Hadn't heard of this place until the steaming teapot started making waves on social media. Came here with friends so we could try it out. Interior is well-decorated and reasonably sized. No wait as we went around 5:30pm on a weekday and service was quick. I ordered the shrimp and eggs over rice with the tomato and loved it although I have to admit, it's a hard dish to mess up. Peak Asian comfort food and it was a good portion for the price. Also had to get the milk tea with the steaming teapot. I didn't have any expectations for the tea itself as I was just there for the little ornament but was pleasantly surprised by the taste of the Hong Kong milk tea. Will definitely be back in the future to try more menu items, particularly the noodles. read more

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Jibei Chuan is one of my go-to spots in Chinatown! The service is quick, the portions are huge, and I pretty much always leave with leftovers. I usually get one of their soups -- honestly, every single one I've tried has been incredible. There's not a miss on the menu. I also love their cucumber appetizer... super refreshing and the perfect start to the meal. If you want something delicious, filling, and fast, this place never disappoints! read more

Just got the Hong Kong milk tea with the steaming kettle on top and it was SO good!! I wasn't sure if it would be gimmicky with all the social media around it, but the quality of the milk tea is really good and so smooth and very reasonably priced. Would totally come back here. The space is small and nearly all the tables were filled even on a snowy weekend afternoon! read more

Jibei Chuan - Hong Kong milk tea - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Jibei Chuan is nicely settled in the middle of Chinatown and we always walked by it wanting to try. We finally made it in and were really excited to try the golden broth as we haven't found this offered in other places. Boy am I glad we did. The broth is a mix between a nice comforting savory soup with a bit of pickled spice flavor. It was perfect with the beef and fish fillet. Those meat were cooked perfectly by the way. I was very impressed with how tender the beef slices were, and the fish fillet was velvety! We were able to share a bowl as the portion was large and for just around $20 with the extra meat we got! The only critique was that it was a bit too cold in the restaurant and they needed to warm it up a bit as the soup started to get cold. The service was quick, and I enjoyed the interior decoration. I can't believe we waited so long to try this place but we will be back soon enough! read more

Jibei Chuan - Nice interior - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here spontaneously on a Saturday around 1pm and there were only three tables occupied. The two of us ordered the Minced Meat Dried Rice Noodles and Mini Soup Dumplings. The noodles came out not too long after and were exactly what I was craving. It had a little bit of spice but you could still appreciate the taste without being in too much pain. The soup dumplings came out after and were the perfect texture. Overall I was really satisfied with my meal and would definitely come back. read more

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Jibei Chuan is a rice noodle establishment. While they have other dishes, they are primarily known for their various rice noodle soups. The portion sizes are decently large, which means that you may have leftovers. I ordered the tomato ground beef noodle soup, and I had enough left for a small meal to go. read more

Jibei Chuan - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Absolutely love the viral steaming teapot drinks at JIBEI CHUAN季北川! Only $5, and you get to keep the mini pot as a sweet keepsake. The best way to stay warm and cozy--whether it's the refreshing hot Lemon sweet tea or rich Hong Kong milk tea. read more

I like it - fast service, decent price, good broth and noodles, casual atmosphere. Flavors were interesting. Definitely would classify as more fast food than a sit down restaurant and dishes are pretty oily/substantial. Would come back again if I'm in the mood for soup noodles! read more

I normally order via a delivery app like Uber eats and everything always comes on time and packaged nicely. My favorite item here is actually the tomato and egg dish -- it has the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity and just feels so comforting. The noodles are fine but lack a bit of flavor in my opinion. When dining in, service is very direct and to the point but things are clean and food comes pretty fast. read more

