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    Angry Noodle

    4.2 (30 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Liang pi  pickled cabbage beef noodle soup  chili oil beef slices  marinated cucumber salad
    Yumei H.

    I ate here with my boyfriend on Sat night and when we came around 6pm, the restaurant was pretty empty. We ordered at one of the self serve kiosks. I appreciate that there are photos for each item on the menu. We got: - cold skin noodle (Liang pi): 10/10 very yummy - pickled cabbage beef noodle soup: 6/10 noodles were chewy and nice but the soup was lacking - chili oil beef slices: 10/10 one of my favorite things, love the spices but not spicy - marinated cucumber salad: 2/10 don't get this because it does not look like the photo on the menu and the cucumber was fairly sweet Overall, I really like the self serve concept here and they don't take tips. As we were eating, more and more people showed up. There were plenty of tables available and I would come back to try other items.

    Wei Y.

    It is a good restaurant for anyone who enjoys tasty noodles. The service is kept to a minimum, which means you need to order on a screen, clean up after eating, and get your own utensils. The good thing is that you don't need to pay a tip. We ordered garlic dipping noodles with minced pork, pickled mustard greens fish noodle soup, and stir-fried baby bok choy. The noodles were hand-rolled, so they were very chewy. The minced pork was a bit too salty, but it tasted fine when eaten with the noodles. I will definitely come back to try other dishes.

    Lina C.

    Love their tomato egg noodles!! Chewy noodles yum yum. Our favorite to do place for lunch. The freshest ingredients are on the weekend so recommend coming then! Huge fan of the ordering with kiosk and environment. Service is straightforward as it's self pickup at the front and self bus the food to the Return station

    Kaetyng C.

    I saw someone post a "no tipping" sign for this store so I knew I had to come and support them! This is my first time here and I thought the spicy beef noodle soup was delicious. The broth had a nice meaty flavor and wasn't too spicy. I like my pickled cucumbers crunchy and these didn't have any sort of crunch to them so I would pass on them the next time I'm back. They did mess up on our noodle choice -- we ordered wide noodles and they gave us the default noodles, but didn't want them to waste the food if we asked for the correct noodles so we didn't say anything. Though, I'm happy with the standard noodles. They were perfectly QQ and probably one of the best noodle textures I've had in a long time. It's also nice that this plaza isn't too crazy like the 99 ranch one where I always have difficulty finding parking. I'll definitely be back!

    Anny O.

    Disappointing.. noodles texture was chewy and good but the sauce was too oily and didn't have much flavor. thought we found a good alternative to QQ noodles but I wouldn't come back here The restaurant had a weird smell too

    Beef noodle soup and dry noodle combo
    Chloe P.

    Tried Angry Noodle and this spot is definitely a 5-star noodle fix for me. The noodles here are super QQ (chewy) -- almost like an al dente pasta texture, which I love. They use those wide, thick noodles that really hold their shape and soak up the sauce perfectly. Every bite had great texture and flavor. We ordered the beef noodle soup and the combo dry noodles with pork and scrambled egg. Both were really good. The flavors had nice hints of chili oil and garlic, giving everything a savory kick without being overwhelming. It was a little oily, but honestly the noodles absorb it really well so it ends up tasting rich and satisfying rather than greasy. Another plus was how fast the food came out. Perfect spot if you're craving noodles and don't want to wait forever. Overall, really flavorful noodles with great texture and quick service. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm craving chewy noodles.

    Beef noodle soup
    Summer C.

    Angry noodle is fully self service, but I guess it's balanced because they don't charge tips! When you first go into the store, you order at a kiosk and find a table. The place is pretty big, so there is lots of places to select from. I went exactly at noon, but the store was pretty empty. The interior was clean and tidy; each table had these phone holders, which is great for a good youtube break! Once your food is ready, the staff calls your order number (which is stated on the receipt) and you pick your order up from the counter at the rear of the store. Once you've finished eating, you drop everything (even the trash) on a shelf. The consistency of the noodles at Angry Noodle are game changers. So chewy, and perfectly firm. We got the Tomato Egg with regular noodles and beef noodle soup with regular noodles. The tomato egg with regular noodles was underwhelming. Tomato and egg is one of my favorite childhood dishes, a dish that will always take me home from a bite. However, this bowl of noodles didn't hit the spot. The broth was really bland; it didn't even have that tomato egg soup flavor, but just chicken broth. The tomatoes were close to melted, and the eggs were okay. The beef noodle soup was a lot better, though I hate to admit that it was pretty average. It came with a good amount of vegetables and a generous portion of beef. The broth was savory and flavorful. I would totally recommend ordering this one. The noodles here are not pricey at all! Each were less than 20 dollars! I would totally come again. I'm looking forward to trying the wide noodles and some of the oil noodles!

