We took our kids to eat at Hunan Mifen tonight. The children shared a bowl of zha cai and shredded pork rice noodles (榨菜肉丝米粉). After we got home, both kids started experiencing severe stomach pain and diarrhea. One of them repeatedly woke up during the night feeling nauseous and needing to vomit. They did not eat anything spicy, so this was clearly not caused by chili or spice irritation. Based on the timing and symptoms, we are very concerned that the food may not have been clean or properly handled. To make matters worse, the restaurant also imposes a mandatory 15% tip, which felt especially unreasonable given our experience. Families with children should be especially cautious. We had a very upsetting experience and strongly recommend avoiding this place, particularly if you are bringing kids. read more

I've never had this kind of Chinese food before and I really enjoyed my experience here! Food: Popcorn Chicken 9/10 - this might have been my favorite dish! the popcorn chicken was juicy, thoroughly seasoned and spicy! This was a good size for an appetizer, one of the better popcorn chickens I've had Beef noodles 7/10 - the soup was super light and paired with the rice noodles. The actual beef is soaked and marinated in their spicy chili oil, and this was pretty spicy! i would add some of the sauce from the beef to the soup to give it some spicy and more flavor. If you are looking for something light soup wise, it would be this dish Pea Noodes 9/10 - this was so unique and delish!! when mixing everything together, the flavors all come together and it was super umami and creamy. This is a dish I would get again as well. If you are looking for chinese food but dont want the typical panda express style, this is a good option to try! read more

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We came here on a Friday afternoon (holiday week) and were seated promptly. The waitress was very accomodating for the baby in our party and checked up on us often. There is a QR code to scan where you order online like most chinese places nowadays. Food was good, I expected more flavor from the broth but it was still okay! Big portions and lots of beef in my noodle soup. Even though mine was quite red it was not spicy at all. read more

Hunan Mifen - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I had heard about this restaurant for a long time, but I always hesitated to try it because I'm not very good at eating spicy food. This time, I decided to give it a try. I was happy to see that there were some non-spicy options on the menu. Among the three noodle dishes (one spicy and two non-spicy)we ordered, my favorite was the pork rib and chanterelle noodles, which had a flavorful broth and chewy noodles. The pork ribs were perfectly cooked -- so tender and soft. Although there weren't many chanterelles, the broth was still quite savory. We also ordered fried stinky tofu, which was quite special and worth a try. read more

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I've heard people describe noodles as "bouncy," and I've even used the term myself, but I never truly understood what that meant until I ate at Hunan Mifen. Their rice noodles are unbelievably slick and bouncy! There's really no better way to describe them. Somehow, I must have walked past this place a dozen times without noticing it tucked away in the back corner of the plaza. The menu is helpful, with photos and a clear chili pepper legend: no chili pepper means you're safe, one chili pepper is when things start getting dangerous, and as for two or three? I wouldn't know I was already sweating at one. The meat wasn't as tender as I expected, but I appreciated the DIY station with cilantro, black vinegar, and scallions for customizing flavors. If you like spicy food, this spot is a must visit! read more

Hunan Mifen - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

I understand that waiters and waitresses would love to earn more tips, that's completely fair. But I don't appreciate how they dictate a 15% "service fee" and force customers to pay it when there's little to no actual service provided. The food was okay, but I can get mifen at other places for a better price and better service. If I'm paying a service fee, I want it to reflect the service I actually received, not something that's dictated and automatically imposed regardless of the experience. :( read more

So good! Got a table right away and ordered through a QR code. Food came out in minutes! Ordered a delicious spicy beef soup that was so incredibly flavorful! Rice noodles had a good texture and appreciated the generous portion of pickled vegetables. read more

