This place is remodeled and I almost didn't recognize it! I love the new modern and refreshed look it has now. Service is much better but you still need to try to flag for attention when they're not paying attention. The beef roll is just as amazing as I remembered! The onion pancake was nicely toasted and the thin slices of beef were seasoned well with hoisin sauce and cilantro. The beef was sliced well and wasn't chewy at all. Big portions, enough to share for 2. Free parking in the plaza. read more

101 Noodle Express - Newly remodeled - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

See all

3.5 stars! I ate here twice and both times the food was good. The service is good (typical Chinese restaurant service). The portions are a good size, so there's value for your money. This restaurant is on the small side (8 tables), so there is a sign-in sheet just outside the door. I think there are other options that are better in Alhambra or Monterey Park, so if I had a choice, then I would eat at those places. I won't name them here, but I have reviewed them. Come to think of it, the last time I ate here was because two of those other restaurants are closed on Wednesdays. 101 Noodle Express is a good option if your other favorite restaurants are closed. Also, they are open late, so a plus for that! Xie Xie!! read more

See all

Bummer. Ordered pan fried dumplings, eggplant w rice, and of course a beef roll. The eggplant and beef roll out within 5 minutes. No dumplings. We finish our meal and still no dumplings. We tell the server to take off. We're done and we end up arguing about it, that it takes so long to make. I've checked into this location 16 times and we've ordered the same dumplings and it never takes this long. Hello! It may take a few minutes longer but not that long. They came up to the window, were snagged by another server for another table and never noticed ours were short. Just a heads up. Pan fried takes longer but 5 minutes tops, not 20+ Meh read more

101 Noodle Express - Beef noodle. Spicy. - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

See all

It's true. The beef rolls here are heavenly. The *BEST* I have ever tasted in California. They have the perfect balance of beef and hoisin sauce. The wrap itself had that delicious crispy texture to it. Everything was awesome! But besides that, we ordered the pork soup dumplings (xiao long bao) and sparerib handcut noodle soup and pork pan-fried dumplings. The XLB were okay. We've had better. Definitely get the handcut noodle option! Noodles taste fresh, and the broth and beef was flavorful. The pork pan-fried dumplings were also yummy. This place is cash only. There's plenty of parking but be prepared for a line during busy hours. I will definitely come here again! =) read more

See all

With the onset of Covid 19, less is more. It's the simple things in life. Staying in luxury hotels, eating at high end places, visiting fashionable stores, sipping $20 cocktails at some trendy bar... It's almost as if those experiences never happened. I used to love nice things and places. Instead, I'm looking for value. When it comes to lunch or dinner, I run the Yelp search and filter with a single "$" to see what comes up. It's a pain in the ass to sort through the donut shops, fast food, dessert places, and Yelp-promoted taco trucks from buttf*ck Egypt (i.e. not in your search area). But when you find a restaurant that seems to have real substantial food for a "$" on Yelp... Well, all of a sudden it's worthwhile. This is how I found 101 Noodle Express. Yelp search for restaurants with a single "$". I got 5 orders of food for $54: Two orders of the Xiao Long Bao pork and shrimp soup dumplings (that amounts to 20 pieces), 1 order of pan fried pork and leek dumplings (10 pieces), an order of bok choy with garlic, and 1 order of the beef roll (6 pieces). I overdid it on the lunch order, but it was damn good and a great deal and a lot of food for the money. If you're a huge fan of Din Tai Fung but a little more miffed these days with their high prices, then 101 Noodle Express is for you. Even if you're not Asian, you have to still like dumplings. And the beef rolls... Really satisfying here. If I were white, black, Persian or Jewish, I'm pretty sure I would still absolutely love dumplings. When a pandemic with full-on stay-at-home order humbles you and turns you into a cheap bastard, 101 Noodle Express is a solid option for lunch. I called ahead, they picked up the phone, pleasantly took my order, had it ready in 20 minutes with no issues nor service hangups for me. If the stay-at-home order finally gets lifted, will I ever stop by a "$$$$" eatery again? Who the heck knows. Only time will tell. It'll be a fun test to see if I remain humble, or succumb to peer pressure and FOMO, and again become a slightly bougie dude (it's really just to impress girls actually). In the meantime, I'll eat a stupid number of dumplings during a pandemic at lunch for cheap from 101 Noodle Express. read more

