Found a GEM! Delicious Chinese cuisine , wonderful service and great ambience. Our 3rd time here! Really enjoy their fish special, fried shrimp rice. Dumplings are just the way we like them. Fresh, hot and juicy. read more

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If you are craving authentic, comforting Chinese food, this is the spot. Its easy to get to with plenty of parking. Xiao Long Bao: They are filled with delicious broth, come out hot, and don't break when u pick them up and the skin is not too thick. Beef Roll: A must-order. The beef on the inside is soft and tender, and the outside is crunchy Sichuan Curry Noodles: This was a total surprise! I've never had this dish before. It has a very curry forward flavor on glass noodles Thai Iced Tea: A perfect pairing to balance that was not too sweet, just refreshing! Spicy eggplants: soft and tender, a classic chinese vegetable staple that compliments all of the dishes! Will definitely be back! read more

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We were in the mood for XLB and found this restaurant hidden in the same plaza as Asia Buffet off of El Toro. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it's clean and spacious. We were seated right away and even though they have QR codes at the table, they gave us menus and took our order. We started with the Green Onion Pancake ($6.90) and Beef Roll ($12.90). I've had better pancakes, this one was too dense and not flaky. The beef roll looked good and was packed with meat, but was a little dry and lacked flavor. Next we got the Pork Xiao Long Bao ($9.90) which are handmade according to the description but they tasted like they had been frozen and weren't very soupy. A better choice was the Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns ($13.90) which were moist and flavorful. The Shanghai Stir-Fried Rice Cakes ($13.90) was a good and tasty dish. We got the Salt & Pepper Fish Filet ($10.99) because it was on special and it ended up being one of the better dishes. A little salty but it was served hot and crispy. I'm all for supporting smaller local restaurants, but the food was hit or miss. We probably should've ordered noodles since it's in their name. Their prices are reasonable, so I might come back to try other things if in the area. read more

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I was excited to try this place, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. The discounted fish dish was disappointing. The flavor was lacking, and the fish itself wasn't very good. It was heavily battered and deep-fried, making it greasy with an overly thick coating that overwhelmed the fish instead of complementing it. The Chinese pancake was the biggest disappointment--it was deep-fried and much too thick. I was expecting a thinner pancake that was grilled on a flat top, so the texture and flavor were completely different from what I had hoped for. The xiao long bao was decent and probably the best dish we ordered, although it wasn't anything that stood out. The wonton soup was also disappointing. It tasted more like a dumpling soup than a traditional wonton soup. The filling had a strong gamey flavor, and the broth was thick instead of the light, clear broth I was expecting. Overall, the meal didn't meet my expectations. I would not come back here again, as the food simply wasn't worth another visit. read more

Long Noodle Bar has $9.90 dishes (normally $15.90) for a limited time, through July 31st! You can choose from fish with black bean sauce, salt and pepper fish fillet, fish fillet with Thai basil, or or fish-flavored eggplant. Unfortunately, you can only order one per table, but it's a great deal. Steamed rice is not included and costs $2 for a side. We got the fish with black bean sauce, which wasn't what I expected. The fish fillet had been battered and fried. The portion of fish was generous (I had expected it to be filled with veggie to bulk it up). The shredded pork with pickled mustard noodle soup ($13.90) was marked spicy, but wasn't particularly so. While I liked the chewy texture of the noodles, the broth was a little lacking. They have several dumpling and noodle dishes on the menu, along with some other entrees. Restaurant was clean and open to the kitchen. They also have scallion pancakes on special for $2.99 and Thai iced tea for $2.50 (50% off). For $15, you can get one of the $9.90 dishes, scallion pancakes and a side of rice - what a deal! Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

Long Noodle Bar - Black bean fish fillet - Chinese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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The power went out locally and they were without power at the restaurant but still welcomed us! Thank goodness for gas stoves! The waitstaff there was very friendly and the food was amazing! We got four different dishes to share: Vegetable chow mein, orange chicken, cucumber salad and pork xiao long bao. All were excellent, though I think the orange chicken and cucumber salad were my favorites. I highly recommend this little restaurant and thank you to Michelle for being such a charming hostess! read more

