I always saw Noodle Nest in DJ but this was my first time actually going in (definitely not my last). I didn't realize how big the portions are, because we definitely had a ton of leftovers. I would say we had 0 misses -- we would order everything again. If I had to really pick, the chicken dumplings + orange chicken + beef roll would be my go-to order. The beef noodle soup + xiao long bao + dumplings if I was with more people because it's HUGEE!! I forgot which fruit tea I ordered, but it was SOO good & refreshing - 10/10! It is located in DJ so parking was pretty intense on weekends! read more

Noodle Nest - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

When I told my daughter that this place has scallion pancakes and beef rolls, she wanted to come here instead of Kura. We came for early dinner and the place was pretty empty so I was able to get a full video clip of the restaurant. We ordered our usual beef rolls, scallion pancakes, and beef noodles. The beef noodles with eggs was the first dish to show up. It's slightly salty for my taste, otherwise it's decent. The scallion pancakes were very layered, probably one of the best looking ones we've ordered. The beef rolls were also one of the nicest presentations I've seen. They were perfectly wrapped and not a single green onions or cilantro fell off. Service was excellent. Granted there was only one wait staff but he was very attentive and observant. I saw a black dot on my plate, he immediately went to get a new plate for me without me asking. He constantly came to check on us and add more water. Overall, it was OK. It does have a huge variety of selection. Next time I would like to try more dishes and maybe skewers too. read more

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recently tried Noodle Nest and had a really good experience overall. I ordered a few different things so I could get a feel for the menu and everything came out fresh and flavorful. The stir fry noodles with beef and bok choy were my favorite by far. Super satisfying and packed with flavor, definitely a 10 out of 10 for me. I would come back just for that dish. The orange chicken was also really good. It had a nice crisp and the sauce wasn't too heavy, I'd give that a 9 out of 10. I tried the pork bowl which was comforting and tasty, just a little more simple compared to the others, around an 8 out of 10. The boiled fish soup was light and cozy, also about an 8 out of 10. The spicy wontons had a good kick without being too much, probably an 8.5 out of 10. everything tasted fresh and well made. It's a solid spot if you're craving noodles or something warm and comforting. I'd definitely come back and try more next time read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Noodle Nest - Huge noodle bowl! Enough for like 4-5 people! - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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Do not order skewers here. The meat was tough, over seasoned and just not good. Noodles were ok and sides were decent. Pickled cucumbers were weird too and served in a spiral form that was uncut and you had to cut yourself. Everything was thru a iPad and felt very cold and informal. I wouldn't eat only eat here in a pinch, so many better restaurants in the plaza. read more

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! read more

Noodle Nest - E2. Big Plate Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came here as a party of 2 on Friday night around 6pm for dinner; We were seated right away as there were still plenty of empty tables. QR codes are placed at the tables to look at the menu and order. We honestly left pretty disappointed after our meal. ~the food~ - Eggplant salad: Pretty good, nothing too special; very garlicky and I think it could've used a bit more vinegar but I liked that it wasn't too oily. - Dun Huang Cold Noodle: It was okay, maybe it was the wide noodles that we chose, but the entire dish was just oily and lacked flavor. There wasn't enough spice imo and the portion size was kind of small? I did like the chew of the noodles tho ~overall~ Even though the restaurant was not packed (there were still some empty tables), they seemed to be understaffed. We ordered lamb skewers but never got them after waiting 45 minutes. We checked in with staff after about 30 minutes of waiting and we were already done with our other 2 dishes and they said it would be out in about 5 minutes. We waited about 15 minutes and saw that other tables that ordered after us got lamb skewers but never arrived at our table. At this point, we were already quite disappointed in the other dishes too so we decided to ask the staff to cancel our lamb skewers and asked for the check. It did seem like the staff were quite overwhelmed as there was a lot of running around happening, so definitely didn't want to blame them for the bad experience. Restaurant is clean and looks casual/nice, pricing is okay, food is okay, overall experience was quite disappointing tbh :( read more

