How did I not know about this place until recently? It is fantastic, like some of the best noodles/broth I have ever had. I've gotten the shrimp, and spicy beef pulled noodles as well as the pork and chive dumplings. All have been fantastic, but the spicy beef is my personal favorite. This place is excellent if you are looking for something quick; every time I come here, I receive my food in 20 minutes or less. read more

My new favorite spicy noodles!!! Stopped by to try some hand pulled noodles and sweet buns. Everything was super tasty. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We ordered the spicy beef hand pulled noodles and the braised beef noodles. Both were hot, flavorful, and the texture of the noodles was amazing. These noodles are unmatched! We tried the matcha tapioca, red bean paste, and the taro paste buns. All were sweet and subtle, with great texture. You can tell the dough is tasty even by itself. Highly recommend - I think the spicy beef noodles were my fave, can't wait to come back and try other menu items. read more

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

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Perfect place to stop...on this cold and windy Wisconsin day! If you'd like home made soups with veggies and great broth, something to warm your soul...this place will satisfy! We were please.wouldn't hesitate to stop again! read more

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

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Pretty good Asian noodle spot right in downtown. First thing you notice is that over half the piece eating here are speaking Chinese, which is always a good sign lol. You order at the front and then just wait for your food to come to you. I got the handpulled jajamian, which was a a bowl of noodles with a black bean sauce and minced meat and some vegetables. The flavor was pretty good, and I enjoyed the noodle texture. Only complaint was that the bowl portion was not the biggest. If it was 50% bigger, I think I would've felt full from an empty stomach. As it is, it sits somewhere between a snack and a meal. If you're not super hungry or are willing to order more, this place is a good one to check out. read more

Wow! This place was phenomenal! We loved all the dishes we ordered, but the favorites were the BBQ Pork Buns and the Soup Dumplings. But don't sleep on the hand-pulled noodles, they were delicious. This place has been on my list to try and we loved it! Highly recommend! read more

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They have the best noodles in Madison's downtown. I always get the spicy beef with hand-pulled noodles, along with the pork dumplings. The broth is delicious and enough to take home to add your own noodles and meat to once you finish your meal at Ruyi. When I'm nearby, I'll make the 1-mile walk if I'm feeling like noodles because every other place has disappointed me. read more

Finally got to try this place while passing through town, and it did not disappoint! Best noodles I've had since I lived in China. I got the regular beef noodles and added some chili oil. The broth was so tasty on its own, and the noodles had the perfect texture. Portion size was just about right. I can't wait to go back! read more

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

Man are these noodles fresh. You'll know what I'm talking about when you eat them. They're the perfect balance between bouncy and chewy. They aren't skimpy on the meat or veggies so you definitely get what you pay for. The spare ribs pretty much just melt off the bone. It's pretty easy to screw up a scallion pancake but they nail it every time. Friendly and quick takeout service during COVID, even on a busy Friday night. The only reason for 4 stars is that their broth can be very salty and their scallion pancakes are quite greasy. But still overall great food and service. read more

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GIve this place some love during COVID! Very clean space, attentive staff, and the real deal on food. It's almost like going overseas and getting a plate of the good stuff. Also, consider not using an app to order. We walked in with a printout of what we wanted. Saved them money, and we got a 10% discount that day. Everybody wins. read more

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

Awesome addition to downtown Madison! It is just what we need here. Everything was just super satisfying! We got the braised beef noodles and braised spare rib noodle dish. The broth was completely satisfying and tasty. Even though it was a rich and flavorful broth it had a light and easy to consume feel to it. I loved watching the noodles being made. It is a craft and they've clearly perfected it. Takes great skill! The noodles were delicious. Had a great chew to it. The meats were soft and had a good flavor to them. The broth that came from the beef just added to the great flavor and softness to the meat. I did not care too much for the shrimp dumplings. The texture of the dumpling dough was really wonderful. Maybe the proportion to shrimp to dough was too little. I loved the bbq pork buns. Once again, thales bun was so good. So soft and pillowy. Had plenty of meat. I like how there is a little spot to put in green onions, chili oil, and other toppings to your content. How can you control how much sauce someone likes in their dish? So that was awesome. read more

This place is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Where do I even start?? Someone from my church works there and recommended the braised beef noodles, and that is definitely the way to go for the most authentic version of beef noodle soup. Next time I go, I'll definitely be trying some of the other types, but the braised beef will always be a solid choice. The noodles are obviously fresh and well cooked. You can see the guy in the back literally hand pulling them too while you order! The broth is rich and flavorful without being too oily, so you can just slurp it right up with or without noodles. It's the perfect dish for this cold winter, and you'll feel warm and satisfied without feeling heavy and greasy. There is also a bar at the side where you can load up on however much green onions, parsley, and chili oil as you prefer. When I went for Sunday lunch, service was super fast (especially since everyone I went with ordered the braised beef) we waited maybe 5 minutes max for all of our noodles to come out. read more

