In celebration of my eldest daughter's 21st birthday, I wanted us to try MIAN located at Pacific Plaza in Rowland Heights. Plenty of free parking. From the outside, it didn't look like it would be spacious inside, but upon entry, I had a very nice impression of it. Felt very comfy and cozy. Love the simplicity of the seating and cool decor. Soft yellow lighting made the space whimsically romantic. Super nice and friendly staff from start to end. We were greeted and seated right away. No hardcopy menu. Scan to order made easy. We ordered quite a bit for 3 people. We did well actually. Each dish came out one after another. I appreciate the quick food delivery. OMG, every single item was on point! Presentation was enticing. Deep flavors shined through at every tasty and delicious bite. Prices were astonishingly reasonable for the great portions. Staff and service was amazing. My eldest daughter dropped her chopticks. Before we can wave down the servers, the gentleman staff was already at our table with a clean pair of chopsticks. Now that's what I call service at its best. Thank you! I fell in love with the amazing food, attentive staff, exceptional service, and elegantly simple ambiance. Perfect dining experience like no other. We'll be back for more tasty goodness. Thank you MIAN! What we ordered: 1 Cold Appetizers Combo - 6 different varieties, very light and appetizing, great healthy choice! 2 Braised Pork Noodles - both my daughters swooped this bowl down fast, pork belly was tender, noodles had a bouncy texture, broth flavor was top-notch savory, SO GOOD! Highly recommend. 1 Chengdu Zajiang Noodles - I'm not a big Sichuan fan, but this dish I like. Perfectly seasoned minced pork plus fried egg and bouncy chewy noodles mixed in bold, spicy, and savory sauce. YUM! 1 Pork Dumplings (12) - huge dumplings with flavorful pork filling, best bang for your buck choice! 1 Pot Stickers (6) - good size, lightly pan-fried, wished it was a bit more pan-fried that would give it more crispiness on the outside, still a good choice! 1 Toothpick Chicken - lots of small tender chicken chunks, got a spicy kick to it, yes it comes with toothpicks for use for grabbing your chicken, loved the fun concept! 1 Steamed Egg & Minced Pork - steamed egg was very smooth and jiggly, minced pork was flavored well, perfect combo! 1 Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake (6) - nice and chewy, brown sugar was not overly sweet, highly recommend for dessert! 1 Mung Bean Soup (cold) - I can taste a light touch of mung bean, but not enough for me to say WOW, glad I tried it read more

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Beef noodle soup (mild): Noodles are really bouncy. Plenty of seating on inside the restaurant. If you really want noodle soup to really give you some soul goodness I would drop by here! Pork dumplings: there's a bit of Szechuan spice in the vinegar sauce. Pork meat was nice and juicy. Dumpling skin was thin enough but held the dumpling together. Great dish to share! Parking lot is shared between the restaurants and a grocery store. There's enough space to find parking. read more

I love Mian! Every time I visit the staff is always friendly, the food is consistent, and the restaurant is usually pretty quiet, clean, and relaxed. I've tried quite a few dishes here and honestly everything has been solid. I usually get the house beef noodle but this time I tried the braised pork noodle. The noodles had the perfect bouncy texture, the pork was super tender, and the bok choy added a nice crunch that helped balance the richness of the broth. My friend got the hot and sour chaoshou which was also really good. The dumpling skin was chewy and they were packed with filling. It's also nice that you can customize the oil level in your broth. We ordered the pig ears as an appetizer too. I loved the crunchy texture but the flavor was a bit underwhelming. The initial taste was mostly chili oil and then the flavor kind of disappeared. They have a lot of other great appetizers on the menu so I'd probably skip this one next time. If you're looking for a relaxed spot with consistently good noodles Mian is definitely worth checking out!! read more

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Ive been going to the San Gabriel location for years and decided to try their other location. The chairs are extremely uncomfortable if youre over a size 34in waist. So i had to sit in a booth. The service wasnt that great as the worker didnt seem to care ehat was going on and they messed up our order. The food itself was ok. The golden soup noodle and dumplings weren't good at all. Weird texture for the broth. I've had these dishes at the other location and they were way better. The century egg tofu was good though, as was the toothpick chicken. But the brown sugar rice cakes was the worst. Zero flavor! Not returning to this location, too far away for just the equivalent of popcorn chicken. read more

