Not a single Sysco product in sight!…read more I got the braised beef soup. I will be having dreams about that broth. So flavorful, so satisfying. The noodles are soooo long it was a bit tricky to eat at first. Im sure there's a better technique than what I was doing. I also got the strawberry green tea which was DELICIOUS! FYI - the portions are GINORMOUS! My only critique of this place would be to maybe add half portions for a cheaper price. Especially for the older folks who don't eat so much anymore.

Highland Noodles has become one of my favorite restaurants in Roseville, so when I heard they added…read morea lunch special, I couldn't wait to go back. First, let me warn you...come hungry! This lunch special is HUGE and an incredible value at $20.95. It includes your choice of one of five noodle dishes, a side of either two chicken wings or a lamb skewer, cucumber salad, and an iced tea. I honestly couldn't believe how much food they packed into one meal. I ordered the Braised Beef Noodle Soup and loved that you can choose your hand pulled noodle style. I picked the thin flat noodles, and while they're delicious, I don't recommend them for soup because they tend to clump together. Next time I'll definitely order the thin or medium thin noodles instead. Lesson learned! The flat noodles would probably be amazing in one of their stir-fried dishes. The chicken wings were plump, juicy, and flavorful. The cucumber salad was refreshing, but fair warning...it is LOADED with garlic. Delicious if you're a garlic lover...and you'll definitely be safe from vampires afterward! The sweet black iced tea was the perfect finish. It wasn't overly sweet and paired really well with the rich broth. Overall, this lunch special is a fantastic deal with generous portions and delicious food. I walked out completely stuffed, happy, and seriously considering a post lunch nap. If you're looking for authentic hand pulled noodles and a meal that gives you plenty of bang for your buck, Highland Noodles is definitely worth a visit. I'll absolutely be back!

Kajiken never disappoints. If you haven't tried aburasoba before, this is the place to do it. The…read morenoodles are chewy, the sauce is packed with flavor, and once you mix everything together it's so good. Definitely one of those places I will keep coming back to.

Came here right at opening and the interior design was beautiful! Everything was very modern and…read moreaesthetically pleasing. The server we had was extremely kind and attentive, I would definitely consider the hospitality at this location to be sublime! The food was phenomenal, and the quantity and quality of food complement each other extremely well to result in fantastic experience! Nikumori Aburasoma 10/10 Roast Beef Aburasoma 8.7/10 Chicken Karage 7/10 JD Big Back Tip: Only thing to consider is the Roast Beef Aburasoma can be a little heavy towards to end so mix in the yogurt sauce to your desired preference.

Who would have thought such a good Chinese noodle place would be out in Brentwood!?…read moreX Noodles has some absolutely incredible noodles. Overall: 4.5/5 Pushing past the menu that was pretty obviously AI generated images, I got the Dan Dan Noodle with Wide flat noodles. Food was out fast and you order on your device. The Dan Dan had good flavor, with a nice spice and very garlicky. I thought the minced pork was a little tough, but everything else was pretty good. The noodles were huge! Flat and wide is a bit of an understatement as these noodles are massive. Scissors (given at the table) are a must. The noodles are super chewy and bouncy. Some of the best hand pulled noodles I've had yet. This is a must try if you're in the area (maybe for fruit picking?).

Came here after fruit picking nearby and really enjoyed the hand pulled noodles! We shared the cold…read morebeef and cucumbers app, tomato beef noodle soup and chili pork mixed noodles. Loved the cold sliced beef and cucumbers appetizer - perfect for sharing and really tangy which is great for an appetite starter! The noodles were really the star though. You get to chose your noodle width with most of the dishes and we opted for the extra wide and wide noodles. The extra wide in the noodle soup was a bit hard to eat but they do give you scissors to cut the noodles into more manageable pieces. The tomato beef broth was a tad sweet for my liking but the beef was nice and tender. The dry chili pork noodles were great with some black vinegar mixed in and packed with flavor! We had plenty of food to take back and it's really a solid Chinese spot in Brentwood of all places.

Me and my brother just tried out this spot and it is AMAZING! not only is the food super good, but…read moreall the workers are incredibly nice. Our server, AJ, was super attentive, helpful, and just a vibe! Food came out pretty fast and the ambience was just everything. Will definitely be coming back! PS. the piggie custards are super good and sweet! the wontons are not so spicy but super good overall. my brother got the beef rolls and he really liked them!

Dumpling U feels like a modernization of an old school mom and pops Chinese restaurant. Perhaps the…read moretarget audience is more younger college folk? Non-Chinese folk? Unfortunately, I'm neither? The food was off. The flavors missed significantly. The beef rolls rely too much on oyster sauce and lacked balance. The sheng jian bao had raw dough on top, wasn't fried well on the bottom, and the "soup" inside was artificially flavored and lacked richness and depth. The Shanghai noodles were udon based? I've never experienced this before. The chili oil wanton were watered down where the chili oil couldn't stick to the wanton, which meant a lack of care to detail. The green pancake was fine. Overall, if you're looking for quality and great authentic tasting and actual quality Chinese food, Dumpling U isn't it. The service was 4-stars. Very nice.

