Adorbs family friendly spot…read more Ordered dumplings: Red bean paste Shrimp and chives Veggie, eggs Everything was delicious, portions were large on dumplings and the water was very clean. They cooked everything fresh. 5/5 highly recommend

Great noodles! I had the special beef noodles. I had the medium flat noodles which were thick and…read morechewy, just right . If you think this place might be too exotic, get the special beef noodle soup. it's a simple broth with noodles and thin slices of lean beef. Nothing scary at all. Good quick service, too. I took Caltrain from San Jose and it's just a short walk from the station.

My coworker took me to Mifen101 for the first time a few years ago and I've loved it ever since. We…read morealways get a combo of the cucumber salad + tofu skin salad to start. For my main dish, my go to is Signature Beef Mifen Soup with mild spice level. The noodles are always cooked perfectly, soup is flavorful, and there's always plenty of meat and toppings in each bowl. It's a small restaurant with just a handful of tables indoors and maybe two small tables outdoors. They've gained popularity over the years so there may be a wait during prime lunch or dinner hours.

Finally checked out Mifen 101 and they are legit. The Yunnan rice noodles here are solid. I got the…read moresignature beef mifen and it didn't disappoint - it was super comforting and exactly what I was looking for. We also tried some of the spicy cold appetizers and they were spot on. On top of the great food, the service was efficient and our bowls were ready in no time. Will be back. Tip: come before 11:30am (they open at 11am) if you don't want to wait in line. The space is tiny so seating is limited.

Updating my review to mention my favorites are the beef chow mein (small flat noodles), and the…read morelanzhou beef noodle soup (I think medium round). Parents did not want to try the spicy beef noodle soup we ordered so I need to remember not to order that for them next time lol.

Came here with friends craving real Lanzhou beef noodle soup and Ox 9 delivered the goods…read more Ordered both the spicy and the clear broth to compare. The spicy is the one to get. Deep red chili oil on top, beef broth underneath that tastes like it actually simmered for hours, tender braised beef, bok choy, scallions, and cilantro finishing it off. Heat builds slowly and stays there, not the cheap instant burn you get at lesser spots. The clear broth version is clean and comforting, more for the purist crowd, but the spicy has way more depth. Noodles are the real deal. Hand pulled in house, chewy with that perfect pull when you bite in, holds up in the broth without going soggy halfway through. You can order different thicknesses, which is the move. The cucumber salad appetizer is a must. Whole cucumber fanned out like a dragon coil, dressed simply with garlic, vinegar, and chili. Crisp, cold, cuts through the spice of the soup perfectly. Get one per person, trust me. Service is fast, prices are fair for what you get, and the bowls come out hot and massive. One of the most legit Lanzhou spots I've had in the Bay. Already planning the next visit.

My perfect comfort meal! This Mountain View location on Castro Street is cozy and warm, an overall…read moregood vibe for a meal and conversation with friends and family. The server was super patient and nice, and the food comes out very quickly. There's a large variety of items on the menu, from udons (brothy, creamy, cold) to bento boxes to rice bowls. Everything looked and sounded delicious, making it hard to pick! I ended up ordering the mentai cream sauce udon, and boy was I happy with my choice! The bowl comes with cod roe, parmesan cheese, tempura bits, and seaweed flakes. The cream sauce was super savory and umami, subtle seafood flavor without tasting fishy. If you can't picture it, it's alfredo-adjacent but seafood style and much better. The udon was chewy and al dente, perfectly coated by the sauce in each bite. Super comforting meal, and I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

Ordered the Niki udon (warm) - good but not great, broth wasn't as filling and creamy as 3 years…read moreago, and I wasn't a fan of the onion to beef ratio (way too many onions). Interested in trying the cold udon next time that my friend got (she said "once I went cold, I never went back") They seated us at the high tables in the front and we found out we could easily turn off and on the lightbulbs in the decor hanging in the middle of our table lol

I got the Sichuan Dandan noodles, it's very good, the flavor is very rich! The boss is super nice…read moreand he was one of the gymnastic World Cup champions, he even performed for us!!! Would definitely come back to try other dishes!

The food is amazingly good! I had Dan Dan noodle, pork with pancake, and cucumber. All super…read moredelicious! Will come back!

Favorite malatang spot, hands down!! More reasonably priced for the quality!! There's never a time…read morethat I'm unhappy with the food. I will say that sometimes their broth is a bit spicier than described, so just keep that in mind! You can always spice it up with the sauce bar if it's not spicy enough for you. The service is usually fairly good. It's self serve while you build your bowl of toppings, most of the service is at the beginning then just refilling water and giving you a to go container. It gets pretty busy, so it can be noisy and a bit of a tight squeeze between tables. The wait isn't too bad though because there's a lot of tables!