Jibei Chuan - Tomato and beef noodles with an egg (left), tomato and egg (right) - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I stopped by for a rather late dinner after a long day; Jibei Chuan was one of the few options open in the area around 9-10pm. There were actually a couple of other tables when I got there, but there were plenty of seats for me to take. While I was eating, they had a lot of people come by to pick up takeout orders - definitely busier than I'd expect at this hour. I ordered the tonkotsu soup with fatty beef (原湯肥牛米粉). The noodles were quite yummy, generally chewy without being too hard. The fatty beef was a bit overcooked (hard to chew) - the flavour was OK albeit a bit bland and salty. The lettuce was a bit annoying to eat since most of it was just the stems of the lettuce that was hard to chew through. The other ingredients like wood ear and onions were pretty average, and I also think they were lacking in some of the other ingredients typical for guoqiao rice noodles 過橋米線. I've been to another location of Jibei Chuan in NYC many times before so I figured it would be roughly similar, but it seems their menu and noodle bowls are actually quite different (this place seems to be more generic 米粉 rice noodles, not quite the specific guogiao rice noodles that the NYC locations have). The portion size was quite filling, and the price point was as expected (~$18 in total), which is pretty good value in today's restaurant environment. Overall, pretty good but nothing special. I think I'd prefer going to Shimiaodao or something for rice noodles if I'm in the area. read more

Jibei Chuan - Tonkotsu soup with fatty beef (原湯肥牛米粉) - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here on a Saturday evening for dinner and the place was relatively empty at around 6:30. This was convenient as we were seated quickly and served pretty fast as well so service was pretty solid overall. The place felt really clean and the ambiance was on a the trendier, modern side. The noodles were really well-cooked in my opinion - I enjoyed the texture and the taste of the broth overall. Flavorful without tasting too overwhelming in any capacity. I wouldn't mind coming back for sure if I'm ever in the area - decent noodles, good service, not a bad price. Very central location in Chinatown as well so convenient to vet to as well! read more

Jibei Chuan - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ji Bei Chuan is a rapidly expanding rice noodle chain that started in China in 2018 (their website boasts over 400 restaurants there already) and has more recently expanded stateside, primarily in NY and CT. This small, bright place on Beach st is their first Boston foray and opened about a year ago. I popped in with my daughter and a friend and we were very impressed. --Sesame garlic noodles with tofu, very flavorful, medium heat from red chilis, this dish was my favorite. --Pork katsu curry, panko encrusted, crispy, tender pork, with a comforting curry sauce (not too spicy), and rice, delicious. --Signature JBC chicken noodle soup was a bit bland for me, it benefited from adding table side condiments like vinegar and soy sauce, but it is wholesome with plenty of Napa cabbage, black fungus, and chicken cubes on bone. --Brown sugar rice cakes were swoon worthy, hot deep-fried packets of chewy mochi served with brown sugar and ground peanut. Also the atmosphere is fun, bright, lively, good music, and nice staff. I look forward to returning. read more

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My family and I came to Jibei Chuan for dinner and were seated promptly. There is a QR code on the table where you can scan and place your order. We ordered Fried Crispy Pork, Tomato Soup w/ Beef, Golden Soup w/ Beef, and Pickled Mustard Soup w/ Pork Intestines. The fried crispy pork was not good at all. There was basically no meat as it was only dry, hard, and flavorless. Although there were spices on the bottom of the bowl, the meat itself had no flavor. Out of all the broths, the golden soup was the best. It was flavorful without being too overpowering. For those who prefer a more acidic taste to their broth, the tomato soup is not bad. I found the pickled mustard soup a bit lacking as well. The pork intestines were pretty good, but the beef was a bit mediocre. They did not have much flavoring. I did enjoy the number of vegetables and mushrooms present throughout the dish. I think the dishes could use more noodles personally, but the meal was not bad overall. Service was okay, but I could have used more water refills as it was relatively warm inside the restaurant. I will come back if I am craving a hearty bowl of rice noodles. read more

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My co-worker and I stopped by Jibei Chuan in Boston's Chinatown for lunch, and based on my own experience it was OK, I can see why. I recently dined there and ordered the Soup Dumplings and Pickle Intestine Soup, both of which were described as shown. Tasted pretty standard, I was expecting more flavorful. The meats texture seemed like it has been there for a while. Pickle flavor of the soup was spot on but orf course that's preference. The service was attentive, and the restaurant itself had a clean and welcoming atmosphere for Chinatown. While I only sampled two dishes but there are plenty more to check out. Jibei Chuan offered a wide range of delicious options with a picture menu from the QR code. Soup was around $15-18 just for lunch, so it was on the pricey side. Would try again to give it a second go. read more