I was looking for some tasty hand pulled noodles and found this delicious restaurant! It was everything I was looking for and more! The beef rolls were just as good as my favorite place in Taiwan and I loved the ground pork noodles. Everything was perfectly flavored and the noodles had an awesome chewy texture. The oxtail noodle soup is also a must get and it has tender meat that goes perfectly with the light soup. I would definitely come back! Just note the restaurant is cash only! read more

See all

Small Restaurant with Giant Beef Rolls PROS: - Authentic Chinese Food - Prices are cheap CONS: - Restaurant is small - Bad Service This is the default restaurant for lunch when my coworkers run out of ideas or if we are all sick and tired of the HK Cafe in the area. No one ever remember this resturant's name, except they all refer to this restaurant as the "Beef Wrap Place". Yes, the Beef Roll (aka Beef Wrap) is what this restaurant is known for. Almost every table would have an order on it. MY EXPERIENCE TODAY: FOOD: (2 stars) I decided to be different today, and did not order the Beef Roll. Instead, I looked at the pictures on the wall and decided to order the LAMB SOUP NOODLE for $6.99. My coworker warned me that this might be a little gamey. But I told him that I love gamey food. To my disappointment, there was barely any flavor to this dish, but I was regreting not ordering my Spicy Beef Noodle the whole time I was eating this dish. SERVICE: 3 stars They acknowledged my existance shortly after I walked in, and pointed me to a table. I was happy that I got a table, but it was irritating to sit down at a table that's not cleaned. The waitress took our order and got my food to me fairly quickly. However, when I asked for a fork and a knife, she came back with a fork and told me "We have fork, we no knife." *sigh* AMBIANCE: 3 stars It's a Chinese restaurant, but it is nice to know that they are making attempts to make this place more presentable. I noticed that they put up pictures on its walls since my last visit to this restaurant. OVERALL: I was a little disappointed with my LAMB SOUP NOODLE today. I would have given it 2 stars, but felt generous today... so I will round up. read more

101 Noodle Express - Lamb Soup Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Between loving Phoenix and loving 101 Noodle just down the street, a little part of me wishes that I lived in Alhambra...or that Alhambra was a little bit closer to SF. They have this house relish on the tables and I don't quite know what's inside but it's a tiny bit spicy and might have some chopped cilantro in it...the 4 of us devoured the whole jar! The beef rolls were SUPER! I've had them in Westminster at Peking Restaurant but these were much better! The wraps thinner, beef more tender, etc...and perfect when paired with their house relish. Another reason to LOVE this place is their handmade noodle cooked different ways...handmade noodle is always better especially if you like your noodles with just a little but if bite & chewiness to it. I've had just about a MILLION dumplings in my lifetime but these were simple the best! Plump meaty juicy bites of goodness...I inhaled all of mine without any soy sauce because they were already perfectly flavored! read more

The noodles are good, the pan fried dumplings are great and the crab shanghai dumplings are awesome! Each dish sets you back about $7.50, and I think it's one of those places where the more people you go here with to experience and experiment with a variety of tasty flavors, the greater the overall meal can be. I'd estimate 1.5 orders per person (so 2 people can order 3 dishes, 4 people can order 6 dishes, etc.) and you'll come out around $15 per person after tax and tip for a good meal. Parking is easy, and the menu has a very diverse selection to choose from. The service is very fast and friendly, with food coming prepared cooked to order hot n' fresh. read more

