Food was really good!! The inside is also very aesthetically pleasing. And service was really fast Emma did really well!! read more

Mian - Crispy chicken Chicken and corn xlb Chicken chili wonton Spicy chicken - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Love that mian has mamak stall style mee goreng here with unmatched wok hay. I was sad to see the previous spot before Mian go but am happy to see that in its place is an amazing eatery in its own right. The workers at Mian are very friendly and personable and interacted with our dog when my partner picked up takeout the first time he went. My partner is mala fiend and loved the zajiang mian. He also really like the beef noodle soup for its rich flavor and bouncy noodle texture. Personally I really appreciated the menu price--great value for the cucumber salad, steamed egg, and XLB. The XLB soup was incredible, once again very rich and savory with hints of ginger. The strength of Mian is definitely in its tried and true flavor profile. I will be returning to try the cold noodle! I will also be ordering the fried rice, which seem like they would go perfectly with the steamed egg. read more

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The famous Michelin-recognized Sichuan noodle house has arrived in Milpitas--and this is their only Bay Area location with handmade dumplings! If you're a fan of bold, tongue-numbing Sichuan flavors, Mian Sichuan Noodles & Dumplings needs to be at the top of your list. Founded by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Tony Xu, Mian has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its authentic, "street-style" soul. While there are other spots in the Bay Area, the Milpitas location is special because it's the only one currently serving their handmade baos and savory pancakes. The noodles have that perfect QQ consistency, and the flavors are the perfect balance of spicy, tart, and savory. ORDER: |-| Signature Cold Combo |-| Chengdu Zajiang Noodle |-| Spicy Braised Beef Noodle |-| Steamed Pork & Crab XLB |-| House Spicy Lamb |-| Juicy Wagyu Beef Onion Pie read more

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A restaurant known for their noodles. I tried their Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). I ordered the pork as well as the crab & pork ones for our table. If you are into xiao long bao, I recommend Special Noodle in Milpitas. The beef roll was good if you don't mind the sauce which is slightly sweet. I enjoyed it. The pork soup dumplings though, my mom said were gamey. I think with chicken and pork dishes in a Chinese restaurant, cooking wine should always be added to the meat to get rid of the gamey taste and smell. I did try the crab and pork version of their soup dumplings and it was ok (nothing special), but I agree with mom that marinating the meat with some Shaoxing wine would get rid of the fishy taste in the crab and gamey taste of the pork. The spicy beef noodle I enjoyed. It was fragrant and I'd give it a 4/5. Beef noodle soup is one of the dishes my mom makes exceptionally well. This was my favorite of all the dishes I tried at this restaurant but there's room for improvement. The beef needs to be cooked slightly longer. The broth is good. There were a good amount of people during the holiday weekend. The wait staff are courteous. This restaurant is new. It replaced Layang Layang. It's located in a plaza which also houses other restaurants and businesses. read more

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It's not my favorite location - don't think it's as good nor do I like the ambiance as much. I took my mom as she hadn't had it and she liked it and liked it so much, she took my dad and they both liked it. I would recommend getting the non-rice noodles (still good but try it without). For the QR code ordering I was confused and added rice noodles for her and my order when we went. Didn't notice when I went but on my mom's second trip she said that the staff whose always grumpy - my mom ended up forgetting/messed up upon ordering something - so it was good. - Random but what I apperciate is they have chicken dumplings for people like I know that don't eat pork dumplings. *Crack the fireworks* read more

3/5, wasn't terrible it wouldn't be in my personal choices as a place to go but if my friends or someone wanted to go i wouldn't be opposed to type of place - firstly everything was okay, it is what it is but also lacking a little bit to the point is literally is just what it is - enjoyed the suace on the wontons -the soup flavour was good, the noodles were good but together they didn't seem to go well as the noodles didn't really pull or take any of the soup flavour so it just tasted like watery noodles that the texture is good -the lamb is good as well strong chinese meat flavor that i enjoy read more

