Yummy soups, would come back to try the wonton next time. Quick and casual restaurant and in a place with a lot of other yummy options read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - Pickled Mustard Greens w.Shredded Pork Noodle Soup- - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

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Got the beef stew noodle and it was REALLY good. It comes with thick noodles, bok choy, and so much meat I could barely finish The restaurant had ample parking and seating, so there was no wait. read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - Beef Stew Noodle - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

Seems like a family owned-operated Taiwanese spot located in a small strip mall in El Monte. I was on a beef noodle soup kick and this spot came up when searching for places. The service and vibe is warm and cozy. It was pretty empty when I first got there, but filled up pretty quickly as it was getting into prime dinner time. I was on my way home from work and stopped by this place. Not too far off the freeway. Of course I ordered the beef noodle soup (with the thick noodles). The beef and noodles were delicious. The broth was rich and tasty. Just a great, comforting bowl of beef noodle soup. It was exactly what I was looking for. It was a pretty big bowl so I wasn't able to order anything else, but definitely would be interested in trying some other items on the menu. Because it is in a strip mall, parking was plentiful, but it was a Friday night and the lot was pretty full. read more

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Beef noodle tastes very good, though not as good as the one in Taipei, still this is the best noodle I ever have in US for 30 years

Brilliant Best in LA Noodle soup recipe is great The Taiwanese sausage is super delicious, and the beef noodles are so big that you can't finish them all. Two people can share a bowl. read more

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I came here for lunch and ordered the beef offal noodle soup. The meat was so soft and delicious. I loved everything. I haven't been here since before Covid, I'm grateful this place is still here and still serving bomb ass flavors! read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - Beef offal thin noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

Card transaction accepted but they give you a 3% discount if paid with cash. Food was great! Service was quick. Does get quite busy on weekends. Honey Lemon with Aiyu Jelly- wasn't overly sweet and refreshing. Aiyu jelly adds a mild texture. Beef Stew Noodle- very rich, savory and some depth to it. Beef was extremely tender. Noodles had a great bouncy texture. Fried Pork Chop W/ Rice- batter was light and crispy, seasoned well. Pork was tender and seasoned well. Paired well with the pickled veggies and rice. Taiwanese Sausage- fresh sliced garlic adds a kick. Sausages were sweet and savory. Fried Red Pork- was paired with pickled cucumbers. Batter was light and crispy. A little on the fatty side than lean, was deep fried Chinese chashu. Popcorn Chicken- fresh fried basils adds just the right amount of flavor along with the seasoning powder they toss the chicken in. Chicken batter wasn't too thick, stayed crispy as we snacked on it during our meal. Hot Mochi was so good, peanut and black sesame powder topping wasn't too sweet. Be careful to not inhale! read more

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I'm rarely in this area, but I came one Saturday to get my car serviced. After waiting at the service area for over an hour and not being able to get lunch until after 2, I was feeling really annoyed. Fortunately this restaurant is close to where I got my car serviced. I came here for lunch while continuing to wait for my car... and eating here magically made my day better. This restaurant seems to be known on Yelp for beef noodle soup, so we got that as well as the popcorn chicken plate. Both dishes were very, very good. We particularly loved the beef noodle soup - I'm not Taiwanese but I've had this dish a lot in various restaurants and I feel like it's definitely above average delicious here! The portions for each dish were also pretty big. The popcorn chicken was also great, seasoned very well, nice and crispy, and in bigger cuts (like karaage size) rather than the small pieces you usually get from boba places. Although we came around ~2:30 Pm, the restaurant was still almost full. There were just a couple tables open so we got seated right away though. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area! read more

Tucked away in a little corner in El Monte is one of the best beef noodle soups I've had. It balances the herbs, beef, and a hint of tomato. The broth itself wasn't spicy at all and had a big depth in flavor and paired perfectly with the cooked to al dente noodles. Not only was the broth top notch, the servers were excellent as well. They noticed I was making a bib for myself and promptly offered one to me. They were mindful and respectful. The place overall was pretty empty for a week day lunch. Keep in mind they have awkward hours during the week days. read more

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I'm in the minority here.. I love this place not because of their beef noodle soup, but because of their pig feet noodle soup!!! My bf loves their beef noodle soup so it's a win-win for both of us lol I think if their beef broth was just a bit less sweet, I'll order it more often. Overall they are generous with their portions. I am also happy they are now consistent with their hours, and take more forms of payment other than cash. Casual vibes and their menu is pretty straight-forward. Parking could be a headache during peak lunch hours but for sure you'll get a spot. This is a hidden gem in El Monte! read more