101 Noodle Express - Location menu cover - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've been to this location a total of two times and I guess I've been lucky to dine there before and after their remodel. I must say, that remodel was amazing. The restaurant now is bigger with more tables, along with a modern vibe. Though, there were some subtle differences between my first and second visit. Both times, I ordered their beef noodle soup with hand cut noodles and green onion pancake. On the second visit, we added an order of xiao long bao to the table. Their beef noodle soup was pretty good ... the first time. The second time around, however, was missing something. The soup was not as flavorful as I remembered or perhaps my memory had failed me. Aside from that, the noodles weren't that memorable. I guess I just don't care for the hand cut type of noodle. I honestly prefer hand pulled noodles. They were also a little too overcooked for my tastes. The green onion pancake has been my favorite dish from 101 Noodle Express and the both times I've had it, it did not disappoint. It's nice and thin with good flavor. I would come here just to eat this or maybe grab some to go. TEEHEE. As for the xiao long bao, nothing that great. I didn't really care for it. The meat inside the dumplings were mushy and that kind of grossed me out. Still pretty cheap and unfortunately, it's cash only so don't forget your greens at home! read more

See all

Ordered on a Monday night and they already ran out of flour to make wraps and fresh hand torn noodles. They asked me to call back in 1 hour for them to buy and make more. I did and nada, she was nice enough to take my name and number down so she can call me when they had items back in stock. She called back an hour later, I ordered the popular beef wrap and Dan Dan noodles. There was a line. Paid the fee at the desk blocking the door entry, yes- the lady was wearing a mask, and waited 45 more minutes for my order to be made, as did everyone else (nice to see everyone was wearing masks) that was ordering beef wrap. Everyone was complaining and the comment I kept hearing was that they have been getting slower for a while now as there's only one person working the front and idk how many people are working in the back. Despite their apparent sustained slowness, they are still very popular. I had 10 people waiting around me and all the while I'm just thinking, damn is the beef wrap really that good? Yes people, it is. Perfect ratio of sauce to meat to cilantro and green onion. Dan Dan noodle on the other hand, meh. read more

4-5 stars for food, but 101 Noodle Express averages to a 3 because the service is so bad. The servers are very unprofessional. I've come to 101 a handful of times and the service is awful. I forget about my experience and end up coming back when I crave their beef roll.. The last time I went was a little bit over a week ago right before closing. Most of the tables were open and the server put us in the center of the room. We asked is we could be at the booth right next to the table, but the server said no. We ordered the xiao long bao, beef roll, dan dan noodles and a beef soup (I forgot which one.) The beef roll and dumplings came out, but.. 30 mins later, nothing else did. So we asked the server about put noodle dishes and they told us that it was never made. We we're over it and ended up cancelling the noodle orders. I've had another bad experience beforehand and, it's safe to say, I highly DON'T recommend coming close to closing. That hour before 101 NE closes is where everyone there checks out. The food though is so good though.. They have the best beef roll and the spicy beef soup is crave worthy. Xiao long baos and other dumplings here have thicker skins than DTF which I'm not a fan of. read more

101 Noodle Express - Xiao long bao - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

See all

The 626 night market was a mess so the BF and I decided to get out of there. You have to put your name on the list outside of the restaurant. Don't go walking into the restaurant like I did. The waitresses are pretty bad at pronouncing the names and give up half the time and just yell out how many in the party. So if you have a somewhat difficult name I would try and stay near the list. After a 30 or so minute wait we were seated. I never paid attention in chinese school so I can't read chinese so I took a picture and sent it to my parents and asked them to order for me. I was so excited to order because I figured out the chinese name for the beef wraps all by myself but then I blanked after ordering the minced pork noodles and spicy beef noodle soup (both with hand torn noodles of course). The waitress knew exactly what I wanted though when I told her that we also wanted... and then paused haha. The beef wraps were good. I think I like Liang's Kitchen more though. Everything at 101 noodle express seemed to be lacking in flavor. I drowned everything in the green cilantro stuff, hot chili oil, and vinegar. The beef in the spicy beef noodle soup was super tender and the highlight of the night. I will say that the prices are great though. The two bowls of noodles and beef wrap with tip only ended up costing us $25. We could've gotten away with just one bowl of noodles and the beef wrap too. read more

