I know they are known for noodles but was craving for fried rice, so I gave it a chance. Milk tea and fried rice are both good on par. The rice just a bit oily and toning down a lodge will be perfect. They are conveniently located on 20th and Tavaral with many dessert places next door. Famous breakfast joint across the street and many banks nearby. Parking is easy at residential area in the back. I like their modern store front with many ads showcasing their feature dishes. They are next to my work and I will try in person dinning in soon for their noodles! read more

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My boyfriend's mom has a credit here so we decided to come here for lunch while in SF. It was a Sunday afternoon and there was a wait. We walked in and were not greeted. We put our name in the waiting list and waited patiently. Waited for 25 mins so wasn't too bad. Once seated, we were told to scan the QR code for the menu. We had some questions and wanted to order from a staff directly. We flagged down one of the workers and was rudely told to order on the app. After placing the order on the app, I received a text stating my order will be ready in 30 mins. Within 10 mins, our first dish came out and the rest started trickling in. Chinese burger was interesting but a bit too dry and bun too dense. Lamb chop was really tender but nothing special about it. The chop itself was flavorless. It seemed like they boiled it until it gets tender with no seasoning at all. The side dipping sauce did help with the flavoring. Handmade dumplings were good. The best from the meal. It was juicy and tender. Traditional hand pulled beef noodle was a disappointment. Soup was bland, only able to taste a bit of pepper and salt. Beef was lacking flavors as well. The faucet water in the restroom was hot. No cold water so have to be cautious when washing hands. Also the drinking water provided was warm as well. Lack of service the while we were there. Street parking only. read more

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Order through the QRC code at the table. I got the the Traditional Hand Pulled Noodle Combo. It is a 3 dish set for $21.98: #1 a large bowl of cucumber salad. Lightly seasoned with sesame oil and a bit of salt. I was expecting a tiny bit of acid to brighten up the dish. #2 2 lamb skewers. Tender cuts of lamb covered in a dry herb rub. There is a bit of heat to this dish so beware. A couple of pieces were on the fatter side, but I am not complaining. #3 The star of the show, a large bowl of hand pulled beef noodle soup. First of all the broth is much like a good Beef Pho broth but heavy on cilantro. The slices of thin slices of beef are tender with the right amount of fat. There is some thin sliced daikon in there too. read more

Home style braised beef with hand pulled noodle with the perfect bite, who can resist? 10 out of 10 for quality hole-in-the wall Chinese food. The broth came out pipping hot full of bone broth flavor topped off with fresh herbs and quickly steeped daikon slices. I will definitely make this my must-go noodle place. The service was very prompt. Typical Asian place, you go for the food and not the service. read more

Noodle Panda - braised hand pulled noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

More like a 3.5. I had the knife cut noodles and they were good. The broth was pretty flavorful. The braised beef was kinda tough and not much of it. A couple of more bok choy would be nice too. Service was good and the waitress was helpful. We were greeted warmly by the chef. I would give it another chance if in the area. Prices were reasonable. read more

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NoodlePanda is a low key new-ish (I believe they just crossed the one year mark) spot off the corner of Taraval and 21st Ave, a location that always seems to struggle to keep a steady business. Given that, I hope more people give it a try because the food and service were both good overall. Ordering is done through a QR code at each table, and payment is handled in person at the end, though worth noting they have a 2 card maximum for splitting bills in case that mattered. The menu is mostly centered around noodles, in both soup and dry form, along with several popular side dishes and appetizers like lamb skewers, dry braised string beans, and garlic cucumber salad. I ordered the spicy beef tripe dry noodles, and while the bowl was packed with tripe and the mala flavor was definitely there, I wish I had been able to swap in a different noodle. Something about the thin, round noodles just did not quite work for me. I think a flatter or wider noodle would have soaked up the sauce better, or even the knife cut noodle they are known for, which I did try in another dish and thought was much better. The garlic cucumber salad was a standout for me. It was rough chopped into big chunks, super flavorful, refreshing, and a pretty generous portion, even as part of the Traditional Hand Pulled Beef Noodle Combo. The dry braised string beans were a miss for me since they had very little sauce and not much char, so while there was a good snap it lacked both flavor and the wok hei I was hoping for. The lamb skewers were also not my favorite, as the meat tasted a bit overcooked and were way too heavily seasoned with the same dry rub I find most Chinese restaurants used for skewers regardless of protein, but it could certainly just be a matter of preference. That said, the staff were friendly and the food was good enough that I would definitely give it another shot, though I think I would just stick to a more specific subset of their noodle soups on any future visits. read more

