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The food was largely disappointing. The steamed bun with beef and chili oil was okay, the bun itself was a bit deflated but tasted good but was mostly bread. The meat inside had pretty alright flavor, but weirdly had whole chickpeas in it. The chili oil mostly saved it. The belt noodles were not quite as good as they looked. The noodles themselves were great; thick, hand cut texture, perfectly cooked. The sauce on them, however, gave the impression of being a flavorful, chili, mala-inspired dish. It instead was very vinegary, with an overall very flat, bitter flavor. The meat in the dish were all chunks of pure fat. The bell peppers in the dish seemed to attempt to lighten the overall very flat, heavy/rich tasting dish, but were a very poor fit in terms of both the type of cuisine and the very sweet flavor. The desserts were slightly redeeming. The creme brule macaroon was very sweet but good. The Apple cider mochi cake was also overall yummy, with a soft and fluffy inside with bursts of apple chunks. Service was okay, but definitely slow. Also there's no WiFi available. The ambience and design is nice, but the food here I would generally not recommend.
We used to love Roses. But we have now banned it from our rotation. Food is still great but incredibly slow service - both dine in and take out - multiple times we've waited 20+ min beyond the estimated ready time for take out and 30 min after ordering for our food. I understand everyone is understaffed but just adjust your expected ready time online to set expectations. We've also had several unfriendly servers who make you feel like you're imposing on them / it's your fault when they bring out wrong food. Mr and Mrs Meddis - please improve your operations, it's a bummer to no longer visit your establishment.
This is my new favorite spot in Durham! Rose's Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets is hands-down one of my favorite places to eat in the area. The food is creative, comforting, and full of bold flavors -- you can really taste the care that goes into every dish. The dumplings are delicate and perfectly seasoned, the handmade noodles have great texture, and the desserts are absolutely incredible (don't skip them!). I came here for the first time and ordered a steamed meat bun, the winter sweet potato salad, the House Iced Jasmine Tea and for dessert I got the citrus upside down cake. The food and dessert were fantastic, but the jasmine tea was not my favorite, but that does not mean it was bad. It was just not my favorite flavor. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere feels warm and inviting, and everything is clearly made with love. Whether you're out for a casual dinner or a special night with friends, you can't go wrong with Rose's. By the way, the restroom is beautiful and clean. The only small issue is parking. There is no street parking, but there is a public paid parking lot about a block from it. Overall, highly recommend!
The tiny lot is kind of a barrier, but there is great parking across the street. There are loads of 2-tops which can be pulled together to accommodate larger groups, as well as a half-dozen outdoor tables. My friends pulled together two tables and the seven of us had enough room. We tried a lot of different dishes, from let noodle bowls to roasted chicken spring rolls. I had the PHAT SI EW SANDO, which is a pita pocket stuffed with rice noodles, pork shoulder, and a fried egg, along with some sort of wilted leafy vegetable and some crispy toppings. Very tasty, and a large portion. I took half home for a lunch. Service was quick and patient (thanks Kaitlyn!), and payment was quick and easy tableside without having to print out tabs. There were a good number of beers available, and some wines as well. Only one red was available by the glass, (a very tiny pour!), but the rest of the meals were far larger portions than we expected. Several others got take-away boxes. A fun evening and great food!
The food was delicious. Small place with seating at high tops. The food was very good- crafted with care and attention to details. The service was a little slow but it was fine overall. The bakery was very impressive. The display case was full of delicious, gorgeous treats. I also tried the chocolate galette which was phenomenal. Pricing a little high but overall on par with area/food. I would return!
I did NOT try the noodles or dumplings here, but instead stopped in for their famous ice cream sandwich (recommended by friends)!! I tried both the "burnt honey honeycomb" and the "toffee brownie" ice cream sandwiches. I thought the ice cream inside was really creamy, a little over frozen though. The flavors were great for each one. The outside cracker part (sandwiching the ice cream) gave it a nice crunch, but I prefer soft cookies or brownies on the outside (personal choice). Really good ice cream sandwich, but wouldn't stop by just for that again.
