The original Rockville location has been quietly earning its reputation, and the McLean outpost carries the torch without skipping a beat. For a self-proclaimed Chinese food snob, that kind of consistency across locations isn't just appreciated -- it's rare. This is the place I bring family and friends visiting from out of town when I need to guarantee both quality and a good time. No hesitation, no asterisks. That's a short list. The menu hits two lanes perfectly: bold, soul-warming noodle soups and dry noodles loaded with zesty mix-ins that slap just as hard. The flounder with sour pickled cabbage noodle soup is the move if you want something that's simultaneously bright, funky, and deeply comforting. The spicy beef brisket in golden soup is pure richness -- the kind of broth you'd drink straight if no one was watching. On the dry noodle side, the Chongqing dry noodles bring the heat and the complexity you want from that style. Don't sleep on the small eats. The scallion pancakes and soup dumplings are legitimately all-star -- not afterthoughts, not filler. One pro tip: pay attention to the rotating specials once you've locked in your favorites. And you will have favorites. Probably after visit one. Casual setting, family-friendly vibe, top-tier food. Yu Noodle earns a permanent spot on the short list. read more

Yu Noodles - Sour cabbage and flounder with rice noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

I really enjoyed the different noodle soups. They were very flavorful and perfect for a rainy day. The soup dumplings were just okay; the wrapper was too thick. Also, I would recommend sticking to the original pork ones. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the noodle soups. read more

Yu Noodles - Szechuan beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Service 4/5 The service here was great. Our waitress was friendly and welcoming. The food didn't take too long to come out, and the finished plates were cleared pretty quickly. The water also had slices of cucumbers which was a nice touch. We came during lunch which does get pretty busy. It was a little difficult to get a hold of our waitress at times because of how busy she was, but besides that, she was pretty attentive and quick. Ambiance 4.5/5 There's a lot of natural lighting from the big windows at the entrance which I really liked. The inside is big and there's plenty of seating. The decor on the walls depicting China and tasty food set a good atmosphere. The seats were comfy and the tables were big enough for multiple dishes. They also have outdoor seating. Mango Smoothie ($5) 4/5 The mango smoothie was sweet and tasted so fresh. It was the prefect consistency and wasn't too thick or watery. It was the perfect drink to pair with the hot and savory noodle soup. Peppercorn Spicy Soup Dumplings ($12) 3.5/5 The soup dumplings were a nice, shareable appetizer. Pro tip: make a little hole and put some ginger and vinegar in the dumpling to make it extra tasty. The skin held together pretty well and the meat inside was soft and tender. The soup inside was good and there was a slight hint of heat. Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup ($15) 4/5 This came out nice and hot and I really enjoyed this, especially having this in winter. The beef was soft and chewy and the noodles had a nice firmness and were well cooked. The broth had a nice flavor with a bit of spiciness. The veggies tasted fresh and contrasted well with a good, crunchy texture and some sourness that I really liked. Mango Pomelo Sago ($8) 4/5 This was the perfect dessert to top off the meal. The Mango and pomelo were so fresh and tasty. The mango had a good texture and was chewy and there was a faint hint of bitterness from the pomelo. The sago was soft and chewy and I really liked the coconutty, creamy taste. The sweetness was not overpowering and the cold from the dessert was like a break from the hot soup earlier. read more

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We came here because we were in the mood for some noodles, but something different than what we usually get. I think Yu Noodles will be in our rotation of places to eat now. They have dishes, and it's not like it's a lot of noodles, but it's affordable and they also have different types of xiao long bao that keep it interesting. I do have to say that their XLB' wrapper is a bit thick, but I thought it wasn't bad considering that they offer it. I got the beef noodle, and I enjoyed it. I really don't have any negative side about it. This location is a neighborhood type of restaurant. It's right next to the apartments, and next to a Safeway. It literally has the building blocks of a neighborhood food spot and I like that. Come here if you live in the area. Get a nice hot bowl of soup and noodles and be satisfied! read more

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I had the sichuan beef noodles, which were delicious. If I could change anything, it would be to add more beef. But you can't argue at the amazing price point! read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

THE BIG: Located in Tysons Corner, tucked away in the shopping center with a Safeway right off of Anderson Rd. Plenty of seating inside and parking lot available with plenty of space. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wfie and I came here with a couple of friends to soak up some noodles and dumplings. Ordering was fast and getting our food was ultra fast. I think they have a good system h ere. We got the Spicy oil wontons, pan fried pork bun, pork soup dumpling, peppercorn spicy soup dumpling, shrim & pork dumpling, yibin noodle, porkchop over rice, and beef noodle soup. Tbh everything was pretty good, didn't have any faults with the items. Kudos for extra speed. THE FINAL BAMBOO: The damage done here was around $126 for everything. Pretty great for very fast service and delicioius noods on a brisk fall evening. read more

