Gotta give thanks to my parents for putting me on. This spot is so comforting and tasty! Literally one of the best place to do this style of noodle soup. Don't forget to order the fried cruller, and have that soak up the broth. as borat would say "it's the best" Parking lot is sorta small, but you can find street parking. Place is also cash only!! read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Generally if they are busy service will be poor/lacking. I went at 1040am on Friday and service was excellent. The #1 noodle was the same as years before, taste wise and portion wise. The soup and meat are not overly flavorful because customers customize using the condiments such as satay sauce, etc. Their wheat noodles have a good bite that discerning noodle eaters come back for. One thing that has changed was that their hot coffee with condensed milk does not come in the Vietnamese stainless steel strainer. It's in a togo cup, taste strong as before. read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - #1 wide wheat (egg) noodle, dry comes with soup on the side. Highly recommend the eat with satay sauce and pickled chilies. - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Came twice in 2 days after a recommendation! They have a small parking lot so I parked on the street when parking ran out once. I blocked the big San Gabriel Blvd for a little bit trying to parallel park tho. I usually don't like ChiuChau restaurants... but this place is sooo good. They have a fried rice cake dish that is really good and not available at a lot of places. They pan fired it perfectly, and gave this vinegar sauce for it and make it tastes sooo different. For the noodle dishes, you can choose 2 different types of noodle in 1 dish. The thick egg noodle is not often offered else where. They also have this garlic in vinegar sauce that can add to the noodle dish. This gives it such unique flavor!!! And the satay sauce in the side is amazing!!! The ladies were really nice and keep bring out additional sauces and soup when we asked for them. They were so busy during lunch time but they were still very nice about it. read more

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Legacy noodle house my family has been coming to for generations. One would say an example of the American dream. They have kept the recipes the same and have consistently deliver top quality homestyle noodle soup . The place is very homey and service is fast - aunties are on their game. Cash only read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - House special #1 with 1/2 egg noodle and rice noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I decided to try Kim Ky Noodle House because I was craving noodles and not just any noodles. I wanted to eat noodles that were fresh and cooked to perfection. It was my first time going to a noodle house and did not know what to order. After looking through the many options I decided to order one of their popular dishes and went with their seafood noodles. They had different noodle options: Flat rice noodles Small rice noodle Flat egg noodle Egg noddle Thick egg noodle I love how you aren't limited with what you can order. What I enjoyed the most is that the broth is served separate, which means you taste the flavor of the seafood and the noodles. I would definitely recommend this place to a noodle lover. They do have options for people that don't feel like eating noodles. One the weekends there can be a little bit of a wait. You do pay less if you have cash. They do charge a fee for credit/debit cards. read more

Update on my vegetarian review. I am a pan fried rice cake w/soy sauce loyalist, but there is another item (NOT on the menu) that I also really like. It's a pan fried chive pocket. The only filling is chives, no egg or lil shrimps or glass noodles that is commonly found in other chive pockets/dumplings. Each order comes with 3 pieces roughly the size of my palm. Of note, it is served with a fish sauce which is very not vegetarian. But I highly recommend it!! read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - Top- pan fried chive pockets. Bottom- pan fried rice cake. Both vegetarian! They dont fry in animal fat, only vegetable oil :) - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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The ladies there were really nice . I ordered 18 orders and they were able to get everything right and generous with sauces and pickled chili. They even came after me in the parking lot to give me plastic bag seeing I was holding 3 boxes in hand. Taste - beef stew has lots of tendon and melting mouth beef so good. The MAIN reason we ordered from here was their dried noodles dishes. Item number 1 thru 14. Try with flat egg noodles. # just like SiChet KautSwe in Yangon read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - #9 pork variety dried noodles. Use egg flat - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

One the stable SGV restaurants for noodles dishes. They have several locations throughoutSGV areas. Pick one and you will not be disappointed. We ordered the house special dry noodles and soup with 2 fish balls served on the side. Have the options to mix your egg or rice noodles. Mine was the classic, regular egg noodles for the house special. Has shrimp, minced pork, chicken breast strips and a pork kidney. Add the provided condiments of saté chili sauce, pickled jalapeños and soy sauce. Pretty basic place, no frills and the service always fast. Was a good hardy meals for less than $14. This place takes CASH only so dont forget to bring the Benjamin. read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - House special egg noodles with soup on the side. - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

