Very authentic Sichuan food, generous portion sizes, and attentive service. The ambience is fine.

I have to say I am very picky about Chinese food, having lived there for a year in the '90s. Noodle Thyme hits the spot. The owners are from Chungdu and their Sichuan food is delicious. The soup dumplings and steamed BBQ buns were very good. Next time, I am sticking to the Sichuan menu because I love the heat and flavor. Try it! read more

I am not sure if this is under newer ownership or not. I ate here a long time ago and was very disappointed. But now I have gone twice in 1 week! The mapo tofu, Mongolian beef and pork belly w leek were all great! The most authentic Chinese in the area for sure! I will say that they serve you as it is cooked so if you are not eating family style (sharing style) some of your party may not have food while others do. We eat our Chinese meals as family style so it works for us. read more

Enjoyable taiwanese for the area. Server for takeout was friendly and prompt. Had ordered the pickled vegetables with fish soup. It's a unique dish I didn't expect to find in this area, that predominantly caters to the "American Chinese" palate. Mainstay entrees like beef broccoli and Orange chicken had good portion sizes. Beef noodle soup was also delicious, but the meat portion seems a bit small for the price. read more

It took an hour and a half to receive our order. I wouldn't say it was worth that sort of wait. I don't plan on a return visit.

It was.... Food. That's about all I can say. The portions seem small but the containers it came in was nice.

We came in and ordered two dinner meals, among other items. The food we received was good, however, we only received one entree. We assumed the second meal would only be a few minutes out. About 20 mins passed and still no second entree. By this point the first entree was cold. I used the call server button several times on the iPad provided by the establishment but no one came. I went to the front and asked to have the second entree removed since we had to leave at this point. She went to the kitchen and asked them to make the fried rice (as in, they hadn't even been making it at all). I asked her to remove it since we weren't going to wait another 20 mins for them to make it. She mentioned the restaurant was busy and each table had a big order. She apologized, but at that point there had been no communication we had to go to another restaurant. read more

We were disappointed with our experience at Noodle Thyme. We wanted to try something new in town and the food was cold, biggest issue for us. Very small portions compared to what was shared in online pictures. We rate them below average. If you are looking to try something new, go somewhere else. read more

One of my new favorites in TC. The salt and pepper tofu and pepper chicken are amazing!

This is the best Mandarin food that I've had, every single item that I've ordered from here has been so delicious and not once was I disappointed. The pure joy and bliss that I get from this establishment is unmatched from any restaurant in the Tri Cities. read more

After a few change of ownership over the years, this place has finally become my favorite place to have Szechuan Chinese food in Tri-cities! The flavor here AUTHENTIC with no apology, rivaling what you find in Seattle, LA, and else where. I used to drive to Seattle to satisfy my craving, well not anymore. I had the Boiling Fish Fillet with Sichuan Peppers 藤椒鱼 and Dan Dan noodle 担担面, and they were great. read more

Great tasting food ,wonderful service. I've mostly picked up my order but they have a good sized seating.

This is the best and most authentic Chinese food in Tri Cities. It has become my favorite restaurant in the area. While they still have many Chinese-American classics (crab wanton, beef and broccoli, etc.), they also have many traditional Szechuan options like Dan Dan noodles and steamed dumplings. They're also accommodating to different food restrictions like gluten free or vegan. The service is also exceptionally friendly. When they're busy it may take a while for food to arrive at the table, but it's because everything is made fresh to order by a small family-owned business. Lastly, please know that Noodle Thyme is under new ownership as of the past 6 months. If you've ever been here and had a bad experience, I suggest you try it again as the menu and kitchen staff are completely new. read more

