I enjoyed my first dining experience with Q Noodles. The restaurant was clean and open. I loved the water pitcher they gave us at the table. I ordered the pork soup dumplings and the vegetable spring rolls. Both were very good. I also ordered a Boba Milk Tea and while tasty, could have used more tea and less milk. But it was a solid win for me as dim sum and soup noodles are a favorite for me. I will be returning to try the other dishes. read more

Food - 9/10 Service - 10/10 Ambiance - 10/10 Stopped by solo for a quick grab of pork soup dumplings and spicy oil wonton. The pork soup dumpling was just okay in my opinion; personally think it could've been flavored better. However, it did come steaming hot. However, the spicy oil wonton was delicious and flavored perfectly. Service was super quick - food came out within 5 mins, and the spot was really cute. Was pleasantly surprised once walking in how decorated the place was. read more

Q Noodles - Sd1. Pork Soup Dumplings S5. Spicy Oil Wonton (10) - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

: ) Yibin Spicy Dry Noodle with Pork (N5) : ) Steamed dumpling with pork and Chives : | Soup dumplings (pork) : ( Service was Ok maybe on the lower side of Ok. Super clean and neat store incl. the restrooms. read more

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Aside from the fact that Q Noodle's flavor profile doesn't totally vibe with my personal preferences, I find this place to be very, very inconsistent. As someone who really enjoys big, spicy flavors in Chinese food, I find Q Noodles to be on the tamer side. This isn't necessarily the worst thing, my grandparents prefer these flavors a lot more. However, the style of food does not make up for some the unknown of a high or low experience. Q Noodles is one of the few places in the area that serves soup dumplings. Unfortunately, during my last visit the soup dumplings had no soup in them. The flavor of the meat inside was decent, but the lack of soup was disappointing! It makes the dish what it is. I also don't particularly fancy their rice bowls, and that says a lot coming from someone who eats an unholy amount of rice. I eat a lot of Taiwanese braised pork rice, so when I saw it on the menu I certainly had some expectations. I didn't get the Taiwanese version, rather, a more mild version where the pork was leaner and definitely overcooked. Their pork chop rice bowl is decent. While there are some misses, there are also some highlights. The popcorn chicken with the spicy powder rocks, the spicy braised beef noodle soup is packed with heat and delicious flavors, and their braised chicken is tender, juicy and kind of like a great Bourbon chicken. It pairs well with a rice bowl. Q Noodles certainly won't be my #1 choice when it comes to Chinese food, given the amount of options in the area. However, there are some really solid options that I think still give it some charm. I just hope that next time, my soup dumpling has some soup! read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch and was presently surprised. service was quick even though it was crowded, we ordered sesame balls, panfried pork and chive dumpling, shrimp dumplings, a sesame chicken and chongqing noodles. what really stood out was the the panfried dumplings and noodles. The dumplings were crispy on the bottom, yet still soft/ flavorful..not oily or burnt tasting. The noodles had a bold, savory heat to it (more of a tingle then eye watering heat) nothing salty just a smooth aroma type of taste with bok choy, egg, tofu, peanuts and noodles. the sesame balls were good, standard with red bean paste inside, not sweet and the steamed shrimp dumplings were a pass for me for they were a little fishy. I didn't get to try the sesame chicken, my nephew ate it all so safe to say it was delicious. definitely a must try if you're in the area. read more

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Q noodles was very good and has great prices. Would recommend going with a group and ordering appetizers and different dishes to share. My favorite was the garlic cucumber, which was very flavorful. The pork buns were also very good. For my entree, I got the hot and sour foon with mixed pork. I liked the dish but it is definitely on the heavier side. Service was great and everything came out quickly. The restaurant itself has a ton of seating and wasn't too busy on a weekday dinner. read more

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Q Noodles is a solid option if you're craving dumplings and noodles, though our experience landed more in the "good, not great" category. We ordered the dumpling/dim-sum sampler box along with the noodles in peanut sauce. Everything was prepared well and tasted good, no complaints there. The dumplings were alright and offered a nice variety, and the peanut noodles were flavorful. That said, nothing really stood out as over-the-top or memorable. The flavors were solid but didn't quite reach that "wow" factor that makes you immediately start planning your next visit. This was our first time here, and while we enjoyed the meal, it didn't leave a strong lasting impression. Importantly, nothing was bad at all. Service was fine, the food came out as expected, and the overall experience was pleasant (inside restaurant looked nice as well). It's the kind of place that works well when you're nearby and want something reliable, even if it doesn't rise to must-visit status. Worth trying, especially if you're in the area. read more