Noodle Nest - eggplant salad - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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You have to order on a tablet and your food is brought to the table as it's ready. The beef soup, the beef skewers, and the scallions pancake were delicious. The marinated cucumber was bland and tasted too much like ginger. The noodles also tasted like ginger to the point that it was overpowering. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean. Our waters were constantly refilled. read more

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Came here with a group of friends and it turned out to be the perfect spot for a chill night. The variety of food is honestly impressive -- from juicy, flavorful BBQ skewers to a really authentic bowl of Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles. The noodles were super fresh with great texture, and the broth had that deep, comforting flavor you'd expect. The BBQ was definitely a highlight -- well-seasoned, nicely grilled, and perfect to pair with drinks. They also have a lot of small plates that are great for sharing, which makes it ideal for hanging out, chatting, and just enjoying the night. The vibe is relaxed and lively without being too loud, so you can actually have conversations while enjoying good food and drinks. If you're looking for a place to gather with friends, eat well, and stay for a while -- this is a solid choice. Would definitely come back. read more

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Came during lunch hours since they have some lunch deals and I was craving sour fish soup. It's in the Diamond Jamboree plaza under Hai Di Lao, so parking is easy or hard depending on the hours you go. They were also formerly known as Din Huang before changing their name. Place is spacious and large, reminds me of a traditional Chinese seafood restaurant. You order online but pay in person. 10/10 Mapo Tofu with Rice Combo ($15.20): I've had mapo tofu at several places in OC, and I can confidently say this is the best restaurant. Authentic and seasoning was perfect. Not too spicy, but not lacking in flavor either. Also comes with a bit of bok choy! The lunch combo comes with a tea, so we chose the mango lemon green tea. Refreshing with coconut jelly on the bottom, but very sweet. 7/10 Pickled Fish with Rice Combo ($16.80): I was really craving sour fish soup. The caveat to eating this dish anywhere is always the random peppercorns you bite into when you're trying to get a good scoop of the soup. I didn't really care for the fish used in their soup, but my boyfriend liked it. Numbing and sour like how it should be, but I think they could have added more variety in their pickled veggies. Can feed 2 people. read more

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Just tried Noodle Nest in Irvine and I honestly loved it! The noodles taste super fresh, and the broth is really rich and flavorful. It comes with two big ribs. Every bite feels warm and comforting, which makes it perfect if you're craving a good bowl of noodles. The smoky BBQ is seriously amazing. Tender meat, rich sauce, and super satisfying bites. The Xiao Long Bao is Super juicy, flavorful, and packed with delicious broth inside. One bite and the soup just bursts with flavor! Definitely a must-try if you love dumplings and comforting Asian food. the Fish Soup with Sauerkraut is perfectly tangy, the fish is super tender, and the sauerkraut adds a really refreshing sour flavor. It's warm, comforting, and full of flavor. Definitely a must-try! The atmosphere is also really cozy and relaxed, so it's a great place to hang out with friends or grab a quick meal. If you're in Irvine and you like noodle dishes, you should definitely check out Noodle Nest. I'd totally come back again! read more

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We decided to try Noodle Nest after browsing through the large menu poster at the store front showing a great variety of dishes. The restaurant is quite spacious with seating for 80+ people. Inside it has a modern classic décor with porcelain wood like floor tiles and marble tables. The friendly staff got us seated right away and brought the water pronto. The orders can be placed through the QR code on the corner of each table. Since it was late afternoon, we only ordered a couple of items. The food arrived in about 10 minutes. We ordered the following items: Original Clear Broth Beef Noodle: The wide noodles similar to Pappardelle were cooked perfectly and slightly al dente. The clear broth was not oily and very flavorful. The sliced beef pieces were tender, and soy sauce boiled egg tasted great. Pig Ear Salad: Freshness is imperative since they spoil quite easily, and yes, they were fresh with very good texture. Flavorful and slightly tongue numbing spicy. Kelp Salad: Well seasoned with chopped garlic accent. Also spicy but less noticeable. Boiled Pork and Cabbage Dumplings: The wraps had a very nice texture and were perfectly boiled without any rupture. The filling was quite tasty with umami like flavor. The prices were reasonable and service was attentive. Overall a very nice experience. read more

