DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE!! I don't care where you live in Houston this place is FIREEEEE!!! I've been cravings soup and wontons and all the things and this place had a menu full of options for everyone! I wanted to order 4 more things but it was a solo lunch and I was on a time crunch... Food was 10 stars!! It came out fast and hot hot hot... fairly priced and the portions were enough for 2! The service was wonderful and as a first timer, the service was helpful too!! I really appreciate help and a friendly attitude when Im a newbie!! Totally impressed and wanna try the Orange Chicken, Shu mai, and Dry Popcorn Chicken (can't remember exact name but it looked AMAZING) GET HERE Now y'all!! read more

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Clean and spacious restaurant. Compared to the ample options in Houston, not a stand out, but honestly for the area - decent Asian food here with great variety. STAY AWAY from the ramen - I don't know where they got their recipe from, but it doesn't taste like ramen. Baos were really good, pork with onion bao in particular. Beef Noodle soup was decent for the area. Ordered: pork with onion bao, soup dumpings, ramen, beef noodle soup Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? No Would I Return? Yes Ambiance- 8/10 Food Taste- 8/10 Service- 8/10 Value- 8/10 Date Worthy- No read more

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I went by there today. Because I seen them on local eats. I drove 15 miles to get there and there's a signed temporary closed. You should have something on your site letting people know that it's closed. It was a waste of my trip and I was disappointed. read more

When you need your Pho fix and you're away from home... Yelp your around the area and look for good to great reviews... That's true because sometimes you have to read the fine print as to why someone might give a 3 vs a 4 or 5... Pho Barr is nothing on the outside, standard windows, small but inside there is some magic going on... The smell hits you as soon as you open the door... Umami, garlic, teriyaki, beef... Your mouth is watering for one or all of the ingredients... I went straight to the pho options and picked my favorite... Spicy Tonkatsu with Black Garlic... It had pieces of chashu (large) on the top with plenty of fresh veggies... The noodles tasted fresh with the perfect chew... The broth was delicious!!! Give them try for your next pho fix!! read more

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I miss Noodle Master. Please come back!!!! And bring the cold calamari appetizer. It was my favorite. read more

One of the major Chinese gems of South Houston is Noodle Master, a super legitimate, authentic Chinese restaurant specializing in hand pulled noodles. Their Chinese name 麵匠, is akin to "noodle maker" and after a recent lovely experience, I can most certainly agree they're masters at their craft. On the surface, the place (sort of) looks the part: custom Chinese artwork / murals on the wall, a whole factory of workers in the back doing noodle pulling and dumpling making like it's DTF (#1) and all barking orders to each other in Mandarin, with Chinese holiday decor all up in the front counter. Yet the menu is completely in English (#2). The front of house doesn't speak ANY Chinese and if anyone is keeping track, this place is located in one of the least Asian areas of Houston (#3). Despite the cultural and language barriers, the staff mentioned to me that they "somehow make it work." Lack of local competition, along with not having to deal with English-only customers, means they get to do what they do best: making good food. I came here looking for XLB (#4) and was not disappointed. Houston is not blessed with a myriad of soup dumpling options and this is one of the better ones I've had. The skin isn't too thick and the soup filling is very porky. At $11 per order (of 8 total pieces), it's a bit pricey but worth it given the city's slim pickings. Each basket comes with soup ladles for drinking the soup once the dumplings are poked, but I think they would do well to offer mini-tongs. (#5) On a sad note, they don't offer other soup dumpling types, so this will have to do for now. Their claim to fame, aka Lanzhou style hand pulled noodles (蘭州手工拉麵) are excellent. They're hearty and don't skimp with the portions. Whether it's part of their noodle soups or sauteed, they're abundant, dense, and incredibly fresh. I really enjoyed their combination stir fried noodle, which had ample toppings and really good flavor. The beef noodle soup is also excellent and I'm confident enough to say these noodles are some of the best I've had in the Houston area. It's clear there are some items that were added to lure in the gringo palate, such as cheese wontons, general tso's chicken, and even their version of a beignet in the form of a chocolate bao. It's all surprisingly quite good. They even decided to offer Japanese style ramen (#6), and even something rando like takoyaki. It's not going to compare to the real thing, but someone convinced them this was a good idea. At the end of the day, I'm confused yet enamored with Noodle Master. They've gotten worthy press and a loyal fanbase that keeps on growing. While I still think they're finding their footing, I'm certain I'll be following along as one of their regulars from here on out. ___________ (#1) Din Tai Fung. Noted XLB specialists. (#2) Which is easiest if you order by the designated letter+#. They're not good with the names evidently. (#3) Pasadena, a stone's throw away from Deer Park. (#4) Xiao Long Bao, aka soup dumplings, aka 小籠包. (#5) This is especially helpful for folks not handy with the chopstick game. (#6) Ramen is the Japanese equivalent of what Chinese style hand pulled noodles are: "lamian" read more

