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    Dumpling U

    4.4 (303 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Garlic noodles with chicken
    Maria P.

    My family and I went to Dumpling U for our friends graduation celebration, and we are so happy we did! This restaurant was 10/10, the food was amazing, the service was spectacular, and the environment was friendly and welcoming. Big shout out to Jocelyn for the amazing service!

    Shanghai Noodles
    Jamie T.

    I decided to try the new restaurant after hearing great things about their beef rolls. The pork soup dumplings, however, were a bit disappointing. The dough was undercooked in spots, still white even after steaming. I'd suggest skipping the spicy pork soup dumplings--they tasted like raw gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) was added directly to the pork filling, which was a bit overwhelming. The Shanghai noodles also missed the mark. The dish was dominated by pepper--either black or white--and came out very spicy. The pepper aroma was so strong it overpowered everything else. On the brighter side, I spoke to neighboring tables, and many enjoyed the fried rice and buns. Service was attentive, and there can sometimes be a wait for seating, so make sure to sign in on the waitlist. Parking is limited, so I'd recommend carpooling or being patient while searching for a spot. Overall, some hits and some misses, but there are a few standout dishes worth trying.

    Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings
    Michelle C.

    We have been wanting to try Dumpling U ever since they opened recently and were honestly impressed with how quick and satisfying the whole experience was. All of our food came out within about 5 minutes of ordering, which was impressive given how much we had ordered. We ordered a mix of dishes to try a little bit of everything. The House Special Beef Roll was a standout, crispy with a really nice beef-forward flavor that made it super satisfying and how I remember it tasting growing up. The classic Pork Soup Dumplings were decent, though the wrapper was a bit on the thicker side, and I felt like the pork filling could've used a little more seasoning to really enhance the flavor. The Pan-Fried Pork Buns were great, and I appreciated the heads-up from the staff that they come out piping hot and can squirt juice if you bite in too fast (they weren't kidding). Even better, they held up surprisingly well when reheated the next day. We also got the Dry Fried String Beans, which were super fragrant and flavorful, though just slightly on the salty side. The Honey Walnut Shrimp had huge pieces of shrimp with an extra crunchy coating, definitely a must order. And of course, can't go wrong with a side of white rice to have as a base for all our dishes. Overall, a great spot with fast service and a good variety of dishes. I'd definitely come back again and would recommend to anyone wanting to have authentic Chinese food.

    Cucumber Salad
    Cindy S.

    Walked in and felt like I was in the Bay Area--simple modern interior, clean and bright. Loved being able to watch the dumplings get made by hand. Food was really good--best soup dumplings I've found in Fresno. Favorite dish was the spicy wontons. The scallion pancakes were very thin and crispy. I liked how they used udon noodles for the garlic noodle dish although I felt like the dish needed some veggies. Great looking menu with many things to go back and try. Service was friendly and easy going and extremely fast. Great if you are in a hurry but still want to sit down. Paid the bill at the counter and had to wait awhile for people placing to go orders. Plan accordingly.

    Scallion pancake, pork XLB, stir fry green beans and chicken potstickers.
    Jules C.

    Really wanted to love this place but they got the quality and the flavors all wrong. Starting the with XLB pork and crab - very bad flavor, low quality pork - with way too much fat. I know soup dumplings have fat but the soup pouring out of these is water mixed with lowest quality ground pork and the flavor is very off putting. The green beans tasted like the propane from the wok they cooked them on and the scallion pancake was super dry - they don't have proper napkins so I was forced to use 20 cocktail napkins as a substitute and they did not pack my to go box or ask if I wanted sides of sauce to go with my leftovers. Do better, sorry.

    Where are the magic happens!
    Mary Jo T.

