Not gonna lie, I first came here for the Thai tea with the bear on top and I don't regret it! Menu is concise with various noodles, rice, and protein dishes. Ordered the soft chicken in chili sauce was very tasty. The chicken was tender and had the nice, soft texture you'd expect from steaming it. The chili sauce was flavorful, had a nice sting to it, and the peanut toppings gave a good crunch. Mixed beef noodles soup - it resembled a Bo Kho (Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew) to me but thinner consistency. The mixed rice and egg noodles was interesting. The beef chunks were tender and the carrots gave a nice bite. FiveFive Sour and Hot: It was sour, tangy and served with with more or a vermicelli noodle (but menu says rice). Served with sliced beef and pieces of thai chili and eggs. I thought it was a unique noodle soup that you wouldn't normally see on a menu. Lastly onto the Bear Thai Tea. The tea flavor was good but was wayyy too much ice. Too much ice to where it was difficult for the bear to even melt and you could drink the whole glass in one gulp (without even trying that hard). read more

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The food was delicious. I got the chicken noodles and it was amazing! Full of flavor with lots of chicken. The place is small and hard to find but it's next to Garden cafe. I like supporting small family owned businesses like this. Service was great and the price was reasonable. I'll be back when I'm in the area. read more

Chicken noodle soups are the best. Small family business with very high quality ingredients. Very impressive!!!

*** Review on take-out order *** One day I was in a mood of getting Chiu Chow noodle, but most Chiu Chow restaurants close by 4 PM. Luckily, I discovered that Fivefive Noodles was one of the only places that still serving Chiu Chow noodle after 6 PM in the SGV (San Gabriel Valley). [Ordering]: There's a $25 minimum in order to use credit cards. I called the restaurant and placing a takeout order was a breeze. The waitress said my order will be ready in 20 minutes and she was true to her words. [Parking]: Street parking only, but plenty of street parking spots in this part of the neighborhood. *** #5 House Special Egg Noodle (small for $13.99): The broth had a savory flavor, but I probably should have dined in instead of getting takeout. Egg noodles arrived in a solid rectangular shape and looked like pre-packaged ramen. Decent toppings except one of them tasted slightly bitter. *** I have a feeling that my experience would have been much better if I had ordered rice noodles instead of egg noodles. P.S. - They use an Instagrammable bear-shaped ice cube for their Thai iced tea. read more

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Food was delicious! I tried the house special rice noodles, hot and sour noodles, fire chicken and thai iced tea. In general their flavors are more subtle than other restaurants yet still having a nice flavor profile which i enjoyed. The small hot and sour noodle was huge, so i can't imagine how much more they give for large. I like that the place is really clean and well kept as well. read more

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I came here with a pal on a Saturday morning. Parking was bit hard to find (there seems to be only a few street parking outside of the restaurant and I wasn't able to locate a dedicated parking lot). There was only one other table seated when we went so we got seated right away. We ordered the noodles since they were known for the noodles. The waitress had recommended some popular items, such as the House Special Noodles and Chicken Noodle Soup, but I was feeling more flavored items so went with the Crabmeat Tomato Basil Soup ($13.99 small size, $14.99 large size). The noodles came with bean sprouts, jalapeno, and lime (just like a typical pho place). The rice noodles taste good with the broth, though I was personally hoping for a more tomato-y broth. The broth was more mildly flavored and you get a hint of tomato instead. The crabmeat meatball was tasty and blended well with the overall noodle. The restaurant was on the smaller side and by the time we left, there were already people waiting (around 11:30 am). I can imagine the restaurant may get a bit louder if all the tables are filled but we had no trouble carrying a conversation while we ate. Overall would recommend and maybe I'll give their House Special Noodle a try! read more

Fivefive Noodles - E7. Crabmeat Tomato Basil Noodle (Small - $13.99) - Noodles Near Me - Arcadia, California

excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent very good noodles and soup good breakfast too read more

Small mom & pop shop serving freshly made Vietnamese/Chinese fusion food! Overall I had a good experience. Got the #2 (rice noodles with brown chicken and gizzards). The soup was really light and not salty, which made it really taste like a homemade meal. Chicken was tender, and gizzards were good. The Vietnamese iced coffee was only OK, so I'd pass on that The owner lady running the dining room was very nice and friendly. She had her young daughter with her, while the husband appeared to run the kitchen. Clean space, with only 5 tables. Good for a quick, light bowl of noodle soup! read more

