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    4.2 (45 reviews)
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    Beef Stew Noodle Soup
    Jake V.

    2nd time coming here, but probably not returning for a third. My girl & I entered to see a less than ideal Sanitation Score (low A), and we got seated right away. Our original plan was to get 1 Braised Beef Noodle Soup and 1 Beef Filet & Tripe that we'd both share, but we only got half of that plan fulfilled this time. The waiter said that they are out of the tripe appetizer, which we enjoyed in our first visit few months ago. So we were really disappointed that they were out of their best appetizer. Wheat is a small indoor restaurant in downtown Chapel Hill, on the same spot as where another bad Chinese restaurant used to be. Its cramped space and uninviting ambiance make Wheat an unpleasant spot to eat. It took around 15 min. for us to get our 1 order of Braised Beef Noodle Soup, which tasted the same as we remembered when we first tried it. It comes with about 4 chunks of braised beef, 1 egg. 1 baby bokchoy, and noodles in spicy & sour soup with chili oil. $14+ for a beef noodle dish like this is not bad but I can think of other restaurants in Triangle NC that serve a similar beef noodle soup with better ambiance and customer service. Overall Score: 2.4/5

    Outside. Storefront. Located in the old Shanghai Dumpling space.
    Daniel B.

    I give Wheat 麦茶 a solid four stars. The food we had here was good, especially the noodles, and service was excellent. This is a great spot for "authentic" Chinese food on Franklin Street. This is *not* an Americanized Chinese joint (you'll have to look elsewhere for that). Wheat opened in April 2023. It replaced Shanghai Dumpling: https://www.yelp.com/biz/wheat-chapel-hill-chapel-hill-2 The hundreds of old Yelp reviews for Shanghai Dumpling may be merged into and inherited by Wheat, so if you see reviews referencing dumplings, that's why. I was told that Wheat is a completely new and separate business from Shanghai Dumpling, with different owners. Wheat has a slightly older sister location in Durham: https://www.yelp.com/biz/wheat-%E9%BA%A6%E8%8C%B6-durham-durham It opened in December 2022, replacing Secrets Pho & Noodle Bar. This Chapel Hill location is small, much smaller than the Durham location. I guesstimate this place can seat about 30, maybe 40, people comfortably. No outdoor seating. The atmosphere is simple and casual. Various street, surface lot, and parking deck options are available nearby. At the time of writing this review, street parking is enforced Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm. Lot and deck parking are enforced Monday-Saturday, 8am-8pm. Parking should be free otherwise. For this visit, I parked next to the Ackland Art Museum for free. The menu offered a decent variety of noodles (soups and "dry" noodles), rice plates, and other Chinese cuisine including plenty of Sichuan fare, apps, and cold dishes. If I come back, I'm interested in trying their Hainanese Chicken Over Rice ($13.99). Outside on the sidewalk, they were advertising Monday and Wednesday chef's specials. However, the items actually appeared on the regular menu, available seven days a week. Drinkwise, the menu had Asian drinks like Roasted Rice with Green Tea ($4.99), Lemon Yakult ($5.99), and Mango Pomelo Sago ($8.99). They were out of most of these drinks during our visit, though. Here's what my wife and I had: Appetizers * Beef Filet with Tripe in Szechuan Sauce ($7.99) * Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs ($6.99) * Pickled Cucumber ($5.99) Noodles * Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($14.99) * Crispy Minced Beef Noodle ($14.99) Both noodle bowls were very good. We preferred the Crispy Minced Beef Noodle - a "dry" noodle bowl with no soup/broth - over the Braised Beef Noodle Soup. If you're craving Chinese noodle soup, the Braised Beef Noodle Soup is certainly worth ordering. What shined in these bowls were the noodles themselves. They tasted very fresh and had outstanding texture. After mixing all of the ingredients (noodles, beef, greens, scallions, garlic, sauce), the Crispy Minced Beef Noodle was full of flavor/umami. It was filling, comforting, and satisfying. Along with the noodles, what impressed me about the Braised Beef Noodle Soup were the large, tender, quality chunks of beef. The broth left a little something to be desired. I don't think it was rich nor complex enough, but that was OK (may be unfair to expect too much of this place given the location and price point). The apps were good. The Beef Filet with Tripe in Szechuan Sauce included beef omasum and beef tendon which you can order separately if you want. If you order the "Beef Filet with Tripe in Szechuan Sauce," you get everything (filet, omasum, tendon). This is a typical Sichuan cold dish which I like to order. I enjoy the different textures, the savory and spicy flavors, and the rich mouthfeel (oily, but in a good way). Wheat's version had generous portions and the quality of the ingredients was fine. That said, the dish lacked certain flavors. My wife expected there to be more sour/vinegar while I would've loved some Sichuan peppercorn for the "numbing" effect (of the "mala" spice). Minor criticisms aside, I'd order this dish again and I recommend it if you're generally a fan of these types of dishes. The Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs were recommended to us by our server. The ribs were a good recommendation. They were quite tasty. The ribs were served bone-in and had a good combination of fat and lean meat. Red chili powder came on the side. The ribs were yummy with or without the spice. The portion size was kind of small with eight bite-sized pieces, but for $6.99, I'm not going to complain much. The Pickled Cucumber was very typical of what my wife grew up eating (Chinese household). It was a bit salty, but crisp and refreshing overall. Our server Ricky was fantastic. He was the only server for the entire place. He was super friendly and attentive. Wheat is lucky to have him. During our Friday visit around 6:45pm, the dining room got moderately busy. There were a few online takeout orders as well.

    pork feet noodle

    This dish is absolutely mouthwatering! The flavors are incredibly rich and well-balanced. The meat is so tender and juicy, while the vegetables add a perfect crispy texture. A truly delightful experience! Highly recommend!

