What I got: The large #1 combo pho. What I thought: I loved how tiny the place was, it felt very comfortably crowded. You can easily see the kitchen and hear the cooks doing their thing which really adds to the vibe here. The Pho itself was great. They provide all the side I love to add to my soup. Even though the place was packed with a line outside the food came out fast (10 min) and was hot and the meats were cooked perfectly. I slopped my soup down and went on my way to let the next person waiting have a seat. Would I do it again: I'll be back. Need to try their BBQ Beef salad bowls. Warning: Prepare to wait a while to get an open seat. No good for groups of 3+. read more

First, if you have a big gathering, I don't recommend eating here because the seating is small, only about 10 people seemed to fit. It was easy to order and the food came out quick and portion size was perfect. They have amazing bubble tea and I genuinely enjoyed my time eating here with my family! read more

Noodle Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

Easily one of my favorite places to go and eat at, whether it's with a couple of friends or by myself. Service is fast, and food is amazing. Very reasonable prices as well. Definitely recommend going there if you're in the mood for a relatively quiet and on the go place to eat. read more

I was so glad when I got to come back to Monterey in late March 2016 that my favorite Pho place from 8 years before was still open. Not only that but the owners are doing well enough they have opened a second location and were on vacation. :) We stopped in on a Tuesday so the girl from the Marina location took our order. I've never had any issues with rudeness out of anyone when I have eaten at the Noodle Bar but I also understand that its a small family business and they do literally every thing that needs done so they don't have time to kiss your bum sometimes. There isn't a single thing I have EVER ordered off this menu that wasn't worth its price. I dream of getting Pho this good for this price where we live now. But I'm staring at $10 regular bowls where I live. $14 for anything even mentioning shrimp. So a $7 large bowl with combo meats including Shrimp? Please and thank you. Its tiny, so I recommend calling ahead for take-out. They only accept cash but have an ATM inside. read more

I was a little disappointed. I had been here many times before, but this time the food was very bland and they increased their prices so it cost more and wasn't as good. I understand that times are tough with Covid so I understand the need to recoup the profit loss but I feel like the taste was just not as good as before. Was a little disappointed. read more

They're cash only, and a tiny place. We had our baby and just held him on our lap while we ate since there is no way a stroller or carrier could fit in there. I ordered the fried rice and it didn't really taste like fried rice to me- more like just white rice with soy sauce in it, but still soft and mushy like white rice and not the slight oiliness the fried rice usually has & taste(which tastes good). They had a lot of customers though, and my husband did like his food (noodles), but my fried rice was the worst I've had. read more

Noodle bar has great food and prices! My favorites are the 5 Spice Chicken, Chow Fun, Spring Rolls (Veggie or BBQ Chicken) and the Honey Milk Tea - no boba for me though! The only downsides are that the place is small with about 12 seats and they only accept cash. Take out is a great option if you don't want to wait though, but be sure to ask for the add on items like soy sauce or the hot sauce. The food more than makes up for the 2 small downsides and I come in almost once a week. read more

I love this place! Defiantly has the best beef and broccoli in my opinion, it's so good! The only downfall with this place is sometimes it's too packed cause of the size, but the food is worth the wait if you're not too impatient or too hungry.. Also try the Dry Noodle Bowls.. AMAZING. read more

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Amazingly kind gentleman behind the counter with fabulous customer service. Food was delightful! Never felt rushed, combination Pho was perfect. All in all a must visit! read more

Seriously, when they say Noodle Bar, they literally mean Noodle Bar, because that is all there is there. A bar, with about 8 chairs in the front and 3 on the side, if you are facing the menu board inside. Pho was average, no Ngo Gai and the broth was not clear when brought out. However, for the Monterey area I loved it. Sitting at the bar I felt as if I was back in a city, enjoying my meal. The atmosphere was great. I don't know maybe it was because I am fond of bars haha, but it really made my meal. Service was average, the woman working there is friendly, though when they get busy you won't see them for a while. The pho here is on par with the other 2 pho restaurants here in Monterey. The others may use a bit more MSG, as it wasn't as salty as some I have had. I am dinging this place 1 star, because it was cold inside and the tea was not fresh, it was sitting in the big air pot, they pour it into a kettle and bring it to you. I understand you want to make it easier to clean, but I can't accept tea in such a manner, even in monty/seaside. Other than that, I will be back. I will probably try a different dish though. I think I will leave the pho where its best, in San Jose. For the record, No credit cards accepted. Large bowl is 6 and small bowl is 5. read more

We ordered the spicy chicken and mango smoothie that was amazing. Will come back next time in town.