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I really enjoyed most of my food. I ordered the lamb skewers, cucumber salad and the spicy pork and shrimp wontons. The waitresses was super friendly and gave me a tablet with the menu and pictures of the food. It made ordering really easy. The restaurant has a large dining area, it was clean and nicely decorated. The lamb skewers were delicious, tender and full of flavor. The cucumber salad was fresh with a nice little kick of spice, which was a great addition. The only thing I didn't love was the sauce on the wontons. It wasn't very spicy and tasted like it had too much soy sauce. But the wontons themselves were soft and tasty. Overall, it was a good experience and i would go back to try different dishes. read more

Noodle Nest - Dining room - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you're craving a variety of Chinese dishes, this is the place to try. I was craving noodles and just had no idea where to go, and then this came up! There's plenty of seating inside and menus are self service through the QRG code that you can use on your phone. There was everything from soups, udon, crispy noodles, fried rices and meat and veggies to try. I ended up having the assorted XLB, orange chicken, black peppered beef noodles and the kimchi fried rice. All food came out fairly quick and the service was great. Highly recommend! read more

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I'll be the one to say that the parking here sucks but the day that I went, I miraculously found a spot without much trouble. We went on a Friday night and was able to get a table with ease. That made things so much better. My friend and I wanted to try a few things and we got: shrimp and fish eggrolls, mapo tofu, beef roll, beef noodles, and scallion pancakes. I have to say that I've never had shrimp and fish eggrolls but this was very tasty. I had two of these. The scallion pancakes were overly oily, it was good but I don't think that it needed to be this greasy. The beef roll was better than average and I love the tangy veggies in it. The beef noodles were good, I liked the fact that the noodles were handpulled, chewy and fresh!. The mapo tofu was flavorful and the meal with the rice was enough for the two of us. read more

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Awesome noodle place in the Diamond Jamboree plaza! The food was tasty and there was plenty of seating. Marinated cucumber salad (5/5): Marinated nicely, with a little bit of spiciness. They give a lot of cucumbers! Dun Huang Cold Noodle (5/5): Delicious sauce with shredded chicken, cucumbers, and carrots over regular noodles. Very yummy! read more

Noodle Nest - N6. Dun Huang Cold Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The restaurant is classy looking, but it's casual. Located in the diamond jamboree Plaza. I was craving Braided Beef Noodle Soup so decided to try this place out though now I know I still prefer Taiwanese styled Beef Noodle soup which is more flavorful than Lanzhou styled Beef Noodle soup which is made with a clear broth. Nevertheless, I added black vinegar, soy sauce and a little chilly oil which gave it more flavor. I do appreciate the handful of bok choy as many restaurants will only give a sprinkle and the meat was pretty tender. The noodles tasted fine. They were not extra chewy as I would expect hand-pulled noodles to be. I would try this place again, but not for the beef noodle soup. read more

Noodle Nest - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came with my two young kids and had a terrible experience. The place was nearly empty (just two tables), yet our kids' food took forever. After following up twice, we were told they never made it because they were busy serving a "VIP" room. So if you're not VIP, you don't matter. Completely unacceptable, especially with kids waiting hungry. On top of that, the beef noodle soup we eventually got was bland and barely warm. Wish I could give ZERO stars. read more

