Very good vegetarian options. The Shanghai Daylily soup was a light flavorful slightly sweet broth with peanuts, noodles, carrots. Taste was unique. The five spice tofu vegetarian version had a great taste, but had a lot of celery which I didn't love since I don't like celery. Would order again though. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Wednesday 2024/03/06 19:00 - diverse menu of classic noodles and other dishes from all across China - service was a little rude, and the waitress forgot about one of the dishes I ordered - we dined in as a party of 2 Guilin beef tendon stew 桂林鹵水米粉 ($13.95): "Rice noodle with beef shank & tendon, peanut, pickled string bean, garlic, scallion & cilantro," and a soy-based sauce on the side - despite stew being in its name, it was actually a dry mixed noodle, but I think it would be better served in soup - generous amount of noodles and a fair amount of toppings - every component was prepared well, but the overall dish lacks flavor Vegetarian goose 素鹅 ($10.95): "Vegetarian, shiitake mushroom wrapped in tofu skin. serve cold" - a rare item to find at restaurants - tofu skin was fresh but slightly toothsome Shanghai smoked fish 上海熏鱼 ($12.95): "Spice-smoked tilapia fish. serve cold" - somewhat overpriced for the portion size (6-7 bite-sized pieces) - fish was fresh and not too oily - sauce's flavor slightly missed the mark, a little too sour read more

Noodles Fresh - Guilin beef tendon stew 桂林鹵水米粉, Shanghai smoked fish 上海熏鱼, Hong Kong pork chop 港式香茅豬扒飯 - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

We came here on a Friday night and ordered the chili fish noodle soup, scallion pancake, and beef noodle soup. The orders came out really fast, and the service was very efficient. I felt like the chili fish noodle soup wasn't very flavorful and was a bit too salty for me. It wasn't as spicy as I would've liked it, and the noodles were a bit over boiled and didn't go well with the toppings or the soup. The slices of fish were very small and not abundant. The beef noodle soup was actually pretty good (4/5). There wasn't a lot of flavor, but the noodles were perfectly chewy and the beef was very tender. Both noodles had huge portion sizes and we had to take some home. The scallion pancake was a bit dry (most likely because of the way they fried it) but the insides were pretty flaky. Overall not a bad place, but not the best for my taste. read more

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The food here lacked flavor, and we did not think it was made fresh. We ordered a couple appetizers, a couple noodle dishes, and one noodle soup. I do not think the noodles were made fresh, and we think that our scallion pancake and potsticker appetizers were cooked from frozen. The noodle dishes didn't have the multiple flavors we expected -- the tofu in one of our dishes tasted like it hadn't been sauced or marinated. read more

The Canton seafood bowl was amazingly robust with umami, and the soup's aroma was remarkable, as if it were the product of MSG. But it couldn't have been because they don't add MSG. It also totally lacked the heavy film-like feel on the tongue of glutamate. The seafood was clearly fresh and perfectly done. The majority of seafood dishes and soups I've had are over-cooked, probably in abundance of caution, but not this sublime seafood bowl. The calamari was just the right chewable texture. The fish was tantalizingly tender. And the shrimp was absolutely superb--it's glassy finish perfectly snapping on the teeth with each bite. However, the Chen Pi beef did not have enough Chen Pi flavor. That's probably because the Chen Pi sauce pooled at the bottom of the dish. It would've been smarter after cooking up the deep-fried beef in the sauce to leave the bulk of the sauce at the bottom of the wok. Then dish out the beef onto the serving dish and finally pour the leftover sauce evenly on top. Some of the beef didn't have any sauce on it at all while the bottom pieces were soaked. The West-Lake Dongpo pork belly was one of the best pork bellies I've ever had in Asian cuisine. It was warmly sweet and slightly tart with a wonderful umami aftertaste. It bumped my previous pork belly fave of Braised Pork and Marinated Vegetables from C&M Bistro (Oakland) down a rung. Our server, though smiling and cordial, didn't seem very enthusiastic. When we came in at 7:45 pm, she and two others were eating at a dining room table. I didn't mind that at all, but I did get the vibe like I was interrupting her dinner. I think they felt it was ok to eat because, besides my table, there was only one other one with customers up until closing time at 9 PM. So I was surprised with so few customers to focus on, that she didn't do a more focused job. read more

