located near de anza and stevens creek...chinese restaurant serving lot of noodles, noodles soups, braised meats and more...lunch stop and deciding on trying out the noodle soups...simmered chicken broth with flat noodle soup $13...braised beef shank with flat noodle soup $18...popcorn chicken $8...orders coming out quickly...popcorn chicken is fried crispy and seasoned well...tasty treat...chicken broth is pale white and clean...a refreshing warm soothing taste...beef shank broth is a deep dark brown...flavorful with a bolder soup...flat noodles are perfectly cooked with good soft texture with subtle chew...a good affordable meal for roughly $51 total after tax and tip...quite popular and packed... read more

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This place is the most favorite Chinese noodles so far. Inside decorate so modern and warm, brighten enough and more air inside even is busy too. Service is nice and friendly as well. We got fried rice deep-fried pork (10/10). It's recommended that you order it. The pork meat flavor is a bit like popcorn chicken flavor. The meat is juicy, and the fried rice is dry enough--not too dry or too wet. It's perfect!!! The noodles we got are D.13 with handmade noodles and Chinese donuts added on (7/10), which is pretty good. The meat was so tender and juicy. Recommended try this too haha We also ordered steamed vegetables and wonton chili oil. It was so perfect for our comfort dinner. read more

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Came here on for Saturday lunch because we were craving Taiwanese food and it hit the spot. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive, and we were seated immediately. There was a set menu for two people that came with ~3 entrees and some appetizers but we weren't a fan of the rice options and substitutions were not possible (we asked). We decided to order a beef noodle soup instead and their pork cutlet. The beef noodle soup had a rich broth to it but it didn't come with as many noodles as I had expected. Maybe about 4 long ones which didn't feel like much. The pork cutlet was delicious but a bit soggy. Personally, I wouldn't recommend ordering this. We also got the picked cucumber in the side. The cucumber wasn't the freshest but had a tangy vinegar seasoning to it. read more

Duan’s Kitchen - Pork cutlet - Noodles Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Solid beef noodles soup place! It's super family friendly and has a nice clean friendly atmosphere. All the beef noodles soups are good. My kid loves the pork chops here too. We visit often as a family and with friends. It's never too crowded and we never had to wait long for a table. read more

The food was so good here!! I got the tomato shank and tendon noodle soup, but I was really impressed when I tried my friend's regular beef noodle soup. The broth is nuanced and home-y. I also really enjoyed the small side dishes such as the cold tofu with century egg and pork chops. I was also really impressed by our waitress's ability to anticipate our needs by providing everyone extra bowls before we even asked for them. read more

My favorite is the pork chop fried rice! I like to pair it with steamed veggies. It's a nice alternative for pork chop fried rice if you don't want to line up for Din Tai Fung :) read more

Decided to pop into Duan's Kitchen for the first time since I was craving something warm and hearty. It looks unassuming from the outside but I was wowed when I walked in. I ordered the G8 combo - minced pork rice with the pork chop and four seasons green tea. The pork rice serving looks small but there is a lot of rice underneath that mixes perfectly well with the fragrant meat sauce. The deep fried pork chop was my favorite - peppery, juicy, and tender. Food also came out fast and staff were friendly! Would love to try their noodle soups next read more

Duan’s Kitchen - G8. Pork Meat Sauce On Rice combo - Noodles Near Me - Cupertino, California

I haven't had good braised beef noodles in a while, and I found this spot in Cupertino! They have a great noodle selection that I really enjoyed. Personally, I love it here way more than Ox9. The broth was less oily and so tasty that I actually drank it. The dry noodles were great too and reminded me of Korean bulgogi noodles. read more

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Their prices seem to have increased considerably even compared to pictures of the menu from a month ago. The pork chop fried rice is now $16 (up from $13) and the braised minced pork rice is $9 (up from $8). The pork chop fried rice is still one of my favorites. Din tai fung has a similar one, but if you don't want to wait in long lines, this is the spot to go. Also, pairs well to share with someone getting noodles. Each individual piece of rice in the fried rice is nice and separately - I'm not able to achieve that level of fried rice perfection at home! Portions are small, so one order is just enough for 1 person. The braised minced pork rice was tasty too, comes with a stewed egg. read more

