Ron R.
Yelp
Once upon a time, this was Tang Dynasty... A place I visited a few times, but never was my 'go-to' for Chinese food. But forget the fairy-tale, they're hand pullin' noodles now! A place I've already tried three times and I plan to frequent! Here's a bit about Noodle Dynasty:
= Parking / Dining / Atmosphere / Service =
Plenty of parking spaces as they're located in a big parking lot, close to Petco. Dining hasn't changed much. Their tables, chopsticks, dishes, and utensils have appeared clean for the most part since visiting. The vibe still felt the same, as it was when it was Tang. If they're busy, it can get pretty loud. Definitely family friendly, I'd say. They've got a nice long bar which also gives plenty of space to eat, relax at, and watch a game.
Regarding service, the staff have been quite helpful, but also forgetful at times. Though, no major issues.
= Noodles, Dim Sum & More =
If it's your first time here, obviously, you've got to try any soup bowl or dish of their fresh "hand-pulled noodles." They've got a QR code on the table for ordering, and I love the fact that when ordering there's an option for what style/type of noodle you'd like the noodles to be pulled; Angel-hair thin, medium thin, wide, or wide flat, or even thin flat. To me that adds a little fun in ordering. Here's a few dishes we've tried:
* Soup Bowls *
~ Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup ($15.99) - Quite a tasty bowl. The broth was well balanced.
~ Dan Dan Noodles ($15.99) - Not the usual dry dan dan noodles that I'm use to, but also a decent tasting bowl.
~ Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($15.99) - Tender chunks of beef. Loved the broth as well.
~ Dry Mixed Noodles w/ Scallion ($14.99) - Was OK. You can definitely get a good taste of the noodle texture. I had to add more chili oil.
* Appetizers *
~ Lamb Skewers ($5.99) - Prepare your napkin for this one.
~ Dim Sum - Shrimp Dumplings (4pc, $6.99) - Winner x 4!
~ Barbecue Pork Bao ($6.99) - Another winner, but it'll fill you up!
* Other Dishes *
~ Spicy Fish Fillets ($16.99) - Loved it! One of my favorite favorite dishes.
~ Salt & Pepper Fish Filet ($16.99) - Saved some for leftovers! Can't wait to try the pork chop version next time.
~ Beef w/ String Beans ($16.99) - They fry their string beans well! We even liked it without beef. Try their Dry-Fry string beans as well.
~ Honey Walnut Prawns ($18.99) - Not what we expected. Honestly, we've had better at other Chinese restaurants. I think it's the starch.
~ Combination Fried Rice ($14.99) - Eh, (surprisingly) we did not enjoy this one either. Again, just go for the noodle dishes.
* Cocktail Drinks *
~ French 75 ($10) - Luscious!
~ Lychee Lemon Drop ($12) - Refreshing!
In the end, they are a bit pricey, but they pull some mean enjoyable noodles! We'll no doubt be back!