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    Noodle St

    4.2 (429 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Beef Spicy Beef Noodle/Rice Noodle Soup with Knife Cut Noodle
    Dalena D.

    One of my fav Chinese restaurants in Orange County!! Been coming here for years. This place isn't too busy and I believe it's under-rated Must try: - Qinghai Clear Cold noodle (they run out by dinner sometimes) - Beef Noodle Soup with knife cut noodles - Beef Roll pancake We've came here over 10 times and these are our favorite things to order on repeat!

    The Spread
    Vince P.

    Noodle St is a spot serving up some authentic and delicious Chinese dishes. This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a nice modern interior with a solid amount of seating. Wifey and I stopped by for dinner around 7pm and were seated right away. For their menu, they have a good selection to choose from. Wifey and I opted to get the Beef Roll, Savory Braised Chicken Noodles, and the Signature Beef Noodle Soup. Overall, everything that we had was delicious and filling with a generous portion size. All of the staff here are very welcoming and accommodating. We will definitely be back for another satisfying meal next time we are nearby the area!

    Signature Beef Noodle/Rice Noodle Soup
    Chloe L.

    High quality noodles, would recommend everything we ordered! No wait time for dinner and the food was served quickly. You can watch the chefs slicing the noodles fresh at the open kitchen. We ordered: - Signature beef noodle soup: Choice of spicy or non-spicy, we got non-spicy. Love the noodle texture a lot. Mild soup but not bland! - Lamb skewers: way better than some other spots like Northern cafe. A bit pricey so maybe I'll pass on this next time. Good to try though! - Beef rolls: lots of flavor, loved this a lot. Really like how the vegetables are cold inside, felt very fresh. - Minced beef noodles: my personal favorite!! Sauce is more complex than it looks. I was scraping down every last spoonful of it lol. Will be back!

    Kelly J.

    Hands down the best place for hand-pulled noodles--and they're even open on Christmas! Every dish was exceptionally flavorful. The hand-pulled noodles were perfectly chewy with a generous portion that's great for sharing. Don't skip the cucumber- it adds the perfect refreshing crunch on the side. And their chili oil? An absolute must to drizzle on top for that extra kick. Service was fast, and you can really appreciate that everything is made fresh right in the open kitchen. It's a great spot whether you're planning a date night, family dinner, or even dining solo. Next time, I'm excited to try the no-spice clear broth, the broth itself is so rich and flavorful, and it's mild enough to be kid-friendly too. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to!

    Signature Beef Noodle/Rice Noodle Soup
    Jamie C.

    Noodle St always slaps and it's not ever crazy busy! I first went to Noodle St when I was at CSUF and I saw that they opened up a branch here and got so excited! Happy to report that it tastes just as good! Everything that I've tried here has always been clean, fresh and perfectly seasoned. Not to mention, the floor, bowls, silverware, etc is very clean which I don't always expect for an Asian place hahaha. My favorites are: -Cucumber Salad -Beef Roll -Signature Beef Soup If you haven't definitely try the knife cut, thicker noodles because they have a chewier texture in the best way possible! I don't like lam b myself but my friends who tried the lamb and like to eat lamb in general said that the lamb skewers were also very good (I tasted the spices dusted on top and it is very cumin heavy, which I personally don't like).

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    Gideon T.

    Friendly vibes and good service. Would go with friends if they wanted to go. Parking situation is great, easy to find parking. Recommend: beef noodle soup, beef rolls. Criticisms: knife cut noodles are too soft, soup is watery and salty, and dishes don't have very much meat in general.

    Beef Roll Pancake
    Yasmeen E.

    Food: not pictured were the lamb skewers. SO good. We inhaled them before I remembered to take a picture. I don't like lamb in general, but these were delicious. My next second favorite was the beef noodle soup. And last but still very good were the beef pancakes. They were good the next day too. Service: a bit slow but no other complaints. Ambience: a good amount of indoor seating, a bit bright, and not the most inviting interior.

    Maritza S.

    If you haven't tried noodle St get in your car now and head over immediately! In all seriousness, I didn't know what to expect from this restaurant and I was blown away. I was doing a happy dance the entire time we were there. QINGHAI CLEAR COLD NOODLE- Chewy noodles served with a chili and vinegar sauce. They are topped with fresh garlic and scallions. I could have eaten many servings of this. BEEF ROLL PANCAKE- Beef, green onions, cilantro and hoisin sauce wrapped in a soft and buttery pancake. This is probably the best beef roll pancake I've ever had. SPICY BEEF NOODLE- Chunks of beef shank, kale, pickled veggie, cilantro and green onions. The meat was so tender and the spicy level was perfect. Can't wait to go back and try more menu items.

