Cozy noodle shop in one of the many plazas out here in Fairfax. We came in as a party of two in a very cold Saturday evening and was able to get a seat quickly. The place was filling up and the ambiance reminds me of a traditional bustling noodle house - perfect for the cold snap we were experiencing at the time. We got hot and sour noodle soup, sichuan beef noodle soup, and an order of their pork soup dumplings. Portions are generous and prices are fair, it's easy to become a regular here if you live nearby. The hot and sour noodle soup is as advertised - just enough spice to complement the sour, but not overwhelm to make it feel like mala. It's served, as expected, with glass noodles, some bak choi, and some pork slices. Nothing spectacular but par for the course. The sichuan beef noodle foon soup was slight notch better. The broth gives really warm vibe and you can tell it's been brothing for a long time. Again just the right amount of spicy to make you keep slurping for more. The noodles were average, chewy, but not bouncy. Also comes with a healthy amount beef slices and bak choi. Again - a great noodle soup bowl but nothing jaw dropping. Soup dumplings were fantastic, however. The pork definitely has its own marinade and the soup is flavorful. The dumpling skin is well constructed and complemented well with the noodle soups - especially in cold weather. tldr; solid noodle soup spot, they seem to be consistent and really hits the mark when you're in a for your noodle fix. Soup dumplings are probably a must get side dish with whatever your main is read more

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What a good and affordable place for Chinese food! Came on a weekday night and it was pretty empty and clean. Staff were pretty fast and attentive with the orders and food. I had the szechuan beef noodle soup - the beef was tender alongside its tasty noodles and savoury broth. The scallion pancakes were solid and crunchy. Loved their soup dumplings too with the sauce and ginger. I did except more soup in the dumplings but was still great. Need to come again if I'm craving Chinese food. read more

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I've been coming to Yu noodle for years for their soup dumplings and Chinese inspired dishes Honestly has never disappointed me! The food comes out so quick and the flavors are so strong. The service has been great every single time I've gone and it's just such a good place to go for a quick bite. Casual atmosphere and delicious authentic food read more

Ordered pork soup Dumpling . Very tasty and moist filled with full of flavored soup . Ordered their seafood noodle soup . My husband got minced pork and rice with egg . Our friends ordered variety of dumplings and soups . must say the soup lacked salt and flavor . We had to add the sauces from our dumplings to soup to taste better .I didn't like their shrimp and pork Shumai. The flavor was not good at all . read more

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A solid spot for authentic chinese food at a great price point, but at our most recent visit we were slightly disappointed. We ordered the Noodles in Scallion Oil with Chicken, and the chicken had a funky taste/smell that we could not eat. Im guessing the chicken isn't one of their more popular items and isn't as fresh. The waitress and chef/owner(?) were very kind however and apologized and took it off the check. Other than that we got the Fungus with Pickled Pepper, regular Soup Dumplings, Sichuan Beef Noodle soup, and Sesame Paste Noodles with Minced Pork. The soup dumplings really are the star at this place- they are full of a flavorful broth, the skin isn't too thick, and comes out fresh and hot- one of the best in the area. The Sichuan Beef Noodle soup and Sesame paste noodles lacked a bittt of flavor, but for the price($13 and $11!!) I really can't complain. If you're here, I'd stick with the popular items- my favorites being the soup dumplings and yibin dry spicy noodles. read more

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Came here today for lunch with my friends and we all came out stuffed! When we walked in, we were greeted and sat right away. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful with nice decor and the tables are all set nicely. I tried the chongqing noodles which are the spicy no meat noodles. They tasted really good, the broth was delicious and I really liked the crunchy peanuts in it. I also tried the chicken soup dumplings, this was my first time trying dumplings ever and now I know I've been missing out!! This place was a perfect spot to eat at on a cold day. The staff were all really friendly as well. I enjoyed my time here and I can't wait to come back and have more dumplings. read more

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The service was very quick and the waiters were very nice. The food was also pretty good. The scallion pancakes were very crispy and light, and I loved it. The sesame noodles were ok. I feel like the pork overpowered it and the overall taste was a little too salty for my liking. The soup dumplings were solid. They were nice and juicy and flavorful. I loved the mango pomelo sago, not too sweet. read more

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Really delicious! We were greeted quickly and ordered right away. I loved my noodle soup. It was VERY filling. Lots of meat in it. So flavorful and the noodles were great. The dumplings were amazing. I love soup dumplings and these were perfect! Great spot for a quick meal! read more

