This was a noodle place and most of it was basically soup noodles with handmade noodles. We ordered…read morethe beef noodles, one with preserved cabbage, and a couple of side dishes. The side dishes were delicious. I really love the boiled peanuts. They were very flavorful however, they were super wet. The broth was good for the beef soup. The location is at the corner of a strip mall in Bellevue. Plenty of parking outside and lots of tables inside as well. The only reason I gave it three stars is because I don't really like that kind of noodle soup. The noodles were really thick and dense. You go in and you can order off the QR code at the table.

Great place to get Chinese food in Bellevue, they have large menu of authentic items. Everything on…read morethe menu was flavorful and delicious! Overall, I highly recommend and I will come back.

Came here a second time for some awesome food on a Friday around 5:30pm! While the meat jajangmyeon…read morehad a great taste profile from my last visit, I got their beef jjamppong this time around and wow I wish I got this one earlier! The beef broth is on the verge of being too salty but it's balanced by the sheer amount of black pepper that you can taste and not really see inside the clear broth. There's also a ton of beef and veggies inside, and got noodles for this dish. Noodles themselves were al dente and fresh. Friend and I also shared a side of fried dumplings, which came out very hot and didn't really need the sauce provided on our table, as everything already had enough taste. Staff brought out the food relatively fast - within about 10 minutes for all our dishes - and this is on top of the restaurant becoming a full house throughout the hour we stayed. People even started lining up near the waiting area after a while, that's how packed this place gets!

Paik's Noodle is a Korean Chinese food chain with numerous locations nationwide. I delayed going…read morethere for a long time since our area has good local restaurants serving Korean Chinese food. I finally decided to give them a try. The place is roomy with very grey walls and very red signs, a bit empty when we went. Service was friendly. Ordering is done at the counter, and they bring the food to you. Overall, the food is just ok. Trusted foodie friends gave the same opinion. We won't be returning. The Food: Sweet & Sour Pork, $19.45 - 3 Stars Fried pork with sweet and sour sauce is one of the popular Korean Chinese food dishes. Theirs is ok. The pork piece inside is a skinny strip of meat, visible in photos. A bit chewy. Ok enough but not noteworthy. Soontofu Jjamppong, $19.45 - 2.5 Stars This is their spicy noodle soup (pork, squid, mussels, vegetables) with soft tofu added. The menu/online photo shows broth over the tofu, and I thought the tofu is cooked with the broth. I love soft tofu soup and decided to try it. Nope. My photo shows the tofu is added as a topping at the end, cold, with some peppers on top. What a disappointment. The rest of it was as expected. Beef Jjamppong, $17.45 - 2 Stars Beef and vegetables noodle soup in beef broth. Their online photo looks a lot more scrumptious with a pile of beef on top. My photo is a mixed pile of everything. The beef wasn't tender. The broth isn't particularly beef. Hubby was annoyed. The food in the restaurant vs the food photos online is like fast food hamburger photos. What we receive does not look like the photo even when dining in. I debated on giving them 2 Stars but decided to be nice and rounded up instead.

Located where Facing East used to be, they serve very delicious hand pulled noodles. We had the…read moreSpicy Tingly beef noodle, pork noodles, and beef sandwich. Everything was delicious. The beef noodle has a good kick but not overwhelming, you can still taste the flavorful beef broth. The noodles had a great chew. The kids had the pork noodles and that was also very delicious. 2 self ordering kiosks, most items had pictures which makes it easier to order. The gentleman behind the counter was really nice and helped me answer some questions regarding the menu. The space is nice and clean, shares the bathroom with Snowy Village. They also had homemade peach tea which was complimentary! Overall amazing experience. Kid friendly with kid bowls.

