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Absolutely loved our experience! The interior is modern and clean while the service is very efficient. The servers were friendly and attentive, which is a nice treat in Chinatown. And the food - absolutely loved the food. We were served a cool, sweet bean tea and pickled cabbage upon sitting. Then ordered the house beef noodles and pork dumplings. House Beef Noodles - 5/5 The meat was incredibly tender, the spice level was just right (got the extra hot) and the noodles were just the right texture and bounce (had a nice bite to it). Pork Dumplings - 5/5 Loved the sauce on this. The chili sauce was sweet and spicy and savory. The dumplings were tender and the wrappings had a good chewy texture. Overall, would recommend and return.
First time trying this spot. Came during lunch specifically for the beef noodle soup. I came right after the lunch buzz. There were only 4 other tables eating, so it was relatively quiet. But the two servers were great. Gave complementary tea and kimchi. I decided to order the spicy numbing beef soup. Yes it was spicy. Yes I was sweating. But I will be going back for this!
Mian appears modest and unassuming from the outside, but once you enter, a sleek, modern interior awaits. Since my roommates & I arrived on a Monday evening, it was quieter. A server came to bring us cold mung bean tea, and our appetizer was a spicy, pickled cabbage salad, so incredible... We then took our orders through their QR code. It was a bit tricky to follow their ordering system, and there was a slight mix-up when differentiating between the "Add to Cart" and "Submit" buttons. I had ordered the Mapo Tofu noodles, but my roommate accidentally deleted them from the list of items because she didn't realize it was my order. When each person in the party makes an item selection, it's considered an order for the entire table, not for the individual customer, which is why there was confusion. :( Despite technical difficulties, the food came out quickly, and it was a 10/10 across the board! - Huazing Fried Egg Noodles, more spicy, extra green onion, and less oil: (5/5) Delicious... the spice was not overwhelming, and a slight sour/acidic taste came from the tomato broth. I appreciate that there was an option to request less oil, as Sichuan places can sometimes get carried away in that department. Because of this, I was able to enjoy the broth more! - Pork Dumpling, extra green onion, less oil, and more spicy: (5/5) The pork dumpling was soft and had a chewy, gummy texture on the outside, and the chili oil they put on top packed a PUNCH. Nothing I couldn't tolerate, but wow, did it hit; additionally, there was a subtle sweetness. I'm sad I missed out on the chance to try their Mapo Tofu noodles, but it just incentivizes me to make a comeback to Mian!
For the peeps who love spicy, either mala, numbing, green peppercorn-y, MIAN is the place to go. I came by myself last weekend when the weather suddenly turned freezing cold for some hot soup and I was super satisfied, the noodles warmed my soul. Upon entering, you see a well decorated modern chinese noodle street cafe style. Place can be little more well lit in my opinion, will definitely give a more visual impact on their food too. They offer contactless ordering using QR code which is helpful so I didn't feel rush on deciding what I want, especially when they got so many options! Service was fast and friendly, the server reminded me of the hot bowls when they served me the food. I ordered the steam egg and house spicy beef noodle but sub the regular noodle for rice noodles. The steam egg came in a really cute cup, it's one of those that I remember my grandpa would drink water or hot tea out of it back when I was little. It's a very nostalgic and touching grass item haha the egg itself is super qq like jello, and well flavored by the minced pork and sauce on the top. The beef noodle was also really good. I ordered medium spicy and it was good, it had a perfect kick of mala spicy on my tongue every bite, they give a lot of beef too, good tender chewiness. The rice noodle was cooked al dente, not my preference but I let it seep in the soup for a while and slowly got softer to eat. Overall this is a good spot to get some hot noodle soup on a cold day. They got non spicy options too!
Mian in Houston definitely hits the spot when you're craving hand-pulled noodles with some spicy intestines. The texture of the noodles was perfectly chewy, and the broth had that deep, spicy richness that keeps you sipping. The portions were generous, and the spice level was just right, I always get the more spicy option and it's enough to make your nose run but still flavorful. Service was quick and friendly, though the place can get crowded, so expect a short wait during peak hours.
