This place unfortunately missed the mark for me. I got the spicy peanut noodle and the sauce was extremely heavy, so I wasn't able to finish the noodles because of it. I understand it's fusion cuisine but I didn't feel like the flavor was true to any particular taste. Additionally, the noodle texture felt a bit dry. I think it's a decent spot if you're looking for a quick meal, but with its proximity to so many authentic Asian spots in Chinatown, it's hard to justify coming here. read more

Good one box meal. Pretty heavy and stomach filling. Healthy option to go to. Chose spice level medium. Took Thai style chowmein box. Ambience is good as well. read more

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I used to love this place but lately it's been taking over by some foreign group who clearly doesn't have the same dedication or work ethic as OG Noodle Box. I got food poisoning twice from this location, one with chicken one with prawns . The first time I overlooked it, ​ the second time is just too far. Clearly they don't care about cleanliness or food safety . Stay away from this location, maybe the other ones are still good read more

This is a good noodle house. The spicy is great and the service of fast and friendly. Would come back here again. read more

Noodlebox - Inside - Asian Fusion Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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It's ok, solid 3 stars. The food was fine, kind of oily. People were nice enough but slow. It's a convenient location, but with so many other tasty choices around I'll skip it next time. read more

Would not recommend this place. We ordered takeout and asked for mild/medium spice on our two noodle dishes. They were so spicy they were almost inedible. Terrible vegetable fried spring rolls - bad flavor and texture. And they did not give us sauce for the rolls, even after I asked. read more

Great for a quick meal..Spicy peanut and the Teriyaki noodles are excellent..Spice levels are high..order spice level 1 below what you think you can handle..even Mild has a little kick to it read more

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We tried the kung pao box and the teriyaki box, both chicken and the chow mein noodles. The place was busy with takeaway orders. Our food was ready in about 15 minutes. The boxes had good flavor overall, and the balance of veggies to noodles was just right. I just with there was a few more pieces of meat. We ordered the kung pao box at medium hot heat, and it was certainly warm. We ordered the teriyaki box at mild, and it matched then heat description. Restaurant was generally clean, and counter staff was courteous. The only complaint was that the rubbish bin was flowing, leaving us no place to discard our used tableware and boxes. We would certainly eat here again. read more

Let's start with the average rating of 3 stars for the Douglas Location out of 57 reviews. As a two year Elite Yelper, it give me pause before entering, but being the maverick that I am, I went in anyways with my wife. I am confident in saying that the Noodlebox experience was most likely our best food experience in Victoria, BC. and yes, we did visit, Red Fish, Blue Fish, 4.5 Stars, 597 Reviews, ( Review Pending ), and The Keg Steakhouse, 4.5 Stars, 68 Reviews, ( Review Pending) and Chorizo & Co. 4.5 Stars, 32 Reviews, ( Review Pending ). So, how does Noodlebox beat the big guys? Simple, They do what they do better. (1) Let's start with the interior. Simple, Sleek, Good use of lighting and plants. (2) Service. Cat was amazing. She's truly an ambassador of Noodlebox. No question to hard, and no request to difficult. (3) Quality. Some of the best noodles and flavors PERIOD, and I have eaten in the SF Bay Area. We ordered the Thai Noodle Box Medium Spicy with Chicken. The other reviews stated that there was no meat or little meat. That was not our experience or the experience of the diners at this location. As for the music is was evenly paced and at the right level. My wife has a peanut allergen and Cat was very thoughtful and understanding. She made the appropriate notes and then asked if we wanted to share our bowl. We said sure, and she said, " Great, I'll have the kitchen split the portions. " We helped ourselves to some waters and while we were waiting, the fragrances and flavors were galloping out of the kitchen and into the dinning area. You could smell the sweetness of the basil, and piercing onions as well as the powerful chilies. Cat, called my name and I picked up the bowls and delivered them to our table. One customer was outside, and Cat scooped out his togo orders and brought it out to him and give him a big smile and a friendly wave. It was all genuine and flawless. Our bowls were beautiful and for me, the test is how well does all the ingredients mesh together. The fatal flaw with a dish like this and others is that one ingredient overpowers the others and you don't have a party in your mouth but one loudmouth flavor that you wished went away as quickly as he came. This was not the case. The bowl was a beautifully orchestrated symphony of flavors all in balance. Truly was an amazing meal. If you are visiting Victoria, or Canada, please look out for Noodlebox and give them a try, it will be worth it. read more

