This is the spot y'all -immediately seated our party of 5 at 7:15pm on a friday -food comes out minutes after ordering -they brought us a huge bowl of extra noodles to share for the unlimited -green beans go crazy, so hot and insane umami -marinated beef roll was amazing -lamb skewers are a sleeper winning dish contender We loved everything we ordered! Will be back! read more

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My friends and I ordered take-out from Li's Knife Cut Noodles and between the three of us, we shared the following: a combo chow mein with knife cut flat noodles ($16.99), braised beef noodle soup with knife cut flat noodles ($16.99), marinated beef pancake roll ($13.99), chicken dumpling with corn ($14.99), and popcorn chicken ($12.99). This ended up being way too much food and we were left with a bunch of leftovers afterwards. My favorite dish we ordered was the marinated beef pancake roll, while my least favorite was the popcorn chicken. The flakey pancake was rolled out very thinly and I enjoyed the flavor profile of the filling. The generous amount of marinated beef inside was well-seasoned, and I loved the sweetness from the hoisin sauce. Definitely would get this appetizer again. On the other hand, I thought the popcorn chicken was a bit under-seasoned and I wish the chicken pieces were slightly larger. Far too many pieces were just pieces of batter without chicken. With the knife cut noodle dishes we ordered, I felt like the noodles were a tad overcooked: they were a bit too soft, and not the al dente texture that I prefer. Other than the texture of the noodles, I enjoyed the richness of the beef noodle soup and thought the included beef chunks were melt-in-your-mouth tender. Overall, I am pretty satisfied with my meal from Li's Knife Cut Noodles. If you're dining in, it might be worth a try to request the noodles to be undercooked a little so they land closer to al dente. read more

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I've come here to eat twice already - both times, our party was seated immediately upon arrival. You order your food using an online order service which makes ordering very simple and easy. Our food came out very quickly after ordering. One appeal of Li's is its unlimited noodle refill but keep in mind that there are restrictions to the types of menu items that are refillable like any dishes with knife cut noodles and exclude item like chow mein or dry noodles. Each bowl was FILLED with noodles which made getting even 1 refill a bit of a challenge. The noodles were tasty and definitely great for its price ($15.99). Servers were also attentive and constantly walked around, seeing if customers needed anything. Overall, recommend if you're looking for a quick, tasty noodle spot in Downtown Berkeley read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Stir fried minced pork noodle soup with knife cut noodles (top), braised beef noodle soup with knife cure noodles (bottom) - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

The chow mein is AMAZING!! so much flavor can't believe they offer free unlimited refills on the noodles! honestly, the portion is already big enough that a refill isn't needed, but I appreciate it. Limited seating and can get pretty busy. The broth of the soup wasn't that flavorful, but the beef was tender for a reasonable price. Big portions for a good price, especially for college students! read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - beef chow mein, bone-in beef - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I'm not the prototypical hand-pulled noodle slurper you would see near the UC Berkeley campus. I'm well past my Cal undergrad days, and let's just say I wasn't that Asian ethnocentric about what I ate back then. Now and then, I find myself willing to try spots of burgeoning popularity that attract youthful foodies to see whether they justify the crowds. This new eatery piqued my curiosity because I heard good things about the San Mateo location. I walked in when the place was bustling. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to order at the counter, but then a server immediately seated me at the only available table for two. The rest of the tables appeared to be populated with students, mostly Asian but not exclusively. It took me a couple of minutes to figure out there was a bar code on the table. Once the menu popped up on my smartphone, I was immediately overwhelmed by the number of choices. Since I wasn't in a soup mood, I went for the &15.99 Stir-Fried Pork with Black Fungus Noodles (Photo 9). I was surprised how large the portion was. The pork and wood-ear mushrooms provided strong umami, while the cabbage, red peppers, onion, and leeks added variety to the texture and fullness to the flavor. The star of the show laid underneath, the flat knife-cut noodles. Thick and chewy. Tasty and abundant enough to take most of it home. FOOD - 4 stars..,those noodles were substantial, and the rest worked well around them AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...fairly tight space SERVICE - 4 stars...very efficient crew here TOTAL - 4 stars...get the signature knife-cut noodles if you can handle the carbs RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/YXxNKfQL8z read more

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$15.99 Braised beef noodle soup: wonderful. Deep flavor, filling. $9.99 Cucumber with Black Fungus: garlicky, light, refreshing, and filling. Can eat again. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Braised beef noodle soup, cucumber with black fungus - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

