When you sit down, the staff brings you water & you order via a QR code on the napkin box. I ordered the spicy ground pork dry noodles with medium round noodles and my friend ordered the Mala Spicy Beef noodles with large flat noodles. We also got the chili wontons & the garlic cucumbers. Our favorite items were hands down the wontons and the cucumbers. Both were incredibly flavorful & the wontons were so juicy! The braised beef chunks in the Mala spicy beef noodles were INCREDIBLE. I was a little jealous comparing it to the ground pork in my dry noodle bowl. All the noodles are made in-house and have a nice chew! The spicy ground pork noodles were yummy and I added chili oil (there is a condiment jar on every table when you dine in). I think I would order one of the braised beef soups next time since the meat is so good! read more

Seated very quickly on a Thursday night. It was loud and bright and crowded inside. Beef itself was flavorful, broth was lighter. The dry noodle dish was tasty. But for both dishes, the noodles seemed a bit undercooked / raw. I felt like there was a lot of potential here, but expected more. Still pretty solid flavors though! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - A1. Braised Beef Stew Noodles / 红烧牛肉面 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I had reasonable expectations for this place because it was recommended. The place is dirty and poorly decorated. Like every surface is slimy and there are crumbs everywhere. The bathrooms are gross. Beyond the grunge, the staff is downright rude. Seriously, at least pretend to like your job or your customers. Put on a fake smile and do your job. Not these guys. The food is pretty bad. The popcorn chicken was a generous portion but it has almost no flavor. The spicy wontons were just strange and chewy. The beef noodles were again cheap beef with chewy tasteless noodles. They provide seasonings at the table which we dumped in the food, but it really didn't help. read more

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First time guests at Ox9, Castro street has so many good east we could decide where to go. Then as we walked by the delicious smell caught our attention, realizing this was a hand pulled noodles place we both agreed we need to give it a taste. Usually not a fan of WR code menus but this menu was well organized. Choosing the Braised Beef noodle and some small pork buns to share. As soon as we completed our order and at a moments notice the steaming bowl was sitting in front of us. The serving was great and it actually worked out that we shared it. Servers were kind and friendly and the atmosphere was super casual. Swing on by! read more

Glad to check out this location of Ox 9 on Castro Street. I love their hand-pulled noodles and was in the area. This location has a nice outdoor dining area as well as interior. And like other locations, service is fast. You order from a QR code at the table, and food is brought out. My chili oil noodles, which I have gotten at other locations, weren't quite as spicy as other spots. I had them add beef, and it was the sliced rounds of beef, not the stewed beef as in other locations. My friend found the lamb with noodles a bit too spicy, might have been him. The garlic cucumber was good as usual. I think I prefer the Cupertino location but this was pretty good. read more

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This is my first time trying this place, but not my first time trying hand pulled noodles. When they say spicy, they really mean spicy. Their spicy pig ear and spicy beef was a four out of five for those who usually don't eat spice. but the flavor of those appetizer are really, really good. The pig ear was nice and crunchy, and the sliced beef was really tender and soft. Now this was my first time trying to put noodle with more of a peanut sauce. I usually eat it with chili oil and vinegar, but this time it was more of a peanut sauce which tastes pretty decent. It was more of a self service where you scan the menu and self order. The ambience was really nice because the restaurant was more of a Chinese theme. Makes the place really interesting. I am definitely coming back read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Spicy pig ears, sliced spicy beef, and langpi noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

This place never fails to feed me well! The noodles are chewy and super customizable in size. The only thing I wish was better was their portion size! Too small for my appetite haha. I always consider getting an extra portion of noodles and this time, the extra portion seemed bigger than my original order! Also, the portion sizes don't seem consistent. Service is fast, if a bit brusque and they don't talk to you much. Maybe that's a good thing. But there is usually already a jug of water at the table so you don't really need to ask them for anything. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Minced pork bean paste noodle with thin round noodles. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Lunch date with hubs. Debated between fish soup, ox and Mifen and ended up here. We were in and out in 30 mins. Super fast service. Stewed pork rib noodle soup: 4/5 braised beef was more flavorful. Small round noodles are too thin and ended up being overcooked with a soft texture. Braised beef with Chinese pickles noodle soup: 5/5 big portions and tasty broth. Similar to the one at valley fair. Again small round noodles were too soft. Spicy pig ear: 4/5 good with a nice kick to it. Glad to finally have tried this place! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Spicy pig ear - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Came here with some friends at night time and we all left satisfied! Taste: 5/5 stars! Everyone loved their dishes. I personally liked the pork. They let u adjust different ingredients as well! Parking: There's some street parking and plaza parking Service: You order through a qr code and they bring out the food quickly! read more

