Food was much better than I remembered (not that it was every Bad). Service was also much better than I remembered (not that it was every Bad). I would most definitely come back and I Love that it is open late, especially in Irvine! read more

Noodology - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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They stay open fairly late! We came around 11 pm and 3 tables were occupied. The portions were much larger than I thought; though I wish there was a bit more vegetables, like a little more bok choy or even bean sprouts. The popcorn chicken is great: savory and crispy. I wasn't a huge fan of the braised beef. I feel it would've done well with shrimp. It tastes fairly similar to bò kho. read more

Noodology - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Soup cravings are real! This restaurant serves up a big bowl of you need a big hug in a bowl. The service is decent and the ambiance is super quiet. I wouldn't recommend this place if you have rowdy toddlers or babies crying. It's relatively small! Ordered their Guilang Hot & Sour Beef soup which had the perfect amount of acidity and chew on the noodles. We also got the Tomato Beef but it felt like it was missing something. The chicken wontons were decent, came in a seafood soup base. The last dish was the dry shaved noodles with beef rib which was delicious! However, as it got cold, it felt boring. Portions are big so I suggest sharing with someone and ordering an appetitizer like their beef roll. read more

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An absolute go to spot late at night. I can always guarantee I'll have the perfect noodle soup every time. Their service is quick and ordering is thru a QR code. I love how the noodles are chewy and thin. This is a neighborhood gem and I hope you get to try their awesome noodles. read more

Noodology - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

If you're looking for a no nonsense fast email because you're on the go, Noodology should be added to your list. Specializing in spicy noodles and dishes, Noodology has a variety of different flavors, from golden sour noodle soup to mala, it will satisfy any numbing spice craving. I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup and it is savory, numbing and some depth. However, with the amount of oil used in each bowl, I feel like I need to have a sense of moderation. The fried tofu was a good appetizer to cleanse the pallet and the pig ears definitely takes me back. Nothing really "wow" but gets the job done if you're craving something spicy. Service is quick and the interior is on the small end. Located in the same plaza as four seas and dukes bakery, so there's generally plenty of parking. read more

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I like this restaurant, but the to-go portions are honestly way too small for the price. The popcorn chicken was $8.99 for a very small bowl, and unfortunately, the taste wasn't that great. read more

Noodology - $8.99 Popcorn Chicken盐酥鸡 to go @ 8/12/26 - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I have been to multiple locations these past few years, and they used to only have various noodle dishes. However, this time we noticed some new fish hotpot dish and decided to give them a try. We got the spicy dumplings and the small fish hotpot served with white rice. They were both yummy. The fish hotpot is pretty spicy and came out burning your mouth hot, so be careful with the soup. It has fish fillets and some sliced spam with wood ear mushroom and cabbage. This dish went very well with white rice and is big enough to share between two people. The spicy dumplings is juicy and meaty on the inside. Overall, a solid dinner. The place has a typically Chinese restaurant vibe. Service was alright, we noticed the table that came after us got their noodle orders before our order was served. Maybe it takes longer to make the fish hotpot or something; I am not sure. read more

Noodology - Fish hotpot, small - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Really decent Chinese noodle place and they have a good variety of noodle dishes that are from different regions in China. Our server was very attentive and super nice. The only thing worth mentioning is the egg noodles are not your traditional egg noodles. I would say they are more like wheat noodles so that is something to keep in mind while ordering. read more

Noodology - 12. Chengdu Braised Beef Noodle成都红烧面或粉 - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Noodles was great, vibe was great, price was great and the food was so delicious. The chengdu beef noodles was very similar to tawainese beef noodle read more

