I give it a four star rating because the noodles are great. A little pricey but I like supporting local businesses especially when they do a great job. I would give it a three star maybe two star about how they keep the place clean where people eat and use condiments on the shelf because it's pretty messy. But it's Covid and I don't think that that's a good excuse but it's an excuse. Anyway I have no problem going there and getting food the kitchen seems really clean behind the screen and they have great noodles. Enjoy read more

So glad this place opened up in such a convenient location! I was able to pop in, order at the counter, and have amazing noodles in just a few minutes. I got the spicy beef, and the broth and noodles were really delicious. The drink selection is great too. Highly recommend. read more

Really good. Took us over a year to try this place and sad we didn't go sooner. Definitely our favorite Asian spot in Madison! We got the spicy beef noodles, duck noodles, scallion pancakes, and five spiced sliced beef to go. All were fantastic, will come back! read more

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle - Roast Duck Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

2020 .... Year of chaos and Deceit Decided to buy the family some Chinese take out. We have not had take out since pre COVID. Family of 5. $107 with no tip. 5 spring rolls 5 egg rolls Braised beef noodles with vegetables (2) Beef noodles with vegetables Chicken noodles with Chinese vegetables Order BBQ pork buns I selected this restaurant from reviews and pictures. All the pictures were table servings. People raved about the taste and the quantity. Raved about how much meat you got. Average dish was over $15/entree. Pricey but hey good take out is hard to find. Roughly $21/person with appetizers. Spring rolls were the smallest in diameter and length I have ever seen and rubbery. Egg rolls were very small as well but were very good. Entrees- lots of broth (from scratch ) three bok choy leaves, 2 pcs - quarter cut sliced kohlrobis, 6-7 maybe 8 small PCs of meat, and maybe a cup of noodles. That's it. BBQ pork buns - (3) wedged into styrofoam container. Rubbery and no taste. $8.75. Maybe $2 of material per person (and I'm being generous). I felt very taken advantage of. I'm just as strapped financially as these restaurants are. This was a treat. Started an argument with the family. I realize small businesses have been crushed, especially restaurants since Covid hit. I finally convinced my wife to let me order take out and my family was highly disappointed with glorified soup broth and a little pasta for $107. For that money I could have gone to Costco bought N.Y. strip bulk loin, some udon noodles, some premade egg rolls, a head of bok choy and a kohlrabi from woodmans and made a feast with my InstaPot PLUS had meal of N.Y. strip steaks on the grille. Perhaps this was a bad night? If this was worth it, I would be coming back. I would be telling my friends what a good place this is, would have left a positive review for others. We would all get through this together but I feel robbed. My family disappointed. My wife mad I got took. Sorry ... but I'm done trying to help restaurants. Too bad because it didn't have to be this way. BUYER BEWARE! read more

Hey unexpected good The noodles are good with the broth. Although the meat are little less but overall is a good place to eat. Will I drive there to eat, maybe not , but if I am near the place I will sure eat in the restaurant. read more

My 5 and 7 year old said they would drive from Minneapolis, Mn for the delicious noodle bowls here. Fast, nice customer service (as we had a spill they cleaned up quickly). A delightful meal on a cold day. read more

Noodles ok, pork and bamboo buns were not great. We also had fried shrimp and crystal shrimp buns which were decent. Scallion pancake was too greasy. Shrimp noodles did not have the promised 10 shrimps! read more

This is a self-service style restaurant where you seat yourself and order at the front then they bring the food out to you. Not very big, only a handful of tables. I got the Spicy Beef Noodle and the Scallion Pancake. The Spicy Beef Noodle was delicious and left me wanting more. You could tell the different texture and mouth feel of the hand-pulled noodle immediately. The beef was super tender and melt in your mouth, I wish that there would have been a couple more pieces. The broth left me feeling warm and full. The Scallion Pancake was amazing, super crispy and yummy, maybe just a little bit too greasy? But that's what makes it so good. Overall, great food and definitely check it out if you like Chinese food. read more

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle - Spicy Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Fantastic hand-pulled noodles, beef was soft and spicy, pork dumplings with chives were awesome!

So good! The noodles and buns were all stellar but there was one noodle dish that was unlike anything I've ever had: zha jiang mian. Minced pork with bean paste noodles. Not a soup. Umami-licious, complex and perfectly tender. read more

The best hand pulled noddle you can have in Madison, Wisconsin. Fresh noddle with tasty soup. Authentic Chinese noddle soup.