An oldie and an okay-ie. There's a way better spot up in San Jose but this'll do I guess. * Hu tieu #1 with thin and thick rice noodles (3/5) - thin rice noodles are the way to go for me! Pork and shrimp broth has msg flavor. Filled w lots of pork bits and 1 piece of kidney * Bot chien (4/5) - parents really enjoyed the crisp edges I'd like to try the dry style next time. Love the ambiance of an older spot, cash only, and only older folks dining in. Our server was a really sweet auntie. read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - Hu Tieu #1 - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Been coming here since I was a kid. Came back here recently since I was craving comfort food of rice noodles. The interior honestly has not changed at all for all these years. Most of the workers didn't really speak English, but I still managed to get by. Their menu now had pictures I could just point to. Ordered my usual of Fish with Rice Noodle. One thing I noticed was how much more expensive it's gotten. A bowl of rice noodles used to cost $6.50, and now it's gotten up to $15.50! It was still delicious as I remember, but man... times are tough now. And they still are a Cash Only business. Unfortunate for me since I really don't carry cash on me much anymore, but I thankfully was able to scavenge enough cash in my bag and car. Even after all the years, Kim Ky still holds up. Just unfortunate how expensive everything has gotten. They have a parking lot in the front which is fine when it's not too crowded, but during peak hours, there can often be a traffic jam of people trying to park and people trying to exit. read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - Fish w/ flat rice noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Hole on the wall Chinese noodle place. The portion was very large and I couldn't finish however it was very good if not best in the area. They close early and not open for dinner. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

They've got probably one of the best hu tieu in LA here, which is likely why they are still here after decades. The soup is light but still has great flavor. The flat rice noodles go really well with the soup. And the kidney inside this bowl of noodle soup is so tender and good. The house special chow fun and beef chow fun with satay sauce are decent but not as good as the hu tieu. You could probably get better chow fun dishes at a good Hong Kong cafe. I'd focus on getting the hu tieu here. read more

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Kim Ky Noodle used to be a go-to spot for me, but after today's visit with my dad, I'm not sure we'll be coming back. Service was rushed and disorganized from the start -- the server wanted our order the moment we sat down, leaving us scrambling to decide. We ordered the Hu Tieu Thap Cam (large noodles), Banh Bot Chien, and Dau Cha Quay as an appetizer. The Bot Chien came out first after about 20 minutes. My soup didn't arrive until 15 minutes after that, and the Dau Cha Quay? We had to ask four times before it finally showed up -- by which point we were nearly done eating. As for the food itself, my Hu Tieu Thap Cam was a disappointment. A large bowl that was mostly noodles, with just two shrimp, a single slice of liver, barely a teaspoon of ground beef, and a few thin slivers of chicken. The veggie toppings were just as sparse. For what's supposed to be a hearty noodle soup, it felt like a bowl of afterthoughts. I hate writing reviews like this because I genuinely used to love this place. But the combination of slow, uncoordinated service and underwhelming portions makes it hard to recommend. read more

