Dun Huang Noodles

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely love this Xi’an-style Chinese restaurant! Their hand-pulled noodles are incredibly fresh, with just the right chew, and the spicy lamb bun is packed with bold, authentic flavor. Every dish we’ve tried so far tastes like the real deal—fragrant, spicy, and deeply satisfying. Compared to their Edison location, this one is on another level—better flavor, better texture, and a more refined balance of spices. If you’re craving authentic Northwestern Chinese cuisine, this place is a must-try. We’ll definitely be back again!

We had lunch here often even though it was a bit of a hike for us from DTJC. Service was efficient and friendly. Manager William always greeted us with a big welcoming smile. For appetizers, we liked the Lamb kebab and Pork leek & shrimp dumplings. The dumpling wrappers and filling tasted homemade and fresh. Loved their hand pulled noodles. We have tried the Pan fried noodles, LanZhou beef noodles soup, Braised beef noodles soup, and Zha Jiang noodles. All very good.

Very authentic good hand-drawn noodles! You can even pick the thickness of the noddles. The restaurant is clean and well-designed. The service is great too.

We had the lamb skewers and the basic noodles. The lamb skewers were a bit too heavily seasoned, with the powder sprinkled on a little excessively, but the fatty parts were fairly enjoyable. The noodles, however, were severely undercooked—almost to the point of being raw. The broth itself wasn’t particularly special either. The service wasn’t remarkable, but it was relatively quick.

After the COVID，a Dunhuang beef noodle restaurant opened in the central area of Newport. The restaurant has a spacious environment ，The beef noodle soup of Dunhuang is fragrant. "Self- made and handcrafted yogurt" can be tasted and you will know that no additives have been added. "Crispy lamb chops" are tender and have no sheepy flavor，The noodles can be chosen as Regular (normal), Thick (medium), Thin (two), Wide(large), or Extra Wide (extra large). Personally, I think choosing the Regular thickness is just right.

Ordered a delivery and every dish is quite good! Although the amount of food is a bit small, they are well seasoned and the lamb is high quality. Would love to try other dishes! Update: went back again for dining in. Still quite delicious and actually found it very suitable for one-person dinner!!

The food is fantastic. This is my second time to come here for treat my Chinese stomach Spicy chill oil noodles is my favorite also mouth water chicken. Servers are super friendly. Anyway we finished all yummy food lol. I will definitely bring more friends to this restaurant. Highly recommended

Had a great time with my friend here after the vacation! The staffs are very kind and welcoming!! And the foods are DELICIOUS!!

Great noodles and dumplings! Overall a great experience Everything tasted really good Staff was friendly and attentive Restaurant was clean and orderly I think they might have missed putting in my dumplings as they came well after I was done eating my noodles. Other than that I was completely satisfied!

I came in for lunch near opening time! It wasn't terribly busy. Pretty much everything is done online-- viewing the menu, submitting your order, and even paying for the order. So there wasn't much interaction w/ the workers themselves. The noodles were great. The broth was flavorful, and the texture of the noodles was perfect. Overall, decent place. Very clean and welcoming. I probably wouldn't come again only bc I prefer talking to the servers. Side note: If you choose to drive here and park in the street in front of the restaurant, the parking is $5/hr.

Stopped there on the way from the path (great option for late night in the office). They were super nice and friendly. Seriously. I ordered the classic beef noodle and lamb and carrot dumplings. Really enjoyed the broth for the noodles and the noodles had good flavor. The dumplings were awesome and very tasteful. Portions are generous as well.

Had an absolutely amazing time at dun huang noodles! The food here is very flavorful and delicious! We had a large group so they put us in a room with a round table that had a marble slab that rotates, perfect for family sharing / sharing appetizers and multiple dishes! I ordered the beef noodles and it was so good!

A great place to enjoy traditional Chinese noodle dishes. Love the spicy crawfish noodle and pork pancake. The only dish I wouldn't recommend is Silky Wide Glass Noodle since it's texture to hard to chew on. Street parking is free after 8 pm on weekday. The service is fast but the music selection they chose was not to my taste.

