This is a great convenient Chinese casual eating restaurant chain. Open concept interior with comfortable seatings that can accommodate family and large groups. Delicious food, fast service, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Definitely recommend. read more

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(Uber Eats Order) No feedback on the service and ambiance, as I didn't set foot inside. As for the food, I ordered: 1. Marinade Tofu: This had a surprisingly sweeter taste. Not overwhelmingly sweet, just unexpected. The tofu was very juicy and when you bit in, you would get a burst of the marinade. This item had the strongest flavor of everything I ordered. I would rate this dish a 6/10. 2. Yu Village Cool Noodles: I am not sure what temperature these are meant to be served, but when I received them, they were room temperature. (It's possible that the cool noodles heated up to a warmer temperature due to being bagged with warmer foods.) The flavor was very neutral, slightly nutty due to the sesame paste. The shrimp was also slightly seasoned (slightly salty?). If you don't like stronger flavors, you may enjoy this. I imagine it would also be nice on a hot day (I refrigerated it an ate the next day; Definitely more enjoyable at a colder temp). I would rate this a 6/10 -- Not bad, but no memorable taste. 3. Pork Soup Dumplings: I was super disappointed with these pork dumplings. It seemed a few of them ripped during transportation process, so there wasn't a big burst of juice in these soup dumplings. Of the dumplings that were unscathed, the broth (and meat itself) had a very mild flavor--compared to other soup dumplings I've tried in the area. I would rate this item a 4/10. Overall, I was not wowed by the flavors at Yu Noodles, but this could have just been due to the items I picked. Changes in food temperature during transportation may have also impacted my experience. read more

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Yu Noodles is a great local chain that's rapidly expanding. No notes. Today we tried sone new things that I hadn't seen photographed on Yelp: N5 Yibin Dry Noodle with minced pork: Excellent N6 Noodles with scallion oil and chicken: Very good richly flavored non- spicy option S14 Shrimp and Chive Dumplings: Large and intensely shrimp-flavored. read more

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Yu Noodles easily lands at a 4.7 out of 5 for me--casual, fast, and way better than it needs to be for the price. The cucumber salad with garlic and peanuts is cold, crunchy, and super garlicky, with just enough tang and peanut crunch that it's a must-order. Both beef and pork soup dumplings come out hot with thin but sturdy wrappers; the beef is rich and savory, but the pork edges it out with more broth and a slightly sweeter, deeper flavor. Overall, this is an easy "would come back again" spot and an excellent go-to for dumpling cravings. the staff are awesome and tend to your every read more

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1.8.26 The restaurant recently opened this past November. My household received a coupon ($5 off $30) in the mail so we wanted to give it a try. You are "served" at this restaurant, but once your order is taken and your food is brought to you, there is no additional service. Our server never came by to check on us. I had to get our server twice to order a poached egg and ask for additional napkins. I enjoyed my pork chop noodle soup. The pork chop was well seasoned, tender, and juicy. Whenever my hubby and I have made at home, they end up overcooked and dry. The noodles were recommended by our server and didn't disappoint. My hubby ordered the peppercorn and spicy chicken, which we would have liked more had they not been saturated in chili sauce. He moved them onto another plate and said he would use a different sauce at home. The only time our server came to us when we were done, which was disappointing. She recommended the Taiwanese sausage for our next visit. I'd give the food 5 stars based on my entree and the service only a 3. Our server was nice, but inattentive. read more

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This was another recommendation of my sister in law and brother. They know a lot of places here in Columbia. Everything that we ordered was great. My favorite was the N4 noodles which was the Beef Sichuan Noodles. It was so flavorful the soup was great, the noodles were very good. My sister in law said this are good standard for Chinese food she's from China and she's our authenticator of Chinese food. She has very good taste as well so when she recommends something you know it's gonna hit. Service was good they were very patient on waiting for us to decide for our orders. I do not feel rushed. They served the food with really good portions and i am very happy with their portions. The whole vibe was good. Plenty of seating available. They give cute balloon animal headbands to children. My 6 year old niece got one. It was so cute! We will definitely be back here. read more

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Visited Yu Noodles for the first time and loved it! We were quickly seated upon arrival and got our food very fast after ordering! We had the potato tower, panfried pork buns and the rainbow soup dumplings. The potato tower was super crispy, and we loved the spicy seasoning on it. The pork buns were soft, could have had a little more filling, but we still loved them. The rainbow dumplings were so fun! We were excited to try each of the flavors. The peppercorn was our favorite! Can't wait to come back! Def check them out. read more