I stopped in on the weekend to satisfy my sweet tooth, so I can't comment on their savory foods. I've had the ice cream sandwiches before which have great flavor combinations and the right type of cookie to support the ice cream. The other desserts might be even better! They have a mouth watering display of various sweets from macarons to cakes to tarts. I settled on a pumpkin pie, chocolate ganache galette, and spiced apple cake. They were all so good with rich flavors! I'll be back to try more!
Came here for a late lunch/early dinner on a Saturday afternoon and I think I found my new favorite restaurant. It's slightly smaller inside, so I wouldn't recommend for a large party but, the staff makes you feel so welcomed. Our waiter provided amazing recommendations! We ordered a bao bun to split, House Made Belt Noodles with meat and added veggies, and a Burnt honey honeycomb ice cream sandwich for dessert. The belt noodles were delicious however i would ask for less chili oil next time. When I went to eat my leftovers, my mouth was on fire from the noodles soaking up the extra oil. The real star of the show was the bakery case and ice cream sandwich - defiantly a 'must get dessert' kind of place!! I can't wait to try more of their bakery section!!
I've loved this hidden gem for a little over 10yrs and Rose's Burnt Miso Ramen will always be my absolute favorite dish. I love how rich and hearty this broth. If you're a garlic lover like me, this will be your favorite dish too I love that I can grab freshly baked pastries and cookies from the same location as y savory East Asian dish. The Meyer Lemon Sugar cookies are beyond addictive. I love the candied lemon and edible flower pieces topping and the sweet yet tart icing. The ambiance is very chill and I'm always greeted warmly by staff and owners Justin and Katie whenever I visit.
We enjoyed the raspberry Bundt cake for dessert. All their treats looked amazing. The food was good too. We got the kids a bao to share, they didn't care for the mushrooms inside. I had the fried squid sandwich which was super interesting. Big flavor profile between spicy and citrus mayo and the fried squid. The squid was a bit over cooked and rubbery. A little difficult to eat on sandwich forms. Lastly, we ordered the soy tonkatsu ramen. We were not happy with the flavor, there was something off about the broth. The restaurant is very small, reservation is recommended. The food does come out quick, so we didn't have to wait too long for a table. Service was fine. They had 2 people helping with the customers, so if they are busy you might have to wait a little.
This restaurant is in my opinion the most underrated restaurant in the Triangle...coming from someone that used to be a chef that's worked in Michelin restaurants and owned a modern Viet restaurant and bakery. I can see the care and effort they put in to making quality food that takes you on a journey. You're all sleeping on this place!!
Food: 4/5 - Good but hot! Ambiance: 5/5 very cute. Service: 4/5 - Attentive and not hanging over you.
I would say Rose's is a great place for a date night or a quick "grab a pastry and go" place. The food it a little on the salty side and there is not a lot of seating so I would try to get there before the rush comes! I went with my husband and we were able to find a table quickly because we went at 530pm. Loved! the ambiance. I would go back for that! Like to sit there and have a good conversation, the service was great. The pork/squash dumpings were fine, but next time I'd like to try the other appetizers on their menu. The special beef noodle soup was a bit on the saltier side, but the sliced meat was cooked to perfection! Definitely give Rose a shot, and parking isn't bad! (If you go early). read more
definitely a neat little hidden gem! i love the concept of savory and sweet together! there isn't really too much parking available but a lot of street parking close by. once you walk in, you're blasted with so much amazing smells and there's limited indoor seating but there is outdoor seating with umbrella tops to shade. i was greeted and brought to a two person table that was somewhat tight to squeeze into if there adjacent tables are occupied! we ordered some pork dumplings for appetizer, which was so flavorful and the chili oil wasn't too spicy either. our ramen and belt noodles came about 7-10 minutes afterwards and it was sooo delicious! the presentation and aroma from both dishes almost made me forget to take pictures first!! there were mushrooms, lettuce, egg, and pork along with my ramen, which was cooked perfectly and super slirpable! i tried a bite of the belt noodle dish and there were so many spices involved but not too overwhelming! we spent over three hours chatting before deciding on some macarons to finish up our late lunch! the pistachio was delicious, the texture was perfect and flavors were perfectly balanced. i would definitely recommend that if you're deciding on a macaron flavor! overall, super amazing experience and can't wait to come again for different flavors! read more