Just had dinner at Long Noodle Bar with my sister tonight. We had: Basil Fish fillet: excellent. 5/5 Black beans fish fillet: we didn't see any black beans ;) but still very good. 5/5 Braised beef noodles: noodles el dente, nice and firm. Beef was tender. Way too much oil so, yes greasy. 4/5 Duck noodles soup: my brother-in-law lived his soup. He said it was very good. 5/5 Service was good. read more

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The food here was absolutely outstanding! The xiao long bao was phenomenal, with a thin skin, plenty of delicious soup broth and a healthy amount of ground pork. I also ordered the green onion pancake which was crispy, chewy, and not at all greasy. I also got the braised beef noodle soup which came with plenty of fresh and tender beef pieces. Overall, this was a 5/5 experience for me and I'll most definitely be back! read more

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So excited that Long's Noodles opened so nearby. We usually go to the one on Foothill Ranch, but it's a lot convenient for me to go to this new location. Food is delicious. We love the XLB, beef wrap, onion pancake, beef noodle soup & fried dumplings. read more

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The beef rolls are great; not greasy. We also ordered the salt & pepper fish fillet. Quite good too. Server was friendly and helped us pick the dishes. read more

The food here was delicious and service was fast. Restaurant is clean and very open feel. Very glad it's close to the house and will come back soon. read more

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They have the best fried Baos I've ever had. The popcorn chicken and pickled veggies is also very good. The scallion chicken was a bit bland. It was soft and tender though. The crispy duck noodles was interesting. The noodles and soup were really good, but the crispy duck was a bit too fried and dry. The service was really slow. Restaurant was new and clean. Staff was nice. Been here twice in two weeks. Must be good right! Happy Baoing!! read more

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My friend and I checked out this Long's location in Lake Forest, not too far from its stores in Irvine and Foothill Ranch. There is another Long's at San Clemente farther to the South. This store seems to be a clone of the store in Foothill Ranch, roughly the same size, same vibe, and same menu. Braised beef noodle soup tasted as expected. The beef roll was crispier, may have been fried after it was rolled up. We also ordered the green onion pancakes since it is a $1 special item. My friend liked XLB the most. It was served with sliced ginger that I didn't get at other Long's locations. I was pleasantly surprised that the entire check is 15% off in November during its grand opening. So you may want to drop in soon to take advantage of the discount. read more

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Located in a strip mall with easy parking and very close to the freeway, my friend and I visited driving from Irvine to San Diego. We were a bit confused because the banner outside says "Noodles House." The food was scrumptious! Scallion pancakes had good crisp texture, was not greasy, and had just the right amount of salt. Shumai was absolutely ginormous. Steamed dumplings were good as well. Sesame balls were on the small side but good. Given the size, the ratio of filling to "shell" was a bit low. My friend got a shredded pork soup. It was pretty big and spicy, which she enjoyed. Very strong value for the money for this high quality food. Service was friendly, helped us to box the leftovers, and was quick and attentive. The restaurant feels very new and clean. A delightful visit! read more

