Frank's Noodle House

Whenever I’m in town, I make it a point to get food from here. I’ve even taken it back across the country just so my family could experience it for themselves! Frank’s Noodle House came highly recommended to me — and now I’m passing that same recommendation on to others. This place is all about the food. Don’t come expecting a fancy atmosphere or stunning decor. Honestly, if no one had told me to check it out, I probably would’ve walked right past, judging it by its modest exterior. Luckily, I was with friends who insisted we go in. And I’m so glad they did — because the flavors here are incredible. Sometimes the best meals come from the places that don’t try to impress you with looks… they let the food do all the talking. I’ve included a photo of one of my delivery orders during one of my shorter stays.

These noodles were extremely delicious. They had a great bite, texture, taste, everything you want. I ordered the signature stir fry noodle dish with pork belly. The spice level I chose was a 2, but I could have gone up. The pork belly was also perfect. We sat down for a late lunch; we were seating and served very quickly. Overall, I absolutely recommend eating here.

Our first time here was last year, and we loved it, but unfortunately, I do not recall exactly what we ordered. This was our 2nd trip here, and we ordered Pork Belly Stir-Fried Hand-Pulled Noodles, Sesame Chicken, Crab Puffs, and Thai Tea. It is family-style eating. The Sesame Chicken was tasty, and I loved how tender it was. I probably could have gone for another round of crab puffs, 4 was not enough, especially because we were sharing. The Thai Tea took me back to Thailand. It's been a long time since we had decent Thai tea. The noodles seemed to be lacking flavor for some reason. This is the one thing I do recall ordering the last time, and it was so flavorful. We got lucky. We were pretty much the only ones eating in there since we went to eat at a weird time. The waiter was friendly and did a good job. We'll be back again.

Hands down the best noodles I’ve ever had. Both locations have texture and flavor that just hits your tastebuds. They also upgraded their spicy levels if you dare to a good challenge. Staff is always paying attention to people’s needs, wants, and suggestions which is rare nowadays. I recommend trying out the spring rolls & the beef hand pulled noodles as it’s my personal favorite combination.

We accidentally ordered noodles to the Beaverton location and the owner took care of us big time. Very grateful for his kindness. The black bean noodles were my favorite. Haven’t been since I was a child and damn I have missed it.

I ordered online the hand pulled noodles with vegetarian black beans sauce and the salad rolls. Smallest salad rolls I’ve ever had and the peanut sauce was watery. The black bean sauce really only tasted like onions to me. The noodles with cabbage and cucumber were great though.

It was good!! Yummy food. Very quick and fast service. Git seated very promptly. I just felt that the dumplings didn't have as much flavor as I was expecting and they didn't wow me. The noodles themselves were also very yummy but seemed to be missing something. Idk if I should order them spicier (level 2 was pretty mild to me) and I ordered veggie noodles instead of meat ones so maybe the meat would give it more flavor I was missing? I would definitely go back and give them another try.

The food was so good and only took a couple minutes to come out. My sauce was still bubbling. The sesame shrimp was delicious. Wasn't spicy at all thankfully so they are true with their scaling.

You get solid, dependable hand pulled noodles here. And other stuff, too. I usually go with the basics-veggies, chicken, medium hot. I once went with black beans and chicken on noodles and it was just too rich for my taste. So....back to the basics. They will add veggies and mix it up for you if you just ask and not too crowded. It is sadly not an accessible location for folks with mobility limitations.

So it's a house. Like somebody's actual home. Remember living in one of thise before renting for the rest of your life? Now you too can recreate the idyllic wonder that comes with eating in a living room with a startling but charming atmosphere. Foodwise it's hard to go wrong with the noodles. Good spice level, mindful use of celery, and the springy and chewable texture you can expect from well made hand pulled noodles. I've also had the fried rice which was absolutely fair but nothing insane. I personally cannot get enough of the ambience. It's cool, confusing, clean, and comfy. The accolades mounted on the wall are hung with pride; my favorite being from Mayor Fieri himself. This place gets a big recommendation from me and is best experienced in person. If you're lucky you'll see Frank himself

Yum this place is amazing. If you like food you should give it a try. Limited street parking is the one down fall to this restaurant being tiny with ten neatly stacked tables. Light classical music played in the background. Wife had the general Tso and I had mild spice beef noodles made with in house fresh noodles. Service is great nice lady keep our table happy.

