Noodle Barn

Tasty food, had some issues with a 'mild' version of the dish not being so mild. Crispy chicken and sweet chili sauce that comes with crispy chicken Pad Thai is super yummy. Pad Thai was also pretty good, though I've had better. Chicken larb was ordered by my dining companion and was the too spicy dish. It wasn't too busy while we were there and we managed to find a spot in the parking lot behind the store. Service was good. It is on a main road so when the door is opened by someone coming in it can be loud.

It is hard to beat the offering of this restaurant! They have: good food, affordable prices, relaxed atmosphere and great service! We dinned here twice thus far and will surely return. It is the only place I feel confident to try a new dish without feeling bad about the money (in case I don’t like the dish). At about $50-60 for 2 entrees, one sake and tip, this restaurant is a gem. I don’t remember much from the more expensive restaurants I’ve dinned at (aside from how high the bill was). Because few places elevate cuisine to the level where a $150 bill for 2 people feels like money well spent. So, I am happy we found this restaurant because they got the recipe right: you pay a reasonable price for good food and you get loyal customers! Thank you!

From a take-out perspective...this should be criminal. The green curry container was filled maybe one-third of the way and the duck noodle soup looks nothing like advertised from the pictures. I would never recommend ordering from here. Although the order was through a 3rd party delivery service, the bag was still entirely secured and I don’t believe it was opened or tampered with at all.

Very friendly staff. Clean bathrooms. Good size menu. Lots of choices. Decent prices. They do a ton of mobile deliveries. Small place. A few high tops and mostly regular tables. Pad Thai was good. Would return again

Great lunch spot and prices. When I lived in JP this didn't exist so it was a great find. Had the Saigon salad which had a nice tangy taste - shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumbers with lemongrass beef. Wife has crispy chicken and portions were generous.

Really liked the food. The service is wonderful. The one thing that I could recommend for improvement, in my opinion, is to totally change the music from rap/hip-hop/loud to soothing, soft, and graceful. That would make my eating experience so much more pleasant. Thank you very much.

Somewhat disappointing dinner, which perhaps explains why the restaurant was empty on a Saturday night. My salmon was extremely tough, likely cooked from frozen, and who knows how old it was. The portion sizes are generous; however, my boyfriend and kids didn’t finish their noodle dishes and didn’t really want them as leftovers. They said the dishes were bland and the noodles were stuck together. With so many Thai options nowadays, doubt we will be going back anytime soon.

The restaurant is kinda small but it has a really cool vibe to it. I ordered the basil fried rice. The service was a good speed and the employees were friendly. Overall a good experience and I would recommend. The Thai tea they had was also pretty good.

I'm visiting from San Jose, CA, so my standards for Vietnamese food is extra high. After 3 days without Viet food, I'm dying for some fish sauce in my life. So far, Noodle Barn has been the most decent that I've Door Dashed in Boston. Bun Thit Nuong - meat was well seasoned and had a little char on it, and the veggies were cut super thin. The noodles were too thin, but at least they weren't dry, which makes it not edible. Also the eggroll the put in there gets soggy by the time it gets to the customer. If they cared about food quality, they would put the eggroll in a separate bag so it stays crispy, especially since you're paying $2. for it. The fish sauce was also super watered down and didn't have any chili garlic or anything in it. In California, this would be 2 stars, but for Boston, it's 4 stars.

Fast delivery. Everything was great except for the Banh Xeo(Crepe). The crepe itself was hard and tasteless, did not look like the one pictured on the website. It was filled with cold sprouts and tiny hard shrimp that looked like they had freezer frost on them. Unacceptable!

My family and I frequent this establishment. The staff is friendly. The service is quick and the food is delicious. Ambience is relaxed. The prices are quite affordable without sacrificing the quality. I highly recommend the Noodle Barn.

Really liked the food. The service is wonderful. The one thing that I could recommend for improvement, in my opinion, is to totally change the music from rap/hip-hop/loud to soothing, soft, and graceful. That would make my eating experience so much more pleasant. Thank you very much.

