Came here with my date. Came in slightly earlier than the peak dinner time, so the restaurant was much quieter than usual. My date had recommended this location, and it was worth the visit. I decided to order the Chengdu Noodles, with an added 3 level of heat. It came pretty spicy, but definitely burned really flavorbly. The spicy sauce were drenching the noodles with a delicious chunks of ground pork and bok choy. Also tried their chilled Mung Bean drink and that was really, really good. The booth seats were really comfortable. The staff was also friendly and smiled. They don't have physical menus here, so scan the sign thing that's on your table to place your order. Parking can be a challenge here. There's same level parking or under the parking structure. There's also other food places in the same plaza, if you want to visit as well. read more

SO and I crave the noodles (and fries surprisingly lol) from here! Fast service and easy self ordering system. Easy parking in the underground lot. - chengdu zajiang noodles (Level 5 Extra Spicy) $13: a little too spicy to completely enjoy the dish, so will go back to lvl 3 next time lol. Love the texture of the noodles and all the flavors complement each other. - red chili sauce wonton (Lvl 3) $13: not memorable - chengdu fries $5: perfectly crisp on the outside, soft center. nicely seasoned with the same spice that's on chinese bbq - spicy beef noodles (lvl 3) $15: tasty, tender beef, would get again - hot & sour glass noodles (lvl 5): so simple with the fried egg. I usually like clear noodles because of the chew, but i actually prefer the egg noodle more here - mung bean drink / cup $2: simple, refreshing, affordable - cucumber salad $6: basic, palette cleanser, but not much flavor. wouldn't get again Will wanna try the steamed egg next time. read more

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fantastic meal! perfect for when you want a comfort meal. truly loved everything we got, especially the cucumbers and sour soup beef noodles! service could be better; no one ever checked-in to see how we were doing. we also requested for the check through their ordering app, and no one came after quite some time read more

Mian - dan dan noodles, sour soup beef noodles, cucumbers - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Came in for a quick lunch and received an outstanding experience. Family friendly restaurant with a good amount of seating. Prices are reasonably fair for today's economy. Seamless QR code ordering. The highlight was the perfect blend of Szechuan spices, it was spot on flavorful and very comforting in every dish. And I love comfort food, especially noodles so definitely in for a treat. We ordered the beef noodle soup, chicken gizzard noodles, spicy wonton, chicken, and fries. All delicious, cooked perfect textured and spice level for me! Fast and thoughtful service. Our waitress came with items before we asked and even help me pack up as I was taking my time struggling with the lids. Busy plaza parking lot with plenty of dessert and tea options. We will be back! read more

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How I feel about Mian is similar to that of Sichuan Impression. It lacks the depth of flavour and complexity that is offered at other more hole in the wall Sichuan restaurants, but is a great entry point into the cuisine for someone unfamiliar with the flavours! read more

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Szechuan restaurant in San Gabriel. We got the spicy beef noodle soup level three spicy and the beef rib noodle soup. Broth was great not too oily meat was tender and noodles had a good texture. Service was quick and ordering is through a QR code menu. read more

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WOW the beef noodle soup here is phenomenal! I got the house beef noodle soup with a mild spice level, and it definitely had a nice spicy kick. The beef is sooo tender and the meat quite literally fell off the bone. The noodles were cooked perfectly too. The cilantro and bok choy were an excellent addition to the bowl for a nice refreshing crunch. The broth was spicy, hearty, and comforting. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Mian - House Beef Noodles - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

We ordered one of each of the combos: - Chili oil dumplings (pork) - Beef noodle soup (medium spice) - Brown sugar sticky rice - Pickled cucumber - Chengdu Zajiang noodles (mild) Everything was absolutely delicious! I loved the Chengdu Zajiang noodles the most. The flavor was wonderfully complex even without chili oil. The noodles in both dishes were cooked to perfection and so bouncy. The beef in the beef noodle was so tender. The "sticky rice" dessert was fried rice cake with brown sugar syrup; the texture was delightfully crispy. The dumplings were so juicy; the skin was perfectly cooked as well! The cucumbers were tossed in vinegar, peppercorn, and chili. You order through a QR code, and service was extremely quickly. We were able to snack on the cucumbers before our entrees arrived. The sun does tend to get in your eyes if you sit facing the window during midday. The two combos were enough for 3 people. I hope to come back and try their noodle soups! read more

