Mouthwateringly amazing!!!! Can't believe I only just discovered this place. The braised pork belly rice with egg was out of this world, I'm already craving it the next day! The meat was so tender, the rice was the perfect amount of the softness, and the flavor was so satisfying and 香. Every bite melts in your mouth. Had a piece of popcorn chicken which was decent. Friend ordered one of the house special rice noodles which looked good as well, I'll probably order one of their noodles next time to try out. Service was friendly, they refilled our water twice! Environment was relatively clean, but tables were crowded a bit close together and it was a bit loud to the point where I couldn't hear my friend talk even leaning in sitting right across from her. read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Braised pork belly rice, popcorn chicken - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Good noodles Reasonable price Good service Enough parking Desert just ok Good portions read more

I came at noon on a Friday with 2 friends to celebrate CNY in tradition clothes. Funny thing was that 1 of our friends went to the other Sunnyvale store; good thing it was only 10 min away. The place is clean and spacious with plenty of parking. Ordering is via QR code which I am not a fan of. I ordered the Rice noodle with beef ribs and pickled mustard. The broth was rich with flavor but I still added green onions and hot sauce. It was a big bowl of soup which I took home 1/2 for another meal. I ate carefully so as not to soil my special outfit. Kudos to me. Good food, good place. Too bad we forgot to take a group pic of ourselves. read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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. read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Special Rice Noodles w.Beef Bone(Best Sell Super S-招牌特色牛骨米粉(销量第一特辣) - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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. read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Century Preserved Eggs w.Grind Peppers-擂辣子皮蛋 - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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. read more

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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! read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Braised beef - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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! read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Pork rib noodle soup with added (self-serve) toppings - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Great taste, well prospered, and authentic foods and good portions. Plenty of sides and flexible for add ons. Good for lunch.

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. read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Rice noodles with braised beef rib & pickled mustard - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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. read more

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

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - black tofu, special rice noodles, rice bowl - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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 read more

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Ordered the beef soup which didn't indicate that it was "spicy" like the other dishes on the menu. Oh boy, it was spicy and difficult to eat but I was able to eat at least half. I will not order it again and quite frankly didn't see anything else on the menu that would entice me to go back. read more

Good food with a casual vibe! I've come a few times and I really enjoy the food! The mifen has a nice slightly chewy texture and there's many options (including vegetarian) to choose from. They also have a pretty large appetizer selection - their stinky tofu is excellent and I'd highly recommend it! In terms of service, it's mostly self service. Ordering is done via kiosk or app and there are also sides you can help yourself to. There was plenty of seating available, even on weekends. After ordering, food comes out quickly. I really enjoyed the food here and will definitely be back! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Pork rib noodles - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I read so many reviews that mentioned their beef bones to be super spicy. Well, I tried it today and can safely say it has a good spice level, but is it that spicy? Nah, not really! So don't be afraid. The broth is rather bland, even after adding the chili oil from the beef bones. The beef was tender & flavorful though. The stinky tofu wasn't bad but definitely not stinky. read more

Do you like spicy food and often feel that most places error on the side of less spicy? This is not the place. The server even warned me my dish was spicy as he dropped off the bowls and he wasn't kidding. The spicy is spicy here. I had the beef bone soup, I really enjoyed it. My friend had the dry noodles and that looked good also. I'm excited to drop by more often to try the other offerings. read more

This restaurant has great food! The noodles, broth chicken , beef and fish dishes are all wonderful! I only wish they would understand, when packing orders to go, if they are large, and weigh considerate amounts pack them in TWO bags instead of one! I almost lost my takeout order! Had to use a bag in my car as a back up! Plus, with the new bag law, that just took effect in California, it's time to get some nice paper bags, strong with handles like some of the other establishments! Other than that they are great! read more

There has been couple of mifen places popping up. I like how convenient this place is located and all the side snacks they have. I loved the fish but their stinky tofu is not as good in my opinion. The service is awesome and they have an all you can take garnish bar. The noodles portion is huge and the spicy noodles are VERY spicy. The restaurant is very clean and lots of open spaces. read more

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Wow, what an experience! This feels like a very authentic spot for spicy Hunan noodles. :) FOOD [4/5] * Special Rice Noodles with Beef Bone (Super Spicy) The super spicy label scared me a bit (I find hot Cheetos spicy!) but I really loved that they put the spicy sauce and bones into a separate bowl so you can essentially choose how spicy you want your broth to be. I thought the broth and noodles weren't anything too special, but the beef bones were really delicious, spicy, and tender. They also include a bowl of green onion and cilantro to add into the soup! SERVICE [5/5] Service was friendly, quick, and efficient. We came right before closing time and they were still very nice in accommodating a table for us in record time! I would definitely come back here on a cold winter day and enjoy the spicy soup again. :) read more