What an incredibly efficient, super yummy little noodle/dumpling shop! The beef noodle soup was incredible - the soup reminded me of the ones from Taiwan and had a fair amount of beef chunks. The chili garlic dumplings were very good - although, be warned, there is a good amount of heat in the sauce. I've got a good spice tolerance and still sweated through my meal. They also have complimentary pickled cabbage and sweetened tea that they bring to each table that is just so good! Service is super fast and you can order via the contactless menus on the table. Overall, fantastic place for carbs and would def be back!
Really good! We had the traditional beef noodles and the braised ribs noodles. The meat was super tender. The broth super flavorful and spicy. Noodles perfectly cooked. The food came out quick and staff is on it with the tea refills. The inside was clean and it eventually got pretty full of people but staff stayed on top of helping customers.
Mian is top tier in sichuan noodles, meeting some of my highest standards for taste, portion size, service, and price. They also make ordering super easy with an online menu that you can place orders directly from your phone on! And there's complimentary, endless red bean tea and pickled spicy vegetables while you're waiting for your food and enjoying the cute themed interior. I've gotten several different types of noodles, including the zajiang noodles, spicy house beef noodles, and hot and sour noodles (my absolute favorite) - EVERY bowl has me thinking about Mian for days afterward. I've been here several times, and I 100% will be back!
The food was great and the service was just as good. Very cool spot to sit down and enjoy lunch or dinner. Definitely a place I'd come back to.
I love Mian! They have the best dumplings. My favorite are the chili oil dumplings, and the pork dumplings. The pork dumplings sauce has kind of an almost sweet spiciness to it. I also feel like there's maybe cinnamon or different kinds of spices that they put in with the dumpling sauce. It's so delicious!
This is a solid noodle place!! I had the clear broth beef noodle, and I was surprised by how rich the broth was. It was similar to the Korean gomtang broth. I generally like my dishes plain so I enjoyed it a lot. Most of my friends love the beef noodle soup, which I will definitely try next time! Service was pretty quick, and the place was packed during lunchtime.
Absolutely delicious! These Sichuan noodles were everything I needed and more. (Thank to my amazing boyfriend for this hidden gym) The flavors were bold, rich, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. Every bite felt comforting and satisfying -- the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out. On a cold winter night, this bowl was pure soul-soothing magic. If you're craving something flavorful, comforting, and truly unforgettable, these Sichuan noodles are it. Highly recommend!
Was craving some noodle soup and this place doesn't disappoint! Very clean establishment. You order with a QR code from your table. They instantly bring some tea and pickled cabbage. We ordered the Beef House Noodles with extra beef. Also ordered steamed bok choy and black fungus. Noodles were bouncy and chewy. Broth was rich and flavorful, beef was so tender. Definitely recommend this place for a good meal!
I want to give this place 3 stars simply because everything on the menu is numbing spicy, but then I am reminded of other reviews where people will give a restaurant 1 star for not refilling their water consistently, even during this pandemic where restaurants are struggling to survive. To knock off a star just because I do not enjoy the numbing spiciness of Sichuan food is unfair. To start off, I don't really eat spicy foods, but I do try it out here and there. So it sucks coming to a place where everything is already made spicy. And to make it worse for me, it is the mala numbing kind of spicy, which assaults my tongue to the point where I can't taste anything else. Honestly that's the only problem I had with this place. Their noodles were firm, meat was tender, and wonton skin was incredibly delicate. Would've been perfect if there was an option for non-mala spicy. #282 read more
5 years ago
This place is incredibly casual. You go to the table, scan a barcode, and your order from your phone. As soon as we were seated our waiter poured us some iced tea and gave us some spicy cabbage. The food was good! I ordered some dumplings as an appetizer and they were SPICY. If you can get past the bite the meat was great! I had the chicken soup and it was perfectly salted. It had a bunch of chicken but not too heavy. If you are ever feeling under the weather I 10/10 recommend or if you're craving good chicken noodle soup. When you're ready to pay you go back to the website you ordered on and your pay there! The website was incredibly easy to use and you can even split a check! read more
