Super casual easy going spot with delicious and fresh food. Obviously the main thing here is chicken so we tried the popcorn chicken and spring rolls. Both were solid and tasted very fresh! Loved the texture of the popcorn chicken. I appreciated that the food is served on actual plates and not disposable or a basket or to go containers. Makes it more dine in friendly. Will definitely return to try a bunch more items! Service was friendly and patient while we took a moment to decide on what to get. Highly recommend! read more

Chic n' Time - Popcorn Chicken - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Besides chicken, yes there are other protein, but mostly chicken given its name lol. The food was delicious, but I was hoping for larger noodle soup (pho) portion sizes. Not too busy on the weekend alone 2pm. Order at the counter, get a number, and seat yourself. Food came in about 15 minutes, super fresh food. Ordered a five spice noodle soup ($17.50) and steak with garlic noodles ($20). The space was pretty clean, simple design. The noodle soup had a traditional flat wide noodles which tasted delicious. In a chicken broth with protein on the side. The five chicken piece ends had a some dryness. Dipping in the soup helped with the dryness. For the chicken, I think going for sauce ones would have been better. As for the steak with garlic noodles, it was cooked medium rare which was great, super tender to eat. Garlic noodles were garlicky which tasted delicious. Overall, super unique restaurant on Valencia street with fresh flavors. read more

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Who doesn't like fried chicken? It's like a katsu but with popcorn chicken seasoning. That along with a nice bowl of satay noodles. Would def come back to try out their different noodles that they have. read more

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I may be an outlier in my experience with Chic n' Time as I thought everything was just ok. My visit took place about a month ago. I opted for a bowl of shrimp pho and had a few bites of the spicy noodle soup. The shrimp pho ($17.XX) was rather bland, particularly the broth. I was expecting at least some bean sprouts or other toppings to be included. Substitutions aren't encouraged or accomodated, but at least the cashier ran the idea with the chef/manager. The restaurant does have a nice inviting space for quick dining. Chic n' Time is located in the heart of the Mission, parking can be difficult, but lots of bus lines near by and BART is about a few blocks away. I'm willing to try this restaurant again, but probably not any time soon. #4/2025 read more

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simple and quick place to get a balanced meal for a good price. got the five spice chicken with garlic noodles. SO GOOD! noodles were slightly overcooked (too soft) but strong umami garlic flavor. chicken was super flavorful and the sweet sauce really balanced out the salty flavors. loved that there is a side of steamed broccoli to balance out the flavorful meal. overall, a solid place and come hungry since the portions are huge! read more

Chic n' Time - Five Spice Chicken with Garlic Noodles - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quick weekend afternoon late lunch for 2 around 2:30pm. Restaurant was about 1/3 full with a casual stream of to go orders too. Was able to order right away. Order from the counter in the back. Menu is available and you can step aside to look through it if needed. After ordering, grab a seat anywhere and the food will come out to you. Drinks are self serve from a fridge next to the ordering counter. Taiwanese chicken steak. Typically my go to, if not the five spice chicken. Can be ordered with white rice or garlic noodles. Also a few pieces of brocoli. Their garlic noodles are great but I opted for rice this time. The chicken is a huge piece, perfectly fried. Crispy exterior with very juicy meat inside. Comes with a red chili pepper powder you can sprinkle on the dish + a sweet and sour type sauce that pairs nicely with the chicken. Just under $20 for a dish that'll fill you up well. read more

Chic n' Time - Chicken steak - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I wasn't planning on coming to this spot; it ended up being a back up to a restaurant I wanted to go to originally, but the line was too long at that place. I'm glad I ended up stumbling upon Chic n' Time as I had a great meal here. I ordered the popcorn chicken as an appetizer and for my main course, I got the garlic butter prawns with garlic noodles. The portions here are generous, and the flavors are on point. The chili powder for the popcorn chicken is really flavorful and added a nice kick to the appetizer. The popcorn chicken bites were pretty tender and had a lot of crunch. The garlic butter prawn dish was on the oily side given the amount of butter they put, but it was good! They also added some broccoli which helped the dish taste just a tad healthier than what it actually is lol. We also had a taro milk tea to share which frankly wasn't that good. Definitely not a place to get your milk tea fix. I'd skip out on the drinks here, but do try their food items. You'll leave stuffed and with a box of leftovers! read more

Chic n' Time - Garlic butter prawns with garlic noodles - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here on a Thursday night and there were no issues finding a seat! Lots of seating and nice staff. Good: - I got the garlic noodles with BBQ chicken - definitely good portion sizes here, you won't be hungry coming out of it - I liked the crunchy texture of the BBQ chicken too - The vibe is very chill and we sat there for a while catching up - quiet inside Bad: - Took some time for the food to come out Overall was a really fun casual place to get a meal. It's not too expensive and the food is unique! read more

