The soup base is really good! I come here almost every week. The service is always friendly and…read moreattentive, and they've added a lot of new ingredients recently.

After trying multiple other Malatangs, no place has the broth like this one. It is so flavorful and…read moretasty! I love it. Also sauce bar is great. The chilli peppers and garlic. Bomb. Service is always quick and friendly. They do a good job on keeping it organized.

CA noodle is a pretty small but good noodle restaurant…read more Pretty big portion sizes overall Noodles were very chewy and you can select what type of noodles Service was confusing cuz u needa go up to them to ask for a table instead of them finding one for you Overall not bad but quite heavy feeling after eating The time we went they were only accepting cash and venmo only

A nice little spot that took over what was previously a Taiwanese cafe style restaurant from some…read moreyears back. CA Noodle is as advertised, they are a beef noodle soup focused spot. The menu itself isn't extensive, but mostly just noodle focused based, with some of the variations of what the base and meats are, and of course the cold dishes that typically comes with a beef noodle eating experience. Price wise, it's not cheap, but for beef noodle places there's not too many of those places around, and if they are around they're usually not that great. The place isn't huge, but there are a fair number of tables in there all closeish together. Again, not a large place, so mostly smaller tables, but can certainly be pieced together for larger parties. Service here was good, no issues. Let's talk food! The cold dishes were good. Nothing out of the ordinary, but one thing that is good even though the cost of them are a bit high is that the quantity they give you is at least a decent amount. If you like the cold dishes, you will get plenty with each order. Now to the noodles. We got a chow mein style noodles and then of course the beef noodle soup. The chow mein noodles were not bad, but wasn't out of the ordinary. It was tasty and I would be happy to eat it again. The beef noodle soup was definitely tasty. The noodles here, in both the chow mein and in the noodle soup were nice quality and texture, just the right QQness to them. The beef in the beef noodle soup is where most restaurants tend to struggle with, particularly the chain dumpling places that offers beef noodle soup and when it arrives, they're just the beef slices from the appetizer dish. Not here, these were actual chunks of beef that have been cooked for awhile and actually stewed. They were good and plentiful in this soup. All-in-all, CA Noodles is a good option for some good beef noodles if you're ever in the mood. The place isn't big, so they may get filled pretty quickly depending on the time of day, and the actual day. Worth the visit.

I love coming here for their unique pho broth and refreshing selections of sugar cane juice!…read moreEverything I've had always tasted super fresh! The banh mi is also worth a try, they have the softest yet flakey buttered bread. Their service is quick and attentive. The restaurant is very clean and perfect if youre looking for a quick meal!

We had dinner on a Saturday at 5pm and there was no wait with many available tables. The menu was…read morelimited to different types of banh mi, pho and drinks. Pho portion was on the smaller side with limited veggie toppings. Flavor was standard. Banh mi bo ne sizzling plate had good flavor. Banh mi sandwich was not impressive with very thin sliced cha lua and pickled veggies. The sandwich was on the drier side with no taste of any pate. One rare sighting was sugarcane juice which is not often sold. The food came out quickly was which a plus.

Amazing Hainan chicken, sauce, and service…read more Hainan chicken soup- my little boys favorite- comes with a simple white broth chicken soup with Napa cabbage and white rice noodles. 1/4 of a Hainan chicken with peanuts and sauce. $15 5/5 Fried capelin (whole fish) $10 5/5. Nice crisp fish not too greasy, can eat the whole fish no bone issues. Very pleasant and easy to eat. Marinated duck $18 4/5 not sure if I just prefer roasted duck, but it is as advertised. Hainan chicken like duck, complete with firm skin with a tinge of sweet soy marinade. Comes with sweet white vinegar Waitress was very nice for Chinese restaurant- came and offered hot tea and water with straw for my boy even though we were just eating in a little after ordering to go. Bathroom is very clean for Chinese restaurant 5/5