Excellent dining experience during Covid-19 pandemic. I waited for Mian to open dining room for a long time. I was here for a quick snack before grocery shopping. It was a cold day. So I wanted something Sichuan spicy close to malatang. But I didn't want a full meal. My eyes landed on Mapo Tofu Noodles as I walked in. The poster doesn't show much of ingredients in detail. But I already know this is a good match. I confirmed it with the waiter if this was spicy. Since I didn't remember how spicy it was when it first opened. I chose medium heat. Boy. It was perfect. Spicy 辣 and numbing spicy 麻辣 at the same time. Just $10 took care of my crave for Sichuan spicy food. I also ordered a cup of plum punch 酸梅汁 for $1.50 to cool my stomach down. In my opinion, their Covid-19 sanitizing protocol is top of the line compared with most restaurants in Chinatown. I highly recommend everyone to come and check them out. read more
Very clean restaurant with good service and yummy food. The menu is in the form of a QR code and you order for the entire table from the QR code. You get complimentary red bean drink and pickled cabbages. I got the bone broth soup and edible fungus which were both tasty. The fungus was a tad too spicy for me but it had good sour flavor. Prices were very reasonable, I would come back again. read more
Alright I've been waiting to try this place for awhile now for their noodles. And wow it was delicious! If you're looking for some quick fresh hand pulled noodles then this is the spot. Their service is sooooo fast and you do everything yourself. You sit down at a table, scan the QR code, and then you order through your phone and you can pay through your phone. So efficient I love it. We got the chengdu zhajiang noodles and the spicy beef noodle. Both were incredible and I can echo the comments that the beef noodle soup taste very identical to Vietnamese bo kho. We also got the oil dumplings but those didn't blow me away so I probably wouldn't order those again read more
The house noodles with rice noodles and medium spice are my go to and don't disappoint (~$14). The beef is a little on the tougher side so would only recommend if that's not a deal breaker. I also like that they serve chilled sweet mung bean soup instead of water and helps with the oil and heat from the noodles. We always like to finish with their cold jelly ($4), which was my favorite dessert when I went to Sichuan and have never found it in Houston until the place opened! The ordering process is a little confusing-you scan the QR code with your phone and select what you want. Then they bring your food to your table. Afterwards I believe you wait until they bring a receipt to pay. We accidentally got distracted and after asking for a to go container and staying for at least 1.5h, we went into autopilot, packed up the food and left. Fortunately, the restaurant had my number and called me and were super understanding. They had a way for us to pay online by scanning another QR code instead of driving all the way back to the restaurant. read more
2 years ago
The food is really good and has a lot of flavor but is pretty spicy. The service is extremely quick and once you order your food will come out within five minutes. As soon as we sat down, we were served very refreshing fruit tea of some sort that was also pretty good. The place is kept clean and bathrooms are relatively clean as well. read more
It pains me to write this review b/c the staff was so nice & our dining experience was fine, but the beef noodle soup just wasn't good here. I love Szechuan food and eat it often. I was craving a classic beef noodle soup and saw this place with awesome reviews. We ordered 3 house beef noodle soups due to the hype. The beef is braised and pretty difficult to chew. The broth has a sweet undertone which we didn't love. There was plenty of noodles. Complimentary mung bean juice. But the chewiness of the beef made it difficult for my mom to eat & the broth just wasn't good. I am not a picky eater at all but I just couldn't finish it. The staff was so sweet and suggested intestine for her, and they gave us a small bowl to try. The intestine had an odor to it which means it wasn't cleaned very well prior to serving. We barely touched the intestine. Overall Mian just didn't suit our palate. I enjoyed Hu's Cooking in Rice Village more. Our dining experience was enjoyable except for the food. If you come here, order something other than their house beef noodle soup if you're accustomed to sweet Schezuan food. read more
3 years ago