Saw there is a new beef noodle soup in my neighborhood so had to give it a try! They have been open for a while now so the line isn't crazy which I like! The server is friendly, though sometimes could be a challenge to get their attention when things are busy. I got their normal shank/tendon noodles and also the garlic/mala noodles so far. I prefer thin noodles so I chose that both times. I would say the broth is good, it has body but not overly fatty/rich. The meat is tender enough (but I have had better). Noodle texture is nice, I know the thick hand-pulled noodles is their speciality but I appreciate them offering the thin noodles too. The garlic/mala flavor is not that spicy, I wouldn't call that mala, maybe "mildly spicy" is more appropriate. I will try their real mala flavor next time and see how that one is! Overall a pleasant experience, my tummy was happy and had some leftover too! The restaurant is frequented by small groups and families, so sometimes can get a little loud, but that doesn't detract from its delicious flavors. read more

Duan’s Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Cupertino, California

The place is tucked in the back corner of a plaza that could make it hard to find. Found it last minute as we were just in the area and didn't know what to eat. Came on a Saturday evening and by 6pm the place was already packed and there was a waitlist. I would say that the food here is pretty decent for the beef noodles and other things. They have a special for 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 2 drinks I believe for $55 which was pretty good. The service was excellent. They were fast attentive and overall pretty nice. What we got: Beef Shank Noodle Soup (7/10): the noodle soup was not as packed with flavors as expected and wasn't anything to special Tomato Beef Noodle Soup (5/10): lacking the main ingredient in the soup and did not have a distinct tomato taste Chili Wontons (9/10): on the better side of things, was actually really good and had a little bit of the numbing agent in the sauce read more

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We arrived on a weekend for lunch right when they opened. Surprisingly, there were already people dining in! I ordered the Beef Noodle Shank and Tendon with house made noodles. My husband ordered the Beef Shank Noodle with also house made noodles. For our two kids, we got the Chicken Noodle Soup with thin noodles and Fried Pork Chop over Rice. My kid loves noodles and chicken so yeah lol. My other kid is just a baby so they will be enjoying the food later. Ambiance wise the place is very spacious and clean. I am peeved there's no changing table and honestly restaurants like these nowadays are not really kid or baby friendly. This place was not really one of them since I had to lift up my 30 lbs year old to wash hands. Step stool would have been nice. The service was just okay. It's like surprising for the staff to see me bottle feed my baby...I can't imagine if I was nursing with a cover over. Let's talk about the food. Honestly, I've had better Taiwanese beef noodles soups. The house made noodles didn't taste that fresh to me or house made for that matter. The broth was just average to me. My husband agreed. The beef portions were average for the high price you pay. Don't even get me started on the pork chop over rice. You can refer to my photo. It's like they ran out of meat right at opening their restaurant or something. It was thinly cut pork too so yeah... not filling for that dish and not worth the price. The chicken broth noodle soup was good. Thin noodles complemented it well. Would I come here again? Probably not. For the price, portions, and flavor, you can do much better eating at Flaming Ox in San Jose for Taiwanese beef noodle soup. We paid around $85 after tip. *Accidentally checked in twice. Only went once! read more

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Amazing food. Clean simple flavors and great quality. We tried a lot of dishes and everything was delicious. The popcorn chicken had a unique flavor. The spicy noodles had a nice kick. The chicken broth had a lot of flavor depth. Will be back! read more

Love the beef noodle soup. Really flavorful and nice. Also love the atmosphere in the restaurant.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30 PM, and luckily there were a couple of open tables, so we got seated right away. The restaurant was overall pretty full though, so the servers were definitely busy -- still great service despite this! We ordered the beef noodle soup and the tomato noodle soup, both with the thin noodles. We ordered one of the soups as a combo, which allows you to get your choice of side and drink. We opted for the plum juice and cucumber. The plum juice had the perfect sweetness and I really liked the sauce that the cucumber was marinated in, which highlighted the coolness and savoriness of the cucumbers. The noodle soups took a bit of time to come out, granted that the restaurant was quite full. Both bowls came out hot at a great temperature, making the broth very warm and comforting! The meat was tender in both bowls, although I do wish the tomato noodle soup also included bok choy in it. The tomato broth was more acidic compared to the beef one, but they were both very rich in flavor. The noodle texture was great -- the perfect chewiness. I will note that these bowls are on the smaller end, so if you have a big appetite, you may need to get more. Overall, I think Duan Chun Zhen is definitely worth the hype, with its warm noodle soups being flavorful. I saw that they sell frozen dumplings that you can take home, and I'd be interested in buying a bag next time I'm at the store. Looking forward to being back! read more

