Well played! The…read morefour of us used the waitlist process to get a table and it worked flawlessly. We encountered very friendly staff upon arrival/seating. As mentioned in other reviews, we also experienced a unique and relaxed atmosphere. They had some good local draft options to get started - which is good. We ordered the Bo La Lot Grilled Beed in Betel Leaf for an appetizer and we loved the combination of ingredients and taste. Our brides ordered the Chaca La Vong Wok Seared Tumeric Rockfish and they both enjoyed it. My son ordered the Pad Kee Mao and I went with the Reckless Fried Rice and we both devoured them! Our waitress (her name wasn't on the receipt) was outstanding....super friendly and patient with all of our questions regarding the menu.

Very attentive staff and cool decor inside. Had to wait for my whole party to be seated but had a…read morebeer at the bar which helps the time pass. The menu is pretty out there but the flavors on everything were excellent. I tried some of my aunts green beans and I can definitely say they were the best Ive ever had. So much flavor for something I'd usually never get as an app. I went with the five spice duck confit, which comes with a duck leg and thigh. Everything was delicious, noodles, bok choy, and the broth was killer. I drained it after I ate everything. Staff was really great and helpful, we had a kid in our party and they had no problem making a spiced up order of their kids noodles. Get the black sesame ice cream, it had a peanut butter flavor and was super creamy and smooth.

As you can see from my two older reviews for this place, I have always been a Xi'an noodles…read moreloyalist and still am. Since my last review the restaurant has closed and reopened, and expanded their menu, to now include more dumplings and varieties of noodles. They also now have a very handy duo of ordering kiosks, which you order at prior to sitting down. I found their kiosks easy to use, which isn't always a given. This being my first visit back in a while, I had to get the spicy cumin lamb biang biang noodles. However I had to try some dumplings, so we shared the lamb dumplings, while my dinner buddy had the spicy cumin lamb rice noodle soup (the same kind of noodles you'd get at a ten second yunnan noodle type of place). They also now have a complimentary side dish bar that has seaweed salad, peanuts, and kimci, as well as some condiment type things like scallions and minced garlic. I helped myself to some seaweed salad to nibble on while waiting for our food, and it was good although food comes out quickly enough that you don't necessarily have to rely on it unless you're really chomping at the bit. The spicy cumin lamb biang biang noodles are just as good as I remember. The biang biang noodles here are perfectly chewy, and the rest of the dish has a lovely flavor aside from just spice. They're generous with lamb and cabbage which add a lot of textural variety to the plate. The lamb dumplings were the sleeper hit of the meal, filled with juicy, tender hunks of lamb surrounded by toothsome clearly hand-rolled wrappers. Absolutely do not skip the lamb dumplings. My dinner buddy really enjoyed her rice noodle soup with spicy cumin lamb, which I think would be a great option on a cold day. Everything is pretty much self serve here, so don't expect full service -- although they did stop by to refill our water once. The food here is so good, though, and prices are so reasonable, that I truly do not care that the experience is pretty bare bones otherwise.

I went in a couple of days ago for lunch. It did not disappoint. They had self order machines at…read morethe front and you would choose what you wanted to order. Then you get to choose where you sit. They brought water and chopsticks if your table didn't have any. There was the self serve sauce bar which was clean and organized. The food was really quick but I did go a little after lunch time. I ordered the spicy and tangy beef biang noodles. I had ordered the regular spice, but for me, I would've chosen the spicer one as I like spice but wanted to be safe. There was lots of really good flavors. The overall space and bathroom was very clean and a great spot for lunch!

I have been coming here since the 2000s so it's very nostalgic for me…read more Very authentic style for a wonton house. The fishball lettuce congee is my go to order along with the sui gai rice noodle soup with added brisket sauce. Portions are always generous. Cash only. Can get busy. Congee can get thin if ordering take out just because of the nature of the dish so would order congee for dine in to keep the consistency.

On the weekends, this place has a line out the door. And even on weekdays, it's always packed…read more I was really craving wonton noodle soup and had heard great things about this place. I finally decided to go. I got one of the last tables for lunch. I only ordered the wonton noodle soup, but the sweet lady taking the order suggested a Chinese donut to go with it. I had only had the donut once before so I said sure. The family next to me was so sweet. They showed me how to dip the donut in the soup. And explained a few other things to try next time. The soup was fantastic and the donut was a fun addition.

The udon here is quite good! This place definitely gives the vibe of a hidden gem. Seating was…read moreeasy, parking nearby street is free on Sundays. I ordered the tomato beef udon. The udon were really good but if you let them sit for a long time they get a bit soggy and lose their texture, mainly a concern if you eat really slow though. Broth was also great, just a tiny bit of spice really added to it Overall I'd definitely come back here!

