Second time here and the food is consistently phenomenal. There is parking in the back but very limited. The interior has a modern Asian feel. There is a big window where you can watch the noodles being made and pulled. The food came out fast and hot both times I was here. There are some sauces at the table which I always appreciate. They give you a jug of water so you're not always asking for refills which I liked. I got the spicy noodles both times I visited. It was so good I remember craving it right after I left the restaurant the first time! A must order if you like spicy for sure. The wontons in chili oil was also my favorite appetizer. They're surprisingly bite sized wontons but they're packed with lots of flavor. The noodle soups had a lot of depth and sooo good. The Lanzhou broth tasted like a pho, a very clean healthy taste. I'm not a fan of pho but if I ever wanted something that tasted similar, the Lanzhou noodle soup is what I'd get! Nothing needed to be added to these dishes because they're already really flavorful. A little chili oil in the Lanzhou soup for spice but that's it! The first time I was here I ordered the spicy beef shank as an appetizer and I didn't like it. Cold beef - no thanks. Other than that I would come again and again! read more

Master Noodle - Wontons in chili oil yummmmmmm - Chinese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Good food and service. It is also close by my house so I get food there all the time. The noodles are amazing and so is the seaweed salad!

Excellent! Ordered take out from here on a Friday night and everything we ordered was tasty. We got the garlic chicken stir fry, pork noodle soup, and some beef burritos. The noodles taste super fresh and were very flavorful. The burritos were simple but tasty. The portions are also very generous. I was craving some good food and this place hit the spot. I will definitely return to try their other items. read more

Top notch. If you like beef just go here. Friendly and thoughtful service. Watch noodles being made. Here's the best reason to go THEY HAVE PARKING IN BACK yes you read the right. read more

Pretty good appetizers... Noodles were good, I happened to order the wrong item.. my bad. Will have to go back and try something else.

The noodles are so perfectly al dente, delightfully chewy and delicious. The broth is just the right amount of savory and spicy. It's the kind of meal that leaves you with that satisfied feeling of well-being. This was our first time, but we'll definitely be back. read more

The noodles at magic noodle are perfect, but I was very disappointed with the spring rolls. There is parking in back, which is great. It's worth checking out, but I probably won't be back read more

Got the wonton with chili oil, braised pork belly, and garlic chicken stirfry noodle. The wonton was awesome good, the braised pork belly was so tender and good, but the flavor was lacking a bit, I'll still get it because of the pork belly. The garlic chicken noodle is ok, a bit salty and taste like any stirfry. Overall, great place, will go back soon. read more

Unique and delicious! Don't forget to try the appetizers. They are wonderful! Large portion entrées that will keep you happy for a few days.

Good food, friendly service, and beautiful decor. Our group ordered a lot of different dishes and everyone liked theirs.

I would say it's decent Chinese food. It's a nice space come in the city is pretty nice. Service is ridiculously fast, and the folks who work there always been very pleasant to us. My friends and I got a relatively frequently because we live close, but I would say that the selection of food isn't particularly extensive, especially if you're vegetarian. But they do have is very flavorful, and they hand pulled noodles are pretty authentic. Prices are relatively good; it's about $10 for a bowl of noodles, in the portion sizes are pretty generous. I got again, mostly for the space and the hearty dishes, but I certainly wouldn't drive across town specifically for the food. They do have a parking lot out back, which is nice. read more

Magic Noodle is a restaurant that the twin cities has been lacking. Never in my life have I had asian hand pulled noodles and this place does it so well! They pack such amazing flavor in such simple dishes. My favorite thing to get here is the mushu fried noodles. I'm not vegetarian and this dish satisfied me. Its packed with flavor from all the veggies in it and my favorite part about it is the mushrooms. They are different from ordinary mushrooms that I'm use to getting, I can't quite describe them but they add so much to the dish. The only reason I'm not giving this place a perfect 5 out of 5 is because the noodles don't save well; they actually are quite bad the next day, also the location. But they have very good parking right behind their building and the service is usually very good. I'll definitely be back time and time again! read more

Delicious noodles and easy curbside pickup. We got the dumplings and noodle soup and both were fantastic. Everything was fresh and still warm even though we were 10 minutes late picking it up. Will definitely go back again. read more

Okay, I have lived in China, the Szechuan Province specifically and the food here hit home to all of us! And we brought someone who has never tried food like this and they loved it. Some of the spice got to them, but wow is all I can say. The Dan Dan noodles were ordered, just about half the appetizer menu which was great, and pork belly/green bean dish which everyone tried. I felt like I was back in China. The noodles were amazing and you can even see people making noodles from scratch through a window in the dining area. This is a must when we are in the Minneapolis area. read more

