Have heard about this place a couple times from friends and was eager to check this place out. My friend and I came around lunch time so there was a small wait (no more than 10 minutes). Once we were seated they gave us an iPad to order our food so we got the salt and pepper chicken, spicy cucumbers, and cold sesame noodles. The chicken came first and it was super crispy and flavorful! I'm not the biggest fan of cartilage so this dish wasn't my favorite but still really good. The cold cucumbers were a bit disappointing because it was so oily. I would've preferred it to be a bit more acidic because of how much oil was in the dish. The cold sesame noodles were very flavorful but it wasn't cold. It was actually steaming hot which we didn't mind but just caught off guard because we thought it would be cold. The menu seems to have some pretty interesting items so I definitely plan on returning to try some of their more popular dishes instead. read more

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Went there with the hubby. Got there early to avoid the line which moves quickly. Got the smashed cucumbers and two bowls of beef noodle soup. Food came out quickly and Everything tasted amazing. Would definitely go back. read more

Super delicious! Waited about 10 min for a table on a Thurs at 12:30. Ordering by QR code made it very easy. However, we saw a few older patrons having a hard time with the modern ordering system. Thankfully they were very helpful to them. Beef Noodle Soup was rich and spicy. Perfect balance of flavors. Cucumber salad was crunchy and fresh. Needed a tad bit more acid but with vinegar on the table we were able to add it ourselves and to our liking. Perfect! The Man Tou was tasty. Honestly, we were new to these. We saw Deep Fried and were sold. Turns out it is a dessert. Little puffs of deep fried dough (not unlike donuts but a bit more sturdy) with a side of condensed milk to deep into. We had such a great meal. We will be back! read more

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This place is simply fantastic. Everything you order here is great! Small pace, fast service, food comes out hot and fresh. Can't ask for anything more than that. There's a parking lot nearby. Walking distance to UC BERKELEY campus. read more

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They are making some bomb ass noodles up in here. They strung together some noodles and lassoed my heart. Hello!!! I had the spicy wonton soup and may regret that decision tomorrow, but tonight I had a greasy chin and splattered broth all up up on button up. It was worth it. This place is delicious. The noodle are next level and the broth might make you slap somebody's mama. You order on your phone and it comes fast and as hot as lava. If my boyfriend James Brown was with me with his cute little self he would say, Hot love in the hot soup, good god!! Hot soup make you sweat! read more

Noodle Dynasty - Even after 30 minutes I was still blowing on this molten lava soup. How do they get it that hot? - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

My review is specifically meant as a word of caution to my fellow disabled folks and a reminder to management to be better - train your staff. I ate here about a week ago with a colleague. Full disclosure I have a Service Dog which is covered under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), which means legally I am allowed to enter this restaurant with my trained Service Dog. This is usually not a point of conflict in most restaurants as once the host asks if the dog is a Service Dog or recognizes the dog is a Service Dog, I don't get too much pushback (maybe the occasional disdain or huff). At this restaurant, upon entering, the host noticed I had my Service Dog and said he couldn't seat us because there are no dogs allowed. So I do my usual dance and say, this is a Service Dog etc, etc. To which he shakes his head and says no sorry, you can't have him here. This is usually where I start to realize the host has no idea what a Service Dog is, and this is going to be an issue. I try to explain that I have a disability that requires my dog to be with me inside, and they aren't allowed to deny access, etc, etc. He makes excuses that if my dog was SMALL, he would allow him but because he is large, it's a no. I was extremely confused by this logic. He goes on to say that customers will complain to which I am even more confused. At this point I am getting a little too frustrated and as much as I hate to do it, I ask if I can speak with a manager. He goes to speak with someone (can't tell if it was a manager) who does inform him of the reality of the situation, and that I can in fact have my Service Dog accompany me inside the restaurant, and we are seated. While I am thankful for the other staff member for stepping in, my issue is with the host not being properly trained and not thinking to ask their manager ASAP when encountered with this situation. Please, in the year 2023, please train your staff members to be prepared for customers of diverse backgrounds and abilities. A host's ignorance quickly turns into discrimination that severely affects the customer's enjoyment and experience. I did continue to eat there, and the food was, damn it, REALLY GOOD. So, despite my negative experience with the host (which in truth is one person), I would come back to dine with them again. I hope that someone from the business will read this review, inform the staff, and I can be welcomed to a better experience in the future. read more