    Xiaolu P.

    I have not been here for a long time and there services are improved so much from last year! I add the vegi and it's finally not only one tiny bit! I appreciate this place on f street cuz we need good Chinese food out here!

    Chongqing noodles
    Vanessa H.

    After eating inside the restaurant, I'd like to say that it's a little bit better than 3 stars. I switched it up and got the chongqing noodles which were spicy and had a lot more flavor than the braised beef noodle soup. They only still gave me one sad bokchoy and very little beef. But it was still flavorful and they give you a big portion of noodles that will fill you up quite nicely. The waiter there was also super kind and had the best manners!

    Seafood noodle soup
    Lauren H.

    Tried out this noodle shop today. Tried the shumai, shrimp dumplings, seafood soup and pork belly soup. They were all good. The noodles were fresh. Just with the broth in the seafood soup was a bit richer / had more depth like the pork belly soup. Would go again.

    Langston S.

    The food was delicious. We got the Braised Beef Noodle Soup and it was really good. The ambience is fantastic too.

    Pork belly

    So good! Authentic Taiwanese food and best noodles ever. Service was very attentive and restaurant was very clean. I'd come here regularly if I lived nearby.

    Spicy stir fry bowl

    Food is delicious, worm hot and makes you feel good, Service is kind and honest The environment is comfortable and enjoyable for me A well place for lunch!

    Braised beef tendon noodle soup
    Shawn J.

    Came here for Shanghai dumpling and was surprised to find a new restaurant in its place. Very cute new menu mostly focused on noodle dishes. There is another store in Durham on 9th street that also recently opened. We got the braised beef tendon noodle soup and sweet and sour beef noodle soup. Loved the noodle texture and was told that it is hand made in house! Also thoroughly enjoyed the braised beef broth, very flavorful and the best I've had in a while. The the only negative is that both broth were a little salty. Also, be aware that the sweet and sour soup is spicier than what you would expect (for a menu item with only one pepper sign next to it).

    Peking Duck Hot Pot

    Came here for the duck. It's like their Chengdu bowl but with duck on top. This much processed meat doesn't agree with me but it does taste great. I was surprised by the stinky tofu on the menu. I had to try it. The sauce was nice and it had a nice crispy coating. I'm excited to see the sticky rice cakes on the menu, too.

    Great food great vibe! The perfect place on the town for authentic Chinese dishes. Definitely worth a visit!

    Wonderful staff, the food is amazing! Great menu in a great spot on Franklin street. Will be coming back again!!

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    1 year ago

    The one in Durham is wwwwaaaayyyy better. Really disappointed in this location. Food was average at best and the place just felt drab.

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    Food was good! Good portion sizes and nice food and service. I got the braised beef noodle. Definitely get the scallion pancakes!

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    2 years ago

    good food and service, very nice and good for a night out. great ambiance and would recommend

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    love wheat! my favorite place for Chinese food in Durham. the tomato egg noodles and the braised beef noodles are both very good.

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    2 years ago

    The food is not good, especially not the noodles. Appetizers are okay. They bribe you for reviews (free appetizers)

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    Absolutely fantastic meal. Great service. Very reasonable prices. I will go back again and again. Please support this restaurant.

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    This was my first ever hot pot experience and it was great!…read more Andy took such good care of us and really took the time to answer all of our questions and catered to all of our allergens. We sat at the table with the individual pots and it was the right move for us. I was surprised by how full I left. I was a bit skeptical at first. But it's actually pretty easy to get a hang of it and isn't as overwhelming after a few minutes. They also do a cute sweet treat for birthdays! Overall, I would absolutely come back and do this again.

    This is a bit more causal SO HOT location that only offers the hotpot option. A bit more laid back…read moreambiance and more bare minimum with decorative layout. The waiters were great and helpful and attentive, did a great job with orientating us and helping us out. Upon ordering the food comes out pretty fast and they will keep up with you for sure! They have a self-serve sauce bar next to the free ice cream, which you should check out after your meal ofc! The beef tallow spicy broth had great depth flavor with the beef and the spice! Medium was kicking and was great for me! Their main bone broth was good too! Broth 4/5! Most of the meats were good, I can't remember which one was more gristly but one of them wasn't as good. But I enjoyed most of the meats they had and their meatballs and fishballs. Overall their protein options 3.75/5 Appetizers, the spring roll was great! 4/5 Dumplings were meh, not great 1/5 Dessert, ehhhhhh I wasn't a fan of their desserts. Good attempts but 2/5 Overall, I'm not a fan of how they priced their stuff out with all the extra add on pricing with the extra burner and broth but...everything was still pretty great and good service! 4/5 Would come again!

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