One of the best spots for noodle soup in the Bay Area. I've tried coming here on 3 different accounts and the line was always too long to fit my agenda. After the long anticipation, I was able block off my calendar and finally try this place on a Friday night. We had a part of 7 and it was more challenging to find a table to fit all of us. Especially with the wait, I would recommend coming here with parties of 4-5 max. The restaurant was mainly filled with students from the nearby college so it's very lively and packed. Usually when my anticipation is high, my expectations are higher and I'm usually disappointed but this did not disappoint!! The broth was so flavorful and the noodles had the perfect consistency of bounce and chew. The meats were tender and on top of that, the portions are huge and very reasonably priced! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but highly recommend the House Special Beef Rib Noodle Soup if it's your first time. read more

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Noodle Dynasty opened 3 years ago where Thai Noodle 2 was. Infrastructure, seating similar with a slight change of decorations. They opened 15 minutes early on Mother's Day. Inside seating only. Waited to be seated per notice. Given a tablet to order on. I didn't know how to turn it on. Associate did so. Staff spoke Mandarin, Cantonese & English. Ordered on tablet, paid. Got water soon without a cup. It arrived minutes later. Soup came within 10 minutes. After soup came, no check-ins. Offerings (Chinese): appetizers, lo mein, noodle soup, specialty stir fries, soup, stir fries... Slurps: lamb noodle soup in 8-hour broth (16.99) - boiling hot broth had savory unami. - overcooked, slightly mushy thin noodles mixed with boiled radish slices, sesame seeds, cilantro, green onions. No veggies Semi-tasty lamb slices. -pretty good. Not wowed. Many new Chinese noodle shops have opened in Berkeley in the past year. 4 ish stars. Service: wham bam! Thank U ma'am/man. None after bringing entree. Quality: reasonable. Quantity: ingredients skimpy. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. read more

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Came here on a Sunday evening at 7:00pm, the line was long but it moved pretty quick and we got seated in around 20-30 mins for party of 2. We ordered the beef noodle soup with the 8‑hour broth, the pickled cabbage and fish fillet noodle soup, and a cucumber appetizer. Everything was really tasty, both noodle soups hit the spot with generous portion. The cucumber was refreshing with balanced sesame seasoning. Definitely a place we'd come back to just to try more things on the menu. Highlights for me: The daikon in the beef noodle soup is so soft and flavorful and the portion of noodles they give you. We got the non‑spicy broth with thin noodles, which ended up being super similar to the noodles in the pickled cabbage and fish fillet soup. The pickled cabbage in other bowl gives this extra kick that makes it stand out. read more

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Love this place! One of the few places left that will give you good food fast at a decent price. I've tried the fish soup and their classic soup. Both are great. The portions are also quite generous. It's no wonder they are always full! Beware of the line at dinner rush. Service is quick. The place is clean, perhaps a bit small but not that cramped. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Brisket soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This was one of the most recommended spots when I was looking for dinner around the UC Berkeley area, and the line outside definitely backed that up. It's clearly a popular place and there's almost always a line. We went around 6pm on a Saturday and luckily only waited about 15 minutes, but when we left the line was way longer, so definitely plan ahead. While waiting, you can look at the menu outside which helped a lot since we already knew what we wanted when we sat down. Inside, the space is really nice with brick walls, dark wood tables, plants, and a strong eastern Chinese style. Most tables are for groups of 1-3, so bigger parties might have a harder time getting seated. We were seated at a small table for two with an extra chair, and honestly the table was tiny. Once the food came out, it felt cramped trying to fit everything Ordering is done through a tablet at the table. You order and pay right there which I actually liked because it's fast, you don't have to flag anyone down, and you get pictures of the dishes. We got the house special bone-in beef rib noodle soup in the spicy version. It came out looking amazing with dried chilis, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts on top. The broth was savory with a mild kick, not too spicy. The thick noodles were chewy and bouncy and the beef was incredibly tender. For about $20, it easily fed three people, so that was a great deal and easily the best thing we ordered. We also got the chili pork wontons. The filling was fine and the wrapper was thin, but the chili oil lacked flavor and didn't really bring any heat. It just tasted oily and kind of flat. I've definitely had better wontons, so I wouldn't get this again. Lastly, we tried the salt and pepper chicken soft bone. It's fried chicken cartilage with onions and peppers. The texture was actually really enjoyable, crispy on the outside with that soft crunch inside. The onions were strong but added flavor. My only issue was that it was way tooooo salty, even for a salt and pepper dish. Balance is still key. Overall, I think this is a solid spot. That beef noodle soup alone is worth trying, but the rest of the dishes didn't really stand out to me. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't think it's somewhere I would go back to regularly. read more