There were only a few parking spots. The desserts all looked AMAZING! I got the peanut butter cup ice cream sandwich. The cookie used was interesting but tasted good. I would definitely love to come back to try more of their dessert selections. read more
I've heard nice things about Rose's for awhile now. We came on Sunday for lunch and were able to be seated immediately around 11:30am. By the time we finished eating, there were definitely some larger parties quoted wait times. Between the two of us, we ordered a Belt Noodle dish with braised beef ($16), the Katsu sandwich ($12), and the Black Currant Tea Straciatella Ice Cream Sandwich ($5.25). Altogether, they were perfect to split because of the balance between dishes. The noodles were bold in flavor with fried garlic and chili oil. We both wished the red cabbage used was actually Napa, savoy, green cabbage or something less bitter. Besides that, I really enjoyed this dish and would order again. The noodles were a perfect texture. The Katsu was relatively light and slightly sweet, so it was nice to switch between the two dishes. The ice cream sandwich was surprisingly so delicate and wonderful! The black currant tea flavor really shone through with a floral hint. The ice cream base was light and the cookie was crisp. Really loved this and we were so tempted to get another flavor to try as well. Next time! Probably wouldn't get the Katsu again because it wasn't as memorable, but definitely the other two. I do feel like all items are $1-2 more expensive than I'd value them for in this market. Makes it hard to "just come here for lunch". read more
Great little spot to grab a bite to eat. We ordered inside and sat outside where they brought out our food. Pretty no frills experience - we got our own napkins, utensils and water, and they gave us paper plates to share. Overall we really enjoyed everything we ordered - the salads and belt noodles were highlights. I would say the noodles and fish were on the spicy side for sure. The ice cream and mochi cake were a nice cool down after the meal. read more
Every time I've come here, the food is spectacular and unique. I love that they use locally sourced foods and have a rotating menu. Everything is delicious! I specifically love the chicken katsu Sando! Highly recommended. The macarons and ice cream sandwiches are a MUST TRY as well! Anytime I'm in the area, I gotta stop by! read more
I can't wait to come back here and try the food. We stopped in mostly to try their ice cream sandwiches. Super tasty and so were their macaroons. Highly suggest the crème brûlée! We also got the steam dumplings and the pork one was fantastic but they have a vegan option too! Will be back for the noodles. read more
5 years ago
The noodles were a great texture and the toppings and sauce were well done. I really enjoyed this meal, however I will say that eating this left me extremely thirsty since the sauce was a tad too salty and oily, nonetheless delicious. The menu was small but that is actually my preference because it shows that they do each of their few menu items exceptionally well. They even have vegan options which is fantastic! Desserts here are sooo good. The ice cream sandwiches are HUGE so order one to share amongst a few! The cookie and ice cream are uniquely flavored and compliment each other very well. I can't wait to come here again one day just to enjoy their other sweet offerings and bakery selections! read more
5 years ago
Highly recommend the belt noodles from Rose's. The flavor in the sauce they use is incredible and the portion is very generous. And if $16 is too much to pay for a bowl of noodles, get the vegetarian option! We also got the steamed buns which, in my opinion, is not worth it. There is not much filling in the buns, even though it is incredibly delicious and flavorful. The chili oil that comes with it is also very good, but I'm not sure if I would re-order the steamed buns. I also highly recommend the icecream sandwiches! I got the creme fraiche hazelnut toffee and it was quite literally the best thing I've eaten in a while. So worth it, even if the dessert is a bit pricey! Service was very fast and everyone there was really nice. They have a nice outdoor seating area, though the inside was very small and seemed crammed. read more
Ordered a few things from this place and I had to try one of each of their macaroons and I have to tell you you will fall in love just with the creme brulee macaroon by itself..... the service was wonderful. They are so patient as you all questions and though they didn't know it was my first time there, they treated me as if I had never been there and explained their menu. I was even impressed to hear what they are known for. With so many businesses known for poor customer service i had to make time to say thank you for the experience. I'll be calling to see on ordering this creme brule macrons shipped to Georgia!!!! read more
