The dumplings are definitely the highlight at San Dong Noodle & Dumpling House, some of the best…read moreI've had in the city. The roast beef noodle soup was also excellent, with perfectly cooked noodles and tender, flavorful meat. I tried the chicken cabbage dumplings, pan-fried pork dumplings, and shrimp and pork dumplings, and all of them were spot on. Prices are very reasonable, and the service was great from start to finish, my order came out quickly and everything was fresh. There can be a bit of a line when ordering, but it moves fast. I also tried their Thai tea, which was a nice addition. I'll definitely be back!

We came in for a cozy bowl of roast beef noodle soup on a Saturday afternoon. The place was popping…read morewith people waiting on to go orders and tables full of folks enjoying their food. The service was quick you order at the counter and get a number then find a table/seat. The tables turned fairly quickly and we got Lucky with the last open table after placing an order. The ambiance is chill and great for family/friends not sure about big parties here as it's a fast casual spot. Their dumplings are made fresh and you can order frozen to take home.

Absolutely loved our experience! The interior is modern and clean while the service is very…read moreefficient. The servers were friendly and attentive, which is a nice treat in Chinatown. And the food - absolutely loved the food. We were served a cool, sweet bean tea and pickled cabbage upon sitting. Then ordered the house beef noodles and pork dumplings. House Beef Noodles - 5/5 The meat was incredibly tender, the spice level was just right (got the extra hot) and the noodles were just the right texture and bounce (had a nice bite to it). Pork Dumplings - 5/5 Loved the sauce on this. The chili sauce was sweet and spicy and savory. The dumplings were tender and the wrappings had a good chewy texture. Overall, would recommend and return.

Mian has become part of our weekly routine. We go there regularly, and the quality is consistently…read moreexcellent. The noodles are outstanding -- perfectly cooked, great texture, and packed with flavor. You can tell care goes into each bowl. Service is efficient, the staff is attentive, and the food comes out quickly even when they're busy. The flavors are bold without being overwhelming, and everything tastes fresh. If you appreciate well-made noodles and reliable quality, Mian is an easy recommendation. We'll keep coming back.

Wow!!! The noodles here are some of the best I've ever had. They are hand pulled, thick, chewy. The…read moreoil splashed noodles are incredible--not only are the noodles excellent, the flavor is rich and addictive with umami and subtle spice. We also loved the pork and leek dumplings and Chinese breakfast items (sweet soy bean milk, deep fried dough). Don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu--homey, authentic Chinese food. Self order at cash register area, self seating. Awesome prices. Limited indoor seating.

Their advertisement pictures on the store front's glass got me drooling so I wanted to check it out…read morewith my boyfriend, also I'm a huge fan of northern chinese food because it's my mom's hometown. The got nice wall art too, depicting the popular dishes from the north so I had my expectation and hopes up. Service is ordinary, she speaks little English but can get by ordering, we order first at the counter the sit anywhere. Braised egg is 2 for $3.50, salty but expected since it's marinated. Came out steaming hot, and yolk was not overly cooked and dry, not bad. Starting with the Chinese hamburger I felt sad and know not to expect too much from the other dishes we ordered. First the meat look different than what others have posted before, and it was kinda dry and too salty to eat. There was no other spice, only the meat juice flavor. The bun they use was stale to eat. Traditional way of making this should be the flaky oily pancake, or at least make the buns softer to eat. The mutton stew was clear and very heartwarming to drink on a cold day. But the portion is super small for the price. The glass noodles were gone in literally two bites. I had none to share with my boyfriend. This dish come with the burger bun too that you can soak them in the soup so I guess this is the extra carb make up for the less noodles. Oil splash noodle is their specialty? It was good but didn't wowed me. Noodles are chewy and well cooked, came with lots of bean sprouts. The sauce is flavorful and actually not too oily which I enjoyed more. You can add the beef for an extra charge, it's the regular braised beef, was just ok. I find it funny that their all food arts on the wall look nothing like the actual way they serve it.

