Noodles Fresh | El Cerrito CA Chinese Cuisine

Food was very bland. Have always liked the food at any Chinese place I've visited in the past. But this one time, both the dishes that we ordered were bad and we didn't even feel like eating a small portion. Could improve the food quality.

I love the service and the chill vibe of the place. The appetizers are great, but the dishes can be a little watery, making the noodles taste bland. I will probably go again and focus on the appetizers!

Really tasty noodles and friendly staff! We got the scallion pancakes and salt and pepper chicken wings for appetizers. The scallion pancakes were odd and not a lot of scallions. The noodle soups were all incredibly tasty and the portion sizes were great! I got the beef noodle soup which had really tender pieces of beef and long hand pulled noodles. My bf ordered the noodle salad which wasn’t what we expected - they provided us with noodles and vegetables on the side and some soy sauce and chili paste to drizzle on top. My friend ordered the hot and sour noodle soup which was very flavorful. The chicken wing were very moist and crispy - I wish they came with a sauce on the side. Overall, great reliable neighborhood Chinese restaurant and will definitely come back when we are in the area!

Came here for dinner with my parents. Didn't really know what to expect from this place given the decor is very East meets West. How often do you find classic Chinese tea sitting next to bottles of red wine? After getting seated we very quickly found out that despite the appearance, this place serve some traditional Chinese noodle dishes. My parents and I all ordered a different noodle soup with a salted duck on the side. All of our broth was very flavorful and everything in it cooked perfectly. The owners were also very friendly and came around multiple times to make sure our meal was good! All in all, loved everything we had, and I would love to come back and try some of their other dishes.

Great place for authentic Chinese cuisine. I especially love their slow cooked pork belly! Highly recommend the beef noodle soup as well. Warms you up, especially during this rainy season.

Dishes here are excellent and of good size. Each noodle dish is very different than the others trying to highlight different regional styles of China. They also have good tea at really reasonable prices. It was packed when we stopped in for dinner and staff was a little frantic, but did really well overall. Highly recommended.

Delicious noodle soup, noodle and rice dishes and appetizers. The salt and pepper wings were hot and crunchy, though I would have liked a little more seasoning. Dumplings were hot and crispy. The broth in my seafood noodle soup was delicious and there were lots of prawns and pieces of fish. Only downside was the rice vermicelli. I would have preferred a better rice noodles, but it was fine. Overall a good meal. Friendly, prompt service. Worth going back.

Tried the Guilin beef noodles, and while they were alright, not the best, it's a rare find. My partner opted for the Hainan chicken curry noodle, which turned out to be more of a Thai curry with noodles instead of rice. Not exactly what we were expecting, but the Guilin beef brought a unique touch, considering the limited noodle shop options around.

Tastiest vegan noodle soup ! When take -out, the noodles & accompaniments are packaged separately so the noodles don't oral up the soup & get soggy ! These noodles are always al dente & chewy, the broth is so flavorful & the glute, carrots & mushrooms are so delicious ! There is a small complimentary fried peanut appetizer that is included ! The order whether to go or dine in is taken by a friendly knowledgeable server & is usually done in less than 10 minutes & carefully packed !! Water is offered while waiting - a nice touch !! The dining room is spacious & clean, calm music is played, the happy cat robotic server is ready to serve & so cute !! The owner is often there working & overseeing transactions - she is kind & thoughtful, Wen Yen !! Best noodles & best soup !! Tasty vegan selections !!

I really enjoyed eating at this restaurant! There are lots of menu options. I ordered the hot and sour soup which was delicious and large enough to share with someone else or eat over multiple meals. I wish it was just a little bit spicier but, otherwise, it was cooked perfectly! Food here is also very affordable. The owner came by people's tables after dinner, which was really sweet. The staff here are so friendly and really want to ensure you enjoy your meal. If you're looking for quick, great service and a wonderful noodle or soup dish, check this place out. :)

Nice Chinese fare. We got a group dinner reservation with a pre-fixed combo meal in their private dining room. Out of all the items, their Jiangxi noodle salad (House Special noodles) and the fried crab fell flat. The rest of the items were pretty good. At the end of our meal, the owner came, poured us complimentary red tea, and chatted with us--a pleasant experience

I have been to their another location, but walked by today and decided to try. Saw the same owner and same menu. We ordered the things we normally would order at the other location. They all taste good. This place does not only give u good Chinese food, but also a place with good style. They will bring out the tea set, and their kids also work on the ground. The price is definitely on the higher side, in comparison to other Chinese places nearby. The place is cute, again, reflects 10 years ago of the Bay area.

