Quite, peaceful, and the service was above and beyond. The food was probably the best Ramen I had in the Charlotte area. I will be revisiting again soon read more

Li's noodles - Scallion pancakes - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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Liz's Noodles were surprising good. I enjoyed the noodles dish I ordered. The service was great and the food was very good. I will be going back soon. read more

Disappointed with overall value for my money...i.e. the amount of actual protein provided in my selections. Bits and pieces of protein which I had to hunt for in the dish. Who wants to pay nearly $20 for a meal which is 90 percent noodles , spices and a few veggies with a tablespoon of protein mixed in? Not even an amazing taste...mediocre at best. I feel hoodwinked and bamboozled after being ripped off. :( Poor business decisions to not give value commensurate with cost to customer. read more

Very very good. Much better than any other Chinese in Charlotte. Have lived here 30 years. Reasonable pricing considering everything is 30% higher everywhere last 2 years read more

Really cute and cozy restaurant! It's been so cold so I've been craving for my fav comfort food growing up ...congee ...rice soup with thousand year old eggs and pork! It came out piping hot , with some ginger added ...what a perfect bowl of congee for this yucky weather read more

Causal and cozy. This small nook on the strip of businesses is worth a consideration or two (maybe three). Staff were polite, ensured we were pleased with our meals and that our beverages were replenished. The furnishing has that IKEA feel but comfort is what matters most. (I was surprised wooden chairs could be so comfy) Now, onto the food. As the name implies, Li's Noodles; what their menu consist mainly are..... YUP! You've guessed it! NOODLES!! You can explore into a nice bowl of Hong Kong Wonton noodle soup. Venture down south with Thailand's Pad Thai noodles. Scoot on over to Vietnam with their pho noodles. But, that's not all! Don't forget some Singapore noodles or Japan's ramen! Essentially, Li's Noodle brings the different variety of noodles across Asia into their little shop for all to enjoy. Not much of a noodle fanatic? Don't worry your pretty little head. Li's have you covered with the option of rice dishes. Katsu anyone? I selected Katsu over the tough choice between the Hong Kong Wonton soup (one of my favorite). I've tried a few Katsu around the area and this one has to been the cleanest. The panko isn't too tough where it feels like shards of glass piercing into the roof of your mouth. The vegetables are nicely done with no overwhelming addition of oil. I've enjoyed it. Nothing too mind blowing BUT if you want something outside of the usual greased up food. Then it's a nice option. Speaking to the owner, she informed us her motivation with the restaurant. It's her attempt to stand out from the typical Americanized Chinese/Asian restaurant. I applaud her. So, stating this....you won't find any typical Chinese menu options such as chicken wings, skewers, hot and sour soup, egg drop soup, General Tso chicken, sesame chicken....(you get my point right?) If you want clean eating. Something to explore with. Give Li's a try. They have potentials if people allow them to expand. You don't have to be in love with them. If you want to keep an open mind and try the different types of noodles from Asia, then don't hesitate to stop by. read more

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Very good food but the atmosphere and service is a bit off (not in a bad way just a bit too casual).

My 2nd visit. The Tonkotsu Ramen Soup is delicious. I can't say more than that. The flavor combination is awesome to me. One day I'll try their build your own ramen but right now I'm stuck read more

I am a Noodle Fanatic! I was pleased when I drove by to see this new noodle shop. I was happy to see that they offered noodles and Pho of all types. I didn't know what to expect, but I figured I would try it out. SO GLAD I DID. Ultra laid back...no frills environment makes it comfortable to "come as you are" to a good dining experience. This is NOT your typical Chinese restaurant where you order by number. The food is NOT laden with MSG. This is FRESH and FLAVORFUL food! Warm and hearty for a cold winters night....yet not heavy at all. It is a must try, yall. I hope that our hood supports this business because It is just plain good! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Li's noodles - Udon noodles with beef.... . Stir fry style... with 1 of 2 Spring Rolls - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

I came here and ordered the pan fried dumplings and the tonkotsu ramen. The dumplings were very fresh and home style. I felt like I was back in Okinawa at my favorite Chinese restaurant. The ramen was spectacularly rich and filled with bamboo shoots, pork belly, marinated egg and fish cake. I was not disappointed when I asked for it to be extra spicy. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this place to any friend of mine! read more

Li's noodles - Tonkotsu ramen - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Very delicious ramen, we went early and I'm pregnant so I was craving ramen but I wanted it spicy I love the fact that the sprite was in a can and she served it in a glass. read more

Wanted some Pad ThAi. Ordered it and a Chicken Fried Rice. Both were tasty. The Pad Thai Chicken had whole Peanuts on top. Maybe personal preference, but I like them chopped. The Fried Rice was good, but not exceptional. If I were in the area I would go back. I went out of my way to try it based on the good reviews, but I'm likely not driving the 20 minutes for takeout read more

Going into this restaurant I was skeptical because some of the reviews but don't listen to them. Me and my boyfriend ate the spring rolls, scallion pancakes, pad thai, and spicy pork belly. My favorite was definitely the chicken lettuce wraps! The food was amazing and the price was even better. Come out and support since they are a small business. read more

Food is phenomenal. Everything is made to order with the freshest ingredients. Don't miss this spot.

