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    Master Gan Noodle & Dumplings

    4.5 (63 reviews)

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    Braised beef noodles (no spice) $15 and beef roll $12.
    Ye L.

    Located in Tyler Galleria food court, this place is a legit authentic Chinese gem. Serving mainly noodle dishes and dumplings, the menu is small and specialized. The noodles are freshly made AFTER you order, which is super cool, although the thick noodle could've been more al dente. The braised beef noodle soup was a bit too salty for my taste but full of flavor. The beef roll was tasty but too heavily sauced. I think if I ordered the same things but asked for less salt and less sauce, I'd be very happy with the meal. Prices are kind of normal for post pandemic Chinese food. I see a lot of potential for this place and will come back for sure! PS: If the manager is reading this, please allow tips instead of no tip being the only option on the credit card dialog. Maybe not everyone wants to tip but I think it's weird not to have the option.

    Gabriela V.

    Nice spot in the Tyler mall food court. I kept hearing good things about but was hesitant to try until I saw that they make the ramen noddles fresh in the morning and you can definitely taste that. The black garlic tonkotsu ramen had lots of flavor and it came with two pieces of pork, half an egg, bamboo shoots and mushroom. The cashier was nice and they give you a buzzer to alert you when your order is ready. Love the convenience of the location being at the mall food court so when you shop you have a nice fresh meal. Overall a good meal definitely love that we have this available.

    Fresh hand pulled noodles to order!
    Allen L.

    I was delighted to stumble upon Master Gan in such an unexpected location. There's really not much authentic Chinese food in the IE or Riverside areas so I was surprised to see this in the food court of the Tyler mall out of all places. I wasn't even hungry but had to try! I got the braised beef noodle soup. You can choose to add cilantro and green onions, the spice level and choose the type of noodle. The noodles are freshly made and hand pulled, you can watch the chef making it! The broth was flavorful and umami and there's not much heat in the chili oil but definitely takes it up a notch flavor-wise.

    Jasmine D.

    Master Gan is truly a hidden gem in the mall food court! Ordered to go via the touch pad at the counter, and it was ready within a few minutes. Service was quick, and my food was packaged perfectly (the hot broth was separate from the noodles, and no spillage!) Had the beef noodle soup and bbq pork bao, and both were sooo good! Highly recommend!

    Braised beef noodle soup (w/egg added) and just a couple remaining dumplings.
    Leeana C.

    I was surprised when I found Master Gan on Yelp and discovered it's located in the Tyler Mall food court! We love ramen, so I I convinced my husband that we needed to pick up a couple of things from the mall and get dinner. We were so glad that we did! We each got the C2 combo with braised beef noodle soup (med. spice and we added a boiled egg to each bowl), pan fried dumplings, and iced tea for our drink choice. Everything was delicious! I can't wait to try the flat noodles and scallion pancake!

    Braised beef noodle soup
    Tanya M.

    I had the braised beef noodle soup and it was delicious. I got to watch the gentleman hand pull the noodles behind the counter. The broth was super flavorful and everything tasted so fresh. The beef was tender and plentiful. I would definitely come back.

    Braised Beef Noodle
    SD King O.

    Food is simple and delicious! Noodles are house made and the owner is very respectful. Probably the best quality food option in the food court at the Tyler mall! Hope they can have their own location soon!

    I'm a master now haha!!!
    Ruth G.

    First time here. Surprised to see my last name on the board, decide to give a try and was amazingly pleased and satisfied. Will definitely come back again.

    Braised beef noodle soup combo.
    Amanda C.

    Holy cow, its honestly a crime that this place isn't packed with a line down the food court. I've eaten at a lot of noodle/dumpling houses, including Din Tai Fung. I was worried when I approached and saw how slow they were at lunch time but I was blown away by the quality. First of all they make their noodles in house fresh. You can taste it in the quality. The soup itself came loaded with beef, fresh baby bok choy and customizable spice (I got medium and it was perfect). I got the combo that came with 4 dumplings and a drink and it was 20$ it also came with soy, chili and black vinegar to dip the dumplings in! Honestly? I'm a die hard fan of this soup from din tai fung and I thought the quality here totally blew them out of the water! A must try for fans of authentic asian food!

    Cindy L.

    I know there should be some good Chinese food other than panda in Tyler mall !! First the fresh handmade show catch my eyes , I only see it at Haidilou . Second , the portion of combo meal is great then all the food taste yummy beef is tender and noodle cooks perfect !! Will be back next and order something different

    Great noodle house!
    Bruce T.

    After reading the great reviews, my wife and I decided to give them a shot. Little cautious due to relatively low number of reviews, but found out they're new. Only opened in September. Must say, one of the best bowls of soup we've had, and we just spent 4 weeks in Cambodia, Japan, and Taiwan. Absolutely fabulous flavor, watched the chef make our noodles fresh, and the quality of the meat and vegetables fantastic. Don't expect food of this level at a food court in a mall. Got to find one a little closer to us!

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    Really authentic Chinese beef soup. The noodles are fresh made. This place is a treasure hidden inside a mall food court!

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    Amazing ramen. Honesty I think the favorite I've ever gotten! You can tell it is home made

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    The noodles they use are not ramen, they taste like spaghetti, disgusting! The scallion pancakes are good though!

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    Beef noodle soup, fresh, delicious and filling. Made to order and has the perfect flavor.

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    One of the best beef noodles I had in the IE area! If you're at the mall, give it a try!

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