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We came on a weekday dinner. It wasn't too busy, so we were seated quickly. You'll order using a QR code, and they'll bring it out to you. We ordered a steamed egg, panfried pork bun, Chengdu Zajiang noodle, pork xiao lonb bao, and Chengdu fried rice. The non-dumpling orders came out incredibly quickly! The steamed egg is a massive treat. Make sure you order at least one per person, otherwise your relationships might be strained after fighting for it. The egg was silky-smooth, and the sauce and pork added a nice salty kick. The Chengdu Zajiang noodles were tasty, too. The sauce clings well to the springy noodles, and the bits of ground pork supplement the texture. The chengdu fried rice is also tasty. The rice is fluffy and well seasoned, and there's a decent amount of egg. The pork xiao long bao is pleasant - the wrappers are thin, but do not yield so easily to your chopsticks; the broth is piping hot and full of flavor, and the meat is plentiful. The pan fried buns were our weakest link here - the fillings aren't as tasty as the xiao long bao's, and it was a little too doughy for our liking. We liked that they were crispy, though. read more

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This new Mian location is amazing.. the same food you love, but in the prime location of Milpitas along side with some other great dessert options to enjoy after your meal. The interior is newly renovated with bright neon signs, vibrant decor, and thoughtful bamboo finishes throughout the space. Interior is clean and well maintained. Come before 6:30 pm if you're coming for dinner and don't want to wait. Chengdu fried rice - 5/5 Fragrant delicious fried rice that is simple yet comforting. Add some chili oil on top for that extra depth of spicy flavor. Pork shrimp dumplings (steamed) - 5/5 Super plump sweet pieces of shrimp that pair nicely with the juicy pork meat. Definitely order this. Siu mai with sticky rice and mushroom - 5/5 This was a fan favorite at our table. The sticky rice has an unbelievable umami flavor profile that makes this dish completely underrated. The sticky rice is comforting and hearty. The dumpling skin is so thin and delicate- just enough to notice that its there and give a little chewy texture. Service is fast and friendly. You can order via QR code online as there is free wifi offerred. Just let the workers know when you're ready to settle the bill. If you're looking for a comforting meal with lots of variety to share among a family meal, check out Mian. read more

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Yummy delicious comfort foods! Look no further. I love noodles and dumplings! This is a chain and they have several locations and funny this is the first time I've eaten here and wont be my last. There's a QR code on each table where you can look at the menu. Here's what we ordered: Xiao Ling Bao (6pcs) $10.99 (4/5) Super plump and juicy once popped in your mouth. Make sure for it to cool down a bit before indulging or it'll be piping hot Chocolate Xiao Ling Bao (4pcs) $7.99 (5/5) Creamy milky warm chocolate goodness in your mouth. The kids loved this one! Crispy Sichuan Style Chicken $9.99 (5/5) Really juicy crispy and well marinated bites of popcorn chicken with a spicy, sweet dry dipping sauce. Really tasty Chendu Zaijian Noodles $14.99 (5/5) This noodle dish is one of their popular dishes. It comes with one fried egg, bok choy, ground pork, soft noodles in a sauce which you can customized to be more spicy. The spice is a numbing spice so beware of getting it too spicy and make sure to mix well as the sauce is on the bottom. We also added a side of braised beef for extra $6. Spicy Braised Beef Noodle Soup $15.99 (4/5) This was similar the above dish but had soup in it and no ground pork but braised beef. If you want more a soup dish then I recommend this. Service was great and the space was very clean. Everything was super tasty and delicious. I will definitely come back to try the other dishes! read more

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Randomly came across this location when we went to have lunch at Daeho in Milpitas! It took over the old Layang Layang restaurant, right next door to BBQ Chicken. On our first visit, we came on a Monday around 9am. Apparently they have a VERY limited menu during breakfast hours, which is until 11am. All the items I wanted to order were not available. The waitress did suggest some items we could order but we decided to come back another day. Wish I knew this ahead of time.. so I didn't waste our time or gas getting there. Anyways.. so we made another trip to Mian on a Sunday and arrived a little past 11am. We got seated right away. The restaurant was spacious with lots of tables. We ordered via QR code.. DUMPLING IN SWEET & SPICY SAUCE (6) $7.99 -we got this with pork filling. Always good. The sauce was garlicky, savory and sweet. The dumpling skin was nice and chewy. 4/5* PAN FRIED PORK BUN (4) $8.99 -came out piping hot and juicy. The bottoms were crispy and not oily. Meat was soft but could be more seasoned. Definitely had to eat it with the chili oil and black vinegar. 4/5* STEAM PORK XIAO LONG BAO (6) $10.99 -came out piping hot and super juicy. The XLB's were pretty big and the dumpling skin was nice and thin. Just like the pan fried bun, meat was soft but could be more seasoned. Definitely had to eat it with the chili oil and black vinegar. 4/5* MEE GORENG MAMAK $16.99 -came with bits of chicken, tofu, tomato scrambled egg and bean sprouts. SO flavorful. The noodles had a nice char and were chewy. Unexpectedly delicious. Our toddler really enjoyed this dish too. 4.5/75* They also sell frozen handmade dumplings to buy home too. Service was super friendly and attentive. One of the waitresses gave extra attention to our toddler and gave him a toy. Would definitely come back again when we're craving! read more