Family of two adults and two kids decides to go Corner Beef Noodle house to try their famous house beef noodle soup that some of my foodie friends all agreed on. It's a small restaurant run by two to three employees including the boss in the front. He greets us immediately, but service is slower because it's packed and super busy. We decided to have late lunch to avoid the lunch hour at 2pm. The restaurant looks very traditional eatery type. So for lunch we have house beef noodle soup with thick noodles and ordered additional thin noodles to taste the difference! The house beef noodle soup is savory, flagrant, with strong stock soup base. Next popcorn chicken is in a basket, it's greasy and well marinated and tastes so good. You can't do without Fried pork chop rice, it is one of signature Taiwanese dish. It's large and rice comes with minced pork and side dishes. It is fried perfectly but greasy too. Will be back yo try more dishes! read more

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Wow, just wow. This is literally the most perfect bowl of beef noodle soup I've ever had. But I will say just like can get into spirited arguments about pizza preferences, what I like in a beef noodle soup maybe different than someone else. That being said, this noodle soup is SUPER flavorful and bold but without also being salty. It's like the opposite of pho where lighter is better. But you really only get this is if you simmer the flavors over a loooong period of time, to where the very soul of the spices and meat melts into the soup. Noodles were perfectly chewy, and the tripe was to die for, almost melt in your mouth but still enough QQ chew to say, yeah I got tripe. The meat was also super tender. When you first get it, it looks like a large tough piece, but soon as you stick your chopstick in, it comes apart beautifully. Other than the beef noodle soup, we also got the XO dried noodle and fried pork chop. The XO dry noodle was fine, but was more oily and not as flavorful, so I just kept thinking about health. Pork chop was super flavorful and a must get. Each bite was super juicy and had that comforting salt and pepper flavor we all know and love that accompanies fried Taiwanese food. Other than that, this place is no frills family run store. Plenty of seating. Prices were what I'd expect. They do sell frozen containers of their soup, highly contemplating just grabbing some of those next time. Will be back often! read more

the beef noodle soup here is soo good!! so rich and deep in flavor!! the service is quick too! it's a mom and pop shop so those are always nice to support when we can!! it's a slow and chill environment in there! The staff is very attentive! I got their beef noodle soup!! 4/5 :) The chicken rice plate is good too!! read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

This was my first time eating in the physical restaurant after ordering take out many times for my work place. I can definitely say that I was missing out a lot by not coming to this place. Beef noodle was flavorful though the Taiwanese sausage plate overall was a bit too salty for my liking. The dessert was really good, with the crushed black sesame and peanut. Servers were quick and were very helpful! They made sure everyone was doing alright as well. I can say that I can eat my beef noodle soup during the summer in peace. Thanks to their abundance of fans at max power inside. The space was not cramped and had tons of tables! read more

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This is one of those hidden gems in the corner of the plaza run by a family. If you're looking for bomb beef noodle house. This is the go to place. Nothing fancy just qualify food. Food: Beef noodle soup (10/10): noodle, beef, soup the whole thing was next level. Your mind will be blown away. Beef noodle soup with tripe, tendon and beef (9.5/10): I personally wouldn't get the tendon next time because I couldn't handle that much tendon myself but if you're a tendon lover for that collagen for your skin get it. Fried pork chop (10/10): man, I don't know what seasoning they put on that thing. MSG, Instant noodle powder, iono what it is but I like it. Was crispy and tasty. Service: normal family run restaurant service. You don't come here for someone to pour you water and kiss your toes. Come here and get your food and eat and leave. read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - Beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

Came here for lunch on a Saturday with my husband and friend the last time we were in SoCal. It wasn't too busy at all and we were seated right away. We decided to share two orders of their beef noodle soup with thick noodles, an order of popcorn chicken, and an order of fried pork chops. Each beef noodle soup order was a good amount of food. The noodles were cooked perfectly and had great texture. They also gave a large amount of beef! I wasn't a huge fan of the beef though -- some parts were too tough for me. The popcorn chicken and fried pork chop came out piping out! The flavor was great on them! The popcorn chicken were in bigger pieces than I would have liked but they were so juicy and tender! The fried pork chop was juicy as well! If you do get the pork chop, be sure to eat it while it's still hot. Once it cooled, the texture isn't as great anymore. Overall, definitely would recommend. Great flavors and big portions! read more

