Finally tried Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles and they did not disappoint! My husband and I shared the boiled dumpling sampler (pork, beef, and chicken), chopped cucumber salad, beef skewer, and their ever popular spicy braised beef short rib stew with hand-pulled noodles. Everything was super good, especially the dumplings and the stew. The broth is very flavorful and the short rib was nice & tender which is always my biggest concern regarding meats in soups. The noodles really are the star of the show and there's something just so perfectly light and chewy about them. It truly is an artform! I'm glad this place lives up to hype and we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 7/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 The noodles were great, and our favorite dish was the wontons in spicy peanut sauce. The cucumber salad and dumplings were just okay. read more

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I've been hearing about Walala for some time now, so I was so excited to finally try it! The workers are pretty friendly, and we came on a Sunday evening and were able to be seated right away. We wanted to try the wontons in chili oil but they were sadly out so we ended up getting the big beef skewers. The flavoring on them was sooo good. But we did have a lot of super chewy and fatty pieces that we weren't really a fan of. The noodles came out so quickly and they were streaming hot, which we loved. The clear broth is super clean and light with a very herbal fragrance to it. Like I feel like that would be perfect to drink if you were sick. But not being sick, I did end up adding some soy sauce just to give it some more flavor. But I like that with the sauces at the table, you can kinda just customize to your liking. I think the knife cut noodles are probably my favorite type of noodles here, but the hor fun goes really well with the clear broth. I also tried the green grape fruit tea and it was so refreshing! The flavor wasn't artificial at all and it was so nice to have with the hot noodles. I think this spot is super worth if you're the type to order extra noodles, or if you're a big eater. But the portions were pretty satisfying enough on the first go for us (def not a bad thing), so we didn't get to do any refills. read more

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Food first, thoughts after... Wow. Authentic and delicious. Greeted in chinese at the door. Overall the service was good. They were very friendly. Everything was made fresh and the chef hand pulling the noodles in front of you. Seating is bring but not many. The restaurant was popular! read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Dandan noodle - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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me and my boyfriend have wanted to try this place out for some time and decided to go today. When we arrived we got seated quickly and were able to order quickly as well. Our food began to come out and we began to eat. Now... i really wanted to like the food but it was very very bland. I even tried to add tons of the chili oil that was on the table be it just wasn't enough. We both got noodle bowls and it just wasn't good enough. I've been to other slap noodle places in orlando the flavor was much better there than here especially when it comes to their chili oil. ( i am a fien for great chili oil.) Now, we talk about the food and how subpar it is and begin to ask for the check. Our waiter Luci comes over and begins to check us out. We decide to split the check and we both pay our tab. Right as we are about to leave our waiter Luci comes over and informs us that she had us pay the wrong check and that we needed to hold on a second while she fixes the issue. So we understand and begin to sit there to wait for this issue to be resolved. We sit... and we sit.... and we sit. These people have us sitting there waiting for im not kidding over 20 minutes as they try to fix a mistake they made. As we are sitting there for a while obviously we began to get a little aggravated because we have been sitting here for a while for a mistake that the waiter made. We decide to get up to see how this can be resolved quicker and we just kept getting told i'm sorry i'm sorry. Frank that isn't enough. We waited for well over 20 minutes to have this issue resolved and not even a free drink or anything to give us for this inconvenience that wasn't even our fault or doing. i am very disappointed of this place because food was mid and flavorless like drinking dish water and our waiter Luci was incompetent. Don't go here!!!!! read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Walala is definitely worth a visit, especially if you're a noodle person. We went around 1:00pm on a Saturday and it was busy but still able to grab a table, but by 2:00 every spot was filled, so timing definitely matters. They were out of the beef pancake roll when we tried to order it, which was a little disappointing, but everything else made up for it. I got a soup with a clear soup base and it was so good, super flavorful without being too heavy. They even have a note that it's simmered for 8 hours, and you can absolutely taste the time put into it. We also tried the hand-pulled noodles and they were delicious with that perfect chewy texture. One of the coolest parts is you can literally watch them hand-pulling the noodles through a window into the kitchen, which makes the whole experience feel even more authentic. Plus, you can get a free refill of the hand-pulled noodles while you're dining in, which is such a great bonus. My husband ordered a beef-based soup that wasn't super flavorful on its own, but after adding some of the condiments from the table, it improved a lot. Overall, really solid spot with great noodles, a fun experience, and good value. I'd definitely come back. read more