101 Noodle Express - Beef wrap - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

See all

Now that I have tried 101 a number of times I can say that the must haves at this place is the beef noodles, Dan Dan noodles, and the beef rolls. The beef noodles and Dan Dan noodles can be ordered with hand made noodles that give it a more chewy and flavorful texture. Not a lot of Chinese noodle shops make the hand made noodles because it is very labor intensive and takes a real expert to make them with the consistency. Some of the appetizers also go really well with the noodles. I highly recommend the cucumbers which are my fiancees favorite. CASH ONLY so go to the ATM first. Parking is shared with a small strip mall as well as a bowling alley. read more

The cousin was in town and one of my besties recommended this spot for lunch. Arrived around noon on a Monday, had a short 5 min wait...we ordered and shared: LOVE LOVE LOVE: -Beef roll: hot, crispy and bursting with flavor -Beef noodle soup: beef was tender, noodles were fresh, broth was flavorful and not salty at all (has become my absolute fav) Enjoyed: -Dan Dan (minced pork) noodles: we chose handmade noodles; sauce was creamy -Pan fried pork dumplings: not greasy and juice comes out when you take a bite ;) Prices are reasonable and portions are good! Will definitely be coming back to try other items on their menu! Can't wait! **CASH ONLY** read more

See all

After seeing an episode of Triple D (the D stands for douche) a chef in Vancouver made a beef roll that looked killer. Flakey pastry filled with beef, cilantro and a thick spread of hoisin type sauce. Anyways my mouth was watering as I watched Guy stuff his face with the roll. Well I knew I'd have to try one. Coming to LA and hearing about 101 Noodles beef roll as one of the things not to miss my gal pal and I stopped in for lunch. So we had the beef roll, yeah it was alright. The pastry was not flakey not crispy when instead was kind of soggy and greasy. My dreams were dashed and I sat there a wrecked mess until our other dishes arrived. Leek and pork boiled dumplings, cold tendon and mixed small vegetables. Within a single bite of the tendon I completely forgot all about the beef roll. Slightly crunchy with plenty of chew the slices were mixed with cilantro and chili oil, maybe even some Sichuan peppercorns that made my tongue quiver and salivate in delight. The boiled wonton skins were thick, chewy and with the house condiment suan tsai, which would make my shoe even taste good, I was one happy chubby. I'm pretty sure the condiment had cilantro, onion, chili and vinegar (if you know the recipe please message me). The dumpling filling was so juicy it literally sprayed the salty liquid into my mouth when I bit into it. Love that! Finally the small mixed veggies arrived they were a combination of tofu, edamame, boiled peanuts and a whole juxtaposition of other ingredients that were lightly dressed in oil. These veggies took the house condiment like a champ, a bright, textural delight. Id pretty much forget about ordering the beef roll again but the dumplings and sides are more than enough for 101 to stand on its own. read more

See all

LOVED IT! Boyfriend chose this place and I'd say did a pretty good job. We ordered Beef Rolls, Dumplings and a Cold Side Dish. I was a little skeptical about the Beef Rolls because everyone was raving about it and I was afraid it would be as good as everyone said. Boy, was I wrong...when it came out, it looked exactly as we pictured it as, and it tasted even better than expected! I'm so glad I ordered it, and I highly recommend it! I think the cold dish we ordered was Spicy Tendon. It definitely did NOT look like the picture, but the taste definitely made up for the presentation! It was very good! Now the dumplings. It was something we could've done without. Don't know why so many people like it so much. It tastes like any other dumpling house dumplings. I've had more spectacular dumplings elsewhere, and this did not meet awesome-standards. The service was good. They actually smile whenever they bring you dishes! I'm talking about after working all day since we ate there around 11:30PM! Another great thing is that they open late. I hate having to choose from only hong kong style cafes if I want to eat late. I'm glad they open until 1! Would I come back? DEFINITELY!! YUM!!!!! read more