    We went back during 'opening day'' to dine in. This is what we ordered; Honey Walnut Shrimp- very tasty! Wonton Soup- Pork wontons in a small amount of pork broth. I prefer chicken broth with LOTS of vegetables. This bowl had one or two pieces of seaweed in it. . . Eh. Har Gow; - Very good. The thinnest noodle I have seen YET for Har Gow! It had 'pin-tuck pleats' of noodle on top! (HOW do they DO that)?! Shrimp Fried rice- Delicious! Has a nice smoky (wok hei) flavor to it! Taro ice cream- Also delicious! I like their decor, dishes, blue and white condiment trays, staff and side room seating. But the combination of HYPER techno/rap music that was loudly playing, WRECKED THE ENVIRONMENT! I was looking at weary customers coming in from working all day, and small families just trying to have a peaceful meal. It's hard to have a conversation and relax when intrusive music is pounding your head. . . My question always is; is this music for the staff in the back? Or the customers in front? Next time will be takeout.

    Shannon S.

    I really wanted to like Dumpling U. With all the hype, I guess I had pretty high expectations. We went on a Saturday evening and were seated quickly. Our server was very friendly and helpful. We ordered two baskets of the pork soup dumplings, cucumber salad, chicken fried rice, sichuan won tons then ordered the strawberry crepe cake, strawberry mochi ice cream, and custard buns for dessert. Pork Soup Dumplings: 7/10, they were good but not the best. The flavor seemed off, I don't know how to describe it. Cucumber Salad: 3/10, the cucumber had an odd texture and tasted like watermelon rind. The sauce and spice level were nice. Chicken Fried Rice: 6/10, it seemed oily and had an odd aftertaste. Sichuan Style Wontons: 8/10, I liked these the most but they still had an odd flavor, same as the soup dumplings. All of the desserts were good. Crepe Cake: 8/10, very light. Tasted like strawberry ice cream. Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream: This came on a plate with two mochis cut in half. I didn't have any but my son said they were yummy. Custard Buns: 9/10, these caught us off guard because they are custard but tasted like coconut. I do recommend these because they are fun for the kiddos. By the time we were finished up eating, the place was pretty packed and got a bit warm and loud. I might give them another try in a few months to see if anything has changed with the Yelp feedback.

    Shanghai Noodles and Green Beans
    Lily S.

    Dumplings seem to be the new hot food in Fresno! We drove by this place for a couple of weeks before finally stopping by. The inside is pretty small, but nicely decorated. We came by on a weekday around 6pm and were seated immediately as a party of 4. The place filled up quickly and it was a full house by 7pm. Our server was nice and attentive. The menu was a good size with a variety of items. We decided to order the Shanghai noodles, green beans, sichuan spicy wontons, pork soup dumplings, spicy pork dumplings, and braised beef noodle soup. Everything looked great, but unfortunately, nothing stood out. It all just tasted okay. The biggest disappointments were the Shanghai noodles and the soup dumplings. The noodles were completely bland and the soup dumplings may or may not have been undercooked. The pork was pretty pink and turned us off. The best item for me was the sichuan spicy wontons. They had decent flavor and were cooked well. Overall, I'm not sure we'd be back. They did still have signs up that they were in a soft opening phase so I may come back for another go to see if they've sorted everything out.

    Emily T.

    Dumpling U is the new hotness! My husband and I came around 630 on Saturday and the restaurant was packed! We had to wait about 45 minutes before seated. Pro-tip for the future is to join the wait-list on Yelp ahead of time. Dumpling U is a small chain and we're so thrilled to have another noodle and dumpling option in Fresno. For just the 2 of us, we ordered seafood Shanghai noodle, chili wontons, and crab/pork xiao long bao. Everything was really tasty, with my favorite being the Shanghai noodle. Part of it is nostalgia for me-- that fat noodle well-flavored with that perfect soy sauce color and fresh seafood (bay scallops, shrimp, and squid). The chili wontons were a close second, filled with pork and shrimp and drenched in chili oil. The XLB was a bit lacking in crab flavor and also has a thicker wrapping than usual. If you let sit for too long (like 10-15 minutes), the wrapper dries out a bit. Stellar food! Tasty and can't wait to come back!

