My friend tried this place over the weekend and waited about 45 minutes. She loved it so much that she wanted to come back with me, so we decided to try it on a weekday. We arrived five minutes before they opened at 10:30. Since there are shops nearby, we took a short walk and stopped by Dean's Produce. When we came back about 10 minutes after opening, the restaurant was completely empty. It made sense since it was still pretty early for lunch. We received such a warm welcome from the staff. The service was friendly, and we got to choose any table we wanted. Of course, we had to order the Hong Kong milk tea. I loved that it came in the classic black-and-white cup, just like a Hong Kong cha chaan teng. If you know, you know. That little detail made me feel right at home. The milk tea was really good. It was not exactly the same as what you would get in Hong Kong, but it was pretty close for the U.S. We both ordered the curry brisket and tendon. The dish looked amazing in photos and was very satisfying in person. My only wish was that the curry could have been hotter. It seemed like it needed a little more time to heat through. The rice was piping hot though, and the curry flavor was delicious. I honestly did not expect to finish it, but I ended up eating every last bit of curry. Overall, a very enjoyable lunch with friendly service and comforting Hong Kong flavors. We will definitely be back to try more dishes. Highly recommend! read more

Nom Nom Bistro - Curry Beef Brisket And Tendon 5/5 and Hk Milk Tea 5/5 - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

Ordered to go, because they close at 8pm and we didn't think of dinner until 7ish - online order is easy, got text when food is ready. Did not go into the restaurant the store looks small only a few tables, so I understand the other reviews for waiting for table. The packing for the food is really good but for HK milk tea, I hope they have tape the cup off because it spilled some. HK milk tea - it's strong not too sweet very good Egg tart not too sweet it's crispy very good Chicken dumplings are good as well not very crispy as pan fried maybe because of Togo Wonton noodle is my favor noodle still not too soft even it's to go, wonton has the HK taste bonce texture and has the fishy taste Curry not spicy but has a good favor the beef brisket is very soft, I wish it has more tendons for the beef curry. Overall we like everything. Will go try in person when we get a chance read more

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It was my first time there as a friend who have eaten there recommended me to try it. My friend and I went in at 12noon on a Friday, and we got seated as it was not full. My first impression with the service was positive, likely gave them 4 stars on the service. The food was good, but not the best. However my experience changed. At about 12:45pm, while we were still eating, the waitress came over and gave us the check and asked us to pay for it. We told her we were still eating, as there was still food on our table, so she left with the check. Then at 1pm, she came back again and gave us the check and asked us to pay for it. However, we were still not finished with the food yet. If we were sitting there without food and occupied the table for a long time, like more than an hour, I would understand we likely need to give them the table back. But that was not our case. I would not go back again as this was very RUDE the way the waitress did that, not once, but TWICE. If you want to just eat quickly and get out, you can try it. Otherwise there are other choices in Millbrae that you can take your time to eat the food peacefully without being forced to get out. read more

Came here for lunch and it was very busy. Fortunately wait time was only 10-15 mins. The staff were nice enough to give us cool water while we sat outside on these tiny tables and chair. Very cute. The food was pretty good. My favorite is the egg tarts. I would dare to say they are the best I've had in the Bay Area. read more

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Like many restaurants in the area, this place closes at 8:00 PM. However, unlike many Hong Kong-style cafés that advertise a 9:00 PM closing time but stop serving food and accepting customers as early as 8:30 PM, this restaurant welcomes everyone who arrives before 8:00 PM and lets them enjoy their meal without feeling rushed. Guests can still order everything they want before the kitchen closes, which I really appreciate. My favorites are the oyster sauce tossed noodles and the oyster sauce rice noodles. The pan-fried turnip cake is also crispy, flavorful, and definitely worth trying. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys good food. 這家店如同附近的店都是晚上八點關店，但是不像是很多各式茶餐廳，打著九點關門的旗號，結果八點半就停止供餐和接客。這家店很好的讓所有在八點以前進入的客人都能慢慢用餐，並且吃上所有想點的食物。我喜歡他們家的蠔油撈麵和耗油河粉，蘿蔔糕也是酥脆香。推薦給各位喜歡美食的人。 read more