I was craving beef noodle soup and was around the area, so I decided to bust out my trust yelp app and look for the nearest and best rated place. It directed me towards this mini strip mall with a bowling alley. At first there was a line waiting outside... so you know this place means business. I noticed this place had hand tossed noodles and regular noodles. I made the stupid mistake of ordering the regular noodles.... Learn from my mistake, and get the hand tossed one. They soak in more flavor per bite! I ended up with the beef tendons one and they have about 5-6 pieces of beef in order... it was filling. I also got the beef rolls and it was honestly one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. it comes in 2 rolls, but each roll is cut into 3. So 6 pieces... it's a lot of food... (noodles + beef rolls)... but the combination is totally worth it! You can dunk the beef rolls into the soup... more magical than dunking oreos into milk... that's for sure. They also have cilantro and this spicy chili paste on the table... USE IT. Trust me. The beef noodles and beef rolls tasted so much better with it. I heard this place can get packed for dinner... so be prepared to wait. i docked off 1 star... since its cash only! :( read more

101 Noodle Express - Beef rolls. - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

See all

Solely writing a review on the beef rolls. This place literally has the best beef rolls I've ever encountered. It's a huge portion, comes jam packed with beef lightly. It's not overly spread with hoisin sauce which many other places tend to mans this mistake . I also love how they remodeled this location! Makes for good place to take guests to dine out. Before it was a little on the janky side. read more

See all

Had a little wait but the staff are quick and attentive. There are drunk specials with discounts if you buy 2. They have Taiwanese milk tea too, besides the Thai and regular versions. Tried a variety xiao lung Bao - presentation as a little messy Onion pancake was big but not crispy Won ton soup was large Hand cut noodles with beef were great Dan Dan mien was nice There is lots in the menu with your choice of noodles are read more

Heads up: CASH ONLY. This place has excellent hand torn Dan Dan noodles! My wife and I also got a beef roll that was amazing. They get busy here, but the service is friendly and quick! If you're in the neighborhood make sure to drop in. read more

101 Noodle Express - Beef Roll and Dan Dan noodles - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

As part of my exploring more Asian eateries on the Eastside, 101 Noodle Express came up in a Yelp filtered search as it was late at night. The parking lot looked pretty full for how late it was but the restaurant is big inside and had plenty of open seating. We ordered to-go, a beef noodle soup, chicken noodles soup and beef rolls that I was expecting to be really good but there was a taste that it had that I didn't like and couldn't continue eating it. The soup was okay, but I've definitely had better ones with more flavor. The waitress who was on shift didn't seem too friendly at all -- seemed like we bothered her for water. read more

I seriously blame myself for not giving this place a try sooner...I often go to the bowling alley here in this plaza but take off to some other restaurants when hungry :( For a small restaurant like this, they sure have a lot to offer...from a scale of 1-10, every dish here is 8 n up :) Definitely go for the pork roll...I don't think anywhere else can compare. It has an amazing taste to it...talking about it makes me want some right now lol Dan Dan noodle is a must try...I like the sauce here...they have a spicy one and a non spicy...I am not much of a spice person but the spicy one is better lol its not extremely spicy and not salty like other places...just right =) Siu lun bao...not the best here but it wasn't nasty! The meat inside isn't that tasty...but there was enough juice lol n the skin was good...soft but not mushy... I love this place...I will definitely come back for more Service: Neutral Parking: In the bowling alley plaza...next to Dip's Grill Restroom available Price is average read more