Came here with three others- one of them was a toddler. We ordered the lamb skewers, cabbage, Pan fried noodles, and wood ear mushroom salad. We realized that everything had some pepper on it, and that it was too spicy for the toddler. So we ordered plain noodles, but we never received it. The place was empty, but we had to flag down the waiter several times, which became a chore toward the end, especially when we were trying to get the noodles for the hungry toddler. It's quality food, so if you're in the area, drop by.

Food (5/5): My favorite was the braised beef noodles and spices potatoes. Both were quite delicious! We also came as a big group before and ordered a variety of dishes including the skewers and cold appetizers which were also solid. The second time we came we got the Lanzhou beef noodles which were solid and delicious as well. Service (5/5): No issues with the service. They were helpful, seated us fast and were flexible. Additionally I liked the phone ordering system. Ambiance (5/5): Really beautiful interior!! I love how upscale it looks and how clean decorated it is. The place has tons of windows and is really well lit.

Ordered: Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles (~$12) Pan Fried Lamb Noodles (~$16) Aya's take: Nothing like some warm noodles on a cold day! We were in the area and swung by for a quick bite to eat. They weren't too busy with a fair number of Asian patrons which we took as a good sign! We were brought to our table where you scan the QR code and order through your phone. Our orders were brought out pretty soon after which is great if you're on a time crunch. The Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles were soothing, savory, with a super light broth. I think the broth could've used more aromatics while the regular noodles had a nice chewy and bouncy texture. The portion of thinly sliced beef could've been a bit better but still a decent quantity considering the price. I loved the garnishes and chili oil as well. The Pan Fried Lamb Noodles was also solid! The regular noodles were cooked well and this dish had plenty of lamb throughout. The lamb was tender and loaded with cumin, garlic, and ginger. After quite a few bites, the cumin does become a bit overpowering. All in all, the portion and prices here are super fair and definitely kept us full for hours to come. Decent try!

I am updating my review due to recent service on a Friday evening. Good: Many options for all types of eaters.; I am a vegetarian and there are noodles for me. OK: You need to bring a charged up phone to review menu, order, and update. This is mostly a noodle place so if you are a vegetarian, I didnt see any other vegetarian option except the vegan noodles. Ugly: Service - WAIT - what service? Yet they expect their 20% Tip. Echo the other commenter who shared about the awkwardness of tipping on the screen in front of them as they are looking at the screen to ensure you are tipping. We ordered a grape drink after our dinner. As we were waiting, we were asked to cancel our check. We also were asked to leave our table and go towards the back to wait for our drink as other people were waiting for a table. We just spent over $60 and it didn't feel right we were evicted as we are still waiting for our drinks!

Love this place!! This time I tried a ton of their appetizer cold dishes, and I might have to say I like them better than the actual beef noodle soup....especially the cold potatoes and liangpi!!! Good portions too. Ordered for inlaws and family and everyone was raving about the food. Thanks Dun Huang!

Great service and food. We had the lamb skewers, their braised beef noodle soup and the panfried lamb noodles. All tasted great.

Fairly new spot in the Newport area. Langzhou beef noodle soup was soothing in the cold weather. Service was as expected. The zha jiang noodles are way too salty. I typically like that dish but super salty. Overall an "ok" spot for noodles. Dumplings came out frozen inside. I'd go back just for the soup. That's about it.

My first time visiting Dun Huang! This is definitely a casual resturant where you get your bang for your buck! I would lable this as homecooked food at a reasonable price. A few things to note for newcomers: - No easy parking but very accessible by light rail - They don't take reservations and you put your name on a waitlist (via a tablet) as soon as you arrive - Orders are taken online via a QR code but payment is done through staff I tried the following dishes: Zha Jinag Noodles 4/5- Good balanced taste, but a little too salty for my liking Spice Oil Spill Noodles 4/5- I wish there was an option to add meat to this. Also wished it was spicier. Overall delicious though! Chinese Hamburger 3/5- Pork was soft inside the roll but a bit bland. Bubble tea 5/5- This took me by surprise but this was incredible! Make sure you get this when you visit. Overall, a good experience! I personally didn't see the Middle Eastern x Chinese fusion come through in their dishes, which was a bit dissapointing, but it was solid food!