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This place gets busy not just because it is near UC Berkeley's campus, but also because the noodles are amazing. The taste and the broth have a flavor reminiscent of Asia. They also offer other items like lamb skewers and chicken knuckles, which I really love. The wait time can be long, but it's worth it. You cannot call ahead for seating; everyone must wait in line before being seated. The ambiance is cozy. Well worth the wait. read more

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Visited this noodle shop bc my daughter's feed kept suggesting this place & it truly is a gem in the Telegraph area. While the appeal is for UC students, it is equally appealing to me bc of the reasonable price point & generous portions. The only frustrating part of this experience was the waiter kept calling singles or double patrons, meanwhile an hr. & 15 min.pass & I'm still waiting in line. I was almost going to divide my group of 4 into doubles if he called another time for double patrons. So my advice is to either go alone or with 1 friend. Orders: Appetizer-Lamb Skewers(4) $10.99 a bold cumin, chili powder & salt seasoning makes this a perfect appetizer to my noodle dish. The meat was pretty tender as well so for me it is a must order item. Beef Noodle Soup in 8 hr.Broth-you have the option of choosing either Thick/Thin/Rice noodles, we decided on Thin noodles & it was perfect. You can also choose your Spice Level between Spicy or Non-Spicy. Since Spicy foods are too intense for me at this Sichuan restaurant, I decided on a Non-spicy soup base. The sizable bowl easily accommodated me & my daughter. The soup was amazingly filled w/so much flavor from the 8 hr.cooking that if I was famished, I could see myself eating the entire bowl by myself. The slices of beef were tender, so I was a very happy camper. This would be my go to order if I were by myself. House Special Beef Rib 24 hr.Slow Cooked- both the noodle & spice level options were available so it was thin noodles w/no spicy component. Since the beef & broth were cooked for a day, the meat practically fell off the bone. The clear comforting flavors of the broth really soothed our souls & palate. On a wet & rainy day, Noodle Dynasty really warms the soul, heart & stomach! read more

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Well, I've been sleeping on this spot. Mostly because I have kids who don't eat anything, but this recent expedition was a success. I was feeling under the weather and needed hot brothy soup and this place delivered (in this sense metaphorically, as I dined in). While I went with the wonton soup with noodle, and I wouldn't order it again, it was delicious and plentiful at $20 - easily two meals for a lighter eater. However, I think there was opportunity for a more flavorful option. The brisket here is so great. My kids got the sesame noodles plain and the regular noodles with brisket, bot without soup. And while the sesame noodles were solid, the brisket was delicious. Show stealing. The fried doughnut/bread balls with condensed milk were delicious and the potstickers were solid. There is a perpetual line, but it goes quickly. You order everything at once via the ipad and they drop it off at your table. Fast casual eats, big portions, mid prices (everything is about $17-$20)... I see why college kids flock here. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

