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    4.4 (115 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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    Julie T.

    Yummy delicious comfort foods! Look no further. I love noodles and dumplings! This is a chain and they have several locations and funny this is the first time I've eaten here and wont be my last. There's a QR code on each table where you can look at the menu. Here's what we ordered: Xiao Ling Bao (6pcs) $10.99 (4/5) Super plump and juicy once popped in your mouth. Make sure for it to cool down a bit before indulging or it'll be piping hot Chocolate Xiao Ling Bao (4pcs) $7.99 (5/5) Creamy milky warm chocolate goodness in your mouth. The kids loved this one! Crispy Sichuan Style Chicken $9.99 (5/5) Really juicy crispy and well marinated bites of popcorn chicken with a spicy, sweet dry dipping sauce. Really tasty Chendu Zaijian Noodles $14.99 (5/5) This noodle dish is one of their popular dishes. It comes with one fried egg, bok choy, ground pork, soft noodles in a sauce which you can customized to be more spicy. The spice is a numbing spice so beware of getting it too spicy and make sure to mix well as the sauce is on the bottom. We also added a side of braised beef for extra $6. Spicy Braised Beef Noodle Soup $15.99 (4/5) This was similar the above dish but had soup in it and no ground pork but braised beef. If you want more a soup dish then I recommend this. Service was great and the space was very clean. Everything was super tasty and delicious. I will definitely come back to try the other dishes!

    Golden wonton soup (upgraded to have 12 pieces)
    Ruth C.

    This place is amazing! We had the golden wonton soup, chili oil wonton, and the spicy braised beef noodle soup. The wontons came out first, and my son ate all of his spicy wonton within minutes! The texture of the wrapper is fantastic. Every bite brought smiles to our faces :) It's easy to tell, they use high quality pork for their stuffing. The flavor was phenomenal. The beef noodle soup was also on point. Overall we were very happy with our meal. The staff were very friendly, and ambiance was perfect for good comfort food, with friends and family. Needless to say, we left with happy bellies!

    Andrew W.

    Mian is seriously good, and after eating here, it makes complete sense why the brand has Michelin Guide recognition. I ordered the Spicy Braised Beef Noodles, the Mian Veggie Cold Combo, the Steamed Baby Bok Choy, and also tried the dumplings, and everything was excellent. The braised beef noodle soup was the standout for me. The broth had real depth, layered spice, and a rich savory finish that felt polished rather than heavy. The beef was tender, the greens were fresh, and the whole bowl felt balanced and deeply satisfying. The veggie sides were just as impressive. The cold combo added great texture and contrast to the meal, while the steamed baby bok choy was fresh, tender, and simply but confidently prepared. The dumplings on the menu are super good too and absolutely worth ordering. They rounded out the meal perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more complete. Service also made a difference here. Our server, Tuan, was excellent. Attentive, professional, and warm without ever being overbearing. Great service always elevates a meal, and Tuan definitely helped make the experience even better. What stood out most was the consistency and restraint. Nothing felt sloppy, overdone, or there just for show. Every dish tasted thoughtful and well executed. This is the kind of place that reminds you why Michelin-recognized spots matter: strong point of view, precise execution, and food that feels memorable without trying too hard. Mian is the kind of restaurant I would gladly come back to again and again.

    Pork Xiao Long Bao
    Truc T.

    Randomly came across this location when we went to have lunch at Daeho in Milpitas! It took over the old Layang Layang restaurant, right next door to BBQ Chicken. On our first visit, we came on a Monday around 9am. Apparently they have a VERY limited menu during breakfast hours, which is until 11am. All the items I wanted to order were not available. The waitress did suggest some items we could order but we decided to come back another day. Wish I knew this ahead of time.. so I didn't waste our time or gas getting there. Anyways.. so we made another trip to Mian on a Sunday and arrived a little past 11am. We got seated right away. The restaurant was spacious with lots of tables. We ordered via QR code.. DUMPLING IN SWEET & SPICY SAUCE (6) $7.99 -we got this with pork filling. Always good. The sauce was garlicky, savory and sweet. The dumpling skin was nice and chewy. 4/5* PAN FRIED PORK BUN (4) $8.99 -came out piping hot and juicy. The bottoms were crispy and not oily. Meat was soft but could be more seasoned. Definitely had to eat it with the chili oil and black vinegar. 4/5* STEAM PORK XIAO LONG BAO (6) $10.99 -came out piping hot and super juicy. The XLB's were pretty big and the dumpling skin was nice and thin. Just like the pan fried bun, meat was soft but could be more seasoned. Definitely had to eat it with the chili oil and black vinegar. 4/5* MEE GORENG MAMAK $16.99 -came with bits of chicken, tofu, tomato scrambled egg and bean sprouts. SO flavorful. The noodles had a nice char and were chewy. Unexpectedly delicious. Our toddler really enjoyed this dish too. 4.5/75* They also sell frozen handmade dumplings to buy home too. Service was super friendly and attentive. One of the waitresses gave extra attention to our toddler and gave him a toy. Would definitely come back again when we're craving!