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    Anphie K.

    The restaurant is small but clean. It wasn't busy because I went there for late lunch. They do closed between 2pm and 5pm. The food was enough to fill my stomach. The noodles were good. It's like McDonald's fast food restaurant. You order by yourself and they will bring the food to the counter for you. They also have a sign says no tips. That could save you money. :)

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    Sarah T.

    Angry noodles is all about noodles. I went here for an early dinner with family and it was pretty empty. The space is very big because it took over two store fronts. Order is by kiosk and self pick up. Fast casual type place. The tables and chairs were new but weren't clean looking. All tables had these phone holders or chargers, which was a nice thought for solo diners or families using a tablet except those also looked pretty greasy. We orders a few noodle dishes to try. The Garlic dipping noodles was a dry wide noodle topped with boiled bok choy and garlic sauce. If you love garlic, this is the dish to try because it was packed with garlic aroma and flavor. Next was the beef broth noodles which also came with the wide noodles. The broth was clean tasting and the beef tendons were very tender. Last was the Oil Splash Noodles which was noodles topped with chilli cooked in hot oil paired with boiled bok choy. I would order this less salty next time, but overall the flavor was good and the chili oil wasn't too spicy where you would be sweating. The menu is small focused on the noodles and maybe a few side dishes. I would go back next time I have a craving for noodles.

    Mary L.

    For someone like myself who cook at home regularly, I am beginning to like their tasty single side dishes. Self service kiosks. It only takes Visa/Mastercard/Apple pay on kiosks. Grab own condiments. Not sure about noodle bowls, but I am a fan of marinated Chinese meats & veggies. This place surprised me. I actually liked their foods here. Authentic, good portions, affordable, and tasty. Tipping optional. Location is actually larger than it looks. They have two separate dining areas. Place your tray in the back when done (there are signs). 5/5 for flavors/ingredients/taste. Love everything drooped in vinaigrette and sesame oil/chili oil flavors. Yummy! Yes, authentic Chinese street foods. Marinated cucumber salad $5.99 was worth it. Stir fried baby Bok Choy $5.99 was worth it. Chili oil beef slices, this one is absolutely worth $8.99. Fulfilling and perfectly made. Pickled garlic $1.99, I was only expecting one piece, but they gave me two whole pieces. Garlic is not for everyone, but it definitely fits my tastebuds for sure. Sweet & sour, just the way I like it. Added a $2.99 herbal tea in a can with my order. Staff was organized and constantly came out to check details of operations/wiped down tables/chairs/routines. Not bad for a self service restaurant that doesn't require tipping. I am surprised. Chinese foods are getting an upgrade in the South Bay Area. Everything was delicious and well made for simple foods. I will try noodle bowls next time. This is a great addition to the plaza here in Milpitas. Love it.

    Spicy roasted beef noodle
    Siyi T.

    A newly renovated restaurant located in the same plaza as Koi Palace. They specialize in northwestern handmade Chinese noodles. Everything was self-service. Ordering was through the kiosk. There was a sauce and water station. After eating, you got to return your own tray as well. That was why they advertised for no tips. We got the spicy roasted beef noodle and triple combo noodle. There was an option to choose between thin or wide noodles. We got the wide noodles and that was the best choice! The noodle texture was great! It was chewy and you could tell it was handmade. The spicy beef noodle soup was quite oily but not too spicy. The roasted beef slices were tender and flavorful. It also came with some Bok Choy. The triple combo came with pork slices, tomato and eggs, as well as small potato cubes. The tomato added an extra layer of tangy flavor to the bowl. However, this bowl of noodle was a little too salty for us. Overall both noodles had very rich flavors. They were on the oilier and saltier side of things. If you are into heavy food, you may like it!