I gotta share the secret about this amazing Sichuan spot. I'm a huge foodie, and let me tell you, this Sichuan food is absolutely AMAZING! I recently hit up this joint and got my taste buds blown away by their killer Mapo Tofu Noodles and Dumplings. Let's start with the Mapo Tofu Noodles. They served them hot with the noodles perfectly cooked, soaking in the crazy flavorful, numbing spicy sauce. It hit me with a punch of flavor, that I obviously had asked for. And the tofu cubes were smooth and creamy, they balanced out that heat perfectly. Although they were oily- as the dish is intended to be- I couldn't get enough of it! Now, let's talk about those dumplings. The dumplings were a work of art, that didn't need any additional sauce to eat. The umami and flavors was straight addicting so much so that my group finished it up as fast as possible! The ambiance at Mian is great too. It has a new, trendy, and chill atmosphere for a restaurant like this in the area that's perfect for catching up with your friends or eating solo. The flavors, the ambience, and the whole experience were great for the price point and food. Would recommend! read more
4 years ago
Mian ("noodles" in Mandarin) is a Sichuanese noodle joint in Asiatown, part of the LA-based Chengdu Taste brand, that offers a humble declaration on their website: "Best food, Good food." The food is based in the culinary tradition of Chongqing, Sichuan province, but the experience here certainly differs from many of the best hole-in-the-wall spots in the area in that the interior is sleek and polished, there is a clear emphasis on hospitality, and there is a trendy vibe enhanced by great music that had me pulling out my shazam app. One thing that IS the same: how remarkably affordable the food is given both quantity and quality. The meal starts with complimentary mung bean tea, which was delicious. You order everything by phone (the future is now). The breakdown of our meal: Spicy Black Fungus - don't be offput by the name, this is a great palate cleanser: tangy, taut, and crunchy with heavy sour notes and a gentle heat Steamed Egg Minced Pork - don't you love descriptive names? The egg was custardy and slightly sweet, which paired nicely with the oily and savory meat. Sweet Iced Jelly - OK I didn't much enjoy this one because it was quite sweet and dessert-y, plus the sesame seeds and raisins were jarring. Would not order this again. Spicy Beef Ribs Noodles - for $14, you get a hefty serving of thin, chewy noodles and a whole rib sitting in a simmering broth jacuzzi. I like that the beef wasn't ultra-fatty because it would've just dissolved into the broth and made the dish into a goopy mess. The thin oily broth was fairly mild in favor but well-salted and a little on the sour side. Throw some fermented chili crisp in there and don't sleep on the cilantro. Bone Soup Wonton - The broth itself was rather watery and not especially memorable, but the dumplings themselves were strong with a flavor-packed filling. Unique, flavorful, and affordable. Give it a try. read more
3 years ago
Do you find yourself craving noodles all the time? No matter how hot the weather is outside, we are always in a mood for some spicy noods. Sweating is good for your body after all. We stumbled upon this little gem while the restaurant we planned on eating is reservation only. I think it was fate that led us into this amazing little place. The restaurant was very clean and modern with Chinese pop music playing in the background. We had a late lunch so there was only one other table besides us, which is never a bad thing. You grab a table, scan the QR code and place the order from your phone. They bring out a complimentary side dish and really delicious iced tea that we've never had before. Service was fantastic as well as the food. Now to the yummies. Chili oil wonton (4.5 stars) is always a must when you visit a Sichuan restaurant. The wonton skin practically melts in your mouth. It was packed with delicious pork filling which is very savory and full on umami. The sauce is not as spicy as we would like but it was very yummy and hits the spot. Spare Rib Noodles (5 stars) were freaking fantastic. The ribs were fall off the bones tender and super tasty. Noodles were perfectly cooked, had nice bounce and chewiness to it. Broth is a super tasty, probably one of the best we've had to date. Loved everything about this bowl of noodles. House Beef Noodles (5 stars) were amazeballs. They don't skimp on the beef either which was very tender and perfectly cooked. The noodles were the same as the spare rib soup, nice bounciness, very fresh with a chewy texture, which was perfect for slurping. The broth has great flavors but it was a little on the salty side for us. Nothing was overly spiciness but has enough kick to make you sweat but not overly where everyone takes notice and starts pointing fingers...yikes! read more
3 years ago