When walking in, you can tell from the vibes, that you are going to be taken care of pretty well. The servers were so attentive and sweet. There was a hefty menu and my friend said she wanted to order everything because it all looked so good & I'd have to say I agree. I ordered number 18, the Ribs in Black Bean Sauce w/ Rice Noodle with the egg noodles. All our food arrived promptly and steaming. The broth was so rich and tasty. The noodles were cooked to perfection. The ribs were fall off the bone as well. The restroom was pretty clean and spacious. The only thing to look out for is that the parking is quite small and the restaurant accepts cash only. Would come here again & try the rest of the menu. read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - Ribs in Black Bean Sauce w/ Rice Noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Kim Ky is different from kim kee and it's 2 separate restaurants so don't get them mixed up. Both are really similar and both have their signature fish fried fish cakes. Kim Ky has 3 locations: San Gabriel Blvd in San Gabriel and Garvey Ave in Rosemead and one in Westminster. Make sure you bring CASH because it's cash only! Food is decent! Service is great! Servers are friendly and helpful! Make sure you order their fried fish cakes because it's one of their signature dish. Similar review as I left for the other location, For the food alone, i would give it a 4 star. Interior is old and not as clean so I would give it a 3.5. I want to give them a better rating because this place is classic and they have been serving the SGV for such a long time with consistent quality of food. read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - #1 - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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The always GOOD bowl of TeoChew fish balls noodle soup and a few Tripical TeoChew dishes- Rice Cake, Kidneys ! Service is hit & miss depending on on what time of the day ! One thing you can count on is the quality of the ingredients ! Simple Decor like any tripical Chinese restaurant That you go for the good food, don't care for services or decor either ! read more

We came today for Father's Day. My baby sister wanted a chow fun. We were already all halfway done eating and her chow fun still didn't come so we asked the server for an update. She immediately yelled at us that they're super busy today and implying that we were being rude to her for asking. 10 minutes go by, we ask another server. She also gets upset but doesn't yell. We later just asked for it to just be taken off the bill since we were already done eating and the chow fun still hadn't come. That's when the owner/manager came in and started sweet talking us. She was apologizing and even touched my baby sister's face. We still said we didn't want it anymore. They brought it out and kept apologizing. We had to take it to go since she no longer had appetite to eat. I am insanely upset and disappointed that they'd dare to yell at us and especially in front of a child for simply asking for an update. We also overheard that the two tables next to us had to also wait a long time for their chow fun/chow mein. The servers were not particularly nice to them either. If there is a wait for a certain dish, please let your customers know . It is absolutely not on them that your kitchen is backed up. I love my community, but this was the most childish staff I've ever encountered. TLDR; workers yelled at us for simply asking where our food is. Horrible service. Tried kissing up to us after they realized their mistake. read more

Beef satay noodles I will order here again for sure! Nutty grainy all in the good ways Breakfast time was not busy Boss and employees or are sweetest Warm tea at 9am was nice Cash only People were all good vibes Parking was kind of perfect to seating Might get a bit busy read more

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If I could give zero stars, I would. Watch out for hidden charges on your bill! We were a party of four and ordered five dishes. When the total came out, it was about $8 higher than expected, but the receipt had no itemized prices listed. When we checked the menu and added up our dishes, the math didn't match what we were charged. When we asked for clarification, the owner read off the prices she charged us--and every single dish was priced higher than what was listed on the menu. Instead of apologizing, she got angry at us for pointing it out. She stomped back to the register and handed us $2.70 back (which still didn't make sense). At that point, we gave up and left. Unprofessional, dishonest, and we will never return. read more

Visited Kim Ky around lunch time with my family and we were seated right away. The servers will come up to you very quickly and you may feel rushed. I ordered a wonton noodle soup, but with dry noodles so it was served separately. The wontons were good, and the noodles were great. They only accept cash payments here, so just be mindful of that. read more

Food, service were fast and excellent. Restaurant was quiet until this guy gets on his speaker phone talking so loud you could probably hear him across the street, not the restaurants fault, just a person with no respect for others. I wanted to try something different and the chicken did not disappoint. I went with 2 other people and they ordered noodles so their food came quick. The waitress did tell me ahead of time my chicken would take 20 minutes, well worth the wait! read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - Fried chicken with rice. - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

my go to place for chiu chow noodles. no frills, cash only, delicious food that always hits the spot. the broth is so flavorful and their homemade sambal sauce is amazing. they also give very generous portions of noodles and meat. loveeee this place. read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - #1 hu tieu - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Another good value noodle place. I love their old Chinese songs playing! They have lotto here too! The noodles are yummy! Kidney dish is so good! read more

