Lan was amazing and the food was great. I recommend the beef ribs with handpulled noodles as well as the chicken dumplings, so good.

Open late many places close too early Good noodles and beef tendon on stick bbq Not too pricey read more

I had a great first time experience at noodle nest. I came in craving some lamb cumin skewers and ended up ordering few other items as well. The service was super friendly and everything came out very quickly. The restaurant is pretty big overall and very clean and has iPad ordering which I like. Marinated cucumbers: pretty standard with a big kick from the peppers. 8.5/10 Black pepper beef udon: noodles perfectly cooked with tender beef and a nice flavored sauce. 9/10 Lamb skewers: well seasoned and crispy and pretty tender. It hit the craving I was looking for. I would order double next time. 9.5/10 Sweet and sour pork riblets: pretty good, but I suppose the pork could have been slightly more tender for my preference (still came off bone) and the meat on the ribs were a little bit tiny. I would still order these again but just nitpicking. 8.5/10 Overall, I was pretty happy with my first experience here and I would definitely come back to try more things and get more skewers. Again shoutout to the manager and staff who was super nice and welcoming, we were definitely the only white boys in there . read more

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It's fine, nothing was amazing but it was decent and the menu is huge. Large space + portions, good for families Felt a bit warm in there, like 78f or so.. Mapo tofu 3.5/5 Soft tofu with the hint of bean paste being detectable. It wasn't spicy for me. Def eat this with rice. The pork could be more tender, it was kind of tough. Big plate chicken 3/5 The noodles weren't as chewy and seemed too uniform compared to other spots. They're thinner than other places. The potato soaked up the sauce well and the chicken was plentiful. Chicken gizzard 2/5 Why is it sweet? Not exactly worth it for me $37?? Before tax and tip read more

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I wanted to like it, but it was a bit disappointing. I came with my parents. They were not terribly impressed by the food quality given the prices. Also, they are older and struggled a little with looking through and ordering from the tablet. We tried a lot of dishes, but there was nothing memorable except the tiny bits of broken bones in the big chicken plate. It was clean and a good place to chat for a meal, but I likely won't be back. read more

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The best late night foods in this area. Helen, our waitress, was super helpful and did excellent job. We had a good dinner here. read more

Noodle Nest - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on a Saturday evening for dinner with a friend. Be warned that there's no parking!!! Not in the main lot nor a single spot open in the parking structure - then I had to 3 point turn at a dead-end and no spots coming down either. I got extremely lucky with a spot right in front - with a car leaving just as I was getting extremely frustrated with constantly driving around and no open spots. Great location & great plaza though with so many options and so much going on here - that's why it's so crowded! Ambiance - interior is beautiful and vibes are nice. Most restaurants had a long wait - but this one, we could get seated at an actual booth immediately. Service was good, very friendly and attentive. My friend and I ordered Beef Skewers, Chicken Skewers, & Mapo Tofu & Ground Pork with Rice, Orange Chicken, & Black gold molten custard buns. Food was great - good value for good portion sizes. But orange chicken was a little too sweet. Would definitely recommend and would likely come back! read more

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Located in a strip mall in Irvine, this noodle restaurant offers a lot of varieties. They offer delicious skewers, handmade noodles and fresh veggies. There were so many options, but I could only order a few since I weren't too hungry. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The dining area is clean. The food was very good and portions were quite large compared to the average Asian restaurant. Great place to visit if you are very hungry or have a large gathering. read more

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I visit Noodles Nest whenever i'm in the area, and it hits the spot every time. I really appreciate the streamlined ordering process where you can order whatever you want on an ipad, which then gets sent directly to the kitchen. As such, our food arrived super quick. Service was also great! My go to order every time is the big plate chicken, which comes with delicious wide noodles, chicken, and potatoes. I also loved the beef burrito and pork w/ veggies. Everything was authentic and flavorful; I definitely recommend this spot! read more

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Stumbled upon this place by chance. Some work appointments canceled so I had an unexpected lunch break. Went though all the restaurants at the Diamond Jamboree plaza. But instead of going to one of my go to's I decided to try something new. Definitely glad I did.! This place was really good. The beef noodle soups was very flavorful, as were the lamb skewers and won ton in chile sauce. I will be back here for sure. Definitely a fan read more

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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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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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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

Delicious food and great service. Nice relaxed place to drop by for lunch or dinner. Thank you Helen!

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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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! read more

Noodle Nest - Lanzhou ramen - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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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We ordered a few dishes including the cucumber salad. It was overly sweet and an odd flavor. Seems like a hard thing to mess up. We ordered beef skewers and also noodle dishes, with slices of beef. The beef was tender and soup was decent. But again the flavoring was kind of off point for me. The food was very average. The flavoring was strong and the spices were not on point for me. I really wanted to like the place but was unimpressed. Would not go back. Service was very good. read more

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

Food was excellent best noodles in OC. The vibe is also fun. Adam is the owner he's super chill

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... read more

Noodle Nest - Sesame bean rice porridge - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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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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! 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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We've been coming to Noodle Nest for years in RH and Irvine, even back when it was called Dun Huang. I always get the Signature beef noodles because I loved the slices of beef that came with it. Last night, I ordered my usual and the meat was different. It was extremely thin, dark, extra chewy and tasted really gamey. It was not the usual meat that they put in the signature beef noodles. I had to switch soups with my fiance as I couldn't eat more than a few bites of it. The braised beef noodle soup and the pork belly skewers were both really good though. Probably won't order the signature beef again if they changed the beef cut, I'm kinda scarred off it now. The staff were really nice. I brought it up to our waitress and she said nothing changed but the soup was definitely off. read more

Toney is such a great waiter , very attentive and treats customers with respect. Noodle Nest is my favorite fresh made noodle restaurant

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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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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I came back for more food haha Pork Pita Burger (10/10) - Please add the green onion, it will taste so much better. The portion is generous for like $6, they gave me a lot of meat. The pork is a mix of fatty and lean meat, but they are well-seasoned and goes really well with the plain bread. Beef Skewers ct 8 (10/10) - I was craving for Chinese bbq on that day. They smelled really good but the portion is sightly smaller. The seasonings they used on the beef are good though. read more

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The food here is so incredible! We came for the first time last week and I've been thinking about these noodles all week long. Surprisingly easy to walk in and just sit right down on a Friday night even though it's diamond jamboree plaza. You order on a kiosk at the table and the food comes out super quickly. The noodles are long and chewy and the seasoning was so good. We'll definitely be back. read more

Noodle Nest - I forgot to take a picture before I ate the first half - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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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Helen was such a great server and the braised beef noodle soup was so delicious as always

The food was really good. The noodles are definitely a must try! It tasted fresh and hand cut. Helen, our server, was really attentive and nice. read more

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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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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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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