9.2/10 Ordered the rare beef pho and spring rolls, absolutely amazing and highly recommend this spot for Vietnamese food! The rare beef pho was packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. The noodles were fresh, not clumpy at all, and very enjoyable to eat. I also asked for extra beef, and they definitely did not skimp on the portions, which was a huge plus. The spring rolls were another standout fresh, tightly rolled, and well-made. My only small criticism is that I wish the peanut sauce had a little more flavor and punch to it. Despite the restaurant being very busy, the service was efficient and the staff stayed friendly and attentive throughout. The ambiance is on the smaller side, but the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Overall, a great experience and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Noodle Bar - 3. Rare Beef Pho Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

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Great find while visiting Marina. Casual noodle bar with generous portions. Lots of parking located in a plaza with Grocery Outlet and Dollar Tree. Got here at 6:15 on a Sunday and there was a line and crowded with people already eating inside. Put our name on the waitlist and she said about 15 minute wait. We got called for our table within 15 mins! I ordered the regular size 5 Spice Chicken Bowl and a Vietnamese Coffee and hubby ordered the regular size Pho Combination Soup. Lots of variety from the menu. Our server was very nice. Even asked if peanuts were okay in the 5 Spice Chicken? The food was served piping hot and considering it was so crowded; especially lots of to go orders our food came quite fast. Everything was excellent and tasty, clean atmosphere and service is quick and friendly. Nice "hole in the wall" Vietnamese restaurant find for our visit here. read more

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One of the most frustrating experiences I've had at a restaurant. The posted hours clearly say they close at 8 PM, yet I showed up at 7:23 PM and was told the dining room was already closed and that I could only order takeout. How does that make any sense? If you're no longer seating customers before 8, then your hours need to reflect that instead of misleading people. To make matters worse, on another day I tried calling in a takeout order and was put on hold for over 9 minutes after being asked to please hold. I even posted a photo above showing exactly how long I was left on hold, and no one ever came back to answer the line or take my order. I finally hung up, called back, and it went straight to voicemail by then it was past the cutoff time to order. Extremely unprofessional and a complete waste of time. If you advertise takeout, answer your phone. If you close your dining room early, be honest about your actual hours. The lack of communication and poor service here is unacceptable. read more

Noodle Bar - This is how long I was placed on hold by one of the workers at the noodle bar in Marina before I decided to hang up - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

THE BEST PHO FLAVOR! Very good food! The service was a tad bit slow, we weren't introduced when we walked in, stood for a while before being greeted. Once greeted, the server was very kind and helpful. The place was clean. Highly recommend their food! read more

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Great as always (: I always get their chow mein whenever I'm in the area and it hits every time. I like to dowse them in chili oil and it's really good! Their smoothies always hit the spot for me -- especially when it's getting really hot. Service is great as always and the ambiance is nice! It's always packed with customers. read more

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Located in a large plaza with a Grocery Outlet and Dollar Tree, there's plenty of parking to be had. We came on Sunday around 11:30am, and there was even a small farmers market on the corner of the lot. The restaurant is tucked away in the far right corner, you have to walk past Grocery Outlet and Dollar Tree into a small alleyway/inlet and you'll see it on the back right. Seated immediately, we were handed menus and water quickly. My 4 year old wanted chow mein, but also wanted fried rice. I wanted neither of those options, and since we were on a mini Mommy & Me getaway trip, we couldn't bring back leftovers. So here I am, not sure how I was going to balance out what he wanted vs. sucking it up and eating what he wanted. Then I noticed that every entree came with the choice of white rice or fried rice (no added charge), and you can add extras like chow mein for $3. No way?! A mom's dream come true because then I could treat myself to a traditional pho, score! When my son's plate came, it was a heaping mountain of food. It was wild. It was clear we were in no way able to finish it between the two of us, let alone just him. And we had ordered a regular size (how huge is a large portion?!?! I need to know). While the sweet and sour chicken was a bit on the tougher drier side, the flavor was excellent and definitely added a lot of umami to his noodles and rice below. My pho definitely hit the spot and this makes for a very happy mama. You pay at the cash register in the back, and we were basically in and out within 30 min. My son ate almost all the noodles and a decent amount of rice and chicken, and if you're a mom of a young kid, you will understand how much joy and relief that brings. What a lovely hidden treat on this trip! read more

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Came here for the first time after so many people recommended it and it was good but not the best. The pho broth was flavorful but the spring roll appetizer was flavorless and the peanut sauce was watered down. I would come back for the pho and the service. The staff was really nice and very attentive! read more

