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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.
Reviews are largely positive. Diners praise the authentic Sichuan flavors, fresh handmade noodles, and lively, inviting ambiance. Service is frequently friendly and fast.
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What a nice noodle restaurant! It's too large! Only 6 dollars for extra beef. But they gave you so much! And the taste is good even the people don't like to east noodle would feel good read more
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Newly opened up restaurant just below DTF in South coast. Honestly, the food is pretty good. I did want more of a spicy kick with tongue numbing spice but the flavor was great. The wait time was not insane as well and the restaurant ambiance was nice. The price is definitely on the expensive side in proportion to the amount and some of the "spicy" dishes made me wanted more. Something is missing for it to be excellent. Will come back for more in the future tho read more
2 years ago
We ordered spicy intestine rice noodles and zajiang noodles. We FOUND A BIG WORM in the noodle soup. Please avoid going to this place if you don't want to get sick. read more
3 years ago
Ordered Beef Pickled Rice Noodle, love it, super tasty!! Love the environment too!! Highly recommended :) read more
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Went there during opening weekend around 11.30am and we only have to wait 10 mins to be seated. We ordered the spicy beef rib noodle, chili oil dumpling, chengdu zhajiang noodle (dry noodle), and sour plum juice. Overall the food is great with some room of improvements: the noodles in chengdu zhajiang was overcooked, and the dumpling was on the sweet note instead of spicy. Plum juice taste like what we can get from 99 ranch - I won't recommend it. The decor is more on a casual, still has that feel of the previous pasta tenant. There are neon signs and mural inside of the restaurant. Service is very nice. We can order our food from a unique qr code on the table. Which means that everyone can order simultaneously from their phone and it will appear live in the online order cart. I would go back to this spot! Hopefully they were able to improve some of the little things they lacked during the grand opening. read more
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Tastes amazing! noodles are a delightful culinary experience, featuring a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and numbing flavors, with each bite delivering a burst of authentic Sichuan cuisine. The noodles are typically complemented by a rich, aromatic broth and a variety of fresh toppings, making them a must-try for any food enthusiast. read more
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Great service, the waitress was very attentive with us. There were 6 of us and one toddler, they even offered to bring us ice etc. We ordered directly from the website and the food arrived quickly. I didn't take a lot of pictures of the other food that we ordered, however the friend chicken with skin was delicious, same with the brow suger sticky rice. The sesame cloud cookie had a texture of chocolate, the sugar was very subtle. Overall, the food was great! read more
2 years ago
My 3 kids and 3 adults give this a 0 star. We mix the noodles but it's super super salty we have to pour water to wash down the saltiness. Our dumpling never showed up until the end of our meal and it looks terrible read more
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We checked out this new restaurant in the South Coast Plaza mall. It is located right below Din Tai Fung and next to Marugame Udon. The wait on Sunday 6pm wasn't that long, maybe 15-20 min. The ambiance and vibe is kinda like old school busy Chinese noodle restaurant. It's nice they have an open kitchen. We were seated at the bar table. You scan the barcode on your table to get the menu and also to order. Since this is a noodle shop, I ordered the Spicy Beef Noodle (with Extra Spicy). The presentation looks good, but I noticed right away it had way too much grease in the soup. I removed some of the grease into a separate bowl. I then tasted the soup. It definitely had a different flavor profile than what I was expecting. It wasn't good or bad, just different. I ordered Spicy Beef with Extra Spice and it tasted like Medium level. The soup temperature was just warm, not piping hot (which I prefer). The beef meat was tender enough (but not melting tender that I would have liked better). The noodle did taste fresh and al dente, which I appreciated. The bowl and portion was on the smaller side. The service was somewhat lacking, possibly because they just opened and are still working out the kinks. read more
3 years ago
Spicy and yummy food at south coast plaza. Non spicy options available for kids! Consider giving this place a try read more
4 years ago
Third day of grand opening, the decor and service is top notch. Arrived at 1120am, no wait especially if you are ok with barstool seating, the udon place next door had a major line. The food, good but I think it is American Sichuan, diluted for the non Asian population and whomever cannot handle spicy. I ordered everything extra spicy, it tasted extra mild, asked to make my what tasted extra mild to be extra extra spicy. They dumped about 2 ounces of the chili oil which helped make it go from extra mild to mild. Flavor wise it is there, noodle quality is good, but flavor not quite , you could probably go to H Mart or 99 ranch and get those hot pot blocks and make something similar with more flavor. Would I come back? probably but it's probably months before I consider again. The only thing I think they nailed it would be the chewiness of the pig intestine. read more
2 years ago
There's so much meat, even two people can't finish it. The soup tastes great. The cold dish is a bit spicy. What a great meal! read more
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The food is very good and authentic Chinese style. The environment is pleasant and comfortable. It is a good place for lunch. read more
3 years ago
I like this place cause they gave me complimentary pickled radish. Really nice Spicy Beef Noodle Soup read more
3 years ago
Both my partner and I truly enjoy the rice noodles here! The sauce adds a delightful flavor. Definitely a great place to try when you come to the plaza. read more
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I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Mian had opened a branch in Orange County. After trying the one in Rowland Heights, I was eager to try this one and I was not disappointed. It's located downstairs from the extremely popular dumpling restaurant, and right next door to the udon restaurant. Great ambiance, great decoration, and most importantly great food at reasonable prices. read more
2 years ago
First time to this restaurant. The waitress was really friendly and taken us to be seated. You can self order from the QR code on the table. Highly recommended pot sticker read more
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Quick service. Good was delicious! The beef roll was one of the best I've had. Would come back again. read more
4 years ago
Trendy and clean restaurant with really delicious sichuan noodle dishes. We tried several noodle dishes and desserts from this place and everything tasted really delicious! High recommended. read more
3 years ago
The food was cool and good. It's for free stuff but hey it's Chinese food. When we got our steam egg, it was blue read more
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