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I'm updating my review because I actually really enjoyed the noodle especially the mixed beef spicy noodles with hand-pulled noodles. I think the soup is extremely flavorful and I love the noodles. It's not a lot of noodles so if you are hungry you may need to order extra noodles. Occasionally they run out of hand-pulled noodles which is a bummer but the other noodles are not bad either. So why not the 5 stars? It's because I really don't like how they hawk over you when you pay and that the default choices for tips is ridiculously high at 20% post tax. Even the other choices of 18% and 25% are ridiculous. Tip should be pre tax and probably 10%-15% for this kind of eatery. Don't even use inflation as example as tip is % based so not subject to inflation. Here is my previous review: I think the actual rating I'd give is 3.5 as it's alright but nothing special enough for me because it could be better. Although the restaurant came from Taiwan, the food is originally from Sichuan because the person who started it was from Sichuan who migrated to Taiwan. On the wall, there is an inscription detailing the history of the place, which I thought is pretty cool. The food of course is extremely Taiwanized as it's not very spicy like what I'd get in a proper Sichuan place and the 13 spices (the signature flavor) is definitely missing half of what I'd normally associate with 13 spices. The noodle is alright but can be more chewy. The soup base is also alright but lack the authenticity. However, we must realize that Sichuan food in Taiwan really is so-so and my guess is that either Taiwan lacked the proper peppers or that the local people just can't take authentic Sichuan food. Therefore, I'd recommend that you go in with the expectation that it's Taiwanese noodle rather than Sichuan noodles. The reason why I chose to give it 3 stars instead of 4 is that they mess up simple dishes such as mixed tofu with thousand year eggs. It's such as a classic dish and there is absolutely no reason to mess it up with those drizzles. Service is good enough and courteous. The place is bright and clean. If you read my reviews you know I put a bigger emphasis on food than other non-essential stuff such as service or atmosphere, so I chose to give it 3 stars instead of 4. But if I could, I'd give it 3.5 stars. read more

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One of my favorite Taiwanese noodle places in South Bay! My favorite is the C5 - noodle soup with beef brisket and flat noodles. Sometimes I go between flat and wide noodles. At first it may not look like a big portion but it's the perfect portion to fill you up. We also order a pork chop fried rice on the side to eat and take the leftover home for a second meal. Service is usually quick as well! Warning: the place fills up quickly on weekends. Frequent customer read more

Came here a couple of times now but on my most recent visit we ordered: - Sichuan Mala Beef Shank Noodle Soup (3/5): spiciness was good but not very flavorful otherwise, could have used more salt - Classic Beef Shank Noodle Soup (3/5): I don't think this place has good beef noodle soup, their broth has an unusually strong Chinese spice flavor that I don't prefer, also slightly bland - Simmered Chicken Noodle Soup with Drumstick (5/5): tbh it's not all THAT special but I personally really love the herbal broth flavor (reminds me of herbal hotpot soup base) and this type of broth suits being more on the bland side The noodles themselves are just ok. I usually LOVE wide hand-pulled noodles but I've tried all the options here and think their thin ones actually have the best texture. If you want good wide hand-pulled noodles you can go across the street to Liang's Village. I would say the best thing about this restaurant is their "combo for 4" meal set that comes with 9 dishes + 4 drinks for $105. I ordered this on a separate occasion with a group of 6 girls and we were all full from sharing the combo so it was a great deal! Overall: Food - 3/5 Ambience - 5/5 Service - 4/5 read more

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FLAVOR (3.5/5): Came here because of the viral video recommending this place but the flavor of the beef noodle soup is just okay! Perhaps I'm spoiled by having the authentic version from Taiwan and other places in the Bay seem to taste better. The soup you can definitely taste it's been simmered for hours. The hand pulled noodles are on the thicker side. The brisket beef noodle soup version is just like hot pot beef. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (4/5): The place has been remodeled and it's pretty nice inside, open seating and spacious to maximize seating. They even use blue and white China bowls to serve the noodles. SERVICE (2/5): Don't expect fast service or much service here at all. Take initiative to flag down the servers if you need anything at all, don't wait for them to approach you. TAKEAWAYS: Mediocre at best, I think it's worth one try but it's not on my go to spots for when I'm craving beef noodle soup. Also there are homeless people wandering around this plaza so be aware. read more