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Had dinner with a friend Monday night at Noodle Master. I ordered Mongolian beef with noodles. It was well prepared and the portion was huge! The beef was a little tough... needed tenderizing. The sauce was yummy and sweet. I had them add some spice to the sauce which was a good move. The dish had lots of stir fried onions which were cooked perfectly. The homemade noodles had a good bite. Service was not the best, but fine. The lady was in such a hurry it was like I had to shout what I needed as she twirled past, lol! The place filled up as we ate. It was loud but clean and comfortable. read more

Noodle Master - Pasadena - Mongolian Beef with Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

For the first time I'm going to give credit where it belongs. Food instagram "influencers" are really doing the lord's work. Like for real. I saw a reel of the food and funny enough I forwarded it to a friend. And her and her boyfriend went that night! The food looked so good! A week later my boyfriend and I decided to go check out the place. I didn't realize the place is in Pasadena!! Omg! We debated if it was even worth the drive since we were coming from Houston. My boyfriend kept complaining that it was "too far". I got a little annoyed, however he sucked it up and we made the drive. LMAO. When they say "hole in the wall" it kinda really is. It's in a strip in the Kroger parking lot. A place you would never thing to stop by. Cause it's next to other establishments you wouldn't think you really go to. The moment we stepped foot, it was PACKED. Here's what we ordered Takoyaki - I'm so shocked but this was so crispy, the octopus was so meaty, it was hot and fresh. It was so good that my bf ate my share. And that's a lot to say cause he mostly orders this cause I love takoyaki Black Garlic Spicy Ramen - the hand pulled noodles was quite amazing. It had the most amazing noodle slurp you could ever imagine. It was al dente but had the best chew to it. The broth was delicious! Garlic and umami. The meat was a thick slab of pork belly. Big chew in every bite. Soup Dumplings - there was a good amount of soup, so flavorful and tasty. The dumpling itself was so delicious, especially with the sauce. Scallion pancake - I feel like this needed a slight more oomph to it. Thought it was really flakey and crispy and a good amount of dough. Let's just say, this place was so good that my boyfriend ate more than his share of food. LMAO. If it wasn't so far, it would be a rotation in our dinners. read more

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Cool Chinese spot for authentic Chinese dishes. The staff was friendly and the food had great portions! We ordered the pan fried pork dumplings along the the spicy popcorn chicken. There was so much food at a very affordable price. The owner was very nice and attentive even though he was very busy. Can't wait for the pearland location to have their grand opening. It would be a great new spot for Chinese food for that community. Has a very welcoming atmosphere, great food and service. Would recommend this place. read more

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Unbelievable. The first time we went we loved it so much that we were sure the second time wasn't going to be nearly as good. It had to be a let down... It was not. Noodle Master tasted just as good the second AND the third time. Seriously. Go. Go now. Get the Ingenious Beef with noodles. I don't know if it's Ingenious... but it tastes amazing. I can tell you that. You're welcome. Oh - we also had spicy popcorn chicken and the spicy wonton soup. Get the hand pulled noodles every time instead of rice. I know rice is good. These noodles are better. You're welcome again. read more

Noodle Master - Pasadena - Ingenious Beef - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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Ok so as I sit here watching my noodles being hand pulled... knowing how springy & chewy they are has my mouth watering. Enough waiting, enough procrastinating, if you've not eaten here. Go now. Like call in your order, & go get it. You will be asking yourself just like the rest of us... why didn't I try noodle master sooner!! They are amazing! read more

