Yu noodles

Very pleased from the moment I walked in and was served. Given cucumber water as soon as we sat down, and waitress was very nice. Serving was generous and hot! Beef was amazing and the broth was delicious. I left nothing in the bowl. Wish they had one in my home town, would eat there at least once a week. Will be back if I'm ever in town again!

Absolutely the best Chinese food in the area! We ordered the soup dumplings and noodle soups, everything was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and delicious. Beyond the amazing food, the service made the experience even better, staff was so warm and welcoming. You can tell they care about both their food and their customers. Highly recommend Yu Noodles if you’re looking for authentic, satisfying Chinese food with top-notch service!

Excellent Chinese noodle shop! The minced pork noodle soup was fantastic and like nothing I've had before. Pan fried dumplings were terrific also. I wish this place was in my neighborhood because I'd be there a lot!

Easily the best lunch spot in Tysons / McLean. Food is delicious, fresh, and incredibly affordable. Great if you want something spicy as well.

Was introduced to some new dishes and an eating technique at Yu Noodles by a friend. You put a dumpling into the soup spoon (small ladle) and add your sauces, then puncture the dumpling to release steam and soup, toss the dumpling around inside the spoon and then enjoy! The dumpling and sauces are self-contained and optimize taste. It's a great way to enjoy their delicious soup dumplings in a relaxed atmosphere with friends. We ate family style and had an amazing selection of food. We had the pork soup dumplings (!!!), golden cabbage, which is made with a carrot puree (surprisingly delicious), scallion pancake, the cheese potato tower (a favorite), seaweed salad (very fresh), haw gow, pot stickers, spicy noodles with edaname, and sesame balls 😋.

A dumpling craving hit, so we had to give this place a try. I wouldn't say the dumplings are the best things at this restaurant, the shrimp ones were enjoyable but we were told the pork were the best ones. As a non pork eater, I'll have to take their word for it. Our favorite dish however, was unanimously, the golden soup with beef brisket and rice noodles. Very flavorful and tasty! The staff was helpful with recommendations, and being attentive to ours table's needs. A very clean and well maintained dining area.

Simply delicious We tried it once & feel in love with Yu Noodles. I am still dreaming about the pork dishes. The service was excellent and they made us feel like we were at home. The value/price is well worth it. It is supposed to be true Chinese food. We never knew the difference, and we were pleasantly surprised. Thank you

A hidden gem! I arrived at 7 pm and got a table right away! The place is very busy. I like the ambiance. The pork buns were good, and the pan-fried pork dumplings are a must try! I also ordered the pork noodles, I am definitely coming back in the next couple of days to get that again. The smoothies were fresh, and the Thai ice tea was great. They gave my little daughter a nice fun children plate and cup that she was proud to have. This restaurant is a must try!

I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on my recent visit. Overall, the experience was different and quite enjoyable, and the service was truly excellent. I especially loved the hot soup noodle with dumplings -- it was delicious! However, I did want to mention a couple of things about the appetizers. The deep-fried potato dish, which was described as being related to curry, seemed too oily, and I didn't quite detect the curry flavor as expected. Additionally, the deep-fried naan-like bread was also a bit too greasy for my taste. Perhaps a pan-fried version would be a lighter alternative and enhance the dish. Again, I want to emphasize that the service was outstanding, and it was a unique experience overall. I look forward to visiting again!

Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great service. I can't remember if I had the chicken or pork chop noodle soup but one of the two. It was very good and it's a decent size bowl as well. It was delicious. My counterpart got the dumplings and he loved them.

Round up to 4 stars Yu Noodle in McLean is truly a hidden gem, perfect for a quick lunch that consistently delivers satisfying flavors. On this visit, I ventured beyond my usual choices and opted for the steamed chive pork dumplings and the beef brisket and mushroom noodles in a golden broth. The chive pork dumplings were delightful, bursting with flavor and a pleasant surprise of broth inside, reminiscent of soup dumplings. However, the beef and mushroom noodles fell a bit short, offering a rather plain and unremarkable experience. While not bad, the dish lacked the depth of flavor I had hoped for.