Hunan Mifen - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Hunan Mifen is one of our regular spots for a good noodle fix. The ordering system can be confusing at first, so recommend looking at dishes online or on Yelp to decide what you want. I've gotten the signature beef noodles (just once) and the braised beef noodles (multiple times). Their warning is warranted - the spicy beef noodles are no joke! The flavor is there, I just personally wouldn't go that spicy again. There's rarely a wait when we go to the Saratoga Ave location, and we're always able to stay and order more. read more

Hunan Mifen - Noodles With Sliced Stewed Spiced Beef - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Hunan Mifen is a good option for anyone who wants a quick lunch or dinner after work and are around the area. I came on a thursday during lunch, and the restaurant was filled very quickly. The soup broth was decent and not too heavy, the super spicy beef bones came on the side, so you can add them in based on your own spicy preferences. They are quite spicy, so be careful! The spices from the beef do add a nice flavour to the soup, and it makes the overall dish quite delicious. read more

Hunan Mifen - House special noodle with beef bones - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Beef bone is very flavorful, but some pieces are hard to get the meat out when you get the undesired cut of the beef bone. Super spicy if you add the entire beef oil, very good if you like spicy food like me. Black stinky tofu is very good. read more

Came here with some friends after badminton, and we were pretty hungry so we tried to find some place that was close by. One of them suggested this restaurant, and since I hadn't heard about it before I was curious to try it out. The interior isn't too large, but our group of 4 was able to be seated pretty quickly inside. I decided to try their spicy noodles along with their popcorn chicken, which both were served relatively quickly. They give a pretty good portion size, and the soup does have a kick to it! The flavors in it were great and the consistency of the noodles was solid, with the solid, juicy chunks of meat adding to the experience. The popcorn chicken were also great, and honestly rank pretty high up there in terms of ones I've had. Definitely recommend checking this place out, and I'm glad my friend suggested it! read more

Hunan Mifen - Spicy Noodles and Popcorn Chicken - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

5 stars for Special Rice Noodles with Beef Bone (super spicy). We came in towards the closing time and the staff was extremely patient and kind. We love spicy food - but keep in mind, it TRULY IS SPICY! The braised pork belly with noodles was just ok - 3.5 stars but good amount of meat! The portions were generous. My friend and I could've shared just the one dish and been full, instead of the two we ordered. The setup is simple. You order on your phone, add your credit card, and they bring out your food. read more

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Hot noodle soup in winter time= best combo The soup base is very flavorful and very hot. I especially like the tomato beef stew. The meat is SO tender with very flavorful tomato. Definitely recommended. They also have a lot of spicy options for those who loves to challenge! Plenty of sitting. Spacious with very friendly servers. Lots of parking. Will definitely return! read more

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So delicious! This is the type of noodle shop I could not find while in Texas and was so eager to get back to the Bay Area for. We had stopped by after doing some car shopping and given that I am six months pregnant, I was naturally starving. They do not scrimp on the spice levels which is EXACTLY what I wanted. Service was quick-- the broth we had was so delicious and you could see the nutrient quality in it. I am going to have order some broth for post partum after I have my babies. It was a very clean establishment as well! read more

Hunan Mifen - Amazing spice level with broth! - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The rice noodle with beef shank was delicious. Juicy , tender beef and I love green scallions! They have their own signature dish-ware due to a small " chain" they own! I will try the others and review as well. Lots of noodle pot dishes that blow most pho places away for comparison! read more

Tried a noodle place today and was pleasantly surprised! It is in the same shopping center as Lion Market (supermarket!). I ordered the rice noodles with beef flank and it was super tasty! I ordered the food to go and it was ready when I arrived. The broth was still very hot when I returned home and was good. Not too salty nor bland. It came with the meat separated from the noodles as was the broth. It also had a small cup of cilantro and green onions chopped up that was fresh. The noodles were very soft (like they should be) while still firm. Overall a very good meal! read more