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This place is amazing! We had the golden wonton soup, chili oil wonton, and the spicy braised beef noodle soup. The wontons came out first, and my son ate all of his spicy wonton within minutes! The texture of the wrapper is fantastic. Every bite brought smiles to our faces :) It's easy to tell, they use high quality pork for their stuffing. The flavor was phenomenal. The beef noodle soup was also on point. Overall we were very happy with our meal. The staff were very friendly, and ambiance was perfect for good comfort food, with friends and family. Needless to say, we left with happy bellies! read more

Mian - Golden wonton soup (upgraded to have 12 pieces) - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Super excited to see that Mian opened up a spot in Milpitas! This location is quite large and most tables seat 4 people but I think they can easily accommodate slightly larger groups as well. I like ordering xiao long bao (nice thin wrapper) with savory hot soup inside and tender pork. I order shen jian bao which is the pan fried bun with savory soup and pork filling. Unfortunately, the bottom was burnt so we couldn't fully enjoy the whole bao. Next I recommend rice noodles with minced pork, fried egg, and bok choy. The sauce at the bottom can be mixed throughout and it's got that numbing peppercorn flavor. Great place for a quick, casual, Sunday brunch - just what I was looking for! #26-03-05 read more

Mian - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Mian is seriously good, and after eating here, it makes complete sense why the brand has Michelin Guide recognition. I ordered the Spicy Braised Beef Noodles, the Mian Veggie Cold Combo, the Steamed Baby Bok Choy, and also tried the dumplings, and everything was excellent. The braised beef noodle soup was the standout for me. The broth had real depth, layered spice, and a rich savory finish that felt polished rather than heavy. The beef was tender, the greens were fresh, and the whole bowl felt balanced and deeply satisfying. The veggie sides were just as impressive. The cold combo added great texture and contrast to the meal, while the steamed baby bok choy was fresh, tender, and simply but confidently prepared. The dumplings on the menu are super good too and absolutely worth ordering. They rounded out the meal perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more complete. Service also made a difference here. Our server, Tuan, was excellent. Attentive, professional, and warm without ever being overbearing. Great service always elevates a meal, and Tuan definitely helped make the experience even better. What stood out most was the consistency and restraint. Nothing felt sloppy, overdone, or there just for show. Every dish tasted thoughtful and well executed. This is the kind of place that reminds you why Michelin-recognized spots matter: strong point of view, precise execution, and food that feels memorable without trying too hard. Mian is the kind of restaurant I would gladly come back to again and again. read more

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This location looks so nice. The decor is so cool and similar to the other location I been to. The workers here are nice and friendly. The restaurant is very clean. Everything I tried here was so delicious. I was sad that they were sold out of the chocolate dumpling. My favorite thing here was their steam pork XiaoLongBao the soup and meat was so flavorful and not salty. Their egg soup wanton was so good that I look some of the soup and put it in the fried rice we ordered. read more