This place is great. Authentic Shanghaiese food perfectly prepared, great service and two locations though we find the Berkeley location more convenient. (They also have a newer location on southside near Cal). The menu is varied but avoids the everything but the kitchen sink lengthy and overly ambitious menus typical of so many Chinese restaurants. Instead, they have a one page menu with great but reasonable variety. Whether you are vegetarian or a meat eater, you can't miss. They also offer excellent tea options. The restaurant itself is open, airy and nicely done. Try it, you will like it. We like it so much that we are regulars and they also do take out really well.

First time I came with my son we ordered a stew and mapo tofu food took longer than expected as there was only 1 waitress on the floor. 1 person in the kitchen. The stew wasn't a stew at all so I asked the waitress and she said it's a dry noodle dish. Okay. I was not happy. The mapo tofu though was great. My son's 2nd favorite place for mapo tofu. Got the check and it's was over $2 for a bowl of rice. The visit same thing but it was busy and this time there were 2 waitresses and 2 people in the kitchen We ordered mapo tofu and Kung pao chicken. The mapo tofu tastes was off. Nothing like before so asked waitress to tell chef to taste to make sure it was done right. It came back out with some green onions sprinkled on top. lol. Same off taste. Nothing like before. Not happy sent the dish back. Kung pao chicken had hardly any chicken and it was dry. They should call it Kung pao veggies with dry chicken sprinkled on top. lol Service was super slow. Charge almost $3 for a bowl of rice. I tried to like this place and gave them a second chance. Sorry inconsistent food Slow service Getting charged for Rice Will never come back to this place ever again

I haven't had the chance to dine in, but the two times we have had takeout, the food has been good. Also, I noticed the last time I was in the store, they had the football game on. That's not the only reason I would return, but it doesn't hurt. BB

Authentic, welcoming atmosphere, stellar food and quick service. Dined in with my best friend and her baby on a cloudy Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was mostly full, including a massive group celebrating a birthday. The server was a bit frazzled but still took excellent care of us. We both ordered noodle soup and woah these bowls are massive. It fed me for 2 more days! I don't spend much time in El Cerrito anymore, but this place is a must for when I return.

I never leave reviews, but I was so taken back by this place. Food decor and staff all top notch! Great prices too. I'm a new regular.

Came for weeknight dinner and the space was pretty empty. They have a little parking lot which makes visiting super convenient. The restaurant itself is bright and spacious which is nice. Service is also very prompt and nice. I ordered scallion pancakes, and the hk bbq pork bowl as well as a Thai iced tea. Thai iced tea was good! Hard to mess that up lol Scallion pancakes were okay. The fry on it was perfect, crispy and flaky. Just not a lot of scallion flavor. Hk bbq pork bowl was okay as well. The soup didn't have much flavor besides just being salty. Bbq pork had some tender bits and not so tender bits. I will say serving sizes are huge, so it's really worth the money. My sister ordered the jiangxi spicy noodles, and a few of the noodles were super hard and uncooked :c Overall, it's okay! Id say their dishes are hit or miss. Someone else in my group ordered the yunnan rice noodles and she really enjoyed that.

One of my daughters' favorite places close to our home in El Cerrito. Usually has parking in back entrance on San Pablo northbound or off Central one way street on Kearny southbound at the back. Owners are nice and wait staff are kind and hardworking. My girls not GF get the green onion pancakes. basically a crispy outside lightly chewy inside very thin. They get the Southeast Chicken soup with only chicken and noodles. The reason I don't like going here as a Facilities Manager is I always judge a restaurant on how clean the restroom. They haven't fixed the leaking men's urinal for what feels like years which is a no go for me and they use the same soup bottle since they opened. They do have a GF menu and do not use MSG.