3.25 stars, reluctantly rounded down to 3 stars. Has one of the best dishes I am currently obsessed…read morewith but also some dishes I am indifferent to. Been to Yummy Hainan Chicken a few times. Slowly finding a few favorites on the menu but like other restaurants, not everything I've ordered has been to my taste. K15. Knife Cut Noodle with Minced Meat a little too soft & bland. Wish the egg was less hard boiled. Yolk was chalky. Tried this years ago, soon after they opened so it may have improved since then. May give it another try in the future. K10. Chiu Chow Marinated Duck over Rice Plate was meaty. The rice plate was the perfect portion for 1 person or 2 people with light appetites. My dining companion didn't like it much as she prefers Peking duck. I thought it was OK. K12. Braised Beef Brisket and Tendon over Rice wasn't my fave. Brisket a bit too tough and dry. Also, didn't care for the flavor being more sweet than savory. K35. Salt & Pepper Capelin (smelt) was perfectly fried and salted fish. My absolute favorite item on the menu. Always order whenever I dine-in. The squeeze of lemon is essential. Took it over the top. Ate them like fries. Must try! Half Roast Duck was super yummy but really salty. Do not eat on its own. Must eat with rice or their noodle soup to dilute salt. Always seemed to dine here in the height of the summer heat so didn't really touch the complimentary cup of soup. Will probably appreciate it more when the temps aren't consistently hovering over 100 degrees. Will definitely want to explore more of the menu to hopefully find additional favorites.

I was in town because of a family photoshoot and afterwards we wanted to eat! This place was…read morerecommended by our photographer and it did not disappoint! It was early dinner time on a Friday evening and it wasn't overly crowded. All 6 of us got different items and overall it's a matter of preference for what kind of broth and protein you'd like that depicts the meal, the toppings are generally all the same. Consider this place to almost be a "make your own ramen" type of thing, in that you're given a platter of toppings to add to your bowl of steaming hot broth, mix it and let it sit, then voila! It's ready to eat. For a rainy winter evening, it was perfect to have some tasty noodle soup!

Loved this place and was so excited to try it out! I really love the environment inside as well…read moreit's super laid back but also looks pretty well kept for a nice outing with loved ones. The service was really good, they are super on top of cleaning and serving so my food came out in about 15-20 minutes. I got the combo with an appetizer, drink, and noodle soup. The portions were pretty generous. -grapefruit tea: thought it was pretty yummy! I also tried out the super fruit tea and i really liked it but personally found it to be a little too sweet. Not too much to displease though! I mixed some water and it was perfect for me. -tomato beef brisket noodle soup: i was surprised by how tender the meat was and how much they actually give you. If you love tomato soups as much as i do then it's definitely a great option! -takoyaki & lamb skewers: my sister had one dish from her combo order and i has my own but was able to try both! The lamb skewers were a bit smaller than expected but were flavorful with a fragrant aroma. The takoyaki came in about 5 balls and while they didn't include all typical takoyaki toppings it was still pretty good considering it came as a combo! Overall, i really loved coming by this place, my main concern is that it's actually in a pretty busy plaza so parking can be a little difficult during peak business hours. Otherwise it's located in a really great area relatively close to some shopping areas such as the Livermore outlets or even other smaller shopping plazas. Give this place a try if you're in the area and looking for a good eat without breaking the wallet!

This Tasty Pot is in as Asian Strip Mall with a bunch of different food options and parking. My…read morewife and I drive a Tesla and there's a good number of Tesla Superchargers there which is convenient for us. We've been to several different Tasty Pots over the years and this experience was consistent to other Tasty Pot experiences. My wife ordered the normal beef hot spot. I for the first time tried one of their non-soup options, an udon on a hotplate with different toppings. The iron was pretty good, plus I ate a little bit off of my wife's bowl, both came out pretty quickly. We were there before a heavy dinner rush so the service was fast, I'm not sure how they would do if the restaurant was busy. Overall this was a good Tasty Pot experience and I'll come again when I'm in the area.

They have their closing as 3:30 but if you arrive at 3 they say it's passed last call and you…read morecannot order. They should change their closing time to 3 then to better reflect this. Poor service.

Amazing hidden curry spot. So lucky to have found this place, there's no sign on the outside so if…read moreyou know, you know. The tonkatsu curry is 10/10, delicious. They have an open kitchen and it's a small space so you can watch them preparing food while you're there, which is unique. Flavors are great, the tonkatsu had a nice crunch with each bite and the meat had a perfect amount of fat on it. Truly a hidden gem and didn't realize until looking for this place online that there are more locations throughout the bay area!

