The food was delicious! We ordered the pan fried dumplings, pork and crab roe dumplings, snowflake dumplings (beautiful!), steamed shrimp dumplings, red spicy oil wontons, and spicy beef noodle. My favorite was the snowflake dumplings. I will definitely come back read more

Special Noodle - Snowflake dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Goooooood REAL Chinese food。must try guobaorou And dumplings。 食物非常好吃，东北菜正宗。小笼包现包的。 环境安静 read more

Taste good！我觉得面条分量足，味道好。凉菜也地道。服务态度也不错。新开的店很干净。The food tastes great! The noodles come in a generous portion and have an authentic, delicious flavor. The cold dishes are also very traditional and well-prepared. The service is friendly and welcoming. Since this is a newly opened restaurant, the environment is very clean and comfortable. I really enjoyed my dining experience here and would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys authentic Chinese food. read more

Special Noodle - food - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

I've been here a few times already and it hits the spot every time. The food portions are plentiful if you're looking to do family style and wanting to try different dishes. The XLBs are filled with soupy goodness, the pan fried dumplings are delicious (my personal favorite!), stir fried green beans go well as an appetizer or side dish, and all of the soup noodle soup dishes are perfectly seasoned. The staff are quick to take orders and each dish does not take a long time to be made/delivered. There's a lot of seating area in the restaurant, so you don't feel claustrophobic when it's a full house. read more

Food is great. Reasonable price. Been here since it was open years ago No. 1 dumping in Newark area May be even Bay Area Lovely Good portion in noodle read more

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Despite opening in 2024, the Newark location of Special Noodle feels like they are still getting things down: there is furniture that has not been set (outdoor furniture were crammed inside) and very limited staffing. That said, the food is very decent. The XLB and pan fried dumplings were great and their broths were balanced well, though they are a little pricey for their portions. The dan dan noodles were a much better deal and I would recommend for bigger eaters. read more

Special Noodle - Pan fried soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Special Noodle is a no frills spot offering delicious spicy noodle dishes, baos, and a variety of dumplings. I shared the spicy beef noodle soup and spicy chicken buns with my friend. The spicy beef noodle soup was the star of the night - very flavorful broth and tender beef chunks! I wasn't a fun of the spicy chicken buns so I'd pass on that. I'll be back for their dumplings though. I love that they're open late too! read more

Special Noodle - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Was hopeful for an alternative to din tai fung and din din dumpling, but nope. Everything tasted like five spice. Nice inside and fast service but won't be returning. read more

Special Noodle - Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns Snow Flake Pan Fried Dumpling Spicy Beef Mixed Noodles and Rice - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

This place was soooo amazing!! The staff was seriously so sweet and attentive. They were SLAMMED when we got there, but they even gave us a little free treat while being super apologetic about it, which was such a nice touch. Our server was the sweetest and so funny, he made the whole experience even better. Even when another table was giving him a hard time, he stayed so kind and apologetic. Honestly, when a place is packed, you know it's good. I love it here and I'll definitely be coming back!! read more

Special Noodle - amazing food - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Food is hot and fresh to order. Really enjoyed the chicken and veggies and bokchoy with mushrooms the most, tbh. Next would be the shrimp XLB. The fried pork buns could have more pork in them. The spicy noodle soup would be a 8/10 spicy, just FYI! The pork potstickers were pretty standard. Service was fast and courteous. Ambiance gives a pure family setting. Sounds Ike it's a new place, it's spacious enough inside and the wallpaper is gorgeous. I'd likely come back again if I was in the area. read more

Special Noodle - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

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I like their traditional dumplings,, their wraps are thin and juicy inside. The pan fried dumplings are good as well. read more

Special Noodle - XLB Pork - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Our favorite pan fried dumpling place! XLB is also solid as is the beef noodle soup! My daughter would request eating here daily if I didn't stop her Coupled with friendly and quick service, it's a local favorite. read more

Ordering online is quick and easy. I got the soup dumplings, spicy wontons and pan fried buns. The wait wasn't too long either. The staff brought my items to me as I waited at the bench. Customer service is really good here compared to Milpitas location. The restaurant was also clean. All the items I got were delicious and portion sizes were decent. The spicy wonton wasn't spicy, add some chili oil to make it spicy. read more

Special Noodle - Spicy wonton, Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns and XLB Pork - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

This is a very tasty place, the dumplings and the buns are the best as the price, and the service, excellent! The ambiance is relaxing and calm and is very organized, one of my favorites places to eat dumplings. read more