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I only did take out. When I picked up the place was empty. Service was fast. I ordered Wor Wonton soup. It was good. A little light on the vegetables. The broth was straight stock. read more

Nice people great food would go back! Definitely on my list next time we are in town.

worst Chinese food ever: the noodles are too greasy and the sauce flavor is too salty and mixed with gasoline smell.

Lunch specials run 11am-2:30pm weekdays and that's what I came for! I ordered on the phone for pick up and when I came the place was empty like only 1 person was there when there were plenty of tables open. My food was packed already on time. They give complimentary peanuts per order. I was stuck between trying a lunch special item and their beef noodle soup which wasn't part of the lunch special so I just got both. Their Lunch specials are now $9.95 so it increased $1 when I went in 6/2022. 9/10 Mongolian Beef: honestly super solid choice from the lunch special! Very good value and even though at first glance it doesn't seem a lot but theres a good amount of meat and rice. The beef was juicy and tender and really nicely cooked with a flavorful sauce that pairs well with plain hot white rice! Highly rec! 6/10 Beef Noodle Soup $12.95: Pretty disappointing. Their noodles weren't chewy or firm more like brittle and broke off really easily but maybe it's my fault for not eating it right away. However, this doesn't change the fact that the soup was meeeehhhhh like below mid. It's pretty bland and not flavorful like other beef noodle soups I've had. There's a good portion of meat that was tender and some bok choy but overall I wouldn't get this again just based on broth alone. Lunch specials look way more worth and better in my opinion. read more

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Nice chinese style noodles, offer dishes from multiple regions. Their lunch special prices are very affordable.

This restaurant has a variety of noodle soups rarely found in the area, and even the "standards" have interesting and thoughtful flavors. I chose to eat vegetarian today, and in consultation with the server I opted for the hot and sour soup (with wide rice noodles), omitting the ground pork and adding more tofu puffs (made in house). The vegetarian chili broth was flavorful, the tofu was a lovely texture-slightly crispy on the outside, soft and spongy beneath the fried exterior- and the sour component came from pickled vegetables. No facile adding of vinegar here. It was a simple, but real, treat for a recharge day. read more

I've never tried Taiwanese noodles so aimed to try the Taiwan beef noodle dish (5/5 rating). There was an abundance of beef and I was pleasantly surprised with the broth having a tomato taste. It was a large portion and I took some home and the leftovers also tasted good. The noodles didn't swell up too much to my surprise the next day. My companion ordered a seafood noodle dish which I won't rate (2.5/5) there wasn't much seafood and lacked a bit of flavor. We ordered extra char siu for an appetizer and I found it a bit too chewy and greasy for my taste. Overall nice and friendly folk working here :) read more

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Lovely place - very accessible and easy to find right on Shattuck. Place is nice and spacious and very clean. Service is friendly and very quick. We shared onion pancake which was nice and crispy, chicken homemade rice noodle soup and beef tips thick noodle soup. Everything was delicious but the beef dish stood out. Our 4 years old also enjoyed the soups and especially the crispy onion pancake. Will definitely be back when around the area :) read more

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Good comfort food but nothing to write home about. Hainan chicken was actually bai qie ji. Fast service at 4pm on Saturday! Wide variety of options and very chinese atmosphere with fun decor and lots of seating options. read more

