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Stumbled upon this place while trying to go to a nearby cafe down the block. My husband loves noodles and this was a happy gem that we found. The staff was nice and the noodles was delicious! Wontons were perfect for this nice day. It's a small cozy place with a glass to see the kitchen! We loved everything we order and we will be back for more!
I had the beef noodle soup and it was pretty good. Generally, I cannot tell the difference between freshly made and regular noodles most of the time, but not here. I would describe the noodles tasting (not texture) kind of doughy, but in a good way. The broth was rich and enjoyable too. My only complaint is that they could add more meat, as it was only a few thin slices of beef. So even from just a nutrition perspective I would hesitate getting it again just because it's not nearly enough protein for a full meal in my opinion. Overall I enjoyed it though, I do recommend trying if you are into noodles
Was here for lunch over 2 weeks ago to meet my friend that works in the area. We walked from her office near Paseo to old town and we ended up here. There's a menu outside of the place so you can browse so you can check it out before going in. Since this was a slow day (most offices were closed day before a holiday) we were seated right away. My friend ordered beef with rice and I of course wanted a noodle dish. The server suggested some noodle dishes but I felt too hot to go for soup so I ordered the eggs and tomatoes over knife cut noodles. So eggs were overwhelming TBH and I wished I ordered what the server suggested but I do love the noodles. You can tell they're freshly made. Will definitely return to try the popular dishes. The tables are close to each other so you can see what the next table ordered. The beef bone soup looks really good. Dining area is clean, casual and good space for friends and families. I see a lot of young kids with parents. I If you're into fresh noodles definitely try this place out.
Quick service and really good broth. I got the knife cut noodles but next time I would try the thinner ones. The spicy version has a fun kick to it, and is very flavorful.
I've been to Noodle St before, but not this location. I usually get dan dan noodles but today I decided to try the Korean beef. They had just opened and I was seated promptly. It was nice and cool inside. The see-through glass in the back allows you to see the cooks make the noodles by hand. So when I got my dish, after the first taste, I was underwhelmed. There was a large rice to meat ratio, but the meat, which I was hoping to be tender, was strangely falling apart in my mouth. My mom overcooks meat alot and it feels like it disintegrates in your mouth as you eat it. And this felt exactly like that. It was very feeble. For the price, I was hoping for a little more quality meat. I was surprised as this restaurant is known for high quality dishes. I think I'm going to stick with the noodle dishes from now on.
Love it here! It's pretty nice inside and service is fairly quick. I got the shrimp stir fried flat noodles which were so delicious! Their beef roll pancakes are amazing too. I'd definitely recommend going here!
Popped into Noodle St. in Old Town Pasadena for an early lunch, and was thrilled to discover this small chain offering Asian fusion creations. It's a comfortable spot with padded banquettes or chairs at the tables, which feature chrome frames and (very good-looking) faux marble tops; along with white walls and light-colored wood accents, the owners have created a clean, simple, welcoming environment. The mood is jostled even further into a specific vibe of calmness with the carefully curated music being played: bossa nova covers of pop hits from bygone days (The Bee Gees' "More Than A Woman" and the Bee Gees'-written Streisand hit, "A Woman In Love" being examples), but it all works. The menu offers a varied selection of dishes from several Asian cultures, from Chinese Beef Rolls to Japanese noodles and soups to Korean Beef over rice. It's not a huge menu, but there's definitely enough there for everyone to find something interesting to eat. The food is all cooked in view of the customers by a staff of chefs working in a sparkling clean kitchen enclosed by windows, and the staff is uniformly friendly despite juggling a lunchtime crowd at the tables plus quite a lot of to-go orders. I tried 2 really enjoyable and satisfying dishes. Beef Rolls featured thinly sliced brisket rolled inside crispy fried crepes with scallion, cilantro and a touch of Hoisin sauce. The brisket had a mild but distinctive flavor that spoke of careful preparation, while the slightly astringent pop from the onions and herbs was a nice foil for the inherent fattiness of the fried crepes. The Hoisin sauce was very subtly deployed, lending tasty support without overwhelming everything else. I added some of the house chili oil for a little extra spice and peppery depth, but these well-made rolls were terrific all by themselves. It should also be noted that the portion is very generous, especially for the price ($12.80), and more than enough for 2 people (perhaps 4 people, if each has 1/2). My other dish was the Qinghai Clear Cold Noodle, a terrific-looking, and even better-tasting blend of thick, chewy noodles, fresh chopped garlic, veggies, tofu and chili sauce that's got a bit of heat but more so a pleasing depth of Chinese spices. This appetizer is packed with flavor and just happens to be Vegan (as are a number of menu items), so it can be enjoyed by anyone. All in all, this was a fantastic mid-week lunch that pleased the senses without breaking the bank, and I even brought some home for later. Do give this Noodle St. a try -- and if you're not in Pasadena, check their website, because they have 8 locations, with a 9th opening soon in Sherman Oaks.