    Martin H.

    The flavors are BOMB. Crab soup dumplings and pan fried buns were amazing. Will return time and time again. Especially for some garlic noodles

    Jasmine R.

    So good! Really enjoyed it, and food came out very quickly and hot! Our server Cody was super nice! Everything was clean and nice!

    Scallion pancake
    Victoria B.

    Ambiance & service were fine. ORDER: Soup Dumplings (good, nicely soupy. $15 for 8) Char siu bao (ok, but not special. $11 for 3, pricey) Golden Shrimp Balls (very tasty & crispy. $13 for 3 a bit pricey) Pork shu mai (flat out bland, tough, & disappointing. $9 for 4, pricey) Scallion pancake (good, but basic & small. $9, pricey) Garlic Bok Choy (average. $14, pricey) Pan fried dumplings (good. $14 for 8) Pan fried pork buns (didn't eat yet, took home. Arrived really late. $15 for 6) $107 later (before tip) & I wasn't impressed & felt like my money was better spent at their competitor, Jingle Bao. JB is a slight bit cheaper (almost negligible) but quality, flavors & ambiance were better. Their garlic bok choy was more garlicky ($1 cheaper), soup dumplings were just a bit better, scallion pancake was the same ($1 cheaper), etc. This was definitely fine, but the value isn't there. Jingle Bao will get my business again.

    Cha Siu Fried Rice
    Christine F.

    This place honestly surprised me considering it's been popping all over my TikTok! We ordered the Cheese Wontons, Garlic Broccoli, Pork XLB, Beef Roll, Sichuan Wonton, and Cha Siu Fried Rice. This was definitely enough food for a party of 4! I personally loved the Pork XLBs. I felt like the Sichuan Wontons could be spicier and maybe adding a Mala kick to it would make me want it more. Beef Roll is pretty good but more in the drier side so maybe a bit more sauce would be better. The cha siu fried rice and cheese wontons were pretty good. I grew up eating these so not much really stood out. The garlic broccoli took me by surprise! We got it as a fiber dish but I really love how umami it was plus the texture of the broccoli was soft yet crunchy. Overall, pretty good! I would personally just get the XLBs but would love to try other items next time!

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    Rock & Noodles

    Rock & Noodles

    4.2(494 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Food ordered: Fire Chicken Combination Plate…read more Beef Yaki Udon Pickled Radish The fire chicken plate is always delicious. My siblings crave it at least once a month! I love the Yaki Udon and usually get it spicy. All their food is always made fresh to order and with lots of love. Service: The service is great! We are always immediately seated and offered drinks within the first few minutes upon entering. Throughout the meal, we weren't checked on. I wish they would put water pitchers on the table for the customers so we wouldn't have to always ask for a water refill. Unfortunately, there have been times where my family and I have gone but it's so busy and we never got refills for waters. Ambiance: Great, cozy, warm atmosphere. They have large flat screen tvs that usually play compilation videos on them. I wish they synced the tvs up to play kdramas or kpop on them instead. Every time I've gone, the tvs are usually turned off or playing funny/meme compilations from YouTube. I think many of their customers would enjoy a Korean show while eating Korean food! Maybe even play some mukbangs, as many young people nowadays enjoy watching those! My family and I are regulars, and we will always be back to support our favorite local Korean restaurant!

    I am not native to Fresno. This is my second time in the city and last time I didn't eat out at…read moreall, so this was my first experience dining in town. I got the Jjamppong and it was so good and flavorful! It was also very big for the price. It has the right amount of spice and plenty of delicious broth. I also got a side of pickled radish which is always super delicious. My cousins got beef udon and it looked super good. Everything came out so hot and I had to stop myself from burning my tastebuds by digging in immediately! The staff were very kind and helpful when I had questions about the menu. Our waitress was super attentive. Inside was nice and warm which was a great contrast to the cold, foggy weather outside. This place is definitely on my list of places to revisit next time I visit Fresno!

