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Worth the hype yall. I've been on my soup grind lately, with the weather becoming more chilly. We waited maybe 20 min in line and it was out the door until we got seated and shared the table with 2 others. They handed us the ipad, filled waters, and we received our meals within 5-10 min. They're really efficient and get straight to business. Everyone loves the food here for good reason, it's comforting and fresh. I enjoyed the broth as it was packed with flavor. There were sauces on the table to pair up and season but it honestly didn't need any. The noodles were nice, you can choose between thin, thick, or rice. I would come back 100% and expect to wait in line regardless of the day. We came the day before halloween and it wasn't crazy packed but still waited. However, it's worth it. I would try their wonton noodle soup next time or their fried dishes. It's fast casual, you pay with the ipad and there are indoor dining spots available. We'll see who is the best as they have a new competitor next door!
OMG, this honestly surprised me! The place is not that big, tables are a little cramped, but the food is so good! Great price, huuuuge portions. I kid you not. Super worth it. The broths are full of flavor and packed with umami. And, call me cheesy, but I do enjoy the decor of this place! If you're in the area, definitely stop by and check them out.
After a good day of hiking in Berkeley, I've decided to be a tourist around the area since I'm originally from Manteca, Ca. Walked around the University area and wanted something I haven't tried before. Finally I stumbled onto Noodle Dynasty. Never had fresh pulled noodles before and plus the atmosphere was welcoming. Restaurant was packed and servers were very attentive and friendly. The dining area is small but it had so much character, you kinda forget about it. I ordered through a tablet where I ordered and paid first. Refreshments were a plenty with my own pitcher of water! I ordered the house special noodles with bone ribs, spicy, and also the cucumber salad. Both were amazing!! The cucumber was worth the $7.99 since they use large portions of high quality cucumbers. The broth of the noodle soup was amazing also! Never, have I had Chinese inspired noodle soups like this before. It was rich and deep with flavor. The dried peppers and the nuts gave it a good texture and you can taste the freshness of the noodles. The bone on Ribs were so tender and they gave a generous amount. So perfect! All in all, I totally recommend this spot! I don't know any spot in the San Joaquin county that even comes close to this. Great job!
Waited in line 35 minutes and cannot support the hype on this place. The potstickers were super thick, not great, but juicy. The fried chicken was inedible. The dumplings in chili oil was fine but not amazing. The smashed cucumbers were good. The bathroom was weird. The food overall was oily and not tasty, I think it's the big portions that keep the college students coming. Overall a disappointment.
This is literally my favorite restaurant in southside Berkeley. I can't even count the number of times I've been but it's the craving I always had after a long day of classes, or a night out, solo dinner, anything and everything. My go-tos are the bone-in beef noodle soup and the fish and pickled cabbage noodle soup. The cucumber appetizer is also really good here.
Our youngest daughter has been telling us to dine at Noodle Dynasty for the past couple of years. Each time we visited her at Cal, we ended up not going because the line happened to be too long when we were there on the weekend in the evening. We finally had the chance to try their noodles this time around and ordered both the regular and spicy noodle soups, all came with the gigantic pork ribs. They also came in large bowls. The meat was tender and the soup was rich and flavorful. The thin noodles were good as well. Overall, the service was great and the order came in fast. The pricing was also affordable. So far, this might be the best place to have an authentic noodle house close to the school. We'll certainly stop by again the next time we are in town.
4+ stars $16+t Beef Noodle Soup (thin option): a Lanzhou pulled noodle soup with green onions and sesame seeds added as default. Absolutely lovely but has a mild sourness to it. $13+tx House Wonton in chili: I'm seriously enjoying these homemade wontons.
Noodle Dynasty opened 3 years ago where Thai Noodle 2 was. Infrastructure, seating similar with a slight change of decorations. They opened 15 minutes early on Mother's Day. Inside seating only. Waited to be seated per notice. Given a tablet to order on. I didn't know how to turn it on. Associate did so. Staff spoke Mandarin, Cantonese & English. Ordered on tablet, paid. Got water soon without a cup. It arrived minutes later. Soup came within 10 minutes. After soup came, no check-ins. Offerings (Chinese): appetizers, lo mein, noodle soup, specialty stir fries, soup, stir fries... Slurps: lamb noodle soup in 8-hour broth (16.99) - boiling hot broth had savory unami. - overcooked, slightly mushy thin noodles mixed with boiled radish slices, sesame seeds, cilantro, green onions. No veggies Semi-tasty lamb slices. -pretty good. Not wowed. Many new Chinese noodle shops have opened in Berkeley in the past year. 4 ish stars. Service: wham bam! Thank U ma'am/man. None after bringing entree. Quality: reasonable. Quantity: ingredients skimpy. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
One of the best spots for noodle soup in the Bay Area. I've tried coming here on 3 different accounts and the line was always too long to fit my agenda. After the long anticipation, I was able block off my calendar and finally try this place on a Friday night. We had a part of 7 and it was more challenging to find a table to fit all of us. Especially with the wait, I would recommend coming here with parties of 4-5 max. The restaurant was mainly filled with students from the nearby college so it's very lively and packed. Usually when my anticipation is high, my expectations are higher and I'm usually disappointed but this did not disappoint!! The broth was so flavorful and the noodles had the perfect consistency of bounce and chew. The meats were tender and on top of that, the portions are huge and very reasonably priced! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but highly recommend the House Special Beef Rib Noodle Soup if it's your first time.
