I really don't look back at my Berkeley undergrad years with much nostalgic longing, especially when it comes to the indiscriminate way I used to eat. I was under the misconception that calories bounced off of me. Now they stick to me like dandruff on a UNIQLO sweater. This is my roundabout way of saying this is the kind of place I probably would've frequented as a budget conscious student. After all, who could argue with noodles tossed in a wok for lunch? That would explain the abundance of wrinkle-free faces among the diners in here. Everyone goes through a three-step order process. I chose my base of Hokkein noodles, the spicy Thai sauce as my flavor component, and pork for my protein. With the veggies added as a bonus, the $14 result wasn't half-bad (photo: https://bit.ly/3rik3A0). For some irrational reason, I didn't think that would be enough, so I ordered the $7 Veggie Steamed Dumplings which were decent enough in a defrosted Costco kind of way (photo: https://bit.ly/3rqJjEq). Six of them was probably overkill, but hey, I can relive my college years. That doesn't make me delusional, does it? Anyway, if they offered a salad option as a base, I'd probably consider returning. Otherwise the young ones can have it. FOOD - 3 stars...no-frills, wok-fried carbs with flavors AMBIANCE - 3 stars...pretty standard spot dining-wise SERVICE - 3 stars...all through the window TOTAL - 3 stars...part of the student diet, I guess RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u read more

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LOVE this DIY noodle "bar". You order/pay at the register. Choose your noodle type, protein, and type of sauce or soup you'd like. Nothing fancy here. They bring your order to your table. Water is self service. There are a handful of tables you can dine in and eat your food, including some cool stadium seating with high top tables so you can look over everyone else eating. I had the clear glass noodles, with laksa soup broth and all the protein, it was excellent! There are many options for gluten free eaters here. This is quick comfort food for when you are seeking noodles, and great with a group since everyone can get what they want. The flavors are good but not as good as if you went to a place that specializes in whatever that dish is (ie for Thai noodles, go to a Thai food place, if you want Singapore laksa, go to a Singapore restaurant). As long as you check your expectations, this place is perfect. read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Laksa - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Toss was the spot for my classmates when I went to high school in the area. I can totally understand why it's still popular to this day with its ideal location for Cal students, ability to customize, fast service, and affordability. My companion suggested we come here for dinner. Though I'm familiar with this restaurant, it was my first time eating the food. You can order inside, online for pick-up, or have your food delivered. For the wok-toss, you have the opportunity to choose one of their six noodle variety, your type of sauce (you can combine sauces), and your protein of choice. They also have curries, rice dishes, soups, and their own specialties. I opted for the Wheat Noodles, Thai and Malay Sauce, and Tofu. The wheat noodles were skinny and firmer. The Thai sauce was spicy to me and the Malay provided a nutty texture. The tofu wasn't anything special but I appreciated the savoriness of my dish. My companion got the Spinach Noodles, Thai and Chinese Sauce, and Shrimp which he enjoyed. The portion size is big and I took the rest home. The workers are friendly and do a great job tossing your food together. It comes out super fast. The ambiance is lowkey with a younger demographic and plenty of open seating is found around. I recommend coming here if you're in the area and craving noodles since portions are big and service is quick. You can find Toss Noodle Bar on Shattuck Ave. with metered parking nearby. I wouldn't mind coming again with friends if I'm in the area. read more

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Craving noodles and looking for somewhere near campus to grab dinner with a large group, we decided to try Toss Noodle Bar. Toss is a create-your-own noodle bowl concept where you choose from different types of noodles (e.g., wheat, rice, glass, spinach), toppings (e.g., stir fry, curry), and proteins. It was my first time there, and the server patiently explained how to order and provided her recommendations. I selected the red curry over thin rice noodles and topped with fried tofu. The portions are generous and the food is delivered quickly. The red curry was creamy and flavorful, and it came with plenty of vegetables including carrots and bamboo shoots. The tofu was soft and absorbed the curry sauce well. The only challenge was eating the noodles with the curry soup, as they were slippery and prone to splashing. The restaurant is a self-seating and bust-your-own table situation, and they were able to accommodate our large group. We decided that Toss Noodle Bar is a new favorite, so we'll be back soon! read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Red curry with thin rice noodles and fried tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