As a vegetarian and spicy food lover I love this place!! I have been here several times and the…read moretastes just hits every time. It's pretty hard to find options in Chinese cuisine as a veg and this place finally sees me. I always get the dry pot and I love how it's so flavorful and not that mala. You can pick however many toppings as you like, my favs are(hotpot noodles, lotus root and bunch of star donut). It's pretty heavy and definitely like a once in a while thing. Cause the dry pot has hella oil but I do think that contributes to the flavor profile. It's mainly self serve, but now they assign you tables and bring out your order to you. Service pretty fast and straightforward. For the best ambiance and taste you should go when it rains or when it's cold, it makes the food taste 10 times better! It's pretty casual and a place you can drop in anytime.

Ey Mister Mister, yo missus missus, you must must to come see see and to eat eat at the kitchen of…read morefood master Mister Bao. Yes, yet another excellent restaurant joins the vibrant scene of downtown Mountain View. Mr. Bao Kitchen's streamlined menu yielded great gustatory rewards. We started out with Tomato Egg Drop Soup. Really nice and comforting, to prepare us for the delicacies to arrive next. Pan-fried Dumplings (Shen jien Bao) were terrific and almost molten hot inside. Surprise of hot soup awaits inside the hefty dumpling wrapper, therefore: Bee very careful when biting into the Shen jien Bao. Meantime, Vegetable Mushroom Steamed Dumplings arrived in a big tall steamer basket with dipping sauce side. Vibrant green wrappers on these were hearty thick, delightful and delectable. Pork Cabbage Dumplings are a solid recipe with nice filling. Fried Rice is top-notch in freshness, ingredients and execution. That's one of the best versions of the rice dish that I've enjoyed in awhile. We opted for shrimp in the mix, and those were plump and juicy. Happily, everything I selected was a hit. Staff who worked the lunch hour and accommodated our outside table were gracious, helpful, also patient with my lacking and mangled attempt at Mandarin. Everyone at the table enjoyed the food, company and weather. All in all, I heartily recommend Mr. Bao kitchen for scrumptious Chinese cuisine.

600pm Friday night pretty busy but service was fast tonight. Dog friendly if you sit outside…read more Xlb pork belly - wifey thumbs up - nice thin wrapper - soup is good but not as good as the pan fried bun! Sweet spare ribs - wifey and mnp like Shanghai noodles combo - large serving good for sharing to 4 adults - bit one note but proteins are good Pan fried pork buns - best in show - delish soup Wonton soup - strangely bland, needs salt - hard pass Vegetable sticky rice dumpling - just little dim sum xoi but in a dumpling wrapper - tasty Green beans - great crunch and flavor - short pieces - only dish we finished

First time trying Pho Tran Vu. I ordered the pho special with beef ribs, the rib itself was huge…read moreand super satisfying. Definitely felt like I got my money's worth. The broth hit the spot too, especially if you're just craving something warm and filling. Service was friendly and quick, which I always appreciate when I'm hungry and don't want to wait forever. The place was clean and had a chill, no-fuss vibe. Prices felt fair for the area, especially considering the portion size. If you're nearby and want pho without a long wait, this is a good go-to spot. I'd come back for sure.

Literally just left this place i bought a large pho with cha gio. The soup smelled bad, taste…read moreunseasoned and with half of the bowl full of fat. Charged me 40 dollars for inedible soup. I don't post on this app because I feel like this app is easily corruptible. But pho Tran vu pissed me off so much with their service and bad pho. They got me posting a review on an app that I hate I wasted 40 dollars for food I barely touched.

Went there for the first time the other day and I loved it! The inside is not too big or small…read moremaking it easy to still have enjoyable conversations with your friends and family. The food was great allowing you to modify add ins and spice levels. Our host was friendly, our server was super attentive and continuously checked in, and there was also another worker who was on top of refilling our water every time we got low. I will be back

Such a weird experience from start to finish. Even before we were seated, the host kept saying,…read more"I'll seat your party, but they all need to be here," and then added, "This is the only time I'll do this for you." It already felt oddly hostile for no reason. Funny enough, this will probably also be the only time we come back. We ordered fried squid, but they brought the wrong dish. Our waiter who was genuinely lovely the entire time told us not to worry and said we could just keep it. Our kids started eating it, and then a few minutes later he came back looking embarrassed because the manager told him he had to take it back. After the kids had already eaten some of it. Super awkward and honestly not the waiter's fault at all. Then later the same manager came over to tell us we couldn't drink an outside beverage at the table. Totally understand restaurants having policies, but the way everything was handled just felt cold and uncomfortable. The food itself was decent, and the waiter did his best, but overall the experience was bizarre because of the management. With so many other great spots around with better hospitality, I don't think we'd come back.