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Delicious! Hella spicy. They gave a free stinky tofu if you purchased $60(?). The link to order is set by table, we thought we ordered separately but it was actually all together. I got the pork and bamboo mifen with no spice, delicious and very hot. Also got a side order of the spicy beef because I had to try it, so good and also so glad I didn't have it in soup. Tried the stinky tofu, never had black one before(!, I guess I've only had Taiwanese?). If I wasn't breathing at all it was good! But for me the smell is still too gross lol My more Chinese friends liked it a lot though! read more

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Hunan mifen chain, (mifen in chinese is rice noodles btw) Everything is digital so they do card only, you order online through 39mile qr code and can pay online or at the register Lots of parking since its in the shopping plaza Its an easy restaurant to go to if the saigon seafood harbor is too long of a wait Pretty fast service and pretty customizable ordering Would recommend their house specials but be wary of the mala or numbing spice read more

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Yum! We stopped by for a quick dinner and left super satisfied. The service and ordering is super quick with a waiting list out that you can sign up for to receive a text when your table is ready. Then you order via QR code inside and can pay through the website as well. We got the spicy beef bone rice noodle, preserved veggies with braised beef and crispy pork strips to share. The noodles came quickly and it's separated into base soup and noodles with the meat and sauce on the side so you can customize it depending on how much of the additional flavor you want in the soup. We were warned the spicy beef noodle would be very spicy but it wasn't too bad and I really like the beef which was a bit tricky to eat around the bone but super tender. The fried pork was also pretty good (especially with the chili spice on the side) and a good portion to share. Overall a great spot to get a warm bowl of noodles and prices are pretty good as well (most of the noodle soups range from $14-16). read more

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Solid rice noodles with incredibly fast service. Pay at the counter after eating, order on your phone. This rice noodle chain produces a very solid and satisfying noodle bowl. While every soup is a bit on the saltier side, it's a very hearty meal with great portion sizes and a fair number of meat options. I loved how much meat came with the spiced baby back ribs, as they were a lot larger than I thought they'd be. With the base noodle bowl being the same across the dishes, it's simple to just choose which meat option you're feeling and to be fed, and both bowls were great. I think my food came out in under 5 minutes, which is insane. However, the fried fish, which took a bit longer to come out, was a bit more disappointing, as it was cooked to perfection but was notably blander than I expected. The breading was really good, too, but it didn't make up for the taste. A great place to go in and grab a fast bite. Very relaxed atmosphere, and waiters were on standby waiting to help. read more

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Came here after craving spicy noodles with my gf. Had heard good reviews previously so I was hopeful. The appetizers came at the same time as main meal which was disappointing. Service was otherwise good. The pidan was saltier than normal- I have had spicy pidan as an appetizer at other restauraunts. It also had a slightly sweet taste. Shrimp cakes were not bad. The rice noodle I ordered was pretty good! Tried broth without spice and it was flavorful. The meat is tender and spicy oil is great. Overall would go again, hopefully the service can improve :) read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Spiciest broth with bone - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Visited twice this month... Flavor was good and same as before but the texture of rice noodle felt different. These two times that I visited, it felt like they overcooked the noodle. It was not as bouncy/chewy as before, now it's more mushy and too soft for rice noodle. However, on the other hand, the new staff did an excellent job on customer service, very friendly and welcoming. 5 star for the service :) read more

Aww man they don't serve the rib soup anymore :( we had to settle for the pickled pork instead. read more

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最近灣區開了很多家米粉店，我跟我太太吃了幾家後，我個人無感但是我太太挺喜歡的，於是今天決定來這家在 Lawrence Express 上的小香牛骨米粉。首先這類別的米粉跟台灣人印象中的細細乾乾的米粉不同，它更像是米苔目泡在湯裡。 由於這種湯粉不是我的菜，我決定點一份乾拌麵。但是因為口味沒太多選擇我選了一個我一般也不是很喜歡的小龍蝦乾拌麵。我太太選了招牌米粉套餐，套餐包含一份燙青菜跟一份煎餃。煎餃是整個店裡最好吃的，我們還另外加點了一份。至於乾拌麵。。。我無語置評，總之我是吃完了，沒有浪費食物。我也試了我太太點的米粉，還是沒有改變我對這類米粉店的看法。最後我太太點了一份冰粉，我吃了幾口覺得意外的好吃，因此我也自己來了一份。 因為我本身不喜歡這類型的食物因此我評分標準將放在其他的因素，首先煎餃跟冰粉非常好吃是加分，但是兩個人吃這種街邊小吃竟然吃了$75 我也是無言了。總之如果你今天決定來吃了，那我推薦煎餃跟冰粉，至於如果你平常沒吃過這類型的湯米粉的話這個味道不一定人人都愛。我給這家店3 星。 read more