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Very quick service at Yu Noodles in Tysons! I came with 4 friends in a Sunday evening. There were only a few people in the restaurant. The servers quickly took our order and food came out FAST. I loved the spicy wontons and pan fried buns. I also thought the pork and peppercorn pork dumplings were delicious and full of flavor. I would skip on the pork and shrimp dumplings. The filling was overcooked and no soup inside. We also ordered a bunch of noodle dishes, but they weren't my favorite. Overall - great place for a quick bite! read more

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Yu noodles is such a homey local mom and pop casual spot to go to. We got the: Crystal Shrimp dumplings Steamed Pork Buns Hot & Sour Foon Pork soup dumplings All of them were really good! You do need to ask for soy sauce if you need it, but they had black vinegar and other condiments on the table. Also, we liked the dim sum, but it's not going to match the profile of if you went to Hong Kong style dim sum because it is a different region of cuisine. Overall, great experience and loves at how fast and attentive the servers were. I will definitely be back, especially for those hot and sour noodles. read more

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This is definitely a regular in our local restaurant rotation. We love the perfectly chewy noodles and soup dumplings. Everything else is great too but that's just what we get time and time again. Service is great, the ladies are always so nice to our daughter. Probably because they see her stuffing her face with an entire order of pork soup dumplings but nevertheless, they're all so friendly. No Amex. And take cash if you want to save a few bucks. Parking is easy and the restaurant is easy to find. See you soon Yu Noodles! read more

Somehow they seem to get better and better. I'm a big fan of their garlic cucumber appetizer and intestine soup. Beef tendon is a must. And even though pricey. Get and share the coconut sago dessert. Skip the soup dumpling. read more

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Excellent Sichuan beef noodle soup. Authentic, flavorful, and very filling portions. Service was quick (plus, they know some Chinese Sign Language!). read more

I went with a group of friends and we got a variety of different things. I got the N9 Hot and Sour Foon with Minced Pork and it was not nearly as spicy as it looks and tasted pretty good. The Yibin noodles (felt like spicy Asian bolognese) were much more spicy. The Sichuan beef noodles were not mouth-numbing. And the brisket golden noodles had a different taste (not sure I liked it). I felt the menu didn't provide enough info as to what was in each dish. The soup dumplings of course are a must. Service was fast. The restaurant was clean. I would recommend. read more

Yu Noodles - N9. Hot and Sour Foon with Minced Pork - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Located in a pretty quiet shopping center it almost feels like finding a hidden gem. My cousin and I stopped by on a whim because we quickly browsed their menu online and saw that they had soup dumplings. Everything we ordered was actually fantastic. We got the plain pork soup dumplings, N5 Yibin Spicy Dry Noodle with minced pork, and spicy oil pork wontons. All the things we ordered were good in their own ways but they all had an immense amount of flavor. Anything labelled spicy was not actually too spicy and could be adjusted with the chili at the table. The Yibin spicy noodles are a pretty big portion that could be shared if you plan on getting a bunch of other appetizers. The ladies working here are friendly and service is fast. read more

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Yu Noodles is a chain, and I have been to a few of their locations around the DMV before. I was excited to order different dishes than last time. My friends and I shared 3 of their noodle dishes; their sesame paste with minced pork, beef noodle soup, and another noodle soup with a yellow (not curry-based) broth. All three dishes were excellent. The thin noodles paired really well with the soups and sauces. I felt like each bite was drowning with flavor and the noodles soups really hit my soul . I would definitely come back again. I didn't order this time, but I've had their soup dumplings in the past and those were a hit too! read more

Boo thang was having his dumpling cravings and I heard about this spot. They're invasively fast (not for sure if that is a good thing, but at least we got our food very fast lol). I love how the restaurant architecture fit the culture. We ordered a bunch of dumplings, side dishes of veggies. I believe the cravings were satisfied. I love how there is a variety to choose from and service was very quick. Will definitely come back! read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Good food at great prices! The chongqing noodles were very flavorful but not as spicy as they could have been. The soup dumplings with pork were pretty good too! read more

Yu Noodles - pork soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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I visited this fast causal location back in April of this year while on a business trip. Let's get to it, shall we? Steamed pork buns Steamed pork buns are a comforting and filling side dish/breakfast item that can be found in many Chinese bakeries next to the steamer. With its fluffy skin and delicious savory pork filling, each bun has the perfect balance of flavors. The ones served here are a true representation of of a perfect steamed bun. Each ingredient in these buns worked together in harmony, delivering tender baos with a subtly spiced filling. Minced Pork Over Rice With Fried Egg Taiwanese Minced Pork is ground pork that is gently cooked and simmered in Taiwanese flavors for a super simple, low carb meal. While minced pork rice is an important icon in typical Taiwanese folk cuisine, the variety of methods to customize flavors is so wide that it creates considerable differences between regions. The spices used in this dish were made with spices that were familiar to me, but not in way that I tasted previously. The flavor of the meat combined with the egg created a filling dish with a somewhat muted profile. Pan Fried Chive & Pork Dumplings These pork and chive dumplings (韭菜猪肉饺子) are classic Chinese dumplings filled with ground pork and Asian chives. The fillings were juicy and flavorful. This was an example of an appetizer done right. #supportlocal read more