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凉皮was the best dish by far. Spicy and soy saucy in the best way. Also very chewy IMO could have used vinegar but they have it on the tables The soup noodles were pretty standard flavor wise. The knife cut noodles had fantastic texture though read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Knife cut - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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When the staff speak better Chinese you know it's good. I also appreciate the are English and Chinese menus; you can never tell exactly what it is from the English translation. I can say the noodles are definitely authentic. Some places they have knife cut noodles instead of knife shaved noodles so I was glad they actually had the shaved ones. The broth is flavorful, the meat as well and they didn't skimp out on it. This is the best chain for authentic Chinese noodles I know of. Service is good too. The staff let us know about allergen information, and was helpful when I called ahead. There's cool decorations like a noodle bowl model and cool logos inside, and plenty of seating. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Interior - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Updating my review to mention my favorites are the beef chow mein (small flat noodles), and the lanzhou beef noodle soup (I think medium round). Parents did not want to try the spicy beef noodle soup we ordered so I need to remember not to order that for them next time lol. read more

This place has been on my list of places I wanted to try for a while now, and we finally got to try it recently. Overall it was pretty good! You order through your phone and service is pretty fast bringing the food. I got their classic Lanzhou hand pulled noodles with large wide noodles. The broth was very tasty and the noodles had good texture. I felt like the meat was just okay, but I was happy with everything else. It's also fairly small inside and can get busy/cramped, so keep that in mind if you go during busy times. I'd recommend stopping by! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles with large wide noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Beef noodle soup with Chinese pickled vegetables 3/5 - this was a bit bland. Broth didn't have much flavor but the beef was tender. I liked the noodles as well Next time I will get their dry noodles. I had a taste and it was really good read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Got here at around 5 PM on a Tuesday night and it was relatively empty, left around 6:30 and if you came in then there still would be no wait time but it did start to get fuller. We tried the Mala Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and the Langzhou Handpulled Noodle Soup. The Mala one was ordered with the large flat noodles, which I would highly recommend as they absorb the flavor extremely well. I would recommend asking for a pair of scissors to cut them tho as their a longly connected strong of noodles. Mala flavor was definitely there as well. For the Langzhou Handpulled Noodle Soup, it wasn't as spicy as I would prefer but if you can increase the spice level with the provided chili oil on the table. I got the normal round noodles but I thought they were rather thin, and look to try the medium round noodles next time. There great thing about this place is that it's not crazy expensive, the food comes out in like 10 minutes, and their noodle quality is great! Just have to make sure to order the right things. A solid 4.2 stars for me! read more

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We visited OX9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles on a Friday evening, and waited about 10 minutes to be seated outside. The (dog-friendly) outdoor seating didn't have much ambiance, but the interior looked pretty casual too. We ordered a few starters to share between the 4 of us - Cucumber With Garlic Sauce (nice, refreshing), Marinated Cucumber Salad (more of a wasabi flavor), and the Spicy Wontons (couldn't have these, but everyone else loved them). For my entree, I was somewhat limited as a non-pork eater, and chose the Chili Oil Noodles with Braised Beef. These were pretty good, and the beef was especially well-prepared and soft. However, my friends seemed more excited about their dishes, like the Stewed Pork Ribs Noodle. Service was quick and efficient. Overall, good for dinner but probably more exciting if you eat pork. read more

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I kept seeing this place along Downtown Mountain View since its grand opening, and I've been interested in trying this place out. We came by on a chilly evening in December for some much needed warm soup noodles. We showed up by 5:30 on a Sat evening and were seated quickly, but the dinner crowd was emerging when we left the restaurant an hour later. My boyfriend and I both got soup noodles - I opted for the Lanzhou Hand-pulled Noodles (no spice, belt flat noodles) and he got the Braised Beef Stew Noodles (spicy, large flat noodles). Both soups came out fairly quickly. I loved the chew of my belt flat noodles, and it was a good thickness as well. The no spice broth was fairly light overall, but I wish there was more flavor in the broth. Mainly tasted like a very light salted broth overall. My boyfriend's broth was surprisingly not spicy by my tastes, and I have a pretty low tolerance towards spicy foods (for example, hot cheetos is on the upper level of my spice tolerance, and his broth was less spicy than that). If anything, his broth was more flavorful with barely a hint of spice. We weren't sure if it just happened to be the day we showed up or if it was truly intentional, but I guess we'll have to come back to see if that's the case! I mean, I can't get enough of those noodles! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Lanzhou hand pulled beef noodles with belt flat noodles (no spice) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