5 years ago
Rose's is a great little local gem in Durham. They have some pretty unique options that taste more authentically Chinese. They also have an amazing bakery, you can't go wrong with the chocolate galette. My only "complaint" about the place is that it is pricey for a casual spot. This is not a "cheap eat". Other than that, I've really enjoyed everything I've ordered here. Their menu tends to have some staples (like ramen or belt noodles) but they switch up the meat or flavoring of those regular dishes. I typically go for the belt noodle dish as it's got these great chewy thick noodles, it's mild/medium spicy and usually comes with a super tender braised meat. read more
3 years ago
This is a cute and unique spot. I love the vibe. They were busy but there was enough seating outside. The food was delicious. read more
7 years ago
This was my second time visiting Rose's since they expanded the kitchen (beyond meats and sweets, that is). It was a hot summer day and I was expecting to have to order a hot bowl of noodles, but I was pleasantly surprised to see a variety of salads and sandwiches! My husband and I shared a pork bun, tempura corn fritters (omg so good and peppery). I got two salads for my main- an eggplant salad, and a fresh corn tomato salad. The eggplant was grilled in such a delicious way that it tasted like steak- definitely my favorite of the two! My husband really enjoyed his belt noodles with spicy pork too. For dessert we shared a honeycomb ice cream sandwich. It was so amazing we can't stop talking about it! The cookies were delicious and soft ginger snaps, and the ice cream itself seemed to have bits of sponge candy in it. Absolutely delicious! We'll definitely be back to Rose's, anytime of year! read more
5 years ago
Steam bun - for $4.5, I did expect a little more.. flavor was okay, filling doesn't fill the bun completely. Hand pulled belt noodles - great flavor but too much starch/dough Soy tonkatsu ramen - probably the best entree offered here. Flavor resembles a bit more of warm soba than a true tonkatsu ramen because it's a bit heavier on the soy sauce, but overall a nice dish on a rainy cold day with the perfectly cooked noodles, jammy egg and chashu. I really enjoyed the cabbage in this. Ice cream sandwiches - candied kumquat and white miso gingersnap were both fantastic. I have tried a variety of sweets from here and not everything is great - I would recommend chocolate cake and ice cream sandwiches over other options. Vaccination proof is required for dine-in! read more
On a walk from Duke's campus to Main Street, my friend and I stumbled across Rose's and decided to give it a shot. It had been a while since either of us had had good Asian food so we were excited to find this place! The two of us split a tofu salad as an appetizer and then each ordered the veggie belt noodles. The salad was bomb (this coming from someone who doesn't typically enjoy tofu)- the tofu was crisp and well-seasoned, super refreshing on this warmer evening. The noodles, while good, weren't amazing. The sauce was what threw us off a bit; it lacked dimension beyond "salty". I'd still come back, but perhaps go for another dish. read more
5 years ago
The dumplings and steamed buns are freaking amazing! The ramen I was slightly disappointed in. I would 100 percent come back to get the steamed buns and dumplings read more
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My favorite aspect of Rose's is their outdoor spaces dining and optional shaded umbrellas that have cute lights hanging below it. It felt safe and it was a great ambience - they really made the best of Covid. I got the Spicy Sesame Ramen which came with a tender and sizable chunk of pork. The egg, seaweed, mushrooms, and vegetables also made the soup great, and overall it was very flavorful. However, the soup seemed to have a lot of MSG, and I couldn't drink the whole thing. There are definitely better ramens out there, but it wasn't bad. I would've paid a couple dollars less for this, but the outdoor seating and ambience considering COVID made it an overall great experience. read more
This is the only place in Durham that has homemade hand pulled (wide) noodles. I ordered the Wide noodles with lamb, Katsu sandwich, Pork Bao, Kimchie dumplings and Ramen. The wide noodle is pretty nice. The noodles are fresh, but cooked a bit too soft since I prefer al dente noodles. The kimchi dumplings and Bao are nice. I'm not a big fan of their Katsu and ramen. The broth of the Ramen is too salty. I tried their desserts here as well. I like their ginger snap cookies. The chocolate cake was just average. read more
3 years ago