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It was the first time my daughter ordered on her own and the staff was super patient and respectful of my daughter. I was very pleased with the service here. read more

Excellent food!!!! Seemed very popular as the flow of customers was constant. Estimated time was longer than the app had mentioned, but worth the few minutes added wait. read more

Had the spicy peanut noodle, just exploding with flavors!! I come here about once a month and it never disappoints. Recommend everyone try it at least once. read more

Good food but they can't redeem for a free box when the app says you have a free box! Their system is pretty outdated and can't scan. At least the woman working there told me to contact customer service along with the receipt. But still. Should be more simple! read more

Ordered the ginger beef. It must have been an old cow because the beef was incredibly tough and the vegetables were under cooked beyond "crunchy". The good news...polite staff and quantity was good...but through it in the garbage as it was that bad. Wedt Saanich Road location. read more

Teriyaki stir-fry was pretty good but I ordered double veggies - didn't see much difference. No cutlery or napkins were included. I guess I'll eat with my hands. read more

This was a very disappointing experience. I know it's fast food but the noodles were overly saturated with sauces that had a strange artificial tastes that made it inedible. read more

Very interesting mix of experiences to report for Noodlebox. First of all, we were starving and this place was nearby the hot part of town. There was this annual celebration going on, which was a beautiful combinations of the symphony and fireworks, etc. So many part of the issues we faced were because of that... The place is set up like a quick service restaurant, like a Noodles & Company, back in the States. You order at the counter and then they bring the food to you. They guy gave us fair warning, but the wait was very very long. Imagine waiting 40 minutes for a quick service place. I don't know if they don't quite have their logistics figured out or what it was, but I don't see why there was such a long wait. I mean, the restaurant itself wasn't necessarily packed or anything. IDK, maybe they were serving a number of carry out orders. Just not sure why that was happening. The reason I still bump these guys up so high is that the food was actually pretty good. I love the rich flavor in my curried noodles. Definitely better than your average quick-service place. The flavor of the food was better than I expected. Anyway, after all the waiting, we were all starving and devoured all the food. I think the prices are also kind of high, but I think we were getting used to the CAD dollars vs. USD conversions. I know it costs less in USD, but the price in dollars still throws me off. Given then wait and the slowness, I think they prices are too high. If this place could just figure out logistics, I think it would be a great Asian joint. Wish them good luck. read more

WARNING! I will warn you because they won't do it. Noodlebox lets you choose your own degree of heat, or spice, but what they omit from telling you is that the spice level is through the roof ridiculous. I am very tolerant when it comes to spicy foods. I've also eaten my fair share of spicy meals in restaurants. I'm not one of these people who whine at McDonald's because they didn't know that their Junior Chicken would be that "spicy". So when I decided to go to Noodlebox (something which I was looking forward to a LOT), I naturally went for the spiciest option. It was called "scorching hot". I know it sounds ominous, but to me it sounded perfect. In most restaurants I've been to, the spiciest option is usually spicy enough to burn after a few bites. The more you eat, the spicier it becomes. If there's enough spice, your eyes might even start to water a bit, and your nose might start leaking. But it's all good. You don't regret your choice, at least not until the next day. I would also like to note that in other restaurants, waitresses and cashiers usually give you a head's up when a meal is considered "hot" and make sure that you're aware of what you're getting yourself into. That wasn't the case at Noodlebox. There was no warning anywhere that the "scorching hot" option would be that ridiculously hot. The sauce was lathered with hot peppers, and I couldn't smell anything but the spiciness. It was completely and utterly inedible. I would like to be able to review the actual taste of the food, but sadly the peppers masked any other taste. All in all, there was zero enjoyment whatsoever to the food. I had to stop after five or six tiny bites because I was choking, and my mouth hurt so much I thought I was eating a whole Carolina Reaper every time I took a bite. My cheeks stayed red for twenty minutes after I left the restaurant, and even now, six hours after "eating" there my stomach still burns. I don't understand why they sell this without putting a warning on the menu. The second hottest option says something along the lines of "It might hurt". The "scorching hot" option says something like "Guaranteed to burn". Are you serious? That's the closest thing to a warning you can give your customers? Not even the cashier said anything. I wasted $12-$13 on this "meal", only to take a few bites and throw the rest away because I was physically unable to keep eating. So in the end, it turned out to be both a waste of food and money, two things which I despise. When asked if it was possible to get a refund or a partial refund, I was declined. The cashier said that I chose my own heat level, which is fine, but I still feel cheated. I feel cheated because I don't think that it's fair to offer such an option in a restaurant without a warning. This degree of heat would be suitable for challenges on platforms like YouTube, not everyday consumption. I'm just frustrated. I chose Noodlebox today in the hopes of enjoying a delicious meal with my sister after not seeing her for nearly two years, but instead left in pain, hungry and feeling unsatisfied with the food and customer service. My sister was nearly done with her meal by the time I received mine, and she ordered one or two minutes before me. What's more, the employee was cold and offered no sympathy, and for no reason asked if I had eaten a meal at Noodlebox with this level of heat before. Obviously not, or else I wouldn't have ordered this again... read more

