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    Kung Fu Noodle

    4.2 (815 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Pork Xiao Long Bao
    Joriene M.

    Pork Xiao Long Bao ($13.95) - These plump, juicy dumplings were delicious! The broth was so flavorful and the chili oil was the highlight.

    Kung Pao Chicken

    This place is amazing! We are working our way through the menu, everything so far has been so good and so flavorful. Big fan of the dumplings, wontons (in spicy sauce and the soup), and chicken dishes. Also lots of veggie options which is great too! The owners/staff are so so kind, helpful, and accommodating. Highly recommend!

    String bean with garlic and Cucumber Salad
    Analicia D.

    So good, loved so much. So kind to our family. Food was fresh and delicious!!! We will be back, Such a short drive from our home. Cured my wonton/dumpling craving

    Fresh handmade dumplings
    Christina S.

    It's been quite awhile since we've dined here. We came in not expecting to see the updated interior and learned that the business is under new management. I always preferred this spot for soup dumplings. And that's what we had today. Both my husband and I each ordered the Xiao Long Bao (8pc) along with a side of Bok Choy with Garlic. Gotta get in our greens! (I really wanted the Spinach with garlic but was told they sold out yesterday.) Everything was delicious. We even ordered one more Xiao Long Bao! What I really liked about the dumplings was that the exterior did not break when grabbed with chopsticks. Pliable. Soup stayed in the dumpling until I pierced it. (At Joyee, many times dumplings stick to the paper and rips. Soup spills out. The dough can be a little chewy.) We also had tea with our meal. My husband with the Taro Milk Tea with Boba and me with the Tropica Fruit Tea. My tea was quite refreshing. I forget everything that's in it but there's jasmine tea with a mix of fruit tea, a mint leaf, and pieces of fruit - strawberry, blueberry, pineapple. My husband enjoyed his drink too. Boba was nice and chewy. Dumplings were being made as we were leaving. Who doesn't love freshly made dumplings?! Almost forgot to mention that the service was great. The employee was very friendly and helpful. Stop by and support this small business!

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    Christy C.

    YUM!! So glad I gave this Chinese spot a try!! I admit I was hesitant in the beginning since San Diego usually doesn't have good Asian food but this place definitely was spectacular! This restaurant is quite small and is located at the end of a plaza so it can be easily missed. Parking was ok but can be difficult especially on the weekends since it's located inside a busy plaza. They're open daily 11am-9pm Inside was small with not too much seating. The furniture was a bit worn and not too clean. There were bits of food on each table but it could be I went when they first opened. I felt so bad for the girl that worked there because she had to take and bring out orders, clean, and in charge of cashier. Service was pretty good since there wasn't anyone there except my party. However, wait time was an issue - 20+ min for 3 issues. I can't imagine how long parties have to wait when it's busy. Ordering was easy! Once I was seated, I was given a sheet of paper to select the items I wanted! However, I noticed they were out of a lot of items and they just opened when I arrived! The Pork Xiao Long Bao ($10.95) came with 8 pieces. Each piece was pretty big and stuffed with plenty of pork! The pork was not too fatty and the soup inside was so flavorful. It tasted so fresh and delicious so this was definitely a must get! 10/10 Chicken Chow Mein ($13.95) was decent! The portion was huge and came in with plenty of ingredients! The noodles were so soft and fresh! However, it was lacking flavor and tasted quite bland. It didn't have that "pan fried" taste - in Chinese: "wok hay" so this was 7/10 Beef Noodle Soup ($12.99) was amazing! The broth was packed with flavor and so rich! The beef was so tender and not too fatty! The noodles were so fresh and soft! The veggies were fresh and had a good variety of green onions, cilantro, and broccoli! This was definitely a MUST and 10/10! Overall, I really enjoyed the food and would definitely return and recommend.

    Beautiful panel of pictures!

    This is a really great restaurant with delicious Chinese food. Everything made on site with great care. Hostess was really attentive. We will most certainly be back!!! The little International store is just across the alley and worth going in for a look see.

