One of the better locations of this ever growing Dallas halal chain, the draw lies in their constant menu and consistent experience offered to customers old and new as they experience what this Chef owned business has to offer. In terms of service, they have definitely been affected by the pandemic, but these smaller locations outside the more popular locations such as Richardson have wait staff which are certainly busy, but quick to serve. They did have some trouble with the seasonal menu but some sign language negotiation smoothing things over. Now I'll be upfront, I'm not particular about Noodle Waves food. It's more Thai inspired flavors and takeout cuisines most of the time than true Thai cooking. The biggest issue is that different locations serve you different dishes even when you order the same item down to the spice level. Of all of them, this location has served me the food that was most consistent, although their portions are on the weaker side. Across the suburbs, you'll have no trouble finding yourself one of these Noodle Wave locations for an amicable meal, and this location is no exception. If you're looking for a halal Asian meal and the family is waiting, it's not too hard of a choice. read more

I ordered beef pho noodle soup and shrimp spring rolls for pick up. Once I took them home, I started eating and noticed 1) that the serving size was very small for the pho and the amount of broth barely covered the noodles/meat in the bowl. 2) the beef in the pho was chewy and hard, massively overcooked. 3) the spring rolls had been advertised with peanut sauce for dipping but I received a spicy clear fishy sauce that was absolutely disgusting and I had to throw it all away. 4) the shrimp in the spring roll was slimy and felt raw in my mouth. Unfortunately I tried a new restaurant and was very disappointed. The only plus is that they claimed they don't use MSG. Time will tell, if they were truthful or not, if I develop a migraine from any read more

Noodle Wave - Receipt - Thai Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Stay away from this place. The food was awful. Just awful. How do you make fried rice with rice that's undercooked? The Pad See Eww was just disgusting. And the Spicy Basil Catfish was a salty, disgusting mess. Barf. Never again.. read more

On my last visit I had their pepper steak. I can honestly say it was the best I've ever had in any restaurant. The portion size was large, and the vegetables were perfectly crisp-tender. And unlike some Thai restaurants I've visited, it contained plenty of beef; and I don't mean plenty of low-quality, stringy, or gristly beef either. I've been to Asian restaurants that serve their pepper steak with a gloppy sauce that contains way too much cornstarch. I'm happy to say that the sauce on my pepper steak had just the right consistency to be soaked up by the rice. I've also had a couple of curry dishes and some egg rolls at this location. They were among the best I've had anywhere. In closing, I'd like to make a comment about the staff. When you walk in the door they won't ignore you. They're friendly, they're attentive, and they don't act annoyed that they have to do their job. read more

The food was amazing! This spot is tucked away in a little corner, so it might be easy to miss--but you definitely don't want to! Fahad provided exceptional service, making the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

The staff was very friendly but they didn't engage too often. However the food was sooo delicious. I am a big fan of Thai basil chicken and it was the most delicious thing ever! My partner said that his bowl was also really flavorful with a broth that had plenty of depth of flavor. read more

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Service and food were excellent. I want to go back every day and try the daily special. Will try it again when I am back in the area.

Food is just above average. Ambiance is ok but the service is subpar. No alcohol is a bummer too. I guess it's a personal choice of the owner but just giving my opinion. read more

Always happy with our food when we visit here. We've been here so much some of the waiters know our order by heart. Will be back. read more

Noodle Wave - Green curry - Thai Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Most flavorful meals I have ever eaten. Never had a bad experience there. Meals always hot and correct. Staff are very friendly. Always my go to. If you are sick the Tom Yum soup is so good. read more

I believe they are under new management since the last time we went (over 2 years?). Everyone was super friendly. The restaurant is not very big, so there was a bit of a wait during dinner time on a Friday. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The ambiance was a bit loud since it was packed, but there is music playing. I did feel that everyone kind of fit tightly though. We ordered the papaya salad, the Tom yum noodle soup, and thai tea. Everything is delicious! I'm really glad that there is authentic Thai food in McKinney, so I don't have to drive far. read more

I eat lunch here about every 6 weeks with a buddy. Their food is notable for its freshness. The veggies in the dishes are all crisp and flavorful, which in Pad Thai for instance can be hard to pull off. I always order the lunch special, you get 2 1/2 entrees, an egg roll, soup (every order gets soup at lunch) and ice cream for desert. The entrees vary depending on the day, sometimes one is a curry, so if you don't like curry make sure of the days entrees before you order. (I love their curry) never had a bad meal here or at their Stonebriar mall area location. read more