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Had a stressful week? This is THE PLACE to go for a sweat-dripping, nose-blowing bowl of spicy noodles that will make all your problems disappear (...temporarily, until you finish your food and have to face reality?)! I was a bit skeptical of this place since it doesn't have a lot of reviews, but Hunan Mifen is so authentic and I love that the staff walked around to pass out napkins to every table, knowing that we burn through it quickly to wipe our sweat, tears, and mucus away. Here's what we got: Rice Noodles with Pickled Cabbage and Beef Brisket (5/5): the noodle texture was absolutely incredible-- so bouncy and slurp-able. The broth was so flavorful yet light, and while I'm not typically the biggest fan of pickled veggies, these pickled veggies complimented the noodle soup so well! Then to top it off, this was most tender beef briskets I've ever had! This dish has one chili sign and it's equivalent to a Hot Ones spice level 3, which is not bad at all. Rice Noodles Topped with Bu Beans and Minced Pork (4.5/5): the noodles were, again, phenomenal. When you mix all the toppings together with the dry noodle, the dish become so flavorful. Personally, I think this dish is a bit saltier than my palate prefers. Though this dish only has one chili sign on the menu, the spiciness was equivalent to a Hot Ones spice level 7, so beware! I can't imagine how 3 chili signs would taste... Salty Crispy Chicken (5/5): the chicken was soooo juicy and they were perfectly fried. The batter was amazing and not overly salty. Green Bean Soup (4.5/5): the soup was delicious and refreshing, but it is sweeter than the average green bean soup. read more

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Quick, casual, tasty. Soup was hot, flavorful, and light. Pickled and fresh greens added color and flavor. Meat served on the side was tender, packed with flavor, and allowed spice control. Noodles were soft, but not mushy. Portion big enough that I could not finish the whole thing at $16. In and out in less than 30 min. Full. Satisfied. Highly recommended for a quick weeknight dinner. read more

I've come here multiple times and this place is always delicious. If you are looking for spicy rice noodles this is the place to go. The noodles are delicious and the service is fast and efficient. It doesn't take long to get your noodles after you order it. The restaurant is right next to a Chinese market called lion market so very convenient to do shopping after you eat. read more

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Very good! Nice to try The taste is likely to be Chinese food. I recommend this rice noodle with braided beef! read more

Hunan Mifen - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice food, nice service, nice price. Definitely will come back. I wish they can open one in Tri valley. read more

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Went for lunch on a Thursday after 1:30pm, it was not too busy. Staff was nice, and the food came out fast. Use the QR code to order. The broth is really hot (temperature) so be careful. Noodles and the meat came out in separate bowls. Delicious chewy noodles and plenty of meat. Get some condiments at the station near the wall / tv - it pairs well! They played some familiar quietly in the background. read more

Hunan Mifen - Rice noodles with pickled veggie & beef. Beef is in separate small bowl. - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ordered the Spicy beef bone noodle with fried fish and sweet green bean soup. The soup base for the main dish had fantastic flavor, the spicy oil that was added actually detracts from it (that's on me for going straight to the hottest option). Next time I will order the same thing but forgo dumping the chili oil in to really appreciate the soup. Solid noodles and the meat was tender and easy to pull off the bone. The fried fish was good, had a somewhat fluffy beer batter. The green bean soup was surprisingly good and helped offset the spice from the noodle dish as needed. Orders are done via an app and service was quick. Will be returning. Recommended. read more

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Yummy yummy rice noodles. Good comfort food. Had the meat and bamboo noodle : 4 stars. Simple but flavorful broth. Meat and bamboo (pork) were also good and served on the side. No smell to the pork so extra thumbs up. Simple garnishing. I like that they have everything separated - noodle , broth, meat, garnishing. The noodle bowl is a good size so you can add broth or meat as desired and still have room to stir. Also love the pickled mustard. I've also tried the medium spicy beef noodle. My lips actually swells from the spiciness but it's so good that I just keep eating. It's a good choice for someone who likes spicy. read more

Hunan Mifen - Meat and bamboo noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

