Stopped by with The Kid and a few friends after a local market. We found it because of the strong ratings on Yelp and Google, and it definitely lived up to them. Parking in Berkeley can be hectic, but this spot was worth it. The restaurant is small with a casual café feel, cool imagery throughout, and a glass-enclosed kitchen where you can watch the noodles being pulled in the back. I ordered the House Chow Mein with the flat, knife-cut noodles, and they were amazing. The noodles had a great texture, and the sauce was flavorful without being too wet. They also offer several noodle options, which makes the menu fun to explore. I added some chili crunch for extra flavor. The Kid had the Beef Noodle Soup and said it was delicious. Our table also ordered the Spicy Wontons and Popcorn Chicken, and everyone enjoyed their food. Everything came out quickly, although the dishes arrived at different times. One thing to note is that ordering is done through a QR code. Everyone can order individually, but the check is combined for the table, so keep that in mind if your group plans to split the bill. The food was fresh, flavorful, and worth the trip. I definitely want to go back and try more of the noodle dishes and different noodle styles. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - House Chow Mein - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

Finally, I don't have endure a 30-45 minute car ride from Oaktown to get some hand pulled noods. Nice to see the Berkeley location especially when the students are not en masse during the summer. Similar choices to the other locations in the Bay. Order noods to your liking, they do them just right al dente with a good chew. The beef is cut just right with some minor chew the way it should be. Order the heat if you need. Hopefully the mom and pop down the street survives this chain moving in, they are both good! read more

Dropped by with my family at the Fremont Restaurant and, honestly, the place seemed a little intimidating at first because we didn't know what to expect. Thankfully, our first impression couldn't have been more wrong. The appetizers and house specialties were all flavorful and generously portioned. We had a party of 12, so we ordered several noodle entrées and shared everything family-style. The hand-pulled noodles were fresh, chewy, and delicious. One of the highlights was watching the cooks hand-pull the noodles right in the open kitchen. The service was fast and efficient. Our waitress even warned us that once the food started coming out, it would come quickly--and she wasn't kidding! Everything arrived hot and fresh. Overall, this is a great spot if you're looking to experience authentic Northwest Chinese hand-pulled noodles. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

With so many Chinese hand-pulled noodle restaurants around Berkeley, it takes a lot to stand out--but Ox9 consistently delivers. One of my favorite things about Ox9 is the ability to customize your noodle width. Everyone knows that noodle thickness is a very personal preference, and I appreciate that they let you choose exactly what you like. Whether you prefer thinner noodles that soak up the broth or wider noodles with a chewier bite, there's an option for everyone. The noodles themselves are always fresh and springy. Combined with the rich, flavorful broth and generous amount of toppings, the portions make it one of the best values in the area. My go-to is the braised beef with Chinese pickle. Although the restaurant is on the smaller side, I was pleasantly surprised by how accommodating they were when our officer board dinner brought in a party of nine and we were able to sit together. Ox9 has earned its place as my go-to spot for hand-pulled noodles, quick service, and generous portions at a reasonable price. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Super warm and comforting on a cold day or when you want something light and packed with flavor. Even though the broth looks light in some pictures, the flavor of the broth is so good. We had because noodle dynasty was closed. This is just as good as noodle dynasty in my opinion. Extra points for being able to adjust and modify the shape and size of the noodle. Braised beef noodle soup: the round small noodles were so good but there was so much it felt like an endless limitless amount of noodles. The more I ate the more noodles popped up! That was something I noticed but overall the braised beef was so tender, juicy and just melts in your mouth! Garlic cucumber salad: delicious garlickly and refreshing! Could never go wrong with ordering this! ( add some chili oil for extra flavor) Dry noodle: tender meat with flat noodles for that extra bounce! read more

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Tried the belt flat noodles which were good but too wide. Also tried the medium round which had a nice chew but I prefer the flat noodles. Next time I'd want to try the large flat noodles. read more