Noodle Nest, you had the chance to impress--but missed the mark. So here it is. After watching a YouTube video where a food vlogger shared his experience at Noodle Nest in Irvine, I was excited & hungry. All the dishes he had ordered looked promising & delicious. So I made plans to check it out on a Saturday evening. Location - Located in Diamond Jamboree Plaza near Sunright Tea Studio and 85 Degree Bakery. Ordering Experience - You'll be handed an iPad to place your order--straightforward and efficient. Food & My Take: * Pork & Shrimp Wontons - Solid dish, and the sauce was on point. * Marinated Cucumber Salad - Just okay; a bit too spicy for my taste. * Pork Xiao Long Bao - Decent, nothing standout. * Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup - A good bowl of noodle soup overall. Service: Service started off fine, but here's where things fell short. When the beef noodle soup arrived, it came with two small bowls and a pair of scissors. I asked for an extra empty soup bowl (similar to the beef noodle soup) so I can split the dish more comfortably with my party. The waiter told me they weren't allowed to provide the empty soup bowls to customers because they do not have enough soup bowls...I was thinking not even one?? Seriously?? There were only five parties dining that night, the place was far from busy, and yet they couldn't spare a single bowl. I ended up using the tiny bowls they had provided to split the soup, definitely not the most practical solution. Throughout the entire meal, not once did anyone check in on our table. No water refills, no follow-up, no "Is everything okay?"--absolutely nothing. Meanwhile, I noticed all three staff members standing around, chatting among themselves and facing the dining area. It gave the impression that they were more interested in socializing than actually attending to guests. It felt like customer service simply wasn't a priority. So there you have it Noodle Nest. Hopefully this feedback encourages a closer look at how the service experience is being handled. And honestly, if the restaurant isn't busy, offering a single empty soup bowl to a customer shouldn't be too much to ask. read more

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I've been following this place on IG for months and finally had the chance to try it. It's in the inner corner of Diamond Jamboree on the 1st floor between Sunright and Meet Fresh. Like every place here in Diamond Jamboree you have to brace yourself for fighting for a parking spot in the always crowded cramped parking lot. There is a parking garage behind the center but even that gets very crowded. Pork XLB - broth and meat are flavorful and the skins are thick enough to not rip when you pick them up. They are stingy on the ginger, giving us only one tiny saucer with less than 10 slivers for 2 of us to share. Marinated cukes - Hasselbeck cut and spicy AH! This was surprising because there was no visible chili flakes or chili powder. My daughter could not eat them. I like them but my mouth was on fire. But also I'm pretty wimpy in the spice palette Green beans- a MUST GET Orig noodle Soup - a MUST GET. We chose thick hand pulled noodles and it is served with a marinated whole hard boiled egg a few slices of beef and thinly sliced radish. The broth is so flavorful. Pork&Shrimp Wontons in spicy oil - drenched in chili oil so it was uncomfortably hot for me but they tasted good Nice staff, you order via QR code, clean and brightly lit dining room. We would def return. read more

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I happen to be in the area and had heard about the hand pulled noodles, so I thought I'd give them a try, Location: In a very large shopping and dining center with plenty of other asian run shops. Parking could be an issue during peak times because there are a number of other eateries and dessert shops, so be prepared to walk a bit during busy times. Food: I got the Fried noodles with shrimp and I have to say, I was underwhelmed. It was strangely tasteless and definitely not what I expected. The shrimp could be any other protein and I wouldn't have noticed. I had to add hot sauce to get some flavor into it. It was also not hot, just warm which was strange to me in a not too busy restaurant. Wasn't impressed either way. Summary: This is a chain and for me, I won't be heading this way any time soon. I'd rather go to a mom and pop shop and get better food from them. Or maybe this place is too modern for me. I don't know, but you can try them on your own if you want. read more

Noodle Nest - QR code menu - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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+ Their noodle meals in general are decent, but I think one of their specialties is the shareable Signature Grilled Fish. Delectable and abundant! Good to share family-style. + Pleasant interior decor. + Helpful, very polite staff. - Parking's a hassle during rush hours. Wouldn't bother coming to Diamond Jamboree on a weeknight. - Gripe: disappointed that their plum juice doesn't really come in an aesthetic shaped container like the picture shows. read more

(IG @foodwithdeni) #dEATS *A Northwestern Chinese cuisine serving comforting dishes in Irvine Braised Beef Noodles Pan Fried Pork Bun (6pc) Pork Xiao Long Bao (8pc) 4 Flavors Xiao Long Bao-Spicy Chicken, Shrimp&Crab, Barbeque Beef, Black Truffle&Pork (8pc) Beef Roll Marinated Cucumber Lamb Tenderloin Skewers (4pc) Taro Xiao Long Bao (8pc) Had the pleasure of dining w/my parents at Noodle Nest formerly known as Dun Huang located at Diamond Jamboree. My favorite dishes were their Marinated Cucumber, Braised Beef Noodles, 4 Flavors Xiao Long Bao & Taro Xiao Long Bao. They offer a wide variety of dishes for you & friends&family to enjoy so make sure to have an empty stomach because you'll be eating good. Hope you visit Noodle Nest soon! read more

