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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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
1 month ago
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
1 month ago
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
11 months ago
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
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
7 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
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
6 months ago
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1 year ago
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
3 months ago
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3 months ago
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
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
6 months ago
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2 years ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
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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
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
5 months ago
1 year ago
This is my go-to noodle spot now. All of their noodle dishes are delicious! There is always parking and not much of a wait. The service is a bit meh most of the time, the workers don't really check on you much, which I don't mind. Set your expectations for that. My favorite dishes are anything numbing or anything with the pickled veggies. The beef slices in most of the dishes are so flavorful and tender. I also love the beef roll appetizer. The interior of the restaurant is clean and decorated nicely, although seats aren't the most comfortable. It's definitely a one of my favorite quick meal spots. read more
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
Came for lunch and sat out in their outdoor patio. Was told it was best to order our food online and they would bring it out to us. They brought out waters for us which was nice. Somehow when ordering online, it defaulted to "take-out" so they had my order packed up and waiting when I finally went in to check on it. The gal I spoke with was nice enough to put it into a bowl and bring it out to me. For $17 all in, I thought the dish was overpriced and just ok. The several chunks of beef were tender and the soup was spicy, but nothing extraordinary. I probably won't come back for this as there are other tastier options at or below this price point I'd rather spend my money on. One thing I was really taken aback with was when we first arrived at noon, they had their delivery truck unloading supplies right in front of their door... like to the point where I at first thought that was a side door since it was mostly being blocked off with crates. Not only that... the two guys ended up smoking right there!! They were literally smoking cigarettes right in front of the restaurant's main door so the smoke was wafting into the restaurant. I probably should have suggested to my friend that we pick another restaurant but we had both already parked our cars and we wanted to sit outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather. read more
1. The noodle dishes were comforting and delicious! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with seatings inside and outside! 3. The staff were friendly and quick with the orders! Note: In order to make a order at your table, you scanned the QR code on your specific table, and then you place the order on the linked webpage! You can still select to pay in-person! Photo: 5. Beef with Tomato Soup Noodle and 24. Tawainese Braised Beef Noodle read more
I finally had the chance to try this place. Had been craving clear broth soup. My husband ordered the Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup. He liked it a lot. Paid $2 to add a hard boiled egg. The portion was a good size and ingredients were fresh. I ordered the wonton in chicken soup. My portion was less than half of my husband's and soup was not piping hot. The soup was good, clear and refreshing. The wontons were underwhelming but not bad. We also ordered the popcorn chicken. I liked the added basil. Overall, if I do come back, I would like to try the Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup. There is minimal contact with staff. Ordering is through QR code and food and check are brought out to you. The place is pretty clean. Tables of 4. Located next to the beauty shop closer to Jeffrey. Parking is not an issue. Some spots directly out front have timed parking. read more
Have always seen this place around but finally decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did. You sit down and order online and they bring your food to you. The staff was efficient and pleasant. The Chengdu Style Zhajiang Noodle with egg noodle was flavorful and delicious. The egg was perfectly cooked and the cilantro and meat portion was perfect. The noodle was too soft for my taste but overall I left very full and happy. read more
Good noodle soup! There's a ton of choices in Irvine for noodle soup and I would consider it a good option for lunch. Parking: private lot with good amount of parking. Just watch out for crazy drivers who like to speed through parking lots (happened to me). Menu: QR code menu - but paying is a bit confusing. I wasn't sure if we were supposed to ask for the check or just go up to the register and pay. We ended up just walking up to the register and paying there since a mini-line formed. Food: we ordered a spicy braised beef noodle soup and a chicken, mushroom, and corn noodle soup. The beef noodle soup had very good flavor and noodles. The chicken noodle soup had a very clean broth and was a nice alternative to all the beef items on the menu. read more
9 months ago
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15455 Jeffrey Rd
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I was thinking of ordering takeout but I saw a review mention that the staff do not wear masks. Have you noticed if masks are being worn while preparing and packaging our food?
The last 2 times that I have ordered takeout during COVID I saw staff wearing masks both at the register and while preparing food.
Is Noodology open for takeout during the COVID outbreak? I've tried calling multiple days without any luck:(
I drove by yesterday and they are closed. I wish they had updated yelp website. I think they are closed until 4/15/20
Any options for vegetarians?
No. All the soups are made with beef broth and have beef or seafood. But you can try to ask the noodle soup only without the meat
What type of broth base are the soups and is there a vegetarian option?
I believe they have beef broth; maybe chicken
How long is the wait usually during lunch hours?
15 min tops but you can check in on your way in:)
Are the soups gluten free?
Menu says rice noodles, plus at least one photo shows glass noodles. Best to ask restaurant personnel.
Are there any vegetarian entrees?
Yes there are. As long as you order meat-free you're good.
Hello, Does the food at your restaurant have MSG?
There is nothing wrong with MSG, you idiots in this comments section. It is a racist myth and that's it. To the person who said they were tired afterwards, that's called food coma, you blithering buffoon
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