Noodle bar in Seaside is "okay" but Noodle Bar in Marina is the best. We just come in seaside if we have no time to go to Marina. Best in terms of : Staff in Marina: THE BEST! Best customer service ever. Here in Seaside: she seemed always mad and not so much accommodating. She gets irritated right away. Just a question from my daughter if she has put Large in her order. Food: In Marina, it is tastier. Seaside does not have any milk alternative. Sorry to write this review. I love noodle bar but seaside branch needs to improve. read more

Amazing... Surprisingly, this place was much smaller than we expected, however the food was delicious. Expect to wait, there is only about 10 seats at bar, however, you can order pickup food and come back later. Expect that they accept only cash, it was not problem for us, but someone could be surprised. I have ordered curry chicken, and it was best chicken I have eaten for months. Each piece of chicken was tasty and flavorful. The spring roll sauce was a little disappointing, but I understand that other people like exactly this - very rich on peanut flavored sauce. read more

The Noodle Bar has good food and great prices. The restaurant and cooking area are very clean. You can see the cooks and staff in the food preparation area which is always a big advantage. The spring rolls are outstanding. Now for the downsides. There are very few seats. Unless you get lucky you will have trouble finding seating for a party of 2. Their take out is pretty much the only way to go. I've noticed that frequently there are mix-ups with take out orders so be sure to check your bag before leaving. Overall this is a very solid restaurant if you want take out. read more

Best Vietnamese restertaunt in the 831!!! Spring rolls fabulous! Chicken and rice is my go to!!! Thank you Noodle Bar for being the best consistently!! read more

Funky dive place. You sit at a bar on Snap On tools stools. The food is awesome. they're super nice. we came in at 7:55, 5 minutes before closing and they let us stay and eat. We had the noodles and I had the special eggplant and mushroom over steamed rice. it was all good. My kids loved it. the soup base has a light ginger flavor to it. Lot's of togo orders. The only downside is that there are only 13 stools. read more

Best Vietnamese food in Monterey!! We always get the pho, egg rolls, and chicken chow mein and I've literally never had better! I personally like the Seaside location better than the Marina, especially for takeout! Cannot go wrong eating here, but remember it is cash only (there is an ATM machine at the restaurant just in case you forget!). read more

feel like slapping myself for thinking Top Ramen was good.. haha definitively recommend this place. If men were allowed to cry I would be crying while enjoying my food here.. haha BOMB! read more

I've always heard about the Noodle Bar prior to moving to the area, and now I know why. This place is "da frickon bomb, yo!" I have been craving some good Pho for some time and this place was just what the doctor recommended. the sitting situation is a little tough but the food more than makes up for it. they only take cash but have a conveniently placed ATM if all you have is a debit/credit card. First impressions last and the ladies that work there are super nice!.... well, they were to me and all the customers that came in while I was there. great food. Great strangers, Great Prices! read more

OMG! I don't use this lightly but really this is the most funky cool standing room only noodle joint I've been to in a long time. Big bowl of hot, good pho for under $20! Hidden on an old strip mall is this small hole in the wall joint. People sitting shoulder to shoulder over their plates of food why the waitress walks back and forth along the counter. Having to wait till someone gets up to take their seat before it gets cold. The waitress clears the spot and puts down the utensils then gives you time to study the menu. Only coming over to ask if you'd like something to drink then leaving one alone until they are ready to order. After ordering the fresh bowl of pho come pipping hot out from the small kitchen probably only big enough for the cook. This is the purest experience of what I consider a noodle house. it is the type of place that is seek out for those wanting an experience or locals that know the great hole in the walls. This is a treat that will be there for a long time to come. read more

First of all: Get the 5 spice chicken wings! My friends and I come here just about every week. It's good fast Vietnamese food. You also get a nice size portion for cheap. Get the 5 Spice chicken wings! I usually order the dry noodle bowl, or the chow mein/fun.. With the chicken wings. ALWAYS. And sometimes I get the Fried Jumbo Shrimp, which is also really good and deserves to be recognized! I'm not really a fan of any of their soups. The stir fry's are my friends go-to. Get the 5 spice chicken wings! The two servers are always super attentive and lovely. They deserve some credit, you can tell they always work hard. Cash only. Sometimes there's a wait, but no more than 10-15 minutes. And don't forget to order the chicken wings! read more

