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    Dalian

    3.9 (487 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Vegan
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    O M G.

    I came in for a late lunch. Received complimentary tea. The menu doesn't label vegan items so I asked if the Fire Glazed Tofu was vegan and my server thought about it and said, " Yes, it's just tofu." But, in my head I'm thinking there's more factors to it like the sauce. I went for it though. Best eaten there because I wasn't able to finish it and took the rest home and surprise! It wasn't crisp. The service was great. I love complimentary tea. I was checked on just enough. The food was good. Crisp with a good sauce. I wish they had a vegan noodle option because it seemed like their noodles were a draw and advertised as homemade. And lastly came the packaged fortune cookie. Standard.

    Salt and pepper chicken wings
    Ernest M.

    Came here for a birthday dinner with a group of 9, and we had a great time! We ordered a ton of food and overall everything was pretty delicious -- a solid spot for a group meal. We started with the vegetarian potstickers, which were just okay. They came with soy sauce and chili oil on the side, but the filling didn't stand out too much. Things really picked up with the salt and pepper chicken wings -- flavorful, not too salty, and I especially liked the sautéed onions and peppers on the side, which added a nice crunch. The sizzling rice soup was a fun and tasty highlight. When they added the crispy rice to the hot soup, it made that satisfying sizzle and added a nice texture contrast. Really comforting and well done. For entrees, we shared the Szechuan chicken, fire glazed tofu, and prawns with honey glazed walnuts. The prawns were definitely my favorite -- perfectly crunchy with just the right amount of sauce (not overly mayo-heavy, which I appreciated). The tofu had a flavorful sauce, though it lost a bit of crispiness due to how saucy it was. Still tasty. The Szechuan chicken was just okay -- decent flavor, but the chicken was a bit tougher than I'd hoped (would've loved if they used thigh meat). We also got combo fried rice and combo chow mein. The fried rice had that nice wokhei flavor, while the chow mein was less of a hit for me -- but to be fair, I'm not a huge chow mein fan in general. At least it wasn't overly greasy. Our server was great -- super attentive and gave us thoughtful recommendations. The restaurant itself felt clean and welcoming. The only downside was parking, which was a little tricky, but I managed to find a spot a couple blocks away. With tax, the total came out to about $30 per person, which felt like a really good deal for the amount and variety of food we had. We even had some leftovers. I'd definitely recommend this place for groups or special occasions.

    Garlic Noodles

    Very good Chinese food all the time and very friendly owners. The homemade garlic noodles, spicy beef stew noodle soup and walnut prawns are my go to dishes

    Zhajiang mian
    Selena L.

    Decent Chinese food; generous portions for the price point. We were here for lunch, but ordered from the dinner menu, as it seemed to have more of your typical authentic Chinese fare. Ordered the Zhajiang noodles, seafood clay pot, and sichuan chicken, which was more than enough for a group of 3. Solid flavor from all 3 dishes; nothing to write home about but no complaints and enjoyed a good meal.

    beef noodle soup
    Lilian X.

    Been on the search for good Chinese food in Berkeley that won't break the bank. This was nothing amazing, but definitely some solid hearty Chinese food for the price point. Ordered the Beef Noodle Soup and Sour Lamb Noodle Soup. Both were very comforting and loved the noodle texture, although I wish the beef was slightly more tender. Service was also a bit slow, but the interior was clean, spacious, and very pretty.

    hot and sour soup
    Mito I.

