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I love this restaurant. The food is good, it's cheap and service is fast. I ordered the $20 combo that comes with a drink, appetizer, and entree. Very good, worth the price.
Great Chinese spot in SCP! They have some reasonable deals and the food tasted great. There have been times when the line was super long but usually it's not too bad to get seated. Overall all the signature items are probably safe to order.
Came here on a whim for lunch! Filling and not too pricy. My mom and I came here on a weekend lunch, small line but went quickly waiter only 10 min. They have table and counter seating, relatively spacious. They specialize in noodle and dumplings, have combo and à la carte option. We share the beef noodle soup combo with spicy dumplings and passion fruit tea, also ordered cucumber in the side. Beef noodle soup (8.5/10)-did less spicy and it was perfect large portion noodles were perfectly cooked beef was tender and chunky Spicy dumplings (8/10)-for the sauce on the side glad we did since it was spicy, but dumplings were plump and large wish skin was thinner Passion fruit tea (9/10)-refreshing and fruity good on summer day Cucumber (6/10)-not very crunchy but portion is large and good deal for $5.00 We spent $35 which is a good deal for the portion. Service is fast and food is delicious! Would love to come back and try the other noodle dishes.
Came here on a Tuesday and were seated immediately. This restaurant chain earned a Michelin star in 2021. It is located downstairs from Din Tai Fung. They offer three levels of spiciness. Mild is already spicy and tongue tingling. If you are looking for spicy this is the place to come.
Mian packs the heat and the flavor! Best appetizer: Chili Oil Chao Shou for its tender dumplings swimming in a tangy, spicy chili oil. For non-spicy starters, Shredded Tofu Skin, Seaweed Salad, and Pickled Cucumbers are nice, light, and refreshing. The Beef Roll Pancake was okay but with so many stronger dishes on the menu, it's probably not one I'd order again. Their noodles are amazing! The Golden Soup Chicken Noodle has the best broth - rich, savory, milky, and deeply comforting. The Spicy Beef Soup Noodles come loaded with tender beef. The Mapo Tofu Noodles carries silky tofu, spicy sauce, and a gentle numbing kick. The lively atmosphere, vibrant decor, and buzzing energy made me feel like I was dining in the middle of a bustling street market. Plenty of seating too - equally great for a solo noodle run or a group feast. Service was fast and efficient, though during busy rushes you may need to wave someone down for a quick reminder. Overall, a fun, flavorful spot that delivers on both atmosphere and Sichuan comfort food.
You know, it really is true when they say, "when one door closes, another opens". Because, as disappointing as it was to have our initial dinner plans foiled by the long line at Din Tai Fung (our fault for not having a reservation, but a two and a half hour wait on a weeknight?!), things didn't turn out all that terribly for us. After all, it's hard to be too upset when it led to us eating at such an awesome spot like Mian! Located on the first floor, directly underneath the perpetually busy Din Tai Fung, what prompted us to come here when we did may have been because it was the nearest alternative we saw, but I imagine we would have ended up here at some point anyways. For one, the decor and the artwork on their walls, in particular, are pretty eye-catching, but mostly, the menu is pretty enticing. Although it may not be super extensive, Mian has a solid selection of dishes to offer, from their Chili Oil Chau Shou, Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, and Mapo Tofu Noodles to their Thousand Year Egg with Tofu, Fried Pumpkin Pancake, and Spicy Beef Rib Noodle Soup. In short, there's plenty to choose from! -- THOUSAND YEAR EGG WITH TOFU I was super excited to try this, but, sadly, it ended up being more okay than great. The slices of tofu were decent, albeit really thin, and the eggs themselves were awesome, but the preserved vegetables on top were a bit overwhelming. -- CHILI OIL CHAO SHOU To me, the portion felt a bit light, but, to be fair, it's also because I just wanted more of this! The dumpling was perfect - the skins had just the right thickness (had a nice chew) and the filling was so meaty. Plus, the chili oil was terrific and had just a touch of heat! -- SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP Ehh...more solid than spectacular. The noodles were tender and the broth was decently flavorful. However, the chunks of beef felt a little inconsistent to me - some pieces were juicy while others were a bit on the chewy/tough side. -- CHENGDU ZA JIANG NOODLES While it wasn't the prettiest dish to look at, this tasted great. There was a good amount of meat and vegetables and I liked the slight kick that the sauce had. I just wish there had been more noodles to balance how much meat/veggies this had. Between how good the food is, the solid service (the workers were friendly and quick), and how convenient of an option they are, Mian is awesome spot, whether you're already going to be at South Coast or not. What's more, the prices here are relatively budget friendly as well, especially when compared to how much you might end up spending at Din Tai Fung (ignoring the fact that they're not exactly alike). Add all of that together and it makes me more than a little excited to come back whether it be here or at their outpost back home in the Bay Area!
