Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle

A focal point of downtown Madison dining. Exceptional noodles et el. They have an expansive menu which recently got even bigger with more cold noodle options which is exciting for the summer. Mr & Mrs Ruyi don’t ever miss! And if you still not sure the self-branded chopsticks tells you all the attention to detail they put it to their food.

Awesome place to have a warm serving of noodles- highly recommend the soup dumplings, make sure you get some of their chili crunch to throw on there. Great spot, would come back- especially on a cold day

Had a nice meal at Ruyi. Never had hand pulled noodles and they were great. Really good texture. Got the spicy chicken and it brought some heat Check them out for some tasty noodles.

My favorite restaurant in Madison. Quality and fresh food (you literally see them pulling the noodles). Homey and cozy environment. I have enjoyed everything I have eaten here and it the place I recommend to everyone. You have to add the house-made chili oil-- it adds everything <3

Fantastic noodles — we had the spicy beef and it totally hit the spot. Savory broth with perfectly chewy noodles and a level of spice that was just right.

It was such a cozy spot with amazing noodles! I ordered spring rolls and they were accidentally given to the wrong table, but they made more right away free of charge. The staff were very kind and accommodating. Would come again!

Its so delicious! We've gotten both dinner and lunch here and the chicken noodles are to DIE FOR. The chicken was so good, and the broth was seasoned beautifully. The bean buns (one of my go to snacks) are bomb too. I highly suggest.

Stopped in here for lunch and had smoked beef pulled noodles and it was delicious! The noodles are excellent; chewy with great texture. Added some chili oil and vinegar to my soup and it was so tasty! I’ll definitely be back!

We had seen this on a map as a local highlight and ended up walking past it. With a simple interior and mom/pop vibes, hopes were high and they were met. We took the meal over to the capital and loved it. Would recommend!

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I've had my fair share of Chinese and Taiwanese style beef noodle soups, and I feel like I've been able to take away something standout from all of them. Whether it's the noodles, the tender beef shank, or savory soup, I always have something to smile about. For Ruyi, it feels like there's something missing - the meat wasn't bad but not quite tender enough, the soup felt a bit on the weaker side of flavor intensity, and the noodles, while a lot of love definitely was poured into pulling them, lacked the chew that really defines these types of noodles. Maybe I just came on a bad day, or maybe I'm just spoiled from having this type of soup from so many good places. I'd love to be proven wrong and change my mind - happy to give this place a second try. There's definitely a lot of effort and soul put into this shop - I'd love to see it grow and improve.

Authentic noodles and great for a quick and casual meal. I was surprised by the spice level of the spicy beef hot pot, the Szechuan peppers were strong and numbing. I would definitely get less spicy if you can't handle spice. The noodles with minced pork and soy bean paste (zhajiangmian) was also very savory and tasted authentic. Our food was brought out to us and there was a self serve station with utensils and sauces.

A no frills noodles mom & pop shop serving up freshly made noodles! Reminded me of the no frills noodles I had in China, although I've never been to Lanzhou. The beef noodles I got had lots of beef and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The portions were generous and neither my bf nor I could finish our bowl of noodles. We definitely left stuffed and satisfied! Would've loved to try the scallion pancakes and the dumplings. If I lived here, I'd be here every week! There's plenty of seating inside and the service was fast and friendly.

Let's hear it for noodles! It's great to see all of the ramen and noodle places on State Street in Madison. Ruyi Hand Pulled noodles is great and I enjoyed it thoroughly on a cold January night.

I Ordered Chicken Chive Dumplings And They Were Delicious. An Appetizer That Can Serve As An Entree. Highly Recommend This Location And The Staff Is Awesome As Well.Anna

Came on a weekday dinner to order to go. It's in a convenient location on state street walking distance from campus. It seemed relatively empty for dinner time. You order up front rather than table service. I ordered the braised beef noodles to go. Ambiance: Service: 4/5 Food came out relatively quickly. I appreciated that they separated the noodles from the soup in the to go container Food: 5/5 It absolutely delicious. The slight unevenness of the noodles indicated they were hand pulled. They had the perfect amount of chew. Adding the spring onions and chili oil made the broth absolutely delicious Price: 5/5 It was a pretty affordable restaurant. Definitely will be back whenever I'm in town! I would highly recommend this place!

Amazing authentic flavors and quality from the broth to the noodles. I've been here multiple times on my work trip already. The spicy beef noodle with sliced noodle is great, i've had authentic versions from all around the world and the one here is on par, if not better than most! Great service super fast and kind. Cozy simple layout inside that's clean and enjoyable to sit down and enjoy your meal. I'll be coming back if I find myself in Madison again(and the remainder of my trip), unbeatable price that would run me $20+ for the same bowl back home.

