Al&#x27;s Big Dipper

Passing through Albuquerque and we had the chance to take in dinner, so we found Tasty Noodles &…read moreDumplings on Yelp. 4.3 rating with over 200 reviews, several reviews referencing fresh homemade noodles, we thought we'd give it a try. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with great signage. The inside is well spaced with plenty of table and an area where you can watch them make the dumplings. It was cool to watch our dumplings being made (I asked if I could take the pictures). There is an art to making noodles and dumplings and they know here. We ordered a chicken noodle soups, Sichuan Dan Dan noodles, soup dumpling. The Sichuan Dan Dan noodles were very spicy, but a real chili flavoring to the spice, not just heat. The noodles were fresh and not too soft. The chicken soup was excellent and when I added the chili oil, it was excellent! The soup dumplings were so delicious, not too think, filled well, and very tasty. This is a real gem of a place with authentic noodles and dumplings with excellent, friendly service. If we pass through again we will make it a point to stop in for a Tasty dinner! Thank you!!

Good food and service. Loads of food options to choose from, can't go wrong with Dan Dan Noodles!read more

Inside of the restaurant

E23. Eggplant with Garlic Sauce C7. Pork BBQ Baos

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Ingenious Fried Beef

Tasty Pot

4.3(201 reviews)

7.2 mi•Eastside

I have been coming here with my girlfriend because she's always wanting hot pot but doesn't want to…read morewait for iGrill, plus this location is closer to us. We love it! She always gets the Miso Ramen hotpot and I've always changed up what I get between the sizzling plates and the hotpot options. Our absolute favorite is the basil popcorn chicken, we always get extra sauce as well because we tend to run out of the sauce before the chicken. But if you do come here please make sure you order it! They carry a lot of the traditional Japanese beers despite being a taiwanese based restaurant but that's not a bad thing, the Kirin in particular is hard to find in Albuquerque so it's my go to. The Formosa flight is also a great option for anyone looking to explore Sake. The service is nice and Lena is usually the server we see the most, she is great and always checking in on us throughout our time dining. We usually go in around 4pm and I believe it is typically the shift changeover period and it will be one or two other tables dining In and we tend to get checked on by multiple servers which is nice as a customer. We never have a bad experience here, and despite wanting to try new restaurants, we both consistently agree that Tasty pots basil popcorn chicken is worth coming here for, from there I always struggle with what to order as i want to try everything once and my girlfriend will always choose the Miso ramen hotpot. It's a great place to come and spend some time in, and there's even Boba and teas you can get to go! Typically the price range for us lands around $80 to $120 without tip depending on us getting the combo deal or not, alcohol, soft drinks, boba tea, and our appetizer. We also spend about an Hour or hour and a half dining In from the time we are sat to the time we have packed up our leftovers and are leaving out the door.

I'm going to give this place 4 stars tho I've bn once only and my visit was truncated…read more It's in the same parking lot as the Einstein Bagels on the corner of Wyoming and Academy, on the periphery of the Walmart parking lot, further east than the Dion's. 12:40 on a Monday: ample parking with shade provided by a few trees. Easy to see the restaurant from the parking lot, cute tasteful neon lights point the way. The cook greeted me as I walked in, looking over his shoulder and let me me know someone would be with me soon (much appreciated; you never want to feel unseen) Neddie/Netty was helping at a table but acknowledged me then came over to show me to a table. She proved so helpful. I explained it was my first time there, she asked what I wanted to drink then said she'd send it out: it came by robot! I grabbed my drink then I had to read the screen to send it on its way: it was cute. When it came to ordering, newbie here, it looked like I wouldn't hv enough time to savor any of the main entrees what with other orders going on, and me hvg to leave for my next appt in 40 minutes, so I just ordered a shrimp tempura appetizer. A few minutes later, a dish was delivered to a nearby table when the cook, I learned his name is Viktor, asked if he could make it in 2-3 minutes, would I still like the bulgogi over rice or Japanese ramen: I looked to Neddy for her recommendation and went with the latter. Viktor was as good as his word: steaming sizzling plate of yumminess in front of me within 5". I still took 3/4 of the dish with me and it's even better as leftovers! Re: the shrimp tempura appetizer It was ok, perfectly battered and fried but seemed factory-determined cookie-cutter, all the same size, no heads, no tails. But it's a sweet, spacious establishment, cool in the 100° heat without being chilly, friendly attentive thoughtful service and tasty food. I'll be back to try the main stuff -- and allow ample time to savor the offerings.