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I wanted to keep my review for Mian- but after a lunch visit and a a couple of takeout orders gone wrong, I can't rate it the five star experience I had the first time I went. I took my family there for lunch, and the food was not good. We ordered the golden chicken noodle soup- beef noodle soup- vegetable dumplings, and the starter plate the cucumbers, woodear mushrooms, and bean curd. The starter plate was so salty, not over seasoned but heavily over salted. The noodle texture was not chewy (QQ) and felt over cooked. The vegetable dumplings were overcooked, mushy, and one even falling apart upon arrival. I chalked it up to an off day and decided to just go the breakfast item route with them. Third time I ordered my normal breakfast spread, and the beef pie was so oily I could barely eat it. Napa cabbage dumplings were not like the first time, with the cabbage cut quite coarsely and seasoning off. Fourth time I ordered a beef pie/ vegetable pie/ Napa cabbage dumplings, soy milk, frozen Shepard's purse big wontons (25) of them, and pork/mustard green baos. (It's not mustard green, it's actually another thing called Mei Gan Tsai their translation is incorrect.) While eating the Shepard's purse wonton last night, I bit down on a hard object in the wonton. Hard. Like. Hurt my back left molars. I spit it out and found a pebble sized hard object ... approximately the size of a 1 carat stone. I took a video of it and photo. Today I called Mian to tell them about it and they requested a photo which I gladly sent along with a video. After receiving the video and photo, their response was that the vegetable in the Shepard's purse wasn't washed cleanly and the foreign object I bit down on in the wonton was a rock. A literal rock. Where are you washing the Shepard's purse vegetable?? They refunded me $24 for the wontons with an apology- so all is resolved. My teeth feel okay - and I hope they tossed their batch of Shepard's purse wontons they currently have so this doesn't happen to anyone else. Having a rock in a wonton is no joking matter. Customer service and handling of it was subpar. Purchased wontons on the 14th of this month. I hope that safety precautions were taken. read more

I have eaten here multiple times and I can confidently say that Mian will become a staple for my Chinese food cravings. We've sampled their noodles, dumplings, and appetizers, and everything we've tried here so far has been delicious. The food is reasonably priced and comes out quickly. It's a no-frills restaurant that lets you order by QR code, and staff is efficient. I'm not an expert on Sichuan food, but I find the food here tasty. The noodle dishes are the star here, in my opinion. I've tried their zhajiang noodles, beef noodle soup, and golden chicken noodle soup and they were all really good. The xiao long bao here had a nicely thin dough layer and juicy filling. Other bun dishes were pretty good, but I definitely prefer their noodles more. I also love to order their soy milk and cucumber salad. The interior is bright and decorated to make you feel like you're eating at a street stall, which makes the vibes pretty fun. I'm glad to have a Sichuan restaurant staple in my neighborhood! read more

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Food: The beef rib noodle soup, glad it's not on the spicy end as you can add spices to make it spicy to your choice of liking. The meat close to the bone was tender, meat on the side were on the rough side. Like how the noodle is made from wheat so you won't get that sugar high from rice noodles. There's an option to choose rice noodles though! Clear beef noodle soup (not pictured). The slices doesn't taste fresh. XLB the pork filling smelled bad. The dough texture is good though. Juicy. Got turned off by the smell of the filling. Mugwort red bean filling was super dry. Mugwort felt like artificial flavor and this icky mint taste. Don't recommend. Service: old asian ladies hard to get their attention. Other waiters are friendly. Ambiance: very popular on the weekend. Luckily no wait times for us when we went. Would come again for the beef rib noodle soup as it's a nice comfort food. read more

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I came here for an early-ish dinner on a rainy night and was not disappointed! At around 530pm on a Sunday there was no wait and we were sat immediately. The inside was clean, tons of space, and the chairs were comfortable. The restroom was also clean and well maintained. We both ordered the beef noodle soup and wow! It was delicious! After we ordered the soup came out in less than 10min. The portions are generous, prices are reasonable, broth was so flavorful, and the beef was super tender. Even though the service was fast we didn't feel rushed at all. Will definitely come back to this location or others! read more

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Once I walked into Mian, the first thing I noticed was the decor. It made me imagine that I was eating street food. There is plenty of seating since the inside is very spacious. You order on the QR code located on the table. After I ordered the spicy braised beef noodles, my order came out quickly. The portion was also huge. The broth had a strong beefy taste without being too spicy and salty, which I really enjoyed. The noodles were so filling, soft, and with a light chew. The servers are also quick and efficient. I would definitely come back and get the spicy braised beef noodles again! read more

Mian - Spicy braised beef noodles - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Just happened to be in Milpitas and haven't decided what to eat for lunch and saw the sign advertisement for Mian. It's located on the otherside of the shopping center therefore the advertised near K on the Go (I was getting a drink from there). The ambiance of the restaurant is quite interesting, you get to see the masters making the fresh noodles and buns. The table and chairs were quite unique as well. Once seated you can order from your table QR code and submit. The services was fast and attentive. The food was coming out in minutes. I really enjoyed the Spicy Braised Beef Noodle, the noodles were just right in texture with enough chewyness. The Wagyu pork bun was not as juicy as expected but tasted just right. As for my XLB and other dumplings there were okay. I was a little disappointed on the look of the lettuce dumplings, the green and white was not as pictured. Overall good experience but had better dumplings elsewhere in the bay area. read more

