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Lao Xi Noodle House

4.5 (290 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Noodles
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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lao xi'er special beef noodle soup (left, top), wife special noodle (bottom), noodles with soybean paste (right)
Eleanor C.

I saw Lao Xi Noodle House on the Michelin Guide and decided to stop by during a SoCal trip! We came for an early lunch on a Friday and were the first customers of the day, so service was super fast. The dry-fried green beans were probably the most dry-fried green beans I've ever had LOL. I loved the blistered, almost charred texture, and they were really flavorful. The wife special noodle was good as well. It reminded me of a cross between tomato egg noodles and dry beef noodles. I really liked the doughy, dense texture of the noodles, although the egg was pretty salty and the beef was a little tough. Overall, it was a solid meal and I'm glad I stopped by, especially after seeing it on the Michelin Guide. That said, the noodles weren't quite as mind-blowing as I expected based on the hype. Still worth a try if you're in the Arcadia area!

Cindy S.

I think I enjoyed their dishes more the first time and maybe because it was their originaly location or perhpas the novelty of it. It was not bad this 2nd time around at their other location but I am not sure if it had that same wow factor. I would definitely be back to have some of their other menu items but will not do the same dishes.

Michael Y.

Decided to visit this spot after hearing about it from friends and seeing it on the Michelin Guide. The shop is located on the corner lot of a small strip mall with a few other restaurants so it's hard to miss. I ordered the Laoxi Beef Noodle soup and thought it was a very solid bowl of beef noodles! The beef was flavorful and was springy without being very tough or hard to chew. The noodles had a nice chew to them as well and the soup was flavorful. Overall, I think this place makes for a very solid bowl of Taiwanese beef noodle soup in comparison to Din Tai Fung or other shops. I will be back to try the other items soon.

Emily L.

What a great spot! There is a small lot in the back which is nice. Service is a little bit of a miss but it's just one worker in the front. He was nice and helpful when he was around. I loved both the dishes we got - the wife's noodle and hand pulled house special. The wife's noodle's beef was super tender. Our favorite though was the hand pulled. It is on the oily side which many have mentioned but the pickled bamboo helps cut through that and is very needed.

9. Pork & Leek Dumpling
Morgan H.

We absolutely loved our meal here, and service was friendly and welcoming. As it was our first time, the woman who helped us made recommendations on which dumplings to order, and we selected the pork and leek variety for a more intense flavor. She also explained the sauces to us and when we combined them it made such a flavorful dip for the already flavor-packed dumplings. We really enjoyed them. We also split the House Special Fried Noodle. I was a fan of the wide noodles and the wood ear mushrooms, and this was my favorite dish that we ordered. That would have been enough food for the two of us but we couldn't leave without their famous Lao Xi'er Special Beef Noodle Soup. The broth was clean and balanced, the meat was so tender, and the noodles were the perfect texture. It won't be our last time here!

Wife's special noodles
Jeremy S.

I tried this restaurant for the first time and enjoyed the noodles. The ambience was quiet, so it was easy to have conversations. We ordered the wife's special noodles (includes beef, ground pork, and tomatoes and eggs) and the house special noodles with fried, boiled pork. Portion sizes are generous, so leftovers can be expected. There was also a relatively short wait for the noodles. With little bowls provided, you can share the different noodle dishes. In terms of toppings, I enjoyed the wife's special noodles the most. There were a lot of tasty, tender beef pieces. I enjoyed the sauce and seasoning. The pork from the house special noodles was decent, but the dish overall was a little oily. However, I preferred shape and texture from the house special noodles. There was a nice chewiness to the noodles.

Selene S.

Came back again and ordered the house special fried noodles and wife's special noodles. The portion is still pretty good at the price point. It was a bit greasy though. We came right when they opened so there was no wait. Staff was quick in taking orders and bringing out the food. It was not too loud inside, a good ambiance to chat while eating.

Wife special noodle and house special fried noodle
Karissa L.

Came in at opening on a weekday and it took awhile for someone to come greet us (door was unlocked but no one was at the front). I ordered the wife's special noodle and the house special fried noodle. Both were pretty good, although I'm not sure if it's Michelin good. The wife's special noodles were saucy and the meat was very tender. It had a good flavor but was a tad bit salty. The fried noodles were good and my toddler really enjoyed them. They reminded me a bit of beef chow fun. Overall, pretty good food. It's a bit pricey but the portions are big. There's also plenty of parking in the back.

Green onion pancake
Ann C.

This place has been on my bookmark for a little bit, so I'm glad that I got to try today. I definitely want to start with a positive. I really like their Lao Xi'er Special Beef Noodle Soup (mild spicy ) and Jelly Fish with Black Fungus. The beef was very tender and the noodle had a good chew. I did enjoy the jellyfish dish that was different from other places, just wish the pieces weren't as big. We also ordered Pork & Leek Dumplings. It was pretty average. We really didn't like the House Special Fried Noodle, which lack flavor and the Green onion pancake. The pancake barely had any green onions and was a little too dense. I think we would only come back for the beef noodle dish that was the start of dinner.

Jelly Fish with Black Fungus - wasn't quite for me but my friend liked it
Hiromi R.