Ramen was okay. Dumplings were unreal. I think there are better spots in Durham for this type of food but the restaurant was cute, the staff was polite and the meal was good enough. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I've been coming to Rose's off and on since they opened, and have enjoyed their ramen (and enjoy it more now that I don't have to eat it out of a to go container) and their wonderful pastries for a hot minute. This visit I tried some new options-the pork heart salad and dirty curry noodle sandwich. The salad was fun looking with the pink chicories and heart, but the all-chicory made for a very bitter salad. I was not sad I tried it though! The dirty curry noodles were way too greasy (each pita pocket had a pool of oil in the bottom) and not salted enough. I was sad I got that. The pastries have always been a highlight for me-and I say that as someone who does NOT have a sweet tooth and IS a baking aficionado (I know, I'm a walking contradiction). There are always so many gorgeous and interesting options beautifully presented. This time around I got the cream puff, miso caramel bread pudding, meyer lemon coconut pie, and chocolate cake. All were delicious and interesting. Service was friendly and awesome as usual. Overall this is probably my favorite spot in Durham for baked goods-especially creative ones, and definitely worth a stop for the sweets alone. For the savory piece, I think I'll try some NEW new options next time. read more
2 years ago
A very cute place. You can tell everything is handmade. I was watching them make it the menu changes as items may run out. I came in wanting the belt noodles with the broth and that chicken but that was unavailable so I had it with the pork and it was decent. For it to be a Szechuan sauce I definitely expected a lot more spice, but I am someone who heavily loves spice, so I just may be that this is spicy for someone else. The spring rolls were very lackluster. It was quite honestly just the cold noodles and the smallest bite of chicken that is overpowered by the noodles and there wasn't really any other vegetables inside of the spring roll, so I did expect a little bit more for traditional Asian spring roll. The Italian soda I had was great was not aware it had so much sugar. I'm someone who doesn't drink a lot of sugary things, at least added sugar, so I guess it was kind of unsuspecting treat, but I enjoyed it, the service was decent as well. It seemed lots of people were coming in for their sweets, but I was too full to even get anything to go. Couldn't even finish my noodle bowl. Overall, I would say services is great. The atmosphere was definitely clean I would definitely come back again and hopefully to try the belt noodles with the actual broth, but from experience I don't see anything that would stop me from coming again decent experience overall. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
OMG! OMG! OMG! What a concept of a place! Ot is everything I love in one place! I didn't know the sign said Rose's because the words noodles, dumplings and sweets is all I saw when we first drove by. Anyway they are so gooooodddd and I am from NYC so I know good food but this place blew me away! Everything is awesome and the sweet? I am not even a sweets person and I love the blueberry peach upside down cake! read more
3 years ago
Visited here with friends and loved it!! Small space but they make use of it well. Started with the steamed pork bun and holy cow was that incredible. Start with that if you want to start things off right. Ordered the pickled-chili fish because I was feeling adventurous. The flavors were all there and it was really good, but the portion is not huge and it takes a lot of work to get around all the tiny bones. I'd skip this unless you're a big fish person. Other orders at our table were the 5 spice pork sandwich, ramen, and noodle bowl and they were all excellent choices. Loved that they give lots of water and the servers are very attentive--that adds a lot to the experience for me. Prices are a little higher than I expected. Sadly I can't eat dairy so I didn't get to sample their wide array of desserts, but man did they look delicious. And so many options! My friends got the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake and the coconut cream cupcake and said they were phenomenal. Last thing, would love to see a few more menu choices. All in all, a great little place that's worth checking out! read more
5 years ago