Ambiance: ** small and simple decoration, crowded inside Service: ** slow and impatient Food: generally okay, with few highlights and one bad choice as well Beef Tendon Slices - **** chewy and spicy, recommend Beef Rolls - ***** signature dish, very tasty, highly recommend Handmade Noodles with Beef Stew and Tendon - *** noodles were kinda over-cooked, beef was tender and juicy Lamb Skewer - * lamb was not fresh, and over toasted, one of the worst I've ever had Price: **** very decent, less than $10 for each dish, cash only read more

See all

Probably the only Asian noodle restaurant on Yelp with an average rating of 4-star and 500+ reviews (as of April 2014) that still open after 12 AM in the 626 area. WARNING: Pay close attention when staffs call out names on the waiting list because they don't have the best pronunciation ... ANOTHER WARNING: Cash only! And don't expect amazing 5-star service here. #5 Leek & Pork Dumplings (10 pieces, $5.49) - Pretty juicy steam dumplings. A lot better than expected. #70 Beef Roll ($6.99) - Okay, it was a little bit greasy. Well, not like it mattered to me - a little bit of hoisin sauce + a little bit of cilantro + crispy crust = delicious beef roll. #61 Dan Dan Noodles w/ Minced Pork / Rice Noodles (Hand-torn noodles, $6,49) - Considering it was Szechuan style (famous for its spiciness) Dan Dan noodle, I thought the spiciness level was just right for me. Yes - the spiciness level didnn't reach the authentic Szechuan style level, but at least I was able to enjoy the noodle bowl. Excellent hand-made noodle - great texture. If you are looking for traditional / inexpensive Chinese food around 12 AM in the 626 area, then this is a good late-night dining option. read more

See all

This is one of my fav Taiwanese restaurant in Sgv. This is a good place to have family style meals that is authentic and a variety of good dishes to choose from. Parking is plenty with it's own parking lot. There are 2 locations in Sgv: Alhambra and Arcadia. My fav is the location on valley. They recently renovated this location and also expanded one more unit over. The best part is that they open late until 1 am and they are still busy during the late night. Don't forget to brig CASH!! Before I begin.... Don't forget to add the Chinese green salsa to everything. I wish I knew how they make it. It's a spicy kick of parsley, pickles, Garlic, and jalapeños. It is so good and you can't find this salsa at any noodle restaurant. I keep coming back because of this addictive garnish... I can finish this whole container easily.. The dumplings are made fresh and they serve 10 pieces with more reasonable prices than din tai fung. $7.99. I would recommend eating the xiao long bao. Very juicy with the meat juice. Be careful when you're taking the first bite. The noodles can be served homemade style. You gotta order the spicy beef noodle soup. The beef soup is so rich and flavorful. The dan dan noodles are so good as well. The sides dishes are out of this world. The pig ears, seaweed, and bean curds goes really well with the noodles. They do add sesame oil and chili oil. So it can be spicy unless you tell them to watch the oil. Lastly, but not least. The most popular is the beef rolls. It's a good size with 4 thick slices. It goes really well with the noodle soup. The roll isn't too dry and it is very flavorful and filling. The staff here are very friendly and quick. They are attentive and even pack your to go for you. I love not having to wait around for service. And it's very rare in a Chinese restaurant!!!!! Lol.. read more

101 Noodle Express - Pickle veggie and shredded pork noodle soup. - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

See all

I'll keep this review simple. Get the beef rolls, best ever! Everything else is pretty much fair game like the green onion pancake, boiled dumplings (especially the crab and pork/leek), and spicy beef noodle soup. Food comes out quick and they have some tea options with boba. I have been here several times and it's a weekly lunch stop. read more

See all

The dishes were very tasty and definitely recommend this place There are many choices in the SGV but if you want some authentic Taiwan dishes with decent service then come to 101 Noodle Express read more