They have a Hello Kitty Bot now that... if you're lucky , will Suprise you by bringing your food to the table!

Food: 2 stars Service: 3 stars Ambiance: 3 stars We came here with high hopes based on reviews. What a big disappointment, the food was! we ordered: spring rolls - 3 little rolls with a mushy filling of cabbage and a little bit of carrot. the tiny bit of garnish - pickled cabbage and julienned carrots - was tastier than the spring rolls Scallion pancake (if you can call it that!!) The ultra thin, flat, deep fried greasy thing they served was an insult to scallion pancakes! it has a few tiny flakes of green onion in it (see picture). Do not order this! they should be ashamed of themselves for serving that! Yangzhou stir-fry (Combo fried rice) was ok. it had 3 pieces of shrimp and some chicken. The dish was bland just like the other dishes above. we had to smother it in chili sauce to get any flavor infused in it. West Lake Dong Po pork belly - do not expect a dish as described in the menu (ginger and soy sauce braised pork belly). The sauce was basically a watered down version of the americanized, red sweet and sour pork flavoring. overall it was very disappointing. I had to apologies to my guest for the quality of food. We will not be coming back.

Always good to visit here for lunchtime! I tried their curry noodles for the first time per my coworker's recommendation. It was delicious. It's one of those menus that can't go wrong if you give it a try. Mildly sweet and creamy. Chicken and vegetables were clean and fresh. I like that they added rice noodles, which is easy to slurp. The portion size is always generous - enough for two lunches if you are a small lunch eater.

Food is great. Service is nonexistent. I came on a Friday evening. The interior is well-decorated and it wasn't too busy. Tables were clean but all dirty dishes were stacked at the countertop. We were seated immediately and brought waters. That was the most of the friendly service. I got the Taiwan beef noodle soup and my friend got the Guilin beef tendon stew. To share, we got the spicy chao shou dumpling. These gave me more wonton vibes than dumplings. Ironically, the appetizer came last and the noodle dishes came first. Not a big deal. I really liked the Taiwan beef noodle soup. Good amount of tender beef and noodles. Soup was hearty. It's truly a comfort meal. My friend who got the beef tendon stew said it was also good but could've used a little more flavor/kick. The dumplings were overpriced and just ok. We re-purposed the chili oil it came in to add some spice to the noodles. The only times we interacted with our server was taking an order, dropping off the food and multiple attempts to wave down for the check. There were maybe only 4-5 other tables seated. Water was never refilled. My ?? moment was the fact that there were only 3 of us in the party and the guy put all the dishes at the end of the table and told me to push each dish towards the respective person. That was a bit odd. Overall, the noodles were good and well-priced. I would come back whenever I'm craving a comfort noodle soup dish.

Was craving noodles so I got take out from noodles fresh. They have a lot of variety on the menu from sweet to savory noodles, rice dishes, and appetizers. I tried to braised pork belly and two different noodle dishes. The braised pork belly was sweet and gingery, very juicy and yummy! I also thought the black bean noodles were flavorful and savory, loved the thick udon noodles it came with! The stir fried noodles were good but we asked for spicy and it didn't taste spicy at all. Still was jam packed with meat and veggies. Final note, the chili oil was super smoky and fragrant, again not spicy but went well with everything!

Solid lunch spot. Starred items qualify for the lunch special which is a great deal. The jiangxi noodle salad was good. Thankfully not really a salad but a hot dish. I swapped out the noodles for the ramen kind since I was skeptical about the GF one. I would've liked more chicken as it was extremely noodle heavy. I appreciated the little containers of soy sauce and chili sauce to customize the flavor but it creates a lot of plastic waste which is terrible for the environment. Ambiance feels a bit blah, like it's missing something. Service was friendly and welcoming.