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quite the hype - there is always a line in place here- so far , one of the cleanest chinese food in Milbrae we tried in our 8 months here - they serve the real Assam Milk tea, their chow mein is the cheapest so far across that Broadway area - though they don't use green scallions like Laka did, it was good to share and their greens are so tender and easy to bite. Their beef place is also tender but not a fan of their flat noodles. Servers are nice and attentive read more

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A friend is a frequent diner here, someone who shares a similar palate to mine. He'd text me photos of what he was eating which looked delicious and mouthwatering. On a Sunday evening, another friend was with me for an event a few blocks away and I suggested that we stop here for dinner. We found parking about a half block away around 6:30 pm. I saw an iPad unit and a notepad on the desk with names, crossed out and not. I saw a couple of empty tables but started to write my name there when a young lady greeted me and asked the # in our party (2). She led us to a table near the window, the 2nd one away from it, before bringing us tall cups of hot tea. There were two menus already on the table so we studied them before deciding on our meals. I started with the smashed iced lemon tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=aqHrRkHRLyjmSWS-c251mQ); the lemon slices were literally smashed so the lemon juice/flavor was prominent here. I nursed it for most of the night as hot tea was given too. Kudos to them for serving it in a plastic cup with a lid so I could bring it with me to go afterwards. The sugar level (requested at 50%) was perfect for me. For my dinner, I had the curry beef brisket & tendon rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=XQlaxBfxtd-hOgA6xJkIQQ), slow braised beef brisket and tendon in curry with potato, carrot; bring a HK themed restaurant, the cook was consistent with what you'd likely find on the island, a thinner and mild curry sauce; I debated between having the wonton noodle soup (often pictures shared from the friend who recommended this place) and this. Do note that their rendition is consistent with Hong Kong style cuisine with a thinner curry sauce (more watery) as opposed to the Japanese version that's thick and often potato based. The flavors are there but was not spicy so I poured a few spoonfuls of garlic sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=M3_BqhBHeSi1V1nHbMQISA) on one side of the plate and added as I ate. The brisket and tendon were fork tender as there is more brisket than tendon (3 pcs. to my order). The carrots and potatoes were nice accompaniments. I also liked that they put the rice on one side so the diner can mix with the sauce and protein to his/her liking. Service was standard as the cup is pretty tall so tea refills were not needed. I ended up bringing my lemon tea home with me. In meeting a friend later in the week, he shared pro tips for my next time here. I'll add it on an update if it's worthy. Looking forward to exploring more items especially the sweets. read more

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Had this place bookmarked for a while and finally got to try today! Came at peak lunch hour of 12 noon on a Sunday and was about 4-5 parties deep on the wait. However, tables moved quickly and I waited no more than 15min. The menu is small but mighty. Most of the foods can be batch cooked (stewed) so it really increases the cooking efficiency and time to table! We ordered the pork trotter with dry noodle (you can also get over rice or soup noodle). Also added on 4 pieces of wonton for ~$5. We also ordered a braised pork over rice dish, which is a signature dish. It says it's mildly spicy but really I couldn't taste any spicy, and I'm pretty low spice tolerance. Both dishes were solid, and together with the wonton, was more than enough for 2 adults and 1 toddler. I personally preferred the pork trotter over the braised pork, and it was the reason I bookmarked this restaurant. We finished off the meal with an egg tart to share. Fresh out of the oven and piping hot. Our had the flaky pastry crust but center was more like a HK egg tart, whereas some others had what looked more like a Portuguese egg tart. I'm not sure if there was a distinction to be made when ordering. I really want to try their soups next time as well as their other desserts! read more

Had a chance to check this spot out recently. The place was crowded, which is always a good sign for this type of food, but definitely be prepared for a wait. My advice? Stick to small groups of 4 and try to go close to opening to avoid the crowds. The service was nice and impressively efficient despite the hustle. The Food: Wonton Noodle Soup: A bit of a mixed bag. The flavor was there, but some wontons had a thick dough left at the top from the wrap. It's a small technical detail that could be easily fixed by how it's wrapped, but it dampened the experience slightly. Hon Kee is still the standard for wonton noodles up in SF, but this is a decent effort. Braised Beef Wonton Noodle: This was the winner. The beef was perfectly tender and tasty. HK Milk Tea: Hit the spot. Overall: A good experience. Even with the minor wonton critique, I'm looking forward to heading back to work my way through the rest of the menu. read more