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Impressive eats here via DD: - wide noodles with braised beef, lots of beef, bean sprouts, carrots, bok choy - every element was prepared with precision - spicy pig ears, cut into bite sized pieces and still had a good crunch, good seasoning Definitely stronger on the MSG here, if you're sensitive like me. Still, 5 stars, because it's that good but won't be on a regular rotation for me bc of the higher MSG usage here. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Chili oil dry Wide noodles with braised beef - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Absolutely worth the wait! The noodles are so giant and had the right amount of chewiness. The chef is pulling the noodles in plain sight and he must be a martial artist or something because he's got incredible endurance for pulling noodles all throughout dinner service! Ambiance is relaxed, you order through a QR code and they bring you your food in 14 minutes! Best tasting hand pulled noodles I've had in the Bay Area so far!!! read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Braised Beef Noodles with Chinese Pickles / 老坛酸菜牛肉面 - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

Stopped in here with my fiance wanting something really warm on a cooler night. I ordered the og lanzhou noodles with small flat noodles (?). I thought it was a really clean broth with tender meat and noodles with a good spice level. I think adding more chili oil did make it better if you wanted a little more zing. We also ordered the cold beef and adding that to the soup was actually a good combo. Not life changing but still a good noodle place. Food also comes out pretty quick. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

$17.63 Chicken stir fry knife cut noodles was: oily! The flavor profile was a bit unusual, not bad mind you. However, I tried to doctor it up to cut the oiliness with the table condiments as best I could. Given the high Yelp rating, I'll give the soup a try next time but... read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Dry noodle hand pulled with chicken - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

Finally, the South Bay has come to the East Bay! With UC Berkeley right here, I've always wondered why so many of the best Asian restaurants seem concentrated in Fremont and on the Peninsula. Oakland has an excellent food scene, but we've been seriously lacking in the noodle game. This spot is solid, great spicy noodles and plenty of other good options. I'd recommend going at an off-peak time, especially with the student crowds. read more

Came by on a weekday summer around noon and appreciated being able to get a table of 5 without waiting. Ordering online was efficient and we tried one of the soup noodles, chicken stir fried noodles, pork dumplings, and garlic cucumber salad. Food came out fresh and fast, did extra noodles for all orders and everyone's favorite was the stir fried noodles even though I think it was nice for us to try a variety of items. Cool that you can choose the noodle type, wish that we could watch the noodles being made live, saw there's an even more popular noodle shop just south but is closed for the summer. Affordable, lots of leftovers, would come here again! (Service was lackluster - we had to request for more water and utensils but no expectations for a casual Asian spot like this), relatively clean single bathroom, limited parking as is usual for this area, cannot accommodate larger parties (max typical table size is around 4) read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

Before an appointment in the area, grabbed some takeout from here since I have been hearing amazing things from here. Since there is usually lines down the street during CAL games, I opted some takeout. Workers are super helpful and friendly while I ordered from the kiosk. I opted for the OG Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles, not spicy (comes on the side for take out orders) and the 4th widest noodles. After getting home I reheated the broth and put the noodles in to loosen it and OMG. It is amazing. Noodles still nice and chewy and not mushy. The only thing is that I feel the broth is a little salty. Not overly salty just a little saltier than I was expecting. Since the handpulled noodle was super wide, I can imagine the cold noodle with chili oil would be super tasty. Next time... read more

Located next to UC Berkeley with indoor only seating (10-15 tables). Because it's right next to campus, there's always a wait (about a 25 min wait for a party of 3 on a Friday evening; the line got way longer after we got seated). You order on your phone using a QR code. I got the Braised Beef Stew Noodle ($16) with normal noodles (you can choose the noodle thickness and shape; they have sooo many options). The portions are big and they gave me a lot of meat. Their beef is tender and the broth is very flavorful. There isn't really much service because it's so busy, so you have to flag down a server if you need anything. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Braised Beef w/ Chinese Pickle - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles opened recently where Mochiholic mochi donuts once was. Infrastructure has Ox9 signage decor. Ox9 is known for their housemade handpulled noodles and broth boiled over 20 hours with 3O. Ingredients. Was greeted, seated and given laminated menu by 1of 4 associates on the floor. Ordered. Food came in 6 minutes. Flatscreen on wall showed noodles being made and food prep. Offerings (Northwest China): desserts, noodles, drinks, dry noodles & fried rice. Drinks.. Slurps:mala spicy beef noodles (15.99) med noods. -choose regular round noods. Came Al dente. -broth initially tasted very salty. Didn't taste mala burning sensation. Assumed noods cooked lst, broth poured over it, mala sauce pour last. -noodle choices ranged from small round to large flat. -green onions, bok Choy, and small pieces tender beef in broth. Everything deliz. -got a plastic bib to stop the soup droplets from soiling my jacket. 4.5 stars Worthy! Service: 5 stars quality: 4 stars: great broth, good noods, didn't understand why mala sauce so weak. Quantity: reasonable. read more