MENU OF DELICIOUS "GREATEST HITS" FROM MANY REGIONS OF CHINA! First, this is a family-owned [Chinese wife & Caucasian husband], restaurant, and they very clearly *care* about both their guests and the quality of the food they serve, which is both authentic and delicious. The menu consists of "greatest hits" from many different regions of China, and yet the chef seems to have mastered them all, despite the enormous range of cooking techniques, ingredients, and spices involved. Bravo, Chef! In stark contrast to most authentic Chinese restaurants, here the lighting and ambience are very relaxing and pleasant---no harsh, bright-white, operating-room LEDs here! :-) When I complimented the owner on this point, she instantly beamed and told me that she herself had designed every aspect of the restaurant, including the warm lighting! She was genuinely friendly and welcoming from the moment we entered. I should also note that the restaurant is impeccably clean, again in stark contract to many other authentic Chinese restaurants. TOP DISHES FROM TONIGHT'S DINNER: 1) Cold spicy cabbage--balanced, rich, mildly spicy sauce on fresh and crunchy cabbage. Great! 2) Cold Nanjing salted duck, which is *very* hard to find! No beauty to look at, but just shut your eyes and you will be rewarded with a uniquely delicious new take on duck! 3) Xinjiang lamb bowl: wonderfully light, delicate, and pure-flavoured broth with a hint of sweetness from the goji berries. 4) Xinjiang cumin lamb: unusually large pieces of lamb (not overcooked!) instead of the usual thin slices, with intense and delicious spicing. Not spicy, just mega-flavourful! I can't wait to go back and explore many other dishes from this enormously varied and intriguing menu. P.S. My wife said that her *brown* rice was delicious, but I forgot to try it, as I was very happy with the excellent white rice.

I had a Szechuan noodle soup. Sure, spicy, but pretty much flavor-free. White chicken wasn't much better. The saffron rice was good. Lots of choices out there sadly this won't be one of them.

This has got to be one of the best chinese restaurants in the Richmond/El Cerrito area! For starters the inside is beautifully designed and very spacious. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing which makes for a great dining experience! The menu is pretty big so deciding between dishes can be pretty hard! I have come here a few times and can personally say the West-Lake Dongpo pork belly rice plate is amazing! The Hunan hot & sour is also pretty good and very filling! Also pictured is the scallion pancake(in the back), which is a nice appetizer to pair with many dishes! The service is decent, the staff will check in frequently and ensure everything is going alright. The restaurant is not in the best area but without a doubt worth a try if in the area!

Great Service ! Very light meals Karina is very kind and knowledgeable I would recommend this place.

I walked in on a Thursday night about 5pm with my mother. There were no patrons present. Waitress immediately greeted us and brought out water to our liking, with or without ice. I ordered Hong Kong Pork with brown rice. My mother ordered the Shanghai Scallion noodle plate. The food took about 15 minutes to come out, which i assume is due to it being prepared fresh to order. While waiting we enjoyed the jazz playing softly and the colorful art work on the walls. Food arrived hot and presented nicely. While we enjoyed the great food the restaurant slowly filled with customers and also had a few to go orders picked up. The pork plate was flavorful. Pork was seasoned well and was tender. Brown rice was perfect, i have yet to master the technique at home. Tofu plate was my favorite of the evening. The noodles are out of this world. Very unique texture and taste. Also they did not feel heavy in the gut as some pastas have a tendency to feel to me. Price point was extremely reasonable and the portions were not light. I plan on returning soon and trying another selection or 2 from the menu.

Xinjiang lamb bowl was flavorless and daikon was mushy. No condiments on table to season it. Sweet & sour chicken came out lukewarm and some of the chicken pieces were tough and overcooked. Sichuan Chao Shou dumpling was pretty good and piping hot. Only two servers and they were running everywhere so I think they must have been understaffed. A little pricey for the quality of food.