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New restaurant and I was feeling Chinese food so I decided to try it. They have a grand opening special which is a noodle soup with appetizer and a fresh green bean soup which tastes okay. I had the house marinated tofu which tasted great though I would want to try crispy chicken in the future. Their beef bone soup was good but the spiciness is serious. I poured in the bones and spices into the soup and it wasn't really edible for me. Maybe if I add more broth to dilute it then it will be okay. Spicy lovers will lime this. It's a bit similar to Szechuan cuisine. The way you order is by scanning a QR code on your phone and ordering from there. read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Grand Opening special Beef Bone Rice Noodle with House Marinated Tofu and Green Been soup - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Went to this mall for something else and stumble upon this place. There was a short line for dine in. Super busy packed house Didn't wait too long to get a table and order their specialty. Rice noodle with beef sparrib. The food took a while as expected as it was super busy packed house Glad the spicy rib was separated from the noodle soup. I'm not a spicy lover, but thought why not. Let's see how spicy isit. Ate the first couple ribs and was ok. Have cold water and soup to cleanse my mouth. After about the 3rd one the spice is getting to me... so I started to dip the rest of the ribs into the noodle soup. That works well, definitely lower the heat level The noodle soup was also very good. The rice noodles seems so much better than the Vietnamese rice noodles from dishes like bbh. The soup was also pretty good. With some added spice it was even better. The crowd was all chinese and staff was also all chinese. Essentially, feels like when I'm in china. QR code to order and everyone all speak Chinese. So, if you are not used to this environment, beware. Thought this was a great addition to this area. They sure found a good spot for their expansion.. Will definitely be coming back to try the 1 spicy level offerings. 3 spicy level a bit too much for me. read more

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They no longer separate out the meat from the noodle soup. Wanted to share with my daughter who can't eat spicy but she's young so she doesn't need a whole bowl to herself. Also, feels like a lot less meat now too. read more

I visited Human Mifen Lawrence in California. Although it was generous to come with two bowls, I found the dish too salty. The ambiance and service were average, but the food was served promptly, and there was an available restroom. Since there are plenty of other Asian food options in the area, I would consider trying somewhere else next time. read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Come here if you like spicy noodles! We haven't tried a lot of mifen places around here, and this place was also pretty close to an event we had later on. I didn't even know that this plaza existed, and it was pretty easy to park. The restaurant was maybe half full, and we ordered on our phone using their QR code. We decided to get their Rice Noodles with (I think) Sliced Stewed Spiced Beef, a side of their Beef Bone, and Fried Stinky Tofu. My friend got their Rice Noodles with Spicy Crayfish. The food came out pretty quickly, though one at a time in somewhat random order. We are all pretty good with spicy food, but not going to lie, the food here messed us up. It was like a bearable amount spice, but definitely at the high end, and it kind of gave us a stomach ache later on. I'm not really used to the rice noodle with spicy oil, but the flavor was good, and the beef and noodles were nice and soft. The beef bone was also great, though it was honestly not that much more meat. I'm more used to Taiwanese stinky tofu, and the flavor of the stinky tofu was a little different, but it was still great and the stink kind of built up with each bite. I think next time I will try their non-spicy noodles with broth, but I'd recommend their spicy stuff if you really like spice! read more

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Was looking up some new restaurant to try, and came across this. While I was sad the hotpot place closed down, at least it was replaced by something I could enjoy... so off I go! The ordering process is fairly straightforward, scan a QR code and select on your phone. You can also pay directly via the website so it was very convenient. I decided to try the first one (beef bone mifen soup, super spicy) since that seems to be their most popular dish. My food came out quickly, with the mifen and meat served separately. The server warned me to start with only a small amount since the spicy level is very high. He was not wrong! I put 1 piece of beef bone in the mifen broth and even that small amount transformed the clear broth to a very spicy soup! I do enjoy the spiciness though, and was very happy with the flavor. It doesn't look much but was actually very filling! I wasn't able to finish and brought maybe 1/3 home for dinner. I enjoyed the meal so much that I came back again! I tried their tripe spicy mifen the second time and enjoyed that quite a bit too. I kind of wish they have a "normal beef" spicy mifen option... Sometimes I am too lazy to chew on beef bones or tripe and just want to eat tender beef chunks. The soups with beef chunks aren't super spicy and it doesn't sound like I could customize it. If they can add a beef chunk super spicy mifen that would make me a happy girl. But as is I will still come back! read more

Hunan Mifen Lawrence - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Great authentic food. Quick service. Stinky tofu was on point. All the noodles were well made and seasoned. This felt like a quick in and out environment for a good bowl of noodles. Nothing fancy and special but just solid. read more

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Delicious noodle dishes, beware of the spicy noodles (very spicy for someone who can handle spice) , fast service but helps if you speak Chinese read more