A Berkeley crown jewel! I came here with a friend before we saw a show at Zellerbach. She'd heard very good things from her Berkeley friends so we were excited to try it! We walked up round 6pm on a Saturday night, there was already a fairly sizeable line out the door. We almost didn't wait in it, but I'm glad we did (also the line moved pretty quickly.) You sit down and scan a QR code and order that way. Service is efficient but good and quick. Tea is extra. I ordered the Fish filet noodle soup and she ordered the beef brisket noodle soup. Portions were large--I took some home. Price is pretty good (maybe because students?) I liked the fish filet one better. The beef brisket one seemed overly-spicy (and it looked even redder than mine!) even though we both ordered medium spicy. We both coughed a bit from the spice. Mine had quite a bit of fish and I liked the veggies too. The broth was rich and savory. Noodles were wonderful consistency and chewiness. The interior is pretty clean and nice for an Asian restaurant. Nothing fancy, but some cute details and decor. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Fish filet noodle soup and beef brisket noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place has such great reviews that we had to make a trip out here. Glad to say I was pleasantly surprised definitely come early because there's always a line we came around 5:30 right before the dinner rush and still waited about 15 minutes. The line normally goes out the door. Spicy beef noodle is one of my favorite dishes, and we were very impressed at the flavorful broth and the amount of noodles and meat even if you're really hungry, they're still some to take home Definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for Noodles read more

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Best noodle soup in Berkeley! Service is so quick and food is amazing. The cucumber salad is fresh and flavorful, better than DTF. And the noodle soups are hugeee portions. read more

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Food was pretty good and the prices weren't too bad I just felt the service wasn't that great and you basically have todo everything yourself and you have to pay and tip right away before you even receive the food which was kinda of weird overall decent food read more

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I've wanted to check out Noodle Dynasty for some time now. Every time I pass by this place it's packed with students and their parents... so I had to see what was up. I went with a buddy early on a Friday evening and we were able to get in after about a 15-20 minute wait. The line moves pretty efficiently. Once you get to your table you are prompted to order by QR code. For some reason I was tempted to order a bunch of lamb that night so I went with the lamb noodle soup as well an order of lamb skewers. Firstly, the soup was excellent. Really good flavor with tender, flavorful lamb and ample veggies as well. In my opinion, the portion is fairly generous for a bowl that is under 20 bucks, so I get why this spot is popular with college kids. Now the skewers, these were amazing! Juicy, fatty lamb bites with tons of a cumin spice blend sprinkled on top. They were an excellent addition to the meal. My buddy also really enjoyed his beef and wonton soup as well. I would say come hungry to this place as the soup bowl is honestly enough for two portions. Definitely try the meat skewers as well if you're hungry enough. The service here is low touch but efficient. QR codes to order with waiters standing around and moving orders. Check out Noodle Dynasty if you're in the mood for some hearty soup! read more

Noodle Dynasty - Lamb soup with thick noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delicious noodles, great appetizers. I love this place! We waited in line for around an hour shortly after they opened on a Saturday afternoon. They are always super busy and it is because they are delicious and super affordable! I got the classic beef noodle soup and the noodles are chewy and fresh. The soup broth is refreshing and umami. The meat is tender and flavorful. We also got an appetizer and the portion sizes are huge! I would definitely come back to Noodle Dynasty if I'm ever in the area! It is a great addition in Berkeley. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Beef brisket noodle - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is the best dumpling place in Fresno. We had the pork and shrimp soup dumplings, beef pan fried bun, and the Shanghai noodles. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly! I will be back many more times soon! read more

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It was delicious. The red noodles look very spicy, but they're actually not too intense. The seasoning is well balanced with just the right amount of heat. You should definitely try the fried rice. Personally, I liked the fried rice even more than the noodles. If you get the fried rice, I recommend eating it at the restaurant rather than taking it to go. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Found this gem through Yelp and waited in line for about 15 mins on a Saturday afternoon to get seated. This place usually has a long line of people queuing up, and understandably so, since the food was totally worth the wait! We each got the cabbage and fish noodle soup along with wontons for the table. The pickled cabbage rendered a nice sourness to the otherwise rich meat broth. The noodles had the perfect texture and bite. The fish was well seasoned however not very plentiful. The portion size was good but I would've liked more fish in the soup. The wontons were good too. The staff was attentive and the ambience was casual dining. read more