Coming here was not the initial plan but because New Dumpling House didn't have indoor dining due to low staffing, we were happy that Noodles Fresh was nearby to fill our hungry tummies. Inside was surprisingly spacious and seemed like a new establishment. Menu is pretty extensive and a little hard to read, but it did have great info about the food. Certified Green Business. No MSG. Very accommodating to dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free). They use corn oil and filtered water. We chose the following: -Taiwan Beef: comforting noodle soup, the beef was super tender and the broth was tasty. Only wish the noodles were hand-pulled. Probably one of their most popular dishes. -Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings: comes with 5 crispy flavorful portions -Sichuan Chau Shou dumplings: house-made pork, shrimp, fish, eggs and ginger in a flavorful savory tangy spicy sauce. Get this! -Garlic Prawns: cooked well with fresh garlic, snow peas, bell peppers and onions. -Green Tea: served in a fancy teapot and was pretty strong. Service was a little off in the beginning but our server explained she was training someone new. Food came out promptly and we enjoyed our meal. Although it was not that crowded when we went for a late lunch, I'm sure it gets crowded during peak hours. It was nice dining in a higher quality, MSG-free Chinese restaurant - I'd love to try one of my other favorites, Hainan chicken rice plate next time!

We love the Taiwan beef noodle here. Being from Taiwan, the noodle here is pretty close to what we like back there. When the broth is right, it is rich without being greasy, notes of the spices and ingredients come through but balanced enough not to upset anyone who may have aversion to any of the seasoning. They also add the sour pickle vegetables, which is available in abundance at any Taiwan beef noodle restaurants but many US restaurants miss. I do wish they give you peanuts in restaurant like they do with takeout. I don't quite understand that philosophy.

Holy hearty beef and noodles!!!! I got the stir fry beef flank dish to go, I think it's the Jiang Xi? I didn't know what to expect tbh but when I saw the noodles come outta the takeout bag I KNEW it was gonna be good. They were a pretty chocolate brown and the beef to noodle ratio was actually perfect. The mixed veggies were cooked to perfection and I scarfed it downnnnn. My spouse did the ordering and picking up and said the service was great, there's big ceilings inside if you wanna sit and enjoy tea. This was my first time getting this and it won't be my last! Spouse got the Dan Dan Noodz and said it was good but he pines for a particular place back home in Philly lol My dish did have a lot of chilis in it which I LOVED but if you're sensitive, ask them to hold or go light. Cuz they went heavy. They also seemed really slow so you should place an order if you're hungry!

4.8! Ambience was pleasant and the server was very nice and helpful. We ordered Taiwan Beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, beef tendon stew, and all were good. We came around 4pm so place was practically empty. Although we had a hard time looking for parking. We had to drive around the block then slowly drove by the front and saw the small entryway for the parking to the back of the building. Will be coming back! PS. They have gluten free options!

This place is dope! Just look at this Taiwan Noodle dish. Ramen noodles and a light and deeply, beefy flavored broth with an almost consommé clarity. There may be star anise in the broth and the aromatic vegetables (mirepoix) may have been caramelized somewhat. I like how it was delivered because it was easy to make sure the soup was balanced and well presented in one container were the noodles topped with perfectly cooked, truly baby, baby, bok choy, and very tasty, finely diced pickled vegetables resting on the top. In the second container was the soup broth with the beef. Very tender and delicious. I like it so much. I ordered it less than two weeks later for delivery again. Just as delicious as the first time! Can't wait to get more food from here.

Great food and great service. It has calm atmosphere. The staff are very mellow and very friendly and helpful. I love this place.

Came here for dinner a while back for dinner with my sister. We arrived and parked in the back (there was plenty of parking available - the parking lot in the back of the restaurant was convenient considering that it is along San Pablo Ave., which is typically busy with limited street parking. When we entered the restaurant, it was nice to see that the place was spacious and clean. Lighting was a bit dim, but we were seated pretty fast. I was excited to try the Dandan noodles and Taiwan Beef Soup since they are some of my favorite dishes (also because the person I used to get this homemade from moved out of California, so I was looking for a nearby place to find the dishes instead of traveling over 30 minutes to get some), and my sister also threw in some dumplings to try. The Dandan noodles weren't as spicy as I thought they would be; it was quite underwhelming to be honest (I'd say a 3/5 stars at best). The beef noodle soup was light and brothy, but had a bland flavor to it compared to the homemade ones I loved or other restaurants I've had it at (also 3/5 stars). Dumplings were pretty good - I think it was made well and had a good texture (3.5/5). I was kind of sad since that the food was just okay, especially after seeing so many good ratings. Dishes here are a bit more pricier than other places. I wouldn't say this is my go to place, but if someone offered to take me out and pay for dinner here, I wouldn't contest it.

