Having been to their location in Cupertino, it was nice to find this outlet in Valley Fair, closer to San Jose. It's at the mall food court, but they have made it look a little more upscale than some mall food courts. You can order on a touchpad or from the cashier. They don't have quite as many options as the restaurant in Cupertino. I got the noodles with chili oil and braised beef, and they were really delicious. It's interesting, everything is packaged in to-go containers, but if you ask for it to-go, it will be served cold to reheat at home. It was convenient to be able to take some of my noodles home since it is a huge serving. Everything is made fresh to order and was delicious. read more

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Pro tip: Their popcorn chicken is just as good as the OG Tap Ex. I wish it was only a tad crunchier but man it was delicious. Ox 9--blew my mind! I couldn't believe how good this place was for mall food and I definitely would be excited to come back if I ever got hungry shopping. Ordering is a breeze, there is a kiosk on the left side of the store you can order and pay from and you would pickup on the other end on the right side when your number is called. We got the braised beef with chinese pickles, and it was delicious. It was just as good as any of the other chinese noodle shops we've been to. Your orders whether you dine there or togo will come packaged in a container so its easy to walk around with while looking for a table. The mala in it was just right and the spice level is perfect enough that you won't regret it afterwards while shopping. Last but not least the price for portions makes sense here. We shared a single order and it was plenty for two people. I highly recommend you sharing if you aren't too hungry. Overall highly recommend this place in a mall of stiff competition. read more

I've been to their cupertino location before, so I was expecting more of the same. This is like the fast food version. I got a #7, spicy pork dry noodles. Hand pulled noodles are supposed to be chewy -- this gets 0 stars in that dept. Noodles were also clumped together. Sauce was on the greasy side, but taste was OK. It did come out fast, and the cashier was friendly enough. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - #7, Spicy Ground Pork Dry Noodles/麻辣肉酱面 - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Delicious and hit the spot. I'm obsessed with hand pulled noodle! I was glad to see this restaurant here. Ordered two noodle dishes and both were great. Dish 1: Great broth flavor and well made noodles. Not too salty Dish 2: Yummy bok choy and minced meat read more

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It's bland. Thought it was just the soup, but then tried the dry chili oil with braised beef and also the soy bean paste with thin noodles and they barely have any taste. These dishes are missing some sort of crucial ingredient that could elevate it. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Ox 9 VF TLDR: Great hand pulled made-from-scratch Chinese noodle bowls. Reasonable prices, Friendly service. Intro: Located in the NE corner of the giant food court at the massive Westfield Valley Fair Mall is Ox 9, the fifth outpost of this Chinese hand pulled made-from-scratch noodle chain here in the Bay. You'll find the Ox 9 right next to the Popeye's in the food court. My visit: I've enjoyed their noodles at their original location up in San Mateo, and the offerings here are just as good, despite the busy food court vibe. With every noodle bowl, you get to choose between four different styles of noodles as your starch. Thin or thick round noodles or narrow or Wide Flat Noodles. Since I'm a big fan of Chinese Chow Fun, the Wide Flat Noodles were a natural choice for me. There was a short line when I got there, and the help here is friendly and courteous. Scan the menu, place your order and get a number. Within 3 minutes, I had my order and the search was on to look for an empty table to enjoy my meal. My order: #11) Soybean Paste Dry Noodles (with minced pork) 9.5/10. Super Yummy. Flavorful plate that walks the line between savory and mildly sweet. Given the hot weather outside, I chose this non-soup noodle plate is served slightly warm. As my order was the to-go version, I mixed in the Pork and soybean paste into the noodles myself a scoop at a time into the wide flat noodles that I chose for this order. I really loved every bite. The paste can be a bit oily, but you can separate the oil yourself with the to-go version. Either way, I would not hesitate to order this again.I've also tried their beef noodle soups, and they are very good too! Verdict: Yup.. Ox 9 is a solid choice for a good meal here at Valley Fair. Even with all the strong competition from great eateries inside this gigantic mall, Ox 9 remains one of my top favorites. read more

