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    4.7 (317 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Christine G.

    We visited Noodle & Bun during Comic Con weekend. The line was long, but they were quick to seat people once a table was available. The restaurant was spacious, and they also had outdoor seating. I ordered Spicy Beef Brisket Noodle Soup. It was delicious. The brisket was tender. The noodles were freshly made and chewy. And the broth was packed with tons of flavor; it was very filling. It wasn't really spicy, so I just added more chili for more kick. My group also enjoyed the dumplings, fried rice, and edamame. The reason for the 4 stars was because of the service. We noticed that no one came to our table until we called for a server and told them we were ready to order. The groups seated after us got to place their orders before we did. And lastly, one of the cups given to us was dirty. They replaced it right away when we asked for a clean cup. Overall, I still enjoyed our visit to Noodle & Bun. The food was great, the prices were reasonable, and the portions were generous. The staff was nice, but service was okay and unorganized. Maybe they were tired since it was Comic Con weekend, and there were tons of people. I'll still come back here when I am in the area for the food

    XLB, beef noodle soup, green beans, garlic cucumber
    Michelle Z.

    Came here for lunch during comic con weekend. We are rarely ever in the DT area but for comic con we make an exception. So glad to find Asian food walking distance as our little one is a picky eater. It took us a while to get seated as the comic con crowds were in full swing. They didn't have any kind of sign up sheet to put your name down so we had to keep track of which place we were in line based on when we got there. There was seating available inside and outside of the restaurant. Food was delicious and came out fairly quickly. The noodles were hand pulled in the kitchen (glass window so you can watch them doing this). Not too far from the convention center and prices were fair, like cheaper DT version of DTF haha.

    Lan Zhou Noodle soup, spicy
    Amber E.

    Definitely a popular spot for lunch, dinner and late night. I tried the LAN Zhou noodle soup, spicy. Can't say that I like it as much as my local, go-to pho or ramen spots, but had a nice flavor. I added a little extra chili sauce, soy and vinegar to enhance the flavor a bit. I did like the bok choy on it.

    Scallion pancakes, sorry we ate some before the pic
    Ken T.

    We stayed an extra day after Comic Con to get situated and stumbled upon this place early in the morning. It looked so good, we came back after they opened. This place brings me back to the days of family trips to Chicago's China town! It's very spacious, and feels very authentic. The server was very quick and friendly, he even told us that we needed to try the noodles. Unfortunately, we were not trying to hit a food coma so early, and ended up getting the juicy dumplings, scallion pancakes and spicy beef shank. The beef was my favorite, as it was chilled, but flavorful, which was perfect for the hot weather. I will definitely be coming back here next year!

    N1 and N2 from the menu. Cucumbers.
    Ginna S.

    After eating Mexican food for days, we needed a change up. Both soups were delicious. The broth of the first one is a little less dense while the second one, is more deep/flavorful. The quantity and quality of the meat in the soups were also generous. The hand pulled noodles were perfectly chewy and the cucumbers were a nice cool addition to our warm soups. Our waiter was friendly and helpful and the place was large/big enough for me to bring in/park my daughter's stroller. It's a nice place for larger groups to be accommodated. Will come back here to try some of their other dishes such as their soup dumplings and etc...

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    Beto R.

    Even with all the great dining options in the Gaslamp Quarter, we still couldn't pass up on trying a new Asian noodle place while visiting the area. Inside, the restaurant was very clean and quite spacious, with seating for 60 plus guests, and there was also an outdoor seating area for 20 more. Through the open kitchen glass, we could see the staff making the noodles, assuring their freshness and handcraftsmanship. The friendly staff guided us to our table and brought the menu and water right away. The huge menu poster on the front glass window helped us to decide what to get before entering the restaurant, and we ordered the following dishes: Wonton Soup with Added Knife Shaved Noodles: The clear broth was light yet savory, blending with a subtle aroma of green onion and cilantro. The handmade noodles were cooked perfectly with a slightly firm texture. The wontons had delicate wraps and were well seasoned, while the seaweed and shredded eggs added extra flavor. Special Chow Mein Combo with Knife Shaved Noodles: The sauce was umami sweet and not too greasy. The knife shaved noodles were beautifully sauteed and retained their slightly chewy texture. The sliced beef pieces were tender and well blended with shrimps and ham pieces. A nice culinary find in an unexpected place. Highly recommended.