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For 2 ppl, we ordered the Pork and Shrimp Shu mai dumplings (not pictured), as well as the Dry Fried spicy popcorn chicken with hand pulled noodles. The chicken was very spicy and crunchy, and the dumplings were very flavorful as well. This was more than enough food for 2 of us, as the entree size was quite large. I would come back with a large party to be able to order more dishes as family style. Service and ambiance was great, the workers were very attentive. We will be returning to try more! read more

Noodle Master - Pasadena - S12. Dry Fried Spicy Chicken Popcorn - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Decided to dine here last night after watching videos on instagram recommending me this place. They have 2 locations, Baytown and Pasadena, so i went to the one at Pasadena. Arrived at 7.30 and it was super packed. I ordered the fried noodle (beef) and spicy garlic tonkotsu ramen. My friend ordered deep fried pepper chicken with noodle side dish and house special beef noodle soup. Yup all that for 2 person. On to the review of the foods, the food was great and bomb!!! They handmade their noodles so it is always fresh, and i like the texture of the noodles, not too hard and not too soft. The fried noodles had nice seasonings in it and for the ramen i really liked the broth but i wish it was creamier. Portions was really huge!!! Big plate of fried noodles and big bowl ramen (big chunks of pork belly). I also tried my friends food, it was good too and i liked his beef noodle soup. Big portion too. Place was nice and energetic, definitely hectic and chaotic. Service was fast but one server was kinda rude to me, i dont want to get into details, food was good so i let that slide this time maybe they were just too busy. Price was definitely worth it for the food they gave you and big portions! My total came out to $25 and my friend $28. (Pro tip: CHECK IN ON YELP FOR $20 off) i took advantage of that btw. Notes to owner: please hire 1-2 more servers, you guys are definitely understaffed during peak hours, you guys only have 1 server in charge of online deliveries and cashier and 1 more in charge of all dine in operation. Overall, good chinese food establishment especially if you want to try handmade noodles. Me and my friend will be going back for sure to try other dishes. Recommended! Food 8/10 Service 7/10 Place 7/10 Price 8/10 read more

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the food is delicious! Very hot and fresh! Their dumplings are amazing and everything is so authentic. Be mindful going during lunch time because it is insanely busy and I for sure was 30 minutes late for work overall- everything was delicious and need to definitely go again when im not in a rush. read more

First time visiting this restaurant. We felt like having Chinese food and the other yelp reviews were good, so we tried it. Overall, good food. Good portions. Service: Amazing ! Impeccable ! Other businesses need to follow their model. It's simple math. People will ce back simply for the service you recive. They were very attentive. Whenever I looked up and around they made eye contact to see if we needed anything. As we were leaving they all said goodbye. 100% Parking In a small shopping strip. No problem with parking. Hours: Sunday opened at 11 am Food: Fresh and good. Fish was fried a little to hard for my liking. Everything else was good. Seating Spacious. No problems. To go Couldn't finish the food. They provided carry out items. read more

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Food was made fresh and the ladies provided professional and friendly service. We've ordered takeout and dined in many times. We love this location read more

Finally! Soup dumplings that I don't have to travel an hour for! (And they're quite good too!) Noodle Master has been on my radar since they opened the doors, and it's mainly because they offer Xiao Long Bao -- soup dumplings. My first soup dumpling experience was at Joe's Shanghai in NYC, and there aren't many joints that even come close to it. But Noodle Master is the closest I've found in my four-year search. The soup dumplings here are a slight bit thicker than most I've had, which makes them easier to get onto the spoon without puncturing and spilling all of the wonderful pork broth. For those who've not experienced soup dumplings, just know that the soup is actually *inside* the dumpling, along with some ground pork. It's a wonderful experience! And delicious. We also ordered chicken fried rice, fried noodles (beef), and I ordered a calamari salad. First, the calamari salad is smoky and sweet. The calamari is an interesting consistency ... almost like it was overcooked but in a fun, toothsome way. Chicken fried rice -- some of the best ever. Nary a pool of grease, and there's chicken in every bite. Fried noodles -- My goodness! Talk about toothsome! These noodles are firm, yet soft. (They're really long, so ask for the scissors.) The sauce is not overpowering. Veggies are crunchy. Outstanding! My endocrinologist is going to be disappointed in me for finding and patronizing this place, but that is exactly what I plan to do! **OF NOTE** - We had lunch here on Oct. 2, 2021 and my server told me that Noodle Master had stopped honoring the 20% Off Yelp check-in coupon the day prior. I asked her to double-check and such turned out to be true. That is certainly not a deal-breaker, because everything about this place is great. read more

