Best Malatang in the South Bay! Classic taste, clean and fresh food, great service! Kids also like…read moreit a lot! Highly recommended.

The food is amazing. Had a really good experience, and the serving is also making customer…read moreextremely comfortable

I really love this restaurant. The food tastes wonderful, and I can tell that they don't use any…read moreartificial additives or shortcuts. Everything tastes fresh, natural, and genuinely organic. You can really taste the care and quality that goes into the food.

I've always loved mala ban, and this new spot in the Bay Area really impressed me! The flavors are…read morebold, fragrant, and so addictive. I customized my mala ban with extra peanut sauce, which made it even richer and creamier. Definitely add plenty of crawfish meat--it's so flavorful mixed into the mala ban! The rou jia mo was another surprise. The juicy, fatty-and-lean pork with a hint of chili was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Great place for Yunnan style mixian!…read more I came here for lunch with a friend on Thursday afternoon around 12:30, and it was decently packed but not completely full. They have one long communal table as well as some private tables. We were seated immediately upon arrival at the communal table. To order, scan the QR code and select what you want. I was interested in getting their wagyu beef mixian, but $26 seemed a bit pricy for a bowl of noodles, so I went with their regular beef mixian for $16. You can get extra noodles for free, so I went ahead and added that. It was very easy to order, plus I appreciate that you can customize whether you want spicy broth or non-spicy. I was very happy with my bowl of noodles. It came with a generous amount of beef and ground pork, more than enough to go with my two servings of noodles. The broth was also very tasty and the noodles super smooth and silky. I really enjoyed my meal here. They are also very kid friendly. My friend ordered the free kids meal for his kid. It's available for kids up to 6 years old and comes with a generous serving of noodles and sides. Would highly recommend this place for families and adults alike!

We came by last month (sorry late review) and stopped for a Friday dinner with the family. We got…read morelucky as we were seated quickly but a busy line formed shortly after. The little ones really liked the porcelain mascot character inside. They had high chairs for both kids making feeding easier. You order off the QR code and we got the pig ear and pickled cucumbers to start. The pig ear was great but I think the family likes a bit more flavor with the cucumbers, some were ok but some did not have much vinegar at all. We then shared the signature Wagyu big bus and wife got the spicy beef miishien soup. The signature broth was creamy, milky and so delicious! The kids loved the noodles and flavors. Wife's beef noodle soup was good, she did enjoy our broth more. We will make this a regular stop for good food especially with the upcoming cooler months!

A relaxing Shabu Shabu place. When I go to Shabu Shabu, I always feel the busy, loud vibe. This…read moreplace feels more intimate and relaxing especially on a weeknight. It feels smaller compared to other places, but well designed so as not to feel too cramped. I also like that the stove controls are more modern. One meat order per person, and it already includes a soup, one bowl of noodle, and a plate of veggies with leafy stuff, carrots, and mushrooms. They have a pretty good selection of meat The pork and beef belly were both good and fresh. There are 5 choices of soup. Their house broth was good, almost like a light tonkotsu broth. The Sukiyaki is also another good alternative. Got through dinner pretty relaxed even with the cooking. The service was good too.

This is a contender for our new favorite shabu place! Individual orders come with a choice of…read morebroth, your own box of mixed vegetables, sesame sauce, ponzu, choice of meat! The meat was sliced thinly and was well marbled! The portions were plenty and we left feeling nice and full. Service was fast and they kept checking in if we needed refills on broth, sauce or water. It's a quaint little restaurant so keep in mind there's mostly only tables for 2 or 4. Our table of 2 were sat on a high top table so it may not be as suitable for small children. The plaza does get busy so leave time for parking if you're in a rush!

The menu has been recently updated, so there are fewer dumpling options than before, but the…read moreoverall food quality is still top-tier! The beef roll pancake was easily my favorite thing on the menu. The flavor profile is so well balanced between sweet and savory, and the pancake itself has that perfect light crispiness. I also really loved the hot and sour wontons, which had a fresh, chewy wrappers and just the right amount of kick without being overpowering. For noodles, the Chengdu Zajiang Noodle is a popular dry option that delivers that incredible, signature Sichuan numbing flavor. It's a super unique dish for anyone who wants to try out Sichuan flavor without dying from the spice. While service is pretty hands-off since you order directly from QR codes on your phone, the staff do come by whenever you need them. Plus, sitting out on the breezy patio makes for a really nice brunch spot!

***USP: noodles and dumplings place with tongue tingling flavors from Sichuan. They apparently got…read moreMichelin bib gourmand status for their OG location in South California. *** AMBIANCE: I visited their original location before the fire after which they relocated here. Some of the chairs don't have back support but overall ambiance is decent with soaring high ceiling, Chinese style lanterns all over and an abundance of warm wood. The dining room itself narrows down to one side and it's not a huge area. ***FOOD: since I had tried the restaurant before I knew what to expect but this time around maybe due to our prior experience we made different menu choices and absolutely loved the food. This is exactly my kind of food and the flavor profile I find incredible comfort in. I can easily see myself revisiting if this quality and flavors are maintained. My little one got the mild golden chicken noodle soup, though I found it rather subdued he seemed to enjoy it. Personally my favorite was the fried chicken made in the style of cumin spiced lamb. This was easily one of the best versions of chicken I got in US, highly recommend trying it out. The chicken was surprisingly juicy and soft as well. We also got the mapo tofu noodles, with tongue numbing sichuanese peppers used with restraint, and this was another favorite for all of us. The noodles had a wonderful satisfying chew as well and were so long that it was difficult to even serve them. Finally the chicken fried rice came with pieces of fried chicken. Using fried chicken in fried rice is a practice I encountered often in India but never in Chinese cuisine. The moist umami rich rice paired with the crispy chicken made for a delightful textural interplay tantalizing the taste buds!