So good. Noodles are on point and portions are solid. Super friendly staff and a chill vibe. First time in the area for these. Would come again 100% read more

Oh man, saw this place after I visited the library. I had green curry w chicken and jasmine rice and dumplings. Don't judge me! The green curry was life! I wanted to swim in it. The dumplings kinds got set aside cuz I had to eat every drop of green curry. I was able to finish the curry, dear reader, I also ate two dumplings. They were kinda meh but that's to be expected. I was only eating out of duty. This is a great lil spot, order at counter, clean up after yourself. Lots of great noodle options and toppings. It was my first time and staff was patient as I made my way thru the menu options. read more

Haven't come here in so long, and I think if I came here more frequently, it would become an addiction. This place is so convenient, filling, and so yummy. I love how you can customize everything down to the noodle, type of protein, and flavor. They have a little case showing off what the different types of noodles are. My favorites are Hokkien and Spinach. The texture of the noodles are bouncy and they're perfectly chewy. It took a while to decide what sauce I wanted, and the person taking my order was so patient and understanding. I haven't tried all the sauces, but my personal favorite (so far) is the Thai sauce. It's a little spicy and has a nice kick. Apparently, you can combine sauces, but it's an extra $1. Each order comes with stir fried veggies and egg along with the noodles and protein. So amazing! This place is my new fixation. read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Chinese Flat Rice Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I will keep coming back to Toss Noodle Bar whenever I am in Berkeley! I love any type of build your own bowl place, and this place does not disappoint. So many different choices of noodles, protein, and sauces and generous portion sizes with a lot of veggies. My favorite flavor is to combine the Chinese and Thai sauces. Small, nice interior with some seating for dine in, but the food is also good for take out. Friendly service and the food comes out pretty quickly. I wish they had other locations as well! read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Hokkien noodles with tofu and Chinese and Thai sauces (my go to) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

College town restaurant so not fancy but the food was exceptional. We will be back. Both the stir fry and soups were good.

Second time I've been here it's pretty good for the price. It's a dollar or two to add protein but the noodles are completely customizable. You can mix and match and even the sauces you can go half half on. I do the Japanese and half of the spicy one I can't remember which it's called. The portion is a good size for the price. After you order at the front you seat yourself and can grab utensils and water. They keep the space pretty clean. read more

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Just came here today with our friends and our 5 year olds. We had gone for a 3.5 hr hike and kids were hungry. This place is quick and reasonable. It seems to be a hit with college kids in Berkeley. Service is fast and portions are big! We tried shrimp Chinese, Thai and Japanese hokkein noodles and our friends had the Malay tofu! In my opinion there was flavor and freshness in dishes but not my cup of tea. Bit overly sweet and had this sweet aftertaste in my mouth. Definitely not authentic dishes. It's a great quick bite stop on a budget. Kids liked it. read more

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Toss is a reliable, casual noodle restaurant that is one of my go tos in the Berkeley area! You order first and then sit down. The food comes out super quickly after ordering too. I came here with my parents on a Saturday night and we were able to find seating and didn't have to wait very long before ordering. I got the garlic noodles under the chef's special and really enjoyed it! You can add protein to any of the chef's special items. My parents enjoyed their Hokkien noodles too. My mom noted the Thai sauce was delicious but on the spicy side. Thank you Toss! read more

Tasty and customizable noodle bar. Love the variety of noodles and ingredients that you can select from. The spinach noodles are my fav; really good chewy texture. My only constructive feedback is that they should be more consistent on prep; sometimes too salty and our last order had the wrong sauce. But when it's done right, you get delicious al dente noodles, crisp veggies, and balanced sauce. read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Spinach Noodles with Fried Tofu and Veggies delivered - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Pretty decent food for a late night bite at a fast casual place. I enjoyed my meal, but I don't think I'd order this specific combination again. I do appreciate the option to "build your own" in order to try different types of combos! read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Hokkien Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Fried Tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Made my own bowl: hokkien, Japanese sauce, with chicken! Veggies and everything mixed very well with the noodles and chicken Plenty of seats and tables for people to dine in and eat there 4/5 because my noodles were just a little under al dente so there was more of a chew to it that was tough Overall, will go back soon read more