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We had such a nice and wonderful lunch here today! This was our first time, but have been making our rounds to all of the soup spots in town. The service here was SO sweet and made us feel like regulars. Very, very warm. We absolutely loved the huge porcelain bowls and plates used to serve the dishes. We ordered: 1. Sichuan Chili Fish Soup: great Sichuan flavor, but not spicy or numbing 2. Taiwan Beef Soup: a nice hearty bowl of soup, and the wheat noodles were perfectly chewy. 3. Beef Tendon appetizer: delicious! I would love to go back, but would request much more spice. Also, being able to add spice to the soups would be preferable. read more

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Got two lunch specials, bbq pork noodles and a beef tendon noodles. Also got a green onion pancake. Great value! The tendon was really tasty! Noodles all perfectly cooked and fresh. The green onion pancake was really crispy! Also really affordable at 8.95 for the lunch specials. The bbq pork noodles was good but I preferred the tendon noodle, had a deeper flavor, but was still good. read more

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I've eaten here twice and both times I have loved it. The service is great and even though I went the first time late at night, they were still patient with taking orders. However, the food is where Noodles Fresh shines! I ordered their Sichuan chili fish and it was spicy, yet flavorful and hot. I devoured every bite of it. I've also tried their seafood stir fry and was wowed yet again with both their taste and quantity. I will be coming back here again! read more

Here's a lame excuse... we were starving and also had to feed our hungry toddler, that we totally forgot to take any food pictures LOL. A great spot for a quick bite to eat. The place was clean and unassuming. The service was good. The food came out fast! We had... Taiwan beef noodles Taiwan beef noodle soup Pork Chop rice plate Hainan chicken rice plate - this dish came with a special yellow rice that is flavorful Every dish was very tasty and delicious!!! read more

WHEN: 10/31/21 Sunday @ 6pm Was looking for a different place to eat but that place was closed so we walked into Noodles Fresh. The interior is beautiful and the place is big and clean. There were a few tables taken but mostly empty. Ordered the Dan Dan noodles ($12) and the Taiwanese beef noodle soup ($14). The food came out quick and the service was great! Both dishes were good portions! Just enough for 2 people to easily finish. The Dan Dan noodles were very good. There was a good amount of minced meat and the vinegar and mala was equally balanced out. The beef noodle soup came out fresh and was good but definitely not the best. The broth is a little lacking in flavor and depth. The meat was very tender and tne tendons were great. You can't really find good and authentic beef noodle soup here in berkeley but Noodles Fresh is a great contender! read more

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I ordered Noodles Fresh to go because my girlfriend was sick with a cold. The inside of the restaurant is very clean and clear. The atmosphere is nice for a meal with friends and family, with quiet music and pretty colors. My meal was nicely packaged and, when I got home, to my surprise, they'd packed us peanuts with a sticky note that said "Comp :)" which was a very pleasant surprise and delicious and perfectly salty. The soups were exactly what my boyfriend and I wanted. I especially liked the chewiness of the Taiwan beef noodles. The Yunnan over-the-bridge broth was what I always crave in a soup, clarifying and warm and subtle in its strong flavors. The bok choy was perfectly cooked as well. We ended up not finishing it all, but since the broths were separated from the food, it was easy enough to just refrigerate both soups for a round two. Really enjoyed this meal, it was the perfect warm dinner on a cold night. I plan to visit in person some time. read more

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As someone who can eat noodles every single meal, I've found my place! Noodles Fresh is conveniently located in Downtown Berkeley. The restaurant is clean and modern, and service is great. Most importantly, the food is delicious and comes out so quickly! I prefer noodle soup over noodle plates (think stir-fry), but Noodles Fresh has all kinds of options, so you'll definitely find something you like. My favorite soups have been the Yunnan over-the-bridge and Hong Kong BBQ pork bowl. They also have traditional appetizers and entrees. I haven't tried their drinks, but they have an extensive menu (and what looks like beer on tap). I think Noodles Fresh is much more reasonably priced than other places around town, and if you come for lunch, it's even cheaper. $9.95 for a hearty bowl of noodles is unbeatable. Definitely check this place out if you're craving fresh, quick noodles! read more

