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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.
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.
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.
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.
7 months ago
good taste and environment will be here again！Love all the staff and workers here. good price and good mood！ read more
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3 years ago
The wait wasn't too bad on a Saturday night. The service was good and attentive. The food was beyond delicious. I really love how much meat they give you and it's quite meaty. My husband and I couldn't stop eating the house lamb, make sure you get it! The pickled cucumber was good too as the sauce they used was refreshing. Everything was super delicious and will be coming soon again. read more
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3 years ago
we got seated immediately, & noticed more people walking in as we were waiting for our food so i'm glad we beat the rush! don't expect much of a service here since you order and can pay through your phone. you can also pay in cash. the food was amazing! & portion sizes were great! - spicy beef soup noodles - chengdu fries - loved how crispy they were and the seasoning was great! - beef roll pancake - chili oil dumplings read more
2 years ago
I always pass by this place every time I got shopping at Uniqlo but now I am just disappointed because I should've visited this place muuuuuuuch sooner! The food was amazing! We ordered beef noodle soup, mapo tofu noodle, and one beef wrap and they were one of the best Chinese noodles ever! Mapo tofu was pleasantly spicy and tongue numbing due to the sichuan peppercorn and the beef noodle soup was clean and full of flavor! read more
4 years ago
I came here to try this place. The restaurant is trendy but the service all around was not there yet. They have a QR code to order in house and a different one for to go. The food was ok to me. It was decent but nothing to write home about. I wanted to try this restaurant because of the Michelin Star sign. I was not impress. Portions are small and expensive with bland flavors. I will have to come back and give them another try since they just open. read more
3 years ago
I really want to give this place 4.5 stars. The flavors were reminiscent of the steamed egg and soy milk my Taiwanese grandma used to serve when I'd go visit her. Why no 5th star? The rice was dry. And flavors could be a little better developed. Will definitely try again and change review if applicable. read more
7 months ago
Soup noodles hit differently during winter, and I knew I wanted the spicy beef noodle soup at Mian. I have been to the location in SGV, and the food never disappoints. You order by scanning the QR code at the table which directs you to their website, where you can order through your phone. The site is surprisingly user friendly and the waiters are there to answer any questions. The soup is flavorful with mild spice, and the meat is super tender, what is there not to like? My friend got the rice noodles for the mapo tofu dish which are thicker. The restaurant is in Southcoast plaza and the interior has a modernized aesthetic with Chinese inspired decor. I would love to come back with friends or family :) read more
3 years ago
I like their food and drinks, good and clean food. Price, environment and service also good. read more
7 months ago
The appetizers were decent, and both were spicy. The celery yuba looks innocent but definitely has a kick to it. The spicy pickled radish was really authentic and had the distinct Sichuan peppercorn "ma la" taste. The beef noodle soup was okay, but the tomato flavor was a bit overwhelming. And it could have more spice considering that Sichuan is known for its spicy foods. The clear broth noodle was a safe choice for people who don't tolerate spice well. For $16.50 a bowl, I was expecting bigger portions and more meat. I thought there would be a promotion for opening weekend, but nothing special. Overall: An average meal that with okay prices. read more
3 years ago
Beef roll: small portion, not enough cucumber and no cilantro, overall fairly underwhelming Chengdu Zajiang Noodle: good flavor and spice, nice ratio of sauce to meat to noodle, fried egg was way overcooked, would have preferred some runny yolk, overall good Chili Oil Chaoshou: our favorite dish, chili oil was flavorful and spicy, dumpling filling was delicious Pork and Sweet Corn Fried Dumpling: meat inside the dumpling had a lot of flavor, sauce on the side complemented the dumpling well with sweet and vinegary notes, corn was a nice touch but needed more of it, wrapper was crispy on one side, soft on the other- a nice balance, not too oily Service: pretty lacking, all orders are taken through a QR code, waters not refilled after asking, took awhile to be noticed at the host stand Ambiance: casual, cool, interesting, and decor suits the theme read more
I'm honestly kinda disappointed from a taste standpoint. MIÀN for me has always been a pretty awesome place that satisfies my craving for a spicy Sichuan noodle dish. This location honestly is pretty okay compared to the Rowland Heights & Artesia ones. For the Food itself: Generally I'd recommend the House Beef Noodle Soup, but here it seems to be the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. * Contrary to name, it was not spicy at all even at Level 2-3 which is considered the max. * The beef pieces were cooked super inconsistently, some were super tender while many pieces were straight out dry/overcooked. * The soup itself was fine, but definitely for a Sichuan place, it was quite disappointing. The ordering system is done through QR code, you submit order through it, although they'll bring you the check itself. I really like MIÀN, so I'm hoping there's improvements the next time we come. read more
2 years ago
Amazing food. I had the beef rib noodles and pot stickers, both of which were amazing. I was able to use my broken Chinese to communicate with the wait staff and they were super knowledgeable about the noodle differences. The service was impeccable and the decor was modern and clean. I really like this place and will be back. read more
