I was so happy to find this little gem near UCI Health. The staff person helpfully advised that one bowl would be enough for two people, and the one big bowl did come with two smaller bowls for sharing. He was very patient as we pondered the unfamiliar menu. We ordered the Nanning Noodle Soup, which had rice noodles in a slightly spicy tomato broth. It wasn't too spicy for my mom. The rice noodles seemed a little overdone, but we enjoyed the pork, broth, and herbs. We were quite full afterwards. The inside of the restaurant was warm and lacked air conditioning, so we sat outside. We grabbed some of the last shaded seats. There was a nice breeze, so it was a pleasant dining experience. Because the drink I originally ordered ran out, the staff person kindly gave me an extra Hokkaido Milk Tea for my mom. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too sweet. I couldn't place the sweetener, but we both liked it. I'd love to go back and try the other noodle soups. read more

Terrible fake Chinese food. Spent over 20 bucks for this meat fried with chili. Meat is not fully cooked, and they taste like boiled meat. Extremely salty. The beef that's in the noodles is boarderlne spoiling. The fried dumpling is not even what the description is. In Chinese fried dumpling, they only pan fried the bottom. In this place, they put the dumpling deep fry, and it doesn't come out crispy, it comes out soft. If you go here, only order their cold noodles. Do not order anything else because everything is terrible. Some of the worst money I've ever spent. read more

Crazy lunch deal alert! Parking in an apartment complex, kind of limited spots but typically if you are here to eat then parking will be okay. Still a casual spot and pretty empty during weekday lunch, they put the fifa games on the TV and they've moved from takeout containers to actual dishware. There is a small charge for credit card. The 13.99 comes with a drink cucumber salad rice and dish, and is a ginormous portion. The lunch special moved from their classic popular noodles to more Taiwanese stir fry dishes. They were out of the basil pork. I got the kung pao chicken which was more of a wetter stir fry with a slightly tangy sauce and peanuts, not too spicy, had plenty peanuts, not oily. The cucumber salad was unique in its homemade tasting chili oil and the cucumbers were really crunchy. The thai tea was okay, kind of just a mix. Fast service, though sometimes limited staff so try to get everything you need takeout container wise in one go. Overall, the food was a great deal and good for college students or someone who needs to fill their belly. The meal could probably be shared amongst 2-3 meals. read more

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i've only ordered from here though online order but every time it has been delicious and fulfilling! i personally like their liang pi noodles. they chewy and have a great texture. they're a mixed noodle so there's no soup, it's light and refreshing. one time i ordered it with beef flank and it wasn't my favorite though. the beef was dry and flavorless. but they did give a nice sized portion. read more

Qin West Noodle - Liang Pi 陕西凉皮 - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

The food is very OK, service is average, and atmosphere is bad. I do not suggest getting any of the fried rice as it is seriously lacking flavor. Maybe just adding salt or MSG would make this decent, but unfortunately, it was not good. The liang pi was decent. These spicy cold noodles had OK flavor, however, the main issue was that the noodles were all stuck together into one big ball. Especially in the places in New York, these noodles are always separated and completely covered in sauce. Unfortunately, this is not the case here. Additionally, for the price, I would expect for some type of protein to be added to the dish such as wheat gluten. Service is average. It took staff a little bit of time to come to the front to take the order. Atmosphere is bad. You will see boxes and cleaning supplies and other items just stored along the wall of the restaurant. Seating is OK, parking is hard to find. read more

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Lunch special is there even on weekends. Everything tasted pretty good except the Hokkaido milk tea was way too sweet. They take the inkind app payment so could snag a deal here. read more

Qin West Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

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The portions here are really big. We got the lamb cumin and it was a huge portion. The food here all tastes good. Very flavorful. They serve fresh homemade noodles. They have $12.99 lunch specials which comes with a drink and the pickled cucumbers. What a great deal! The numb spice here is really good. It tastes fresh and strong. No complaints, will definitely be back. It's a small restaurants. You order at the counter and pick up your food at the counter. HAPPY SPICING! read more

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The portions are generous! I'm giving 5 stars for the 12.99 lunch special and the genuine kindness of the reception staff. The boy and the man at the front are always very kind--I've tried to tip multiple times, but they usually say no. Food is made fast within 5-10 minutes. Lunch time gets a bit busy. Phone order is faster. It's a small restaurant located in an apartment plaza. Park in the back, since parking in front is limited. Don't expect anything fancy--just simple, honest food. Point system there has saved me a couple bucks on every order. Guilin soup and liang pang are my favorite. , and the lily flowers are my favorite part. IT YOU HAVE PEANUT ALLERGY TELL THEM. It's in most soup. I usually add an extra side for $1-$2 because they're that good. The broth is light and aromatic, clean and comforting without feeling heavy. Simple, fast, affordable, and comforting food. A place I keep coming back to. read more

