I got the Chef's Americano Beef Noodle and liked it a lot. Excellent noodles, very tasty and interesting beef seems like it's braised to tenderness then deep fried(?), and cool decor. Noodles are served in real bowls, not plastic or flimsy disposable bowls, and a plentiful assortment of condiments in clean bottles and dispensers are on each table. Great visit, great lunch. Will be back. read more

I wanted to like this place but I unfortunately I won't be back. The food came out lukewarm and that for me is enough to say not again. Overall I found the food to be bland and underwhelming. Here are some positive things to say the decor is very fun and the service was good. The candy in the front is a nice touch. read more

This place is lit Good service Great food Would go again Also it gets toasty in there at night read more

Papa Noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't believe I waited this long to try this place! I didn't have high expectations going in, but the flavor and portion sizes really surprised me. It was relatively quiet for the weekend, so we were seated right away and the food arrived quickly. The portions were generous, packed with plenty of protein and veggies. We tried the papa noodle (which came with your choice of chicken or pork), and the thick noodles soaked up all that delicious sauce perfectly. The beef in the braised beef noodle soup was also very tender. We particularly enjoyed the Chinese sauerkraut as it added a great touch to the meal. read more

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This place is close to our hotel so we decided to try it. I got the dry noodle (with chicken) and my husband got the beef noodle soup. Both are really delicious and the meat is super tender. Food is super filling too. You order at the iPad and wait for your food. They have some tables outside so it makes this place dog friendly! Does get windy on the sidewalk so bundle up! read more

Papa Noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Papa Noodle is a hidden gem in downtown San Francisco serving delicious food and fun vibes. The interior is decorated with Chinese memorabilia, vintage arcade games, and best of all (for us Chinese) a candy section with free candy from our childhood. There is loud music playing different genres from classic rock to Chinese rap and a huge TV screen playing YouTube videos. Staff are friendly and welcoming. You have to order with them first before grabbing a table. We came on a weekend during lunch time when it was packed and only waited about 10 minutes for a table to clear. The dishes are rich in ingredients and have so much depth of flavor. We had the Vegan Loma Noodle (fried tofu) and the Shrimp Cold Noodle with Spicy Peanuts. The handmade noodles are so chewy. The portions are quite large and very worth it for the price. I highly recommend everyone come support this business. I can't wait to go back and try their other dishes. read more

Papa Noodle - Shrimp Cold Noodle (with Spicy Peanuts) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very tucked away spot in fidi but the service and ambiance was great! The space is very thoughtful and they have tons of nice touches like free candy for customers, a tv playing food videos, utensils and water (& hot water too!!) and takeout boxes laid out for easy grabbing, and also a cool pac man machine inside. My friend and I got the braised beef noodle soup which was around $19 but a pretty hefty portion. The soup was a bit too salty/spicy for me but the beef flavor was great and I liked the chewiness/flavor of the noodles. The pickles and bok choy were also yummy touches. I do wish the cilantro stems weren't included though as they were unpleasant to eat. Overall this was a comforting meal and a nice spot for a casual dinner if in the area! read more

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I haven't worked in the office drone part of eastern SoMa in quite some time. In fact, the last time I was at this address was when I was a semi-regular at Lee's Deli. I still miss the chicken salad sandwich, but I recently happened upon this casual Chinese zhijiang-style noodle house. With an understandably hip vibe given the populace, it wasn't a traditional-looking spot, but the food tasted authentic. The menu consists primarily of five noodle dishes of which customers pick one and order to customize on one of two kiosks. Naturally I was slow it was my first time, and the youngsters behind me managed to control their heavy sighs since they were more focused on their phones. Since it was the namesake dish, I decided on the $16.88 Papa Noodle with Pork, which they delivered in less than ten minutes. It looked appetizing with all the fresh vegetables (bean sprouts, shredded carrot and cucumber, pickled cabbage) surrounding the pork sauce and topped with chopped scallion. For extra crunch, I had them add spicy peanuts for an extra dollar (Photo 8). The handmade noodles were hidden underneath. Once tossed together, the flavors were quite satisfying (Photo 7). A nice noodle find. FOOD - 4 stars...deliciously authentic noodles AMBIANCE - 4 stars...kinda hipster but not irritatingly so SERVICE - 4 stars...very minimal interaction but quite fast TOTAL - 4 stars...Papa's got a brand new noodle RELATED - Exploring the eastern side of SoMa? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TVGnDwzpSY read more

