Qin West Noodle

Very casual Chinese noodle restaurant in a chill and relaxed environment. The food is pretty good and decent value. This place does not even allow you to tip and it is evident why. The service is absolutely bare minimum, the staff seem like they do not even want to be there and don’t even try to be welcoming. The seating is limited and dirty.

What they offered was rare, and the earlier locations they were at were much more novel at the time. However, over the years, much of what was on their menu is no longer exclusive to just them, and it's kinda' just par for the game. Still not bad. My only issue with this location, is they try to automate everything, so you either have to use Google Pay or go through Square to make your payment and get your order, which is concerning.

Drove all the way from the Valley for some zhajiang noodles...they were out. Ok, fine. Tried to get the golden noodles...also sold out. Bro, what the hell? Asked him what he recommends, and man… big mistake. Dry noodles were dry in all the wrong ways. Got beef tendon and some other stuff too...none of it hit. Honestly, I should’ve just walked out the moment they didn’t have what I came for. Ended up gking to Din Tai Fung down the hall...blessing in disguise.

The noodles are good, but why are the fried chicken wings 11/10? S-tier. Best chicken we've had in a long time. Super juicy with a light crisp Update 12/13/24: chicken was different and not as good today, so seems like a hit or miss

One of my favorite places for solo dining. Quick service with great food. I got the mild spicy Liuzhou Soup.

I had an amazing experience at Qin West Noodle! The noodles were delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of authentic flavor. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. They took the time to explain the menu and even recommended some great options. I’ll definitely be coming back for more! Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great noodles and exceptional service.

We enjoyed Qin West Noodle restaurant. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The serving are huge. We will definitely return to try something else from their menu.

The food is very tasty and authentic. Its a no thrills restaurant where its simple and fast. I ordered the wanton soup and Liang Pi noodles. Highly recommended if your in the mood for noodles.

Their beef noodle soup is very good! I've been here twice and nothing was wrong. The cashier was very friendly too and came up to us to tell us that our order is ready :) I'm not sure why of the bad reviews.

This was my first visit to Qin West Noodle. They are located on the promenade area of the Santa Anita mall whatever it is called now. They're located near the CPK and the meet fresh. I was waiting for my boba order to be completed and wanted to see how long I to go order would take here since I was getting hungry. The waitress is really nice and told me it would take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes depending on the type of noodle I ordered. I went with the Liang Pi and the zhajiang noodles. I was able to customize the level of spicy for the Liang Pi but since my sister doesn't eat too spicy I asked if I could get an extra side of chili on the side. I thought the food was pretty tasty. I would definitely go a little bit spicier next time. I like how there's lots of noodle options here at the mall so this is another great option to choose from.

Stopped by on Saturday, 09/14/24 for the first time during lunch time. Ordered the following and dined outside: - 1 Beef Noodle Soup = $14.95 - 1 Liang Pi (no spicy) = $13.45 - 1 Dry Mix Noodle (no spicy) = $14.95 SUBTOTAL = $43.35 FEE (2.3%) = $1 ARCADIA TAX (10.25%) = $4.44 TOTAL = $48.79 The noodles were delicious and portions were huge; I couldn't even finish my bowl so took leftovers home. Towards the end I ordered dessert: - 1 Matcha Red Bean Jelly Dessert = $4.99 FEE (2.3%) = $0.11 ARCADIA TAX (10.25%) = $0.51 TOTAL = $5.61

First time visiting this small cozy restaurant, located outside, in the Santa Anita mall promenade near meet fresh. We came on a week night so we were seated right away. They have indoor & outdoor seating. I was disappointed they ran out of cucumber salad. We enjoyed the sweet potato fries & fried chicken wings. The beef noodle soup was ok, the noodles & beef were good but the soup flavor had a strong ginger taste & it made my tongue feel tingly & numb. The fried short ribs were overly fried & were hard, lacking meat. This restaurant caters to mainland China style food, which is different from Taiwanese beef noodle soup. I'm glad I tired it but will not return.

This place is amazing,the food are so delicious, the price are reasonable . Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!

Was getting over the flu and was craving beef noodle soup. The wait for the soup was around 15 minutes. Once we got the soup, I was disappointed by the lack of flavor. So, I guess if there's no other options then you can try this place, but in my opinion it's nothing special.