I had lunch at Frank's. Ordered my usual hand pulled noodles with Shrimp and an order of spring rolls. Everything tasted great!

I ordered the pulled noodles with pork belly, and the salad rolls with Thai tea. The heat level was 0-4 and I ordered a level 2. It was very good and had cabbage in it. The salad rolls had a peanut sauce that was good. The atmosphere is really enjoyable because you feel like you're hanging out at a. Friends house. The wait wasn't too long at all and they had air conditioning. I was also told the dish is Frank's favorite.

This was a great spot to meet a friend for lunch. Easy parking and public transit access. It is located in an old house, and has a nice casual vibe to it. The prices were good. The service was great (especially considering the price.). But the reason for 5 stars is the incredible food. I had the black bean hand-pulled noodles (vegetarian), and it was one of the best I've had. I'll definitely be back.

Franks noodle house in the Lloyd district used to be a great spot, but since being on DDD the quality has gone down the noodle aren't as soft and chewy and the sauce is way greasier, maybe the new location where the owner now works is the place to go? I will give the new location a try, but I don't think I'll be stopping here anymore.

I liked the thick hand pulled noodles. I got the chicken and medium #2 spice. I added some lemon at home and it was perfect. Yumm. As seen on Dines,dives, drives.

I love this place. Down home Asian comfort food. Handmade noodles and your choice of spice on most dishes. It's a rustic little craftsman home with minimal effort to the inside (let's face it, the food is worth it!). The service is fast and very Portland, so don't expect high end uniforms or fancy clothing!! You are definitely here for the food! Pictured are the handmade dumplings and kung pow chicken with noodles. The sauce with the dumplings was delicious and the kung pow (I ordered mild) had great flavor and I had enough leftovers to get extra noodles to take home for a second meal!

I heard raving reviews about this spot on Tiktok, but didn't even know that Guy Fieri had been here until I walked into the shop and saw him on the wall. The restaurant itself is pretty small--seemingly a home-turned-restaurant. Definitely gives off the vibe of an establishment with a history though haha. We ordered three items on the menu: black bean noodles, stir-fried squid, and the baby bok choy. Everything came out pretty fast. Although the food was good, it felt like it was a bit on the blander side and I wish there was just a bit more flavor. Overall, although it was good, I feel like it is a bit hyped up and you could find better food for the same price.

With noodles like these, this place could be so so much more. All it has to do is drop at least 75% of its non-noodle menu, broaden the flavor profile of the remaining dishes by a small margin... and reduce its oil consumption by at least 50%.

Loved their food. Was looking for a place like this since I got to Portland. Their ingredients are fresh, and noodles ate house made. Loved their fried rice as well. Big portions! Must try their signature Stir-Fried Handmade Noodles with Pork Belly. The ONLY thing I get when I come here.

Frank's Noodle House has delicious food in an unpretentious environment. I went after my aunt from Ohio saw it on the Food Network. There's a picture of Guy Fieri inside. Frank's food did not disappoint. The thick, long, hand- pulled noodles have a texture with a bit of chew. There are other items on the menu, but for me: when I go to a noodle house, I get the noodles. The food comes out quickly. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. The establishment is situated on a busy street. There's usually paid parking available right outside, but I like to go a block north and park for free on side streets.

I dream about these noodles. They are hand pulled and made the old fashioned way. Thick, chewy, al dente noodles Can be served stir fried or in a soup. The stir fry is my favorite, but the soup is so comforting on a cold, rainy, Portland day. Choose your protein, or stick with just veggies, and a spice level 1-4. The first time, I ordered a 3 and it wasn't spicy enough for my taste so I added extra chili sauce from the jar on the table. Level 4 is about as spicy as sriracha and I feel like that's the perfect balance with the flavors in the stir fry dish. Sometimes there is a long line, but with seating upstairs, downstairs, and outside; it seems to move pretty quickly. The service can sometimes get a little bogged down, but it's so friendly and genuine that it's no bother - if you need something, just ask! This is a very laid back restaurant located inside of a converted house. It can be a little tight walking around. There are photos on the wall from a Guy Fieri visit and t-shirts for sale. Honestly, I think I might buy one next time. This is a restaurant I would happily represent. The Thai iced tea is advertised as homemade, and I believe it! There is a distinct lack of electric orange food coloring that is added to most Thai tea mixes. It's delicious, and I highly recommend it for your afternoon caffeine hit.