As the name of this place would suggest, this restaurant has great noodles! I ordered the savory braised chicken noodle ($15.80) and scallion pancakes ($7.80). The noodles came with plenty of chicken, potatoes, onions, bell peppers, and of course, knife-cut, hand-pulled noodles. The dish had quite a kick. They went heavy on the Szechuan peppercorn, and my mouth was tingling during all of dinner! The chicken was tender, and the noodles were fresh and perfectly chewy. But in my opinion, there were just too many onions! I felt like I had to dig through onions to find the noodles. The scallion pancakes were delicious. They came out hot and perfectly crispy. The service was also great. The staff was friendly and kept my glass of water full.
Solid place that I would absolutely go to again and try something new. The place is bright, open, clean, and a decent size inside. Service is fairly quick (have to be to keep up with the amount of people coming in and out) and friendly enough. The food (outside of mine) was very tasty and had a decent selection size. Great flavor and very fresh. Mine (seasonal veggie) was very underwhelming. The taste, compared to everything else, was mid. It needed salt or some other seasonings. I ended up adding chili to it, which helped, but not much, which made me think salt was the missing factor. Not sure how that happened because the other soup, and my friends braised chicken noodles, tasted absolutely perfect. If anything, the other dishes were super bold with their flavors. I love that you can pick different handmade noodles. They were so good. A little chewy and cooked well.
My friends and I decided to try this place out after reading the wonderful reviews & seeing the pictures of their dishes. I was also craving soup so this was the perfect option! We ordered their chicken wings, garlic string beans, spicy beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, & beef scallion roll. The food came out within 10 minutes of ordering, which I appreciated since I was starving. The soup was packed with so much flavor & had a generous amount of knife cut noodles. The beef rolls had a nice light flavor to it & wasn't dry at all. The garlic string beans were PACKED with garlic, which was delicious. The chicken wings were a bit dry but nonetheless still pretty good. My friends really liked their scallion pancakes & devoured them all. Overall, I would definitely come back if I was ever in the area again. It definitely satisfied my cravings for Chinese food.
First time here and we really liked it! Noodles are handmade and the soup broth was outstanding! Actually, the broth is the first thing I taste. Looking forward to coming back and trying the spicy beef noodle soup. The potato string shrimp was a great side dish. Love that you can see the chefs in the back, creating the noodles. Customer Service was excellent. Located in Pasadena on Colorado Boulevard, obviously had to park in a parking structure, this is the only bummer of eating in Pasadena, street parking is extremely limited. We will definitely be back!
On July 23, My family decided to eat here for dinner. As we entered we noticed how super clean it was & so were their restrooms. The restaurant is very organized & attention to details. As we were seated we saw the chef actually cooking in front of us, this place is known for their handmade noodles. Leung was our waiter he asked we had any questions, we did & he answered them beautifully! They have appetizers which included: Oinghai clear cold noodle, Four-bared clear cold noodles, chinese chives and garlic Spring mix salad: Seasonal vegetables spring mix greens and peanuts, Cucumber salads, Cucumber garlic and cilantro, potato string shrimps, Potato shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce (5pcs), crispy tofu: Crispy tofu with sweet and sour sauce, fried chicken wings, Battered chicken wings with garlic chili sauce (4pcs) seasoned fries. Noodles : signature beef noodles with rice noodle soup, Bone in rib rice noodle soup, Spring cold noodle, Egg with tomato noodles Savory braised chicken noodles Chicken noodle with rice noodle soup Noodle minced beef soup Seasonal veggie noodles with rice noodle soup Spicy beef and beef tendon noodle with rice noodles soup, stir fry noodle: beef, chicken shrimp or tofu, and white rice. House Choose your noodles : standard round, Flat, triangle, and knife cut. Rice dishes: Korean bbq with rice, egg with tomato over rice, beef fried rice, kimchee fried rice with shrimp, White rice. House special: Lamb skewers, scallion pancakes, beef roiled pancakes, chicken spicy wontons, garlic string beans. So we ordered their signature beef noodles with rice noodles soup (standard round noodles), savory braised chicken noodle , scallion pancakes and chicken spicy wontons. All delicious!! mouthwatering! Leung always made sure that drinks were full without asking! He was on it!! Leung was so sweet, kind, caring , super down to earth, very genuine. He has this upbeat energy about himself that really radiates! I would love to thank Leung for a fantastic & memorable visit! I would like to Thank Noodle St for a wonderful visit! I'll definitely tell all my Family & Friends to visit here!!