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4.5 STARS Nom Nom Bistro has your wallet in mind with filling entrees starting at $11.95...and nothing is over $17.95. Take that $20 salads...well, $26 if you want chicken. Ridic. Opening last summer, Nom Nom Bistro has been a hit with locals craving Cantonese and HK Cafe comfort food. It took a couple of tries but I've found my go-tos! M E N U Specialty: HK Wonton Noodle Soup. They also have a variety of dumplings, braised meats, jook, rice dishes, and desserts: milk custard, tofu pudding, egg tarts, and more. Soy milk is housemade. F O O D * Taro Cake 芋頭糕 (Special - $8.95): https://tinyurl.com/bderj86z The housemade taro cake was crispy on the outside and chockfull of tender, earthy taro. Delicious with chili sauce. TIP: Pan-fry leftovers with eggs to make bột chiên or chai tow kway. * Handmade Potstickers 手工锅贴 w/ pork + cabbage (8 pc - $10.25): https://tinyurl.com/bdhkefhf Thin, chewy skin with a savory pork and cabbage filling. I prefer crispier bottoms but they were otherwise fine. * Rice Noodle Roll w/ xo sauce 醬炒腸粉 ($7.45): https://tinyurl.com/5n92enuv LOVED THIS! Chewy rice noodles studded with dried shrimp and pan-fried, great wok hei with crispy, caramelized bits. The housemade XO sauce added a rich umami and a kick of heat. * Braised Beef Brisket Wonton Noodles 广式牛筋腩云吞面 ($17.95): https://tinyurl.com/ybmzjzn3 - Add extra four wonton +$4.95, cross-section: https://tinyurl.com/2rm96zfp * Braised Brisket Wonton Noodles 广式牛筋腩云吞面 ($17.95): https://tinyurl.com/5ds3u39c - Request lo mien "dry" style +$2 Between the two styles, I prefer the lo mien "dry" style; soup is served on the side. - Wonton: Plump and juicy with savory pork and snappy morsels shrimp. They don't skimp on the shrimp. - Noodles: Perfectly chewy and springy, nicely soaks up the savory sauce from the brisket. - Soup: Light, clean broth with a deep umami and slight briny flavor from the dried flounder and shrimp. - Braised Brisket: Inconsistent between visits - sometimes it's meltingly tender and gelatinous, and sometimes it's chewy. - Veggies: Crunchy choy sum for a well-balanced meal. Their wonton noodles really hits the spot! If you live in Peninsula, it saves you the trip to Hon's or LetsSweet Kitchen (formerly Beyond Café) in the city. * Red Bean Curd Pork Trotter Lo Mien 南乳猪手撈面 ($14.25): https://tinyurl.com/mtz4arbn My current fav entrée at Nom Nom, you receive four large, meaty trotters with silky, gelatinous skin and tender meat that easily pulls off the bone (great for your skin!). They're served over springy wonton noodles that soak up all that rich, delicious sauce. It's savory-sweet with a subtle funk from the fermented red bean curd. So satisfying. * Curry Beef Brisket Rice 咖喱牛腩饭 ($13.95): https://tinyurl.com/3ct97cv3 * Braised Pork Belly Rice 古法焖猪肉饭 ($13.95): https://tinyurl.com/tk3tbnf4 While very budget-friendly and filling, I wasn't a fan of their rice dishes. They tasted like reheated leftovers except they arrived lukewarm. S E R V I C E Cordial and prompt. Shoutout to Kyle! Despite it being busy and the only ones outside, he checks in with us and makes sure our water cups are always filled. A M B I A N C E Casual, modern bistro vibes with about 12 tables inside and two low tables outside. Overall, if you're looking for a legit HK café comfort food, Nom Nom Bistro is the spot to hit up in the Peninsula. read more

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It's rare to find a cha chaan teng experience in the Bay Area, so I'm glad to have found Nom Nom Bistro. The wait can be long, even in the later lunch hours on a weekend. We ordered the curry chicken rice, slow cooked braised pork rice, egg tart, double skim milk custard, and HK milk tea. Everything was tasty! HK milk tea wasn't too sweet, and the egg tart custard melts in your mouth. The portion sizes are reasonable, especially for the price. Good service as well. Overall, would recommend! read more

big yum ! really big fan of the double skin custard - its got a really nice mild flavor (almost like whole milk or cream top). Also really enjoyed the braised pork belly rice. The pepper chicken feet was not what I was expecting, and a bit too sour/pepper-y/cold for my liking, and cut in half which is not the easiest to eat since since of the bone gets cut and is a little sharp. The osmanthus water chestnut drink was also unexpected, almost medicinal/herbal in flavor, but I quite liked it! read more