I honestly ran came across Magic Noodle by accident while I was driving through Midway on a way to the store. It's a recently opened (self-described) la-mien (hand-pulled noodle) restaurant with hand-pulled options on the menu. Considering the somewhat limited options of good Chinese food in the Twin Cities, I had to try this place out. The interior has very nice old/ancient Chinese motifs, including portions of old, Chinese-style roofing, walls/dividers, and other decorations that are nicely thought out and tasteful (unlike a certain Andrew Zimmern restaurant). Plus, the default setting at the tables are a plate, chopsticks, and a soup spoon (Asian), making me think, OK... this is probably going to be a pretty legit Chinese restaurant. Well, yes and no. For the most part, there are legitimate dishes on the menu, but a lot of the menu is catered to a native Minnesotan crowd, and not the Asian crowds. This is a big disappointment. Red flags on the menu: Moo Shu fried noodles, edamame, chicken and mushroom noodle soup, mochi ice cream, green tea cheesecake, fried rice. A lot of the names for the dishes are also red flags: beef burritos (just call it beef [wrapped] in scallion pancakes, FFS), bone cylinder (just call it beef bone marrow, if that's what it's supposed to be), triple delight pie (I can't even). Well, I committed myself... Gotta order off the menu... So, we ordered cold black fungus, Sichuan wonton in chili oil, the "beef burrito" [...ugh...], scallion pancake, Taiwanese tomato beef brisket noodle soup, and the Shanxi Shaved noodle soup. 1. The black fungus wasn't bad. Nice, tender, a bit of crunch. A hint of vinegar, but you really had to focus on the flavor to find any sort of flavor. 2. The Sichuan wonton in chili oil was OK, but the wontons were very small. You could barely taste the oil, vinegar, and soy sauce unless you drank the oil mixture straight up. None of it stuck to the wontons. It was really missing the Sichuan peppercorns and red chili as well which would have made the dish deserve the Sichuan label. It's honestly just wonton in chili oil. 3. The beef burrito was made fairly well, but lacked much with regards to beef to pancake ratio, and didn't have much scallion. A little strong on the cilantro. 4. The scallion pancakes are fairly standard, but the dipping sauce was overly sweet and just didn't belong (and should never be served with the scallion pancake). 5. The Taiwanese tomato beef brisket noodle soup was lacking a bit in the flavor department. The tomato and beef broth was there, but needed a lot of extra chili oil to really bring out any sort of flavor. The brisket is pretty spot on, but the chunks were too big, and turned out to be a fairly unpleasant balance of either having some noodle with soup, or a large chunk of brisket. The noodles were off. Not much chew, pretty hard, and also uneven thickness. These are indicators of both an inexperienced hand noodle puller, and a noodle recipe that is off with regards to what is most likely the type of flour used and the amount of water used with the flour. Despite its shortcomings, it was probably the best dish ordered. 6. The Shanxi shaved noodle soup didn't fare better. The broth was pretty flat in flavor and the noodles still had a strong dough taste and texture to them. Very likely too much water in the dough, and the noodle was undercooked. I also received feedback that there was, overall, way too much cilantro, overpowering a lot of the dishes. All in all, I really wanted to like Magic Noodle, since it's a new offering in the Twin Cities aside from the typical Canton and HK dishes, but having recently having come back from a trip to Montreal and eaten at Nouilles de Lan Zhou (a phenomenal la-mein place), I came in with a very high bar. Granted, I should have also ordered the Lanzhou noodle soup for direct comparison, but in all honesty, the noodles just aren't up to par, and the restaurant, in all its efforts, really isn't a restaurant for Asians, but more for a different crowd. I appreciate the additional dishes you won't find at other typical Chinese restaurants (cold cucumber, black fungus, beef in scallion pancake, all the noodle soups (with the hand-pulled noodles)), but this is honestly a restaurant for those who are looking to try a different type Chinese cuisine instead of the typical Chinese restaurant offerings. All I can say in feedback is that the restaurant should really embrace its Chinese heritage and flavors behind its dishes and not hold back on the flavors that are supposed to be in the dishes (and drop the Minnesota Nice naming and dish selection). Chinese dishes are supposed to offend the typical Western palate because of contrasting flavors and different textures. Yes, it may lose a good portion of people who may try to venture into different Chinese food, but if they get the dishes close to what it should be, there will be loyal customers ready to line up to eat there, and I'll be one of them. read more

We've been wanting to try this place for a long time and what better time than a pandemic! We ordered A LOT (mostly because we wanted to try a little of everything): Garlic chicken fried noodles, string bean and pork belly noodles, beef dumplings, garlic edamame, chicken fried rice, Taiwanese beef brisket, Sichuan cold noodles. I absolutely would order every single thing again minus the cold noodles - they were a bit spicy for my pallet but my fiancé absolutely loved them. We will definitely be going back and ordering more! read more

