It was my first time trying Noodle Dynasty, and it didn't disappoint! The pricing is reasonable for…read morethe very large portion size of noodles, which is definitely shareable or enough to have leftovers. I especially like that there's an option to choose between thin, thick, or rice noodles, as well as different spice levels. The food was fresh and not overly salty. Service was abrupt, but I wouldn't deem it negatively given how busy the place was--the line was out the door when we arrived. We waited 10 minutes to get in, which wasn't unreasonable, and once we ordered, the food came out quickly. The place is very small and seemingly popular. I would definitely come back. Solid 8/10.

Noodle Dynasty is a Berkeley must-try if you're in the area. There's a reason why it is always so…read morecrowded! Since there is fairly limited seating, wait times can be rough, especially if you're going during lunch or dinner rush. I've waited 30-45 minutes before. The restaurant is pretty small so tables are pretty close to each other and it may be difficult to be seated quickly if you're going in with a larger group. That asides, the food as Noodle Dynasty is unmatched. I typically get their noodle soups, which are a massive portion size, & appetizers, such as lamb skewers, spicy wontons, and chinese doughnuts. To this day, I think that the spicy wontons are the best in the area - super flavorful beyond just the chili oil taste. Definitely recommend getting these! You order on a tablet & food comes out so fast. Could not recommend this place enough!

I highly recommend Noodle Fresh! The staff was so friendly and welcoming. I actually walked in just…read moreto use the bathroom, but I noticed they had a lunch special and decided to give it a try. I ordered the noodles with chicken and vegetables, and everything came out fresh and very quickly. One of the ladies was especially friendly and even offered me some water while I waited. The atmosphere was amazing--very spacious, clean, and beautifully lit. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!

Okay guys don't steal my lunch spot!!!!! Best value because…read moreof the portion and price. Food was quick and delicious~~ The restaurant was also clean and the seating area is very comfortable. Service is also great 10/10 for me~

always a great spot to end a skate filming session at with the boys. the server gave an excellent…read morerecommendation with the peanut sauce!

I love their hokkein noodles! I've been here twice this month, and I'd probably go more often if I…read morelived closer. I love the build your own bowl- and the serving is big enough for me to have a box of leftovers. The first time I got a mix of the Thai and Malay sauces with chicken- and that was great. The second time I got just the Malay sauce. I think next time I'd mix it with the Thai again for the extra layer of spice on top of peanut. For balance.

Special Noodle is located in Pacific East Mall towards the back. Ordered a pretty big spread that…read moreconsisted of beef rolls, dumplings, fried rice, and salt and pepper chicken bites. The dumplings were delicious and even better with some chili oil. The chicken fried rice had huge chunks of egg and chicken which I loved with a deep soy flavor. The salt and pepper chicken was decent, I think I prefer salt and pepper wings/fish/shrimp. The beef rolls weren't for me, though. It's typically one of my favorite dishes but it seemed to be lacking beef & I wasn't a fan of the lettuce filling or the roll itself being a bit too soft and doughy. Overall, a good experience. Our server was nice and everything came out quick!

The soup pan fried buns...the soup pan fried buns..the soup pan fried buns..saying this three times…read moremay stick ;) Wow, will definitely be back for these! So delicious..plump/juicy/crispy and golden brown..chef's kiss. Special Noodle in the Pacific East Mall has delicious noodle dishes, small bites/dim sum, and a pretty extensive and unique dining menu. We ordered a combination chow mein and pan fried buns. FYI, the pan fried buns take a bit of additional time and come piping hot. I would wait a few minutes before eating, or check out a video on @yelpbayarea of how to eat soup dumplings! Another note, you order from an iPad that's handed to you upon arrival once seated. Make sure after you 'add items to cart' you submit your order. We left that step out and didn't realize until a few minutes later. Staff is friendly and make sure to ask if anything additional is needed like napkins, etc. Overall a fun experience, fair pricing, located in the hustle and bustle of the mall, and cool digs if you're looking for a comfortable dining experience without the frills.

*Great ambiance, feels like a great mix of walking into a corner food stop in China or visiting an…read moreold friends house ** Service is attentive with great recs and an adorable robot **** So easily accessible and price range is so good compared to the portion size ***** One of my favorite Chinese joints in Oakland now 谢谢

Love the robot food delivery! We ordered the seafood soup…read moreand the street noodle soup -- the seafood was bland except for the pieces of fried fish. The street noodle soup was delicious. Handmade noodles were delicious. The broth -- mine was supposed to be spicy - wasn't. And the medium spicy which was the seafood soup was bland.

I was craving Thai and we stopped into The Noodle. It wasn't our first time and it won't be our…read morelast. Their dishes have good flavor. Not super spicy unless you ask or they warn The food always comes out hot and tasty. The service is okay. Not super friendly but efficient. The restaurant itself is clean. They have redone the interior and since then it is more modern and comfy. Small, yet we have never had a problem getting a table.

Started off with the fresh rolls and corn cakes. The fresh rolls lived up to their name of being…read morefresh and they were a good size with a perfect crunch. The corn cakes were fried just right so they were golden on the outside but soft on the inside and the slaw and sweet sauce elevated it. I would get both appetizers again. For entrees we had: Mama Pad Kee Moa (3.5/5) - instant noodles with fresh veggies and very thin beef. Flavor was good, but the beef missed the mark because it was lacking. Massaman Gai Curry (5/5) - the curry was so flavorful in this dish and the soft potato complimented it very well. Definitely the winner of the night. Chicken Khao Pad (Fried Rice) (3/5) - rice was a little too dry and the thinly cut chicken again did not pop out in the dish. Overall, very fresh and authentic Thai dishes. Service was fast and attentive. There are plenty of seating options to dine in, but I also saw a lot of take out orders. Street parking can be difficult on Shattuck but easier to find on the side streets.

