Noodles were okay but not the best in the area. The portion was good so unlimited refills were not necessary. Service was slow. The waiter seemed completely indifferent to whether we returned or not. read more

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Had an amazing meal at Li's Knife Cut Noodles! I ordered the braised beef noodle soup and it completely hit the spot--super rich, savory broth with tender chunks of beef and those perfectly chewy, hand-pulled noodles. You can really taste the quality and care in the dish. Also got the cucumber salad, which was the perfect refreshing side--crisp, garlicky, and nicely balanced to cut through the richness of the soup. Everything felt fresh, flavorful, and comforting. Definitely one of those places I'll keep coming back to whenever I'm craving a solid bowl of noodles read more

I absolutely LOVE Li's and would say the food is my fave in Berkeley. They have refillable noodles, super speedy service (which comes in handy bc they do have a wait), and a super traditional vibe! The inside is pretty small but they make good use of the space. I'd recommend this to anyone visiting! read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Lamb knife cut noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This place is so yummy and flavorful and the service was quick during lunch rush! The green beans were my favorite read more

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Food - I ordered beef rib noodle and house made soy milk. Both noodles and soy milk were good! Service- ordered via app. My order came very fast! Wait people were nice! Ambiance - very spacious insides read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Beef rib knife cut noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

The place was a small hole in the wall and seating is in a narrow hallway. We got the brisket beef noodle soup and the meat was so so good - very tender and lots of flavor. The broth was also very yummy. The tomato and egg noodle was good however would have wished for more egg tomato flavor. Noodles were 10/10, perfect al dente. Additionally also ordered the beef rolls which came out really quick. A good place to take friends or family looking for a noodle soup spot. It does get crowded! read more

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I was so excited to see a new restaurant open up in the area. My husband and I tried the beef roll, beef rib soup and dumplings. All were very tasty. It's cool that you can Oder and pay on a QR code. We came on opening night so it was busy but we still have someone bring us everything we needed. read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday! Got the beef short rib knife cut noodle soup. It was fantastic. Huge portions had leftovers. Also got the cucumber wood ear mushroom salad and beef rolls as appetizers. Wood ear was so so good. Beef rolls were a bit oily but still good. Added some chili oil to the noodles to make it a little spicy. Had to wait a bit so would recommend getting there early to put yourself on the waitlist. Also heads up you need to pay before the food comes. Ambiance was alright, nothing fancy and small table. Cool to see the knife cutting machine. Overall great noodles, will be back to try more flavors! read more

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Food was incredible, price was insanely good for we were extremely full and satisfied. Ambiance is nice and busy but the place is sorta small! Would definitely come back again! Those knife cut noodles are incredible! read more

The good: the food came quickly The meh: the noodles are not unlimited I treated a friend to lunch. We both picked the cucumber as appetizer, and she picked tomato egg noodle soup while I opted for beef noodle soup with sweet potato noodles. I was excited to try the unlimited noodle refill - only to be told that it was only available for the knife cut noodle option. The beef noodle was ok - nothing stood out from a flavor profile perspective. While I scored a sweet parking spot (thanks to the students on winter break) not sure I'd come back again. read more

Fast and delicious noodle and Chinese dishes. scan the barcode at table to order. Dish is sizable so there's no way I would get a refill of the noodles. Great beef flavor and portion. read more

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Great lunch spot for really good noodles! Service was quick and food was tasty. Good price too.

We were pretty excited to see a new noodle place opened up especially that the do knife cut noodles! We wanted to try this place out before classes started for Berkeley because this seems like a place students would flock to. We came at 5pm-ish on the Saturday before spring semester started and were seated right away. We ordered via the QR code and lemon water was brought to the table. We got the beef noodle soup, pork and cabbage dumplings and the beef pancake. Everything was delicious - noodles are the right chew, flavors are great and portions are good too. The menu is pretty big and there are quite a few other things we'd be interested to try next time. For those who are there specifically for noodles, you can get noodle refill for free if you are having 1 noodle per person. By the time we were done, there is a line waiting for tables! read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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You order online and can pay online with your phone. I ordered the braised beef noodle soup. Beef was very tender. Broth and soup was flavorful. Bok choy was crunchy and a nice shade of green. The noodles had a good bounce and chew to them. So good! It's a pretty good portion too. read more

If you're looking for DELICIOUS Chinese knife cut noodles, Li's Knife Cut Noodles is the place to be! The inside is very cute -- you can see part of their kitchen where they're kneading dough, and I love the lanterns they have as decor. You can order takeout on the kiosk at the door, but if you're dining in, you can order through scanning the QR code which is taped on each of their tables. I've tried their Tomato Egg & Stir Fried Minced Pork & Hot Chili Oil Splashed Combo Noodles ($15.99) as well as their Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($15.99) which were both so good! Their knife noodles were very fresh and have a very nice bouncy texture to them. I liked how each of the bowls of noodles had a lot of flavor without being too oily or too heavy. The tomato egg noodles were decently garlic heavy (which I personally enjoy), but had a nice balanced flavor profile with the mix of tomatoes and chili oil. The beef noodle soup had good beef flavor while not being too heavy, salty, or oily. The portion sizes are also very generous -- I was able to get a second meal each time I ate from here, yet they also give out free noodle refills! All you have to do is ask for a refill and they will give you a plate of fresh noodles! Service here is very fast and great for a quick meal. They have another location in San Mateo which I heard is great as well. 100% recommend this spot for anyone in the area! read more