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Read the reviews and saw the suggestions so we decided to try this place. Very happy with our lunch. Unassuming strip mall location but inside was clean and open. Staff was welcoming and attentive. Quickly taking our order we did have a little but not excessive wait for our food. We ordered 4 items and enjoyed all. House Special Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, Black Garlic Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Pan Fried Dumplings, & Veggie Bao. Noodles were Excellent! All were very good and would order again but will explore new items on our next visit. Yes, we will be back. Removed 1 star to give room for improvement: please offer hot chili oil that is more spicy. Not sure if all sauces were supposed to taste the same but they all did. Not bad, just not spicy. Please offer a spoon that allows for drinking ramen broth if desired. Ladle was nice for mixing but not for eating. read more

Noodle Master - Pasadena - B5. Vegetable Bao (4) - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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I follow a couple of local foodie pages on social media and this place has been the talk of the town in the Southern part of Houston. The stars aligned and I finally found myself in Pasa-get down-dena with a buddy of mine and we both agreed it was time to check out Noodle Master. I went to high school down the street and took some classes at the nearby college so it was cool seeing some new food options in this part of town. They are located in a busy shopping center but away from most of the hustle and bustle. Walking in, we were immediately approached by their super friendly staff and told to sit wherever. Shortly after the place filled up quickly. I can tell this is a popular spot. Our waitress was very attentive and gave us great suggestions. Top notch service! My friend and I both got two items that stuck out to us and went family style on devouring the food. I started off with the Crispy Fried Cheese Wontons. These are basic but oh so tasty. For my entree I went with the Dry Fried Spicy Popcorn Chicken as it is one of my faves at most Szechuan type restaurants. This was the overwhelming favorite of the night. The lightly battered and fried, crispy chicken had the perfect amount of heat and was quite addicting. The dish came hand pulled noodles or rice. I was told I had to try the noodles because they were hand pulled and part of their namesake. I'm glad I did because those noodles were the truth. I could eat a whole plate of that with some chili oil. My friend got another basic dish of General's Tao Chicken which was very good too. Both of these dishes came in large portions and we had a whole meal to take home and enjoy later. We also tried the Barbecued Pork Baos which was delicious. The weather made me order the way I did, but I will definitely be back to try some of their soups and soup dumplings. I've had a hard time finding anything close to what I have had at Din Tai Fung, but am willing to compare the next time the opportunity arises. I can't wait to come back! read more

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This is a new spot I will get my xiaolongbao from and it's closer for me. The dumplings were well made and there was plenty of soup broth in it. The wrapping was a good chew texture and an excellent ratio amount. When I picked it up, it was not overcooked to where the bottom would get soggy and break. The pan-fried shrimp and pork was also juicy and delicious. Eating the dry fried spicy chicken, it was totally different from a Malaysian one where they put a bunch of the sichuan peppers but this one had sesame seed. It was a nice relief. The hand pulled noodles are super long and very delightful! The staff are wonderful, too. read more