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Love to see these new mom and pop shops opening in my hometown and this place is pretty good! They have some notable things that I enjoyed while I tried some things I've never had before. First off I love the drinks. The salted ume with sparkling water was very tasty it had a unique sweet flavor that I enjoyed. Also the Thai tea had a ice bear floating on top which is great for pictures moments. For appetizers we got the egg rolls which were crispy and something I'd recommend. The fish sauce that it comes with is bomb. We also tried the steamed chicken with Chilli sauce from the special menu which was pretty good as well although I'm not a huge fan of cold chicken. Really good if you're into that though. For the entrees I tried the five five hot and sour rice noodles. I've never heard or had that before but to be honest this was kind of a no go for me. It came with a stinky tofu type fragrance which was a bit offsetting but past the smell the soup wasn't too hot or sour to me, a bit bland actually. The meat and eggs along with the noodles were tasty though. Overall wouldn't get again but worth a try. The second entree I tried was the house special rice noodle. Now this one I would recommend, the soup is a bit on the sweeter side than other restaurants I've tried but the portions are pretty large and the ingredients seem fresh. Even the kidney that it came with wasn't too gamey at all! I ended up parking on the street and it's a small restaurant with like 5 tables so you may wait if it's prime eating hours. Def come support this mom and pop shop! I'll have to try the vermicelli noodles next time because I heard good things. read more

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We visited during the grand opening promo for the free Thai ice bear milk tea. Their menu consists of Vietnamese & Chiu Chow entrees. We got: #5 House Special Rice Noodles #10 Rice Vermicelli with grilled pork, egg rolls, and shrimps Their portion is just right and I noticed they don't use MSG, heavy oil or a lot of salt. It's great if you are trying to cut down sodium and cholesterol. The ice bear is definitely a unique novelty and it got us in the door! Hope to come back to try to chicken rice dish next time. read more

Fivefive Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Arcadia, California

I had been wanting to come to this place to eat ever since I first saw pictures of that boba bear. Definitely was not disappointed. It's a small restaurant but interior is bright and nice. Service was good and attentive...they don't bother you while you're eating but they'll know when you need something. I got the House Special Rice Noodle and Thai Ice Bear Milk Tea. The soup was light and meal was tasty. The Thai milk tea was good, and they would give you a refill. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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New mom and pop shop that opened less than a month ago that serves fusion dishes including noodle soup, vermicelli dishes and rice plates. We ordered the brown chicken and gizzards rice noodle soup and house special noodle soup. Both soup dishes felt homey and soothing. The broth did not taste like it was full of msg compared to other places, and we were not scrambling for water after each sip of soup. The broth was flavorful, and the portion sizes were huge and well worth it at it's price point. The egg rolls were crispy and crunchy and served with a side of fish sauce. The salted Ume sparkling soda drink was interesting but the combo worked really well . It reminded me of calpico soda with plum flavor. Overall, a very clean restaurant with around 6 tables inside. The owners were very nice and friendly. There is parking behind the building as well as street parking. read more

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Decided to try this place due to the house special and Thai tea bear. Definitely worth the try! read more

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This place never disappoints. Small family run business. Love the congee breakfast option. Different options depending on the day. The noodle cover the best of the Asian spectrum. Must try!! read more

This new restaurant just opened up and they serve great Chinese fusion noodles. We got their House special rice noodles, which is a Chiu Chow noodle dish, and their Chicken rice noodles with gizzard. Both noodle dishes were flavorful and filling. I enjoyed the house special noodle broth and the chicken dish was juicy and tender. We also got the egg rolls which came with a fish sauce and for drinks we got the Vietnamese coffee and Ume sparkling soda. The egg rolls were very crispy and delicious with a had a Vietnamese fusion to it. The Vietnamese coffee had a coffee flavor to it and the ume sparkling soda tasted like sprite with several dried plums. Overall a nice little mom and pop shop serving comforting Asian fusion noodles. I would definitely come back to support this newly opened restaurant. read more