Stopped by here for a quick lunch at 1 pm on the weekend. You order at the kiosk, then sit wherever there's space. It was very packed, so many people were looking for a table to claim. There's indoor and outdoor seating. There was a line but it moved quickly. We ordered the beef noodle soup combo. The smashed cucumber was delicious and covered in mala spice oil. The handmade noodles were also fantastic. They were generous with the portion and meat. It was more than enough to split between my friend and I. The drink was okay but it came with the combo. Good price and food, would definitely come back!

Stumbled across this place while waiting for my glasses to be finished at Jin, and glad I found it. Yummy savory beef soup and the cucumbers were refreshing. Small seating area inside but they have a few tables outside as well. Will definitely be coming back again

A strong showing for this popular Chinese noodle chain. The ambiance and setting are humble but cozy and the service is efficient yet friendly. I have often gotten the Chinese mo sandwich/burger with either beef or pork and the quality rarely misses the mark. The noodles are all great and are consistently excellent, with the liang pi and liuzhou soup being my favorite. Extremely comforting meal on a cold day!

This place was a pleasant surprise, especially being located on the promenade at the Santa Anita mall. Located across 3Catea and Meetfresh, this corner noodle shop looks to be owned by an Asian mom and pop. You order at the counter and then find a table either indoors or on the patio. He had a variety of noodle dishes to choose some, as well as sides and drinks. The drinks were more like desserts and had a lot of different ingredients in them, but we opted out this time. I got the Liang Pi which is a popular dry noodle dish that's suitable for the summertime. I'm used to LiangPi being made with a more jelly-like noodle ( Liang fen) but this one was thicker with a rice noodle like consistency. It wasn't as "melt in your mouth" as I would've liked. But I did enjoy the flavor of the seasoning once mixed, which was peanuts and garlicky. This comes without meat, but you can add beef shank for an additional fee. Pro tip: add some black vinegar in the liang pi. My husband got the golden beef soup noodle. This had a sour and spicy cabbage soup that is really good! The beef slices were also tender and thin. I really enjoyed this soup, but it is on the spicier side so because not to choke when slurping up the goodness! Overall I'm glad we gave this place a try and can definitely see us returning here again in the future!

If you are craving some noodles, give this place a try! Qin West Noodle is located across from 3CatTea. This seems to be a mom and pop shop with indoor and outdoor seating. You order first, pay, and then you find your seat. They will call your number when your food is ready and you will pick it up from the front counter. There is a water and ice dispenser next to the front counter along with utensils and napkins. My wife ordered the Liang Pi, which is the housemade noodles, bean sprouts, cucumbers, and peanuts. You can choose a spicy level as well and my wife got it mild. My wife thought the noodles would be more of a jelly like and refreshing instead of a chewier substance type noodle. However, I really enjoyed the texture and flavor of this noodle. The base version of this dish comes with without meat, but there are add-ons for additional cost. I ordered one of their newer dishes - golden beef soup. It was a sour and spicy beef noodle soup. It tastes exactly as it sounds. I enjoyed the spice level of this dish and the flavorful beef. The soup was addicting to drink and wife also enjoyed this dish. Overall, we will definitely return and try their other noodle dishes!

On July 4th, 2024, I was walking out of the mall at The Shops at Santa Anita and I saw Qin West Noodle. I said hmmm, what do we have here? It's a noodle house serving local and homestyle noodle dishes. I love noodles! It was July 4th and they were open on a holiday. I said why not... let's offer some support and patronage so here I am... They were getting ready to close soon so I had to order to-go which was fine with me. The lady behind the counter was very nice and helpful. She gave me some good recommendations. I ended up getting the Dry Mix Noodle (with beef, half egg, and peanuts) and Liang Pi (no meat) both with less spicy plus 1 Mango Sago drink. I enjoyed both noodle dishes... very flavorful! Even though I got less spicy, it was actually more spicy than what I normally prefer, but it was all good... I still took them down like a champ LOL. Mango sago drink was fantastic, but I had a hard time drilling into the bottom of the drink... I still don't know what it was LOL... I will have to ask them next time. Service was quite fast. Water and utensils are available for your convenience... please note it is self-serve. You also need to clean up after yourself so bring your trays and trash up to the wall opening. Hence, no tips are necessary unless you feel very giving that day. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I want to come back to try their other noodle dishes and desserts... they look so good! Btw, credit card usage comes with a surcharge so bring cash if you don't want to pay extra.