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Stopped into Li's Knife Cut Noodles on a whim and it's very much a no-frills, hole-in-the-wall kind of spot. The space is simple and casual, but it felt focused on what matters most: getting a hot bowl of noodles out quickly. I ordered the braised pork soup with knife-cut noodles. The bowl came out fast, which was appreciated, especially since I was pretty hungry. The noodles had that slightly uneven, chewy texture you want from knife-cut noodles, and the broth was rich without being overly heavy. What stood out most was the amount of pork. There was a generous portion of tender, braised meat throughout the bowl, not just a few scattered pieces like you sometimes get elsewhere. It ended up being a really filling, satisfying meal that tasted authentic and straightforward in the best way. Nothing fancy, just a solid bowl of noodles done well. I'd definitely come back when I'm craving something comforting and substantial. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Braised pork knife cut soup noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

The fastest and best "mouth feel" noodles my wife and I ever experienced! The braised beef was exceptional and also sooo flavorful. We can't wait until winter to hunker ourselves over some streaming bowls of these noodles again! Table service was also very attentive and helpful for a couple of on-the-cusp seniors. And the lava buns for dessert were sublime. read more

I haven't had Chinese food since I got here, and I'd been craving it for so long. Finally, I got to taste the flavor I'd been craving this whole time!" read more

Good balance of textures and taste, though not super flavorful. I would recommend getting a broth or noodle with chili oil for that reason. The noodles are delicious and chewy without being sticky, which is a difficult balance for hand- or knife-pulled noodles. I would eat here again. Not my favorite Chinese noodle but definitely high quality. read more

Great for parties and venues , the catering of the food brought me joy ; this is effort for sure.

I came to know about Li's from one of those Instagram Foodie Promo Recommendations. I was really excited and was even prematurely recommending it and sharing thee aforementioned Instagram video. Sadly, like has become all to common place with restaurants these days....I was Bait and Switched ‍ I ordered the "Beef Rib (Bone In) Noodle Soup The Positives: + Waitstaff was kind and attentive. + Noodles were fresh. The Negatives: - Presentation and Portions did not meet advertised expectations. - Very little meat on the rib bones . - Comes with Bok Choy , of which there was very little as well. The total of my meal was $22.04 (which includes tax). As kind as the server was, I couldn't bring myself to tip at all, given how disappointing my meal is. I hope he's getting paid close to a living wage This lack of regard for the customer, who spends their hard earned money is what is contributing to the exodus of patrons from participating in eating out. If this review is read by someone in management and they decide to respond, please lead without gaslighting, maturity, and accountability. I hope this review results in higher standards, and better patron experiences. A Win Win for EVERYONE! read more

This is an authentic Chinese noodle and dumpling place! You can see them make them behind the counter. I'm excited to see these pop up more in Berkeley, like Impressions of Lanzhou and Noodle Dynasty. To order, there is a QR code to order online. Unfortunately there are no descriptions of the dishes. Just a title and a photo is all you have to go on. Didn't take long for food to come out for dinner. Got their featured beef noodle soup. Chose the flat noodles and it was very good. Beef was soooo soft. Soup very flavorful. 5/5! Also had the lamb skewers. It has a little kick to it at the end of the bite. These hit too! They also have more than noodles, like dim sum. I'll have to return to try their dim sum dishes for lunch. Service is minimal. Don't expect them to check on you. And you have to flag them down for stuff. At least you can checkout online without waiting for a worker:) read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Braised beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is a great alternative to Noodle Dynasty. I got lucky with curbside parking; otherwise, metered parking may be hard to find. Braised beef was tender. Knife cut noodle was cooked nicely and was already of generous portion. If you so desire, you can get one free refill of a bowl of noodle. Broth was tasty; a bit on the oily side, but I guess that's the nature of that dish. Green onion pancake good. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Braised beef noodle soup w/ green onion pancake in the background - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Good service. Very quick! Tasty food and big servings. I would love to see rice noodles. Small, crowded, and noisy feeding area and very clean! read more