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Initially my friend and I came here wanting to get the Thai Iced Tea with the cute bear, but they were sold out for the day. We were craving some noodle soup and this was the perfect spot. Blink though and you just might miss the small narrow parking lot for this small mom and pop shop. I recommend parking on the street as there are no more than 5 parking spots shared with other shops and 1 handicap spot in the back. The restaurant itself is small. There are no more than 6 or 7 tables. Service was wonderful, the lady there was so sweet and nice. There are plentiful food items on their menu from rice to noodles to egg rolls. It's like a Vietnamese/Chinese menu. I ordered the House Special Egg Noodle Soup - and there's nothing I love more than a hearty warm bowl of noodle soup. It's such a comfort meal for me. They're very generous with their portions and I had a good amount of leftovers. It was really good. 5/5 Enjoy read more

Mainly went here for the cute Thai tea bear. The Thai tea was made very well and not extremely sweet like how most places make it. They put a lot of ice in the small cup, but glad they give 1 free refill. I tried the beef stew noodle soup and crab tomato noodle soup , but both soup bases were very bland. I also ordered the pork and beef vermicelli , they were the best two dishes out of everything. However the egg roll that came with it was just ok. I would say they make meat right, but soups are lacking with no depth in flavor. read more

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This is a cute mom and pop shop on Duarte Rd. They are brilliant to create the Thai Tea bear drink because everyone ordered it! Our waitress even asked if we wanted a refill Togo. We ordered the house special noodle bowls, which you can choose either egg or rice noodles. The presentation is mediocre, but the flavors taste clean and hearty. We enjoyed the chewy texture of the noodles combined with a various assortment of meat and meatballs. The ambiance is very casual and small. You can't come with a large party or you will take up the whole restaurant. read more

Fivefive Noodles - Thai tea bear - Noodles Near Me - Arcadia, California

We came in Sunday night around 6pm and the restaurant was empty. Street parking was easy to find. Restaurant was nice and clean with soft Chinese music playing in the background. Service was friendly. We ordered house special egg noodle soup and the white cut chicken w steamed rice. Foods came out quickly. The noodle was good, lot of toppings and fulfilling. However the chicken rice was not as good. Chicken was tender but white rice was very dry and hard. Overall, it was ok to give it a try. read more

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This place is so good, I don't even want to review it good because everyone will come here lol. But they deserve the business. I'm Cantonese and these are all the homie soups I remember! read more

The pho broth was really bland. I ordered a large (vs small) but what I got was a massive amount of noodles, not extra beef. I was NOT impressed at all. Some of the beef (a small amount) looked weird and had the consistency of fat. I don't know what it was but I put it aside. read more

Five Five Noodles serves up decent noodle dishes with generous portions. While the flavor could be enhanced a bit more, the staff is welcoming and attentive. The interior, though on the smaller side, provides an intimate dining experience. read more

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Excellent breakfast! Way better than kits of other big brands restaurants. Will definitely be back!

came here for an early dinner. we got there minutes after they opened and were seated right away. shortly after, all the tables (5 tables total) were full. i ordered the house special with egg noodles and my husband got the pork vermicelli. my house special was good. i saw that ppl said it was bland but i think it's meant to be a nice clean broth and then you add lemon and spicy accordingly. my husband liked the vermicelli but said the sauce was a lil sweeter than he's used to. the thai tea tho was bomb! we got a lemon tea for free cause we paid cash and that was bomb too! they both had a strong tea flavor which i love. the establishment is pretty small. only one waitress and one cook but our waitress was very nice and attentive. will definitely return. read more

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Came for the hot n sour soup because their instagram video of it sold it so good. Alot more spicier than I expected. I asked for mild, but it still was pretty challenging to eat. I wish I had more heat tolerance. The Thai tea with the ice bear in it helped with the heat problem. Not a very large spot but cozy and inviting nonetheless. Will come back to try more dishes. read more

Fivefive Noodles - Hot n Sour rice noodle - Noodles Near Me - Arcadia, California