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This place is so good! Our favorite dish was the fried monascus pork even though it took over 20 minutes. I loved the beef noodle broth but it was a tad heavy. It's packed with flavor and the beef tendon is so tender. Pork knuckle was delicious too just comes with the annoyance of many bones. read more

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Beef noodle half beef half tendon Wonton with chili oil Enjoyed both the noodles and wonton. The regular noodles were nice and chewy. It also came with pickled greens on the side for extra flavor. The wonton were the size of a meatball. Located inside of a plaza with ample parking. read more

A legit taiwanese noodle spot with quick service. A broth like this will heal anyone with any hangover or sickness. jk, but it does taste really good and leave you satisfied. Popcorn chicken came out piping hot. Couldn't resist burning my mouth. The tripe was alright, wasn't my favorite but it was nice to snack on. For dessert, we had the mochi. The peanut and sesame sugar on the soft mochi was awesome. The restaurant isn't the biggest, but can hold a good amount of parties. So be prepared to wait if tables aren't cleaned. It shares a parking lot in a plaza but we were able to find parking easily. read more

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Came here for the first time after the ownership change and it's just as good as before! Love coming here for the beef noodle soup and pork chop rice. Service is quick and easy. They have a new combo upgrade for +3.50$ for the beef noodle soup (adds sides of cucumber and bean curd, and either a winter melon or passion fruit tea). read more

Food is delicious and authentic. Love the fried monascus pork! Service is very friendly and efficient. I love coming here. Support your local small businesses! read more

*** Credit cards still accepted, but customers can save 3% if they tell the staff they are paying by cash *** Recently I stopped by this restaurant for lunch and honestly I feel like the overall food quality has slightly regressed. [Parking]: Free private parking lot; finding a spot shouldn't be an issue. [Menu]: Their specialities remain the following four items: beef noodle soup, fried pork chop with rice, Taiwanese sausage, and popcorn chicken. Personally I would still recommend all items with the exception of Taiwanese sausage and I would also recommend getting half meat/half tendon for beef noodle soup. Customers can order either thin or wide noodle for beef noodle soup. *** Half Meat/Half Tendon Beef Stew (wide noodle, $18.53): Broth tasted on a slightly saltier side, but it was still within my tolerance level. Extremely generous portion on meat and tendon. Popcorn Chicken w/ Rice ($15.97): Popcorn chicken still had great crispy texture, but chicken pieces tasted slightly salty for me. *** While most dishes I had here still managed to hit the spot on the overall flavors, most dishes had too much salt and I have to downgrade from 5-star to 4-star (no extra bonus on service as it was pretty basic). P.S. - I personally prefer beef noodle soup from Xiang Ji Arcadia (more balanced flavors on broth) over beef noodle soup here. read more

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The Taiwanese mochi was so delicious. They even give you extra topping on the side. It says two pieces on the menu, but the portion is a good portion for two, maybe three people. I'm removing one star because they didn't allow me to use my card, only for purchase of $30 or more. read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - One page of the menu - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

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Happened to make our way towards El Monte for some beef noodle soup during the cold weekend, so we stopped by here~ It's quite a large restaurant space with ample seating and located in a strip mall plaza. Service is nice and quick, and they speak both English and Mandarin~ Definitely get the fried monascus pork (normally it's translated into English as fried red yeast rice pork which gives it the red color)--it's super crispy and fatty and pairs well with the sweet crunchy cucumber pickles that come with it. I would also recommend getting the mochi because it was warm, soft, and freshly covered with sweetened ground peanut and black sesame. My sister got passion fruit juice and said it was refreshing and not too sweet. The beef noodle soup is a more homestyle flavor--despite the dark color, it was not super heavy in spice/salt compared to other places but reminded me of the type of soup my mom would cook. They give you individually packaged chili oil and pickled mustard greens to add to your soup if you would like a bit more flavor (I liked adding the pickled mustard greens). The regular (aka thick) noodles were a bit too soft for my liking--they weren't super bouncy and chewy, but the beef was very well cooked (I think it's thick cut beef shank, which is very meaty and difficult to cook well). The portion size is big enough to eat for at least 2 meals, so you can jazz it up more at home with the leftovers for your second meal. We left very full and happy; will come again if we happen to be in the area~ read more

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Such a great find! The noodles are delicious. Great service and clean place. Will definitely be returning. read more