Came in for a late lunch, and the restaurant was pretty empty. The staff seated us immediately, a very family, friendly environment. Super welcoming! We sat at the open tables and got water, ordered online using a QR code as is common in many Chinese restaurants nowadays. We ordered the Huaxi noodles, one with rice noodles and one with noodles. We also got the Taiwanese Braise Beef Noodle soup with rice noodles. We got two cold dishes and a dessert, which was the pig ears, kelp salad, and brown sugar rice cakes. The food was all very filling and satisfying. The portions are the perfect size and we ordered a side of extra rice noodles since we were extra hungry. The cold dishes are at the front and can be requested up front. The rice cakes were very tasty too! The rice noodles aren't the best quality I've had but they satisfied a craving, and especially when they are rarer to find, we were happy. Left feeling very full and recommend checking Noodology out! Lots of parking, clean restaurant, good service, and quality food. read more

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This place is located in a plaza with many other Asian options. You have to scan the QR code to order and that wasn't very obvious, so I'm letting you know. The atmosphere is very mom and pop with many booths. Nice and clean environment. We tried their noodles the original beef one and also the sauerkraut fish noodle, They were both really good with rich intense flavor broth, definitely on the spicy side. We ordered 3 side dishes and they were all very flavorable and tasty. Will definitely come back for a quick grab for noodle. read more

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Still delicious kuilin sour And spicy noodles, pork intestine was soft and tasty, the beef and tendon was too salty. I like their added peanuts as a condiment, if there is a chance to make them less salty for all the noodles it will be perfect. read more

I can't believe I never wrote a review for this place. It's a no frills, order through QR, food comes decently fast kind of place. Pretty good option for a quick lunch (depending if there's a lot of people dining tho). I like the cold dishes that you can pick out, but it's a small portion of you compare to Spicy city that also does the cold dish option. Tried their seasoning offering which was dry beef noodle but it came out to be more like sauces noodle, kind of remind me of big plate chicken styled noodles. Anyways, the consistency in flavor is nice and you get what you expect (unless you venture out to seasonal items). Pretty clean place as well. They're always out of potato floss tho! read more

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Great place to have Chinese noodles since they have all the major Chinese styles across the menu. All of it is good since you can see it's pretty busy. However my favorite place to go is Mian but they don't have all these different styles. read more

This is one of our frequent rotation of dinner night food. They have scrumptious spicy noodles that is full of flavor and beef noodle soup that is very satisfying Their portions are quite big. The con: My daughter also loved their steamed egg with meat. However, upon realizing that they steamed their egg in a plastic bowl, I don't let my daughter order that dish anymore. read more

Small noodle shop in Irvine with bold, spicy Taiwanese flavors that hit the spot. Everything we ordered had great texture and spice, and the portions were solid. Spicy Dumplings: Get Soft dumplings in chili oil that had a good kick and lots of flavor. Great way to start the meal. Dry Pork Noodles: Get Really comforting. Loved the mix of minced pork, scallions, and egg on top of springy noodles. Braised Beef Noodle Soup: Get Super flavorful and rich. Comes packed with meat, veggies, peanuts, and a broth that has heat and depth. The space inside is small but cute. Pretty casual and chill, though not ideal for big groups. Service was fast, nothing fancy. I'd definitely come back for another spicy noodle fix. Food: 8/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 6/10 read more

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We've visited Noodology several times. Overall, the food quality is still good and that's the main reason we keep coming back. However, there are a few issues that make the experience less enjoyable. There is no menu anymore--everything is through a QR code. Personally, I find this inconvenient because the characters on the phone are too small, making it hard to order. I need to ask the staff to order the food for me. The restroom was not clean and had a noticeable smell. I hope the restaurant can improve by cleaning it more regularly. read more

Noodology - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food is REALLY good and spicy. Been here twice and it's essentially Sichuan because my mouth is numb (not all dishes, I just choose dishes that are spicy). Service is spotty... if you are seated in the back area like I was the first time, they didn't come by at all. (You order off a QR-code and then send the order online.) The second time, we sat right by the cashier so we got water refills much more and checked in on. Otherwise, small family business restaurant. Located in a small plaza with decent parking. read more

Noodology - Sliced Beef & Ox Tripe in Chili Sauce Cold Dish - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The ambiance, the ease of ordering, amazing service and delicious food, Noodology delivers every time, and is a consistent request from my kids. My daughter gets the Taiwanese braised beef noodles, and likes an egg added. My son likes it a little spicier and gets the beef with red and green chili peppers, he likes the rice noodles and egg added. read more

The customer service was Unwelcoming, I was unable to order because I got up and left after 15 min of waiting with out service.