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This was my first time at this location it's situated in the shopping center where there's an abundance of Asian restaurants. And to be honest with you if you have your choice of so many great selections. Walala is a Michelin star restaurant that features hand-pulled noodles. There are four types of noodles that you can get. The hand pulled noodles were incredible. they are more of a soup-based type of meal and there are 10 different choices of selections where you could have the noodles in and I had the spicy shank and I loved it. As for vegetarian options there were a few but this didn't seem like I could take wifey too. Highly recommend and we'll come back to try more variations and more types of noodles. Service was a bit slow I showed up and the guest that it was meeting me showed up 15 minutes later I sat there the waitress never came by and asked me if I wanted to get anything ahead of time. Nice quaint little restaurant where you can view the people pulling the noodles and it was quite quiet I got there around a quarter to 12:00 and it was packed by 12:30 read more

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First things first, expect a long wait here! This place is so popular and very busy. The chicken chilli dumplings were honestly the best chicken dumpling I've ever had. The hand pulled noodles were the most amazing hand pulled noodles I've ever had. Because everything is so good, they are busy and service is slow. read more

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Love this noodle shop. We came with my fiancé's brother in law, who grew up in Gansu province in China, where LanZhou hand pulled noodles originated. He spoke so highly of Walala that we had to grab dinner with him there. Of course everything was very authentic. I got the knife cut beef tendon noodle combo that came with two beef skewers. It was delicious! I love that they have chili oil and black vinegar at the table so you can add more flavor and customize the taste. The beef skewers were good, but the size of the beef chunks were too big to absorb all of the seasoning, and it was very chewy, so maybe it had a lot of tendon. We also ordered the cucumber salad and the edamame. The edamame needed more chili oil. I also got to taste the dandan noodle my fiancé ordered. Sooo good. The hand pulled noodle was so QQ and chewy. read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Beef skewer - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Do you ever go somewhere and know you're getting a home cooked meal? Cause that's every time I go here it feels like that! Food is always served hot and fresh. It doesn't take long to get the food or drinks, unless you order the hand dumplings. Those do take a bit longer than the soup to come out. The service is always friendly and they don't check in on you too much. The interior is very simple with a few tables to sit at. My favorite dish to order is the Hor Fun with beef. The beef is tender but sometimes does have a bit of fat on it. The hor fun noodles are large but soak up the broth perfectly. They also travel well and hold their shape/texture. The boba and fruit teas are absolutely delicious! I love coming here and love bringing others here to try the delicious food! read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Strawberry mochi milk tea - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

All about dem noodles. Loved the chewy and bouncy hand-pulled noodles. I went with the spicy Sliced beef not too spicy. I added some chili oil to kick it up. I loved how the broth infused in the noodles for added flavor. We also enjoyed the wonton in chile sauce which had toasted peanuts and chives as well hint of peanut in the sauce. The wrapper was so light and delicate it melted in your mouth. Yum read more

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My wife brought me here for the first time to experience the making of hand pulled noodles up close and personal. Not only was the experience a 11/10 but the food was immaculate. Would definitely come again. read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place is absolutely amazing! The staff and owner are all so nice and everything is delicious. Their noodles are made fresh right in front of you and I love how you get unlimited refills. It's no wonder they are Michelin guide recommended read more