Special Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

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Great service and a substantial menu. Many traditional northern options. Will come again

I think Special Noodles is my favorite place for XLBs and pan fried dumplings. The service is good. Ordering on the phone is easy. There are lots of tables. The only down side of this location is there is no air conditioning thus not really inviting to go there in the summer time. The food is good. I tried a lot of the menu. I think the only dish I've tried and could pass are the pork buns and cheesy fried shrimp balls. The prices are ok. Service is good. Solid place. read more

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I have been wanting to go there, seeing their high ratings. Their crispy dumplings/buns are really good but rest seemed okay ish. Their woodear mushroom salad was a little too sour for my taste. Dumpling time woodear salad is twice better. And the kung pao chicken was sweet, is it supposed to be sweet? Service was quick and ambience was good too. But just the food didn't feel very authentic Chinese. read more

Special Noodle - Soupy pork buns - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

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Absolutely love this chain of restaurants, they deliver on comforting Chinese dishes. I always order the pan fried dumplings, the best in the bay. They really know how to get a good crisp. The flavor is impeccable inside and you pair it with the vinegar, it becomes chef kiss amazing. I like ordering the eggplant too, it has great flavor and a good wok hay smokiness. Another good item is the stone soup, with literal hot stones at the bottom of the pot. The broth is light, but the Sichuan is strong and delicious. The service was great, very attentive to our needs and gave us more napkins without asking. The food comes out fairly quick and steaming hot. This location has a fair amount of seats with more in the back in you have larger parities. You can see them making the food through their glass window area. Overall, I really enjoy this restaurant, in particular this location too. It's very centralized with a large parking and right next door is a feng cha too! read more

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Great service even though it was a busy dinner. Our server was very accommodating and took care of us well. The food was also amazing, super flavorful broth in the beef noodle soup and delicious pork ribs. Definitely coming back to try more dishes. Great ambiance, the background music made me feel sleepy. read more

This restaurant is a great choice if you enjoy authentic Chinese food. The spicy noodles were the highlight of the meal, with a rich, flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of heat. We also ordered several traditional dishes, and every one was delicious, well seasoned, and freshly prepared. The portions were generous, the service was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Highly recommended! read more

Special Noodle - Beef - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Great service and amazing food! Definitely will be back! We ordered the chicken fried rice, pork soup dumpling , & spicy wonton! The cucumber was ok but we added our own little touch with some vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil! Bomb! read more

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Loved it! The menu out states how hot the food comes, and it is true. Everything was freshly made and came out hot. We ordered the pan fried buns and xiao long bao. The buns came out first, really crispy and flavorful. The skin for the xiao long bao was pretty thin, too, which is a bit hard to find these days. All in all, I'd come back again. I already ate a few before taking pics read more

Special Noodle - Pan fried buns - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

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Came here for a family dinner and it was delicious! The standout dishes were the spicy smoked bamboo shoots and cured pork (has numbing mala peppercorns!), green beans with eggplant (good wok hei) and beef wrap (pancake was perfectly crispy and doughy). The egg tofu had a great silken texture too. The server was friendly and ambiance was clean and comfortable. read more

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The pan fried soup dumplings are AMAZING- we also had the steamed XL pork dumplings which were SO DANG YUMMY! Eat here! You won't regret it! read more

Great Food and Service.. super fresh quality. Would recommend this spot to anyone in the newark area!!

I have been here a couple times and the food is tasty and fresh! Took off one point due to the service being average but other than that their pan fried dumplings are highly recommended! read more

Very satisfied , I brought my entire family here this visit. Everyone likes it a lot. read more

Special Noodle - Veggie chow fun is so good, my little boy always wants this every visit. - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

friendly employee, good food, big space, we have come several times, kids don't like spicy food, this is a good option read more

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We live nearby so we come here a lot. Everything's when we want some noodles or dumplings, we will come here. The service is good and quick. The store is very clean and beautiful. read more

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EXCELLENT! Food was delicious! Customer service was amazing! They even made us gluten free dishes. Highly reccomend, we will be back. read more

Special Noodle - Happy Husband :) - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Great food! Server was funny and attentive, 4th time at this location, same grear service!

Great authentic northeastern chinese dishes. Recommend sweet and sour pork. Noodles were great too. read more

Special Noodle - Sweet and sour pork - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

Beautiful atmosphere and really nice staff. The food is amazing and I highly recommend.

