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    Noodle Nest

    4.1 (443 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lanzhou ramen
    Marine M.

    It tastes very authentic of the Lanzhou ramen. Choose the original flavor and you will know what the very authentic Lanzhou ramen smells and tastes. The lunch combo is a good deal with noodles and lamb skewers. Waiters are very attentive and polite!

    Sesame bean rice porridge
    Joyce Y.

    Order via iPad and the food comes out quick! Everything was good and fresh (remember to ask for the hot sauces on the side to blow your mind and your mouth), from the cucumbers (not that spicy at all) to the dessert porridge (warm, but so refreshing- hard to describe). The server brought out kid bowls and utensils for my son, which was so thoughtful. It's big and spacious inside, so it can definitely accommodate a big group. Located at Diamond Jamboree, come early to find parking...

    Beef Roll
    Iver N.

    Noodle Nest sits where Chef Hung used to be. The space is huge with ample seating here. Decor is modern and clean. Came here with my kids and ordered the beef roll, non-spicy beef noodles, and lamb. Everything is done through the ipad. Food came out promptly. The beef noodle soup was clear and clean while the noodles had a nice chew. The beef roll was delicious with good amount of filling but could have been hotter/crunchy. The lamb skewers were great! We did non-spicy since kids can't hang. Overall, food was not bad! They offer lunch specials here and the portion is big that it's perfect to share family style or with a friend.

    Marinated Cucumber Salad 蓑衣黄瓜
    D.J. M.

    This afternoon after finishing our shopping at farmers markets, we went to Irvine to try a restaurant that was advertised as the Din Tai Fung Dup by an Instagram influencer. When we walked in, we were impressed with the inside of the restaurant. The server provided a tablet to place our order. The influencer labeled Noodle Nest as a duplicate of Din Tai Fung. We order the cucumber salad, chicken wonton ton soup and chicken fried noodles. We also tried the chicken skewers on their menu. We liked the delicate cut of the cucumber. However, it makes it hard to share. It's like eating a whole cucumber. We prefer the individual cut by Din Tai Fung. The taste was a bit spicier. The chicken wonton soup was a bit oily. It had plenty of wontons (10). There's also seaweed in the soup. The skin of the wontons was a bit soft. The chicken fried noodles had green and red bell peppers, onions and baby bok choy. The chicken was shredded. The noodles needed to be cooked a minute longer. The chicken skewers were heavily seasoned. We preferred a lighter taste. Overall, the flavor and taste profile does not make Noodle Nest a dup of Din Tai Fung. Noodle Nest tastes more like Northern China profile. DJ's rating: 3.55/5.00 Would we come back? No.

    cucumber
    Miya S.

    I dream about the hand pulled chili oil noodles. Theirs is one of my favorite foods! Almost everything I have tried here is something I would reorder when I come back. There's lots of seating. Service is quick. If my friends visit, this would be one of the places i'd take them to try!

    Huge noodle bowl! Enough for like 4-5 people!
    Michael T.

    So we came here for the huge bowl of noodle soup and were not disappointed! It was definitely huge, probably the biggest bowl I've ever seen available at a restaurant! It was made to order, and they seemed to be hand-pulling the noodles fresh. The bowl itself was enough for at least four people, maybe more. The noodles were chewy and the broth was savory. The way they have the menu set up, you simply order digitally from a tablet and then they bring the food out. You can order at your own pace, i.e. everything at once or one by one as you want them. The whole process was very efficient. I wish more restaurants would have this model as it made things far less dependent on a single server! People are being super picky about this place and we thought pretty much everything we ordered was tasty. The restaurant decor was new-ish and was quite well maintained. We definitely enjoyed the food and it's on the list to visit again.

    Lanzhou noodles
    Selene S.

    We stopped in the area for an early dinner and chose Noodle Nest. Located in a very busy and popular plaza, parking can be a challenge. We were seated quickly. You order yourself using a tablet and there was a short wait for the food to be served. We got Lanzhou noodles in thin and regular noodle size and a Big Plate Chicken. Portions were big. Staff was super attentive with water refills and helped pack the leftovers, separating the soup and noodles.

    Ruth H.

    The hand-pulled noodles were perfectly chewy, made fresh with authentic flavors you can really taste. Their signature Lanzhou-style beef noodles and juicy dumplings are especially popular for a reason. So delicious!! We ordered spicy lamb skewers, scallion pancakes, beef noodle soup--and every single dish was comforting, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. The portions are generous, making it such a great spot for family meals. My kids especially loved the noodles and couldn't stop eating (which says everything). It's always a win when you find a restaurant that's both authentic and kid-approved. If you're looking for a cozy spot with nice ambiance and friendly service. Also love handmade noodles and comforting Chinese flavors, this one is definitely worth trying . Free parking.