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Been sleeping on this spot. No longer. Tasty Northern Chinese dishes including braised beef noodle soup. Nice broth served at the right temperature. Thin noodles is a nice way to go for first time. Knife cut is a chewy option which I may try next time. Dumplings were freshly made and a great choice. Service was helpful and friendly. Ambiance is clean and well lit JYW highly recommends read more

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The xiaolong bao was tasty. Loved the different colors. The bok choy was cooked just right, thankful that we could have them without the garlic sauce (dietary restrictions). The chicken noodle was super yummy- not too greasy, chicken cooked just right, noodles were fresh & clean! The lamb chops were pretty good, but had a bunch of fat on them. Service was good- very fast & accurate. Lots of tables. Not crowded on a weekday night. It's a good option for a go-to-place. read more

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Tried it today and was happy! Clean, friendly staff, fairly easy finding a parking spot. Food, we tried the Beef Pulled Noodles with Egg, Beef Braised Noodle, and Hand Pulled Pork Dumplings and all were YUMMY read more

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I ordered takeout from here recently and had a pretty good experience overall. I tried the Chinese burgers (both pork and beef options), lamb skewers, beef noodle soup with hand pulled wide noodles, and green beans. For the Chinese burgers, the pork was more tender, but the beef had more flavor. The lamb skewers were just okay. I wish the lamb had a better balance of thin vs fattiness. The meat was a bit on the dry side, although the seasoning was pretty good. The beef noodle soup was delicious! I really enjoyed the texture of the wide noodles, broth was flavorful, and the beef was quite tender. read more

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I first tried Noodle Panda or 熊猫拉面 in summer 2025, but I wasn't feeling the menu at the time, so I was basic and just got the fried rice. It was super mid honestly, and I think other places in the city do it better. However, flash forward to summer 2026, and I wanted to give this place another legit try, so I got the hand pulled noodle soup with beef (spicy) and the liangfen. I think both were decent portion sizes, and as I ordered them on Uber Eats, they arrived deconstructed, so the broth, sauce, and chili oil needed to be mixed in. Once assembled, I dug in and really enjoyed the flavors of both. The soup broth was light but richly umami, and the extra thin noodles were definitely the right choice, as they were easy to scoop up. I also really liked how the smooth liangfen noodles were accompanied by what appeared to be chunks of defrosted tofu, which added a nice spongey texture contrast. Glad I finally got around to trying the signature dishes here, and you should too! read more

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I've seen so many restaurants come and go at this sunset location for so many years, so I was pretty excited to try this place out! They specialize in Lanzhou-style hand-pulled beef noodles, and you can actually watch them make the noodles fresh right when you walk in. The space is also super cute with panda decor throughout. I got the signature beef noodle soup. The broth was light bur flavorful, and the noodles had a great chewy texture (you can even choose the style of the noodles). My friends and I also shared cucumber salad and lamb skewers, which were my favorite. I normally don't like lamb but this was SO GOOD. Perfectly grilled, well-seasoned, and super tender. read more

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I was actually really impressed with this place! We got to the restaurant around 5:45 PM and only a few tables were occupied, but it started getting pretty busy around 6:30-7 PM. We were seated right away and ordered through a QR code, which I personally love because it makes everything quick and easy. We started with the rainbow xiaolong bao and they were really good. The pork filling was flavorful and the wrapper wasn't too thick. They also came out really hot, which made them even more delicious. We also shared the beef pancake rolls, which were super tasty. The pancake itself was perfectly crisp and the beef was cooked really well. The string beans were also really flavorful. My favorite dish of the night was the big beef noodle soup. We ordered it with thin noodles and mild spice. The broth was rich and comforting and pretty spicy for mild. The noodles tasted really fresh, and the portion size was huge. The restaurant was clean and the staff were attentive. I'd definitely come back - and I'd love to bring my parents here next time! read more

