashier was very friendly, and gave great recommendations. For food: - Wings - incredible. Super juicy on the inside with a perfectly crispy exterior. Easily a standout. - Catfish - just as impressive as the wings. Crispy batter with tender, flaky juicy fish inside. - Mac & cheese - luscious and rich, one of the best I've had. - Candied yams - honestly the best I've ever had and I don't usually like yams at all. The seasonal cantaloupe refresher was light and refreshing a great pairing with the meal at the recommendation of our cashier. We also got the chocolate chip cookies (made by the owner's daughter) to go and they were a sublime finish to the experience. Easy 5 stars, I'll definitely be back when I am back in the area.