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This place is located in the mall's food court and is more of a counter-service spot. I ordered the braised beef stew noodle and it was actually really good. Comforting and flavorful. The service was good too, quick and friendly. A solid option if you're grabbing food before or after shopping. read more

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Fast service but long wait time. We sat for a while and had to routinely check our numbers because they dont call it out. The food was spectacular though. Noodles bouncy, soup tangy and spicy. It came out burnin5got so make sure to be cautious if serving to others. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We ordered two noodle dishes, and both were pretty tasty! The noodles had a nice chewy texture. Really enjoyed the fried calamari from the appetizer menu--it was tender, juicy, and perfectly crispy on the outside. Highly recommend that one! read more

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This spot is in the food court and it's the best spot in the food court. They're fast & convenient & the soup remains really hot. I definitely recommend getting the hand-pulled noodles - it's very filling! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles/兰州牛肉拉面 - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Maybe the experience is better at the restaurant, but the noodles at the mall location was meh.., I ordered the #1 which is their signature noodle soup. The soup base was just ok. The noodles were all stuck together into a ball so it was hard to separate initially. The beef brisket slices were tender but there were only a few thin slices. So definitely not a good value. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Beef soup with Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles/兰州牛肉拉面 - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

quick and friendly service! i got my order right away after ordering (wait around less than 8 mins) m i got the dry noodles chili oil with everything on it (meat and vegetables). it was delicious!! however i don't recommend the chili oil noodles if your stomach is sensitive to spicy!! your stomach will end up hurting anyways the noodles were nice and chewy! meat was tender!! surprisingly good for mall food court read more

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Food came out very quick. Ordered at a self-serve kiosk. I forgot to take a picture of the noodles before I started eating them, so normally there are more than pictured. The noodles were described as spicy, but it was only a fairly mild spice. Regardless, very tasty! The Pork Burger was juicy, but did not have a ton of flavor. It's possible that it just seemed mild compared to the noodles, but either way it just didn't impress me much compared to the noodles. Overall, definitely a good, quick option in the food court! read more

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Wanted Ramen Nagi but got denied due to long queue. So went to food court and tried Ox 9. It wasn't bad. My wife tried the tonkatsu and I had the beef stew. Ordering was quick and the food came out at a decent time. The soup was good quality and temperature was hot. I just didn't like it well enough. Since it's in the food court it was very lucky of us to get seats. Just a busy place. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Store front - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

So the good .. the food itself was amazing! I liked observing the gentleman creating the hand pulled noodles as he was stretching and swirling the large dough around. The calamari was delicious and paired nicely with the sweet and savory dipping sauce. The noodles were definitely fresh even the texture biting into them was so soft and tender. The bad .. nothing against the establishment but as I was sitting in the mall court area eating .. I saw a cockroach run across the table I was eating at ! I was grossed out and left . I would go into the actual restaurant next time and not the mall to have the full experience. read more

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Came here while shopping around Valley Fair. I was in a rush, so I don't think my review would be fair to this place, I will talk about my experience at the time. The broth was boiling hot, so it was difficult to eat in a rush.i thought the noodles were bit too hard. Would not recommend this place if you are in a rush. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

westfield valley fair mall food court...a line to the order counter on a saturday afternoon...mall is next to santana row and always busy....ready to order and taking #1 lanzhou handpulled noodle soup $14.59 and popcorn chicken $6.99...about $25 total after tax and pay...food is out fairly quickly...find a table to eat...a good sized bowl of noodle soup and a take out box filled with popcorn chicken...the chicken was lightly battered and crispy...seasoned generously and a good snack for the kid...the noodle soup was light and soothing...a good tasty filling bowl... read more

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I wanted to try this spot in the food court. This happens to replace the ramen shop I used to go to. The food is average here. The meat is tender, but the noodles are too bland and chewy. I honestly should have gotten the thinner ones. You can basically choose what type of noodles you want. The soup is alright. Overall, the noodles take up most of the meal, which isn't a good sign. The old ramen shop is much better in my opinion. Perhaps, I should have go to another place to eat in the food court or other restaurants in the mall. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Lanzhou Handpulled Noodle Soup - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