They say they have unlimited noodle refills but we could barely make it past the first bowl! Solid Chinese noodle place by campus. I got the braised beef noodles. The bowl is a decent portion and is straightforward - beef, noodles, bok choy, and soup. The braised beef was delicious - great texture and great flavor. The knife cut noodles had delightful chewy soft texture. We shared the cucumber wood ear appetizer/side which had the most delicious garlic soy dressing. The restaurant is your typical Berkeley campus-adjacent eatery - quick, casual, straightforward, and just opened in the last year. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - F09. Hot Chili Oil Splashed Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Free refills on noodles. Really great deal. Machine cut, even flat noodles. I got the lamb noodle soup. The dumplings were good, and it was cool having soy sauce. Xlb sauce, and chili at the table. I wouldn't say I was totally impressed by the taste of the soup but a good quick cheap meal is all it is. Service is friendly and fast. I think they try to make you as comfortable as possible, even giving WiFi access. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I am jealous of all the college kids that come to UC Berkeley. If I would have known about Li's Knife Cut Noodle years back, I would have ditched UCLA in a heartbeat and came to UC Berkeley instead. I am a huge noodle person and my standard is quite high. This hidden gem surprisingly met my standard. The knife cut noodle is freshly made. I ordered the beef rib noodle soup and the entire dish was very savory. The meat falls right off of the bone. For the price you are paying, the portion size was more than enough. I honestly couldn't even finish it (makes me wonder who could possibly order the free noodle refill). I also recommend the side dishes like the lamb skewers and the cucumber salad cold dish. Overall the ambiance is very cozy. It is a smallish restaurant, but you do get seated pretty quickly. Service here is fast, people don't stay for long, they tend to finish their noodle and leave. If you are in the area and have some noodle craving, this place would hit the spot! read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is delicious. I am not sure I really like the ordering system but we were lucky enough to have a person come to our table and help, pretty much took the order so not sure if that is normal or not since it says you have to place order on phone. Food was as good as it looked. What is crazy to me is they seem to have an free noodle refill on a lot of the noodle bowls. That is a great deal but the first bowl is huge and I can barely finish it. The thought of another bowl seemed crazy but maybe others have bigger stomachs. Maybe next time I will be up for the challenge. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - F07. Dan Dan Noodles(Pork) - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I came here on a weeknight for a casual dinner. It's a no frills casual Chinese noodle shop. You can see them slicing the noodles fresh and stir frying up your food as you wait for your order. The restaurant is filled with UC Berkeley students grabbing a bite post studying or studying at the tables. Food is pretty inexpensive and large portions (they give you lots of noodles,) you'll leave stuffed or with leftovers. The atmosphere isn't quiet or super noisy, just a bustling kitchen. Great food, can't wait to return. read more

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Pretty cozy spot with a good amount of seating and also offering takeout Super good portion sizes, pretty decent noodle textures (leans slightly over done but noodles are wider so doesn't become an issue). The flavor is on the lighter side too but hits the spot! They do unlimited noodle refills (if you finish), but I couldn't even finish more than half. Does not apply to potato noodles though They have chili oil in the side if you like your noodles to have stronger flavors. The Chinese burger was a bit oily on the meat and the bun was on the softer side, would've loved a little more seasoning on the meat. This reheated really well though if you're planning take out! Beef roll pancake was solid, pancake leans in the puffier side! read more

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amazingggg knife cut noodles in a casual setting - free noodle refills! i love chinese noodles and the texture of these are so on point. they're nice and chewy, super flavorful, and they don't skimp on the toppings. the service was attentive and quick. my friends ordered the braised beef noodle soup& pork intestine noodle soup, and i got the tomato egg & pork dry noodles. my tomato and egg was so delicious and saucy. it really reminded me of my mom's cooking, so i loved it of course. there was plenty of egg & pork and the dish was overall very flavorful. all of the dishes come with so much food, including the meat, but they also give free noodle refills if you finish it! such a good value and well done dishes, i can't recommend it more. read more