Noodle Bar - Spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

Simply put -- I'd come again. Came here craving noodles and ended up really enjoying the boba and wings too. My partner and I were seated quickly on a Sunday afternoon, which was a nice start. The ambiance is casual and relaxed -- nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and perfect for a laid-back meal. I ordered the BBQ pork and shrimp vermicelli noodles plus the spicy chicken wings as an appetizer -- both were delicious. Honestly, I would've ordered another round of wings if my noodles hadn't come out so fast. The vermicelli bowl was packed with flavor, and I really loved the sauces mixed in. My partner's pho was also really good, so that's another win. Plenty of seating for a hole-in-the-wall spot, with lots of parking which is always a plus. Prices felt fair for everything we ordered. And don't sleep on the boba menu -- the drinks were surprisingly good for the area. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Marina and in the mood for noodles! read more

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Great local noodle bar. They were surprisingly busy so i opted to sit at the bar. Great choice to people watch. The food was amazing. I would make the trip for the coffee alone. read more

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The food is always good and piping hot because it was cooked fresh!! The customer service was great they told me about 15 min it will be ready and it was ready in 10 which was awesome. Ambience is always great the restaurant is always clean I never had a bad experience here. read more

Noodle Bar - Lemongrass beef with fried rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

12 year update. It's better than I remembered A whole star better. My first pick for lunch was closed and just driving by. Glad we did. We ordered a couple of dry noodle bowls and an order of shrimp spring rolls. All three items were good, all had flavor and were full. Service was excellent. We were told a 15 minute wait that was more like 5. Our appetizer and bowls hit the table in just a few minutes after we ordered them and they were perfectly hot. With all the noodle competition out there the Noodle Bar stands true. They could use a service day to touch up the paint in some places, there clean but general maintenance is a thing. Last words...more often. read more

Long Long Long WAIT! Not recommended if you are in need of a meal asap. Come ready with patience or go elsewhere. With the good reviews and my daughter craving for pho, I lucked out finding Noodle Bar. The establishment is smaller than I expected and with a cluster of so many patrons, I was confused as to how the process of ordering worked. It looked as though patrons walk up to the registers and place orders vs someone actually coming to the table??? I could be wrong. Unfortunately, we could not wait the 45-50 minute estimated wait time. A neutral 3 stars because we weren't able to actually dine but the crowd sure made it look promising. read more

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Decided to try this restaurant on a last minute change of plans, I must say I was very happy to have had those change in plans. For starters, it's a small location but filled with great artwork and plenty of seating to fill the place up. I loved the variety of selections from their menu but ultimately went with their Beef Pho. My goodness, it was so flavorful and balanced perfectly with the noodle to meat ratio. We also tried one pork & one veggie egg roll, they were equally as delicious and not too greasy which was perfect. Also decided on a shrimp spring roll, very refreshing and light to balance out the egg rolls. Our server was very kind and even notified when there would be a server change because of lunch breaks, I appreciated that information. I'm not a local to this area but I am very glad to have made the stop here. Whenever I come back, it's a must to eat here again. read more

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I used to frequent Noodle Bar when I lived in the area. We were visiting my parents for the holiday weekend and decided to get take out on our way home. It was a smooth process as we called the order in and they informed it would be ready in 20 minutes. As we entered the restaurant, we could see it was pretty packed for a Friday evening. We were happy to see business was continuing to thrive. When we paid, our food was ready but there was a bit of a wait for the 3 drinks we ordered. I wonder if there's a system of having multiple staff members on drinks that would help ease the process of getting them out more quick. We saw about 5 drinks be made prior to us and after inquiring about our order, we received them. Overall, the meal and drinks were good. However, there were a few bits of chicken that were tough to chew. read more

Excellent! I placed an order to go by cell phone. Noodle Bar texted me when my order was ready. My order was ready on time, 15 minutes. The food and drinks were delicious: 5-spice BBQ Chicken, Shrimp Spring Rolls and Avocado Bubba Drinks. Will I go to the Marina Bar again? YES!!! read more

Excellent service paired with handmade, quality, authentic Vietnamese food makes Noodle Bar Marina a must visit. I may be biased as I have been frequenting Noodle Bar for over 15 years, both in Seaside (before there was a second location) and Marina. The spring rolls are bomb and fresh and the peanut dipping sauce (I add a little chili oil to mine) are a great way to start. I'm not a boba fan but they have all the flavors and boba fans rave about the boba here. The wife gets the chicken pho every time and I get the bbq pork with fried rice every time. We've tried the noodle dishes and beef pho but we know what we like, and it's all good! If you're visiting the Monterey-Salinas area check out Noodle Bar in Marina, I guarantee you'll get good food. Maybe call ahead, get it to go, and enjoy it at Marina Beach. read more