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This place is in soft opening. They're offering 15% off during this time while they work out the kinks. Boy let me tell you, there are a lot of kinks. When you walk in, there's the Yelp wait-list tablet setup at the door but right next to it is a giant screen where you can self-order your food. Nobody greeted me and the place looked pretty empty so I just browsed the screen for the menu and decided to order from it. That was a mistake. As I found out more clearly later, the soft opening discount will not be applied if you order from the screen setup. It also took them over 30 minutes to prepare my food. And they left out a dish I had ordered, but I didn't find that out until I was most of the way home and got texted by the restaurant. Those were the bad points. On the other hand, the restaurant was accommodating in other ways in order to make up for their shortfalls and that counts for a lot. Since I was very far from the restaurant, I declined to return for the missing dish and asked for a refund to my CC instead. I also mentioned I did not receive the soft opening discount. They immediately refunded me the difference which I appreciated not having to go through a drawn out discussion to achieve. The waitress was also very nice in bringing me hot water while I waited for my food. Back to the bad points. The food took so long to get to me and I didn't enjoy any of it. I ordered the chicken roll, which was cold and rubbery by the time I tried it. It was also insanely spicy for some reason. I know the reason, there was a spicy cabbage relish added it to that could easily have been placed by the side to be added by the customer if they wanted to taste the fiery inferno of the sun on their tongue. Please do not add random spicy condiments that don't need to be there without warning. If I were eating this dish at the restaurant, I would have sent it back to be remade without the spicy condiment. I ordered the duck, which I did not know was a combo plate that came with more spicy cabbage relish (that came on all the dishes) and some random steamed veg (bok choy). I was mainly interested in roast duck which I saw in another review was supposed to be good. This was not good duck. It was burnt to charred blackness and the meat was chalky and tasted mainly of disappointment. The pieces were hacked very small and unevenly. There was no picture on the screen for this menu item and I can see why if they're trying to sell it. If I had seen it before ordering, I would not have ordered it. I ordered two rice combos with soup. One was the Hainan chicken. The ginger scallion sauce was good as was the rice if a little over moist, but the chicken was over boiled and very plain tasting. The sauce was there of course to add flavor but I expect chicken to have intrinsic flavor outside of additional sauce. I didn't even taste any seasoning on the chicken before adding the sauce. The other combo just said braised pork so I was surprised to find a soy sauce based liquidy stew with the pork diced into tiny pieces. The pork came with seemingly random sides like the cabbage relish and macaroni salad (??). The soup these combos came with was an emulsified milky bone broth. It smelled and tasted of pork fat but there were surprise chicken pieces at the bottom. The missing item from my order was chili oil pork and shrimp wontons. I'm interest in trying it but I wasn't going to drive all the way back to retrieve it. The decor is spare but clean. There's a giant tv behind the service counter that plays Korean singing and dancing which is odd considering this is a Chinese place. The outside only says Noodle House so seeing Long's Noodles as the name inside was a surprise. While I was disappointed by the wait and the food, good customer service means I will be back after they work out the kinks. 3 stars is generous but I hope they will exceed my expectations the next time I come in and fully earn all the stars. read more

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The dumplings here did not meet up to my expectation. The braised beef noodles lacked that "spicy kick" taste. The dumplings were small and tasted mediocre. The pan fried buns were ok; it does not squirt juice like the other places l've been to. Scallion pancakes were the only positive dish. There was a screaming baby right next to us that made the dining experience less interesting. I know it's not the restaurant's fault for that. But sometimes you wish the parents would control their kids by taking them outside to cool off. The SGV has a vast selection of delicious dumpling homes. read more

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Here is my credential for this review, I'm from Shanghai China. I can validate for this place, their XLB and pan fried are ON POINT! One of the best pan fried bao in OC I can confidently say that! You don't want to miss this 50% of XLB deal, and $1 popcorn chicken. Did I mention the popcorn chicken were also so so yummy! Food came out pretty fast! Service were great! read more

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This review is only for the chicken cutlet rice bowl. I was eager to try this new location and placed a to-go order. The server was friendly and even gave me a 10% discount, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the chicken itself was disappointing--it wasn't crispy, felt too soft, and didn't taste good. Service was nice, but the food quality needs improvement. read more

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Food are excellent in lake forest area. I ordered fish fillet, xia long bau, beef rolls shrimp wonton soup all dishes are taste authentic! read more

Highly recommend this place! Friendly staff! We ordered Braised Beef noodle soup , beef roll, shrimp+pork Xiao long bao and pork pan fried buns. Everything was delicious.! The braised beef was tender. The beef roll was flavorful, and we like it so much better than the one from Noodle St. The skin on Xiao long bao was thinner, reminds me of the DTF XLB, it was excellent! Definitely will return and try other items on the menu! read more

Long Noodle Bar - Shrimp and pork Xiao long bao - Chinese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Amazing!! My friend and I ate here after work today and we were very impressed. The speed, prices, portions, and quality were all incredible, and there was amazing service too! We got a lot of food for a low price, and the inside is nice too. We will definitely be coming back often! read more

Long Noodle Bar - From left: -shanghai vegetable chow mein with shrimp -spicy sliced beef -shrimp wonton soup -pork xiaolongbao -green onion pancake - Chinese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Came again for dinner and everything tasted great! Super friendly staff and plenty of seating. And the sesame balls were cooked well this time. It started filling up once prime dinner time rolled around. They had a $1 popcorn chicken special and it was really tasty. Not too much batter and it was juicy. Overall would highly recommend! read more