Great lunch spot and prices. When I lived in JP this didn't exist so it was a great find. Had the Saigon salad which had a nice tangy taste - shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumbers with lemongrass beef. Wife has crispy chicken and portions were generous.

Another time I'm here, all these years this place been in JP. My pho was lukewarm, the Vietnamese crepe was $14 for fillings mostly bean sprouts... if not for convenience don't come here for pho at all cost.

Food is sooo good, highly recommend their appetizers wings, crab Rangoon and dumplings so good. The staff are really friendly and attentive to the customers. Cool vibes inside good date night spot.

This is my favorite restaurant in Jamaica Plain, MA! I can't drive down Centre St. without wanting to stop in...and I usually do!!!

Great food! I had the vegetarian Pho and my husband had the Pad See Ew with chicken. I wish that they had more vegetarian options but everything was delicious. And there's a parking lot behind the restaurant which made it much easier to park.

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat for lunch! Wasn't anything super spectacular but was still good

This is one of my regulars - I order from here at least 2-3x a month, usually the seafood hotpot. Good food and great value. I usually pick up takeout but have eaten in a few times and it's clean and not too loud.

Pleasantly surprised with their bhan mi sandwiches!! My girlfriend was craving bhan mi and this was one of the few restaurants have options for vegetarian bhan mi! We were so hungry and ordered crab rangoon, pho dac biet and veggie pho as well. My pork bhan mi was delicious, I think it's one of the best ones I've had in Boston. Crab rangoon and my gf's tofu bhan mi were good as well. Phos were alright, I wish broth was bit thicker but still decent. Takeout only took 20 minutes or so, pretty quick for decent amount of foods we've ordered.

I've been dozens of times and the food has progressively gotten.. not as good. Not seasoned enough, too watery, etc. I would avoid anything with veggies (i.e. Basil Fried Rice) or substitute it because they're a little.. raw :/ The drinks are.. okay. I think it's a solid place in passing for lunch. There's a lot behind the restaurant but towards/on the weekend, just get there early.

Always a great time at the Noodle Barn! Great vibes, delicious food. Cute place. I had pho and the veggie pad Thai, both incredible. Thank you for a yummy night!

When I'm walking around a restaurant dense area looking for a place to get food, I seek out 'what looks at me," and in this case, it was Noodle Barn. I didn't check Yelp before, which by some definitions, is as adventurous as I get. I ordered the Crab Rangoons, and the Red Curry dinner (with chicken). + Crab Rangoons: these were a mixed bag. On the positive side, they were crabby! Which is always a great find, as they are 'crab' rangoons and not 'cream cheese' rangoons! On the negative side, the dough was on the chewy and greasy side. I can understand and forgive a little greasiness for something that just came out of the fryer. However, I highly prefer the wonton wrappers to be crisp, especially when they just came out of the fryer. + Red Curry: On the positive side, the broth was delightful! Just a tiny bit sweet, a tiny bit spicy, and wicked savory! As for the remainder, it missed the mark for me. The chicken was nothing to write home about, however, it was the veggies that really made this dish subpar. Now, you ever watch 'Worst Cooks in America'? with Anne Burrell grilling one of the recruits for how they cut something: putting the smallest item in the largest item side-by-side? Well I think we need to get Anne Burrell into this kitchen for a little bit. Some of the veggies were in absolutely massive chunks, and other smaller. Mind you all you get is a spoon! Then we need to get Gordon Ramsay into this kitchen to yell at them about the veggies being, in Ramsay fashion "[expletive deleted] Raw!" But really, the veggies, especially the carrots, were very tough. They needed to spend a lot more time boiling. So pretty much, the curry was a pleasant broth, with okay chicken, combined with haphazardly chopped and severely undercooked vegetables. On the bright side I will say this: the location is clean, bright, and inviting, and the service was spectacular! Very nice, very quick, and very attentive!

I stopped in for lunch on a Sunday. I was the first through the door. There was just one other couple there that came in after me. The place filled up while I was. There some Asian people so I knew I was in the right place. The portion size was average. I had the pad Thai. The service was prompt. So it should be. There is a parking lot in back as well as parking along the street.

Delicious banh mi, love the roast pork! Excellent red curry with chicken, pad see ew...