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    Ramen Hayashi - Spicy Oxtail Ramen

    Ramen Hayashi

    4.3(705 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    Great tasting ramen!…read more My family and I made this place a pit-stop for dinner on a Sacramento to Los Angeles trip. Our original target was the Fresno location, but due to a GPS entry error, we ended up at their Clovis location! It was a little longer drive than usual, but still well-worth the drive. And besides, we were on a family long weekend break so who cares about distance... Our orders were quickly taken on the counter and we were off to find our table. A lot of places to choose from inside and outside seating was also available. And the place was nicely decorated and well-lit! Feels comfortable to dine inside! The menu was quite expansive. And you even have the choice of minor changes to the regular menu. I ordered an Oxtail Ramen...a first of this kind for me, so I just had to have it. And it passed with flying colors! Weird ingredient...but absolutely tasty! And at a really affordable price range! You just have to try our this place when you're in the area! You will love it!

    I came back to Ramen Hayashi for a second try after my first visit left me a bit underwhelmed, and…read moreI'll say right away, this visit was a noticeable improvement. The first time I tried the tonkotsu ramen as takeout and gave it 2 stars. The noodles were soggy from the start and the broth just didn't hit the depth of flavor I was expecting. It felt like something was missing. This time, I dined in and ordered both the spicy miso ramen and tonkotsu ramen, plus a side of chicken karaage. Eating onsite made a difference right away, the noodles held up and the overall taste of the ramen was significantly better. The spicy miso ramen was good, but I was honestly hoping for a stronger miso punch and a bit more heat. It leaned a little milder than expected, though still enjoyable. The tonkotsu this time was better balanced than my first visit. The chicken karaage was good as well. Crispy, light batter, juicy inside really solid fried chicken. I personally would've liked a squeeze of lemon and maybe some Japanese mayo on the side to elevate it even more, but that's just preference. Overall, I feel like this place redeemed itself on a second visit, especially dining in. I'll need to come back to try more of their specialty ramens.

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    LimeNBasil - Sour N Spicy Steak, Brisket Pho

    LimeNBasil

    4.1(238 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Wanted to give this place a shot because it's close to my new work place and really enjoy it!…read more It's attached to the Tea Shop, which you have to walk through first to get to the restaurant. You'll then have to wait to be seated at the register. I think this set-up is kind of awkward but hey, at least they have cute sidewalk seating. There are plenty of tables and long benches to sit at and the restaurant itself feels clean and well-lit! The staff are super helpful also. Tried the House Special Beef Pho and it was pretty tasty! You do have the option to order your dish with regular thin noodles, flat noodles, or egg noodles. The broth is basil-y and the flavor has great depth. They have a self-serve station for condiments where you can grab some chili oil, jalapeños, bean sprouts, and lime. My favorite thing about this restaurant is that I don't feel too bloated after eating here (compared to other pho restaurants). Been enjoying this restaurant and eating here at least once a week!

    It's been a minute since I've been back here... I heard they remodeled? But idk what changed lmao I…read moreguess it's been that long since my last visit (it hasn't been a full year yet, fyi). My memory is shot. I don't want to be handing out 5 stars so easily but I think they deserve it. The restaurant is very clean, and I love the little Asian lanterns they have, all different, above each table. Plenty of seating. When we got there (a little after 5), there was only one other table occupied... by the time we left (6:30), every table was nearly taken. Our waitress, as well as the other on the floor, were both very welcoming and friendly. They handled the service remarkably as a team. The fact that they were a packed house and still were very attentive with us, checking how we're doing, checking on our water refills... these are the little things I appreciate most (and, of course, good food). I got the Pho with the Fatty Brisket, my friend got just the Steak Pho. They have a bar against the wall with all garnishes you may need to grab what you'd like. This is pretty smart... It saves them from waste. Instead of giving people items they may not use-- they would just grab what they'd like themselves. My friend grabbed her goodies, I prefer mine as is. To me, if your broth is good and doesn't require me to flavor it... I'll eat it just like that (unless I feel like adding spice). I've only ever been to a few other Pho places where I had to season up the broth myself...definite no no for them. All my friends who have gone out to eat Pho with me know I eat it just how I get it. Pho from my Mama is a different story though... I put the works (not because it's not flavorful) but, it's just different. Moving on... They also have a Teazona in their establishment. I've tried a few different drinks in the past but came to regularly deciding on the Tiramisu Milk Tea (no flan for me, light boba). Make sure to shake it well. You can also let them know your preference on the level of sweetness. We both got this tonight and it nearly tipped me over on the full scale. Couldn't finish it. Everything was really good though. Pho was the perfect choice for this weird, gloomy weather we've been having. The price is a bit up there but that seems to be the norm everywhere nowadays. But-- for the portion, the quality, and the service? Worth it.