    Mopo tofu with pork
    Jenny L.

    Tried mapo tofu with pork and it was so good! They are also able to do no spicy :) The bok choy is fresh and tasty as always.

    Finally, there is a authentic Chinese dumplings restaurant here. So delicious! The beef chow fun was delicious, the xiao long bao (小籠包) were juicy and flavorful, and the sausage fried rice was outstanding--full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Great food, generous portions, and excellent service. I will definitely be back! . Potsticker is the boom!

    Spicy crispy chicken, Chicken Egg Fried Rice, Combo chow mein
    Grace S.

    I loved it. It had a very lovely ambience inside, beautifully decorated with relaxing traditional music playing. Felt like a nice date night ambience. Good prices on the food, especially for how much was served, and it was delicious. The noodles, fried chicken and fried rice hit the mark for the Hong Kong style food I like. Even though we came in near the end of the night, everyone was super friendly.

    Murissa M.

    Kung Fu Noodle in Vista offers an authentic taste of Taiwanese cuisine, with fresh, handmade noodles and dumplings that clearly reflect the tradition behind each dish. On a few occasions, I've watched them make the dumplings for the day, very fresh! The beef noodle soup is rich and satisfying, with tender meat and perfectly chewy noodles, while the dan dan noodles offer just the right amount of heat and depth of flavor. The atmosphere is simple, though it was a little warm for me. Portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable, making it a great value for the quality. Also, a great opportunity to try several dishes. The service was good and attentive. The buns were also delicious! They offer a variety of savory and sweet buns, including juicy pan-fried pork buns and soft red bean dessert buns. Each one is freshly made and flavorful! Overall, Kung Fu Noodle is an good choice for anyone seeking comforting, flavorful, and authentic Taiwanese food.

    Chicken dumplings, Edamame, Cucumber Salad, Pork Pork Xiao Long Bao
    Allen M.

    This place is so good!! The food tastes freshly made and has great flavors. Highly recommend starting off with the cucumber salad and edamame. We will definitely be going back to try some more items! Service was great as well, they were always checking in to make sure the food was good and if we needed anything else. TRY THIS PLACE OUT!

    Pork xiao longbao, shrimp dumpling, popcorn chicken, beef noodles

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    Good food! Good sized portions! Friendly service! Their remodel really spruced the place up!

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    Another delicious dumpling meal! So happy to have this dumpling and noodle place in this part of Vista!

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    The location looks good, the food came out really fast, everyone was nice but the food was ok.

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    Ask the Community - Kung Fu Noodle

    Are there any gluten free options?

    My son has gluten allergy, and the best option has been rice noodles at Vietnamese pho restaurants. FYI, Chinese spots have been tough if you have a gluten allergy because they don't usually wash the wok with soap between dishes. (It's not gross,… 

    Are they open?

    No they open on the first day of April

    Had this place reopened yet?

    Their website says they will be closed from 3/1 to 3/30.

    Do they serve congee?

    I don't think so but Tim Ky noodles has descent congee options if that's what you are looking for. https://yelp.to/qTKq/DboTLvt2f3

    Do they use MSG?

    Why do you all answer if you don't know? Just don't answer the question.

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    Tasty Noodle House

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    I'm awfully surprised with all good reviews of this place. I honestly thought it was quite…read moreterrible. The spicy pork wontons were not at all spicy and it tasted like there was peanut sauce in it. The meat inside was also a bit odd and it had a funny taste to it. Even the potstickers weren't good and had juice in them that completely burned the roof of my mouth when I bit into it. Worst of the worst, the white rice wasn't even good. It tasted old. It was dry and mushy at the same time. Every time I come across a set of plastic chopsticks I wipe them with the napkin to rid of any excess dirt and to my surprise, the napkin had black residue left on it after I did. I don't think it was dirt, I think it was the chopstick rubbing off. Don't think I'll ever return.

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