My Asian foodie friend from the Bay Area came to visit and I let her pick a spot for dinner in the SGV. She picked Lao Xi - I've had this place bookmarked for a while so I was excited to check it out! Overall, I will rate the food a 4, and service 3. Flavors of the food were very good, and I enjoyed everything we ordered (except the jelly & fungus, that wasn't for me). We shared all these items: - Special Beef Noodle Soup - had to give this a try and I have no regrets. This was delicious - meat was tender, broth was tasteful and well balanced, noodles were good texture. The portions are generous, I took some home. This was a win! - Wife Special Noodle - not sure why it's called 'wife', maybe the wife of the shop makes it? *shrug* whatever the story behind it, it was also very tasty and flavorful. We mixed up all the ingredients together which really enhanced the flavor. I like this one! - Pork & leek dumplings - simple, one-bite dumplings that was a nice change from the noodles. I found them juicy and enjoyed with drops of soy sauce. - Jelly & black fungus - I feel they should change the name of this dish. "Fungus" isn't very alluring. I'm sure this is a refreshing salad to some, but just wasn't for me. The service needs some TLC. We weren't greeted when we walked in, weren't escorted to a table, and no one came to check in on us. Nothing bad happened, I just needed a bit more attention. I would likely come back with someone who truly enjoys authentic Asian food. It's worth a visit!

Story behind the dish
Miranda O.

I came here to investigate this new restaurant that I spotted a few weeks ago when driving to the mall. It has two Michelin ratings, the latest was last year. I ordered the wife noodles dish, beef, tomatoes and eggs, ground pork over noodles and sliced squash, it was truly delicious. I was talking photos of the story behind the restaurant, posted meat the front door. The story of the wife dish was a couple of classmates that didn't know each other, the woman cooks this dish, and the friend thought to himself that it would be nice to marry the girl so that he could have the dish every day. It was a convincing story, try this dish out, I also ordered the green onion pancakes as a side dish. Parking should be available in the alley next the start of the outdoor mall. You need to walk to Baldwin Avenue to walk through the front door. You won't be disappointed if you came in for a meal, I left a happy camper!

Nicole X.

Drove out to Arcadia specifically to try this place at the recommendation of a friend and I'm glad that I did! Decent portion sizes, especially for the price. I got the cold jelly as well as the cat ear noodle soup, and both were super delicious and filling. I feel like I love anything that comes covered in sesame sauce and chili oil, and they definitely did not skimp on the sauce for the cold jelly here. I was quite literally drinking the sauce after I finished with all the jelly pieces. I was also pretty surprised by all the ingredients that were in the cat ear noodle soup. There was a strong lamb flavor, and the texture of the cat ear noodles were nice and chewy. It was my first time having this type of noodle in an Asian dish, and would definitely come back again!

Pickled vegetable fatty beef glass noodle soup
Andrew L.

This was our second time here, and we enjoyed the food much more this time. Unfortunately the full experience was more difficult to enjoy since we had two toddlers with us, and they were being very loud while the rest of the restaurant was pretty quiet. The pickled vegetable with fatty beef (酸菜肥牛粉絲湯) was good, albeit the beef was a tiny bit too fatty. The clear broth beef noodle soup was very nice, similar to a Korean sullungtang, and the pork and leek dumplings (韭菜豬肉水餃) reminded me of home. The chili oil and black vinegar went well with the dumplings and the beef noodle soup. Prices are not cheap these days, about $17 on average per dish, with the fatty beef soup being closer to $30 since it was a large bowl (pretty good value for how much we got). So we didn't get any of the cold dishes even though I wanted to try them. Next time maybe!

Green onion pancake. Not bad but also nothing to write home about

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4.2(944 reviews)
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If you're looking for authentic Chinese flavors, Lan Noodle House is definitely worth a visit…read more Every dish tasted fresh, comforting, and full of flavor. What we ordered: * Appetizer Combo - A great way to start the meal with a variety of refreshing side dishes. * Braised Pig Ear in Chili Oil - Crunchy, flavorful, and coated in a fragrant chili oil with just the right amount of heat. * Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce - Tender, savory, and perfectly balanced with a garlicky sauce that wasn't overpowering. * Xiao Long Bao - Thin wrappers filled with juicy broth and flavorful pork. Definitely a must-order. * Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Rich, comforting broth with tender beef and chewy handmade noodles that really hit the spot. * Dan Dan Noodles - Creamy, nutty, and packed with bold sesame flavor with just the right amount of spice. * Mustard Green Beef Noodles - A comforting bowl with tender beef, chewy noodles, and pickled mustard greens that add the perfect tangy kick. The portions are generous, making it a great place to come with friends or family and share a variety of dishes.

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4.4(1.5k reviews)
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4.4(175 reviews)
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4.0(865 reviews)
2.0 mi
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I avoided this place since it opened because the lines were ridiculously long and I wasn't in a…read morerush to wait an hour for ramen. Recently, I noticed the lines disappeared so we came for an early dinner. The interior is pretty cool. It's kit just tables and chairs but the design element is unique. Some seating are inside a honeycomb shaped booth, some are just in the middle of the dining area. We were seated at a table that resembles a birdcage. There's a lot of wood and warm colors, which makes the ambiance stand out over other ramen places. We ordered a ramen, omurice with katsu, some skewers and popcorn chicken. The spicy ramen was delicious, but there was no soft boiled egg as shown on the menu photo. All I saw was a broken egg white at the bottom of the bowl. 4/5. The omurice was nicely done. The egg was perfectly soft and silky with a nice curry sauce in the side. The katsu that came with it was crispy, hot and tasty. 4.5/5. The popcorn chicken was great. Perfect seasoning and crispy. 5/5. The skewers however, were the low point of our dinner. They did not appear they were cooked fresh. The meats were dry and tough. The scallops were OK but tiny. Chicken was average. The whole order did not satisfy. We also got an Amazing Lemonade and Thai iced tea. The lemonade was a very refreshing drink, and the Thai tea is just like all other places. Our server, unfortunately forgot his name, was excellent. Very personable and great at describing flavors. The friendliness extends to the rest of the staff too. It's a nice place to check out. Note their parking lot is fairly small, and shared with Paris Baguette next door. It's a 4.5, rounded up.

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