Absolutely loved my visit to Li's Knife Cut Noodle! This spot is such a gem in downtown Berkeley the handmade knife-cut noodles are wonderfully chewy and flavorful, and every dish I tried felt like real, comforting Chinese home cooking. The broth in the beef noodle soup was rich and satisfying, and the dumplings were cooked perfectly. The open kitchen setup lets you see the care that goes into preparing every bowl, and the staff were friendly and welcoming from start to finish. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or hanging out with friends, it's a cozy and delicious experience I'd recommend to anyone who loves authentic noodles and great service. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Fav spot for the homies!! - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I had an amazing experience at Li's Knife Cut Noodle! The noodles are freshly handmade with incredible texture, and every bowl I tried was packed with rich, comforting flavors that felt like home. The broth was hearty, and the dumplings were delicious and perfectly cooked. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the cozy atmosphere makes it a great spot for lunch or dinner. I especially loved how authentic the knife-cut noodles tasted you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves real, flavorful Chinese noodles! read more

I ordered the braised beef noodle soup, and the beef was the highlight of the meal: it was very tender, flavorful, and soft. The broth was very flavorful too, and it got absorbed well by the noodles, which were fresh and house made. We also ordered dumplings to share, which were just average. The food came out in about 10 minutes, and the lights on the ceiling were a nice touch. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Braised beef noodle soup with knife cut flat noodle and marinated egg - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I tried the lamb and carrot dumplings here. The filling was OK, but the wrapper was excellent - extra chewy. I need to go back to try the noodle soup! They don't have delivery yet, but will soon. Looking forward to that. read more

Very good and authentic, would come again! I got the beef noodle soup and lamb skewers.

Incredibly delicious super flavorful food! We loved the knife cut noodles in the beef noodle soup. They're soft and springy with wonderful texture and the broth was delicious, we drank it all! The noodles were among the best we've had in the Bay Area. Be sure to check in on the wait list as soon as you arrive. We waited 30+ minutes on a Saturday night, it was worth the wait, so good! read more

Food is tasty. Service is terrible. Servers toss your food onto tables like feeding animals. They do so without care. read more

Wow first time trying this place and their beef noodle soup was the best I've ever had! I've tried a lot of house made noodle places and these knife cut noodles were next level! Great bouncy texture that tasted super flavorful despite me tasting the noodle right after adding the soup to it. Also the best pork and shrimp dumplings I've ever had as well. Really don't wanna sound like I'm exaggerating but I always get these thick skinned dumplings (not sure what to call them) from most Chinese places I go to but I usually find them too doughy. This restaurant somehow makes the dough perfectly moist. I can't wait to try the rest of their menu! read more

This is my new hyperfixation meal. It's that good. I saw some ridiculous reviews, but this place is amazing and people complain about the weirdest things. The knife cut noodles were so impressive. Not only did they hold their shape without getting soggy over time, but they held a nice subtle flavor with every bite. The beef noodle soup was flavorful and not overwhelming (not oily either) and the dumplings had thick skins but felt really light when eaten! The filling was fresh and not gummy. I usually can't eat a whole plate by myself, but within a blink of an eye, I ate the whole thing. The sesame balls with on the smaller side than what I'm used to, but were great and perfectly bite-sized. I'm planning on getting it again tomorrow and excited on exploring more of the menu! read more

I love Li's dumplings! I have been to Li's twice to pick up freshly made dumplings and noodles and they are consistently tasty! The staff are very helpful and make sure I have my needed amenities to accompany my order. I haven't eaten in yet but the restaurant looks full of customers and very clean. Thanks! See you again soon! read more

Possibly the worse noodles I ever had in my life, the I could only taste salt in broth and no other flavors and it tasted bad and greasy, the meat was hard to eat, could not finish at all... honestly I don't understand how could it be so bad...... read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Added entire bottle of vinegar to kill the greasiness - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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fast service and delicious noodles! the online order was a bit tricky at first but it's really nice to order at your own convenience. the braised beef soup noodles were just so good. the soup base is rich and yet not overwhelming, and the beef itself is insanely tender! i had a couple wontons as well and felt really satisfied afterwards. read more

HEAVENLY GOOD! Legitimately had a great experience here. Came for lunch. We ordered the tomato egg soup with their signature knife cut noodles and it was nothing less than perfection. The noodles had a delicious texture that was slightly chewy and went well with the soup, which was flavorful and texture-y as well. The pork/shrimp/green onion dumpling wrappers seemed to be handmade and really enhanced the flavor. We liked the lotus root appetizer a lot as well. The system they use to order is very efficient and works quickly. The servers only spoke mandarin but were very kind. We liked the ambience of the music and lanterns as well. The kids also loved watching the woman in the window making the noodles and dumpling wrappers. As soon as we left we couldn't wait to go back for dinner, which we did! Thank you Li's! read more

This is literally so peak food is actually better than noodle dynasty the free refills on noodles is crazy read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

rly cool gem of a place we found after looking at UC Berkeley! the atmosphere is so perfect and I genuinely felt like i was almost back in china or smth. the free noodle refills were also such a nice surprise!! my beef noodle soup had really tender meat and was so flavorful. would def come back here. read more

Got the Dan Dan dry noodles and the beef scallion pancake roll for take out! Both were delicious! Service was quick! read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Dan Dan dry noodles, beef roll scallion pancake - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California