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    Jim E.

    Don't go here unless you want to come back another day to try more of the menu. . . Stopped by here during comic-con Nice restaurant for hand pulled noodles and dumplings. Staff is SUPER friendly and attentive. Restaurant was very clean and inviting. You could go here for the staff alone, but the food is also delicious. We had multiple dishes, edamame, vegetable chow mein, Dan Dan noodles, spicy wonton, scallions pancakes, steamed buns. Prices were very reasonable, under $100 for 4 people with tax and tip. Highly recommend for the excellent food and service

    Seyi A.

    I came here for lunch and for their cucumber salad and combo fried rice. It was absolutely amazing! The cucumber salad does have garlic so warning but it was so fresh and crunchy. Service was also amazing!

    Johnnie C.

    We walked by and saw the restaurant so we stopped in. It was a large restaurant and you could see the food being prepared through the glass windows. I could see the guy making homemade noodles The ordering was simple and easy. We ordered the Special fried rice with chicken. It was really tasty, fresh and not greasy. The service was good, although we had to ask for more than one spoon, chopsticks and condiments.

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    Jenny N.

    First time being in this area! Came here with a party of 7 right after a graduation ceremony, perfect spot for a big group since there was no wait since we called ahead to make sure. Inside: * Very spacious and with plenty of seating for our big group of 7 Parking: * Parking Garage located right next to the restaurant * Validated for a flat $12 (forgot for how long) Service: * Food came out fast!! Which was awesome because we were hungry and ready to eat! lol * Waiters were attentive to our big party the whole time which was amazing :) Food: Went family style and ordered 12 dishes, every dish was very tasty and great to share! * Lan Zhou Beef Noodle Soup * Spicy Beef Brisket Noodle Soup (loved) * Mongolian Beef Chow Mein (loved) * Shanghai Juicy Dumplings (loved) * Steamed Buns * Pork Potstickers * Beef Wrap * Scallion Pancake * Cucumber Salad (loved) * Edamame (loved) * String Beans (loved) * Special Fried Rice (combo) - (loved) Would highly recommend for family-style dining!

    Spice Beef Noodle Soup with hand cut noodles
    Denny V.

    Definitely a great add to the gaslamp scene! We got early dinner here before a show and such great food! The service was friendly and fast. There was alot of seating as well. They also have an open kitchen where you can see the workers made the noodles. I got the spicy beef noodle. You have different options of different type of noodles. (Hand pulled, Knife shaved, or wide noodles). I got the knife shaved noodles which were amazing. They had a nice chew and was a great vessel for the broth. The portion sizes were also generous. The beef was super tender as well. Highly recommend checking this place out if your in the area!

    Spicy Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
    Anthony D.

    Stopped by for some quick lunch during the week and I was pleasantly surprised to see a decent amount of people eating here. We were seated immediately and got our food within 10 minutes of ordering. Inside is casual and you can see the workers in the back making the hand-pulled noodles. We started with the scallion pancake which came with 8 piece (4 pieces stacked on top) which was a really good deal. Flavorwise they were good but I wish texturally they were more crispy. The Shanghai juicy dumplings were really good and the meat was very flavorful. Lastly, the Spicy Beef Brisket Noodle Soup was the star of the show. The beef was extremely tender and the hand-pulled noodles were nice and chewy. One thing that I also really appreciated were the reasonable prices. I don't venture to this area of downtown too often for food, but I can confidently say that Noodle & Bun is one of those awesome gems that might seem like a tourist trap due to it's location, but it's really good!

    Spicy wontons and spicy beef brisket hand pulled noodles
    Jenny Z.

    We visited over the weekend. The space is quite large and was relatively empty, with just a few other tables seated. The service was efficient; our orders were taken right away, water was served, and the food came out quickly. We tried the spicy wontons after seeing reviews comparing them to Din Tai Fung's. Since those are a personal favorite, I was skeptical, but the flavor was surprisingly close. The sauce is slightly sweeter and not a 1:1, but it is delicious and offered at a great price point. We also ordered the spicy beef brisket noodle soup with hand-pulled noodles. It was a solid, filling meal with a flavorful broth and a generous amount of brisket. The only downside was that our bowl had a lot of the fattier cuts of meat. This is a great addition to the Gaslamp area for a warm, comforting meal, and we will definitely be back.