The food at this place is SO good! The dumplings are incredibly flavorful, and the fried rice is…read morehonestly the best I've ever tried. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for a great spot to eat. Such a great place to visit you won't regret it!

This restaurant is super dependable and consistent and there are two dishes that you must get when…read moreyou come here. The restaurant is located off 59 feeder and parking can be challenging at times. The restaurant is clean and usually quite busy. The staff is nice and straightforward. The dishes that you must get are the Sichuan style Biang noodle or the regular Biang noodle. The noodles are freshly made and super long and thick. The sauce is so delicious and pairs so well with the perfectly chewy noodles. The amazing fish is also a must order dish. They use flounder that nicely seasoned and coated with a perfect coating that is crispy and so addictingly delectable. Somehow it is so light and crispy and doesn't feel greasy. My diagnosis: come here for scrumptious amazing fish and Biang Biang noodles!

$20-30 We ordered the 3 shrimp egg rolls, beef and broccoli,…read moreand the walnut shrimp. Everything we had was delicious. We highly recommend giving it a try. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot

I've been a happy patron of Hu's Cooking ever since they opened the year before the pandemic, but…read morebecause of their instant success and local renown from their excellent eats, speedy service, busy-but-not-crowded vibes (see: their 1000+ Yelp reviews) I've never felt the need to drop a review of my own - until just this week. On my most recent visit we ordered mapo tofu with pork intestines off the specials menu - a hybrid of two of my favorite Sichuan-style dishes. The blend of bouncy, savory morsels amidst tender, saucy tofu was at once revolutionary and so obvious; why hadn't I yet seen this at any other restaurant? And sure, innards may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's important for you to know that none of my past orders from the 50+ item menu have ever failed me, whether enjoyed in the restaurant or at home. Maybe you'd prefer the aromatic, classic, perfectly balanced three-cup chicken? Or the sweet-skinned duck, glazed so delicately that specks of sugar crystal threaten to jump off onto the plate as you pick up a juicy slice with your chopsticks? And if you're vegetarian, might you consider the punchy garlic eggplant or the wok-kissed string beans? I could go on. Do yourself a favor and come see for yourself, though I'd recommend parallel parking on the neighborhood streets behind the restaurant rather than the rocky parking lot, to save you some trouble. Bring friends and chow down family style - you'll need help covering as much of the menu as you can, but you'll definitely have to come back to try everything.

I walked up to the counter to order. Lady asked if it's take out or eat in. I replied to eat here…read more She said to sit down and order from the table. She brought water and menus. On the table was a holder with chopsticks, soup spoons and napkins. It was a chilly, blustery day - I so enjoyed the Henan-style lamb with noodles soup! Three kinds of noodles: wide, hand-pulled with a nice chew; thin, textured tofu; crystal. Happy with the two quail eggs. There was a nice amount of wood ear fungus, kelp? and fresh cilantro. The lamb was tender and the broth flavorful. I saved half of the soup for dinner and chowed down on the pork bun. It was hot and toasty from the bun being grilled. Had to eat it right away as the bun was crispy crunchy and the sauce inside will eventually make the bottom mushy. "Yum!"

Was in the sugarland area to study and stopped by Xing's Kitchen for dinner. They are a food…read morestall/restaurant inside of the jusgo market. They have only about 5 tables inside and 1 outside. I wanted to keep it simple and got the shanxi oil noodle. It's been awhile since I've had chili oil hand pulled noodles. The wait was about 10-15 minutes for the food. It came out hot and the aroma of garlic hits you hard. They have chili oil and vinegar available at the table if you want to add some to your food. I thought it was solid and it is actually enough for 2 meals to be honest. Noodles were chewy and soak up all the chili oil and garlic flavor. It's a bit oily, there's a puddle at the end but I'd say it's pretty solid. I would say that northern pasta edges this one out just a bit for best chili oil noodles in Houston tho