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I've not had hand pulled noodles before so I was excited to eat here. The place was packed with customers with only one small table which was waiting for us to arrive. The smell of food had my mouth watering. My favorite type of noodle was the Hor noodles which are the flat ribbon shaped ones. I found the hand pulled noodles to be a bit too sturdy and chewy for my liking but the clear broth was tasty and the beef meat was tender. Next time I will definitely get the flat ribbon noodles so I can stay out of my daughter in laws bowl lol The Peach Tea drink is absolutely DELICIOUS!!! It's made from real peaches they cook down and add the peach syrup to the tea. Omgoodness that is the best drink ever!!! You gotta get you one. The staff seemed rushed and a little bothered by us at times but I do understand it was only 2 servers working the entire restaurant. It was hot as if the air conditioner wasn't working properly but I had a small portable fan in my bag so I made it thru the heat. I do think the menu would benefit from a few more sauce and meat options, however, it was a good meal overall. read more

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Very pleasantly surprised by Walala! Located in the Enson Market plaza, the restaurant is clean, well organized and the staff speaks both English and Chinese. The noodles are made fresh and cooked immediately, you can watch the masters at work in the glass open kitchen in the back. You definitely taste the difference between fresh and dry or frozen noodles, they're so much more bouncy. The portion sizes are pretty hefty. I had the beef shank preserved veggies with hand pulled noodles. Lots of tender slices of beef and the veggies were not super salty which was perfect. There was so much noodle! If you're a slow eater, you may want to portion some out so it doesn't soak up all the soup. The soup was very flavorful. They have a lot of side dishes and appetizers to choose from as well. read more

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Huge fan of Orlando's Chinatown, so I had to check out this hand-pulled noodle spot. Small, bright, and always busy. Watching the chef stretch the noodles in the front window is honestly mesmerizing. Portions are massive, and after you finish your noodles, they'll fill you up with a second portion for free! You'll definitely not go home hungry. I got the spicy short rib beef noodles and sliced beef noodle soup, the noodles were perfectly cooked, al dente, and you can really tell the difference between homemade and store bought. The broth from both dishes are flavorful, but needed to be dressed up a little, as I think it's missing some salt. I also tried the steamed dumpling combo with chicken, pork, and beef. They were big and juicy, but definitely need a lot of chili oil and soy sauce to make them better. Chicken wings were nice and crispy, comes with thai chili sauce, but nothing to brag about. Would come back to try more items! read more

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KUDOS to the staff for providing supreme quality customer service! I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen and Boiled Dumpling Sampler and it was delicious! They play Christian music and the ambiance was quiet! I highly recommend all to come and visit to support this local business! This is a Michelin star restaurant! read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Tonkotsu Ramen with Hand-Pulled Noodles (PORK) 秘制叉烧肉浓汤拉面 $16.98 - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We finally made it in. We've been wanting to try this place for so long. We each ordered something different and it was all amazing. My one son is a vegetarian so they made him a vegetarian noodle soup. My other son wanted the combination dumplings. They are both 10. The vegetarian ate more than half his and took the rest home. My other son ate every last dumpling. My mom got the beef rice noodle soup. My sister the Dan Dan noodles. I had the spicy beef hand pulled noodle soup. Everything was incredible. Packed with flavor. We can't wait to go back and try some more things. The five us are for under $100. To us that's amazing. Service was phenomenal. I didn't realize how tiny the place was but the set up works well. Fun little added bonus to get to watch the noodles being pulled and everything being cooked in the open kitchen. read more

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These are noodles you need to try! Before I visited WaLala, I had never heard of Chinese hand-pulled noodles so I was intrigued to try this spot after reading so many great reviews. What I enjoyed the most about Walala was that the noodles are made fresh daily. You can even see the Chef in action making them. The technique is impressive and he made it look so easy. We ordered soup and the portions were generous. We also ordered dumplings (also made fresh)and spring rolls. I think we underestimated the portions and were so full. The soup was delicious, the broth was so rich and tasty. It definitely hit the spot. The portion of noodles was substantial. The restaurant is located inside the Chinatown plaza on W. Colonial Drive. It may look unassuming on the outside but when you enter is a whole experience. It feels authentic and the staff was super friendly. I can't wait to be back. read more