This place has great lamb brisket! Melts in your mouth. QR code ordering which is convenient. Gets pretty busy and might take awhile to grab a seat but I'd say it's worth it. Cucumber salad was alright but portions were great. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best noodle soup I've ever had! Very large and hearty portions. Very speedy service. Cute and summery interior. Highly recommend. read more

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It was okay. Soup and noodles. Too oily and spicy for me. I liked the short ribs. It was tender

A bit overrated given that you have to line up if you don't show up right at opening. We ordered the lamb skewers, chilled cucumbers, and several of the noodle soups from the menu. I thought the lamb skewers were decent; however, my partner is from China and did not like them at all. The cucumbers were soft, lacking the signature crisp texture, and the noodle soups were so salty it was hard to distinguish an underlying bone broth. To their credit, the meats were braised well. With broth being the star of a noodle soup, we were overall disappointed and would not return. read more

There was a strong stench of disinfectant. Our table was crammed between 2 waiter stations and the staff kept bumping my chair as they grabbed things. The table was very much in their way. My soup was more oil than broth. read more

Food is amazing and the service is phenomenal. It gets a little busy so make sure you get there early but it is definitely worth the wait. Not a big soup person but their soups are delicious. The servers are very nice and work very hard to make sure everything is taken care of. I can't thank them enough! read more

We ordered cold chili cucumber, lamb skewers, beef brisket rice noodle soup, and spicy beef short rib rice noodle soup. The cold chili cucumber and lamb skewers was very tasty and tender. The dry rubbed spices on the lamb skewers was delicious. The beef brisket rice noodle soup was delicious and filling. The spicy beef short rib rice noodle soup wasn't as spicy as we thought it would be and it could be spicier. Overall, the food was delicious. The place was small and they combined two small tables into 4 seater table, the service was great. This place was busy when we came in, we had to wait for a bit. The atmosphere and environment was great for people to eat in. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Spicy beef short rib rice noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I'm unironically salivating while I write this review because of how much I miss this noodle soup! My girlfriend and I came here on a rainy Saturday afternoon, and had to wait 15-20 minutes before we could grab a seat; the restaurant is a bit small and only has around 10 tables or so. Both of us ordered the Spicy Beef Brisket Noodle Soup, which came out literally within 5 minutes after ordering. The broth was savory and slightly spicy. The green onions added a bit of crunch, which was a nice contrast to the soft daikon and melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef. The noodles had a nice bite without being overly mushy or chewy. Overall, one of the best beef noodle soups in the Bay and one that I'm definitely coming back for! read more

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The food was outstanding. The line to get in was out the door but it moved fast. The service was fast and efficient. If you want leisurely and relaxed this is not the place for you. read more

Hands down some of the best noodles I've ever had. Came during a busy Sunday noon in a party of 3 and waited around 25 minutes. The food, however, was 100% worth the wait. (If you're in a party of 2 you'll be seated quicker for they have many smaller-sized tables) Beef Brisket Noodle Soup (thick noodles & spicy): The flavor of the broth was beyond delicious, my tastebuds seriously ascended. The noodles were perfectly cooked (I like mine on the firmer side), and the radish and beef were soft and chewy. As someone who LOVES cilantro, I found the combination of cilantro with the spicy broth absolutely perfect. The spice level was moderate and very bearable. Lamb Skewers: Noodle Dynasty does not miss with the flavor! Our lamb skewers came out warm and chewy and were perfectly seasoned. Beef Tendon: Good refreshing flavor relative to the hot spicy noodles. The warm soup and noodles were a perfect contrast to the cold windy day. Their spicy signature noodle soup is a MUST TRY! read more