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Delicious hand pulled noodle dishes and yummy salad items. Very flavorful and deliciously chewy texture of noodles were fun to eat. Next time, i want to try a soup dish. Looked really good... customers next to us were enjoying a big bowl of soup. Yummy! read more

Noodle Nest - Noodles with Chili oil - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Dine-in and or to go... waiting on order as I placed to go. Looks clean, seems really popular here.. first-timer here and I like the environment so far. No-one greets you as you walk in lobby although server will seat you down once you enter the restaurant. So, I ordered curry fried rice; it comes with shrimp. It is delicious I will definitely eat this again. read more

Noodle Nest - Entrance ordered at kiosk - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came back for lunch as I had today off. Always a nice environment and good spot to relax and get your grub read more

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The restaurant is clean, spacious and organized. The open kitchen allows you to observe the techniques of noodle pulling. We ordered the lamb skewers, chili oil noodle and fermented rice soup with egg and milk. The overall quality was great, the spicy notes from chili oil is aromatic. The slight unsatisfying aspect is that bok choy has been a little cold, which is understandable as these are pre-boiled and prepared. The lamb doesn't have the charcoal aroma you would typically find in a skewer focused restaurant. Other than that, the service was timely and efficient. It's definitely a spot to revisit for a quick yet satisfying lunch. read more

Noodle Nest - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and it's one of the only places in Diamond Jamboree that actually will take reservations for a big group. The food was delicious and it came out really fast. The staff was very attentive. The restaurant was clean and well lit. We got the assorted flavors xlb, we enjoyed all the different flavors. The hand made noodles were very fresh and chewy and I like that they have different noodle types to choose from. The spare ribs and skewers were very flavorful and delicious. We really enjoyed our meal there and will be back for sure. read more

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I ordered a few items thru Uber Eats, although it was called Dun Huang. I was craving dim sum and the photo of the braised pork rice looked good on the menu. I started off with the Sticky Rice Shao Mai With Pork & Mushroom. The meat and mushrooms were finely minced into the rice and was hardly noticeable but it tasted good and had a bit of a pleasant chewiness. Next, I had the Fried Chive Dumplings, which is the best thing I ordered. It's the perfect snack food and very tasty. The only downside was that it was $14.80 for 2 small pieces. Next, the pork braised rice turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. The braised pork sauce was rather thin and watery and entree overall was bland. Instead of savory, it had a bit of sweetness to it, which is kind of odd. It came with 2 small pieces of veggies and half a boiled egg neither of which had much taste due to the lack of seasonings. The pork pita burger was incredibly greasy, the bread/ buns were absolutely drenched in oil. The meat inside was a bit of an odd mushy meat texture, they reminds me of canned tuna. The garlic was over powering but there wasn't much of a green pepper taste. I attempted to try improve it by sticking it in the air fryer. It was slightly better with a crunchy texture on the outside and less sogginess on the inside but it was still oily. I have had a much better burger at Good Alley. The experience overall was not satisfying. read more

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This is the spot for Lanzhou la mian. If you like Ox9 in the Bay, you can get it here. The menu is extensive and has some really yummy options. The appetizers are generously portioned as well. Service is fast and through QR code and I've never had to wait. Probably great for large groups as well. read more

Food's okay. Pork pita burger was disappointing. Service was prompt and decor was interesting. Braised beef noodle was somewhat above average. read more

They changed the menu and removed one of our favorites! The beef with celery!!!! Nooooo. Please bring it back.

I ordered the pork dumplings and fried noodles with lamb. I enjoyed the noodles more and the lamb was delicious. It seemed like the servers were very busy as there were only 2 of them, but they were still very attentive and kind! read more

Noodle Nest - Pork Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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