I got the braised beef noodles and it hit the spot on a cold, snowy day. The beef was tender and noodles were nice a chewy. I just wish there was a little less fat on the beef, otherwise, yummy!

Smallish storefront restaurant. Something different from the usual Asian restaurants. The hand pulled noodles with duck were tasty.

It is a tiny but charming establishment. My friends and I walked in and were instantly hit by amazing smells and a good vibe. We got there before usual dinner time so we definitely got our food pretty quickly! The woman who took our order was very kind and patient. She helped us if we didn't know exactly what something was. In the end though the food was amazing! I'm not a huge fan of broth but it was super delicate and savory. The meat was not fatty and the flavors were mixing very well. I would definitely come back, and recommend to others.

This is my FAV restaurant in madison. Everything is amazing! They're so sweet and it's a family owned business that I love supporting. I love the hand pulled soup, soup dumplings, and cucumber salad!!!!

Red other reviews about the hand pulled noodles so wanted to give it a try. The hand pulled noodles had good chew to them. The broth was not very robust in flavor. It had spice from the chili oil and the tingling from the peppercorn but not much besides that. The beef was shaved pretty thin and not any fat to and the portion was quite small. Should have maybe done the beef tendon instead. The pickled cucumbers for me were the highlight. Had great flavor, salty, sweet and a little crunch to it. Also ordered the Xiao long bao. The wrapper had nice texture to it and pork flavor was strong and meat was moist. There was not much soup inside and was more like a dumpling in that aspect but the skin was soft and it had good flavor. Overall it was tasty. Inside it is a little rundown and our table had one leg that was shorter than the other so it rocked back and forth. The table tops were also a little sticky. As for parking there is paid street parking around the blocks and if you walk a few blocks over there are neighborhoods with permit parking but some free hours and days.

My experience is delivery ONLY. Though after delivery I want to try in person. I ordered from here when I had a hankering for ramen but didn't feel like the pull could get me out of my sweatpants. Cue Uber Eats. I loved the idea of trying somewhere new and found this spot. I can't believe I haven't tried before! I ordered the Chicken Ramen with hand pulled noodles. Overall it was fantastic. I felt like the chicken cooked a little too long in the broth, but again, this was delivery. The broth and noodles were delicious and it definitely made me want to try it again. You won't be disappointed! But maybe if you do delivery ask for the meat to be kept out of the broth during delivery.

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle is a small, casual, and convenient Northern Chinese Noodle shop with affordable pricing centrally located on State Street very close to the Wisconsin state capitol and close to University of Wisconsin. They specialize in authentic handmade pulled noodles which is an art form of noodle making that originated from Lanzhou, China. They also serve cold noodles, traditional Chinese appetizers, hot pot, dumplings, and sweet buns. You can also get other types of noodles besides hand pulled noodles such as rice noodles or udon noodles! The real star of the show is their spicy beef and braised beef noodle soup! Their soup was satisfying and delicious! The noodles in the spicy beef noodle soup had the perfect amount of chewy texture but springy. The broth was not too spicy just the right amount of kick with a nice beef seasoned broth with rich umami flavor! They supply other condiments if you would like to add more spiciness or flavor! This is a great small casual place where you order at the front and the service is fast with your order shortly ready! Definitely try Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle because there are not too many authentic hand pulled noodle shops and this place is very unique!

The food is so good, period. Who cares that the decor is barebones? This restaurant is clean, and the food is made with care and love. I can tell. I'm here for a conference and needed to find lunch. Now I wish I could eat all my meals at Ruyi Hand-Pulled Noodles. I ordered the Hand-Pulled Noodles with Vegetables in a spicy vegetable broth and added chicken. Everything was delicious. The vegetables included broccoli, mushrooms, and radish (I believe). The chicken was deliciously tender and flavorful, and the broth was spicy! The chewiness of the noodles was thoroughly enjoyable. I wish I had a second stomach so I could have eaten more! Go!

I have to say, their hand pulled noodles are delicious! The individual noodles are of all different thicknesses, which is a tell-tail sign that their noodles are indeed hand pulled. They are perfectly cooked and a great chewy texture. I deducted one star because I felt like the meat in my beef noodle soup was just ok. It had a good flavor but was a little dry and too lean for my taste. This restaurant has so much potential! It could be one of the best in the area if it just strengthened the rest of their ingredients to match the excellence of their noodles. This is a small shop (although seating is decently plentiful with two floors). It is a little difficult to find parking in the immediately vicinity but lots of free or paid parking spots approx 4-5 blocks out.