This place was bit of a tweener. They're purported to hand-pull all their noodles in house. We asked, and the owner said yes, but frankly I didn't see any evidence of it with all our entrees. Pretty much looked/felt/tasted like every other noodle we've enjoyed in other Asian restaurants. That said, dinner was good, but there were a few other hiccups. My Spicy Beef Soup wasn't spicy at all, and I'm glad they had hot chili oil on every table. And, their Pumpkin Cake dessert was a bit gummy on the inside--not sure if that was by design, or what? Ironically (for a supposed noodle house), where they greatly excelled was with their meats. Super tender, impressive portions, and great flavors. Folks that ran the place were very friendly and attentive, and while the decor was nondescript, the place was clean with plenty of strip mall parking available. I guess I just didn't feel like this place had a true identity. Yes, the word 'noodle' is in their name, but the menu wound up being typical, 'all things for everyone' Asian fare, and while it was good, I couldn't help but leave the place without an overall enigmatic feeling about the experience... read more

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Had chicken teriyaki, was saturated with sweet sauce, could not eat it and the chicken was weird tasting.

The sesame chicken is wonderful but they should not sell their chicken noodle soup under the title of Pho. Chicken broth, not pho broth, spaghetti noodles, not rice noodles and not served in the broth when it is a to go order. No lime, cilantro, basil, sprouts, or jalapeño. I did love the veggies in it as all other Pho places in this area don't serve it with the veggies. Also missing Sriracha and housin sauces on the side. If you want Pho (great for a cold), try somewhere else. read more

Rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and super tender meats. Put it all together and you get an excellent soup. Nice balance of meat and veggies with plenty of noodles. The spicy could use a little more heat ( chili oil provided on table as well as Sri Racha). The lamb skewers are pretty tasty also, all tho they could have been bigger for the price. All in all it was worth it, can't wait to go back and try something different. read more

Hands down most authentic Chinese food in the Tri-cities. This food puts to shame every Chinese restaurant in town. No competition. The staff is friendly and remembers their customers. it's a pleasure to dine there. read more

I gave this place one star because of the lack of everything to be honest. I went into the restaurant to order food and bring it back home. I ordered the shrimp yakisoba. When I opened the container there was the thinnest layer of noodles and some shrimp. I was really disappointed to only have this much food and spent about $10 on it. I literally ate my meal in less than two minutes because there was hardly any food. I won't be returning. read more

Noodle Thyme - Ordered the shrimp yakisoba. There was hardly anything in the container for the price I paid for it. - Chinese Near Me - Kennewick, Washington

Good overall chicken for the honey walnut was a bit too crunchy but everything was amazing

Most amazing and authentic Chinese food around! Craved it long after I left! Very friendly staff who remembers you after just one time! Thank you the wonderful experience! read more

Dining place was cold. Food wasn't tasty and seemed pricey. Was hoping for a better experience.

Good lunch spot. Friendly owners. Broth was good. I forgot to ask if they use MSG. I hope not. I had the beef noodle soup. The beef had a little too much fat on it for me but maybe some like it that way. I'll try the ramen next time. :) read more

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The owners/workers are really nice, always super friendly and helpful. We love to get the wontons in spicy sauce, xioa long bao, chicken fried rice, or mandarin chicken. Super yummy and comforting food. read more

This place has some very authentic Chinese noodles and in the Tri-Cities, that is quite rare. We come here often whenever we're craving for some good noodles. Great place for both lunch and dinner, as the proportion is usually large enough to fill you up. The friendly owner is working hard to increase the selections and I really like the beef noodles with good broth, and the Guilin rice noodles with lots of tasty ingredients. Recently on Saturdays they have special fresh handmade Shanxi style noodles and we just tried it today, it was delicious! We will be back for more! read more

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I give this a 3 because the broth was very bland, and way too many noodles and not a lot of broth came with it. I like more broth less noodles. The establishment looked clean and the prices are decent. I like that it's close to my home but I will try another rice noodle soup place in town. read more

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Don't get the shrimp! Noodles and rice are good (we've enjoyed the food here several times) but tonight I decided to change it up and get the shrimp teriyaki. The shrimp was so hard, my daughter thought she broke a tooth. Seriously, I couldn't even get a knife through them! I called the restaurant to let them know, not for a refund but to let the cook know so they don't serve anymore tonight. read more