A very casual, but unabashedly legitimate, Hunan-style rice noodle shop. While their noodles were on the softer side, it's generally a great bowl of mifen for the price. There is no quarter for the uninitiated, so while this stuff is absolutely delicious it's also legit spicy. Don't take their 3 pepper heat lightly! I had to really pace myself with it to not get absolutely scorched... Being situated right next to Lion supermarket makes parking a breeze. Spacious interior and pretty minimalist (yet clean) décor. Service was extremely fast and attentive; food got brought out within 10 minutes and our server was bringing out napkins and water refills really as we needed them (rather impressive attentiveness honestly). Expect a QR code ordering and payment system along with some hand sanitizer. We only got their mifen dishes, which should be understood like so. You cannot change the spiciness levels of their rice noodles. Each mifen comes with pickled veggie toppings in the bowl of broth and a cilantro/green onion mix on the side. For dine-in at least, the "meat" was also served on the side (which trust me, this is good for controlling the amount of heat you end up with). ==Beef bone== This stuff was absolutely gushing with flavor and the marrow was absolute deliciousness, but the oil it's in will melt your insides. Super spicy is SUPER SPICY. It photographed pretty mild in the photo, but in-person I swear the oil glowed menacingly. ==Shredded Chicken== Also great on flavor, though a bit saltier and much more sour profile than the beef bone dish. Even if they advertise it as "mild" this stuff still packs quite a bit of heat (my brother struggled to finish from that alone, but found it quite delicious nonetheless) The noodles were good, but their texture was a bit on the softer side of soft for me (which may come down to personal preference). The broth was positively glistening (like literally) and was remarkably wholesome and hearty. Definitely the best servings of mifen I've had this side of the pond thus far; simple and no-nonsense, but it'll warm up your soul (or set it entirely on fire, you pick). read more

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Hunan Mifen, as the name suggests, is a Hunan-style restaurant that serves rice noodle soups. They do have several locations, but this one is located right next to Lion's supermarket in Santa Clara. Hunan Mifen has been on my to-eat list for a while after it was recommend by a friend and I'm glad I gave it a shot! FOOD We ordered two bowls: the spicy Special Rice Noodle with Beef Bone and the non-spicy Rice Noodles with Braised Pork Belly. All noodles also come with pickled cabbage and pickled mustard. Both meats were really good and the noodles were tasty. Soup base had a lot of flavor. The spicy beef though is very spicy that it's mouth-numbing, so order it only if you can handle a lot of spice. I really enjoyed the pork belly though and I think that will be my go-to whenever I'm in the mood for Hunan-style noodles. By far, my favorite part of the food is that the meat and the sauce it's marinated in is served separately. You can use this to adjust the taste of each spoonful of your soup to your preference and, most importantly, it's very easy to share meats between other people in your party if you're one of those people that like to share dishes! SERVICE You order through the QR code and the servers will bring your food. When you are finished, you ask a server for the check. No issues with the service. Food came out promptly and the servers check up on you from time to time. COST Normal pricing and pretty big portions. You are definitely getting your money's value here. No complaints about the cost. SETTING Standard Chinese family restaurant setting. Interior is clean and spacious. Perfect place for a family dinner or a casual date. We went on a weekday evening and there was plenty of seating available. There's plenty of parking since it's a shared parking lot for the plaza. Lots of foot traffic in the plaza though, so be careful! Overall, Hunan Mifen is a pretty solid choice if you are in the mood for Chinese noodle soup. It's a great place to share your food, which is a rarity for noodle soup restaurants! 4.25/5 read more