Such a great place for rice noodles! My favorite is their guilin rice noodles, I love the soft but still chewy noodles, and generous portion of beef in the Guilin style noodles, and the sauce really hits the spot! Service is really nice and fast too.

We came back twice within a few days - this place got us hooked! Admittedly we were not so sure of the authenticity as there is a variety of noodles from different regions on the menu but so glad we are wrong. The dishes are not only delicious and reasonably priced but also pretty authentic. The prices we're also reasonable and portions are healthy. We enjoyed everything we've tried on our two visits: Green onion pancakes - crispy and yummy, thinner Edamame- the spices made this so delicious Spicy wontons - solid dish Hunan sour and spicy noodles - strikes the right balance, great soup Dan Dan noodles - so much noodles and great sauce Sichuan spicy fish soup noodles - it's a fun twist of the classic poached dish dish Would definitely come back for more noodles!

First of all, they have a huge space and accommodated 15 of us! The staff was super friendly and food came out fast. I loved the food I ordered, it was flavorful and the noodles were super bouncy! It's a good dish on a hot day out.

A wide variety of noodle dishes, carefully plated, well prepared complex sauces, and delicious. Excellent service and reasonable prices.

We decided to order out for dinner last night and support someplace local. Noodles Fresh came up on Yelp pretty quickly as it was both conveniently close and fairly highly rated on Yelp. Plus we noticed they were right next to our favorite dumpling place, so we decided to head over to give them a try. We placed an order over the phone, and had no issues communicating our order. The person over the phone was polite, efficient, and let us know that our order would be ready in 15mins. When we headed over, we discovered that Noodles Fresh has their own spacious parking lot, which you enter in from San Pablo. Plus, there's a back entrance from their parking lot which saves time from having to walk all the way around to the front of the establishment. While waiting for our meal, we noticed the beautiful wall of various porcelain cups, utensils, and clay tea sets that they have displayed and for sale along the wall. We also noticed a private dining area they have enclosed in a separate room that you could reserve for larger parties. We really loved the setup inside and thought it would definitely be a great place to host larger events/dinners in the future. We wound up buying a few of the porcelain cups on the wall for $10 ea, and ordered the Jiangxi stir-fry, Sichuan Dan-Dan, and the five-flavored tofu pork. In addition, we noticed they gave us a complimentary container of salted, roasted peanuts to take home, which turned out to be delicious and was quite the hit at dinner. As for the rest of the food, while everything was definitely fresh, and we loved the consistency and texture of the noodles, all the dishes we ordered seemed to be rather lacking in the flavor department. Everything had a very muted and toned down flavor profile, and nothing really wowed us. Not sure if this was because we ordered everything mild, but I would have thought that only pertained to the spiciness level, not the overall flavor of the dishes. Prices were reasonable given the times, and we did love the interior decor. Might come back in the future to try some different dishes.

Decent Chinese fare. I didn't think much from the exterior, but Noodles Fresh is a solid spot to get your Canto fix. So glad this is walking distance from my new apartment! For COVID safety purposes, staff/patrons must wear masks, and tables are sanitized thoroughly. The bordering road has plenty of street parking. No wait on a Saturday afternoon, and service was quick + courteous. We had a handful of small dishes to share. For the most part, the seasoning's on the lighter end-- not bland by any means, but definitely not as heavy as most Chinese spots. Some favorites: Canton Seafood Bowl, Vegetarian Goose, and Vegetarian Mapo Tofu. Strangely, much better than their Berkeley location for sure. My immigrant parents gave the El Cerrito Noodles Fresh the Taiwanese stamp of approval :-)

GLUTEN FREE noodle and rice options! Noting this first because it's truly rare to find genuine gluten free food at a Chinese restaurant. All of the noodle soup bowls are huge and delicious. If you have a big appetite, this is for you! Otherwise, plan to share. Hainan chicken rice plate is the favorite of the rice options. The chicken is consistently fresh and the Hainan flavored rice tastes amazing. You can also order Hainan flavored rice separately for $2.75. Canton Seafood Stir-fry is the star of the noodle plates. If you love seafood, the shrimp, fish, and squid are always fresh.