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Got the Chengdu Zajiang Noodle, Chili Oil Wonton, and Spicy Braised Beef Noodle. Zajiang Noodle had ground pork, spicy chili sauce, fried egg and steamed bok choy. The noodles had the same texture as spaghetti but more wheat taste. The ground pork and chili sauce mixed together was peppery spicy. Fried egg calmed the spiciness and gave the dish another layer of flavor and texture. The Chili Oil Wonton was good too. Tasty mild pork filling. Nice thon wrapper. Sauce has more oil than chili. Braise Beef Noodle's broth had a lot of umami. Beefy flavor, kick of spice and a little sweetness. Beef chunks were very tender and had same flavor as broth but more beefy. Broth was the kind that you feel like drinking it; crisp taste. Reasonably priced. Food took longer than I'm used to at a Chinese restaurant but worth the wait. read more

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So excited to see that Mian opened up another restaurant. The first one is in the Cupertino Main Street by Alexander's Steakhouse. This Milpitas location has more parking. We came here with a big party of 9. They moved two tables together to accommodate us. I like the decor as it was similar to their other location minus the light lanterns hanging from the ceilings. Two unisex restrooms. We ordered family style and shared everything. The staff are very friendly, courteous, and attentive. Chengdu Zajiang Noodles: Contains one fried egg. (Dandan Mian) is the more common and authentic name for this dish. Experience the vibrant flavors of Chengdu with Zajiang Noodles, a dish of fresh noodles tossed with a rich, mild spicy sauce made from ground pork, chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorns. This was flavorful and so good. Mapo Tofu Noodle(Vegan): Spicy. Noodles topped with silky tofu in a spicy, numbing Sichuan chili sauce. Tomato & Beef Noodle: Tender beef slices, fresh bok choy, and cilantro in a savory tomato broth with noodles. (No pic). I am glad I got a chance to try it. But probably my least favorite. Chili Oil Wonton 6pcs: Spicy. Pork filling with spinach wonton skin. Authentic Sichuan Street Food: Indulge in our handmade wonton featuring a house-special filling sauce. A must-try for any Sichuan food enthusiast. These were FIRE! Golden Soup Wonton 12pcs: Golden Broth Wontons - pork or Chicken filling. These delicate wontons are served in a rich, golden broth infused with pumpkin purée and topped with fresh green onions (No pic). Old Shanghai Pork Bao 3pcs (No pic). Meaty and flavorful. Crispy Sichuan Style Chicken: golden-fried bites of marinated chicken, the juicy and aromatic "chicken version" of classic Sichuan fried pork, bursting with savory spice and crunch. The dry dipping seasoning was delicious. (No pic). Xiao Long Bao (6pcs): Delicate soup dumplings filled with juicy pork and rich, savory broth, wrapped in a thin, tender skin and steamed to perfection. Pan Fried Pork Bun (4pcs): Pan-fried bun filled with juicy pork and savory broth, crispy on the bottom and soft on top. Everything we had was good. We'll be back. Support your local business. read more

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Another location! You can order through phone, which makes it easy to order. I like how there are different size options for the dumplings so I can try a variety. Service was nice and quick. Easy to park in lot. A lot of seating! Everything was tasty, hot, fresh, and flavorful. Their sauce is goodddd that I would dip my other dumplings in it too. I like the appetizer with 3 options! read more

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New Mian East Bay location conveniently opened in Milpitas! I've been to the Cupertino location before and I have to say, this new restaurant is bigger, less busy, and just as good (if not better). Fast service without sacrificing that Michelin Guide quality that put their food on the map. The inside space was really nicely decorated with mah jong posters and Chinese food stand facades, and there were plenty of tables and chairs. Definitely can accommodate the foot traffic of the South Bay location once word gets out. We came in for a Monday dinner and ordered a little bit of everything to share family style -- this is the way to go! Chengdu Zajiang noodles: Really good, I preferred this over their beef noodle soup. Great ratio of meat to sauce to noodles and was very flavorful. Pan fried pork buns: Good size and nice texture! Pan fried soup dumplings are the perfect combo of XLB and potstickers. Pork XLB: Good but the wrappers ripped easily, possibly because we waited too long before eating them. Tofu skin & celery appetizer: Something a little different, but would pass on it next time. read more