See all

Heard great things about this place from friends and reviews, but was very underwhelmed. Nothing really wowed me or blew me away in terms of taste and flavor for every item my buddy and I ordered. We got the beef noodle soup, pan fried lamb dumplings, boiled pork dumplings, and beef rolls. Pretty solid order and enough to determine how good a place with this type of cuisine is. The beef noodle soup broth was okay, not much seasoning to taste. The beef rolls were kind of damp and not crispy at all. The pan fried lamb dumplings were probably my favorite since it had great lamb flavor and was crispy on the outside. The boiled dumplings were okay. Parking isn't bad at all, there's a decent sized lot you can park in. We came on a Sunday night so there wasn't a wait. read more

See all

BEST BEEF ROLLS EVER!!! I don't know how they do it but their rolls are perfection! To be honest, their beef rolls are even better than some places in Taiwan! I couldn't get enough of them! The beef was tasty, tender, and just the right amount of thickness and fat. The cilantro wasn't too overwhelming, but complemented the beef well. The wrap itself was crispy but not hard, with good texture and crunch. The flavor was perfect! Not too sweet and not too salty, but still packed with flavor in each bite! Please don't ever change the recipe for this dish as this is the only reason why'd I would be willing to drive an hour over for! Oxtail soup: This was delicious, as well! So much flavor, but surprisingly, refreshing in a way. It wasn't heavy and oily, but just so much packer deliciousness in their broth. The meat was tender and the noodles were well-cooked. Not everyone is a fan of hand-torn noodles as they are thicker but they give you the option for having other types of noodles. Either way, that oxtail broth was perfect! Beef noodle soup: I loved how tender the meat was and how "light" the broth was without lacking in flavor. I'm used to having heavy and oil-laden beef noodle soup so this was a change of pace! I felt like the broth was a little saltier than I'd like, but it could also be because I was comparing it to the oxtail broth and favored that one more. I love this place! I'm still dying to try their xiao long baos! I'll definitely come back for those beef rolls though! Note that this place is cash only! read more

See all

Everything we ordered was delicious. Next time I need to make sure to order the dumplings and the beef wrap. Definitely plan on going back soon read more

Ordered over phone and the food was ready before we got there! The portions look a little bit bigger than when I use to dine in and I'm not complaining. They only allow cash so remember to bring some! I always get the Dandan Noodles and Beef rolls, which come out great every time. Hope they keep getting business throughout the pandemic :( read more

This place is delicious. They have a wide variety of noodle dishes. I like to order the dry minced beef noodle, the Dan Dan noodle, and the eggplant noodle. Their green chili is also really yummy. read more

Best food I ate all year level good? You bet. Cash only, wait times abound even late on a week day but the portion sizes will definitely make you more than happy. 101 Noodle Express is the trifecta - it tastes really good, it's cheap and you get a ton of food. If only more restaurants could provide this level of joy to me... Anyways, I highly recommend the roast beef roll as this takes my vote for best single bite of food I've had all year. Crispy pancake, tender beef, fresh cilantro and a brush of hoisin sauce to bind it all together - you cannot go wrong with the bites here. If you want to change it up, add a dab of chili oil and or the pickled greens on the table or both. In any case, the roast beef roll is incredible and a must order. We also tried the dan dan hand pulled noodles which were also excellent. The noodles have a distinct chew to them that I really like and also come in a big bowl that will keep you full. The pork sauce is complex and earthy and the noodles do a wonderful job of trapping the sauce in the ridges. Also a great dish. If we had more people, I would suggest also trying the xiao long bao, but alas with only 2 people, we weren't able to tackle a third dish. Always next time... read more