Food is delicious and reasonably priced. The boyfriend raved about how he wants to go back while we were there. He wants to try everything else in the menu. We had the salt and pepper fish, XLB, and green onion pancakes. Interior is small but nicely decorated. The service was fast and nice, the server was telling the boyfriend how sauce is not recommended for the pancakes but we ignored her because we like to eat it with soy sauce. That would be the only unnecessary recommendation LOL prefer no judgment on how we eat. read more

Everything was amazing! Barely busy, super good food, extremely quick service and unbeatable prices. Me and my friend shared the veggie chow mein, adding shrimp, then we got a big plate of the chicken fried rice. We finished off with an eight count of steamed pork dumplings, and made sure to get a Thai iced tea to wash it down. Actually life changing. I hadn't even considered taking photos since everything was so good and came out so quick we couldn't even waste a second before eating. I loved how the lady at the register was super sweet and attentive, very kind and extremely efficient. The A/C was beautiful on a hot day, part of me wishes I was hungrier so I could also get a bowl of noodle soup. Regardless, the portions were so satisfying and the food was beyond delicious. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and come here asap!!!! read more

Tried this little hidden gem again and noticed some new additions to the menu, including Shanghainese classics like Lion's Head and sautéed green beans. Everything tasted spot on! The Lion's Head in particular was outstanding--not only great value, but the addition of crunchy biqi really brought out an authentic Shanghai flavor you don't often find in SoCal. Service was attentive and friendly as well. Definitely coming back! read more

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Long's Noodle Bar offers tasty dishes at very reasonable prices. We ordered the fish (about $10), the Xiao Long Bao (about $10), and the Black Sesame Mochi ($6). The fish and Xiao Long Bao were both a little saltier than I personally prefer, but they were still enjoyable. The standout for me was the Black Sesame Mochi--it was absolutely perfect and a great way to end the meal. Overall, a good value, especially if you're looking for affordable, satisfying food. read more

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My wife and I stopped by on 04/30 and tried the Salt & Pepper Fish Special to take home. It was DELICIOUS, nicely spicy too! Not too much or too little spice! We'll be coming back! read more

A friend suggested this place so we stopped in to see what it's all about. We had the spicy dumplings, eggplant, chicken pot stickers, cucumber salad and let me tell you.... It was all soooo good! The cucumber salad was the best I've ever had. The food came out quick. So no long wait. We will be going back! read more

New Chinese noodle place. Overall not bad but not as delicious as some Irvine Chinese restaurants either. Has some opening discounts. Has the main selections such as the beef noodle soup (pretty good), beef rolls (good but could be better) and shrimp shumai (also could be better). Good service and decent prices so I'll probably be back. read more

The lady serving us was amazing. She turned the AC on, put the blinds down for the sun, and asked us several times If every was tasting good. Food was great! But the server was even better! Highly recommend read more

We ran into this newly opened noodle shop. We ordered beef noodle soup, green onion pancake, chicken bento and xiaolongbao. The noodles tasted like hand-pulled, very good. The soup was okay but not like traditional Taiwanese beef noodle soup, XLB was fine except the wrapping were stuck to the bottom, we lost its soup inside when we tried to pick one up, chicken was fried well, pickled veggie was good and the best was the green onion pancake, they were made fresh and crispy. The service was very good, being the place is newly opened, I would come back. read more

Went to Long Noodle Bar once before and had their Xiao Long Bao and Popcorn Chicken and thought they were okay so wanted to give them another chance. Tried their Beef Noodle Soup and Wonton Noodle Soup and was extremely disappointed with the broth in each. I also didn't really appreciate the service here. The place was clean though. Hopefully they're able to fix up their food. read more

Food is very good, parking is not ideal (sketchy at night for the plaza in general) especially during peak hours, but you'll find something eventually. Service is good. To-go is still relatively quick, they accept the LF city gift card (as of 2025). Have tried both Foothill and this one and they are identical in food quality. Spice levels are higher than average so beware. We ordered: Beef rolls (careful can be a little spicy) 5/5 Braised beef noodle soup 5/5 Crispy Duck noodles 5/5 Shredded pork w/picked mustard 5/5 XLB 4/5, have tried other dumplings/Boas in the past usually we stick to the noodles in general. Still good though, don't expect as great as the noodles read more