It was ok. place was STUPID cramped...no elbow room at all... Pho not good. House fried rice DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! 5 hot wing ehhhh... nothing special! DONT GET STRAWBERRY BOBA. Ours was like drinking a cup of strawberry syrup LITERALLY! read more

i order from here all the time best Vietnamese food in the county. fresh, clean, tastes good, and efficient. love everything here

Squeezed between a dollar store and the ever-so-shady Shadowbox, the Noodle Bar lies like a diamond in the Seaside rough. Went once on a friends recommendation and have been going back with frequency ever since. Cheap. Fast. Delicious. If you those are things you value in an eatery, do yourself a favor and check this place out. I've had most things on the menu, which have all been good. My favorite is to start with a couple spring rolls then get the five-spice dry noodle bowl. Hot, spicy and satisfying. The only things that would normally be considered downsides, for some reason aren't at all. The cramped space, weird drink selection and cash-only policy somehow only adds to the charm- and it all reminds me of some random neighborhood in Saigon. (Not that I've been there). It's usually crowded in the evening, and only has about ten spots, but by some kind of magic I've never had trouble getting two seats. Even if I did, I would wait for a place with this much flavor. read more

I think I ordered wrong cuz my food sucked Spring rolls: not fresh. No flavor. Dipping sauce was eh Chicken wings: this is the only reason I gave them 2 stars, instead of 1. Decent, but I have had way better before Chow fun: disgusting. Absolutely gross Horrible service, but I expect that, so not a deal breaker for me. Regardless tho, cuz of the food, I won't be back read more

I had the Udon noodle bowl, my friend had the Chow fun. We split a split a spring roll appetizer. Delicious and the bill was under $20. This is a small shop, you sit on "SnapOn" stools with bolts poking thru the cushion at your butt. The bar was half full during our visit and the waitress was attentive. Awesome! read more

Driving along Fremont Avenue in Seaside, California is a jumble of confusion. Haphazard buildings, parking lots, liquor stores, car dealerships, and restaurants. Too many restaurants to count. From the outside, most of the places look a little sketchy, but probably worth a try none the less. A dozen of Mexican/burrito places to choose from, Curly's BBQ (which keeps calling my name, yet somehow I have never been there), Pho King... (you can make up your own jokes), and yes the NOODLE BAR. If you find yourself driving this street in need of a cheap, quick, delicious meal, go no further. Order a #13 (five spice chicken) and you will endure 10 minutes of flavor heaven. I tell myself I should branch out. Maybe order something else, maybe try one of the other 15,000 resturants along Freemont boulevard, but why change once you've found something this good? read more

The rave reviews drew me here and I wasn't disappointed. Got the combination Pho and it easily had one of the tastiest Pho broths I've had yet. It was somewhere between your clearer broths of Pho Hoa and Pho Gardens in San Jose and your rich tonkotsu broths you find in Japanese Ramen. Left the restaurant with an empty, squeaky clean bowl. The combination comes with grilled chicken, plenty rare steak, and two beef ball halves. I was surprised that they charge $.50 extra if you ask for any additional basil (I only got one sprig with about 6 leaves on it), but they were generous with their rare steak so I was still very happy. Service is quick and friendly. Like everyone says, the space is tight and as you're waiting for a spot to eat, you'll find most patrons order their meals to go. It's also nice that they gave me one-time use bamboo chopsticks and the soup spoon was actually clean. Not my typical experience at Pho restaurants. I'll be back here tomorrow for another round of that yummy broth! ;) read more

At first it seems as if you are in the noodle-Nazi shop because the waitress seems irritated. But I think she is the one who manages everyone and everything so she got a lot on her plate. The food was fine and she does her job well . They got vegetarian options and my mom loved her fried catfish . The biggest con for me is cash only service, they got an ATM there but who wants to pay for using their money ? read more