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I visited again for some quick lunch and decided to order the Chengdu zajiang noodles, an entree with mala spice. I've only tried the numbing and spicy sensation from mala a few times. I thought the mild version was my limit as anything spicier would've been too much for me. The tingling sensation on my tastebuds was a little strong even with mild spice. I had a honey-flavored jasmine tea drink (Kang Shi Fu), which helped with the mala sensation. The Chengdu potato snack (fried) had a sweet, savory, and mala flavor that tasted delicious. The server was also attentive and provided napkins when he saw that I was running out. Like the first time I visited, the ambience was relaxed and fairly quiet. read more

MIAN - Chengdu zajiang noodles - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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I tried their other location in San Gabriel and enjoyed it so was not disappointed with this spot. We were the first ones there after they opened at 11 am. Using the QR code, we placed our order. Noodles came out quickly in about 10 min. I ordered the zhajiang noodles with peas ($14.99) with no spice. It was a decent portion for this price and pretty flavorful. I finished it in 30 min. They have bathrooms and provide free water cups. You can pay with card or cash. Staff was great. We'll be back when we're in the area. read more

MIAN - Zhajiang noodles with peas - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Been wanting to try MIAN for a while, but always overlook it due to the restaurant being situated far back in the plaza. We ordered the spicy spare rib noodles & tan tan noodles. Both were authentic so tastyyy! Great pricing & portions. There's a variety of soup and dry noodles with many spicy levels. The service was great! Lots of seating inside the restaurant. Will be back! read more

MIAN - spicy spare rib noodles & tan tan noodles - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Very authentic, very spicy, and very tasty. This noodle shop has a variety of different Szechuan noodles and appetizers. We usually come for the Chengdu zhajiang noodles, but also added on some cold apps and they didn't disappoint. Although still very spicy, the tofu with century egg dish had a calming effect to it that helped relieved some of the spices. Service was surprisingly great for a Chinese restaurant, and they were both attentive and efficient. Would definitely return again. read more

MIAN - Tofu with century egg and fu qi fei pian - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I been here several times. I like their dry minced noodles (chengdu zhajiang noodles) , the chili wonton, and the spicy fries. U can adjust the spicy level too. read more

MIAN - Beef noodles - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Environment - I got three mosquito bites dining in here I asked the server for some bugs repellent but they didn't have it. They ended up placing a fan next to our table and it helped a lot. Food: Toothpick chicken 孜然鸡丁 (10/10) - The price justifies the portion. The chicken was juicy and the seasoning was perfect. Not too salty or spicy to override the chicken flavor. Chengdu Zajiang Noodles 成都杂酱面 (9.5/10) - The portion is smaller but it is enough for me to not feel too full. I ordered it mild spicy and I honestly didn't taste much spicy. They were generous with the topping though and the noodles were chewy/cooked perfectly. I also tried the House Beef Noodles and Hot Sour Glass Noodles from my friends. The house beef noodles were more oily and on the spicier side than Zajiang Noddles. I do not recommend Hot Sour Glass Noodles because it tastes mostly sour than spicy, and it doesn't have any toppings. read more

MIAN - Toothpick Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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The restaurant is in an unassuming shopping center with stores that look like they've been there since the 90s but this place had surprisingly good food and ambiance. Had the Dan Dan Mien, Spicy Beef Noodles, Beef Rolls, and Popcorn Chicken. Everything was quite good. Wouldn't say the best I've ever had on anything but when you want something that'll hit the spot, this is your place. Be warned, I asked for the Dan Dan Mien for lvl 4 spicy... just pain... it starts off mellow and the tingling but then it starts to come in and your guts are on fire. I enjoyed it and will be back for it but lvl 3 should be good. read more

We've been to the other Mian locations but this location wins in comparison to the others. It's rare these days to find an establishment that truly excels at both great customer service and great food, but this place does exactly that. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming, while the food is consistently delicious, especially the noodles! We love their spicy cold noodles and our son adores their tomato noodle soup. Great service and amazing food are a winning combination, and it's easy to see why our whole family loves coming here. We always look forward to our next visit when we travel through the area! read more

First time trying this Mian location and I think it does taste slightly different than the San Gabriel location. The sauce in the Chengdu Zajiang Noodles tastes a little bit saltier. Noodle texture is still good though! Self ordering from the phone and minimal waitress interaction. The food came out pretty fast. It's pretty spacious inside and there are a good amount of tables and seats. read more