    Quick Summary - Lovely interior, great to dine in for celebratory reasons - Dinner comes with tea - Listing their fried rice as one of my favorites - Friendly staff We arrived here on Mother's Day. The restaurant ambience was pleasant and nice to have on a day to celebrate. The glassware and the utensils, that served the dishes, were pretty and visually amplified the mood. Oh yes, before entering, we were attracted by the large posters at the entrance. The noodle dish stood out to us very appetizing, and that was the dish we decided on. the other two we picked our usual: fried rice and hot and sour soup. The kettle of hot tea arrived at our table without us requesting, so that felt like a kind bonus to the meal experience (we love tea). The order arrived around the same time, but the first was the hot and sour soup, my favorite. Upon first glance, it didn't look like the typical hot and sour soup that I remember. Color is whiter and had a different type of mushroom than the wood ear. Sipping it, yes, it's spicy and sour, just like how I like it (almost coughed). The spiciness is mostly from the peppercorn, maybe white because the broth was pearly white. I would list this as one of the delicious hot and sour soup dishes I have tried and would return here to try it again. (maybe order one just for myself xD) The fried rice here is so good! If anyone reads my list of food places, I have a handful of restaurants, where they make my favorite type of fried rice. I'll list this one in there as well. It could be that I chose the combination fried rice because the seasoning of the rice is spot on. Every spoonful had flavor, no grain was missed. Lastly, the zhan jiang noodles was another good dish. I had tried a similar dish in a different place, but the black bean sauce was salty. Here, that wasn't the case. While the sauce looks condensed and rich, the flavor merged well with the noodles. It has a well-rounded flavor that coated the noodles well and it also balanced evenly with the cucumbers; it didn't cause a conflict between the rich and refreshing. The staff was very kind and attentive as well. The timing of when the dishes arrived and when we had finished eating and began asking for the check was perfect. They were also very helpful, when we returned to the restaurant, because we left something at the table and came back to retrieve it. Overall a fantastic experience, and I think visit here not only on special occasions, but just days when we want to eat the fried rice or trying out their dim sums.

    Salmon dumpling
    Michael W.

    Great authentic Chinese cuisine! I came here with my picky mother & her recommendation did not disappoint. The Salmon dumplings were very unique and tasty, the salmon gave the dumplings a good deep savory & creamy flavor that it be never had in a dumpling before. The spinach dumplings were packed with spinach, and I appreciate that they were generous with the amount of veggies in there, but I would've appreciated some other flavors and textures in there. Their bin was nice and breast, covered in fun crunchy seasame seeds, and had some well oiled green onion in the middle to add a flavor punch. We got three dishes in addition to those 3 appetizers and a large bowl of noodles to share between 5 people and it was maybe just a little too much food (not a ton of large appetites though)! I deferred to the parents in ordering since they're much more familiar with the regional cuisine that this restaurant is named after. We got a series of vegetable dishes, and boy were they delicious! The eggplant was SO good, super tender and flavorful. All the vegetables in the dishes were done well, cooked just right with flavorful sauces that didn't overwhelm the tender vegetables and their own flavors. We got a chicken dish as well that fell under the same boat. The noodle soup was delicious, but be wary as it's spicier the lower the pot goes! I personally hate it when dishes are all spice without flavor, and this place was great about that. The peppers were certainly felt by their heat and flavor, but there were so many other flavors with the green onions, fish, and other garnish. We finished off with some mini sesame balls that were a great way to cap off a delicious meal. I'd highly recommend a stop here for some authentic Da Lían Chinese cuisine!

    Garlic noodles with pork briskets
    Jean L.

    Da Lian was one of the few Chinese restaurants that were open after deciding last minute to venture out for a lunar new year dinner. Everyone else probably had the same idea as there were many people waiting for take-out, as well as waiting for a table. The garlic noodles were pretty good, the noodles had a nice chew and the sauce wasn't overly salty. The eggplant and mushrooms were also flavorful, saltier than I'd like, but pairs well with rice. The potstickers were just ok, no need to order that again. My favorite part of this meal was the seafood combo soup. Although the seafood portion was not as plentiful, the broth was really tasty on a cold winter's night. The restaurant looked short-staffed that night as I only counted 3 wait staff serving and the kitchen was probably backed up. I wasn't in a hurry so it was nice to just enjoy a good dinner conversation. It was nice of the staff to bring complimentary red bean sesame balls that topped this dinner nicely. The ambiance is pretty nice for a Chinese restaurant as I'm use to hole in the walls. Prices are $2-$3 more than other comparable places with similar offerings. Street parking only, meters are free after 6pm. See you another time Da Lien. #6/2022

    Walnut prawns
    Darci K.

