Locate close to Chinatown, but tucked in between two businesses. This restaurant has limited parking on the street, but there are parking garages in Chinatown if you're uncomfortable to park on the street. Slight bit of a walk, but you'll survive. The restaurant itself is pretty small, a little tight knit. Maybe that's due to location, but they have a reasonable seating arrangement for a narrow shop. I called in to place an order, and they were very prompt. When I got there, I was immediately acknowledged by not only the cashier/server, but also by one of the packing cooks to help expedite process. I order Spicy Wontons, and I must say, they are super flavorful. I would highly recommend. read more

Cute little place in Chinatown. Friendly workers! The broth for both noodles were so good and not too heavy. I really enjoyed the clear broth- very fresh tasting. Meat for both spicy and clear broths were tender. The S&S ribs were very good as well. 100% will get this again! The wontons in chili were ok! Parking - street parking or underground parking at the Pacific Renaissance Plaza~ read more

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Food - dumplings were really good! Services- I casually asked for a to-go box and the waiter packed my leftovers like a Japanese mother prepping bento for her only child:) -- with pure love and military precision. I was genuinely touched. Ambiance - The place is surprisingly spacious, and the bathroom hand dryer actually works (a rare Bay Area miracle). Noodles were solid, but I'm mostly coming back for the emotional support takeout service!! :) 10/10 would let them tuck my noodles in again!!;) read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - 19. Chengdu Special Dumplings/ 成都钟水饺 19. Chengdu Special Dumplings/ 成都钟水饺 - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

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Love this place. The owner used to run the original Chong Qing noodle house on Park Street in alameda and I was so bummed when the ownership changed because the food there went downhill afterwards, so I'm glad they started. New restaurant and this is a much better location for them. Get in on this place before it gets hella popular and crowded. Delicious broths, friendly waitstaff, cute little booths, decent noodles and dumplings. read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - Pork and pickled veggies soup noodles and wood ear mushroom salad - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

We came here for lunch on a Monday and we got seated quickly. Server was pleasant. It is a low key chill place. We got #3 house special Zhajian noodles 15.99. This was yummy. Good sauce and noodles. Definitely had enough sauce. Flavorful. #4 House special Oroginal Beef Noodle Soup. 17.99 Soup was flavorful. The beef was very tender. Loved it. #19 Chengdu Special Dumplings 16.99 - appeitizer It came with 8 decent size dumplings. Needed a bit more flavor to it though. Overall it was delicious and I would be down to come back again. However, I feel like it was a bit too pricey for Oakland Chinatown. $17 for 8 dumplings seems a bit much for an app. read more

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This place is great. Very friendly staff. Food tasted really good. Inside looked nice! Prices seem slightly above average, but if you're getting take out the containers were really good quality and prices are worth it for good food with nice flavors. 5 stars beef noodle soup. Everything about this soup was good. Broth had nice rich flavor. Beef was tender and tasted good. Noodles had a nice chew to it. Yum. 5 stars wonton in spicy chili oil. Good amount of spice. Kind of medium spice level. Good flavor and the wonton wrapper was good. Filling was very tasty. 5 stars salt and pepper chicken wings. Had a lot of flavor like the rest of the dishes. Skin was nice and crispy. Chicken meat was nice and juicy. 4.5 stars Zhajiang noodles. Plenty of noodles. Just the right amount of meet and sauce. read more

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Located near downtown Oakland on the outskirts of Chinatown on 11th St. Inside is nice set up though they do not heat up the place well as it felt cold inside. The recommend dish was a House Special Beef Noodle Soup. My review is based on that. It didn't have much flavor though the noodle was perfectly al dente cooked. Just wasn't memorable. There was a little depth to the broth but not remarkable. The service is quick and reliable. If I come here again, I'll try a spicier soup noodle. Maybe it will get a better review then. read more

We went here three weekends in a row when we first discovered in winter...numbing oil is so satisfying when it's cold out. This place is so consistently good and so prompt. Our spice-loving family loves it. Also, we've always been able to find parking close by! A bonus for this area: read more

Amazing. We came to this block for a different spot that was supposed to be open till 6 but told us they were closed at 540. So we walked around and found Mr Liu. We only stopped in for a quick snack. We got the dumplings and wings. My boyfriend , who is a professional chef , said they were th best wings he's ever had. They split each wing in half which made for a crispier bite, but somehow also soft and juicy. The dumplings were recommended from the server. They were spicy but came with a sauce that was slightly sweet also. 10/10 will be back. The place was small but super cute and cozy. Fun date night for sure. read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - Salt and Pepper Wings - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