MIAN - Chengdu Zajiang Noodles - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Craving noodle soup in Rowland so we got beef noodle soups, mild spicy was bit too spicy to me but other than that it gave what it needed to give ‍ easy quick bite option read more

MIAN - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This is the perfect spot when you're craving noodles, whether it's soup noodles or dry noodles, they do an excellent job. The highlight for me was the cheesy tofu noodle. Honestly, I didn't think it would be good, but it actually blew me away. The sauce was flavorful and balanced out the richness of the cheese perfectly. Everything we tried was satisfying, and I can't wait to swing by again to try more of their menu. read more

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It's always a good time when we dine at this restaurant. The simplicity of the different types of noodles and wonton just make our tummies happy! The spicy turnip was a great appetizer, and their steamed egg topped with ground meat, came in a cup is a must-have at this place. read more

* Toothpick Chicken: not super dry. very small pieces. * Chili Oil Chaoshou: pork wontons in chili oil. * Chengdu Zajiang Noodles: noodles tastes eggier than rice noodles. generic zajiang sauce. kind of salty. *House Beef Noodle: sub rice noodle. springier texture. *Hot & Sour Glads Noodles (vegetarian): soggy noodles. one noted, vinegary sour. read more

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Love this place! They do sichuan flavors very well and it tastes pretty authentic. The service was fast and speedy and they accommodated for our big party. The interior was clean, not too loud, and well decorated. Loved the experience here! read more

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Love this place. All the dishes are superb and the pickled dishes are so complimentary to the meal. The restaurant is very cute as well and service is fast. We come as often as possible. read more

My friend and I were really craving noodles, and found this place in the area of where we want dessert. And what a great choice that was! The noodles were the most amazing texture, the most tastiest sauce, and overall the most delightful experience. Service was so fast and really kind, and the seating was so spacious. We really really enjoyed our dinner here, and will most definitely be back. read more

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Got the pork rib noodle soup for pick up. Was ready by the time I arrived, around 20 minutes. Food was very delicious and not too spicy! Noodles had the perfect texture and the ribs were very tender. Love that they separate the noodles and soup so that you can add the fresh noodles in when you're ready. read more

MIAN - Pork rib - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Scratched the itch for some beef noodle soup. Broth is very flavorful and they give you a lot for food for the price - honestly enough for 2 people. Recommend getting it with the mung bean drink, surprisingly refreshing and paired well with the spicy appetizer we got. read more

MIAN - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

AMBIANCE - Located towards the end of a plaza, you enter a pretty luxurious feeling restaurant inside with wicker baskets on the wall, mesh light fixtures, warm lighting. There's plenty of parking but I can see it getting busy. FOOD - I ordered their House Beef Noodle Soup with a side of intestines. This was such a warming and hearty bowl of noodles that I loved! The braised beef was soft and perfectly cooked to my liking. The noodles were smooth and delicious, while the broth itself was the highlight for me. It was incredibly flavorful and spicy enough to get a nice kick. I would absolutely order this. The side of intestines was just a recommendation from a friend, and although I loved it, I could've gone without it. Still very tasty! SERVICE - Nice, decent service. No complaints! read more

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Ordered the clear broth beef noodle soup here, and it met my expectations. The beef was soft and tender, and the noodles had a nice texture. The broth also was flavorful despite it being the clear broth. The portion size was a little small, but overall, the noodles were great! read more

MIAN - Clear Broth Beef Noodle Soup - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Today my noodle-loving family tried a new place: Mian. Parking was not too hard, we came in and found the perfect table, and ordered 3 appetizers, and 2 noodle bowls. Speaking of ordering things: they have online ordering, FYI. The service is good, but you don't see them much, really. The dishes come faster than average, and I smelled the noodle sauce before I knew it. The first appetizer that came was the crispy cucumber. It was crunchy and satisfying, then I felt like Remy from Ratatouille tasting something he liked for the first time. They sure are right about calling it crispy. The second appetizer that came was the Steamed egg and minced pork in a mug. When I first saw it, I thought the egg was tofu because it looked so soft. It felt like this savory, tasty pudding. The third appetizer was the Chengdu style potato snack. It was spicy but I also felt the calm potato cooling down the spice. It had the right amount of everything. Not too far later, the noodles arrived! We got the house beef noodles, except I felt that if we got normal spicy level, I would not be able to handle it. It just had this irresistible smell and... Oops I think I ate it all! The other noodle was the Golden chicken soup noodle. It was like an Asian sichuan spicy version of chicken noodle soup! I would definitely come to Mian again. This place is highly recommended for fellow noodle lovers! read more