Q Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We came for an early dinner on Friday ahead of a movie. We were the only people in there for a little bit but it quickly filled up. They have a nice dim sum menu with a bunch of options. I love soup dumplings but went with a pork bao bun this time. Very yummy - 2 for $5, which is about normal. Then for entrees I got the noodles in scallion oil with chicken. The way they cook the chicken is something I've never experienced before. Like a little bit fried? It was interesting. The noodles were good and not spicy. I add a liberal amount of chili oil. My partner got the Chongqing Noodles and added chicken. The sauce/liquid it comes in is delightfully spicy. I think I actually preferred his over mine. We also both got milk teas with our meal. Both taro and both very good. Our server was wonderful! And our food came out quickly. Overall, I would recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

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Went in for a nice simple lunch. Got the strawberry fruit tea with mango boba (DELICIOUS!). Got the scallion pancakes, side of rice, and the pork & chive steamed dumplings. Everything was pretty good. I wish the dumplings had a little bit more flavor but overall a good experience and i will be back. read more

Q Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

A ton of options and dim sum. The week my sister and I went, they had a dim sum tower special. Cool and unique to the area.

Get the popcorn chicken pleaaaaaase!!! The pork intestine was decent but not as good as the first time I had it. My mind was blown the first time. The shrimp and pork dumplings soup dumplings had good flavor but my husband and I thought that the wrappers were much too thick. Our daughter absolutely loved them though. Service is great and there's a button on the wall you can press when you need your server, like what they have at AYCE or KBBQ spots. The spicy oil wontons are good. Definitely not what one might expect but I suppose they aren't "chili oil wontons". It must just be the style of food from a certain region in china that we're not familiar with. We've tried the chicken mushroom gyoza in the past and it was excellent. I would skip the cold peanut noodles as well. The coconut boba has wonderful flavor but the boba didn't taste fresh. So the drinks are good but skip the boba! They have a QR code on the table that indicates you can get a free drink if you fill out a survey but I didn't get around to it until I was at home. It is a dated receipt after you finish the survey that says what date you fill it out and you are meant to show it to the server. Will definitely be returning though. They've got a cute ambience with a cotton candy machine, cherry blossoms, a pay phone, and a huge wicker papasan. read more

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They show that they are open till 9. I showed up with a friend at 8:30 looking to get some quick food and they said they are already closed. They are falsely stating they are open till 9 if you get turned away at 8:30. They should update their hours. Will not be coming back what a shame read more

My introduction to soup dumplings was initiated at this location - and If all the other sites are as good as this one, I recommend it highly. Is a wait worth it for freshly steamed dumplings??? Of course! it's the only way! The dumplings are a solid selection, and there are rice and noodle options too - and for the adventurous, dim sum menus were available on weekends (as of my last visit) Enjoy! read more

Not a bad dim sum & noodle spot that serves up nice and homey food! Unfortunately, our experience was a bit soured near the end due to the service. Amongst my parents and I, we ordered an appetizer (pig ears), two dim sum items (shrimp & pork soup dumplings and pan fried pork buns), and two noodle dishes (chongqing noodles and yibin spicy dry noodles). In terms of highlights, the texture of the pig ears was quite good as they were cut very thinly and weren't overly gummy, plus the pan fried pork buns were delicious! Otherwise, the soup dumplings were good but not a standout, and out of the two noodle dishes, the chongqing noodles definitely felt like it could use a bit more flavor. The amount of food we ordered ended up being just about perfect, though we had some leftover pig ears that we decided to get a box for. After leaving our table, we stopped at the front of the restaurant to take a few photos in front of this cute wall and accidentally forgot about our leftovers (which were already boxed up). We ended up noticing as we got into our car, and one of us immediately went back in to hopefully retrieve the leftovers. Sadly, they didn't have it anymore... this rubbed us the wrong way since they were cleaning up our table while we were still in the restaurant and could have easily handed us the leftovers that we forgot. read more

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Great noodles!! I got the beef noodle soup, which is unfortunately not your typical tender beef Taiwanese noodle soup. It's sliced beef which is not as good, but still pretty darn tasty. The noodles were nice, chewy, and bouncy. It was a generous portion as well! We got soup dumplings on the side which came with 6. They were great as well. Service was good, kind waitresses and food came fast! If I'm in the area again, I'll probably stop by because the noodles are not bad. read more

Q Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

My grandson and I love everything about Q Noodles: the food, the unique beverages, the service, the atmosphere. We are on a mission to try every item on the menu! It's almost impossible to choose a favorite as we go about our mission, as every dish we've eaten has been spectacular. Each order is fresh, tasty, and beautifully presented by wait staff who are kind, friendly and helpful. Always a delight. Can't wait for our next dining adventure at Q! read more