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Summary: Tasty and legit regional Chinese Details: The latter is according to my Chinese wife, at least, who has a lot more experience than I with regional Chinese. That all said, we've been back to Mr Liu multiple times now, and it's easily one of our favorite noodle spots in that part of East Bay. You can't really go wrong with any of their noodle or dumpling dishes, with all the dough and noodles being handmade and cooked just right, lending to a nice, chewy texture. That said, we're big fans of their version of zhajiang noodles! And if you're looking for something a bit more unique, we've even bigger fans of their Chengdu special dumplings, which we've not come across anywhere else in the Bay at least: savory, spicy, numbing, umami, and sweet, meaning there's a whole ton of flavor in every bite, yet neither this nor anything else has been overly salty for us. Accessibility: The restaurant is a bit on the smaller and more narrow side, with some elevated seating, but the first few tables by the entrance shouldn't pose too much of an issue for accessibility. read more

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Solid bowl of noodles (#4 original), and all the beef chunks were perfectly cooked. Deep flavor in the broth and it wasn't too oily. Service was friendly and speedy even in the mid-afternoon lull while the staff is having their own meal. Seating along the right side was slightly lower than the tables typically would be, which I only noticed since the edges bump up against your arms. Not a big deal though I might opt for the booths next time. Will be back! read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

Happened to stop by since a restaurant that was near here ended up being closed. Really enjoyed the good service and the food came out really fast. I got to try the Clay Pot Rice Noodles with Braised Pork, probably wouldn't pay the extra dollar for the Clay Pot vs. just a normal bowl. Highly recommend trying the Mala Mushrooms as an appetizer as well! Overall, very solid. (3.7/5 stars) read more

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Summary: Overpriced, but decent chinese food. ChengDu Special Dumpling: 3/5 the dumpling filling really lacked flavor in my opinion, and it was just spicy chili oil, while I love chili oil, a good dumpling can stand on it's own Sliced Beef Shank & Tripe: 2/5 this dish was actually my favorite item, and they did a decent job, so why the low score? I literally paid $18 for 4-5 slices of meat. The entire dish was literally cilantro and green onion, was super disappointed Original Beef Noodle Soup: 3/5 nothing stand out, could use more spice and vinegar. While I was eating, I sat next to one of their kitchen staff making dumplings, they don't actually make their own wrapper, it's store bought dumpling wrapper. This is fine - if they don't market themselves as making their own noodles. . . read more

Thought their special original beef noodle soup would be more spicy because the picture looked scary... Maybe they thought I can't handle the heat. Well they're not wrong, but dang I was hoping for a good spicy experience. Food came fast! They have many noodles option.. I'd definitely come back and try when I'm back in the area. read more

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My friends and I came here on a weekday afternoon, and there were a few parties of people eating here. While most of the group ordered #4, their Special Original Beef Noodle Soup, I ordered #6, their Beef Noodles in Clear Soup. For a big group, they gave our orders quickly within 15 minutes. The portion was quite large, with many thin noodles with a small portion of beef. I was able to finish the noodles and broth in one sitting. The Special Original Beef Noodle Soup was not too spicy, and I enjoyed the texture of the noodles. For an oddly colder day in May, Mr Liu Noodle House satisfied my cravings as a yummy soup restaurant. read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - 6. Beef Noodles in Clear Soup - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

Parked on the street at a meter. Ordered the beef noodle soup and green beans. Both were delicious. I got non spicy but would def recommend the regular to get the full flavor-- it's not too spicy! The red color intimated me lol. Would definitely come back. The beef was tender and the green beans were very flavorful. Service was good, ambiance is casual. read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - Green beans - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

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I brought my husband here a few months ago and frankly, it was great dining in and he absolutely loved the #4 and I thoroughly enjoyed my #8. Back then, hands down, it would have gotten 5 stars. However, recently, we have been ordering to go and each time, the meat seems to be extremely minimal with mostly soup which is extremely disappointing. The last couple of times for to go orders were quite interesting with the waiter getting into an argument with someone in the back and yelling back from the dining area which startled all of the diners. And the last time I went for an order arriving at 7:30 pm, I was advised that they were busy and it was going to be 25 mins wait which I said was fine. I couldn't help but feel a little put off like he was trying to discourage me from ordering. Two more people came in about 5-10 mins later and they were turned away as he said they had ran out of noodles and rice. I get that they close at 8 pm and coming from a restaurant background, that definitely wasn't a professional way to handle that. In any event, just very disappointed with how we found a place we loved to the declining food quantity and customer service. read more