    Ragrant pork noodles
    Liz C.

    Located in the same plaza as Koi Palace, Angry Noodle is a new restaurant with a fast food feel. Order at the kiosk and your number will be called when ready. Food is given on a try and then you find a spot. Bus your own dishes and tables when finished at the dish return station. No tipping here! Establishment is clean with two rooms for seating. Food took less than 10 minutes to come out. We got the beef chili oil noodles with wide noodles. You can tell that their noodles are made fresh, in house, and are hand pulled. Perfectly chewy! Great flavor in the oil and beef. My favorite was the ragrant pork noodles. The image of it looks like it would be very spicy, but it actually isn't too spicy! It has a small kick, and the broth actually has some sour to it which cuts back the spice. It's a unique broth and I really enjoyed it. The noodles were also fresh and perfectly chewy. The cucumber salad was different than I'm used to. Pretty vinegar heavy, but the pickled flavor and acidity was very helpful in cutting back some of the oil and grease in the noodle dishes. We were in and out quickly and felt satisfied! A huge highlight is definitely their noodles. Would return when wanting a quick meal with great noodles!

    Spilled oil noodles with pork
    Tiffany T.

    I ordered a oil spill noodle which basically came out to be chili oil noodles. The base of the noodle is $9.99, this includes bok choy and bean sprouts, but if you want a protein, it's an additional $4-5. I got the noodles with pork and it was one of the best choices. The noodle itself is very fresh. It's chewy and stretchy in the most authentic way. The pork was saucy and flavorful but I will say, the chili oil is pretty bland on its own (I mean it is a chili oil), but I just adjusted my noodles with soy sauce and vinegar they had on the side. It turned out perfectly. This place is a self serve restaurant. You order with a kiosk, you find a table and sit, you wait for your number to be called and when it is called, you pick it up at a counter on a tray. When you're done, you place your tray on a rack. There's a pretty clear system here. The place is pretty spacious, there's two rooms of dining area so plenty of space to choose from. Overall, I really enjoyed the noodles and I would definitely come back!

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    Highland Noodles

    Highland Noodles

    4.1(681 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$
    Speaks Mandarin
    Discounts available

    About a month ago, hubby and I came here for an early lunch on a Sunday. We came in time before…read morenoon as the restaurnt became quite busy after. We were seated near the kitchen so we were able to look in and see BTS. The restaurant is very spacious, clean and bright with a modern design. There are booth tables against wall and tables in the middle of the restaurant. A QR code is is availble at the table for you to view menu and order. I actually like this better as I don't feel rush to order and gives me the chance to look through the menu without feeling rush to order. Iced water was brought out instantly. We ordered the following: 1. Lamb skewer, spicy: you can smell the intensity of the spice when the dish was brought out from the chili powder. The meat is moist and grilled well w/ a nice crisp. There is no gamey smell. I took a first bite but the chili powder slightly burned my gums. Had to ask Hubby to shake some of the chili poweder off the skewers for me. Its a messy dish but very tasty. 2. Spicy beef soup w/ wide noodles: Noodles are HUGE! About 1.5 inches wide and forever long. I had to use the scissors to cut it up. Noodles are good. Chewey texture just as I like it. Comes with a whole egg and beef. The broth has a nice spice to it and unlike other spicy noodle soup I've tried, it does not taste oily or overwhelmed with spices esp Sze Chuan chilis. It had a good balace of savory and spiciness. 3. Wide noodles w/ braised chicken: This dish is delish but it's a BIG dish like a whole chicken was prepared! Can feed up to 4-5 people. It's the size of a medium pizza or even a Large.The thick sauce is very flavorful but not salty. It comes with potatoes, carrots, onions, green bell peppers, and dried whole chili. Its not spicy but may be for kids as we have a high spicy tolerance. Only thing about this plate I didn't like it there's bones. We ended 2 more meals with the leftover. The noodles are hand pulled in house as we sat by the kitchen and saw the kitchen staff making it. Food comes out pretty quick and service is very good. The staff are very attentive and met our needs promptly. We definitely will return to try other plates as the menu is pretty big.