The shop looks underwhelming from outside but i'm glad we went in and discovered a good handpulled noodles place. Self ordering makes it easy since i spend a bit extra time looking up photos of each item. Finally orded 1 dry and 1 soup noodles. Both were delicious. Super flavorful and the portion is insane for the price. Will definitly come back to try more ! The space is quite limited and they also want to maximize the space so it does get very skin-to-skin with other people. I did ask for the table in the corner and they had to problems with :) read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Unfortunately, this place wasn't for me. 1 star for the knife-cut noodles. The length and width were too inconsistent--the first piece I picked up was as short and fat as a sliced rice cake--and the texture was almost gooey, which made it unpleasant that I couldn't finish. The broth was good but on the lighter side. There weren't many toppings. Their round noodles were good. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - knife cut noodles, not recommended - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Came here last night for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. The pricing was super affordable and the portions were great. I got the Lanzhou beef noodle soup. The beef tasted wonderful and the noodles were super fresh. I absolutely loved the fried taro balls as it wasn't too sweet. I'd love to come back and try their stir fry noodles next time. Kids loved their food too read more

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I've frequented this spot quite a few times for dinner. My friend and I love the convenience of parking at the nearby garage to charge up our cars while we enjoy a delicious warm hand pulled noodle dish. My most recent visit was this past Friday where my friend and I stopped by at around 6-7pm. The wait was not too long, I'd say less than 10 minutes, and then we were immediately seated (I requested to be seated outdoors because I had my pup, Ellie, with me). To start, I ordered the spicy beef noodles along with a side of sliced spicy beef. One important note here - don't be afraid to order the spicy dishes, they're just covered in chili oil which their version is more on the sweeter side. While eating outdoors, the place gives off a Friday let loose type of vibe - my friend and I would just sit there chatting and people watching. Ellie also enjoys it since people stop by to say hi. She also gets a doggy water bowl. Overall, I'd highly recommend this spot. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Beef Noodle Soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Came here with friends craving real Lanzhou beef noodle soup and Ox 9 delivered the goods. Ordered both the spicy and the clear broth to compare. The spicy is the one to get. Deep red chili oil on top, beef broth underneath that tastes like it actually simmered for hours, tender braised beef, bok choy, scallions, and cilantro finishing it off. Heat builds slowly and stays there, not the cheap instant burn you get at lesser spots. The clear broth version is clean and comforting, more for the purist crowd, but the spicy has way more depth. Noodles are the real deal. Hand pulled in house, chewy with that perfect pull when you bite in, holds up in the broth without going soggy halfway through. You can order different thicknesses, which is the move. The cucumber salad appetizer is a must. Whole cucumber fanned out like a dragon coil, dressed simply with garlic, vinegar, and chili. Crisp, cold, cuts through the spice of the soup perfectly. Get one per person, trust me. Service is fast, prices are fair for what you get, and the bowls come out hot and massive. One of the most legit Lanzhou spots I've had in the Bay. Already planning the next visit. read more

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very sad that this didn't satisfy my tummy :(( i forgot what i got but it was the dry noods + spicy something: there were only 1...2...3 pieces of bokchoy? LOL how do you expect to me to ratio with 3 pieces. towards the end all i was eating was noodles with the spicy sauce. lesson learned: do not be adventurous. listen to the yelp recs the soup beef noodles were actually pretty good. SHOULDVE GOTTEN THESE. broth was flavorful as one would expect but nothing rlly stood out yknow. very solid and would order this if i go next time read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