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Man this place was busy, but for good reason! I've been loving new HK style restaurants and knew we had to try this one! We came on a Friday night and waited about 25 mins for a table of two. The food came out fairly quickly and service was friendly! Inside is super cute, warm, and well-decorated! And they tried to fit as many tables as possible inside. Overall the food was good! Chive dumplings are yummy. Braised beef brisket and tendon was good. Wontons needed more salt. The noodles were good but also needed more flavor (I had to add a lot of red vinegar). The pork belly had great flavor and I appreciated all the components on the plate! The stars of the night were the desserts!! I havent had black sesame soup that smooth and perfectly sweet outside of HK! And the milk custard was also amazing!! And for a fair price! Overall, this place represents HK well and we will be back to try more dishes!! read more

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A solid wonton noodle spot! The space is well-lit and very popular with locals. While they sometimes offer a Yelp waitlist, even when the waitlist is not active, there might still be a wait; you put your name on the paper waitlist. Turnover is fast though so the wait is not bad. Service was quick and friendly. As others have mentioned, the beef brisket & beef tendons are yummy, and perfect with the wonton noodles together. I also had the osmanthus water chestnut drink, which was refreshing. We ran into friends dining here also and they gave Nom Nom Bistro's egg tart a thunbs-up; we'll have to try it next time! Overall, while we still prefer Hon Kee in SF (Irving location), we are glad to have Nom Nom Bistro as an option in the Peninsula and will definitely be back! read more

Nom Nom Bistro - Beef brisket & tendons wonton noodles soup - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a tasty albeit chilly experience. Parking is available in the city owned surface lot behind the restaurant or on nearby streets. Dining is available both indoors or outdoors. The front door was left wide open during lunch making it an awfully chilly experience... Started off with the HK milk tea and it was decent. I've had stronger and smoother tea in HK. The rice noodle rolls with XO sauce was quite tasty. Portions were generous too. The pan fried chives dumplings were tasty. They were made in house and portions were gigantic. The wonton beef brisket wide noodles soup was tasty. The noodles were fresh and the broth was flavorful. Portions were generous too. The wontons were light and plump. The beef brisket and tendons were decent. Cash and credit are the same price. read more

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First visit and just opened. Came via recommendation from a friend. Since opening there's always a line for lunch and dinner. The menu is very limited, mostly wonton noodles, soup noodles, and Chinese tapas like marinated chicken feet, pickled cucumbers, other delicacies. I enjoyed the wontons and crispy pickled cucumbers. This is really a Chinese comfort food palace. Not decorated lavishly tho. The staff is very attentive and polite. I plan to go back to my comfort place - this place. Yelp Grading This is my rating system to help you gauge my rating. It is a disservice to over-inflate ratings. I don't want you to be disappointed with your experience. Ratings are based on the kind of business and expectations. A business will be rated in consideration of its intended clients. A To-Go shop or hole-in-the-wall will be compared to similar businesses and rated thus. Anything rated below three stars is not worth mentioning. Meh. *** stars - Good overall. Some aspects are above the notch: food, service, and/or ambiance. Worth your time. **** Stars - Exceptional, short of perfect. ***** Stars - Perfect in all aspects. Food/Product Quality, Presentation, Service, and Ambiance read more

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This is a relative new restaurant selling quick Chinese Cantonese food. I went because my neighbor wanted to try it. It's very similar to the other quick bite place across from the 7-11 (but now changed to hainan chicken restaurant). I guess the main selling point is the Cantonese wonton dumplings for this restaurant. There really are not many choices but if you come here you kinda know what to expect. The place is surprisingly popular among locals so you often would need to wait a bit. The food is alright but I can't say I'm impressed enough to want to come back. It's just like a McDonald's in that you know what to expect and not much to talk about. I'm not a fan of Cantonese noodles in general as they are not chewy enough and often has that alkali smell and taste. The wonton/dumplings are alright and they are plump enough. I think they are slightly expensive for what you get. The vegetarian goose (mushroom wrapped with tofu skin) is good as it's a common Cantonese dimsum stable. Service is good enough and place is new so fairly comfortable. A solid 3 star I guess. read more