    Bought the Braised Beef Soup Noodles last week. Asked for chili oil but when we brought it home,…read morethere wasn't any chili oil so the noodle tasted really plain. Not good at all wasted $20 with tax. Not worth it. Make sure you guys give what was requested otherwise you will lose alot of customers. Hope this review helps!

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    Super Potato - Szechuan potato noodles & Jasmine orange

    Super Potato

    4.6(274 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    If you're looking for a cheap restaurant with really big portions (even enough to feed two people…read moreat a time), look no further than Big Potato Restaurant in Milpitas. I remember this place used to be Chef Chengdu, but recently closed down and rebranded to become Super Potato. Here's my take and my experience on this place, as a first timer thus far: - The food was honestly out of this world, and when I say the portions are BIG - they were actually enough to cover the container (and even more). That's how much they have. I got the beef tripe with Chinese broccoli and rice, and while I had wished they included more Chinese broccoli, the sauce of the beef tripe was SO pungent and aromatic that I was able to sauce up my rice and enhance the flavor of my plain white rice. - The hospitality of this place was quite well - the waitresses are very attentive to each detail. Our requests were met conveniently without any hesitation. Ambience was also pretty well maintained. I'm definitely gonna come back and have more!! A budget friendly place forsure :)

    Saw all the tiktoks on this and needed to know what potato noodles texture is like! I got the…read moreclassic potato noodle soup and the pork ears and cucumber. The texture is super super super soft, I honestly thought there would be more of a chew or bite. I liked it, but didn't love it. I don't think I would come here just for the noodles. However, the flavor was pretty good, wasn't too spicy and had a lot of the mala flavor in the soup! I also really enjoyed the pork ears and cucumber, refreshing. My friend got the brown sugar rice cakes and wasn't expecting to love it but it was so so good, very crunchy and chewy at the same time!

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    Luu New Tung Kee Noodle

    3.6(507 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I've been coming to all variations of tk noodle house for... almost 20 years now? This and in n out…read moreare the pillars of my childhood flavor. Whenever I come back to California, the beef ball rice stick noodle soup is at the very top of my must eat list. The soup is genius in its simplicity. Clear, flavorful broth creates a perfect accompaniment to the bouncy, ribbon like noodles. The meatballs are so tender and springy, and unlike any meatball I've ever encountered. Crunchy pork fat bits and greens swim about and add fun variety in every bite. This is the soup I want when I'm heartbroken (often), sick (annoying), or hungover (unfortunately also often). The fact that I have to fly several thousand miles to get it is my only negative about it. I'm confused why there's so many different variations of tk noodle but honestly I don't really care. I just want there to be one in Nashville. If yall want to open in Nashville slide in my dm's.

    Some really tasty food in a casual atmosphere…read more Service is efficient and expedient. It kinda feels like you're in a cafeteria, which fits the lively, but casual vibe. I do wish people wouldn't play sounds or their phones while eating, it's just inconsiderate to others. I was really impressed by their rice cake with egg dish. So flavorful and perfectly matched with the vinegar dipping sauce. I also really enjoyed their assorted noodle soup. The broth could have used a bit more salt, but I thought it had good flavor. All of the components including the shrimp and the meatballs were tasty. Definitely want to come back for more.

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    Yin Ji Chang Fen

    4.3(543 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Came back to try more dishes because this place is honestly too good not to revisit…read more The pork and preserved egg congee has officially become my go-to here. The flavor is comforting and well-balanced without being overly salty, and the texture is smooth and satisfying. I highly recommend pairing it with their dough stick (youtiao). It's crispy on the outside, slightly chewy inside, while still staying light and fluffy. Dipping it into the congee completely changes the experience and honestly feels like a must-order combination. Another standout for me is the steamed spareribs with black bean and taro. The spareribs are tender and flavorful, and the black bean sauce adds a savory depth without overpowering the dish. Service continues to be efficient and well-organized, even when busy. One thing I noticed is that the restaurant is especially popular with elderly customers, which honestly says a lot about the food being comforting, traditional, and consistent. Almost every table had some combination of congee, rice rolls, and steamed dishes, which seems to be the way to go here. Overall, this is the kind of place that becomes easy to return to once you find your favorite dishes.