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Another great meal at Noodles Fresh. Unlike our previous dinner visits, we decided to do Brunch with family visiting from Manhattan right after they ran the Berkeley Half Marathon as well as two foodie friends that had not been there either. The vote is in - more rave reviews on their great food, great service and the casual ambiance at their Berkeley location. As it turns out, their regular menu is what they offer starting at 11am and we had a great meal. A few dim sum like starters and then some great entrees. We always share family style and we did the same and enjoyed every item. Prices are reasonable, parking is generally pretty easy and it feels good to support a locally owned business like this that does such a great job! read more

We love coming to noodles fresh! This location has a welcoming and attentive staff, a calm and inviting atmosphere, and most importantly: delicious food! The red tea is especially tasty, and we have never had a bad meal here. Definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Noodles Fresh - Red Tea - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Overall the food was alright. It was a little bland and there wasn't much taste. However, the beef in the Taiwan beef noodle was really soft and good. The noodles were nice and chewy and the scallion pancake was crunchy. When we got there it was pretty busy cause there was a large party. But we were seated and the workers were nice. Someone took our order and food came pretty quick. I love the interior design and their bowls, plates, and cups. read more

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This place is great! I've been a little under the weather and can only eat soup. My friend suggested this place. Their takeout is fast and efficient and they pack up the food very thoughtfully. I got the Taiwan beef noodle soup. It's really good but it is sweet which I wasn't expecting. They picked the noodles/veggie separately from the broth that way you can control when you want to combine it. That was perfect for me as I don't have the largest appetite right now so I just portioned the amount I wanted into a bowl and saved the rest. For my personal taste could've used extra spice or chili. I'm sure they have some and you would just have to ask when ordering to go. read more

This is my favorite place to go to for Taiwanese beef noodle soup in Berkeley! The broth is very flavorful and comforting. They currently serve in disposable containers even for dine in. It was take out only the first time I came here, but this time I got to dine in and talk to the owner who was very welcoming and sweet! She was a civil engineer and after retiring she pursued her dream of opening and designing a restaurant which is super cool! read more

Noodles Fresh - Taiwanese beef noodle soup IG: michellelieats - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Went to order takeout on a Saturday night. It looked like there was only one server available at that time. They took my order at the back counter and food came out very quickly. The restaurant wasn't busy but still incredibly quick. I ordered the Guilin beef tendon stew. I wouldn't exactly call it a stew but target rather stewed meat served on top of noodles with a sauce it was good though and would definitely be interested in trying out other items. read more

Noodles Fresh - Guilin beef tendon stew - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Blame it on the noodle craving, but I ordered half the menu and was pleased with every dish. Hands down my favorite dish was the Sichuan Chili Fish soup. Their appetizers were savory and delicious (scallion pancakes and salted peanuts). I loved the flavor of their pork belly, but it had a bit too much fat for me to work around. The beef in the Taiwan beef noodle soup was perfection- melt in your mouth texture and rich beef flavor. However, the beef broth was a little watered down- especially when compared to the chili fish soup; which knocked it out of the park for me. I am very picky when it comes to noodle texture, thickness and flavor, and both the rice noodles and wheat noodles that accompanied the soups were exceptional and satisfied my noodle craving. Their Covid safe practices are in alignment with yelp disclosures. They had generous servings and very reasonably priced dishes. Will definitely be making a return journey! read more

Noodles Fresh - Taiwan beef noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Takeaway meals during covid-19 is a dream. Just call ahead to place a lunch or dinner order for pickup / takeaway, or use those darned delivery apps if you absolutely need to. Noodles Fresh has tasty vegetables (half-and-half of bok choy and broccoli is our fave) and noodle dishes like Taiwanese beef noodle and sichuan chili fish. My personal all-time favorite is the hunan (spicy) lamb dish with celery -- it's well-balanced and fiery! While it has made friends cry when eating the spicy dish, I really think it's really very terrific :D We love coming to the restaurant with friends because the EXPANSIVE menu promises there's something for everyone (especially for gluten-free friends). Rice, noodles, you name it. read more