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My friends said the noodles here were good so decided to grab dinner here Sunday night. There was unexpectedly no wait when we walked in and we got seated right away. They have a QR code for you to order online which was convenient. Everyone just adds their own order to the cart and then it syncs to the table's cart. I ordered the Zajiang Noodles (no spicy). The food came out pretty quick, maybe around 10 minutes. The noodles come with minced meat on top, fried egg, and some vegetables. The noodle texture was nice and chewy and tasted freshly made. The sauce was also great and flavorful. As for the portion, it is a typical portion for the price. I think this is a good noodle place to go, especially when craving spicy noodles. But I think the nonspicy option is great as well. It isn't mindblowing good but I enjoyed it and it wasn't expensive. I would come back again to try other dishes. read more

Mian - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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We had a large party (13) come here for lunch. Had to be split across two tables. So not good for parties. The digital ordering across 2 tables made me the waitress. I did not enjoy having to take everyone's order. When I asked if they could just take the order like a regular restaurant, I was told to use the website. Not friendly service. There were a lot of hard no's. You can't stand here when you wait. Or there. You can't use the bathroom. You can't have your seat too far away from the table. Food looked better than it tasted. Beef noodle soup broth was lacking depth. Popcorn chicken didn't have basil. The noodles were the biggest letdown. For a place named MIAN, one'd think the made these fresh, from scratch daily, had some special way to keep them bouncy for texture, etc. Nope, these tasted like they were fresh off the grocery shelf. It was not a relaxing or enjoyable experience. The regime thinks their food is so terrific they can treat folks however. We like noodles at other places more. Won't be back. read more

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First time trying this place out at friends recommendation. There is plenty of underground parking. You place your order using the link via QR code. Staff served us water upon seating. It can get loud inside once the place fills up. I got their zajiang noodles ($13) which comes with minced beef, fried egg, and some bok choy. It was a good portion was this price. Sauce was very flavorful. Would come back for this again! read more

Mian - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Classic szechuan styled noodle house with yummy noodles. A solid 3.8/5. Parking usually isn't an issue and the establishment is decently sized. The noodle portions are pretty great and I usually take half home when I order appetizers with it. I enjoyed the spicy wontons though they weren't a favorite of another tablemate. I got the Sichuan hot sour noodles and they were tasty. I've gotten them on more than one occasion and enjoy the crunchy peanuts that come with them. I've eaten these noodles cold as well and actually prefer them that way with the cold, sour refreshing taste after a hot day. My sibling always get the beef noodle soup and loves it. A great restaurant my family consistently visits and tastes good. read more

Mian - Sichuan hot sour noodles, spicy wontons - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I've been to Mian in San Gabriel before and remember really enjoying it, so I brought a friend who had never been on a Tuesday night for dinner. The food itself still holds up, but the experience this time left a pretty bad impression. We ordered through the QR code and got the insanely spicy noodles, steamed egg with minced pork, Chengdu fries (we went with level 5 spice), beef in chili oil, and the celery with peanuts. For drinks, we had the mung bean drink and plum juice. Everything tasted great, just like I remembered. The spice level was definitely there but still enjoyable and not overwhelming. The issue came when an extra dish showed up at our table that we never ordered. When I checked the online menu from the QR code, I saw that the restaurant had added crispy pork to our order without asking us. That alone felt pretty shady, and to make it worse, the dish itself was mostly batter with barely any meat. It honestly left a sour taste after what would have otherwise been a solid meal. Good food doesn't make up for questionable business practices. Parking: there's free surface parking in a shared lot, plus underground parking available. Ambiance is your typical Asian restaurant. It was moderately loud, but still easy enough to have a normal conversation. Overall, the food is good, but I won't be coming back after this experience. read more

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I've been here before and was craving some noodles, so I decided to give it another try. The food is pretty decent, not the best noodles I've ever had, but definitely enjoyable overall. Chengdu ZaJiang Noodles - This was my favorite. Dry-style noodles with a fresh texture and great flavor. Very tasty. (4.5/5) Spicy Beef Noodles - A bit too oily for my personal taste. There's a heavy amount of chili oil, so we mostly stuck to the noodles and meat. (3.5/5) Overall, the food was tasty and reasonably priced. Parking - Plenty available, including convenient downstairs parking. read more