Everything was great! The soup dumplings were superb. The chicken steak fried rice was tasting like…read moreback home in Chicago. The lo mein looks basic but I promise it was so tasty! The ambiance there has a calm relaxing feel to it. It might be located in a basic parking lot but don't be fooled this place was a great find for

I recently visited this restaurant and unfortunately had a disappointing experience, mainly due to…read morethe service. When our server first came to the table, there was no greeting or welcome. She immediately asked what we wanted in a rude tone, which set an uncomfortable atmosphere from the start. There was a sign on the table advertising a "free appetizer" if you take a photo and tag the restaurant on social media. I followed the instructions exactly as stated, but when I mentioned it, the server initially refused to honor the promotion. After I pointed out the sign, she appeared upset and walked away. I saw she went to speak to another employee and cracked a smiled and looked over. She later returned and offered a small discount instead. The issue wasn't about the money or the discount, it was the principle. The promotion was clearly advertised, and I simply followed the restaurant's own policy. It was disappointing to feel like the restaurant was reluctant to honor something they were actively promoting. I hope management addresses this because customer service and consistency with advertised promotions make a big difference in the overall dining experience.

super affordable with large portions! i got the [Bibimguksu] Mixed Spicy Noodle #17 and it was the…read moreperfect spice level. noodles were good chewy texture. crunchy veggies balanced out the meal. service was quick. would come back here!

We went in at 11:30 AM on a Saturday - while the sign said they were open and the lights were on,…read morethere was not a soul in the restaurant - not even an employee. I went to the back and there was an employee who said sit wherever you would like. Hardly a propitious start. It only went uphill from there! Service was excellent - the waiter explained the menu to us - food, obviously all cooked to order, took about 10 minutes. Food was brought out as it was prepared so we got our lunch entrees at different time (within a few minutes), but we were sharing so this was good. My daughter loved the steamed pork dumplings. The savory pancakes with bulgogi were outstanding. This is not my area of time, so it took us about 20 minutes to get there - ample parking. A huge number of restaurants in this strip center area - you should explore.

Our second time here, my husband and I came here around October 2025, and we just loved this place…read more Helen actually remembered us which truly felt welcoming! The food was amazing--the only thing is I would change is the stir-fried flat noodles it had flavor but very plain flavor. Also the orange chicken could've been more spicer but that is just my preference. Definitely would recommend to anyone around the area or even outside the area it's worth the drive!

I normally never write reviews, but in this instance, I feel I must…read more This small family-owned restaurant is cozy and inviting, with little cute plants adorned on the walls. The food, without question, is spectacular, always fresh and made to order, the portion size is big and the price is fair; I recommend the soup dumpings and the hand-pulled noodles. And the service is the best I've ever received, Ms. Helen and her daughter are the sweetest and kindest people I have ever met. You can tell they really put a lot of hard work into doing what they do. This Szechuan restaurant is by far the best in Downtown!

I don't see many places that specialize on udon. Ishin does it well with a big variety of udon…read moredishes from Japanese to Italian inspired and soups to curries. It's a small and cozy place that can get packed around peak hours. I got the beef curry udon with a side of tonkatsu. The tonkatsu was tender and crunchy and made an excellent addition to the soft and creamy udon. The curry was one of my favorites I've tried so far, a generous, flavorful helping that wasn't overly salty or spicy. They also gave a good amount of tender sliced beef as well. If you're out looking for udon specifically, this place has all sorts of good options for you to choose from.

Ishin is my udon staple. Always loved it, always will. However, food quality and portions have been…read morelacking lately. Whoever was in charge of the frying station must've been new. We always order the karaage and calamari, but both came out overdone and soggy. Sent both back because it was so dense and rubbery, but the fresh batch had the same result. I'm here pretty often, and this has never been an issue. Might have to hold off on either in the future. Everything else tho, great.