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    Tsuchiya Ramen

    Tsuchiya Ramen

    4.7(204 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$
    Free parking
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    Tsuchiya Ramen totally gave me Initial D, street car racing vibes w/ its actual, real-life (idk if…read moreit was intentional or not lol) car meet outside in the parking lot, Japanese decor inside and car memorabilia displayed throughout. It was quite an interesting industrial, unfinished aesthetic. Definitely nostalgic and made me miss my fixed up white Acura Integra..ala 2001. Yea..I'm a girl and yea I use to race. ;) Such a good pit stop on our family's Spring Break road trip to Yosemite. It definitely refueled us for the rest of our journey. Known for its customizable ramen bowls with flavorful broths and a wide variety of toppings, as well as, other menu items like rice bowls, bentos, and dumplings, Tsuchiya Ramen definitely lived up to it's almost 5 star Yelp reviews. The waitress was friendly and the food came out fairly quickly once our order was taken ~ less than 10 mins for sure! I ordered the spicy miso ramen ($17.99) with a sweet corn side (+$1.50) and complimentary topping of the fried garlic. The hakata (thin style noodles) were perfectly cooked, with a lil al dente bit to them. It had all the trimmings that I like ~ green onion, chashu, jammy egg, crunchy wood ear mushrooms, naruto fish cake, marinated bamboo, and nori. The broth was authentic, flavored with such depth. You can really taste the slow-cooked, miso quality in it. I loved the fried garlicky taste too! It was the right level of spice, I didn't even need to add any chili oil, like I usually do. My picky daughter opt'd for the "make your own ramen" option (starting at $12.99) ~ getting the same hakata thin noodle with tonkatsu broth, chashu (+$3.25), fried tofu (+$2.50), and freebie toppings of nori, sesame seeds & fried garlic. My son ordered the OG tonkatsu ramen w/ extra marinated bamboo (+$2) on the side. Lastly, the hubs wanted to eat lighter & healthier, so he opt'd for the teriyaki chicken rice bowl. Everyone loved their meal pick. Dare I say..I even think it ranks better than some of the ramen joints in the OC. Who knew Fresno was poppin' in the foodie dept? Lol A total RxFoodie recommend and I'd return if I'm ever in the area again!

    Enjoyed the whole package, from food to service and setting…read more We're from out-of-town and passing through to the Sierras. Pleasant and relaxing after a few hours of driving. Can custom your ramen but the pre-set menu is tasty. The shrimp fried rice and takoyaki were also very good. Prices for dishes were well-worth it. Will come back again. Thank you.

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    Little Fat Dumpling - Red Bean Buns - sweet, soft, doughy texture of filling.

    Little Fat Dumpling

    3.5(727 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    We went back to this place and we order the same dumplings for my grandson. He love them…read more This time I order me the sesame ball. I order in line. The food was ready when we got there. The only thing that it concerned me was that the sesame balls were too small. I have had these at another place and they are bigger than these. It kind of disappointed me. Maybe for the price was ok but I wouldn't mind paying a little bit more as long as they were bigger.