My third time in Victoria and I never went out to eat! We were walking around the chilly streets on a Sunday night looking for something good to eat and stumbled upon Noodlebox. Asian fusion? NOODLES? Sold. BLACK BEAN AND GARLIC - My first impression on reading this bowl was the korean black bean noodles zazangmyeon. The noodles in this bowl was a juicy thick chow mein noodle with the TASTE of the black bean zazangmyeon but definitely not the looks of it. It had a sweet but garlicky umph to it, and I definitely enjoyed this one. PANANG CURRY - Red panang curry...and noodles?!? Never even HEARD of this combo before. The staff was very according for me and told me I could substitute the meat for more veggies, which I opted for! (Rather than choosing tofu as the protein). It came out smelling like absolute bliss. AND it was straight STEAMING both temperature and spicy-wise. I only got the medium/mild and it was at the spice level where it's bearable but your lips would start burning after a while. These noodles were moreso the flat gummy-ish rice noodles that you typically see in pad thai dishes. SO. GOOD. I read a previous review where they said it was too salty but i didnt think so! I only ate half and finished the other half for breakfast the following morning with a side of rice! Mmmm donut judge me. KUNG PAO - everytime i see the combo of the words kung pao I IMMEDIATELY think spicy chinese chicken with sweet chili peanut sauce. My brother got this one and scarfed it down without even letting me swipe a couple bites of the noodles! The flavor in this is definitely there, medium/ mild spicy level is perfect. The noodles are the same as the black bean noodle dish. A thumbs up for me! SINGAPORE - these noodles reminded me of fettichine type of noodles. It came out in a green curry sauce and although I feel that I cant really be the judge of this since ive never had singaporean curry before, it was still very good! Quite different though from other curries ive tasted. (Honestly in my opinion, the panang curry I got was much better) AND there you have it! Victoria definitely impressed me with this one! I wonder if this is a chain around canada or just in British Columbia. Either way, i would become a regular if this asian fusion idea ever came to the bay! Youll be seeing me back next time im there! read more

