Huangcheng Noodle House is a vibrant spot in Old Oakland serving delicious, hand-pulled Shanxi-style noodles, with a contemporary vibe and friendly service.
"To round out the northern Chinese tour, stop by Huangcheng Noodles for a taste of Shanxi province and another take on shaved noodles. Owner Jimmy Huang, a former acrobat, used to hand shave the noodles, but now uses a machine to deliver consistently thick noodles and chewy consistency. After their original space closed from a devastating 2020 fire in Chinatown, Oakland organization Good Good Eatz helped him land a new space in Old Oakland. Our founder Jocelyn Tsaih and team member Maya Kulkarni then helped to redesign their logo and painted a mural bringing a bit of Jimmy’s bright personality to the space. Their take on classic tomato egg noodles hits all the bright, slightly smoky flavors you get from a well-fired wok." - daphne wu
"Specializes in spicy knife-cut noodles and house-made chile oil." - Momo Chang
"Stop by Huangcheng Noodles for a taste of Shanxi province - specifically their shaved noodles. Owner Jimmy Huang, a former acrobat, used to hand shave the noodles, but now uses a machine to deliver consistently thick noodles and a chewy consistency. After their original space closed from a devastating 2020 fire in Chinatown, Oakland organization Good Good Eatz helped him land a new space in Old Oakland. Our founder Jocelyn Tsaih and team member Maya Kulkarni then helped to redesign their logo and painted a mural bringing a bit of Jimmy’s bright personality to the space. Their take on classic tomato egg noodles hits all the bright, slightly smoky flavors you get from a well-fired wok. photo credit: Andria Lo" - Daphne Wu
"Good Good Eatz supports underrepresented food districts, including Oakland Chinatown and the Fruitvale neighborhood, and restaurants within them, such as Huangcheng Noodle House." - Becky Duffett
"Four months after a devastating fire, the Shanxi noodle specialist makes a triumphant return. The restaurant is celebrated for its thick, bouncy Shanxi-style knife-cut noodles, or dao xiao mian, which are now cut using a specialized machine. While originally a fusion of Shanxi and Sichuan cuisines, the restaurant has stuck to its original menu post-reopening, dominated by soupy and stir-fried noodles. New additions include 'family noodles', a hot pot-like dish. The restaurant, now located at Swan's Market in Old Oakland, has been redesigned with a contemporary look and features a mural by artist Jocelyn Tsaih." - Luke Tsai