Still lovin' this place! It's still one of my favorite take out places in the 'side. For calling in take out orders, it's super quick (they're already done with making your food by the time you get there). For eating in, getting a place to sit is hit and miss. For the price (and judging Vietnamese food with Monterey Peninsula googles), you can't go wrong. -1 star for still not taking cards. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. I've been here plenty of times and it always seems to decline further and further in customer service. I only come here because my daughter loves this place. It took 15 minutes just to get a response from the waitress on whether we wanted to order out or stay in. Instead she wanted to cater to a friend that was waiting for 5 seats. She said she'd take our order once she was done with whatever she was doing in the back only to come back to the front and ignore us and continue to chat with her friend who was still waiting for seats. My daughter finally had to ask her if she was still going to take our order like she said she would & asked how long the wait would be. She said 25 mins for a to go order. Unbelievable that their still in business. The worst waitress I've encountered. She basically waited for her friend to gather her seats to take their orders before wanting to help us. I refuse to continue to come here and spend my money especially when chop stix is down the street & they have always had much better service & great food. read more

Noodle Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

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After reading a great review for this place in the paper I decided to give it a go. Noodles, I love noodles! As for first impressions, the place is kinda sketchy. There's not a lot of seating, pretty much you just eat at the counter/bar. There were all these high school kids hanging out there who seemed to know one of the girls who was working there. It was kinda annoying to listen to them blabber on and on. As for the food, I was surprised to get the menu and find that they didn't have a single vegetarian noodle option. I eat seafood, but even the shrimp noodles said they were in chicken broth. I didn't want to just walk out at that point, so I ordered the shrimp noodles even with the chicken broth - I'm not obsessive about such things in certain situations. It took awhile for my food to appear, and when it did I was disappointed. It was bland and unimpressive, and made me wish that I had decided just to walk out after seeing the menu. I have a suspicion that their more meaty dishes probably taste better, but there doesn't really seem to be anything here for me. read more

This place really is a noodle bar, with 12 bar stools to be precise. Teeny tiny! I don't particularly like to eat with people breathing down my neck waiting for my seat, so we got it to go. Disappointing boba, very heavy and chalky tasting. The coconut was diabetic-shock sweet. The mocha was much too strong. Chicken chow mien was pretty solid. BBQ chicken spring rolls were dynamite. Lemon grass chicken with rice and veggies was delicious! Both spicy and very lemony. Veggies were pretty much just broccoli and zucchini, but they were fresh. read more

Rare Beef and Meat Ball Pho - 2 stars (only 2 meat balls and 3 slices of beef) Dry Noodle with BBQ pork and one egg roll - 2 stars Service - 3 stars read more

I haven't eaten in, but we're ordered out twice. So far we're had on 2 different trips: Chicken Udon, Rare Beef Pho, Fried Tofu, Sweet & Sour Pork, and the BBQ Chicken w/ Tofu. I have no complaints on any of them. All were amazing. I'd highlight some things.. but honestly it's all a highlight.. portions, flavor, etc. xD But yeah, I can see us ordering out from here many times in the time we're going to be out here. Super fast, very friendly, great food, and a really great price! :) read more

It's a small but have big flavors! I'm picky when it comes to eating pho. A lot of places, the pho is bland but this little joint, the pho flavor was robust, rich and flavorful! I had vegetarian pho and the rest of my family had beef pho. Everyone enjoyed it, even the 18 month old. It gets crowded so you may have to wait for a seat. read more

Noodle Bar - It's an actual bar! - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

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As good as it gets here on Monterey. I'm used to pho from Oakland or San Jose (so. good.). Noodle Bar comes close, but most importantly, of all the Viet places in Monterey, it comes closest. It's a small establishment, which is a bummer, because I dislike pho to go. But their cheap prices, tasty foods, and tasty drinks (omg, avocado boba) make up for the small space. read more

Food was surprisingly delicious! I came in this restaurant not expecting anything. (I've been spoiled to amazing Vietnamese food due to area I live in). Ordered a dish with ramen noodles, while my partner ordered the orange chicken, in which was out of this world! Also, try the 5-spice chicken!! It's the best item on the menu! I also ordered pho noodle soup, in which was very disappointing. It was gross! It did not even taste like pho. I even thought Choptix's carried better pho, and that place has mediocre food. read more

Honestly, the BEST place to get your boba fix & Asian cuisine. Only thing is cash only at the Seaside restaurant but that's nothing to complain about. Reasonable prices, great service, amazing tasting food & Hope they expand more read more

One of my fave noodle places, really yummy food and the price are reasonable. Great customer service and a great place to eat with a group of friends. The store is kept well and always clean and organize. Will be coming back again read more