Ordered: - Dry Mix Noodle (mild spice, no peanuts) (3.5/5): Despite being mild this was spicier than we expected. However the spice paired well with the sour tang from the beans and pickled cabbage. We also weren't in the mood for a soupy dish, so the dry aspect hit the spot. - Saozi Noodle (no spice) (3.5/5): This was good. Basic and plain flavors but comfortingly yummy. Portion and meat quantity for price was a little disappointing though. Overall: 3/5. Qin West Noodle is suitable for a quick bite, since you just need to pay at the counter and seat yourself. Condiments and utensils are self serve. The place is quite small (and a bit noisy during a weekend afternoon), but you could always just order it to go if needed and eat at the food court or their outdoor seats. Portion sizes aren't huge, but satiated our appetites regardless.

First time trying here and it came highly recommended by my friend. We tried the Mix Dry Noodle and Saoxi Noodle. They come in either soup or dry option with different spice levels. Portion-wise, it was generous with lots of noodles. -Mix Dry Noodle ($14.95): thin rice noodle with half an egg, some slices of beef, and peanuts. Sauce was good but not really our taste. 3/5 -Saoxi Noodle ($14.95): thick flour noodles but they were super mushy/soggy. Sauce was good. Comes with tofu, diced pork, and diced potato. 3/5 Service was fast. Lady was friendly and spoke in Chinese and English. Ambiance was self-serve vibe with water and utensils you grab yourself. And you clean up after yourself too. No tips needed. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Note that credit card payment automatically come with 2.3% surcharge! Will try different dishes next time.

The soup is very salty. There is also metal wires inside the bowl. Be aware they also add 2.3% charge for using credit card.

I was craving noodles and all the noodle places I went to were crowded except for this place so I decided to give it a try and I wasn't disappointed. The service was nice and friendly. The tables were clean. My order came out surprisingly faster than what I'd expected. I ordered the beef noodle soup which came out hot, the noodles were chewy, the beef was nice and tender while the broth was amazing and not too salty. It was reasonably priced and I was surprised the amount of beef that was in the soup. I'd recommend this place to friends and family.

SO GOOD! this place is to die for. the noodles were the perfect amount of chewy. it was a lil salty but sooo flavorful. was definitely craving some spicy dry noodles and these noodles hit. I came at lunch time, in time for the lunch deal and was able to get a side of free cucumbers and a pink lemonade. pink lemonade was a lil water down but still yum and the cucumber WAS SO GOOODDD. my friend and I were so full we ended up packing more than half to go. ALSO the meat was very tasty and tender. would def reccomend coming here, the price and the flavor of the noodles is def worth the try!! can't believe this place has a 3.5, it deserves more love and hype!

I'm giving this place one star because of their cleanliness. Too many flies inside and outside the restaurant. Have to wave hands to get rid of flies while eating dinner. No one clean the table after Customers left the table. The tables next to us are still not wipe after we left this place. The services is not good due to the cashiers talking too much and too long with friend. The taste of the foods are good but still salty as I expected.

We were looking forward to the noodles here! I wish that they were slightly thicker because that's how I prefer them. But for the ones we got, I would recommend the number one. The meat was very tender and cooked well. The noodles could have had a little bit more texture but no real complaints. It was still solid but not sure if we'd come back. We waited in line for about 30 minutes and it took 15 minutes for our food to come. It's more of a order at the counter and sit down situation!

Had a day off together with my coworker, decided to come here for some traditional noodle dishes! Customer service is definitely not met the standards: no greeting as we walked in, flat face with no passion, responded with hand gesture instead of verbal explanation when we had a question! Very shocking! Food are pretty good, freshly cooked with adequate seasoning, very rich in flavors but not too salty! We truly enjoyed the food we got despite the service we had. Can't decide which noodles we like better, both have the unique taste with fresh ingredients. They have indoor/out door dining area, clean and organized! -LingPi (housemade noodle, bean sprouts, cucumber, peanuts) -Nanning Old-friend noodles (rice noodle, tomato, pork tenderloin, sour bamboo shoot, preserved black beans)