Elite. I can't believe it took me this long to write this review, I've been coming here forever and the consistency of how yummy it is - is so good every time! Definitely a consistent spot for us. I typically get the flat noodles, Thai combo. The tofu is always my favorite part - and the serving size for dine in is always more than enough! Appetizers we also enjoy are edamame and prawn chips. It's always poppin whenever we come here - our favorite seat is the elevated seating in the corner. Food always comes out quick, no issues, and good service. It's a small spot but definitely home-y. Ps- they charge extra for takeout containers! read more

Noodles cooked and seasoned to perfection. Got their spinach noodles and they came with so many veggies and tofu! read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Spinach noodles, pork noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is a Berkeley staple! I typically create my own wok-toss noodle. My go-to is Hokkien noodles with Thai sauce, but I've tried about everything here and it never disappoints. My second favorite noodle are the Flat Rice Noodles, and my second favorite sauce would be Malay. But again, everything here is amazing. This place can get crowded but there's usually a seat if you want to eat there. Service is pretty fast, food will usually come within 10 minutes. read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

My friend introduced me to this place and I can't help but keep coming back! It's pretty standard Asian fusion but so delicious and filling no matter which combo you decide on. I've tried both the Thai and Japanese sauces so far, and neither have disappointed. Each bowl comes with your choice of noodles in the sauce you pick, with sautéed vegetables and your choice of protein. They have generous portion sizes for pretty reasonable prices (~$15 meal). Once, I went at 3pm on a Wednesday afternoon. It was basically empty, and they were playing Fearless era Taylor Swift songs. I swear I had a dopamine rush when the worker who took my order placed a bowl of steaming noodles in front of me literally 3 minutes after I ordered. Then I absolutely devoured the entire bowl. The tables and floors are cleaned regularly, and I'm always super satisfied by the customer service. 5 stars :) love toss ! read more

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This restaurant is located about a block away from downtown Berkeley BART station. The restaurant was pretty lively with college students when we went on a Thursday night. It was my first time and I ordered the green curry with pork and wheat noodles. My boyfriend got the hokkien noodles with Malay sauce and combo meats. We shared a Thai basil chicken with rice. I will rate each item, but overall the food was quite average and would hit the spot if you're craving noodles. Green curry with pork and wheat noodles 5/10: the curry was lacking a lot of flavor and depth. It just tasted sweet with some coconut flavor, but it was quite bland. They were very generous with the pork and the variety of veges. I wouldn't recommend getting their curry. Hokkien noodles with Malay sauce and combo meats 7.3/10: their Malay sauce was pretty good. Not as peanuty as i'd imagine and tasted very Chinese style. If it was less sweet, it would be perfect. The noodles are nice and thick like flour udon. I would def recommend getting stir fry noodles here. Thai basil chicken with rice 7.5/10: when I ordered this, I don't know why but I was expecting fried chicken so I was very surprised when the dish came out. It tasted really good. The basil was very fragrant and nice. I would recommend this. You can choose to pair it with noodles too if you don't want rice. read more

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If you're not sure what you're looking for, but it's getting late and you haven't decided what to eat for dinner. To be honest, the only reason we ended up here was because they were one of the few places open late and they had noodles. I'm glad we did - and happy to add this place to my downtown Berkeley list. BB read more

I have a couple rare and tricky allergies. The staff knew exactly what was in the food and what would be safe, both for me and my vegan partner. They were amazing! And those garlic noodles were absolutely delicious! We will definitely be coming back! read more