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Very delicious noodles. Our table got N1, N4, N7 for our noodles. We also got soup dumplings, spicy cucumbers, beef and tripe, all very delicious. Although a fast casual dine-in spot, the service was friendly and quick. read more

Service: Fast and friendly service Food: delicious! I think they can add a bit more spice to this noodle dish but the broth was nice and hearty. Ambiance: it's casual dining. read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Another day visiting Yu noodles and another opportunity to have great food. I came here for a lunch with coworkers and we were so happy with the meal. We each got noodles, and then we also got tons of dumplings to share. The service was great and super speedy. read more

I have no complaints about Yu Noodles. Food, good. Service, good. Seating, good. Prices, good. Fan favorites include the cucumber garlic salad (refreshing and so peanutty), marinated beef and tripe (spicy!), wonton in chicken broth (so comforting and mild), pan fried pork and chive dumplings (flavorful and umami), crystal shrimp dumplings (classic and well done here), minced pork noodles (penutty and savory and delicious), and even their tap water is good! The only thing I've tried and didn't love is the golden cabbage as it's too sweet for me. It's like a carrot ginger dressing over cooked cabbage which was fine but I wouldn't order again. It's hard to go wrong with any dishes honestly! read more

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Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great service. I can't remember if I had the chicken or pork chop noodle soup but one of the two. It was very good and it's a decent size bowl as well. It was delicious. My counterpart got the dumplings and he loved them. read more

Yu Noodles - Noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Got my fix for Chinese food! I love the simplicity of pork chop noodle soup for that clear broth. I asked for a side of the mustard greens. The beef noodle soup was excellent as well. Parking: plenty in lot Interior was clean and well decorated. Will definitely come back! read more

Yu Noodles - N11. Pork Chop Noodles Soup - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Service was good. Food was awful, including drinks. I ordered a slush piña colada. It tasted of stale water and milk and a funky hint of something that isn't pineapple. My friends tasted it and they were disgusted. It was nasty. They told me to say something about it or give it back, but I didn't. Best I could do is never to eat any Yu Noodles restaurant again. Food came. Pork bun was fine. Chicken and shrimp soup dumpling was fine. Nothing special. Chicken wings were awful. Never imagined that one could mess up fried chicken wings. It was so bland and oily with a hint of heat. read more

Tasty authentic food! Everything is good there Super easy parking. Service was a bit slow because they are understaffed for the lunch/supper rushes. read more

This place has wonderfully authentic noodle dishes and dumplings that I would highly recommend. Came here on a rainy day and were immediately greeted and seated by the servers. The restaurant is spacious and clean with modern Chinese decor. Highly recommend this restaurant in the McLean area (near Tyson's mall)! read more

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Stopped in for a late Sunday lunch and it was bustling. I was particularly craving beef noodle soup (and wasn't in the mood to make it myself as I typically would). We were seated within a couple minutes of walking in and attended to promptly by a server who was friendly and efficient. I devoured the Sichuan beef noodle soup in its entirety; the broth was flavorful and noodles were chewy. There was a good amount of beef and bok choy and picked veggies to balance it out! However, the cilantro was sparse; I had one bite containing it and wasn't sure if it was purposefully included. The spicy pork soup dumplings were so flavorful and the color was novel. I would have enjoyed slightly more soup in the filling! Atmosphere was relatively relaxing and I felt at home surrounded by tables with Chinese grandmas and families. read more

Yu Noodles - beef noodle soup pork chop over rice - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Liked (sort of) beef dumplings... I was craving a dumpling in Tysons, where I live, and needed to order a take out while the kids are in the SUV w/ me, so ordered here. Their hot and sour soup is mediocre flavor as well. It was a little "runny" more water to soup ingredient ratio. My favorite dumplings by far is Tasty Dumplings off Route 7 on Birch and Broad shopping mall by West Falls Metro station here in Falls Church. Their dumplings are portions are worth the price, value, and they use induction heat to fry their dumplings. Maybe I need to dine in here at Yu Noodles to appreciate the food and menu, but I have a particular and picky food preference; limiting Chinese food choices. I also think the price is a little bit too high based on the quality and freshness factor of the food. I did, however, loved the commercial interior design spaces here when I zoomed through take out! Great location right next to Safeway shopping area on Anderson Road in McLean, VA. read more