This is one of my favorite go to locations in the area. The food is always delicious and you get a lot of value for your money here. My favorite items are the Yellow Curry and the Pad See Ew. The ice creams are also very good as well. The dumplings are a great appetizers. The new chicken puffs are also good, very flavorful. You get a lot of food here. Enough for left overs if you portion it out. I usually can't help it and just eat it all. Take our orders as well and dine in is always the same quality. Very consistent and great portions. The staff is friendly and nice. There is always seating in here when I come for dinner. I've only done lunch take out but it's very crowded during lunch. The parking lot is on the smaller side but parking hasn't been an issue for me. I definitely recommend if you are looking for good Thai food. read more

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Love the food here! We normally get them to go and it always comes hot and with plenty of flavor. I have ate inside as well and the atmosphere is generally quiet when I've got and the service is great. read more

Service was good. I ordered the Panang curry, it was very flavorful and portions were very generous. I'll be going back.

Went for lunch and got Soft-Shell Crab Woonsen. Glass noodles and lots of green onion. Yummy. For an appetizer we ordered the shrimp blanket. 5 peices of shrimp wrapped in an egg roll wrapper and fried. DELICIOUS!!! read more

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Absolutely delicious! It has become one of our favorite comfort-foods! Be careful with the spicy level, we usually go with level 2 and it's very enjoyable! Of course, this is very subjective, but definitely try it! read more

Food was excellent and great service. Ate a few too many apps considering the portions for the meals are generous. Recommend the Thai Tea!

Noodle Wave is definitely our favorite restaurant in McKinney and our favorite Thai restaurant bar none. They have daily lunch specials during the week which come with amazing soups that we've never been able to replicate at home and a choice of delicious ice creams. Try the cinnamon or coconut. We also love the roti curry. For noodle dishes, we love the pad see eew, pad Thai and the laad nad. My husband often orders the lunar fried rice made with their delicious green curry and a fried egg on top. Honestly though, we've never had anything there we don't like. Tony is our favorite waiter. He always greets us with a smile and makes sure we are well taken care of. You should definitely try Noodle Wave. read more

Noodle Wave - Lunch special of the day with Pad Thai and Green Curry. - Thai Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Crispy chicken and green curry was outstanding. I also liked Khao soy noodles. It was delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Noodle Wave - Crispy chicken and green curry - Thai Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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I was really excited to try them for the name noodle wave. The menu is decent and caters for all. We tried the papaya salad, to me it lacked that flavor and wasn't happy as it tasted a little salty. Then we ordered the Singapore rice noodles again wasn't authentic to what I have had from years in the USA. The noodles was kinda soggy and sticky, the texture was really off to me! Not sure if I would give them another try. read more

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I have been on an Asian food kick of late, and although I have yet to try the Pad Thai here, that dish has definitely become a favorite, at Sticky Rice, Lazy Dog, and Rice Express. I stopped by for the first time today and ordered the Crispy Chicken Green Curry, spice level 2, and Chicken Egg Rolls. My first green curry, and I found the dish to be very good, and I would get it again. The chicken eggrolls were good. Online reviews and pictures suggest efforts are being made to elevate the experience, therefore, I am anxious to try again. The service was good, waiter jokingly asked if I was a Texan when I mentioned spice level 2. He recommended level 5! We laughed and after some deliberation and not knowing what to expect the decision was made to stick to level 2. Turned out to be about right for my taste; level 3 might have been okay as well. The ambiance and dining room size is good, somewhat comparable to Sticky Rice. read more

A bit of a mixed bag from a recent delivery from Noodle Wave. My girlfriend and I tried the spring rolls, pad thai, and beef panang curry with fried rice. Here's the rundown: Spring rolls: Very nice, plump rolls in rice paper, the veggies were crisp and delicious and the shrimp were fresh and firm. A nice starter. Beef panang curry with fried rice: As another reviewer had commented, the fried egg (I had ordered extra) seemed to be added as an afterthought, making for an interesting texture in the rice. The curry itself was pretty good, with a hearty spice from "spicy" (3 out of 4 on their spice scale), and the meat was plentiful and tender. Pad thai: Frankly, a major disappointment. It was overly sweet, and had an off taste, almost like there was some component that was a bit past its expiration date. Both of us were one bite and done. It was unlike other pad thai I've had, and not in a good way. I'd definitely get the curry again, but I'm likely to steer clear of the pad thai. read more