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Walking into the restaurant, I felt excited to eat and slurp some delicious noodles! It gives a nice warm vibe when you walk in. Everything on the menu looked good but to my surprise the food was lacking in many aspects. I don't even know how to describe my disappointment but it tasted nothing like I imagined it to taste like. Three stars because the food was still edible. The service was also lacking. read more

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Good hand pulled noodles, delicious dumplings and the service was very friendly. We were satisfied with our order and were able to take some home. read more

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Less than a year old, this Northern China-style noodle house drew my attention when I was riding the L-Taraval to Ocean Beach, but surprisingly I didn't order their signature hand-pulled noodles. I was feeling particularly carb-averse that day and noticed they offer a more diverse menu than I would've expected given the name. It's pretty spacious in here and rather empty in the middle of a Thursday afternoon. I decided to try two of their small plates. First up was the $7.98 Black Fungus Salad, which sounded more ominous than it was, a pile of marinated wood ear mushrooms (Photo 9). I liked it, mostly for the chewy texture. Then came the $7.98 Lamb Skewers (Photo 10). Grilled and pretty tasty with the cumin seasoning a nice touch. I need to come back for the true noodle experience when I feel like carbs can be my friend. Otherwise I won't get my panda merit badge. OK, I made that part up. FOOD - 4 stars...didn't try the noodles but other plates also satisfy AMBIANCE - 4 stars...wide open in here SERVICE - 3.5 stars...cordial enough TOTAL - 4 stars...where's my panda merit badge? RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Gw6k1C7Do7 read more

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Great for a quick bite! Service was quick and friendly. Order through QR code at the table and the restaurant was clean. Loved the beef noodle (thick noodles). The noodles could be chewier but overall solid. The pan fried dumplings were not juicy which was a let down and could have been fried more on the bottom. It was more soggy / drier than expected. read more

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Our group walked in and we waited for around 5 minutes since the waiters were pretty busy with the tables. We ordered a pretty wide spread of noodles and dumplings. I personally ordered the fried pork bun and the xiao long bao. The fried pork buns can in a plate of three and they were huge. Unfortunately, because of how big the fried pork bun was, the meat was a little dry in the middle. It also didn't have much flavor which was disappointing. As for the xlb, it didn't come super hot but it tasted fine. For the price (there was 5 of us and our total was $150), I recommend going with a group since there's something for everyone! read more

Noodle Panda - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Arrived on a Monday at around 6:30pm and we were seated quickly. Ordered using the QR code and the food arrived fairly quickly. The portion sizes were decent. I ordered the Stir Fried Thin Noodles - good flavor and I liked the texture of the noodles. Had plenty to take home to eat for lunch the next day. Hubs ordered the Big Platter Chicken - quite a bit a chicken pieces and he liked the flavor. He also packed half of his dish to take home. Kiddo ordered the Beef Noodle combo which came with the cucumber salad and lamb skewers. He enjoyed the noodles and the cucumber salad was enough to share with the table. The lamb skewers had good flavor but he would've preferred them to be grilled a tad longer. The waitstaff brought us our dishes, but otherwise they didn't really check on us. We refilled our own water/tea cups and grabbed our own takeaway containers. Otherwise, food was enjoyable and we'd return to try other items. read more

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Noodle Panda is a clean, spacious, modern space with light wooden, orange, and cute panda decor. It's located on Taraval St near 19th or Highway 1. You need to find street parking. There are QR code menus, but given mobile service seemed spotty inside the restaurant, servers were willing and ready to take your order. I ordered Spicy Pig Ear, Liangfen, and Traditional Hand Pulled Beef Noodle. The Liangfen was my least favorite. I was hoping the noodles would be chewier and firmer. The black vinegar flavor was strong, but we still easily finished the dish. I enjoyed the other 2 dishes a lot and would reorder them. Flavorful and fun to eat. The hand pulled noodles were long, so we got scissors to cut them. Lots of beef in the soup. The handmade noodles come in 6 shapes: Extra Thin, Thin, Thick, Flat, Wide, and Knife Cut. I think the default or regular noodle is the Thin. My friend wants to try Knife Cut next time. The huge table with utensils, water and tea dispensers are meant for the servers only. They prefer to refill the tea for you, so you don't accidentally burn yourself. Fun authentic Chinese menu with lots of items I would try: Rainbow Xiaolong Bao or XLB, Spicy Chili Oil Beef, Beef Pancake Rolls, Chinese Burger (Pork/Beef), Big Beef Rib Noodles, Poached Fish in Chili Oil, and Fish in Pickled Cabbage & Chili Soup. Lamb is served here as well. If you're a local who likes the food and can visit regularly, I suggest asking a server about becoming a member. You get discounted prices on certain dishes. You prepay $100, but you get $150 restaurant credit. I visited in early December 2025, which is around Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas time, so maybe that's why it was such a good membership deal. I highly recommend trying Noodle Panda. read more