Perfect Taiwanese comfort food! I enjoyed EVERYTHING I ordered from here! The fresh milk tea was so refreshing! I recommend getting an extra cup of ice since they make it fresh so it's warm still. The service was very efficient and I saw that you can even order ahead and have it ready for you as soon as you come in to sit and eat. The dishes were very flavorful without being over powering. The spicy beef had a light numbing effect and the cilantro and peanuts were a great addition The tomato beef noodle soup hit the spot! Nice bounce and chew to noodles which is always satisfying. The brown sugar rice cakes were perfectly lightly crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside and soaked up the syrup well. Everything cooked perfectly Like and old auntie/uncle cooked it from home. Follow on ig @rachiesayang for more read more

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Noodles are very consistent good .. good for a cold raining day .. fast and easy. You sit and scan QR code to order .. and they bring you foods.. very minimal service ( not that I complain) However .. when I wanna place an order , their phone never work. I think they are pushing ppl to use ubereat and other platforms to order. I do get that but all the platforms add 1.00 to 2.00 to each dish also add service fee which I do not like ... so if you wanna order to go. They do have their Togo QR code in store which I will post it read more

Number 17 with egg noodle option is the best In general, even though the rice noodle is more popular, the egg noodle taste better. read more

Irvine's best value Chinese food in my opinion. Great and quick service and the vibe is always nice.

maybe the best taiwanese beef noodle in the area. the beef was tender, the broth was perfectly balanced, and the rice noodles were my favorite -- smooth, slippery texture. everything was perfect. also got the tripe, which was pretty good. i do have to mention though, when you first walk into the restaurant, there is this light, mildewed wet sock kind of smell that i really didnt like. i tend to be more sensitive to smell than others in my experience, but id be remiss to mention it, as it did sour the dine-in experience to a non-negligible degree. may prefer takeout for this spot. read more

Truly enjoyed the fine noodles, soups and dishes during my recent visit. The location was clean, well kept and service was spot on Must try! read more

Noodles on point Meat falls apart in mouth, fat properly rendered, seasoning is excellent. Soup has a great balance of acidity and spice, savory, without feeling too heavy. Don't miss out. Solid spot. read more

Noodology - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

My favorite noodle spot. I always come here to get some rice noodle soup and it doesn't disappoint. It's pretty spacious inside with booths. I feel like this spot is so underrated for how good and cheap the meal is. 10/10 would recommend getting the vine pepper rice noodle soup or the #10. I also really enjoy their steamed eggs with minced meat paired with pickled beans. This combo is chefs kiss. read more

Noodology specializes in.. you guessed it, noodles! This spot is particularly known for having noodles from different provinces in China. Their noodle soups are rich, flavorful, and super comforting. They also have some amazing spicy dishes like their Chengdu dumplings and their newest item, spicy beef with peanut which was super addicting! The restaurant itself is pretty spacious with inside and outside seating. You order through a QR code on the table and the friendly staff brings out the food for you. read more

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It's been a minute since my last visit but Noodology's menu selections are as yummy as I remembered. The Cold Pig Ears and Zhajiang Noodle with rice noodle (egg noodle is also an option) are still my faves. Even though there are other dining options in this plaza, the restaurant is still plenty busy during the lunch hour. There were two servers on shift, but neither was particularly friendly or attentive. That seems to be status quo at Chinese restaurants...would you agree? read more