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Spent the weekend in Victoria in early May for a social media conference. Though this is my old university stomping ground, i'm amazed how much has changed in the seven years since I called it home. But I was happy to see Noodle Box alive and well. With a quick turn around dinner needed, we ended up at this spot twice over the course of the conference. And one four star experience, followed by one two star experience, lands us in the 3 star review range. Four star: After a 6am start time the first day, by 6pm we were simply craving a quick meal, a glass of wine and a 45 minute stop over before we crawled back to baths & bed. In the mood for something asian fusion, we first hauled our tired butts up to Foo but as they didn't seem to have wine available (or it was not visually promoted) and not wanting to balance on bar stools, we made our way to Noodle Box. The spicy peanut box has been my go-to since second year university. It's tasty. Frickin tasty. And we gleefully ordered two, with two glasses of wine, plunked on the cushy booth seats and chomped down dinner. For under $25. Wham bam thank you ma'am. Only complaint - my "extra veggies" were pretty non-existent. But the meal came quickly, hot and with HUGE portions for us wanting females dreaming of hotel beds. Noodle Box delivered. Hurrah. Two star: Next day. 20 minutes before we parted ways and portable lunch. Noodle Box was outside the door so we popped back in. Never stray from the spicy peanut. It was busy. We ordered the specials - Coconut Curry Noodles for me and... whatever the other special was. They were obviously a little flustered with the large influx of lunchers from the conference but I golf clap them for pumping food out that quickly. However, it might have been a little too quick... My veggies, though more substantial, were raw. Not cooked. Which didn't fit with the meal whatsoever. And my partner in dine, who ordered AND paid for brown rice instead of noodles, got a box of noodles. Which we realized too late in the game to correct. This specific location doesn't seem to gel under pressure. So a good and a bad in 48 hours lands a solid middle ground. Thanks for the nostalgic throw back Noodle Box - we'll see each other again. Bravo for carrying decent wine & even Phillips on tap but bump up your veggies, and take a breath so ordering snafus don't become habit. read more

Its raining, its poring, the old stomach is snoring Ahhh Victoria in November, rain and more rain, and im cold to the bone. I have been craving a noodle bowl for days now. I take the suggestion of local Victorian Randall Carnell and hop on over to NoodleBox. I asked the server what he recommended, without hesitation he recommended the Tom Yum Soup, damm straight it was yummy! Large portions, great complex hot flavors, fresh shrimp (choice of protein) and adorned with a little bean sprouts and lime wedges. It hit the spot, I would return again and again! read more

Noodlebox - Tom Yum Soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Ordered the Kung Pad with prawns (Hot). First time at this location and I must say it was the fastest food prep time. The sauce was perfect, noodles a nice softness and the young lady who took my order was fun & polite! Keep up the great work! read more

Noodlebox - Kung Pad w/ prawns. HOT - Asian Fusion Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

service is a joke sorry I did small tip is that why 3 other guest get food before my small order even though I order 10 min before them. /no they just placed order, and paid, bull crap people, I tipped before getting food won't do that ever again racest to white people just not sure their real problem I say nothing and just wait for the jerks to fill my order oh there you go another person fed came in 20 min after me, my order nothing special late arriving guest got same as me something personal , maybe time ask for refund, Yes now we have had a chance to try to eat Wow I never do reviews!! wow gross What did I do to these guys to make this puke looking food. Taste so bad wow what did I do to deserve this I did not say a word I just don't get it The worse food I have ever tastes gag me Was this on purpose i don't know as I walked out someone else was eating the peanut dish and it looked like puke too. I pray for those that go there That you are very hungry and have no other choice before starving. by the way got kids beef dish Daughter took one bite and won't eat i tried it and yup crap . read more

Food was pretty bad... one dish had extra salt and one dish had no salt.. the food was so bad that we had to eat at another restaurant right after. If you want to save your $$$$$$ please don't go there read more

We stopped in on a whim and loved it! I got the thai style chow mein (hot), and definitely recommend it. The food is fresh, colorful, and delicious-- a little pricier than your average takeout but worth it, especially for the farm-to-table practices. One word of advice: the scorching hot really is just that, don't worry about not getting spicy enough food here. Overall, a great place with exceptionally friendly staff and excellent food. Definitely would come again. read more

Noodlebox - hot thai style chow mein with chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Why don't we have one of these places in Toronto? The food was off the charts good. The restaurant is fast-food Asian cuisine with warm woods and dim lighting.....very upscale look. The star of the place is the food. I ordered the Spicy Peanut Noodle, with chicken as a protein. I ordered it medium hot, as the cashier said hot was hotter than Siracchi sauce. The peanut sauce was a complex mix of flavours. It was a huge bowl of deliciousness. Highly recommend. read more