Noodle Bar - Bbq pork with fried rice every - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

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Got the chicken pho with vegetables and it tasted canned and low quality. The CHICKEN ISNT EVEN CHICKEN IT WAS TURKEY HAM SLICES. GROSS. Got a stomachache from only 3 bites from it as well. I WANT A REFUND! As I sat on the table trying to give it another chance, they gave me the plastic container when my BOWL WAS CLEARLY FULL and felt as if they were kicking me out. read more

Pretty popular place so there was a wait time but the staff super friendly and organized, the chicken vermicelli bowl and the combination pho were delicious, the spring rolls were a little tough, but overall great experenc read more

Noodle Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

You can't go wrong with the Noodle Bar! It's a small space and can get pretty packed but the food is worth it! The service is quick and friendly! The servers are really nice and helpful with recommendations. The food is super yummy and flavorful! And fairly priced! The boba is good, not the best I've had but still satisfies the craving! read more

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Pros: Huge Portions. Cons: No Sauce. Dry. Flavor was not there. Only came here cause my regular bomb spot is closed today. Will not be returning. read more

Well we finally tried Noodle Bar! After hearing nothing but good about this place we got take out. He got BBQ Pork with noodles. I had the Dry Noodle bowl with beef We split regular sized Won Ton Soup. Regular size is plenty for 2 people for 2 meals! We loved it! Food was ready in 10 minutes. It's Vietnamese but reminds me of Chinese food. Which is a good thing! Great deal to boot! We will be ordering again soon! read more

For a Vietnamese restaurant, I think it could have been much better. I'm not even sure if it was meant to be Vietnamese since they also serve chow mein and chow fun. On the positive side, the staff seem very hard working and try to keep things going along during rushes. It's a very small place so it can get full easily. We luckily got seated immediately since we agreed to sit at the side bar instead of a table. One thing I noticed was that you're immediately given forks instead of chopsticks which threw me off. For the food though, I appreciate that they give you all the bean sprouts and herbs to go with it. However, the pho was not the best. I got the rare beef pho and the broth wasn't hot enough to cook all the meat so some were still a bit red. The broth also seemed like it had been used to cook meat over and over as it took on a grainy look. read more

Noodle Bar - 1. Combination Pho Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

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Fantastic food, friendly service, and Homie atmosphere will definitely be back. Price and quality in the same place- YUM!

The meat quality has noticeably declined. What used to be clean, proper cuts are now small almost scraps, which affects both the texture and overall dish. Over the years, the food at Noodle Bar has sadly lost its quality. The meat, the rice was hard, and the meal just wasn't the same as it once was. It's disappointing because this used to be a reliable go-to spot. I really hope they're able to bring back the quality that made this place so good. read more

I love noodle bar I've been here since I was a sophomore in high school so basically 10 years the food, service is nice and friendly

Noodle Bar is a Marina favorite. You can see this just by driving by and seeing the mass amounts of people waiting for a table or their to-go order. It is definitely worth the wait and I have never been disappointed in a meal I've gotten there. read more

This is my daughter and her fiancé's favorite place. She brought us some of their foods and they're really good. The place is small, it's like a hole in the wall kinda thing, which I don't mind as long as the foods are good. The owner and staffs are friendly and accommodating. Sorry I don't took pictures of our foods, next time for sure. read more

Noodle bar is a good restaurant! The wait wasn't way too long, but it did take a while for us to get seated and when we did, it took another 15 for someone to finally come take our order. However, the food was really good! The best dish was the bbq pork with steamed rice, their pork is SO good. The ambiance is a bit small and unkempt, but the food was really good, the portions were amazing, and I recommend this place :) read more

Noodle Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

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Delicious I got the fried rice with chicken and vegetables so good!!! Highly recommended we also got the wings they were good but not my cup of tea the pho was really good my son loves pho so it was perfect. Spring rolls are delicious. read more

Noodle Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

Nice "hole in the wall" Vietnamese restaurant in Marina. There are about 10 tables, so at peak times, there will be a wait. The staff is very friendly and attentive. We got a Combination Pho, a Lemongrass Chili Chicken Dry Noodle bowl and a BBQ pork dry noodle bowl. Along with some pork fried egg rolls (spring rolls). The food was good and tasty. A bit salty for my taste, but that' usually the case since I like things with low salt. I would come back and try many of the other items on the menu. read more