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Quick service, was seated quickly. Small interior but well lit and you order via QR code on the table. Food also came out very quickly Noodle soup itself was ok but a decent price ($16). Would recommend getting knife cut VS regular noodle as knife cut had better texture. Broth itself was not as flavorful as expecting. Meat was fairly tender but not a lot of flavor either. For the price and if you're in the area, this is a decent place to go to read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Noodle Policy - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Enjoyed our DD delivery from here: - generous portions - still hot - pig ears, really good, fresh scallions and cilantro, would definitely double order this - chewy noodles, maybe a whee thick? - enjoyed the garlicky sauce and the variety of veg on the noodles, pork was okay - spicy duck necks, quite a punch and very star anise flavor forward Satisfying and great to share! read more

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Finally another hand pulled noodle place in the East Bay! This Berkeley location is the restaurant's second location, with the first one being in San Mateo. Li's is known for their knife cut noodles AND unlimited refills on soup and dry noodle orders, say less!! I was very excited to try the food at this location to see how it stacked up against their San Mateo location. Located half a block from UC Berkeley's campus, parking can be tricky. Allow extra time for parking and with it being so close to campus, expect longs lines as well! Got to the restaurant at 4:45 and was the second group in line behind a party of 6. Literally a minute after, 10 additional people got in line. If you're not in the first wave of seating, you'll be waiting 30+ min for the second wave. The whole time I was seated, there was a line out the door. After I left, still a line. Walked around for an hour, passed by the restaurant, and there was still a line out the door! [+1 star] opened earlier than planned! Hours are 11:30am-3pm and then 5-9pm. They opened doors at 4:50pm! Not sure if this is a regular thing with this location, but the San Mateo location never opened doors early. [+1 star] well designed space. The restaurant space is really narrow but the tables are spaced out enough to not feel too close to the table next to you. With that being said, the table only has 3 sets of tables for 4 (two sets in the front and one in the back). The remainder of tables is set up for 2 people. If you're a group of 6 or bigger, my guess is that you'll prob be sitting in the back as that seemed to be the only table of 4 that had enough space to maneuver and add an extra table without being in the way of staff. [+1 star] easy ordering and fast service. Tables are equipped with QR codes to easily order your food. But staff is still readily available if you have any questions. Food came out within 5 min of ordering and the soup was HOT! [+1 star] big portions and flavorful food. I ordered the E.01 which is their most popular (braised beef noodle soup). I paid an extra $3.99 for extra bok choy and $2.99 for marinated egg - portions did not disappoint. Like the San Mateo location, they did not skimp on the noodle portion. I didn't even get a chance to get the free noodle refill because I was so full from the regular portion already! Beef was cooked well also. [-1 star] noodles were not al dente. With the noodles being what they're known for, my noodles in my soup were quite soft and not al dente. I thought it was because the noodles were sitting in the hot broth which contributed to the texture. I asked to try my partner's food because he had ordered the dan dan noodles. It was the same soft texture! So that was disappointing and not like their San Mateo location. I was hoping I wouldn't be that full so that I could order the free noodle refills to see if they were also overcooked, but alas that was a no go. I'll be back to give it another try! read more

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Such a good little spot for a comforting bowl of noodles! The noodles came out so hot and steaming! It came out right after we ordered. I ordered the beef noodle soup with round noodles and there was so much noodles, it felt endless. We also got the cucumber salad. Super garlicky and umami. Paired really well with the soup. The soup for me was just a tad bit salty but we went towards the end so maybe that altered it. Definitely would come back to try other items on the menu! read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Braised beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Li's Knife Cut Noodle opened its 2nd location where Mr. Cupbop once was. Decor slightly changed to vanilla walls with Chinese letter scrolls, new lantern overhead lamps. Seats more tightly situated. 2 tables outside. Vocal music inaudible. Quickly guided to an empty table, given some water, left alone to order & pay on QR code. Only saw associate when food was brought out. No more after that. Offerings: appetizers, dry/soup noodles, chow mein, fried rice, drinks, desserts, dumplings, dim sum, stirred fried. Free refills of noods for dry & soup noodles only. Sign on window. Didn't see on QR code. Eats: lamb (bone-in) noodle soup (15.99) knife-cut -rich broth very savory. Many small lamb cubes moist, tender, lacked juiciness as flava went into soup. Lotsa large pieces knife-cut noodles lacked Al dente firmness. -soup also had gai lan veggie, cucumbers, cilantro, green onions, various spices. Tried chili oil, slightly spicy, not mala. -soup bowl colorful, had many Chinese words & phrases: i.e. prosperity, good fortune, good health. 4 stars: Semi-worthy:YMMV Quantity: reasonable for noodles. Unlimited noodle refills for soups. Quality: good, fresh ingredients used. Food made to order. Noodles cut by machine not hand cut. read more