Wanted dinner after day at BC Museum. We were eyeing another place... But ended up here when we didn't want to spend $20 on standard pub faire or generic fast food. This is a fast food-ish style asian fusion place. You order at the counter, then dishes brought to your table when ready. Most of the dishes are about the same, despite seeming variety on menu: Noodle type (chow mein, rice noodles), pre-made sauce flavor (eg, Kung pao, pad Thai, etc), topped with stir fried vegetables (mix of cabbage, scallions, broccoli, red pepper, and bean sprouts). You can add choice of protein for additional charge (chicken, beef, tofu, pork). Sauces are asian inspired, not really authentic. $10 box of noodles is big bowl (good portion) and comes out hot. Sauce is tasty but pre-made (fortunately not overly salty). Additional charge for protein is not worth it. I didn't get $3 worth of chicken with each of my boxes. Would come here over chain fast food but would prefer to try another place next time read more

This place is fairly inconsistent. I have been here a handful of times over the last few years whenever I am in Victoria. The first time it was fantastic. Depending on what you order it can either be fantastic, or horrible. My most recent experience I went with the spicy peanut noodles with chicken. It was disgusting. I seriously couldn't even eat it. My boyfriend got the same dish but with pork, and thought it was pretty good. Just changing the meat seems to have made a huge difference. The teriyaki noodles with chicken though were good. I love the concept of Noodle box, but am sad about the high prices and the inconsistency between dishes and locations. I highly doubt I will come back on future trips to Victoria. read more

when the cost of the food starts to exceed the quality it's time to find a new place to eat. This place used to be a little street food cart in China Town, selling generous and tasty noodles in a box cooked by the owner himself. Then he opened his first restaurant on Fisgard and then this one on lower Douglas hiring a bunch of kids to cook his dishes. Last night was the very last time I will eat at Noodle Box. I ordered a Spicy Peanut sauce dish with Tofu and Rice and what I got was a box of bland coconut water mush that didn't taste anything like peanut sauce. shame. I used to really like this place and Victoria really needs more street food places. Don't waste your money here. If you want quality food worth the price then check out The Little Thai Place or J&J Noodle House. read more

Stopped in here today for lunch. I'm visiting with my husband, who is a native and wanted to go here. By "stopped in" I mean we were looking for a quick lunch solution and only had enough coin for 27 minutes on the meter. Quick in, quick out. We'd been once before and it didn't leave a good impression. Couldn't remember why. Now I do. The place has this cool hipster vibe which I and I'm sure the downtown lunch crew can dig. We put in our order for a spicey peanut noodle box and a tom yum soup. These are our go-to dishes from our usual greasy-chopstick or any asian-joint. At $30 for the two, my expectations were high. After 15 minutes of waiting I got nervous and sent my husband out to the car to pump the meter. He came back surprised that our food wasn't there yet. In another 10 minutes it came. That's right- a 25 minute wait for a box of noodles. So now I'm thinking "these have to be great." At first bite my husband and I gave eachother that "we've been had" look. The noodles were drenched in a sauce that can only be described as watered down creamy peanut butter. The soup just didn't taste good. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't good. Like they forgot a spice or to add "yumminess." The food looks great- tasted mah. We were super disappointed and I insisted my husband take me for a Tim Horton's donut to make up for it. I'll be using Yelp for our future meals here. read more

This place got rave reviews from my friend, and the crazy long line would make one assume this is the best spot for tasty noodles, but that wasn't entirely true. I got the spicy peanut noodles which were not spicy and not really peanuty either. It was more like a curry with noodles and peanuts sprinkled on top for aesthetics. My friend and I both agreed that we liked the decor, the music, the ambiance and the staff, but we were just not that thrilled about the food. They claim to be an "Asian" noodle house but since each country has its own way of doing things, none of the dishes stay true to their name. read more

I can't help it. Whenever I'm in town, I'm drawn to Noodle Box like a moth to a paper lantern. There is this incredible flavor and spice that I haven't been able to replicate at home. Ever. I don't care if it isn't proper asian fusion! It's delicious. At least it was. I'm knocking off one star because they changed some ingredient in the oils.. and that ticks me off. They had it perfect, and the noodles are still very good but not great., and that's what I had bargained for when I brought friends into the lively, bright, trip-hop playin', modern joint that is a bright beacon in a sea of old people restaurants in downtown Victoria. AND they make a fuss over removing the metal handles on your box so you can recycle it, and compost your scraps--if there are any. (meticulous recycling makes me swoon) read more