I love all Yu Noodles locations! I've been to the other locations before but this was my first time at this particular one. This location is located in a plaza with ample amount of parking. My go to order is the Intestine Noodles Soup! It may be much for others but it is so good! The spice level is just right. The flavors are bold but not too overwhelming. The broth is deep and hearty. The intestines are well prepared and are clean. They bring a mild earthy taste with a chewy texture. The noodles are cooked well and are al dente. The prices are reasonable which I do admire. Food always comes out hot, quick, and delicious!

Got my fix for Chinese food! I love the simplicity of pork chop noodle soup for that clear broth. I asked for a side of the mustard greens. The beef noodle soup was excellent as well. Parking: plenty in lot Interior was clean and well decorated. Will definitely come back!

Stopped in for a late Sunday lunch and it was bustling. I was particularly craving beef noodle soup (and wasn't in the mood to make it myself as I typically would). We were seated within a couple minutes of walking in and attended to promptly by a server who was friendly and efficient. I devoured the Sichuan beef noodle soup in its entirety; the broth was flavorful and noodles were chewy. There was a good amount of beef and bok choy and picked veggies to balance it out! However, the cilantro was sparse; I had one bite containing it and wasn't sure if it was purposefully included. The spicy pork soup dumplings were so flavorful and the color was novel. I would have enjoyed slightly more soup in the filling! Atmosphere was relatively relaxing and I felt at home surrounded by tables with Chinese grandmas and families.

Thought the service was great, the food was great, and the price was reasonable!! Found this gem 10 minutes from my hotel and went twice in 4 days. Would have been just fine going 4 out of 4 days, but I was too lazy to walk on 2 of those days, ha. Food comes out very fresh and hot. The noodles are cooked right, not mushy. Flavor was good too. Best meals I had on this particular work trip. I would recommend it for sure, especially if you are close by!

I got the N5. Yibin Spicy Dry Noodles with Minced Pork and it is a pretty darn good representation of mainland, China food. The noodles were not spicy at all though :( overall, the flavor is good and the nutty texture made it a very filling meal. The soup dumplings were pretty good with the vinegar and ginger and chili sauce together. I would warn against getting through Uber Eats because they charge about 4-9 dollars more on there depending on the item. Go in person as it is very worth it for a good filling meal.

Large and clean store with friendly workers! I think everything was good but nothing especially stood out imo. Spicy oil wonton - 4/5 nice nutty flavor with some kick. The wonton skin was not too thick and filling overall was tasty. Wish it was spicier Beef noodle soup - 3/5 more of a beef broth and not spicy at all. I added chili oil from the table but still didn't feel spicy enough. The noodles are nice and taste fresh, beef is tender but slightly dry. I don't think I'll really crave it but I'd still be happy to eat it again! Pan fried pork buns - 3.5/5 nice sear at the bottom to compliment the fluffy bun. Bun is a bit too thick at the top. Filling was yummy and juicy!

Came here for dinner with my wife since she was craving soup dumplings! We got the dry noodles with minced pork, a chicken appetizer, and soup dumplings. Dry noodles I thought were good but lacking salt, so I was throwing a bunch of that sauce they had on the table. I thought the noodles were well cooked and was a good portion. The chicken appetizer was a bit odd, we were expecting more like chili chicken but was bone-in chicken thigh and was grilled but lacked some flavor here too. I did taste the peppercorn but not sure, again I think missing salt or something. Overall wish it was boneless and bit more crispy. Soup dumplings were a 5/5, we got the spicy one. Each dumpling was packed full of flavor, think next time I'd just order more of these. Service was friendly, enjoyed the staff. Ambiance was more of a family casual restaurant. I would recommend since prices are reasonable!

Delicious, great vibe, clean restaurant. Service was great. I accidentally added an extra tip on top of gratuity for a big party and our server flagged me down in the parking lot to tell me.

Restaurant is nice, service is quick, price is decent. However food is just mediocre. I tried twice but anytime the food is like some packaged noodle/instant food being heated up. It is like going to a place where somebody prepare the instant food for you, put in plates, put in some toppings and bring out. Help you skip the dishes. So if nowhere to go, want some quick food in a clean place without breaking the bank, this is the place. But beyond that, it cannot provide.