3.5 stars. This place was delicious. Tried them on a whim while I was in the mall and feeling pretty hungry. Only one person was ahead of me in line, so it wasn't too long of a wait for food. Went with the chili oil dry noodles and was not disappointed. The noodles had a great chew, not mushy or overcooked, and the chili oil had a great flavor. Decent amount of bok choy with some bean sprouts and shredded carrots. My only complaint -- and the reason for the lower score -- is that the noodles became a big ball, all stuck together, towards the bottom of the bowl. With chopsticks, this was a nearly impossible task to unravel. With a fork it became easier thanks to the sharp prongs being able to rip things apart, but then the noodles became shredded pieces. The very bottom of the bowl was too oily for the noodles to remain appetizing and was a less enjoyable experience than the top and middle of the bowl, which was so good. This would've been a near-perfect meal otherwise. Recommend the staff figure out how to prevent the noodles from balling up like that, and use a little less chili oil so it doesn't pool at the bottom of the bowl. The flavors are too good and the noodles too well made to not do right by them in preparation. read more

I ordered the beef noodle with Chinese Pickle vegetables. The soup was savory, the hand pulled noodles were delicious and the beef was cooked right to its tenderness. The service was great. The store front was presentable. I recommend this store. read more

We were in the mall looking for food and saw a guy in the back actually pulling and making noodles, so we had to try them out. The menu had offered different hand pulled noodles either as a soup or dry dish. You can choose your noodle thickness and spiciness. We got the Lanzhou hand pulled noodle soup and soybean paste noodles. I preferred the soybean paste noodles. The soup was refreshing but had a little too much cilantro for my taste. The noodles themselves did taste fresh and chewy. Food came out fairly fast and the staff were nice and helpful. Overall a good option and would get them again. read more

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We were at the mall looking for a convenient meal, and ended up choosing Ox 9! This was my first time trying their food. They have a few other locations in and around the Bay Area, so they seemed like a reputable choice to eat from. My BF and I decided to order the chili oil noodles to share. As we were eating it, it didn't taste spicy at all... we thought this was odd, but it tasted decent anyways so we continued eating and asked for chili oil on the side to add some spice. I realized recently after looking at photos of their dishes / just before writing this review that we ended up getting the incorrect order lol. Looks like we were given the soybean paste noodles? Regardless, the noodles we got were okay. The noodles were mushy and congealed, and the soybean paste was very mild; it felt like it was missing something. For almost $15 after tax, I'd definitely just opt for a smaller mall snack in the future! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Authentic Chinese noodles. Simple menu. It's a good restaurant chain and rarely disappoint in flavors and taste. Foods are restaurant quality here. It's located next to Popeyes. This is certainly a great choice inside the food court area of Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall. I had the #2 Braised beef with Chinese pickles noodle soup/small flat noodles $15.99. Tasted great! Beef was tender, noodles were fresh and soft in texture, good portions of vegetables in my noodle soup bowl, and cashier even offered me their sauces. Vinaigrette was my favorite because it's the same strong dark vinaigrette as ones served inside Shanghai dumpling spots. You can really taste the strong sweet and sourness kick to it. Dips well with the long stretchy handmade noodles. Chili sauce is authentic too. Great for noodle dipping. Loved it. For a Chinese noodle spot, it's not cheap due to inflation, but their noodles are well made and decent. This chain can win many food competitions because the quality is in the making noodles process. It didn't take long to receive my order. Cashier was friendly and helpful. Employees are hardworking in the kitchen. This is definitely much better than expected. The soup base was a bit different than what I'm used to eating in Guangdong or Hong Kong, but it's Lanzhou style, so not bad at all. I am open to trying everything else next time. Delicious lunch. read more

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The Michelin mention that was on display caught my eye. I was wary since a lot of dishes had "spicy" or "chili" in the name and ended up getting popcorn chicken noodles which was unique and was pretty good. read more

