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    Capital Noodle Bar

    3.6 (946 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Thai Basil Fish Filet
    Arnold T.

    First time back since the 2020 and I have to say, the food and quality has remained great. This is where I would go for fast, nostalgic comfort food. Service remains attentive and interior is spacious. If you have a large party and looking for an easy hangout for lunch or dinner, Capital Noodles Bar should be on your list. From what we ordered, the chicken chow mein remained our top pick. It is simple and enough to share with a partner or a group. The capital noodle was chewy (in a good way) and just warms the belly. Did I mention that the portion size is here are generous? Located in the Target plaza on Barranca, there's plenty of parking so it's a relief.

    Betty G.

    I haven't been here for so long so stopped by for a quick bite at lunchtime. Walked in at noon and there wasn't a single person in the restaurant. Few people came later. I ordered the lunch special, wonton noodles. It was disappointing. The broth was bland. The wontons were overcooked and mushy. The meat with the little smashed shrimp stuffed inside wasn't as good as it used to be. I didn't even finish it. Left a half of the bowl behind.

    Wonton Noodle
    Daph H.

    My daughter wanted lo mein, so we found ourselves trying Capital Noodle Bar. We may have come for chow mein, but we'll definitely be coming back for their wonton noodle soup! Everyone agreed that this was their favorite of the dishes we ordered. Lo mein and char kway teow were decent. We came on a weekend during lunch, and no problem getting seated. They also have a dim sum menu, which seemed to be popular. Service was attentive. If you like your food spicy, they will give you a side of hot sauces. They have a $12 wonton noodle special for dine-in only from Monday-Friday. We'll have to come back for that!

    Crispy Hainan Chicken
    Angela B.

    Good spot with lots of variety for decent pricing Took home leftovers too! Siu Mai 4/5 Not 626 quality, but the flavor is there. They were decently sized and were informed it would take 15-20 min for them to come out, but they came out quicker than the allotted time. Better than seafood cove in Westminster. I would order these again when the craving hits Fish noodle soup with rice noodles 4/5 The wide rice noodles are very wide. They're slippery, but also broke apart in the super hot soup they come in, maybe I can ask the noodles to be al dente somehow lol dish comes with lots of fish ! Soup was nice and well flavored without being too salty Crispy hainan chicken rice 4/5 Found the rice to be ok, chicken was better when dipped, esp with the green onion oil and a little bit of the soy sauce. I also enjoyed the pickled veggies it came with! Huge portions on this one Service Nice and easy to flag someone down if need be.

    Stephen C.

    The perfect spot on a rainy day. This is one of my go to noodle places in all of OC. The capital noodles is my go to dish and brings back some traditional soul food. The team here in Irvine is amazing, the service can't get any better! Also this is most likely one of the cleanest authentic noodle places you will find.

    $12 Wonton w/ Soup special
    Vanessa R.

    Saw a sign outside for $12 wonton noodle soup and I couldn't resist! The broth was comforting and delish and noodle soft and tasty. Any wait to try other dishes in their menu.

    Jenny C.

    It was my first time at Capital Noodle Bar and i had such a great meal with good company. Thankfully they were able to seat our party of 15 within 10 minutes on a Sunday and the waiters were really helpful explaining the menu and giving recommendations. The food came out shortly after considering how large our order was. I really enjoyed the dim sum daddy which came with a variety of delicious dim sum, with the bbq pork bao being my favorite. The restaurant has lots of seating and is the perfect place to eat with a large party.

    Where's the beef (In this case the chicken) Lol
    Ken T.

    Shrinkflation definitely showing. I ordered Hainan chicken plate which why I came to love this places dish . Ir used to be just the right amount, but the chicken shrank down to a nugget now. The skin covering it was larger than most pieces , I will have to say they are off my goto list now. Although there prices are still reasonable I would rather see prices go up to maintain portion and quality of the dish.

    Spicy Cucumbers, very yummy!

    Delicious Hainan Chicken Noodle w small rice noodle , yummy spicy cucumbers, & ordered chicken fried rice & Beef Chow Fun ( which is always super delicious!) Brian was terrific, always providing excellent service! The restaurant is filled with long wood tables to sit at, and fun music playing in the background. The wok dishes are all very tasty as we ordered the chicken lo mein, super yummy too! Chefs cook very delicious food! Highly recommend Capital Noodle for delicious flavors, and comfortable lunch or dinner.

    Chantalle J.

    I had the driest Hainan chicken at Capital Noodle Bar. It honestly tasted like turkey. We ordered two takeout portions and definitely won't be making that mistake again.

    Frank P.

    I don't know why I haven't come here sooner. I've seen it on Yelp several times. I was having s hard time deciding what to eat. The server Brian was very helpful explaining my options. I went with the Wonton noodles and the Potstickers. The Wontons were pork and shrimp. The Potstickers were chicken. Everything was so good. I wish I had more. Luckily, I saw they have a deal where you get extra noodles. This is later in the afternoon. I'm definitely coming back. The food and service is outstanding.

    Monica W.

    Came here for a family dinner and it was pretty great. The atmosphere was very warm and friendly . The staff were very friendly as well . I love that they have little crane machines that will keep you occupied while waiting for a table to seat down or when waiting on your food to come to the table. The food was very warm and comforting . Each bite was really good . My family enjoyed their meal as well nothing negative towards the food either so that is a plus. I'll be coming back to try what else they have to offer on their menu !

    Hong Kong Capital Street Noodle (Seasoned Dry Style)
    William Ng

    Love this place!!! For the culture, the ambiance, and most importantly the food The price is reasonable, especially for a lunch place. I got the classic street noodles which is so reminiscent of the egg noodles I used to eat every week growing up. Super clean and the servers speak English.

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    Great service here, food was very delicious, it's nice and relaxing here. I didn't post any pictures because I ate it all.

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    I was so happy to find this little gem near UCI Health. The staff person helpfully advised that one…read morebowl would be enough for two people, and the one big bowl did come with two smaller bowls for sharing. He was very patient as we pondered the unfamiliar menu. We ordered the Nanning Noodle Soup, which had rice noodles in a slightly spicy tomato broth. It wasn't too spicy for my mom. The rice noodles seemed a little overdone, but we enjoyed the pork, broth, and herbs. We were quite full afterwards. The inside of the restaurant was warm and lacked air conditioning, so we sat outside. We grabbed some of the last shaded seats. There was a nice breeze, so it was a pleasant dining experience. Because the drink I originally ordered ran out, the staff person kindly gave me an extra Hokkaido Milk Tea for my mom. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too sweet. I couldn't place the sweetener, but we both liked it. I'd love to go back and try the other noodle soups.

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