Do you think halal restaurants should provide a prayer space? Normally I wouldn't talk about anything other than the usual subjects of my posts: food, ambiance, pricing, location, etc. As a Muslim, I believe having a welcoming attitude towards prayer at halal restaurants is essential. During a recent visit to Noodle Wave in McKinney, I was disappointed when they suggested we pray outside in the 100+ degree weather, even though there were quiet corners indoors. It was scorching hot, and their reasoning, mentioning "white people" being uncomfortable, was disheartening. While the waitress was polite, the experience was dampened. I've been to non-Muslim-owned restaurants that accommodated prayer requests with kindness. I understand space constraints, but allowing us to discretely pray in a corner would be appreciated. Crab Cream Cheese Rangoon: Creamy heaven! The homemade dough was perfection, and it didn't have a strong seafood flavor. 10/10 Herbal Chicken Siracha Fried Rice: Bursting with flavor and a perfect kick! It had a delightful crunch, and they even offered extra Sriracha on the side. 7/10 Crispy Chicken Green Curry: A blissful balance of creaminess and spiciness. The chicken's crispiness complemented the curry's richness impeccably. 8.5/10 Spicy Crab Noodle: Decent, but the flavors were somewhat basic, akin to regular pad Thai. 6/10 Overall Rating: 2/5 Prices: 4.5/5 (reasonable for Dallas standards - we paid $59 for generous portions) Location/Aesthetic: 4/5 The aesthetic was average. Nothing eye-catching, but it is (conveniently close to a mosque! I recommend praying there before coming to eat, and will be doing that next time. Ps: if you would like to see a video of our experience, you can find it on Instagram @chaifullyyours read more

Amazing service with the really good food in a quaint ambience. Staff was super attentive with all of them working all tables at all times which is kind of cool. I'll definitely go back again soon. read more

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Green curry chicken Katsu is soo good! I would watch out for the spice levels though the difference between a 3 and a 4 can be quite a lot!

Wanted Thai food and had been meaning to check this place out. Food was ok over all - nothing special - but hit the spot. I was expecting more of a fast food type setting for some reason but it's a sit-down restaurant. Staff was friendly and food came out quickly. Good flavor on everything but the dumpling could have used some salt. Good selection of options on the menu for everyone. read more

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Tried the bento box with Mongolian beef and almond siracha chicken. The chicken was good but I felt the beef was too thickly cut. Made it a bit chewy and took away from the flavor. I tried a spice level 3.5 and for my taste buds I could do more. Everything else was good. My vote still goes for the green curry yet! read more

Noodle Wave - Bento box - Thai Near Me - McKinney, Texas

A wonderful evening with great service and amazing food! No complaints The shrimp wraps started the feast and even the typical pad Thai noodles were superb. read more

Noodle Wave - Garlic red snapper fry - Thai Near Me - McKinney, Texas

I have eaten in the restaurant and ordered ahead to-go and the food is always delicious and not too long of a wait. Will definitely fix those cravings! Recommend the pineapple fried rice or Pad Kee Mow. read more

Wonderful food! The flavors and textures are perfect. Whether you eat there or do takeout, the quality is the same

I ordered Pad Kee Mow and they sent pad Thai. I absolutely despise pad Thai so I had the throw my food away. When I tried to call and talk to someone they didn't answer their phone. I wouldn't recommend doing delivery since you can't even get the dish that you ordered. read more

Noodle Wave - Thai Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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My husband and I are addicted to Noodle Wave. We probably order from here at least once a week and are never disappointed. We love that you can make pretty much anything vegan friendly and the taste is always amazing. My favorite dish is the pineapple fried rice, while my husband loves the Pad Thai and spring rolls. One thing that's inconsistent is the spice. A level 1 today might feel like a level 2.5 tomorrow. Dining in is just as good as take out, and the service is really good with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. read more

I had lunch there during the week. The service was great, the food was excellent, and I will return.

Service is always amazing here. Everyone is so joyful and attentive. The food is consistently good, pad woon sen is our go to. The pineapple fried rice is delicious as well! read more

Used to be my favorite place. The chicken pad Thai flavor was super off and the noodles were very dry.

First time going to Noodle Wave off 75 in McKinney. Decided to dine in. Service was decent since there are many restrictions with COvid, they probably can't spend as much time at each table. Yet, this quaint place may need more space due to using the hallway & front areas as storage. It is not appealing to have junk in view. Food- great taste & portioned right. I r da y enjoyed the veggie curry pockets/puffs. The tilapia platter was filled with fresh veggies which was a plus. I'd say I'm going back but will Take Out. read more

Good foods. I ordered lunch for my team. Pad Thai Special lunch bento Spring rolls Dumplings Udon Cashew Chicken One of the orders, udon cashew is non spicy but came back too spicy. read more

Great EVERYTHING! Crab fried rice. Chicken pad Thai, Tom Kah shrimp soup! I take-out weekly.

So far I've tried the panang curry, pad Thai(mid), green curry, sriracha herbal chicken fried rice(best). Overall this is a pretty good Thai spot! Portions are generous and I haven't had anything that I wouldn't eat again. I don't know if anything here has knocked my socks off either but it's all good. Definitely worth ordering in or making a visit! read more