I came here with a friend who told me that this place was CASH ONLY, so we had to make a stop at the nearby banks to withdraw some cash. It was mildy annoying but after trying the food, I'll make to always have cash on me when I'm in the area because this place is BOMBdiggity and cheap! Make sure to write your name on the clipboard that's hanging on the wall outside of the restaurant because there WILL be a wait. Food: 1) Beef Rolls - I've had beef rolls before, but the beef rolls here were out of this world! It's like an mouthwatering, juicy Asian beef burrito that's soo good it'll make you wanna slap yo mama! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/101-noodle-express-alhambra?select=Qi3FttDgVqE3Ixl96raN0Q#5JRsBTopf1lr4gbeLV0o9g 2) Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Get the handtorn noodles for the soups even though it's $1 more than the soup with regular noodles. It's worth it! Every part of the soup: the broth, noodles, and beef were all very flavorful. I would definitely order this over and over again. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/101-noodle-express-alhambra?select=Qi3FttDgVqE3Ixl96raN0Q#RJsiOi9v9POOn83yb6tbrQ Service: Not the most attentive service I've received. They'll do the bare minimum, but they won't go out of their way to see how you're doing or if you need anything. It's all about seating you and getting you out asap, so they can seat the next guest, which I didn't mind because the food was too dang good! read more

101 Noodle Express - Beef rolls - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

See all

Between my fiancé and I we ordered: spicy beef noodle (hand torn), dan dan noodles, leek and pork dumplings (steamed), and the beef rolls. Hehehe were little piggies. Anyways, this place is cash only but not to worry, they have an ATM machine conveniently inside the restaurant. Servers kept coming around to fill our waters. So the food... -Beef noodles were very very bland!! The broth tastes like water -Dan dan noodles were just okay nothing special -Leek and pork dumplings were very juicy and flavorful -Beef rolls were very good...with lots of cilantro to blend with the sweetness of the sauce and savory meat Overall this place is just okay. Not the best but not the worst either. read more

See all

Ugh two words: BEEF ROLLS. So good. Now I know what the buzz is all about. Came here with the family because my aunt's been here before so she recommended it. My family been on a beef roll craze lately - but MAAAAAN this place is bomb. We also ordered some dumplings, a spicy chicken fried rice, some chicken platter, and a few other noodle dishes but I just want to talk about the beef rolls. Customer service was okay, they checked on us a few times & cleared our empty dishes. Definitely coming back! read more

101 Noodle Express - Spicy chicken rice - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

See all

-BEEF ROLLS! Juicy, tasty, and affordable all mixed with a good amount of grease. I hate cilantro but it tastes mighty good in the beef roll! I drench mine with the chili oil. Yump. -I prefer the spicy beef noodle from Dips. The spicy beef noodle at 101 is NOT spicy. Major bummer. Beef is tender and the soup isn't too salty. -Don't be stingy and order the hand torn noodles. You won't be disappointed! Chewy and unlike any other noodle I've ever had. -Restroom needs a pick me upper: air freshner and a good scrub will do. People! Please learn to aim or at least wipe the seat. Squatting is a must sometimes. -Service is a bit slow. read more

I went here for the first time tonight! We ordered the beef rolls (layers of crispy pancake, thick slices of beef, cilantro) which my friend said they're well known for. One order comes with two huge rolls (as big as Chipotle burritoes, cut into six pieces so be prepared with an appetite or multiple friends to share with), and they truly hit the spot - substantial without being heavy/dense. We also got the xiao long bao which I was craving. I wouldn't recommend them because they were very small and mediocre, and also the presentation looked messy. The food came out quickly and service was standard for a Chinese restaurant. Definitely going to try the hand-torn noodles next time! And I'll be back to try the bowling place around the building's corner afterward! read more

Always, always a big a fan of 101 Noodle Express! It's my go-to spot every time I stop by the 626. I would highly recommend their hand torn noodles with their dan dan sauce as well as their beef rolls. I've tried other beef rolls at different restaurants like Mama Lu's but nothing compares to the one at 101. The pancake isn't greasy, the beef is thin and flavorful, and the cilantro is just the right touch. You definitely need to stop by 101 Noodle Express next time you're in the area! read more

See all