Chic n' Time - Garlic Noodles - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

I placed an pick up order Via Uber Eats for a restaurant I've eaten at plenty of times called "Perilla" when I arrived I noticed the door said Chic N' Time, I immediately walk out of the restaurant thinking I went into the wrong place. I confirm on my phone the address and it shows that I am at the correct place. I go back inside and speak with an employee and I ask him was this Perilla, he looked confused and said no this is Chic N Time, I asked him where was Perilla, he said he never heard of them. I then show him my Uber Eats order on my phone and he confirmed that he had my order and it was ready for pick up. I reluctantly take the food and return home, soon as I open the bag I can instantly tell that this was not going to be to my liking. I ordered the grilled beef and garlic noodles, it honestly looked like a sliced New York steak strip, tasted nothing like the beef from Perilla. I reached out to Uber Eats, they tried to deny my refund request at first but I escalated it to a manager and eventually my order was approved for a refund. Google list two locations for Perilla, 525 Haight st and 836 Irving St. Something is going on, either this restaurant is catfishing as Perilla on Uber Eats and is stealing pictures from the real Perilla or some type of "partnership" is going on between these two. Below I will show a picture of what I am use to getting from Perilla at 525 Haight st vs what I received today from "Chic N Time. Ubereats was not able to give me an answer to this whole ordeal. I am very confused. read more

Chic n' Time - This is what I am familiar with when I order from Perilla. - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Solid, hits the spot. Best bang for your buck if you're tried to be satisfied! Always down for some beer and chic n time! read more

Good food at good value. The portions are big enough that my husband and I usually just share one entree and then go get dessert somewhere nearby afterwards. Our usual is the five spice chicken entree with garlic noodles. The chicken has great flavor. The garlic noodles always sound enticing, but they're not quite as garlicky as I'd like, so they don't quite fully hit the spot for me. I do appreciate that the entree comes with a few pieces of broccoli so we don't have to order a whole 'nother vegetable side. We added the imperial roll once; it's just okay. Fried tofu appetizer was good, but was way too much of the same thing for my liking. Would have been better to share amongst 4 people. read more

The fried tofu is to die for!!! It's soft tofu with skin of crispy mochi. Amazing work, it does take time to prepare because of all the work they have to put in! read more

The popcorn chicken I got here was super crispy and flavourful. it was the perfect snack/light meal. One of the best I've had and I'd get it again. read more

Chic n' Time - Popcorn Chicken - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

I live down the street so I wanted to give this place a try Got a chicken cabbage salad with 5 spice chicken. Chicken was diced into such small pieces that I thought it was bacon bits Salad was not anything special tasted like a Costco kit. Poor texture and bland. Also got the peppercorn chicken wings, they were decent, but nothing to write home about. It took 20 minutes to get the wings in an empty restraunt Unfortunately, won't be coming back read more

I'm so happy I found this spot. You can't get good 5 Spice Chicken at too many places in the Bay Area, but here you can. They also have another of my favs, Garlic Noodles, so "Say less!". The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The service is great. And it's a little hole-in-the-wall located in a lively area. It could use a refresh though. read more

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Food: - Garlic noodles are buttery, salty, and full of chunks of garlic. - Five spice chicken thigh is perfectly seasoned and moist. - Fried chicken is crunchy, moist, but a bit salty. - Satay pho was a lot spicier than I was anticipating and I actually could not finish the broth. Service: Feels to be family owned and cashier/food servers were always very kind. Ambiance: - There is seating inside and outside. - A lot of people were grabbing take out. Over all, this was a great food option in Mission! read more

Chic n' Time - Five spice chicken with garlic noodles and satay pho with fried chicken - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by Chic N Time for dinner around 8:30 pm on a Friday. It was close to their closing time (9pm) but they still had a few groups of people dining. We ordered at the front counter and they gave us a number to place at our table. My friend and I ordered the popcorn chicken and peppercorn wings with garlic noodles (+$1 since it normally comes with rice). The food came out fresh in about 10-15 minutes. As soon as we tasted the chicken, we totally understood why they had it in their restaurant name. Both the popcorn chicken and the peppercorn chicken were juicy, crispy and flavorful. Popcorn chicken had the right amount of batter coating and the seasoning hit the spot. It also comes with the spicy seasoning that you can dust on to taste -- would highly recommend! Peppercorn chicken wings were good, though I don't really know what the peppercorn flavor was supposed to taste like. Garlic noodle was fine, a bit on the dry side, but not bad at all. The stars here are the chicken and I was definitely impressed; will for sure come by again! read more