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Got the vegan noodles thick which was pretty good! I like the variety although I'm more of a wet noodle person (broth with bak choy is $5 on the side). Sauces were spicy and there was a good array of fringe benefits including 2 white rabbit candy and floss and ginger chews. Inside is cozy with lots of decor, is clean and posh. Will be back. read more

Papa Noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

4.5 stars! I was very happy with Papa Noodle. I love zhajiang mien and not many places in SF make it. Papa Noodle does it well--my only gripe was I felt that the portion could've been bigger! I often take food home but here, I left a little and thought about taking it but then did not think the amount left warranted a takeout container. It's quick and many people do takeout here versus sitting down. It fills up during weekday lunch rushes, but the line moves quickly. I ordered Pork Papa Noodle and Walovi, which is Chinese herbal tea. It was cool and refreshing. The Papa Noodle had tender meat, not too fatty. It was very fragrant, as my old coworker who I dined with said. The noodles had good texture, consistency, and chewiness. I liked the amount of vegetables and meat they gave, as well as sides of vinegar and chili oil you could add. It's very clean inside and I love the decor and art. Very fun. Will be back! read more

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This is such an amazing place! service was great and the place was very clean. At the front, they even provide mints and flossers for after the meal. what we got: beef noodle soup with thin rice noodles (10/10 yums): WOW. the rice noodles were really chewy even though they were thin. I was pretty impressed by the broth as well. The meat was super tender and fatty, which was definitely a plus! loma noodle (10/10 yums): this is the vegan option dry noodle! loved it as it wasn't too salty. there is an option to get it spicy or not spicy! super tofu tots (10/10 yums): must get appetizer to share! super crispy and flavored really well. Went great with the pickles on the side! read more

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Would recommend to get the main dish and loved the vibe of sitting down and seeing the interactive decor. best: Papa noodle Tofu tots alright: Chef's americano Beef noodle Papa noodle w/ pork was very filling and tasted fresh. I didn't add much chili oil due to my spice tolerance but the mix of veg, noodles and pork made everything meld well together. I would avoid chicken due to the risk of it being dry for this dish. Tofu tots were actually really crunchy and tasty beef noodle wasnt bad but not as filling as papa noodle original nor is there enough beef to justify the price read more

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On my last night in town for a conference, and not wanting to venture out of my hotel, I placed an order for delivery from Papa Noodle. The food came fast and was piping hot. I decided to order the Papa Noodle dish, since that is their namesake. I also ordered sesame balls for dessert. The noodles had a nice chew so you could tell they were fresh. I was a little thrown off by pickles in the dish, and I felt that they unbalanced the flavor profile of the dish as a whole. I ended up pushing those to the side and not eating them. But the rest of the dish was tasty. The sesame balls were fresh and had a nice chew to them as well. The red bean paste filling was perfectly sweet without being overpowering. read more

Papa Noodle was a delicious addition to my recent San Francisco day trip. We were able to place our orders at a kiosk and seat ourselves. Each table had jars of vinegar and chili oil, and a nearby TV displayed a showing of various Chinese street foods. The noodles were flavorful and aromatic, the meat was tender, and it was worth the 10-15 minutes we had to wait for our bowls. I ordered the Papa Noodle bowl, and the crunchy vegetables combined with the soft noodles were a great combination. My partner got the Braised Beef Noodle Soup, and although the noodles and meat were good, they said that the broth was a little bland. read more

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Fantastic noodle place. The Loma Vegan noodle was fantastic. You can clearly tell these are freshly made noodles. read more

Papa Noodle - Loma Vegan Noodles Loma Noodle (vegan) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great vibe! Love the nostalgic decor and music. Had Americano beef noodles and the beef was really good. Love the sesame balls as well! The service was friendly. read more