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Well, the server was bad the girl I have it was a little bit rude, and the place was dairy and Take a lot of time to bring the food to the table and it was a fly in the place and technically it doesn't smell good and in the picture show something but in real reality is not but the dumplings was good but for my opinion, I really don't like the food and the meat they gave you they have too much condiments so you don't see the fat of the meat. read more

Me and my friend have been seeing this place all over TikTok and finally decided to go for dinner. I like the inside of the restaurant it's cute and I like that you can see them make the noodles. Our server was really nice and gave us lots of recommendations based on our tastes. We got the hand pulled noodles with braised beef. The noodles themselves were good. The broth was lacking flavor in our opinion, we added more spice but it still wasn't enough. The meat tasted good though. To be honest I don't think we will be coming back here. The noodles are good but there isn't much flavor to the broth. read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Hand-pulled Noodles with Braised Beef Boneless Short Rib Stew 红烧牛肉原汤牛肉面 - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Of course, this place is known for their hand-pulled noodles and they were soft and pretty good! I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to spice, so when I saw that almost all the dishes had bright red in them, I opted for the milky tonkotsu. It wasn't the best ramen I've ever had, but it hit the spot on a cold night. The noodles are so long that you have to cut them with the metal spoon if you're sharing with others. We really liked the drinks, so I would definitely recommend those to supplement your meal! The beef skewers were small and VERY chewy, but the flavor was great! I tried the spicy-looking soup and it actually wasn't that bad (for me)! They have chili crisp pots on the table to add more spice. The smashed cucumbers was a nice, crisp vegetable side dish that was refreshing and had a super garlicky bite. Service was attendant and good. When we first walked in, no one was at the host stand and there's a QR code to add yourself to the waitlist, so I did for my party. We sat on the benches in the front of the restaurant until we would be notified when our table was ready. After a little while, the couple next to us, who was waiting on their to-go order, told us that we just have to stand up, and wave a server down to get seated. We did that, and we got seated right away. I thought it was weird that they would have that sign out with the QR code if they weren't actively using/updating it. We probably would've been waiting so much longer if that couple didn't save us! read more

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We had a fantastic lunch at Walala Noodles! We arrived around 1:00 PM, and even though the restaurant was packed, we were lucky enough to get a table immediately. The experience starts right away--you can watch the chefs hand-pulling the noodles at the bar, which is really cool to see. The service was excellent and very friendly; our food came out incredibly fast and piping hot. We ordered: * Chicken dumplings in house chili sauce: Absolutely delicious. * Ground beef dry noodles & Spicy sliced beef shank: We tried both the hand-pulled and hand-cut noodle styles. Both were cooked to perfection with amazing texture, and the broths were incredibly flavorful. The environment was comfortable and clean (including the bathrooms). I also appreciated that the teas were refreshing and not overly sweet. Huge bonus: If you finish your noodles but still have broth left, they will refill your bowl with more noodles! Highly recommend. read more

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Noodles: Amazing. Everything else? A different story. We'd been hearing about Walala nonstop, so we finally made the trip. Upon arriving, we were told it'd be a 45-minute wait for new noodles--fair enough. They ended up seating us immediately and we ended up waiting only 25 min, so that was a pleasant surprise. We started with the wings, which unfortunately were underdone (still red in the center). The beef and chicken pan fried dumplings and wontons, however, were fantastic. The chili oil is doing alot of lifting but was rich, flavorful, and balanced the dishes out perfectly. I had the dan dan noodles, which leaned heavily peanut forward. I was hoping for a bit more depth or heat to balance the richness, but the oil and peanut butter overwhelmed the flavor profile. My wife went with the #2 beef noodle soup. While I wouldn't personally rank it at #2, the beef was incredibly tender and buttery. The radish and noodles brought a lot of life to the bowl, but the broth missed the mark, flat and overly oily. Now let's talk about the noodles themselves. Incredible. Hand pulled perfection. Springy, chewy, comforting. They deserve their reputation, no question. Maybe I went in with expectations too high after all the hype, but as a whole, the experience didnt fully land for me. That said, the potential is there and I could be convinced to come back. I'm rooting for Walala to wow us the second time around. You've got the noodles, now just build the bowl around them. read more