Tried this place for the first time about a year ago because we live very close by. We absolutely love this place. Have tried most of the noodle dishes without disappointment. Scallion pancakes are also fantastic. Staff is always very friendly and food is always ready on time and is always piping hot. Not sure why I never thought to leave a review before but we eat here at least once every couple weeks, it has become one of our go-to spots. read more

I am a tough grader, so remember that. For a medium priced Chinese place, it was pretty good. They are justifiably proud of their hand pulled noodles. While they offer other items, just get a noodle dish. Clearly their best stuff. The veggies are fresh, and steamed, not boiled to death. Good, not premium meats, but better than average Chinese restaurant quality. Ambiance is casual; a step up from low end Chinese places. I will definitely return. read more

If you plan to go there, please be prepared to wait for a long time. I waited 30 minutes just for the takeaway, and there was no one in the store at the moment . I order Moo Shu Fried Noodles, Chongqing Spicy Noodle Soup, Taiwanese Tomato Beef Brisket Noodle Soup and Shanxi Shaved Noodle Soup. The broth is light, the soup of Taiwanese Tomato taste strange, and they are not hot enough. The noodle is great, I love it but is only half of the bowl. With the same price I would rather go other noodle restaurant, because at least I can get full. read more

Excellent food, celebrated my son's birthday. Very nice staff and great appetizers, too! You can watch the noodles being handmade.

Yummy noodle deliciousness! Fast delivery! Great tasting food. Really hot upon delivery. Mmmmmm!

One of Best hand pull noodle in the states. A flavor of China. Bone marrow was awesome too. read more

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Ordered the Shanxi Shaved Noodle soup to go. Although I was late picking it up, the soup was still piping hot when I got back to the office. The broth was super beefy and rich in flavor. The meat was so tender. The noodles were starchy, chewy and incredibly fresh. I'm not a noodle broth connoisseur but I'd say it was one of the best I've had. read more

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I like noodles so I checked this place out. I ordered the weirdest sounding thing on the menu, cold black fungus since I like to try new things more than I dislike mushrooms. Not only did it not taste at all weird it was the best mushrooms I've ever tasted! The spicy noodle dish I got was superb. Was quite spicy. Like 7 or 8 out of 10 in the Thai food scale. The restaurant is gorgeous inside. Extremely neat and organized. Service was incredibly fast to my surprise. Blown away with the quality of this place. 10/10 will be back for sure read more

The food was I think the best I've ever had. The noodles were phenomenal, the dumplings were perfect and fresh, and the edamame was a flavor sensation I will long for until I come back. I went with my fiancé and a close friend and we all couldn't stop talking about how incredible the food was. The staff was very kind and welcoming and the decor is also gorgeous. I have already recommended to friends, family, and coworkers and now I wish to tell you all; you have to try this place! read more

Yummy yum yum yum yum! I'm so excited we got a hand-pulled noodle place I have been waiting for one for years. I had the chicken and mushroom one which could have had a little more flavor the beef one tasted great! The texture of hand pulled noodles is similar to gnocchi which is one of my favorites. We also had the dumplings. The texture and flavor were so fresh and delicious. I'm looking forward to going back again and trying some of their other dishes. read more

I am from Beijing China. The taste of Lanzhou noodle is really good and feel like back home! Definitely worth it! will come back again! read more

Master Noodle - Lanzhou noodle - Chinese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Good food, reasonable pricing, nice decors, I would say it's a very authentic place. Got the Lanzhou noodle soup and the Moo Shu fried noodles and everything was delicious! The noodle soup was just right, flavor wasn't overwhelming, I added in a little bit of spice since I like spicy and it was perfect. The fried noodles seems like it has lesser portion, we added the extra noddles option, taste really good, kinda remind me of yaki udon but not too sweet or overwhelming at all. First time here and I'll be back! read more

The hand-pulled noodles themselves were good, but the portions were small for the price you pay. I'm always amazed when my fellow Chinese people have the spine to pull a fast one on Chinese patrons. We're onto you, man. The braised egg and pork dish could've used more substantial chunks of pork, too. Overall flavor of dishes was ok, but not clamoring to return. Might give the place a few months to iron out what I hope are new restaurant kinks. read more

This place is such a hole in the wall - went based on a friend's recommendation and was really impressed. They have free parking behind the building, which is pretty much impossible to find in St Paul. Very authentic Chinese food. We ordered some cold Sake (all their drinks are $5 - wine, beer, sake), so super reasonable. We tried this Chile Wonton appetizer, which had a delicious spicy Chile oil sauce. We had a hard time deciding on entrees since everything looked so good! Finally decided on a spicy pork noodle soup dish, as well as a pork belly and egg noodle dish (which had delicious huge chunks of pork belly in it!). Our server offered us some additional sauces (soy sauce, vinegar, and that awesome chunky Chile flake sauce) on the side, which we accepted and were glad we did. That spicy soup dish was SUPER spicy but delicious. I would definitely go back and try another one of the fried noodle dishes, maybe with wider noodles. They make all of their noodles fresh in house, so they really are delicious. Great service, and extremely affordable. I think we paid $10 per entree, $8ish for the appetizer and $10 for 2 sake's. read more