    I finally tried The Little Fat Dumpling during lunchtime and I'm so happy I did. I had tried going…read morebefore during dinner and there was a 30/45 minute wait. The place is pretty small, so it definitely gets busy at night. Going during lunch was the move. I got seated super fast with no wait. It took a little time to order, but once I did, the food came out pretty quickly. I tried the wonton soup and it was good, the broth had really nice flavor. I also got the beef chow mein and really liked it. The beef pieces were a good size and tasted really good. I also tried the pork soup dumplings and those were really good. They come with a little sauce to put inside, but I didn't really care for it and honestly didn't need it. The dumplings had great flavor on their own. I also tried the house spicy chicken and loved it. It wasn't spicy in my opinion, but I liked that the chicken was a little crunchy. I think it's fried and then tossed in their sauce, which was really good. I got white rice to go with it, best decision. Overall, the food was really good and I'm glad I finally tried this place. If you're around during lunchtime, I definitely recommend it. They'll get you in and out pretty quickly.

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    Little Fat Dumpling - Pork soup dumplings - came with 8 and was juicy and just amazing good.

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    Mamas Asian Noodle House - Noodle and chilly peppers

    Mamas Asian Noodle House

    4.0(569 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    We had come here last year in the summer but I had forgotten to write a review. We came back a few…read moredays ago to get some noodles. They have a large variety of noodles here, pho, thai boat noodles, khao soy, khao poon, and also tons of other thai /cambodian / lao choices. We got a thai boat noodle, khao soy, and pork belly to share. The thai boat noodle and khao soy are delicious. It was my first time ordering khao soy I thought khao soy was a curry based dish, but my noodles were a pork based broth, still yummy though! The pork belly here is huge and served hot and super crispy, miles better than any other pork belly I've tried. The thai tea had an off putting flavor, like they had made it with soy mik? instead of condensed evaporated milk? Total was $83 after tax and tip, this place is pretty hole in the wall but even hole in the wall places have to charge more now to keep up with inflation. Great fast service !

    Khao soy. Soy happy.*…read more Why Khao Soy? Because Kh-ao piek and Kh-ao poon feel as standardized as ph-o, but Khao Soi seems to vary from shop to shop. Not just the spelling. Just my observation. And this was amongst the top 3 of the Khao Soys I've had. Lao Kao Soi anyway. The Th-ai version is a different dish to me. I came here Sunday evening. Things were slow. I told him the order just as he gave me the menu, and in exchange, he gave me a plate of bean sprouts and lime wedge instead. Haven't seen that for Kao Soy yet. Then came the utensils. And soon, the ginormous bowl, nay, tub, of KaSoy. The last time I saw a bowl this big in the Bay Area was decades ago in a pho house. They don't make extra larges like they used to in SF. I felt like Patrick, longing, staring with excitement and anticipation at SpongeBob's Pea-nut On-ion Sun-dae , trying to hold down the giggles and butterflies while my eyebrows are sparking. Except this Khao Soy actually SMELLS GOOD. And I still have my eyebrows. And I was not disappointed. The soup was HOTTT, with 3 Ts. The size of the bowl helped keep it that way. The surface of the lava lake was covered by the ground pork that defines Khao Soy. Completely. Just look at the picture. (I took a sip of the broth with the spoon before the picture) I promise you that I didn't go in with a camera in my hand, or point my phone as if I'm taking a video. Maybe it's the end of the day and they were feeling generous or just needed the ground pork gone. Well, I used my phone as a phone, and I didn't use the camera until this bowl came out. Just trust me. The broth was rich with notes of fermented bean paste and heavy notes of garlic, cut by the freshness of tomatoes. Heavy by the standards of a rice noodle soup. The lime helps. You might want to use an extra wedge too. Don't hold back though. There's a treasure hunt in progress. You see, within this bowl were a bunch of roast pork pieces. Quality roast pork pieces. The chicharron still very crispy when I got to each piece. (But that doesn't mean you should sin by letting the chicharron get soggy!) Seems like others have their roast pork left on top, but mine had sunk to the bottom when the Khao soy had landed. No big. This is like how won-ton noodle soups are served when you're Canto, the best stuff at the bottom. What impressed was that the roast pork was still crispy! The particular flat rice noodles used seems to be re-hydrated dried noodles. Normally a downgrade but in this case, a good move. Yes, fresh noodles carry the soup better, but in this boiling cauldron, the noodles used handled the heat much better and longer. After I had finished the noodles, the soup was still very hot, enough that I added the bean sprouts, which were still cooked to a point that they were absorbing the soup's flavor. I tried to finish the soup, but failed. Soooo close, but I have a drive to drive, and I don't want to have an accident on the way back. I don't know where the actual banos are in Los Banyos, and they're probably closed by the time I'm passing through. Now mind you, this is about as heavy as rice noodle soup will get. Take your time once you've found the chicharron. Share it if you can. Don't rush like me or you'll be burping garlic like I did rushing back to SF. If you are on a drive between SoCal and SF Bay or Sac, may I suggest taking the 99 instead of the 5? Instead of hours of just brown yellow and gas stations, you can stop at cities with proper markets. Instead of grab and go fast food or selling your kidney at Harris, why not enjoy some proper, affordable, sit-down chow in Fresno? Maybe this will open your eye to new foods as well! *(Yes. Yes. Terrible espanyol, if you can even call that Spanish, don't come at me with chanclas, pour favour!)