Came here on a Sunday evening at 7:00pm, the line was long but it moved pretty quick and we got seated in around 20-30 mins for party of 2. We ordered the beef noodle soup with the 8‑hour broth, the pickled cabbage and fish fillet noodle soup, and a cucumber appetizer. Everything was really tasty, both noodle soups hit the spot with generous portion. The cucumber was refreshing with balanced sesame seasoning. Definitely a place we'd come back to just to try more things on the menu. Highlights for me: The daikon in the beef noodle soup is so soft and flavorful and the portion of noodles they give you. We got the non‑spicy broth with thin noodles, which ended up being super similar to the noodles in the pickled cabbage and fish fillet soup. The pickled cabbage in other bowl gives this extra kick that makes it stand out.
This place caught our eyes every time we walk around Berkeley so we finally decided to give it a try. Parking can be a bit difficult but it is alright if you're willing to walk a bit. It's a small place so line can be long. We were here on a Thursday evening so there wasn't a line. We ordered 2 bowls of noodle soup - 1. Pickled cabbage and fish filled noodle soup 2. Beef noodle soup. SO GOOD!!!! The portion size is worth the price.
Well, I've been sleeping on this spot. Mostly because I have kids who don't eat anything, but this recent expedition was a success. I was feeling under the weather and needed hot brothy soup and this place delivered (in this sense metaphorically, as I dined in). While I went with the wonton soup with noodle, and I wouldn't order it again, it was delicious and plentiful at $20 - easily two meals for a lighter eater. However, I think there was opportunity for a more flavorful option. The brisket here is so great. My kids got the sesame noodles plain and the regular noodles with brisket, bot without soup. And while the sesame noodles were solid, the brisket was delicious. Show stealing. The fried doughnut/bread balls with condensed milk were delicious and the potstickers were solid. There is a perpetual line, but it goes quickly. You order everything at once via the ipad and they drop it off at your table. Fast casual eats, big portions, mid prices (everything is about $17-$20)... I see why college kids flock here.
Always wanted to try this place but have been deterred by the usually long lines whenever I went by. Finally on a Saturday we showed up around 11:40 am before they open at noon. There were already 8 people in the line. Fortunately the staff start seating earlier and we got a table. By the time the restaurant officially opened at noon, the place was just about full already. We ordered and paid through the tablet, and we went with the beef rib noodle soup, beef brisket noodle soup, lamp rack noodle soup, and sesame peanut butter noodle. When the beef rib noodle soup came, I realized the hype is real. It was an impressive sight. The bowl was low brimmed and wide to accommodate the huge beef rib. The portion was large. Already I knew none of us would finish our noodles. The 24 hour broth was really rich and aromatic. The spicy broth was really spicy while the low spicy broth was milder. In retrospect I should have just select the low spicy option. The 3 noodle soups appeared to have the same type of broth. The meats were all tender, even the beef briskets. We were all happily slurping away at our noodle soups until we were so full we couldn't go further and ask for to-go container. I was kind of glad my daughter ordered the only non soup-noodle dish in our party. The sesame peanut butter noodle was actually quite tasty. You just need to be sure mix the ingredients well. When we left the restaurant there was a long line outside the restaurant. We are so glad we came early!