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===TL;DR=== - House special chow main w/ wide noodle - Rare beef rice noodle soup with vermicelli, no cilantro ===TMI=== - no cilantro: noodle still came with cilantro. Told the worker and he said he those are green onion. I had to point them out specifically before he told action. told them but that guy was new - Still had cilantro in the dish after he came back with another bowl - Hair/ lint in soup Came here on a Tuesday evening, parking is all luck since that's how Taraval street is. No one greeted when entered until we made it obvious since we're not sure if we needed to be seated or seat ourselves. Got seated, QR code menu to order. The food was underwhelming. For my rare beef rice noodle soup I specified no cilantro. The noodle soup still came with cilantro. I flagged the worker and told him that but his first respond was those are green onions. I had to point them out specifically before he agreed. He then said oh right, I saw your order and it said no cilantro and I told them that but (they still put cilantro in) the guy was new. He kindly took the bowl away and came back with it moments later (assuming they picked out the cilantro instead of making a new bowl). Little did I know, there were still cilantros in it. So therefore at this point, I had to pick them out myself. The bowl of noodle itself was quite bland and the condiments on the table didn't really help make it better. In addition to that, I also found a piece of hair in my soup - disgusting. The house special chow main was also just alright. The noodle was on the chewer hard side but at least they gave a good portion of shrimps. We specifically choose wide noodle on the ordering page as it ask to choose wide or knife cut. When it came out, it was just thin noodles... what's the point of choosing? After I finished my meal, I requested for checkout on the website (from the QR code order). It states that the staff is notified and will bring the check over. I've waited but no action was taken. As I look over, all I saw was the staff was eating something. It wasn't a busy night and there were two staffs working... could have been more efficient. The staff also didn't ask us if we want water/ tea until the food was served... thought that was a little late. read more

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Noodle Panda has taken over the former Hot Pot Garden, Simmer, Prime, Best Kept Secret space on Taraval. The interior is exactly the same as before. It's a large dining room setup that feels more like a formal dining spot than a casual noodle house. The previous management changed their concepts so many times, but it's nice to see something more straightforward take over. There is a bar with beer taps on the left side by the kitchen that currently is not being utilized, likely due to licensing. It's a lot of unused space, and having beer available would really help Noodle Panda differentiate itself from nearby competitors, especially given how spacious the dining room is and happy hour before the dinner rush. I came for lunch and had little to no wait, though there is a waitlist at the door. Ordering is done by a QR code at the table, but if you are not familiar with technology, you can flag down a server and they can take your order on a tablet. I ordered the beef noodle soup combo with two lamb skewers. The menu is fairly extensive, with options like xiao long bao, pan-fried buns, beef pancakes, and more. You can choose the noodle thickness from thin to thick and tou can watch the cook handpulling noodles through the window near the entrance. The soup was very clear and easy to drink, but a bit light and not particularly rich in flavor. The beef was tender, and the lamb skewers were solid with that familiar cumin seasoning you expect from Chinese skewers. Service was minimal. Aside from bringing hot tea, there was not much interaction with the servers unless you are paying or having plates bussed. You have to ask for hot tea refills, since customers aren't allowed to handle hot water, but ice water is self service. Utensils and condiments are already set at each table, so once your food arrives, you are on your own. Overall, Noodle Panda shows promise, especially with the hand pulled noodles and generous space, but with better utilization of the bar area, it could potentially become a solid spot on Taraval, especially with no shortage of competition for dumpling restaurants, they can offer beer or even a happy hour to differentiate themselves. read more