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    6.7 miRolando
    $$

    TL;DR It's really good. Go here…read more -------------- I came here after a friend recommended it when I told them I was coming down to San Diego for a day trip during my spring break from school in Orange County. I was born and raised in LA, so I've had a lot of Chinese food growing up, and I wasn't expecting to be this surprised--but I really was. I ordered the black bean eggplant and the salt and pepper chicken wings. The wings are what they're known for, but I have to start with the eggplant because it completely caught me off guard. It wasn't mushy at all--crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked on the inside, and coated in sauce without losing its texture. Every bite had depth and balance, not just saltiness. I actually meant to start with the wings, but the eggplant was so good I ended up eating half of it before even getting to them. By that point I was already getting full, but I still made sure to finish the wings--and I'm honestly excited to take the rest of the eggplant home as leftovers. By the time I got to the wings, I understood why they're popular--crispy, flavorful, and super satisfying--but what stood out to me was how both dishes complemented each other. One rich and layered, the other crisp and bright. I never got tired of eating, which honestly says a lot. I even told the staff how much I enjoyed the food and they thought I was joking, but I meant every word in saying I thought it was comparable, if not better then the food I've had in Chinatown in LA. Really glad I came here and the next time I have a chance to come back down to SD I definitely will come back here and that's not negotiable for me

    We found them on IG and thought this place looked decent. Service was friendly and kind. I ordered:…read moreHoney garlic pork, honey walnut shrimp, orange chicken, salt & pepper chicken, cream cheese wontons with their side fried rice. Cream cheese wontons were good you put everything else was just okay. Maybe I'll try it again one day. But it's not on my to-do list.

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    Wei Wei Asian Express - San Diego - Chicken Chow Fun

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    Taste of Hong Kong

    Taste of Hong Kong

    3.8(382 reviews)
    7.4 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    The $19.99 AYCE on social media is deceiving…read more I took my mom here so we could try this new AYCE option this place was offering based on social media influencers. It was empty coming in around 5:30pm on a Friday, but it soon filled to capacity in the next hour. So coming into it, we thought we would choose between Menu A and Menu B. Afterwards, we thought it was AYCE on the menu of your choice + the side buffet where there are limited selections of sides and refrigerated drinks. We ordered orange chicken, Chinese style fish and something else. Again, this was on the thought that we could order more than one item on our selected menu. So imagine our surprise when the bill was nearly $100 for two people? It was a misunderstanding. However, the initial staff gentlemen was completely rude about it and ignored us as we sought to understand. Finally, a second female server came and heard our concerns regarding the false advertisement and unclear messaging. She was able to provide us the price we thought this was for based on Menu selection. All in all - I don't recommend the AYCE option. I think it would be important to make a distinction that AYCE clearly on the menu and at the front - AYCE means each individual selects ONE entree (which is a one small portion) and the AYCE component of the deal is ONLY for the side buffet.

    for only $19.99 AYCE, they have sooo many hong kong style dishes to choose from -- dim sum,…read morenoodles, roasted meats, seafood, desserts, and more everything came out hot, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family & friends definitely one of the best budget eats in convoy if you're craving authentic cantonese comfort food!!

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    Taste of Hong Kong - Delivery Menu Page 2 as of 11/07/22

    Delivery Menu Page 2 as of 11/07/22

    Taste of Hong Kong - Delivery Menu Page 1 as of 11/07/22

    Delivery Menu Page 1 as of 11/07/22

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    Meet Dumpling - Wonton Soup

    Meet Dumpling

    4.7(322 reviews)
    4.1 miPoint Loma, Fleetridge
    $$

    ***CLOSED FOR SUMMER***…read more Normally though, I LOVE this restaurant! The dumplings are amazing, and so is everything else I've tasted. Check it out when they open back up.