Great quick service. It was a chilly day so we wanted something soupy. You get options from appetizers, noodle soup, and rice dishes. There's an option to choose what type of noodle you want: round, flat, triangle, or knife cut. No matter the type, the noodles were very fresh, you can even see them making it through the large clear room in the back. I ordered the signature beef noodle with triangle noodles. The soup needed a tad bit more seasoning but it was good, especially the noodles. Temperature was perfect. Great quick place to drop by if you're shopping in Pasadena. I would probably come back and try the other items in the menu.
We tried their beef bone-in rib soup and it was delicious! The beef and radish broth is very flavorful without being too salty and the beef short rib is very tender. You have a choice of regular or different kinds of handmade noodles. We opted for the regular but will try one of the handmade options next time we visit. The rib soup is reminiscent of a fusion between a Korean galbitang and a Vietnamese pho. It's very satisfying and a good value to boot, The service was also great and the restaurant is clean and modern. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
We came all the way from Santa Barbara and wanted to try this place. Happy to see "Dogs Allowed" in Yelp only to be turned away, even service animal. Disappointing Mother's Day. We did inform them that they need to update Yelp for future customers. read more
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Hello Imee,…
11 months ago
Nice casual spot with large portions. We tried the spicy beef noodle soup and stir fry noodles with shrimp and veggies, both with knife cut noodles. Nice flavors and the noodles were very tasty with a nice chewy texture. Also ordered crispy tofu app, it had a lot of seasoning/spices which tasted ok but not quite what i expected. read more
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Hi Simon,…
Their spicy beef rice noodle soup had a nice flavor and was seasoned well. If I lived in the area I could definitely imagine going to this place as a comfort food place. The service was pretty quick and they have a simple menu. This place was also clean and had simple decorations. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I have eaten at this noodle street in Pasadena twice and ordered take out in Monrovia. The place in Pasadena is very cute inside with a modern style. Our waiter was very kind and helpful with our orders especially when we asked for less cilantro in the beef roll. I've tried these dishes before and they are consistently good and flavorful. I tried the watermelon juice for the first time today and it was good! You can tell it was very fresh and they didn't add too much sugar or at all, which is helpful for me. Would keep coming back and recommend to others. read more
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Hi Valezka,…
Two for two. My second visit was great!! The food, and staff are wonderful here. I haven't had to wait for a table, and everything I've tried has been delicious... I'm excited to go back to try other delicious looking menu options (I see you French fries!!) I had the chicken noodle soup and practically licked the bowl at the end. We sat in the front window and we saw an equal amount of take-out and eat in customers coming and going. I really love this place and I almost hope it doesn't become too popular, I love being able to just walk in and sit down. (I can be greedy like that I guess) read more
1 year ago
Service: 5* (younger gentleman); 1* (girl/woman) Ambience: 4* Food: 3* Met a colleague for lunch hear and was excited to try this place. Walked in and was greeted by a girl/woman and we told her two people. She started walking toward the right side of the restaurant and we asked could we go to the other side to more easily see the noodle making occurring. She said 'whatever ' and handed us the menus and walked away. WTF? So we found our own seat. Shortly thereafter a younger gentleman came by and was very friendly and professional. It was welcomed. We ordered the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup with Knife Cut Noodles (4*), crispy tofu (2*), and scallion pancakes (2*). I was hoping the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup with Knife Cut Noodles would have some nice heat. It didn't, even though I asked for it to be extra spicy. I was hoping for that 'mala' type taste and effect. No luck. It wasn't bad and it certainly was the best of the three things we ordered, but nonetheless disappointing. The crispy tofu was strangely flavored like Chinese five spice and MSG. It was sweet and just off. The scallion pancakes were just ok. Not bad, but nothing special either. I would return to try other things to give this place another chance, but I was not impressed. read more
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Guang Z.