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Noodle bar is always a great place to get food. The food is so good (and the portions are big). The rice place are always my go to thing to order (specifically the beef and broccoli). It is usually busy but I typically order food to go and the wait time is about 30 minutes. The employees are always welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend trying out their food. read more

Our second time here..and it's been a few years. We ordered the Dry Noodles bowls of lemongrass chicken and lemongrass beef. Visually, our bowls looked appetizing and mouthwatering. The beef was soft and well seasoned. The chicken was delicious and hot. But as it cooled the chicken became tough and chewy. I was also surprised to see the noodles were short like pasta and not long strands which is a big NO in Asian cuisine. Service was friendly and our wait staff were knowledgeable and polite. Probably won't come again..there are better restaurants in the same area. read more

Noodle Bar - Lemongrass Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

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I like but don't love this place. I'm used to PHO in SF where this is the best choice in Marina but there is better pho in other cities of the bay area read more

A spot with explosive flavors. I just knew based off the inside this spot would be banging. Typical hole in the wall gem with a large menu. The Sweet and Sour Pork was different than most spots. Not heavily breaded but the sauce was amazing! Meat quality wasn't great but I didn't mind it. The chicken wings had huge heat just needed a little more salt. Don't live near the area but will definitely try again when around Monterey Bay. read more

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Taste of food and drinks are good but 45 minutes to get my boba! While you see employee standing around drinking their boba!

Owner business for over 20 years . Students are hardworking so they treat everyone with respect and kindness

I love this place, the food is super delicious, unfortunately I wasn't very happy with the service.. first we been waiting for our boba drinks and non of the server told us its been ready and it was just sitting in the fridge I'm glad I ask, and 2nd I ordered on the phone and picked up my ordered, ask the server if everything is in the bag she said yes! And they forgot one of main ingredients in the Pho. "The noodles", I called them back and they told me to come back and picked it up. So drove back 12 miles away to pick it up, and then when I got there they just handed me the noodle and non of them apologized ‍. I'm Not sure if I'm still going to enjoy this soup .. I should have just return it and get my refund how would you feel if your in my situation.. ‍ read more

Unfortunately I'll probably never be back but it's for the wrong reason. It's just too far away. The place is rock solid, hands down, OUTSTANDING! Ate there two evenings in a row, which is completely uncharacteristic of me. It's just that good. Thanks to Yelp and Yelpers for putting this place on the high end map. I had the dry beef noodles each night, second night with the lemongrass sauce variation. Couldn't tell much of a difference it both knocked my socks off. Service was superb. Had questions and they were confidently answered. Had grilled shrimp rolls for appetizers, and OMG the Taro boba for take-out. Has to be one of the best eateries in the entire Monterey Bat area. They have 2, I dined in Marina. read more

Noodle Bar - Beef dry noodles (vermicelli). Unbelievable! - Vietnamese Near Me - Marina, California

Sweet and sour chicken with white rice + avocado smoothie with boba is the best order combo you can get. The food quality is amazing especially when considering the large servings/price. I prefer this location over the Seaside location since there are more group seating options. Plus the food turn around is speedy so to-go orders are a great option as well. read more

While back in the City friends heard we were planning a trip down to Monterey. Gotta go to Noodle Bar they stressed. And get the catfish. Located in a strip mall it's very easy to miss it as it's a very small footprint. We dropped in around 2:30pm last Thursday after a round of golf. We had to leave our name as all the tables were taken. Mostly tables for two. We were party of four. Just two booths that fit four. Our wait was short. We asked if they had any local beer. They had Hazy IPA canned beer from Dust Bowl. We all went with that. We started with appetizers- * pork and shrimp spring rolls - this was ok. The rice wrapped seemed tough to me. And the roll itself was small. * catfish nuggets with sautéed onions and jalapeños - this was very good. Squares of catfish in a very light batter and deep fried. No wonder friends said make sure you get the catfish. Came with Thai chili sauce. We each ordered something different to eat. I tend to order the vermicelli noodle if on the menu. The dry noodle bowl without any greens in the dish looked interesting. I ordered BBQ pork and shrimp noodle bowl. It was very saucy. I added the usual sauce that comes with dry noodles. Then it became too wet. I ate half and the rest in a box. I had it later the same evening. As popular as the place is I thought the food average with the exception of the catfish nuggets. I'd return just for that. read more

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