Great spot for a quick, cheap, and delicious meal. You order a bowl of noodles, and then customize…read moreit with additional toppings. There's a self-serve tempura station where each piece is individually priced, so you have control over how little or much you want to spend. My first time here I ordered the size regular #10 and two vegetable tempura pieces, and the total was slightly under under or around $10. The next time I decided to splurge and added a third tempura, and the total was $13 something. Really good deal! I have a decent appetite and found the regular size bowl to be filling but not too filling. The noodles are perfectly chewy and the broth is flavorful. This place is definitely on par with other udon places in terms of taste. My second time here I came alone and I noticed quite a few people were also eating alone. For some reason this is a nice spot to have a meal by yourself. Maybe the quick service and the lowkey atmosphere helps. They have a lot of indoor seating, as well as outdoor seating that is elevated and sectioned away from the sidewalk. My source of anxiety here is having to carry the tray with your bowl to your table. I'm not the most coordinated, but it's been fine so far.

Been to a few Marugame locations and it's pretty straight-forward. The food was tasty and what I…read moreexpected, but this location leaves a lot to be desired. The workers didn't know which # paired with the item from the menu above. The cashier also didn't seem to know specific items on the menu either. No napkins was readily available and a few of the tables were dirty. Disappointing given this location is so close to downtown and walkable.

This is a cute little noodle and tea house that really hit the spot. I was craving noodles, and…read morethey definitely delivered. I ordered the Canton Seafood Stir Fry, which came with plenty of seafood and fresh-tasting noodles. The portion was generous, and everything came together really well. My husband ordered the Sweet & Sour Chicken, and he really enjoyed it too. It even came with rice, which feels like a nice bonus these days! Another pleasant surprise--they serve wine, too! We'll definitely keep this place in mind the next time we're craving noodles.

The food was big and filling. I got myself a noodle soup bowl with seafood and clear broth. I liked…read morethat it was fresh and steaming when it came out. Honestly, tasted better than I thought it would. Not that I went in with any expectations, I just wanted a nice cozy dinner. I went with my sister. She got a beef noodle soup bowl. Even she said it was a lot. She also got her fried rice. I normally would order rice but I wanted something warm since it was cold. The interior was nicely decorated. It was a Chinese-inspired theme so it made me smile when I saw pictures of pandas. Parking was a bit of a mystery since you are traveling on main street. There is an opening that you can miss if you were not looking. There's a small parking lot in the back. I would go again for something warm and just need a noodle bowl.

So blown away. My fiance and I tried this place on a whim after signing up for the InKind app at my…read moresister in law's suggestion. We decided to try this place craving something new, and we weren't disappointed. It wasn't busy around 6pm, but the vibes were really cute inside. I love the patio area they have. Would be perfect for a group meet up on a nice day. We ordered the pork sausage to start, the saikoo which according to my fiance is a must for laotian food, the yellow curry, and the crab fried rice. Everything was genuinely amazing. Here are my rankings below: Sausage: 8.5/10 Crab Fried Rice: (with the fish sauce) 9.5/10 Saikoo: (with the fish sauce) 9.5/10 Yellow Curry: 9/10 Would definitely order everything again. It's not quite thai, but thai with a twist I'd say. Bit on the pricey side, but everything was so fresh and you can see where the chefs are making everything, so you know you're getting quality. And the portions honestly made it really worth it. Such a great place! Will 100% be back.

Stopped by Lao Thai for lunch and had a bit of a mixed experience. We ordered the 3-piece chicken…read morewings from the lunch menu, and unfortunately they were pretty underwhelming -- nothing bad, just not particularly memorable. But the Lao papaya salad completely saved the meal. It had that perfect salty-sweet balance with just the right amount of punch, and paired with the sticky rice, it was SO good. The kind of combination where you keep going back for "one more bite" until suddenly it's gone. Honestly, I would come back just for that papaya salad and sticky rice. Sometimes one dish is enough to earn a return visit, and this was definitely it. #PapayaSalad #LaoFood #StickyRice #FoodieFinds

Came around 5PM on a Sunday and were seated after 15 minutes. The restaurant is not super big, but…read morethey offer indoor and outdoor seating. Ordered pad kee mao, pad thai, baby back ribs, spicy fried rice and beef salad for the table to share. Food comes out quickly after placing an order.The spicy fried rice has a kick to it, but a great option if you like spicy. There was no option to select a spice level when we ordered the pad kee mao, and it came out spicy. It doesnt come with basil but instead its stirfried with green beans, red pepper and tomatoes. Can't go wrong with pad thai. It was saucy with all the flavors of sweet, salty and sour. The baby back ribs are a must try! Some pieces have bones, while others do not. The meat is deep fried, but each piece is tender and juicy. It wasn't too greasy and was delicious when paired with the sweet and sour sauce. The grilled beef salad was a refreshing dish tossed with herbs, green apple and red onions in a lime and fish sauce dressing. The one downside was that the beef was a little tough. I can see why there is almost always a line out the door. Will definitely be back again to try other items on the menu

Came for lunch while I was in the Berkeley area. The restaurant was easy to find but looking for…read moreparking was a struggle. There is a parking garage around the block if you don't mind walking. Friends and I came right at opening since they open closer to lunch. Definitely try to come before rush hours of the day because as soon as 12pm hit they got a flood of customers in the restaurant. The server was very serious and didn't really give us the friendliest service. They seemed busy since they were getting online orders but I felt like they weren't the happiest that we came in that early. Besides that, all the dishes we ordered were really good! The roti dip was light and flavorful. The spicy eggplant was a hit! I do wish we added some protein but regardless it was delicious! I would love to come back and try their other dishes.