pros: friendly service, clean tables cons: n/a we ordered the signature beef noodle level 2 spicy, golden chicken soup, steamed egg, pickled cucumbers, and iced lemon tea the signature beef noodle soup was not spicy at all, i felt like the broth tasted watered down/plain, just wasn't reminiscent of traditional beef noodle soups i had in the past. the golden chicken soup was ok, the pulled chicken was chewy and tough. the steamed egg was also ok, it was soft and silky but the flavor was just ok the lemon tea had a strong fragrance but the flavor was lacking everything was just ok, nothing stood out to me for me to want to return, if i was shopping at the mall and didn't want to wait at marugame i'd pop in here
Mian offers a really enticing combo meal option that is priced between $20-$25. I chose the $25 dollar combo with Chili oil dumplings, spicy beef noodles, and a drink. In today's economy, this is a steal! Portion is really fair and I had leftover. No complaints about the quality of the food. It's authentic and has good flavors.
4.5 stars I first tried Mian when they had their location in Las Vegas (with free mung bean soup!). I finally got a chance to try this location in South Coast Plaza. There was no wait for a party of two to be seated on a Saturday around 1:30PM. The interior is not that large but there are a good number of tables and the decorations are beautiful. Service was fine but minimal due to ordering via QR code. They have combination deals where you choose an appetizer, noodle dish, and beverage for $20-25 + tax, a pretty good deal. We tried two such combos and enjoyed the crispy cucumbers, golden soup wontons, hot and sour noodles, and spicy intestine noodles. We ordered passionfruit green tea and mung bean soup as our drinks. The food came out promptly. All of the food was tasty with generous portions. The golden soup has the tastiest broth in my opinion, and the mung bean soup was super refreshing. You can't go wrong with Mian for an affordable and tasty meal!
such a good combo deal. you get a drink, appetizer, and an entree! i got the boba milk tea, spicy beef noodle soup, and a chicken cutlet. the spicy beef noodle soup was very flavorful and the noodles have a good chewy texture. the noodles are on the thinner side but still good! the chicken cutlet was also really good and crispy! the only thing i would pass on was the boba milk tea. i'd get a different drink next time. you order on your phone and the food comes out pretty fast! will come back again!
I ordered the Combo B which comes with a drink, appetizer and a dish for $25.99. I ordered the passion fruit green tea, chili oil dumplings and spicy beef noodle soup. The passion fruit green tea was very refreshing. The chili oil dumplings and spicy beef noodle soup were both flavorful and cooked very well, but it was lacking a bit of spice. To order your food, you scan the QR code on your phone but the staff was very friendly and helpful making sure we weren't having any trouble ordering from our phones and helping us navigate the menu and giving recommendations based on our food preferences. They would clear our table of any extra empty dishes to give us more room. The service was very attentive and friendly.
Came for their Combo set deal and it was very filling! The potions are great if you're looking to share between two people and don't want to get exceptionally full. If you order the combo for yourself, you will definitely feel very satisfied. Beef Noodle Soup (8.5/10) Not very spicy, great noodle texture, and balanced broth. This is a great beginner beef noodle soup due to the rich flavors, tender beef pieces, and mild spice. Spicy dumping (6.5/10) Love the garlic flavor and chillies that compliment the dumplings well! However the wrapper was a tad too thick and the filling felt like it was missing something. Beef Roll Pancake (7.5/10) Great flakey texture from the pancake and wrapped tightly into a roll. I definitely enjoyed the balance of cucumber and onions. The sauce used was a tad sweet in my opinion. The service was fast and using the table QR code to check out made the experience accurate and efficient. I enjoyed that there were photos on the ordering page so you can see the dishes! I appreciated the servers for coming to check in with us frequently.