Qin West Noodle - Liang Pi 陕西凉皮 - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

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Qin West is that zero frills spot you go to when you just want good food without the fuss. Don't come here expecting ambiance, spotless floors, or anyone to ask how your day's going. Zero vibes here. This is a quickly eat in restaurant or grab-your-food-and-go kind of place. The food? Delicious. Straight up. Everything I've tried has been solid, but the wonton soup deserves its own fan club. It's warm, flavorful, and exactly what you want after a long day. Get it on a cold chilly day, you'll thank me!! Quick tip: if you download the InKind app, you can pay through it and perpetually get 20% off! read more

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Awesome Chinese spot, just kinda in the middle of nowhere. I love the Spicy Dry Pot. Nice, complex flavors, with a touch of spice (add more chilis if you dare!). This restaurant is in the middle of an apartment complex, parking is aplenty inside the parking structure. read more

Qin West Noodle - Spicy Dry Pot (Beef) - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

I ordered the authentic beef noodle soup and it was chef's kiss. The broth was rich, deep, and actually tastes like it simmered for hours instead of being rushed. The noodles had that perfect chewy bite. The beef was tender and generous, not those tiny sad pieces hiding at the bottom. And the rou jia mo? So good. Crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful inside. Portions are big. Prices are reasonable. You're not paying influencer tax here. Just solid, authentic food that tastes like home. If you're craving comfort in a bowl, this is it. I'll definitely be back. read more

Qin West Noodle - Beef noodle soup. - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

I usually order this to go. Their Liang Pi is the star of this place. I have yet to find a better restaurant for this. I'm also a big fan of the beef noodle soup. The amount of meat they give you is also quite generous. Prices have gone up a lot is the down side. read more

If you're looking for some quick grab spicy noodle, this is your place to go. Prices are very friendly, but mild is quite spicy, mostly because of the chili paste so you can definitely remove that if you're not a spicy person. The noodle came with some basic toppings of meat, egg and pickled veggies. Very flavorful and highly recommended for a quick grab. read more

Qin West Noodle - Menu pick - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

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Small place hidden among Irvine apartments. The noodle soup was superb - I was pleasantly surprised. I had whatever they recommended and it was delicious. I'll be back! read more

Food was authentic, while the entire cleanliness of this restaurant was a question mark. Look at the tables. They are oily and dirty, with stains of food left by previous customers and customers before them. The waiter behind the counter worked hard on his iPhone with AirPods all the time. read more

This place is like on the bottom of an apartment/condo complex. There's a parking structure, but not sure if you have to pay or what. But I did see there was an arm thing that goes up and down. There's limited 30 min parking stalls along the road tho. I ordered the Liang Pi. It's a room temperature/cold noodle dish served with bean sprouts and cucumbers with the option of choosing your spice level (I got mild) and add beef (which I did not). It reminds me of a Chinese/Schezwan version of Hiyashi Chuka (Japanese cold noodle). I really liked it! It had just enough spice, with the thicker flat rice noodle. SO good! My husband got the Beef Noodle Soup. It was tasty. My husband got it with the wide flat noodle (it was recommended on the menu). He said it might've tasted better if it was with the flat rice noodle instead. The portions are very generous for one person. We didn't even finish ours. All-in-all, this was a good find and I would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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I was introduced to this place by my friend. As it turned out, they serve very delicious food here. I really liked it. The prices are reasonable, so I highly recommend it to everyone who loves Asian cuisine and tasty noodles! read more

Qin West Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Very disappointed. I had eaten here once before and decided to order through DoorDash this time. I ordered the steamed chicken, Guilin soup, and the fermented rice drink. Unfortunately, the food was some of the worst I've ever had. Both dishes were overwhelmingly salty to the point that it felt like I was eating straight salt. There was no actual flavor beyond the excessive sodium. I couldn't finish either dish.... To make matters worse, the fermented rice drink arrived improperly prepared and had no ice. I ordered from here because I didn't have access to other food options, but I ended up not eating the meal anyway... I spent around $33 and feel like it was completely wasted. Overall, a very disappointing experience. read more

The food was good and we bought it on doordash for a good deal. However the downside is the service and the place is a little dirty.