Ambiance: it's a standalone establishment, and they have their own private parking lot in front and on one side of the restaurant Service: terrible attitudes, the waitresses were very rushed to place the order and served all dishes in a rush too, and they intend to ignore your requests Food & Drink: standard Kim Ky menu, and they are specialized in all kinds of soup noodles Beef Brisket Stew w/Egg Noodle - **** tasty beef and tendon, flavorful broth, recommend French Style Fillet Mignon w/Fried Rice - ** stingy portion of meat, texture tasted so dry and reheated, they used to have more for this dish Price: moderate portions for most food, overall decent quality, expect $20 per person for a very fulfilling quick meal, and keep in mind it's cash only here read more

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Kim Ky is a staple in our household. Whether we decide to dine in or carry out, we love our Kim Ky. Although the food is delicious, it's the aunties that make the experience. They work incredibly hard and try their best to help you quickly. I normally order the pork kidney and shrimp with egg noodle but decided to try their beef brisket stew with egg noodle. I was pleasantly surprised with how tender the meat was, and was totally blown away. Highly recommend, along with their French coffee if you need a boost. Mine woke me up in the evening and carried me through the night. A small lot is available but street parking is an option with a short walk. Cash only. read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - Beef stew with egg noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I've been passing by Kim Ky Noodle House on my way home from my workout and I always saw the parking lot full so I was curious. After looking at the reviews and photos, it was definitely a place that I wanted to try. My mom went to pick up our take out order. They were very nice on the phone when I placed the order. And it was ready when she arrived. She noticed that most of the tables were filled. So we took as a good sign. We ordered the beef stew with flat rice noodles, chow fun and filet mignon. The beef stew was good. The broth was very flavorful with just the right hint of heat. The chow fun was good. The filet mignon was good. It was very tender and the vinegar was good too. read more

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I went to grab a quick bite and was enjoying my meal until I went to grab my water cup. In the water cup, I found a roach and I immediately lost my appetite. When the waitress was informed, she didnt acknowledge the bug, didnt even apologize and tried to give me another water that came from the same water thats probably contaminated with the bug !!! Terrible. read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Once, my friend Danny was chatting with me and said, "I have a friend from Chengdu, a couple who owns a restaurant. Do you know how hard they work? From morning till night, 24/7, all year round. They never take a break, working every day for seven or eight years, and during that time, they managed to buy two or four houses." I knew exactly who Danny was talking about--a small restaurant in the Mon-Arc Center in Monrovia, CA. What Danny didn't know is that I also know the couple. Danny mentioned that restaurant to show me how hardworking typical Chinese people are. I told him I knew of two restaurants that only serve breakfast and lunch, closing before dinner. Both are great: Fortune No. 1 on Valley Boulevard in Monterey Park and Kim Ky in San Gabriel. In my opinion, Kim Ky is top-notch in terms of flavor. The funny thing is that I've only visited this restaurant twice in the past eight years, mainly because they close at 5 p.m. It's quite unusual for a restaurant to skip serving dinner. As I was preparing the photos for this review, I was surprised to realize that I ordered the same dishes on both of my visits. They were simple, straightforward dishes, but they were outstanding. Kim Ky is a Vietnamese-style Chinese restaurant--or at least they speak Chinese. Their menu primarily features noodles, both rice noodles and wheat noodles, with seven types to choose from. I prefer wheat noodles over rice noodles--thinner is better, at least for me. The restaurant has several light boxes in front of the window displaying the current jackpots for several big lotteries. Strangely, though, I've never seen them sell lottery tickets inside. Now, let's talk about the food: Beef Satay Sauce Noodles - $12.75 The presentation was a full bowl of ground meat in a red sauce, looking almost like a light paste, as if it were full of red chilis. But don't be fooled by the appearance or color--it's not spicy at all, and there's no chili pepper in it. The flavor of the satay was incredibly authentic, just like the kind I had in Chaozhou. The beef was tender and juicy, and the thin yellow noodles were perfectly cooked--not too hard, not too soft. This isn't a noodle soup; it's mixed noodles with sauce, so skip it if you prefer soup-based noodles. Rating: 8/10 Assorted Beef Variety or Assorted Pork Variety Both are good, but I recommend the pork version over the beef. The reason is simple: you get more variety with pork because it's easier to source the ingredients. The pork version includes intestine, heart, kidney, liver, and more. With the beef version, you mainly get tripe--and only white honeycomb tripe, which doesn't taste as good as the black tripe. Beef: 7/10, Pork: 8/10 Fried Chinese Doughnuts These are Chinese doughnuts, but different from the local Shanghainese style. The Shanghai version is lighter and crispier, but these are still very good. Rating: 8/10 Assorted Meat & Shrimp If you can't decide what to order, go with No. 1 on the menu. It's a noodle soup served in a light yet umami-rich broth with Thai basil and other fresh herbs you can add to the hot soup. The noodles come with pork kidney, shrimp, ground pork, and other ingredients. It's a consistently satisfying dish. Rating: 8/10 read more