I've gone to Yu noodles in Fairfax and enjoyed my time there. However, I will not be returning to the Tysons location. When we poured the soy sauce vinegar thing, we found a dead fly inside and had to put it aside. Since we were okay eating our food without the sauce, we decided to let it slide and continue eating. Then we opened our soup dumpling basket and found another dead fly inside. I was already grossed out at this point but my boyfriend wanted to continue eating. We called the older female server over and asked for a new plate because the fly was there soaked in vinegar, and all she did was replace the plate with no apologies or acknowledgement of the dead fly. The food was fine but I will never return to this place. Who knows how many other bugs they have in the kitchen! Not to mention their lack of remorse! Unsanitary restaurant. Do not eat here.

Spicy wonton was amazing. Good amount of spiciness and oil to pair with the wonton. The beef noodle soup was ok, nothing crazy. We also had the soup dumplings, there was more fillings than the soup itself. A good spot to check out for Chinese food

Please dine in here! The staff is so friendly and the food is delicious! We ordered Szechuan beef noodles, pork soup dumplings, shrimp crystal wonton, and rice siomai. My family and I are from out of town but if we ever visit again we will come back here

I CRAVE ALL THE TIME. Its so good. Great options for my vegetarian friends. The soup dumplings with its soysauce ginger is heaven. As for my go to's: 1. Pork soup dumpling 2. Pork chop bone broth noodles 3. Chongqing noodles with mince pork (and without is good too). 4. Cold mango sago!!!!!!!! So good! All of their locations in VA ARE GOOD!

We decided to go back to Yu Noodles tonight, can't believe I forgot to review them my previous times here! First thing that stands out, is very quick service, and kid friendly as there were many families here. . I usually get the minced pork over rice with either the pork chop or the chicken leg. This time I got the Yibin spicy dry noodle with minced pork, and I am glad I did! This is one of my favorite dishes anywhere! Layers of flavor, spicy, peanuts, really good! I like Wuhan noodles at other restaurants and this is a tasty variation of that, if you like spicy foods I highly recommend this! My wife got the Lamb rice noodle soup, and it was very comforting. My daughter got the minced pork over rice with egg which is also delicious! For appetizer we got the duck, and tofu which I really liked the tofu which is about tofu drenched with flavor!

I have tried Yu Noodles several times now and cannot recommend it as a place for good Chinese noodles. Pros: - cucumber salad is tasty and bountiful: it comes with the sauce on the bottom so make sure to stir it up real good before eating - there is a large menu of dim sum and small plates, so it's pretty easy to find something you're in the mood for Cons: - the noodles in the Szechuan beef noodle soup are extremely disappointing and limp. In fact, I doubt they are even handmade like better noodle places like A&J. These noodles could have come out of a box of dry spaghetti and no one would be able to tell the difference - the soup broth in the noodle soup is almost entirely devoid of flavor - it just has a vague saltiness to it with no beefy broth aroma. Not worth drinking at all In summary: Yu Noodles may be good if you want dumplings or small plates, but definitely skip the beef noodle soup

So happy that Yu Noodles has come to McLean!! This location is nice, new, clean and spacious. And the noodles as always are so so good. The dry noodles are my favorite - salty, savory, and with a little spice kick to it. The soup dumplings are also a great dish to round it all out! Prices are also very reasonable and you leave satisfied and full.

I really like noodles, but I thought their noodles were OK and not superb. My friends agreed that it could have been more flavorful. However, I do think the restaurant seemed authentic. I ordered the Yibin spicy dry noodles and got a mild spicy. I really liked the peanuts in the dish. I thought the ground meat was only OK. The noodles were good. My friends got the beef noodle soup. The soup tasted good, and the noodles were chewy. This is a classic dish so you can't go wrong. If you like spicy, I'd recommend adding in the chili oil they have on the table or asking for extra spice. Service was fast and you can come in and out of this restaurant pretty quick.

Great service - they're super quick to clear the table and refill water glasses! My best friend and I ordered on our way to Tyson's Corner Center and were FAMISHED. We got: - Scallion Noodle - Panfried Chive & Pork Dumpling (6pc) - Spicy Oil Wonton (10pc) - Pepper & Spicy Chicken The total was $42.40 before tip and was a great amount of food. Everything was delicious and will definitely be back!

