About a 1-1.5: Not sure what is going on with Noodle Box, but their consistency in terms of the food preparation and flavors, along with their drink menu, needs a lot of work. We have enjoyed this semi-fast casual Thai eatery for their noodle dishes and their teas - however, the noodles have been constantly overcooked, being gummy and overly 'swollen'; the sauces are hardly dressing any of the ingredients. The drinks, in which we usually find refreshing, are super watered down and flavored with artificial syrups, making them undrinkable. We have left tossing multiple items, as they were just inedible. In addition, the space just has this unpleasant sewage-like odor, which isn't great if you plan on dining in. Staff are pretty friendly. No dice, Noodle Box. Limited metered street parking can be found in the area. +inconsistent preparation of entrees +watered down, artificial drinks +limited metered street parking in the area read more

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We love this place! We had green tea with mango Boba and passionfruit green tea with strawberry Boba large size. Two teas came to a total of $12.14. The food smelled so good in this little shop. It's quaint plenty of CD and the food comes out hot and fast. Our Boba tea was excellent on a hot day. And they were very hospitable. Can't wait to come back to the noodle box. read more

Noodle Box - Green Tea w/ mango boba and passion fruit tea w/ strawberry boba - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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The service was so quick. The decor was very cute and funny. The Thai tea was very sweet and rich. read more

Noodle Box - Decor - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great takeout spot! Was excited to have a noodle place near by when I bought a house in Old Town. Only ordered from here twice so far. Ironically both times I got curry and rice instead of noodles lol first time around I ordered the red curry and it was divine! Properly spicy just how I like, they are not messing around. 2nd time I decided to be a little more adventurous and ordered massaman curry which I never had before. They gained my trust the first time around to try something new and it did not disappoint! I really enjoyed the crispy tofu app I ordered the first time and was a little sad it wasn't available for delivery this time but the chicken shumai I got this time was pretty good. Wish they had shrimp shumai and hope the missing tofu is just temporary! read more

Stopped by to grab a refreshing boba tea after a day in Old Town. I only got to eat a side of spring rolls with a delicious spicy honey dip. Wish I could have sampled more food, but the Strawberry Tea with rainbow jelly I got was sweet and refreshing! I'd definitely come back! We had a large group and there was one table we could sit at and relax. There's also some bar stools and a side table by the window to eat, but mostly a carry out vibe or a place to grab a quick bite. Parking is like everywhere in Old Town - either street parking or find a garage. read more

Noodle Box - Strawberry Green Tea with Rainbow jelly - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I'm all about eating Asian food, and this place is located centrally on King St. They have several options to choose from, and the staff were nice. My first complaint comes from the food being very heavy. It tasted alright, but gives you that feeling of being very full for a few hours after, and the same happened to my friend. Definitely something you'll need to walk off to go back to normal. The second star I marked off was due to the bathroom being quite dirty. I'm not sure how often the restroom is cleaned, but it did seem like there weren't that many people working, so maybe that's why. The toilet and sink had dirt on them, there were no towels apart from a roll sitting there, and the ceiling wasn't very clean either. I think a clean restroom is an important part of any establishment, so that stood out to me. Overall, food was alright but not in a rush to come back. read more

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We always swing by here for bubble tea. It's fresh and some of the best in the area of old towne. Fast service and it's hit or miss on busy levels but please do something about customers eating and have a whole conversation on speaker in the resturant. read more

Noodle Box - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Very delicious! Staycation at a nearby hotel, almost everything was closed on Christmas Day in Old Town. I reluctantly went into Noodle Box just because they were opened. Ordered Drunken Noodles and Lo Mein. Everything was surprisingly restaurant quality delicious! Very fresh, quality ingredients. I was very grateful to be able to have such a nice lunch on Christmas Day. read more

Strolling around Alexandria, watching the people scurry around, when in the middle of nowhere, up springs Noodle Box to tempt us with Eastern goodies. We got the shrimp fried rice, kung pao noodles, and drunken noodles along with the veggie spring rolls. Not bad - the flavors kind of blended together after awhile. But Noodle Box has one saving grace, and that is that the cooks know what "spicy" means. They don't fool around - when you ask for something spicy, it's spicy, like need-a-napkin-for-your-forehead-sweat spicy. This is not easy to find in today's bland world, even in the most authentic Asian restaurants. Noodle Box is not afraid to scare customers who think "spicy" means extra onions or a jalapeno! read more

