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    Noodle Dynasty

    4.5 (453 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Philip W.

    This place gets busy not just because it is near UC Berkeley's campus, but also because the noodles are amazing. The taste and the broth have a flavor reminiscent of Asia. They also offer other items like lamb skewers and chicken knuckles, which I really love. The wait time can be long, but it's worth it. You cannot call ahead for seating; everyone must wait in line before being seated. The ambiance is cozy. Well worth the wait.

    Brisket soup
    Dari T.

    Love this place! One of the few places left that will give you good food fast at a decent price. I've tried the fish soup and their classic soup. Both are great. The portions are also quite generous. It's no wonder they are always full! Beware of the line at dinner rush. Service is quick. The place is clean, perhaps a bit small but not that cramped.

    Table to order
    Vivian

    This was one of the most recommended spots when I was looking for dinner around the UC Berkeley area, and the line outside definitely backed that up. It's clearly a popular place and there's almost always a line. We went around 6pm on a Saturday and luckily only waited about 15 minutes, but when we left the line was way longer, so definitely plan ahead. While waiting, you can look at the menu outside which helped a lot since we already knew what we wanted when we sat down. Inside, the space is really nice with brick walls, dark wood tables, plants, and a strong eastern Chinese style. Most tables are for groups of 1-3, so bigger parties might have a harder time getting seated. We were seated at a small table for two with an extra chair, and honestly the table was tiny. Once the food came out, it felt cramped trying to fit everything Ordering is done through a tablet at the table. You order and pay right there which I actually liked because it's fast, you don't have to flag anyone down, and you get pictures of the dishes. We got the house special bone-in beef rib noodle soup in the spicy version. It came out looking amazing with dried chilis, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts on top. The broth was savory with a mild kick, not too spicy. The thick noodles were chewy and bouncy and the beef was incredibly tender. For about $20, it easily fed three people, so that was a great deal and easily the best thing we ordered. We also got the chili pork wontons. The filling was fine and the wrapper was thin, but the chili oil lacked flavor and didn't really bring any heat. It just tasted oily and kind of flat. I've definitely had better wontons, so I wouldn't get this again. Lastly, we tried the salt and pepper chicken soft bone. It's fried chicken cartilage with onions and peppers. The texture was actually really enjoyable, crispy on the outside with that soft crunch inside. The onions were strong but added flavor. My only issue was that it was way tooooo salty, even for a salt and pepper dish. Balance is still key. Overall, I think this is a solid spot. That beef noodle soup alone is worth trying, but the rest of the dishes didn't really stand out to me. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't think it's somewhere I would go back to regularly.

    Sherri W.

    Visited this noodle shop bc my daughter's feed kept suggesting this place & it truly is a gem in the Telegraph area. While the appeal is for UC students, it is equally appealing to me bc of the reasonable price point & generous portions. The only frustrating part of this experience was the waiter kept calling singles or double patrons, meanwhile an hr. & 15 min.pass & I'm still waiting in line. I was almost going to divide my group of 4 into doubles if he called another time for double patrons. So my advice is to either go alone or with 1 friend. Orders: Appetizer-Lamb Skewers(4) $10.99 a bold cumin, chili powder & salt seasoning makes this a perfect appetizer to my noodle dish. The meat was pretty tender as well so for me it is a must order item. Beef Noodle Soup in 8 hr.Broth-you have the option of choosing either Thick/Thin/Rice noodles, we decided on Thin noodles & it was perfect. You can also choose your Spice Level between Spicy or Non-Spicy. Since Spicy foods are too intense for me at this Sichuan restaurant, I decided on a Non-spicy soup base. The sizable bowl easily accommodated me & my daughter. The soup was amazingly filled w/so much flavor from the 8 hr.cooking that if I was famished, I could see myself eating the entire bowl by myself. The slices of beef were tender, so I was a very happy camper. This would be my go to order if I were by myself. House Special Beef Rib 24 hr.Slow Cooked- both the noodle & spice level options were available so it was thin noodles w/no spicy component. Since the beef & broth were cooked for a day, the meat practically fell off the bone. The clear comforting flavors of the broth really soothed our souls & palate. On a wet & rainy day, Noodle Dynasty really warms the soul, heart & stomach!