MIAN - Some of the dishes at our trip to Mian! - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Mian in Rowland Heights is a great spot for Chinese noodles. I got the chicken gizzard noodle and it was packed with flavor. The noodle dishes here are not only delicious but also very aesthetic. They come out looking just as good as they taste. I really hope they bring back the mung bean soup they used to serve for dine in. It was a nice touch. Still, the food quality and flavors make this place worth coming back to. The utensils and ambiance inside reminds me of vintage China. They have multiple locations too! Line can be sometime long! You order by QR code. read more

This is always a great food option to choose whether you need a quick lunch/dinner or if you are visiting for fun. The food always hits the spot if you are craving chinese noodle styled food. I always recommend my friends and family to visit Mian if they are in socal. I usually get their tomato and egg noodle soup. This does not have other meats in the noodle so I also usually add a side of chicken gizzard which is soooo good as well. The chicken gizzard has a nice flavoring to it. They used to provide complimentary mung bean drink, but I don't think they provide it anymore for some reason which is very disappointing because it tasted so good and would make this restaurant so much better. read more

Food came real fast. I love the cucumber side but the radish tasted rather different than what i expected and i didn't like it. You order through a qr code. Noodles were good. read more

MIAN - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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MIAN absolutely nailed it! I came here craving something warm and comforting with my family and left seriously impressed. We ordered a lot of food. The pork rib noodle soup was phenomenal. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the broth had a deep, rich flavor without being too oily or salty. The best part? They pack the noodles and soup separately for takeout, so nothing gets soggy, and thoughtful! Also tried the pork dumplings, which were juicy and bursting with umami. The sweet and spicy sauce they paired it with was perfectly balanced. Definitely a must-try! Loved the vibe of the place so modern, clean, and cozy. Service was quick and friendly. Will 100% be back to try the beef noodle soup next time! (Attached a few pics for the foodies!) read more

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This is my favorite Mian location so far (I have been to a few other locations). I feel like their portions are generous (most intestine I have gotten) and the quality has been consistent. I recommend less salty and less oily if you want the cleaner taste of the soup. My favorite are pork ribs, pork belly and intestine noodles soup. Beef was just okay because it was quite chewy and tough last time I got it. I really love the texture of the noodles here. It is nice that you can order through your phone and choose the spice levels or customize your order. The orders come out pretty quick too. The ambiance was great. The place looked new and clean with decent amount of seating. I was surprised that it was pretty empty on a Friday night. Parking or seating has never been an issue. This is my comfort food (quick and hearty noodles soup with a mala kick) and I highly recommend it. read more

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4 STARS If you are looking for a decent place to get some really good Zajiang dry noodle, go to Mian in Rowland Heights. Here's what we ordered and here are my ratings: * Chengdu Zajiang Noodle - $13.00. 4.5 out of 5 stars. The dry noodle did not disappoint and was the star of the show with the fried egg and bok choy on top. I would come back just for this dish alone, and probably will. * House Beef Noodles - $15.00. 3.out of 5 stars. We weren't as big of fans of the beef noodle soup and think there are better options in the Rowland area. The meat was tougher and dryer, and the noodles were overcooked. * Beef in chili sauce. 4 out of 5 stars. This appetizer packs a punch with the chili. * French Fries - rate 4.5 out of 5. This was a surprisingly tasty dish to have on the side. Definitely order it. You won't be disappointed! It was very easy to get a table at this restaurant (no long wait). There is ample parking for all of the restaurants in this complex. read more

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I wasn't able to get a picture, but my absolute favorite item from here were the pork dumplings. It was so juicy and the sweet and spicy sauce they used was so well balanced and had an umami explosion of flavor. I would come back here just for the dumplings. Another item I really enjoyed was the herbal jelly, because it has a nice herbal taste that was also sweet but not too sweet. I really liked the service here because everyone was really nice and attentive. read more