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Really yummy noodles! I love that the hot chili oil noodles came with a lot of garlic. The noodles were cooked perfectly and I thought the thickness was perfect too. The portion is large. The dumplings were OK. I have had better. I got the Gen Z stare from the server but he gave us everything we asked for and thanked us when we were getting up to leave. I do wish there were small sauce plates and spoons more easily accessible. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - hot chili oil noodle - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

The knife cut noodles were the star of the show and the portions are extremely generous. Ive never gotten such a big bowl of noodles! They offer free refills on noodles and again are very generous with the portion. The noodles are not too thick, perfectly chewy and hold onto the soup well. The soup was good but I've had better flavored soup at other places. Also got the Napa cabbage and pork dumplings, string beans, salt and pepper tofu, popcorn chicken, beef roll in scallion pancake and tomato egg minced pork combo noodle. Everything was on the salty side but tasted solid. The scallion pancake was a bit too thick for my preference. The salt and pepper tofu was my favorite side. If you're hungry and craving some good noodles I'd recommend it! read more

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No-frills, but delicious. Yelp said it opened at 11:30am, but when we walked in at 11:29am, there were already people seated. It got very loud and busy on a Thursday lunch break! You order via kiosk at the front or QR codes at your table. The water had lemon which was very nice. My mom and I shared - Braised beef noodle $15.99 with flat noodles - Lamb dumplings with carrot $13.99 Portions were large! We were pleased with both the value and the quality. We both love braised beef noodle soup, and this was one of the better ones we've had. I think it was the beef--the beef flavor was more tender and juicier than other ones we've had in the Bay Area (SF in particular.) The noodles were chewy and had great consistency, soaking up the yummy soup that was spicy but not overwhelming or numbing. I did think there could've been more soup? I feel like we ended up with quite a bit more meat and veggies than soup at the end. The lamb and carrot dumplings tasted gamey, but were soupy and unique--I feel like you don't see many lamb and carrot dumplings around? Service meant well, and they were very busy, but seemed to be forgetful when we asked for an extra bowl and spoon to share. Would come back! read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Braised beef noodle $15.99 with flat noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Came to try this place after hearing some good reviews online. We ordered the lamb skewers, beef noodle soup and lamb noodle soup with knife cut noodles. We arrived before they opened and saw the sweet Asian lady working on the noodles through the window and got quite excited. Our food arrived quickly and the lamb skewers were quite tender and large but the size made them not quite as crispy as I expected. The cumin seasoning was good though. The meats in both noodle soups were quite tender and well seasoned, although we felt the broth could have had a bit more depth of flavor. The noodles were delicious though. They tasted super fresh and had a very nice chew to them. I would try this place again, although maybe try their dry noodles next time! Overall, delicious noodles and overall good food quality and value. Came to try this place after hearing some good reviews online. We ordered the lamb skewers, beef noodle soup and lamb noodle soup with knife cut noodles. We arrived before they opened and saw the sweet Asian lady working on the noodles through the window and got quite excited. Our food arrived quickly and the lamb skewers were quite tender and large but the size made them not quite as crispy as I expected. The cumin seasoning was good though. The meats in both noodle soups were quite tender and well seasoned, although we felt the broth could have had a bit more depth of flavor. The noodles were delicious though. They tasted super fresh and had a very nice chew to them. I would try this place again, although maybe try their dry noodles next time! Overall, delicious noodles and overall good food quality and value. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Simple fare, but good. Prices are good for the portion size and the area. You order through QR code. We tried the pig ears, knife cut noodles (dandan), chili oil wontons, and pork chive shrimp dumplings. Everything was fresh and delicious. You can also see the aunties making the dumplings fresh in the window as well. And they have a massive noodle cutter you can see as well where they're knife-cutting the noodles. Pig ears were surprisingly my favorite, very flavorful, chili oil forward with plenty of scallions. Good portion since it was $11.99. The chili wontons were just okay, wouldn't recommend. The dumplings were nice and QQ, plump and nicely filled. Would recommend. I liked the knife cut noodles as well - very QQ. The flavoring as well was quite good - a lot of peanuts, sesame paste, chili oil, pork, etc. I would've liked a more garlic forward flavor, didn't taste any garlic whatsoever. I didn't get any drinks this time, but it seems like they have housemade soy milk? And other soft drinks/chinese soft drinks in the deli case. Overall, it's all pretty good. Solid fare, quick service, homey vibe. Would be back! read more

