Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle

I loved my vegetable spicy hotpot with hand pulled noodles! I got the spiciest option and it was actually nice and spicy, but also still tolerable, perfect. The broth was savory and flavorful. It was a nice filling dinner. I'm Chinese American and grew up with my Chinese immigrant mom's home cooking, and the food tasted authentic to me :) I got take out so can't speak to the atmosphere, but I ordered online and my order was ready when it said it would be.

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.

Came into Madison late and ordered online. Best noodles I've ever had. They tasted fresh and the meat and veggies were great too. Also ordered a chicken egg roll and it was delicious. I had wished I'd ordered a couple more!

Stopped here today for lunch and had the spicy beef with hand pulled noodles. It was one of the best things I have ever ate. It was absolutely amazing

I got a the vegetable hand pulled noodles in spicy broth. This was insanely good, probably the best hand pulled noodles I’ve ever had. And it’s vegan!! My only complaint is that all the food comes in disposable dishes so there is a ton of trash. Would come again (with my own bowl)!

Super excited to see such a wide variety of asian foods in Madison! I got the Fried buns and scallion pancake which were delicious and super filling as well. Everything was served on disposable plates & disposable silverware was provided which is super nice and smart so the restaurant didn’t need extra help bussing the tables.

I'm kind of confused by the ratings of this place. I'm not convinced it's deserving. The decor is essentially non-existent, the place is fairly dirty and grimy, and the dishes come in plastic single-use containers even if you're eating in? I got a dry noodle dish - The noodle with minced pork and soybean sauce, a house special. It was some of the most bland Chinese food I've ever had to be honest, all I tasted was salts, and it came to me lukewarm and stale tasting. Barely any meat either. Super weird experience. If this is some of the best Chinese food Madison has to offer, then I'm quite concerned. Unless you really want to try it out, you're better off skipping this one.

I really like this new joint. The menu is small but it's great for less decision making. Noodles are made fresh in house and you can see them being made as you order your food. Noodles are offered hand pulled or hand cut. They also offer udon noodles. You get a copious amount of noodles and the broth is packed with flavor. The dumplings were super fresh and the dipping sauce was amazing! Typical Asian condiments of soy and black vinegar at all tables and a small condiment counter with some fresh chopped green onions and cilantro for tasting and homemade chili oil. Self seating and its an order call service. The food came up fast and we were out within 30 minutes during a fairly busy lunch. Would have been 5 stars if they had 2 of the menu items available. Otherwise this place is legit

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

absolutely amazing food -- good price -- recommended takeout don't think you can go too wrong

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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!

I love this place! I'm from California and Din Tai Fung is my favorite restaurant ever and this place and their xio long bao comes close. I also love their cucumber salad and beef noodle soup. You can tell they are family run, and put effort into making good food.

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.

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.

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!!

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 son (15) and I were visiting UW Madison (which was cool) and looked on Yelp for lunch. He suggested this place. Okay, let's check it out! It's a no frills establishment, which was certainly fine. He ordered the chicken and I ordered the spicy beef. I suspect the soup broths were the same, except that mine had the spicy ingredient. The noodles were really good; fresh. My broth won, because while I slurped all of it up, my son tried it and preferred it. He did finish his noodles and stuff, but left most of the broth. I suggest you check it out. I would give my dish 5, but given his reaction, I pulled back a bit on the review.

Highly popular casual noodle spot on State street. I am visiting Madison and let me say....this is an authentic Taiwanese noodle shop! I got the Braised Pork over rice noodles which was SO DELICIOUS. The sauce and the saltiness of the pork fare well with the vermicelli rice noodle. The popcorn chicken had a good amount of meat to crisp ratio and hit the spot as an appetizer! Next time I'm dying to try the soup dumplings and beef noodle soup!!

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.

Broth has a bit of a cinnamon taste to it, you need to add a lot of soy sauce. The workers are rude and refused to give us another bowl to split one of the soups. The spring roll taste like mush. Also the utensils and napkins are very small and hard to eat with. Unsatisfied.

The best Chinese food in Madison. The noodles are so delicious and the broth is to die for, especially the spicy beef noodle soup. It's got that spicy Szechwan peppercorn flavor that is absolutely amazing. Their pork buns are also amazing. Love this place to eat in or take out, they have great take out service and packaging.