One of my favorite hu tieu places in the south bay!…read more There menu offers customizable bowls with options like wet, dry, egg, rice or other noodles options. Please give this a try! Food: I've given a few different dishes a try here and I personally love the dry egg noodles with the bone marrow. Parking: It can be tricky because this plaza is busy! They have a de milk tea and ice cream shows so you can easily walk around. That said, there is parking. No need to street park. Service: They've always been kind and quick here.

Got seated right when I arrived and place was pretty empty. The menu is simple and straight…read moreforward. I got the hu tieu nam van with combination noodles and soup. The combination noodle is pho noodle and egg noodles- I wish it was the flat wide noodles and egg noodles! The broth was ok and there's a lot of condiments on the table to make the broth more flavorful. I like the chili oil and pickled garlic! Price is ok I think it's a bit overpriced for what it is. Would come back if I'm in the area but wouldn't go out of my way for it

I've been eyeing this spot for a long time and finally got a chance to grab dinner last night. It's…read morebeen high on my list because every time I came to the movie theater next door, I'd see a long line of folks waiting to get in. The service was truly excellent. Jeff, the chef (rhymes!), was kind and welcoming. He could tell it was our first time and went out of his way to check in, give advice on what to order, and how to enjoy it. The wagyu and chicken soup were both outstanding -- flavorful, hearty, and healthy. Here's the part that took it over the top for me: they had accidentally forgotten our fried tofu. I happened to be nearby this morning and stopped in, fully expecting them to ask for proof of purchase or be resistant. Instead, they just handed it to me. No questions. That's top-notch customer service. I'm now a promoter and will definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend!

Had 575 bookmarked for so long and was super excited to finally try yesterday! Came for dinner and…read morewas seated right away at 6pm. Staff are friendly, spot is pretty small but kid-friendly and self-serve utensil tables. The Wagyu Soup Noodle bowl was super bland. So much so that my partner had to add a ton of chili sauce, and I had to add other seasoning toppings. Would be open to trying the beef noodle soup next time but the Waygu soup bowl wasn't it. Pig ears were pretty good but sliced super thin.. thinner than the onions..

来Santa Cruz玩的时候被朋友带来这家"四姐Special Noodle"，真的有点惊喜。…read more 首先是味道，很难得在这边能吃到这么接近国内的菜。汤底很有层次，不是那种单一的咸或者油，反而有一点慢炖出来的厚度。 其次是整体氛围，很接地气，没有那种刻意"网红"的感觉，反而像国内街边一家认真做菜的小店。服务也挺友好，不会过度热情，但该有的都会有。 总体来说，如果你在Santa Cruz想吃一顿中餐，这家是可以放心来的。

I ordered the Hunan-style knife-cut noodles with radish and cured pork. However, the noodles were…read morethe dried, store-bought variety--not freshly made. Furthermore, the radish and cured pork lacked any "wok hei" (wok-seared aroma) and tasted rather lackluster. I do not recommend it.

Super authentic Taiwanese night market style sizzling plate restaurant. They used to have another…read moresister restaurant in Mountain View too, but it closed down. I think this spot is way cleaner and tastes better though. Every few weeks I would come here to get a sizzling steak plate to satisfy my cravings. They let you choose between black pepper sauce, mushroom sauce, or both. I love getting both because I can't decide. The noodles are so good with the sauce too. My partner usually tries something different. They have curry rice and beef stew rice as well. Both pretty good. Personally they're too plain for me. I still would only want to get the sizzling plate here. The service here has been pretty good so far for the many times I've been here. Ordering and serving were quick

First time visit this restaurant in my neighborhood. Is very small restaurant and I think is family…read morebusiness. Not much table inside but surprise is full house, people keep coming in! So I think must be good. Ordered beef noodle with thick noodle. The beef is so soft and tender! I really like the soup, is thick and full of flavor. I like a lot and highly recommend. Deep fried tofu is good also but nothing outstanding. I notice lot of people order hot iron plate noodle too, I will definitely try next time. In my list for sure and will come back for sure!

I always come here whenever i am craving meat jajangmyeon and it never disappoints! I also order…read morethe tangsuyuk and stir fried noodles and it's so good and filling. I have put all my friends on this place and they love it every time i mention coming here. The meat jajangmyeon and the stir fried noodles is so flavorful and the tangsuyuk is so crunchy! For the price and the portion is heavenly sent too, so perfect. The only unfortunate thing is the parking lot outside is pretty small and limited, so keep that in mind. Sometimes i park across the street from the other plaza since the parking lot is bigger. Tungtungtungsahur rates 5/5

FOOD: 4 SERVICE: 4…read moreAMBIANCE: 3 VALUE: 4 We were looking for something different for lunch and we came across Paik's. A no thrills Korean restaurant specializing in their black bean sauce rice/noodles. We ordered: Fried Dumplings - minced pork and vegetables dumplings deep fried to perfection. Crunchy, meaty and just need a dousing of vinegar. Jajang Rice - rice covered in shrimp egg omelette with the black bean jajang sauce on the side. The omelette was done right, not dry, but the black bean jajang sauce was really what made the dish. Beef Jjamppong - noodle soup with beef slices and mixed vegetables. Comforting bowel of needles with thinly sliced beef and cabbage. Jajangmyeon - their signature noodles with black bean sauce. Very umami and the noodles were done just right. Cheap (for nowadays) and good food, what else can you ask for?