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This restaurant is so worth the hype. Service is good, punches of flavor within the broth and noodle. The line is always long when I come here but definitely worth the wait. Clean storefront and easy to order. read more

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First time trying noodle dynasty!! Came in a group of 4 on a Wednesday a bit past 5 and we're seated immediately at a nice big table by the windows. Perfect lighting and noise volume. They gave us an iPad to order and after paying, the food came in less than a minute. We all ordered the braised beef wide noodle soup. Bowl was HUGE. Soup was so flavorful. Meat was really tender. Noodles were bouncy and perfectly cooked. Only thing that could be better is more veggies. But for the price, no complaints here. Ended up taking home more than half my bowl because there was so much! read more

Noodle Dynasty - Braised beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Hand made potstickers, chili oil wonton, and beef brisket noodles are my three must-order dishes here. The potstickers have a thicker dough but are packed with juicy, tender meat. The chili oil wontons are silky and delicate, with slippery wrappers embracing a savory, juicy filling. The beef brisket noodles are incredibly comforting, featuring slow-braised beef full of flavor, a rich aromatic broth, and perfectly springy noodles. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to whenever I'm craving comforting Chinese style dishes. read more

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This place is my new favorite restaurant to get noodles in the Bay Area. An absolute must-try! We arrived at 12 PM on a Saturday and there was a line out the door so please keep that in mind! We waited about 25 minutes. The vibe inside is cozy, casual, and the interior is a bit tight/small. The staff keeps things moving and the service is impressively fast and attentive. We ordered their spicy beef noodle soup in 8-hour cooked broth and the spicy beef brisket noodle soup. Portion sizes are enormous, great bang for your buck. The 8-hour broth was rich, aromatic, savory, and the right amount of spice (it's so spicy you'll start coughing!). You could really taste the slow-cooked flavor in every slurp, the beef was tender without being greasy. The brisket version was equally delicious, with big chunks of melt-in-your-mouth beef and those chewy hand-pulled thin noodles that retain its bouncy texture all make this place so special. They understand the perfect ratio of meat, noodle, and broth. Please come to this restaurant, it will heal your soul! read more

Noodle Dynasty - Spicy beef noodle soup in 8-hour cooked broth and spicy beef brisket noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Every time we walked by Noodle Dynasty there is a line outside, so we knew the food would be good. We made a plan to visit one weekend right before when they open, and that strategy paid off as we were the second couple in line. The famous beef noodle dishes are no joke. They come in enormous bowls. You can specify the level of spiciness, but even when we requested mild, the broth was still pretty spicy! The flavor was intensely aromatic as the broth is the result of 48 hours of cooking. No matter if you order the beef rib or the beef briskets, the meat is tender. You need to come here hungry! Parking can be tough on the streets but there are parking garages nearby. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Noodle Dynasty is a popular noodle shop near Cal. Its noodle dishes are super tasty but you'll be paying up front with the wait time in line. Once you're finally in, order and pay via the tablet. Their service is pretty quick, and the dishes came out with little wait. The Picked Fish Noodle soup had lots of fish and healthy amount of noodle. The 24hr Bone-in Noodle Soup came out quickly after. It had a huge bone in the noodle soup with beef so tender that it just fell off the bone. The bone was really there as a gimmick at this point. I ordered this one with spicy, it definitely packed some heat. Overall, I highly recommend thisplace if you have time to wait in line. The soup noodle dishes really hit the spot on a cold day! read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chili Wonton - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I am OBSESSED with this place. It is every noodle-loving introvert's dream. Not only can you get a HUGE portion of comforting savory hand-pulled noodle soup, you don't have to talk to anyone. You can come alone, order on an iPad and the food comes literally as fast as 90 seconds. No need to sit there awkwardly for tens of minutes for your dish to arrive. And because you already paid on the iPad when you ordered, you can just get up and leave when you're done eating. No wonder there's always a long line albeit of college students. It's "cheap" quick eats. It's reliable. They are consistent. The menu is concise so they do what they do WELL. The only downside I can see is I wish they had more tables. The long wait is brutal on a cold day. Also I wish they had longer hours and didn't close for one hour between 4-5pm. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Staple food for Cal students on Telegraph avenue. Always a long line. Big portion. Typical noodle house ambiance. Hand pull noodles. Slow cook soup. Water pitcher with cups. Good for family style sharing, else you ended up bringing home left over. Wait in line to get a table. Once seated, they will bring water and an ordering tablet. Choose your order, pay, and wait for the food to be served. We ordered the house special 24 hr beef rib noodle, wonton beef noodle, 8 hour beef noodle, and lamb skewers. Ended up to go the full bowl easy said than done read more