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Solid spot for the noodle lover! Been years, I mean years since I've been here. And happy to say that my second time back was better than the first, not that the first time was bad. Came here for lunch with friends so we each ordered our own noodles and appetizers to share. I'm not a big noodle person but their noodles are delicious. I think I ordered their signature Zajiang Noodles and noodles were cooked perfectly so they still have a good chew. Flavor is also there! Of course, more noodles than protein. The appetizers we ordered to share were all delicious - steamed egg was my favorite. Served in a mug with minced pork on top, it reminds me of the steamed egg I had growing up and at $5, you actually get a decent amount. Happy slurping! read more

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Mian is perfect for a variety of situations - large family dinners, solo dinners, casual friend dinners, and dates! They're pretty heavy handed on the spice here, so if you're wavering on spice level just get no numb and no spice lol it will still be tasty. There's a key by the register for the bathrooms outside. Service is always quick, everything usually comes out within 5-10 mins. Very comforting homestyle cooking :) Fav dishes: golden soup wontons, chili oil dumplings, chengdu zajiang mian, steamed egg with minced pork read more

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I always get their Chengdu Zajiang Noodle. I'd recommend going for at least level 4 spicy, because anything lower isn't as delicious or flavorful (in my opinion). It is pretty spicy, though, and the mala flavour might take some time to get used to if you've never tried it before. The level 5 spicy is great and enjoyable if you love spicy food. The Zajiang Noodle with peas is pretty much the same dish as the Chengdu Zajiang Noodle, just with chickpeas added. It's a great option if you want some extra fiber and protein with your noodles. The service here is always quick and friendly. Take-outs are ready within 10 -15 minutes. The workers are reliable and efficient. The space itself is clean and works well for small groups or individuals. There's ample parking available, especially with the additional underground parking. read more

Mian - Chengdu Zajiang Noodle (the sauce is packed separately for take-outs) - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Super quick and delish! I think I lucked in on parking on my pickup but really wish I ate there. Food is pretty fresh! I had ordered soup and after a few days the noodles went bad (which is not a BAD thing-- to me it means stuff is fresh!!) Staff is efficient and hard working, acknowledged me right away even tho they were quite busy. read more

Located in a busy plaza so parking can be hard to find at peak hours. The store is in the corner of the plaza. They serve a variety of noodles. Service was good. Food came out quick. Food was ordered with a QR code. Very affordable and the serving size was big for me. I could not finish my bowl. read more

Mian - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I usually get the spicy intestines rice noodles here. The broth is quite oily and the spice builds as you eat but it burns so good! Ordering is done via mobile by scanning QR code on the table. Service is pretty quick. read more

Mian - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Food is just as good as when they first started, actually on a rare occurrence, I actually think it's better. There's more food options now a days. You scan a qr code for the menu and click to order. Food comes out quickly and is delicious. Had a little trouble paying on their app so they came to take the payment. Only thing is no more free mung bean drink and it's $2 now. Got too excited. Started to dig in and then remembered to snap a pic read more

Mian - Spicy sour beef noodle - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Great noodles. Decent service. Can be a bit packed during lunch, but there's outdoor seating if too full. Any noodle here is good, doesn't really matter which one you order. My recommendation is to come 2-3 times and try a different noodle each time! read more

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We ordered the chengdu zajiang noodles, piquant intestine noodles, spicy tofu noodles with meat, and the steamed egg & minced pork. Everything was packed with bold, authentic flavors. The noodles had the perfect texture, and the piquant intestine noodles had just the right kick without being overwhelming. Each piece of the pork intestine is big and not chewy. The spicy tofu noodles is ok. The steamed egg was silky smooth and super comforting, a great balance to the spicy dishes. Service is fast. I will definitely come back to try others. read more

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wow oh wow. the mashed potato noodles was nothing less than delicious. textures were everything. certainly one of my favorite noodle dishes by far. the dan dan noodles were also quite yummy. the side of pickled cucumbers complemented the heaviness of the noodles. good portions, fresh ingredients, and quick service. read more