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    LA Kitchen

    4.1(407 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$
    Grab-and-go
    Casual dining

    LA Kitchen prides themselves on being a "home away from home", whether that be with their beautiful…read moredining space, plenty of laughter, or great food. The employees are so nice and friendly and really make the space feel inviting. They also have something for everyone here, from Chinese food to Laotian food to Vietnamese and Thai food. If you want fresh vegetables, hot comforting soup, or saucy flavorful noodles, this is the place to be. (Not to mention the plethora of Asian dessert available for purchase!) I came in and was served many dishes to photograph, and each of them looked absolutely delicious. I got to try 2 things in particular: the pork belly and the orange chicken and chow mein. Let's talk about that pork belly--I just couldn't stop eating it! It was crispy on the outside skin and the perfect amount of fatty, juicy, and tender in the meat part. And if that alone was not already delicious, the SAUCE!! The sauce was acidic, fresh, and absolutely addicting. I was picking up pieces of pork belly just for the sauce! The orange chicken and chow mein was also a hit--the perfect size of chicken pieces, the right amount of sauce, and saucy, flavorful chow mein with fresh vegetables. I mean, really a treat. I also got to drink their Thai tea, and it was sweet and creamy and perfectly refreshing to finish off my big meal. The restaurant got really busy at lunch and it's so comforting to see so many people gather for great food and just relax and enjoy a meal. Not to mention, the dishes I photographed were graciously given away to customers--these owners and employees are just incredible. Parking was easy, plenty to go around. Make sure to check them out and don't skip on the pork belly!

    I've been coming to LA Kitchen on Kings Canyon for years, but lately it's taken a serious turn for…read morethe worse--like a glow down nobody ordered. Service is rough. The staff seem young and untrained, and they drop food off and disappear like it's a magic trick. No time to ask for anything--still waiting on the veggies that come with pho. At this point, I think they're being shipped from overseas. Food quality? Down bad. Prices? Up like gas. I ordered the Thai boat special, and the "fried" pork belly was basically 99% fat, 1% disappointment--and not even fried. It tasted like pho that gave up on life. We also ordered pork belly with sticky rice... or at least we thought we did. After 40 minutes and reminding three different servers, it never came. I wasn't sure if I was dining or participating in a scavenger hunt. And the restroom? No hand soap, no paper towels--just vibes. Apparently cleanliness is optional now. This used to be my spot, but I won't be back anytime soon. Maybe I'll return when the service improves... or when my pork belly finishes its long journey back from wherever it went.

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