We were looking for a quick place with outdoor seating because we had our dog with us. Outdoor seating was pretty nice, there are only a few tables though if you come on a busy day. The service is very quick. You order at the counter and they call your number for you to come pick it up. They provide you with chopsticks and have a station where you can get small sharing bowls, spoons, vinegar, and soy sauce. Water and is are also self serve. What we got: Dry mix rice noodle - flavors were on point. It wasn't too spicy and the beef shank it comes with goes well with the flavors. What I really liked was the pickled Chinese cabbage and sour bean. I wish I had mixed it in more rather than eating most of it at the end because the flavors were so good! I would definitely get this dish again. It's good on a hot day. Lamb paomo - my first time having something like this and I really enjoyed it. The soup has a very deep flavor and the lamb goes well with it. I would describe the flavor similar to pho, but using lamb instead of beef. Sweet potato fries with plum flavor - the plum flavor is actually really good! It goes well with the sweet potato fries. Popcorn chicken - it's all you ask for. Crispy and good flavor. Will have to come back and try other options!

We stumbled across Qin West because we wanted something quick and convenient while holiday shopping at the mall. There's some outdoor seating and a few tables as well as bar type seating by the windows. Both my husband and I were craving dried noodles so we ordered the hot dry noodle and dry mix noodle. I got the hot dry noodle as non spicy but was warned it'll still have a little kick. Nothing numbing and was tolerable. The portion size is amazing (about 2 servings, lots of noodles) and there as a generous amount of sesame paste but maybe a bit overwhelming. There's also preserved bits of string bean (sour bean), okay at first but also can be a bit much. My husband got the dry noodle mix which had several slices of beef shank, stewed egg, peanuts, also some sour bean. For him, it was too saucy and he said there were too many flavors.. sweet, salty, sour and wasn't his kind of flavor profile. Wait time wasn't too bad and seating was limited but people were in and out pretty quickly. The staff is always moving and taking orders so when we went, there wasn't much of a line.

Spicy wonton noodle soup was really good, our favorite dish! The beef noodle soup is a clear and lighter broth than we were expecting but still good.

I had a very unpleasant experience due to finding hair in the noodles. While the cashier was very kind and helpful in addressing the issue, the kitchen staff was rude and even refused to remake the dish. Very ridiculous!

WHAT I GOT: - Liang Pi Mild ($13.25) - 8/10* - Beef Noodle Soup Mild ($14.55) - 8/10* - Spicy Wonton Soup ($13.95) - 7/10 *a must/popular dish Perfect amount of szechuan spice if you're a bit sensitive to numbing. The Liang pi noodles are a little thick and absorb the sauce nicely, the beef in the noodle soup is really tender and the broth is flavorful. Spicy wonton soup has a very potent soup and wontons are yummy. LOCATION: - Located in Santa Anita Mall's Promenade (the outside section) near Meet Fresh and Macy's. There's a few tables indoors and outdoors for parties of 2-4 but probably can't fit a huge party. PARKING: - Santa Anita Mall parking. Recommend parking near Macy's WAIT: -No wait on a Monday around 5 pm. The food takes about 10-15 minutes. NOTES/DEALS: - Free drink if you leave a Google review

I was not expecting this place to be good, but my bf and I got take out and got the beef noodle soup + cucumber. The beef noodle soup had such yummy broth and the amount of beef that they put in was so much! Both really good and we got the cucumber for free as part of the noodles and a drink. I believe this maybe a mom & pop shop because it looked like there was 1 person working up front and 1 in the kitchen. 10/10 would recommend!

If there was better seating and customer service, this place would be 5 stars. Rating solely on food & pricing, this place is phenomenal. Handmade noodles, broth and sauces are remarkably tasteful and simple... reminiscent of sichuan cuisine with pops of peppercorn flavor but not overpowering and still unique in its own right. You can adjust spice levels to your liking. Ordered the guilin noodles, liang pi, fried chicken wings. Let me tell ya... the noodle dishes were so good, we neglected the chicken wings all the way until the end. This is some of the best Chinese noodles out there imo. Will be a regular from now on... Highly recommend!