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Came here in a pretty large group after church. We come pretty regularly and every time we do they are always so sweet and accommodating. The food is also really good and the portions are more than enough! I love the five spice chicken garlic noodles! The five spice chicken is def the star! The owners and employees are always so welcoming and quick to help. I definitely recommend coming here for a nice casual bite, the food, the staff, and vibes will not disappoint! read more

Chic n' Time - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have no idea why this place isn't more popular. I'd guess it's because the inside is casual and not as Insta-ready as its peers. What it does have is delicious modern Asian food at good prices and a perfect location. The service was prompt and kind; just order at the counter and sit. Peppercorn Chicken Wings: spicy and crispy wings topped with fried garlic, green onions, and jalapenos. I am so into it Beef Satay Noodle Soup: Actually spicy in the best way. Tons of flavor with a bunch of julienned cucumbers. The noodles were plentiful and bouncy. I'd definitely get this again. read more

Chic n' Time - Peppercorn Chicken Wings and the Beef Satay Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: 5 stars, flavorful and reasonably priced, large portions. We shared an order of the Imperial rolls. I had the fried chicken steak pho. The pho by itself was very tasty. The chicken was moist. They could use more drink options (aside from the boba, which I would love if they had decaf options). Service: 3 stars, they brought us the tap water we asked for, but we could've used a refill. And the restroom was out of order, is that even legal? Ambiance: 3 stars. If you go early and there's no one else there, it's fine, but it quickly got crowded and loud, because everyone knows the food is good. If I lived nearby, I'd probably do takeout. read more

This place has a homey feel that reminds me of the little family cafés I went to growing up. All the staff were very friendly and were happy to give recommendations for things on the menu. It wasn't crowded at all on a Saturday around 7:30 PM. My friend and I got the imperial rolls to share. I got the fried chicken steak with garlic noodles and a jasmine green tea with boba, and my friend got the garlic butter crab with garlic noodles. Imperial rolls - 5/5, so crispy and flavorful! Loved the noodles and lettuce that come with it as well. Fried chicken steak with garlic noodles - 5/5, a generous portion of food with such a large piece of freshly fried chicken. The garlic noodles are perfectly chewy and have the right amount of garlic, absolutely loved this. Garlic butter crab with garlic noodles - 5/5, so much crab given! I personally didn't love the texture as much as mine but 'y friend loved it and the flavors were so good. Jasmine green tea with boba - 1/5, tea was really watery and slightly bitter from overbrewing. Boba was overcooked and not good. I usually order half sweetness for drinks but even I would need more sugar for this drink because it was basically flavorless. Would not recommend, but to be fair the cashier was recommending a bunch of other drinks over this so maybe that's on me. The portions are generous and so filling. One of the employees asked if we liked spice and gave us two shakers of spices that we could add as we wanted (be warned, I would use these sparingly because the spice builds quickly!). Just such a good spot for a filling meal, would absolutely come again! read more

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I came here before watching a show with a friend because she comes here pretty often. She knows the owner so he gave us some special treatment! She said we had to order the fried tofu, garlic noodles, and popcorn chicken--in her view, the popcorn chicken is the best in SF! Everything was delicious and filling. The interior ambiance is light and airy on prime Valencia St! read more

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Found this place while randomly looking at Yelp for a place to eat. The decor is very utilitarian, metal tables for example. Not complaining, as it matches the rest of the vibe of the restaurant. Plus, it makes it easy to keep the tables clean Ordered the fried chicken satay noodle soup. The chicken was fried Taiwanese style, which I like. I was worried the satay noodle soup would be too spicy for me, but it was the right level. It felt like a "warming" spicy, perfect for winter. Only suggestion for improvement is to include some deep fried basil leaves as garnish for the Taiwanese fried chicken read more

Chic n' Time - Fried Chicken Satay Noodle Soup (Pho) - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was a hefty portion! Definitely got my money worth. The 5 spice chicken was flavorful and I would go back for it! The noodles had a strong presence of garlic which I liked. The imperial roll was delicious dipped in the complimentary Nuoc Cham sauce. I opted to put some siracha on the noodles for some acidity and it really was a good addition in my opinion. The restaurant is clean and modern looking. The menu is quite expansive. The cashiers were friendly. Good place for lunch, dinner with a friend or even a casual date with someone who enjoys Asian/vietnamese fusion food read more

Chic n' Time - 5 spice chicken with garlic noodles and an imperial roll - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love Chic n' Time!!!! Their food is amazing and so is their staff and owner!! Love ordering from them because it's always delicious.