7 months ago
This is the best dumpling place in Fresno. We had the pork and shrimp soup dumplings, beef pan fried bun, and the Shanghai noodles. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly! I will be back many more times soon! read more
It was delicious. The red noodles look very spicy, but they're actually not too intense. The seasoning is well balanced with just the right amount of heat. You should definitely try the fried rice. Personally, I liked the fried rice even more than the noodles. If you get the fried rice, I recommend eating it at the restaurant rather than taking it to go. read more
8 months ago
Found this gem through Yelp and waited in line for about 15 mins on a Saturday afternoon to get seated. This place usually has a long line of people queuing up, and understandably so, since the food was totally worth the wait! We each got the cabbage and fish noodle soup along with wontons for the table. The pickled cabbage rendered a nice sourness to the otherwise rich meat broth. The noodles had the perfect texture and bite. The fish was well seasoned however not very plentiful. The portion size was good but I would've liked more fish in the soup. The wontons were good too. The staff was attentive and the ambience was casual dining. read more
First time trying noodle dynasty!! Came in a group of 4 on a Wednesday a bit past 5 and we're seated immediately at a nice big table by the windows. Perfect lighting and noise volume. They gave us an iPad to order and after paying, the food came in less than a minute. We all ordered the braised beef wide noodle soup. Bowl was HUGE. Soup was so flavorful. Meat was really tender. Noodles were bouncy and perfectly cooked. Only thing that could be better is more veggies. But for the price, no complaints here. Ended up taking home more than half my bowl because there was so much! read more
Awed by the fabulous reviews, long lines, word of mouth... who would not want to try this place? They bought out the Japanese restaurant next door, resulting in even bigger spacing. Seating is pushed to the brim to the point that if your group is not thoughtful of you, you will be pushed, pulled and poked. Highly likely due to waaaaayyyy too many customers at such a fast pace, servers were not welcoming or attentive at all. Could care less to answer any question. If you wanted something, best chance is to get your butt off the seat and be in their face. Interestingly, they give you a tablet where you pick your dishes, TIP, and PAY. Supposedly, you CAN pay afterwards as the table next to us did but gosh the side eyes. When I was there, they were up in my face and told me to just hurry it up. When the card chip wouldn't read, they just ripped the card out of my hand and did it themselves.... Now comes the interesting part! The food! Ordered smashed cucumber salad, lamb skewers, house special beef rib spicy thick noodle 8 hour broth and lamb non spicy thin noodle 8 hour broth. Cucumber salad - best dish of the bunch - lots of garlic, red onion, cilantro Lamb skewers - great flavors... lots of cumin, cumin seeds, red pepper flakes - tasted more fried to a crisp than grilled - has fatty pieces Soup broths / noodles - the advertisement of 8 hour, 24 hour bone broth is a joke... I slightly guess in this generation, no one really takes home their leftovers and eats it for the next meal and the next and so forth. We brought it home and the soup never gelatin-ized which is super concerning. Think about it, if you made soup with any type of bone (lamb, fish, beef, etc), the soup should harden into gelatin or at least slightly thicken upon cooling/in the fridge or have streaks of gelatin. Their soups did none of this. Instead, it was powdery and left a spoiled taste in the mouth. THIS IS SUPER CONCERNING. - very very very oily - noodles are not QQ / al dente / chewy - thick noodles are better than thin noodles - they are known for their spice so why not pick the spice... crispy soy beans are cool Parking is complicated as it's in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Street parking (average rate of $4/hour) somehow is more expensive than garage parking and likely due to convenience as you can use the app to add time whenever and wherever you are (but somehow it's nerve racking since it can't calculate the rate unless you are at the end of your session). BUT free parking on Sundays! Long lines? Questionable and lucky they have this. Food? Scary and very concerning. Will I come back? Oh heck no. I was fooled by the long lines and outstanding reviews. read more
29 days ago
this was so yummy omg. we got the beef brisket noodle soup and it was so delicious and flavorful! it was fairly crowded and we had to wait in line for awhile, but it was worth it! the inside is nice, nothing too special. i totally recommend this spot for noodles! read more
SERVICE: counter style/table side, attentive/relaxed AMBIANCE: clean and open FLAVORS: Beef rib noodles, no spicy (4/5) - VERY MILD FLAVOR, be aware that's what you're getting into, I liked it, meat was amazing Beef brisket noodles, spicy (1000/5) - worth waiting in line for, I cried out of physical reaction because of the spice and emotions hahaha so good! PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate, maybe even a steal! BONUS TIP: parking street read more
These are hands down the best noodles you can get in the Berkeley area! They are super quick and I love how this is a small little hole in the wall on Telegraph ave. If you want spice then make sure to order your bowl spicy and get the roasted beef, it literally melts and falls off the bone it is done so well. I like the thick noodles but if you go with the smaller ones there really isn't much of a difference. Again I just want to highlight how great it is to have a noodle place of this caliber near Berkeley. I love the variety and this will most definitely become a staple spot for me while I am in Berkeley! read more