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

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I tend to avoid places like this that have just one vegetarian option but after hearing about it multiple times from a friend I decided to give this place a go! Typically when I get broth-based vegetarian dishes I'm expecting for it to not be TOTALLY bland at best. This place totally blew me away on that front! The hand-pulled noodles were so good and flavorful that I found myself wondering if the broth was actually vegetarian. The noodles were super fresh, too, and it's a delight to see them pulling the noodles in the back. A friend ordered the pork and soybean noodles and also loved them. I'd recommend this place to any vegetarians looking to not be disappointed in a soup for once in their lives. read more

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle - Pork/soybean noodle, scallion pancakes, vegetable noodle - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Kind of disappointed given the good reviews so far. It was fine for a lunch but I've had better. The noodles weren't as chewy as expected and the flavor a bit muted. read more

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

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We were traveling through Madison area and decided to try this place. Loved the shaved beef noodle soup! It's type of restaurant that you order at counter and they will bring the food. The food was served fairly quickly. The only thing I wish were different was that I wish the food was served in real dinnerware rather than disposable ones read more

During the winter I had a nice bowl of mince meat with noodles. Food is hearty. Saw other patrons with dumplings. Customers order at the counter. There is a small condiment counter for chili sauces n chopped green onions. I think I ordered the wrong noodles cuz I had a different expectation . I will definitely be back to try out a noodle soup or dumpling soup. This is a Very basic place. Nothing fancy. Great place for students to get a hot quick meal. read more

BEST TAKEOUT seems like it has a cozy vibe but we had it as takeout and it was *chefs kiss* perfect. Soup dumplings, chicken dumplings, pork buns, sweet buns trio --- all of it was outstanding and exactly what you want. everything was packaged well, survived the walk home, and still very hot! had a complex order and all items were present and accounted for! read more

Open for takeout orders due to covid19 Such good food! Honestly I would come here every other day. Ordered the hand pulled noodles w/ beef spareribs, bbq pork buns and chicken dumplings. Service was super quick and the staff was very friendly. read more

I went to this place for the first time in August due to the picture of the spicy shredded chick cold noodle dish. It was amazing! I went back to Madison to visit family last weekend and had it again. No frills and reasonable price. read more

As someone who is a noodle soup loving Asian, I was thrilled that there's a new hand pulled Chinese noodle shop in town! I've enjoyed my fair share of Japanese ramen and Vietnamese pho and nothing still quite beats the flavor of a good bowl of savory light broth with a hearty serving of noodles. Ordered a bowl of sliced noodles with braised beef, and a basket of pork buns to share. All I say is that Ruyi has lived up to my expectations of delivering authentic Chinese beef noodle soup. The sliced noodles were of the perfect length and thickness, and the broth was so ever light and flavorful. If you like spice, order the spicy beef version to get an aromatic flavor in your broth. Beef cuts were tender and generous, there was enough till the very last bite. I had originally ordered Xiao long bao as an appetizer so to receive pork buns instead was a tad confusing. Nevertheless, it was a petty solid bun for me to want to order it again the next time. Ruyi is a rare find in Madison for down to earth hand pulled noodles and sides. If you ever find yourself needing comfort in a bowl of noodles, don't sleep on this place. It's the place to go! read more

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle - Pork buns - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Very good, fresh, & authentic hand pulled noodles. Appears to be frequented by a lot of international Asian students. We will be going back for noodles & dumplings here. Average service & ambiance, but the good food more than makes up for it. read more

Call noodles are very heavy with peanut sauce. The dumplings are good. The drink selection is cool but their noodle bowls that are hot or better. read more

I'm in between a 4 and a 5 for Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle - super good! The beef hand pulled noodle was a perfect winter dinner. Flavorful broth made even better with the spicy add-ins. The beef was tender and plentiful. I made a bit of a mess with the broth but enjoyed it! Washed down with an average green tea. My friend got the chicken and also enjoyed. I would recommend especially during the winter! read more

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

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Had a wonderful first visit to Ruyi! The braised beef was super tender and juicy. I loved the scallion pancakes they were EXTRA crispy and flaky. The texture of the buns is perfectly fluffy. Thank you so much for hosting such a fun Yelp elite event I will definitely be back! read more

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Delicious homemade hand-pulled or sliced noodle soup bowls. I had the vegetable noodle soup and my wife had their signature braised beef noodle soup bowl. The vegetables were fresh and crisp, both dishes were very flavorful and the broth is well balanced and clean. Not too much oil which makes the dish feel light yet filling. Very happy to have this place in Madison, we'll be back for sure! read more