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Great food. Portions are really generous. The noodles taste fresh. Top choices: 24-hour braised beef noodle soup, wok Singapore noodles. Very friendly staff. read more

This place is amazing. The broth was out of this world. It was rich, had a lot of umami flavors, was just spicy enough and was plentiful. The portions were huge and we tried three different soups and they were all fabulous. The cucumber salad was delicious and seasoned well and it was quite big. I can't wait to go back again! The service was good, the staff was friendly and the food came quick. It's a small restaurant so there may be a short wait but it's totally worth read more

Noodle Dynasty - Beef rib soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I ordered the house special beef noodle soup, and the portions were huge. The noodles were a good chewy texture, though I feel the beef could have been flakier. The flavor of the broth also did not penetrate the beef as much as I would have liked, but it was still quite yummy and definitely very filling. When you come at meal times there is definitely going to be a wait, especially for larger parties, since it is a bit cramped inside. read more

Sooo good! The food was absolutely amazing! I got the beef soup (8hr broth) spicy and it was probably one of the best soups I've ever had. We also got the wonton noodle soup and that was so flavorful - felt very comforting. Service was very fast, although you do have to wait to be seated, but the line moves relatively quickly (we came around 5:30 on a friday and got seated in 10-15 minutes). The tables are really close together or you actually sit at a 4-person table with another party of 2, which can be a little awkward (hence the -1 star). Don't expect an intimate dinner when you go here because it is very loud and busy, but the food is absolutely worth it. read more

Came here on a Wednesday evening around 6:00 and it was pretty full but the line moved quickly as it wasn't peak dinner time. The space is small so if you come later than this, expect to wait more than 10 min. The wait is worth it though so hang in there! My friend and I ordered the spicy lamb noodle soup and the beef noodle soup. The lamb was a little saltier than the beef but did have a bit more depth to the broth. You can pick your noodles here and your options are thin, thick and rice. We got thin for one and thick for the other. The soup is 5 stars, noodles 5 stars (perfectly cooked) and portion size 5 stars. We really could have shared just one and would have been fine. I sincerely enjoyed this restaurant and will bring my partner to try soon. Highly recommend! read more

Noodle Dynasty - Spicy lamb noodle soup, beef noodle soup in the front - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Service is decent considering the long line and wait time. Food isn't authentic enough. Some noodle dishes tend to be too sweet for my taste. read more

LOVE this place! In Berkeley, sometimes I miss familiar Chinese flavors from home. Noodle Dynasty helps fulfill this with its amazingly flavorful broth and giant bowl of noodles. The beef brisket noodle soup with thick noodles is phenomenal and I could honestly eat it every day. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Berkeley, and it's easy to tell with its giant line at all times of day. Come here on a rainy day for the best experience! read more

Noodle Dynasty - beef brisket noodle soup with thick noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Line was out the door but definitely worth the wait! The cucumber salad was refreshing and the noodle soup was chefs kiss. The thick noodles are a must. They were soft but chewy at the same time. Will definitely come back here! read more

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Food was worth the wait! I got a noodle soup and it was delicious. Have plans to go back there soon! read more