Reliable lunch/dinner takeaway with good offers (re: weekday happy lunch hour for main dish + pickles + Thai iced tea for less than $14). I've consistently enjoyed their noodles here and will try something new every once in a while. Haven't been disappointed. Wouldn't really come here for drinks, as the tea tastes more like milk with tea flavoring. I usually wait around 15-20 minutes for my food to come out, so it's probably best to call ahead. You can dine in here as there's plenty of seating but it seems better used as a takeout spot, and it usually feels really warm inside. There is limited parking outside (it's located in a plaza by two large apartment towers). read more

Located under a building complex, just off of Scholarship Road. There are 6 other locations in Los Angeles area, and I love this spot in Irvine. Featuring incredible lunch specials: entree, side, and choice of Thai tea or lemonade. I highly recommend their Taiwanese braised pork belly with white rice and fried egg, with a side of spicy cucumbers. I selected their Thai tea, which was refreshing! read more

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So firstly, the cashier had headphones on and was on phone plus no music therefore awkward and stale vibe inside. Every table was dirty, so there was no clean eating areas. We opted for outside. The food was okay, Beef soup was mostly bland, the noodles in it were kind of tasty, but got more sad as I ate. The beef did not have a good texture in my opinion and the was no flavor to it, not even a beef flavor. The soup is soup, it was pretty decent Wonton soup was the same soup but with chili oil. The actual wontons were tasty and abundant. Sesame balls were classic, can't mess those up. Honestly this was a miss and you would be better off going somewhere else. It just felt plain, but it wasn't entirely bad! read more

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There's limited parking in front of the restaurant but free retail parking in the parking garage next to it! It's a casual authentic Chinese noodle place with a lot of options. I ordered the signature liang pi noodles medium spicy and it definitely had a good numbing spice flavor. Prices are pretty normal (but seems like there's a really good lunch menu deal) but portions are large! Overall pretty good experience read more

Qin West Noodle - Liang Pi - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was pretty delicious!! Really great lunch meal deal, at $12.99 for a main, side dish and drink. I got the lu rou fan, spicy cucumbers and thai iced tea, which was all pretty tasty. Only downside was that the lu rou fan was a bit oily read more

Qin West Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Everything was really good -- bold and flavorful across the board. The cucumber salad was nice and refreshing, although the flavor leaned pretty mild and mostly tasted like chili oil. I would've liked a bit more complexity, maybe a little sweetness or sourness, but it was still really enjoyable. The noodle soup was great -- super flavorful broth and the pickles paired really well with it. I especially loved the lily flowers -- they had a great texture and it's not something you see offered often. The bun was super flavorful too, packed with cumin, and had a thin, crispy texture. Overall, really solid meal! read more

Qin West Noodle - Cucumbers, Guilin Soup, Spicy Beef Bun - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Great value lunch specials!! Can't go wrong with signing up with your mobile # to rack up points and obtain discounts. Food is fresh and delicious. Love Zhajiang Noodle 炸酱面, Spicy Wonton Soup, Pork Chinese MO 肉夹馍, Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁 and COLD DISH - CUCUMBER 凉拌黄瓜. read more

Not your typical Chinese food, this place specializes in Northern style Chinese cuisine and northern style Chinese noodles - Beef tendon: 12.5/10 delicious!! - Cucumber: 10/10, would get again - Liang pi: 8.5/10: great hot day dish - Hot dry Noodle: not our cup of tea, but those who enjoy northern style noodles will enjoy it. Warning: has HUGE heaping of peanuts, so beware if you are allergic 6 tables of 4-6ppl, one long bench Parking: shared with the strip lot, 30min parking only read more

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I waited 30 minutes for one order of the beef roll pancakes. There was nobody who ordered before me and the restaurant was empty so I assumed it would be fast. If I knew I would be waiting HALF AN HOUR FOR AN APPETIZER I would not have gone. As for the actual food it was mid and seemed to have been sitting out as it was cold and the pancake was very crunchy instead of flaky and soft. I WILL NOT BE COMING BACK HERE!!!! read more