Was coming from skiing up the mountain and a big bowl of Pho was exactly what we needed. The…read moreservice was great, not very busy so able to get food fast. Very appreciative that they were open on a Sunday. Will be back my next ski trip!

Charges for sauce- I want to start by saying that the food is delicious and the service is always…read moregreat. I genuinely enjoy dining at your restaurant. One concern I have is the recent charges for sauces on takeout orders. When dining in, sauces are provided at no additional cost, but for takeout there is now a charge for items like chili oil and even extra Sriracha packets. I understand that restaurants have costs to manage, and I'm not trying to be petty or rude. However, charging $1 for two Sriracha packets feels excessive to me. I would encourage you to reconsider these charges, or perhaps only apply them when a customer requests an unusually large amount of sauce. Small requests for condiments seem like a reasonable part of a takeout order, especially for customers who regularly support your business. I appreciate your time and hope you'll consider this feedback from a loyal customer.

Door dashed this after a meet up with friends and it was delicious :)…read more Braised beef and potatoes: 9/10 omg the beef was so so tender, potatoes were perfectly cooked with bell peppers, onions and herbs. Sauce was a tad oily but so so flavorful. Would definitely get it again! Pork steamed buns: 8/10, not what I expected, i thought it'd be a red marinated pork but it was more of a seasoned meat ball in a bun. I didn't hate it and it paired well with the sauce of the braised beef :) Signature spicy wonton: 9/10, different for sure. I was expected more chili chucks but the oil itself was different from what I've had before. Love that they packed the wontons and oil separate for me to pair at home. Honestly, I'd come back and dine in. I saw things on Yelp that weren't options on Door Dash. All my dishes felt different from other places I've been with similar menu items. Would love to come here again, service was quick and interior was pleasant ^_^

My 2nd or 3rd time here. I found this last time via Yelp!…read more Same consistency this time: like how fresh the noodles tasted and felt. The dumplings and beef baos were good. What I liked about this place was the both was not too heavy or salty: just about right plain and simple. The ribs noodle was good. Amazingly the chicken wings were very good. Got Pig Ears and Cold noodles take out at the end: very good. Not too salty. Service was quick, accurate and finely. Very clean, simple store. Not overly decorated. Parking was easy. Will come again.

We needed a good dinner after spending the day whitewater rafting and happened upon this little…read moreplace near our hotel. They had vegan options, which was great! The fresh rolls with peanut sauce and Ramen were delicious!

1 Star! Disappointing Service and Food. First time eating at Thai Noodle Express last Sunday…read more(4/12/26), and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. We were a group of 11, and I had to say our experience was very similar to another reviewer here, (Elite Marlane R.) The guy punk white dude taking our order was also the one bringing out the food, and his attitude was honestly shocking. When we politely asked if we could switch coffee to Coke, he immediately said no in a loud, irritated tone, saying Coke costs more than coffee. For us, the price difference wasn't even an issue, it was the way he spoke to us that felt disrespectful. At one point, I was just looking toward the door, and he suddenly asked me, "What are you looking at?" in a loud voice, as if I was staring at him. It was uncomfortable and unnecessary, especially since it drew attention from everyone around. Despite the poor service, we still made the effort to clean up after ourselves, busing our plates and making sure the table was neat before leaving. To the owner of Thai Noodle Express, I hope you can train your staff on how to properly treat customers. Good service goes a long way. On top of everything, the Pad Thai did not taste authentic. Very disappointing overall. I wouldn't recommend this place based on our experience.

I ordered the Shanghai Pan-fried Soup Buns and a hot tea, and it made for a simple but satisfying…read moremeal. The soup dumplings were served at a good temperature (hot enough to enjoy right away), with a soft layer, crunchy base, and a flavorful broth inside. They were juicy and well-seasoned, and best enjoyed carefully otherwise the soup will spill. The complementary hot tea was a nice pairing that helped balance the richness of the dumplings. The interior is minimalistic and clean, which I really liked. It feels modern without being cold or overdesigned. There is Wi-Fi. Parking was easy, and there was no wait to get seated when I went in on a Wednesday afternoon (12:30 PM) which made the whole experience smooth and easy. Overall, a solid spot for soup dumplings when you want something quick, warm, and well-executed! I would say this is one of the gems in San Leandro.