We ate here on a Monday evening ~7pm. I would say the restaurant was at 3/4 capacity, with a good amount of foot traffic on Castro St. We sat inside and the service was really quick. You scan the QR code on the little prop set up on the table and it opens to their menu and ordering website. Food came out in around 10 minutes. The staff were really attentive and check on us every once in a while, always offering to refill our water cups. I ordered the soybean paste dry noodles with pork. I have already had their classic braised beef noodle soup so I wanted to try their other dishes this time. The soybean dry noodles were PRETTY TASTY! I got the regular round noodles and there was a nice bite and chew. Hand-pulled noodles always hit differently. There was a plentiful amount of soybean paste and pork, along with the other toppings, to evenly coat the noodles. I would say this is definitely a great alternative if you aren't feeling anything that is spicy or a soup. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Soybean paste dry noodles with pork - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Pretty affordable dishes and prompt service. My friend and I each ordered the same thing: chili oil wide noodles. My other friend ordered the lamb chow mein. Ambiance was fast paced and attentive. The dish had a good amount of heat, although I wished it had some sort of protein in it. The bowl consists of bean sprouts, bok choy, and shredded carrots. The noodles had a great chewy consistency. You can definitely taste that it's hand-made. If i was craving some flat wide noodles, i would come back if i was in the area. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Lamb chow mein /// chili oil wide noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Really love the gluten sesame noodles here. It's always a guilt free option here. It's nutty with no carbs and refreshing. You can always make it a meat option with ordering meat on the side Pros: Almost no wait time during lunch Portion is large and the noodles are always well made There is always chilli oil on the table so you can decide to make your noodles spicy or spicier based on your preference Cons Nothing much but the space between tables can be a bit narrow read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Vegan Gluten Sesame Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Really delicious and chewy flat wide noodles! The braised beef was so tender. The chili oil and seasoning were a little sweet, and very mild, not spicy at all even though I asked for spicy. Everyone around us was having the soup. We ordered the dry noodles/ The marinated cucumbers were amazing! They give you scissors to cut them. Drinks options are limited. I am glad we got there around 11:30 because when we left there was a line out the door. read more

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Clean broth that feels good going down. Handpulled and perfectly chewy. I could eat here everyday. Order by QR, easy peasy. Ordered the hand-pulled Lanzhou dish and got it spicy. Added more spice cuz I want it to hurt. Proven by me choking on the broth and going in for more lol. Loved how clear the broth was and wasn't drenched in oil. Cucumber salad: overpowering garlic just like I like it. Don't make out with anyone after, or do if that's your thing. All in all a great experience and I will be back . read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - House noodle dish - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

We came during the lunchtime rush, so it was quite busy, but we were able to grab a seat. To order, you scan a QR code at the table, and the food comes out relatively quickly. We ordered spicy wontons, spicy ground pork dry noodles, and braised beef with Chinese pickle noodle soup. The wontons had well-seasoned meat and thin dumpling skin. The chili oil that came with it wasn't very spicy, and all the flavor was towards the bottom. That being said, a lot of the flavor came from the meat, which I had no issue with and enjoyed quite a bit. For both the noodle dished the noodles were well-cooked. They had some chew to them, so they weren't over- or undercooked. It's nice to be able to choose the size of the noodles as well. The spicy ground pork dry noodles had good meat as well, and the sauce mixed into the noodles well to spread the flavor. For the braised beef with Chinese pickle noodle soup, I really enjoyed the broth. I was rich and flavorful without being too heavy. The beef was flavorful and tender, which complemented the noodles well. I personally like the Chinese pickles to add a bit of acidity and balance to the dish. However, for both noodle dishes, I will say that the bok choy that comes with it is a bit bland, and I think it was just blanched in unsalted water. Given how tasty this is a non-issue and me just being picky. Overall, really enjoyed the food here. I will say that it is a bit crowded within the restaurant, which is to be expected given that we came in with the lunch rush. I would label this more of a quick catch-up place to eat rather than a place to really hang out and chat for a long period of time. read more

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Food was delicious and came out quickly. Nice that you can customize the noodle type. Looking forward to coming back again read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Parking: the nice thing about the downtown is the free parking lots, it does get busy. This was my first time having this chain and damn I didn't know it was like this. Just order on the QR code and they bring it right to you. Had the beef chow mein because everyone else at the table was getting something soupy. The small flat noodles were perfectly cooked and the beef was well sauteed. I do prefer my noodles a little bit saltier, but it wasn't enough to deal break, it was bomb. The beef noodle soup also had a great flavour, it was spicy enough for me but my gf wanted to add a lot more. Service was good, we were near the counter so it was easy to ask for extra napkins or get a new pitcher of water. Space was great and the restaurant is clean. Dishes get cleaned up quickly. read more

I've always seen Ox9 in the South Bay and never been, but decided to stop by on an early Sunday morning. Glad I came early before they opened, because by the time I finished eating 30 minutes later, there was a huge line. Food was very good though! Tasted true to the Lanzhou style noodles, and the soup absolutely dominated my enjoyment. Definitely will return to try their other things, especially all the lamb dishes! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