    Sarah T.

    Super excited to see that Mian opened up a spot in Milpitas! This location is quite large and most tables seat 4 people but I think they can easily accommodate slightly larger groups as well. I like ordering xiao long bao (nice thin wrapper) with savory hot soup inside and tender pork. I order shen jian bao which is the pan fried bun with savory soup and pork filling. Unfortunately, the bottom was burnt so we couldn't fully enjoy the whole bao. Next I recommend rice noodles with minced pork, fried egg, and bok choy. The sauce at the bottom can be mixed throughout and it's got that numbing peppercorn flavor. Great place for a quick, casual, Sunday brunch - just what I was looking for! #26-03-05

    David N.

    This location looks so nice. The decor is so cool and similar to the other location I been to. The workers here are nice and friendly. The restaurant is very clean. Everything I tried here was so delicious. I was sad that they were sold out of the chocolate dumpling. My favorite thing here was their steam pork XiaoLongBao the soup and meat was so flavorful and not salty. Their egg soup wanton was so good that I look some of the soup and put it in the fried rice we ordered.

    Michelle N.

    I have eaten here multiple times and I can confidently say that Mian will become a staple for my Chinese food cravings. We've sampled their noodles, dumplings, and appetizers, and everything we've tried here so far has been delicious. The food is reasonably priced and comes out quickly. It's a no-frills restaurant that lets you order by QR code, and staff is efficient. I'm not an expert on Sichuan food, but I find the food here tasty. The noodle dishes are the star here, in my opinion. I've tried their zhajiang noodles, beef noodle soup, and golden chicken noodle soup and they were all really good. The xiao long bao here had a nicely thin dough layer and juicy filling. Other bun dishes were pretty good, but I definitely prefer their noodles more. I also love to order their soy milk and cucumber salad. The interior is bright and decorated to make you feel like you're eating at a street stall, which makes the vibes pretty fun. I'm glad to have a Sichuan restaurant staple in my neighborhood!

    Lina C.

    Food: The beef rib noodle soup, glad it's not on the spicy end as you can add spices to make it spicy to your choice of liking. The meat close to the bone was tender, meat on the side were on the rough side. Like how the noodle is made from wheat so you won't get that sugar high from rice noodles. There's an option to choose rice noodles though! Clear beef noodle soup (not pictured). The slices doesn't taste fresh. XLB the pork filling smelled bad. The dough texture is good though. Juicy. Got turned off by the smell of the filling. Mugwort red bean filling was super dry. Mugwort felt like artificial flavor and this icky mint taste. Don't recommend. Service: old asian ladies hard to get their attention. Other waiters are friendly. Ambiance: very popular on the weekend. Luckily no wait times for us when we went. Would come again for the beef rib noodle soup as it's a nice comfort food.

    Christine K.

    I came here for an early-ish dinner on a rainy night and was not disappointed! At around 530pm on a Sunday there was no wait and we were sat immediately. The inside was clean, tons of space, and the chairs were comfortable. The restroom was also clean and well maintained. We both ordered the beef noodle soup and wow! It was delicious! After we ordered the soup came out in less than 10min. The portions are generous, prices are reasonable, broth was so flavorful, and the beef was super tender. Even though the service was fast we didn't feel rushed at all. Will definitely come back to this location or others!

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    Andy C.