If you don't know it by now, put your compete trust on Emma W #yelpeastbay Sr. Community Manager when it comes to Chinese foods. The best I've ever had was in Hong Kong, Las Vegas (yes!), and Vancouver BC. Emma come from The North! I have been jones'n Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup for two weeks. I missed my opportunity to have it while in Vegas with Golden Elite Jessica P and now have regrets. A quick Yelp app search and I found Noodles Fresh reviewed by Emma. A call-in order of the beef and HKg BBQ Pork Soup would be ready in ten minutes. Sho'nuf the order was completed. It came all deconstructed with the broth and meat in one container and the noodles in another. Definitely helpful! A small container of them wok fried peanuts was a letter from Kowloon! The HKg BBQ Pork was good. Not really hard to mess up. The broth was tasty and the BBQ was nicely done. With a bit of bok choy, the soup's thin noodles reminded me of Hawaiian Saimen. So I saved my Beef Noodles for dinner. Will update. Meanwhile, this store is legit! Okay, the Beef Noodle was delicious. It reminds me a famous restaurant in Taipei and HKg named, Taiwan Beef Noodle (how original). Nice and not too spicy. The beef pieces were smaller than the posted pictures, yet very tender. No matter, I'll be back for more. Chili Fish Soup looks Bomb! read more

Noodles Fresh - Deconstructed hot soups. Noodles/bok choy and broth w/meat and other toppings separately packed. No leaks! - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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One of the newer places that opened during the pandemic, this place has really decent beef noodle soup. I used to get takeout all the time to eat at my apartment and the serving size was pretty big. The beef is nice and tender and the broth is nice and hearty. They do have sit down open as well, and it seems to be getting more populated, but as it's down on Shattuck, it is a bit further away from Berkeley campus. Servers are pretty fast and the food is warming and welcoming. read more

Noodles Fresh - Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Worst rice noodles I have ever had in the Bay Area. Bad food. Hardly any service at all and they ask for 15 percent tip. Am never coming back, ever. Go to Guilin Rice Noodles in San Francisco. That is heaven and this is hell. read more

When we first walked in, there was little amount of people sitting. We ordered Taiwanese beef noodle, chicken curry noodle, and guilian beef noodle (dry). Everything we tried tasted authentic and they serve free hot tea! They use what I think is rice tea and it was just amazing. You do not see these affordable prices in berkeley lately, but definitely not as seasoned as we liked. They were all friendly and we got black vinegar, chili oil and black soy sauce to season to our liking. When we finially looked up from eating our food, there was a crowd of people in the restaurant and definitely enjoying the tasteful asian inspired decor. The overall experience was welcoming and homestyle cooking. I would stop by here next time you are looking for a noodle shop to try in Berkeley. read more

Noodles Fresh - Taiwan beef - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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My husband and I have been going to this place for about 8 times when writing this review. We love the unadulterated food, clean and spacious environment. The dishes are authentic, the chefs are well trained. I am always surprised at the standard of their food! read more

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Come to this noodle restaurant for a fast and tasty food experience! Noodle soups were full of fresh vegetables, meats and very tasty broth. We got Canton seafood soup bowl, lamb soup bowl and Hong Kong BBQ noodle soup bowls. They were raving favorites from our Chinese mom. The Canton seafood noodle stirfry was fresh with a balance of ramen, shrimp, calamari, and snow peas. All came in large steaming bowls. We love that they do not use MSG! Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere was pleasant with Asian decor, side bar area and remaining tables and booths. Open view of the kitchen and seeing the food being prepared gave a cool foodie experience. We will be back! read more

I've been here once before for takeout and thought it was good, but honestly the dine in experience was even better! There are tons of gluten free options which was amazing and everything we got was full of flavor and super tasty. We got the potato salad, jiangxi stir fry (with gf noodles) and hunan hot and sour. Nothing was too spicy, just had a good kick! Please come here. You won't regret it! read more