    A hidden treasure within the variety of food options in the gourmet ghetto in Berekley. Take away is the only option for now. They are remodeling the interior, and along with strict covid protocols in place, to go for yummy food isnt a bad option. We ordered the crab wontons, that turned out to be egg rolls with limited filling. I'd take a pass on these. The Szechuan chicken is packed with flavor! Nice large pieces that aren't swimming in heavy sauce. Just delicious, bite after bite. It's a definite go to. The walnut prawns were huge!! Nice large shrimps that weren't overly battered to make up for lack of actual shrimp. Nice light sweet sauce with crunchy toasted walnuts. Generous portion that I would order again. The sweet and sour chicken was tasty, but nothing out of the ordinary. Huge portion. Steamed rice is an added cost. This always surprises me when it's not part of the meal, especially when the three entrees and appetizer, totaled around $60.00. This definitely isn't cheap eats, but it is good eats, and worth discovering!

    Kung Pao tofu, veggie clay pot, noodle soup, and chicken with broccoli and mushrooms
    Monyca C.

    Nice restaurant very accommodating staff. There were 7 in our party, 4 vegans, a vegetarian, and 2 "regular" eaters. The menu had a vegetarian section, and I asked if the food was vegan. The server told me she could have any of the menu items prepared vegan by subbing tofu and they had a "clear" broth for the soups. We ordered one of the house made noodle soups with pickled cabbage (normally spicy beef) but had it with tofu instead. It was delicious! We also had the veggie clay pot, Kung Pao tofu, and 2 chicken and veggie dishes with a few sides of rice. Generous portions and excellent flavor. Everything tasted freshly made and nothing was too oily. Service was great and very clean restrooms.

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    Alex D.

    We've been coming here for years, since our college days at Cal. I used to get their northern noodles in broth and seafood clay pot, but switched to dishes that are more takeout-friendly due to covid. My "usuals" are now combination Hong Kong style crispy noodles, vegetable garden (a good portion of veggies steamed with garlic) and sizzling rice soup. Everything is always packaged securely for takeout and the sizzling rice soup is packed with special care - broth separate and crispy rice packed separately in foil. Cleanliness - I watch first hand each time the staff wipes down the pen and entire table after I sign the receipt. They always are masked and stay distanced inside while the customer is outside (they blocked the doors with a table where they bring your food to. Very happy to continue supporting this establishment!

    Spicy Garlic Eggplant
    May K.

    A cute place located in the Gourmet Ghetto to have good Chinese served with generous portions. We ordered Spicy Garlic Eggplant which came with sautéed onions and Potstickers with Rice. A little skimpy on the dumpling filling but overall good flavor. All of this for around $30 and some change. A little pricy but again.. good size portions. There was ample parking right in front and it was packed for a Sunday night with a 40-45min wait for take out. I would like to go back and try some of their home made noodle dishes next time as they looked really good! I'd give this place a definite "thumbs up!" P.S. This place requires Proof of Vaccination for Dining in.

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    Hidden gem in Berkeley. Always fresh, flavorful and delicious. Great service. Highly recommend.

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    Good Chinese food, you can usually find parking in that area, I love that they add those sesame balls to your orders, so delicious.

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    Food was delicious, service was tops, clean, comfortable atmosphere!! Worth the hour drive to get there.

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    Food service and ambiance all very good. A favorite local Chinese restaurant for our family!

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    Is there outdoor seating?

    Very little. Maybe one or two small tables. Plenty of indoor seating.

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    I believe they do but you could always call to find out for sure. They're good people who also provide great food.

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    Noodle Dynasty - Lamb and Tomato Lo Mein 番茄羊捞面 ($14.99) - I found the sauce too sweet.

