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    Mifen101

    4.3 (352 reviews)
    ModerateSoup, Chinese, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    cucumber and seaweed salad
    Gary Y.

    Finally checked out Mifen 101 and they are legit. The Yunnan rice noodles here are solid. I got the signature beef mifen and it didn't disappoint - it was super comforting and exactly what I was looking for. We also tried some of the spicy cold appetizers and they were spot on. On top of the great food, the service was efficient and our bowls were ready in no time. Will be back. Tip: come before 11:30am (they open at 11am) if you don't want to wait in line. The space is tiny so seating is limited.

    Beef Brisket in clay pot at the spiciest level 3, very good on a cold day
    Jay P.

    Came here on a weekday and parking was easy and no line at the restaurant. I would not come to this downtown area on a Friday night or weekend but its perfectly chill on weekday during lunch. We were seated immediately and the table for 6 was near the door so the unfortunate thing is we would get blasted by cold air every time someone opened the door and toward the end when we were finishing its also where people stand to wait for a table to open. Claypot Beef Brisket Mifen: Level 3 spicy, it was quite hot at this level and also paired with a nice sichuan numbing flavor. Portion size is very big and I was not able to finish it, in the future I would definitely split it. We asked the waiter what was the difference between claypot and a normal bowl since it costs more and the soup stays hotter in the claypot. Pork and Shrimp dumplings: Good home made taste and they were extra good dipped in the spicy chili sauce the order came with. Braised pork bun: nice toasty outside completely encapsulates the juicy meat filling. It was great and because it was all sealed it made our 1 extra an easy leftover my friend carried out in his pocket. The reason for the 3 star review is someone was sick working that day. Half the people who ate here that day ended up with pretty bad Influenza that gave us chills and body aches to the point where we had to take sick days.

    Eva S.

    Stopped by Mifen 101 after strolling along Castro Street following the World Cup Final. It was the perfect place for a comforting late-night meal. The beef noodle soup in clay pot and beef tendon noodle soup were flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what we were craving after all the excitement. Love the Servcie so fast, we wait outside and placed order before sit down. Food came in a few minutes after sat down. So efficient, would love to come back to try more

    pork chinese cabbage dumplings
    Donna T.

    I've always been curious about Mifen101 whenever I walk by, as it's usually packed. It's a small hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant, and service was quick. I ordered the signature beef mifen in level 3 which was supposedly mala spicy, and an order of the pork chinese cabbage dumplings. Thankfully there was a sichuan peppercorn condiment, as I felt that mine needed more heat. The broth itself is very beefy; there's some pickled veggies in there as well and the beef was cubed. I did enjoy the consistency of the rice noodles which absorbed the broth well. I thought it was decently good, but not anything sensational. The dumplings, however, I deemed were better; the filling was flavorful enough to where it didn't need to be doused in any sauce. It did come with a side of chili oil, but it didn't taste too far off from the one that was already on the table -- I didn't really like it as it was one of those chili crisp tasting ones that didn't taste like anything. Another nitpick is that the water was lukewarm, which didn't pair well with the hot and spicy broth. Overall, the food is priced pretty well for the value. If I were to come back, I'd probably try another type of beef mifen and definitely get the dumplings again.

    Young Y.

    The sour and spicy fatty mutton mifen is amazing here. My favorite. Super fragrant and flavorful. Noodles are springy. The others are decent. I get takeout here, have never eaten inside.

    牛肉面Beef Noodles
    Sarah J.

    Mifen101 always hits. I got their mifen101 beef noodle soup medium spice. I love how their broth is not too oily and very soothing for my stomach. They have abundant toppings, including meat, pickles, and noodles. This is probably the best beef noodle soup in the bay area!!! We were seated right away and the service was very quick.

    牛肉面Beef Noodles
    Gina R.

    Good portion, good price. We got the signature beef soup, both the clay pot version and the regular version. The difference is that the clay pot comes with additional toppings, like tomato and half an egg. Service was fast, it's a small restaurant but there was no crowd when we went. Parking lot is really close by. I like the texture of noodles, the pickled vegetables add so much flavor, and the medium spiciness is recently spicy. They have pepper powder on the side to add mala spice to your liking! Overall, they give a lot of food, especially their meat portion, for a reasonable price. Seems like a reliable option for some Chinese Beef soup. Will be coming back!

    Cucumber salad
    Alvina L.