Papa Noodle - Chef's Americano Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very quick service and solid food. Small menu which I personally like because it makes it easy to choose. They also do every dish quite well. Also a good place to find a variety of Chinese snacks and drinks read more

I come to Papa Noodles all the time since it's right by my work and it's honestly soooo good. The menu isn't huge, but every single item hits. You can tell they use really good ingredients and care about the food. Plus, they have little White Rabbit candies and gum at the counter, which is such a cute touch. When I order to go, they always give a neat little bag with utensils, napkins, candy, and even a floss pick. Who does that? So thoughtful. The owner Jie is super friendly and always greets you with a big smile. The place itself is gorgeous, modern, cozy, and full of fun Asian-inspired decor. You can tell a lot of love went into it. Definitely one of my go-to spots and I'll keep coming back for sure. read more

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Came in hoping to be in and out quick before my movie at the metreon. Super short wait for my food and i appreciated all the small things that came with the experience. the vinegar and spices were great to have and i love the self serve water and small post meal treats too! For the noodles i quite enjoyed the papa noodle. the texture of the noodles and mixins was awesome and the flavor of the dish was very satisfying. the americano had similar qualities but the meat was so tender and lightly sweet which made it my favorite dish that night. the beef noodle soup was also good but not as impressive as the other two. i made it to my movie super pumped because of the delicious and prompt experience here. definitely coming back! read more

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Similar quality to Mr East Kitchen nearby but less options, focusing on 4 main noodle dishes. Was pretty good and they have some nice touches like gum/candy for on the way out read more

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Great downtown zhájiàngmiàn noodle spot. After sampling some caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages nearby, I was hungry for some food. This place is great. Located right next to The Bird, a convenient spot. As soon as I entered, I got greeted by a very friendly lady. I ordered via kiosk this round for dine-in but you can also order via counter. I got their Papa Noodle (经典炸酱担担面) and the Win-win wings. Small menu but a little bit for everyone. They even have a vegan noodle option (Loma Noodle 秘制葱油酱面) which I haven't tried yet but looks promising. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful and delicious. I couldn't finish my food and the same friendly staff member gave me a to-go box. I would definitely come back to try the other items. Oh and one more thing I almost forgot to mention, they also serve White Rabbit Candy. White Rabbit x 4 (大白兔奶糖) $1.00. Yummy. Located on New Montgomery and Minna. read more

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Wow! We had the best experience here! I came expecting this place to be a hit or miss, but also expected it to be a quick stop kind of meal. And although this seems like a great stop if you are grabbing a quick and reasonably affordable lunch, make no mistake. Every single item we ordered tasted so favorable, so fresh, and perfectly seasoned and spiced. If you are worried about spice level, fear not. I would not describe any part of our meal as spicy unless you added on extra spice at your table. We ordered the Papa Noodle with peanuts, the chicken wings, and the Shrimp cold noodles (I'm sorry I don't remember the name). The location was clean, cozy and packed with amenities! The staff was friendly and helpful and we had a wonderful time! This is a must try! read more

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So good, so fresh, so fast! Papa Noodle keeps it simple, fun, and delicious. Can't wait to return!

1000/10!! I love Papa Noodle! Fresh ingredients, well seasoned, expertly put together! The wings are incredible, though I'd love more in one portion, but maybe we eat a lot? The meat, the noodles, the veggies *chef's kiss* the Papa Noodle was AMAZING! I love some chili oil on the side to amp up the spice. Very nice interior. Clean. Kind service, well packed takeout as well. Order at the counter. Overall, highly recommend! read more

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Papa Noodle is a solid quick-noodle spot in SoMa: simple ordering, fast food, BIG portions. The ho-to move is the Papa Noodle bowl (zhajiang-style noodles, pork or tofu) and dialing it in with chili oil and vinegar. Chicken wings are also a good add-on. Overall, good value. You order at the wall when you arrive. They call your name or number when it's ready. Very efficient, but don't be expecting waiter service. read more

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It's a fast casual spot where you order at the kiosk and then someone brings out your food. Papa noodle - it came out lukewarm so I was a little disappointed. The flavor was good once you add the chili oil and vinegar. There was a good amount of noodles. read more