Noodle Dynasty - Water pitcher and cup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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[IN A NUTSHELL] great broth, fast service, delicious noodles [VERDICT] - APPROVED [RUN-DOWN] A small noodle shop in the heart of Berkeley. The line was super long when I went and I would recommend going earlier to get seats. They also can not have that many people inside as space is limited. The food came out super fast! Almost within 10 minutes of us sitting down. They have a couple of variation in terms of the meat that comes with your noodle, but I think the star is the soup. The spicy soup and the non spicy soup was delicious and tasted so good. The broth was super rich and super flavorful. [SCORE & ORDER] OVERALL: 3.83/5 House Special Beef Rib (Bone-In) $20.99 (4/5) -This was really good and it was a lot of food. The soup was deep with beef broth and the meat was super tender. The soup was also really spicy which I love. It wasn't a perfect only because there was a lot of oil from the spicy. I was hoping it would be separate spicy broth but I think it was the regular broth with chili oil. This dish also give you thai chilis on the side which you can bite and make it spicer. The soup also had these fried soy beans I believe which was super good. The noodle was super chewy and delicious. I got the thicker noodles and it was great. I would recommend this dish only if you can handle spice! You can also get it with different types of meat which I like about this dish. Beef Noodle Soup $15.99 (4/5) -The classic beef noodle soup. The broth was super deef with flavor. The noodle was also super chewy. Honestly the same as the House Special but without spice. I would recommend getting this one if you can not handle spice. The beef on this one was also super soft and tender. The thin noodles, I think were too thin and I prefer the thicker one. The soup also comes with some daikon which was super refreshing to eat with the soup. Smashed Cucumber $7.99 (3.5/5) -The cucumbers are super crunchy and there was onions which added more of the crunch to it. I love the flavoring, I just wish it wasn't as watery or if the sauce could've seeped into the cucumbers. Overall though, it was great flavor and not too much vinegar. I usually do not like sour foods (especially vinegar). I would recommend getting this as an appetizer. [SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE] (not reflected upon review score): Atmosphere was good, but a little tight. It is also a small place so arrive early to try and get a spot. Since there are so many people the service was super fast. I think they try to get as many people in as they can. read more

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I was happy to finally get in to eat at this restaurant which is so popular. However, it turned out the food was not my style. We ordered: Housemade Wonton In Chili Sauce Sesame Balls House Special Beef Rib (Bone-in) Noodle Soup In 24-Hour Cooked Broth - Thin Noodle, Spicy The Wonton was okay but I didn't love the chili sauce, a bit too oily for me. My wife commented on how the Sesame Balls didn't have much bean paste in the middle. My wife liked the meat in the Rib Noodle Soup but I found the soup too oily. The noodles themselves were good. If I go again, I'd probably try Vegetable Noodle Soup or Plant based wonton noodle soup but in the end I'll probably just try another place. read more