We went after wanting to try something new in the area and took note of all the good reviews. Honestly, it was ok. The service was attentive, menu could use some detail but the food was just alright. Pad Thai tasted different than most and the Lo Mein was super plain and noodles were mushy. I may give it another whirl at some point, but my expectations were a little higher after all these reviews. Meh. read more

Li's noodles - Tofu Lo Mein in the front and Pad Thai in the back - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Great local place to pick up some authentic Asian food. 1st time there and ordered the Pad Thai- good!! Dumplings - good!! Will try again soon. My daughter had Chicken Ramen - good!! Trifecta. Clean place. They sanitized as soon as I walked out the door for take out. read more

The tofu & udon noodles are so delicious and just the right portion. Will be ordering again!

Delicious, local Asian dishes. So many different options and the best homemade dumplings we've ever had! We love this place and come back time and time again! read more

This is probably the worst Pad Thai I have ever had. Absolutely no flavor! Do not I repeat do not purchase! read more

Li's noodles - Pad Thai (yuckkkkkkk) - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Wonderful authentic food from friendly folks! Spicy enough for the initiated, with duller options for the less slice inclined. Homemade with care, some of the best spring rolls Ive had in the states. I'll be back! read more

Ate here w family again. Fantastic Noodle selection and meats and soups. We tried the Singapore noodles w shrimp and chicken..fantastic not too saucy very good balance of flavor with noodles and veggies sliced almost julienne. Then we got Udon noodles w pork and everyone said they were great and filling. Tempora veggie app is very well done w a brand mix of veggies in smaller pieces which is a nice take on the classic. We plan to try them all eventually so many combinations and Ramen and Pho options. read more

I went to this place with my wife for lunch.. we ordered Pad Thai noodle and Nabeyaki Udon noodle, both food was really amazing. Pad Thai came with chicken and shrimp with spices level of your choice. All the incredient in phad thai was absolutely amazing. Nabeyaki udon noodle came with soup bowl with chicken broth and home made noodle and fried shrimp in the top so you can have crispy and crunch in the top. Noodle was absolutely phenomenal. We would love to stop by next time.. read more

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REALLY GOOD FOOD...To be honest WAY better than I expected. I decided to have a date night with my son; we decided to give Li's Noodle a try. Well, I just say I was surprised the food was so good. The prices are very reasonable. You can create a stir fry or soup. The ingredients are delicious with fresh veggies. Very quaint atmosphere. The servers are very attentive. I will def be back!!! read more

Li's noodles - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

This place was cozy and had good food. We ordered the chicken curry appetizer which was delicious! We ordered two types of stir fry for dinner. The tofu was good! It wasn't fried and it was flavorful. The chicken was even better. The quantity of food they give you is a lot. I wish I could have saved some for leftovers but it was too good and I ate it all! One thing I found to be odd was they didn't have any music playing so it was very quiet in there. read more

Li's noodles - Tofu stir fry with mai fun noodles - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Place is fantastic, had the spicy and sour glass noodles with pork, my other two guest enjoyed their dishes, very clean, the portions are huge but quality. Highly recommend! read more

We must say - Li's Noodles is DELICIOUS!!!!! They have all sorts of great reviews on Yelp and we loved our meals! Very authentic and they have MUCH MORE THAN NOODLES, so please don't miss out on such a hidden gem. They are on Monroe Rd. quite near the intersection of 51....Your Mom's Donuts has a branch two buildings down from Li's. Li's is in the same little strip as Baked Well Bakery and basically across the street from Stack's. Anyway, we are pretty tough food critics and definitely go to Li's - a lot Spread the word - it must be hard for a family to open a restaurant and especially because the food is so good let's be sure to support their effortsThey are working hard and have many open hours....lunch and dinner most days....(there are two days with a different set of hours, but so worth it) Note that the check marks are just from our orders today....we are going back next week and the many positive reviews (including how kind the family is and how hard they are working) AND THAT THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT is all wonderful! #supportlocalespeciallywhendeliciousandauthentic read more

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Super clean restaurant with nice staff. got food quickly and it was large portions for the cost. highly recommend and will be back!! read more

Li's noodles - chicken ramen with an egg - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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Food is very good, we have Bremen a couple of times and pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Made fresh. Great service. We will certainly be back soon. read more

This place is pretty good with asian food. The space was cozy and nice. The food was took around 15'. The seasoning was good and sometimes it was a little more salty than my taste. The girl who served was good, she know how to take care of us. read more