MIAN - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

MIan is such a great restaurant with beautiful decor and friendly customer service. I usually dine in, but lately I've been ordering to-go, and the quality is still just as amazing. The taro sweet potato balls are so good perfectly crispy and not overly sweet! read more

They don't turn on AC in this restaurant, felt really stuffy and hot. We were sweating. Will not be returning, found a piece of blue nail polish in my broth. Another time we found a piece of plastic bag. There definitely were some toxins and chemicals boiled into the broth. Beef noodle soup had a thick layer of chili oil, very greasy. We had to ask for a small bowl to skim some of it off. Pork Dumplings was alright. Pork filling was pretty small compared to the amount of wrapper. read more

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Always love beef noodle soup there. Service very fast. Beef rolls also very good now have choices for rice bowl. read more

MIAN - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I love Mian but honestly there's only one thing to get here, 成都雜醬面 Chengdu Zajiang Noodles. All the other dishes I try here are good but not spectacular. Respectfully, I'd pass on the Chili Oil dumplings as I don't like the filling. The service is always so quick, kind, and friendly. The ambiance is comfy, cozy, and modern. read more

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This is the spot for all noodles! There was plenty of parking in the lot and it does separate from the plaza right next to it. There was no line when we came on a weekend during lunch and we got to pick where we wanted to sit. You scan their menu and order directly on your phone. The food came out very quick as well. Fried pork- This was very crispy and the portion was generous. The spicy powder did get to you after awhile! House beef noodle- We ordered a spice level of 3 and it wasn't too spicy. It had a hint of spicy but very tolerable. They gave plenty of meat in the soup as well. The broth was very flavorful! Zhajiang noodle- This was decent and filling too! I believe the yellow things are chickpeas and there was even an egg too! It had a distinct taste but portion was great. read more

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This place was not as crowded when we visited on a Saturday around lunch time. The parking lot here gets very packed because there are so many different restaurants and vendors in the plaza. The restaurant itself is very well lit, clean and has very nice decorations. The food menu is a QR code so you order via your phone. The utensils and water will be provided by the wait staff. They use to serve complementary mung bean drinks but they no longer do so. You can still have them at $6 a pitcher. The food came out not long after we ordered. We got the cold noodle, zhaijiang hot noodle, and pork dumplings with varying spice levels. Their Szechuan spice has got some bite to it and it will leave your mouth numb, so be careful when choosing your spice level. The pork Dumpling is definitely my all time favorite here. I love the garlic and spice as it coat the dumplings. The aroma and taste is just so delicious! read more

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If you like the numbing sensation of spice encompassing your body at prices that haven't seen the worst of inflation yet, then you gotta try Mian out. It's a Michelin guide Szechuan restaurant that serves noodles on noodles. First, get some appetizers like their wood ear fungus, cucumbers, or peanuts. They're cool and refreshing to start out with before you move onto their fries. I know I know, it sounds weird, but their fries are pretty amazing. It's a nice mix of spicy and sweet that's unique from other fries you may have. Now, the noodles. The zhazhiang noodles is probably the first thing you should go for. Mix it all in for that delicious numbing spicy with a healthy side of veggies, ground pork, and egg with noodles. If you want soup, then the beef noodle soup is a great alternative. Lots of beef, lots of veggies, lots of noodles, lots of spice, can't go wrong with that. The mapo tofu was okay, it's not bad but I'm a little biased towards the one I make at home but I digress. Otherwise, service is quick, you order via QR code, and it's not too crowded that you ever wait long. So eat here time and time again for a good time, just maybe not every day lest you develop a gastric ulcer or GERD. read more

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Visited MIAN for the first time this past weekend as per my sister's recommendation. The moment we walked in, we were greeted by the staff. They bring out the water as soon as you sit. Each table has a QR code to access the menu and to allow each person in the party to add items. We ordered the appetizer set which comes with 6 different cold appetizers and the cumin fries. The cumin fries were delicious! The fries are crinkle cut fries who are seasoned with cumin and sweet spices...the contrast of the cumin and the sweet spices is exceptional, highly recommend this item! For my main entree, I ordered the spare rib noodle soup, the broth is spicy (mild level) and rich; comes with a generous amount of noodles and spare rib piece. Everybody in our party thoroughly enjoyed our experience at MIAN. Can't wait to come back to try the other items in the menu. read more

MIAN - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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