Noodle Dynasty in Berkeley is honestly so delicious and absolutely worth the hype. The wait can get really long, so you definitely have to be prepared to stand in line, but that's only because it's extremely popular and everyone knows how good it is. I ordered the beef noodles and they were amazing. I got less spice because I had a sore throat, but even without the heat, the broth was super flavorful and rich. It has that deep beefy taste, the beef itself is really tender, and the noodles are chewy in the best way. The portion size is huge for the price, so it feels really reasonable for what you're getting. Inside, the place is nice and clean with a simple, modern vibe. Once you sit down, the food comes out fast. They're efficient and everything runs smoothly. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! as a party of 2, we got in line around 1:30-2pm on a Saturday and the wait was about 30 minutes. ordering is very easy via tablet (note: you pay AND tip for your order, before you even get served). every dish we ordered was pretty balanced & did not lack in meats/toppings. our only note was that the fish + pickled vegetables noodle soup was not quite as "sour" as an authentic dish would be. this probably caters well to the population unfamiliar with the authentic tastes, but regardless even to the traditional customers, it is a well prepared dish overall! i LOVED the chili wontons & braised beef noodle soup read more

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A new discovery for our family. This was such a good place in Berkeley. Very quaint place and during weekends and dinner time this place could have a very long line. They have good amount of servings for every dish. The smashed cucumber salad is a fave and my hubby's fave is the hand made pot stickers. The 24 hour cooked beef rib is so good you definitely can't finish this in one sitting for how huge the serving is. The lo mein is so good as well. So if you're in the Berkeley area don't miss this spot you definitely will enjoy and love the food here. read more

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Noodles are decent texture and soups are good. It works. Been here 2x, would come back if the wait wasn't consistently long (15+ minutes), but I did come on days where UCB was having crowded events, so it could have just been those days. The tomato beef noodle soup was way sweet, don't get that. Everything was good, we got another cucumber dish after finishing the first. I'd recommend, it's nice it's close to the dorms as well. read more

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One of the most popular places near campus for a reason. My kid told me that we should probably line up early so we got there around 4ish and hung out in front so we could be first in line. By the time 5pm came around the line was super long. Definitely worth it. Everything we got was great. The beef rib noodle soup had a ton of meat that just fell off the bone. It had some crunchy things that went with it and it was amazing. Everything else we ordered was also tasty. We got the chicken fried rice and the spicy wontons also and both were great. Can't wait to try this place again. Shout out to the sesame balls cuz they were also really good. read more

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My friend and I arrived right at opening, and to my surprise the store was already fully seated, and we ended up having to wait another hour for the first wave to turn around and be seated. It's quite large and spacious, with high ceilings inside, and since it was a warm day the windows were opened which helped keep it relatively fresh inside. Both the noodles we got were good and very filling - I'm not sure the 24h cooked broth is any different from the normal broth but both were nice and savory. The noodles had good chew, and the meat was nice and tender. We also got the chili wontons to share, which were pretty solid as well. Overall, good noodles, but nothing too special. If there wasn't as long of a line, I'd probably consider dropping in to get a bowl of noodles again! read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Expect to wait in line. Noodles are good though. Not screaming but solid. A nice choice amongst the eateries near Cal. read more

Noodle Dynasty - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Awed by the fabulous reviews, long lines, word of mouth... who would not want to try this place? They bought out the Japanese restaurant next door, resulting in even bigger spacing. Seating is pushed to the brim to the point that if your group is not thoughtful of you, you will be pushed, pulled and poked. Highly likely due to waaaaayyyy too many customers at such a fast pace, servers were not welcoming or attentive at all. Could care less to answer any question. If you wanted something, best chance is to get your butt off the seat and be in their face. Interestingly, they give you a tablet where you pick your dishes, TIP, and PAY. Supposedly, you CAN pay afterwards as the table next to us did but gosh the side eyes. When I was there, they were up in my face and told me to just hurry it up. When the card chip wouldn't read, they just ripped the card out of my hand and did it themselves.... Now comes the interesting part! The food! Ordered smashed cucumber salad, lamb skewers, house special beef rib spicy thick noodle 8 hour broth and lamb non spicy thin noodle 8 hour broth. Cucumber salad - best dish of the bunch - lots of garlic, red onion, cilantro Lamb skewers - great flavors... lots of cumin, cumin seeds, red pepper flakes - tasted more fried to a crisp than grilled - has fatty pieces Soup broths / noodles - the advertisement of 8 hour, 24 hour bone broth is a joke... I slightly guess in this generation, no one really takes home their leftovers and eats it for the next meal and the next and so forth. We brought it home and the soup never gelatin-ized which is super concerning. Think about it, if you made soup with any type of bone (lamb, fish, beef, etc), the soup should harden into gelatin or at least slightly thicken upon cooling/in the fridge or have streaks of gelatin. Their soups did none of this. Instead, it was powdery and left a spoiled taste in the mouth. THIS IS SUPER CONCERNING. - very very very oily - noodles are not QQ / al dente / chewy - thick noodles are better than thin noodles - they are known for their spice so why not pick the spice... crispy soy beans are cool Parking is complicated as it's in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Street parking (average rate of $4/hour) somehow is more expensive than garage parking and likely due to convenience as you can use the app to add time whenever and wherever you are (but somehow it's nerve racking since it can't calculate the rate unless you are at the end of your session). BUT free parking on Sundays! Long lines? Questionable and lucky they have this. Food? Scary and very concerning. Will I come back? Oh heck no. I was fooled by the long lines and outstanding reviews. read more