    Just happened to be in Milpitas and haven't decided what to eat for lunch and saw the sign advertisement for Mian. It's located on the otherside of the shopping center therefore the advertised near K on the Go (I was getting a drink from there). The ambiance of the restaurant is quite interesting, you get to see the masters making the fresh noodles and buns. The table and chairs were quite unique as well. Once seated you can order from your table QR code and submit. The services was fast and attentive. The food was coming out in minutes. I really enjoyed the Spicy Braised Beef Noodle, the noodles were just right in texture with enough chewyness. The Wagyu pork bun was not as juicy as expected but tasted just right. As for my XLB and other dumplings there were okay. I was a little disappointed on the look of the lettuce dumplings, the green and white was not as pictured. Overall good experience but had better dumplings elsewhere in the bay area.

    Eva L.

    Got the Chengdu Zajiang Noodle, Chili Oil Wonton, and Spicy Braised Beef Noodle. Zajiang Noodle had ground pork, spicy chili sauce, fried egg and steamed bok choy. The noodles had the same texture as spaghetti but more wheat taste. The ground pork and chili sauce mixed together was peppery spicy. Fried egg calmed the spiciness and gave the dish another layer of flavor and texture. The Chili Oil Wonton was good too. Tasty mild pork filling. Nice thon wrapper. Sauce has more oil than chili. Braise Beef Noodle's broth had a lot of umami. Beefy flavor, kick of spice and a little sweetness. Beef chunks were very tender and had same flavor as broth but more beefy. Broth was the kind that you feel like drinking it; crisp taste. Reasonably priced. Food took longer than I'm used to at a Chinese restaurant but worth the wait.

    Mapo Tofu Noodle (Vegan)
    Lloyd C.

    So excited to see that Mian opened up another restaurant. The first one is in the Cupertino Main Street by Alexander's Steakhouse. This Milpitas location has more parking. We came here with a big party of 9. They moved two tables together to accommodate us. I like the decor as it was similar to their other location minus the light lanterns hanging from the ceilings. Two unisex restrooms. We ordered family style and shared everything. The staff are very friendly, courteous, and attentive. Chengdu Zajiang Noodles: Contains one fried egg. (Dandan Mian) is the more common and authentic name for this dish. Experience the vibrant flavors of Chengdu with Zajiang Noodles, a dish of fresh noodles tossed with a rich, mild spicy sauce made from ground pork, chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorns. This was flavorful and so good. Mapo Tofu Noodle(Vegan): Spicy. Noodles topped with silky tofu in a spicy, numbing Sichuan chili sauce. Tomato & Beef Noodle: Tender beef slices, fresh bok choy, and cilantro in a savory tomato broth with noodles. (No pic). I am glad I got a chance to try it. But probably my least favorite. Chili Oil Wonton 6pcs: Spicy. Pork filling with spinach wonton skin. Authentic Sichuan Street Food: Indulge in our handmade wonton featuring a house-special filling sauce. A must-try for any Sichuan food enthusiast. These were FIRE! Golden Soup Wonton 12pcs: Golden Broth Wontons - pork or Chicken filling. These delicate wontons are served in a rich, golden broth infused with pumpkin purée and topped with fresh green onions (No pic). Old Shanghai Pork Bao 3pcs (No pic). Meaty and flavorful. Crispy Sichuan Style Chicken: golden-fried bites of marinated chicken, the juicy and aromatic "chicken version" of classic Sichuan fried pork, bursting with savory spice and crunch. The dry dipping seasoning was delicious. (No pic). Xiao Long Bao (6pcs): Delicate soup dumplings filled with juicy pork and rich, savory broth, wrapped in a thin, tender skin and steamed to perfection. Pan Fried Pork Bun (4pcs): Pan-fried bun filled with juicy pork and savory broth, crispy on the bottom and soft on top. Everything we had was good. We'll be back. Support your local business.

    Elaine G.

    Another location! You can order through phone, which makes it easy to order. I like how there are different size options for the dumplings so I can try a variety. Service was nice and quick. Easy to park in lot. A lot of seating! Everything was tasty, hot, fresh, and flavorful. Their sauce is goodddd that I would dip my other dumplings in it too. I like the appetizer with 3 options!

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    Are all the soups spicy or can I ask for a non-spicy on any of their soups?

    Hi there, most of our noodles can be spicy free. Welcome to our location and ask the details from our server. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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