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Nom Nom Bistro was open on Easter Sunday evening, so we decided to try them out. When we got there, we put our name down on the waitlist. It took about 20 minutes for the 4 of us to be seated. Casual cafe style type of spot. The waitstaff that took our order was friendly and efficient. ***OUR PICKS*** BEEF BRISKET AND TENDON WONTON NOODLE SOUP ~ beef brisket and tendons with wontons (4) and a choice of noodles. I chose the thick flat egg noodles. Tendon and stew meat was soft and cooked well. Wontons had nice shrimp filling. Though the noodles could have been less cooked. It wasn't overcooked, yet it wasn't "crispy" and quickly blanched like some I've had. I think it's because it's paper thin that it's difficult to get that texture with those noodles. Still enjoyable! 4/5 CURRY BEEF BRISKET AND TENDON RICE ~ slow braised beef brisket and tendon in curry with potatoes and carrots. The person who had this dish said the curry wasn't at all spicy nor that flavorful. The menu had a chili pepper to indicate that it would be spicy, but it wasn't. Meat was good and tender and they gave a generous helping of rice. But he probably wouldn't order it again. 3.5/5 RED BEAN CURD PORK TROTTERS WITH THICK FLAT DRY NOODLES ~ tender pork trotters slowly braised in fermented red bean curd with a choice of noodles or rice. My guy ordered this and felt the same about the noodles. It was slightly more cooked than he would have liked. Pork trotters were soft and tender, perfectly cooked. Flavor was good too. But my guy was still hungry. He probably needed to order an appetizer along with his entree. 4/5 SILKIE CHICKEN SOUP WITH GINSENG ~ my daughter had this because she wasn't too hungry. She said it's your typical herbal soup, though it wasn't tasty and plated nicely. 4/5 PUFF PASTRY EGG TARTS ~ we all wanted this though thinking about it, we could have gotten another dessert for a variety. However, we were happy to each have an egg tart to finish off the meal. Not the flakiest crust like phyllo pastry, but it was flaky. Custard was barely sweetened but nice and custard-y! 4.5/5 Overall, it's a solid choice if you want wonton noodle soup. But the menu is limited. My daughter actually wanted soy sauce chow mein, but they ran out! I'm not sure if there's always a wait, but it seems like a popular spot among the Asian crowd. I'd like to come back and try the other tempting desserts like black sesame paste or the double skim milk custard. Others mentioned they were also delicious. read more

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This is a very popular spot. And I can see why now. Small space. Old-school vibes. Write your own name down on the waitlist and hang out on the sidewalk while you wait. Hopefully the weather is nice. Excellent HK style dishes. The "mock goose" stuffed with mushrooms is excellent. Congee is great. And of course wonton mein is aweseome. Well worth the wait. read more

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Solid Hong Kong cafe food! It's so nostalgic to me because I grew up eating Hong Kong cafe food that exactly that tasted like this. The price is decent as well, the quality is good. We went on a weekend night and there was a wait of around 20-30 minutes. They don't have an online waitlist and we went there to put down our names. The food is where it's at. We ordered four dishes and all of them were so delicious. The highlights were definitely the beef curry with rice and the double skinned milk. - Beef curry with rice (5/5): This was so so delicious and it tasted exactly like my childhood beef curry rice. The beef is tender. The curry is flavorful. The rice is a good complement to the curry. One thing I wish it's better is that they have more veggies in the curry. - Pork dumplings (4/5): Super solid and delicious. The dumplings are packed with flavors and filled with pork, just the way I like it. The dumplings are also super big. - XO pan fried rice noodles (4/5): Nothing too surprising, taste pretty decent as expected. It's fried well and the flavor is good. - Dun lai aka double skinned milk (4/5): Great flavor, I would order it again next time I come read more

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Yummy beef brisket and wonton noodle soup. It was the perfect temperature and texture. Would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

Nom Nom Bistro - beef brisket and wonton noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