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I really like their pad thai. My dad did not like their chicken and the service was meh. They argued with me that they didn't get my online order and did not ever apologize or do something to make up for me waiting an extra 20 minutes. Good prices though and I did like the pad thai. read more

Went there for bubble tea and the service was very fast. Good bubble tea for average pricing I would say. A good spot if you are visiting old town and want to grab a beverage and stroll. read more

Great food! I wish the pad thai had more veggies in it at baseline. Next time, I feel like I'd need to order veggie and tofu. My sister's drunken noodles had more zing than she expected for it only having one spice pepper, but she said it was great. Overall, cute little place, but super small dining area--a few bar stools and very limited seating that wasn't super comfortable. read more

Noodle Box - Pad Thai Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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My daughter and I needed lunch during a day in Old Alexandria. We selected Noodle Box for a quick meal. My daughter wanted plain lo mein and even though it's not on the menu, they accommodated her. I went with the drunken noodles with tofu. We shared a spring roll appetizer. The spring rolls were crispy and filled nicely. My daughter liked her lo mein. I loved the drunken noodles with tofu. The tofu texture was great, the noodles were quality, and the sauce packed a spice punch! Very enjoyable lunch! read more

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Service- the service was knowledgeable, polite and helpful with the menu. The service is very quick and they seem to manage both eat in and to go orders well. You will get your food very quickly so this is good when you have limited tim Ambiance- the space is small but warm and comfortable. There is a nice seating space at the window if you enjoy people watching in Old Town. The space is clean and has enough seating for a small party- not a large party. Food- I got something simple- the Thai Fried Rice- while I enjoyed the flavor the rice was soggy. On a positive note- the flavors were so fragrant- I could taste it long after I finished ordering. The vegetables were raw including the onion (now I actually I enjoy raw veggies and onions but for many this would not be enjoyable) The part that did me in was that the shrimp was undercooked. I did enjoy the mango bubble tea. They have a good variety of boba flavors. Final Analysis- looking for a quick bite for lunch on the run- sure but if you're looking to sit down and have quality Thai, I would choose another space. I think this place is reasonably priced place to take teens or kids. I would be willing to try another dish to see if their noddles are better. read more

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The noodle box mmm mmm mmm. They got some crab ragoons that are out of this world I'm telling you. They will have you s****** for hours, I'm telling you. The shrimp tempura .....same. I tried the pho, (even though they got a pho right next door!) that s*** had me... well it had me high.... just kidding it was hot but that's about it. They had some water with microplastics, which is pretty much everywhere I think (if you listen to the news). They got a soda machine (if you consider there cooler a soda machine). They got a tip jar, a tip jar so big they look like gold fish swimming in that junk when you lookin to pay lol. read more

Had the spicy crispy basil chicken. Delicious. Homey, low-key atmosphere. Location is great, right on King Street and close to waterfront park read more

Food is very good, tasty. Next time, will try their bubble tea. It is mainly a takeout place. read more

Hole in a wall with yummy noodles! Don't waste your money on the dumplings BUT the Tom Yum Noodle soup and Drunken Noodles were SO yummy!

Amazing food amazing service and surprisingly good for a hangover 10/10 would recommend especially if you aren't feeling great and need a pick me up lunch read more

Dipped in here for a snack in August while exploring the area. We shared a kids meal and it was pretty good. Loved the wall art. In general, nice little spot -- would definitely return to try more. read more

Noodle Box - Example of fun wall art! - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Goood but not the best, the spice wasn't right but I've had worst. Taste good but no spice on drunken noodle and missing topping on pad tai so I ended up not finishing it. read more

The price is so good for what you get! It's close to $10 and you get a whole bowl of pad Thai and it's so fresh and so good! The lychee boba tea was delicious too!! 100% recommend!! read more

Noodle Box - Lychee tea with lychee jelly - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Alexandria has some good ethnic restaurants in the historic area. Noodle Box is one of the best. They have a fast casual style. Customers order at the counter. It has mostly Thai food among the Asian items. Getting here is east from the bus. It's just to the east of the main intersection. The interior of the place is pretty small, but it's usually not a problem since it doesn't seem to get too crowded, even at dinner time. A lot of items are vegetarian friendly. There's many that can be adjusted for dietary needs. I had the pad see eew. It's about $9 for a good size portion. This comes with choice of protein and I always get tofu. It seems to be a good place if you're looking for some fast Asian food. It's not all that expensive. You get a pretty good portion. read more

