Great small restaurant that a coworker recommended me. I really enjoyed everything they had to offer. The hospitality of the staff is great. They are very attentive and giving. I assume she was the owner, we were given a free cucumber salad in their signature chili oil sauce that they make and sell separately. The hand pulled noodles were great! I can't complain about anything on the dish. The pork dumplings were great too. It had a sweetness to it that I can't pinpoint but it was delicious. read more

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Came to this place with two of my friends, don't disappoint! And the service was very good! We ordered LiangPi, loved the sauce; the cucumber salad was tasty as well! The spicy beef dry noodles was a bit spicy but very flavorful! read more

Wild Ginger is a small restaurant I would advise to come early if you want seats. The staff is really sweet and gave great recommendations for our first time. We got the Pork Zha Jiang noodles, Pork dumplings, and Spicy cucumber salad. The noodles were very fresh, but would've loved to get more sauce on them. I should've asked for more sauce so that was on me. My favorite dish out of all of them would have to be the pork dumplings they were absolutely perfect! I would skip out on the spicy cucumber salad next time they were just okay to me. Definitely will come back and try more dishes. read more

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Casual family-run joint with great food! You can hear the fresh handmade Biang Biang noodles banging on the table and expect your food to come out soon after. Our server Tammy provided great service and was super helpful. Spicy Cucumber Salad was refreshing with a hint of sesame and complimented the Biang Biang noodles really well! The noodles were a super enjoyable level of spicy and the perfect chewiness. We got a sample of the cold noodles Liang Pi and they were super tasty -- refreshing with a strong sesame peanut taste! I've been before and I will be back again read more

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Bang bank noodles with Spicy lamb broth is my go to! Yumm. Their cucumber salad is a delight also!

The dumplings were really good. The stewed pork was not what I was expecting but was still good. The broth was light. I just wish the veggies were cooked. They said it came with cabbage but I'm pretty sure that was romaine lettuce... The hand pulled noodles were very good. read more

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We got take out and here is how it scored. Pork Noodles 4/5: the dish was pretty good and the pork really paired well with the cucumbers. Lamb Dumplings in Sauce 4/5: this dish was very good. Cold Vegan Noodles 3.5/5: a good dish but not great Cumin Lamb Noodles 2.5: not much lamb and not much cumin. :-( Their biang biang are thicker and chewier than other Xian joints. A little hard to get a serving out of the bowl. I think it would be better dine in. read more

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Great hand pulled noodles are a treat worth traveling for. Thin, a bit all dente if you're lucky, coated with spicy oil and sell cooked meat. OMG. Wild Ginger has noodles that vary from thin to thick and doughy, mostly clumped together, often rolled into lumps. The sauce is not very spicy but thin and pleasant. What knocks them down to two stars is that although their price of $17 to $20 is not cheap, they put in miniscule protein. A small piece of meat is chopped into bits and tossed through the noodles. Picked out the meat, tossed most of the rest. read more

Came on Saturday around 6pm, and since there isn't a large seating area inside, we took the last table. Even though it's small, their menu and customer service made up for a great dinner experience for us. My husband absolutely loves beef noodle soup from places such as One Piece Lamien and Highland Noodles. He wanted to try the one here as well but was worried it would be too spicy. Fortunately, the server let us know we could have it made non-spicy! It was a relief and I was happy with that option as some places have the dish at an unadjustable spice level. I got the dry ja jiang noodle. We considered getting lamb dumplings as well but we'll get that next time. The food came out within 5 minutes. Before it came out, since we were sitting right next to the kitchen, we saw the chef handling the noodles, pulling and slapping it against the table, and that was pretty cool. The jajiang noodles are pretty good. I asked for it to be mild and it was mild enough that my husband enjoyed it as well. As for the beef noodle soup, the broth is not super flavorful but not bad. Our only complaint with it is that it only had about 3 pieces of meat inside. Coming from the South Bay, we were not disappointed with the food and experience here at Wild Ginger. Will definitely come again! read more