Seating: plenty and spacious big room. Parking: Free and next to Safeway. Dish: Dry spicy noodles were so fresh, piping hot and delicious. Service: Staff is nice and quick.

They didnt care about me omg that was so great. Classic Chinese service equals to amazing food. Great soup. Great broth. Great peanut sauce. Spicier than my previous relationships. A must try even if it is a chain place

Got a few dishes to share including scallion pancake and spicy cucumber plus the soup dumplings. There were several noodle options. Will need to go back to try other noodles and options on the menu. Space was large and the ambiance is bright/clean.plenty of parking available in the lot too. The staff were kind and attentive. Great service and food! Will be back to try some other items on the menu

Great time for first timers to a great selection, but basic selection of dim sum and noodles. Ambiance is nice, as it seems pretty new, and the staff is very patient and accommodating in explaining the menu items. Also kid friendly. Highly recommend.

Yu noodles recently expanded into Herndon and McLean. We were frequent visitors to the Fairfax location last year. Yu noodles brings in authentic street food from Chongqing China. The menu is simple, it primarily serves noodles, dumplings, rice dishes, appetizers and soft drinks. My favorite is the flounder with sour cabbage noodles soup. I requested for non-spicy as my palate can't take the Chongqing spicy. Definitely recommend the pork soup dumpling, they are freshly served with ginger and vinegar on the side, it's delicious. My husband loves the scallion pancake, it's crispy and tasty. Last but not least, try their sweet soy milk, it's freshly made and so much better than the soy milk from the grocery store. The McLean location is much more spacious than the Fairfax location. Services from both places are extremely efficient. We spend around an hour typically. I love the decorations in the McLean location, it's minimalist with an authentic touch of street food. Will revisit in the near future!

So happy Yu Noodles opened in McLean! My husband and I went to the Fairfax location before realizing a McLean restaurant opened so we dined here a few days later. I'm happy to report the food was just as delicious! Our favorites are the pork soup dumplings but the noodles are fantastic as well. The Yibin noodles are seriously spicy, but they will tone done the spice at your request. The scallion oil noodles with chicken are excellent as well!

I had a great Dinner at Yu Noodles a few weeks ago. I ordered the beef and rice, which was tender and flavorful, and the Xiao long bao, which were juicy and delicious. The service was fast and friendly, and the prices were reasonable. The restaurant was clean and cozy, and the aroma from the kitchen was heavenly. I really enjoyed the authentic Xiao long bao. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes casual Chinese cuisine. The only thing I would suggest is to have more options for drinks, as they only had water and soda. Maybe some tea or juice would be nice. Other than that, I had a wonderful experience and I can't wait to go back. Yu Noodles is a gem in McLean!

I first went to this restaurant at the Rockville, MD, location two years ago and enjoyed the noodles so much I had to go again when I was back in the DMV area. The ingredients are simple yet so delicious and flavorful. I love a hot cup of tea with their noodles in scallion oil and chicken and panfried pork buns. My friend and I also tried their mango pomelo sago, which was not too sweet and the perfect way to end our meal. I highly recommend slurping some noodles at any Yu Noodles location. You will have a lovely meal in a clean place with very friendly staff and service.

Food was amazing, came with my family, we are out of town from California, some of the best food that we have had, service was helpful and nice, really recommend.

No-frills Chinese spot with a solid menu of very authentic food A few different locations that are scattered around the DMV I came here with 2 other people, and we split a variety of dishes. Everything tasted very authentic, but there was a little too much fat on the meat that we got for my taste It took a while to get the bill as well

Came here for dinner on a rainy sunday. Wasn't busy at all and we were able to order quickly. I think everything we got was pretty good. I liked the cucumbers since they didn't have that many veggie options. I think all of the soup dumplings are good so not much to say about them. We also really liked the yibin spicy dry noodles but there's a lot of oil in them so maybe that's why the cucumbers were so good for me since they were pretty light. The restaurant is open and bright. Feels very friendly.