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Loved the food here! The restaurant is clean and modern inside. The pork cutlet was tender and delicious. The Dan Dan noodles had a great savory peanut flavor. Lastly the spicy beef noodle soup had a very nice Ma La flavor which can be so hard to find! Will be back and try the soup dumplings next time! read more

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I was looking for some good Chinese food and dim sum, and found Yu Noodles thru Yelp. I was surprised to see that this place was packed but we were lucky enough to get the last table. The food came out fairly quickly even though they seemed busy. I ordered the N1 Chongqing noodles and it was pretty good. It was spicy but not too much. In my opinion, the roasted peanuts topping elevated the overall flavor and quality. If I had to say, noodles could have been better. Dim sum was absolutely delicious! I noticed that nearly every table had ordered the soup dumplings and I could see why it was popular. I would definitely order the soup dumplings again. read more

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Been coming here since they've opened. Definitely has become one of our go to spot for certain items/cravings. Have introduced it to different friends/family and they've enjoyed it as well. The service is quick and friendly. Its in a big shopping center, so plenty of parking. Items we enjoy: - Pan fried pork bun - Pork soup dumpling (Hit or miss if there's soup) - Spicy wontons - Scallion pancake - Yibin noodle - Sesame paste noodle - Sichuan beef noodle soup read more

Service is great. Food is great. A must try! Spicy dry noodle was our favorite! Soup dumplings were great too. read more

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Food: -soup dumplings (4.5/5) -spicy wonton (4.5/5) -pork bun (4.5/5) -N1 (4/5) -N2 (4.5/5) - would recommend this one if you can eat meat -golden beef noodle soup (2/5) - one of the priciest thing on the menu and it was tasteless, we had to ask for the spice because it was not spicy at all when it came out, very disappointing Pros: -price is very reasonable for this day and age -plenty of parking in the lot -interior feels bright Cons: -the first bowl I had was a little dirty -service was meh but kinda typical of authentic Chinese restaurants -can get packed during meal times, may want to call ahead read more

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New found restaurant to go to for a beef noodles soup and chicken peppercorn. However we didn't like the beef brisket which has a sour taste, it is more than we care. But for sure if you like sour noodle soup, this is something you will enjoy. The service was really good - fast and they have a good system. The place can surely cater small to large group. This is only indoor seating. They don't accept Amex. For two people all of our orders with one soda included got us to $50+. read more

So dang good. Good service. Nice inside. Good parking. It's a taste that is unique and consistent. We have tried several things here before and weirdly the item that stands out the most to me is their scallion pancake. I don't normally order scallion pancake finding it over priced and unnecessary. But dannnnnnnng theirs is amazing. Crispy! Tasty! Worth every penny and I think about it often. And then you get into their noodle dishes and other excellent dumplings. this is not my favorite place for soup dumplings but they are okay and their regular pan fried dumplings are excellent. The cold noodle dishes though are spectacular. All their noodle dishes have just a really unique and have authentic flavor with a lovely mix of vegetables and protein. I always enjoy coming back here to enjoy my standing items and to try something new. read more

Yu Noodles - N6. Noodle in Scallion Oil w. Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Yu noodles is one of our regular haunts. The "Chicken Leg Noodle Soup" used to be my go to dish here, with the chicken leg being tender like hainanese chicken, but the past 3 times I've ordered it they've used tough chicken breast or chicken thigh. We order Yu noodles frequently, either in person or take out at least once every other week and sometimes more. We like the chicken leg soup and the lamb noodle soup, it usually comes out perfect, but the chef is really heavy handed with the white/black pepper so sometimes the dish is too heavily peppered where your stomach hurts. I tried letting the waitress know one time and she argued with me that it wasn't too peppery. Another time, the male waiter with glasses ignored me. I am rating the chicken leg noodle soup 3 stars for not being as advertised as having chicken leg and being so heavily peppered to the point where I need to water down the dish today. I'm sorely disappointed when I have to make modifications to a dish and play chef on a night when we're ordering out. read more

Yu Noodles - "Chicken leg" noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Came with the fam. They forgot several items we ordered and upon reminder simply caused the timing to be off and my dinner experience bad. I understand 1 but 2 dishes and my family had to sit around while some were done and others just got their food. I love the food but Jesus the service is so terrible. I left yu's and picked up my own dinner since they forgot my dish. What an awful feeling. read more

Gosh I have been dreaming about those dumplings for so long. I don't live very close. So when I was in the area I had to make time to dine in ( takeout doesn't do justice I think). N it didnot disappoint. I went overboard and ordered .... Chicken soup dumplings, spicy oil wonton and pan fried pork bun. Loved all of it. I am biased to the soup dumplings and the spicy wonton. Can't decide what's my favorite.... lol . Can't wait to go back again. The service was prompt. It was relatively busy considering it was not dinner time yet at 5pm. read more