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House hand pull noodle soup. Broth is good and portion is descent. If you catch the offer buy $100 get $100 it's great deal! The pig ear is a must! read more

New Chinese restaurant on Taraval that specializes in handmade noodles! It's spacious, clean, and well lit. You order from the QR code on the napkin boxes. I like that you can customize the type of noodles (unless it's a rice noodle dish). They have noodle soups and stir fried noodle dishes. I came for a late dinner on a Tuesday at 7:30pm and was seated right away. I got the braised beef noodle soup with knife cut noodles and the pan fried pork baos. The portions were generous and noodles were good, you could tell they were made fresh. The soup was not as flavorful as I wanted it to be but it came with a good amount of beef. The pan fried baos came in a serving of 3. They were pretty big and the filling was juicy. The table had chili oil and black vinegar for condiments. They didn't have any soy sauce on the table so we asked the waiter for some and they brought some over which went well with the pan fried buns. The highlights were the handmade noodles, the affordability & large portion sizes, and the nice interior. I would come back to try something else. read more

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I quite like this place. When I first step in, the decor instantly reminds me of my trip to China so it was quite nice how well they were able to take that feeling and have it here instead. There's cute panda decor everywhere and I appreciate that. They even have a QR code to scan and order just like in China. Though unfortunately you can't pay when you order so you will have to get a server's attention to pay at the end of your meal like your typical restaurant experience. The convenience is so close! Almost there but not quite 100% the China experience I would get abroad. Lamb skewers Delicious grilled and seasoned lamb meat. Though I think it's quite expensive for that it is, especially when one chunk might just be all fat as I got in one of my skewers. But overall a good choice if your noodle dish is missing protein. Beef pancake roll I didn't order this as someone else in my party ate this but I was told plenty of beef, good amount of cucumbers, and no cilantro which is great for cilantro avoiders out there. Oil spill noodles My personal fav. It looks red but it's barely spicy. Instead, it's a wonderful mix of flavors. I prefer to get this with the really wide flat noodles cause i think it looks fun to eat and the texture is extra fun to chew. It doesn't come with any protein other than a small bit of tomato egg so this goes great with the lamb skewers. Beef tripe rice noodle soup Looks spicy too but again, not really. Instead very good and deep broth flavor. The tripe has delicious deep marinated/braised flavor that goes will with noodle. Rice noodle however was too al dente for my personal preference. Would prefer it be cooked softer next time. Crispy rice cake with brown sugar These rice cakes are not as chewy or hard as the Korean kind. Instead, they're much softer but not as soft as a mochi, somewhere in between. It's likely fried so it has a fun contrasting texture of light and crisp outside but soft and a bit of squish on the inside. The brown sugar syrup was much more runnier than i expected. It wasn't think and doesn't quite stick, and instead can drip off. Careful so you don't get any on your clothes thinking it's think syrup. It also has a but of soy/kinako powder that gave it a nutty flavor. Super fun plate to share. Drinks Avoid getting the hot tea. The plastic cups used just soaks up the bleach smell and was pretty distracting when trying to drink tea. Order a fun refreshing drink instead to help balance out the strong flavors of the other foods. Would come again! read more

Came on the Friday night. Full of people. Worth to wait. The beef noodles were amazing. Seeing the chefs hand pull the noodle onsite at the entrance. So cool. Servers were super busy, we were told to order through the QR code. They presented the food to you in a nice manner. They were very efficient, served you tea and water once seated. Seeing them running around the whole restaurant. They were friendly. Must try the hand pull noodles and will bring my family. read more

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The combo with beef noodle soup, lamb skewers and cucumber salad is my favorite!! Best lamb skewers I've tried in SF. Black fungus salad is not the best I've had. It is a bit too vinegar-y to my liking. Spacious restaurant. Good service. Portions are fairly priced. read more

Quick lunch spot on Taraval. Not too busy during lunch and very spacious seating. Parking available on residential streets. Simple dish packed with chewy noodles and delicious soup. Open seating, scan and order via phone and your order will come out shortly. Variety of items from dumplings, veggies, dry noodles, wok dish. Order a beef noodle with Chinese pickles ($16.98 w/out tax). The chili oil was not that spicy and compliments well with the noodles. The noodles were great, al dente chew and were super long pulled noodles. Can't go wrong with simple noodle dish, has a bit of everything read more