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I've had Noodology for takeout a few times during covid and came back after a long hiatus. It was one of my first times dining in and there were a few people inside so we were seated right away. The noodle dishes were just as good as I remember - spicy, flavorful, and filling! I love that some of the noodle dishes have roasted peanuts as a topping because it just elevates your meal, but the one I ordered had some sort of lentils instead which look almost identical to the peanuts but don't really taste like anything. I got the #13 Chengdu Hot Pot Beef Rice Noodle which was delicious but also very spicy and numbing. I had to take a few breaks eating it because of the spice but I still enjoyed it! I love rice noodle dishes and this place does not disappoint. We also ordered their spicy dumplings which could've had more chili oil, and we had to ask the server to bring us vinegar. Overall this is a solid noodle spot in Irvine! read more

Noodology - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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When you see chicken feet on the steam table, you know the restaurant's going to be legit! I called in my takeout order and it was sitting ready on the rack at the given time. I had ordered the Mixed with the Minced Pork Noodles and the Chengdu Zajiang Noodles (each $12.99). You have a choice of either egg or rice noodles. Portions were pretty generous for the price. Both said they were little spicy. The Zajiang noodles were just the tiniest bit spicy with a slight numbing from the peppercorns. The minced pork noodles were more spicy. They were delicious. Food is probably more like a 4 but giving it a 4 because it was a good value. Parking in the lot. read more

Noodology - 2. Mixed with Minced Pork Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Temu noodology. This place is trash. Cheap ass ingredients and Sichuan to try and make up for it.

If you want great Asian noodles/soup, this place is for you!! Food is amazing and portions large. We shared the spicy sweet & sour beef noodle bowl and didn't even finish. Prices are excellent. Ambiance is very casual- order from a QR code. But if food is what you're really after, this place is fantastic! read more

It is a restaurant that doesn't need too much introduction. Everyone will come to it if living in Irvine. It's what you can expect from a noodle place. Limited options for food and normal flavor -- I would recommend the Huaxi beef rice noodles, which is the one I usually ordered. Cautious about the sanitary conditions that someone witnessed a **cockroach** passing by in the restaurant. read more

Noodology - 1. Guizhou Huaxi Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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On a Saturday night, there was only a small wait (5-10 min) I ordered the Guiling Hot & Sour Beef Noodle soup! They give huge portions. You can definitely share this between 2 or maybe even 3 people! The soup had a nice vinegar flavor, and was only mildly spicy. It definitely looks more spicy than it tastes! You scan a QR code to order, and everyone's order goes into the same cart. Highly recommend! read more

Noodology - 7. Guiling Hot & Sour Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

GOOD beef rolls and noodles. They are authentic for sure. It's a good take out place and their noodles are pulls there. better than 90% of noodles places in Irvine read more

Very good not a very long line this should be a great 5 star restaurant food was super good and I know if food is good or not it wasn't good it was great! read more

Loved the food here! We got the pig ear, popcorn chicken, intestine egg noodle, and beef rice noodle with green peppers. The pig ear had a thicker oil coating than we're used to, so we probably wouldn't get it again but it was still good. The popcorn chicken came in large chunks and had fried basil. It reminded me of a better version of popcorn chicken from a boba shop since it tasted more seasoned. Could be juicer though. The intestine egg noodle surprised us in how soft the intestine was. It melted in your mouth and had a clean flavor. The soup for that bowl felt richer than the beef one we got because of the intestine. The beef rice noodle came out so quick, but that didn't compromise the quality! It came out piping hot and the rice noodles were cooked perfectly. It came with thin beef slices that were soft and mild in flavor. Overall, the food felt very comforting and had just what I look for when I'm craving a bowl of noodle soup. We came on Friday night at around 7:30 and there was no wait. Parking was easy. read more

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Service is good the cafe is super clean and it's not usually too busy. The food is absolutely fantastic. It's always a treat to eat here. My friends from China agree the giu ling noodle is sooooo so so good. Love the pickled beans too and the pig ears are fire! read more

Noodology - Giu 7. Guiling Hot & Sour Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California