Duan’s Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Cupertino, California

Plenty of convenient parking, place is spacious and feels super clean and hygienic. Service was friendly as well. The Sichuan Mala noodles are definitely spicy but have a great flavor! The hand made flat noodles are thick and good which I recommend! read more

Had a late lunch with my sister before the closing time. We ordered beef noodle soup and dry beef noodle and both with handmade wide noodles. The portion was really small and the flavor was just ok for me and my sis. The staff were friendly and accommodating which is a plus. The place is casual. The parking is plenty. read more

Duan’s Kitchen - Dried beef noodle - Noodles Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Went here with a friend after they kept hyping it up, and okay yeah, they were right. Staff is super friendly, really patient walking us through all the catering options, no rushing, just chill vibes. Food was delicious and they have many options, so it's easy to mix and match for a group. Big shoutout to the winter melon lemonade -- honestly the winter melon lemonade is really good, like refreshing but still has that deep mellow flavor, not just sugary water :) Overall, smooth experience, good communication, and tasty stuff. read more

Overall (4/5): Duan Chun Zhen is a place where you can satisfy a very specific Taiwanese beef noodle soup craving. This place is a clean restaurant that brings great consistent beef noodle soup. Ambiance (4/5): The place is clean and the interior decorations are great. It's very bright, but a tad too bright in my opinion. My only real comment on a potential improvement would be around color choice. Everything is a bit monochromatic but that's just me. Service (5/5): A little inconsistent with the check in but they are nice folks. No complaints with service Food (5/5): They do beef noodle soup very well, and everything on the menu is essentially a variation of the beef noodle soup. I've tried a few different soups but they all are almost the same thing with different toppings. I would basically come here exclusively if I'm craving some Taiwanese style beef noodle soup. read more

Duan’s Kitchen - Beef Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - Cupertino, California

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My favorite beef noodle soup place in Cupertino! Try to the tomato beef shank and xlb!

Duans kitchen is a great place to go in the winter time. Their beef noodle soup is good but their broth wasn't as flavorful as I wanted it. The combo comes with a drink and side of choice. We got the century egg with tofu and it was great. We also got the XLB which was underwhelming. The skin was really think and didn't have a lot of soup. NOTE: I went 3 different times asking about their pan fried pork bun and they've always run out before I got there (12:00 ish) read more

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Was visiting my friends in San Jose and wanted to make a quick stop for lunch so here I am! I got the simmered chicken broth with handmade noodles - the taste made me feel at home maybe cause it's simple but filling. Def would visit again. Also we were a part of 4 and got like 6 apps and 3 entrees - perfect amount for everyone! We ended up ordering a round of popcorn chicken to go too LOL read more

Very tasty thin noodles and good broth. Also very good service. The menu and environment are nice as well read more

Duan’s Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Cupertino, California

My family loves this restaurant! Great selection of beef noodle soups and various braised and pickled side dishes. We order the thinly sliced brisket beef noodle with thick handmade noodles. Probably some of the best Chinese soup dishes in the South Bay. read more

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Waitlist: They have a paper waitlist at the entrance. Service is super efficient! Menu was yummy this is the spots for the beef noodle soup of all varieties and Taiwanese eats!. Super clean and modern interior with good ac So happy to have found this spot :) yum yum yum read more

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A hidden gem we found on Yelp while craving a dark, rich, beef noodle soup one night! Hidden behind a closed Mandarin Gourmet building in Cupertino - the parking lot is spacious and the interior is lovely, clean, and modern. Service was spot on - two very friendly servers came to help us throughout our meal, offering helpful suggestions when asked with a happy go lucky and bubbly attitude (which is rare for a Chinese or Taiwanese place!). The beef noodle soup were was spot on! A beautifully rich, savory broth paired with the house thick noodles and veggies. Priced well for about $13-$17 a bowl. Maybe this is a perk unique to me but I've ALWAYS just craved beef noodle soup without the beef itself but everytime I've asked - I've gotten weird looks or offered a veggie broth instead. I usually just end up ordering a standard beef noodle soup and picking out the meat separately- which is such a waste. I was THRILLED they have a no meat but still beef broth option here. The steamed veggies ($6) were a perfect app to get your greens in while not overspending and we also really enjoyed their milk tea ($5, premade, no ice, not too sweet so it complimented the soups well). They also have a matcha or earl gray soft serve ($6) that was decent. The earl gray overpowers the matcha a ton so wouldn't recommend getting the mix but the soft serve itself was fine. We're excited to go back and try the other soups like the tomato or the mala too!! read more

