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    Mian

    4.3 (156 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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    Dogs allowed
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    History and other locations
    Ida L.

    I was all the shopping area, looking for a place to eat and noticed Mian, which was new to me. It was at the same spot as Layang Layang used to be so the inside still looked very familiar. I was told that they have been opened for 6 months. The staff was very efficient, able to speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin. You can scan the QR code to order or order through the staff. We ordered the Indian stirred fry noodles with chicken and XLB. Both were delicious. The XLB was huge and full of juice. The noodles were Al dente and good portion size. They also have frozen XLB and dumplings to go. 20 pieces of XLB for $20. Definitely will come back to try the soup noodles and get some frozen XLB.

    Beef noodle
    Peter L.

    I have been checking this place out monthly as I get my hand made frozen jiaozi from here. Tried the beef noodle. I say it's ok. Better than most over here but nothing beats the taoyuan airport 2nd floor food court. Xiaolongbao. It is very very juicy. Be careful eating this. I always punch a small hold and drink it before eating it My favorite dish from here is the Chinese donut with soy milk. I would say it's more like a churro without the powder sugar Pan fried bao. I like this one very much. But there is also juice in this. It's a love hate thing. Taste good and like the crunch but it's a mess with the juice overflow. Again. U gotta de-juice it and then eat it. Still a few more dishes to explore but I have been very satisfied with the dishes and also the frozen jiaozi that I have purchased several times

    Mapo tofu noodles with pork
    Frank L.

    The food is legit. Every dish was good with some being even excellent. Food: Spicy braised beef noodle soup- legit. Hella hits the spot on flavors and the broth. The broth actually wasn't really that Sichuan/spicy which I'm surprised about but honestly I don't love my broth coated in a bunch of chili oil and this was perfect. The beef was also perfectly braised. 9/10 Xiao long baos- the skin is slightly thicker and the size is larger than Taiwanese style xlb and even more so if you compare to din tai fung which makes em really petite but they were really good with lots of soup. Would recommend. 9/10 Mapo tofu bodies- nothing insane but the map tofu and noodles were good and it's a combo you normally can't get together. Would recommend if you craving mapo tofu and noodles lol. 8/10 Wagyu beef onion pie- really good. Reminds me of pan friend baos(shen jian bao). Very juicy. 8.5/10 Chengdu zajiang noodles- solid dry noodle dish. Was tasty but nothing insane. 8/10 Sichuan hot sour noodle- man I was hoping these would be like the ones in Sichuan (suan la fen) not this is suan la mian. The dishes are very close but the noodles are completely diff. The noodles are like a thin wheat noodle instead of the glassy potato noodles which are so much better imo. Flavors of the broth were on point but I still prefer the potato noodles. I do like that just like the other spicy noodle soup it wasn't all coated with chili oils. 8/10 Steamed dumplings- not much to say. Solid dumplings and they have a few unique stuffing options. 8/10 Overall you can't take go wrong with anything here and the prices are fair. Would def recommend for a quick Chinese noodle house or dumpling fix.

    Xiao Long Bao (6pcs) / 灌汤小笼包
    Jen P.

    Overall a pretty sichuan flavor dumpling restaurant. My favorite was the fried rice the flavor was rich and there was plenty of chicken. Inside was bright and clean, the only thing i'd note about is how the staff never came in to check in on us, you would have to just wave them down if you needed something. Another note the cucumber salad was actually more like pickles not fresh cucumber with seasoning.

    Clear Broth Beef Noodle Soup
    William S.

    The noodles had a great texture and were cooked well. The broth was solid, but I would've liked a bit more depth of flavor. Overall, it's a good bowl, though not my favorite clear-broth beef noodle soup in the Bay Area. The cold dishes were a highlight. I especially liked the celery in the celery and tofu skin dish. It absorbed the marinade really well, giving it a surprisingly sweet and flavorful bite.

    Kreesha E.

    Surprisingly good. We got their special dry noodles, golden chicken soup and siomai. I would get their special noodles again! So yummy It got busy during lunch! Came out normal time. I would come back here again

    Vivian L.