1 year ago
Absolutely delicious! I highly recommend their spicy beef noodle soup and chili oil dumplings!! read more
4 years ago
Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 The wait to get seated felt longer than needed. The staff was not seating folks even though there were empty tables. It's somewhat self service and the waiters are not attentive. You scan a QR code to see the menu and order. Food itself was decent and comes out fast. The spicy beef noodle soup was probably the worst dish we ordered because it was basically room temp when we got it. read more
2 years ago
I love the quick and easy to order QR menu! Service is quick and responsive. My wife loves the beef roll pancake and my favorite is the chaoshou! The noodles are perfect for a cold night out! Food is overall very delicious! read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Good Chinese noodles, not great. No wait during lunchtime. And friendly service, waiter recommend the ja jiang dry noodles and we were happy. A franchise restaurant with cafeteria feel. read more
Full disclosure: we came for Din Tai Fung but the wait was over an hour. So ... we took the escalator down to this place and we were not disappointed! It's a small restaurant with several tables. Clean. It was lit bustling busy, so we were able to be seated when we walked in. We were told to scan a barcode to bring up the menu. Someone came to take our drink order and we viewed the menu on our phones. Our drink and water were brought out, and we clarified whether we were to order directly on our phones and we were told 'yes' so we ordered our food. The wait wasn't long, a little over 10 minutes. Very reasonable. My daughter ordered spicy beef noodle soup for us, fried chicken cutlet for her son, and fried rice for her other kids. She also ordered the spicy lamb appetizer on the recommendation of a waitress. (The waitress had said she doesn't care for lamb but she liked the appetizer so we were all in!). Let's just say, we were glad we listened to her! We first tried the spicy lamb appetizer - oh my goodness - DELICIOUS! The lamb was tender, perfectly spicy and just delicious! I tried the fried rice and it was yummy, without much grease which is always a plus! I didn't try the chicken cutlet but my grandson finished it so no complaints! As for my spicy beef noodle soup, I really liked it. The broth was the right amount of spicy and the beef was so tender but it didn't fall apart, it was perfect! The noodles were a little dense, but overall, it was delicious. Good food. Good service. Recommend? Yes! Return? Yes, if I'm ever in the area again. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
Authentic Sichuan spicy Chinese food. Noodles are fresh and right amount of chewiness. Pickles radish. Delicious sweet and mala taste. read more
2 years ago
Great choice for family dining out. Food is delicious and authentic. Service is on the spot and very friendly. Highly recommend the soupy spicy beef noodles and wontons. Definitely will bring family back again for more. read more
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The first thing I did not like was that you had to order on your phone and that there was no physical menus on the table you have to ask for one. The chicken noodle soup was 8 out of 10. My friend got the dumplings and they were super sweet, not spicy at all. read more
2 years ago
everything is excellent, really delicious. They know what they wanted to achieve and it is successful. Recommend %100... read more
I came here on a Saturday evening with my boyfriend and there was little to no weight within five minutes. Once we first sat in, we were greeted kindly by one of the servers and they let us know if it was our first time or not, and we didn't let them know it was our first time. We ordered through the server, but you can order on the phone. It is similar to ordering it on a website for any food. I ended up ordering one of the top noodles where it has no soup and you mix it in and a small order of chili oil dumplings with a side of pickled cucumbers. You get a free cold appetizer when you review just let them know. The ambience inside the restaurant is very nice cultural. There are tons of seating inside so should be pretty minimal. Parking is through the parking lot of the mall there is not much worry about parking. Since this was my first time, the numbing sensation was interesting for me and the flavor was there for all the dishes. I really enjoyed the chili oil dumplings and highly recommend trying the flavor was delicious and the dumpling was very, moist and delicious. read more
10 months ago
When you walk into a Chinese restaurant and the patrons are mainly Chinese, you know that it's going to be good, even if it's in South Coast Plaza. We needed to find a place close to Segerstrom and my friend and I were craving a bowl of noodles. Well, we were not disappointed. The pork was tender and fatty, just like it should be. Noodles were cooked perfectly too. The lamb was tasty with the five spice seasoning, nice as a side dish. We also had the beef rolls which were a tad greasy but I really didn't mind. My friend didn't care for them as much as I did. Lastly, we had the passion fruit lime green tea. Tart and sweet. After paying they give you a coupon to entice you to come back. I'll definitely be back. read more
3 years ago
Tried the beef soup noodle, it tasted amazing! Added additional noodles and asked for another bowl of soup as well. It's so good that I even finished the soup! Must try! read more
Loved this place, the food was authentic, delicious and quick. My daughter and I saw a long line for Din Tai Fung so we kept searching and this turned out to be a new star on my list when visiting South Coast Plaza. Not only was it tasty but the prices were reasonable. We started off with the Chili Oil dumplings, my daughter ordered the Mapo Tofu noodles both were delicious. She did say the Mapo was spicy but she can be sensitive to spice. I on the other hand love spice and noted a hint of spiciness. We ate everything so quickly that when the Beef Roll Pancake came we had to take it to go. I ate the roll the next day and it was yummy. read more
2 years ago
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