Overall- 3.5 Food-3 The marinated cucumber salad was probably the best item out of the three things we ordered. Light, tangy and slightly sweet, Both of our noodles were not salted well, it was a bit bland. They were both very oily as well which we didn't care for. Service- 4 We also placed a to-go order along with the eat-in order. The app was confusing and the server managed it well. First time around the wrong noodle was packed for to-go and after some back and forth he corrected it. read more

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The service was quick here and they were accommodating to my friend's dietary restrictions. I got the beef noodle soup and it was delicious. I really liked the pickled vegetable in the soup. The noodles were fresh and chewy. I would love to come back here. The ambiance is on the louder, busier side but still good for a mealtime conversation. Parking is limited to street and can be a little difficult to find. read more

This is a chain that opened in Mountain View sometime this year. It was my first time stopping by. Everything is self service -- you order from the table QR code and they deliver it to your table. The food took a bit longer than expected. I got the big wide chili oil noodles as there weren't many vegetarian options. The flavors were just as expected -- loved the chili oil and loved the big wide noodles, chewy and flavorful, all at the same time. While I enjoyed the food a lot, the service was a bit different than expected. Walking inside felt like a full service place, but it was mostly no contact. Just different from expectations. Great place to just grab and go for quick eats. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I stopped by as I was craving noodle soup and ordered a spicy noodle soup. I loved the mala flavor to it. I ordered the widest noodle they had loved how chewy they were and had a satisfying bite to it. To order. They have a QR code and the dish was served quickly after. Overall a great place for a comfy noodle soup dish. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Spicy beef noodle - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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OX9 is my favorite Chinese restaurant so far. I tried their dry noodles, and it blew me away -- the noodles were perfectly chewy, and the spicy oil was incredibly flavorful. The beef pieces were tender, and the veggies were fresh and tasty. My boyfriend got the beef noodle soup, and the broth was fantastic. The dishes are a bit on the oilier side, but I absolutely loved every bite. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to! The service is super fast and you order via phone. There are lots of tables inside to eat. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - dry noodle with beef and beef noodle soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Ox 9 is known for their handmade noodles and their spiciness in their dishes. It's a big chain in the bay area with each chain basically having the same quality of food. Ive been to the cupertino and fremont one before this and it was pretty similar in vibes and food quality Overall fantastic menu with a variety of choices. Fairly good pricing for groups of 2-4 but a lil harder to eat for any bigger group Parking is easy in the garages or street if u can find any read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Pig ear - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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28 spices- simmered with bones for 6 hours and hand pulled noodles that are pulled from the open kitchen - Beef noodles are super yummy and portion is sooooo generous!!! You can choose the cut of the noodle - other dishes were fine but I am in love with the soup noodles- do not share if you are like me there is sheer joy in slurping from a big bowl all to yourself- sharing in small bowls just diminishes that feeling inch by inch- Nothing like a big bowl of tasty steaming hand pulled noodles in a rich broth! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Convenience: Have been to this location twice. Appreciate that you can add yourself to the Yelp! Waitlist and the wait is fairly reasonable for a table of four - people are in and out fairly quickly. Convenient location in the middle of downtown Castro Street. Food: Reliably tasty and filling noodles. I like coming when I can get a variety to share - the standard beef noodle soup (I prefer the braised beef with pickled cabbage over the house Lanzhou but end up having to get the Lanzhou every now and then if I need no spice to share with the kids), chili oil dry noodles (always like this but never want just this), and stir fry. The noodles are a safe option for myself, my husband, and my two kids which is a win! Pro tip I've tried ordering something separate for my kids and it's never worth it (may just be because they're picky and inconsistent, your kids might be better!!) and I've found the $5 extra noodle to be a good option so we can order order things besides a bunch of noodles. I have also really enjoyed the marinated cucumber (fun swirly cut but spicy!!) and cucumber with garlic, but my husband doesn't like cucumber so I always feel some guilt. We also are poor examples of Chinese adults and get the popcorn chicken here to make sure our kids get some protein (albeit deep fried) with noodles. Service: The waitstaff are pretty swamped here but they're generally fine. You order online via their app. They're also good about bringing plastic water cups, bowls, and utensils when they see you with kids. Pricing: Very reasonable and affordable. You can make this meal more or less expensive depending on how much you add on, but generally a generous bowl of noodles will be $15-20, closer to $15. We end up spending about $60 for four people here. Random: My only real complaint about this place is that the bathrooms are not super clean, which is generally never how I would want anyone to judge a Chinese restaurant. At least they have two large ones available! Would definitely come back, it's a solid 4-4.5 for me. read more

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