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Do I eat noodles before trying on clothes?...Do I eat noodles before trying on clothes?... I DO eat noodles before trying on clothes! I got to the mall pretty late and was starving. The usual fried options in the food court weren't looking too appealing and I was looking for a smallish snack. I've noticed Ox 9 around town before but never had the chance to try. A big ole bowl of soup noodles seemed like it would bump me up a shirt size so I opted for the Chili Oil Dry Wide Noodles. I don't think you are going to get a dish with fresher tasting veggies in the food court. The bok choy was perfectly cooked, not too limp, not too raw. The rest of the veggies reminded me of a bibimbap - carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, and green onions. The bowl of noodles seemed small at first, but the noodles at the bottom are a generous portion. They have a really great "qq" bounce to them. All that being said... cancel your meetings, reschedule your dates, take a shower and brush your teeth. I ate SO much garlic and loved every moment of it. Thank goodness I bought the two shirts I ended up trying on. Last side note, I wish they had "dine in" bowls. I could've sworn I even saw a sign to tell them if you are dining in. I couldn't imagine getting a bowl of scalding hot soup in these little plastic containers, but I understand it's a mall food court. read more

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Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles is definitely one of the "up and coming" food that keeps popping up everywhere! Ox 9 is one of the first places we've tried and surprisingly it's in the Valley Fair food court. I'm kind of glad that there's one more "authentic" Asian food option and am even more glad that the food is decent! The only gripe I have is how they serve the food in disposable/to-go containers - a bit different than the "sit down" experience so it's something that you'll have to get used to. My husband I just happened to be at Valley Fair with a few friends (sans kids) one day and we decided to give this place a try. We ordered: - Lanzhou hand pulled noodles - Braised beef stew noodle soup - Garlic cucumber salad Everything was delicious (except the container gripe I mentioned above)! There are other Ox 9 locations in the Bay, so I would definitely try them as well for the "dine in/sit down" experience! read more

I was killing time in Valley Fair and have always heard about Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles and loved they had a location in a mall food-court! I ordered the Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles Soup with the medium round noodles. The noodles and meat both tasted very fresh, and I loved adding the chili oil to the broth. There weren't that many people in line when I went, so my food came out very fast. I wish my area had malls with food courts as good as Valley Fair! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The texture of the wide noodles itself was pretty good - I liked it. Portion size was very small though - Not sure if that is because this location is from a food court, but I was still hungry after I finished. I've seen photos of their food (for other locations), and those look way bigger. The amount of food I got here was just barely over half of the bowl itself. There's no meat in their chili oil noodle, but I do like the amount of veggies they give. Although, it felt like there were more veggies than noodles. The noodles were also all stuck together at the bottom even though I ate it immediately in the food court. Overall, their food is not bad, but there are many other better options in this mall (for about the same price). It would also be great if they had an option for us to make it more spicy. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Chili oil noodles - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I would say this is one of the better options in the food court! I was pretty surprised that this opened up here since it's not an easy grab-and-go kind of spot. I would say it's better eaten right away to get the best noodle texture. You can't go wrong with the #1 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodle Soup! Thinly sliced radish and tender beef... The flavorful clear broth and chili oil on the side... SO GOOD! I could eat this every week. It's the perfect comfort food. My favorite is the small flat noodle shape. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Lanzhou Handpulled Noodle Soup (Small Flat Noodles) - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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A great find if you are craving hand pulled noodles and are in Valley Fair. The traditional beef noodle soup was tasty especially with the wide cut noodles. The bean sauce noodles were perfect for hot weather. Servings were a good size so we definitely had to ask for to go containers. We were surprised and felt lucky to find this at the food court! read more

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We ordered the Japanese Tonkotsu Miso Soup. It was delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful. The egg was also very tasty (I'm glad we ordered an extra one!). They put in a lot of noodles. They were very chewy and delicious! The woman who helped us was very nice,kind,helpful, and respectful. This is an amazing place to go to and I really enjoyed the experience! read more