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Found this spot on DoorDash and decided to give it a try. We ordered the spicy pork and napa cabbage dumplings, cucumber salad, crispy lotus root salad, and pork dan dan noodles. Everything arrived fresh and delicious, and the noodles even tasted great the next day. Highly recommend! read more

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Came here for lunch on a Friday with two other friends. Restaurant was busy but was seated right away. You order with the QR code on the table. We all got our own things and shared the green onion pancake beef roll. I got the pork, shrimp and chive dumpling with popcorn chicken. Dumplings were no thrills but good and solid. Popcorn chicken was OK. I felt like it needed more seasoning and could be a little bit more crispy, but was tender on the inside. My friend, let me have a couple bites of his lamb skewer and that was really good. Perfect cook. nice and tender with good season. The pancake beef roll was really good. Well balanced and appreciated The crunch and freshness from the cucumber and green onions. My other friend got the noodle soup and he was really happy that it came with free noodle refills. Price was reasonable considering it's Downtown Berkeley. Overall 4.5/5 read more

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I walked down the street and saw a new grand opening sign for Li's knife cut noodles and decided to get some takeout since I had already eaten. The shop was busy with Berkeley students eating in and ordering Togo. There's a Togo kiosk at the front with photos uploaded of some of the dishes. I ended up ordering the green beans, salt and pepper tofu, and the chili oil noodles. I was quoted 10-15 mins and the order was ready in 15 mins. To my surprise the chili oil noodles had a ton of raw garlic on the dish, I ended up scooping it out and would have preferred more chili oil instead. Luckily I had asked for some chili sauce to go so I was able to use that to replace the raw garlic. The chili flavor wasn't as strong as some other places in the bay area. The salt and pepper tofu barely had any salt or pepper and were a little disappointing. The green beans were also ok and not spicy like the menu suggested. Overall this place is pretty well priced and affordable for Berkeley students. Portion size was decent, there's a sign on the front that says free noodle refill - but not sure how well that's honored if you're eating in. Flavors were a bit lacking though and could be better. read more

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This place is so yummy and flavorful and the service was quick during lunch rush! The green beans were my favorite read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I absolutely LOVE Li's and would say the food is my fave in Berkeley. They have refillable noodles, super speedy service (which comes in handy bc they do have a wait), and a super traditional vibe! The inside is pretty small but they make good use of the space. I'd recommend this to anyone visiting! read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Lamb knife cut noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This spot is easily one of the best restaurants in Berkeley and a must-try if you're interested in experiencing classic hand-made noodles. The noodle bowls are huge, featuring a rich, buttery broth and meat pieces that melt in your mouth. Perfectly braised, it's paired with chewy hand-pulled noodles that soak up the soup. For only about $15 and a free noodle refill, this is an absolutely steal for the quality and quantity that you're getting. For appetizers, make sure to try the pig ears in chili sauce and the beef pancakes, featuring tender beef wrapped in a fresh scallion pancake and oyster sauce. These dishes taste like something you would find in China, absolutely top tier quality. With fast service, delicious food, fantastic portions for what you pay, this by far one of the best spots to eat not only in Berkeley but in the entire East Bay. read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came in at around 1:30 PM and no wait at all. They give you a physical menu as well as an online one that you can scan at your table. I opted for the Braise Beef Noodle soup because that's usually my go to for places like these and the food came out really fast. Their knife cuts noodles seem fresh and chewy and they also come with free noodle refills, so try to ration your soup/veggie/beef. Soup had decent flavor too! Definitely appreciated the quantity of veggies and beef in my order since a lot of places like to cheap out on it. Overall a solid experience with fast service and decent food...3.7/5 read more

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Meat and broth were good, but the noodles were bomb. I love a good knife cut, and the texture was so bouncy! Also had the green beans, which were a nice veggie, but wish they were crunchier. The interior is pretty small, but good food! read more

Li‘s Knife Cut - Beef knife cut noodles and green beans - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Loved the beef noodles. Broth was really savory and the veggies were fresh too. Beef was not super fatty. Cucumber was garlicky and the portion is generous for $10. Tomato noodles are a bit sweet but the egg was tasty. Dumplings were pretty good but green chive is not a favorite of the kids. Nice servers and the service was good. Weird humming noise in the back of the restaurant the management should check out. read more