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Since my last visit, the Golden Spicy & Sour Rice Noodle Soup w/Fish noodle soup has experienced a downgrade. The fish is now mundane tilapia fillets rather than the slightly springy fish maw. The soup is also noticeably less spicy. The price has not changed, still at $15. read more

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I've been here a couple times and it's one of my go to noodle places in Chinatown. It's very clean inside and there is a good amount of seating. They utilize the chowbus app which is really cool - you scan a QR code at the table and it will send a note to the kitchen and the staff will bring your food out in a couple minutes. At the end of the meal, you can scan the QR code again to check out and someone will come to your table and process your payment. The most recent dish I ordered was the pickled mustard soup with the intestines and that's probably my favorite dish of all the noodles I've tried. The soup is tangy and savory with a lot of different textures in the bowl with the noodles vegetables, and the intestine. For ~13 dollars this was a lot of food which is nice. There were other noodle soups I got before that didn't have as much flavor and was more on the watery side. Another item I tried was the brown sugar rice cakes. That was a great dessert at the end of the meal. The rice cakes are fried so they're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. They're also topped with brown sugar and soybean powder which adds a nuttiness to the dish. read more

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Newer soup joint in Chinatown. We ordered the golden pickled fish soup, the chicken noodle soup with fish belly and chicken with wood-ear mushrooms. This place is known for their healing broth, and I have to say, I definitely felt energized after eating the pickled soup. Is it a very unique & tangy broth with white fish, spicy peppers, herbs & raw garlic. I felt like this soup activated a part of my brain because I felt a tingling feeling above my eyes! It could have been the raw garlic. Regardless, I've never eaten a soup like that before and I highly recommend to those who are looking to try new foods and explore new tastes. We also had the chicken noodle soup with fish belly. It was the first time I tried that ingredient before. It's supposed to be very good for your skin. It's not the most appetizing texture, but it's ok. The chicken in both the soup and dish were good but very boney. Be careful when you chew because you will find bits of bone in these small cuts. The benefit of that is a really tasty broth. The lady who took our order was friendly and gave recommendations based on what we wanted to eat. And the table setting is pretty basic, but comfortable. The wallpaper is really cute, which gives a modern aesthetic. Each soup was about $20, and the chicken dish was around $15. read more

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Great place for noodle soups! My soup bases choices are mala, tomato, and pickled depending on my mood. The noodles are round and springy. It's a nice casual place to eat and the service is efficient and friendly. There is also a 5% discount if you pay with cash. I've been to the restaurant a few times and always walked in and been seated right away as well. read more

4.5/5! Service is quick, and the servers are nice. BOTH savory and sweet dishes are great! I thought the broth (both fish maw and mala) had a lot of umami and seasoning, and the chicken meat was tender. The beef meat for the mala noodle soup didn't taste the best quality, and the noodles were just okay. But overall would come back for the desserts (already did!!) and fish maw noodle soup! read more

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Accidentally stumbled upon a great restaurant. My friend and I made a last minute decision to eat here and we were not disappointed. We started with the takoyaki and fried buns as appetizers. The takoyaki was flavorful, crispy, and cooked to perfection. On the other hand, the buns had a delicious contrast in texture: you get a crunch followed by the softest, most cloud like bun to pair with the smooth condensed milk. As we cleaned up our appetizers, our noodle soups arrived and took the spotlight. Both soups were flavored deliciously, although I did wish the pickled mustard soup was a bit more sour. The tomato soup was a good balance of salty and sweet, and paired well with all the toppings in the bowl. Overall, it was a meal that made our stomachs happy. The service was quick and friendly, and the place is very clean. If you're not sure what to eat and you want some good soup, come check this place out. read more