We had dinner here the other night. It is located inside South Coast Plaza on the level below Din Tai. So there is ample parking. The restaurant itself is charming and has a fun vibe. We both got the $25.99 Signature Combo. You get your choice of drink, an appetizer and one of the signature bowl of noodles. For an extra $3 you can add a dessert. We got the brown sugar ginger tea and the passionfruit green tea. Both were so refreshing and tasty. For our appetizers we got the chili oil dumplings. We loved the flavor and the heat on the dumplings. The dumplings themselves were soft and filled with pork. We got the spicy sparerib noodles. I loved the bok choy. The noodles were fresh and bouncy. The meat fell off the sparerib bones. The broth was rich, warm and delicious. For dessert we got the brown sugar rice cakes. Soft, sticky mochi texture and the brown sugar was the right amount of sweetness. The pumpkin cakes were soft and delicious. I loved the grated coconut on top. In addition to the signature combo, we added spicy cucumbers. They were crispy and just the right amount of heat. The vegetable fried rice was delicious and so flavorful that we ate all of it. We also got a cold combo with seaweed salad, wooden mushrooms and beef. It was perfect to break up some of heat from the noodles and dumplings. Wonderful service and large portions will make this your new soup noodle spot.
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5 months ago
Good food and service. The noodle was good and very tasty. The environment was nice with lots of unique Chinese elements read more
5 months ago
Food is delicious and service is good! My go-to dishes are Chengdu Zajiang noodles and Chili oil dumplings read more
5 months ago
Amazing food and excellent service! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. read more
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2 years ago
Went here because I noticed their Michelle's sticker they had outside their restaurant. We got sat pretty instantly and it was a Wednesday around an hour before closing. The menu is on a QR code and you order on your phone when you're ready. As a first timer here we got a bit of what we thought we'd like. I think the food was okay, and my favorite was the noodle soup we got. I don't really recommend the others as the pork wonton was a bit dense and oddly packed. The beef rolls needed more cilantro and a dipping sauce. It was kinda shocking that it only came with 4 pieces. Service at the end is good, they helped us pack left overs and they were making sure we didn't forget my bag I had on the floor. I'd go back for the noodle soup but I'd skip on the apps or try different ones. read more
4 months ago
we ordered the spicy beef noodle, beef pancake and pickled noodles. they have great service and ambiance is nice. read more
4 months ago
My best noodle shop is a wonderful place to enjoy tasty food. It has a comfortable atmosphere and friendly service. The noodles are always fresh, and there are many different choices on the menu. People of all ages like to eat there because the food is delicious and the prices are fair. I enjoy visiting this noodle shop with my family and friends. It is a great place to have a meal, relax, and spend time with others. read more
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4 months ago
Their noodles are really good! The waiters are friendly! Highly recommend for those who wants to taste some Chinese noodles read more
4 months ago
nice food The food is delicious and the staff are welcoming; I love coming here every time. Highly recommended. read more
5 months ago
Amazing restaurant! First time here with my little baby, the food is so delicious and looks like very china style. read more
5 months ago
Chengdu noodle is very delicious. We enjoy their side dishes very much too. Will definitely come back next time I am in the area. read more
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located inside the mall, this place is a delicious sichuan noodle house thats worth the visit. They have a 20$ and 25$ deal that gives you a noodle main dish, a side dish, and a drink. It allows you to share all sorts of food if you go with your friends. I got the 25$ deal with the beef noodle and the passion fruit lemonade drink. I'd recommend both in a heartbeat. The food came quickly and you order through a phone application. read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
Great food, friendly service, and a clean atmosphere. The noodles were delicious, the broth was flavorful, and the portions were generous. Highly recommend! read more
This is the spot for spicy beef noodle soup! Super fast service with everyone working so fast!! They seat you immediately and you order through the QR code app. The food comes out as soon as it's done in the open kitchen and it's so good. The ambiance is modern and service is quick. I would recommend for a quick lunch or dinner. TOGO is also available if you wanna take your beef noodle soup home. The lamb is also pretty good but spicy!! Definitely recommend this spot! read more