I came here one weekend afternoon for lunch and it was not too busy. There was a waitlist, but it…read morewent by pretty quickly. I ordered their tempura udon which came with udon, fish cake, green onions and tempura bits in a hot broth. It also came with 3 pieces of shrimp tempura, 3 pieces of vegetable tempura (eggplant, sweet potato and pumpkin). The order came out quickly after ordering and good size portion. The tempura were fried crispy and went nicely with the udon. Udon had a nice broth and good amount of udon, nice and chewy. Overall, good experience and will come back again.

Experience (3/5 stars): *Food: the mentai cream sauce udon…read morewas good and flavorful. *Price: ~$20 *Service: our waiter wasn't as attentive and we had to get help from others. we also noticed our beer glass had lipstick stain from a previous customer which was pretty disgusting.. Overall, it's a light yes for me. Good food, but service was lacking.

Went here on New Year's Eve for a warm bowl and tried both the H4 - Nam Vang and the filet mignon…read morepho, both with clear noodles. The Nam Vang came with sliced pork, ground pork, and one prawn in a clean, savory broth--light but flavorful. The filet mignon pho was a solid upgrade: tender beef, silky noodles, and a broth that leaned richer but still easy to sip. Noodles had a nice bounce in both bowls. I was craving a vermicelli bowl or bánh mì too, but heads up--they only serve pho and noodle soups here. No rice plates or sandwiches. Still, if you're in the mood for Vietnamese comfort food, this spot delivers fast and clean.

Thank you to my bro and his fam for treating us out to some Mother's Day noods!!!…read more My bro and his family are massive fans of Kali Noodles + Tea Bar. Even with them moving out to the East Bay, they make periodic drives just to enjoy what KN has to offer. I've had one dining experience here previously and was not impressed. This lead to not returning. Fast forward 2.5 years or so, here I was again. Our large party of 9 arrived at opening hours and the owners were so very welcoming. The restaurant was clean and the condiments were in tip top shape. Our family's order was massive. We started the meal with xiu mai [Vietnamese pork meat balls] and Chinese donut sticks. This then continued with mi do bien, filet mignon and beef ball pho, & a variety of nam vang noodle versions. The great thing about Kali Noodles are the multiple options of noodles they provide. There are a number of combinations that could be made with the 6 offerings. The food was surprisingly really good- so much better than what my first visit was. The bowls were presented neatly but plated in a way where the large chunks of lettuce made the bowls seem a lot more fuller that it really was. The noodle soups also consisted a lot more broth than noodles. Having said that, the egg noodles are really really good!! The restaurant cooks them perfectly- chewy with a slight bite that keeps you wanting more and more. Hu tieu dai was unfortunately too mushy in texture for my liking. 4 stars overall. Customer service from the owners were exceptional. They were attentive to each person's order and were so welcoming. The food was good but maximize the deliciousness by strictly going for the thin egg noodles. You will not be disappointed and this recommendation is coming from a person who typically steers clear of this. I'd happily return.

The Hu tieu kho here is ALWAYS good!!! They are also same owners of the famous Hu Tieu Nam Vang…read morerestaurant on Tully so they have their amazing green peppers that are highly addicting. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean. I appreciate the fast service as well. My family and I were so hungry and this restaurant delivered with the best vermicelli noodles.

We have been coming to NK Noodles instead of the noodle spot on Aborn and honestly it was an easy…read moreswitch. Same people, same recipe, same quality but the big win is they take credit cards now. Service is always fast and the food hits every time. Their Hu Tieu Nam Vang is easily one of the best in San Jose hands down. It is located in Vietnam Town so parking can be a bit rough during peak hours but it is worth the hassle. The space itself is roomy, and seating is not an issue. Highly recommend if you are craving a solid bowl of noodles

TK Noodle stores have been in San Jose for decades. New Tung Kee Noodle is the best one! I prefer…read morethis location and Calaveras'. The location itself is always busy and the parking lot is full due to the plaza's popularity. The store itself is your regular fast food noodle place. Upon seating, you may be instantly asked by staff if you know what you want to order. The menu itself has an endless combination of noodle and rice stick noodle soups. The soup itself is mostly the same for all noodle bowls. You have the option to get one type of noodle or two! The meats are as listed. If there's any confusion, the menu images are accurate depictions of the entrees. Service is quick and they'll always make sure you have water. The store itself is also kept clean. I love how they have kept the dividers up for the booths even after the pandemic. Personally it makes me feel more separated from other diners and the menus are helpfully present on the plexiglass walls. Will be back for a quick lunch if I'm craving a bowl of tasty noodle soup!

Quick service, friendly people, big portion of food and decent prices. What else can I expect for?…read moreIt's a great place for a quick meal and doesn't cost much. We ordered pad thai, beef stew noodle soup combination rice stick soup. Everything was good. The portion was pretty big.

My first time trying OK Noodle and I'm a fan! Their Special Hot Oil Noodles are SO good (get the…read morewide noodles). The noodles are fresh and chewy, and the sauce + meat were very flavorful. The staff were also very nice and attentive. They're located in a small shopping center with lots of parking.

My partner wanted to try this place so we went here before another engagement…read more My partner got the chili oil noodles and those were delicious and flavorful. I got the beef noodle soup and the beef was overcooked so they were very hard to chew outside of two small pieces that were tender. The broth was good but the beef and noodles were allright. The interior is so nice in here and very clean. The service was very fast. Come here for the chili oil noodles.