Noodle Box - Pad See Eew And Tofu - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I got the Massaman curry with beef. The curry felt a little watery and there wasn't a lot of meat. They also use these really big and hard potatoes that kind of ruin the dish... Price is reasonable and service is relatively quick. Small restaurant vibes. Food is not bad but definitely better options in the area. read more

Tasty food but the service was horrible. I ordered my food through the Yelp app for pick up. I arrived 3 minutes after receiving confirmation that my order was ready for pick up. The teller told me someone had already picked up my order. I had to explain to her that my order was for pick up, not delivery. She insisted it was for delivery. We went back and forth several times until she reviewed the order on her tablet which showed that my order was, in fact, for pick up. They remade my food, which took an additional 20 minutes. I've ordered from this business before without issue, but this latest interaction was unpleasant. They didn't even apologize or provide anything extra for my inconvenience. read more

Cute small restaurant with limited seating. Unfortunately our food was nothing worth coming back for. Noodles were hot. Wings were dry and overcooked. "Crispy" chicken was cold. Cashier refused to open the restroom for us. We dined in. We asked several times as we wanted to wash our hands. Although she initially said the single bathroom may be occupied she ignored our requests to check or unlock the door. After waiting and informing her no one answered when we knocked on the bathroom door she ignored us. I see they have a recent citation for failing to provide an adequate washing station. Wondering where the workers/food handlers wash their hands ? read more

Noodle Box - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Noodle Box is a favorite go-to for fast casual Asian when I'm the in the area. Even when I'm not in the area I've gone out of the way to eat here. My latest venture was a weekday during the COVID pandemic for carry out, and it's good to know that this is a small restaurant and if you're waiting for your order, know that you'll be sharing a small indoor space with others, probably less than 6 feet. This is what happened to me around 12:30 on a weekday...about 6-7 people all waiting for food. Good to know if you're anxious about being that close to others right now. Everyone did wear masks responsibily so that helps! Now on to the food. It's delicious! Their serving sizes are generous and their prices reasonable. The food is always freshly made, the noodles always soft and separated (not globbed together), and the vegetables crisp. I highly recommend the spicy basil chicken, green curry, pad Thai, and drunken noodles. The chive dumplings are also a favorite. Service is always friendly and with a smile. I took off 1 Star for their bubble teas--they are overly sweet with a lot of added sugar so that's disappointing if you're used to the real deal at authentic bubble tea places. read more

Noodle Box, located in old town Alexandria, by a corner. There is limited (metered) street parking available. My husband and I decided to grab dinner here on a Thursday evening, a little before 7:30 pm. When we entered, we were greeted by a smiling employee behind the counter. After browsing the menu, we ended up ordering: Thai Iced Tea, $3.95, prior to tax- We both got an order. Loved the drink, even though I was unable to adjust the sweetness level. Had great flavor and perfect since it was rather warm inside the restaurant. Tofu Drunken Noodles, $8.95 prior to tax- I decided to get this. I liked that the noodles in this dish are wide and an easy chew. Soaked up a good amount of flavor from the sauce used. I am not vegetarian but since we had been eating all of this seafood (DC and Maryland are supposed to have good seafood right?) that I wanted some more fiber in my diet so I just opted for the tofu. I liked the mixed vegetables in this. But I wasn't a fan of all of the oil that was used. I think I would request for them to go easy on the oil since the food is made to order. Beef Pad Thai Noodles, $9.95 prior to tax- My husband opted for the pad thai. Also a good chew for the noodles. This dish was less oily than mine. I thought the beef was tender and the flavors were nice. Chive Dumpling, $4.95 prior to tax- My husband wanted to try the dumplings just because he was curious as to what it tasted like. It both surprised us the way they came out. We were expecting the dumplings to be made with traditional dumpling wrappers. But despite our aesthetic expectation, it tasted good. The chives had a savory flavor. But this was a little oily and needed to be drained a bit more. ---------------------- (Total= $39.24 after tax) Food was delicious and portion size was more than plenty for the both of us. We had leftovers to take back to our hotel (good thing our room had a mini fridge). Food is served in recycled to go boxes. This makes this easy to take your leftovers home with you if you have any since lids and covers are available for you to get on your own. The wait time for our food wasn't too long. However, the negative that we experienced during our dining experience (since we ate our food here) was the heat inside the small eatery. There was a portable A/C unit by the register, which we sat next to. But it didn't do anything to help cool down the restaurant. Honestly it was a lot cooler (temperature wise) outside and should have just sat on the bench outside and dine al fresco. The ladies restroom was clean upon this visit and adequately stocked with the essentials by the way. The food was delicious here and although the price is a bit high, 1 entree really is good enough for 2. read more