They accommodated our large party of 12 on a Saturday afternoon! I really liked their fried chicken steak, not as enthusiastic about their pho. And their five spice chicken was also delicious! Their portion sizes are HUGE for the area. I also found their Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk delicious, though some might find it a little weak. All in all, a good place for a large party lunch with tasty food options. I'll be back. read more

Chic n' Time lives in the heart of the lively Mission District. While the space may seem modest, I've never regretted coming here. Firstly, the staff has always been super kind and accommodating. Next, I really love the food. Their chicken is tender and juicy with the nice added texture of the skin still there. Next, both their noodles and rice are plentiful and accompany the chicken very well! In addition to these staples, you can also get rolls, vegetables, or pho, making this place one of my favorites. If you find yourself in the Mission looking for a good comforting meal, I highly recommend coming here! read more

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Not many pho ga places in the Bay Area (especially after Turtle Tower closed), so this became my go-to mainly because their peppercorn chicken wing never misses and it goes well with the pho. The Cajun chicken wing is definitely different than what I typically expect from "Cajun," and it was fine but nothing beats their peppercorn chicken. Came around 3pm when it's not very busy, and definitely have encountered times when it's packed inside, where it's hard to find seating. They have great service and will give you the sauce you need. read more

Chic n' Time - Cajun Chicken Wings Pho - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very unique spot, in terms of flavor I think this is by far my favorite chicken spot. I'm guessing they use a really interesting brine, since the chicken tastes almost sweet throughout every bite and it's perfectly juicy. One of my favorite flavor of popcorn chicken, however, the portion sizes both times I've came have been rather small usually for their chicken items, but for carbs they portions were generous. read more

We stopped by on a Sunday morning right when they opened and were able to easily grab a spot for 5. The place filled up pretty quickly over the next hour but still had a few open spots. I'm obsessed with the five-spice chicken they serve here. The service is also excellent - the owner or the head chef (he was doing everything) was really welcoming and helpful while we figured out what to order. You order at the front, you get a number, and they drop off the food. I think because it was pretty busy, it took some time to get our order, so try not to stop by if you're in a rush. You MUST get the five spice chicken with garlic noodles!! read more

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If I could give this business more than 5 stars, I WOULD. My friend and I decided to try out this place out because we were craving popcorn chicken, and while I only tried 3 items from their menu this time, there is no doubt in my mind that every item of their menu is going to be delicious. This is a small mom & pop shop, but I wish it was a franchise so I could have a location closer to me in San Jose. FOOD: 5/5 - Popcorn chicken was crunchy, tender, flavorful, and juicy. It also came with basil and a few different seasonings and chili powder so you can adjust the spiciness to your preference. I was craving popcorn chicken and this hit the spot! - Garlic butter crab with garlic noodles - I was SHOCKED at the generous amount of REAL crab. The noodles were bouncy and paired well with a creamy sauce, real crab meat, and chunks of garlic. Super flavorful and well worth the price!! - Vietnamese iced coffee - I'm pretty particular about Viet coffee and this place, of course, made theirs perfectly. It has the right amount of sweetness and creaminess while still tasting quite strong. SERVICE: 5/5 Everyone at this restaurant was so attentive and friendly! They really care about giving their customers the best experience! AMBIANCE: 5/5 The inside feels like any other boba shop or restaurant, but the quality of the service and the food is what makes this place special. :) I can easily say this is one of my favorite spots in SF and I will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area! read more

Chic n' Time - Garlic Butter Crab with Garlic Noodles - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was fine - not nearly as good as I was expecting per the other reviews. TIP - look at the menu online before you go - much more organized than looking at the menu at the restaurant - that is WAY too confusing and overwhelming. I even knew what I wanted and had difficulty finding it on the chaotic menu to place my order. The garlic noddles were fine, but nothing special. The chicken was super thin. The nice gal at the counter did let me have a peanut sauce. I wish the sauce were not so cold/refrigerated, b/c dipping hot fried food into cold sauce is no bueno for me.c read more

Chic n' Time - chicken meal with garlic noodles - I asked for peanut sauce (no extra charge) - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fast casual spot, you order then sit down. I came on a Saturday - the kitchen closes at 9pm and the dining area closes at 9:30pm. We came in at 8:55pm and they were totally happy to accommodate us. The menu was quite large! The cashier nicely helped us talk about what the crowd favorites are. I got the 5 spice chicken with garlic noodles. It was so delicious. The garlic noodles were not too much but plenty flavorful. The 5 spice chicken was juicy and delightful. My friends also ordered the popcorn chicken and I felt reminiscent of the popcorn chicken in Taiwan - it was that good. 100% would come back. read more