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===TL;DR=== - Beef rib (bone in) noodle soup - Braised beef noodle soup - House made (sweet) soy milk ===TMI=== Another day, another braised beef noodle soup place opened in Berkeley. You can join their waitlist upon arrival. On the opposite side, you can see the workers prepping food so quite transparent. Quite a narrow space but there's a bit more room in the back (also where the restroom is located). QR code scan to order. Choose 2 classics to give them a go. Honestly, a solid bowl of beef noodle soup. Though, flavor did felt a little short for me. If I can, I think they're a solid 3.5 stars. Not quite a 4 for me just yet. The condiments on the side didn't help much. I would say their beef is quite tender and the noodles were cooked well. The soup was just ok. Drink wise, I'm happy to see they had homemade soy milk. They offer it in sweet and unsweetened versions. The soy milk was enjoyable though personally, I wish it was a tad sweeter. Overall a great spot for a quick cozy bite. Also parking is quite hard as it's mainly all meters around. I recommend to park at the parking lot a few blocks away and walk over. read more

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I love knife cut noodles, so I was so excited that Li's opened up in downtown Berkeley! There's tablet ordering upon entering if you want to do takeout. If you want to dine in, you can walk on in / put your name on the waitlist and get seated. The store looks small from the front, but once you walk in, there's quite a few tables. There's QR code ordering on each table. We ordered the beef pancake roll, dan dan noodles, and the spicy minced pork soup noodles. Everything came out fairly quickly! The texture of the noodles are soooo good. The dan dan noodles were standard -- spicy, filled with plenty peanuts and meat (7.5/10). The beef pancake roll came out crispy with a good balance of roll to filling ratio. I would like a little bit more hoison, but I enjoyed this as well (8/10). The soup noodles were the star, as expected. Super flavorful and they don't skimp on the meat or bok choy (9/10). It was so much food, but they also promote doing free noodle refills! I will be back to try their other things :) read more

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Solid place to get beef noodle soup! We opted for the beef noodle soup w/ bone in. The meat was really tender and slides right off! Also they give free refill on noodle which made it so nice to share. I also really liked their beef roll- it's not dry and has a lot of meet and green onion! I like that it has a lot of sauce - doesn't need additional dipping sauces at all. The chairs in the front are somewhat uncomfortably close together to the other tables but overall, a solid place to grab a quick bite to eat if you're in the area! read more

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So excited that a legit noodle house opened up within walking distance in downtown Berkeley. It's going to get super busy when the students come back from break, I can already tell! The restaurant is super bright and clean on the inside. You can see the kitchen hand wrapping dumplings and kneading dough for the noodles up front. Recommend ordering by the QR code because it's the fastest, but you can always ask for a menu with photos. We ordered the beef noodle soup, Dan Dan noodles, spicy beef tendons, green beans, and chive pockets. The portions are massive and the flavors are on point. Honestly you could split a bowl of noodles with someone else, that's how much food they give you. I can't believe they advertise free noodle refills because I was so full after just one bowl. read more

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Pretty good spot, big portions Not spotless, floors could use some cleaning Service is good, orders done thru qr code Ordered mala pork offal potato noodles, very good and nice tasting 5/5pts Lamb knife cut noodles, 3/5 lamb flavor is very strong, not a lot of lamb pieces Beef pancake, pretty good, takes some time to make. Nice and hot 5/5 read more

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Had an amazing meal at Li's Knife Cut Noodles! I ordered the braised beef noodle soup and it completely hit the spot--super rich, savory broth with tender chunks of beef and those perfectly chewy, hand-pulled noodles. You can really taste the quality and care in the dish. Also got the cucumber salad, which was the perfect refreshing side--crisp, garlicky, and nicely balanced to cut through the richness of the soup. Everything felt fresh, flavorful, and comforting. Definitely one of those places I'll keep coming back to whenever I'm craving a solid bowl of noodles read more

I haven't had Chinese food since I got here, and I'd been craving it for so long. Finally, I got to taste the flavor I'd been craving this whole time!" read more

The fastest and best "mouth feel" noodles my wife and I ever experienced! The braised beef was exceptional and also sooo flavorful. We can't wait until winter to hunker ourselves over some streaming bowls of these noodles again! Table service was also very attentive and helpful for a couple of on-the-cusp seniors. And the lava buns for dessert were sublime. read more