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SERVICE: counter style/table side, attentive/relaxed AMBIANCE: clean and open FLAVORS: Beef rib noodles, no spicy (4/5) - VERY MILD FLAVOR, be aware that's what you're getting into, I liked it, meat was amazing Beef brisket noodles, spicy (1000/5) - worth waiting in line for, I cried out of physical reaction because of the spice and emotions hahaha so good! PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate, maybe even a steal! BONUS TIP: parking street read more

Noodle Dynasty - Beef brisket noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

How have I never heard of this spot before? Come for some delicious and giant (and I mean GIANT) bowls of noodle soup! I dropped by on a Saturday afternoon a little after 2 pm with 2 others and luckily the wait wasn't terrible. We waited maybe 10 minutes to get seated. I think when we came off season when there were no summer classes in session. It's a small restaurant, so I recommend coming with a smaller group, 4 people or less. Ordering is done via tablet. They don't have any physical menus. They seem to be known for their beef noodle soup, so I got the house special beef rib noodle soup for $20.99. I thought it was a bit on the pricy side... until I saw how ginormous the portions were! The bowl was the largest I've ever seen and portions were probably 2x what you get at other places for noodle soup. I took a picture with my hand for comparison because I was so shocked by the size. I loved everything about my noodle soup. The broth was incredibly flavorful, the noodles thick and chewy, and the beef was fall off the bone tender. I also loved the daikon pieces as they had fully absorbed the broth flavor. I did my best but was only able to finish half of my noodle soup. I packed the rest to go and had a delicious meal the next day! read more

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Come here for dinner. I got the beef rib noodle. Overall the food is flavorful, service was great and I liked the noodle texture. However, be careful when selecting the spicy option for your noodle. My noodle was too spicy to the point it became hard to eat and it was very oily from the chili oil. Would appreciate if they could offer table side chili oil so I can adjust the spicy level to my liking instead. read more

Noodle Dynasty is my favorite spot on a cold day, especially since it's right next to campus. There's nothing better than ducking in from the cold and sitting down to a hot bowl of noodles. The broth is always rich and comforting, the noodles are perfect, and it warms you up instantly. Reliable, cozy, and always hits. read more

Noodle Dynasty is always a solid choice for a meal when you are in Berkeley. Ever since it opened, it has been a popular spot with a line outside. They are most known for their Beef Noodle Soups, and although the space is smaller, it has a decent amount of seating for its size. Personally, I am a dry noodle eater, so I have been trying their other dishes to see if it's just as good. So far, they have been okay! Not bad, but definitely not the best dry noodle dish I had. I recently tried their Tomato Beef Noodle, and I thought that although it was hearty, the sauce could use more umami. However, Noodle Dynasty is never a bad choice to enjoy a meal, and I will always recommend it! read more

Noodle Dynasty - Tomato Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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