I had a delicious and very large bowl of beef noodle soup. They didn't skimp on the meat, which was very tender. Waitress was super friendly and helpful. The overall ambience is pleasant without being pretentious. Feels more upscale than many Chinese restaurants, although the prices are not higher than normal. Overall ... a real gem! read more

Well priced and flavorful. Server was friendly and helpful with recommendations about spice level. For those who like spice, "extra spicy" isn't that hot, but good for flavor. Well lit and clean with nice neutral vibe. Even though I'm not suppose to eat carbs I'm definitely going to have to try some other dishes here anyways. read more

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After a failed search for Luo Si Fen in Oakland, my friend and I ended up at Mr Liu Noodle House instead, settling for some regular noodles instead. The interior is clean and nicely decorated, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. It seems to be a family-run restaraunt as their kid was doing homework in the corner (classic Chibese restaraunt stereotype haha). I ordered the Clear Broth Noodle Soup, which was quite good. The beef was tender, and the noodles were buttery. Additionally, the broth really lives up to its name, as it was really refreshing. We also ordered Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs to share, which, although greasy, were quite good. However, many of the pieces were mostly cartilage. This place is a nice spot if you are craving some homey Chinese food, but it doesn't stand out much. I'm glad we came though. read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - Beef Noodle Soup in Clear Broth - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

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One of the best Sichuan cuisines in the Bay Area. Loved their spicy noodle dishes and meaty dishes. The hostess was friendly and welcoming. I have visited here several times. My bd buddy also loved the dishes. We especially loved the sliced shank and tripe! read more

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Food portion is small and expensive, tastes like average. People there are nice. Next time I will think twice to go there This is small restaurant and if it is busy, then food comes out are very slow read more

I was looking for a spot within walking distance of Lake Merritt and ended up here thanks to the positive reviews. I tried the house special beef noodle soup; while the broth was tasty and the noodles had a nice and chewy texture, the meat was quite dry and tough. read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - House special beef noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

Mr Liu laid out some spiffy digs for Chinatown Oakland. Even buzzy spots like Shandong, a block away, are indifferent when it comes to their interior. You, the diner, ought to meet such social media friendly decor with extreme suspicion. It often intoxicates, an opiate to numb you against the mediocrity of the dishes. Stay sober. The menu feature displays the photograph of what looks like dan dan mian, though titled zhazhang main. All attempts to solve the mystery were stonewalled by the waitress. She stood behind the falsehood that both names mean the same dish. She then told me that I forgot to switch off the gaslight. read more

===TL;DR=== - Original beef rice noodle soup in clay pot - Special original been noodle soup - Sliced pork heart in chili oil ===TMI=== Narrow place but many seatings. I really enjoyed the clay pot over their original. The clay pot really kept the meal piping hot throughout - if you don't enjoy super hot meals, suggest you get their regular bowl of noodles. Both were very similar. I feel like main difference was the original had thicker noodles whereas the clay pot had thinner ones (also what I preferred). Their beef's were really tender so that's always a plus. Their soup was on the oily side and flavor was ok. Suggest to use their house hot sauce for an extra kick. For the innards fans, pork heart was great. I'm sure it was made the same way as sliced beef in chili sauce except swapping out the protein. Overall, good quick meal if you're around the area but didn't impress me. read more

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Nothing better on a cold night than some hot noodle soup. The beef soup with pickled peppers is spicy and will definitely cure you of whatever ails you! Also love the pork rib soup. Clay pot rice noodles make this a great place for gluten free folks. read more

This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had. Every dish was extremely salty and almost impossible to enjoy.