This place is incredible they make noddles every day in-house and all of their dishes are so thoughtful and delicious I tried the hot and sour soup and the stir fry hand pulled noodles with chicken! Highly recommend!

Do not be salty, Frank. Literally, it was too much salt. With the stretching popularity of hand pulled noodles in the PDX, it comes down to sauce. Twice in a row Frank's sauce served oversalted. Skimpy portion of the black bean sauce was not even close to being enough to toss the already small serving of their prized noodles. Nobody wants to eat plain naked noodles; had to make our own additional sauce at home. Mapo Tofu might have had a good spicy kick but need twice the rice and twice the beer to finish it down. Bloated within the hour. Can grin and bear the rising prices barring the tastebuds being unsatisfied.

The food tasted microwaved. Soggy and rubbery chicken in the rice & not a hint of flavor to be found. I would not recommend.

I came to Frank's a couple weeks ago with my husband and his parents. My husband always wants to try restaurants he's seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives when we go out of town. We ended up sitting outside, and the traffic made it ridiculously loud and impossible to hear each other. Plus there were at least five fire trucks and ambulances rolling code speeding by. This kind of loud noise triggers migraines for me. I would not eat outside again. Our server did fine. I didn't catch his name, but it wasn't anything special, but it wasn't terrible either. Food was good. The handmade noodles were amazing. Each and every dish can be ordered on a spice scale of 1-4. I would definitely order differently than I did this time. But that just means I want to return and try other things with different spice levels. Overall it was great food, obviously scratch made and made with love. Which is something I respect and appreciate. I am looking forward to coming back!

Oh man, this noodle house was legit! I'm so glad it was recommended to me and others while we were in town. We did call ahead to make a reservation so that we could have a table of 6 all sit together. Once we arrived, they were ready for us and immediately had waters brought to our table. Since we were on a time crunch, we needed to order quickly so our server was very accommodating. We also asked to pay separately, which we could do at the register. It was not that bad to figure out the payment with a large group. My chicken pan friend noodles were awesome! The noodles were sooooo good and fresh. I cannot handle much spice, so I am glad they were able to modify the spice level for my order. Others did ask for extra spicy though and they all said the heat was just right. I enjoyed my entire meal and ate all of it without leaving anything on the plate. Even the veggies were fresh and crispy. I wish I stayed in Portland longer because I would have gone back for dinner if I could have.

Been obsessed with their soups lately. Everything here is really good but don't overlook the soups, they have a wonton and dumpling soup, and you can choose the spiciness level. It's a small restaurant but I've been going g for lunch on weekdays and it's usual empty or few people so it's very quite. Food comes out fast, hot, and tastes delicious!

I found Frank's Noodle House in a travel blog and so glad I did. This is an authentic Chinese restaurant who do their own hand pulled noodles. Their most popular dishes are their pan fried hand pulled noodles and you can get it with different meats. I got the shrimp. The server will ask you what spice level you would like. My hubby decided to try their chicken over string beans with rice and we shared their handmade dumplings with spicy sauce. OMG everything at Frank's is soo good it leaves you wanting more! Just some good chinese comfort food! The place was packed and there weren't too many tables. Frank is situated inside a single family home turned restaurant. The phone I heard was ringing quite often. The single server lady was very nice, worked quick on her feet! The kitchen churned out dishes quickly. Highly recommended and I will tell everyone about Frank's if they're traveling in the area!