4 months ago
very very good. plz visit if you are in scp. I love the noodle here. Literally the best！good service！clean place read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
It's a casual spot for noodles/noodle soup. I personally like the rice noodles here. Lots of options to choose from. I've been to their other locations in LA, Artesia, and Honolulu. All of which were better in service and taste than at this location. While the food isn't bad, the South Coast Plaza location lacks precision and attention to details. For example, rather than placing the green veggies and cilantro/green onions on top of the noodles, the ingredients seem sloppily tossed here. Taste-wise, it also doesn't taste quite as delicate as the other locations. The interior though, is modern and clean. Not a bad choice if you crave Mian in OC. read more
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4 months ago
Great food great service. Really recommend chicken katsu, signature beef noodles, and green bean juice. read more
4 months ago
Really enjoyed this place! The noodles were delicious, the location is great, and the music perfectly matches the atmosphere. Everything is beautifully designed, and the overall vibe is warm and inviting. Definitely looking forward to coming back! read more
4 months ago
food is really good, as well as the services. The ambiance is extremely good! Will comeback next time definitely. read more
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4 months ago
We love the Mian that taste like I was in China. Also good for family that kid dose not like spicy. read more
5 months ago
I had the zajiang Mian. Very decent noodles. Fresh and quick. Would recommend! I also got the brown sugar milk tea and it was yummy! read more
6 months ago
TL;DR: flavorful broth and juicy meat, just be careful because it can get extremely hot if you're not accustomed to Szechuan degrees of spiciness! pro-tip, you can get a free cold appetizer if you share a picture to social media (limit 1 per table) parking: - generous parking as it's located inside the mall. wait time: - zero wait time ambiance: - modern, edgy, and futuristic with lots of brown hues. service: - fast and easy QR code ordering is available at each table. food: [Worth It] - Spicy Fungus Appetizer: this was the perfect mix of tart, texture, and sweetness. I would 100% get this again! - Mild Spicy Pickled Soup Noodles: surprisingly still spicy despite ordering a mild spice level. Even for an avid spice eater we were burning with each bite. Noodles and meat were perfectly cooked but we were looking forward to the "pickled" part of the soup that never came. [Good to Try Once] - Pork Intestine: this is definitely a unique dish that is not for the faint of heart. I was adventurous and had a bite and surprisingly found it well-seasoned and the texture similar to regular cuts of meat read more
5 months ago
The food here is simply incredible, particularly the Spicy Beef Soup Noodles. The service was impeccable throughout my entire dining experience. The relaxed atmosphere added to the enjoyment of my meal. read more
5 months ago
The food and service is really good. Recommend the spare ribs the most as I always get it everytime! read more
1 year ago
Mian has a great location inside South Coast mall with plenty of parking available. Walking into the restaurant, it looks modern and stylish. We were greeted by friendly staff and led to our seats. Menu and ordering is through the QR code on the table that you scan with your phone. After ordering, the food came out quick. I tried Mapo tofu noodles for the first time and I thought it was a good dish. The noodles were chewy, and the ground meat and tofu were tasty and had a good balance of spice. The shredded bean curd was refreshing and a good accompaniment to the spicy and numbing noodles. read more
Located right next to Marugame on the first floor, this place is more spacious as you walk through. Food was delicious and we liked how light the fried rice was and the noodles were flavorful. You order everything through the QR code on the table and they bring it out very quickly. The servers will bring over a tablet to pay the end of your meal. Overall a great experience and I will definitely come back! read more
Location: inside South Coast Plaza on the first floor by Boudin SF and the carousel! if you want to park the closest... I think! We had no trouble walking a tiny bit. Maybe Forever 21? Is that still a thing? Service is simple and minimal, because you order through a QR code and your phone, and once you press you are ready, your food magically begins to appear. Everything here is so good and Mian was Michelin noted a few years ago. The noodles and dumplings are cooked in house! 10/10 coming back. A lot. read more
5 months ago
One of the most satisfying comfort meals I've had recently -- definitely coming back again! read more
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