That was a satisfying meal. We enjoyed a late lunch at Mr. Liu noodle house. Service was quick and pleasant. I got the original beef noodle, extra spicy. The broth is a mild beef flavor with a good fresh cracked pepper on it. The noodles had great texture and chew. Beef was flavorful and tender. Surprisingly the green beans were my least favorite of the meal. They were kinda tough and didn't have much flavor. A lot of other places have garlic/seasoning they put on them to crank them up a notch. Plain is how I would describe them. We added the chili oil on the table to them to help eat more of them. The chili oil is tasty. The star of the meal was the wonton in that delicious chili oil. I love dumpling hours and this wonton was better than anything I've had at dumpling hours. Good combination of Sichuan pepper and fresh cracked pepper to give you a contrasting taste but still pepper. Texture on it was great, same with the filling. Loved them. I didn't find anything at all "spicy" so if you are on the hunt for "spicy" I don't know if this place is gonna fill the bill. Great experience. Will be back. Especially for those who wontons. read more

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Mr. Liu Noodle House opened in Baby Cafe's space. Decor is similar. Seating changed-no middle row. Chinese name is "Chong Qing Xiao Mien" = C.Q. Little Noodle. Offerings: handmade dumplings, appetizers, extras, handmade noodle soup. Rice noodle in Clay pot. 1/2 of eats are not spicy. Few are labeled "Chong Qing". Some are Chengdu, Sichuan. Read entrees carefully. Spice levels: mild, medium, spicy. Got laminated menus. Has customizable spice levels posted. Online menu doesn't. Ordered in mando after a few questions. Both servers seem to understand English. Readily spoke mando when i did. Foods came out in 5-7 Eats: Pickled Pepper Beef Noodle Soup (15.99) md. -had bok choy, a few pieces tender sliced beef, cilantro in a reddish broth with subtle beef taste & medium strong mala chiliness. -small round noodles were confirmed to be freshly made at an offsite location per Mr. Liu's specs. Perfecto texture. Almost melt in mouth. Definitely al dente. Noodles & mala da best! --everything yummy. Beef portion small. Sliced Beef Shank & Tripe in Chili Sauce (sm. 8.99) -mostly cilantro & veggie stems drenched with chili oil, water with a few pieces of chewy beef & 1or 2 tripe. Mala taste intense at times. --tastes great but not worthy. Comped small dish of daikon (to cut hotness of mala). Didn't drink much water. Hotness just in mouth. Mala causes numbing sensation not burning like Sichuan chili oils. 4.5,stars: fab authentic eats. Not enough proteins, thus 4 stars. Not worthy of 5. Note: bathroom sign reminds patrons to put paper in trash can, not toilet. read more

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New noodle spot in Oakland Chinatown! Food is solid but I did find it a bit pricy. My friend and I came by for lunch on Wednesday around noon and we were the only ones there for a while. The menu is very straightforward, with one page of appetizers/dumplings and one page of noodles. We shared #16 wonton with spicy chili oil for $14.99 and asked for less chili oil, since I can't handle my space very well. For my entree, I got the #6 beef noodles in clear broth ($14.99) with no green onion and cilantro. They gave us some complimentary pickled radish to start. This was good by itself or with the noodles. The wontons were delicious and the chili oil added a really good flavor. The beef noodles were also solid. I liked the broth flavor a lot and you get a LOT of noodles (I had to take some noodles to go since I couldn't finish it), but I wish they gave more beef and veggies to go with the huge portion of noodles. I started pairing the wontons with the noodles after I ran out of beef. Also, the bok choy tasted almost raw; they should've cooked it for another minute or two before serving imo. The meal ended up being ~$30 pp for one shared app + noodle dish. That's quite pricey especially for lunch this area imo. read more