I first learned about Frank's Noodle House from Somebody Feed Phil from his Portland episode. When I visited I knew I had to come and try their hand pulled noodles. My friends and I were exploring the city and I put in an online order for pickup- but in my excitement I didn't realize there are two locations and when I asked for my order they let me know I had accidentally ordered to their Beaverton location!! I figured I was just going to lose out on my order and have to pay again, but they graciously said they'd call the other location to let them know and remade my order for me right away. This was over and above customer service in my opinion. I thanked them profusely... and apologized a few more times for the inconvenience. About fifteen minutes later I left with a super fresh and delicious order of handmade dumplings and hand pulled noodles with black bean sauce. It was so so good!! The hand pulled noodles are unreal and I wish I had ordered even more menu items just to taste more of their creations. Next time I visit the area this will be a must. Thanks to the staff for turning a big mistake of mine around and providing an amazing meal!

I came to this restaurant because I love noodles and because it seemed like a Portland institution. I visited with a friend who grew up in Portland but had never eaten there before. This should've warned me a bit. His wife is Chinese and they've both spent a lot of time in China. The noodles were yummy but nothing to necessarily write home about

Bummer! Haven't been here in 3-4yrs, & man has the place lost its mojo! We used to crave our next chance to eat @Frank's... not sure what happened (new owners? same owner got a big head & started cutting corners?), but we won't visit again til it's 5 stars again! Firstly, we have a major pet peeve: when we order appetizers, they should come out ahead NOT everything @once! Tiny table was piled w/everything, and entrees were cold or close as we rushed thru the app's- grrrr. 1st complaint we've ever had here, and boy there were several

Very good flavor. Beef noodles were awesome. Spice level was spot on. Went with family and teenage kids loved it.

I went to Franks for lunch after a conference. I had the Mongolian beef medium spice and egg fried rice! Let me tell you, it was the freshest, most complex and delightfully tasty dish I have ever had. Simply amazing!! Fresh, hot, delicious, beyond expectation!! If I'm ever in town again, this is my first stop!! Hands down! Friendly staff even though it was packed, always attentive and kind! Thank you for a great experience!!

I saw Franks Noodle House posts on my Instagram from multiple foodies that are local to Portland speaking very highly of this place. This spot is located right along Broadway and only has street parking. What caught my eye and made me want to come to Frank's was their hand pulled noodles. My overall order was the Kung Pao Chicken, hand pulled beef noodles, Fried spring rolls, and hand made dumplings. Overall the food was so-so. I ordered the noodles to be a level 2 spice which was not spicy at all, so if you want heat I suggest a level 4. The Kung Pao chicken was my least favorite out of everything I got. It was very sauce heavy and was pretty much drenched in it. The flavor of the Kung pao had an interesting after taste, best way I can describe this taste is if play-doh tasted just how it smells. The handmade dumplings were good and the fried spring rolls were ok. On the upside: customer service was great. Friendly staff and our food came out within a few minutes of ordering.

Just tried Frank's again after a few years. It used to be so good, but it has gone way down hill. We ordered our food, and no kidding, it was at our table within 3 minutes. We were the only people in the place at dinner time which should have been a red flag. This place used to be absolutely packed at all hours. The food was pretty tasteless, and didn't seem as home made as it used to. For it to hit out table that fast means that it must have been par cooked and waiting because there is no possible way otherwise. The handmade noodles came out really greasy , and the sesame beef tasted like they had just dressed it in Ketchup and a bunch of sugar. None of the food had the nuance or flavor that good Asian food has. And for $60 for 3 entrees that were sub par is not worth it. Panda Express has better food. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this place. It's just not the same.

I got the vegetarian noodle soup. I ordered spice level 1 but it was still a bit spicy for me. The soup was a salty, spicy broth. Could have used a bit more flavor. The noodles were probably really good but just have not had this type of noodle before. To me they were gummy and too thick for me. I cannot eat greasy food and so the soup was the only thing not greasy. I only leave the review like this for people who cannot eat greasy food so you know. Otherwise the food is probably good. The place was packed so I know people like it.