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1/25/23 This place is utterly DELICIOUS and an expensive bargain (huh?) but..... BUT.... you probably don't want to come here. #1 Stupidness: We came here a couple months ago but after seeing the ridiculous line on a weekend, we went to the Japanese curry restaurant next door. That was a smart move. Came back today, on a Wednesday night thinking mid-week, early dinner... shouldn't be bad.................. NOPE. Line out the door, almost past their neighbor. We got here at 6:13pm and was seated at 7:04, but only because they happened to have a small table and allowed us to jump 1/3rd the line cause it was just me, gf, and little boy. Expect to wait even longer, STANDING and STANDING without movement, without being able to put down your name. #2 Stupidness: I hate it, I hate it, I hate how so many restaurants are going to online ordering. At least there's SOME cell phone service here for ATT, but even then I spent 10min trying to check out on their website and it just wouldn't take. Sometimes it would mysteriously backtrack and delete my CC, or other times delete my phone.......... OH YES, they will take your phone, FULL name, CC, basically everything about you except your address and picture and SSN. Ain't no other way to checkout. WTF. Eventually I was like f it and asked the waiter to take my order. He gave me their tablet, and that one did work. So, total bill was $90 with tax and tip... keep that in mind as we review the food... At least the food came fast... 1. House Special Beef Rib (Bone-In) Noodle Soup 24-Hour Cooked Broth $18.99: So about that "expensive bargain" bit... I tell you, the beef rib they serve here is The Most Impressive beef rib I've EVER seen in person, bar none, ANYWHERE. The only nicer one I saw was in a YT video about the 3 most highly rated BBQ joints in Texas, and one serves a RIDICULOUS beef rib that omfg makes me almost want to book a flight JUST to try. Anyway, imagine a succulent wagyu-like 5" x 3" x 1.5-2" thick straight-walled block of beyond-prime beef sitting on a 1.5ft long dinosaur bone. That sht sits on a 1 1/4 FOOT diameter bowl cradling a vibrant red soup completely covered in Thai red peppers and fried soybeans. It was absolutely magnificent! Look, they must got the craziest source for meat, cause I got no clue where you can buy that kind of beef rib. But for sure, IF you can, I bet you that bone alone can easily cost you $10 from the butcher, just by itself. Just one. So, $19 for a bowl of noodle soup?--yeah, that's a lot. $19 for THIS???--unimaginably cheap. I got the "thick noodle" which basically would be normal wheat noodles, and I guess if I had any criticism it would be that it can be cooked just tiny tad less long. And fyi, it gets soggy REALLY fast. Anyway, whatever.... easily the best beef rib soup I've ever had. 10/10 2. Beef Noodle Soup in 8-Hour Cooked Broth $13.99: Not as impressive as above in terms of impact, but it's also huge and PACKED with more thinly sliced braised beef than I've ever seen in a soup anywhere. 9/10 3. Lamb Skewers (4) $8.99: Same ultra-high quality meat--tender, juicy, fatty, and soooooo much cumin. Awesome. 10/10 4. Beef Brisket Rice Bowl $13.99: Normally sweet and Chinese don't mix, ESPECIALLY in sauce, noodles, and non-fried meats. But I dunno how they did it--the sauce was definitely sweet, but it had such a robust flavor that it was just utterly delicious. Might be the best beef bowl I've had in years. 10/10 5. Coconut Milk Drink $4: A bottle. Crazy creamy. 6. Hand Made Pot Stickers $10.99: I think this might be the only one that isn't easily top-notch. It really depends on your taste, but their skin is extremely doughy, almost like if your grandma was making it, and she was taught by her great grandma. Definitely isn't what you'd make on Lunar New Year's at home. The texture almost reminds me of crappy American "eggroll" wrappers--I think you know what I mean. BUT, for a dumpling, this could be legit given your taste. Meat stuffing was juicy and excellent. PERFECTLY golden fried. 8/10 So, $90, but I feel it was a bargain as this place was almost the Claim Jumpers of Chinese food! BUT...... I still don't know if it's worth the pain....?....??? Hmmm.... 5/5 #berkeley #szechuan #sichuan #chinesefood #chinesecuisine #legitchinese #traditionalchinese #chinesenoodles #noodlesoup #beefribsoup #beefbowl #beefbrisket #potstickers #frieddumplings #lambskewers #bestever read more