Papa Noodle - Papa Noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for lunch, the staff are welcoming and friendly! Food is good! The place is clean, very chill. read more

Papa Noodle - Papa Noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

(Late post from 7/26/25) A great little eatery on New Montgomery and close to Muni. You can order via 2 kiosk or at the counter. A very easy simple menu where you can order extra toppings too. The decor is very modern and quirky, with some very vintage looking items scattered around, such as the phone and Singer sewing machine. At the back, you can also play on the Pacman machine by the hallway whilst waiting for your order or to entertain the younger customers. After we ordered, we sat down and the signature Papa noodles was delivered to our table. We found all the condiments and utensils at the table. The Papa noodles $16.88 had pork and veggies. The presentation of the noodles looked colorful and healthy. At first I wasn't sure if it was served cold and as we dug our chopsticks into the noodles, we saw steam and it was piping hot. The soup was flavorful and hearty. I loved the big beautiful bowl it was served in and the chili sauce condiment was delicious. Self help to water by the counter and if needed, take out boxes were available too. Also, grabbed some Asian candy on the way out. Overall, a great place to try some satisfying and comforting noodles in the FiDi. read more

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A solid option for lunch or dinner! You order either on a screen or with a cashier, get a number, and wait until they bring your order. The service is really friendly and worked hard to keep the tables clean. There's tons of entertainment while you wait - a little candy corner (2 per customer), a pac-man arcade game in the back, and a projector screen. Prices were reasonable - it's $16.88 for a Papa Noodle. When you get takeout, they also give utensils and a little flosser, which I thought was a cute touch. The dish itself was lovely. Tasted fresh and light. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but the beef noodle soup was a letdown. The broth wasn't hot enough. It came out lukewarm, which completely took away from the experience. Noodle soup is supposed to be served piping hot, especially for a dish like this where the temperature is part of what makes it comforting and satisfying. It's disappointing because this feels like a basic detail that shouldn't be missed. Serving soup at a lukewarm temperature also makes me question food safety standards, since hot dishes should be kept properly hot. I hope the owner pays more attention to this, because it really affects the overall quality of the meal. read more

I enjoyed my overall experience at Papa Noodle. There are kiosks where you can order, as well as at the counter. The menu is succinct, and I chose the signature Papa Noodle bowl with pork. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and the well-balanced sauce tasted homemade. The toppings of bean sprouts, cucumber, carrot, and pickled mustard greens were fresh and added a great textural component. There was a selection of chili oil, Chinese vinegar, hot pepper sauce (it was hot!), and soy sauce at the table. The portion size was large. The restaurant itself had plenty of seating, ranging from larger tables to countertop-type seating, and was clean and sleek. You are free to grab to-go containers, mints, and more, which was really convenient. The waitress gave us a few free ginger candies and white rabbit candy, which was a nice touch. Jay, who took our order, was very friendly, and service was quick. Papa Noodle keeps things simple and they do it well - I look forward to trying their wings next time! read more

Papa Noodle - Papa Noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Liked the experience at Papa Noodle! They have very few options on the menu but these options are solid. We tried the vegan noodles and the fried tofu and both were yummy. We especially liked the tofu, it was so crispy and the sauce on top was so good! Solid choice for a restaurant! Will definitely be back!! read more

Papa Noodle - Loma Noodle (vegan) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So cool... very sf atmosphere, and amazing food. Staff was super nice, I ended up being their lottery winner, I guess if your order number is the same as their address you get a free drink which is so cool! read more

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I had the tofu noodles, and ordered through Uber Eats. They were really good. Here are my pros and cons: Pros -- The food felt clean and fresh. You can choose whether you want it spicy or not, and it was very flavorful and delicious. I liked that you can remove certain ingredients if needed. The packaging was also very well done, everything arrived organized and looked beautiful. I really appreciate the thought that went into how the food was prepared for delivery. Cons -- While you can remove some ingredients, others can't be customized. It would be great to have an option to add notes for special instructions. My partner has allergies, so they weren't able to order from Papa Noodles at all. Also, the noodles arrived cold. I'm not sure if they're meant to be served that way or if they just arrived cold. Lastly, I ordered extra rabbit candies, but unfortunately we couldn't eat them because the inside of the wrappers had stuck to the candies, so we had to throw them away. Maybe it was a storage issue. Overall, I would definitely try them again! read more

