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CQ Noodles

4.4 (315 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Updated 1 month ago
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Casual
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Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Cucumber Salad
Nihar P.

Came across this place while walking on Clement, craving noodles, and it did not disappoint. CQ represents everything I love about a family-owned Chinese restaurant and is a place I'll continue to visit and support. Cucumber Salad (7/10): Pretty different from most typical cucumber salads that are sesame oil-heavy. This version was more acidic, almost like a pickled cucumber dish. It wasn't mind-blowing, but it worked well as a refreshing palate cleanser between the more flavorful entrées. Shanghai Style Sweet & Sour Ribs (8/10): Very reminiscent of American-style Chinese food. The ribs were extremely tender, and the sauce was sweet without being too overpowering. Pairing bites with rice and cucumbers kept me wanting more. The bok choy on the plate was simply boiled, and while I enjoy clean, plain vegetables, others might expect a bit more. Braised Beef Noodle Soup (8.5/10): There are many noodle options to try here, and we went with the regular hand-pulled. The noodles were good, though I personally wished they were a bit firmer. The broth had a deep umami flavour and was exceptionally well seasoned. I found myself dunking rice from the set plate into the broth and just eating that. The meat could have used a little more character, as it was just tender slices, but it didn't need much more since the broth carried the dish. Definitely a place I plan to visit anytime I'm in the area, and I'm excited to try more of the delicious dishes on their menu.

#53. ChongQing(Mala) Noodle
Su O.

Definitely a neighborhood gem! They had a few vegetarian noodle soup options which is a little unlikely for a traditional Chinese noodle place. I trusted my instincts and chose this for a post hike meal. I walked into the restaurant before 5 in the evening, starving. It was empty! What I loved is they put in some effort to make the noodles vegetarian with a bunch of toppings, not just noodles, cabbage and soup. There was egg, peanuts, well-marinated tofu cubes, pickles and bok choy. Super affordable for this bowl!

Jo W.

Came here for lunch with my parents on a Saturday afternoon and it was empty. NOBODY else was here, and we pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves. The floral decor is pretty and there's pictures of Cai Shen Yeh (the god of wealth). Beef noodle soup was very good and flavorful with plenty of cilantro. I got the thick handpulled noodles, which had a great texture. My mom got wonton soup, and my dad got a fish soup with the regular hand pulled noodles. Great service. We enjoyed our lunch here.

Chong Qing Style Roast Beef Noodle Soup / 红烧牛肉面/刀削面
Andrew H.

With fragrant broth, tender meat, and classic noodles, CQ Noodles provides a satisfying meal with a nostalgic vibe. Pros: - Amazing broth--the soup that the noodles come has a nostalgic flavor, addicting scent, and brings everything in the dish together. We packed the leftovers specifically to keep the soup! - Noodles are a great texture--they provide the right level of chew and consistency. We tried the knife cut and the thick pulled noodles and both were great! - Service and set up are solid--tables are wide, giving a sense of space and privacy. You get a glass jug of hot tea or iced water Nits: - Veggies are more of a light garnish in the soup noodles--bok choy were small and soggy. Maybe eat those early - Meat portions are decent but not generous Overall I really enjoyed this noodle shop--it's a strong contender on its own but is also a refreshing change from the typical ramen and udon places downtown.

These are the empty dishes.  Everything was so good we forgot to take photos!

The food here was so good that we forgot to take pictures! Everything was delicious but I LOVED the shredded chicken appetizer and will always order it. The current owners started a year ago. The owners work here and also have a chef from Chong Qing. However, even though Chongqing food is spicy, they have things that are not. We had the fish and picked vegetables noodles and the befd brisket. Both were good. You have to try the knife cut noodles! So thin and soft and tasty. The hand pulled noodles are good but chewier. I even liked the water which came with lemon in the pitcher. Tasty, clean, creative- what more can you ask? A hidden gem for sure!!!!

40. House Special Beef Rib Noodle Soup
Maureen Z.

So good! I loved this spot--the staff are super lovely, the restaurant is super clean, and the beef is super tender! Additionally, we got a pitcher of warm tea for free, which is nice as some places charge extra for tea instead of water. I would definitely come back.

House Special Beef Rib Noodle Soup / 招牌牛小排面/刀削面
Brianna R.

The service was pretty quick and we were sat right away! I ordered the house beef noodle soup and it was pretty good; a very nice comfort meal on a cold day. The beef rib was a little difficult to eat with the soup; so I decided to eat the ribs first. I like the cherry blossom tree decor inside the restaurant. Overall great restaurant to try out if you're in the richmond area!