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Yu Noodles is a DMV gem when it comes for Authentic Chinese Dishes. It's a place that offers very quick service and affordable prices for food too compared to other chains or places that offer Chinese food. I got Chongqing Noodles or N1 based on the menu and while the presentation is colorful, it is not relatively spicy at all. I would take my words with a grain of salt because I can't say for anyone else that tries this dish out and thinks differently otherwise. The noodles were plentiful, soup was hearty, and it was just a delight to eat. I also got Pork Soup Dumplings too; which were also great to get. It comes with vinegar so add some in after biting the tip and drinking the delicious broth from the dumpling. It is so savory that I can order two of those and be content with only eating it. I will definitely have to come back for more; there's so much good food here! read more

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Really great noodle dishes and soup dumplings. Unique flavors and menu items. Good for dine-in or carry out for lunch. Fast service.

Really more like a 3.5. Service was kind and speedy. We had a variety of dishes between us and they were all fine, but did not live up to the hype that others have given this spot. The standout for me was the pork wonton soup. Soup dumplings were all fine, beef over rice was pretty good. Kiddo didn't love the steamed buns--the texture of the filling was odd. It was all really just middle of the road, nothing memorable. read more

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One of my favorite places in the neighborhood. Always quick service and great off-menu specials. I always get soup dumplings but then try a new noodle dish and pair it with a tea. Parking is easy, huge shared lot! read more

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The food is always delicious, flavorful, and fresh! Every time I introduce this place to someone, they love it. We got the hot & sour foon, the spicy oil pork wontons, and sesame paste noodles with minced pork. All the dishes were amazing. The service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is clean and bright. read more

I ordered a spicy beef vermicelli soup with pickled vegetables, and I found a piece of steel wire in my food. I politely informed the server about it, but when it came time to pay, they didn't offer any discount or apology -- instead, the server argued back with me and had a terrible attitude. On top of that, when I asked for a plastic take-out container, they refused to give me one. Honestly, this was a very disappointing experience. Finding something like steel wire in food is a serious safety issue, and the way the staff handled it was completely unprofessional. read more

Good service and ambiance. The food was a 3/5 because it was decent but doesn't stand out enough where I could find my self craving it. Otherwise pretty decent spicy noodle dishes. read more

Yu has unfortunately gone downhill. We recently ordered take out and what we received was disappointing. The sweet and sour noodles historically can with glass potato noodles - this dish always does everywhere. They must be trying to save cost since what we got was soggy fall apart white noodles. The minced pork/egg over rice dish was tiny like it was off a kids menu. We requested chopsticks and received none. read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Went here for lunch with a group of 6 and we had the best time. Staff was super attentive, food came out hot and fast, and we're still talking about how good it was weeks later. read more

Last Sunday, our family of five came to Yu Noodles for dinner. It is a small restaurant. If you have a large group you may have to wait longer. We waited for about 30 minutes. Once we were seated, the service was extremely fast. The staff was friendly. We ordered - pork soup dumplings - peppercorn spicy soup dumplings - scallion pancakes - minced pork over rice - spicy wonton - Panfried chive and pork dumplings - Yibin spicy dry noodles - Sichuan spicy noodle soup The peppercorn spicy soup dumplings weren't spicy and not as good as the pork soup dumplings. The portion for Yibin dry noodles was small (see picture). Other than that, we liked the rest of the dishes, especially the Sichuan spicy noodles soup. The portion was good and it had vegetables and lots of beef. My kids enjoyed the crispy scallion pancakes. The price was reasonable. We will come back again to try other dishes soon. read more

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Highly recommend this spot for great noodle dishes. The pan fried buns are also really good!