Qin West Noodle is a great find in the mall for noodle lovers. Their beef noodle soup was packed with flavor and a generous serving of beef, though the wide noodles were thinner than expected, they still added nicely to the dish. The liu zhou soup stood out, especially with its authentic Taiwanese ingredients that are often overlooked in other places. The fried chicken was a good complement to the meal. The staff was decent, and while the restaurant's size might make seating a bit challenging, the self-serve water and the cleanliness of the store are convenient and welcoming features. Definitely a spot worth revisiting for its tasty offerings.

1. When I ordered liangpi, the server asked if I wanted it spicy. I told her to put the spice on the side and not to mix it into the dish. I'm not sure how she understood it, but she ended up giving me a non-spicy version. We ordered the liangpi yesterday afternoon, and as soon as we got home, we put it in the fridge. Today, when we took it out for lunch, the liangpi had already turned a bit sour. 2. We ordered two Crispy Chinese Mo, one with pork and one with beef. The packaging had no labels, and it was impossible to tell them apart by sight. We had to take a bite to figure it out. The beef one was extremely salty and tasted only of cumin. I strongly do not recommend it. 3. While we were waiting in line to order, a dine-in customer suddenly cut in front of us and added a dish to their order. The server didn't ask them to get back in line. What's the point of lining up if dine-in customers can cut the line whenever they want?

Decided to stop in and give this place a try! It's located outside in the Promenade of the Santa Anita Mall, right across from Meet Fresh. There's a few table seating inside as well as some tables to enjoy your food outside. I ordered the Lian Pi noodles which was very flavorful. The cucumbers and bean sprouts made it refreshing to eat on such a hot day.

Taste is really bad, sorry.., I ordered the Jia Jiang Mein, there's no taste at all..

I have always passed by this noodle shop in Westfield Santa Anita. Usually, the place looks packed. So today, I decided to try it out. Service: Today, I finally get to try this place, it was empty. The employee was bored out of her mind and didn't even welcomed us. She was on her phone the whole time and probably preferred if we never showed up. Food: We got beef noodle soup and roughly was $15 total per bowl. The portion size will fill you up. I love the packaging of the bowl, quite unique. Beef and noodles had a great texture however, the broth was waaaayyy to salty. So salty in fact, I had to refill my little water cup 4-5 times to feel normal again. Interior: Looks decent however, it was somewhat dirty. The tables weren't fully wiped as some chili residue and oils were smeared onto the table. No A/C was on as well during 95 degree heat. Verdict: I may come back to give this place a second shot, despite the downfalls. However, only one thing that is convincing me to come back, is to try the other types of noodles that they have. Otherwise, I was disappointed with this place since I had a presumption that this place was going to be epic. Update: I definitely won't be coming here again because, the day after I tried this place I broke out in hives. Never again!

They have indoor and outdoor seating. Place is clean. Friendly service. Best Guilin noodles in town.

I'm not sure how this place can be a chain restaurant. Their chicken cold noodle was by far the worst I've ever had. The chicken pieces were not shredded and tasted like boiled chicken w/ no taste. And it was super weird to get roasted peanuts in cold noodles. The overall taste is very bland. If it wasn't for the hot sauce I wouldn't have been able to eat it. I hope the other items on the menu are better.

I absolutely love noodles they so heavenly delicious especially dessert to its yummy definitely recommend it its best food spot

Overall: although this place didn't blow my mind, they gave decent portions for the price and is def worth trying. Food: I got the spicy wonton soup and they gave a bunch of wontons. I was not expecting there to be so many in the soup. The soup wasn't too spicy and didn't overwhelm the flavor of the soup. Service/Ambiance: service is quick and efficient. You just order at the counter and seat yourself. They'll call your order number when the food is ready. The Liang Pi was out in like 5 minutes whereas the wonton soup took longer due to the wontons. However, it was still prepared rather quickly. It is also self clean up as well.

Food was authentic and delicious. The Liang Pi was flavorful and very enjoyable. The Beef Noodle Soup was flavorful but unique compared to other shops with Beef Noodle Soup. The beef was tender which is always a plus. The Hot Dry Noodle was also good but I asked for extra sesame paste. This place is self service and they ask for NO TIPS so I'm not sure why people are complaining about the service (read the sign)? When I asked for extra sesame paste, the employee asked the cook for me and was very friendly. Every time I asked her for anything, she was kind and courteous. I tried this place a few years back and it was tasty then and still tasty now. I will be back to order their other dishes.