    Noodle Dynasty

    (450 reviews)

    $$

    Telegraph Ave

    One of the best spots for noodle soup in the Bay Area. I've tried coming here on 3 different…read moreaccounts and the line was always too long to fit my agenda. After the long anticipation, I was able block off my calendar and finally try this place on a Friday night. We had a part of 7 and it was more challenging to find a table to fit all of us. Especially with the wait, I would recommend coming here with parties of 4-5 max. The restaurant was mainly filled with students from the nearby college so it's very lively and packed. Usually when my anticipation is high, my expectations are higher and I'm usually disappointed but this did not disappoint!! The broth was so flavorful and the noodles had the perfect consistency of bounce and chew. The meats were tender and on top of that, the portions are huge and very reasonably priced! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but highly recommend the House Special Beef Rib Noodle Soup if it's your first time.

    Came here on a Sunday evening at 7:00pm, the line was long but it moved pretty quick and we got…read moreseated in around 20-30 mins for party of 2. We ordered the beef noodle soup with the 8‑hour broth, the pickled cabbage and fish fillet noodle soup, and a cucumber appetizer. Everything was really tasty, both noodle soups hit the spot with generous portion. The cucumber was refreshing with balanced sesame seasoning. Definitely a place we'd come back to just to try more things on the menu. Highlights for me: The daikon in the beef noodle soup is so soft and flavorful and the portion of noodles they give you. We got the non‑spicy broth with thin noodles, which ended up being super similar to the noodles in the pickled cabbage and fish fillet soup. The pickled cabbage in other bowl gives this extra kick that makes it stand out.

    Noodles Fresh - Jiangxi Noodle Salad ($13.50) - rice noodle with chicken, seafood flavored chili sauce, bok choy, bell pepper, garlic and scallions

    Noodles Fresh

    (254 reviews)

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    Downtown Berkeley

    I work just down the street at AIMC Acupuncture School, and Noodles Fresh has become a favorite for…read moreme and many of the students and staff. It's one of those spots that keeps us nourished during busy clinic and class days. They have a great lunch special and honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I was stuck on the Dan Dan noodles and the Beef Tendon Stew for a while, but the Chen Pi Beef and the scallion pancakes are also standouts. The tea selection is wonderful too. I even brought my parents here when they were visiting from New York, and they still talk about it. That's saying something considering how many Chinese takeout spots there are in NY--this place is another level: fresh, thoughtful, and truly feels gourmet. What also makes this place special is the community feeling. When we hosted our Lunar New Year celebration at the school, they hung our flyer in their window and even came by with a tray of egg rolls for the event. The owner is so sweet, and I love that Blue Moon is on the menu because it's her favorite. The space is open and inviting but still cozy, and the service is always great--intuitive and warm. Even the younger staff I've seen seem genuinely grateful to work there. We're lucky to have such a lovely neighborhood restaurant nearby.

    This place is so lovely, delicious, and affordable! Highly recommend, and it's a family-owned…read morerestaurant. I had been meaning to dine in for a while and only regret not visiting sooner. I enjoyed the Hunan Hot and Sour Soup on a cold, rainy day and it was an incredible meal. The service was excellent!

    Marugame Udon - Nikutama Udon

    Marugame Udon

    (919 reviews)

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    Gourmet Ghetto, Downtown Berkeley

    8/10 (this location) | 9/10 overall…read more How can you go wrong with Marugame Udon? Seriously. It's one of those spots that just hits every time. This location gets an 8/10 from me--still solid, still satisfying--but overall, the brand is easily a 9/10 because it's just sooooo good. If you're going for the first time (or even if you're not), do yourself a favor and get the beef or nikutama. The broth is rich, savory, and comforting, and the noodles have that perfect chewy texture that makes every bite worth it. It's simple food done really well. And don't skimp on the tempura. That's where people mess up. Load up your tray--shrimp, sweet potato, whatever catches your eye. It's crispy, fresh, and honestly half the experience. Quick, casual, and consistently delicious. Hard to miss here.

