Small noodle restaurant with plain tables and minimal decor offers a low-key, quaint atmosphere. Menu focuses on authentic Shanxi cuisine with large portions and fair prices. Limited seating and simple setup create an unpretentious dining experience.
Noodle soups feature soft beef and generous meat portions. Varieties include lamb noodle soup and cat ear shaped noodles with pork meatballs. Soups pair well with green onion pancakes and dumplings.
Handmade dumplings stand out with pork and cilantro flavors and a good price ratio. Frozen dumplings maintain quality and pair well with soup, making them a popular choice.
"The Chinese food here, especially the noodles, is excellent."
"The Special Beef Noodle soup has perfectly braised beef."
Good to know
The restaurant serves authentic Shanxi cuisine with a limited menu focused on beef and pork.
There are only 6 tables available, so arrive early to secure a spot.
Prices range from $8 to $13 per dish, with large portion sizes.
Bright, clean interior with spacious seating and free arcade machines at the entrance creates a casual, comfortable vibe. The atmosphere feels authentic Chinese style with a sauce bar offering many options. It suits groups looking for a relaxed place to enjoy flavorful, rich spicy hot pot.
Soup bases come in rich bone broth, fresh tomato, and medium spicy beef varieties. Ingredients stay fresh and flavors balance well without extra salt or tomato paste.
Spicy hot pot here offers authentic mala tang with a great selection to customize your bowl. Ingredients stay very fresh, and the bone soup adds rich flavor.
"You can pick so many Chinese food ingredients for your own bowl."
"I loved picking my own soup ingredients from the wide variety."
Good to know
The restaurant offers a wide variety of meats, vegetables, and noodles.
The price is based on weight, allowing you to fill your bowl as much as you want.
The sauce bar has many more options than typical establishments.
Small, clean space with an exhibition-style kitchen behind glass where hand-pulled noodles are made fresh. Atmosphere is cozy but quiet, with no music and occasional loud conversations from staff. Known for authentic Lanzhou beef noodles, flavorful broth, and affordable prices.
Beef noodle soup stands out with hand-pulled noodles that have the perfect springiness. The Lamb soup with flat noodles is a specialty, and the spicy noodle soup uses mala spice and Szechuan peppercorns for a numbing kick.
Spicy noodle soup uses mala spice and Szechuan peppercorns for a numbing kick. Hand pulled noodles have a perfect springy texture and pair well with soups and fried rice.
"The braised beef noodle soup here is so satisfying."
"The handmade noodles in this Chinese food are wonderfully chewy and flavorful."
Good to know
There are four types of noodle options: thick, thin, flat, and wide.
Water and tea are charged separately.
The combo set is offered at a great price.
Small, cozy Chinese restaurant with 1970s decor and old Shanghai items creates a pleasant, unpretentious atmosphere. The environment stays quiet and clean, offering a lively yet chill vibe that suits authentic Shanghainese home-cooking.
Dumplings like the crab pork soup dumpling and Mini pork wonton pack a rich, umami-filled broth inside. Noodle soups offer a warm, flavorful option, especially on cold nights.
Juicy and fresh dumplings stand out, including pan-fried and crab roe varieties with thin skins and distinct aromas. Authentic Shanghai spring rolls and satisfying wonton dishes complement the menu, alongside tasty potstickers and scallion noodles.
"The Chinese food here, especially the dumplings, is unbelievably juicy."
"The soup dumplings were juicy with tasty fillings."
Good to know
Auntie Qiu Kitchen is closed on Tuesdays.
Parking is plentiful in the lot next to the restaurant.
Some menu items may be sold out during dinner hours.
Handmade noodles come in six thicknesses, crafted in view of diners, creating an authentic Lanzhou flavor in a traditional Chinese style setting. The atmosphere feels busy and lively, with a small space that fills quickly, especially for those who enjoy spicy beef noodle soup.
Beef soups here stand out with rich flavor and tender meat that melts in your mouth. The spicy beef noodle soup offers a bold kick, paired with chewy wide noodles and tasty radish slices.