So good! There was a surprising wait at 12p on a Friday, but it moved quickly. Highlights: - turnip cake: texture is so homemade and flavor is fresh - beef noodle soup: beef was tender and noodles are chewy! - black sesame pudding: great flavor (apparently this was viral online?) Would recommend for good casual eats! read more

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Visited here on a cold rainy day and the food hit the spot. Yummy heart warming dishes. Tried the braised beef brisket wonton noodle soup, Zhongshan home style pork meatballs & lettuce congee and for dessert the black sesame paste with osmanthus. The beef brisket in the wonton soup was nice and tender and the soup had a delicious broth, the noodles were cooked perfectly. The congee was also tasty and meatballs were very tender and flavored. The sesame dessert was amazing..I'm a big black sesame fan. You also get hot tea with your meal. The service was amazing and everyone was very kind and welcoming. read more

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The Braised Beef and tendon with wonton noodle is served with soup or without. Both are delicious! The place is decorated with tasteful Chinese zen feel and the service was excellent. read more

A new & delicious Cantonese spot right in the heart of downtown Millbrae! The wonton noodle soup here is absolutely delicious along with their homemade potstickers! Everything here is made to order so it comes out piping hot! Service here is excellent and they are quick and friendly. You order via the QR code at the table and you can order whatever you want through your browser. The wonton noodle soup I had came with wontons that were plump with plenty of filling inside with pork and shrimp. The skin wasn't too thick. The noodles were cooked well and were springy. I came in on a rainy day and it hit the spot. The broth was light and not overly salty. The homemade potstickers were huge when I saw them come out. They were jam packed with filling and delicious. I would easily order them again. Prices were what you expect and similar to other restaurants in the area. The inside of the restaurant has plenty of seating inside with a good amount of tables. You can also order takeout at a separate kiosk when you walk in which is nice. They also have several good looking deserts which I will have to try the next time I'm there. If you are craving a bowl of noodles, you have to come check out this spot and especially if it's raining! read more

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Definitely going to return! Been here twice and both times the food has been solid! 100000/5 for the tofu pudding. I haven't found a good tofu pudding in Bay Area for a decade! Super silky and syrup one the side so you can add the sweetness to your liking. 5/5 for the beef brisket noodle soup. Love that they give you a choice of noodles. 4.5/5 chive dumpling. Great flavor. Just wish it was crispy for the pan fried version. 4/5 for sesame paste and HK milk tea. Solid but nothing spectacular. 3.5/5 braise pork belly with rice (not pictured) Pork belly was super tender. Solid just wouldn't order over the beef brisket wonton noodle. 3/5 milk pudding. Very creamy. I would prefer a little more sweetness. Too plain for me. Would be great with topping or flavored with something else. Not for me but I see a lot of people getting this. Service is fine. My first visit had a waitress that was super efficient and proactive. The other workers were great at getting the orders out. On my second visit, the efficient waitress wasn't there. I got ignored trying to check out when I was standing right in front of the cashier even when they helped out other customers. Don't be shy like me when checking out! Speak up if you want something. read more

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A really damn good bowl of wonton noodle soup. That's what the area has been missing, especially since Fat Wong's kept flip flopping and ultimately closed down. Well, I was craving it one night, and the only place close enough with good reviews was Nom Nom Bistro. We DoorDashed two bowls of wonton noodle soup from here last month. The wonton noodles are really thin here, but I believe if you order direct from the restaurant now, you can request thicker egg noodles. Even though I had to wait to eat (hello parenting eating "shifts"), the broth was still piping hot. The broth was flavorful, clean and not overly salty. The wontons were perfectly shaped, flavorful, and cooked all the way through; let's face it a lot of restaurants will have wontons that don't seem all the way boiled through, well you don't need to worry about that here. Nom Nom also doesn't skimp on the amount of shrimps in the wontons, and they give you six wontons. Lastly, the choy had a nice snap to it and just a bit of bitterness. The whole bowl was so comforting! My husband just wished there was a teeny more contents in the bowl. We also easily placed an order directly through them online and picked it up last Sunday, shortly after opening. Come early though, as when I picked up my around about 45 minutes after opening, it was bustling! read more