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Solid place, no issues just not like wow my socks off. (4 stars is good ok?!) I came on a Thursday for lunch and was able to be seated right away. Service was quick and fast. I ordered the zha jiang noodles (no/mild spicy - only 1 spice level, can't customize) as I wanted a dry noodle. Their hand-pulled noodles were freaking amazing, so Q and just the perfect amount of chewiness. I love good fat noodle pieces. The zha jiang sauce was also really good and the ratio was actually really good too for sauce to noodles! That's not common! I would come back if I were in Alameda! read more

Came here near closing after pickleball for dinner refuel and this place hit the spot :) FOOD: they are know for the biang biang/hand pulled noodles and mala dishes (numbing spice). Most of the noodles dishes come with the same type of noodles but served in different sauces or soup. - cold cucumber: this was on the house and was your classic cold cucumber salad. thank you! - Pork Dumplings: these are solid dumplings with a good crunch and nice sauce to pair with it. Pretty standard dumpling dish - Cold Noodles: this was more of an appetizer in my opinion because it's on the smaller side and came with tofu and sliced cucumbers and cilantro. I really enjoyed this dish and would be great on a hot day - Lamb Cumin Sauce noodles: a little soupy but mostly saucey. My BF and out friend really enjoyed this dish as it was flavorful and loved the texture of the noodles and the cabbages it came with - Jiang Ja Pork Noodles: this was my favorite dish. Loved pork sauce and bits of ground pork + cucumbers. SERVICE: This is run by a mom and pop (and their daughter). very friendly family AMBIANCE: This restaurant is very small. Mostly with tables seating around 2-6, although when we arrived there was a party that occupied half the restaurant. Overall, would definitely return if I'm craving biang biang noodles! read more

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2nd visit. The dumplings are always a must and their pork zhaing with the byan noodle was delicious. Friendly staff and quick service. read more

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The food was truly delicious! Order: H1. Spicy Cumin Lamb in Sauce, D2. Lamb Dumplings in Sauce, and S1. Spicy Cucumber Salad. Everything was fresh and amazing. By far the best dumplings and noodles I've tried. The spicy cucumber salad is spicy so ensure your spice tolerance is high. The cumin lamb in sauce is medium spice and the lamb dumplings as well. The sauces on both terrific! Overall the food was PHENOMENAL. I love the freshness and taste of everything. I love that they had beef and lamb options not too many vegetarian options but do have a few options. The service was great. Servers were attentive and helpful when asked about the menu. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended best items. Ambiance this place is small with limited tables. Definitely get there right when they open so you can have a table. The place did not have AC so it was extremely hot and the spice made it even hotter. That's about the only bad thing I have to say about the restaurant. Everything else was amazing. Definitely recommend! read more

Wild Ginger - H1. Spicy Cumin Lamb in Sauce D2. Lamb Dumplings in Sauce S1. Spicy Cucumber Salad - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

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I always mean to try something new, but I always order the same hand pulled noodles with pork because why mess with the best?

Overall great food and service Liang Pi - cold skin, basically cold noodles with a spicy savory sauce and veggies. Refreshing and a dish that not many places have Mala Lamb - not as numbing as expected but definitely a comforting food on a rainy day The service was excellent, considerate, friendly and attentive (maybe the son of the owner? ) Would recommend if you are into spices! read more

Wild Ginger - Liang pi - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

This place was really good! It's a small cozy restaurant, They were very quick to bring out our food and were very friendly. Definitely goin back for the Malatang ! read more

Wild Ginger - T2. Spicy dandan noodles / 担担面 Good, but felt like it was missing a little flavor - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

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I've heard high recommendations from friends to try this spot & I was not disappointed! My friends and I arrived right before the dinner rush, which we were then quickly seated in the cozy space and served water and menus. Everything on the menu looks good but the noodles are a must try. After we ordered, they were even kind enough to offer some spicy cucumbers on the house! I ordered the spicy hot oil seared (H3) and it was delicious! The hand pulled noodles are fresh, chewy, and bouncy whilst the hot chili oil with the greens balanced everything out & provided a slightly numbing spice that was addicting. We also shared the pork dumplings in sauce and the sauce was so good I could've drank it! The portions sizes are fairly generous & filling, so I will be able to enjoy my leftovers for lunch the next day as well! The meal was a great, comforting dinner for a chilly 60° evening. Will definitely be back again to try more things on the menu. read more