Stopped by here for a late lunch and the restaurant was absolutely jam packed! It's a pretty…read moreintimate space, so when it gets busy, definitely expect a bit of a wait. The service here is fantastic. The staff were incredibly nice and highly efficient--constantly refilling our waters and clearing away empty plates to make room for all the dishes we ordered. We ordered a bunch of things to try, but the absolute stars of the show were the Sour and Spicy Beef Noodles and the Green Beans. The noodle soup had the perfect balance of sour and spicy flavors, and the noodles themselves were wonderfully bouncy. The green beans were also cooked to perfection with a great crunch. The only real letdown was the Truffle XLB (Xiao Long Bao). I'd honestly skip those next time; I could barely taste any truffle flavor, and they tasted just like regular pork soup dumplings. This place is such a hidden gem in San Leandro! The only major downside is the parking lot, it's really small, and the signs for it are super easy to miss. Other than that, this is definitely a spot you'll want to add to your bookmarks!

We had quite the gluttonous moment when coming here our first time. We were so hungry and wanted…read moreto try something new. I think we ordered half the menu lol. The service was great. They gave us recommendations, described the dishes well and were very quick with service. The restaurant was quiet, not much chatter and noise and that was appreciative on a relaxing weekend with the hubby. I would come back and try more next time.

My favorite Chinese Food Restaurant in Amador County!!! I've tried a few, but I'll always keep…read morecoming back to Golden Dragon. I usually get combination fried rice & chow mein (with no shrimp), orange chicken, & sweet/sour pork. Everything always has amazing flavor & the family who owns it is super sweet & kind. Very attentive people & they definitely know how to make good Chinese food Will always come back!!!

Happy to have found this gem. Great portions and delicious food at fantastic prices. I ordered…read moreto-go. Service was friendly over the phone as well as when I picked up the order. Ambience was laid back, nothing pretentious. We will be back to try the buffet in the near future

I don't know how many times over the years we've driven past Good Friend Chinese Restaurant while…read moreen route to the foothills and high country, and nearly every time we'll make a comment. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's pithy, sometimes it's out of curiosity, but usually it's in the context of "who would come to Valley Springs to find good Chinese food?" Well, recently we were returning from yet another trip in the Sierras and were kind of hangry, so we decided to settle it once and for all, and give Good Friend a try. We arrived relatively late - it was only 7:30pm, but they close at 8:30pm, so their dinner rush was well past and they were winding down. This is important. Throughout our meal, the staff could not have been friendlier or more efficient. They were not annoyingly so, but they didn't miss a beat. The food in the buffet stations was starting to run out. The sushi selection had dwindled down from what was probably a much larger offering, although what remained still looked pretty fresh, not old and tired, and in fact, the few pieces we had were much better than typical Chinese buffet sushi. (I know that sounds like faint praise, but the sushi was actually decent.) The green mussels that were next to the sushi did look a little dry around the edges so we gave those a pass, but in fairness, mussels start to look that way pretty quickly, so they may not have been out very long. The hot and sour soup was much better than expected. If I hadn't crammed so much food into my pie hole already, I would have had another bowl of it. It does seem kind of weird to eat a Chinese soup with a Western soup spoon, but when in Rome, I guess. Also surprisingly good was the beef & broccoli, jalapeno pork, and the ribs, keeping in mind again that it was close to closing time and most of the ribs in the tray didn't look that great, but I managed to find enough that were meaty and moist to satisfy my jones for them. Next time - and there will probably be a next time - I'll pass on the stuff that is battered and fried: chicken, frog legs, tempura-style veggies. The battering was soft, not crisp. I don't know if that's because they'd been sitting and cooling in the steam table or if it's the batter mix. They weren't bad, just not how I like my fried stuff. The fried chicken actually tasted pretty good other than the soft coating, but I was reminded after eating the frog leg that frog's legs don't excite me to eat as much as the idea of eating frog's legs. Too much work for too little payback, and frog's legs can sometimes taste a little fishy. That's ok if you're eating fish, but when the meat is more like chicken, fishy taste is just odd. There were a few items that, earlier in dinner service, were probably much better. The dry fried string beans (labelled as "sauteed string beans") were really in need of replacing although we managed to pluck half a dozen of them out that looked ok, and there were a couple of other mixed veg trays that were past their prime as well. We also gave a pass to the crab legs, but not on account of their appearance. We just didn't feel like working that hard to get at the meat. All in all, we were pleasantly surprised. It was not the best Chinese food we've ever had. OTOH, it was FAR from the worst. Even more important, we agreed that we would have no problem going back. Is it a destination place? Absolutely not. But we definitely added it to our list of places to eat while we're on the road and want something we know will be good enough. Again, that sounds like it could be faint praise, but there's a ton of places out there for which we would not say the same. I'll add for context that the 4-star rating is relative to what I'd expect in Valley Springs. If Good Friend Chinese Restaurant were in, say, Richmond or San Francisco or San Gabriel, for instance, there's no way I'd rate them at 4 stars. More likely it'd be in the 2-3 star range in those areas. But considering the location and expectation, Good Friend is not a bad option. All the cars lined up in the Taco Bell drive-through should have gone across the highway to Good Friend! It also gave the "divorced dads with kids for the weekend" vibe.