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Nearly flavorless apart from being a salt bomb. I had a fried chicken dish with ginger and scallions. The crispiness of the skin was on point but everything else was lacking. The ginger and scallions should is normally a good starting point but they turned it into mush. I ate half and had the rest boxed so I could try to add seasoning to give it some life. The plate included a lot of rice and unseasoned wilted iceberg lettuce. Just not good. Top this off with a rude waiter. read more

This is such a great place for a huge bowl of hot soup with chewy, springy rice noodles! You order using the QR codes at the table and the food comes out super quickly. You pay at the counter after your meal so everything is efficient. The servers are quick to refill your water cups. Most of their noodle soups are in the $12-16 range which is a great deal for the volume you get. They have all sorts of soup bases that come with the same thick rice noodles you'd find in bun bo hue. Their golden spicy and sour soup has a rich broth that has a kick to it. My favorite is their Sichuan hot and spicy soup which is super fragrant! Their appetizers/side dishes are also great. The black fungus and vinegar dish is packed with garlic! Each noodle dish has a generous portion of noodles and soup. I wouldn't say that the meat portion is that big, but you do get enough. There aren't too many veggies in the noodle soup so it doesn't seem like you are being cheated with a bowl full of vegetables. Most of the noodle soups have varying protein options (beef, pork, fish, vegetarian, etc) and they also have rice dishes and dry noodles. It seems that they have a lot of stewed meats too. read more

Jibei Chuan - Black fungus with vinegar - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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tldr: bomb bowl of noodles Big fan of any place that serves a homey bowl of noodles and this place nails it. Really loved how soft and delicious the fish meat was. I've only had two dishes here but both were excellent. Looking forward to exploring more! The inside is also nicely redone. Has a clean slightly retro look that is well lit. read more

Jibei Chuan - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fresh soup dumplings, Fresh noodle soups Must try their delicious special beef noodle !! read more

Jibei Chuan - Beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was excited to try a new restaurant during my time in Chinatown. I tried this place and wanted to try something I don't see so often so I chose to have the tomato soup w/ beef. The dish was definitely a different experience than what I usually go for. The soup has a very strong tomato taste which I typically love however with this dish it felt different. The noodles were very soft and had an almost spaghetti texture which I haven't had before. The beef and vegetables were delicious, but the slices of tomato were an interesting mix to the dish. Overall, I felt like the combination of the spaghetti noodles, tomato soup with the tomato slices just felt off to me. It had me wishing I tried another dish. 5/10 The shrimp skewers were also pretty standard, nothing out of this world, however the image on the menu is completely different to the actual dish they give you. The menu also states it provides spicy mayo as the sauce for the shrimp but that wasn't the case for me. 5/10 read more

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Ordered the tomato, egg, beef over rice and the XLB through Door Dash. The beef was super tough and hard to chew through and the rice was hard. The egg was really good. The XLB was tasty though. read more

I naturally gravitate towards noodles. So when this spot opened, I had to try it out! I was not disappointed with the portions for sure. I like the simplicity of being able to order via the QR code and the menu has photos so you know what you are getting. The flavors are perfect for a cold day and the noodles are perfect for slurping. The flavors have all been really good and its just that simple broth that just warms your whole body. I do prefer the soupy noodles a little more since the broth is so good but if you don't want hot soup, the dry noodles are also pretty good - the meat super tender! I have also ordered this for takeout and even then they also travel well! There are a bunch of other items on the menu that I will definitely be back to try. read more

Jibei Chuan - soupy noodle dish (top) and dry noodle dish (bottom) - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

YUM! If you want a huge bowl of noodle soup this is the place for you. I'm a huge fan of tomato soup and liked the sweet subtle flavor of the soup. For people who want more spicy and numbing taste, they have soup for that too- my friend got it and said it hit the spot. The noodles were really slippery lol they kinda tasted like spaghetti noodles. But still a great dish overall. Shrimp skewers, cucumber salad, mushroom fungus salad all delish and great for sharing. Would come back again. read more