Wild Ginger - H3. Spicy Hot Oil Seared in Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

We were very quickly seated. Almost immediately we were given water and constant refills. The restaurant gives legitimate Korean vibes, with the cooks right behind the wall cooking the noodles. And the food, was fudging amazing! The chili oil is both savory, Smokey and slightly on the spicy side. I immediately asked for a bottle of it haha read more

The place has been on my to-try list for a while, but somehow we just haven't had a chance to dine here. But with Tuesday movie night plans with friends at Alameda Theater, we agreed to have dinner here beforehand. It's a small restaurant with about six or seven tables with one outside. Arriving at 5:30, we had our choice of tables. They specialize in dishes from Western regions of China and hand-ripped noodles. Menu includes dumplings, noodles, ramen, malatang, sliders, street foods and salads. Many of the dishes were listed as spicy. Our waitress answered our questions about the dishes we selected and its spicy level. But we all wanted to try the Biang Biang hand-ripped noodles. Pork Zha Jiang Biang Biang Noodles - the wide ribbons of thick chewy noodles were topped with a savory minced pork sauce, sliced cucumbers, bean sprouts, sesame and mild spice. First time trying these noodles. Compared to other noodles, probably not my favorite. Tasty savory pork sauce, but I probably prefer the sweetness of Korean jjajang sauce. Stewed Pork in Sauce Biang Biang Noodles - stewed pork with cabbage, mixed with cabbage, Sichuan pepper, soy sauce and black vinegar. Tried this and it was good with a vinegary taste. Spicy Cumin Lamb in Sauce Noodles - sautéed lamb and cabbage with cumin tossed with the noodles. Friend said she wished the sauce had stronger flavor. Happy to finally try the hand-ripped noodles here. Friend said the Biang Biang noodles were comparable to the shops in Queens. Wild Ginger makes a good option for Park St dining for Western Chinese cuisine. read more

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The hand pulled noodles were great! The 'Spicy and Tingly Beef hand-pulled noodles' (H5) I ordered reminded me of caldo de res because of the stewed beef and cabbage, but the noodles and sauce were new and great. Thank you! read more

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Wow wow wow! Absolutely delicious!!! The broth, the flavors , everything was great. We got the dumplings in chili 10/10!! Beef Malatang was 100/10 so so yummy! Definitely coming back to try more food read more

Wild Ginger - Beef malatang - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

When I can hear the sound of the noodles being slapped against the tabletop, "biang biang", I have a feeling it's gonna be a good meal. Traditional to Xi'an, China, biang biang noodles are thick and long, pulled and stretched by hand. I truly did not expect to find a place in the Bay with this on its menu, let alone paying homage to the noodles' origins. I fully intended to order one bowl of noodles to share but of course, we ended up with: Spicy Cumin Lamb in Sauce (biang biang noodles) Pork Dumplings in Sauce Stewed Pork Slider (rou jia mo) I'm not normally a thick noodle girl, but these were delicious. Great chew and a bowl full of flavor. Dumplings were great; LOVE the sauce. The slider was juicy, as it should be. (It's weird to call it a slider lol the literal translation of "rou jia mo" is "meat within bread"). Service was quick and there are a decent number of tables inside with a few outside. Restroom is through the back, behind the kitchen. Would definitely recommend! read more

Wild Ginger - Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger, Pork Dumplings in Sauce, Spicy Lamb Biang Biang Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

Straight up marvelous. Every dish ( beef with soup and noodles, pork with noodles and dumplings ) was top notch. Can't wait to go back.