    If you are looking for classic, no-frills Cantonese comfort food, Yin Ji Chang Fen is a top-tier…read morechoice. I find myself coming back here consistently for their staples. The Shrimp Rice Rolls are the clear star--the rice noodle is incredibly smooth and thin, which is the mark of a great chang fen. They don't skimp on the shrimp, and the sweet soy sauce ties it all together perfectly. For something heartier, the Wonton Noodle Soup features a very clean, savory broth and snap-to-the-bite noodles. The Pork Congee is also a winner; it's silky, flavorful, and exactly what you want on a cold day or when you're craving something soothing. We also grabbed the Shiu Mai, which were plump and well-seasoned with a great meat-to-shrimp ratio. The kitchen is efficient, and the flavors are consistently authentic. It's a reliable spot for a great quality, traditional meal that never misses the mark. Prices are reasonable and service is fairly quick but there's also a QR code for an optional online ordering for some.

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    Jun Bistro - Yunnan Signature Fried Tofu

    Jun Bistro

    4.7(949 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Wait for dinner on a weekday holiday was about 10 minutes. Ordering is done through QR code on the…read moretable. The truffle and mushroom rice tastes incredible! The Chinese sausage pieces sprinkled throughout added extra flavor too. The bowl is deep so there seemed to be roughly 5 cups of rice. Unfortunately the laksa shrimp fried rice was disappointing in comparison. It didn't have much flavor overall - better than plain rice but definitely needed more seasoning. The menu lists homemade laksa sauce as an ingredient but we didn't taste that, and the dish wasn't spicy at all either despite the 1 chili pepper rating. But it looked just like the menu picture so maybe the description is wrong. Fried chicken with tom yum sauce came with 6 pieces. Very juicy. We also enjoyed the herbal roasted prime steak with sausage rice. The delicious rice had the taste of fish sauce. Most of the short rib slices were soft and a few were slightly chewy but overall decent quality. Some of the fattier pieces of meat were still attached to the bone.

    Took my mom here for dinner once to try a new place/food a year ago. Probably can't eat here…read moreanymore for myself due to an allergy, but want this review out of my drafts and this place on the map. We got the Dai Style Steam Fish with Lemon and Herbs. Very tasty and different to other Yunnan cusines that we've had. We got a second/third dish that I can't recall; everything was all tasty. This place probably wouldn't be my other parentals cup of tea but I would totes come back to try their ice cream. Cute, cozy, and green asthethic spot! I can see this as a cute spot for friends or even a low-key date. I can't recall service.. but I have no complaints so can't be bad.

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    Taishoken - Tokusei Tsukemen

    Taishoken

    4.2(357 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    My friends and I stopped by Taishoken on a Saturday around 12:30 p.m. for lunch and the restaurant…read morewas surprisingly empty. Our party of four was able to get seated right away. Although Taishoken is known for their tsukemen, I'll always opt for mazesoba if I see it on a menu. The mazesoba here is easily some of the best I've had in the Bay Area. The included piece of chashu is well-seasoned, fall apart tender and had a good balance of lean to fatty meat. The noodles are cooked to perfection and have a really nice chew to them. There is just the right amount of sauce in the dish, and the raw egg yolk adds a wonderful richness that coats each strand of noodle when mixed. Included with your mazesoba is a small side of vinegar. I would definitely recommend trying out the mixed mazesoba on its own -- without the vinegar, and adding in the vinegar about half-way in in order to try out a completely different flavor profile of the noodles. The acidity of the vinegar cuts through the richness and keeps you coming back for bite after bite. If you've never tried mazesoba before, I can't recommend it enough at Taishoken. I can't wait to stop by again for another bowl.

    I'd say skip it overall. The noodles were too al dente, and the dipping broth wasn't anything…read moreparticularly memorable. Honestly, I feel like I could recreate something similar pretty easily using kits from a Japanese market. The karaage, though, was super crispy and really good. If you go, I'd recommend just getting one dipping noodle dish to share and ordering a bunch of appetizers instead -- otherwise it ends up being way too much noodle. Or go to Tsujita

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