Grabbed some food via delivery. It was running late due to a delivery issue, and I thought it was so nice they called to check in. I got the dumplings, black bean noodles, and steamed vegetables. The dumplings had good flavor and perfect texture. Note, they are more thumb-sized so if you have lots of folks be sure to order a few servings. I easily polished off the full order on my own with room to spare. The black bean noodles had beautiful hand-cuff noodles that were chewy in all the right ways. The sauce was very authentic and traditional but perhaps in a sweeter style than what I'm used to. The dish itself was flawless in execution, it's more of a personal preference. I appreciated they kept the sauce separate from the noodles so they don't get soggy in transit. The steamed vegetables were just broccoli, but the portion size was sumptuous. Would definitely order here again!

This review is based solely on the food. The Kung Pao chicken was terrible, could barely taste the tough meat under all the nasty sauce. Mapo Tofu was not authentic, lacked the right color or flavor. Noodles are indeed hand pulled and had good consistency and texture. Very disappointed considering all the hype.

After seeing the delicious video with Guy Fieri I had to try it and roped some friends and family into joining me. I tried a bite of everyone's dish at the table and not one bite was disappointing. Our server was very friendly and organized. The space is kind of small but very cozy. This is going on the regular dinner spot list. I couldn't be happier with our experience.

A little disappointed with the food here. Maybe the place is no longer in its prime or ppl just talk up the noodles too much cause Guy Fieri ate here or something. We ordered Black Bean Noodles and Sesame chicken - the noodles were pretty good, the thick hand pulled noodles were different than the thinner Korean style black bean noodles I am used to but I still enjoyed it, but the meat in there wasn't very good. And the chicken was so dry and terrible. I saw a pic someone posted of their spat up chicken they couldn't finish and while it wasn't quite that bad I still would not try their chicken again. I still might go back to try their stir fried noodles because the noodles were pretty good. The small converted house setting creates a pretty cozy vibe but not much seating, would definitely call ahead if you have more than like 3-4 ppl.

Went to Frank's in Beaverton. The quality has really gone down. Got the pork belly noodles and the noodles were doughy instead of chewy and the was very little identifiable pork belly.

Food was excellent! We had the crab puffs, general tso chicken, Sesame shrimp and the bean sauce, all with the hand pulled noodles. Will visit here again. We like it spicy and would recommend the level 4. Good but not overpowering or overwhelming. Danny was great at guiding through the options and we picked the staff favorites to dine on.

I first went to FRANKS in 2015 on an acrobatic yoga trip. We were all told we MUST visit Franks on Broadway. WHAT A FANTASTIC FIND! Not only is Frank a national treasure, his hand pulled noodles (pork is my fav), pork fried rice, hot and sour soup, dumplings and more are THE ONLY CHINESE FOOD I will eat. I go to visit Frank every trip I make to Portland and will until he closes his doors. You must go...and please don't forget to take a moment to speak to your host. He is really a wonderful human being

When you drive up to Franks, it looks like an old yellow house in an old part of the neighborhood, and you are ushered into a simple dining area where the chairs have tennis balls at their base to prevent, scratching the floor, and that conveys to you that this is a family business, who are doing everything to keep their store, looking nice, and to protect their investment. When the food arrives at the table, and I will say I got the pork belly noodles, medium hot and that's exactly what it looks like a plate of noodles with vegetables and a little bit of meat in it. But when you bite in to them, the flavor is extraordinary, the texture of the noodles is divine, and these are hand pulled noodles, an art form that is slowly dying. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and treat yourself, you won't be disappointed, because the food needs nothing else special along side of it, it speaks for itself.

Honestly...I don't think it is worth the money. Had: vegetable hand pulled stir fry noodles - very minimal vegetable with chewy noodles which was good. Pork steamed dumplings were mostly dough and tiny. Not good at all. Side of bok choy- sauce was too salty. I went with higher expectations but I did not think the dishes were phenomenal. With prices rising high, I get it but better spend the $40 at a food cart! Live and learn!

Not a fan of Frank's Noodle House. While the noodles themselves have that house style thick, chewy texture to them, everything else is lacking. Pork belly costs three bucks extra and they only gave a few small chunks. Everything was really greasy too, and the only veggies balancing things out were some small things of celery.

Came here for a lunch from an event at the convention center. A group of 5 of us got seated right away and the service was really fast. Noodles were fresh and perfectly textured but I felt they lacked some flavor. I got the noodles with black bean sauce with #3 spice which was not spicy at all! if the sauce had more flavor I think this place would be 5 stars!