Q Noodles - My grandson and I can't resist selfies in front of Q Noodles' iconic Chinese Angel selfie wall. - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

A friend saw this place on TikTok and we came to try it because she was so excited for dimsum. This was a "ok, if I'm not the one paying" sort of restaurant; the server wasn't the nicest or most polite; he didn't ask what or if we even wanted drinks before ordering food. Then, the food was good in the sense that we ate it, but it wasn't particularly exciting or flavorful. It's definitely not a homemade/authentic place for dimsum (go to HMart and you can get the same items for your steamer at a fraction of the price). We shared the sampler, and I had the seafood noodles, which were also a bit overcooked in general. read more

Q Noodles - Seafood noodles - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is a nice place but to be completely honest, I feel my palate wasn't the target audience here. I saw so many things online about the dim sum combo. I liked the piggy buns and the bbq pork the most. The soup dumplings were underwhelming to me. My boyfriend got the pork-chop over rice and he said it was okay. He only got a few pieces of broccoli though. The service was a little iffy - I felt judged for what I ordered lol. I probably wouldn't come back but that's mostly based off preference, not the overall experience. read more

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You seat yourself. Was immediately greeted and asked if we wanted booth or a table. Once we sat, we received water which was nice since it was a hot summer day. You can tell they put a lot of effort in their ambience. Everything has their restaurant name "Q-Noodles" - literally everything: chopsticks, napkins, plates, etc. On the table there is hot chili oil (which was actually hot), soy sauce, and another container of brown sauce I wasn't sure of. We went during lunch so dim sum items were $4.99 each. The food? Very below par. Everything was SALTY, bland, and dry. I couldn't even pair dim sum with any sauce on the table because those were also salty. We came here because of TikTok which I should've known to keep my expectations low. I would wait until you're in a bigger city like Chicago or NYC to eat dimsum because this wouldn't even scratch an itch. Not worth the money. read more

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Been a min since I've been back here... well according to the owner at least a year lol Came in one night since being gone for a while and man of man did I miss the food here.. Came for something warm and comforting so ordered the combo soup dumpling sampler and the sour fish soup with noodle and I can say it did not disappoint. The soup dumplings were pretty good ... i liked the chicken and the shrimp/pork one the best out of all of them ... the skin on the soup dumplings were just right and not too thick which is good.. the flavors were tasty and so was the consume inside ... The sour fish noodle soup was delicious as always and had a nice warm kick to it.. The Ube Milk tea was a perfect balance of flavor and was not overly sweet like other places .. Overall great experience and can't wait to go back read more

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We like this place. Roomy dining room and some interesting dishes. The soup noodles are fun and delicious. Love the Yibin noodles. Lots of choices. read more

Noodle and rice dishes were ok but all the dimsum and apps were clearly frozen and not fresh. Bit into a shrimp and chive dumpling and it was ice-cold and frozen inside still. Service was atrocious and took forever to get someone to even come over to complain about this despite constantly trying to call over various servers. They said they would "remake" it but it took so incredibly long that we were already done eating and just sitting around waiting for them to bring it out so we could grab the check and leave. No one ever apologized for this btw and they still made us pay for it in the end. Horrible service and high prices for reheated frozen food. Probably won't be back read more

I was very impressed with this spot! The ingredients were so fresh and everything tasted so light and delicious! The scallion pancakes were cooked to the perfect crispiness and the sauce that accompanied it was sweet and well balanced. The soup dumplings were good! The shrimp were my favorite. They were very tasty and hearty. The beef over rice was good! I wasn't the biggest fan of the ground beef portion but I did really enjoy the grilled beef. The egg on the side was a nice touch but I wish it was cooked more jammy and less well done. Overall I was very impressed and will definitely be back here again! The vibe was very casual but had a lot of cute touches. They had nice decor, cute water jugs, and branded chopsticks. They even had a cotton candy machine that I eyed as well! The service was very good! They were very quick with bringing the food out to us! read more

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The food here was amazing super flavorful and fresh. The staff treated me like family, and the service was great. The place is really cute inside and has a nice charm. If you're vegetarian, this is the best Chinese restaurant to go to. I was so excited to eat that I forgot "before" photos, but here are the after pics and the cute piggy buns. read more