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I came here via car on a Sunday afternoon in mid March 2025. They have a small free parking lot that gets super busy. I've had this place in my bookmarks for years but never catch them when they're actually open. I ordered their Filet Mignon with Red Rice, Fried Rice Cake with Soy Sauce, Beef Brisket Stew with Egg Noodles, and their Green Vegetables with Oyster Sauce. My favorite was the Fried Rice Cake with Soy Sauce. You have to eat it fresh though - they don't keep very well. I ordered over the phone then paid and picked up my order when I got there. The restaurant was packed! Would highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

I've been going here since middle school and it's still so memorable! I usually order the #1. I love that you can choose if you want soup on the side or not and that you can choose your noodles. Yes, the parking is small and is difficult when it's busy. Yes, the restaurant is a little dated -- but it just adds more character. I went today (on Mother's day), and it did take awhile for the food to come.... but no complaints! Just more time to spend with my family. read more

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I have been coming to this restaurant since I was a kid with my parents, and it never disappoints. My go-to is the seafood noodle soup with Chinese donuts for dipping such a perfect combo. But the real star for me is their seafood soft chow mein noodles. No other place makes it as good and I love that they include soup on the side to seal the deal. I have tried other locations like the ones in Rosemead and Monterey Park, but they just do not taste the same despite being Kim Kee. The food here has the perfect seasoning and that signature wok hei flavor. My boyfriend finally gave in after I kept telling him about this place, and now he is hooked on their crispy chicken chow mein. It is his must have whenever we visit my family. The best part? The prices are relatively affordable. Two of our favorite dishes came out to $31 before tip, which is a great deal for the quality and portion sizes. The ambiance has a warm, family-gathering feel. You see people of all ages eating here--from grandparents enjoying a comforting bowl of noodle soup to kids slurping up chow mein with their parents. It is a no-frills, casual spot where the focus is on good food and shared meals. The restaurant is a bit small, so seating is limited, and it gets packed during peak hours, especially on weekends. Expect a bit of a wait, but turnover is fairly quick. Customer service is not the most attentive, but that is expected in a busy spot like this. As long as the food is good, I do not mind. Parking can be hectic so just parked in the neighborhood or the sides of the street ! Cash only spot !! Definitely coming back again! read more

Kim Ky Noodle House - Seafood chow mein - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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This place is pure comfort in a bowl. I ordered the Assorted Meat and Shrimp with Rice Noodle and went with both noodles thick and thin plus soup on the side. I usually get this one to go, but dining in was a total upgrade. You get the full experience here, especially with all the sauces ready to take your bowl from great to slightly life changing. The satay sauce is the real star. Rich savory and the kind of sauce that makes you feel like you know what you are doing in the kitchen. I mix mine with sriracha red vinegar and soy sauce and the whole dish suddenly levels up. The noodles had that perfect soft bounce and the broth carried enough depth to keep me quietly nodding at my bowl. Portions are generous and we walked out very full and very happy. Next time I am finally getting the Chinese doughnut because at this point it feels like a personal milestone. A simple spot that delivers exactly what you hope it will. Warm fast and incredibly satisfying. Slurping encouraged. read more

Food and service is always fast!! Good food and great service!!! Always so friendly! Place is always packed because they serve delicious food!! read more