I'm rating this relative to Chinese and "Chinese" food in the area. Great service, nice and clean space, efficient service, window into the kitchen to watch them make dumplings and the like, and most importantly solid fare. I was happy with the vegetable (mustard greens similar to collard greens) steamed buns, scallion pancakes (though they're a tad oily), soup dumplings (great flavor, decent amount of soup, dumpling skin is a bit thick), chongqing soup (just a hint of spice but perfectly chewy noodles, with fried egg and peanuts), and marinated tofu (very flavorful and four huge pieces). We will definitely be back! It is a little cold inside so bring your jacket.

Good service and nice ambiance. The food was okay. The soup dumplings were not that flavorful, and the wrapping was thick. The Yibin Spicy Dry Noodles With Minced Pork had too many crushed peanuts which overpowered the flavor.

This little gem, tucked away in a small shopping center is definitely worth the trip. The food tastes and feels very authentic. We got a little spread going when we visited and I will definitely be back to try the items we didn't. The service was great. I was able to take something on the menu and have to make it to my liking. The staff were very friendly and responsive. I would definitely pay them a visit. Nice, clean, simple aesthetic.

So glad a Yu Noodles opened so close to me! My friend and I have been talking about coming here for weeks and we finally made it in! I found the decor to be very minimalistic and clean. Service is very quick here. As soon as we walked in we were sat immediately. Since it was just the two of us we wanted to order multiple dishes to try but I knew it would be too much so I'm definitely coming back here! We ended up ordering the pork soup dumplings - I can see why everyone gets these. They are mouth watering. They give you a side of sliced ginger to have with the coup dumplings and on the table there's vinegar and chili oil as well. Sour and spicy cold noodles with beef - We really enjoyed this refreshing noodle dish with a lil kick to it. Lastly, the noodles and chickpea minced pork - now this was spicy! Nothing we couldn't handle but it was worth it! Overall the food here is scrumdillyuptious and not for a bad price either!

The food was served quickly and was fairly priced. I ordered the yibin dry noodles and soup dumplings. The yibin noodle was flavorful and had the perfect level of spice. I wouldn't recommend the soup dumpling because it was lacking the soup part. I would come again to try other dishes on the menu.

We've been to Yu Noodles before but at a different location. The quality of dishes seems to be consistent across the board and I had fun trying other dishes. What we got: Crispy Cruller - 2* in my book and not worth getting again. Veggie Steamed Bun - 3.5* I remember enjoying it! Pan Fried Bun - 5* I really like their buns! Sichuan Beef - 4.5* (dipping the cruller in this was a great way to enhance it's flavor!) I really liked the flavor of this dish. It was amazing! Sesame paste noodles with minced pork - 3* I wasn't as big of a fan as I was hoping to be. It was alright, but nothing special.

I thought the food was OK, but was generally underwhelmed with it, and me and my family greatly prefer A&J.

Tough this one. We went to Yu noodles one night because we were craving Chinese soup noodles and was considering heading out to Fairfax or going to A&J's for the 100th time before we found they opened a location in McLean. Everything was well seasoned and flavor and I'm pretty sure we'll be back for their noodles but I think that's it. First off the appetizers were so expensive. I think it was something $7 for a small plate of cold cucumbers which is kinda ridiculous. Even the soup dumplings. The flavor was good but 6 dumplings for $10.50 is also too expensive. Won't be getting these again and will stick to the freezer ones you can get from Eden center and steam at home. The noodles however were very good and we'll be back to try others. Hopefully the price of the other things come down (though highly doubt it)

Great fast casual place for authentic Chinese hand pulled noodles and dumplings. The restaurant is impeccably clean, the service is prompt and friendly, and the prices are reasonable. My wife and I started with the soup dumplings - they were good - not incredible, but good. My wife had the Sesame Paste noodles with Minced Pork - mixed with a bit of the black vinegar and chili oil provided at the table this was a really flavorful dish - perfect for lunch. I went with the Chongqing Noodles - a generous portion of noodles in a spicy broth with peanuts and a fried egg. It was very spicy - but not over the top... just the right amount to be super flavorful. I felt like it was missing an element, maybe acid, but not completely sure. Still, it was great. For $30 my wife and I walked out of lunch completely full and very satisfied, we'll be back!