Noodles Fresh - Potato salad and jiangxi Stir fry with gluten free rice noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Good stop for well priced Chinese food, albeit a lot of the dishes were kind of salty. Our waiter was very pleasant and funny, but was strangely unable to give recommendations for the dishes because they hadn't eaten from much of the menu which was a little strange to hear. Would recommend! read more

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I ordered the Spring Rolls and the Shanghai Scallion. Both were delicious! The rolls were crunchy but not too hard, and the scallion was amazing and is a great portion. The scallion's tofu was done just right and tasted great mixed in with all the vegetables. They include soy sauce on the side, but I didn't feel the need to use it with how tasty food already was. The staff is nice and friendly, greeted me right away when entering, got my order accurately and got my check quickly when I finished eating. As for the space, the restaurant is pretty big and has plenty of seating, both large tables for groups and bar seating at bar and windows. The bar had a TV showing the Olympics, so Noodles Fresh might be a good spot to catch sports, if that's what you're looking for (but there's only one TV). It's great that this part Shattuck has a great Chinese spot now. Now I don't have to go all the way to the other side of Downtown when I want some good Chinese food. I will definitely come back to Noodles Fresh to try more of their dishes. read more

*** In Short *** Light, flavorful noodle soups. *** In Depth *** While my girlfriend and I continue to argue over the categorization of noodles (she maintains the position that noodles are a snack, and not a meal), we can at least both agree that they're tasty eats, and are something worth seeking out. Noodles Fresh was one such spot we tried, serving up some pretty solid noodle soup dishes (among other things), with the lamb and (not-so-authentic, according to the girlfriend) over-the-bridge noodle soups we got both being on the lighter, but still flavorful side, and great in the colder weather. Nothing mind-blowing, but solid, comforting food, especially amidst the colder weather. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - Quite a spacious venue with plenty of spacing between roomy tables if you feel like doing the indoor dining thing. read more

I've been struggling to find an authentic Chinese street food place and so stumbling upon this place was like striking gold!!! First off--parking. We came ~dinner time and so I expected severely limited parking (since this restaurant is located near the heart of Berkeley) seeing as to how this restaurant doesn't have a parking lot but it was surprisingly easy to find street parking! Immediately upon entrance we were greeted by the waiter (very friendly, was able to give recommendations as to what was popular along with their personal favorites and why they liked it) and was sat down. We came at around 5:30-5:45pm on a Friday night and there was only one group in the restaurant at the same time--it didn't start getting busy until around 6:30pm. There are QR codes on each table which allows one to order (and pay) through one's device which is great for minimizing face to face interaction during this ongoing pandemic. We ordered the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (ramen wheat noodle with cubed beef shank, baby bok choy, pickled mustard, and scallion), the Guilin Beef Tendon Stew (rice noodle with beef shank and tendon, peanut, pickled string bean, garlic, scallion, and cilantro), and the Spicy Potato Salad (shredded potato in Sichuan chili sauce). Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup: Would rate 6/10; needs improvement Cons - broth didn't taste fresh, there was a slightly sour, borderline rancid, taste (perhaps it was from the pickled veggies? not too sure) - beef flavor wasn't strong enough, too subtle, wasn't in your face unlike other beef noodle soups Pros - beef was good - green onion were fresh The Guilin Beef Tendon Stew: Would rate 8/10; pretty good Cons - a little too sour (too much pickled greens) - sauce box to mix the noodles with was sitting on top of the beef tendon (doesn't seem very sanitary) Pros - beef tendon was good - green onions were fresh - peanuts were yummy and crunchy - sauce to mix the noodles in was savory Spicy Potato Salad Would rate 5/10; would not order again Cons - very small - didn't seem fresh--seems pre-made (potatoes not crunchy, were soggy) Overall the ambiance was very nice but they could work on the cleanliness. There were a few bugs flying around towards the end of our dining experience. Would probably come back again to try their other dishes though. read more

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