    Minced beef dry noodles with a side of soup
    Angela C.

    This is always my go to spot when I'm craving some great quality noodles! Their signature beef noodle looks simple, but packed with great flavor. What really tops it off is their housemate spicy oil which isn't too spicy at all. You can always adjust the spice level of the noodle and add on more as you go from the spice jar on the side of your table (they are the same spice oil). Their minced beef dry noodles has a nice saucy touch to it. It also comes with a side of soup so you can taste their signature broth! The beef roll has a nice crunchy texture. The meat inside also is nice and warm! A lot of places who sell this has cold meats or not enough meat inside, but this has a great amount of meat. The restaurant was also doing a menu sampler for orange chicken. It had a nice tangy taste with a good crisp. Would recommend for this menu addition! The ambiance is great as well. There is an open kitchen where you see the chefs, who all wear masks for sanitary reasons. The servers were all really friendly and attentive. Great restaurant to bring your friends and family. Highly recommend!

    Beef Roll Pancake - Beef, Green Onions, Cilantro, and Hoisin Sauce
    Mike L.

    To be perfectly honest, the main reason why we ended up coming to Noodle St was because we'd already been to our go-to spot for beef noodle soup more than once during this trip. However, that's not to say I hadn't already had my eye on this place - after seeing them pop up multiple times on my IG feed, and reading through a bunch of their reviews on Yelp, I'd had this place sitting in my list of bookmarks just for an occasion like this! Compared to our aforementioned spot for beef noodle soup (A & J), I absolutely love how parking here is so much easier. Granted, it helps that this complex is also a lot larger, but it doesn't change how much more convenient (and I can stop into H-Mart, too!). Plus, it was great how we were able to get seated immediately and how modern and clean the decor is. As far as the menu goes, it's pretty straightforward and not all that extensive, but it's no less interesting. Along with their selection of noodle dishes (several of which sounded tasty), they also have a solid selection of a few rice plates, appetizers, and sides as well! -- BEEF ROLL PANCAKE - Beef, Green Onions, Cilantro, and Hoisin Sauce...$12.80 Ehh...I wasn't high on this one, but it's definitely a "me" issue - there was so much fresh cilantro in this! Some of the slices of beef felt a bit dry as well, but I actually thought the pancake was great! The outside was slightly crispy yet the inside had a nice chew to it. -- LAMB SKEWERS - Lamb, Chili Powder, and Cumin Powder...$9.50 This was my favorite dish of the night! Each of the skewers had a fair amount of meat, the chunks of lamb were juicy with a good bit of char, and the seasoning had the perfect balance of cumin and chili powder. -- SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP with Chunks of Beef Shank, Kale, Pickled Vegetables, Cilantro, and Green Onions...$16.50 Not bad, but not as awesome as I had hoped for either. The knife cut noodles were cooked well, the slices of beef were moist, and I liked the kale, despite how it initially felt like an odd addition. As for the broth, it wasn't bad, but I wish it had been a bit more luscious and beefy. While I waffled back and forth between giving three or four stars for the food, it ended up being an easy call after factoring in service. For the most part, the workers were fine - they greeted us when we walked in and were generally pretty friendly. That being said, throughout our meal, it felt like we were being rushed out. Someone would come to take away each plate almost immediately after we would finish the last bite and were quick to hand us our bill and clear our table. It would be (somewhat) understandable if the restaurant had been busy, but the place was barely half full the entire time we were here. Considering how so many folks seem to like this place, I can't help but wonder if we might have had better luck trying their signature noodle soup dish. At the very least, a more relaxed experience (and less cilantro, for me) would've helped. Given that, I wouldn't mind coming back to give a couple of their other dishes, but in the meantime, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now feels about right.

    Spring Cold Noodle with Round Noodles
    Michelle C.

    I came here twice now! The first time was a gift I received from an unnie friend MK. She was celebrating the start of grad school for me, and covered for my meal. I ate so well MK. The second time was also a gift from my mom in celebration of getting through my first few weeks of medical school. This place is wonderful to grab spicy beef noodle soup. The signature dishes are Signature for a reason which is why I give a 10/10 for all of the dishes we ordered thus far: 1) Spring Cold Noodle with Round Noodles 2) Spicy Beef Noodle/Rice Noodle Soup 3) Beef Roll Pancake 4) Signature Beef Noodle/Rice Noodle Soup A bowl and a beef roll pancake is enough to split between two people! If you are going with a friend and you both wanted to try a little bit of both. Service was quick and personable. There were some servers who could have slowed down and checked in with us more regularly. The interior is beautifully arranged. You can see the noodles being made in the open! We loved the food, and have been blessed by them. God bless you all!