Very rude and dirty. I ordered the Zaozi noodles and gave me hot dry noodles, which is a 3 dollars difference. Not recommended!

this place is so good always craving their liang pi noodles. they have a decently sized dining area and it's pretty casual. you pick up your food when it's ready and bring it to one of the tables to enjoy.

The store is located at the Arcadia mall on the outdoor promenade side. I tried the beef noodle soup. The flavor of the soup was good but the beef was a bit hard and the noodles on the softer side. Staff was really nice tho and good service. They do have quite a variety of noodles on their menu. Maybe next time I give them another try and see if their other noodles are more to my taste.

Pros 1. The Zhajiang Noodle dish was very tasty. The tomato and pork went really well with the veggies. 2. The noodles were soft 3. The pork mo (sandwich) was good and toasty. It was juicy - it may drip and make a mess but I'm glad it's not dry. Cons 1. The wonton bowl was sold out/unavailable the day I went

My friend found this place and recommended me to try it out. She said I'll like it cause this place has the stinky noodle I like, BTW stinky noodle is the liuzhou luoshi fen listed on their menu. I was a bit uncertain that the noodle will be good cause usually I prefer to eat at home and cook by myself. The order process is pretty smooth and straight forward, I paid around $16 and it took about 5 mins to get my food. Service is not that good. It's kinda rude. So deduct one star. But the noodle is right to my point! I added extra vinegar cause I love sour soup. Oh man, it's legit! I'll definitely go back and try again. But I would recommend add some toppings cause the noodle itself doesn't have a lot of toppings to eat.

Great flavor and quite Chinese local cuisine.like to go there for the next time.out of my expectations!

Impressed with the quality of the food... obviously, it's a fast and express kind of a deal. It's easy to order, get your food, and eat!! I like the quality and how it's a convenient choice. It's something I would definitely get again if I was craving beef noodle soup and wanted something warm during a rainy day. The portions are plentiful and the flavour of the soup is rich. The noodles are tasty and I'd definitely come here again. Price is a bit steep, but that's everywhere now in CA.

Great portions, great price! It cost $32.50 for 2 bowls. My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Wonton Soup and added ramen noodles. The wontons were delicious and soupy. My boyfriend loves spicy and finished it all! I ordered the Saozi Noodles as a soup, instead of dry. It came with mini cubes of tofu and pork (including fat), as well as bean sprouts. I ordered it mild and it wasn't spicy, like ringing or burning in your ears, but a numbing around the mouth and tongue! I finished 3/4 of the bowl before I got full. My boyfriend stepped in to help, haha. Customer service is good and you don't have to pay tip!

Got the spicy wonton soup with noodles, and it was okay! I really wished I got a the beef noodle soup instead, it might've changed my opinion on this. The ambiance was very clean and open! They have a self serve water station for you. If there is no seats inside, you are always welcome to sit outside at the promenade.

Came here today and got the dry mix rice noodle in medium spicy. They don't play around with the spice! lol Got used to it after a few bites though. Still very good and rich in flavor. Never had the dry mix before, so this was a real treat. If you're looking for authentic cuisine, I recommend this place.

Pretty decent food! Satisfied the craving for some beef noodle soup while at the mall! Would drop by here again when shopping and wanting a quick meal!

Went on a Saturday for lunch. It was quite busy and the order took around 15 min to be complete. It's self service, so you grab your own spot, water, utensils, etc and bring the trash back to the front when you're done. I wasn't sure what to order initially, but I decided to choose the Liang Pi (mild spice) and my sister got the Guilin Soup (mild spice). The Liang Pi was so amazing. It was not spicy, but rather had the mala numbing feel. After a while, I felt my mouth tingling from the mala pepper flakes. The flavor of the sauce was addicting. I could taste hints of the vinegar and that went so well with the pepper. Not too salty, not too sour, not sweet. Just plain delicious. The noodles are thicker and not chewy. The cucumber, bean sprouts and peanuts added great texture. Since the noodles come cold, it was super refreshing. I would totally opt for that in the summer.. or whenever I crave it, haha. The Guilin Soup was very flavorful. It reminded me of beef noodle soup, but still had some depth of flavor from the added picked veggies and beans.The noodles had a nice chew and the different textures from the toppings brought everything together. I would order this when the weather cools down again.