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We come here to eat quite often. I especially love their fried rice -- it's like a no-line version of Din Tai Fung. read more

Very friendly to family with small kids. Services are great and we like the food here.

Beef noodle is tasty with tender beef and chewy noodles. The beef brisket broth is very light cooked with ginger, went well with ground pork rice. Everything we ordered are so good and hopefully the Greatmall location will have the same standard as well. read more

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Was craving beef noodle soup in the Cupertino area and came across Duan's Kitchen. We ordered the braised beef noodle soup, a dry noodle dish, and spicy wontons; each one packed with great flavor and just the right level of heat. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu. read more

Cost about $100 after taxes and tip for two beef noodles, one rice plate, one dry noodle plate and 3 sides, 3 drinks. Got the tripe beef noodle soup and the amount of noodle and tripe they give was not worth the $25 I spent on it, barely filling but the tripe itself was good. The salted egg yolk over tofu was not worth the extra $8 with the drink but it was worth trying. Drink was okay as it was refreshing compared to the noodle. Golden radish had a sour taste to it and again, was not worth the extra $8 wit he the drink. Service was really bad, no one came to refill our water or give us the tab at all. Inside was clean and aesthetic though. Better noodle spots around. read more

Duan’s Kitchen - Dry Noodle with Peanut - Noodles Near Me - Cupertino, California

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I really like the deep-fried pork chop here. It's thin, crispy, and full of flavor without being greasy. The minced pork sauce over rice is tasty and authentic. I wasn't a fan of the plum juice, but the restaurant is spacious, and the staff are friendly and efficient. read more

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"I really love Duan's Kitchen! Their braised beef noodles (红烧牛肉面), tomato egg dry noodles (西红柿鸡蛋面), and the nostalgic set (怀旧套餐) are all personal favorites. It's easily the best spot in town for a meal that is both delicious and healthy. You can tell the beef broth is simmered for hours--it tastes incredibly authentic and rich." read more

Duan’s Kitchen - C14. Stewed Beef Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - Cupertino, California

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CHUN your car around immediately cause I dont want NOODbody missing out. .:: FOOD ::. Classic Beef Shank Noodle Soup $17: we chose to get this with the hand made noodles which was the widest. This one was pretty flavorful but could use some spice in it. We had people in the group who cant handle spice (aka me) but could use a pinch of it. Simmered Chicken Noodle Soup with drum sticks $17: VERY comforting. Think Pho Ga but the Taiwanese version of it. We got this with the flat noodle which is a medium width between the flat and the thin noodles. Pork Chop Fried Rice with Eggs $13: BEST pork chop fried rice i have EVER had. And I eat HELLA fried rice growing up since I'm chinese. Yall. I know this is known for their noodles but DO NOT skip out on this. Century Egg with Tofu $5: cold dish appetizer. If you like any type of tofu this comes with century egg which i pick off cuz I dont love the taste. .:: Service / Ambiance / Parking ::. The waiters were nice. Hard to flag them down once things got busy. Food came in a timely manner. We were seated immediately on a Saturday night at 5:30pm. The place is super chill, very modern for a taiwanese spot. Very easy parking as it's located in a plaza. read more

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The food is excellent, very clean, not greasy, fantastic flavor. My only complaint is that the portion sizes were small. Inflation I suppose read more

Decided to come to this taiwanese franchise after bookmarking it for a while Pros: Fast service. Food was really good, meat was very tender. I believe this is one of the best tomato braised beef noodle places around. The pork chop rice is as good as din Tai fung. The appetizers are really affordable. I will definitely visit again. Cons: Portion size is adequate for small eaters, not so much for regular amount of food you eat elsewhere read more

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