    No nonsense Chinese place. A little questionable that a child is doing a full server job, grabbing…read moredrinks, bringing out food, seating people; she does a great job, don't get me wrong, but she's just so young to be working a full service job. Not considering it in my rating, but not really sure how I feel about it. As for the food, the dumplings--amazing. We got the scallop shrimp pork ones. The skin is on the thicker side but the texture is so bouncy and the filling is incredibly umami and juicy. One of the best dumplings in San Diego. Each plate comes with 14 of them so it's pretty hefty. They don't really do modifications especially given that all the dumplings are pre-filled, so keep that in mind. As for the other items, they're passable but not as excellent as their dumplings. The beef noodle soup is good, but a little light on beef and veggies. The scallion pancake is super crispy, a little more like croissant and pretty mild green onion flavor. The noodles in the zha jiang mian were a little too al dente. The zha jiang mian comes with bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, celery, and ground pork in the black bean sauce. Overall great food for a reasonable price. If in doubt get more dumplings rather than their other dishes; that's what they specialize it and are best at.

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    Meet Dumpling - Inside

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    Meet Dumpling - Noodles, wonton soup, Green Chive Pockets, Scallop with Shrimp & Pork Dumplings

    Noodles, wonton soup, Green Chive Pockets, Scallop with Shrimp & Pork Dumplings

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    Golden Chopsticks - Salt and pepper wings

    Golden Chopsticks

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    Been awhile since I had been down here. The last few times in San Diego, I had been craving the…read moresalt and pepper wings from here, but didn't have time to come down to get them. That changed this trip. I went twice in the 4 days we were there! First night I got just an order of salt and pepper wings. $23.50 or so, and they hooked it up with about15 wings (says 13 to an order, but we got a couple more than that, I think). The wings were PERFECT! It was my Sons first time trying them. He instantly fell in love! We ate them outside and went to town. Cant get a better wing, anywhere. Large, crispy, salty, garlicky. Perfect wings! Second time there, I went with the lunch special for the salt and pepper wings. You get 10 wings, and a container of plain fried rice. Total was like $18.50. Once again, wings were bomb! I love scooping the garlic and green onions on top of the wings and biting in. Such a good bite! I love this place! Their other food is very good, too, but come for the salt and pepper wings...they are life altering, and the best wings anywhere.

    So good! It's fast,…read morethe portions are large and the food is incredibly tasty! Get the beef chow fun. Nice sauce and noodles are chewy. Get the vegetarian fried rice. Nice use of mushrooms in this and the rice is nicely cooked. Get the sweet and sour fish fillet. Big portions and the fish is breaded but flakes nicely when you eat it. Get the salt and pepper chicken wings. FIRE. My cousin has a disability and I just want to thank the staff here for being so kind, patient and understanding to us as we had our meal. If I could give a hundred stars, I would. This place is a must go to for great Chinese food in San Diego.

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    Golden Chopsticks - Dining area only 1/2 of it there's another side to the restaurant

    Dining area only 1/2 of it there's another side to the restaurant

    Golden Chopsticks - Chicken Chow Mein

    Chicken Chow Mein

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    Tasty Noodle House - House Sauce Noodles with Pork

    Tasty Noodle House

    3.9(1.7k reviews)
    7.7 miKearny Mesa
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    I have been sleeping on this spot, i never really had the desire to try it but we decided to go and…read morei was wrong!! Everything we ordered was soo flavorful and the portions are huge! My only complain is that some of the soup dumplings didn't have soup in them. But the meat filling was really tasty. The service was okay, they had a short wait and a few open tables , they were a bit slow but it wasn't too bad to where we felt forgotten. Definitely will be a go to spots i really loved the orange chicken but i will say i wish rice was included with the meat dishes.

    The food here is worth parking lot nightmare, you'll probably have to park nearby and walk, which…read moreisn't so bad because the waddle back will help with the fullness! The menu is so long it's almost overwhelming in the best way. The Walnut Honey Shrimp was addictive and my favorite dish! The shrimp was huge, fried perfectly, and the sauce was sweet. The beef rib noodle soup had a broth that tasted like it could heal your soul. The orange chicken was the perfect sweet and spicy protein! The house seafood chow mien was not good because the basil was overpowering and the noodles needed more sauce. They were too chewy and bland. The soup dumplings were the second best thing we ordered and they were a close second. The dumpling filling was literally bursting with flavor and made me forget everything wrong with my life. The pan fried bao buns had too much sesame for my taste personally, so I wasn't a fan. I'm letting all the bad stuff slide because of how delicious the honey walnut shrimp was 5/5 fasho

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    Shanghai grilled pork bun

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