This place is tucked in the corner, it is relatively small. It can fit a table of 4 though. It…read moreshares the same parking lot as Little Caesar/Dublin ACE. I came here for a weekday dinner and it was packed, but the wait wasn't too bad. It turns over quickly. I also noticed there was outside seating although no one was seating outside at the time. For the menu ordering, it is scanning with QR code. Ordering with qr code We ordered two different dishes - the meniko udon (this might be a seasonal/specialty item) and one of the doria dish. The udon was pretty good and I thought the doria was also good. I essentially enjoyed the salad that came with the dishes and I love the dressing on it - the dressing might have had roe? This place is definitely pretty tiny, but I think the food here really hits the spot. I think it is hearty and delicious. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back to enjoy some more dishes next time around.

Since Master Gua closed here in San Leandro, my family and I have been bummed, missing our malatang…read morefix. My cousin discovered YGF and I was shocked realizing that it's like a 30-second drive from my office and couldn't believe I hadn't noticed it before. We took the short drive out to Dublin to get lunch here on a Sunday afternoon and while there was almost no one inside when we got in line to fill our bowls, by the time we paid and sat down the line had suddenly blown up and the place was booming. Compared to Master Gua, YGF has fewer vegetable options (no broccoli, for example), but I believe they have even more meats than Master Gua did. So it's a tradeoff, depending on what you're in the mood for. All of the ingredients were super fresh and there's a pretty wide assortment of things to choose from. As with other malatang places, you take your bowl of stuff up to the counter, weigh it, and they tell you the price based on the weight. Then you choose your broth from a few different options. YGF has even more than Master Gua did, but I still went with my old standard, the Sichuan spicy hot pot broth (which is described as being medium spicy here). You can add a bowl of steamed rice on the side for a couple bucks, which I did. The food came out pretty quickly and was fantastic. My husband, brother, and cousin all got one of the bone broths (I think they all went with the beef), which is their go-to. We were all incredibly happy with our meals. The meat was cooked tender and the vegetables weren't overdone. The staff were all super nice and kept coming around to refill water. When it came time to pay, they came to the table with a mobile POS rather than having us go up to the counter to pay. I think this is going to become our new malatang place, given the convenient location, great food, and friendly service.

Glad I got to try one of the popular weigh to pay hotpot places! It is in a popular Asian…read morerestaurant plaza so parking can be difficult during busy hours. The inside is packed with tables but more geared towards smaller parties. For bigger parties they may need to move the tables together. The inside is very cutely decorated, and you get a large assortment of ingredients for your soup. Pricing is pretty standard its about $15.99/lb. I enjoyed the hotpot, came out super fast (~10 minutes) and they gave large bowls for sharing between my partner and I. I think the soup broth flavor was not as savory as I had hoped but still sweet and good. While everything was very good, this place is in a very competitive area of food spots. I did enjoy the food but I wouldn't say it's the best of the best soup broth. They have about 5-6 different flavorings/cooking styles but i think some places tend to have more. I enjoyed the food and I think I would come back to try other things. I think they do have a large ingredient selection making for a unique hotpot experience.

Food - quality of hot pot was good. Was in area and thought to check it out. I had the soft tofu…read morepot. Very brothy and gives the warmth home cooked feel to it. I would have ordered their pancake if they have kimchi pancake. That's the only thing caught me off guard at this place as they only offer seafood pancake and no other variety options. The other thing where it would make the whole experience more enjoyable would be the banchan selection which was "very" limited to 3 dishes of all preserved - kimchi & radishes only. This place is good if you want quick in and out hot pot of soup and a value meal. If you are looking for some dining experience this is not the place.

Their gomtang is always so yummy and warming to the heart. The ambiance is a cozy space with…read morerelatively good seating! But the Korean sister who was serving is the reason as to why I always come back. She is the sweetest and the most attentive!

The interior was very well furnished and we were seated quickly. The service was also fairly quick…read moreand the food was excellent. Would definitely come again!

Special Noodle is a great spot for fuel especially after a long day of shopping! The staff were…read moreincredibly kind and the restaurant was nice and cool (not super common for Asian restaurants!). The cucumber side dish, pan fried pork buns, and clear beef noodle soup are our favorites!