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My husband said that noodles sounded good, I saw that this place was a little further from our place but figured that we should try it out since it had such good reviews.. I was not disappointed at all! It's not that big of a place but they seem to turn their tables pretty quick, we got there fairly early, just in time before the lunch rush. They actually have a good sized menu from ramen, rice dishes, dumplings, to stir fry, but to start out, I ordered us the Pork BBQ Baos, which come in 4 and the Takoyaki which comes with 6. They were both hot and fresh when they came out and had so much flavor! For the main dishes I ordered their Black Garlic Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and my husband ordered their Beef Mixed Vegetable Cold Noodles. Both were really great dishes, you can definitely tell that they hand make their noodles! The ramen was full of flavor, not too spicy (for me, obviously everyone's heat tolerance is different) it came with some nori, pork belly, half of an egg and a bunch of vegetables, the broth and noodles just went so well together. For the cold noodles it had a peanut butter flavor to me but it was still good especially with all the vegetables, and again their noodles were on point! Highly highly highly recommend this place if you're looking for good noodle dishes or if you're just wanting some real good Asian comfort food. I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes! read more

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Very tasty but would not recommend deviating from dumplings/noodles ie the main specialty dishes. We were enticed by the Spicy Popcorn Chicken and Fried Sliced Eggplant but were disappointed by both. The Spicy Popcorn Chicken didn't have that umami kick that I expected, and tasted like the same chili oil used in the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup which felt a little redundant. The Fried Sliced Eggplant was nice for variety but tasted like an ordinary stirfry I could have made at home. That being said, the Braised Beef Noodle is probably the best you can get around the area. The beef is high-quality, the broth has a nice complexity, and the noodles are as springy as you would expect from hand-pulled. The xiaolongbao are also impressive in taste and technique, especially for a small establishment. Great option for when the beef noodle soup craving hits! read more

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It really is the master of Noodles. Come and try Noodle Master. I've been there twice. My Dad recommended it to me. So the first time my wifey and I went the day after my parents had tried it. The first time I went I had something called the Big Mac Tokotsu soup or something like that. Good stuff. Wifey had the tofu orange stir fry the first time. This time I forget the name of the stir fry we each had. It was spicy and had peanuts in it. Super good. She ordered with tofu and mine was with beef. A little more vague than my reviews usually are. But check out the pictures. It's as good as it looks, and it looks really good. They get food out quick. The first time we went it was very busy. But this second time not so busy and everything was very fast and service was great. I'll be there again at some point I imagine. read more

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The food was good but not excellent like I thought it was going to be. The noodled I ordered had no flavor . The Mongolian beef was good. However , their portion sizes for each meal are big and 2 people could eat off of one plate. read more

Whoa and WOW!! This place was bomb!! So much delicious food and for a very good price!! First time trying and we will be repeat customers. Atmosphere is open and inviting, not too crowded either. The waitstaff is very friendly and informative if you have any questions about the menu. No fountain drinks, so you do have to buy new drinks. The BBQ bao were so delicious with good chunks of pork. I got the shrimp tonkotsu ramen and it was loaded with pork and shrimp, veggies, fish cakes, bamboo and that marinated egg y'all! That marinated egg has changed my life lol My husband tried the general Tao chicken with their hand pulled noodles instead rice and he loved it! Tried green onion pancake for the first time and with a little bit of soy sauce the favor is great! Definitely come eat here you will leave full and happy! read more

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My brother & sister in law took us to this establishment to try their noodle dish & dumplings. I ordered the House Special Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and it was delicious! You really get a lot from you order. The four of us shared the dumplings and they were amazing, tasted super fresh. Staff was super helpful and helpful from the time they sat us and took our order. If you're in the Pasadena area come check them out! read more

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It doesn't get better than homemade noodles at a noodle house. This restaurant knows how to do noodles! I had the braised beef noodle soup which was soooo good. The braised beef is the way to go as it's chunks of beef that are juicy and easy to break apart. The soup had a few thin slices of radish, a big piece of broccoli and a nice flavored broth. You can Always spice it up with the spicy chili sauce at the table too. My friend got the same soup and loved it too. We shared D1 fried dumplings, which are made from homemade dough as well. Although fried, it was only fried on one side so you still got to feel and taste the dumpling exterior as you bit into the dumpling. The dumpling meat on the inside was plentiful and flavorful. Highly recommend ordering dumplings! Service was very good as well. Food came out quickly. I look forward to trying other items on the menu. read more

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Upon arriving to do restaurant this place gave me a feel that they do not value their customers. The food was horrible very bland, and I was looked over several times by the wait staff. They seem to Cater more to the more lighter complexion ppl read more