My husband and I visited Ruyi for dinner on opening day. It was delicious! We both enjoy Chinese soup noodles, and Ruyi fills an important void in Madison's restaurant scene. We ordered one bowl of sliced noodles (braised beef) and one of hand-pulled noodles (spicy beef). We didn't realize that the spicy beef meant it had Szechuan-style red chili, but since we both really like spicy food, we were pretty excited to see the noodles swimming in oily (but not too oily) red broth. The hand-pulled noodles had a beautiful elastic texture (both of us liked this bowl best), but the sliced noodles were yummy, as well. I also remarked that both bowls came with generous chunks of well-seasoned and tender meat. The service was also very fast and extremely friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

It was amazing. I had the spicy beef bowl. These are some of the best freshest noodles I have ever tasted

Simply one of the most satisfying Asian meals I've ever had. It's not fancy, but who needs fancy when the food quality is this high? I'll be dreaming of the hand-pulled noodles and perfectly fried scallion pancakes. read more

Simple, balanced, and perfect for a cold rainy day. We had the chicken bowl and the short rib bowl, each with hand pulled noodles. The short ribs were PHENOMENAL! The chicken was dry, but still tasty. Both broths were well executed, the noodles were amazing, and all the flavors were well balanced. read more

We love take out from this spot! The flavors are outstanding and they've got really quick service. It's always on the top of our list for take out. The steamed pork buns are a favorite. read more

Loved the location and the food was SO good! The best thing about these types of local restaurants is the freshness of the vegetables. I highly recommend. read more

Seems to be a family own small business. Very authentic noodles! Appetizers are good too!! Can't wait to go back.

Amazing authentic food, a little expensive but not too bad, plus they are a local restaurant. Although prepare, the employees don't speak a lot of English, they speak enough though. The atmosphere is very nice, simple but great. read more

It was decent. It was packed when we went. I felt that the noodles were undercooked and a bit chewy. The dumplings were, nothing too great.

Overpriced for the quality of fried shrimp I got, and a bit too much on the greasy side. Was unable to finish due to stomach troubles from the amount of oil seeping from the plated finish read more

If you want to try the real "Lanzhou" Beef Noodle, here is the best place in Madison. The taste is the same as I tried in China

Highly recommend! The noodle soups are delicious and the pork buns are seriously out of this world. Be sure to check out the seating upstairs -- there's always plenty of space to relax and hang out. Great date spot! read more

My son and I dined there on Fri the 8th April. We both ordered lamb hot pot (I got mine w rice noodles and he got Udon). Both of us got an upset stomach (severe diarrhea). My guess is it has to do with hygiene. The place was empty on a Friday evening (it should have told us something). The trash is right next to serving area and all liquids are also being poured in there. I think the city health dept needs to pay it a visit. read more

The noodles are fantastic! You can really taste the difference of a fresh noodle! Each of the appetizers we got were really yummy as well (scallion pancake, pork buns, dumplings). I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back soon! read more

Best fresh handmade noodles in town. Their spicy beef noodles soup warms your soul. The chunky tender pieces of beef and fresh bok choi (asian veg) balance the soup. Although a generous serving, the noodles are light and bouncy, so you can destroy the whole bowl without feeling sleepy. My family order this weekly and our young children fight over the steamed dumplings. read more

Ever since moving back home from Madison due to COVID-19, I've been missing the spicy beef noodle soup like crazy. The food is great and the people working are very kind. I highly recommend ordering from here and supporting this great small business! read more

I'm surprise to find a authentic Chinese noodle house in the midwest. The broth is spot on with the right flavor. Hand pulled Noodle with excellent texture. Good place to visit. With covid limit, it is missing the flow of people and the warm atmosphere of conversation around. read more

I got the roasted duck noodles and it was AMAZING!!! The pieces of duck had a crispy skin even though it was in soup. And the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I couldn't be more happy with this place. Can't wait to try other dishes from them! read more

Wow. This place is too good. Scallion pancakes are out of this world. Spicy beef noodle soup has perfect amount of spice, great noodles and incredibly tender beef. Recommend the chilled tripe as well. read more

Pretty good. Large portions. Took a long time to get but that could be due to pandemic delays. Yummy but nothing out of this world.

Bland broth and chicken with all the tendons and ligaments. Very disappointed especially with all the high reviews.

This place really is amazing. It really reminds of home and the food my parents made growing up. The noodles were on point and just overall amazing. We had zha jia mien（炸醬面） and ma la niu ruo mian （麻辣牛肉面）which were both great. It really nice to have another authentic chinese food restaurant that caters more to the chinese community here in Madison. The place can be a little bit crowded but its worth it! Its a little pricey (~$12-$14 a bowl) compared to similar places I've had growing up in the bay area but i think its just because of supply and demand. I really hope they stay in business for a while since I definitely planning on coming here regularly! If you want authentic chinese style noodles this is the place. read more

Wow!! Couldn't decide what to order for dinner, and am so happy we stumbled upon this place. The service was fast, everything showed up hot, and the food was incredible. We ordered scallion pancakes, Bao, short ribs, and spicy beef. Also tried the hand pulled and Udon noodles, and everything was delicious. Loved it so much, we even considered getting it a second night in a row... Pretty sure I will be ordering from here often, especially during the colder months! read more

All I've got to say is DELICIOUS. I got the spicy beef noodle dish and pork buns. Everything was absolutely amazing, especially the hand pulled noodles. You've gotta try this restaurant! read more

Y'all. I had your spicy beef noodles today. BEST thing I've had in months!!! The flavor of the broth was out of this world!!! And the hand pulled noodles... OH MY GOSH I will be back very very soon read more

so good and the food came out quick. very yummy and authentic and tastes all home made. loves it

I grew up in the bay area eating a lot of authentic chinese food. This was the first experience in Madison that even remotely lines up. The smell and taste of the food brought me right back to my childhood. I could literally see someone making the noodles in the back, I'm so pumped that I live walking distance from it read more