Jennifer C.

We came here on a Saturday evening for a table of 7 and were seated right away. The restaurant itself is small, but was able to accommodate a good amount of groups. Service was also fast too. I got the house beef noodle soup with hand pulled noodles and it was delicious! The beef was tender and cooked in a way where the meat falls right off the bone. I got medium spice with my soup and it was hearty and flavorful. The braised pork slices is a must get as well. Tender cuts of pork with a good flavor to it! This place is definitely good if you're craving some Chinese food especially after a late night!

Noodles
David T.

Very good noodles plus they let my dog join us for the meal. The dan dan were my favorite.

老鴨湯砂鍋米线 ChongQing Special Duck Mixian Soup (front) and complimentary juice (back)
Rose T.

I stopped by on a Friday for lunch since I was craving a steaming hot bowl of noodles. Even though the outside was low-key, the inside was decorated with bright pink flowers and planetary lights. Definitely not what I expected from a noodle place. After looking at all the options, I decided to order the 老鴨湯砂鍋米线 ChongQing Special Duck Mixian Soup ($15.95): +Mixian were perfect QQ texture: Not mushy and overcooked. -Even though the pot looked big, the portion wasn't a lot. As someone who often has leftovers, I felt a bit hungry afterwards. -Small amount of duck: Pieces were mostly bone and skin with little meat on them. -Broth was super greasy and salty: I ended up leaving it behind. Side notes: 1.) Complimentary juice provided. The server wasn't sure what type of juice it was, but it tasted like watered down suanmeitang AKA sour plum juice. 2.) Restroom available for customers *Verdict: Mid food with mid service. Tables who ordered after me all received their food before me, whether it was apps or noodles. After receiving the check, the server stood there like a hawk staring at me as I was filling out and signing my receipt. Wonder why they suddenly decided to be so attentive...

The food tasted incredible! Everything was so fresh, flavorful and came out hot. Each dish was rich in flavors and you can really taste that a lot of work went into it. What made the experience even more special was the pink flowers lining the ceiling and all the beautiful decorations there. The service was also amazing, and would absolutely come back again. I highly recommend CQ noodles for anyone who loves Chinese food and an amazing dining experience.

shredded pork with fermented veg noodle
Lilian L.

Came here Tuesday night with my man. We were trying to grab dinner at another spot but they had a two hour wait.. I quickly looked up 'food' on Yelp and thought it be interesting to try this (without looking at their menu or photos). And it was delicious! I was craving hot (temperature) food all day. FYI - C.Q. stands for ChongQing. He got the ChongQing Style Roast Beef Noodle Soup - that came with knife shaven noodles. While I got the Shredded Pork with Fermented VegNoodles (it's not knife shaven noodles FYI) - it came in this special pot situation that kept the noodles piping hot all night - which did make it difficult to eat because it would burn my lips while eating or hot soup would splash on my lips. It was still boiling when it came out for awhile (the soup). It was really good. ^ I would recommend if you get this dish maybe to get this is share amongst with a lot of other side dishes/skewers/one other dish to try first while it cools down a bit. The server did warn me that this would be really spicy.. I don't think it was spicy in my opinion just hot. But my man did say it was 'spicy' hot with the oil in the noodle. He also choose chicken heart and gizzards skewers to share - they were really good! That might be the first time we've had chicken heart and I naturally don't gravite towards gizzards. Totes recommend both. The chicken hearts are a total winner for me; never realized how small they would be. Chewy but not overtly. We sat in the window corner. Quite a lovely spot. The bottom neon on lights came on mid-meal as it got darker which we weren't expecting - if you don't like being by bright lights - opt for inner seating if anything. Every table gets iced tea - I taste plum. My boyfriend thought it tasted like soda - like a flat coke. I disagree but maybe you can try this place out and let me know what the tea tastes like in your own review. I'd definitely come back.

Street view
Susan B.

Delicious like advertised. Drawn in by the beef rib noodle, we were not disappointed. The heat level was good, not uncomfortable, and the broth was amazing. I took some of the soups home, but of course the noodles didn't keep. Still, the broth was still savory. We were distracted by the chicken wings, and they didn't come out before but a little after the soup. The texture was crispy, and the honey came through in the sauce. All six pieces were the middle wing part which I enjoyed. They automatically give you a cold sweet tea upon sitting down, but they will bring you water upon request. Parking in that area is a little tight, and we had to circle quite a bit.

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Super yummy for a great price! Great service and a quick wait time. You will not regret CQ noodles

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