We love their Pho - you get a lot more vegetables compared to other restaurants. Tom yum noodle soup is also fantastic!

Ordered the Pad Gra Pow Barn and the Crab Rangoon for delivery. This is the first crab rangoon ive had in a while that has more crab than cream cheese...you know like how it should be! The flavor of Pad Fra Pow was great, just the right amount of basil, only slightly sweet, good amount of red pepper and onion, and most importantly spicy.

I rarely ever receive take out that is soooo terrible but my experience with Noodle Barn in JP was beyond appalling!! The much anticipated Banh Mi was inedible. I asked for NO pate and of course it was drenched in pate and dry all dark meat chicken. Awful. The crepe was somehow burnt on the outside but so cold, and soggy from grease it too was inedible. The "crispy" chicken fried rice was again all dark meat chicken that was totally burnt but was still dripping with grease. The only good item was the crab rangoon. Actually contained crab and was not burnt. I tried several other dishes that were just tasteless so we were even more upset that the peanut sauce we ordered wasn't included, was hoping to add SOME flavor to the food but foiled again. I was so excited that I could get delivery from Noodle Barn in JP as we are 20 minutes away in East Walpole. I pre-ordered at 4:30pm for delivery between 6-6:30pm. Uber Eats updated my estimated delivery time to 5:43pm but it arrived at 6:40pm ok fine. Everything was freezing cold so assuming the fault was with Uber Eats from being in the car more than 45 minutes. Only 1of 6 dishes was fit to eat, Noodle Barn you should be ashamed.

Love love Love. So much variety , but every dish hits. Great value for the Boston area. Super flavorful.

We were hesitant based on the reviews, but because of the recommendation of our siblings, we went and were not disappointed. Noodle barn is fairly small, but we didn't wait to get to our table. We were immediately greeted, seated, and got our drink order in right away. The servers were very attentive and they refilled my water about 4 or 5 times--I felt very valued! Between us we ordered the rice paper rolls (Bahn Hoi) with grilled chicken, crispy chicken pad Thai, and the chicken pad see ew. We loved all of them because of their incredible depth of flavor and the portion sizes were great for the ~$12! The crispy chicken pad Thai was great because it was very unique. I've never seen anything like it. It's got more of a sweet and heavy flavor, since the chicken is deep-fried, so if you're looking for something healthy and light, this would not be for you ;-) The pad see ew was incredibly good. If you've never had it before, try it here, it's one of the best we've ever had. Wide rice noodles with chicken, green onion, broccoli, and a very delicate sweet soy sauce. It's what dreams are made of. My surprise favorite of the night was the Bahn Hoi! Not everyone will love this meal, but I'd describe it like a light, Asian-style fajita. You get a lot of fillings--mint leaves, cucumber, carrots, lettuce, chicken (or choice of meat, but the grilled chicken was delicious), rice noodles, and a very nice sweet sauce. You then get rice paper rolls that come in this cool container (pic attached) that doubles as a water container to soak them and get them moldable. Then you fold all your toppings into it like a burrito, and voilà! You've got yourself a delicious and healthy roll. We had a great experience here and would love to come back soon!

I loved lunch here. I had the green curry, which was full of perfectly crisped veggies, a decent amount of beef, and excellent curry, with the right amount of heat. Our table had some crispy wontons, that also tasted freshly prepped, not sitting around like at some places. The Vietnamese iced coffee also hit the spot.

Very good food at good prices. Great for vegetarians although I don't know if their sauces have fish or oyster sauce so be careful if you want to avoid that. The only gripe I have is the temperature here is always truly awful. In summer when I would do take out, I would go in and it would be hot and sweltering almost like the outside. I guess that's how the owners like it? And I went on a cold night this winter with my family. We sat at the back most table and even though they have that plastic guarding the front door to keep the cold out, a kitchen keeps their door open the entire time and a freezing cold breeze kept all of us cold. I even asked the waitress if they had the door open back there because I was freezing. She said yeah they have to keep it open because they are going in and out so much. I don't believe that I think they just want to keep the kitchen cool and don't care about their customers. My question was more like a heavy hint that the door needed to be shut. We won't dine in the restaurant again. We will just do takeout.