    Signature Beef Noodle/Rice Noodle Soup
    Michelle K.

    I came here with my dear friend on a Saturday evening for a quick dinner - the space was big with a lot of tables and were seated very quickly. We ordered the beef noodle soup and beef roll pancake to share and it was a LOT of food for two people - we were both only able to eat one roll each and took the rest home, so it was great value. The flavors were very good and I think the pancake stood out to me the most, so I would come back for this specifically. Thank you to the attentiveness of the servers as well!

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    Diana T.

    Food: 4/5 I ordered their signature beef noodle soup and it was alright, I was expecting the broth to be more flavorful. The knife cut noodle was good, but slightly overcooked. The beef roll was delicious, loved the crunchy texture on the wrap and sweet and savory sauce wrapped in the beef. Service: 5/5 Waiters are attentive and quick with service. Ambiance: 5/5 Nice And clean, very accommodating with our party of nine.

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    Food was amazing and was absolutely delicious. It came out in around 25 mins but was piping hot. Well worth the wait and the money.

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    The beef rolls are the best, followed by the beef soup and can't go wrong with the garlic noodles

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    Ask the Community - Noodle St

    Is this location still halal?

    Yes. I've just found out today that they even have the Halal logo on their menu

    Hi which soup is gluten free?

    Does the broth in this location made of certified "halal" beef or chicken?

    Halal beef broth

    Do you have gluten free (no wheat flour) noodles? And which dishes do NOT have MSG?

    Little bit of a wake-up call for the MSG question: https://msgdish.com/glutamate-foods-naturally-contain-msg/ &… Read more

    When can we expect pork dishes at this location? My kids loved them at the Fullerton place

    Hello Inna, We will not serve pork products in this location. This location is Halal. But we will try to bring in dumplings with beef base in the future days.… Read more

    Is it a full halal menu? Or certain items?

    Full halal

    Is the Irvine location halal?

    Yes, Irvine location is Halal

    I had been eagerly waiting for this to open in Irvine, but was disappointed to find out they dont have Dan Dan noodles and the menu is slightly different from Noodle St Fullerton :(…

    Hello there, This location is Halal and that is the reason we don’t have Dan Dan noodle here. We do not have any pork products in the Irvine location. We do have a dish that… Read more

    Are the dishes nut allergy friendly?

    Hello There, Most of our dishes are but friendly, however, please avoid spring mix salad since it contains peanuts.… Read more

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    NEP Cafe - Irvine - Salted Egg Yolk Pasta with Shrimp

    NEP Cafe - Irvine

    4.5(2k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Absolutely unforgettable experience! After a small hiccup with one of our dishes, our server Aarwin…read moreand Justin the manager graciously took care of us for the rest of the evening. Every dish we got was delicious and the drinks were exquisite- my favorites being the pork tomahawk and the pandan old fashioned.. The atmosphere was wonderful and the staff put in a lot of effort to keep the restaurant clean and running smoothly. I plan to make this a regular stop whenever I am in OC, and would heavily consider traveling from San Diego for the service alone. Truly well done!

    Went to NEP Cafe to celebrate Mother's Day. I made dinner reservations and expected business to be…read moreslow, but the restaurant was packed! We ordered a couple of fried rice dishes and the tom kha seafood pasta. I LOVE the green aji sauce that comes with the fried rice. The pasta was another winner. Service was very attentive and friendly. It's a little noisy inside, so if you want somewhere quiet, this is not the place. Plenty of parking in the lot. I do wish their website was better as they do not post a brunch /lunch menu and a dinner menu separately. If you click on "menu," it takes you to the Toast online ordering, which will reflect whatever menu is currently available - so if it's before 5pm, you'll see the lunch menu, instead of the dinner menu. If you love Kei Concept restaurants like Vox Kitchen, you'll love NEP Cafe!

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    Frank’s Bistro & Chinese Cuisine - Stir-fried beef ho fun

    Frank’s Bistro & Chinese Cuisine

    3.9(53 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    I drove 25 min to try this place one way for take out…read more Maybe if the food is eaten there the QC on how much oil they use is controlled much better. The noodles dishes all had way too much oil. The other dishes were good but definitely I enjoyed the half soy chicken and seven spice tofu. Go figure I thought that would've lost crisp factor being take out. I'll try it again but dine in. I'll repost then if it changes quality.