I love the contactless ordering process at this place. You go in and order on your phone without interacting too much with your server, which is nice if you're introverted. I got the Sichuan cold noodle, mapo tofu noodle, and marinated pork ear. Both noodles were not too spicy, but the pork ears are definitely not for the weak Will definitely come back to fulfill my spice cravings This place is perfect whether you're looking to eat with friends or have a quiet meal by yourself. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Let me just tell you...AMAZING! Go! Run! Fly there! This place is absolutely delicious! The staff are so welcoming and enjoy explaining what each item is. To order, you scan the QR Code and order from your phone and pay at the register when you're done. When you first sit at your table, the bring plum juice and the most delicious cabbage ever! (My mouth is watering writing this review), I ordered the Golden Noodle and BEST noodles I've ever eaten in my life! Also, I don't know how to use chopsticks so don't laugh at my contraption I made. But like I said, go! Don't walk, run! read more
This is the place to go if you want a burst of Szechuan flavor. They give complementary bamboo juice instead of water, but it's a nice palate cleanser for the strong flavors that they bring with their dishes. If someone is not accustomed to Szechuan flavors, I would recommend they choose something on the menu like clear broth noodles. We got the regular beef noodle soup, mild. My significant other was very overwhelmed by the spice of the dish and found it hard to enjoy. The mild spice level can be misleading for those not accustomed to the cuisine. I would definitely go and try other dishes on the menu, but my boyfriend most likely will opt out from my future adventures here. read more
2 years ago
I enjoy coming to eat at MIAN. It's a comfy little spot and there's a variety of noodle dishes that I like to try. You can order by QR code by bringing up the menu. I recommend the beef noodles! I've been coming here for years and I plan to keep doing so. read more
I came here with a few friends on Labor Day night and was surprised to see that it wasn't too busy. We first got served with (correct me if I'm wrong) a mung bean tea, and some spicy pickled cabbage. I have a pretty low spice tolerance, but the cabbage was so good that I kept eating it! You order online through a unique QR code for your table. I thought it was really cool that anyone can add to the order from their own phone at any point during the meal. I ordered the clear broth beef noodle because I wanted something light, and they delivered! They gave a lot of meat and both the meat and noodles were amazing. I would say that since the broth is very light, it won't be as flavorful as some of the other noodle dishes, but if you like that go ahead and order it! There are other non-spicy options as well. read more
I almost don't want to write this review to be selfish! This was hands down the best noodles I've had in Houston or almost anywhere. When you walk in, the decor is so nice and simple and minimalistic. We came with 2 during dinner time. We added ourselves to the waitlist on Yelp (which I love!) but when we got to MIAN there was no wait. You can seat yourself. The tables have a QR code for you to order on your phone and they'll bring your food out as it's ready. They also have hard menus if you request them. Before we even ordered we got the best spicy cabbage and mung new tea for free. We ordered 2 more cabbage for the table just from the free taste so they won on that one lol. The tea is so good and has free refills. I had the spicy beef noodles. You can alter the level of spice before ordering. I chose medium (I'm definitely a spicy food lover and medium was perfect for me. Enough kick with still being able to taste all the different flavors). All the food came out quick. The noodles were popping hot. The meat fell RIGHT off the bone. The broth was AMAZING. You know how some places it's the same broth for all items and they just change the toppings.. not here! My husband had the house beef noodles and the fact that the broths tasted different - I was floored. Oh and get that extra fried egg you will not regret it. The noodles were cooked perfectly with a nice bite to them. I also got extra green onion. We also had some spicy dumplings - a little on the sweet side but still good! My husband has been raving about this place since we went and were 100% coming back read more
Just OK. I visited MIAN when I was in Houston again this year for Thanksgiving. I'm not sure if my expectations were too low last year, if they're too high after eating amazing food at 10 seconds rice noodles, or if their food quality has just gone downhill. I tried the Bone Soup Noodles and added a side of beef. I thought the beef would come out raw and thinly sliced like pho, but it came out thick, cooked, and extremely dry. The noodles got mushy very quickly and it soaked up a lot of my broth. Meanwhile, my sister's food was barely lukewarm. Their broth is super bland and barely had any flavor at all. I didn't finish my food and didn't bother taking the leftovers. Overall, I probably wouldn't return. read more
4 years ago