I finally found an excuse to check out the newly opened Yu Noodles in McLean! I've been to the Fairfax location over a year ago, but with this one much closer by, I'll definitely be coming back more often for food. I came here with two others and I think we all enjoyed our food for the most part. I definitely enjoyed mine. N3. INTESTINE NOODLES SOUP - 13 My only complaint is the small portion size. I thoroughly enjoyed the spicy (but not that spicy) broth that was flavorful (didn't feel like MSG overload) and enjoyable to drink on its own. The noodles soaked up the broth well, which had good texture. The intestine was chewy, tasty, and a great complement to this noodle soup. I'd highly recommend this to those who like spicy noodle soups and intestines (but maybe ask for a substitution if you don't like intestine? haha). D2. STEAMED CHIVE & PORK DUMPLINGS (10 PCS) - 12 I actually really enjoyed these and even though the dumpling skin is store bought, the flavors of the pork and chive did it for me. I wish it had a bit more pork and less chives, though. The seasoning and sauces used tasted traditional (but I'm not northern Chinese so what do I really know, lol) and I enjoyed the simplicity of it as it wasn't anything fancy. I'd definitely get these again for sure. My friend did say that his mom makes the dumplings better, but I don't have that luxury since my parents don't know how to make traditional northern Chinese dumplings so I'm happy with the dumplings here. Great experience, glad to have another Chinese restaurant closer to me. Will be back to try other noodle soups here (which I'm assuming they're known for).

The beef soup is below par. Dry noodles are okay But service was awful all the times I've gone. The people at the register have been rude to me for asking for more of their 1oz sauces... and I was given an attitude when I asked for utensils as well. Don't suggest tipping.

A coworker and I went to yu noodles for an after work dinner and it was the best idea we could have done! The spicy soup with wontons, pork soup dumplings and crystal shrimp dumplings were all killer!!! The spice level was prefect that it was flavorful with the heat! The service was quick and efficient! Ambiance was standard nothing out of the ordinary! Will be going back for sure! The marinade duck was good but definitely needed something to pair with it like a fried rice or something. The beef noodle soup broth was killer as well!

Very affordable. Great taste. Solid noodle place. Definitely going back one day to try their other menu items.

I've definitely enjoyed my experience here more than my times at the Fairfax location. Not sure if I was just ordering the wrong things or caught them on bad days... This location is a bit bigger which is nice. Also better service and hospitality from the staff. Maybe because it's not as busy as the Fairfax location. I did really liked the soup dumplings here, but not as good as Bob's.. BUT worth it since it's much closer and convenient. The Spicy Oil Wontons and Yu Village Cool Noodles were also pretty solid. The Sour & Spicy Cool Noodles w/ Beef was also not bad, but not my favorite. The Mango Pomelo Sago was good, butBlack Sticky Rice w/ Coconut Milk and Mango was amazing!!

First time at Yu Noodles and I would definitely recommend! Amazing food, best noodles I've had in a long time as well as the wonderful vibe and staff I will be gladly coming back! Great soup dumplings and pan-fried dumplings would recommend getting a variety to try many plates.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Delicious dumplings *Located in the strip mall shared with Safeway on the opposite end *Parking lot available *Walk ins welcomed, no reservations required *Spacious dining area, nice and clean *Credit cards accepted +Pitcher of water with sliced cucumbers provided +Chili oil and vinegar condiments on the table +Scallion pancake - served hot and crispy. +Spicy oil won ton - tasty and good spicing not over powering, and sprinkled with peanuts, green onions and a little chili. +Pork and shrimp soup dumplings -the filling is delicious and tasty. Just the right amount of soup broth inside. Served with micro sliced ginger for added flavor mixed with a little vinegar. Yummy! +Efficient and attentive service. +Will return to try the noodles!

Fantastic service, very swift and almost no wait time for my entree. I had N13 (Beef rice noodle in golden soup), as well as S11 (Crystal Shrimp Dumplings) and SD2 (Peppercorn Spicy Soup Dumplings). Incredible flavor, and all very affordable. Very relaxed, homey environment. Will be coming back!