Nice casual spot for delicious warm noodle soup. The hand pulled noodles are perfectly cooked and the broth is very clean with tender beef. I prefer the regular beef noodle soup over the spicy, which is a bit more oily. The scallion pancakes are also tasty.

Bring on the noods! I'm a fan of quick service noodle spots and this was a great no frills option. Was in the area with some family and friends for a conference at the university and wanted some comforting food. The spicy beef noodle was delightful, but could've been spicier. I do like they have a station on the side where you can grab chili oil, green onions, cilantro, and some other sauces to customize your bowl. The noodles had a nice texture and broth was pretty tasty, not too salty. I would visit here again!

A nice, simple hole in the wall eatery that served some of the most delicious hand-pulled noodles I have eaten. I had the spicy beef hand-pulled noodle soup and it was perfectly spiced with Szechuan peppercorns that left an interesting numbing effect as I ate. Would definitely come back.

Ordered via grub hub and the food was ok , they didn't include napkins or cutlery. Food was pretty bland not at all what I was expecting from a noodle shop .

Delicious, chewy hand pulled noodles in downtown Madison! We ordered both the hot and cold noodles and both were great! Everything tasted fresh and had good flavor. Casual spot that offers both dine-in and takeout.

I took out dinner from here. Everything was ready in 10 minutes. Spicy beef hand pulled noodles was the best thing I had here. Shredded chicken cold noodles was good as well. I also went for a three bun mix combo. Red bean bun was my favorite. Other ones were ok.

Excellent service, authentic tasting food. Unlike many restaurant it doesn't pretend to be a "Chinese" restaurant. It's basically a noodle house and does this very well. Don't look for Peking duck or other pretentious presentations.

This meal was delicious and the perfect spicy level. I got the spicy beef hand pulled noodle soup. The beef was very tender and tasty, noodles were firm but not too hard. The soup comes with a few different vegetables, including bok choy. Really rich and delicious meal. I'll be back!

Best hand pulled noodles I've ever had by far better than anything I've had in Vegas. Chinatown has a few that are close, but this one is the best so far handmade hand stretched. I'll be sure to stop here next time him in the area.

I'll preface by saying I'm a tough critic on beef noodle soup. The noodles here are solid. They do have a hand pulled feel. The soup is just decent for me. All the meat toppings are enjoyable. I would recommend the fried bread stick or scallion pancake to go with the soup. The staff is pretty hands off besides bringing your order. I'm a little picky, but I would never turn this down on a cold day.

I understand the hype! Of all the Asian spots in the area, this was definitely my favorite spot. Broth was flavorful and I loved the spice.

i probably liked my minced pork/soybean paste noodle the most but it didn't particularly blow my mind, although it was saucy like i wanted. i like that they make all the hand pulled noodles fresh in house tho! the spicy beef soup had the sichuan peppercorn taste which surprised me. dumplings were reallyyyy mid (i wouldn't order them again), but scallion pancake was good. took a while to get our food because of how busy it was on a thurs night. not the greatest ambiance if that's something you're hoping for, the upstairs interior could probably be decorated more. also you order at the counter then seat yourself, and then they bring it up to you. seems like a family owned business too!

A no frills Northern Chinese Hand Pulled Noodle joint! They have some tables, but when you walk in, head to the counter to place your order. Spicy Beef Hand Pulled Noodles: this was really good! Filled with chilies and sichuan peppercorns. Scallion Pancakes: deep fried and very oily. These were ok flavoured. Soup Dumplings: flavourful, but was hoping for more soup! Still delightful to eat.

Spicy beef noodles provide a great numbing sensation. Good flavor. I had it to-go so my noodles weren't quite as al dente. I also added tendon to mine my bowl which was a nice addition albeit a little pricey for the portion. Glad to have discovered this gem during this trip to Madison.

We came in for an early dinner on a weekday and there were still plenty of seats there. Plenty of people were also getting take out. The staff up front was quick and friendly. We got the hand pulled noodle soups of roasted duck and beef, scallion pancake and bbq pork buns. The soup was flavorful and the noodles were awesome. -1 star because the roasted duck in the bowl was from the duck leg so there were a lot of bones, it was hard to eat. It's also a no frills restaurant, with inside having some decorations. The bathroom isn't the cleanest and you order up front and wait inside. We loved the scallion pancake and the bbq buns.