    Flavorful beef broth with textured mifen. Generous portion. You get to pick spice level for both noodles and appetizers. Food is on the spicier side. Indoor seating was a bit crowded, service was acceptable. Casual noodles place.

    Spicy and Sour
    Kendrick N.

    This place is small but the service is super fast. We've been here twice and the food is always so tasty. One of the best Chinese noodles places in the area. Definitely remember to order the golden sour!

    Austin L.

    Been coming here for a few years. A great little "hole in the wall" Mifen place a little off Castro street. There is minimal space inside but the prices, quality, and portions of the Mifen soups are well worth coming for. Def one of my favorite restaurants on Castro and well worth a visit!

    Michelle A.

    Got here around 6 o'clock and had a few minute wait time. The store is very small and the tables are lowkey very close to each other. The food did have a lot of chili' for mild spicy. I really loved their cucumber salad it was very good. Their brown sugar and the coconut sesame basically tasted the same to me. I wasnt really a fan of their yogurt drink mixed with the purple rice though

    Sauced 牛肉面Beef Noodles
    Ming C.

    Their dry/sauced noodles are better than their soup noodles in my opinion! This place has great noodle texture which is something that I am very picky about when it comes to rice noodles. For Mifen101, I think they do the sauced versions better. The soup version was nothing to write home about but the sauce version hit the spot. Interesting choice of veggies as well. Service was fast and the servers were helpful and attentive. The place is no frills but clean and lines moved quickly! We also got the yogurt drinks (both with purple rice and original) and they are not as good as Yomie's but still good on the go. The fact that there are lines shows that people like the food.

    Signature Beef Mifen
    Maggie W.

    Came here with my mom and ordered the signature beef mifen at the recommended spicy level. The broth smelled divine and the beef was not skimped on. Each bite was very tender. The mifen was quite yummy and has a springy texture. I got the Beijing purple rice yogurt drink because I thought the dairy would cool me down, but it wasn't really good to be honest! The purple rice was way too gummy and clumpy at the bottom and refused to be distributed. The yogurt was also unsweetened, which would've been fine if I was able to eat with the sweetness of the rice. Parking situation can be a tad rough in downtown Mountain View during peak hours- the lots fill up quickly, so I parked in a semi-residential area and walked over.

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    Ask the Community - Mifen101

    Are the rice noodle gluten free?

    Their Mifen comes as standard with gluten-free rice noodles. But make sure not to get their egg noodles as those contain gluten and look the same. Or order the soup completely without noodles. Recently I noticed a minor gluten-effect: maybe they use… 

    Did you have change your noodles? When the place first opened, noodles were thick rice noodles. I just received my order and it looks like thinner, wheat noodles.

    I was there a few days ago and I had great rice noodles as always. No change in noodles.

    Do you have any plans to offer a vegetarian soup? Right now you only have a few appetizers I can eat, but they look good.

    I also would like a vegetarian option!

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    Favorite malatang spot, hands down!! More reasonably priced for the quality!! There's never a time…read morethat I'm unhappy with the food. I will say that sometimes their broth is a bit spicier than described, so just keep that in mind! You can always spice it up with the sauce bar if it's not spicy enough for you. The service is usually fairly good. It's self serve while you build your bowl of toppings, most of the service is at the beginning then just refilling water and giving you a to go container. It gets pretty busy, so it can be noisy and a bit of a tight squeeze between tables. The wait isn't too bad though because there's a lot of tables!

    Yum! Good thing I read all the reviews first. This was perfect for me and a lot of food. I may have…read moreover did it otherwise. My daughter couldn't resist trying everything and her mix dry pot was over two pounds. She took leftovers home. I selected 4 beef rolls, half a tube of soft tofu, two shrimps with the head, two lobster/crab fish balls, two types of mushrooms, baby bok choy, broccoli, and achoy. It came up to 1 pound 4 ounces and I selected the tom yum soup. It was a little salty but delicious and more than enough for one meal. I dipped it in chili sauce for added spice. There was a spice center with different spices, green onions, & sauces. It is one pound minimum for $14.99 lb. I was super full. Next time, I would take half of it home. Service was great. We walked up to sign in and they asked how many and gave us a table. We filled our bowls and someone was sitting at the assigned table. The cashier had someone move them so we were all good. The place is actually clean considering all the different bowls of raw ingredients to choose from. Tables were white with plastic orange/black bowls, chopsticks, and orange plastic spoons. It took less than 10 minutes for our bowls. Everything was hot & heated thru. They also refilled water. Employees weren't overly talkative but they were polite.

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