I love this place! Always my go to late night dinner spot! The staff is very friendly and interactive!

What used to be known as Pan Fried Dumplings has now been renamed to Special Noodle. There are multiple Special Noodle locations in the bay, however, I prefer the Newark location. Nestled in a plaza, there is plenty of parking in the large lot. On a Saturday during lunch, there were plenty of tables available. I've come here multiple times and we've never had to wait for a table. Scan the QR code for the menu to order. Our favorites include: -Pan fried pork buns - these are a must get! These are my personal favorite. They're piping hot with a lot of soup inside, a crisp bottom, and juicy filling. -Soup dumplings (xlb) - these are larger than your average xlb with good flavor, soup, and meaty filling. -Salt and pepper ribs - the meat falls off the bone, has great salt and pepper seasoning without being overly salty, the addition of bell peppers and onions stir fried adds some fragrance and crunch. -Green beans or green beans with eggplant - both are great. They're stir fried with great seasoning; a little kick from the pepper. Really delicious and a great veggie to add to your meal. -Osmanthus cake - steamed to perfection, these soft and pillowy osmanthus cakes are a great dessert for the end. Ever so slightly sweet and fragrant! Portions are very shareable and are sizable! We always order multiple dishes and have enough leftovers for another meal. Service has always been attentive when we're here and they are quick to check you out when you're finished with your meal. Have been here multiple times and will definitely return! read more

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Been wanting to try this place, came in on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm and sat down immediately, there is plenty of parking in this plaza. We ordered our food via the QR code on our phones. We each got to try different things and we enjoyed all the food that came out, my favorites were the pork XLB, beef friend rice(not pictured), fried shrimp with cheese balls. Food comes out fairly quick after orders are placed. Definitely can share with many people if you order a lot, we had enough food to bring home for the 3 of us. Ambiance is family friendly and there are plenty of seated available. read more

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If you're craving authentic flavors with a comforting kick, Special Noodle on Jarvis is a must-visit! I tried the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, and it hit all the right notes--the broth was rich and layered with flavor, the beef cuts were tender and juicy, and the noodles had that perfect chewy bite that keeps you coming back for more. The Soup Dumplings were absolutely addictive--savory, delicate, and bursting with hot, flavorful broth in every bite. Honestly, I could've eaten a dozen and still wanted more. A surprise highlight was the Pan-Fried Dumplings. They came out piping hot with a crisp golden crust and juicy filling inside--something I hadn't really tried in this style before, but now it's on my must-order list. Finally, the Beef Wrap was a delightful finish--crispy layers hugging tender beef with just the right seasoning, making it both hearty and satisfying. Overall, every dish was memorable, and the balance of textures and flavors makes this spot stand out. Newark is lucky to have this gem--I'll definitely be back! read more

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We had such a great experience at Special Noodle in Newark! The restaurant is spacious and we were seated in the booths. Service was very good. You order on your phone through a QR code. Dishes ordered: * chili oil pig ear- super flavorful appetizer * eggplant- my fave dish!! Spicy and packed with flavor. Also a very generous portion * XLB- arrived hot and the soup inside was very good *snowflake potstickers- so pretty and delish!! We got the pork, shrimp and chives. I loved the different textures * pork belly Noodle soup- loved the noodles and soup!! Pork belly came in huge pieces so I didn't have any * onion pancake- this was too bland for me Overall we had a great experience and left very full. read more

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Food is amazing, but bad service, unfortunately. If I can hear you mutter a bad word in Chinese in response to my request in English, then I don't really think that's quite professional. Unfortunately she did not know that I understand Chinese. All we wanted was good food (and we did get, don't get me wrong thus the 3 stars), but the service definitely was not up to par. read more

This was my first time eating here and I was not disappointed! My family and I came on a Saturday evening and were able to quickly be seated with no wait time. There are plenty of tables and booths inside. Parking was easy because it is located in a shopping plaza with a parking lot. Their menu has a lot of great looking options so it was hard to choose! We ended up ordering the string beans, chili oil wontons, pan fried dumplings, pork belly noodle soup, chicken chow fun, and spicy soup pork dumplings. The portions were a great size and this was more than enough food to share with the table. The staff were very friendly and helpful with recommendations about the menu. 10/10 would recommend eating here! read more

Special Noodle - Gan Ban String Beans, Spicy Red Oil Wonton, Soup Pan Fried Pork Buns, Pork Belly Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Newark, California

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