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We were looking for a new restaurant that was convenient to our home in Matthews. We've passed by Li's Noodles Asian Food restaurant many times but never stopped in. It's easy to miss since the restaurant is very small. We quickly looked on-line for reviews and were pleasantly surprised to see several 4-5 star reviews. We went in. The restaurant was tiny, spotless and comfortable. Staff was very pleasant, helpful, efficient and eager to please. Health rating... 98.5. We ordered a fried dumpling appetizer and it was delicious. I ordered Pad Thai with chicken.... Simply delicious! My wife ordered her standard LoMein with chicken and spring rolls. She's a bit of a picky eater... she loved it! Everything we had was delicious and we will return... often! Happy we found this little restaurant for a great new place for Asian food. Next visit, I'll snap some photo's. read more

Had a wonderful dinner with my girlfriend here. Their pork belly ramen was absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend starting with the fried dumplings. Great food and a great value. Thanks for the great service Shelly! read more

I'm broadening my gastro horizons and embracing my husband's passion for authentic Asian food. So I hesitantly experience new flavors and textuures. But this place ROCKS! The waitress was very pleasant and attentive and she kept my husbands tea glass filled. We tip big based on that. Also, my husband drooled over his pad thai and I had the Singapore rice noodle in curry sauce. I asked for minimum spice but you can ask for no spice. The flavors had a party in my mouth and I was very happy with the taste. The dish had shrimp, chicken, green onion and something else I couldn't identify but like I said I'm learning. This establishment closes from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm daily and, except for Sundays and Wednesdays, it reopens from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm. You'll be glad you ate here too. read more

Li's noodles - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Just opened up a few months ago and we decided to try this place before heading home after an 8 hour road trip. It's a new place so keep this in mind as my review is solely based on the FOOD and not the decor, garnish, service or anything else; these always get better in time with positive encouragement/critiques. The main courses are flavorful and come in generous portions, just a little more than enough unless you eat three times the normal human daily intake. We ordered the egg drop soup made in the TRADITIONAL way (it's not that slimy goopy thickened soup you eat at most take out places), their egg drop soup is thinner, more flavorful and with a good dash of white pepper. That was a nice surprise, I gotta say I wasn't expecting that. We also ordered the soup dumplings, that's wasn't anything to write about really.... I didn't think they were made in house. The main dishes were well seasoned, balanced and full of flavor, I had the rice bowl with Tonkatsu chicken and the wife had the Singapore rice (curry noodles). The tonkatsu arrived with some vegetables as well, in a flavorful semi sweet and umami garlic sauce that coated the grains of short grain rice blissfully. After scarfing down what we just ate and realizing we purposefully did not come here for the past few months so they can "work out their kinks", we now wish we came here earlier....and then felt compelled to yelp about it. Good food, good portions, great prices. Will def come again; decent small town eats around the matthews/south Charlotte area. Sorry no pics, we ate them all! read more

A small place good for takeout if you don't plan on dining in. It took me a thirty minute drive to get there. The food is not worth the drive so I can't say I'll be back anytime soon. read more

We stopped in here one Saturday looking to try a new Chinese place. We had the lettuce wraps and spring roll appetizers. Lettuce wraps were good and fresh, but the spring rolls were just average. Our main courses consisted of DanDan and combo rice bowl. Let me just say that just DanDan order without an added spice level is very spicy to the point you can barely enjoy it. The rice bowl was ok , it lacked salt and was kinda bland. I like the idea that they offer a smaller menu and it's not traditional fast food, but not sure we will try it again. read more

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Everything was delicious, great portions for a great price! Completely full with food left to take home and the lady who served us was very nice and made us feel welcome. 10/10 I have a new favorite place to eat! read more

At first visit. The decor is nearly the same as the restaurant that was before it. Called "the taste of Europe" - IMHO that's a mistake but overlooking that the food is pretty authentic. My only "problem" would be they have a mix of Asian and I've grown to be not a fan of it. Imho if you're authentic Chinese you should cook Chinese food and not mix your menu with Japanese and Thai and Vietnamese. read more

Li's noodles - Menu photo. Kind of confused on what type of "Asian" - I see Japanese / Chinese and Vietnamese and Thai - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

It seems like this food is very traditional oriented. It's not your classic American Asian food. It was not my style, way to much fat in the meat, and the broth was no to appitizing..not my cup of tea. read more

Li's noodles - The mios soup, with crackers - Pan Asian Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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food was fresh and delicious. owner was super nice. cozy and clean place! will be back!

Can't recommend the Dan Dan noodles. They were served with 30+ Sichuan peppercorns that were not ground. The whole pepper cones are horrible to bite into and are extremely bitter. If they would have been ground the dish would have been nice, though it was still missing some salt/soy sauce. My girlfriend got normal stir fried udon and the quality was much better, although a little oily. read more