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The HK milk tea is pretty good for USA standards, pretty smooth and strong tea flavor. The wonton noodles were bouncy, wontons had a good balance of pork and shrimp, the beef was a little too sweet. The potstickers I wouldn't recommend because it looks crispy but was lacking. The filling was nice and juicy though. Chicken feet is a cold appetizer that was marinated in lemongrass and black pepper, different from standard but needed more black pepper. I really enjoyed the double milk custard, it was really smooth, creamy milk flavor, and not too sweet. But I hoped it would be hotter. Store is cute but a bit small. Staff was nice and friendly, HK cafe style feel. read more

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Nom Nom Bistro is the kind of neighborhood spot that makes you feel like a regular from your very first visit. Tucked away in Millbrae, this charming little restaurant serves up Hong Kong comfort food that hits every single time. The portions are generous, the flavors are deeply satisfying, and there is a warmth to the place that keeps you coming back. If you haven't made the trip out here yet, it's absolutely worth it. read more

Excellent Chinese Food, a hole in the wall, another gem In Millbrae We ordered chicken feet it's blunt so they need to add a little salt but it's good The beef brisket wonton noodle soup is excellent Service is also amazing read more

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New hongkong street food restaurant at Milbrae. The restaurant is not that big but roomy. It is just for big group you might find a challenge. It was busy when we arrived. You ordered by scanning the qr code. One thing which is interesting is if more than one scan and order even same table, each one will get it own confirmation. In the menu all are Hongkong comfort street food. We ordered wonton noodle soup, wonton noodle with braised beed brisket, pan fry noodle, porridge, curry Fish ball, smashed cucumber and pan fry rice roll. All are yummy. I like the soup which is light. Pan fry rice roll is yummy. The wonton and brisket are good. The noodle is cooked nicely. Fish ball is average. I also like the lemon Ice tea. Overall it was a good lunch with friends and service was good. Pricewise I think a bit high for some dishes. read more

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The milk tea had too much milk, so the tea flavor was too weak. It would be much better with less milk. The pork knuckle noodles were good and pretty standard. The standout dish was definitely the pan-fried chive dumplings The wontons and noodles had a slight alkaline taste, and the soup base didn't taste like dried flounder broth. The curry beef brisket rice was disappointing because the curry was too mild, but the beef brisket itself was very tender. read more

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We wanted warm, comforting food and came across this new Chinese restaurant that's still in their soft opening phase. Parking is a little challenging in this area but we got lucky with a spot a block away. They were busy for a weeknight but we wrote our name down on the list and got a table within 10 minutes. The place is casual but modern. Ordering is done on your phone via QR code. It's nice that they start you off with complimentary hot tea. Some reviews mentioned free soy milk but we weren't offered that. For appetizers we got their Chive Dumplings ($10.95) and Handmade Potstickers ($9.95). The dumplings and potstickers were both big and tasted fresh. They would have been even better if they were crispier. I ordered the Pork & Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup ($12.95) and it had plump wontons with thin noodles. The broth was perfectly savory and hit the spot. The wontons were a little dense but still good. My family also tried the Braised Beef Brisket & Wonton Noodle Soup ($16.95) and Hong Kong Curry Brisket with Rice ($13.95). They liked both dishes and said the brisket was tender. The curry is on the spicier side but very tasty. It's a nice spot for Cantonese comfort food. The prices are fair and the service is quick. Hopefully they add more to their menu when they are fully open. read more

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Food is good here. My order was a wonton noodles $13.25 and a curry brisket rice $15. The wontons aren't as good as the ones in actual Hong Kong. But it is good for Millbrae standards. These were inconsistent. While good, they can make them great by adjusting the seasoning to include more powdered sesame so that it enhances the natural shrimp taste. Noodles were OK. It would be better if they were more springy. For the curry brisket rice, this dish felt small. The ratio of curry to rice is wrong. Otherwise, the taste seemed OK. I would have preferred no ginger as it wipes out the flavor. Service was great. The kitchen was fast. read more

Nom Nom Bistro - curry brisket rice $15 - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Had the braised beef brisket tendon and wonton noodles along with chive dumplings, wild pepper chicken feet, and smashed cucumbers. I initially ordered the beef brisket tendon and wonton noodles with vermicelli but the server said they were out (it was 10:30 AM...?) so I got it with flat noodles. The portion was good and the tendon was tender to the bite. Wontons were also properly cooked and had lots of filling. Chive dumplings and the pepper chicken feet were nicely seasoned. The cucumbers were okay but I don't think it was soaked in the dressing enough as there wasn't any flavor when you bit into the cucumbers. Overall, I think it was a good brunch location. I saw that there were desserts on the menu so I'll be coming back for those. read more