Have been here before so wanted to try again. Still good. The hand drawn noodle was okay. Not as good as other places I've been. Soup is flavorful. Good portion size. Many may not like the to go style dish ware but I think it's efficient and easy to take home if we don't finish the meal. Scallion pancake was crunchy and oily as it should be. We will continue to return and try more dishes! Prices are reasonable. Staff is friendly and helpful. Actual store and decor could be modernized and cleaned up a bit, but otherwise a good time. Happy eating!

Beef noodle soup... in Wisconsin?! We ended up pit-stopping in Madison on the way back to Chicago from Minneapolis. I have to say that we did not expect to stumble on Ruyi and some fresh noodles, but boy oh boy do I have to say that I'm glad we did. The spot is pretty casual with plenty of order going out for takeout. When we visited there were still some covid indoor dining restrictions in place so we had to wait a bit for a table to open up. Other than some authentic fresh made noodle soups made to order, not sure there's much else to say here. Go go go! 'Til next time, cheers!

This place a true gem down town Madison! The hand-pulled noodles are simply amazing, it doesn't matter if you get the dry saucy noodles or the soup, the hand-pulled noodles alone are worth a stop.

Smells so good and the family running the restaurant is very nice. I got hand pulled noodles with beef ribs. The bone in beef and fragrant broth were exactly what I needed tonight. My friend ordered sliced noodles with vegetables and reported that she was very happy with everything. Don't forget to order soup dumplings. THEY ARE SO TASTY! Highly recommend if you're looking for simple food with complex flavors. My only wish is that they would serve the meals in reusable dishes instead of to-go bowls.

Asian parent approved! Took my mom and dad here who are usually not easily pleased, but this place left em satisfied (for once). My dad is somewhat of a noodle soup connoisseur. After finishing his bowl he let out and audible "ah". That is really all the review you need to know that this noodle soup is the real deal. We all got hand pulled noodles either with braised beef or beef tendon or roast duck. The noodles had a great flavor and really bounced off the teeth. Plus you get to watch them make it right before your eyes! Braised beef - wow that beef was so tender. It fell apart as I ate it. Beef tendon with roast duck - both beef and duck were crazy flavorful Crystal shrimp dumpling - not as great as you might get at a quality dim sum place but pretty good for a noodle place! The wrapper was a tad chewy. Chili oil - solid. It was in this half pint Tupperware with a plastic spoon - totally made in house. TLDR: bouncy bouncy noodles that have the Asian parent star of approval!!!

Drove 1.5 hrs to get KBBQ in Madison, all were closed so found Ruyi and boyyy no regrets! Nice casual sit down place, ordered the hot ribs soup, scallion pancakes, bbq pork buns, sesame taro and red bean buns and my bf ordered the crystal shrimp dumplings and he loved them. Would recommend!

Social distancing of tables enforced and masks are on. You have to order/pay at the counter before sitting. All utensils and serving ware was plastic or paper plates like to-go/takeout except we were able to eat there (except for the noodle bowl). You grabbed utensils and water at a side table and they had sauce containers and chili oil you could take. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - 4.5 stars - The noodles were really good and had a nice bounciness to them. The soup base was yumm, slightly salty side but lots of herbs and a good kick of spice. The beef not like sliced beef in other beef noodle soups, but like pot roast beef? Was still tender but more in these thick chunks of pieces. Was plenty of it too but just seemed out of place. Scallion pancake - 3 stars - the pancake was really thin and greasy. The scallion pancake here is equivalent to a thin crust versus regular. The thinness made it crispy, but definitely not my preference. Xiao Long Baos - 3 stars - smaller in size, outside layer was a little thick and no soup was present. The vinegar they served it with was pretty diluted. The filling was just OK. I would come back for the noodle soups, but may skip on everything else.

I've been wanting to check this place out then the pandemic happened. I was glad I got a chance to try it. I got the hand pulled braised beef noodles. It was so good. The broth was light and refreshing and the braised beef was so tender and flavorful. I loved the fresher pulled noodles. The sweet bun mix was good. It was soft and warm. The filling was matcha tapioca, red bean and taro. I liked all of them. I want to go back to try the spicy beef noodles and the savory buns. The place is cute. I believe it had about 7-8 tables. It's right on State Street.