Noodle Master - Pasadena - Befor and after beef and S11. Broccoli Beef bland horrible broccoli was hard as a rock - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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Went for lunch they seemed short staff but the gentleman waiting tables made sure we had water within a few minuets of sitting down. Mom and I ordered the combo noodle and some soup dumplings food was yummy. Very large portion and filling. read more

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Service was amazing, our waiter was super sweet with my family and made sure we were satisfied with what we had ordered. The food was super delicious although I will say that everything has large portions including the kids dishes. But overall a 10/10 read more

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Omg! My favorite to go ramen and such a good amount I really never am able to finish it! First time trying the pan seared bao and wow they were delish and came with a spicy sauce that was great with. I'll be ordering again! read more

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We were searching for a fun restaurant for dinner and this one popped up as a top recommended restaurant. It's called the noodle master. And if you ever wonder why, just watch the video that's playing up in the corner of the restaurant. The senior chef in the back actually rolls the dough and turns it into noodles each and every day - handmade and rolled. They even had make all of their dumplings too. We tried the shrimp tonkatsu Ramen with pork with the handmade noodles and it was amazing. We also tried the orange chicken and the pork filled baos. The portions are very generous as well. All the food was amazing. If you're ever in the Pasadena area of Houston give this restaurant a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Fantastic Ramen & Bao Bao!! Delicious food, great people, we'll be back! We tried B1, B2, and B3 Bao and I've got to say the BBQ Bao (B3 ) was exquisite. Unique flavor that makes you want to keep eating! Very filling! read more

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Noodle master is ok. They are an overpriced version of Remton; without the bar. I've eaten there 3 times and 3 times the service was not prompt and the food was honestly just ok. If you're not from Houston, (meaning a tourist) you might think this place is the "end all be all" however, I remain unimpressed. read more

The ramen here is something else. Noodle master is the correct terminology, because the first sip and slurp was all it took for me to become a believer. My best friend and I came in for a late lunch. Our server was great and attentive, and gave me her honest recommendation of the Tonkatsu ramen over the Chinese ramen because it was "more flavorful" and while I haven't tried the Chinese one to compare, I full agree with her on the flavorful part. The broth is so freakin' rich, and the serving is enough for leftovers. The noodles were homemade and hand-pulled and my god, did I enjoy this delightful experience. My best friend went ham on the cucumber salad, which is a notably refreshing and appeasing combination of tart, salty, crunchy. Can't go wrong there. She also enjoyed her chicken curry which I tried, it was also pretty good. We also got the pan seared bao and the xiaolong bao (soup dumplings). Honestly? Meh. I thought the inside meat part lacked any flavor and was a little disappointed by them. To end the meal, we were given a complimentary dessert that was either pumpkin or sweet potato filling, that reminds me of fried sesame balls. They were yummy, not too sweet, and I liked them very much. Highly recommend this gem if you're not feeling the drive to Chinatown. read more

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Their food is delicious. Orders are always huge. We always take home more food than we actually eat at the restaurant table. Love watching the noodles being handmade. read more

Food is always delicious, favorite thing to come eat is the spicy pho, service is always on point fast and friendly, it does get pack during lunch time but overall it's a great pack to get a quick bite at read more

Noodle Master - Pasadena - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

This place was so good!!! The staff is friendly and the food is amazing! The noodles are made at the restaurant and they are delish!!! Very busy place for dinner but 10/10 recommend! read more

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This place is so dang good it should be a Tik tok hit or something, even my father eats here and he's very picky !!! They stuff your tray so full it can't close haha that's a good problem to me! Just a side note they do get busy sometimes so just be nice please read more

Appetizers: bbq pork baos Entrees: orange chicken with pulled noodles and black garlic spicy tonkotsu ramen All food was delicious, portions are large. Pleasant staff and quick service. Only thing I have to say is they bring out orders as they are made so we got our food at different times instead of all at once. My husband got his entree first, other tables got their food then I got mine about 5-7 minutes later. We got our appetizer last. Which was a bit beside the point. Would return to try other things. read more

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