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    Hunan Mifen Lawrence

    4.3 (84 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Special Rice Noodles w.Beef Bone(Best Sell Super S-招牌特色牛骨米粉(销量第一特辣)
    Yu W.

    I visit 2 to 4 times per month. The soup, the beef, the level of the spiciness and the rice noodles are all very authentic. If I am asked to pick only one rice noodle restaurant in the Bay Area, I will pick Hunan Mifen without any hesitation.

    Century Preserved Eggs w.Grind Peppers-擂辣子皮蛋
    Sarah K.

    We came here as a group of four for dinner on a Tuesday night, and the restaurant wasn't too busy. I arrived first and tried to get a table, but even after making eye contact with one of the staff, I was ignored until I waved them down to be seated. No one explained how to order, and it turned out that customers are expected to scan a QR code to place orders on their phones. If you're dining with someone who isn't tech-savvy or prefers traditional service, this setup might be a bit inconvenient. Once we figured out how to order, the food came out quickly. Everything was decent but a little on the salty side -- we tried a few sides like the century egg and bok choy, plus some noodles and rice bowls for the mains. When we finished and tried to pay, we were somewhat abruptly told to go to the register to check out, which felt a bit impolite. Overall, I'd say this spot works fine if you're just looking for a quick bite with minimal service expectations. But if attentive, friendly service is important to you, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. On the plus side, parking in the plaza was easy and plentiful.

    Pam K.

    I loved the flavor of the beef as well as the intestines. It had a good spice and I thought it could be a bit spicier. The flavor of the noodle broth wasn't special but when paired with the spicy meats, it was spectacular. The noodles are the same as what would be used for bun bo hue or khaopoon. The service was good especially when I surprised the girl with my terrible Mandarin. This is a casual dining spot where you order by QR code.

    Braised beef
    Athena N.

    The food here is excellent and a great value for the price. I really liked the self-serve side dishes, and the broth was rich and flavorful. The noodles had a great chew, and the combination of pickled veggies and braised beef added wonderful depth to the dish. The interior is modern and nicely designed, with plenty of space. I came on a weekday, and my friends and I were in and out within an hour, so the trip was quick, delicious, and satisfying!

    Pork rib noodle soup with added (self-serve) toppings
    Peter N.

    We grabbed dinner at ~6pm on a Thursday evening. It was pretty empty, with only one or two other customers in-out through the duration of our meal. The restaurant was very clean and had a very modern/remodeled aesthetic. I was really IMPRESSED by the customer service and general service that we received. My friend was unsure if the soup they ordered would be too spicy (hot), so they helped clarify the intensity and then further offered to provide warm water to dilute the spicy-ness if necessary. Unlike other restaurants, the staff were friendly and tried their best to serve their customer and fulfill our needs. I ordered the pork rib noodle soup, which was AMAZING. The broth was rich and FLAVORFUL. The noodles had a great BITE and CHEW. The portion was definitely enough, and filling. They had condiments and side dishes like radishes and green onions etc. that were self-serve on the counter near by the self-serve water. I would say that just by having this available for customers shows that the restaurant is a very honest establishment, truly putting the customer first over all other things. We also ordered the stinky tofu. Despite it being my first time trying it, my friend who has had it growing up, said that it was authentic and YUMMY! I thought it wasn't bad, more of an acquired taste. Lastly, we got the glutinous rice cakes with brown sugar for dessert. It was more of a "shot in the dark" pick on the menu. It was alright. We were pretty stuffed from all of the food prior to reaching dessert that the desire to eat more decreased. BUT, if you are a fan of rice cakes dipped in brown sugar with a sweet syrup on the side, then I think you would like it!

    Rice noodles with braised beef rib & pickled mustard
    Maggie W.