Xi'an Noodles seemed like a promising place for biang biang noodles in Bellevue. We went in for a…read moreweekend lunch, only to be terribly disappointed. This restaurant is mostly self service; there are two kiosks right in front for ordering and a table full of prefilled drink cups. I think the only upside to this restaurant is the free cups of mango tea, which are slightly sweetened and fruity. I wouldn't say they are very mango forward though. Hot Oil Biang Noodles ($13.99) - The biang biang noodles here aren't very good. They seem to be stretched somewhat, but then I feel like they take shortcuts. Instead of being almost completely stretched via bouncing the noodles on the table, they only stretch it probably half as much as normal, then they cut the dough lengthwise several times - this is why I can see multiple clear corner pieces in the noodle instead of it being relatively straight. They also don't care to make it consistent in thickness. This causes major issues because the thinner parts are soft and mushy while the thicker corners are doughy and slightly undercooked. I don't know how, but the noodles also clump together, so in some bites, I'm eating three strands of mushy noodles right on top of each other. The sauce here isn't much better. It's supposed to be aromatic, blistering hot oil mixed with chili/vinegar and aromatics poured directly on the noodles. The problems here are multifold. Firstly, they don't drain the noodles properly, resulting in an excessive amount of water diluting the sauce. Secondly, they use far too much vinegar, making the sauce overly acidic. The vinegar is by far the dominant flavor in the dish. While the dish seems like it will be spicy due to the red color oil, it's almost completely diluted out by the vinegar and noodle cooking water. The dish is basically not spicy at all due to these factors. (2/5) Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Noodle Soup ($14.99) - This dish suffers from the same noodle issues as above, but the soup format improves some aspects slightly, but worsens other aspects. Since the soup is hot and the noodles are soaked in the broth, they soften more readily, so the soft portions are even more mushy than the "dry" noodle. The thicker portions are nice and bouncy though. The soup itself is relatively flavorful, slightly gamey, and tastes like it actually is a lamb bone broth, but it doesn't really have depth of flavor. Again, it's not really spicy at all. The lamb on top seems like thinly sliced hot pot lamb, pan fried until very dry. If not for the fact that the lamb is sliced thin, it would be extremely tough. It does have a nice fragrant cumin flavor though. (2/5) Those were the two worst bowls of noodles I've had in a long time. I wasn't particularly impressed with the noodles at the U District location of Xi'an Noodles either, but they were far better than these two steaming piles of excrement. Bathrooms - Two unisex room shared with Snowy Village. One was locked though

Great overall customer experience at Facing East - Bel Red location. This is a take out only…read morelocation, I recommend placing your order ahead of your arrival. Very fresh and well prepared dishes, the string beans are FANTASTIC! The portions are generous, ideal prices, and great customer service. I will definitely return, and highly recommend!

Everything? Once…read moregreat, then trampled - overly popular kills the quality and service. People turning away may give them a chance to find their Mojo. Air conditioning could help too - smells like a junior high locker room on pizza day.

I've been influenced! I've seen this restaurant on my feed for a while and finally tried it. Wow…read morethis was delicious. The space is minimally decorated, very small, but the food makes up for the lack of pizazz. There was a lady at the front window hand wrapping dumplings, it was a chive and pork wonton. We ordered that, pan fried wontons. It was good but the highlight of the meal was the Shanghai king dumpling and the braised pork on dry noodles. Wow those are amazing. Definitely worth the hype! Be sure to give yourself extra time because there was a wait to be seated on Saturday lunch. And it's a small place.

This is closer to a 3.5 than a 4, a decent experience…read more I came here a couple weeks ago for lunch and have been curious about the place since it was in the same area as Zhangliang malatang and had a good amount of people inside. The space is small and a little narrow, so seating can be pretty limited. My parents and I were lucky enough to grab the last table, and we ordered 4 items: the dry noodle with scallion oil and braised pork chop, the secret dumplings, large wonton, and salty soy milk (dumplings and wonton aren't pictured). I was most curious and most disappointed by the scallion noodle and pork chop. The portion size seemed too small to justify its price point, and I felt the pork chop tasted dry. The noodles however, had a great flavor, so if I were to try the place again, I'd only go for the scallion oil noodles. The dumplings were amazing. They were a little pricey but worth the cost, and worth the restaurant name. The dumplings were larger than most dumpling places I've been to, and the meat and soup inside were super flavorful. The wontons were also good, though it can't beat the pan fried dumplings. The salty soy milk was a very unique experience- it was thicker, rich and flavorful than other salty soy milk soups that I'm used to. It almost has an umami, seafood-ish taste to it. Though I'm not a big fan of soy milk, I enjoyed this dish more than expected! After our meal, we got to choose some magnets to take home, which was a creative and sweet gift. For the overall price point, I don't think I'd be coming here regularly for a meal. I may drop by for choice items like the pan fried dumplings!

Great noodles I enjoyed this one too much I had to get a new one and I had to go to the store andread more