Our friends recommended this place during our short stay in Alameda and it was one of my favorite meals on our trip. The lamb bun was my favorite. I wish I had gotten more. The dumplings and chili oil noodles were good and I loved the Szechuan spice. read more

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3.5/5 rating I was craving for hand pulled noodles with some type of sauce and decided to come to Wild Ginger. It's been a few years since I visited but I've also recently heard from others about their positive experience at Wild Ginger. My husband and I ordered 2 dishes, the fish malatang for him and spicy cumin lamb in sauce for me. It was about $50 for the 2 of us after tip but unfortunately neither of us felt satisfied after. the portion of the noodles are generous but the flavors could be more enhanced. My spicy cumin lamb was slightly bland and for $19, I barely got any lamb strips in the bowl. The fish malatang was more worth the price with the amount of fish and vegetables provided. read more

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A small, neighborhood noodle spot. Starting off: the space is quite small, but not busy when we went. The server was attentive and friendly. One critique I will give this place is the spice- if you're like me with a low spice tolerance get NO Spice. I got the mild and I was sweating lol. The noodles, beef, and broth were spectacular. Just a shame my own taste buds couldn't keep up. Overall, solid noodle place. Would come back! read more

Wild Ginger - T3. Beef Noodles in Soup T2. Spicy Dandan Noodles D1. Pork Dumplings in Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

I'm not from the area and went here on a date with my partner who is. He's very familiar with the food which is why he took me here & I agree with him it was incredibly tasty! I also have seen reviews on TikTok that show how good it is. Got sat immediately when we arrived & didn't take long to order. The food arrived fairly quick & it was hot & fresh still. Dumplings were so yummy with the sauce as well. The hand pulled noodles were delicious as it was my first time trying it as well. Clean environment and welcoming, I would come back anytime! read more

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Everything from the dumplings, to the noddles in sauce to the noddles in soup was amazing. 10/10 definitely recommend if you're a noddle fan. read more

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If you're in downtown Alameda area, Wild Ginger sits along a busy street with boutiques, coffee shops, and other restaurants. It's a great place to stop in for a plate or bowl of spicy, hand-pulled noodles. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, depending on your preference. FOOD: We started with a plate of cold, spicy noodles, on the house! These noodles weren't their typical hand pulled ones, but the dish was tasty and a nice snack while we waited for our main dishes. For our mains, we ordered Spicy Cumin Lamb in Sauce, Spicy Tingly Beef in Soup, Spicy Curry Beef in Soup, and Lamb Dumplings in Sauce. The hand pulled noodles had a nice texture where they had some chew, but easy to break apart. Also, my noodles were the perfect amount of spiciness (they can adjust as you wish) and was quite flavorful. The dumplings were also a fan favorite in our group as it wasn't too spicy and the dumpling skin wasn't too thick. Lastly, Wild Ginger provides a very generous portion of food, which will undoubtedly leave you extremely full afterwards. SERVICE: It was kind of them to give us a free plate of cold noodles for no particular reason! Food also all came out at the same time and fairly quickly. Overall, a good experience. read more

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The interior is pretty small with limited seating so be prepared to wait about 15 minutes for a table if it's busy. H4 Stewed Pork in Sauce * Noodles are wide and thick, good texture but they were lacking a bit in flavor. However, the pork was great, tender and flavorful, just wish there was a better meat/vegetable to noodle ratio. read more

Wild Ginger - H4 H4. Stewed Pork in Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

I was kinda bummed to learn that the dumplings they serve are frozen commercially purchased and not house made. Wild Ginger is fast casual, you order at the counter. The Aunties are pleasant and the food is moderately priced. read more

I really wanted soupy thick homemade noodles and really didn't feel like driving down to Fremont to my favorite place, so I figured I'd finally give Wild Ginger a try. I ordered the lamb burger / bun and the beef soup malatang. The soup looked more oily than it did spicy to me, and the taste was much the same. The noodles were thick and the beef was good, but oddly, I liked the chunks of potatoes more. Overall, I just wish the soup had more spice and less oil. The big let down though, was the lamb burger. First, I should have read the previous reviews more carefully, as I expected a bun of some sort, not a tasteless English muffin. Second, I had onions, and by the time I plucked all of them out, there was barely any lamb. My other issue was while sitting inside, not only did I get to hear constant exceptionally loud chopping from the kitchen, but then one of the girls working there went to catch a spider or a bug that was on the window, and then proceeded to walk back towards the cash register / kitchen with it (right next to where I was sitting) and proceeded to stand there as if she couldn't think of what to do with the bug (hint: take it outside!) read more