    I got the rice noodles with beef ribs and pickled mustard. The broth was very flavorful, not too spicy. I liked how much of the pickled mustard was added to the broth. The meat was nice and tender, and the noodles were a good amount of chewiness. I don't know how this dish would be improved, hence the 5 star rating. Service was very quick! And the inside is classic, simple Chinese restaurant with dark wood tables and chairs.

    LeeLee C.

    Been here two times in a week! It's a popular lunch spot and after 12, there are people waiting outside, either a group or an individual. Not a lot of service as the wait staff are busy. The decor is also quite minimum. There is a sauce and condiment self serving area for green onions and cilantro, pickles and fried pork skins. Order via a QR code and multiple phone orders can all land in the same receipt. After ordering, food came in fast. However, even though the menu prompted changes and notes you could make to the order, you can't do it on the phone. For example, I wanted to skip the spicy pickle for the tomato beef noodle and despite the instructions said so, i couldn't do it on the phone. So I had to walk over to the cashier station and made the change there. Cashier station was friendly and nice but that's the only service you go. We ordered a bunch of things to try. For appetizers, the century egg is good, the fried pork is better, the stinky tofu is not that stinky and when eating it, it's just fried dry tofu. The house signature spicy pork rib noodle soup is super spicy but they kept the meat with chili oil separate from the noodle soup, so you can add in the spice level, still, it's super spicy with numbness. I tried the chicken with mushroom noodle soup, not bad but I can't say it's memorable. Also tried the tomato with beef noodle soup, this one is disappointing as it doesn't have any tomato, the beef chunks are not that generous either. The feedback from the guys are that the noodle amount is good enough to be filling and they enjoyed the spicy level for those that can eat spicy. For me that cant' eat much spicy food, it's just ok, nothing memorable to return to.

    black tofu, special rice noodles, rice bowl
    Evan W.

    Aside from the black tofu, the soup and the rice dish weren't that flavorful. There are better mifen spots in the area.

    Popcorn chicken
    Joyce T.

    Beef noodle soup- awesome Beef bone noodle soup with spicy beef aside- super spicy Dry noodles very flavorful Popcorn Chicken and crispy pork- our favorite. Edamame- great appetizer

    Jay L.

    The cuisine at Hunan Mifen Lawrence was exceptional robust, delicious broth and expertly prepared noodles. I selected the spicy beef rice noodles, which achieved a perfect balance of flavors with an ideal degree of spiciness. The odorous tofu was unexpectedly delectable and genuine. The service was prompt and amicable, and the workers were exceptionally accommodating when I inquired about the menu. They extended a warm welcome to me upon my arrival. The restaurant's ambiance is pristine, inviting, and exudes a tranquil atmosphere ideal for savoring a nice bowl of noodles. I appreciated the contemporary yet minimalist interior design. It is an excellent location for individual dining as well as intimate parties. I will certainly return.

    Ethel C.

    Their 3 chilli rice noodle with beef ribs is legit super spicy- we have a ritual where we bring people who like spicy food here and have them order this one, no matter what 10/10 times after first slurp, the panic and coughing sets in. Best part about it is that it's insanely spicy and delicious/savoury! Tips for first timers is to not go all in and drown your noodle broth with the spicy oil but just cautiously dip the beef ribs in the soup. Their cold dessert soup (that you get when the weather is hot) is very refreshing and just the right amount of sweetness. Very good and fast service, place is always clean.

    Mark Y.

    So glad I found this place that serves up an awesome bowl of rice noodles! I wished I packed a bigger appetite because there looked like so many food appetizer dishes but I was here for one item and it didn't disappoint. First off you order off the QR code and I got the rice noodles with pickled cabbage and beef brisket. The texture of the noodles were cooked to perfection and it had a very good amount of brisket. The umami of the piping hot soup broth was also awesome too. Making a trip back to SJ this summer with some friends and will go back again and update this review with more items on their menu!

    Pork rib noodles
    Laney C.

    I got a pork rib noodle and it was very light and flavorful! I love the noodles but the pork ribs were a bit too overcooked for my liking.

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