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I saw some really solid reviews from my peers but one of my dishes looked different than theirs. I find this place standard for this type of food, but nothing too special. I should give an extra star for the XLB that my kids downed but I didn't get to try it. This review is about 2 weeks late, but better late than never. I promise to update if my next visit is a better experience. Food (3 stars) + Lamb dish as shown in my photo is a good size portion that I thought was the best dish out of the bunch. + Appetizers are hit and miss and they truly are small plates that is much needed when you eat Sichuan style for diversity of flavors. ~ Wontons in spicy oil did not have that silky smooth texture I was expecting. The spicy oil wasn't spicy to my buds, but the filling is nice. - Intestines were not spicy and although it was flavorful, I was expecting a little chili oil as pictured. You can see in my photo that it's lacking color. - Their signature mian noodles with minced meat were just standard. It didn't standout or make me want to come back. However, we ordered mild so the kids can try. They did like it so maybe I'm a little harsh. Service (3 stars) - We came on a Saturday with a fairly large group. I had to get up a few times to get some things I needed. They are probably working out the kinks as they recently opened. - Ordering by QR code wasn't working well for our group so we had to flag down a waiter. Ambiance (4 stars) + There is a food stall looking setup for the kitchen staff that gives the restaurant an Asian street food ambiance I always give restaurants that didn't meet my expectations another try. I'll return and give you guys another update. read more

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Amazing service with a smile/clean/tasty food and good location. Although located in an unassuming, 80s style shopping plaza that houses a Paris Baguette, Lee's Sandwiches and such, the newest addition is a pleasant surprise. Ordered Golden chicken noodle soup, XLB and pork mustard green bao (buns). Really good taste on the noodle soup; would be perfect on a cold fall or winter day. XLB are tasty but still like the XLB at Din Tai Fung in Singapore the best. Pork preserved mustard green buns were decent but not my favorite. The winner was the noodle soup! Give it a try - you'll be amazed!! read more

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I loved Mian! There were hiccups here and there like their appetizer chicken tasted like Shihlin chicken with the same spice blend and was much less enjoyable to eat and their chicken and corn xiong long bao wasn't that great BUT they get a stellar 4 stars for their other items. We were surprised to find out that Mian opened up in place of Layang Layang, a famous Malaysian restaurant. This was our first time here and we ordered through the QR code. Pork xiong long bao- Slightly thick wrapper, juicy and meaty filling and subtle umami. They were definitely over steamed coz the wrappers tore on us while picking them up and the chicken and corn xiong long bao did not coz they were steamed to perfection but tasted okay. They need to work on their xiong long bao. Pork bao steamed- AMAZING! The best pork baos we've had in a long time. Amazingly cooked pork, no after taste, nicely sauteed pork in nice spices, kind of like an Indian stir fry and delicious soft buns. This is a must have! Napa cbbage and pork dumplings- These cuties looked like Napa cabbage leaves and were the most delicious dumplings on the table. I loved them and liked them more than the xiong long bao. Golden chicken noodle soup- Little shredded chicken, thin noodles and golden chicken soup- thick and delicious and very comforting and tasty. They don't heat up the noodles and this can bring the temperature of the dish down. Noodles must be boiling and fresh tbh. I could have a bowl everyday! Chicken wontons in chilli oil and hot and spicy sauce- Both were great! We enjoyed the chilli oil ones but they were both very good. Service was good but we were rushed. Despite the fact that we ordered much more than an averga table for 2/3, we were rushed but the server apologized for it so all is good. We ordered 2 orders of the chocolate xiong long bao. We were surprised to see the the Lindt chocolate toffees being opened and individually wrapped inside the dumpling wrapper. The dumpling artist wrapped 2 white chocolates and 2 matcha in one basket and 4 chocolate in another basket. I don't know if that was intentional to give us a taste of everything or they generally do a white, a green and two brown chocolates. All in all, Mian Milpitas is a good value. I did not find it overpriced at all. The dumpling artists working all day is good and hard working labor and you're eating freshly wrapped dumplings so there's value right there. I see myself coming back for their baos, noodle soups and chicken dishes! Also, the decor is amazing! read more