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I absolutely cannot say enough about this place - it's a straight blissful treat! Nestled in the heart of China Town in Orlando, this place is where anyone who loves Hand-Pulled Noodles or Ramen MUST go! Recently earning a Michelin Star in 2025 - Walala does not disappoint (it delivers with exceptional precision). There was not a single thing we tried that was not outstanding. I love me some spice in my Ramen or Noodles and not all places get the flavor just right but Walala absolutely nailed and exceeded my expectations. This isn't a suggestion to consider this is a definite destination if you are in or near the area! read more

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One of my favorites! Walala is a fantastic family-owned small business in the Chinatown plaza on West Colonial. Even though they're a little over a year old, they've made a significant mark in the Orlando food scene. They treat everyone like family! Their noodle bowls are delicious -- you can tell the both is slow cooked with incredible ingredients. Super flavorful! If you finish your noodles, refills are complimentary! Today's lunch stop was amazing as always. Wonderful food and service! read more

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Delicious!!!! Got there around noon on a Tuesday and there is still a few seats. We were seated right away and the place is bright and clean. It's not huge so if it's busy you could be waiting for a while. They have a nice menu, all pictures so you don't have to worry about what they are! We got the pork buns as an appetizer and it's so good, meat to dough ratio was perfect, flavor was fantastic and crispy bottom. Perfect! Reminds me of my grandpa's pork buns. I got the beef noodle combo, so it came with side dishes. The noodles were the perfect consistency, broth was flavorful and the beef was tender, perfectly flavored and cooked. Milk tea was also good, boba cooked perfectly. The teas are also delicious. Service was excellent. You can see the kitchen and them making the noodles! Overall really enjoyed our lunch. By the tine we left the place was packed and people were waiting, and this is a Tuesday! read more

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This is such a good place for a bowl of soup. The noodles are AMAZING and you can tell thy make them in house. The broth is yummy as well and the servers were attentive. read more

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Might be the best noodles in Orlando, the spicy beef shank bowl with the Hand Pulled Noodles blew me away read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you are not feeling well or need to warm up on a cold day, here is the spot! Family owned and operated in the out skirts of downtown lays this little gem. Their menu is diverse and interesting and allows you to make your dish the way you want. The chefs pull the noodles right in front of you. As we were ordering, the server informed us that if you want more broth or more noodles they will bring it to you FREE OF CHARGE. We came to eat close to close, so the server brought me more broth to accompany my soup Togo. I felt like I was eating at my grandmas house. An amazing establishment right here read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I can't begin to express how much I LOVE this spot! I mean, from the food to the service to everything! It's super authentic, I have never tasted such delicious noodles in my life. I literally have come here twice a week since I found it. The restaurant is nice and clean and the staff is super nice and friendly as well. I'm addicted to this spot, ADDICTED. It's a must try ...10 stars in my honest opinion! read more

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This is a nice restaurant with fresh hand pulled noodles! Ordered the dumpling, buns, skewers and noodle soup. All of the food tastes fresh! The dumplings and buns were full of meat. The soup and skewers were flavorful! Staff were nice and it's cool to watch the cooks make the noodles as well! read more

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I took two ladies here for a late lunch. They didn't disappoint. The food was great and the service was fast and very good. To have one's noodles made right in front of you was something the other ladies never had. Thanks for the show. Please come and try you will NOT be disappointed. read more