N1 5 stars ++ pork hamburger 2 stars. little skimpy lamb skewers 5 stars ++ so good liang pi with gluten 5 stars wood ears 4 stars coke can 5 stars (haha) service 5 stars super clean defintely would return

From a vegetarian perspective: I would not get the vegetarian dumplings again. Very bland. The tomato egg noodles were recommended by our server and were probably the worst noodles I've ever had. No seasoning whatsoever. We barely ate any of it. The spicy chili oil noodles were okay. Portions were kind of small. Service was minimal, and they do the awkward thing where you have to tip in front of them.

Is this place named after a city on the silk road? I'm pretty sure this noodle restaurant is a chain, but it's really top quality. Amazing decor inside and out, it's in the rich area of Newport where there's an amazing view of Manhattan. I came on a somewhat rainy day with a bunch of friends and somehow only spent $33 with ordering and splitting many types of noodle dishes. The braised beef noodle soup is somewhat similar to the Taiwanese dish, but the soup isn't as spicy. The beef is well seasoned and tender with a little bit of chewiness from the tendon. There are many options for the type of noodle. Can do thin, wide, wider , and extra thicccc. The way to order is very cool with a qr code and an app. The translations for the dishes are somewhat confusing. For example, lamb skewers were somehow translated to cordero skewers. The zhajiang noodles were very Q, which is kind of like Al dente and the minced meat pork sauce with beans is very good. The spicy potato dish could have been spicier, but the cool thing they had was deep fried pepper skins. Almost like potato chips. They do serve boba here, but my friend wouldn't recommend it since they aren't as chewy as XFT and a little hard in the middle.

Food was very good and came out fast. Beautiful location by the waterfront. Really kid friendly with so many high chairs available and cute plates, cups and utensils for the little ones. Changing table available in the private bathroom. Dumplings were nice and juicy. Bok choy had an awesome bite. Big plate of chicken was deliciously spicy. Lots of 2 hour street parking available which has to be paid via the app. And a nice kids playground across the street. Will definitely be back. Call ahead if a large group as they only have 1 really long table.

New resto in the modern Newport section of Jersey City and right across from the kids playground and by the water! Noodles, dumplings serving you western Chinese cuisine. Some items that appeared to be potatoes were "flat bread", a "bao"-like bread that is fried and coated with their unique spicy seasoning which is further stir fried in to main dishes. That's new! The stir fried entrees can be easily shared between 2-3 people.

A new place for noodles opened in Newport, NJ. They have good Chinese food; I like their noodles. We went there for lunch, and we got seated right away. Services are mixed. They told us to use our phones to scan a menu QR code and order from the app. We could not ask for advice or order directly from the waiter. We got some water to drink. We ordered spicy bread for an appetizer, which took longer than the main dish; they said they had just opened and did not have hot oil so that it would take longer. We got spicy beef stew noodles, which were so thick and fat, unique. Overall, the food was okay, and the service was OK, too. The place was nicely decorated, with an easy, relaxing atmosphere.

Located in an unassuming spot in a nice neighborhood along the river, this place is great! The managers and servers were super nice and they were on top of refilling the water quickly, which was essential given the delicious spicy food here. We got the clear beef broth with noodles for the little one and he gobbled it up. For the adults we got the spicy braised beef soup with extra wide noodles, lamb skewers, braised lamb shoulder, and the dry potato slices. I have to say that the dish that stole the show was the potato slices. They were so damn flavorful if a little on the salty side (which I liked). That and the lamb skewers eaten together was just heaven. It's definitely not a flavor profile I am used to eating in America but it brought back memories of eating amazing food in western China. I don't see the potatoes talked about much in these reviews so consider trying them out! I will say that the braised lamb shoulder was tasty but the amount of meat was a bit lacking. They were all small pieces and a little too fatty. For the price I wish there were more meat. The beef noodle soup was delicious as well and if I were eating just that, I'd get an extra helping of extra wide noodles because it just wasn't enough given how great it was. All in all, a must-check-out spot. It's a good thing they're located along a waterfront. It was perfect for walking off some of the epic food we ate!