Food - 3 Service - 4 Value - 3 This place is a favorite for some of my family who live in East Bay, but I was a little underwhelmed with it -- it was hard for me to find something on the menu that appealed to me. I ended up getting a noodle dish with some shrimp and it was just so-so to me. The food was certainly fresh but the flavor just felt lacking. I'm sure this is just a personal preference though as the place was packed and most of my family raves about this place.

I go to their original location in El Cerrito. Tasty food prepared fresh. My favorite is Shanghai Double Happiness. The owners are very kind. If you are interested in Chinese tea they have a lovely selection of tea cups and accessories and an area for drinking tea apart from the dining area.

Delicious authentic food. Their mapo tofu is incredible. Great service. I have been going here for years, and highly recommend.

We tried this place for the first time recently and liked it overall. We tried the: - Sichuan Dan Dan Noodle: This one was our favorite dish. It is really flavorful and spicy! The noodles for this are also quite chewy and QQ, which makes for the perfect noodle dish! - Chongqing Beef Tendon: We also really liked this dish. It is mala and a little bit vinegary as well. It's a very refreshing cold dish, and we will definitely order it again next time. - BBQ Pork: This one didn't totally meet our expectations because some pieces were kind of dry and hard to chew. Not the best BBQ Pork... - Jianxi Stir Fry: The noodles for this dish were not my favorite because they're not as QQ as the Dan Dan Noodle. Next time if I want to order this again, personally I would ask the restaurant if it's possible to get this dish with the Dan Dan Noodles instead. The default noodles for this are a little more soggy. However, the flavor is quite good and actually my favorite part of this dish was the beef! They use good quality meat for this dish and there was a good amount of it too! - Complimentary peanuts: They gave us peanuts with our order which was really nice of them! And they were really good roasted peanuts - we finished them all! All in all, it was a good experience. We had some really good dishes and will definitely come back to try some more!

Only 2 good dishes at this restaurant. Their beef noodle soup and their hainan chicken. Very friendly establishment and when we want either of those dishes we're very happy to go, but just a heads up.

Been twice since hearing a friends high praises and the noodles are fresh, plentiful and affordable. Huge menu to choose from.

I been wanting to check this place for a while now. I am glad they are open for indoor dining. Thus far the the most tender beef noodle soup I have had in the east bay. That is what I would recommend getting here. I had a couple of other things like the scallion pancake, the Shanghai noodle and spring roll. They were okay. I would return here again to try other things. They are nice and friendly. Lots of seating and also a tea house.

Our food was fabulous. I had the won ton soup (huge, by the way, got take home leftovers) and my friend had a beef dish with rice. All were fresh, lovingly made, flavorful. And I must say very reasonable prices. Our only complaint is that it seems they could use more than one server. Yes, it took a long time for things to come to the table because she was busy. However we loved it all and will be back. We can't wait to try other items on the menu!

Yummmy! Ended up here after finding out that the restaurant we originally wanted to was takeout only. Can't wait to go back to this spot and try other dishes on their menu! Got the Sichuan chili fish noodle soup, braised pork belly rice dish, chicken wings, hainan chicken rice and pork fried dumplings! All amazing flavors and beautifully presented. The place is also super cute inside. Please try this place out!