Closed today and signage only in Chinese. Some sort of emergency. December 8, 2024 Would have loved to try. Should have called ahead read more

I saw this place on Instagram a bunch of times and I love beef noodle soup, so I was really excited to check it out! El Monte is a bit of a hike from DTLA as a student, so I managed to try it on a trip back from the mountains. My favorite part of beef noodle soup is how each family and restaurant makes it a little differently. I ordered the Beef Stew Noodle (紅燒牛肉麵). Corner Beef's noodles are super chewy and the broth is just the right amount of savory and spicy. You can feel the tiniest kick, so it's a flavor that's accessible to most people. However, the beef was cut in very large chunks -- I've had better meat in beef noodle soup elsewhere in the 626 and I've made more tender beef myself. It's also pretty expensive comparatively, priced at $15+. I would also recommend bringing a Chinese-speaking person, since the waitstaff is much more responsive to Mandarin than English and your order will have less hiccups. They also don't take card -- only cash, Venmo, or Zelle. I'd be curious to try some of their other dishes, though! read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - Beef Stew Noodle - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

Really good beef noodle soup & popcorn chicken! Unfortunately the noodles are not handmade/fresh but they were cooked perfectly al dente. The soup is super rich and has lots of meat, you can add a little bit of water if it's too heavy. Got it to go and they packaged the soup and noodles separately which was nice for leftovers. Popcorn chicken was good! Really nice crunch and flavor. Portion was proportional for what you pay but didn't look as big as some of the other photos online. read more

Is this place really still owned by a Taiwanese? The staff were all mainland Chinese and the menu's were all in simplified Chinese. And the food didn't taste anything like the beef noodle soup I had in Taiwan growing up. Clear Broth Beef Noodles 清湯牛肉麵 （$15）: 1/5 Beef Stew Noodles 紅燒牛肉麵 （$16.5）: 2/5 My Food Rating: D Ambience/Decor: 1/5 Presentation: 1/5 Service: 3/5 Cleanliness: 2/5 Price: 2.5/5 My Experience Rating: C- Location: 2/5 Wait: 4/5 Hours: 1/5 Parking: 5/5 My Convenience Rating: B Pros: - Plenty of parking. - Restaurant was empty. - Noodles was chewy. Cons: - There is no real beef or bone flavor to the broth for both clear and dark broth. - They add sesame oil to the clear broth beef noodles, which is very very weird. If you add some 貢丸 meatballs with 芹菜 celery, it would become a meatball soup. And if you add some ginger 薑絲 and 腰花 pork kidney, it would be a pork kidney soup. This is not how traditional authentic Taiwanese beef noodle should taste like. The dark sesame oil was super strong and overpowered the entire soup. I do like sesame oil, just not in my clear beef noodle soup 清燉牛肉麵. - The dark broth Beef Stew Noodles 紅燒牛肉麵 has some different Chinese spice that is different from the classic spice blend used in Taiwan. It is very salty and soy sauce heavy, without any real beef flavor in the broth. - In both noodle dishes, the beef was drier and tougher than beef jerky. 真的很 (難吃) hard to eat. - There was also a lot of dirty cleaning towels and cleaning chemical spray bottle and dirty dish carts next to us as we were eating. - The servers all seemed dispirited and lifeless and not passionate about their jobs. Conclusion: I really had high expectations and was hoping to like this place, afterall this place has 4.4 out of 5 on both Yelp and Google Reviews. But this turned out to be one of the worse beef noodles I've tried both in Taiwan and in the states. The business hours is also hard to remember. It was pretty much empty and still dirty inside. I understand flavor profile can be subjective and up to personal preferences, but if your beef is tougher than beef jerky, it's really hard to give it anything better than one star. read more

This place definitely hit the spot for authentic Taiwanese food. Came here with a group of 3 at 11:30 AM on a Sunday and we were able to get seated immediately. The restaurant is in a plaza so parking wasn't too difficult, but we did notice that the lot was quite full. Ordered the fried bean sauce noodles, popcorn chicken, chili oil wontons, and the sesame/peanut mochi. Portion sizes were quite large. I enjoyed the texture of the thick noodles in the fried bean sauce, and they definitely don't skimp out on the toppings or the sauce. The wrappers of the chili oil wontons were delicate while the pork stuffing was hearty. I also liked the ratio of the popcorn chicken batter to the meat, and appreciated how much fried basil there was. That being said, my favorite thing here was actually the sesame/peanut mochi. It came out hot and was slightly cut into pieces for our sharing convenience. I was shocked to discover that this was comparable to fresh mochi I've had in Taiwan--the QQ texture of the mochi and the nuttiness of the peanut and sesame powder was amazing. Service was fast and the waitress was friendly. Cash, Venmo, or Zelle accepted. read more