    Pan Fried Pork Buns
    Chrissy L.

    Braised Beef Noodles, Sesame and Peanuts Paste Noodles, Pan-Fried Pork Buns, Fried Noodles with Cumin Lamb, and Chicken Wings were good. Nice variety and comfort food.

    Sarah S.

    We were looking for a Chinese place for dinner in Irvine and saw this spot had pretty good reviews so decided to come here to try. We came for a late lunch/early dinner so we didn't have to wait for a table. They have lots of tables and it is a casual place to eat at. We had our dog with us but the employees were nice and still let us dine in. The mango green tea was also pretty good and it came with toppings inside and the cup is big too. Once seated, they gave us an ipad to place our orders which was super convenient. We went with the Lanzhou Beef Noodles (which you can choose the noodle size) and we got the thin and regular sized. We also got the Big Plate Chicken which was on the lunch special and came with a drink- we chose the Mango Jasmine Green Tea. Then we also ordered the chinese burger bun. As it wasn't their peak time, the food was served pretty fast. The Big Plate Chicken came with hand-pulled noodles and a good portion of chicken. However, it is a bit spicy which I could still eat as someone who doesn't eat spicy, but it did still make me sweat a bit. But I still enjoyed the flavor and the noodle texture. As for the Lanzhou noodles, the broth was flavorful and delicious. You can also tell that the noodles are hand pulled and both the thin and regular noodles were good. The bowl of noodles also came with half a boiled egg and some beef which were also delicious. I really liked the noodle texture here. The portion is also so worth for the price. I couldn't finish all the noodles and could even eat it the next day. Overall, this is a great spot for Lanzhou noodles and just noodles. I will be coming back next time I am in the area. The employees also provided great service by packing the leftovers for us and they added extra noodle broth when they packed our noodles. Such rare service these days! I recommend stopping by!

    E2. Big Plate Chicken
    Felicia C.

    Our friends recommended Noodle Nest to us, and it definitely didn't disppoint. At first, I was suspicious because authentic asian restaurants usually don't look nice, but this restaurant looked nice on the inside. Don't be decieved! Even though it is modern, the food is authentic! For 2 people, we got the Dun Huang Grilled Fish and Big Plate Chicken, and it was a LOT of food. Probably could have shared this with 3 people. We ended up eating all of the protein but none of the carbs LOL. Dun Huang Grilled Fish - SO GOOD. The fish tasted flash-fried and then dropped in this delicious sauce. The sauce wasn't too spicy; it was just perfect. The fish was cooked to absolute perfection and was so tender. This dish is a must get here! Big Plate Chicken - This dish reminds me of my mom's version of this dish which was so comforting. The sauce and chicken were a little on the salty side, but the flavors were all there! The noodles were a little disappointing though. It was a lot more al dente and hard than I would have liked them. Overall, I don't have many complaints about Noodle Nest. I would 100% come back and recommend it!

    Julieann M.

    I wanted to try a new place for Chinese New Year. We love Diamond Jamboree plaza and hadn't tried Noodle Nest yet so we gave it a go. We walked in, and it was so clean inside. We were seated immediately and ordering was quick and easy. You ordered off a tablet. We got the cucumber, beef noodle soup, beef roll, garlic green beans, xiao long bao, and the chicken dumplings. Everything was so delicious and flavorful. There wasn't anything we were disappointed with. We can't wait to come back

    Russ L.

    The hand pulled noodle are flavorful with chewy texture. The rest of the dishes we tried was average, and some missed the mark. Service was a spotty. The interior decor is inviting. Parking is a hassle during rush hours.

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    Ask the Community - Noodle Nest

    Is the noddle really hand made on spot?

    Apparently, yes.

    Is the restaurant name a play on "Don Juan"?

    Definitely not! It's a phonetic translation of the Chinese name after a famous place in Western China, a stop over for the Silk Road and famous for its numerous caves with various pictorial and sculpture artifacts of Buddhism!

    Are you going to be open Christmas Day?

    Yes. We open on Christmas Eve and Christmas.

    Is the meat here halal?