Visited on a Saturday afternoon during their soft opening and waited about 30 minutes. The limited menu focuses on Cantonese comfort food. They brought a large bottle of water but didn't include cups, so we had to ask. We ordered and paid via QR code, so other than requesting cups and staff serving the food, we had little interaction with them. We each ordered a bowl of wonton noodle soup (I had the flat rice noodles and no green onions). Each bowl comes with six large pork & shrimp wontons and greens; the broth was clear and not overly salty. We also shared the curry brisket with rice. Both dishes were good, prices are about average for the area, and I'd come back. read more

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New canto wonton and brisket noodle soup spot that also does good fried chive dumplings! My parents told me about this new spot, since I dream about canto wonton noodle soup when I'm not in the Bay Area. (Normally I go to Porridge King in Daly City for my wonton nood fix) Restaurant is slightly small off of Broadway Ave on Millbrae with some wait outside since it's still new. Order via table QR code with your smartphone and you can pay at the end of your meal via phone as well. Must orders: - Wonton Noodle Soup +/- beef brisket: Thin but bouncy/chewy noodles with a yummy clean shrimp broth. Wontons were yummy and beef brisket was nice and tender. Option on customizations to also get lo mein (same noods with oyster sauce rather than in soup). - Pan fried chive dumplings: I was super surprised since these were like more flavorful versions of potstickers with a bit of chive (not overly powerful). Would get again! - Note potstickers were also yummy and flavorful. Would get and recommend over above chive dumplings if you are less into chives, but both are similar in crispy texture and pork filling otherwise. Therefore would maybe get above instead next time! I got a cold fresh soymilk which was ok, but idk if I would get again (would hold off and save for boba and other options in the area). Overall a nice addition to Downtown Millbrae for Wonton Noodle Soup lovers! read more

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This place will not last long according to my Hong Kong friends....here's why: Wonton with braised beef and noodles: this was my order ans the noodles are skimpy. The wonton taste like they're Costco or something. Barely any flavor or taste. The same goes for the soup and their beef was super chewy and needed many more hours ro marinate and be tender and not so chewy. 3/10---flavorless boring wonton noodle beef soup Pork knuckles rice: couldn't believe my friend ordered this. Not cooked long enough. Again tough. 4/10 Beef Stew over rice: Same hard and NOT tender and flavorless meat over rice. 3/10 Dun Lai dessert 7/10 stars. Creamy, cold, but not everyone at our table would order it again. After 2 bites they were done with it. Dessert waa probably the only decent thing we ate here. read more

Nom Nom Bistro - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

Great option for a casual and affordable meal of Cantonese comfort food. Ordering was quick and easy via QR code, and all our food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the chicken curry with rice, the braised beef curry with rice, and the braised beef with wontons and noodles. Everything was decently portioned, reasonably priced (~$14-17 for our dishes), and simple but tasty. Service was also efficient and friendly, unlike at some of your typical Chinese restaurants. I also appreciate that they didn't cram all their tables together to maximize seating. Overall a lucky find on our part, and we will be returning for more family dinners. read more

Nom Nom Bistro - Beef curry - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

I'd give this place a 3.5 if I could. Nom Nom Bistro is a fairly new, clean Chinese spot offering a casual dining experience with comfort-style dishes like wontons, beef brisket rice, curry chicken rice, potstickers, pan-fried dumplings, and more. We ordered the potstickers, beef brisket and wonton noodle soup, and curry chicken over rice. The potstickers were large and filled with shrimp and pork--solid. The noodles, however, were a bit soggy. The beef brisket was tender but just okay in terms of flavor, and the wontons were decent, though not the traditional Hong Kong-style ones. The noodles were the biggest letdown of the meal. The curry chicken over rice was decent but a bit lacking in curry flavor, and came with a generous portion of rice but not quite enough curry. For dessert, we tried the double skin milk custard. It was just okay--more like steamed milk than a traditional Hong Kong-style double-layered version. Service was a bit of a miss. Maybe they're still working out the kinks, but we had to ask multiple times for utensils, tea, bowls, and the check. read more

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