In a nutshell; it's ok food but rather overpriced, but then again it's city prices. Not the easiest place to find parking but there is some parking by the street around if you get lucky. The atmosphere of the place is pretty neat. Say probably the best aspect of the place. The food is relatively alright and the menu isn't the biggest but they keep it simple which I can appreciate but again price is a bit steep. The servers were relatively nice and our food was served without too much of a wait. Overall it's honestly just okay. read more

Papa Noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

While spending the week in SF, I passed by this restaurant while dining at The Bird Nextdoor for dinner the evening prior. I looked it up on Yelp, the reviews were promising, and I bookmarked the restaurant. I'm a sucker for a good noodle dish and I came here for dinner the next evening to give it a try. This restaurant was easily walkable from the hotel where I was staying at in SoMa. The menu is extremely simple - there are only 2 noodle options (pork or vegan) and 2 side options (chicken wings and tofu). I ordered the Papa Noodle ($16.88) and a can of the Walovi Herbal Tea ($3). The noodles are served dry style (no broth) and are super tasty. The pork & mushroom sauce is the umami flavor that really brings this dish together. I read that the noodles are handmade and they're just the right amount of chewy & bouncy. It also came with a good variety of mustard greens, bean sprouts, cucumbers, and carrots. It's great bang for your buck as it's very filling. The signature red can drink is pronounced "Wang Lao Ji" in Chinese. I guess Walovi is easier for Westerners to pronounce lol. I'm not the language police so call it whatever you'd like. The drink pairs nicely with the noodle dish especially after trying their house made "very spicy chili. read more

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We dropped by to get take out on a Saturday for lunch and were so pleasantly surprised! The place was pretty popular for FiDi on a weekend. They have a couple main dishes to choose from and some sides. We got the signature Papa Noodle bowl and also the Loma Vegan Bowl with Tofu, as well as the tofu tater tots. Our food was ready in about 5 minutes and tasted so good! The noodle bowls are a perfect combination of ingredients and I really loved the crisp of the tofu tater tots. read more

Papa Noodle - Super Tofu Tots (vegan) Loma Noodle (vegan) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such an unassuming but amazing experience! Good: - The noodles are soooo good - I loved the spicy pork noodles as well as the cold shrimp peanut noodles - the sauces really make the difference - Loved the portion sizes - it was so large and we felt like the value for price was amazing - We were able to bring our bikes in here and lay them next to our table - Food came out in 5 minutes, it's amazing how quickly the staff came and dropped off the food - Nice and dim lighting, good for a catchup Bad: - Pretty casual place - it's mostly self serve Overall I enjoyed getting to experience this casual noodle place! read more

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I love all kinds of noodles. The pictures for this restaurant caught my eye as the dishes looked like Korean bibimbap, but with noodles instead of rice. The menu is super limited with noodles, wings, & tofu. I tried the two noodle entrees: papa noodles (with pork & mushroom) & vegan noodles. Both were good with the papa noodles being saucier. The tofu in the vegan dish was good even though I'm not a fan of tofu. We ordered at the counter & waited for our food. The restaurant was decent-sized & not busy on a Friday night, with just a couple of groups dining. It was fairly quiet. They also offered creamy rabbit candy (reminded me of my childhood). Hopefully they add just a few more items on their menu. read more

Papa Noodle - Papa noodle, Loma Noodle (vegan), complimentary rabbit candy - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I saw a sign by the SFMOMA entrance and couldn't resist. It looks good and tastes pretty good. I got the Papa Noodle with pork. Good serving size and fast service. I wish I added some salt, vinegar or chili sauce which was available at my table. By default, the combination of ingredients is pretty good but not great. For $16, this was a good deal. I would come back but add more seasoning. read more

Papa Noodle - Papa Noodle with pork - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California