I've been to this restaurant twice now. It is located in the Watermarke condos subdivision so there is plenty of parking. They do not require tipping and you get a discount if you pay by cash as there is a 2.3% fee for credit cards. I ordered the Guilin noodles the first time and Saozi soup noodles the second time. Both came in the take out container regardless if you order take out or not. It's the paper bowl with the wax interior. The Guilin noodles were way too salty and some of the peanuts were black and moldy looking. I unfortunately didn't see that until I got home. The Saozi noodles were not as salty. The meat had a lot of fat on it and couldn't really find the potatoes. Flavor was better than the Guilin noodles in my opinion. You need to bus your own tables and get your own silverware as well. Portion sizes are reasonable. read more

Qin West Noodle - Saozi Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

I wish I could give this place negative zero stars genuinely. I'm not one to speak up about poor food quality. My drink, I ordered a Thai tea. Mind you In a disposable cup (doesn't need to be washed) tasted straight up like rubbing alcohol and perfume. I could smell it having my nose three inches from the straw smelled like the white and green bottle of hand sanitizer. I honestly wish I kept the drink to take it to poison control. Absolutely disgusting. Terrible customer service and the food is not good. Also the atmosphere inside is unpleasant and not welcoming. Not to mention but my boyfriend also ordered plain orange chicken and it came out suffocated in chile sauce and other spices. This place sucks and is overpriced. Do NOT come here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Adding updated menu pics as the current ones are super outdated Qin west is always a great decision. Looks like they've expanded their menu w dry hot pot options and lunch specials read more

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Just absolutely excellent. First off, I really appreciate the vegetarian options here. They don't skimp out on the amount of tofu they add to their dishes and it's so yummy. The mapo tofu is delicious - spicy and flavorful. The hot dry mix noodles are out of this world. The sauce they use is so delicious and the little tofu pieces as well as the vegetables they add in are amazing. The portions are also so big for the price. read more

Qin West Noodle - Mapo Tofu - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

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Waitress here doesn't really reply to any question or request 2.15 7:30 的女生服务员粉色帽衫 不喜欢理人 一句话需要谁知道三遍 差点渴shu read more

I have dined in here and have gotten the noodles to go, and every single time I have, the food is beyond excellent. The noodles are soft, but chewy, like the noodles are handmade, and the accompanying soups and/or sauces really stick to the noodles. their "spicy" is actually more for flavour and accentuates the taste. unfortunately, they add cilantro to certain noodles, and i have the misfortune of having the "cilantro tastes like soap" gene. luckily, the staff is great about removing cilantro from dishes if you're not a fan! be aware though, and i see a lot of reviewers have said this, the portion sizes are huge, and often times i find myself splitting a bowl with a family member. while there isn't a whole lot of room inside the store itself to sit in, and some of the tables are a bit wobbly, it sort of has an ambiance like i'm back in singapore or taiwan in a food court eating a hearty and warm meal. read more

Really disappointed. I was excited to eat here but the energy is off customers looked unhappy and wait time was crazy. I don't what's happening but staff did not seem like they wanted people present. I'll order out or something next time. I won't be coming to dine in. read more

Waited over 20mins for my order, there was no one ahead of me. New customers were getting their order while I waited. The food was OK for the price. read more

I don't know what happened to this place in the past couple of months. New staff, cook, supplier? Food quality has gone down dramatically, place is messier now and trash is everywhere. I've been coming for the past 3 years and I usually get the beef noodle soup and the noodles are now mushy and trash. Soup had no taste. I hope things go back to normal soon... read more

We came here looking for a quick lunch. We saw they had a good winter special deal but sadly we missed the time cutoff (2pm). I ordered broccoli beef and my husband ordered a rice noodle and beef soup. the service was pretty bad, the person at the counter was not friendly at all. the food was decent, but nothing special. probably wouldn't come back again unless we were in a rush. read more

|[ c h e a t m e a l n o o d z ]| Pretty authentic and quite delicious for the occasional Chinese noodles cheat meal! Tried some of the beef noodle soup and such a classic, freshly made noodles in flavorful soup, yummy and decent portions 4/5. Wonton soup was also really good! The wontons were flavorful but not salty and the soup was also pretty bomb and I love how big the bowl was and the decent portions 5/5. Also not too much oil in the soup which I appreciated. |[ o v e r a l l ]| Small space but was easy for order in and take out, parking out front also easy. Efficient service. My only critique is to improve on the packing of the soup as some of it spilled in the car and it appears the top popped off. Will def be returning for authentic Chinese noodle cravings! read more

Qin West Noodle - Wonton Soup - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Disgusting inedible rice dishes that they refuse to give refunds on. DO NOT give your money to this place. read more