Hand pulled noodles come in various shapes and sizes, including triangle noodles in the chow mein. Dumplings and beef soup are common choices. Sides like rice and bok choy pair well with the main dishes.
"The handmade noodles here are springy, elastic, and chewy."
"The Chinese food here has amazing, freshly made hand-pulled noodles."
Good to know
Reservations are not required, but expect a wait during peak hours.
The restaurant offers six types of noodle thickness to choose from.
One bowl of soup costs $22, while combo meals are under $20.
Spacious dining area with bistro-style seating and a live BBQ station highlights the setup. The atmosphere is family-friendly but can be noisy due to close table spacing. Parking is available in the back, adding convenience.
Soup dumplings stand out with rich broth inside. Wonton lacks shrimp, so no shell for soup. Hot and sour soup tastes average.
Dumplings stand out here, including pork and leek varieties and highly regarded soup dumplings. The live BBQ station offers Cantonese-style roasted meats like pork, ribs, duck, and pig. Other notable dishes include seaweed fried fish fillets, eggplant with garlic sauce, and French style tender beef.
"The Chinese food here, especially the dumplings, is so juicy."
"The soup dumplings were fantastic."
Good to know
Parking is in the back, accessible by turning onto Duarte from Baldwin.
Last call is at 9:15 pm, and the restaurant closes at 9:30 pm.
I found no wait for a table when I arrived for lunch.
Cantonese restaurant offers large portions and affordable prices with a lively atmosphere typical of traditional Chinese eateries. Busy during peak hours, it serves authentic dishes like curry beef brisket and pan-fried crispy noodles. Cash is preferred due to a surcharge on card payments, and wait times can be long.
Free soup is available in person. The house special soup cooks for hours and has a holistic flavor. Wonton soup contains a few broccoli spears but is very salty and not worth the $12 price.
Offers authentic Cantonese comfort food with Hong Kong-style flavors. Dishes include hot pot rice, Mongolian beef, deep fried squid with spicy salt, and sweet and sour pork, all cooked with balanced seasoning.
"I loved the authentic Cantonese home-cooked Chinese food here."
"I found the house special soup's holistic flavor addictive."
Good to know
They only accept cash or charge a 50-cent fee for card payments.
Credit card payments incur a 5% surcharge.
Expect long wait times during peak hours, especially for takeout.
Chinese restaurant with loud, lively atmosphere resembling a fish market and closely spaced tables. Private rooms offer quieter dining with large round tables and lazy Susans ideal for groups. Known for authentic Cantonese roast duck and generous portions in lunch specials.
Soups feature lobster, duck, and a mix of seafood like crab meat and fish maw.** Options include a rich lobster soup and a crab meat and fish maw soup served at events.
Offers excellent Cantonese food with standout dishes like dumplings, Chinese barbecue, and a deluxe platter featuring items such as prawn, crab meat, fish maw soup, and claypot rice with assorted sausages.
"The Chinese food here has really good roast duck with crispy skin."
"I had lunch in a private room with a nice round table."
Good to know
Lunch specials are priced at $15 with large portions and good variety.
Free self-parking is available in front, to the side, and in the back.
A complimentary portion of shrimp is given for orders over $50.
Open kitchen design reveals fresh food preparation in a modern, clean space with nice decor and welcoming atmosphere. Staff show friendly attitude that puts people at ease. The place offers authentic Xi’an flavors with standout dishes like cumin lamb sandwich and mutton soup buns.
Mutton soup buns stand out with their rich flavor and fresh quality. Noodle soups use good-quality meat and come in satisfying portions.
Vinegar-dipped dumplings stand out with their signature dipping sauce. Hand pulled noodles offer a nice texture and flavor, while frozen dumplings feature sweet fillings uncommon for Xi'an style.
"The mutton soup was hearty and comforting, soaking up all the rich broth."
"The hand-pulled noodles here have great texture and flavor."
Good to know
Parking is located in the back of the restaurant, and the entrance is on the right.
The prices at 李老三 Xi'an Foodie are reasonable for the portion sizes.
They make the bread in house, ensuring freshness.