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Ox9 is incredible. Came here on a rainy day with my friends and we were blown away by their food. Their menu is scannable so we were able to order and pay separately which was great for our group of 5, no awkward bill splitting. We each ordered a bowl without realizing how big the portions were. I was starving so I finished mine but these are definitely shareable sizes! The broth and noodles are delicious, and the pork in my bowl was cooked perfectly it melted in my mouth. I highly recommend ordering the cucumber salad as an appetizer it was so refreshing and arguably better than Din Tai Fung's. If there's one thing you can't skip, it's their dumplings which are unfortunately not pictured because we demolished them in 5 seconds. If you're in the Berkeley area craving good authentic noodles then Ox9 is a great restaurant to check out! read more

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Always love ox9! We were super excited when they opened in Berkeley. There was a line when we got there so we didn't want to be difficult. We had a toddler with us but figured she can just sit on one of our laps. But the staff was so accommodating that when a bigger table opened up shortly after we sat down, they offered to switch us and add a high chair, which was very much appreciated. We got some beef noodle soup, dumplings and an appetizer and everything was just delicious; our toddler couldn't stop eating noodles (so we got an extra serving luckily). So good! read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Noodles! - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is IT. Food comes out fast, and though it may look packed sometimes, the quick service shortens the wait. The portions are huge - check another table's plate size before ordering your own. Street parking is a bit dire, but there's garage parking nearby. Easy to order out on the kiosk as well. Braised beef noodles with pickles - this was so yummy with the perfect amount of crunch in the pickled veg. Beef is braised very well. Noodles are chewy. Broth is delicious. Chicken chow mein - same classic chow mein flavor with elevated noodles. Kind of floored by this. Love that you can see the chefs making everything through the glass into the kitchen. Everything is so yummy and convenient. read more

The best braised beef noodles I've ever had!!! If you grew up around here, you would know parking by the Berkeley campus is a bit of a struggle, but we were able to find parking by the Cal gym. So be prepared to walk! As this place was new, it was quite busy around Monday night 7pm. But alas, we were seated within 15 minutes. It is a small restaurant I would say, most tables could fit around 4 or 2. Once you are seated, you have to order with your phone using a QR Code. My friend and I both ordered the Braised Beef Noodles with Chinese Pickles with the broad flat noodles and holy moly, that was the best noodle soup I've had. The broth was so flavorful and the beef was so tender. The Chinese pickles help cut the fattiness of both the broth and beef itself, making the meal addicting spoonful after spoonful. And the noodles? Chef's kiss. They were bouncy and chewy, definitely handmade. Reminds me of Shandong's hand pulled noodles. I love that they even have chili oil and black vinegar on the table! Anyways, definitely try this place out if you're a fan (or maybe not and you want to try something new) . read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Braised beef noodles with Chinese pickle - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have made it my mission to try every noodle spot in Berkeley, especially with so many new ones popping up this year! Ox 9 did not disappoint. I would recommend going early because we came at 6:30 on a Friday and waited about 20 minutes for a table for 4. Once we ordered, food came in about 5 minutes. I got the braised beef knife cut noodle soup. SO GOOD. Meat was super tender and really love the knife cut noodle texture. I also tried the Lanzhou hand pulled noodles and the soup was so nourishing and clean and also really yummy. Honestly would recommend this place over noodle dynasty because of the veggies and no msg. Restaurant was more of a fast casual spot, less decorations but very crowded and busy at night. read more