Perfect spot for a casual meal or takeout. Menu has tonsss of options to choose from in all different categories, portions are huge, prices are very reasonable, and food is DELICIOUS! Boyfriend called it "best meal we've eaten in a long time" and we eat out a lot :)

Recently placed an order for 1. pad Thai noodle and a Thai fried rice, The lady that took my order did not hear me say Thai fried rice and gave me two orders of pad Thai noodles, Not only was the pad Thai noodle dry and disgusting with no taste. The lady that took my order did not want to remake my food and was very rude. When I asked for a full refund, she only gave me a refund for one dinner and kept my money for the other dinner even though I gave it back to her and told her I refused to eat it.

Best Thai/Vietnamese ever! We got the Tom yum, salmon red curry, and kimchi udon. Seriously delicious so satisfying best service clean and cute and awesome. Will be back soon!! Great prices amazing quality. Come as you are!!!

Attractive little restaurant. I have been a couple of times meeting friends for lunch. I found the food bland. First time Mango Curry, pineapples and mangos were soft and soggy, the rest of the dish was just alright. I usually get that dish at Pho Basil on Mass Ave Boston and it's delish! Second time Thai fried rice. Awfully bland, dull and tasteless. I don't think I will be going back. Even though there is a nice shared parking lot behind the restaurant, but if you don't enjoy the food what's the point of parking.

I walk in and I am met with a big hello and Grace remembers everything I have ordered before and always has great suggestions ! I end each meal with a Vietnamese coffee and Grace makes that perfect The take out / pick up orders are constant and yet the dining room is usually full but I lucknout. I love the crispy wontons and I got both sauces and soooo meaty and good I love the spring rolls and my husband loves the cashew chicken Fresh crunchy and busting with flavor Love this locally owned restaurant

Ordered from here a few times and absolutely ADORE their Tom Kah Gai noodle soup--it's creamy with a strong umami base and an acidic tang with a nice freshness from the bean sprouts and Thai basil. Just perfect. However the last time we ordered from them, my husband found a piece of metal in his mango curry! He had chewed some and swallowed it because it was rather thin/stringy like noodles (looked like scrap from a take out box) and investigated it when he found more. I've attached pics but I'm sorely disappointed because I don't think we'll order from here again. Places make mistakes but it just leaves a bad taste, like when you find a hair in your food.

I've been going to Noodle Barn for 3+ years and the customer service is phenomenal every single time! Last night we ordered pot stickers, spicy wings, salt and pepper calamari and the Gung Entree w/ Chicken. Total was $41 with a 25 minute wait. The food was well seasoned and cooked to perfection, the dipping sauce paired with pot stickers are to die for! No complaints food portions. I definitely suggesting ordering the homemade Limeade - it's refreshing and addicting. There is a parking lot located in the back of the store.

My favorite local spot for pho! The food is always good and dine in service is great.

Got some takeout from here on Friday night (~25 minute wait) and it was decent, particularly for value. To start, the curry puffs app came with 3 medium-sized pastry-wrapped, mashed potato-stuffed pockets that were tasty, albiet not what I was expecting (was thinking they'd be less doughy). I'm a sucker for bun with pork, and it's well-priced here at $10, and came with a good amount of fresh cabbage/bean sprouts and rice noodles. The pork wasn't really to my liking though- it was thick strips instead of large thin slices, was a bit overcharred (some pieces were totally black and crunchy), and was far too fatty than I like to be. I also would have liked a bit more carrots/cukes/peanuts in the mix, and prefer a slightly more flavorful/thicker version of nuoc cham. So, not my favorite bun, but it'll do the trick in a pinch. The khao soi was deceptively spicy, the kind of spicy that's hidden in the first bite or two but slowly grows and grows until your mouth is on fire, so you'll enjoy it if that's up your alley. Good textural contrast between the crispy and soft noodles too. Note that they do unfortunately use styrofoam for takeout (weirdly, 2 of our 3 items were styrofoam but the 3rd was recyclable plastic, so they definitely have that option available, grr).