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The oil spilt noodles were actually really good. They werent overly oily. I'm glad it came with a good mix of vegetables to soak up the sauce. The sauce was a bit more sweeter than i would have preferred, but still good. We also ordered the lamb skewers and beef rolls - both hits! The lamb skewers i enjoyed because they were crispy and cut into small pieces. The beef rolls had a nice sauce that wasn't overly saucy or overpowering. Service was curt but good; no complaints. Restaurant was brightly lit, busy on a friday night. read more

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I ordered the 'Fish in pickled cabbage and chili soup' ($21.98) which I really enjoyed. The fish was so tender and soft, it went so well with the pickled cabbage. I ordered a side of rice to eat with it. I think next time I'll ask them not to put peppers on it as I wanted to drink the soup but couldn't because it was to spicy for my taste My friend ordered the 'Oil spill noodles' ($15.98), I didn't try it but she seemed to enjoy it and finished the ahe bowl! read more

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Food - Comfort food! - Huge portions! - Every dish was tasty - Soup and noodles were flavorful Service - Fast and so kind Ambiance - Liked how big it was inside. - Combined tables fine for 8 people - Clean Be back to try more! Everyone enjoyed the food! read more

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TLDR: As we are big fans of wider noodles of all nationalities, be it Italian Pappardelle to Cantonese Ho Fun, we come here for the handmade knife-cut noodles of Northwest China and my favorite - the Chinese Cabbage Pork Dumplings! The Pork/Beef Burgers are pretty good too.. almost like an English muffin with meat inside! =) What's Inside: Stroll on in, they'll guide you to your table, and whip out your cell phone to pull the online menu using the QR code shown on the napkin dispenser. They have big printed menus too, if you wanna go OG and order direct from the waitress like we did (we had substutions!) We ordered: Braised Beef Noodle Soup - A pretty huge bowl of knife cut noodles with a decent serving of chunks of tender fatty beef. Light but flavorful broth. Pretty tasty. Add bit of chili oil if you dare for extra kick. (5/5) Chicken (Rice) Noodle Soup - Instead of rice noodles, we wanted the knife cut noodles here, so we ordered direct from the helpful waitress. Tender strips and smaller chunks of tender dark meat chicken garnished with corn, bok choy greens and cilantro, and a couple of seafood (long-stemmed) mushrooms. 4.2/5 The Chinese Cabbage Pork Dumplings - As mentioned, my personal favorite dish here. Thick yet tender skin with an equally tender flavorful filling. Sure, lots of other places make this well too, but I like them here when I want something simple for my tummy, but there's always the chili oil/soy dipping sauce to tempt me in the other direction. I usually try every other dumpling with a small bit of soy sauce . YUM. (5/5) Dry-Fried Green Beans - straight off the wok, served burning HOT! Beautifully prepared with fried minced garlic and onion, however it was a bit too much on the salty side.. 3/5.. If it weren't that salty, It would have been a 5/5. PRO TIP: Next time if I order the Dry Fried Green Beans, tell them "low salt" please! House Chow Mein - Again, we subbed in the knife cut noodles here. You get beef and shrimp.. and tons of noodles. Not bad. 4/5 Grapefruit Drink - pretty good with crystal boba inside. it's nice contrast to the meaty braised beef noodle and house chow mein that we ordered. 5/5 Courteous service throughout, though a little difficult to flag down near closing time or for water/tea service. Getting Here: Located in the Outer Sunset, or what people now call the "West Side" of San Francisco is Noodle Panda at the corner of Taraval at 21st St. Easy transit access via the "L-Taraval" Light rail line right out in front. By car, parking is actually achievable out here without having to orbit the block more than once, even on a Friday evening. Verdict? We've come here a couple of times now, and the food and service is consistently good. Nothing crazy outstanding, but an enjoyable meal in a bright clean setting. Worth a try, I say! read more

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Affordable prices for big portions and one of the only Lanzhou Noodles spots in the city without going too far. Always love to come here for their Beef Noodle Combo with Lamb Skewers, so so tasty! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for awhile! Came here on a Sunday afternoon at 3pm (no wait). Got seated right away. Scan QR code on the table and ordered on our phones. Food came out in 15 mins which was pretty quick! Inside was pretty big; lots of tables. I got the beef noodle soup combo ($21) you get 2 lamb skewers and cucumber salad! Such a good deal! Portions are huge. Food was okay. Service was average, nothing special. Bill came out to $50. Would I come back? No. Parking is difficult in this area. read more