Hunan Mifen - Rice Noodles with Braised Pork Belly - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Noodles are always great comfort food. Nestle in this shopping area, there are plenty of parking, and you can even get groceries from the grocery store afterwards. House Special noodle soup with ox tail- I tried the signature dish. On the menu, there are 3 chili signs next to this item, and I an attest that this is really spicy! The meat is served seperately from the noodle soup, so luckily I can still eat the noodles. The meat is SOOOO spicy, no joke. I had a piece then my lips when burning numb. I then rinse the meat in water, and that's more tolerable for my spice level. The meat is quite tender, falls off the bone. Even after rinsing the meat with water to get rid of the surface spices, the meat is still very flavorful so the meat is definitely well seasoned. The noodles itself is on the firmer side, has a good texture. The soup base itself is not spicy, but has a lot of pickled vegetables. It's a little bit sour and salty, very delicious. Noodle soup with pork belly- Again the meat is served seperately in a bowl. The pork belly is actually good portion. The belly has distinctive fat-meat-fat layers and very tender. It is seasoned like braised meat, and comes with some fatty savory sauce. Really enjoyed this dish. You order by scanning the QR code, and also let staff know to bring you the bill through the QR code. Plenty of seating inside, and staff is attentive but not hovering. Will definitely come back to try their different noodles next time! read more

Hunan Mifen - House special rice noodle with beef bone - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ordered takeout from Hunan Mifen on Weee. For one person dinner I got House Special Marinated Tofu 招牌卤水豆腐 and House Special Rice Noodles with Beef Bone + Fried Poached Egg. Both were delicious! One bite of the marinated tofu brought me back to childhood instantly, although the texture of the tofu was denser than I expected. For the rice noodle, I was expecting the Changsha style flat noodle. The round noodles were still quite delicious, very al dente. I was hoping to get more beef bones but it is the Bay Area, everything's either smaller portion or more expensive :( I've heard friends say the noodles here were too spicy, but surprisingly I didn't find it so :thonk: read more

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Felt like home and tasted like restaurant back in China. Service was great. Staff was very friendly and attentive. There was a lunch combo after we scanned the QR code. The noodle soup came with sides. We got beef noodles, edamame, and mung bean dessert and an order of spicy beef noodle soup. I only used one small scoop of the spicy side, my mouth was on fire. Lol. Restaurant is simple and clean. Will recommend! read more

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Solid place to get noodles. No complaints. It's not fancy or high end but you'll get a quality bowl of noodles to slurp down. Be careful of the spicy noodle as it's really really spicy . Their service was very nice, checking on us often. You can grab sides at the bar. read more

This is legit meet your maker, acid-reflux inducing super spicy Hunan food. Menu items are actually labeled super spicy. I enjoyed and survived the crayfish noodle, they give you plenty of crayfish. read more

Hunan Mifen - Crayfish noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

I got the spicy beef noodle soup. Food came fast and was super hot. Delicious meat and bouncy noodles! The service was fast and attentive. The main restaurant is clean but the bathroom was not the best. The meat comes separate from the noodles even though the picture shows it's together I would recommend to try it out read more

Hunan Mifen - Spicy spicy spicy beef soup - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

The side dishes that come with the combo is quite generous. The marinated tofu is supers flavorful but watch it it is pretty spicy. Popcorn chicken is hot and fresh, love that it comes with raw garlic. Mung bean soup is just very standard. The intestine rice noodle was overall really good. I've glad they put the topping on the side because I got the try the original plain broth by itself and it was so flavorful. Next time I might just get the plain broth noodles. read more

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1-liner: Family-owned mifen shop that surprises you with the amount of flavor in their noodle soups. Time: 2pm on Saturday. Service: Efficient servers with food to table within 5 minutes of ordering. Quality: Beef brisket & pickled cabbage: 5/5 - mildly spicy but might be moderate to folks who are more sensitive. The pickled cabbage gave the perfect sour counterpart to the spicy meat, which was both juicy and soft. Highly recommend! Shredded meat with bamboo shoots: 3/5 - non spicy. OK option for those who can't take spice, but overall was a bit bland and meat strings were sparser than I'd expected. Chicken side: 4/5, crunch level doesn't compare well to chicken karaage, but super tasty with a mild kick. Mung bean soup: 5/5, the perfect level of sweetness and a nice palate cleanser to top off the meal. Price: $15-20 pp, without appetizers/sides. Combos go for $25 pp. Vibe: Not too busy or loud but we went during non-peak hours. Spacious setting with plenty of distance between tables. read more