This spot is so great!! You have to get the chicken fried steak and garlic noodles. The chicken steak was so crispy and was great with the spicy powder added on top (ma la). And it was a great combo with the garlic noodles. My sister got the pork vermicelli and it was very tasty and HUGE portions! The imperial rolls were also a great appetizer to start :) The service was actually great here. The owner was so kind and helpful. He gave personal recommendations and continuously checked in on us. I would highly recommend this spot and would return again!! read more

Chic n' Time - Fried Chicken Steak + Pork Vermicelli - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My favorite spot in mission for good reason. Food: - The popcorn chicken (5/5): perfectly fried, juicy, and well seasoned. - The five spice chicken (5/5): finger lickin good! You can tell it's marinated because every bite is filled with flavor. The portions are very generous for the price. Drinks (4/5): - I've ordered the jasmine tea with sea salt crema. The tea is very strong. The crema could use more salt. Service (5/5): They remade a drink for me after some miscommunication and they were super nice about it. I've been here several times and service is always very friendly! I like dining in because it's very clean here and food is best eaten when it's still hot. read more

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From the moment we walked in we were greeted by such a friendly staff. The restaurant itself is small but very cute, was walking distance from many other shops and bars. The rating they have didn't lie when it came to the food! I ordered the Vietnamese fried chicken with garlic noodles and was shocked I could finish the entire thing! Thanks y'all! read more

Chic n' Time - Vietnamese fried chicken - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

The thickest chicken thigh steak I've ever had! Probably means chicken injected with antibiotics bc it's not natural to have such big piece of thigh steak lol Even with the size, the chicken has proven itself to be nicely marinated & grilled. The chicken had nice flavor & was still JOOCY. As for the garlic noodles itself, it was not as garlicy or buttery as it could be. Tasted like a healthy garlic noodle. There wasn't much greens provided either, just boiled broccoli. Pretty simple. Overall, I'd probably come back for the five spice chicken again if I was in the area. read more

Chic n' Time - Five spice chicken - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've only ordered delivery from here but my most recent order was not as good as previous ones. I got the fried chicken steak and the batter flavoring was good but the chicken texture was off. I also got the peppercorn chicken wings and they were just okay. The imperial rolls were good though and the broth was peppery and rich. The garlic noodles were less garlicky than I remember but you can't really go wrong with garlic noodles. read more

Any time is a good time for Chic n' Time! By the time we arrived, it was almost closing time. However, Chic n' Time welcomed us in from the cold and were very friendly! I love how it is family-owned and better yet, serves up delicious eats! When I get pho, I don't always like the boiled meats and some places let you select grilled meat instead. Here, they do you one better. You could have fried or grilled chicken with your pho! I opted for the Peppercorn Chicken Wings, your Asian salt and pepper-ish style wings but with peppercorn instead! It was not very numbing, but the full CRUNCH is enough to deliver your taste buds across town and back! Chicken was piping hot and you could dress it with the garlic and jalapenos or as the manager suggested, with a kick of chili powder he delivered to our table! Satay pho tasted like a blend between Viet and Thai. There is a sour element to it, a hint of spice in the coconut milk broth to warm you, with chopped peanuts. It is not quite as rich and sour as Thai broths -- it's so different than anything I've had before. My partner ordered the Charbroiled Pork Garlic Noodles. They were good, but the noodles were not as al dente as other places. The marinade for the pork was the right balance of salty and sweet, reminding me of Thai grilled pork with a hint of lemongrass. We both added a side of Imperial Roll, which was small and a bit over-fried. Maybe since we were the last to eat that night, it was ok. But I liked the filling inside. I cannot wait to try other items off their menu! The manager said that the Peppercorn Chicken Wings and Popcorn Chicken (the food love of my life) were their most popular items. We were not rushed at all, and not only was the food heartwarming, but so was their hospitality! read more

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I found out about this gem of a restaurant from a previous event. Having tasted so many good dishes, I had to to come back. The first thing we ordered was the fried tofu. The tofu itself was very soft and spongy when fried, absorbing the delicious dipping sauce while tasting moist. Add a bit of the spicy powder on top and you've got an addicting appetizer. Then we had the garlic noodles with crab meat. The garlic noodles were buttery and flavorful on their own, but with the creamy and soft crab meat, this was easily my favorite dish. My friends also ordered the five spice chicken. The meat was juicy and the sauce was sweet and delicious. Everything ordered was just amazing and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's reasonably priced, service was fast, and the owner was super nice. Highly recommend! read more

Chic n' Time - Garlic noodles with crab. Must try! - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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