Some of the best noodles I've had! I can see why there's a waitlist. The noodles are delicious, the…read moresauce is the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and creamy. I like the extra crunchy element for added texture. You can taste every single ingredient in the sauce. It was also very easy to make, the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The only cooking needed is boiling the noodles, then you mix all the other ingredients together for the sauce. Definitely worth it to check out!

I was shocked to read about the long waitlist years ago and I never bother to put my name on it…read more Not only I have to wait for years but I also have to cook the noodles myself - thanks but no thanks - especially I spent way too much money on kickstarter for a series of failed projects/scams in the past. But my sister had enough faith in him that she put her name down in the waitlist a couple years ago. A few days before Valentine's day in 2026, my sister got the email asking her to confirm her order quantities and to pick up on Valentine's day. Apparently, my sister completely forgot her order. lol! This guy have more integrity than kickstarter projects and to keep his promise and to fulfill the orders!!! It's my first time having sweet water noodles. I have never visited Cheng Du in China (it's on my bucket list) so I cannot tell how authentic this really is. As a noodle dish, I really love it. I would buy the sauce itself and toss with any other noodles. (Business opportunity there!) The instruction to cook the noodles is super clear and it's a very simple and easy dish to make. If you can boil water in a pot, you can make the noodles based on the instruction with this noodles kit. The rice crispy gave an excellent crunch. (Now I can see why Paik Jong Won added the uncooked instant noodles crumbs from the package to a bowl of instant noodles). The noodles texture is lovely, it has a chewy (or the Taiwanese/Chinese known as "QQ") bite to it. The portion is quite generous too - it's one of those satisfying portions :) I don't think I want to wait for 2 years for this again. But when he opens the store or start selling the sauce, I will be there for sure!!

Such a hidden gem in Daly City! Came for dinner before a movie and left super satisfied…read more Super casual spot, it was easy to get a spot. It's not large inside, about a few tables. Service is quick and friendly, food came out quickly as well. Lots of people picking up to-go orders while we were there. The wings were a hit, honestly rivaled San Tung (dont at me ). Everything else was solid as well. Lots of vegetarian options for my friend. We'll be back!

Saw this spot on social media and thought I'd give it a try during my lunch break. There were…read moreplenty of tables available on a Tuesday around noon. It's your typical hole-in-the-wall spot, but that doesn't really bear any significance when it comes to rating the food. GARLIC PEA SPROUTS ~ The greens were not very tender and weren't easy to chew. Flavor was also a little bland. 3/5 SALT AND PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS LUNCH PLATE ~ The 5 wings were crispy and crunchy, but small in size. The chicken meat was dry, and the flavor was basically just salt and jalapeño peppers. On the plus side, you get all flats, which I prefer over drumettes. I think I should have gotten the wings as an appetizer (6 wings) rather than as a lunch plate (5 wings) with white rice. If you opt for chow mein or fried rice instead of plain rice, you'll have to pay an extra $3. The menu says soup is included, but we were not offered any. However, an egg roll is given with all lunch plates. PORK CHOPS WITH BLACK PEPPER SAUCE ~ My guy ordered this and thought it was good. The pork chops were nicely fried in a light batter and then covered with a savory black pepper sauce. There was a generous amount of meat. No soup was given or offered with this dish either. 4/5 Social media likes to advertise and sometimes overhype certain restaurants. Honestly, I thought this was an average spot, nothing extraordinary or spectacular. The food, service and prices were okay. Though I'm on the fence about whether I'd visit again, as nothing was particularly memorable or enticing.

The C6 is one of those meals I'll never get tired of. The sliced beef is tender, the noodles are…read morealways satisfying, and it's become one of my go-to comfort meals. I also prefer noodles over rice for my own dietary needs, so this dish is perfect for me. Simple, consistent, and delicious, exactly what keeps me coming back. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

Casual noodle spot that looks clean…read more C1 - "house special" is good to try a bit of everything. The marinated beef with mine didn't have much flavor so I'll probably stick to C4 - "GRN with tripe and golden crispy pork"! It's so tasty I wish the slices were a bit thicker. The pig ears were also good and not too salty. D 2- "Hot and sour rice noodles" - surprised me by how good it was! Good balance, spicy enough, and comes with tofu puffs that are so delicious! *Don't forget to ask for hot chili if getting take out. Note: the item numbers maybe different from order services.