Best Chinese food in town! Literally my new favorite spot. I was so pleasantly surprised to find authentic Szechuan cuisine here. Amazing place! Highly recommend. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Tri-cities. The owner is very attentive and always treats us with a smile. Flavors of food are on point, we try something new every time we come and we never leave disappointed. My daughter loves the Beef udon she gets it every time. Awesome family owned business!!! Support local !! Will continue to support and enjoy this place. read more

Authentic flavorful Chinese food. I missed my mom's Chinese home cooking and decided to give Noodle Thyme a try. They did not disappoint! Very flavorful and the server was super nice. I recommend the wontons with spicy sauce, Chongqing style fried chicken, and fish filet with pickled mustard greens. read more

I was the only person inside the restaurant and it took me 25 minutes to get my food. The food itself was good but I did get a severely over cooked egg. I ordered the spicy beef ramen I believe. Overall experience 3.5/10, the wait time itself was unbelievably long and the fact that it took that long and the egg was over cooked really made me a bit irritated. read more

What a disaster at lunch today. The menu is very confusing- says lunch special comes with white Rice or fried rice, and egg drop soup or sweet and sour soup. But when you go to order the waitress explains to you that they alternate each day so you really do not have a choice. Unfortunately today was sweet and sour soup, which was awful and also cold. The fried rice was bland, hardly any meat in it, or variety of vegetables. Asking $12 for a plate of nothing. Next up I had the udon special which was again, blah, and had only onions as a vegetable. We also ordered sweet-and-sour chicken which never came, we could never get the waitresses attention because she was so busy watching her child, or talking on the phone. We figured she forgot about it. We asked for our check since it was already past one hour and we need to get back to work, and then she goes to the back and brings out our sweet-and-sour chicken, one hour later! We told her absolutely no we will not pay for this you never brought it out . So the synopsis would be bad service, long wait time, and bland food. There are so many great Asian restaurants in the area there would be no reason to ever come back to this one. read more

Awful. Could not eat this noodle soup tasted like rancid grease. Had the throw out a $20.00 meal. Not sure how they are in business. Tried to eat just the noodles and these were also awful. read more

Best Chinese ever!! Great happy people greet you as you walk in! You have to try the Dim Sum menu!! They make the most wonderful soup dumplings I have ever tasted! The cuisine is Taiwanese and so flavorful ! This is outstanding home made food! The owners mother is an amazing cook! I would recommend this place to everybody!! This is not boring Chinese food, this is my favorite food! Try it, you will be amazed at the flavor and variety!! read more

This is my first time coming here. I ordered Shrimp noodle soup bowl. $7.99 for medium sized. Delicious! Sorry for the photo... I started eating a few bites before I took it. I will be coming back for sure! read more

Noodle Thyme - Chinese Near Me - Kennewick, Washington

Went there with my family a couple weeks ago the people that work there are very rude my grandson spilt water and the Grama or the older lady that worked there was going off in her language didn't know what she was saying but she was yelling looking at us making a scene in front of another family was so embarrassed will never eat there again i read more

I came here to try the restaurant since is a new place, first the customer service was horrible and the food was just okay. I tried the spicy beef soup and it was missing a lot of flavor and chicken yakisoba had no flavor I didn't have a good dining experience. read more

I love this place! Their beef and noodle soup is great! I tried the spicy version today and it's just as good.

Had the spicy beef soup with rice noodles it was fabulous. Would have liked it to be a bit more spicy but it wasn't something that ruined the meal. Excellent lunch spot different from the mundane places Tri Cities has to offer. Beef was a bit more fatty then expected but carried a good flavor and the broth was spot on. Will eat here again! read more

Noodle Thyme - Chinese Near Me - Kennewick, Washington

This place is amazing! The people are so nice! And the food is better too! Wish I could have it every day lol