So I was ready for anything after reading the reviews this place has... but was thoroughly and gladly surprised. My mind went to two possibilities: (1) the bad reviewers were people who are used to Americanized eastern food and just simply don't have the palate to appreciate more robust flavors.... or (2) Rose's was great at taking the feedback and turned things around to step up their game. The FOOD. Wow the steamed buns took me back home to my momma's cooking. Of course she stuffed way more meat in there though HAH! The pulled chicken wasn't what I expected, but it was surprisingly good. It almost reminded me of the black bean chicken my father used to make. I wished there were more of the pork/mushroom dumplings! They were so good. The sauce was so perfectly and the garnish added the perfect crunch. Oof, I even dipped my chicken in there! And stuffed the dumpling and the pulled chicken into my steamed bun! It was the best idea. The ramen was YUMMY. I was nervous because I am an avid ramen eater. I myself professionally cook it (at home) all the time. And every time I travel, I make sure to try a new ramen spot. This one was really good. The miso flavor definitely came through, while preserving the savory umami of traditional ramen. DESERT WAS THE STARS. The cinnamon cheesecake on carrot is a MUST TRY. We were blown away....I couldn't tell where our blown away pieces began and the crumbs of the cake ended. It literally was perfect. The ice cream sandwich.... I wouldn't order again. Only because I personally wasn't a fan of the hard crunch putter layer with sugar on it. The ice cream itself, however was a hit with me! Definitely a 10/10 from us! The service was actually very nice. Someone actually guided us to go ahead and take a seat if we were ordering to dine in instead of standing in the desert line. Our waitress was also so nice and kind. I can understand the irritated or bad service others may have experienced.... because one of the other ladies did seem to be in a hurry, like she's had a long day and was ready to get off! Hey.. I get it! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Rose's is my favorite restaurant in the Triangle Area. There, I said it. The dishes are made fresh to order: this time we got the noodle sandwich (messy, and I kinda just wanted the noodles without the pita, but still delish), ramen, and beef dumplings. ALWAYS ask for the chili oil on the side, because you will want to swim in it. And the desserts...let me tell you about the white miso gingersnap ice cream sandwich: it is out of this world. The crisp of the gingersnap is perfection and has the right amount of saltiness to the creamy white miso ice cream and this dinner was positively divine. Service is a bit slow during peak dinner hours, but understandable considering the small space. Would recommend making a reservation beforehand if you don't plan on coming early or on a weekday. And definitely take some pastries to go - you won't regret it! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Pleasantly surprised by this find! We ordered the steamed bun, tonkostsu ramen, and belt noodles. Everything had great flavor (although each dish was a little on the pricier side). I especially liked the charcoal, smokier flavor of the ramen and the texture of the bun and belt noodles - would recommend! read more
4 years ago
I've been meaning to check out Rose's for years but could never make it there during their open hours. It's an interesting concept to pair Asian-inspired dishes next to their bakery, and it totally works. I was concerned about finding parking but since it was Sunday, we were able to park for free in the Brightleaf lot just across the street! Seating is very limited but we managed to snatch a table for 3 on Sunday for lunch without any wait. The tables are very close together so we could hear the neighboring table's entire conversation. We arrived about 10 minutes after 12pm and the waitress told me they wouldn't serve any breakfast items, which was a bummer. I was hoping to try their soy milk and fried doughnuts because it makes me nostalgic for traditional Taiwanese breakfasts, but maybe next time. Food took awhile to arrive, but it was served fresh and we could see the staff bustling around the kitchen preparing food. Our waitress also changed midway through the meal so it was a little confusing about who to flag down. Pork steamed bun: As others have mentioned, while yummy, it's pretty expensive to pay $4.50 for a bun when you can buy a bag of buns at Li Ming's for the same price. The pork inside was simmered in sweet/sticky sauces and melted in my mouth whereas a traditional steamed bun filling is ground pork, but I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. House made shan-xi noodles with spicy sesame sauce--the noodles are amazing and earned the approval of my Taiwanese mother-in-law. The portion size was on the smaller size. The greens were an odd addition, in my opinion., And finally, the ramen--the broth had a wonderful rich depth of flavor, albeit on the saltier side. Portion size is just enough to make you feel just about full, but not over-full. Gochujang Roast Pork ($10). My husband enjoyed this sandwich and I liked how it came with lots of roast pork, but I still preferred the noodle dishes. For dessert we a got a lemon curd ice cream sandwich to go. Also super delicious and the lemon curd ice cream paired perfectly with the ginger cookies, but a little expensive given its size. read more
2 years ago
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