    Good food at a good price! Unfortunately my phone didn't have service here so it made ordering troublesome because there was only one server working on the floor and he didn't come check on us. The beef noodle soup was delicious. The noodles had the perfect texture and the broth was very flavorful. I also enjoyed the Zajiang Noodles. Would recommend!

    Spicy Braised Beef Noodle
    Tiffany T.

    Mian is truly delicious, simple, and affordable. The star of the show is the spicy braised beef noodle. The medium spice level was very manageable - I think I'll get extra spicy next time. The noodles are perfectly al dente, and the flavor of the broth is so satisfying. Service is extremely fast, and I'm a fan of the EDM they played. The interior decorations are also very aesthetic! It's like you are being transported to China.

    Mapo Tofu Noodle / 麻婆豆腐面 素 (VG)
    Anisha Y.

    This place has cute decor, very friendly staff, and lemon water, which is a nice touch. It's pretty busy, so I recommend getting there closer to opening - I went at 5:30 PM when it opened at 5, and I didn't have to wait at all. There are a decent number of vegetarian items, which is great. The noodles I got were mapo tofu noodles, and they were pretty spicy - they use Sichuan spice, which gives them a that mouth-numbing quality. That's expected, I suppose, since Sichuan is in the restaurant's name, but it depends on your spice preference. We also got vegetable dumplings, which were okay. I'd say the noodles were the best item.

    Gene D.

    I have eaten here twice so far out of randomness and seeing it open a while ago? I only ordered two different dishes which were enough to greatly impress me. This is one of the few places around here that offer very high quality authentic Chinese food. Where nothing is over powering or dominating, it's balanced between being in the healthier side.

    Chengdu Zajiang Noodle | IG: xstina.eats
    Christina L.

    The famous Michelin-recognized Sichuan noodle house has arrived in Milpitas--and this is their only Bay Area location with handmade dumplings! If you're a fan of bold, tongue-numbing Sichuan flavors, Mian Sichuan Noodles & Dumplings needs to be at the top of your list. Founded by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Tony Xu, Mian has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its authentic, "street-style" soul. While there are other spots in the Bay Area, the Milpitas location is special because it's the only one currently serving their handmade baos and savory pancakes. The noodles have that perfect QQ consistency, and the flavors are the perfect balance of spicy, tart, and savory. ORDER: |-| Signature Cold Combo |-| Chengdu Zajiang Noodle |-| Spicy Braised Beef Noodle |-| Steamed Pork & Crab XLB |-| House Spicy Lamb |-| Juicy Wagyu Beef Onion Pie

    Alice L.

    I was really looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately it fell short of expectations. The food was pretty average, and there are several other XLB spots in the area that I personally enjoyed more. The restaurant is mostly self-service. We seated ourselves, ordered ourselves, and even the water was already set on the table. The biggest disappointment was the service at the end of the meal. When I asked for the bill, I paid in cash and had the amount ready. I was planning to leave a cash tip on the table, but before I even had the chance, the server looked at the cash and immediately said, "You know this doesn't include tip," in a very rude and dismissive tone. What bothered me most was the assumption. I always tip and fully intended to leave one, but I wasn't even given the opportunity before being called out about it. Considering how self-service the experience already was, the comment felt unnecessary and quite off-putting. It completely changed my impression of the restaurant and left a bad taste in my mouth. Overall, the food was okay, but the service alone makes it hard for me to recommend or come back.

    Cynthia G.

    Love that mian has mamak stall style mee goreng here with unmatched wok hay. I was sad to see the previous spot before Mian go but am happy to see that in its place is an amazing eatery in its own right. The workers at Mian are very friendly and personable and interacted with our dog when my partner picked up takeout the first time he went. My partner is mala fiend and loved the zajiang mian. He also really like the beef noodle soup for its rich flavor and bouncy noodle texture. Personally I really appreciated the menu price--great value for the cucumber salad, steamed egg, and XLB. The XLB soup was incredible, once again very rich and savory with hints of ginger. The strength of Mian is definitely in its tried and true flavor profile. I will be returning to try the cold noodle! I will also be ordering the fried rice, which seem like they would go perfectly with the steamed egg.

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

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