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Panfried Chive & Pork Dumplings The ground pork had an unfamiliar texture to it. It was also lacking flavor. They were pan fried perfectly, with a golden brown bottom. Porkchop noodle soup I like that the noddles were handmade. The bone broth for the soup was flavorless. The pork chop was perfectly fried and tender. However with it being bone it, it made it challenging to get a piece of chop with noodle. It made you eat them more separately than together. That may be the intent, I'm use to soup being more cohesive with each spoonful. I also felt like it needed more, being only topped with corn kernels left it kind of plain. All in all it was just okay. The staff were very nice. The service was quick. While this place did not feed my soul, maybe its feeds yours? read more

Yu Noodles - N11. Porkchop Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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This is such a great place for soup dumplings! We got the pork soup dumplings and also ordered a couple meals to try. I had N1 which was good! Noodles with peanuts and an egg on top in a slightly spicy soup. We also got a mild chicken soup with. Oodles crispy chicken and broth. I can't wait to try more. read more

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Yu Noodles in Columbia is a fantastic new spot, especially if you're a dumpling lover. I can't eat pork, so I'm always a little nervous trying a place known for dumplings, but their non-pork options are excellent. The chicken and shrimp pan-fried dumplings were outstanding: perfectly crisp on the outside with a flavorful, juicy filling. The Sichuan beef noodles were another hit, rich, bold, and full of that addictive Sichuan spice without being overwhelming. I genuinely enjoyed everything I tried except the scallion pancake, which had very little scallion and didn't deliver the same punch of flavor as the rest of the menu. Still, with the quality of their dumplings and noodles, this place is absolutely worth a visit. Excited to go back and try more! read more

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About time this placed opened! Absolutely blown away by this place. From the moment we walked in, the modern and clean ambiance set the tone for a great meal. The service was impressively quick without ever feeling rushed. The dishes came out hot, fresh, and fast. As part of their opening, they gave a cute stuffed animal, which was such a fun touch! We started with the scallion pancakes, perfectly crisp on the outside and soft, savory, and not greasy on the inside. Then came the dumplings: the shrimp and pork soup dumplings. The wrappers were delicate yet sturdy, and the filling juicy. For mains, we tried the pork chop over rice with fried egg and minced pork. The pork chop was tender and somewhat sweet. Different from other pork chop dishes I've tried before. The seasoned minced pork and egg tied it all together. The flounder with sour pickled cabbage rice noodle soup was light on the tanginess. I wish the flavor was stronger and more impactful, but it was more on the light and hearty side. The Sichuan beef noodle soup is a must if you like heat - spicy, aromatic, and loaded with tender beef and soft noodles. We also ordered three desserts: the mango pomelo sago was refreshing and fragrant, my favorite. The black sticky rice with coconut milk and mango was good, however I wish there were more mango slices. The ice jelly with brown sugar was a favorite with my in-laws. Light, cool, and the perfect finish after the spicy dishes. A little pricey for each dessert though ($8). Every dish had bold, balanced flavors and felt thoughtfully prepared. Between the amazing food, quick service, modern ambiance, this spot truly stands out. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes! read more

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Drove by here a few times and was in the mood for soup. Place is clean and nice with open kitchen. Seated quickly. Staff if not super welcoming but they seemed short or busy for a Fri. Night. Seafood soup was bland no flavor Dumplings were good Chicken wings most crispiest ever had. Too bad they dont have a good dipping sauce. I used the dumpling sauce. Would I come back? Yes to try something else read more

Yu Noodles - Chicken A3. Buffalo Wing & Hot Sauce (6pc) - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Checked out Yu Noodle in Columbia and had a really solid experience. The space is clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the service was excellent from start to finish. We ordered a few dumplings and rice dishes. The soup dumplings had a generous amount of soup inside and were well-made, not dry at all. The standout for me was the crystal shrimp dumplings. Great texture, chewy skin, and really clean shrimp flavor. They were on the smaller side, but so good that it didn't matter. We also tried the pork rib fried rice, which was good overall, but the minced pork on top was actually the best part. Next time, I'd probably skip straight to the minced pork fried rice instead. Overall, a very solid spot for dumplings and noodles. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Yu Noodle in Columbia was such a great find! The restaurant is super clean, bright, and spacious. Service was friendly, which made the whole experience even better. We came with our two year old kid and they even gave us a small plush which I found to be so sweet! My favorite was the crystal shrimp dumplings. The dumpling skin was super chewy. We also ordered the soup dumplings, which I really liked & preferred over some of the other xiao long bao famous spots. I loved the option to be able to order smaller portions dishes kind of like tapas style. Price felt really reasonable. Overall had a great experience, loved that Yu Noodles opened up in Columbia! Great addition to the food scene :) read more