This review is strictly about their take-out service. Not dine-in experience. Their soup (Pho) was very good, and so was the chicken tenders. Prices are reasonable for this area, and I did not have an upset stomach. I may update this rating if I ever go there for a sit down dinner, but for now - this is all I can tell you.

I drive 30-40 minutes to go to Noodle Barn because it really checks off all the boxes! There is a huge variety of noodle dishes; I always have a hard time picking just one! My favorite so far is Barn's Noodle Soup. The broth is soothing and the grilled pork is amazing. Pho in general is always good. I've also enjoyed the Pad See-Ew and Pad Woon Sen. The flavoring is just right -- not too sweet, salty, or oily. For appetizer, I love the crab rangoon. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very comfortable. I've been here a couple times when it's raining and the view out the window is actually beautiful when it's raining due to the reflection of street lights on the wet streets. The restaurant was playing rainy jazz music at this time, which really amplified the mood in a positive way. Service is great; we get our waters refilled regularly and the check quickly. I've never needed to wait to be seated the numerous times I come on weekdays for dinner. The price is also reasonable for a good portion size. As a final bonus, there's a parking lot with free parking for 2 hours!

What a nice Thai Vietnamese restaurant. Super clean and super friendly. I really enjoyed the Phad See Yu and the chicken satay even though the chicken wasn't traditionally the Thai Sweet flavor but it was good nonetheless. I had the most amazing mango sticky rice. Completely delicious. I also learned that the owner of another restaurant near Symphony Hall which is Pho and I which I have to check out now.

Not only is their product top-notch in the local noodle and soup market, but their customer servicer is absolute top-notch! If you want a wonderful dinner for yourself or your family, I couldn't be any more recommending. I had a weird complication with UberEats and they dealt with it gracefully and earnestly. A small venue that will continue to gain future large business through me and hopefully all of those I recommend them to.

This place is a decent find Pros: + Large variety + Mango chicken is absolutely stunning + Giant servings Cons: - Awkward seating. They will not seat you until the full party is there. And even if the last person shows up while they bump you back a full table. Which makes you wait a while. Moral of the story: just make sure you tell your tardy friends 15-20 min early (joking). - They rush you out the restaurant even before you're finished with your meal - Lacking service

I have NEVER been disappointed here at all the only thing I can say is this place is small. That's the only Downside. The Rad Pra Prik which I ordered a couple years ago was spectacular but this isn't that review. This time I ordered the Fisherman's Fury which was absolutely fulfilling, mussels, shrimp, calamari, and mixed vegetables (all of which includes onions, broccoli, mushrooms, string beans, carrots, and a couple cucumbecooked in Sriracha sauce. The order of course was served with a side of white rice. As an appetizer I ordered the spicy wings which were basically fried chicken with a tasty sauce that wasn't too spicy but nonetheless appeasing.

The name of the game at Noodle Barn is FLAVOR. And boy does it pack a huge flavor punch. I ordered the lemongrass chicken lunch special and a pork bahn mi. The chicken made my whole apartment smell like lemongrass and tasted very good. The lemongrass and other aromatics are very strong, and it is just spicy enough to have a kick but not burn your mouth. The veggies were thick-cut and still crunchy, which is how I like them. Very fresh. The Bahn mi was also fantastic. The pork itself was very tender and full of flavor.. I could eat it on its own. But add in the spicy jalapenos, crunchy veggies and cilantro and it was the perfect sandwich. And at only $7, was a steal! The place is very nice, all wood floors and tables. Felt more like a bistro than a typical Thai or Vietnamese place. They serve beer and wine. The host at the front was extremely friendly when he took my to-go order and it was all ready in about 15 minutes. Pretty good for all being prepared fresh. I can't wait to go back and actually try the noodle dishes!

Went here for a late lunch, this place has a great atmosphere! We got the Jasmine Limonade with lychee popping boba wich was such a delicious drink! We got the Fresh Roll with shrimp for a appetizer which was so good, and then got the spicy green beans and crispy chicken pad Thai for our main dishes. The green beans were great and had a perfect amount of spice, and the noodles were amazing. The chicken did look a little off but for the most part tasted good. Overall a very cool spot!