Q Noodles - piggybuns very good - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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It's been a while since we've been here. Heard that they've added dim sum to the menu so decided to give it a try. Pork dumplings were decent. Glutinous rice siu mai, steamed har gow (shrimp dumplings) & steamed rice rolls with shrimp (cheung fun) were all just mediocre. I honestly think they don't make it in site & get them commercially frozen. The prices were also high compared to better dim sum at other places at $8 per order of dim sum. Fried pork chop over rice was well made. Pork chop was made perfectly. The popcorn chicken was a standout....it was crispy, very flavorful and fried to perfection. Service was attentive with the servers keeping an eye on us & making sure everything was fine. Honestly, if you want authentic dim sum, this isn't it. This is better for their noodle & rice dishes. read more

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The restaurant looked nice. Everyone was very friendly. There was a little bit of a wait because of its popularity. We ordered the pork soup dumplings And the seafood noodles, fried dumplings. The presentation was really good.. I am a fan of soup dumplings, and have eaten them in quite a few places. That being said the flavor was just so so and when you opened, the dumpling there wasn't enough broth in my opinion, the fried dumplings were a little greasy and the seafood noodles my husband got Were bland like I said the broth in the noodles could have stood more flavor. I would rate them three stars for flavor four stars for customer service and cleanliness five stars for a presentation read more

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We had Sichuan Beef noodles soup, pork & shrimp soup dumplings, and steamed pork buns. Everything is so good! This is our second time and the flavors taste authentic. Great ambiance and customer service too! read more

Q Noodles - N9. Sichuan Beef Noodles Soup - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Highly Recommend Q Noodles. My family and I loved everything we ordered. It was all cooked perfectly and service was quick. I can't wait to go back! Not pictured: Sesame Chicken and Rice and Steamed Pork & Chive Dumplings. read more

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Overall decent experience at Q Noodles. We got the: - Peppercorn Spicy Soup Dumplings: Peppercorn flavor was present, but could have been much stronger. Amount of broth inside was pretty scant for most dumplings, but wrapper was nice & chewy - Glutinous Rice Shumai: Interesting texture with the glutinous rice, but not super flavorful - Chicken Leg Over Rice: Loved the crunch of the chicken skin; chicken was super tender & flavorful. Appreciated all the accompaniments as well (broccoli, pickled cabbage, minced pork, boiled egg) - Pork Chop Over Rice: Again loved the crispiness of the fried pork chop! - Yibin Spicy Dry Noodle: Good noodle texture, but felt pretty one-tone in flavor so had to add a good amount of chili oil - Hot & Sour Foon: Unique flavor and textural profile with the significant sourness, peanuts, and glass noodles Nice ambiance with plenty of seating. Service seemed a bit short handed for the lunch rush, so it wasn't super impressive. 6/10 soft recommend, I think you could probs find better Szechuan food elsewhere but there were some really tasty items here! read more

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I love Q Noodles! The soup here is delicious no matter which one you get. I've gotten the pork chop noodle soup, Sichuan beef noodle, and the golden noodle beef soup. Delicious!! The soup dumplings are incredible. I've been back so many times read more

Q Noodles - N14. Golden Beef Noodles Soup - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I came with my daughter here to try out this restaurant for dinner. There were a fair number of customers on this evening but also ample seating and we were seated right away. We ordered a pork chop over rice and minced pork over rice, and both were rather large portions. I'd like to see the mustard vegetables placed on the side rather than in the bowl as my daughter steered clear of their sharp flavor which was touching much of the contents of the rest of the bowls. We also ordered soup dumplings, which had I known the portion size, I'd probably have reconsidered. The dumplings were small and lacking in soupy content but otherwise tasted pretty good. Overall, I think this is about average of Chinese fare in the area, and I'd come back again and try other parts of the menu. read more

I will open this review by saying that while the dim sum at Q Noodles is not up to par for my taste, it has a good selection of decent non-dim sum options, placating some of my disappointment. The location in Cary (given the greater concentration of Asians), and the relatively unassuming vibes upon entering gave me some hope, which was quickly let down. I was very impressed by some videos of the food I had seen on TikTok, and given my many disappointments with dim sum in the area, I decided to give Q Noodles a chance. Yet, once again, I found myself face to face with microwavable, pre-made buns thrown into a steamer, rather than hand-made dumplings and buns - and at an exorbitant price! You would get the same food at 1/3 the cost by going to H-Mart and throwing their frozen aisle into a steamer bin. Furthermore, their offerings are quite limited, and many traditional dim sum options are not even on the menu - likely because they aren't available frozen. The soup dumplings are the same - tiny with rubbery skin indicating a frozen past. For those with palates that have not ventured beyond NC, these things could be overlooked - but having had good dim sum in many other cities, I'm not nearly so lenient. On a more positive note, my friend got a vegetarian noodle soup, which fortunately looked like it had seen some kitchen time. I'd venture to guess that the same could probably be said about most of their noodle dishes, given the name. Additionally, the staff were kind and fast. All in all, Q Noodles has left me where I began - still hoping that I won't have to drive to D.C. for some passable dim sum. read more