*CASH ONLY* The ladies that run the restaurant work so hard -- this is not a knock against them at all. They work so hard to run the restaurant, but our experience was a little lacking. FOOD: Ordered #2 dry style with thick egg noddles. The noodles themselves were delicious and al dente. The perfect springiness to the noodle. There was a good mix of seafood present in the dish. The shrimp cracker wasn't as crispy as I would've hoped and was a little stale. I would probably get some form of noodles again -- I love anything with egg noodles so this was a hit for me. PARKING: Small lot or street parking. We ended up doing street parking. Perhaps it was the day we went, but there was a lot of people that were chain smoking outside of the restaurant. The door was left open, so the entire restaurant was filled with smoke for a solid 20 minutes. I was really nauseous when eating at the restaurant, which contributed to the overall experience. read more

I don't know why it's taken me this long to finally try out Kim Ky Noodle House. They're known for their classic noodle soups with various noodles to choose from. We ordered the #1 Assorted Meat & Shrimp with Flat Rice Noodles ($11) and #11 Beef Brisket Stew with Egg Noodles ($11.75). The first one was very light on the broth while the stew was more dense. Honestly, a combination of both of them makes the perfect balance. I did enjoy the stew one a bit more, but I just love braised beef, which were also very tender and juicy. Plus, they were out of pork kidney, so we were missing that element in the first bowl too. The waiters were a bit rude and quick to dismiss us, but that's also typical service at any Asian spot. We ended up getting the to-go containers ourselves. Either way, you can't go wrong with a nice, affordable bowl of noodle soup though. Note that it's cash only though! read more

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Always love me some Kim Ky! They were great pre-covid and still amazing post-covid. Their prices didn't fluctuate significantly like most restaurants. This is my go to for flat rice noodles with liver. Parking lot can be a nightmare but you know because the food is good and everyone is there. There's plenty of parking on the streets. We always get the fried rice cake with soy sauce and recently started adding the fried donut to my soup. It's a nice addition to the noodles. CASH ONLY. read more

One of the OG Cambodian / Chiu Chow restaurants in LA. Portions are generous and prices are decent. The service is a miss, but that's just typical SGV. Luckily, the food is pretty authentic and reminds me of a meal cooked at home. read more

Kim Ky noodle house specializes in regional Chinese (Teochew/Chiu-Chow) Vietnamese fusion fare: the specialty noodle soups and stir fried beef over rice are some of their best sellers. I was craving Teochew/Chiu-Chow style noodle soup so off to Kim Ky I went. I ordered: -Assorted Seafood Noodle Soup: BLAND SOUP BROTH. No taste! The seasoning condiments on the table could NOT fix it. The actual seafood in the soup and noodles were GOOD and fresh! Tip: you order the "soup on the side" is my suggestion. - Fried Cruller (youtiao): Very good! Not too oily even though it was fried. -Filet Mignon cubes over rice: My son ate it and seemed to enjoy the dish. -Fried Fishcake: Very good. Made in house and tasted fresh. Overall Kim Ky was just okay. I think there are better Teochew/Chiuchow noodle houses that I personally prefer. -CASH ONLY- read more

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One of my favorite egg noodle spots in the SGV. I usually go for the seafood egg noodle, but can't go wrong here. Easy for larger groups as other egg noodle spots in the area are much smaller. Parking can be a bit hard. If you're lucky you'll find a spot in their small lot, but there's plenty of street parking around the block. Cash only so bring them bills! read more

This place is straight to the point. I love this spot for some Chinese/Vietnamese Noodle Soup. My favorite is the House Special Noodle Soup with Rice & Egg Noodles. I particularly appreciate the customization of the type of noodles you can get. You can mix & match the type of noodles as you please Pro Tip: Please get the Chinese Donut ESPECIALLY if you are getting your soup with broth. You can dunk that bad boy into your broth and it makes for a comforting dish. You can also get your soup dry with the soup on the side. You can't go wrong with this version if you want to try something different. Be sure to use the the condiments to customize your food to your liking. I like to make a sauce with soy sauce, red vinegar, sate oil, and pickled jalapenos. read more