    Today I ordered the $5.99 Kake Udon + $1.99 Tamagoyaki as part of the "Eat Under $10 Tempura…read morePromo." The broth temperature was just right, perfect for slurping the soup. However, the tamagoyaki was lukewarm, like it had been sitting on the counter for a while. I wish it had been hot and a little crispy. Yesterday I was at Marugame Udon in San Francisco, so I could compare the Berkeley location versus the San Francisco location. The Berkeley broth tasted much better, and the temperature was just right. The bill came to $8.80 total, which really matches what Marugame advertises with the Eat Under $10 Tempura Promo. I will definitely come back for the Eat Under $10 deal, but next time I'll try a different tempura.

    Noodles Fresh - Taiwan Beef

    Noodles Fresh

    (627 reviews)

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    The noodles are pretty fresh with no artificial flavors. We enjoyed different types of noodles and…read morerice noodles. All of them are pretty delicious. Recommend!

    Feb 24, 2026 3:00 pm 3.7 stars…read more This place is smart to stay open when New Dumpling takes midday siesta. Always plenty of non metered street parking when I'm in the area for lunch. We are the only customer when we arrived. Very pleasant not overpowering jazz mood music plays. Our server has a very pleasant demeanor. We have Taiwan beef noodle soup. Nice and hot the way it should be. Perfect to my tongue textures of the beef cubes and egg noodles. The beef broth was amazing. At the end of our meal I was full. Too full to the point that I almost cried that I couldn't drink the last gulps but it was too small a portion to warrant taking home. Our Kung Pao chicken? Delicious. Chock full of chicken bites and delicious vegetables. Somehow the plentiful peanuts set my taste buds acraving. Wow wow Pao tasty. The only miss with this was that it was brought to us on a coldish serving plate. A common mistake. We didn't get to try this dish hot. We are now wanting our bill. Seems like long time wanting. To our dismay, our friendly server got herself enmeshed in an on again off again conversation with someone at another table shortly after we arrived. Then she disappeared for a while. We are tempted to guess the bill amount (turns out we guessed wrong by $1), leave cash on the table and walk out. Instead I get up and she appears at the register. Magic. We pay proper like and walk out respectfully. I wouldn't mind coming back.

    Lao Garden - Raw beef laarb

    Lao Garden

    (124 reviews)

    West Berkeley

    A must go!!! Everything was so delicious, we had the crab fried rice, yellow curry, and papaya…read moresalad and wings + mango sticky rice! Service and ambiance was top tier.

    If you're looking for authentic Lao food that actually hits, this spot delivers…read more We ordered a full spread and everything felt intentional--from the flavors to the presentation. The fried whole fish (Pun Pa) was a standout: perfectly crispy on the outside, tender inside, and paired with fresh herbs, lettuce, noodles, and a rich dipping sauce that tied it all together. It's one of those dishes you build bite-by-bite, and every combo just works. The soup (Thom Seafood) brought serious comfort. Deep, bold broth with fresh herbs, mushrooms, and veggies--warm, slightly spicy, and packed with flavor without being overwhelming. You can tell it's made with care, not rushed. And the beef jerky (Seen Savanh)? Easily one of the highlights. Super flavorful, slightly sweet and savory with a nice chew, paired with a dipping sauce (Jeow Mak len) that takes it to another level. It's the kind of dish you keep reaching for even when you're already full. The Lao pickle cabbage ( Som Pak) was a super hit. It's simple, but done right--and this one was. Crisp, slightly tangy, and refreshing. It cuts through the richness of the other dishes perfectly and balances out heavier bites like the fried fish and beef jerky. You can tell it's house-made and fresh, not overly sour or mushy. If you know, you know--this is a must-order to round out the table. What I appreciated most is how fresh everything tasted. The herbs were vibrant, the textures were on point, and nothing felt heavy or greasy. This is the kind of place you go when you want real, authentic Lao flavors--not watered down versions. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially with friends so you can try a little bit of everything. Come try it for yourself!

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