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Went here based on the reviews - $93 dollars later we were packing up our barely eaten food hoping our children would like it. Ambiance is old, and in need of cleaning. Food was bad. We love authentic ramen, but this broth was weak and tasteless. Service was poor - when we walked in no one told us what to do. We sat down and a few minutes later realized that we needed to order at the counter. No one said anything just sat behind the counter on their phone.??? Will never be back. read more

We were looking for open restaurants on Thanksgiving day and we found this place on Google! The broth definitely packs a lot of flavor and the noodles were perfect. We also tried the soup dumplings and the scallion pancake which were okay in my opinion (no soup in the soup dumplings and I wish the scallion pancake was thicker and less greasy, but they were still good). read more

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

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I can't say enough amazing things about this restaurant. The staff was extremely friendly and insisted on choosing the hand pulled noodles and I'm so thankful I did. I got the spicy beef with hand pulled noodles and the flavors all came together perfectly. The beef was tender, the noodles were the right amount of soft and firm, the vegetables were crisp and fresh and I was hooked from the first bite! To makes things even better, the sweet buns are absolutely delicious. I highly recommend you opt for the mix as to try all three delicious flavors. I can't wait to go back and explore the rest of the menu. One of the best places to dine on State Street. Client for life! read more

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Food was tasty but service was the bare minimum. Not much ambiance either. The owner took my order and I even tipped her. She dropped off my food at the table in a plastic disposable bowl and my egg roll was in a paper wrapper. No tray, no utensils, no chopsticks or napkins. She said I could get them at a table in the front. There were only tiny plastic forks and spoons and cheap, coffee napkins. Basically the cheapest disposable utensils you can find. I ordered soup and asked for metal utensils and she said they didn't have any. Had to eat with a tiny plastic spoon, which wasn't great for this soup with tons of noodles. This place is only good if you're getting it to-go. I don't like to eat my food from disposable plastic, especially when it's very hot soup. I didn't enjoy getting poisoned from the plastic bowl my soup was served in! Next time I'm in town, I'll try another restaurant. read more

This was not a normal soup eating experience. This was a spiritual awakening. I think my third eye opened eating this soup. In other words, delicious! read more

I was walking down State Street and found this place. Ordered the hand pulled noodles with braised beef and added an extra spare rib. While the noodles were tasty, I really appreciated the braised beef which was very tender and the excellent broth. So flavorful - it really hit the spot on a cold day. My only criticism is that they should offer real utensils. It was hard to enjoy the soup with a small, flimsy plastic spoon. read more

Good food , clean place, AC is good , service is beautiful . Will comeback more often read more

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle - Too good so I ate all - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

One of my favorite places in Madison. Incredible noodles, tender beef, rich broth, beautiful dumplings, and addictive scallion pancakes. Can't wait to go back! read more

I really enjoyed this noodle place and the counter person was patient and answered my questions. Great for a casual meal. Yummy noodle soups and Chinese bottled teas. Free water and self-serve condiments to add if desired. read more

This place taste authentic hand made noodles. Coming from Los Angeles then visiting Madison Wisconsin I was surprised to find this Gem. Ordered braised beef noodle and pork bun and they're pretty amazing. Beef tender soup tasty. Buns are fresh right sweetness to the pork. Highly recommended if you are busy and craving Asian Chinese noodles. read more

Pretty perfect. Ha d pulled noodles are very good. Proteins. Outstanding. Nice mix of both and fresh veggies. Soup dumplings are top notch. Great authentic soft drinks. Friendly staff. Fair prices. Tables outside Just wish they served beer and wine. Awesome stop on State Street in Madison Highly recommend. . read more

BBQ pork buns!!!! So good. Hot pot also delish and the perfect amount of spicy. Broth is soooo good. Get the hand pulled noodles!!! Soup dumplings are good but you don't get many, regular dumplings are a bit dissapointing. read more

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle - Lamb hot pot and BBQ Pork Bun - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Good place to get ramen on state street, fast service good scallion pancake and delicious noodles. I added some chili oil, cilantro, and onions to my vegetable broth and it enhanced the flavor. Beef broth had a good taste. read more

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle - Beef hand pulled noodle, pork and cabbage dumplings, scallion pancake, vegetable hand pulled noodle - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

My husband and I came here since it was a cool summer night. The taro paste bun was delicious and our favorite!! I had the vegetable hand pulled noodles and the noodles were literally made while we were waiting and you could see the chef making them which I found fun. Vegetables were super fresh. We will definitely come again! read more

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle - Sweet buns - Chinese Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Food is truly excellent in this small, basic restaurant. Just go unless you're expecting white table cloths

Tried Ruyi for the first time today, so I'm not sure if this is common, but if you get duck in your noodle bowl the person who chops the duck leaves lots of small and sharp bone pieces in the meat. The broth was flavorful and delicious, and the portion size was great, but I spent most of my meal picking small bone fragments out of my mouth as I ate. The sweet buns trio came warm, soft and steaming in 3 different flavors. read more

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