Jibei Chuan - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Skip this place. The food is just okay, but the service is terrible--the waiter acted like the walking dead and refused to acknowledge his own mistakes. There's a much better noodle/pho spot just 15 yards closer to the Chinatown gate. If you head in the opposite direction, there's also a Vietnamese pho place on the corner. Most of their good reviews are from 10 months ago--probably boosted by discounts. read more

By far the worst soup I have ever had! I ordered the tonkotsu tofu soup but wha I got was the most bland peanut flavor soup. Why does it taste like only peanuts?!! Is peanut oil the only "spice/season" used?! I paid extra for a sliver of cabbage and mildly seasoned hard boiled egg. It was just a really sad meal.. Do yourself a favor and just don't order from here! read more

An amazing new noodle place in Chinatown that was recommended to me through Yelp's new spots. I ordered the fresh mushroom noodle soup for pickup and loved the packaging and reusable bag that it came in. It was packed well and the noodles and veggies were separated from the soup, so it wouldn't be soggy. It's a filling portion with lots of noodles and different types of mushrooms. The noodles were soft and the warm broth was perfect for a chilly day. I thoroughly enjoyed this meal and will definitely be back to try out their other noodle dishes. read more

Jibei Chuan - Fresh mushroom rice noodle - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The noodle soup broth and favor just so delicious, good service the guy in the front speak very well English and clean interior. On a Windy day perfect for a bowl of noodle soup. read more

Jibei Chuan - Noodle w pork intestines - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Jibeichuan is a mainland Chinese rice noodle restaurant that just opened up in Chinatown. The interior is bright and clean. My husband and I came after work on a Friday afternoon and were seated immediately. There were three other parties already seated and waiting for their food. There was only one person working the front the day we came. There is a QR code on the table for you to pull up the menu. You can place the order on your phone. Your order will prepared and the server will bring your order to your table when it is ready. You can order more after placing your initial order using the same platform. Each QR code is specific for the table. You can hear your order pinged at the front counter after you submit. There was quite a bit of appetizers on the menu that looked delicious, however, the one we wanted to try was not available so we decided to skip getting an appetizer with our meal. My husband ordered the rice noodle in the tomato broth with sliced beef tendon. It came with wood ear mushrooms, lettuce, and slices of fresh tomatoes. The tomato broth was hearty and my husband enjoyed it. For myself, I ordered the rice noodle with the pickled mustard soup and hog fat end. The hog fat end was fatty and not gamey. There were plenty of pickled mustard and ground pork pieces so each spoon of noodles, I was able to enjoy a bit of sourness from the pickled mustard. My noodles was garnished with a bit of wood ear mushroom, lettuce, and a slice of tomato. Again, hearty broth with subtle flavors. Husband also tried a bit of my broth and the high end and also liked the broth flavor. You can add a little chili oil for extra heat and change up the flavor profile. The chili oil are kept in little metal containers at the front counter. Overall, we enjoyed our quick simple meal. No complaint on service. You can check out using the QR. I think this is a great place to go to try a nice hot bowl of rice noodle with a light broth flavor whether you go alone or with a small group of friends. See my pictures. read more

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Just down the block from the block from the Chinatown gate entrance is this relatively new establishment: Jibeichuan. On a cold day, my friends and I were craving some warm soup and couldn't decide on where to go, but ended up in front of this restaurant: a worthwhile decision. On a Friday night, the place was pretty crowded, but luckily for us a table opened up pretty quickly. We were seated with menus in hand. However, if you wanted, there's a QR code on the table where you can view the menu and order. I decided on the original bone rice noodle soup with minced meat (as did my other friend), and another got the Fish maw soup. For those who are unfamiliar with Yunnan cuisine/rice noodles they are a staple dish in Yunnan that is meant to be a simple comfort dish. If you were expecting a broth thick like ramen, this isn't for you. My soup, as pictured came with minced meat, mushroom (fungus), cabbage, and fried chickpeas. I will say that I absolutely love fried chickpeas and they flavored the soup so well. I also asked for chili oil (my personal preference), but the soup is great on its own. It's a relatively large portion for a good price ($12). I will say that this spot is down the block from the other Yunnan rice noodle spot (10 seconds..). I can't really compare the two given that I've only had takeout from the other spot. Solid spot to grab a warm bowl of noodles! read more