The restaurant is located off Baldwin by the Arcadia Garden cafe. Found street parking. I ordered for takeout over the phone. Super nice lady but a tad broken English so you may want to order by the numbers on the menu. I tried the house special rice noodle soup and egg rolls. Food tastes great. The egg rolls did get a bit soggy at home but probably dining in would have still been crispy. The house special rice noodle soup is one of my favorites and not all chinese restaurants have it so I'm happy there's now a spot nearby I can go to get it. Small store but friendly staff. read more

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This is my new favorite noodle shop. I got the number 5. It came with shrimp and lots of other meats. The star was that broth that was nice and smooth enough to drink. Plus, the lady serving the food was awesome. She was ultra attentive, granted there were no other customers. She still performed with a level of service that's rarely seen these days. I'll definitely be a frequent patron of this place going forward. read more

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First time here. It's a cute quaint restaurant. There's plenty of photos of the food along the walls of the restaurant. I wanted to order everything but we decided to order 3 dishes. Food was so delicious! 10/10 recommend and will come back to try other dishes! read more

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Some dishes are amazing, two are soso but I'll give them the 5-star rating. Been here twice, it's a small dining room with six tables. They don't have a reservation system (online or by phone), so it's first come first serve. Single bathroom stall in the back, seems very small place and a husband-wife team (kitchen and service respectively). Every dish is large, probably 1.5 people worth of food. We feed 4 adults with 3 dishes. They offer some free drinks if you spend above a certain threshold and pay in cash. For $50+ it's their Thai Tea which comes with a frozen bear statue. The way this looks nice in pictures is that the cup is filled with ice and the bear rests on top. We ask for the bear on the side and then no-ice in the cup and it comes about 80% full. Thai tea tastes like a stock Thai tea, fine as a freebie but would not pay for it out of pocket (and I suspect the bear is for Insta pics). Twice we've had the vermicelli noodles with grilled pork. It also comes with two shrimp and an egg roll. A pretty simple dish but tastes great. I like the eggroll more than the other proteins, the pork is seasoned and cooked while the shrimp looks and tastes like it was boiled or steamed whole. With a pour of fish sauce and a mix all the ingredients come together well. Further the bowl is large and too much for a 6 foot guy to finish by himself. The House Special Egg noodle soup is also very good. It looks like a pho but the broth is closer to a chicken soup. Inside there are egg noodles (good chewy texture but hard to separate) and various proteins (shrimp, fishball, meatball, sliced beef). Each time we have leftovers to take home for another meal. The chicken leg with rice looks basic but was somehow well seasoned and moist. The Crabmeat tomato basil noodle soup was rich, would like more crabmeat but still worth the value, and was one of a few dishes finished while still there. The steamed chicken with chili is an appetizer that is about an entrée portion. Here the chicken plays backup to the chili sauce and generous peanuts on top. It is served cold and easy to take leftovers home. read more

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This little spot is located on Baldwin Ave, right before you turn onto Huntington Drive, in Arcadia. Tucked in the corner, make sure you look and don't miss it. I had seen the ads on IG about the Thai Tea drinks with the bear shaped ice figures, and thought they were so cute! That's what initially caught my eye, so I ventured in to get a sip. But I found out there's more to this place than tea! It's a very small, quaint noodle shop, with about 6 tables? I can't remember. Seating is limited, but when we came it, we had a nice table available to us by the window. We wanted to try everything on the menu, but 2 people can only eat so much right? Haha. It was a little breezy outside, and raining too, so we opted for warm soup. And what's better than beef stew!!!! I was suprised to see beef stew on the menu, and the flavors were so good! You can really taste all the different spices, and the beef was so tender, and noodles chewy. Definitely hit the spot. For appetizer, we ordered the cold steam chicken with hot oil and peanuts. Oh my! Spicy and simple. If you love hot oil, then this is for you. My friend also ordered their dry noodle dish, which had egg rolls and bbq pork over vermicelli noodles. The veggies were really fresh. And the cutest part of our experience, was of course, the Thai Tea. It was sad when the ice bears started melting, but we got free refills, so I didn't mind. Haha. Anyway, if you're looking for a nice place to devour into some noodles, this is the hot spot for you. Come through!!! read more