I went here yesterday, Friday, for my birthday with some of my friends and my partner. We arrived…read moreabout 5 minutes after they opened at 5:35pm and were among the very first customers in the place, ordered right away because I know it's a small place and it can take a while for orders to be completed with the small kitchen and staff. My friend and partner received their food and I got something I didn't order (tofu skin on rice balls) so my partner got up and asked the cashier about if this was included in the Tsukiji combination that I ordered and was told yes. We checked several other times about the order after two of my other friends who ordered after us also received their orders along with many other people in the restaurant also getting their food who arrived way after us, and the waiter said 10-15 minutes multiple times. Over 1.5 hours later I finally got my food after I asked to have it to go and if we could have one entree for free since I had been waiting since 5:35pm. The cashier said sorry and that they wouldn't charge for the correction. The rice balls that I didn't order and were given had undercooked grains and were not good. I was really disappointed and sad (and hungry!) because I came here for a special occasion because I have liked this place, and was among the first to order right when they opened and didn't get to enjoy food with my friends. It was frustrating that we checked multiple times and it took them so long to figure out they had made a mistake and then took so long to remedy the situation and they still charged us for food we didn't order. I give a star for the waiter who eventually did try to figure out what happened with the order and who seemed genuinely apologetic, and who gave us plates for my bday cake. Thank you! The cashier also said they would not charge us for my food, but we were charged for the wrong item and it had undercooked rice grains :( Atmosphere is cute and authentic. Food got 1 star because other people in my party got their food and seemed ok with it! Sad that I won't be going here anymore or recommending this place to others anymore based on this poor service and food experience. We had previously Introduced many of our friends to this place.

This place was phenomenal. The food was amazing. The service was amazing…read more I highly recommend it.

We went there for a nice Mother's Day celebration. Got there a little early to beat any crowd and…read morethat worked nicely. The 4 plates (2 pho, 2 grilled rice plates) took a little bit of time to come out, but nothing terrible. Service was good, I would expect that since we were the only ones there. The pho was OK, nothing really special. The proteins though in the pho was either minimal or just processed meat. Not real exciting. On the other hand, the grilled rice plates were very good and filling. The location itself if kind of sterile and cold, not that this is a bad thing. Just the way it is.

We enjoyed our meal. We drove from Tacoma to try it out. It wasn't worth the drive but the food was…read moregood. Not something I would drive far to try but it was good enough. The passion drink was yummy. I am very picky with dumplings but they were ok. We enjoyed the area where it's located though, cute shops to walk too and a yummy cookie place next door plus matcha spot.

Dumping The Noodle is a Chinese restaurant located in the Wallingford area of Seattle; not far away…read morefrom the University District. The menu and style reminded me of Din Tai Fung and Dough Zone. There wasn't a dedicated parking lot for the restaurant, but it wasn't an issue finding street parking on Sunday for us. We arrived about 30 minutes after they were opened and was seated right away. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but still, lots of seating available. I wouldn't bring groups bigger than 6 people max though. We ordered the Signature Pork Onion Buns, Signature Pork Xiao Long Bao, House Sweet Chili Fried Chicken, Garlic String Beans, Chilli the Beef Lamen, and Black Sesame Tiramisu. The Chilli the Beef Lamen dish was my favorite! I LOVE thick noodles. I almost wish there were more noodles because I loved it so much. We didn't think we ordered that much food for the two of us. However, we weren't able to finish everything and had to pack the leftovers to-go.

We came here for dinner…read more Food: The dish we got with the chickpea and tofu curry was mind blowing. The flavor profile is a mix of Indian and Asian so if you like that type of food, you will definitely love the different taste of food at this restaurant. The quantity was appreciable, one dish is enough for two people to share, which I really appreciate in this market as a lot of other vendors are decreasing the quantity of food. It came with cucumbers and fried peanuts, both which added another taste element to the dish. We also had the coconut curry noodles, also delicious and would be even more amazing on a rainy day. We got both with tofu and vegetarian options. However, I am confident that with chicken or prawns it would be equally if not more delicious. Service: We were seated quickly, they came to get our orders very fast, and the food came promptly as well. Ambience: It is a Malaysian restaurant and the inside decor is really neat and a fun experience. It's a great day spot or also a great spot for families. If you've never tried Malaysian food, this is a great place to start, and if you're a connoisseur, still recommend giving this place a try!

This place had been a lot better from the last time I came!! The flavors were amazing and perfectly…read morebalanced. We came here on a weekday so it wasn't super busy and the service was pretty fast. I absolutely loved their ribs it was sooo good and the sauce was soooo good that I started eating it with rice lol. The nasi goreng was also really good and I highly recommend this place for great Malaysian food

Got lucky arriving around 11:45 AM on Sunday with no wait and immediate seating. By the time our…read morefood served, OMG the line was already out the door! The ramen noodles were great, I ordered them 'firm' and it was spot on. The biggest surprise was the Chashu Pork & Takana Donburi, absolutely delicious! They really should offer a full portion of this. I will definitely be back next time !"

Best ramen I've had, to date. I honestly thought ramen wasn't for me before this but was convinced…read moreto give this spot a try. However, we arrived just before 10p on a Monday night and the line was down the street. We waited an hour and ended up not getting in due to seating ending at 10:45p. The hostess would check in periodically, and up to the last 15 mins said we had a 50/50 shot of getting seated. The alternative was to get take-out. There were a couple other groups also in the same boat. Overall, the wait time after submitting our take-out order was around 15 mins for 2 ramen. We ordered the classic ramen, extra spicy, and I added an egg to mine. On the card you use to select your order, you can choose the type of noodle, richness of broth, spice level, add-ins, and beverages. There is a separate vegan menu with lots of options to choose from. The ramen was delicious. The broth was rich and full of flavor and the noodles were cooked just right. The meat was tender and egg was perfectly jammy. I get the hype, but I wouldn't go after 9p again for my own sanity and time.