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    We have eaten at EverSpring many times ever since they opened and my family loved it because it…read moretasted like authentic cantonese dishes. It had been a couple of months since we were last there and my parents and my daughter had been asking to go back and were really looking forward to eating there. However, we were so disappointed when we went back 2 weeks ago! The menu changed a bit, which was fine, and all our usual dishes were still there. We did notice that the cooks have changed and the original Cantonese chef was not there. I think the kitchen staff really changed how the flavors of the dishes for the worst. My 7yo daughter used to love their shrimp fried rice, but as soon as the fried rice came out, the first thing she said was "how come it looks so different from before." Not only did it look different, it was BURNT. It was like they fried the rice in a burnt wok so every grain of rice was coated in tiny black burnt bits. It was essentially inedible. They also just topped the rice with some tastless blanched shrimp instead of actually stir frying the shrimp into the rice. The green onion pancake used to be flakey with layers and expectedly oily for this dish, but the pancake we got this time was essentially a tasteless tortilla. It literally looked and tasted like a tortilla. No layers, flakes or oil at all and was the worst green onion pancake I've ever had anywhere. The fish with black bean sauce was acceptable, but it was definitely not the same. It tasted more like American Chinese flavors instead of the previous authentic Cantonese flavors. The only dish that I thought was still good was the stir fried eggplants, although my parents said it also tasted more Americanized. We are so sad that the food here has changed so much and it was one of the rare places my Cantonese dad actually said tasted authentically Cantonese in the area. The restaurant was full during our latest vist but we did notice that 90% of the diners and people ordering take-out were non-Asians. When we came previously, there was a good mix of Asian and non-Asian diners, so it seems like the clientele have shifted, which might explain the flavor changes or vice versa. The staff is still very nice and friendly, but it seems like the robot server has been laid off. I don't think we will be coming back again unfortunately as the food is no longer what we loved before. However, they seemed to still be doing well so others must still like it.

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    I came here around the end of the day absolutely STARVING. We got seated quickly and everything was…read morehandled promptly. The restaurant itself is a bit on the small side so you'll be close to your neighbors not that it was an issue personally. My buddy and I ordered our items and shared with each other for a good full experience. We got the three-in-one noodles medium heat and the Ma Hu Beef noodles with mild heat alongside the cucumbers with medium heat as an appetizer. Cucumbers were very fresh! However, they really were just cucumbers with a little heat on them so they weren't anything too special. Once the main entrees came in, I couldn't stop myself from digging in! I forgot to take a picture until after some damage was done to our meals. Three-in-one was so flavorful and sweet with the noodles becoming incredibly soft after having mixed it all together. The star of the show for me though was the Ma Hu Beef noodles. The beef was remarkably tender and delicious and the noodles had a firmer texture that complimented with the flavors. Oddly enough, the mild heat on the Ma Hu Beef was spicier than the medium heat three-in-one! If you find yourself in the mood for Biangbiang noodles, this is definitely the spot to go to. On a side unrelated note about the parking which did not influence my review; the parking here is rough. It's consistently packed so watch out for that. There is a structure across the street that allows parking for the food court. I parked in the structure but I had a bad experience because since it's also parking for the residents above, the gate was closed on us after 8pm. I had to wait for a vehicle to come out and open the gate for not only just me but for multiple other people that had also parked in the structure!Just something to keep in mind. Hopefully that doesn't continue being an issue for future guests.

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    Met with friends from all over So Cal for an event down South. After the event our friend found a…read morenoodle house in Santa Ana, odd find location but lets go ... Massive parking lot so that was easy, one friend went ahead and let them know we had 10 incoming. They made room and we sat immediately. One of the spots that you scan a menu at the table and you review, order and pay all in the app. I was really not familiar with the line up and went with the "House Special Beef Pot Roodle" (Roodles are their rice noodles). It was a weekend only item and I tried that. The noodles came separate from the soup. Over all it was very tasty. The meat was a bit fatty and the soup had tendons too. I took that part home and my wife loved it. I tend to avoid the fatty meat and tendons are not good to me. 10 of us so some of the appetizers got passed around. The smashed cucumbers are excellent, and my buddy also got some friend potatoes of sorts, reminded me of a fat French fry. Because my buddy and I sat at the same table we scanned the same menu, he ordered a bunch of stuff and also House Special Beef Pot Roodle. That confused the kitchen and they asked me if I meant to order 2, I said no and didn't realize I cancelled my buddy's order. Part of the confusion of a large party and many scanned menu orders. My buddy was struggling to order and our initial waiter seemed to not understand my friend and that took a little bit to work out, young lady came from the back and was able to quickly resolve some of the confusion and get questions answered as needed. In the end he had lot of food to explore. One thing that caught my eye was several couples there and sharing a large soup item served with a tray of various food items for the soup. Kind of a date night visual and something that looked very interesting. Several couples around us had that same dish and its got me more curious. Might have to come back with my wife and try this one.

    I decided to give this place a try because I heard their noodles were very authentic, and as…read moresomeone who loves noodles, I was excited to try it. I ordered their most popular dish, the A1 set, but honestly, it didn't really live up to the hype for me. The broth tasted pretty underseasoned overall. From what I understood, you're supposed to mix all the toppings into the soup with the noodles, but even after doing that, I still felt like the flavor was lacking. Yes, they provide seasoning on the side, but personally, I wish the broth already had enough flavor on its own without needing to adjust it myself. Would I come back? Probably not. Nothing really stood out to me enough to return, and it felt more like a one-time experience. Overall, everything was just okay.

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