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Annie's Soup Kitchen

3.8(72 reviews)

7.1 mi•Eastside

Annie's is an Albuquerque staple. I don't think I've ever had a bad meal there. The service is…read moreusually pretty darn good also. I must say the last time I went I asked what ingredients are in the egg salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad because I have food allergies. The server said, "Oh they don't tell us. All the recipes are secret." Ok well I sort of get that but sort of don't having allergies. So beware if you do too! I decided to take my chances and order the Three Salad meal. This comes with three scoops of salad; one of egg salad, one of tuna, and one of chicken salad. It's served with tomatoes. The salads were very tasty! Unfortunately there was something that was undetectable in the chicken salad and I felt too weird to eat something I couldn't place so I threw that salad away. I asked for crackers for my salads but they didn't have any. Booooooo. I also ordered a warm blueberry muffin and it was scrumptious!! My mom got an egg salad sandwich with a cup of French Onion soup which she said was delicious. This place is decorated the exact same way as it was in the 80s when I was a child, so it's fun to go with my mom. It's ver nostalgic. However, I won't go on my own or suggest it to friends now. There are too many of us that prefer to know what we are eating. Cheers!

Walking into Annie's soup kitchen is like taking a step back in time. You're greeted by staff that…read moremakes you feel like you dropped by your best friend's grandma's house. The food is what you expect - no one makes it better than grandma. We had the roast beef sandwich ( today's special) and French onion soup ( one of their specialties). So good!!! For the first time in a long time, we were too focused on eating to have a conversation until we finished our food. The atmosphere is relaxed and you don't feel rushed. The staff seem to know everyone that walks thru the door, and, if they don't, they make sure you feel welcome and will want to come back soon.

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Open face hot turkey, cheese, chile avocado sandwich!

Red Chilli House

4.2(55 reviews)

6.6 mi•Westside

This place is a hidden gem with a heartbeat…read more No assembly lines, no shortcuts, no rush. Just one kind woman running the front and what feels like grandma and grandpa working their magic in the kitchen, cooking each dish fresh, one at a time. Be patient. Good things are happening back there. Every bite tasted like it was made with pride and years of tradition. The food was incredible, comforting, and worth every minute of the wait. If you want fast food, go somewhere else. If you want food made with soul, you just found it.

This may be the most authentic Chinese I've ever had in NM, both food and service. I order the…read morewonton in chili oil, a beef & cheese egg roll (off the Special Board), and the Spicy Chicken, one of their signature dishes buried in red chiles and sichaun peppercorn. I haven't sweat that much since hot yoga. They cooked everything one at a time, everything served fresh and hot, with prompt service. I'll be back to try everything.

1.8 mi•Midtown/University

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Wontons in chili oil

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Grilled fish.

Sopa Loca

3.9(9 reviews)

Sopa loca is loca, but in a good way. Hurry down for lunch. Food was good, service was quickread more

Let me tell you about this amazing place, it's pretty hard to find authentic mexican food in New…read moreMexico as it is . This place not only serves menudo on Sunday for free when you order but everything was amazing ! I went back 4x in a 2 day span . Customer service was amazing, the restaurant itself is comforting, the music was nice . 10/10 would recommend and will be coming here everytime I visit!

CHICKEN GREEN CHILE STEW

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Full liquor license-Tequila-Mezcal

Zu Hot Pot

4.2(128 reviews)

7.8 mi•Eastside

I used to live in both San Francisco and Seattle where good hot pot was almost as plentiful as…read moreStarbucks shops. There aren't as many choices here. And sometimes when there's limited choice here I'll make do with what is available. Fortunately this place is great. You can order a single broth or a split pot. I usually go with the taiwan spicyy broth and one of the others. It's always good, regardless of what ingredients you order they'll pile the plate high. They offer tons of condiments and ice cream for desert. I've also ordered this as delivery which I thought was impossible. But they make it work. You order your broth (single flavor uless you get two orders of broth). You also order your ingredients and whatevder sides you want. I usually get beef, pork and meatballs. Rather than cooking yourself they come cooked in a container with a little brother and you add them at your leisure. I usually get the spicy chicken nuggets as a side and they are delicious. It's a huge portion of food and I almost always have leftovers. Great place!

We had the popcorn chicken appetizer and 2 flavor hot pot which we ordered hot. Our hot pot…read moreincluded the mixed veggie plate (which includes everything listed in the veggie section of the menu except enoki mushrooms), enoki mushrooms, shrimp, sliced beef, pork meatball, and glass noodles for each of us. $56. First the food. It was absolutely fabulous. The appetizers were perfectly crispy and the sauce was not overpowering - they let the chicken do the talking. The broth was spicy but a little oily tasting. I was sweating the whole time which was awesome! The veggies, meats and mushrooms all had great flavor. This place was obviously using fresh ingredients. I'm sharing a copy of my bill so you can see that they itemize for things like the sauce/ ice cream bar as well as the cc fee. I like when restaurants do this because it means that they don't make everyone pay for things if they don't want those things. It means that this restaurant is going the extra mile to provide a good value. We were impressed and we'll be back for more awesome food and excellent service!