Noodle Panda - Beef noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

The three of us came for lunch today. We live in the neighborhood but waited for the hype to dwindle before we decided to come. Arriving around 11:15 am the restaurant was about 1/3 full. We sat down at a table for four. We used the QR code powered by the chowbus platform to order. However laminated two sided menus can be found on the table, and waitstaff can also take your order. If you're a panda fan you'll enjoy the interior. Pandas decorate the walls as well as the waitstaff who wear panda hats. And a sitting panda at the front entrance. We all had noodles, all good portion sizes - * hubby had braised beef rice noodles soup - mild. * daughter had house special stir fry chow mein - plenty of shrimp & beef. * I had traditional hand pulled noodles soup - this was very fresh as the noodles are pulled and cooked to order. Great broth. No spice. All the broths can be made with - no spice, mild, or spicy. Our food came quickly once we placed our order. Later we flagged down the waitstaff to pay. Next time we'll try other menu items like the lamb skewers and the dumplings. I found metered street parking a block away. read more

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Came here for dinner at around 6:30pm today (Saturday). The restaurant wasn't too, too busy so we got a table right away. We scanned the QR code to order. We ordered the Sauce Cucumber Salad, Beef Pancake Rolls, Fried Pork Buns, and Oil Spill Noodles (with flat noodles). The cucumber salad was very refreshing and perfectly seasoned. The cucumbers were fresh and crunchy. I really liked this dish and would highly recommend it as a side. The fried pork buns were probably my least favorite out of all the dishes we got. First of all, I was surprised by how big they were. Second, I was expecting fried soup dumplings but these were more like baos. The flavor was good. They were just not what I wanted/was craving. The beef pancake rolls were crispy and good. My bf and I really enjoyed the oil spill noodles. After we mixed it, I was afraid it was going to be very spicy by how red and how much chili oil there was. However, the spice level was mild and it was perfect. The noodles were delicious. They had a great texture and I loved the flatness and wideness of them. read more

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Noodle panda is one of the best kept secrets of the Sunset! The food is all fresh and delicious -- I would highly recommend the lamb skewers that come with some of the noodle combos. The skewer was cooked to perfection with incredibly tender meat that was still moist. Service was simple, but quick and efficient . They have a lot of space so it's a great place for families or large friend groups. read more

Noodle Panda - The best skewers - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here with a big group of people, fortunately there is lots of seating in this restaurant, you'll most likely get seated right away. The staff were very friendly with us. I order the beef ribs and daikon in clear broth noodle soup. The beef ribs and daikon came in a smaller bowl with tasty broth - slightly salty but the clear broth noodles balanced it out. I sort of ate it tsukemen style where I dipped my noodles in the smaller bowl to eat! The portions were huge! I ate this for two meals basically. The noodles were a bit soft to my liking but still delicious, the beef ribs were tender and soft and the broth in that one was tasty which made up for the noodles. read more

Noodle Panda - Beef ribs and daikon in clear broth noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Chicken with peppers 2/5. Kinda dry and flavor not really good. Pickled fish 3/5. Go to a place that specializes in it, the fish felt kind of rubbery and the soup wasn't spicy but it had a good flavor. I expected heat so it felt unfullfilling for that. The lamb meat was good. It was tender and fall off the bone. 5/5. The dumplings were good. Like any average dumpling, nothing special but not bad. The ambiance is super cozy and large. I love the decor and theme of the place. Service is good, attentive and fast. read more

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Noodle Panda is a great casual noodle spot on Taraval with quick, no-fuss service and delicious food with large portions. The hand-pulled beef noodle soup combo is more than enough for one person, and the lamb skewers are full-sized (not the puny ones you get at other places). The skewers are succulent and fatty, though I would have preferred them to be spicier. The cucumber salad really cuts the richness. The noodles were perfectly al dente (we chose the sliced or knife cut variety), and the thinly sliced beef was well-marinated and flavorful. read more

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