Jibei Chuan - Original bone soup rice noodle soup with minced meat - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We went there for lunch. I got the Beef dried fried noodle and the braised chicken with rice. The rice noodles are like spaghetti but not as good, and the sauce they put on it was almost sweet like peanut butter, but was offputting because the dish needed to be more savory. However, the braised chicken was good, up until the point where there were a lot of bone bits. The flavor was good and the rice was so so. Prices were a little higher than expected in the area, around $18. read more

I got the noodle soup and the curry fish ball. The noodle soup is good but the curry fish ball is not good. Is not bouncy and does not have the curry spice flavor. Is very not good so I would not bother getting it. Also I spill some on the table and the worker clean it up and asked me if I still wants it. I said that I want to get it replace. They should not ask and just offer to give me what I had drop on the table. read more

Jibei Chuan - Tomato soup with beef tripe. - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is my second time here at the 86th st location. I love how the cucumber balances out the scallion dressing in the cucumber salad. The spicy chicken wings isn't really spicy but still good. As always the noodles portions are pretty filling. I recommend the minced pork if you don't want a soup dish. The food comes out prettt quick. The staff is also very attentive and the restaurant has a lively atmosphere overall. read more

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Hell nah! Cockroaches in the soup??? You die from here! You get food poisoning and get diarrhea here, the food quality is poor, pork is dry and bugs in soup( unless you like eating nasty cockroaches read more

Jibei Chuan - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

More rice noodle shops opened but definitely not my favorite. I ordered the rice noodle supreme with fish maw and chicken. The fish maw in the noodle soup was one tiny piece. The fish maw and chicken soup was yellow that they seem to used the instant chicken broth instead boiling the soup themselves. I do like how you scanned the QR code on the table yourself to order though chowbus and pay through QR code after finished eating. read more

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No frills noodle place, with HUGE portions and delicious broths. Food I've tried: (* = my favorite) - RICE NOODLES IN TOMATO SOUP WITH BEEF* ($14): The soup is a tomato base, just creamy enough to remind me of nostalgic Chef Boyardee vibes. The rice noodles are light, and there is was a very generous portion of beef and veggies. The beef is lean, with streaks of cartilaginous material that prevents driness adds to the chewiness. The bowl was deceptively large, so that I only finished half of my food before I was stuffed. - RICE NOODLES IN HOT & SPICY SOUP WITH BEEF TRIPE ($13): Very generous portions. The soup was well seasoned without being overly rich. There is more of a sour component then spicy. The tripe was crunchy and well cooked. - GOLDEN SPICY & SOUR SOUP WITH BEEF ($14): Surprisingly spicy! The spice flares right at the back of the throat. At first it was too much, but it became very addicting. There is an initial sourness, that gets replaced by the umami flavors and the spice. As above, the beef was lean but not dry. There are generous portions of everything. My favorite were these yellow crunchy pea like toppings (still haven't figured out what it was), that added great texture and savoriness. - BROWN SUGAR RICE CAKE ($9): Ordered it out of curiosity, and pleasantly surprised. They are like mochi sticks, very chewy. They come covered in sweet soybean powder, atop a syrupy glaze. It is a great dessert to the very filling soup meal. - There is an extensive collection of side menus, such as extra veggies and meat, that you can add to all the menus. Atmosphere: - Very functional. It is a 2nd floor area with a decent number of chairs and tables. Service: - There are QR codes unique to each table, so you can place your order and send to the kitchen without needing to wait for the waiter. You can pay at the counter or staff comes over with an Ipad. The entire process is very efficient and quick. Overall: - Excellent flavors, great value for the price, quick service.* read more

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