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I was excited to finally try this place out. The place is in the shopping center with Qdoba, Roggenart and First Watch. The inside the restaurant is clean, modern and spacious. The staff were friendly but they seemed a bit short staffed and wasn't able to check up on us often. We ordered fried dumplings, spicy wontons, scallion pancakes, intestine noodle soup, Sichuan beef noodle soup, pork soup dumplings and ground pork and chicken over rice. I thought the scallion pancakes were too thin, ground pork and chicken over rice and soup dumplings were just ok. I did enjoy both noodle soups. I didn't try the spicy wontons but was told it was a bit salty. Overall, I enjoyed the place and would visit again to try other menu items. read more

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Aw these poor people do not want to be here. I read that the pork chops were perfectly cooked and delicious but I had a completely different experience. They were over cooked and dry as shoe leather. I absolutely couldn't eat them (and didn't :staff didn't seem to notice or care). I can report that the pepper dumplings were delicious but they came out about 20 minutes after they served the shoe leather pork. I did enjoy the dumplings and you should probably try them out This place is going to have a tough time if they keep going as they are. Don't expect good service. Just order the dumplings and sit back and wait. You will need to be proactive about ordering anything to drink besides water because they don't seem particularly interested in you ordering anything else. read more

Yu Noodles - Completely empty - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Been driving past this place for a few months and very excited to see that it's open. It is a corner restaurant with an entrance on the side and front of the building. My husband and I had a late lunch here on Sunday afternoon; half the tables were full and service was quick. Very nice clean, minimalist black and white aesthetic inside. We were delighted by the flavors of all the plates that we tried: cucumber appetizer, pork and shrimp soup dumplings, minced beef rice dish and Sichuan beef noodle soup. Everything was just the right amount of heat and nostalgic for my husband who grew up eating these dishes. We will be back to try more flavors from here. read more

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So happy it's finally open! First time I had it was the one in Rockville but that is quite a drive for me now. Ordered the pork and chive pan fried dumplings, Sichuan beef noodle soup and minced meat with rice. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend. Will be coming back often. read more

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I'm pretty happy to have this place opened in Columbia. There's not a whole lot of options for beef noodles soup around here. The noodles were great but that's about it. The wings while crispy lacks flavor and too oily from the chili oil it sits and smoothies is Not real fruit smoothie. The service was quick but the checks came even faster. I just finished eating and already had the iPad in my face for paying. The restaurant is spacious and well decorated. Hopefully the services and food continues to improve as it is quite new. read more

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Good to have a place like this nearby. I like the noodles a lot here. Beef noodle soup i wish was a little more bold in flavor, but nothing a little chili oil and black vinegar couldn't adjust. The texture of the noodles and beef were excellent. The yibin noodles tasted great too. The jajang noodles were unfortunately bland. Surprisingly, the rice dish wasn't that great because the rich was mushy/overcooked. Hopefully that is rectified next time. Still, it is very positive to have a restaurant like this around. Hopefully it is improved next time. read more

I've been waiting for months for Yu Noodles to open! Service was efficient, and I didn't have to wait too long for the food to arrive. The ambiance is cozy. The only thing was, I did not enjoy the scallion pancakes, and I addressed this concern with the server. I couldn't even finish eating my first piece because it was overcooked and rock hard. The server didn't seem to care when I told him, not even offering an apology or a solution. I don't plan on coming back to this establishment. read more

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The food is incredible, the staff are helpful and friendly - they even gave little balloons to the kids dining there! Chicken Leg Noodle Soup is phenomenal, Black Fungus is super flavorful, and the Spicy Pork Soup Dumplings are wonderful, as always. The atmosphere is great, and it smells amazing when you walk in. 5/5 read more