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They took over the Malaysian restaurant Layang Layang and did some remodeling to upgrade the overall dining area. I like the cold dish combo with wood ear, beef and cucumber. Chengdu Za Jiang noodles contains excessive peanut butter taste, it overpowers the Zha jiang sauce. The spicy wanton is quite plain. The service was great, staffs were friendly. Will definitely visit again soon. read more

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Met up with a friend for lunch at this new spot. Been curious about it since I pass by the cupertino location often. We were promptly seated and our waiter went through the menu and his recommendations. Fast service and great food. Looking forward to try to the locations. Chengdu zajiang noodles: 5/5 excellent chewy texture and tasty flavor! Normally I go for soup noodles but so happy we ordered this instead. Pan fried pork bun: 4/5 I thought we were ordering pan burger type buns but these are the Xlb wrapped in a pan fried bao. I was thrown off by the drawing on the menu. Not into these types of buns but the soup and filling was tasty. Wonton in chili oil: 4/5 got medium spicy. It had a nice kick to it. A lot spicier than medium spicy noodles. read more

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Really loved the food here, wonderful flavors and extremely satisfying portion sizes. Our waitress Emma was very helpful. Cute ambiance as well we liked the wall murals read more

Mian - Beef noodle soup, chocolate bao and sichuan dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Saw some posts that this place recently opened, and the photos looked great, so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived it was pretty packed, but luckily there were still two tables open so we were seated right away. A waiter quickly brought over placemats that showed all of their other locations, along with pictures that demonstrate how to eat some of the dishes. Nice touch, especially for people who may not be familiar with certain items. They also provide metal cups and a carafe of water with lemon, which was refreshing. To order, you scan a QR code and place your order from your phone. What we ordered: Xiao Long Bao (6 pcs) - These were huge and incredibly juicy. Definitely one of the juiciest XLBs we've had. The flavor itself was good, though the highlight was really how much soup was inside. They also provide a generous amount of ginger, which we loved since most places tend to skimp on it. Spicy Braised Beef Noodles - The bowl was large, so we ordered the mild version since my daughter doesn't like things too spicy. The vegetables were very fresh and still crunchy, which I appreciated since many places overcook them and they get soggy. The noodles were cooked well and there was a good amount of beef. They also let you request smaller bowls so we could share the soup, which worked out perfectly. Juicy Wagyu Beef Onion Pie (2 pcs) - Pretty tasty overall, but some parts were a bit too oily. The name suggests they'd be very juicy, but they didn't quite deliver on that especially compared to the XLB. One thing that surprised us was that although we ordered on the phone, we couldn't pay through it. A waiter had to come by to process the payment. Overall the food was good and the pricing was reasonable. We'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. read more

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I wanted to try Mian Cupertino recently but they were closed for lunch. The next day, somehow I found out that there was a Mian opening in Milpitas. My friends and I checked it out and it was at the former Layang Layang restaurant space. I loved that restaurant and ate there recently too. So sad. We headed over right near opening time but there was already a long line. Anyhoos, the line was a bit slow but my friends and I were eventually seated. We ordered several noodle bowls, pan fried dumplings, and chili wontons. Everything was wonderful and I enjoyed the simple flavors of the food. I couldn't eat the spicy items that my friends ordered because I can't eat spicy anymore. Also, I really wanted the steamed egg that everyone raves about at the other locations but they were sold out. You can order via the qr code or from the server. Staff was friendly and working very hard especially when the restaurant was super packed! read more

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6:30-7:30PM is prime dinner time here I guess so avoid coming here at this hour on a Friday...any time outside of this range seems ok Scan at table to order. Food was pretty quick, despite there being a waitlist Mapo tofu noodle with pork was good! Savory and a lil spicy. Not nearly enough pork for me tho Pork wontons with chill oil were pretty good-- really liked the meat Spicy beef broth tasted yum as well Chengdu zajiang noodle flavor was interesting-- kinda sweet? Would come again to try other stuff! Esp the beef pancake roll thing read more