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um okay I paid for this $14.37 and it was worst pad thai ever in my life. Like this is just sour taste not even close pad thai flavor I'm so disappointed. I couldn't even finished. 90% sour, 5% fish, 5% peanut. Almost felt like they used old sauce or what Idk just don't order pad thai LOL read more

Noodle Box - Pad Thai Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I'm obsessed with this place!! I go to old town often, and most restaurants are on the pricey side, which is fine, but when you are running errands or just need a quick bite without breaking the bank this place is a must! Pretty straight forward menu with most popular Thai dishes, you can choose protein (chicken, meat, shrimp) and everything is freshly cooked as you order. I opted for the drunken noodles with chicken. For the price I wasn't expecting a big portion. It took about 10-15 min for my dish to be ready and holy smokes it was huge! I had leftovers for 2 days. The noodles were very flavorful and delicious, not only that but my meal came with a FREE Thai iced tea (weekends only). So for $9 I got lunch + leftovers+ drink, without compromising quality! The restaurant was impeccable too, tables and restrooms were cleaned! Yayyy I'll be back for sure. read more

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Pad see ew was delicious. Spring rolls were your average spring roll- could be more flavorful. Pineapple green tea was good, strangely had a hint of cinnamon? I'd order again for the pad see ew. Food was hot, fresh, quick- what I needed for quick workday lunch. read more

Noodle Box - Pineapple green tea with boba, spring rolls, pad see yew with beef - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Love this place !!! My usual order consists of the broccoli lover with white rice, and the spring rolls !! Sometimes I order the wings which are nice and crispy !!! read more

Quick service, food tastes decent, but my pad Thai could have definitely used more sauce. I also got regular wings, decent, but pouring the sweet and sour sauce on them is what really gave them a little flavor. read more

Noodle Box - Chicken pad Thai - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Noodle Box is not bad. It's one of the few spots in Old Town Alexandria that is casual Asian food -- something you can take to go and eat by the water. I got the Chive Dumplings, which for one, are not dumplings, but pretty good. I also was craving boba, so I got Taro Milk Tea as well. For the price, I did enjoy it, but I'm not sure I would return. But I do think that it adds value to Old Town and brings diversity to what is a street of mostly non-ethnic food. read more

Ordered takeout from here while visiting Alexandria. Very efficient order prep - from order to walking out the door with food was 15 minutes. We ordered honey chicken, pad see yew, chives dumplings, gyoza and chicken curry puffs. We also ordered several bubble teas. Overall, the food wasn't great. The honey chicken was scant and dry. For $13, we only got six or seven pieces of dried out, overcooked chicken and some vegetables on a bed of rice. The pad see yew was not good either. The rice noodles were mushy and the chicken had an odd smell (it reminded me of the smell of cleaning a flattop grill with water). The gyoza were deep fried and were dripping with grease. We did enjoy the curry puffs and the bubble teas. While I would not recommend the food we tried, I did feel like the staff attempted to provide a good experience. They were friendly and welcoming, and I wonder if we might have had a better dining experience on another evening. read more

Don't be out off by the somewhat gruff exterior--this place is legit and delicious. Everything is freshly prepared, and the variety speaks for itself. I'd say it's best for takeout, but some seating is available. I'm particularly fond of the curry dishes and dumplings. Reliable and tasty. read more

the food was amazing, i got thai tea boba and milk tea and it was great. perfectly cooked bobas and it was actual thai tea with the layer of crea, not just thai tea flavored. it was order yourself then wait for your food, and when i ordered they were so sweet. they also let us eat our chipotle from across the street in their restaurant which i was thankful for. i'm here on a school trip, but if i lived in this area, this would be a go-to spot. read more

Very nice service, delicious foods and good location. Love their drinks too. Will surely going back every time when we go to Alexandria old town. read more

Noodle Box - Beef Thai Fried Rice Box, Basil Fried Rice Box, Noodle fir kid and Fried Chicken Wings - Noodles Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food and drinks are really good, but the service is a little hit or miss.

Really underwhelming visit coming here for dinner. I ordered the Yakisoba w/ Beef and a Milk Tea. The Yakisoba was just so under seasoned for me, there was almost no flavor. If I were to do this again I would have ordered it Spicy which may have boosted the flavor, but it was just very underwhelming for me. The veggies added a nice crunch and the noodles were ok, but nothing else was doing it for me. I enjoyed the milk tea, as it wasn't too sweet. Unfortunately I don't think I will be coming back to this place. read more

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