I've been to Paik's Noodle several times and have also tried locations in other cities! I forgot…read morewho originally recommended this place to me, but I'm glad they did Their prices are super good and their food is consistently good. I get the jajangmyeon ($10.95 for a small) every time, mostly because the noodle texture is TOP TIER. The noodles are thick, chewy, and springy, and they pair really well with the jajang (black bean) sauce. There are also plenty of ingredients mixed into the sauce, although I find it a little salty sometimes. The tangsuyuk (sweet & sour pork, $15.95) is super crispy, and I really liked the tangy sauce with it. I personally prefer dipping the pieces in the sauce so they stay crispy, but you can also pour the sauce over if that's your preference! The restaurant can get pretty busy on weekend evenings, with waits usually around 10-30 minutes. There's plaza parking available nearby. Would definitely recommend if you like or want to try jajangmyeon!

Paik's Noodle has multiple locations around the Bay Area and it's about the same experience at…read moreevery location I've visited. I ordered Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong. The noodles for both dishes have a pleasantly chewy bounce to them. They are thick, satisfying, and cooked perfectly right. The Jajangmyeon's black bean sauce was savory with a touch of sweetness and contains peas, onions, and pork. The Jjamppong has a spicy seafood broth with squid, mussels, pork, and veggies. Every meal comes with pickled yellow radish on the side to help cut through the richness of the meal. Service is not what you come here for. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated and a part of that was because they skipped our name on the waitlist. They claimed they called it, but we were standing less than 15 feet away from the front door and never heard a thing. The music the restaurant was playing outside didn't help. Once sat inside, it is a turn-and-burn operation. Food is ordered, dropped off, payment is collected, and nothing more. Again, don't go here for the service, go for the noodles. The atmosphere is casual and bit cramped. It has a cafeteria-like feel inside and can get a little noisy. Parking can be tricky especially when busy since they share a small parking lot with neighboring businesses. Bottomline, Paik's Noodle is good for a quick and solid bite but that's about it.

Food was really good, especially the fried rice with pork chop, very authentic and the beef noodle…read moretendon was very soft.

It was awesome sauce and the popcorn chicken was delicious. Would try again if I'm back in sf area.read more

First timer at this establishment. Took my mother here after a recommendation of a coworker,…read morealthough my family and I have wanted to try for some time. We accidentally showed when they were closed (our fault, didn't properly research), took some time to shop around, came back around 5PM by happenstance (no line at the moment) and were seated quickly with excellent service. A nice waitress took our orders, ice-cold water was given by a nice waiter (a pitcher of water sat beside us with chopsticks, spoons, and a napkin dispenser for convenience), then our food was promptly brought out by the waitress and waiter. Even faster than fast food service. Staff was incredibly polite and informational to my mother who had questions. They were very observant and aware of everything not just at our table but others and got us the check and a container for leftovers. Excellent customer service. Drinks and glasses served cold were a nice touch, water as well. The karaage (four pieces) was served first. Juicy and hot chicken thighs, nicely crisped up. Came with an excellent sweet sauce and lime to pair. Shortly after, my spicy tuna bowl. The spice and the taste were seemingly mild for my preference (however as I ate it with my spicy tonkotsu ramen broth, it became the perfect match), rice was perfect and the portion was heavier than I assumed which was a happy plus as a ricer lover. Personally love the seaweed bits. Whilst we began to eat the karaage, the waiter came and set our bowls of spicy tonkotsu ramens onto the table. We were able to take our time to eat our chicken, since as we eventually began to eat our noodles, they were still firm and the soup base was hot but not too hot to eat and enjoy right away. The egg is prepared absolutely perfect, the best I've had yet. It's the type of egg made for ramen. Broth was milky and delicious. I asked for extra woodear mushroom and menma on the side, as I do at every ramen spot I encounter, however I shouldn't have here because the topping portions were generous in-standing. However, I did still spoil myself to the extra toppings, so not a total loss since I really love menma and mushroom. I was also impressed by the spicy paste on top, actually felt a kick as someone who enjoys extremely spicy food. I overheard customers ask for "extra firm" noodles, so I might do so but the noodles were still wonderfully firm. Our order altogether came out to $89.98, not including tip. Overall, a wonderful space to frequent if you enjoy ramen and fast service. I'll have to come back with my brother :D

I came on Saturday for a weekend lunch. It was a later lunch than I preferred. We arrived around…read more1:30PM, and there was no line. Parking was a little difficult. Although it is a parking lot, it was very busy -- lots of businesses nearby and had to loop/drive around to find parking. Even entering the parking lot felt like it took awhile. This is a small ramsn shop inside, not too many seatings and may be difficult for large parties. There's table seating and bar seating. If i would to guess, it might fit 30-50 people tops or maybe less. We ordered the food and felt the food came out very quickly. We ordered both the chashu ramen and tonkotsu ramen. The portions felt small, broth isn't bad though. I enjoyed it. However, this place is very different than the tsujita annex in socal. I thought the portions were bigger at the annex. So in comparison, I prefer the tsujita annex over this location. This place overall isn't bad but not sure if I would return.