4.7 mi•North Valley/Los Ranchos

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Lunch specials -popcorn chicken combo $9.95 Severed 11:00am-2:00pm

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Taiwanese Sacha Soup Chinese Herb Soup

Yummy Noodle House

3.9(77 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Mandarin

I picked up an order to go today. The restaurant is small with a few tables, but looks like it is…read moreprimarily for to go pickup. The food was promised in 8 to 10 minutes and was ready easily in that time. I ordered Crab Rangoon, a favorite of my wife, and pork fried noodles. The Crab Rangoon is some of the best in Albuquerque. I could actually taste the crab. Most I've had here just taste of cream cheese, so whatever they do at YNH, they should continue! The pork fried noodles, on the other hand, were nothing special. The dish tasted of Chinese Five Spice which includes clove and is not a favorite flavor for me. My wife didn't mind so much, so this is certainly a personal issue. Add a star if you are ok with the seasoning. We will certainly be back for the Rangoon and to try other menu options.

Yeah, you got that yummy-yum That yummy-yum, that…read moreyummy-yum.. We settled into Yummy Noodle House for a late lunch... We shared "Shrimp Fried Noodle / 虾炒面".. nicely split on two plates for us. The shrimp was plump delicious with the spicy good noodles and cabbage, et al nicely wok'd al dente. We both washed this enjoyable grub down with surprisingly refreshing "Lemon Smoothies".. Everything sang with perfect notes of "heat and sweet".. A fun friendly eatery of the best "oriental spaghetti treat".. Hop in the Lambo', I'm on my way Drew House slippers on with a smile on my face I'm elated that you are my lady Yeah, you got that yummy-yum That yummy-yum, that yummy-yum Noodles!..:) Best, Avram Bieber Jr.

1.7 mi•Midtown/University

Crab Rangoon

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Sweet and Sour Pork

O Ramen and Curry House

3.8(499 reviews)

I love love love O Ramen- less for their ramen, but for their curry and potato croquettes. It's…read moreconsistently delicious and fast enough to be a lunch time spot. It's cozy and nothing insane in terms of atmosphere, but decently nice- a step above fast casual for sure and somewhere you can easily bring a client or a date. The wait staff are super friendly and have become familiar over the years. I also recommend the takoyaki here-- although it's served piping hot and I always burn my tongue a bit.

It's good and inexpensive. Very basic. Open later in the evenings…read more Great young person hangout.

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Takoyaki

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Tula's Kitchen

3.8(268 reviews)

8.2 mi•Eastside

Staff were all friendly and attentive. We came in as a family of 4. I had the Duke city grilled…read morecheese sandwich with a side of tomato bisque. The soup was tasty, and the sandwich was pretty good- a little too much turkey for my taste. My husband had the mushroom peppercorn steak. It was cooked well, and he enjoyed the peppercorn sauce. One person had the steak salad. She said it was good, not great. The salad was served with large leaves of lettuce (she had to cut them up) and steak. She mentioned that she wished there was a little more to the salad- it was just the lettuce and steak. The last person in our party had the green chile chicken pasta. She liked it. Overall, our experience was good. I would say Tula's is fair. It's nothing to write home about, but it wasn't bad.

SHOO FLIES!!!! Don't get me wrong bc I really love this place BUT keeping the big Patio doors open…read moreto the restaurant was a big mistake. They do have a very nice patio but I was eating inside in lieu of out in the 95 degree heat and flies. I mentioned it to my very sweet server and she got me a battery fan to put on my table to shoo flies! (See pic) I ordered their wonderful Reuben w Caesar side and ate it with the fan shooing the flies while I ate inside. Seriously!! I did let her know the homemade croutons were stale and tough and not very edible. Service, food and drinks here are always very good and polite. I'll be back but not when the outside summer flies are taking over.

Four of our signature cocktails: Aperol Spritz, Spicy Mango Margarita, Santa Fe Blue, and our French 75.

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Vinaigrette

4.0(778 reviews)

0.8 mi•Old Town

Excellent. I will be back and I will tell my friends. Focaccia is only $2. So glad they only…read moremoved and didn't go out of business.

Wow. For years Vinaigrette has been one of my favorite restaurants. I've been to all 3 locations…read more The food is great. I have recommended it. Today, they lost me. The kitchen appreciation fee. I would pay more for my food to have the staff paid better. I do not want an extra fee that makes my food more expensive. The website they say to go to for more information also did not work when i tried on two browsers. The food is good. The old location was much better. The kitchen appreciation fee made it so I won't be back. Pay your staff better, raise prices, but don't put on a mandatory fee. I support paying better and getting rid of tips.

Inside view from a corner by the window

Beet Goes On with chicken

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