Good place for noodles with super fast service. You seat yourself and bus your own table. We got: - kabocha croquette: deliciously crispy on the outside, sweet on the inside. - thick rice noodles with Thai flavor and beef - glass noodles with laksa soup and beef For both entrees, the noodles and flavors were pretty darn good. Perfect chewiness and thickness. The veggies however were a bit too hard for my liking. The beef was also kinda questionable in color. One thing I will say though, they charge 25 cents for a togo box. That's pretty ridiculous to me. It's a self service place, I bought food and tipped you, and you're tryna profit off of togo containers??? It's simply a bad principle!! Other than that, decent place haha read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in for a late dinner. We actually missed it the first time and had to drive around to get there. It's on the immediate right of the theatre when you're facing it, with a small sign above the restaurant. You walk in, order at the counter, and they bring the food to you. It has a sticky-table-college-campus vibe but sometimes those are the most reputable places. I like that everything is customizable and you can mix and match to get exactly what you want. I ordered the Hokkien noodles tossed in Japanese sauce and topped with Chicken. It was perfect and hit the spot! The portion was pretty big and they added egg and veggies. The noodles were the texture I like, it wasn't too oily, and the meat to noodle ratio was good. My boyfriend had the Toss Garlic Noodles with Prawn. It wasn't as garlicky as we like but we like a lot of garlic. The shrimps were soft and had the shell mostly off. I would come back when I have simple but delicious noodle cravings! read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Toss Garlic Noodles with Prawn and Hokkien Noodles with Japanese sauce and Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Rigid Policy, Zero Common Sense -- Never Going Back After years of being loyal customers, my wife and I are done with Toss. We ordered online for the first time today (after years of visiting from Walnut Creek), and when we came to pick up the food, we were told we couldn't get our food without showing both my ID and the credit card used -- even though I had given the name of the order, confirmation number, and described the order in detail (3 noodles, 2 rice plates, 1 fried rice, 4 Thai teas). When I politely explained I didn't have my wallet, the employee pointed to a sign inside the restaurant about the ID policy -- as if that's helpful when ordering through their website, which made no mention of it. Only after I mentioned they had also just called me to clarify my online order regarding what sauce I wanted on my fried rice, did she finally hand over the food, warning me, "Next time, you won't be able to pick up without ID and card." There won't be a next time. If your policy is so strict that you can't use common sense to verify an order, then you've lost business permanently. It wasn't just that the worker held our food hostage -- it was the cold, dismissive way she spoke to us, showing zero common sense, courtesy, or basic respect for the customer. A truly anti-customer experience. read more

This is a great noodle spot in Berkeley. The service is always extremely fast, and the workers are very kind. They have a diverse menu with a lot of options, and are able to do many substitutions. There are a lot of students that come here, it is a nice atmosphere to sit down and have a meal. There is also a decent amount of indoor seating available. My favorite is the Pad Se Ew noodles. Super good! I also got the Thai tea, which is not super sweet so I think a lot of people would like it. Just keep in mind, they do charge a fee for to go bags and boxes. Definitely will be back! read more

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I wanna give 10 STARZ!!! I LOVE this place, food is ALWAYS yummy. I order my usual hokkien noddles, (btw is the really thick noodles) medium Thai spice & chicken w/veggies. PERFECTION every time! During the weekdays, is when I like to go! Quiet if you enjoy peace while eating. The weekends here are packed AF. If you are looking for good noodles come here you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Hookien noddles Thai chicken w/veggies - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Toss is a staple among my family and friends who I enjoyed this with since 2018 or so, it's absolutely delicious. The go-to order for myself, friends, and family is the Thai sauce, glass noodles, and chicken or tofu. You won't regret how delicious it truly is; I crave this regularly even when I lived across the country to an hour away, talked about in my family and friends we truly all love and enjoy. A true Bay Area staple read more

As a berkeley student, toss is a staple to the area. They really serve up some quality noodle dishes which often leave you with leftovers from the generous portions. Although my choice is basic, I do love their garlic noodles with either shrimp or beef, you can't go wrong. Ambiance on game days are the most special but either way, toss is a great place to go to food a quick and easy meal. read more

My daughter and I ate dinner here before a concert at the nearby Cornerstone venue. We got the edamame - wish we would have gotten the garlic one though; it was ok. My daughter got the hokkien noodles, in soy sauce with chicken - she gave it a 4/5 because she wasn't a fan of some of the veggies in there (namely asparagus). I got the hokkien noodles in peanut sauce w/ shrimp. It was really good! Service was relatively quick - you order at the counter, get a number and have a seat, they bring the food to your table. You do have to get your own napkins and water if you'd like them. Ambiance was nice, not too crowded and diff options for seating (high tops and bench/tables). Will definitely go back! read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Hokkien Noodles 2 ways: one with soy sauce and chicken & one with peanut sauce and shrimp. Salted Edamame. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