    To be honest, the food here was just okay and a little disappointing for the price. We ordered the…read morecrispy tofu, pork belly, minced pork fried rice, steamed fish, and beef with scallions. The crispy tofu was honestly my favorite simple but really good, you can never really go wrong with fried tofu. The beef with scallions was pretty spicy, which I personally liked. The pork belly though was disappointing to the point that we didn't even finish it. The steamed fish was decent, but there were a lot of big bones so you really have to be careful while eating it. It was also pretty expensive, around $55, and the portion size was just okay. The minced pork fried rice tasted like your typical fried rice, nothing memorable. The place gets really packed during dinner time, so expect a wait and maybe come before you get super hungry. It was also kind of hard to get the servers' attention, probably because they were busy with how crowded it gets. Overall, I'd say it's mid, especially for the price.

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    SUP Noodle Bar - Irvine - Beef Belly Dry Noodles & Wagyu Carpaccio

    SUP Noodle Bar - Irvine

    4.3(3.2k reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Really solid spot for vietnamese food! The couple of times I've been here, I've had the brisket…read morepho. The meat is tender, and the noodles are cooked to a nice al dente such that throughout the course of the eating experience, it does soften a bit to a perfect texture in the hot broth. Speaking of the broth, it is clean, light, yet so flavorful. It needs no sriracha sauce or hoisin sauce. I've also tried the pho shaken style, which added even more depth and flavor to the broth. The charred vegetables and the oil that it's cooked in adds even more complexity to the broth. Naturally, it does make the broth a little heavier, but that's not a bad thing and it's definitely worth trying at least once. The truffle fries are also great. It comes with ketchup, a green sauce, and an orange sauce. All of these sauces are great, but the orange sauce is really special to me, probably my favorite out of the three sauces. I'm excited to come back and try their other dishes, like the various garlic noodle dishes they have. Service is good and the ambiance has a nice, clean, modern look and feel to it.

    SUP Noodle Bar (Irvine), 14370 Culver Drive, Unit 2H,…read moreIrvine, CA92604. Vietnamese, Peruvian, Asian Fusion cuisine. Mother's Day treat 4.3* rating out of 3,245 reviews (at the time of writing). Now I know why this place has high rating and the long line after trying it out for the first time. The restaurant looks small from the exterior, but it's actually extended to the back and quite spacious as you enter. Service was excellent, quick, friendly and welcoming. The Pho was excellent, the broth was rich and sweet. The portion of the noodle was just nice for 1-time serving. However, you can have as much noodle (not the broth) re-fills as you like. The beef very tender and melts in your mouth. Will be back to try the Peruvian food next time.

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    Sonder - CHICKEN OYSTERS: Buttermilk brined thighs, tare sauce | $8ea

    Sonder

    4.3(173 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    Came to Sonder for my birthday. Had an amazing experience. From Matt who helped us. To Lamson the…read moreowner who checked up on us. Food was excellent especially the mains. Loved short rib. So much meat. So tender. Flavorful. Pork over fish sauce was also great. Sauce was on point. Not salty or sweet. Drinks were really good. Had the clarified cocktail and another chef special drink. Both so good. Music was so good also. Fun older jams great vibes. Fun spot in downtown Santa Ana to hang out.