Very fresh hand pulled noodles and clearly beef is the way to go. Hand pulled was better knife cut personally. Tables upstairs and you order at counter before getting grabbing a table

So excited to stop in for dinner here as it was yet another on my "Madison need to try" list. Yummy noodles and broth - my only wish is that the bok choy had a bit more of a bite to it; it felt like that had been swimming for a while. Otherwise it had great flavor and the noodles had a great chew. I also had some dumplings and I forced myself to save some for the next day. Good stuff! Easy parking with nearby garages and it's always fun to walk state street on your way to dinner. Plenty of tables inside and very friendly service.

If there is one reason to be in Wisconsin forget the cheese curds and just come here. The soup and dumpling options are fantastic. You can't go wrong with a pork bun. Prices are reasonable. I just moved the WI area and this place brings me right back to my NYC roots.

How did I not know about this place until recently? It is fantastic, like some of the best noodles/broth I have ever had. I've gotten the shrimp, and spicy beef pulled noodles as well as the pork and chive dumplings. All have been fantastic, but the spicy beef is my personal favorite. This place is excellent if you are looking for something quick; every time I come here, I receive my food in 20 minutes or less.

This is one of those restaurants that makes State Street so charming and enjoyable! I got the hand pulled noodles with chicken and was delighted when a warm, bowl of noodles was brought out several minutes later. I saw similarly delicious looking entrees and appetizers being served up at the tables near me, and I hope to go back soon as the dumplings looked particularly delicious! Additionally, the place was kept very clean and had nice big windows to enjoy the bright light!

Visited Ruyi during the Yelp event to support local businesses. Found out they took over the Crandall's location 2 years ago. The place looks familiar. We ordered more than we can eat for lunch but I wanted to sample the food they serve. We decided that the noodles will be hand pulled, not cut, not udon - after all that's the shop's name. I was lucky to witness the chef making the noodles - twisting, slapping, and of course pulling. It was fun to watch. First, we had two different types of hand pulled noodles. One that looks like fettuccine, used in the minced pork with soy bean paste dish. It is served without broth and in a brown sauce. Tasty and would taste better if it is served hot. Maybe it is because we ordered too much, the dish was lukewarm when we got it. The other hand pulled noodles is thinner, like spaghetti. It was used for the beef tendon dish and is served with hot broth. The hot broth keep the dish nice and hot throughout the meal. Lots of beef tendon pieces and tasty. Just the right level of saltiness for me. We are the complimentary mixed sweet buns (baos) me the next day at home. They were good. The bao skin is soft and nice. The fillings were tasty and not just the right level of sweetness. We had red beans, yam and matcha. The matcha fillings is the least of the three. Scallions pancakes were tasty too. Greasy but tasty. I think it can be less greasy. Maybe soaking up the extra oil before serving might fix that. It is crispy and has a palatable texture. Xiao long baos, the soupy version is also good. There's enough juice inside the wrapper. Wrapper is just thick enough to contain the juices without breaking when lifted with chopsticks. I've had versions with thinner skins. Lots of juice so put the whole thing in your mouth (careful it's hot) before biting, else the juice will squirt out onto your dining partners. Cold spicy (ma lah) chicken is also a good. A tad pricey for the amount to get but flavorful. The chili oil is the ma lah part. If you are not into spicy food, eat the chicken pieces (dark meat) with little too no chili oil. I did that and no numb lips. I would return to try the other noodles in the future. Come get your noodles and buns at Ruyi today.

My new favorite spicy noodles!!! Stopped by to try some hand pulled noodles and sweet buns. Everything was super tasty. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We ordered the spicy beef hand pulled noodles and the braised beef noodles. Both were hot, flavorful, and the texture of the noodles was amazing. These noodles are unmatched! We tried the matcha tapioca, red bean paste, and the taro paste buns. All were sweet and subtle, with great texture. You can tell the dough is tasty even by itself. Highly recommend - I think the spicy beef noodles were my fave, can't wait to come back and try other menu items.

Delicious!! Located on State Street downtown Madison, WI and if you have not been to "Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle" then you're missing out!! Reminded us of the noodle bowls we have gotten in NYC! The spicy beef with hand pulled noodles is so yummy. The homemade chili oil that you can add kicks it up a notch. Plenty of seating on the first floor and even more on the second. Place was full and everyone was laughing and talking ... Just a very casual, happy, comforting place to have a delicious noodle bowl!!

Ordered the classic hand pulled noodles with beef. Then added fish balls for $2 extra. The portion is good. The broth is light and flavorful. The beef I think is brisket? They have a side table of condiments to ( kind of like at hot pot restaurants) add extra oomph if desired. Cilantro, chili crisps, chili oil, black vinegar etc.