I had an amazing dinner here with a friend! We came around 4:30pm on a monday afternoon, prepared…read morein advance for a long wait. When we put our names on the waitlist it said it would only be a 10 minute wait but we ended up waiting closer to 30-45. We were lucky we came early, by the time we left wait time was 2+ hours. The menu looks amazing and has plenty of clearly labelled vegan options. When looking at the menu posted on the outside window we planned to order the vegan coconut crepe dessert, but after being seated we discovered the window menu was slightly out of date and they didn't offer that dessert anymore. One odd thing when we sat down- the table was set up with prefilled water glasses, in addition to a full water pitcher. We were both really thrown off for some reason by the glasses already being full, but we did confirm with a waitress that it was intentionally part of the table prep. I ended up ordering the drunken mama with fried oyster mushrooms, which was amazing. Flavors and textures of everything were great and I especially loved the super crispy oyster mushrooms. While I would love to come back to try other menu items I am not sure the food is worth the 3 hours that some people are waiting, it's definitely really good but not THAT good.

Ambiance: Ample seating inside. Lots of larger tables and…read morethey'll also ask if you're okay with sharing table space with strangers, which was fine for us. Noise levels weren't too loud, considering all the tables are packed. There's one bathroom and it's hard to wait without being in the way of the kitchen or the door as it swings open, so that's the only awkward thing. Service: Knowledgeable and friendly. Came by several times because we couldn't decide, but it wasn't a rushed feeling like they were trying to get you in and out (even with the long wait times). They give you a bottle of water for the table, so you don't have to ask. Food: While the food was okay, I don't think it was exceptional nor does it warrant the hours long wait times. Khao Soi - We got the crispy fried chicken version, but maybe a different version would have worked better. Since it was in a soup, the steam and the curry sogged it up and wasn't super crispy by the time we mixed to consume. The egg noodles were a bit soggier than my preference - I like them to be al dente for a nice bite, but it was more to the texture where you can mash it with your tongue to the roof of your mouth and it would squish. I did enjoy the crispy noodle ball that they topped, so you can break up at your leisure and add to the soup and still give the dish texture. 2/5 rating. I don't think I would order this again. Gaeng Kamen Ped (Duck Breast Turmeric Curry) - I am a fan of everything duck. The curry was light, flavorful, and paired very well with the rice. The pieces of duck were not exceptionally fatty, which was nice. There were only 2 pieces of fried okra, while tasty, I wish there were more. 3.5/5 rating. Khao Pad Mun Nuer with Soy Cured Egg Yolk - Probably the best thing we ordered. Since the fried rice is cooked in beef tallow, it's extremely flavorful and almost caramelized crunchy, giving pieces of texture throughout. It's like that mouthfeel of when you cook rice in a cast iron and have that nice crisp on the bottom, except rather than one large sheet, it's a bunch of little ones speckled throughout the rice. The beef was tender and melted in your mouth. Perfect with the creamy egg yolk and bits of fried garlic. The slivered green onions also brightened the dish. Would highly recommend this dish and if I came back, this would be the thing I order every time. 5/5 rating. Burnt Butter Kaya Toast with Coconut Ice Cream - Thick piece of toast with caramelized sugar on both sides, topped with a pandan?? sauce and coconut ice cream. Surprisingly light and refreshing. The flavors are subtle and nothing really smacks you in the face. The crunch of the, essentially, creme brulee on both sides made the dish sweet, but the ice cream and pandan?? dampened the sweetness of the sugar, making it much more palatable. 4/5 rating. Overall, I'm not sure if I would wait more than 20 minutes for a table here, as there are many other Thai places in the city that don't have the long lines where the flavors are more pronounced and, honestly, better. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't know if this place would stand so much on their own without all the influencers bringing business here.

We love visiting taishan cuisine in Chinatown, so we were excited to find one near our house on…read moreOcean Ave. food was mostly delicious, except the claypot rice didn't have enough meat nor flavor until I asked for sauce (I can't tell if he just forgot to bring it?). The A-choy portion was big compared to a lot of other Chinese restaurants and the pepperiness of the tripe soup really hit. Service was good despite it being one waiter serving the whole restaurant. Not exactly the cleanest place, but I'm not really looking for ambiance when coming to a Chinese restaurant. We'd come back when the Taishan food cravings hit, but be sure to order the eel claypot early because they run out, even on a random Tuesday night. And I hope our next claypot rice has enough sizzle and crunchy rice bits

This is a relatively new spot on Ocean and I've been meaning to check it out for a bit. It was a…read morecold night and this seemed like a great time to check it out. Its simply decorated but I wasn't there for that, I was there for Taishan cuisine! I ordered the veggie eggrolls along with the Eel and Chinese Sausage clay pot. I haven't eaten claypot in forever and this did not disappoint! Along with the named ingredients were ginger slices and porkbelly, a pretty great combo. The service was fast, menus were easy to understand and not voluminous like some of the other places I like. Defo coming back with friends.

This place has been on my list to try for awhile. It's sometimes hard to believe when a business…read morehas this many great reviews, but I picked this place for our anniversary dinner. I ordered the Double Fried Chicken Wings, Spicy Raw Crab and the Spicy Seafood JJamPPong. The JJamPPong was so unbelievably good, so savory, spicy and packed with flavor. Everything was great, nice healthy level of spicy. Service was so friendly and nice, and accommodating. The food and service were prompt and it was just overall a good experience. I would definitely be back for more.