    My daughter recommended this restaurant for a pre-Mother's Day dinner because she had been here for…read moredrinks at the bar when they first opened and really liked the ambiance. We came with reservations on Saturday night before Mother's Day. The first thing I thought when I walked in was that there was a live band playing with bad speakers because the music was so loud. But when I saw there was no band, I thought maybe their speakers were broken because the music had that scratchiness to it. Then I realized it was a DJ spinning vinyls with foreign music from the 1950's with that scratchy vintage sound on full blast (think shrill trumpets and shrill voices.) Now don't get me wrong, the music was wonderful and very unique ( again, a lot of foreign songs) with a few I even knew...my husband and I loved most of the songs that were played. HOWEVER not when it's so loud that we can't even hear our own thoughts! I felt annoyed within the first 5 minutes of being seated when my family and I had to keep repeating ourselves, and my husband even went to check the rest of the place to see if it was any quieter anywhere else, but it was blaring music everywhere. I ended up ordering for my whole table of 8 people because we couldn't even hear each other over the music to make suggestions on what to order. My adult kids (all in their 20's) kept apologizing for recommending this place for my mother's day dinner. But oh my, the food was delicious---practically everything I ordered was amazing! OMG the hangar steak skewers, pork belly skewers, iberico pork secreto steak, little gem salad, and their bread with goatmilk -butter were my faves! We also had the short ribs and the pork fried rice with prawns but they were mid...nothing to write home about. This would've been a great place to come have a drink at the bar for happy hour or even late at night on a weekend since they open until 1am on thursday, friday, saturday... but don't come for dinner unless you bring earplugs and learn sign language or know how to read lips because there will be no conversations over dinner unless it's just to the person sitting next to you. Even so, I noticed the young couple next to us looking very annoyed-- they got up and left after quickly finishing up their one cocktail while the speakers blared out an instrumental piece of a girl moaning the whole time until she climaxed. Heck---I'll have whatever SHE'S having lol So plz keep the music down several notches until after 10pm, and let the rest of us enjoy our dinner so that we can sing praises on how delicious everything was. Until you do, I think I'll cross this place off my list for now and revisit again sometime in the FAR future.

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    Star Leaf - Lovely high tea

    Star Leaf

    4.0(64 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$$

    This is a really cute place!…read more Service is wonderful and friendly. Food is flavorful and good proportion. Pricing is comparable for Old Town Orange. The place is clean and has nice decor. Nice ambiance!

    Food: We came here for afternoon tea, each ordering the tea set, and overall the food really stood…read moreout. The finger foods was Asian‑inspired, with flavors like black sesame, curry, and other creative twists that made each bite feel unique. Every piece was thoughtfully made, rich, and decadent without feeling repetitive, and the presentation was beautiful across the board. It definitely felt like a more elevated, modern take on afternoon tea. The tea itself, however, fell a bit short for me. I ordered a non‑caffeinated chrysanthemum tea, which unfortunately didn't have much depth or flavor. My friend's Darjeeling was better, but still not as rich or complex as I've had elsewhere. Given how strong the Asian inspiration is in the food, it would've been nice to see more thoughtful decaf tea options in that same direction, like decaf sencha, barley tea, or kuromamecha, to better match the concept. Price: The afternoon tea service is prix fixe at around $45 per person, which includes a curated set of savory bites, desserts, and a pot of tea. For the quality and creativity of the food, the price feels pretty reasonable compared to other OC tea services, though the tea itself didn't quite meet the same level as the food. Ambiance: The space is bright, warm, and inviting, with a nice amount of natural sunlight coming in that makes it feel cozy rather than stuffy. There are subtle Asian design elements woven into the décor, giving it a modern, slightly upscale feel without being overly formal. It's a great spot to catch up with friends and linger over tea. Service: Service was good, friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. Even during a busy service, staff remained kind and approachable, which added to the overall relaxed vibe. Parking: Parking can take a bit of effort. Since it's located on a busy street in Orange, you may need to circle around the roundabout or park a little farther away and walk over. Not impossible, but definitely something to plan for, especially on weekends.

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    Little Sister - Seafood black rice

    Little Sister

    3.7(1.7k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    This place has such a cool vibe from the moment you walk in. The decor is trendy and modern and…read moredefinitely of the prettier restaurant spaces in Irvine. The location at Spectrum is super convenient and parking can be little challenging depending on the time but there's plenty of spots as well as the parking structure. There's a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating, and the bar area really stands out. Food wise, everything felt flavorful and unique with a nice fusion. They have a decent amount of vegeterian friendly options which I appreciated. The drinks were equally good, creative cocktails that paired really well with the food. Service was friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations. Overall, a really fun spot for dinner, drinks, or even just hanging out at the bar with friends.

    I had a great experience with my friend. We ordered the pan fried eggplant without pork and the…read morecrispy tofu salad w papaya salad. Both entrees were INCREDIBLE so tasty and delicious. The crispy tofu is protected crisped and spongy the best tofu I've ever had and when you dip it in both sauces it's out of this world. The chef brought us some milky bun to try and we were blown away. Perfect crisp and soooooo soft. The butter and honey on it. Wow. We couldn't believe how amazing it was. My friend ordered the bee sting, it was kinda spicy and very refreshing so good. I ordered the Kennedy, I asked for no egg whites and the server shared that it wasn't egg white anymore it was something else and whatever it was was SO good. The butterfly jelly was a super cute touch and was yummy too. I really loved this drink. I really enjoyed my experience and I would come again to make the same exact order

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