Hello Todd,…
9 months ago
I went to the location near UCLA and I'm so glad it's halal because the food truly is hearty and some of the best Chinese I've had. Perfect for the rainier days and I love the portion sizes (they're huge) the best part was watching them make the noodles in house...no wonder they taste so good they're fresh! read more
10 months ago
Service is FAST! Food was fantastic, I got the Beef stir fry with Triangle noodle! You can taste the sweetness of the veggies, the meat is marinated just right and the noodles are absolutely Juicy! Environment is nice and clean, spacious, and not too loud! Staff is very friendly! Definitely would come again! read more
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Hi Omar,…
Noodle St. is a small chain with six locations throughout SoCal. This was my first visit. I asked my server why there wasn't any pork on the menu, and she said that Noodle St. only serves Halal meat. I did not know that, as there is no mention of this at all, on the menu or on their website. Anyway, it was pouring rain outside and I was starving and ready to eat. The Signature Beef Noodles tasted fine. The Beef Stuffed Pancake was good but quite small. The Fried Chicken Wings were a bit greasy, and they had less meat on them than expected. The Cucumber Salad was good. Over all, everything was ok (I like the chopsticks). The music was much too loud for my liking, especially since there were only 3 people in the dinning room. The service was fine. Nothing special to report, Noodle St. is OK! read more
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Hello Eric,…
so delicious!! came with a group of friends, we got the signature beef noodle soup, egg with tomato noodle, qinghai clear noodle, and spicy wontons i love that you can pick the type of noodle, their knife cut was amazing! the service here was good and our food came quickly read more
I did not think, after Din Tai Fung, that I would ever rave so much about another Chinese eatery. Well, color me WRONG. Noodle St. is ridiculously good. We got there after a show at the Pantages (didn't feel like dealing with LA/Hollywood traffic) so on the way home, decided to go to our old stomping grounds (Pasadena). Trusty Yelp to the rescue. Daughter was craving a good bowl of noodles. Our timing was fantastic as we were seated right away, but by the time we left, there was a waitlist and line out the door! My husband honed in on his vegan bowl of soup, my daughter tried the signature beef, I did the bone-in rib soup. And we all love scallion pancakes...so got that on the side. I cannot tell you how incredibly flavorful everything was. Bonus, I got to choose "knife cut" noodles...which are the only ones that don't have egg (I have an egg allergy). The noodles were just perfectly chewy! OK, this is going to sound nuts, but hear me out...it is VERY rare (and this is coming from a Chinese person, so I know!!), for a good authentic Chinese restaurant to have a decent "house salad". It's usually so basic, it's almost not worth eating. But Noodle St. had the absolute best "house salad" I've ever experienced in a Chinois place. I don't know what they put in that dressing, but it is delicious. Both Esposo and I were licking that plate. There is zero doubt we'll be alternating between this place and Din Tai from now on. read more
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Really happy that we chose this noodle restaurant last weekend. The noodle tasted very similar as what I had in Beijing many years ago. I would say this is the #1 Chinese noodle in USA. read more
Find a spot randomly while we were in Pasadena after massage! The broth is amazing and so clean! Definitely get the lamb skewers. I wish there was more meat, however it was very well seasoned. The beef roll is unlike any other there so much good fresh greens, and the wrap is thin and crispy. The meat is nice, and then! Definitely recommend this place. They also have fresh watermelon juice where you can ask to add no sugar! Definitely recommend a place of service is amazing. I wish I was really funny and there is a lot of seating! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
I came here tonight after being at the Monrovia location a few years back, and it did not disappoint! I ordered a spicy noodle beef soup and the cucumber salad. The portion of the cucumber salad was nice and large, which I greatly appreciated! My soup was the perfect amount of spice and the portion was a solid good size! I wish there was a little more meat and less noodles, but it tasted good regardless. My order was finished quick, even though they were busy and service was kind. Good stuff! read more
2 years ago
I always pass by this restaurant and finally decided to try it today and man did I make the right decision! I had the signature beef noodle soup and hands down one of the best noodle soups I've ever had! I also ordered the Korean bbq with rice and it was amazingly delicious!!!! For the appetizer I ordered the fried chicken wings and also very good! The restaurant is very clean and with a lot of seating area inside. The workers were very attentive and food came out pretty quickly. I will definitely be going back often!!! I recommend this gem! read more
