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Ginger Noodle Bar

3.1 (143 reviews)
ModerateAsian Fusion
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Pork Adobo with rice
Yasmin D.

Ate lunch here today since we had this group tour at Viejas. The stars are for the friendly service and clean place to sit down and eat. The food is forgettable and it's sad because that's my kind of food. I ordered the Vegetable Egg Roll ($8) which comes out as 4 egg rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce. Egg rolls came quickly cooked alright, but the veggies are thinly sliced which is bland. The chili dipping sauce didn't help either. The Pork Adobo which comes with a cup of rice ($16) looked tasty and the serving was huge! That's about it. The meat was tender but a lot of fat and oh wow...that's not the pork adobo I know. Just a very disappointing lunch. Yeah, didn't finish it. I got a $10 discount and some other discount from the members card, I still paid $12. They give you a free small bottled water. Order and pay 1st at the entrance before being seated. If dining, eat at the outlet food stalls. They got discount coupons available at the service center.

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Brianna L.

The food was great, service was friendly, and the resturnt was nice and clean. I like that you order and then sit down. They bring the food to you and it's very relaxing. Pros: * Delicious food; recommend the broccoli beef and chicken pho. * Friendly and fast service * Clean and modern restaurant Cons: * N/A Extra: * show your players card for a discount

Kung Pao Chicken

Food was soild. The service was great. The vibe was chill. Food came out fast and hot. We got Kung Pao Chicken and Shrimp Lo Mein. Tender Chicken. Good flavor. Peppers and onions could of been more fresh. Shrimp had good texture. Noodles were cooked properly. Can't complain. Cheap, fast, and efficient.

Wonton noodle soup
Monica M.

This was an unexpected surprise! We dipped in for a late night snack after a concert and opted for a shared dish of won ton noodle soup and some veggie rolls - we were not disappointed. The venue was located inside of the Viejas Casino and while there was a line to get in, the wait was not long at all. You order at the cashier's booth, seated, and your food is brought to you. The restaurant was abuzz with kitchen noises: shuffling of pots and pans and cozy steam coming from the kitchen suggesting the food is made on the spot. Our soup could not have been more satisfying - the broth was savory, the veggies still had some crunch, and portion was substantial- no skimping of anything! We both managed two servings each with generous portions of wonton AND noodles that tasted home made. Even though it was late the restaurant was busy and staff were helpful! Definitely a place to keep in mind if I visit again.

Congee
Michelle M.

The only Asian food available inside Viejas Casino. It's not bad, but not the best either. It's a great place to eat if you're craving that Asian flavor up here in alpine. The service is excellent, they take your order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. It's a great grab and go place. Definitely bring someone to eat with here since the portions are family style.

Eating spring rolls and fried rice
Robert B.

The service was a bit slow during a time the restaurant was not very busy. The fried rice was fair at best. I have had better. The Vietnamese Spring Rolls were not good at all. The meat used in the fried rice and spring rolls was a bit tough. There is a 15% discount for veterans with a Viejas Heroes Club card, available to all U.S. military veterans. After giving Ginger Noodle Bar a try, I do not care to dine there again.

South B.

There's a wait to get in. Not long but a small line. Went here on a Saturday afternoon. The cashier was a nice lady who was patient and helped us out with questions. You order at the register, and sit yourself type of small restaurant. Once you order, they just drop off the food. That's it. No one will come to your table, if you need anything just get up and ask the counter. The food came out about 5-10mins. The plate was smaller than expected. Not a lot of vegetables. Simple and plain. Not much too it. Other than the food being okay, service was mediocre. We left a tip of course prior to even getting additional service. Tip is for the folks that come bring the food and clean up the table. Side note: first time here and I won! Beginner's luck :)

Carrie J.

We ordered the General Tso chicken to go and took it to our room, it was drenched in sauce and fatty pieces of chicken, I ate a couple of pieces and found it to be disgusting, we were too tired to take it back. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Chicken Pas Thai.
Joanna I.

If you like authentic Pad Thai, you may want to order something else. It lacked the peanuts, egg, and lime and sauce was a bit bland.

Drunken Noodle
Sequara M.

My absolute favorite! Their food is so good every time it's always packed full of guests. There is little to no wait time and I love how the menu is straight to the point plus very authentic. When I'm craving noodles or pho this is our go to!

Large, clean beautiful restaurant.
Bryan And G.

We had a smorgasbord of Chinese Food at the Ginger Noodle Bar this Labor Day Weekend!!! We started by being greeted at the register by a helpful lady who took our order. We thought that we would have General Tso's Chicken and Beef and Broccoli, plus Vegetable Egg Rolls, Yang Chow Fried Rice with Shrimp; and also a side of Noodles. Gonzalo also got a specialty soup, which had tree branches coming out of it. He had it last time and loved it!!! We were sat at the same table as last time, and again they pushed two tables together because of all of the food. It was all delicious and so much that we had plenty of leftovers, which is what we wanted. We each got a complimentary water, and I got a Diet Pepsi. I was also able to get us 10% off with Viejas Bonus Points.

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Dollyrose V.

Definitely great place to try different types of Asian food. As an American Asian Pacific Islander Filipina - their menu has BBQ chicken skewers, lumpia & pork adobo. The lumpia & skewers were okay. The pork adobo is bomb! Just like my family makes, a bug serving with pepper corns, fatty pieces of pork with a soy sauce vinegar base. The only thing missing is the bay leaves to pick out. MASARAP NAMAN! The only comment about the adobo is they don't have chicken. Anyhow, the service is excellent. Staff are always on it with serving the food hot & fast. The place is always clean. Sleek in variations of wood, individual & family style seating. If you shopping at Viejas & have a hankering for Asian food - definitely should stop in.

Don't look down ...@ Ginger Noodle Restaurant at Viejas Casino & Resort
Malinda W.

I am really having mixed feelings about our most recent experience here. So here is the good Really love love love the food! Everything always tastes so delish!! The pork adobo and kung pao chicken is fire! One order of pho bo was plenty for two. The staff is very friendly! The food is served quickly and hot! Now the not so good Highly disappointed about the lack of cleanliness! I really wished I hadn't looked down. There was food all over the floor that wasn't ours. I tried to not let it dampen our dinner but I did take a photo which I am sharing here. Once again 5 stars for tasty food and good service. 1 star because of the lack of cleanliness. So I gave this experience

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Drunken noodles was really good. Yummmy. The congee was really good too. Me and my significant other was satisfied

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