Brought my parents here and did not disappoint. I was introduced to their Fairfax location first and was really excited to see this one open up as well. The interior is nice and open and service is fast. We ordered a few different noodle options and sides, all were really good. Standout among them was the pan fried bao, harder to find so really excited to see it on the menu. read more

Thought the service was great, the food was great, and the price was reasonable!! Found this gem 10 minutes from my hotel and went twice in 4 days. Would have been just fine going 4 out of 4 days, but I was too lazy to walk on 2 of those days, ha. Food comes out very fresh and hot. The noodles are cooked right, not mushy. Flavor was good too. Best meals I had on this particular work trip. I would recommend it for sure, especially if you are close by! read more

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I always look for Asian food when I'm out traveling and I'm glad I stumbled across this place. It had a very nice ambiance and the seating was very spacious. It wasn't busy when I went but the food was so good! Definitely recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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02.09.2025 @ 4:30pm Walk in for table for 2. Barely in the neighborhood so once here and is a must go if you craving for soup dumplings and i like the black sticky Rice w/coconut milk and mango. The soup dumplings was juicy but i am disappointed with the mango sticky rice. The rice was not fully cooked, given 3 cube side of mango and was soaked with the coconut milk that made it so sweet barely cause it edible. read more

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The food was pretty good! I don't think I was blown away from the flavor of the noodles of bao. We ordered a lot to try it all. I think the flavor of the cucumber was sub par so would not order that again: it lacked garlic or any other flavor except for oil. read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this Chinese restaurant, and I was thoroughly impressed. The moment we walked in, we were greeted by the friendly staff and the inviting aroma of traditional Chinese cuisine. The menu offered a wide range of options, and we opted for a mix of classics and some more adventurous dishes. But what truly set this restaurant apart was the service. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations. The portions were generous, to say the least, and we left feeling satisfied but not stuffed. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate, with traditional Chinese decor and a warm ambiance. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic, delicious Chinese cuisine. Be sure to try it out and experience it for yourself! Delicious and varied menu options Excellent service Generous portions Cozy and intimate atmosphere Will I return? Absolutely! I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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I got the N5. Yibin Spicy Dry Noodles with Minced Pork and it is a pretty darn good representation of mainland, China food. The noodles were not spicy at all though :( overall, the flavor is good and the nutty texture made it a very filling meal. The soup dumplings were pretty good with the vinegar and ginger and chili sauce together. I would warn against getting through Uber Eats because they charge about 4-9 dollars more on there depending on the item. Go in person as it is very worth it for a good filling meal. read more

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Pretty solid place. We live close enough to do take out and I recommend ordering from their website as it's much cheaper than the 3rd party websites. We usually get the beef noodle soup and the flounder soup is really good but it is spicy! read more

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Large and clean store with friendly workers! I think everything was good but nothing especially stood out imo. Spicy oil wonton - 4/5 nice nutty flavor with some kick. The wonton skin was not too thick and filling overall was tasty. Wish it was spicier Beef noodle soup - 3/5 more of a beef broth and not spicy at all. I added chili oil from the table but still didn't feel spicy enough. The noodles are nice and taste fresh, beef is tender but slightly dry. I don't think I'll really crave it but I'd still be happy to eat it again! Pan fried pork buns - 3.5/5 nice sear at the bottom to compliment the fluffy bun. Bun is a bit too thick at the top. Filling was yummy and juicy! read more

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Please dine in here! The staff is so friendly and the food is delicious! We ordered Szechuan beef noodles, pork soup dumplings, shrimp crystal wonton, and rice siomai. My family and I are from out of town but if we ever visit again we will come back here read more

I love all Yu Noodles locations! I've been to the other locations before but this was my first time at this particular one. This location is located in a plaza with ample amount of parking. My go to order is the Intestine Noodles Soup! It may be much for others but it is so good! The spice level is just right. The flavors are bold but not too overwhelming. The broth is deep and hearty. The intestines are well prepared and are clean. They bring a mild earthy taste with a chewy texture. The noodles are cooked well and are al dente. The prices are reasonable which I do admire. Food always comes out hot, quick, and delicious! read more

Yu Noodles - Intestine Noodles Soup - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

I've gone to Yu noodles in Fairfax and enjoyed my time there. However, I will not be returning to the Tysons location. When we poured the soy sauce vinegar thing, we found a dead fly inside and had to put it aside. Since we were okay eating our food without the sauce, we decided to let it slide and continue eating. Then we opened our soup dumpling basket and found another dead fly inside. I was already grossed out at this point but my boyfriend wanted to continue eating. We called the older female server over and asked for a new plate because the fly was there soaked in vinegar, and all she did was replace the plate with no apologies or acknowledgement of the dead fly. The food was fine but I will never return to this place. Who knows how many other bugs they have in the kitchen! Not to mention their lack of remorse! Unsanitary restaurant. Do not eat here. read more

Yu Noodles - Chinese Near Me - McLean, Virginia