    Stephanie Y.

    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.

    Fish filet noodle soup and beef brisket noodle soup
    Lizzie S.

    A Berkeley crown jewel! I came here with a friend before we saw a show at Zellerbach. She'd heard very good things from her Berkeley friends so we were excited to try it! We walked up round 6pm on a Saturday night, there was already a fairly sizeable line out the door. We almost didn't wait in it, but I'm glad we did (also the line moved pretty quickly.) You sit down and scan a QR code and order that way. Service is efficient but good and quick. Tea is extra. I ordered the Fish filet noodle soup and she ordered the beef brisket noodle soup. Portions were large--I took some home. Price is pretty good (maybe because students?) I liked the fish filet one better. The beef brisket one seemed overly-spicy (and it looked even redder than mine!) even though we both ordered medium spicy. We both coughed a bit from the spice. Mine had quite a bit of fish and I liked the veggies too. The broth was rich and savory. Noodles were wonderful consistency and chewiness. The interior is pretty clean and nice for an Asian restaurant. Nothing fancy, but some cute details and decor.

    Danielle Y.

    This place has such great reviews that we had to make a trip out here. Glad to say I was pleasantly surprised definitely come early because there's always a line we came around 5:30 right before the dinner rush and still waited about 15 minutes. The line normally goes out the door. Spicy beef noodle is one of my favorite dishes, and we were very impressed at the flavorful broth and the amount of noodles and meat even if you're really hungry, they're still some to take home Definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for Noodles

    Lamb soup with thick noodles
    Denzel T.

    I've wanted to check out Noodle Dynasty for some time now. Every time I pass by this place it's packed with students and their parents... so I had to see what was up. I went with a buddy early on a Friday evening and we were able to get in after about a 15-20 minute wait. The line moves pretty efficiently. Once you get to your table you are prompted to order by QR code. For some reason I was tempted to order a bunch of lamb that night so I went with the lamb noodle soup as well an order of lamb skewers. Firstly, the soup was excellent. Really good flavor with tender, flavorful lamb and ample veggies as well. In my opinion, the portion is fairly generous for a bowl that is under 20 bucks, so I get why this spot is popular with college kids. Now the skewers, these were amazing! Juicy, fatty lamb bites with tons of a cumin spice blend sprinkled on top. They were an excellent addition to the meal. My buddy also really enjoyed his beef and wonton soup as well. I would say come hungry to this place as the soup bowl is honestly enough for two portions. Definitely try the meat skewers as well if you're hungry enough. The service here is low touch but efficient. QR codes to order with waiters standing around and moving orders. Check out Noodle Dynasty if you're in the mood for some hearty soup!

    Beef brisket noodle
    Erica W K.

    Delicious noodles, great appetizers. I love this place! We waited in line for around an hour shortly after they opened on a Saturday afternoon. They are always super busy and it is because they are delicious and super affordable! I got the classic beef noodle soup and the noodles are chewy and fresh. The soup broth is refreshing and umami. The meat is tender and flavorful. We also got an appetizer and the portion sizes are huge! I would definitely come back to Noodle Dynasty if I'm ever in the area! It is a great addition in Berkeley.

    Beef pan fried buns
    Marshall M.

    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!

    Min C.

    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.

    Wontons
    Tanushree C.

    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.

    Esther M.

    This restaurant is so worth the hype. Service is good, punches of flavor within the broth and noodle. The line is always long when I come here but definitely worth the wait. Clean storefront and easy to order.

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    Tasty noodle with perfect dente noodles and beef . You can choose thick or thin noodle.

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    Everyone was raving about it but I don't see the hype. Food is just oil in a bowl. Flavor is just sliced chilies. Terrible!

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    Amazing delicious outstanding noodles. One of the best i've had definitely a great spot in berkeley.

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    Beef brisket noodle soup is good. But we don't like the Lamb skewer. It is fried and pretty dry.

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    Great broth and good portion size. The service is quick. The vibe of the place is chill

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    just ate at Noodle Dynasty and it was gre­at. The setting was nice, the­ service was fantastic, and the food was top-notch

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    The best noodles in town, I've been living in the bay for 7 years and I can tell you this is the best one. Don't think twice, go now!

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