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A nice little Taiwanese eatery, know for there soup noodles, but have rice dishes that needs to be mentioned. The popcorn chicken plate was very flavorful, crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside. Their fried pork chop plate is another good one. Dining area is somewhat small with about a dozen or so tables, clean. Our female waitress was awesome, very friendly, helpful and attentive. With good food and friendly service, a nice little restaurant to enjoy a tasty meal. 4 stars from me. read more

I was taken here on date night for my favorite - Taiwanese beef noodle soup! It's honestly not easy finding a place that serves the perfect bowl as there are so many elements at play: broth, noodles, meat, and a sprinkle of veggies. I ordered the half beef half tendon beef noodle soup and it was DELICIOUS. Broth (9/10) - the broth was perfectly hearty without being too oily or heavy. You can taste that it's been stewed for many hours to get that pack of flavor. It's not super spicy but you can ask for a side of chili oil to add to your liking - which I did, and the chili oil took me by surprise by just how spicy it was. Noodles (10/10) - noodles were perfectly chewy!!! They have both thin and thick noodles, and if you know whats up you HAVE to get the thick noodles. They were perfectly chewy and great quality, you could tell they're freshly made in house. Not easy to find a place that perfects the noodle aspect of the bowl!! Meat - (10/10) - the beef shank was very tender! They definitely cooked it long enough (I've experienced it where it was tough and hard to chew, meaning it was undercooked). There were also a generous amount of pieces, more than I could actually consume which is very much appreciated. Glad they don't skimp on the meat! Overall, Corner Beef Noodle House delivers a fantastic bowl of Taiwanese beef noodle soup. I would 100% come back anytime I'm craving it! read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - beef noodle soup!!! - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

If you want authentic Taiwanese food, you need to check this place out! All the food we got was delicious! Although the tripe was good, it wasn't the best. Maybe the seasoning or the texture wasn't to my liking but that's just my opinion! My favorite was definitely the popcorn chicken. It was crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. They only take cash venmo or Zelle so make sure to check before you go! It was pretty busy when we ate here but we got seated fast. For everything we got, it was a little pricey than I expected. But I had an amazing meal here so I would definitely come back again! read more

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The food and service was amazing. Everything was well priced and the quality of the food was amazing. I got the beef noodle soup. The beef was tender and the broth was wholesome. Not spicy. My friend got the minced pork dry noodle. He inhaled it. Can't wait to try more of their menu. read more

I anyone wants a different experience than the standard Asian noodle place, go here! They are super friendly and helpful. I did Half and half last time, which the owner suggested and she was right. The soup is just the right amount of spicy and savory! Great for those cool nights. I can't rave enough about the popcorn chicken. I think it's the best I've had, especially with the little bit of cilantro mixed in! read more

First time trying this restaurant! Beef noodle comes with ample proteins and large portions of noodles. Broth is flavorful and full without being too greasy. Servers are attentive and helpful. Would love to come again! read more

Wow. This beef noodle soup took me to Taiwan in my mouth. It was the right amount of flavor and texture :) read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - This beef noodle soup - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

Yum yum! This place made me so hungry Best Taiwan food I had ever had. I definitely want to come back again. 看饿了 盐酥鸡也太诱人了吧！ 后厨是不是有厨神哇？ read more

During the gloomy / rainy weather , my go-to comfort food would be beef noodle soup. This spot is my bf's favorite spot and I can definitely approve. This place is a small hole in the wall taiwanese diner located at a plaza in the el monte area. Has plenty of parking . FYI , prepare to pay with cash / venmo/ zelle . 1. Offall beef noodle soup : this one had generous portion of meat , tendon and tripe . We opted for the thick cut noodles which I think is hand-pulled , has really good qq texture .The Broth was not too heavy, rich , flavorful & had a hint of tang in it . 2. Minced pork dry noodle : had minced pork & small cuts of tofu which was well seasoned . The sliced cucumber topping added a refreshing contrast to the oily minced pork. read more

Corner Beef Noodle House - Minced pork dry noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - El Monte, California

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Awesome service. Awesome food. Will be back. Best beef noodle soup. Try the mochi. Try the popcorn chicken read more

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