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This place does not disappoint. As a Chinese person who grew up in China, I approve of this restaurant. You can hear the husband beating the noodles during all open hours, fresh and chewy. I usually get their malatang, beef shank, liangpi, zhajiang mian. We absolutely love it here Thank you for always taking me when I come at 2:25pm on a weekday! The food here reminds me of home. Service is good, they always have nice people working. 100% buy their chili oil, you will not regret it. read more

Food is pretty good!! The noodles are freshly made and the chili sauce is delicious. I think the noodles are a bit too thick for my liking however, but I think it would be good if you like thicker noodles. Also the dumplings come doused in red vinegar (which I personally like!) but if you're not too big of a fan then maybe tell them to not put too much or order the noodle soup read more

Wild Ginger - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

I tried this place out a couple days ago and the food was amazing. I have a hard time with spicy food but they were able to give me the non spicy version a d I loved it. They do have a whole scale of spicy you can choose from. The spices they use were fragrant and tasty. The hand pulled noodles are hearty and filling. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is cozy and modest. I love this place and can't wait to return. read more

Love this place! 3rd Time Visitor Came with some friends right after a beach volleyball session. Glad they were able to squeeze us into outside seating on such short notice; we were a party of 8! The food came out within 15-20min and the waiters were very attentive even though we were seated outside the restaurant. We also brought our toy poodle with us too since we came from the beach and they were fine with us dining in. We got all 6 types of dumplings! Pork & Lamb in Sauce were my favorites. My friends got to experience them in soup and they loved them just as good. They said the broth was super savory. I think we had about 8 different types of noodles on the table. This place hand cuts their noodles. Video on Yelp is what drew me to suggest this place to my friends in the past after trying it myself. Spicy Dan Dan Noodles 5/5 - slow burn; not overwhelming spice Jiang Zha Dry Noodles in Sauce 6/5 - highly rec !! Lamb Malatang Soup w/ Noodles 5/5 - My boyfriend had this one and love the way the lamb pieces were seasoned. It definitely got his nose running and he can tolerate spice more than me. He loved this dish a lot. If you're in town or a local, definitely add Wild Ginger as a place to enjoy amazing spicy quality noodz! read more

Wild Ginger - D3. Spinach Dumplings in Sauce D1. Pork Dumplings in Sauce M1. Lamb Combo Malatang T1. Pork Zha Jiang Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Stopped in on a rain day and the food was perfect! The portion sizes are quite large and fulfilling. I highly recommend this place!

I typically get only the spicy beef in sauce or soup. I've had the dumplings and cucumber salad as well. I got the salad for free in a pickup order and it was really good. What always brings me back is the chili oil they make. It's one of my absolute favorites, probably one of the best chili oils I've had. Noodles always good, service always amazing. The two young girls at the counter were super kind and very accommodating to two toddlers. The space is small but opens up pretty quickly. This is something I would have to eat in the restaurant, hand pulled noodles not so great after taking home. Just a heads up for those ordering takeout. read more

Wild Ginger - Spicy H5. Spicy and Tingly Beef in Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Alameda, California

Got the pork dumplings with sauce and the hand pulled noodles with cucumber, bean sprouts, and the pork sauce. The dumplings had great flavor and were fresh. The noodles were great- the meat and the veggies pooled towards the bottom of the bowl and were excellent together. Portion of noddles was large , ended up bringing some home. Would eat again read more

4.5 stars! I liked this place and would come back! First, Service was soooooo friendly and thoughtful. Loved it. Food. I did not realize the lamb noodle soup was thin noodle until it arrived at my table, so I asked if I could order a side of wide noodles and I would swap it myself. They did it for me and they didn't charge me, which was more than I would expect nowadays at other places, unfortunately. The lamb noodle soup broth was delish! I feel the wide hand pulled noodles are pretty good but I think they can be a little thinner as they are a little thick. The cucumber salad was unique to other places but I enjoyed it! Huge portions. They also gave me a cold noodle salad on the house and that was very very good, I'd get it again! Lastly, I ordered a pork rou burger. Absolutely delicious, but bun can also be thinner or fluffier as it can be a little dense. I devoured this :) read more

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