Mian - dan dan noodles - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Came back and again and got my usual. Service was quick and the food was delish! I just wis the egg can be a bit hotter when it came. It wasn't too packed when I came and parking was super easy! Good vibes and easily my go to when I'm in the area! read more

Mian - Spicy Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Great place if you love spicy food The service was quick and easy Definitely a cozy place for a meal with family or friends read more

Mian - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The food was okay, but did not taste completely authentic. The noodles were kind of dry and not my favorite. The store environment was relatively clean. The ordering system could really be improved. Not only did they charge an unexpected service fee for using their QR code ordering system, the system was extremely confusing to navigate and submitted a dish our party did not add. There was no page for confirming the order, so we were not able to double check the items before the servers brought them to our table. The server got very defensive when we tried to explain to them that their system could use some improvement. I definitely will not be coming back and recommend future customers to find a way to double check their order! they will not refund you :) read more

I came here last night on Chinese new year's day, for some reason my sister and I came in this plaza and didn't know what to eat. But when we saw Mian it was packed with so many people and we decided to go try it. If you like MaLa spicy food this is the place for you. The noodles are so good and texture is so unique. The taste is also special and even the fries had a special spicy taste and a little sweet. Interior is also very clean and the servers were really fast and nice. If you in 626 area, I definitely recommend you to try this place. As for parking it might look hectic but there's plenty of parking underground! read more

Mian - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Ordered takeout because my lunch break was short and it was crowded inside. I ordered one of the top rated dishes (Chengdu ZaJiang Noodle). I got the lowest level of spicy and it was still pretty spicy in my opinion!! But very very tasty and I ate a whole bowl in one sitting! The noodles had amazing consistency and definitely can see how the noodles are a pride and joy of the place. Noodles were 10/10! Nice and chewy and able to absorb flavor well without getting soggy. Would come back and try a dine-in experience! read more

Mian - Chengdu ZaJiang Noodle - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Good value dishes. The spicy beef noodle soup was only $15 and the portions for the beef were pretty generous. Beef cuts varied between being very dry to somewhat tender. Noodles were fresh and chewy. Getting mild spicy was more spicy than I thought it would be right at the beginning, but over time I think I got used to the kick from the chilis. I also got the popcorn chicken appetizer for $8, and the chicken was so tender and fried perfectly. The only thing I didn't like was that it was sprinkled with too much fine chili powder. Some of the loose powder got stuck in my throat and sent me into a painful coughing episode. read more

Mian - Spicy beef noodle soup and Sichuan Cold Noodles - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Been to Mian a handful of times (almost weekly now) and tried various different noodles/side dishes. By far Ive been impressed with the quality of the food and how delicious a noodle dish can be. Located in 626, I was referred over to Mian to try their famous noodle dishes. Service is solid and plentiful tables inside and out. Recommended items: sweet/sour noodle: 8/10 spicy beef:7.8/10 pork noodle: 8.4/10 (my favorite) wontons: 8.5/20 (so delicious and full of flavor. not small and served in good quantities) This is by far my favorite place to go to whenever I'm in this area plus you have all the famous Boba places and milk tea places to visit after. Parking is located within the plaza. They have more parking underground and is free. read more

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FLAVOR (3.5/5): I tried their spicy beef noodle soup, I got it a leveled up spice but didn't find it too spiced up. The noodle texture is great here! I found the beef a bit tough, it could have been a bit more tender. The popcorn chicken had a good crunch to it but was more salty than spicy. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (4/5): Vibrant food, small shop but simple and straight to the point. SERVICE (3.5/5): Don't expect people to check in on you here, but when you need something it's not impossible to flag them down. Food came out quick! TAKEAWAYS: A decent noodle spot if you're in town, glad I tried it but not good enough for me to want to come back again next time. read more

Mian - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Mian is the best for a bowl of noodles that has a consistent taste every time. In this trip we also tried the century eggs which were paired with a tasty pickled pepper too. We were seated immediately and ordered from our phones. The appetizer came out only a few minutes after we placed our order and the noodles came out very quickly as well. The vegetarian spicy noodle with egg had the right mix of spices and peppers and the portion size was just right too. Inside the restaurant wasn't too busy, with plenty of tables still available on a weeknight, but it's very casual and servers usually keep to themselves unless you ask for help. read more