I really love this spot. I come here almost every week with my wife and with coworkers for lunch. I have tried the Lanzhou Noodles, the dry spicy lamb noodles, the lamb skewers, the "Chinese burgers", and the dumplings. Nothing has disappointed me. The staff are all attentive and kind, and they even let me practice my poor Mandarin with them by responding in Mandarin as well, haha. The value here is incredible; the portion size for what you pay is amazing. The restaurant itself is very clean and in an awesome location under The Beach apartments. Having lunch here once a week and then grabbing a coffee at Bwe on the way back to the office has become a new ritual. Highly recommend trying this place.

This is the newest and long-anticipated restaurant addition to the Newport, Jersey City community. If you're looking for a casual, spacious and family-friendly spot for a meal, this is the perfect spot. The restaurant offers a wide variety of northwestern Chinese cuisine, which includes flavorful broth and mouth-numbing spices. My personal favorites are Lanzhou beef noodles (warm), bean noodles (cold appetizer), and Moustrous Plated Chicken. My partner enjoyed the lamb skewer and pork bun. Most of the dishes were spicy, but there are also many non-spicy dishes, just look out for the chili pepper icon on the menu. Some of the entrees do come with noodles, so I would recommend asking the waiter what's included in the dishes before ordering additional items. Given the spot just opened a few weeks ago, there are still a few menu items missing. However, they have amazing service. The waiters were very attentive and constantly check in on us and refill our cups. Overall, we had an amazing experience eating here, and would definitely come back again in the future.

Sundays are slow days for my family. After church, we love to look for a place to eat--we love food! We stumble upon this noodle house in downtown Jersey City while doing our daily walks when it was warmer. Ordering is easy--you scan the QR code and you have the option of paying either online after you submit your order, or pay at the restaurant. Service is quick...soup is hot which is comforting...their noodles are the highlight! You know that's it's not from a packet Place is clean, servers are pleasant and courteous. Fridays are hectic and probably will be busier once we hit winter Their braised beef soup and their pan fried noodles with chicken is our favorite. Their menu is not that too difficult to choose from. If you're not Asian--the pictures of the menu is a big help. Price is good for their serving size..you'll leave happy and contented. Happy tummy everyone!

Delicious noodles and nice service. Will come again next time. Authentic Chinese food at a reasonable price.

This is the 3rd Dun Huang that I've been to. The others were in Flushing and Edison. The food: The broth is saltier than both places. I ordered the thick noodles and the texture was very stiff. Didn't really taste like hand pulled. As for the Service: the server sat me down on a table that wasn't wiped yet. I was just happy that I was seated quickly. They have a QR code on your table to order. The order goes to the kitchen and the server brings out your food. When it was time to pay, you couldn't just check out and pay on your phone through their portal. You had to request service on the portal and wait for them to come with the check. After waiting a while, I flagged down someone cleaning the table next to me and asked for my check. She then called my server, who was busy. So I had to go up to the counter and flag down another server to pay my bill. In front of me was another group who had to get up to pay their bill as well. The server laughed it off, like this was a common occurrence in their restaurant. Overall, not a great experience. They need to allow customers to pay via the portal or have staff be more attentive.

The lamb is great, everything else is mediocre. I'm a bit confused by fact they ask you to pay cash for the tips while they do accept credit card/apple pay. Their interiors are new, due to the fact this place itself is new. BTW I know it can get crowded but I don't appreciate getting ignored by the servers. Especially when their Chowbus settings by default ask you for 20% tips, am I really that rich? They mark up their menu for pickups, be warned. Overall a bit overpriced.