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THE BEST NOODLE SPOT IN ORLANDO! As much as I want to tell you guys this place is trash so it's not so busy when I go there and have to wait, I just can't do that. It's legit the best noodle spot in orlando. Limited seating but great! I couldn't get the best picture because I was hungry...... read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I looked up at maps to see which restaurants were the best and the top rated was the Walala and it's true. Very delicious! Me and my mom we got the skewers and 2 hand pulled noodles DELICIOUS! I loved my server he is so gentle and the ambiance so clean and bright! I'll go more times there. read more

This was not my favorite noodle shop. The noodles are very fresh but the broth was lacking in taste. It had meat in it that smelled funny. The steamed buns and potstickers also had very smelly beef. It actually turned my stomach. I will say though that the food is very fresh and the staff is amazing! The workers are so kind and so attentive. They are what made the experience great. read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Excellent place well worth your time and the drive to Chinatown! Excellent handmade noodles. Noodles of all types! You have stir-fry noodles, noodle soups, etc. People working here are super friendly and the ambiance is modern and clean! Be sure to get the combo set. You get your noodle soup and 3 side dishes. I got the braised beef noodle soup which was delicious! Super tender chunks of beef and the noodles have that fantastic bounce to them. Support local and get some awesome noodles! :) read more

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles - Side dishes :) - Noodles Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Hand pulled noodles are always a yes for me! So glad we can add another spot for one. The texture is amazing and has that perfect chew. Was also cool seeing the talented cooks making them right in front of you! I opted for the beef soup and it was seasoned deliciously. It reminded me of bun bo hue. Their chili oil is amazing. I do wish the broth was more temperature hot as well as an option for spicy mala tingling hot. I am not sure if it's permanent but they are using the adjacent space previously occupied by Chili Star for overflow seating. Service was a bit spotty as I think they still employed the same amount of staff despite the additional seating. The handmade boiled dumplings are worth returning for alone! read more

All you can noodle!! What I got the traditional beef hand pulled noodle combo spicy. Presentation was not top priority.. ha so it means it's good. The noodles were good, they were cooked a little too chewy for me, but non the less good. So good I got extra, which were free!! This is quite impressive for being freshly pulled! The beef slices were okay, I thought it was thicker and more tender, did not look like the photos in the menu book. I got the spicy and it was okay, not as spicy for me. Not sure if it is because I was busy but the noodle can take a bit before it arrives Environment Located in the Chinatown plaza off 50 in the same plaza as Enron market. There is plenty of parking available. The inside could get quite packed pretty quickly. I was with a party of 5 and they stuck us on a table with just adding a side chair, which may be because one of the party was a kid. The mood inside is more casual vibes. Niceness of the staff You know how it is at the Asian restaurants. These servers are very effective, you can call on any of the servers and they can assist you. I doubt they pay much attention to details but I asked for the noodles to be cooked a bit softer and they ignored it. Dollar It was expensive for noodles I thought, but I guess it assumes the extra noodles. It was $18. Yes/No? Yes, sure, slurp away. Great first experience read more

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5 stars for our first visit! We have been meaning to try Walala for some time, but you really have to be in the mood for such a heavy meal. We visited on a Saturday for lunch, close to 1pm. It was pretty busy but we were able to snag a table right away. Since the bowl looked pretty big we opted to share one noodle dish and started with the fried dumplings for $7.95. These were not your average restaurant dumplings, super fresh and I loved how much meat there was with the crispy bottom! For our noodle dish we tried the crispy spicy beef shank, $16.95. It's definitely spicy if you think it won't be and I loved how fresh the noodles tasted, along with the onion, cilantro and garlic. They will give you more noodles if you need. Service was nice but it does get a little crazy when it's fully seated. If you're looking for some fresh noodles you can taste, this place is a definite MUST! read more

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