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Honestly, with all those 4-5 star Yelp reviews, I was expecting "wow"... but it was more like "hmm, okay" I even mentioned that in my Yelp review. I've been to the San Mateo location a few years ago, so I was interested to try the Berkeley location during its soft opening. I ordered the Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles ($15.95). The noodles themselves were good and the soup was served hot, but the broth was noticeably salty. The beef was tender with a few slices of radish, but overall the dish didn't stand out. My friend ordered the Stewed Pork Ribs Noodles ($15.95, spicy). She said the spice level was mild, but the flavor was bland, and the pork ribs were just average. The bigger issue was the billing and tipping. We asked for a separate check since I was paying by credit card and my friend was paying cash. The subtotal was $31.98, with Berkeley tax at 10.25%. The receipt suggested a 15% tip of $5.29, which is incorrect. I used the iTip app, and the calculation clearly shows that tip should be based on the pre-tax subtotal, which comes out to about $4.80, not $5.29. This feels misleading to customers, especially those who rely on the suggested tip amounts. Because I paid by credit card, my total came out to $20.27 instead of about $20.02. It's not a large amount, but it reflects a lack of transparency and accuracy. For a new location, I expected better attention to both food quality and basic billing practices. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Ox 9 Noodles {3/29/2026} - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

New hand pulled noodle place right by Noodle Dynasty. I tried their Braised Beef w/ Chinese pickled vegetables with the wide belt noodles and spicy pig ear. I thought they were good, but the beef is more on the fatty side and the noodles tasted a bit bland but with the chili oil it tasted better. It felt more like a fast-casual place, but I would go again and maybe try their dry noodle items. read more

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The noodles were soooooo good! We got the braised beef soup, the lamb skewers (they were a bit meh), the green beans, which were generous and tasty, pork Napa cabbage dumplings and the sesame balls (OH YEAH!) nice service. So much fun and deliciousness! read more

Delicious noodles at very reasonable prices. The staff were efficient, and the service was fast. Definitely will be coming back again! read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

The knife cut noodles were great, love the texture and how chewy they're. I ordered the special beef bone, the bone itself barely had any meat on it, not so great value there. Service was not so great. The server told me I had to pay for something I didn't order. It wasn't resolved even when I raised the issue to the manager Ambiance was decent compared to other Chinese restaurants, it isn't too bad but nothing spectacular There are better choices are nearby, especially if you're looking for something similar read more

Food was amazing. Authentic Chinese hand pulled noodles. Service was excellent and quick even though there was line outside it was quick turnover. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Mala soup and braised beef soup - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

Visited Ox9 on a cold rainy day for a warm bowl of noodles, and they did not let me down. The steamed pork ribs knife cut noodles had noodles with a bite to it, and a broth that was so comforting, filling, and all at once addictive, I couldn't get enough of it! I love their noodle bowls for how big the portion is, as well as how they always include a side of vegetables for a balanced meal. No wonder this place always has a line out of the door -- everyone wants a taste of Ox9. Definitely would come again! read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Steamed Pork Ribs Knife Cut Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

Picky husband's favorite hand pulled noodle place in the area. Quality is legit and hits the spot.

Continuing my food journey trying out new hand-cut noodle places in Berkeley, I finally made it out to Ox9. And the food did not disappoint! We got here a little after 6p on a weeknight and got a table before a line started to form moments after. The ambience is probably the best of the 4 hand-cut noodle houses I've been to in the area. It wasn't cramped like Li's or Noodle Dynasty next door. Felt comfortable and updated. Tables were not super close together. Good lighting. But it was hard to hear conversations across the table. Started with the spicy pig ears, which I had for the first time because my friend ordered it. It tasted gelatinous, but I had nothing to compare it to or to write home about. Not too spicy. I got their Lanzhou Handpulled Noodle Soup (non-spicy). Food came quickly. OMG the beef was extremely tender and perfect! The belt flat noodle I got was so soft, smooth and tasted so fresh. Good size portions too. A lot of the menu features spicy dishes. My friend got the Mala spicy noodles and said it was on point too! Don't expect good service like the other similar places. It's just not part of the traditional/mainland Chinese culture TBH :) However, what was kinda rude is how a waiter came over with the payment terminal and put it on our table while we were still eating and I still had at least 1/3 of my noodles left, as a not so subtle hint to get us out of there since it was queuing out the front door by now. So for Food minus a for the check. Definitely going to come back and try other dishes and will recommend this place to friends! read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Lanzhou Handpulled Noodle Soup (non-spicy) - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The food was great, price reasonable, the store just opened so it's really clean and the vibe was nice. Service great too. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Pickled cabbage beef noodle - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