Came here to avoid the HMart parking fight and to support a more local Korean/Chinese place…read more Parking is tough in the Excelsior as expected. We ordered a seafood jjamppong and and a jajang mein. Both came out quite quickly, and the portion sizes seemed pretty good for the price. However, it felt like they skimped a little on the proteins, and the flavors were not as good as other Korean places I've had. The jjamppong had a good amount of spice, but it felt like we were just eating noodles with minimal seafood. The soup was a little bland and the overall flavor profile was not to my expectations. The Jajang Mein was also weird in a way that it wasn't Chinese or Korean, but a worse of both worlds. There were only a few slices of cucumber which made the entire dish heavy. There was seafood which was a little weird, and the pork they gave was surprisingly little compared to the amount of sauce. Safe to say that no dishes were finished due to the carb to protein ratio. Aside from the location and the perk of being locally owned, I believe HMart just down the street has a better flavor profile and experience, I cannot comment on their other dishes, but would recommend people ordering 1 noodle dish per 2 people, as they use the same noodles for everything, and to prevent the carb overload. Maybe their other dishes are more redeeming in quality and flavor, but I do not see myself coming back.

If you're craving authentic Vietnamese food, this place is a must-try! The Bún Bò Huế was rich,…read moreflavorful, and perfectly balanced, the broth had great depth without being too heavy. The Bánh Khọt was crispy on the outside, soft inside, and served fresh, absolutely delicious! The prices are very affordable for the quality and portion sizes you get. On top of that, the service was friendly, welcoming, and impressively quick. The staff made me feel comfortable and checked in just the right amount. Great food quality, great value, and great service, we'll definitely be coming back!

When something is delicious as Pho Golden is discovered in San Francisco, it absolutely must be…read moreshared with all of you! If you are craving Pho, this absolutely should be on your list of places that are a must try. Service is top-tier, and what I really love about this is that they have call buttons at the table so you don't have to worry about flagging down someone. Push a button and voilà! This makes ordering super easy inconvenient, and it also just creates such a comfortable dining experience. Everything is made in house, including their soda. Which by the way is absolutely delicious! My pho was scrumptious. The broth was rich in flavor and it definitely is one of those can't get enough of this deliciousness. The portions are very generous, and I love the fact that everything is super fresh. The meat, the veggies, the bean sprouts on the side, and it all comes together to make a wonderful meal. The meat is lightly seasoned and very tender, and I love how it absorbed the flavor of the broth. The hearty vegetables as I mentioned are fresh and they make you feel like you're just treating your body to something that's absolutely amazing. This is exactly how pho should be served.

Came here specifically for the Dry Pot, a brothless version of hot pot where everything gets stir…read morefried and simmered together. Noodles, meats, veggies, chiles, aromatics. No water, just pure concentrated flavor. The restaurant gets its name from simmering, one of the essential Chinese cooking techniques, and you can taste that philosophy across the whole menu. The Dry Pot lived up to the hype, but the real surprise was the skewers. Beef, lamb, and chicken, intensely flavorful and rich. I can't stop thinking about them. The potstickers were also way better than expected. Usually a throwaway order at most places, but here they were juicy and packed with flavor. The beef pancakes were fantastic. Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy flavor bomb on thes inside. Both crunchy and a little chewy (in the good way). Came back a few weeks later with friends and ordered the whole grilled fish, which I'd been eyeing since my first visit. It looked magnificent, but it didn't really pop the way the other dishes did. If you love fish it's worth trying, but the dry pot, skewers, beef pancakes, and dumplings are the stars here. We also got a few veggie dishes which were all great accompaniments...but nobody is here for the veggies. A few practical notes. They have a beer tap but it doesn't work, so if you're into beer, they've got a few options by the bottle. Parking is easy since it's in the Serramonte Center, and you can combine it with a trip to Jagalchi, Target, or whatever else you need. Both times I came there was plenty of seating. I'll be back soon, and next time I'm getting the dry pot with their handmade noodles.

The staff here were very kind. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not live up to the…read moreservice. Things started okay as we ordered a few lamb skewers as an appetizer which were a little tough, but had a nice cumin and spicy flavor. However, the main course was the biggest disappointment. We ordered three noodle soups and beef chow mein, and they were all extremely bland. In particular, the two fish noodle soups tasted almost identical despite one supposedly having green peppercorn and the other having pickled vegetable. Both were very under-salted and had very little flavor. The chow mein was equally bland, and the noodles were also very mushy and overcooked. I have never found myself reaching for the soy sauce at restaurants, but I did this time, not that it helped much. Overall, the meal felt very unsatisfying. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong items (maybe we should have tried their signature dry pots?) but after this experience, I'm not keen to give this place a second chance.