1 month ago
The environment was nice and clean and not too loud for a restaurant. You pay when you order on a tablet they bring around with pictures for everything. Price is reasonable, and the food come relatively quickly despite it being busy. Waiter doesnt really come over as much, but I don't mind it, I like having space to enjoy the meal. The food was good and oily, the meat fell off the bone, spices were not too spicy, everything tasted well cooked read more
How have I never heard of this spot before? Come for some delicious and giant (and I mean GIANT) bowls of noodle soup! I dropped by on a Saturday afternoon a little after 2 pm with 2 others and luckily the wait wasn't terrible. We waited maybe 10 minutes to get seated. I think when we came off season when there were no summer classes in session. It's a small restaurant, so I recommend coming with a smaller group, 4 people or less. Ordering is done via tablet. They don't have any physical menus. They seem to be known for their beef noodle soup, so I got the house special beef rib noodle soup for $20.99. I thought it was a bit on the pricy side... until I saw how ginormous the portions were! The bowl was the largest I've ever seen and portions were probably 2x what you get at other places for noodle soup. I took a picture with my hand for comparison because I was so shocked by the size. I loved everything about my noodle soup. The broth was incredibly flavorful, the noodles thick and chewy, and the beef was fall off the bone tender. I also loved the daikon pieces as they had fully absorbed the broth flavor. I did my best but was only able to finish half of my noodle soup. I packed the rest to go and had a delicious meal the next day! read more
Noodle Dynasty is always a solid choice for a meal when you are in Berkeley. Ever since it opened, it has been a popular spot with a line outside. They are most known for their Beef Noodle Soups, and although the space is smaller, it has a decent amount of seating for its size. Personally, I am a dry noodle eater, so I have been trying their other dishes to see if it's just as good. So far, they have been okay! Not bad, but definitely not the best dry noodle dish I had. I recently tried their Tomato Beef Noodle, and I thought that although it was hearty, the sauce could use more umami. However, Noodle Dynasty is never a bad choice to enjoy a meal, and I will always recommend it! read more
14 days ago
4 months ago
Bone noodle soup is good. Lamb skewers are ok, not grilled. More like fried. Cucumber salad was ok. Definitely had better ones at real dumpling places. Why the low rating? Total bill was $78.43, tips already included in the total. You have to pay first. Handed them $79 and a few minutes later they came back and said we didn't pay enough. WTH! So we end up giving them a $100 and they brought back a $20 as change. I may not be a PHD graduated but I'm sure $79 is greater than $78.43 and 100 - 78.43 is not equal to 20. What kind of math are they doing? read more
5 months ago
Get there early! We were 10 mins early and they let us sit down, it was packed before they even officially opened! This place came at a recommendation and it did not disappoint. They made the food fast, had big portions, and it was delicious. I took off one star because Service was not friendly, and they didn't serve people in order of sit down (a little annoying as we were first ones there but didn't get menu or order taken until 5 customers later). But overall, I would come back to this place. read more
10 months ago
Soooo overhyped.... It's $20-27 for a bowl of straight oil, salt, and flavorless ingredients. I genuinely hate to be so disappointed because it's such a long line with lots of crowds but every dish was disappointing. Cucumber salad: refreshing (because it's cold), but otherwise, no flavor, doused in oil, barely taste the chili. So basic and you can tell it hasn't been marinated for quality flavor. Beef/lamb noodle soup: huge portion, but it's impossible to finish because you get sick of chowing down the oil, flavorless overly fatty meat, and can't enjoy the spice at all because it's not quality ingredients. Fried salt and pepper chicken bites: it would've been a solid 4/5 for me if it was fried chicken MEAT instead of the fried chicken cartilage that I was served. It says it's boneless but what's the point of boneless fried chicken if it's cartilage. Honestly the garlic, fried onions, and water with orange slices were the highlight of the meal.... Go to Himalayan Bite if you want quality food (not Chinese...Obviously) read more
1 year ago
I always look forward to trying new food items when in the East Bay and this place didn't disappoint. It was about a 30-40 minute wait with a line out the door, but it was hands down one of the best places I've ever tried. The noodles are handmade and the taste is spot on. read more
2 months ago
The spicy beef noodle soup here is so heart-warming and delicious! Don't let the long line deter you, as it moves pretty quickly. The operations here are clearly efficient, and service is good. The only reason why I'm not giving this a 5-star rating is that although the noodle soup was tasty, I thought it should/could have been spicier or more numbing from the szechuan peppers. The chili paste that is provided on the side didn't really add to the spice so I wasn't able to get that numbing profile that you usually do from these types of noodle soups. read more
1 year ago