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Hunan Mifen is a Chinese Rice Noodle shop with a few locations in the South Bay. The one at Kiely and Saratoga in West San Jose opened recently and my wife and her friend are both noodle heads, so we have come here a couple times for take-out noodles. The first thing to know: their Beef Bone Noodle is the house specialty. It is very tasty, but it is burn the house to the ground, rebuild it and burn it down again hot. You can't adjust the spice level. If you're not prepared for some pain, don't order them. If you're not afraid they are delicious. I have ordered them twice. The first time the waitress tried to talk me out of it. Do I look like I can't handle the heat? My wife explained in Chinese, "he's ok, don't worry." Next thing: the pictures you see of Beef Intestine Noodles, that's not my thing. The two girls shared this and said it was spicy but not as spicy as my Beef Bone Noodles (because they took some of mine of course). Four thumbs up on these. Last: if you see something on the English menu called something like, "Rice Noodle with Lard Oil, Vegetable and Pork Cracklins," fear not, it's your old favorite Dan Dan Rice Noodles. I don't know why they couldn't just call it that. I think most English literate folks in a joint like this have a better chance of understanding what that is than the name they tried to give it. A noodle by any name you care to call it, it's good. I tried it. I may get it myself some time if I'm not up for the spice assault which comes with my favorite item on the menu. Prices are what they are. Just south of fiddy bucks for three large portioned bowls of noodles. Their takeaway packaging is pro. They keep all the elements separately packed and well wrapped in plastic to prevent leakage in transit. Some assembly required when arriving at your destination. There are no instructions included, but unlike Ikea furniture you don't need it. If you like Chinese rice noodles this could be a spot for you. I'll be back again. read more

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The waitress is very friendly The rice noodle is 17 ish and the taste is ok A place of you want a quick lunch read more

Hunan Mifen - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

I don't usually enjoy rice noodles, but the sauce that came with my rice noodle and beef ribs fused flavor that overcome the blandness of rice noodle. And the beef rib was beer tender. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish and will come back. The service was quick; you are expected to order via qr code, and the ambiance is nice. read more

Was seated right away, scanned menu on table top ordered from my phone they brought out noodles a side dish with meat I poured the brisket in with onions cilantro together. Very flavorful big portions & very hot just how I like my noodles very hot the dried was a plus. Waiters are friendly they don't really understand English but we got it done great service very attentive. read more

Hunan Mifen - Pickled cabbage, beef brisket added a fried egg - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Simple, flavorful noodle soup. This restaurant looks cafeteria style, but is a sit-down restaurant. They have a QR code at each table and scans to a menu and you order directly from your phone (you can't pay on your phone though). They have a few different noodle soups. We ordered two different dishes, and suspect it's all the same noodle soup plus different toppings or sides of meat. Each dish is about $13-18. Overall experience was comfortable. read more

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They're pretty automated with everything. Went with a big group and you order everything through your phone. They have a QR code for the table and if everyone scans the same code, it will all end up on the same bill. I did see a group of older people come in and looks like the waiter did help them with ordering so the restaurant can do it for you if you don't have a smartphone. I ordered the noodles with sparerib and a side of fried chicken. The chicken is a similar style with what you would find at a boba shop, but the chicken is juicy and tasty. The sparerib was pretty huge. I think it was like 4 or 5 bones. You get a large bowl of noodles and some aromatics on the side. Noodles itself were fine. The rib was tender and the small amount of spice was good. There's no polite way to eat this dish so just chomp at the meat. I tried a little bit of other things and they were pretty good too. A lot of spicy food so be ready for it. read more