We visited this spot before going to a play at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre (which I highly recommend, by the way!). It made for a lovely date night. We arrived around 6 PM on a Friday, and we just managed to beat the rush. Shortly after we ordered and sat down, a line formed that stretched nearly the entire length of the restaurant. Our food was served almost immediately. There's a self-serve station where we grabbed our own utensils, napkins, and water. I also used the restroom, which was fairly clean. Although there was a sign saying "No restroom use," they kindly let me in as a customer, which was appreciated. As for the food, I really enjoyed the classic edamame--it was lightly salted and simple, a solid choice. I ordered the garlic noodles with tofu as my protein. The noodles were flavorful with garlic, butter, and cheese, but I felt the tofu could have been better if it had been baked or fried; it tasted a bit plain in its current form. My partner ordered a different noodle dish (I forget the name), but it had chicken and more vegetables, making it feel a bit more balanced. I'd probably go for that one next time. Overall, this place is a convenient spot, especially for college students looking for a hearty, calorie-dense meal. The food might not be the healthiest, but it's definitely comforting and satisfying--perfect before or after a night out. read more

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The food here was so delicious and came out hot. I was so excited to eat after traveling all day. The lemonade was also so sweet and tangy! Water is available which was very needed with the spice that came with the pad Thai. The staff was quick and nice to break down any questions I had. The restaurant had a lot of space and the seating was unique. read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Edamame Create your own - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Perfect for a quick, inexpensive tasty meal before a performance at the nearby Freight and Salvage. Pick your protein, grain, and pan-Asian sauce. read more

Food is hella good best noodles in town ! Service is pretty decent just order and they bring the food out to you. I have been here frequently and have never had a bad experience. They have also never messed up my order. Place is very clean read more

My favorite restaurant in Berkeley! I always get the hokkien noodles with Thai sauce & pork. Quality is always consistent, portions are generous and food is top notch. read more

The food is great, but the customer service is very poor. The staff was disrespectful and did not prioritize customers. I ordered noodles with no vegetables, but they came with vegetables anyway. When I pointed it out, the employee made it seem like it was my fault, even though I clearly asked for no veggies. She brought me a replacement, but it was cold. The entire time, I received unnecessary attitude for no reason. I have always came here and never had an issue. read more

I wish they had a spot in SJ we'd be regulars! Loved the flavors, the customization, the ambiance, the attention to the environment, and the vibe. If ever in the area we'll visit again. Service is cashier order so not much of service.. you clean your own table etc. Friendly just the same. The food was delicious and so were the flavors for the 4 star review mainly based on that. Parking is a nightmare you may have to circle or side street and walk there but worth it! read more

This was really good! I def wanna come back and try different combinations! Portions are really big and you'll def have leftovers Most of us liked what we got except for a friend who got curry noodles so maybe it's just a problem with the curry? Or just personal taste ‍ You also have to pay for to go bags or boxes which is a bit ehhh but still would be back :) read more

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Some things you never forget. They were open during the pandemic times. They should have stayed closed with their attitude and the way they treated their customers. My husband and I along with a son and his wife went for dinner. The food arrived on paper plates-LUNCH sized, not even the dinner sized, and not much (which worked better I guess since the paper plates weren't thick enough to handle much) and flimsy plastic utensils. The food didn't taste well, poor seasoning. Then we saw the workers eating and our meal tasted even worse (when you're treated badly the food doesn't taste well I guess). They were eating from the nice bowls, chopsticks, and well seasoned noodles. We could even tell from our table that their noodles had ingredients and seasoning as compared to our very bland looking and flavored noodles on the skimpy lunch sized paper plates. The whole experience with the treatment we received left us all feeling hurt and angry-even my very forgiving and compassionate son and his wife. All in all this was an unpleasant experience that made me decide not to eat at again at such a place that was even capable of treating their customers with such callous disregard. read more

Food and service is great at this location. We walked here confused and the front desk offered answers to questions right away. There's also a display of noodles at the register (very helpful). I was going to go for the flat noodles but ordered the hokkein after seeing it compared side by side. I ordered the holes on with Malay sauce with chicken and tofu.the food portion was large. I had to grab a Togo box ($0.25 each). The chicken was over cooked but the dryness soaked up more sauce. The tofu was a soft consistency after cooking. There was plentiful of veggies that were cooked to what I would consider as al dente. I would definitely come back again. The sauce is amazing!! read more

Toss Noodle Bar - Hokkein noodles with Malay sauce with chicken and tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California