What I love about the Noodle Box is the variety: Pick your dish, now choose your protein (chicken, pork, beef, prawns... all perhaps? I go w/ tofu because it just fits with their dishes), then switch between noodles or rice, and finally add-on some extras or up-grade the existing ones. So wonderful and simple! What I don't enjoy about the Noodle Box are the line-ups, moderate customer service, paying a large percentage of the cost of the meal if you choose additional items or substitutes, and the long wait times. The food is great while ingesting it, afterwards however, if you're susceptible to MSG like I am, you will likely regret it. read more

A disappointing first visit . . . . I'd recommend Foo up the street instead. I felt like I was one of the last in Victoria to eat here. I watched colleagues time after time bring a Noodle Box back to work for lunch. A lot of fans and repeat eats. So here I am finally ordering a Teriyaki Box at 11:50am Friday to beat the crowd. I asked for no garlic because, even though teriyaki shouldn't have it, some of those same colleagues reeked of it après Noodle Box. It made me think that maybe they use it on everything. I paid an extra $1 to substitute noodles for rice. After a 20 minute wait I had to decline the dish, as it was served on noodles. Over five minutes later, it comes up as ordered. My lunch mates were almost done, of course. Well, my sprouts were fresh. The dish was half rice. The chicken was bland, stir fried, not at all beautifully glazed with a sweet/savoury soy-ginger sauce. What made it more awful was this weird finish on my tongue - a dry, cardboardy, yet tingly effect that was off putting. I couldn't place it . . . was it sulphites or a weird additive? Or, just a bad sauce. I don't have any allergies. I couldn't finish it. And then, within two hours later (spoiler alert) it wanted out fast. Over $14 for a cleanse. read more

Hmm... if you LOVE noodle this will be the place for you. There's like 10+ different type of sauce you can choose from. Protein is s $2-$55. Juuuust a warning there. And also the spicy level. Eating the kung pao I was expecting it to be spicy so I order with full expectations. Everything we got was uncontrollably spice and not that great. A place that no one really enjoyed and the atmosphere was super load so it was hard to converse with the people around the table read more

Quick modern lunch spot that's well worth your time. The dishes are fast and perfect for grab n go lunch, with a bunch of flavor packed into the box. The location is pretty small but the tables and seating options are really efficient. The music is a mix of old American rock music that is loud enough to block out traffic noise but not so mourns that you can't hear. Thumbs up, if I worked nearby I'd make it a regular stop read more

Noodlebox - Asian Fusion Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Why do I do this to myself? Last time I was in Victoria we went to the other noodle box, which was a bland and meh. I was hungry and wanted chow, and thought maybe it was a location thing. I ordered thai style chow mein and vegetable dumplings. The thai chow main was oily and flavorless, and the chicken in it was clearly pre-cooked and not fresh. The dumplings were a charred mess. Only two stars since I didn't get sick. read more

Barry, you're the most amazing person ever. (he was the one that pushed me into The Noodle Box.) The moment I walked into the restaurant, I fell in love with it. The choice of music set the mood of the restaurant perfectly. It's a bit loud and makes talking difficult, but it suits the restaurant perfectly. I was recommended to try the Spicy Peanut bowl. I did. The spiciness guide is very amusing and does a decent job explaining the different levels of spiciness. I got exactly what I expected when I ordered in a reasonable amount of time. The variety of dishes available is amazing. The entire place is even celiac friendly! The only downside to the meal was that it was expensive. Still, I happily returned there for dinner and every week thereafter. read more

Sorry to report; but I have spent the last hour in the bathroom tossing up my dinner. It's going to be a rough night. Started out tasty and fresh (Thai Style Chow Mein with Beef). I am giving 1 star to the staff only for service. If you can't handle the food properly - than you will just get people sick. Someone needs to check this place out. read more

Incredibly wonderful aroma fills the space; otherwise unremarkable. Music is very loud making conversation difficult. The queue is a bit chaotic, eventually giving way to slightly slow service. Bonus star for having a Kids box on the menu. read more