Yu Noodles - Licked Clean! - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The servers are always so friendly to my family and I. And the food is absolutely delicious. Soup dumplings are my favorite, and theirs are more than excellent. Better than any restaurant I've ever been to. The atmosphere is clean and a pleasant space to enjoy a family meal. read more

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2ed time here. Good service, clean, and fast food preparation. Noodles tasted good, fare price. read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Now one of our regular spots close to home. Spicy Dry Noodles with minced pork is so good, my 2 year old ate it up. The Golden Soup with beef and rice noodles is my new favorite thing, topped with pickled veggies, thin slices of beef, and delicate mushrooms, the broth is rich and flavorful. We've picked up take out a few times and decided to eat in today, staff are sweet and attentive. read more

First time to Yu Noodles. Apparently just opened (Nov 2025). Food and service were excellent. Had the Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup. It was very good... not spicy at all, but excellent flavor. Noodles perfect... sliced beef, great broth. Also had the Pork Soup Dumplings - they were excellent... highly recommend. Scallion pancakes also excellent... thin and somewhat crispier than some I've had but were excellent. Highly recommend! read more

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What a great little spot ! Basically scratch made, very fresh ingredients. Tried the fish noodles soup, scallions pancakes and mushroom chicken dumplings- excellent. The broth very flavourful, the noodles thick and chewy. All reasonably priced, clean and bright atmosphere. Will come again and again read more

Yu Noodles - Fish noodle soup and dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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My husband and I were eagerly waiting for the Columbia location to open and we went as soon as we heard it opened. Interior was spacious and clean with an open kitchen. We were greeted and seated right away. We ordered four items. 1. Sichuan Beef Noodles: Broth was hearty and flavorful but needed a slight more seasoning so I added a splash of sou sauce. Although the menu showed one chili icon, indicating the spice level, it is hardly spicy. It's the right amount of kick which is perfect for someone who can't handle a lot of spice. 2. Chongqing Noodles: husband ordered this and according to him the broth is nutty and slightly spicy (2chilis). He also thought it needed a bit more seasoning so he added a bit of soy sauce. 3. Cucumber in garlic sauce: despite the name you won't taste a lot of the garlic, but it is a nice refreshing appetizer. 4. Pork Soup Dumplings: this is a staple we always get at all Yu noodle locations. Came out freshly steamed and they give you minced ginger to have with soy sauce and the dumplings. The taste was good but the texture of the filling was a bit mushy, which wasn't how they usually are. I will have to come back and try again to make sure. Overall the food was good but needed a bit more seasoning for me, but wasn't bland. They have chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar on the dining table so you can add more to your liking. The food comes out fast and the prices are reasonable so I would definitely come back. read more

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Service is slow. Need more service people. Food taste like pre made broth. Desert rice with coconut milk, the rice is frozen and hard.

The food was amazing. We got - Chicken soup dumplings - oh my goodness they perfectly steamed and the flavor on point. Buffalo wings and hot sauce were also cooked to perfection - crispy and the hot sauce was not hot a bit spicy but loved it. Cucumber and garlic - loved that this was a chunky and crunchy salad. So yummy and flavorful Sichuan beef noodle soup - This soup was excellent! Beef, noodles, veggies in a rich broth. Enough for two. Finally, we asked our server for a recommendation for desert. Mango Pomelo Sago was her response I wasn't sure I was going to like this but I was so wrong. So refreshing! You owe it to yourself to give it a try! What a perfect ending to an amazing dinner. Service didn't miss a beat. Friendly and explained the dishes and offered suggestions The place is super clean and the area is open and spacious. This place is going to be a weekly place for me and my family. Give it a try you won't be sorry! read more

Quick and delicious. I'm glad we finally have a location close to us! Everything was well prepared. read more

Yu Noodles - Notes - Chinese Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Took a moment for them to provide us with a receipt/ option to pay for our food at the end. Overall a nice restaurant experience had just in time for Chinese new year read more

The noodles were not great but the appetizers and soup dumplings were really good. The ambiance is chill.

I am so happy that we have more street food style Chinese restaurants in Columbia. The food is good and Big portions! I especially recommend veggie buns. read more

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Had the rainbow soup dumplings. So delicious and very flavorful!!! Highly recommend this place. Also had the Sichuan Beef noodles and the Beef over rice with fried egg and minced pork, both were good and would order again. But the soup dumplings were the best! read more