Lunch with the BF and our toddler in tow. Mason Jars were a cute touch for drinks. Mango juice was tasty. Thicker than expected but still good. Pot stickers are a great go to appetizer. The chicken satay is another good choice as an appetizer. The sauce served with it is okay. Fisherman's fury was yummy. I feel like it was the same as the Seafood Thai wine entree I ordered previously but this was cooked in Sriracha sauce. Tasted my BF's chili basil fish entree and it was delicious. Spicy and steaming hot. The waiter kept our sodas full and made sure to give my son a to go cup of water when he was more than half way thru with his mango juice. Only thing I noticed was we were given any chopsticks or at least asked if we would like some.

I looked up some reviews on Yelp before choosing my plate (my roommate was ordering on uber eats) and found a great review about the Mi Hai San - egg noodles with shrimp, muscles, and squid. Although the squid was a bit undercooked, I'm giving this 5 stars because everything else was AWESOME and it did not take away from the uniquely great takeout experience (I don't usually have fantastic experiences, usually the meh to mediocre variety). This is the first time in a long time I ate takeout in one sitting. I poured it into a silly heart bowl I had since I decorated our place for Valentine's Day, hope you enjoy the pic! (PS: a lot of my seafood in the pic is under the noodles, don't worry!)

The food is oh so delicious. The flavor and freshness is great. I ordered 3 pho noodle soups and they were cooked perfectly. You have to try this restaurant. We did for take out and we will definitely be going back for dining room too.

Nice place with very authentic food! When you order the spicy soup make sure you tell them it's the Thai one very delicious!

What a great little find! A group of us were staying in JP for about a week and we decided to try this little place and we're so glad we did. We ordered: fish garlic, mi hoanh thanh soup, papaya salad, crispy chicken pad Thai, yellow curry with tofu, larb, and mi xao. Everything was delicious The best dishes were the fish garlic; fried fish in an amazing garlic sauce and served with rice and veggies (literally the best). The papaya salad was so fresh and was served with good sized shrimps (instead of the dried shrimps). If I lived near by I would be there often lol. Everything was fresh, not greasy or salty, and the staff was friendly. No done-in, take out only. No pics since we just dug in!

The food is absolutely overpriced, but it is good. They let me down with the vietnamese iced coffee on the other hand by charging $4 for a cup full of ice, don't waste your money on drinks here. The customer service has always been welcoming which is one reason why I keep coming back, the other reason is simply because options for good food in this area are slim.

This became an instant favorite of mine having zoomed passed it many times. Decided to explore with the lunch menu combos since I'm price conscious but also love to eat out and eat well. Combo menu entree range from $8-$10 bucks plus ad soup salad and appetizers for an extra $2. And go hungry. Service was perfectly timed as their servers are very attentive and eager to please without seeming to bend over backwards witch gives the impression of a well oil operation. Aps soup and salad came in fine fashion followed (perfectly timed) by my Basil Chicken which I endeavored my very best to finish to no avail. At one point I contemplated just sucking up the sauce like I would when o was a child. But alas this would be ground upon. Spot Food People

Really, really excellent food here. Great value and everything tastes so delicious. Service is decent. You sometimes have to remind the server about a drink or an appetizer that gets forgotten but for the most part, everyone is very friendly and pretty attentive. While the portion sizes are pretty generous, I feel that they are a bit stingy when it comes to protein. I ordered Tom Yum soup and got this HUGE bowl of soup with lots of noodles and tomatoes and mushrooms but only 2 pieces of shrimp and maybe 4 oz. of chicken. Left a bit to be desired, to be honest. I wouldn't mind paying $2 more for more protein. Other than that, I really enjoy the food here and will continue to visit when I'm in the JP area.

Noodle Barn is good. The waiters there are so kind and attentive, so I really appreciate the experience they gave me. The veggie pho's broth is really good, and they're definitely generous with the amount of vegetables they give. I just wish they gave more noodles. I feel like I didn't get a fair amount and they compensated with the veggies. Also, I wish they had just a shrimp pho option. I'd go back again