Went here for lunch and it was amazing. The atmosphere is so cute, from the cherry blossom decorations to all the wall decor. Service was good, they explained how to eat each thing and how to make the sauce spicy if you wanted to with the chili oil. It was overall a positive experience! The food was the best, the soup dumplings were flavorful, and the chicken wings were good as well. Very crispy. I definitely want to return soon. They do have lunch specials as well which is nice! read more

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Worst Dim Sum I've ever had. Shrimp was obviously old. Everything was extremely fishy tasting. I actually wanted to spit everything out. The only items I ordered that were edible was the chili oil wontons and the pork buns read more

Q Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Asian cuisine is my favorite. I'm always delighted to try a new place. When I saw Q noodles had intestines, I was pumped. Sadly the meal disappointed. I ordered the shrimp/pork soup dumplings and the intestines over rice. The rice dish came out first. It was not hot. Everything was barely warm, which made it less appetizing. The steamed broccoli was lukewarm like it was dipped in hot water. The marinated egg didn't look yummy. Saving grace was the pickled cabbage. The soup dumplings were mid, at best. The wrapper was too thick with barely any broth inside. The filling tasted entirely pork. I'm a New Yorker so my standards are kinda high. The place was full on Sunday afternoon so clearly others enjoyed. No need for me to return. read more

Q Noodles - Pork intestines over rice with pickled cabbage and. Broccoli - Noodles Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Super friendly, nice and relaxing. Food is so delicious. I've had dumplings before and thought they were on. These were melt in your mouth. So light and savory. read more

This place was good and authentic. Walk in and got a seat quickly and the server brought a pitcher of water and the menu. The menu was big and I wanted to try everything. The service was great, the server gave us time to look over the menu and checked us from time to time. The food came out fast. The beef noodle soup, potato tower and the fried pork chop over rice was delicious. The soup dumplings were good but I puncture it and all the soup came out. Perfect place for a date and chill vibe. So if you're in the area, stop by and give it a try!!!! read more

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I got the Chongqing Noodles, my husband got the Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup, and we shared the Peppercorn Pork Spicy Soup Dumplings. Per usual, we both liked our own noodles more lol I also included photos from my previous visit (first and last) because the Yibin Spicy Dry Noodle with Minced Pork I tried last time has been my favorite! Between the Chicken and the Peppercorn Pork Dumplings, I liked the Peppercorn ones more because it had stronger flavors! read more

Q Noodles was a nice place to have lunch with friends. We came on a Memorial Day because they were open (also because my friends were craving pho and our original pick was closed, so soup dumplings sounded like a good alternative). The menu has a pretty decent variety and also dim sum. Food came out as it was ready, so some items were kind of delayed. Some people finished their meal before others got their full order. Since this was my first time, I'm not sure if it's always like that... and honestly we weren't really bothered by it except for one dumpling order that came out by the time everyone was finished. I lean towards a more plant based diet and didn't feel there were many vegetarian options, although a few items did have a note saying they could be prepared vegetarian. I just wish there had been more vegetarian dumpling options. I ordered the veggie buns off the dim sum menu and they were okay, I don't think I'd order them again though. The scallion pancakes were also okay, they came out a bit more greasy than I like them to be. Overall though, I think my friends liked their dishes. Honestly, the highlight for me was our server! He was really nice and humorous. read more

Delish Neighborhood Chinese dumpling option. I decided to order take away for lunch. The food was ready on time and and packaged nicely. Didn't have any ruptured dumplings! I ordered a a variety of dumplings and I appreciated the dye to differentiate between flavors. Pork soup dumpling The pork flavor seemed subtle and wasn't as pronounced as would've liked. Texture was good. Pork and Shrimp soup dumpling Not my favorite variation of this combination. The shrimp flavor was stronger than would've liked. Beef soup dumpling Overall favorite of the 3 soups. The beef flavor came out very nicely and the texture of the filling was wonderful as well. Fried chicken and mushroom dumplings Was a nice mild dumpling. The crispness does tend to get soggy when stored in a container. It didn't taste oily, which is a nice plus for fried dumplings. Overall the dumplings were a nice treat in the cold. I would like to return and try them nice and fresh on site and select some new flavors. read more

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