Noodle Nine delivers a genuinely authentic dining experience that feels like stepping into a slice…read moreof everyday Asia rather than a polished, commercialized version of it. From the moment you walk in, the cultural atmosphere stands out--many of the patrons are Asian, and on my visit, a few were even dressed in traditional garments, which added a vibrant, lived-in feel to the space. It's the kind of detail you can't manufacture, and it speaks volumes about the restaurant's credibility within the community. The interior itself is fairly average--nothing particularly modern or upscale--but it doesn't detract from the experience. If anything, it keeps the focus where it belongs: on the food. Service was a bit of a mixed bag. There were only two servers handling the floor, and they were clearly stretched thin. Ordering is done digitally, which helps streamline things, but you can still feel the strain during peak times. That said, the food started arriving quickly--our tofu noodle dish came out almost immediately, while the beef dish lagged behind a bit. Presentation leans traditional in a charming way. The plates and chopsticks have that classic, no-frills aesthetic that complements the overall vibe of the restaurant. Now, let's talk about the food. First, a word of caution: spice levels here are no joke. If you're sensitive to heat, you'll want to dial it down. But if you can handle it, the flavors are absolutely worth it--rich, bold, and deeply satisfying. The tofu was exceptionally soft, almost silky, and clearly freshly prepared. The noodles matched that texture perfectly--tender, well-cooked, and comforting. Pricing is another strong point. For the quality and portion sizes, it's very reasonable, making it an easy spot to revisit without hesitation. Overall, Nine Noodles is a great pick if you're looking for authentic flavors, a culturally immersive atmosphere, and solid value. It's not about fancy decor or polished service--it's about good, honest food. I'd definitely come back.

The broth was incredibly savory, and the noodles were perfectly smooth. The toppings were very…read moregenerous, making for a super satisfying meal! Highly recommended!

Good noodles and efficient service. Ordering on the iPad was quick and easy, and the food came out…read morefast. Overall, a smooth experience. Would come back again and try other dishes

I ate here with my friend and had the Crossing The Bridge noodles with Golden hot and sour…read moresoupbase. I added extra beef and Saba fish. The ambience was great, lots of people, good service. You are supposed to put the things into the soup in some order and truly, it was so filling and such a good soup, I kept coming back for more. The original bone broth is also really good.

Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle is our go-to comfort meal!…read more You pick a broth flavor (I love their Hot & Sour Soup), select your protein, choose a noodle type (their rice noods are the default), and enjoy! Each pot comes with a tray filled with an array of toppings including various veggies. You pop everything in the piping hot broth and you're good to go. Super simple and comforting. I'm docking off a star here due to the crazy wait times during peak hours. We've been back a few times and during off hours the wait is totally fine. Your food comes out pretty quick. However, during peak hours like lunch and dinner, expect quite the substantial wait for your food to come out (~30 mins).

Great food and great service! We ordered the Premium Tendon Set, Rare Salmon Katsu Set, and…read moreMentaiko Cream Udon, and everything was delicious. The tempura was light and crispy, the salmon katsu was tender and flavorful, and the mentaiko cream udon was rich and creamy. We'll definitely be back! Reservation is a must.

The service was amazing, friendly and nice. Ambiance felt like Japan, and the food was amazing,…read moretempura was so crunchy and the matcha was amazing. 5 stars!

Came in on a Saturday afternoon and the wait wasn't bad at all, always a good sign for a weekend…read morevisit. First thing I noticed when I looked at the menu was that the prices are very LA, but before you let that deter you, hear me out: the portion sizes are significantly larger than what you'd get for the same price back home. So in terms of value, you're actually getting a much better deal out here in Redmond. One thing that genuinely caught me off guard; they let me bring my puppy. If you're from LA or the 626, you already know that's basically unheard of. Redmond, Washington is on a whole different level when it comes to being pet friendly, and I loved every second of it. As for the food, it was great overall. The mala wasn't too numbing, which I appreciated, it had just enough kick without overwhelming everything else. The garlic a-choy was perfect, honestly no notes. The braised pork belly was good but I wished it was a touch softer, and I personally felt like my dishes could've used a little more salt or soy sauce, but that's an easy fix and purely personal preference. Would definitely come back next time I'm in the area.

I love all the dishes I ordered:…read more Must-order tea leaf prawns! Crispy whole shrimp with edible shells, fragrant crunchy tea leaves mixed in, lightly seasoned with scallion and chili. Sweet juicy shrimp meat paired with unique roasted tea scent, super flavorful and crunchy all around. A rustic Cantonese wok stir-fry: Sautéed Streaky Pork with Lyophyllum (Deer Antler Mushrooms). Lean-and-fat marbled pork is wok-fried to render aromatic lard, developing subtle caramelized sweetness. Dried deer antler mushrooms absorb meat gravy to deliver a distinctive springy, woody chewiness unique to this wild fungi. Whole garlic, spring onion and fresh red pepper introduce bright herbal and peppery accents, while restrained dark soy glaze unifies all components into a deeply umami-forward savory masterpiece, ideal pairing for plain steamed rice. Garlic stir-fried you mai cai is fresh and crisp! Savory garlic aroma, natural sweet vegetable taste, a healthy light side dish to go with rice and meat.