This place is so underrated. Tucked right beside a McDonald's and gas station you would never think…read moreyou would get authentic noodle soup dishes. But they are delicious. I had the braised beef noodle soup and it was delicious. Parking is usually not an issue and you order via QR code and pay up front. The server is friendly and often plays NBA games. Portion size is also very good. Just note don't order the spicy version unless you REALLY want a kick.

I've been dying to try this place. I kept hearing about the spicy short rib soup. I can totally see…read morewhy people would love this, but this wasnt for me. The broth was oily and it was hard to enjoy the flavors. The short rib was so tender though. And I loved the bok choy. I ordered this online for pick up and I loveeeeed how they packaged the soup. It comes in a huge container but they separate the broth and noodles. Then when you get home you just dump the noddles in the bottom. Extra star for that! I still think this restaurant is worth trying and I plan on going back to try something else.

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.

I was sick and needed something nutritious and comforting. Got a brisket 'komtang' for the rescue…read more The soup was nicely packaged with the broth and the noodles separated. The rice on the side was nice and shiny. The side of kimchi was tasty. Little packets of green onions and salt completed the experience. I'll have to try it in person sometime!

My husband and I tried this place for the first time for dinner tonight with our almost 1year old…read moreson. The woman was incredibly attentive and ensured the baby's water wasn't too cold and brought scissors if we wanted to cut his food into smaller bites. The restaurant itself was very clean and welcoming! The orange chicken was the star of the meal , well balance and perfectly crispy. We got the lamb dumpling which were extra juicy and the pork and cabbage dumplings were a classic. Homemade chili crisp oil was available at the table. Please consider supporting this local business the next time you're in the mood for Asian food!

Outstanding dinner! We were so pleased to have seen all the positive Yelp reviews about this…read morerestaurant and the reviewers were right on. Food and service were incredible. The server was the sweetest person and she helped us order. We ended up with a nice assortment: - Zha Jiang noodles - Tofu, mushroom & basil potstickers - Hot chili wontons The server was attentive and helped make us feel like very special guests. I'm sure she makes everyone feel that way. She communicates with the chef and they got our order perfect (no onions). The zha jiang noodles were our favorite. The texture of the noodles was bouncy and perfectly cooked and the veggies were fresh and neatly sliced. This dish has impressive qualities and the flavors were well balanced. The hot chili wontons had a nice kick to them and not too spicy. The potstickers are a good vegetarian option and the tofu, mushroom and basil worked well together and that butterfly made out of carrots was gorgeous. I hear the chef makes them by hand. Thank you to the server for helping us with our order and being so kind. Our dinner was superb. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. We will definitely be back next time we're in town.

Best Thai spot in the area by far!…read more Everything I've tried here is SO good. I especially love their fried chicken, as it's always crispy yet not too heavy or greasy. Must try if you're in the area and are looking for a solid Thai place. Then you can hit up Meadowlark down the street for dessert. :)

I had high hopes for this place but was disappointed. I ordered their pad see ew with beef, and…read moreasked if I could swap the broccoli for carrots; they told me that would be an extra charge, so I declined and just said no broccoli. When I picked it up, the beef and noodles were burnt, and there was nothing to write home about regarding the flavor. Very average, won't be returning unfortunately. $20!

I am coming here for several years. Food is good. And the portions are generous. We are a big fan…read moreof their fried rice and thai curries.

New Thai Bistro has authentic Thai flavors, generous portions, and great prices. There's a wide…read morevariety of dishes to choose from. We ordered crab fried rice, pad thai, green curry, and bbq pork jowl, and everything we tried was delicious. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

Came here for a quick late night snack, but I ended up ordering a meal. The katsu and chicken bbq…read moreplate is a good deal for $17. I couldn't pass that up. Chicken was really good and the portion size is great. It is a great plate to share with another person. Restaurant is very clean. Staff is quick to get your food and pick up after you're done.

Fast food ramen in downtown Pleasanton…read more Went with the kids today as the missus was out of town. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. We ordered miso ramen, bbq chicken and chicken katsu plate, and crab Rangoon and chicken kara-age appetizers, then shared everything. Total bill was about $60 after tax. The food didn't blow us away, but service was quick and portions were decent. My daughter didn't eat much of her miso soup, and we ended up taking most of it and some of the Kara-age home. Be careful parking on the street as the City of Pleasanton has special weekend no-parking hours because of the long lines for meadowlark dairy nearby (we got a $50 ticket!).

Zhangliang Malatang offers such a fun and unique dining experience! You get to choose all your own…read moretoppings, protein, and noodles, and they charge by weight--which makes it really enjoyable and easy to customize exactly what you're craving. Being able to build your own hot pot is part of the fun. I especially love their bone broth, and the dry mix noodles are so good--full of flavor and incredibly satisfying. The food is consistently delicious. The staff is always so kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better every time we visit. This is one of our favorite spots to go when the weather is rainy and cold--it's the perfect comfort food. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Seriously 5 stars? It's good for a quick meal and I like it, but a bit crazy for 5, sorry a 3 for…read moreme, not anything bad but as expected. Malatang is a Chinese staple food, it is like pizza, chicken wings or bbq, you have to try to make it bad. The main differentiating between them is ingredients and broth. The main broth (Tomyum) is pretty tasty, I thought it would be thick and heavy but it is more like a soup (I did drink a bit and it was delicious). Ingredients vice it is just what you eat at buffets that has hot pot or malatang section. I found the lamb to be a bit better quality than buffets, fried egg old and stale (the only disappointment), green veggies quite a surprising delight (I usually don't eat that). Pig intestines, beef tendon are well cooked and seasoned, which were also delightful.

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!

Pho Lovers is a solid go-to in Dublin when you want something quick and consistently good…read more Everyone comes for the pho (and it's legit), but don't skip the Bò Né sizzling platter comes out hot with steak, eggs, and that garlic butter sauce...so good. The caramelized pork bánh mì is another win crispy bread, great flavor. Also highly recommend the pho dip bánh mì with oxtail broth super rich and perfect for dipping. Drinks are underrated too grab a sugarcane juice (passionfruit one is ). Ambience is casual and no-frills nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable. It's the kind of spot you come to eat, not hang out, and it does that well. Fast service, no fuss, always hits.

***3.5*** Came here…read moretwice. The first time we came bc Marufuku was packed. Enjoyed the pho and banh mi so much wanted to come back and bring Hubs. Their banh mi has freshly baked buttery baguette. They hollow out the middle and fill it with meat and their julienne radishes and carrots. I think it was satisfyingly good and one I haven't had in awhile. And least not in the Tri Valley. The second time around, the pho to me was a bit underseasoned. The banh minh was still fresh and tasty. Drinks were still good and thirst quenching.

REALLY good pork buns and the Kung pow was perfectly spicy! My wife got a hot pot bowl and it was…read moreMASSIVE. Waiters staff was very attentive to the lobby as a whole and the whole place has a really cool vibe to it. Perfect for a date night with a quirky girl

I had gotten 2 chicken chow mains and vegetable fried rice for $50 not including tip. This was pick…read moreup to go and when I opened the bag there was hardly any chow mains in both containers it was half filled. The chow main was oily and flavorless. The best part was the fried rice since you could taste the soy sauce. There was no sauce or fortune cookies only a few napkins and utensils. The lowest tip on the machine was an 18%. The only reason I bring this up is because I understand everything is going up but to get home and open up half full containers and only like one of the options is crazy.