Jiangxi stir fry$11.95 By far my most favorite dish here, noddle is fresh and the meat is tender. If you come here you must try it is simply delicious. I like to add chili to it. Salt & pepper chicken wings $7.95 They are delicately fried with a slight hint of pepper and salt. The batter is light and will not weigh you down. Its a great option for those picky eaters and just as a starter. Red fermented tea exquisite and delicious. The owner he is very knowable and passionate about teas. Tres 14 16 Pros: Jiangxi stir fry Red fermented tea Knowledge of teas Ambiance Fish soup Cons: Parking situation Service can be a hit or miss at times

Quick Summary: - Best tasting fried rice (my type of fried rice) - Friendly staff - A lovely tea experience - Large portions, entered hungry, left near 100% full If there is such a thing, I would like to nominate this restaurant as the best restaurant I've went to in 2019. I still have a month to go until the end of the year, but this will stand out as the best experience I had. We found this restaurant when we were walking around the block to El Cerrito Plaza. It was a new place then, and the sign and the bamboo stalks caught our attention. My family loves noodles, so we saved this spot and decided to go on our next visit. Weeks passed, and here we are. We entered the restaurant in the late afternoon (3pm). The staff welcomed us and led us to our seats. It was 3pm and we were pretty hungry, so we ordered the dishes we typically order at: fried rice, some type of pan fried noodle, and soup. After observing the menu, we ordered the Yangzhou stir-fry, vegetarian stir-fry, and the Hunan hot and sour. We also ordered our first ever green onion pancake here. We also ordered a set of tea, oolong, because the photos on yelp showed a beautiful tea set and we wanted to see how the tea tasted like. The tea arrived first and the owner explained the wait time before serving it. As we waited the dishes came in one at a time, the pancake came first, then the fried rice and noodles, and finally the hot and sour soup. All the dishes were delicious! This is my first time eating a green onion pancake, so I'm not not what the best tastes like, but I really enjoyed it. The outside was crispy and the inside was chewy. I liked how the pancake was thin too. As a person who loves green onions, I loved the taste of the vegetable. For me, it was subtle, but my relative who doesn't eat as many green onions as I do, said it was strong. What we really enjoyed and loved was the Yangzhou stir-fry. This is the fried rice we were searching for, is what we almost shouted in unison. The flavor was on point; despite the dish having a faint color, each rice grain was packed with flavor. The shrimp was plump and sweet, and it tasted very clean too. It was so good, if my stomach wasn't so full, I would have asked for seconds xD I was also pleased with the vegetarian stir-fry. Despite no meat flavor, the dish had a rich flavor in every bite. I liked how the staff first mentioned to mix the dish first before eating, and that was a good tip. The sauce was at the bottom, so after some tossing, the noodles got a coffee brown color. I liked the faint vinegar-like taste in the sauce. Finally, the hot and sour noodle soup. I usually order hot and sour soup because it's my favorite dish. This one was different from the ones I had because this had the name Hunan. I liked this one too! When asked for the spice level, we opted for mild. It was some spices, and if I ate that with the soup and noodle, I almost coughed xD The overall dish, as mild, I can eat without the need of water, but it's the specks of spice chilis that was spicy. We were surprised of the noodles; it was something I never had before. I can't really explain the exact description on the texture, but it's soft that I can cut it without much pressure on the teeth. However, the noodles were sturdy, that it didn't overcook in the broth. I'm not forgetting the tea! We ordered the oolong tea, and the mouthfeel was creamy and round. I really really loved the aroma that emitted from the steeped tea. I was surprised that when the perfect and good steeped tea was very light in color, but when I sipped it, the flavor exploded in the mouth. The beautiful teapot filled three drinking cups twice, so we drank it while we ate our meal. When we were done eating and the plates were empty, the staff came by with a jar of hot water for us to fill and enjoy post-lunch. She offered a third, but for this time we declined -- but we will definitely consider it the next time. Before I forget, I would give extra stars for the staff, or the owner of the restaurant. She was so kind and friendly to us during the whole food experience. It almost felt like we visited her home and she welcomed us with tea and a delicious dinner. I enjoyed having a chat with her while she brought in dishes. For sure, we will come back again.

The place really went downhill. This used to be my go to place. Food used to be great and the owners came to speak with us. Great selection of food. This time the food was worse than mediocre. Served lukewarm, no flavor, sauce came in a plastic container. Really too bad. This was a wonderful neighborhood place which I will not visit again.