Very simple flavors, but for the area it is better than nothing. Environment is spacious and clean but not many customers (maybe because it's Easter today). The pan fried pork dumplings were very disappointing because they were not fresh made, they reminded us of the frozen potstickers one can buy at any Asian market. Filling was very bland. The pan fried pork buns fared better as the filling tasted fresher. Green onion pancake and beef noodle soups were also on the flavorless side as well. Service was practically non-existent. Sorry Long Noodle it just wasn't for our palette, we are dumpling and noodles connoisseurs so we can be more discerning with our palettes but we wish you luck in Lake Forest. read more

Hello longs noodles! I will be a regular moving forward. This meal was DELICIOUS! I wish I had a bigger stomach cuz the pork buns were much larger than I anticipated and I had to stop or I would have turned into a bun myself! The mushroom soup was so flavorful and my favorite was that it was served to me steaming hot! The noodles were a PERFECT texture. Yelp stated it was a female operated business which caught my attention and the service reflected that. The lady working was kind and very helpful. As for the ambiance it was very clean and the door was open for a nice breeze that wasn't too cold. Excited to try other items on the menu! read more

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Had the pleasure of having dinner with my parents here tonight. Friendly service. Enjoyed the $1 popcorn chicken special (can't go wrong for a buck), pork xiao long buns, pork wonton soup (wontons were delicious and so was the broth), everyone's favorite (a new menu item) red bean and taro steamed buns DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back soon. read more

I visited Long's Noodle in Lake Forest for their soft opening, where everything is currently 15% off. The juicy dumplings were full of flavor, and the pan-fried pork buns were perfectly crisp. The atmosphere is modern, the service was excellent, and I'll certainly be returning soon. read more

A solid spot for authentic noodles and dumplings in Lake Forest! The Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) were the highlight--A really flavorful broth inside. We also tried the Braised Beef Noodle Soup; the beef was incredibly tender and the handmade noodles had that perfect 'bouncy' texture. The cucumber salad is surprisingly good, crispy cucumber with a lot of garlic really lightening your mouth. It's tucked away in a quiet plaza, but it's a total hidden gem. Friendly service and the food came out piping hot. Will definitely be back! read more

Long Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

A Hidden Gem in Lake Forest - Long's Noodles is Pure Perfection! I've been on the hunt for authentic Chinese cuisine in Orange County, and Long's Noodles just rocketed to the top of my all-time favorites list. From the moment you step inside, the gorgeous wall murals transport you straight to a bustling Beijing alleyway - the attention to detail is incredible and sets the tone for an unforgettable meal. We ordered the Crispy Duck, Orange Chicken, and Chicken Noodles, and every single dish was flawless: The Crispy Duck was an absolute showstopper - skin shatteringly crisp, meat juicy and infused with that classic five-spice aroma. Served with paper-thin pancakes, scallions, cucumber, and hoisin that tasted house-made. Easily the best duck I've had outside of LA's San Gabriel Valley. The Orange Chicken redefined the dish for me. Perfectly balanced sweet-tangy glaze that clings to enormous chunks of thigh meat, fried to golden perfection without a hint of grease. Not the syrupy mall-version - this is the real deal. The Chicken Noodles were pure comfort: hand-pulled noodles with that ideal springy chew, tossed in a savory garlic-soy sauce with tender chicken slices and crisp vegetables. I'm still dreaming about them. Portions are generous, prices are beyond reasonable (we left stuffed for under $50 for two), and the service was exemplary - our server anticipated every need, offered perfect recommendations, and even brought extra chili oil when she saw my spice obsession. Long's Noodles isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience. The authenticity shines through in every detail, from the murals to the flavors on the plate. If you're anywhere near Lake Forest, do yourself a favor and go - you'll leave planning your next visit before you even finish your meal. Hands down my new go-to spot. Long's Noodles deserves every one of these five stars and more! read more

My wife & I love Chinese food. We had dinner at the Long Noodle Bar last Saturday with friends. We had fabulous Chinese Dinner. The food was so delicious. Wontons, the eggplant dish, the spicy cold beef& the vegetables in the heavenly spices are worth a repeat visit. And we did so. We did a takeout on Sunday. Carolyn & Farhad Ansari read more