Came here on a late afternoon. The guy, who I assumed was the proprietor because he didn't dress like a waiter, asked me something in Mandarin. My Mandarin is limited, but I understood the words for 'tea' and 'water,' so I presumed he'd asked if I wanted to drink tea or water. I responded back with 'tea' in Mandarin. I sat down and placed my order, which I enjoyed, but when I asked the same guy to have the leftovers doggy-bagged in English, his attitude totally changed. He came back with my leftovers, and presented the electronic check without me asking for it. Then he told me to "just sign it" without even giving me a chance to review the total (I saw that he selected the 20% tip). Meanwhile, with the other people around me, when he was presenting them the electronic check, he was more lenient and said things like, "Take your time." And when they left, he'd yell out, "Have a nice day!" When I left, he didn't say jack. I don't know what's up with this guy, but it's like he has some kind of inferiority complex (iykyk), like he thinks I think I'm better than him in some way (I don't. I just want to eat good food). Or maybe he felt cheated when he thought I could speak Mandarin but changed to English to defy his dialect or to one-up him? Not every East Asian-looking person could speak Mandarin. This place seems to cater to Caucasians and Chinese-born folks. The guy was overly accommodating with them when I was there. The whole experience made me feel like an outsider and just felt rushed. I didn't even get to finish my tea. Makes it awkward for me to return. Later in the day, I developed stomach problems. I knew it was due to the food I ate here because it was the only food I had that day.

Came here for lunch with some friends. This place open up not too long ago. Place is very clean. Ordered the dumpling & braised Beef noodles soup. Dumpling is pretty tasty. The noodles soup is really good. Soup got good flavors. Beef is good, just wishes it was more tender since I love beef tender. Noodles you can taste is homemade and I like the way it taste. It got that chewy.. Everything is very fresh, would definitely go back there again to try other dishes...

My favourite dish was their woodear mushroom salad. It was crunchy and the right amount of spicy. The noodles are chewy and hand made, but the overall greasiness of the food has deterred me a bit from making this a staple. The ambiance is very standard, simple booths and nothing out of a very standard restaurant. Another small issue was that My friend and I struggled to ask for clarification on what was in the dish and while asking for chilli oil or hot sauce, we were given straight up chilli powder ha ha.

It's ok but not as good as their sister restaurant in Edison. What's really weirdly is that the restaurant does not have rice! Never have eaten in any Chinese restaurant that does not offer rice!

Excellent, authentic northwestern Chinese food - a much needed addition to the area! The stewed pork burger, cucumber salad, eggplant salad, and mouth watering chicken are particularly delicious. Dine-in service is fast and friendly (they have high chairs for babies too!) in a clean and modern space. Take-out quality is excellent too. Just note if you're driving over that you may need to park a few blocks away as there is no street parking by the restaurant.

Came for a lunch with colleagues. Fast service and delicious food. Had the beef noodle soup. Coworkers had the fried noodles. Good portions.

Braised beef noodle no flavor. One of the worst 红烧牛肉面 I ever had. Worst then instant noodle. Other food are just really soso. Don't know how they have 4 stars.

Newport, New Jersey's Dunhuang offers authentic traditional beef noodles and lamb skewers that are stunning! Delicious and authentic, with attentive service. Highly recommended!

This is a great restaurant! The noodles are delicious and filling, and they have excellent customer service. They are kid friendly. They gave my child his own complete plastic place setting. I don't know any other restaurant that does this.

Very delicious noodle soups. Great food and great service! We come here multiples times a week and Dun Huang never disappoints.

Really good noodles! Found the iPhone menu a little clunky but food was authentic and tasty.

I did not enjoy their food. The taste was just very average. We ordered cold noodle, it was named secret house recipe , but it tasted so so so blank , not enough flavor. The lamb burger was no good at all, the lamb flavor was bit off, the burger bun was so thick like a steamed mantou. The only thing is relatively good is eggplant and pork dill dumplings. We highly doubted we will go back again . So disappointed . Service was good.

So yummy! We got a lamb dish which was good. Great and fast service! Environment was clean!