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I love the noodles here! My bf ordered the house beef spicy noodles which was my favorite, but he liked the chengdu zhajiang noodles more. I thought the house beef noodles were more umami, but I for both dishes I loved the texture of the noodles. We also tried the steamed egg which was delicious - loved the addition of minced meat in it - and the pumpkin cakes which were ok but I wouldn't order again. Prices are reasonable and the underground parking lot is convenient. read more

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I have done take out for Mian once, but never got to try the food at the restaurant. I thought that the takeout was pretty good, so definitely was interested in trying the food there. I came on a weekday night and it was pretty empty, so I got seated right away. The servers were pretty nice and attentive. I opted for minced pork noodles and wanton in chili oil. First, the mince pork noodles. I thought that the noodles and pork were pretty decent. However, this was only one of the few dishes that they wouldn't let you take out the numbing (peppers), so after awhile, it got a little overwhelming for me. If you like the numbing taste, then it's OK, but for me, it got a little too much for me. For the noodles, I think I would get something else next time that I can adjust the numbing. My favorite was definitely the wanton in chili oil. The wanton was huge and so flavorful. I actually took my leftovers home and then ate rice with the sauce. Pretty tasty. Overall, I would definitely come back to Mian again. I would love to try another noodle dish and definitely would reorder the wanton. As a quick logistics, Mian is located in a pretty busy plaza, but definitely did not have any issues with parking. There is also a few dessert places in the plaza if you are looking for something sweet after the savory dishes here. read more

The hype is real! Finally tried Mian after hearing about it so many times. Came around 4 pm and it was not hard to find a spot but just one hour later there was an influx of people. Easy parking in the garage downstairs and very clean stairs to get up and down. I read all the reviews to determine which spice level was right for me. I think the level depends on whether you are getting dry noodles or wet noodles. Wet noodles tends to hide the spice a little more whereas the dry noodles are very in your face. So I tried my brother's dry noodles and it was level 2, pretty spicy. I got the braised beef noodle level 3 and I think I personally could've gone up a level for spice but level 3 was perfect for flavor. Everyone really enjoyed their meal and I was surprised how much I liked the appetizers. The cucumber was okay and not spicy at all, but the crispy pork had a kind of floral flavor and the fries were really tasty and perfectly crispy. Crinkle cut--my favorite! Service was also very friendly. You order on the website from a QR code (all of you get added to the same order) and the food came out astoundingly quick. Would come back! read more

The spicy beef noodle soup used to hit harder, but it doesn't seem as good or consistent anymore. I checked out this place for the first time just before covid and I remember the other locations had complimentary mung bean soup that helped combat the spiciness. I personally just think that the flavor isn't as strong or flavorful anymore and they don't do it as spicy. I'm still trying to find a spot for beef noodle soup and this used to be the spot, but now I'm on the hunt for another spot. read more

Mian - spicy beef noodle soup - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This location is significantly better than the Rowland Heights Location, both in terms of taste and service. The other location closes 30 mins before closing time, while this one will seat anyone til the last minute it closes. Moreover, the noodles, appetizers, and lu dou tang are all much more flavorful. The interior of this location is also nicer / less cold. The staff are very sweet and efficient at both locations though. read more

The Chengdu Zajiang noodles were exactly what I was craving this day so it hit the spot. I came with a group of friends at lunch on a Friday so the restaurant was empty and the underground parking was fairly empty. I ordered the noodles at level 2 spicy without the numbing spice so it was enjoyable for me to eat without dying from the spice. The portion size is perfect for a lunch meal and the ratio of toppings to noodles was good. read more

Mian - Chengdu Zajiang Noodles - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The mala spice is real! I got level 1 with mala spice and my mouth was so numb haha but very yummy! I wish you would pick level of mala but you can only select if you want it or not. The noodles have great texture and the portion size is perfect. I like how you can self order on your phone so you can scroll and look at the pictures. Great for introverts haha read more

Mian - Chengdu ZaJiang Noodle - Szechuan Near Me - San Gabriel, California