Love this place! You can see the chefs making the noodles and the food comes out pretty quickly. We love coming here because the service is amazing and the place is very clean. Any of the noodle soups were heart filling, but the crispy tofu surprised me (very good)! I want to try the other dishes, such as the beef rolls. read more
Food was super delicious! Scallion pancake with the vinegar sauce was absolutely delicious and crisp! The bone in rib soup was succulent, meat was tender and soup was delish. The spicy soup was not too spicy and tasted really good. Had the knife cut noodle and was moist and melts in your mouth not to bad to chew! And didn't even realize they were making the noodles right next to us! Literally home made noodles. Restaurant was clean, spacious and lighting was good. and the service was good! Only thing is finding parking can be challenging . Must try this place next you are in Old Town Pasadena and craving noodles! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
My party enjoyed our time at Noodle St. The portions were large, the noodles were chewy, the meat was tender. Our party of 5 had to wait for about only 10 minutes to be seated on a Saturday evening, and our food came out quickly. The servers were friendly and quick to accommodate when we requested a change to our party size. I ordered the Braised Chicken with knife cut noodles, which came with plenty of chicken and bell peppers. The chicken did not hold the marinade flavor very well, but the noodles did. The marinade had a subtle tomato flavor, adding a nice dimension to each bite. Many of my friends ordered the Beef Noodle Soup and variations, but perhaps because of the soup, their noodles were more on the soft side than "bouncy." Nonetheless, everyone finished their bowls due to the overall deliciousness. Noodle St's large party fee is 20%, calculated before tip. The bathrooms were clean. There were lots of families, which created a lively ambiance. I would definitely revisit Noodle St in the future! read more
I visited Noodle St to satisfy a quick chicken noodle soup craving. I really liked their large wooden spoon and clean presentation of a simple dish. The snow pea leaves were tasty and not overcooked, the chicken was tender - though on the drier side. I didn't quite like the after taste or the uneven saltiness in marinating, but I think this is partially because of the type of chicken that is used. The noodles were very tender and chewy, which was an enjoyable experience to eat. Ordering and paying was an easy experience, and I can definitely see myself coming back for a quick bowl of tasty noodles. read more
If I could, I would swim in this spicy beef broth!! So so comforting and delicious especially on a rainy day. You get to choose your own noodles so adjustments can be made. The portion size is fairly large and I would even dare to say it can be shared but who wants to share something soooo good! I also ordered the potato shrimp that one was more of a 3.7/5 something about the consistency of the shrimp and potato I didn't quite enjoy but not too bad. And the beef pancake rolls were sooo good but they were even better the next day air fried. I definitely will be back here for the soup and possibly to try some other things too. The service was great and quick. It was fairly empty but it was a Monday evening so it made sense ( near closing time). You could watch the chefs preparing the food through a glass window which I always enjoy. read more
2 years ago
11 months ago
Food was sub par and we ordered four items. I would not recommend spending your money here. Service was good and music selection was GREAT. read more
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Hi Megan,…
1 year ago
6 months ago
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87 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Is there parking avail at this location?
Street parking and there's a few parking lots walking distance to the restaurant for a small fee
Do you use a lot of sesame seeds, or sesame oil in your dishes?
Yes. They do use white sesame seeds in their chili oil condiment jar. The Veggie Noodle Soup does contain sesame oil, but it's removable. Also, the Korean Barbeque Beef with Rice does have white sesame seeds, but removable.
Do you guys accept cash?
I believe that they take cash. I saw some customers paid cash.
Do you guys serve halal food?
Hello Asil K. Thank you for your question. Yes, we do serve Halal food at our Pasadena location and Arcadia location.…
Does it have outdoor dining?
Unfortunately, no! I really wish they would bring it back so I can bring my pup :)
Is this restaurant good for birthdays/ large parties?
Dear Angelica, Thank you so much for reaching out, we apologize for the late reply. How many people will join the birthday party? We are a 2300 sq foot restaurant and usually…
Hello, what gluten free options are offered?
Hello Emily, We have couple rice dishes that are gluten free. You may choose kimchee fried rice, beef fried rice and egg with tomato over rice. You may also choose signature…
The business photos show XLB but I don't see it on the menu. Are XLB or any dumplings available for order?
Hello there, We do sell XLB but only at our Fullerton and Monrovia locations. Thank you,…
Are there any vegan noodle options?
Thank you so much fir reaching out. Yes we have couple vegan options, we have veggie noodle soup, veggie stir fry and cucumber salad. Please make sure you order knife cut noodles for the vegan option.
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