Had an awesome flavor experience at MIAN! I loved my whole meal. They started me off with the cabbage, which was spicy from the chili oil. Loved it. Then they brought out this beautiful Spicy Beef Rib Noodle! Omg I went back the next day to have it again! Noodles had a great consistency and broth was perfect. I also had the jelly and black fungus. Such a awesome place to visit. Definitely made it to my Houston Chinatown Top 5 @dinnerwithalexandria read more
Wow it's so good! Broth was steaming hot, spicy, but not overpowering spicy like spicy noodle challenge. No I didn't slurp the broth lol! But the beef was so tender, like the beef in Vietnamese dish "bo kho" The pickled cabbage that they give you complimentary when you're seated was also excellent! I was expecting a sour taste, but it was pleasant in chili oil. I really enjoyed the Mung bean soup, it was cold and refreshing. I'm totally a fan! Great recommendation from Diane and willet from burger-chan! Enjoy y'all! read more
One of the BEST beef noodle soup I ever had. The house special $12.99 5/5 stars. The noodles are freshly made. It is the BOMB and literally taste like home cook. The noodles has that bounciness when you bite into. This bowl has plenty of meat to eat with your noddles (it's not 4-5 pieces of meat, like other Restuarant). I have to order the mild one and it is still spicy but it is so freaking DELICIOUS. I highly recommend Mian. It's comes with a small spicy sour cabbage appetizer 4.5/ 5 stars and a small green bean drink 5/5 stars. This green bean drink is so refreshing. read more
Awesome Sichuan noodle shop. Mian is in the newer part of Chinatown. I had the hot and sour special noodles and the clear beef noodle soup. The hot and sour noodles were solid. The clear beef noodle soup was the better option though: If you're willing to give up the spiciness that's a characteristic of Sichuan cuisine. The food comes with a mug of mung bean beverage. The beverage is lightly sweetened, and is what you'd imagine mung bean tea would taste like. Parking is less disastrous as the older plazas that Chinatown is comprised of. But you still have to be careful driving around here. The interior is modern with wooden floors, and glowy lighting. It's a far cry from the usual look restaurants in Chinatown has. It's a nice change. read more
The noodles are so fresh! So simple: a bowl of noodles, sauce, ground meat, veggies, and fried egg led to one of the tastiest meals I have had in a while. Came in on a Saturday night at 6:30 and the tables filled up quickly. We were greeted right as we walked in and landed a table no problem. I ordered the Chengdu Zajiang noodles (mild) and the spice level was perfect for me. According to their placemat, the way to optimize your eating experience is to make sure you give your bowl a good stir when it arrives. All of the tasty sauce is on the bottom! The noodles tasted fresh and had the right amount of chew. The perfect type of noodle to absorb the sauce. The sauce was seasoned well, not too salty and did not have too much chili oil. My one complaint would be that I would have preferred my fried egg to be a little less welll done. I love a runny yolk and I think it would have been perfect for this dish. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
This place never disappoints with the flavor. I love their spice. The service is fast though a little confusing sometimes. I got their beef noodle soup, pork dumplings, and wonton. Everything was so good. The different chili oil they had was also great to switch between sweet and savory. I got medium and high spicy for different ones and tbh I couldn't tell a difference but regardless the spice was a good level for me. read more
Delicious! Love at first bite! We saw the open sign and decided to walk into the restaurant. I'm not sure if it's soft opening or grand opening. I just want to remind you all to bring cash, because it's cash only, or maybe just for now. The decoration looks pretty cool. We noticed that this is a chain store from California. There are also other stores located in Vegas and Hawaii as well. They have flyers on the top of each table, which shows you how to eat the noodle and the history of the shop. The Food - The server gave us a complimentary small side of cabbage appetizer, and then served us a cup of MungBean Soup drink, in case whatever you try is too spicy or could simply just be a good healthy drink. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup 4/5 - The broth was the first thing I tasted, because on youtube's "worth it episode", they always tell you to drink the broth first. The broth was just spicy and didn't really have much flavor to it. Asides from that, as I bit into the noodle, I fell in love with it! I would come back to just to eat the noodle itself. There's also non-spicy versions of the noodle soups, but I wanted to try the spicy version because they are known for yummy spicy food. I told them to do less spicy because knowing myself, I can't handle much of the heat. The "less spicy" spiciness wasn't that bad. Spicy Zhajian Noodle 4/5 - On the other hand, my girlfriend loves Pork Braised Noodle, so she got it on a normal spicy level, and it was a little bit too spicy for her. She'd come back to try the non-spicy dishes next time. The Zhajian Noodle came with an Egg and minced pork, and she enjoyed it. The Mung Bean soup drink does help with the spiciness and I think it pairs well with the food. Overall - They had me at "Noods". The decor is nice, but the service seems a bit slacking. We will come back again to try the non-spicy food and other variety of appetizers next time. CAUTION - Your butt may be burning the next day! Enjoy! read more
The noodles are addicting!! Have you ever been addicted to noodles?! Yeah this place has amazingly fresh, hand made, and so amazingly good. I've been here almost every week since it has opened. So hard to stay away! I've told all my friends and family about this place and so far, those who've ventured out have agreed... its damn good. It's a small quaint place in what was a slowly dying plaza, but suddenly coming to life again. Shares a large lot with East West Bank, neighboring to Snowy Village. The entire menu has yet to be available but the noodles is the real star. We have tried the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, Rib Bone Noodle Soup, and Clear Broth Noodle Soup. Even the kiddos love it. Appetizers we have tried are the Egg and Beef that's served in a cup and the marinated pork. All yummy! All the meals come with complimentary Mung Bean Soup. I'm not a fan of mung bean but the soup definitely complimented the spiciness. It's kind of like drinking milk when the the spices great too much. Waiter and waitresses are super nice. Very patient, even with my silly nephews. They refilled our mung bean soup and asked if we wanted more noodles. No extra charge for noodles!! Thank you!! I'm such a carb lover so I'm totally into the noodles. It may take some time for more noodles to come out since they are made fresh... so contemplate wisely. If you want more... get ready to request it. They take credit cards now so yay for convenience. Speaking of convenience... after dinner we always stop by Snowy Village after then even complete our evening at DingTea. All just a few steps away. Enjoy! You will thank me later. read more
5 years ago
Been wanting to try this place since they boast such a wide menu of noodle dishes. I was not disappointed!!! What really blew me away besides the noodles were the unique side dishes -Spicy Beef Noodles- My favorite. This classic Chinese noodle dish is further elevated with soft noodles that really soaked up the spice and broth -Thousand Year Egg- Do Not Be Intimated with this! It was soo delicious. Yolk was subtle and creamy. -Spicy Black Fungus- Mushrooms were chewy with incredible texture. There's a great kick of spice to them. -Chengdu Zajiang Noodles-Addictively flavorful seasoning with the ground pork mixed into these noodles. Perfect spot for dinner if you're feeling adventurous or just craving a comforting bowl of noodles. read more
5 years ago
Is it cold outside and you want something hot to eat?! Or are you craving for some noodles?? This is your place to check out! Discovered this hidden gem from Yelp. When you go inside, you can sit at any available table. Be sure to get your phones out to scan the QR code for the menu and to order your food. Our server gave us mung bean tea (a refreshing drink) and a spicy cabbage side. I absolutely love the House Beef Noodles! 5/5. The meat was tender, and the broth was very flavorful. The noodles was just right. I enjoyed the meal. I have been back after my first visit. This place is a hit for me! read more
5 years ago
I've come here for dinner with friends a couple of times based on the high reviews. It's tucked away in one of the less busier plazas of Chinatown, next to Ding Tea. The interior is modern and feels similar to restaurants that I've been to in China. There is a QR code attached to your table and it will sync up everyone's order onto the same bill. For the price (most noodles are around $10), you really get a lot of food. It's super easy to customize your order on your phone when ordering. Food is absolutely and noodles are cooked perfectly. Highly recommend getting the dumplings as well, they are massive. Staff is very attentive and quick to refill water. We also noticed they have large teddy bears for if you dine-in alone and want a companion. We thought this was super adorable. Plenty of parking and have never had to wait. I'll definitely come back! read more