Frank's has been here a long time, but why change anything when you got it right. Noodles thick, chewy and long. Medium spicy is just right for me, but scott needed to add some more chili paste. Good sized portion. Sure a little more meaty and veggies would be good, but hey, they're just hear to highlight the noodles. Quick efficient service. Cute little house, What more would one want?

Frank's continues to be consistently yummy and delish. Love the chicken fried rice, the won ton and hot & sour soups and the daikon radish that is served with every meal. Frank himself is warm and welcoming as are the servers. I've been going to Frank's for many years and can count on tasty and delicious cuisine.

As a huge fan of Food Network's Triple D, I was excited about trying this place! We ordered the Chicken Noodle stir fry dish and the Orange Chicken. Maybe my expectations were sky high because Guy Fieri gave his endorsement and enthusiastic stamp of approval. Perhaps I was taken by the fact that we were sitting outside on the patio under a beautiful, sunny sky. Whatever it was that had me so excited, it was quickly (and unfortunately) dampened by the Chicken Noodle dish. The flavor was extremely bland, which is surprising for a dish that looked so tasty. I had to add soy sauce which I don't like to do unless absolutely necessary. The Orange Chicken was way more flavorful but the sauce was thick and gelatinous (like jelly). The quality of the chicken was... ok, at best. I was disappointed and I didn't want to be for as much as others raved about this place. Bottom line: The food is ok. Not the best Asian cuisine I've ever had, especially for the price. And I'm certain there are other Chinese food restaurants whose food is worth more stars and a more positive review. Positives: Noodles were fantastic... in terms of texture and appearance! Service was quick and friendly. But the food wasn't so delicious that I'd make it a point to come back, even if I were in the area. Disappointing.

Affordable hand pulled noodle dishes. I ordered the noodles with beef and when asked by the server Isaid I wanted the spice level to be "mild". Well while flavorful and very filling, the mild was still a bit too spicy for my taste. If you have high spice tolerance then you will be fine and can customize to the spiciest levels.

Outstanding noodles. Like the stuff that dreams are made of. Visiting Port and went for dinner - delicious, chewy, dense, filling, and reasonable prices. Not a fancy place. Small & tightly fit into a "house". I loved it. Pretty simple menu. Mapo tofu is fantastic, too. Service was fine - no issues for a pretty full spot. Ambiance was very simple and very casual.

Frank's noodle house is very unique. The noodles they serve here are definitely house made and I haven't had anything like them anywhere else. The staff was pretty nice, they were quick to serve us and take our order, I had the Mapo tofu with the hand stretched noodles and my partner had their house made dumplings. I'm giving one less star for my parter, as he said he didn't enjoy the dumplings due to the only flavor he could taste was ginger and the meat filling was flavorless and bland. However! The mapo tofu was insanely delicious and the dish as a whole was very good, and a decent price for the amount of food I was served. The name is also quite accurate being that it is in an actual house and it does feel very home-y. The only other thing that also added to it being only 4 stars is that when we had finished eating and were awaiting our check, the owner and his wife were on speaker phone with their bank disputing an issue with their credit card. If guests are ready to leave, I don't think they wanna wait for the business to be done with their phone call lol. That being said, we were the only ones in there in the middle of the afternoon and we liked it overall.

The best noodles I think I've ever had. This is a necessary stop every time I come to Portland! :)

I messed up my order and ordered from the wrong location, but they made it right quick. I don't know how they make their fried rice so gooood, and the noodles man, the noodles.

Service sucks. I walked into a busy place. Gave the staff a break cuz it was busy. After 10 min of standing at the entryway with several tables open I left to get conveyor belt sushi at Sushi Ohana. Better service there.

It was OK not great. The noodles are really thick and doughy. The sauce and veggies fairly bland even with medium spice. Nothing to write home about. Also, the tables are really sticky, the kind of sticky that feels embedded in the surface so it's permanent. Ambience, not so much, loud neighbors and bland decor. Finally the service wasn't great. The wait person came to take the order and when we needed a few more minutes it took forever to get her to come back. Then she brought my partner's meal av]bout 10 minutes before she brought mine so...