Master Noodle - Pork belly and egg noodle dish - Chinese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Had the garlic noodles (not spicy) very tasty but just a tad too much hoisin, it ended up being very sweet and I had to "water" it down with soy sauce. Would definitely come back! read more

I had the Sichuan wontons in chili oil and chongqing spicy noodle soup. Both were very good. I loved the sauce that came with the wontons! For the noodles, the broth seemed more to me like the broth I've had in China-more rich than pho, but less fatty than ramen. Kind of like a good homemade soup stock. The noodles were the most delicious thing about the soup. (they were so good, fresh and chewy and delicious!) Outside of the delicious noodles, the only flaw was that the pork was dry and had no flavor. All the toppings were a good mix, and the spice level was a perfect amount to add flavor (you might need to add more chili oil if you love spice). read more

Master Noodle - Chongqing Spicy Noodle Soup- perfect spice for added flavor. Extreme spice lovers might want to add more chili oil - Chinese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I ordered spicy cucumbers, the tomato noodle option, and herbal tea. Everything was "okay". Not bad, just nothing "wow, I want to come back" good. It settled a craving while I was getting my tires changed across the street. I would probably skip the tomato noodle option and try something different! read more

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Not pictured is the Sichuan wonton but it looks just like photos others have posted. Enjoyed some tea. Perhaps I'm used to drinking tea at a much hotter (maybe incorrect temperature) temp so I was slightly disappointed at the very warm tea (slightly more than warm ) but nowhere near hot. The flavor was all right but for me it lacked the potency in flavor I was looking for. It's ok though since I wasn't necessarily there to try their tea. I ordered the spicy noodle soup (ground pork and Sichuan spice) and it tasted good. The source was not overwhelming so the flavors were able to come through. Peanut warning for this soup as well as the wonton by the way, in case of allergies. I also ordered the pork belly noodle bowl. The braised egg was fine but IMO nothing special. The pork belly was not tough per se but definitely would not use the word soft nor tender. Perhaps this dish is supposed to taste this way but my taste buds say it could have been better. It just tasted like regular boiled pork belly to me. I ate the bok choy and pork belly I gave this place three stars because I felt like it was ok/good, but not great. I would not necessarily crave any of the three dishes I tried or go hang out there for their tea, however, I do encourage others to try it out and it is possible the food is good but just not to my personal liking. I will return to try the shaved noodles. read more

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The broths went so well with the noodles. The price was right for the bowl. My fav for tonight were the wontons in chili oil. I thought about ordering seconds. I will try the shaved noodles next time. They serve wine and Asian beers. The service was great. We were seated right away at 5pm. read more

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So delicious!! The Sichuan wonton appetizer was especially incredible. A tad spicy (the chili oil), but so worth it!!

A friend told us about Magic Noodle, so this Sunday we stopped in for dinner. The place was busy and we had a short wait for a table, but it was worth the wait. 3 of us spilt the steamed dumplings which were full of beef flavor, the fried spring rolls which I thought were just ok. For the main meal we spilt spilt the fried rice, curry chicken, and the garlic chicken noodles. The curry was not spicy which was good for our group, the garlic chicken noodles had some heat to it so we had a nice variety. Everything was full of flavor and the portions were generous. Will definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

I'm from Xinjiang and have been anticipating this new place for a while. Unfortunately, the noodles were not what I expected. They're more like Laghman noodles in Xinjiang, which should be cooked in different ways rather than with beef soup. read more

We were so excited to try this place! The noodles were delicious. What a unique place to get home-made Chinese-style noodles in the Twin Cities! The décor was charming and reminded us of being in China. A little more expensive than a typical bowl of noodles elsewhere, but worth it for the delicious hand-made noodles. The one puzzling aspect was the tea. I ordered a pot of tea to share and the server confirmed that we wanted three cups. We ended up with three cups with three Lipton tea bags, and a teapot full of hot water. Of course, we were charged $2.50 per cup just for a Lipton tea bag and some hot water. Typically in Chinese restaurants you can get a pot of loose-leaf tea for the table for free or for a nominal price. It seemed puzzling for such a nice establishment to be serving Lipton, and at $2.50 per cup no less. read more

Noodle were excellent. Parking behind the corner restaurant but not many spaces. Tastes like what I've had in CA. Definitely will come back for more. Went with the fam and everyone enjoyed the food. Well priced for the quantity and quality read more