I am so happy that Ox 9 Lanzhou opened near me. I can easily get some of the best hand-pulled noodles around much easier. The cashier who was taking my order was extremely nice and helpful. I ended ordering the popular braised beef noodles with medium sized hand pulled noodles with popcorn chicken and fountain drink. You can literally see the chef in the back pulling those noodles. So cool and such a skill. The beef noodle soup is really good with lots of authentic flavor and the braised beef is very tender. The hand pulled noodles has a really good bite and chew to it and really good portions. The popcorn chicken is standard and I ate it with my noodles also haha. By the way, the fountain drink is refillable so load up on your Coke so you have something to sip on while you walk around the mall after. I love how Valleyfair has been adding so many unique options to their dining lineup so that you can explore so many different foods and cultures throughout the mall. read more

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Impromptu visit while at the mall on a holiday weekend and every restaurant was packed. Saw this spot and immediately went all in. Yes to labeled vegetarian options! I got the marinated cucumber salad and the chili oil dry noodles. The salad was good, looked like they had prepackaged then earlier so it wasn't 100% fresh but still crunchy and tasty. The chili oil noodles had me literally dancing in my chair. These were made to order, but the wait wasn't too long. You can taste the difference in the noodles when you're literally watching the chef hand-pulling them in the kitchen. The chili oil was on point, flavor but not overpowering spice. The bok choy was a perfect addition for a bit of brightness. Now I want to go to the sit-down eatery and try more things. read more

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We went to Ox 9 on a Friday night hoping to get some Lanzhou beef noodle soup since we had recently visited Lanzhou and were craving a bowl. We ordered two number one with traditional round noodle and extra flat. It surpassed our expectations and was so good. Definitely authentic and very satisfying as the spices and the soup were so flavorful. We also got the cucumbers which were also very good and complemented the noodles well. I wish they gave more of the cucumbers, but everything was packed into takeout boxes. We will definitely be coming back, such a nice location to have it in the mall, but would probably try to go to the actual shop. Also protip: make sure to ask for some vinegar! read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Pleasantly surprised that they have a location at the foodcourt at the mall. Menu is a bit small need to get up close to see. Not a lot of nonspicy options. #1 with small round noodles #6 spicy with thin flat noodles + an order of popcorn chicken. Not too long of a wait. Everything comes in a to go containers. The popcorn chicken was WAY spicy. I can't even eat it. We mainly ordered this for our toddler who loves fried chicken. Too bad too sad and too hot for her. She also did not like my noodles and she normally likes noodles. Too bad too sad. The soup was clean and tasty which I appreciated and was the only thing our toddler would have from what we ordered. If its just us eating we will come back but not too toddler friendly given not too many non spicy items. read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Number 1 - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Never knew the original ramen place closed down and this joint opened up. I tried the beef stew and it was around 15 dollars. Taste wise it is good, the ingredients were decent as well. It was just very oily, to the point where you if you touch the bowl once, it sticks on your fingers? I'm not sure if it's only for this item or the others. So I wouldn't recommend people to consume something with this level of oil content on a daily basis. Still good though read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - #3 Beef stew noodle soup - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I had eaten at one of their restaurants in Fremont. It was nice to see a location inside Vally Fair Mall. I had the Braised Beef Noodles. Pros: Quick service. Medium noodles had just the right "chew." Broth was very tasty with a little spicy flavor (which was very good). Beef was good and good portions. Cons: Soup was a little greasy. (Took off one star.) Overall I enjoyed it and would eat here again read more

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Soup Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Saw a location in Westfield Valley Fair and decided to have a taste. The noodles are perfectly chewy and thick to grab the spicy numbing oil. The cucumber salad is perfect to crunch on after a few bites of noodle. Glad that this is one of the options in the food court. read more

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Although there were decent reviews for this place in the food court I didn't really have high expectations. We ordered two noodle soups based off of the photos on the menu. I liked the one with the pickled veggies better but both broth and noodles were legit. Yay so happy that there is a good hand pulled noodle place in the mall. How convenient! read more

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didn't expect a 2 hour wait at din tai Fung downstairs so ended up here. super delicious hand pulled noodles. I got the #7 with medium round noods. the quality exceeded my expectations from anything I thought would come out of a mall food court. read more