Yu Noodles: Hot, Tasty, and a Little Bone-y Yu Noodles gives off major "aunty and uncle's kitchen" vibes cozy, welcoming, and serving up dishes fresh and steaming hot. We ordered a little bit of everything, and most of it hit the spot! But let's talk about the duck. It was giving more bone than meat, like it skipped leg day... every day. A little too tiny to fully enjoy, but hey, not every dish can be a star. The dumplings? Solid effort tasty but not quite the #1 contender in my dumpling hall of fame. The location is nice, the restrooms are squeaky clean (always a win!), but if you're specifically on the hunt for top-tier dumpling soup in the area, this might not be your go-to. Still, it's worth a visit if you're in the mood for a warm, comforting meal and some low-key vibes. Would I come back? Sure but I'm leaving the duck behind next time. Service was good. read more

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We came for lunch during the week. It was clean and decorately nicely. They gave us a water jug at the table once we were sat. We ordered the pork and shrimp soup and the Chongqing Noodle Soup. Everything came out so quickly, and our server was really nice! The soup was midly spicy, and the dumplings were so soupy and juicy. The wrappings on the dumplings weren't very sturdy, so they did fall apart, unfortunately. We only ordered two things, but it was the perfect amount for us (2 people) to share! Overall, we had a great meal! read more

Yu Noodles - Pork and Shrimp Soup Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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A great spot for affordable dim sum is located in a place with tons of parking. The service was quick and attentive, with servers bringing out the food at a rapid pace. It's a large space with plenty of seating available, but the tables for two are a bit small and barely fit our three dishes, even with our waiter telling us to put our water pitcher on the table next to us. The yibin spicy dry noodles (n5) were good. The noodles were nice, chewy, and flavorful but I wish they were a little bit spicier. If you don't have great spice tolerance I think you'll still enjoy it! We also ordered the cucumbers with garlic sauce (a7), which were refreshing and crunchy. They were smashed cucumbers and seemed to not have been marinating in the garlic sauce (very fresh), but I prefer it that way. It's one of the only vegetable dishes available, so it was a much-needed reprieve throughout the meal. Lastly, we ordered the pork dumplings which were solid. They were filled with a good amount of soup but weren't too hot. They're a good size so you can eat them in one bite. They have a nice flavor and would definitely satisfy a craving! read more

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Finally checked out Yu Noodles and it was solid. My fav item was the chili oil wontons, absolute fire. The yibin spicy dry noodle with pork was good, but the flavor was a little bland, and it's not spicy. The soup dumplings were delicious, and the scallion pancake was on point. Also, everything is priced well which I appreciate. Logistically, plenty of parking outside. The decor is nice inside and if you have a party of 2 or 4, you can find easy seating if not busy. The service was extremely fast which is awesome. Will def need to come back and try some of their other dishes. read more

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Delicious delicious Soup Dumplings!! Restaurant looks so nice and service is awesome! read more

Yu Noodles - Pork Soup Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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The noodles and soup dumplings are always delicious!! The service is very efficient. We also loved the sesame balls.

Found a good dim sum spot in the VA area. Service was really quick, maybe too quick at times. the setting fit well with the food they're serving and place is kept really clean. The cucumber side is really good! any dumpling was great to me! I would definitely come here again! read more

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This was our first visit. One Asian friend said that the food was spicy, which has kept us away. But, after reading the menu in detail, we decided to give it a try on a blustery fall evening. We were seated immediately and given a carafe of ice water with the table set up and the menus. The wait staff gave us time to decide upon our selections. We ordered the S1 (Scallon pancakes), S3 (Panfried chive and pork dumplings), S4 (Panfried pork bun), hot tea, and one of the Black Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk and Mango. Everything was good. Perhaps a little oily, but still good. Note that in true Chinese fashion, the dishes came when they were ready and not in any particular order (i.e., wait to order desert). The price was reasonable with the bill being just under $40 for all of this plus tip. We plan on returning. read more

We stopped in for a quick lunch yesterday. I haven't been back since they very first opened. Don't know why. Anyway, I really like the improvement to the interior design. Menu looked great. Service was friendly and nice. I had the soup with the chicken leg and homemade noodle. My daughter had a spicier noodle. Not crazy spicy. And we had the pork soup dumpling. All yummy. I was pleased by the "not jacked up post Covid prices"...easy to afford to pop in for a quick bite. We will be back soon! read more

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The noodles are as fantastic as like used to be. Two ladies servers are very friendly they even gave my daughter a puffy Sheep today. My daughter is so happy. I will definitely come back again . Happy Lunar New Year! read more

Yu Noodles has been getting a lot of hype from my high school friends and foodfluencers in NOVA, so my best friend and I went to see if it was worth it. The portions are pretty generous and the price is more than reasonable! I hope that they keep it this way, because I will come back to try more of their menu. While the noodles weren't the best I've ever had, I think the flavor profile is strong enough that it's tasty but not overpowering. Do note that the spice ratings are for a target audience of spice-intolerant people -- I ordered the Yibin Spicy Dry Noodle with Minced Pork (two pepper rating) and I, despite my pretty mid spice tolerance, didn't find it spicy. read more

Yu Noodles - N5. Yibin Spicy Dry Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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