My family and I came to noodle dynasty after hearing friends rave about it. Definitely come earlier than opening time. You will have to wait in line for other diners to finish their food and there is no option to put your name on the waitlist. We came at opening and waited for about 40 minutes before we were seated. This restaurant is well worth the wait. I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup. The soup bowl is huge and very spicy. The thick noodles are chewy and delicious. The soup is spicy and savory. The menu items are well priced too. I would highly recommend this restaurant to others. The service is fast and efficient, and they do their best to seat everyone as quickly as they can. The restaurant is a bit small for how popular it is, but well worth the wait. read more
6 months ago
Best noodle soup in Berkeley! Service is so quick and food is amazing. The cucumber salad is fresh and flavorful, better than DTF. And the noodle soups are hugeee portions. read more
8 months ago
Excellent portions! Tasteful! Very busy! Great atmosphere, and workers are fast and kind! Efficient with the time of order! I haven't had ramen in 4 years and overall I would totally come back! Don't miss this spot! I will be back while in Berkeley. read more
While visiting the brother-in-law, we were strolling and he mentioned this restaurant has really good food & good ambiance. Initially first thought the line is way too long but as soon as we worked our way back around the line seems to be going by pretty quickly. We waited at most 10 mins. Ppl really just eat and move on maybe they're conscientious since seating can be limited and the line can get long quickly. But the wait is worth it! Each dishes was delicious and flavorful. Well worth the price. I really enjoyed the smashed cucumbers it balanced the other meals. We got a few dishes that didn't make it to the pics they got devoured . We will definitely be back. read more
6 months ago
6 months ago
Food was pretty good and the prices weren't too bad I just felt the service wasn't that great and you basically have todo everything yourself and you have to pay and tip right away before you even receive the food which was kinda of weird overall decent food read more
Northern chinese noodles within 5 minute walking distance from south side of campus. They have snackpass so you can convienently order online if you want to get it togo. Small place with less than 10 tables inside so be prepared to wait during peak times. I loved the restaurant's decor and choice of furniture because it really matched the open chinese restaurant vibe. house special beef rib ($20) Tomato and egg lo mein ($14) -- please skip this it had a ton of raw onion and carrots and a super thick tomato/ketchup sauce that was not good at all Beef noodle soup ($15) Chicken fried rice ($15) Portion size is really big and these 4 dishes were too much for my party of 5 people. Everything was really good (except for the tomato and egg) and would definitely recommend coming back read more
11 months ago
Went during the dinner rush on a Friday and the wait time was ~50 min, which if you're with a friend isn't too bad Once you're in, you're likely to be seat beside strangers because space is limited but I honestly didn't mind and thought is a cool and unique experience. Ambiance is good, service is quick, though the workers are sometimes and understandably forgetful because there was a lot going on. I ordered the House Special Beef Rib (Bone-in) Noodle Soup In 24-Hour Cooked Broth 私房牛骨面 for ~25$ including tax which for how much you get is an excellent price. The meat was a just little bit tough for it being 24-hoirs cooked but was still tender. I got it spicy and the broth itself wasn't really spicy but be careful of biting the kernels cuz that'll jump straight to the back of your throat. Overall. It's good and would recommend and like how I had enough for leftovers. read more
6 months ago
A new discovery for our family. This was such a good place in Berkeley. Very quaint place and during weekends and dinner time this place could have a very long line. They have good amount of servings for every dish. The smashed cucumber salad is a fave and my hubby's fave is the hand made pot stickers. The 24 hour cooked beef rib is so good you definitely can't finish this in one sitting for how huge the serving is. The lo mein is so good as well. So if you're in the Berkeley area don't miss this spot you definitely will enjoy and love the food here. read more
3 months ago
the beef noodle soup in 8-hr cooked broth is absolutely delicious keep in mind that there might be a line, especially at lunchtime read more
My tip is to line up outside of Noodle Dynasty before it opens at 12 so you can be seated right away! There is always a line and not a ton of indoor seating. The beef noodle soup is amazing and the lamb skewers also taste really fresh. My family loves eating here for authentic Chinese noodles! The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. read more
This place is popping! I came right when they opened at 5pm, and it was already packed. It's a small, super popular noodle place right near university and I can understand why. The portions are big and it was affordable. It's a quick dine in experience where you order on the iPad and pay immediately before you get the food. We got the spicy beef noodle soup, spicy beef rib (bone-in) noodle soup, and spicy lamb (bone-in) noodle soup. The beef was super tender, and the radish that came with it complements the dish and oiliness of it. I'm not a big fan of lamb since it's a bit gamey for me, but if you like lamb, you'll probably enjoy that one. The spicy wasn't spicy to me but it made the dish very oily. I'd go for the regular version next time so I can taste the broth better. By the time we finished around 5:30pm, there was a long line outside. read more
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2426 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
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There is street parking and a parking garage around the corner.
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