i was in between trying this place and noodle dynasty (which i've been to before) and i'm so glad i chose this place! the noodles were had a good consistency and were definitely the definition of long flat noodles. the soup broth was delicious, and the beef melted in my mouth and complimented the broth and noodles beautifully. the restaurant itself wasn't too loud, and it was easy to have a conversation while eating, definitely a good place to catch up with friends. the dishes came surprisingly fast, and we didn't have to wait long for a table as well. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - beef noodle soup with large flat noodles - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

Amazing soupy noodles, tastes really good with a numbing broth. I also really liked the noodles here, especially getting the normal/thicker style. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

WOAH a handpulled noodle spot. this is reallllly good. im from the 626 area and i have lots of lanzhou style noodles around. this place was so delicious though because the broth was clean and clear, the meat was plentiful and tender, the noodles (i got belt) were the perfect chew and QQ-ness, AND the spice wasn't too overbearing. all around a perfect bowl of noodles. it was a hot day when i had this, but i could eat it in any weather no problem. service was attentive and the ordering system is online, so pretty streamline. i wanna try other noodle shapes in the future!! read more

I usually really like this spot, but today I went in 45 min before closing and I was cut off in line because they told me it was too near closing to have me sit. So I ordered to go instead, by the time i got my food ~20 min later, 2 more guests walked in and they were sat down to dine in. In my opinion, this was very rude. The to go order was still good, just colder and a smaller portion than dining in. read more

Came here with my brothers on a Saturday evening. There are a few locations spread throughout the bay but this is my first time trying Ox9. The line wasn't long, but definitely get there early. I got the chili oil noodles with braised beef and really enjoyed my noodles! The noodles are fresh and chewy, and the beef was really tender. I would come here again! read more

Wait/Ambiance: - There is a line and it can build up really fast. It's not terrible though! Luckily my group and I (6 people) got to the restaurant at a decent time so we didn't wait in line at all but getting sat a table took awhile about 15 mins since the restaurant is tiny. Do not really recommend going in large groups (2-4 ppl is perfect) because seating can be cramped. This restaurant is a: get your food, eat, and go type of restaurant. you feel like you have to rush because you see a huge line out the door. Service: - Servers were kind and service is fast, they accommodated for my group of 6 ppl by moving two tables together. you order your food via QR code and receive it within 5-10 minutes. Food: - Food was sooo good!! very simple broth but yummy and comforting it's extra good w/ the chili oil. The knife cut beef braised noodles were 10/10, the chili oil noodles were a 7/10, cucumbers were a 8/10, it was good but beware there was a piece of hair we found towards the end .. Overall, if you want a good time w/ yummy food get noodles with broth read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Knife Cut noodles with braised beef - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

Very delicious knife-cut braised beef noodles--highly recommend and would definitely come back again! read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Delicious knife cut braised beef! - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

肉夹馍 (pork bun) reminded me of home! Noodles were yummy, though a bit too oily for me, but the meat was quite tender. Overall, pretty reasonably priced and a good experience! read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Pork bun, chili oil noodles w beef, garlic cucumbers - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The stewed pork ribs noodles were very tasty and flavorful! I loved the broth and the flavor of the pork. The pork was super tender, juicy, and flavorful that I wish there was a bigger portion of pork. The line was a bit long, but the food came out quickly after ordering. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Stewed pork ribs noodles with regular round noodles - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nice, clean place near campus. Taste hand made noodles and execilent service. Love they you can have choices of noodles: Small round, regular round, medium brown, small flat, large flat, belt flat, and knife cut. read more

Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Berkeley, California

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