Given the pandemic, we were the only diners in the restaurant on a Wednesday evening. The one staff person we saw was friendly and wore a mask. For appetizers, we had the pickled radish. I'm not sure if they were diakons because the ends of the cuts were green. They were delicious. Sour and spicy with the right amount of crunch. I hope they didn't have any fish sauce in them because I didn't detect any. The complimentary mung bean drink was different and pleasantly sweet. The complimentary pickled cabbage also taste really good. As for the main meal, there were only two vegetarian options. The cold sichuan noodles or the hot and sour noodles. We chose the latter. I wasn't a fan of the broth, and this has been consistent with other Sichuan restaurants I've been to. You let the spicy and sour oily broth flavour whatever it needs to flavour and don't actually try drink the broth by itself. With the peppercorn numbing the heat, all you taste is the sour. The noodles themselves were excellent. With just the broth, noodles, fried egg and soybeans, the taste was monotonous. When the waiter noticed the amount of broth I left behind, he asked if I wanted more noodles but I didn't want to tempt fate and my system the next day. read more
5 years ago
This is an update to my previous review. I came here again to try their other items that I didn't try the first time around. I came in on a weekday night an hour to closing time (they close early at 8 pm). We got our temperature taken at the entrance, and sat spaced out from other diners. Thankfully, there were only a few diners inside. At our table, there's a QR code that we scanned so we could both order what we wanted before sending that order to the kitchen. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and noodles. As far as the appetizers go, my favorites were the pork dumplings, spicy radishes, and five spice peanuts (in that order). The pork dumplings had a great garlicky, umami flavor to them. The pork filling was also juicy and meaty. The dumpling wrappers were not too thick and held their shape when I picked up the dumplings with my chopsticks. The spicy radishes had a great numbing spice to it, and a great crunch and flavor. The peanuts were flavorful as well. I could put both the radishes and peanuts on white rice and be a happy camper. The peanuts did have some sweetness to them, though. My least favorites were the spicy fungus and boiled veggie appetizers. The spicy fungus tasted more like seaweed salad, and the texture of it wasn't my favorite. The boiled veggies were just bland. For our entrees, we got the Sichuan cold noodles. I ordered an extra fried egg and minced pork to mine. I also ordered extra noodles just because it was complimentary. But, I didn't need it, since they gave me more than enough noodles in the main entree. Always remember to mix all the ingredients in your noodle bowl before eating it in order to incorporate all the flavors together. I asked for no numbing in my noodles, but I probably should've kept it in because the noodles were kind of on the sweet side. It was flavorful, though. I probably could've also asked for extra spicy because their food is not spicy at all. Next time, I do plan on trying their house beef noodle soup bowl. Overall, I enjoyed my experience this time around. I'm already dreaming of their pork dumplings and spicy radishes. Lol. Come check them out. read more
1 year ago
7 years ago
We've been back to MIAN for two weekends in a row! Our cravings for good noodle spots are persistent! We ordered Sichuan bone soup noodles, spicy beef noodle soup, and beef meat pie. The noodles were just the right texture; the flavors of the soup for each were very authentic. The beef meat pie were sold out the first time, but we were eager to try it this time. The meat and dough were a little dry. We really liked the complementary mung bean soup. It served as a very great refresher. The staff were very attentive and efficient! read more
Keep in mind!! They're only open until 8 PM as opposed to what's printed on their door (9 PM). They started turning people away around 7:30 PM for dining in, so get in early! The inside is super clean-looking! Our table shared the steamed egg with minced pork appetizer (we all thought the pork was too salty). I got the Spare Rib Noodles with mild spicy (still packs a punch in my opinion, especially when sipping on the soup). THe mung bean drink definitely helped me. I thought the noodles were fresh, one round of noodles filled me up. I'd probably try another noodle dish next time. read more
5 years ago
Everything we had was a home run. Everything was so flavorfully delicious and hit the spot. Beef house noodles, mild spicy- the beef was so juicy and tender. The broth was tasty an love the green onions and veggies. Chili oil chaosou, mild spicy- beautiful wontons. Asked for extra green onion. Cabbage - tasty, served cold. So flavorful and went well with the meal. Mung bean drink was also yummy! read more
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9600 Bellaire Blvd
Ste 102B
Houston, TX 77036
Chinatown, Sharpstown
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