This place is super authentic and delicious and everyone knows it! We arrived here right when it opened and the small mom and pop joint already had a line wrapped around the store. I would definitely recommend coming here 20 minutes early! Unfortunately we missed the first wave of diners as they are only able to seat about 30-40 people max and had to wait 40 mins to be seated. The staff know how to handle waiting customers super efficiently though cause they already took our orders before we even sat down and the food came out piping hot soon thereafter. I ordered the Beef brisket noodle soup with thin noodle and it was everything I wanted. The soup was rich and hearty, filled with meat, and packed with the right combination of herbs and spices. I ordered the spice level at a mild and although it was super red it definitely was mild compared to the mala hot they offered. It was the perfect meal and I will definitely be coming back when I'm in town. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Beef brisket noodle soup with thin noodle - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was at the campus for the big game yesterday (what a win after getting dragged until 4th - Go Bears!) and had a chance Beef Brisket Noodle Soup. OMG this is a real deal - the soup was amazing especially after getting soaked from the rain. I highly recommend to all Cal students/alumni/parents to try them out. The service is the best - not common in the area when everyone seems to be so busy with multiple orders at a time! Thanks and you guys are awesome! read more

Only off-putting aspect is having to order through QR code through snack pass at the table. That being said if lace was clean and welcoming. Staff was very friendly and most importantly food was delicious. I would highly recommend the braised short rib noodle soup and look forward to making my way through the menu. We waited about 5 minutes for a table, but when we were leaving the wait looked much longer. Food was definitely worth waiting for!! read more

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If you love noodles you must give it a try ! Cute place , perfect for launch or casual dinner . The service was awesome. I recommend! read more

3rd time back and I would keep coming back. Service fast and love the no contact and pay before to get the food. Tables a bit small And the place... not for having a conversation. Too noisy. Food always good and I went back to try other things on the menu. Again excellent read more

This was absolutely AMAZING! The beef was so flavorful, delicious and perfectly cooked in the broth. The noodles were a little chewy but the broth was perfectly spicy (I do wish there were a bit more veggies). The line was a little long to get in but totally worth the wait. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Beef Brisket Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Noodle Dynasty is a bustling noodle shop on Telegraph Ave serving up rich, authentic Chinese soups. Their line was a bit long but went by really fast on a lunchtime rush. I ordered the fish noodle soup though the main dish would be a huge bowl of noodles with a large beef rib off the bone. I also got the lamb skewers for the gains. The fish noodle soup had a broth that was very rich coupled with chili oil for an authentic mala. The noodles were firm yet chewy. Overall the bowl portion was generous and filling. The lamb skewers were juicy and had a bit of fat marbling that gave it an extremely rich flavor. There was no gamey flavor which was nice. Overall, Noodle Dynasty is a great choice on Telegraph for good noodles :) read more

Noodle Dynasty - Fish Noodle Soup & Lamb Skewers - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

The service was excellent -- friendly, attentive staff who made us feel welcome from start to finish. The ambiance was cozy and perfect for a casual night out or even a small celebration. read more

Omg huge portions. Fresh noods. Huge meats. So tasty. I wished I lived closer. Line was long when we arrived but moved rather quickly. The restaurant itself is pretty small and you'll be sitting pretty close to other people. read more

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All very delicious dishes. We ordered the most popular ones. The soup base was very tasty and the meats was very tender. It was definitely worth the wait. Will definitely come back on our next visit! read more

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More of a 3.5... Went here with family and waited for about half an hour on a Sunday early afternoon. Portions were HUGE! Meat was really tender but I really hate the fact that there was so much cilantro in everything... you ended up only tasting cilantro unless you pick them out. Food was flavorful overall and came out fast after ordering but the noodles were a bit overcooked. read more

By far the best noodles in the Bay Area. The noodles are great they're not soggy. The size and serving is huge and the meat is always fresh. Sometimes there is a little weight so get there early. And their cucumber salad is really good. I am a noodle connoisseur and have eaten many noodles. read more

Food was amazing!!! Definitely recommend!! Went with the family and we had a good time. Wait was about 30 min so it wasn't too bad.

I got the peanut sauce noodles which was really good! I prefer cooked onions, but otherwise I found the veggies refreshing w the peanut sauce. The pricing was pretty good for Berkeley & the portions were generous! As a vegetarian I want to come back and try a few other things! Would like to see a few more veggie/tofu options/substitutes:) Overall very yummy and can't wait to go back! read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California