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Loved Mian Sichuan. It tasted great and ever authentic. We ordered the two popular dishes - Chengdu Zajiang Noodles and Spicy Braised Noodle Soup. Chengdu Zajiang had that fiery sichuan taste. I got the medium spicy, and it was very flavorful. The minced pork and sauce coats the noodles evenly, so it won't leave you with any dry noodle. The egg was a nice add on top. Spicy braised beef noodle was great. Broth was delicious and the meat is very tender. It was a great dish that will satisfy your craving. We also got the pan fried dumplings. It comes out fresh from being hand made. It is molten hot, so be careful with biting into it. The noodle dishes come out very quickly but be patient with all the dumplings. It can be seen that they are hand making them fresh, so it can be some time. The decor was cool. It had a street food theme with mahjong tiles on the wall. read more

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Got their signature soup noodles and the noodles were very meh, texture and taste were like those usual store bought machine made dried noodles/instant noodles. Broth was interesting actually and pretty tasty. A lilll bit salty and almost tonkotsu like. Got their pickled veggie and pork steamed buns, the filling was a bit odd in that it was entirely pickled veggie and I wasn't even sure it had pork? Other than obviously tasting the oil. They were also not steamed all the way through... either that or they were left sitting there for a while. For a chain that literally has mian, the noodles/flour character as their name, definitely did not seem like noodles or flour products were their specialty. Also having the Michelin sign at their door was confusing as I couldn't look up if this exact location got a bib gourmand but believe it was a diff location. Interior was very nicely decorated and clean. read more

Mian took me by surprise! I'm not usually a fan of Sichuan flavors because I personally don't love that numbing sensation, but the feeling is mild enough for me and there is a lot of complexity in the flavors. I will be trying more dumplings! RECS: + Chili oil pork wontons ($6.99/6 pcs) were SO good, I regret not getting more. They are silky soft with a delicious pork filling + Beef pancake roll ($10.99) had the perfect ratio of hoisin sauce, and the pancake itself was delicious! PASS: + Chengdu zajiang noodle ($14.99) had great flavor with the chili oil, but personally I felt it was not special otherwise in terms of texture. I don't think these are handpulled noodles + Mee goreng mamak ($16.99) was interesting to try and I did like the amount of protein in the dish. The flavors didn't quite hit the mark for me but good noodle texture read more

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Came here on Mother's Day for lunch and was surprised to get seated pretty soon after waitlisting for a party of 5! The restaurant was much larger than it looked from the outside. To order, you'll need to scan the QR menu; but to pay, you'll need to ask for the check instead of paying through the app. I ordered a spicy beef noodle soup, but it wasn't spicy at all. That wasn't a problem though, as they had hot oil placed at each table! The noodle texture was nice and chewy. With a variety of smaller plates and noodle dishes, I would highly consider coming back to try more of their stuff! read more

Accidentally stumbled upon this place during their soft opening. I was planning on going to the wings place next door but Mian was very crowded so we decided to give it a shot. Im glad we did. I was pleasantly surprised. We got the dry zhijiang mian and the chilli wontons. Both were packed with flavor and very delicious! The wonton sauce was a little too salty but besides that, it was great. Wish the noodles had more bok choy. Service was okay. We had to ask for water because they didn't serve it to us initially. Ambience is pretty decent. It's clean and they have bamboo chairs. It's a nice casual dinner spot. read more

Mian - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

TLDR: Good Mifen and regular noodles It's rare that both my wife and I like a place's noodles. She likes it soft and mushy. I like them chewy and "raw" (as she puts it). I think this noodle shop does both well. She got her mushy noodles, and I got my raw ones. Their XLB were decent... My mom who is Shanghainese, thought the skin could be thinner, but in general it was a good bao. I think I'm getting used to the northern-style dumplings, because I thought they tasted pretty delicious as well. A little doughy, but also a lot of filling. The dumplings I prefer the most? Shanghai-style... as my friend would say, they look like little money bags. Anyway, I digress. There is hardly any wait here... the place is quite big with a lot of tables. Also went with my sister and her family as well... every dish was completely cleaned up. Pretty much everything on the menu is great! I've been there 3x already, and it's in our regular rotation. read more

We came here for the grand opening special: 40% off noodles on Saturday. We got seated within 5-10 mins around 5:30 pm. The restaurant is pretty spacious. Dishes came out pretty quickly. The spicy braised beef noodles were delicious, though 'mild spicy' wasn't spicy at all. The noodle texture was perfectly chewy. My MIL said the zhajiang noodles were a tad too salty and too hard (but I suspect that she generally prefers softer than al dente noodles). My kids enjoyed their noodles, especially the mee goreng. Would come back again for noodles and to try some of their other dishes! read more

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