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Parking was rather easy considering the road construction in front of all the businesses on that block. Small indoor seating but good enough portions to take home in a doggy bag. Service was quick and food came shortly after ordering. Being a small sit down place, not much room for added wall art, statues and the like. But we went there to eat, nothing more and we left enjoying our lunch! read more

Fivefive Noodles - Crispy Chicken with rice and veggies, Thai Tea and Pho - Noodles Near Me - Arcadia, California

I actually came here for the Thai Tea with the bear. Tried their house special noodle and it's good. I ordered large and it's so big, a lot of noodle and toppings. The Thai tea is good, free one refill. The place is small, it makes you feel cozy. Clean and simple decors. The service is pretty good; attentive and fast. I definitely will come back again. read more

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Love that this place had the cutest Bear Boba drink ! Great presentation. Order the boiled chicken I found that it need to be cooked more ,found the chicken under cooked, The rice had a strong fish flavor. This place wasn't for me. read more

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Fivefive replaced one of my favorite mom n pop restaurants. This restaurant is located in a fairly busy street, but the store itself is not in a good visible area nor is the layout really that good. The place showed up on the hot and new list some months ago and I've put it in my places to try list. Food: Ordered pho, pho ga and a soy sauce chicken rice. One of the first things I noticed with the broth is it didn't have much of a Vietnamese taste to it. It was very much a homemade flavor with little to no MSG. The food felt a lot healthier. At my age I didn't mind a meal like this on the blander side. If you're looking for that umami MSG kick, this is not your place. Service: Only 1 gal working the front on a semi busy sunday night. The service was a bit slower than you'd expect, but she had a positive attitude. Environment: Parking is readily available in the street. I think the rear parking lot is also available. Seating is pretty limited. Maybe capacity at 20 people? Price: Price is fairly average for the type of food. This place definitely is catering to the Chinese clientele as opposed to the Vietnamese crowd. Why you ask? They had Chinese music playing followed by Chinese dramas being played on the TV. All the customers spoke mandarin. Food: 4 Environment: 3 Service: 3 Price: 4 read more

I came here for the thai ice tea bear but honestly got impressed by the amazing food. The broth from this noodle soup was Heavenly capital H. So much flavor and the food was hearty it hit the spot for me straight to the soul. Kind of gave me hong kong fish ball soup vibe crossed with Teochew/viet flavors. Very umami and delicious. Not to mention the service was top notch. This place is a hidden gem hole in the wall. Must try! read more

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Small shop I think only 6 tables so don't go with a big group. I tried the crab tomato bas noodle soup, only came with jalapeño, bean sprouts, and lemon on the side, although it appears like a bun rieu there are no herbs so I found it lacking some flavors. The dish that did not lack flavor was the salivating chicken! Tender chicken and flavorful spicy sauce, the dish lived up to the name. We actually wanted chicken wings but they were out so the server suggested this instead. Glad she took the time to offer an alternative. read more

The food here reminds me of home cooking, simple and it hits the spot! They offer a good variety of Vietnamese-inspired noodles. The noodles come in a small or large sizes, and you can choose rice or egg noodle (or mixed noodles). We tried the house special soup with egg noodles and the beef stew with mixed noodles! The egg noodles are not your traditional thin egg noodle but a thicker one. The portions are generous, and they have a free drink special if you spend a certain amount of money and pay in cash. Overall, it was good but I'm still on the quest to find my ultimate noodle spot! read more

Ordered the House Special Rice Noodle and the A breakfast. Good size portion and very delicious especially the rice noodle and congee. Friendly service. read more

Good news! The restaurant now offers a party menu! Perfect for group gatherings and special occasions. Can't wait to try it out at our next event! read more

Fivefive Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Arcadia, California

This is a small mom and pop shop that is right by Garden Cafe. The space is a little small but it was inviting and clean. It's a great catch up or date spot. Also perfect if you're looking for a light, healthy option. The server was friendly and helpful by making suggestions for my indecisive self. I went with the smaller bowl of chicken + chicken gizzard rice noodles (portion was bigger than I expected) and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was silky, tender, and cooked just right. The broth was flavorful, balanced, and light. And their version of Thai tea includes a cute little ice bear. Thai tea is usually very sweet, but it was at the level I prefer and it wasn't very creamy. I highly recommend coming for a visit. read more

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