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358 11th St Oakland, CA 94607 "Mr Liu Noodle House" is serving up authentic Chong Qing noodle soup in Oakland Chinatown! Recently, I received a tip from Yelp Elite Carol C. that I should try this brand new noodle place in Oakland Chinatown. The restaurant takes over the location of "Baby Cafe," and the interior hasn't changed much. They have large ceiling fans, so the dining room doesn't get warm and stuffy. I was there on a warm Saturday in July, around 4pm. As I entered, the friendly server told me to sit anywhere. There's booths on the left side, and small tables on the rightside. The restroom is in the back, just pass the service area. Ordering is done using a regular menu with pictures. I ordered: - Braised Pork Ribs Noodles, Spicy - Sliced Beef Shank & Tripe in Chili Sauce - Soda and Ice Water I was a bit hesitant about having spicy noodles on a warm day, so I loaded up on drinks with lots of ice. My server didn't speak English very well. But she used a smartphone app to translate our conversation. As a good Yelper, I asked alot of questions. She told me they were ownership partners with Chong Qing Noodle House in Alameda. So if you like that restaurant, you have to try Mr Liu Noodle House. The Braised Pork Rib Noodles were very good. My order didn't quite match the menu photo. But the pork ribs were tender and easy to eat. I asked for spicy, because the spicy heat brings out the flavor of the food. If you ask for no spice, the food might be bland. The chef will make it as you want it. My spicy pork rib noodles were spicy, but not too spicy. Remember to enjoy the broth too. It was rich and full of flavor. The Sliced Beef Shank and Tripe was a cold dish. I just wanted an appetizer to nibble on while I waited for my noodles. Small pieces of beef and tripe mixed in green onion, cilantro, ginger, parsley and other spices. I ordered it as recommended by the server, since they didn't offer pig knuckles. Maybe next time I'll just order the stir-fry green beans. Overall, I had an excellent first time experience. I have been to the Chong Qing Noodle restaurant in Alameda, and I think I like Mr Liu Noodle House better. It's more cozy, has modern decor, the portions seem larger, and the service was better. I will return and try other dishes. read more

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Honestly I can't say anything bad about my experience so I must give it a 5. The inside is very nice and clean (outside is a little dingy but don't let that stop you) and the service was quick and easy. I reallllly liked the north of the beef soup, and the level of spice was the perfect amount for me where it's hot, but not so hot that I'm not enjoying my meal anymore. Lots of super tender beef chunks, fell apart as I stirred omg. read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - 4. Special Original Beef Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

If you come by yourself, bring cash - $20 min for credit card. Or, just order more than one dish or a more expensive dish. Had beef noodle #6. Decent sized serving of noodles. Would have appreciated a couple more slices of beef and a couple more bok choy. The noodles had a good texture and were fairly thick from what I'm used to, however they were good and fairly filling. The beef soup was really good and it wasn't burning hot either. I drank the entire bowl! There were lots of stubborn gnats. They like walking around the edge of bowls even if you're trying to shoo them away. They would benefit by having a few big zappers around. I would come back and try a different dish! read more

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This is in the top 5 best Chinese meals of my life. I've never had food from this region and I'M IN LOVE. Service was great, ambiance was cute and the food was read more

Unreal Szechuan food, beef noodles in clay pot! Great service and casual atmosphere. Rare find in Oakland.

Good noodles and dumplings. Service was quick and efficient. Cozy dining room. I will be back to try out other offerings on their menu. read more

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I stumbled upon this "hole in a wall" restaurant after my chiropractor session. This place did not disappoint! Super slow Saturday morning, but I was promptly greeted and seated. I ordered the braised pork ribs noodle soup. The price for the serving size was just a great as how it tasted! Even though it was supposed to be a spicy soup, it was fragrant and I was able to taste all the herbs and other spices in the broth. Next time, I'll be bringing my mini-me-foodie with me to enjoy this authentic Chinese resident together. read more

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Well, dang. If that wasn't some of the best wonton soup I've ever had. I had the spicy one and I hit a pepper flake on the first bite and coughed a little but oh, that broth was spectacular. I assume everything was house-made because everything tasted fresh. My friend and I got there right before a group of about 20 people flooded the place. That whole group filled up most of seating so of course we tried to order first. The soups we ordered came out quickly but the green beans we ordered came out after we finished. It was that group that slowed down the service because everything was getting fired at the same time. I will definitely go again. Possibly next week. Enjoy! read more

Solid noodle soup in Chinatown. I thought the interior was decorated very cleanly and was modern. I appreciated that tea was offered to us. It was not busy at all and the staff were very attentive. I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area! I enjoyed the clean tasting soup. read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - Beef noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California

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I stopped here for lunch one day and was pleasantly surprised with the size of the noodle soup. I ordered #4, Special Original Beef Noodle Soup, and the broth was flavorful with a decent amount of chewy noodles cooked perfectly. The beef brisket was soft and was perfectly infused with flavors. It's listed as being spicy on the menu but personally, I would have liked it even more if it was spicier. I added chili oil to my broth and it added a very slight oomph. I believe the original level of spice is manageable! It's a small shop with cozy seating and the employees were quick and efficient. I will definitely come back and try other items on their menu! read more

Mr Liu Noodle House - 4. Special Original Beef Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - Oakland, California