The soup is it! Definitely come here for a hearty bowl of noodle soup. Tender beef, umami soup, and the noodles are perfectly al-dente, borderline undercooked (in the best way). Pan fried pork buns tastes good, but the meat to bun ratio is off. Service was overall friendly, but they did not bring us napkins and we needed to flag them down. Since they are new, they are probably figuring out the system, and I will definitely revisit for their noodles! read more

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

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Meal was ok, soup lacked flavor but noodles were good! Cucumbers also lacked a lot of flavor. read more

We ordered the traditional beef noodle combo, beef ribs with clear broth noodles, lamb chops, and the beef pancake roll. The noodles are nicely chewy, and everything tastes great! The staff are friendly, and we really enjoy the atmosphere here--especially with HK pop star Keung To's music playing. We'll definitely visit again! read more

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Just tried this place with my family and I was pleased with the restaurant and the food. I was a little worried only because there are several good noodle/chinese restaurants across the street, but Noodle Panda proved to be good and I will gladly go back. What stands out is that you can see the workers by the door making the hand pull noodles and dumplings as well as the larger size of the restaurant making it one of the larger places with the most seating in the area. Customer service was good and you can order via phone/ QR code or by the wait staff. No extra charges for tea and takeout boxes. Food reviews: - Signature hand pull beef noodle soup: Noodle was thin for being handmade and had a good texture and bounce to them. Soup was tasty and slices of beef were flavorful. They do ask if you want it spicy or not, but you can always add hot sauce which is already on the table. - Chow mein: Great flavor and the noodles were cooked well. Good amount of shrimp and meat. Good portion side and I would order this again. - Tomato egg over rice: Good dish and was tasty too! - Pan fried dumplings: This would be the only thing that I wouldn't get here again. 3 to an order. It was too big and there was too much dough. I would prefer Dumpling Kitchen if I want to get my pan-fried dumpling fix. All in all, Noodle Panda is a great restaurant that I am glad to have as a lunch/dinner option. Prices were on par with how much food is in San Francisco these days and there is alot of parking in the surrounding neighborhood. read more

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Came here with a large group and sat in the back room which was HUGE for us since we had so many little kids. Nice to be able to lock them into a confined space and not have to worry too much about them. The food was yummy and we were able to do easy family style with the lazy Susan in the middle of the table. Though we were in a tucked back room, the staff never forgot about us and were super helpful! Would for sure come back, especially for a larger group fast casual experience. The noodles were craaaaaaazy long! read more

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Staff were friendly and greeted us with smiles. Seated us quickly and took our orders soon after. Food came out in 10minutes. My sister praised the Lambs Skewers that came with my Traditional Hand Pulled Beef Noodle Combo. I loved the portion size of the noodles, and the amount of protein pieces were fair. I do suggest getting an appetizer or two though as the noodles are itself and pieces of protein. Great restaurant after hitting the gym. read more

Noodle Panda - Traditional Hand Pulled Beef Noodle Combo - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came during the grand opening, so the wait for both a table and food was pretty long but that's expected. We tried a few things (wish I remembered to snap pics), including the dry noodles, a beef soup noodle, and the lamb skewers. The beef soup noodles were honestly kind of underwhelming it felt like the flavor was missing something. The lamb skewers were just okay too, and kind of pricey considering you only get two. But hey, that's usually the case with skewers. Now, the dry noodles? That dish alone is reason enough to come back. The chili oil packed a punch, and the wide, hand-pulled noodles had the perfect chewy texture. It was such a good combo of spicy, savory, and super satisfying. If you go, definitely don't skip the dry noodles. That's the standout. read more

Noodle Panda - Dry Noodle - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was fast & good. Food came out steaming and had a lot of flavor. I loved the large flat noodles. Dumplings were good as well! The restaurant itself was clean and had plenty of space. I came with a stroller & had a lot of room. Would recommend! read more

Noodle Panda - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

A self service noodle place with zero explanations that it is self service. Quite disappointed with NoodlePanda. I saw a great reaction from other locals so i caved in to try. We got seated but with no instructions, you're supposed to grab your utensils, bowls, napkins, water, and also order yourself. Nobody told us until we saw other people doing it too. But the utensils, cups and plates weren't even clean, some still had green onions or oil stains on it. Service was also not great, there were no language barriers but it seemed like staff weren't even trying to be helpful. This place is like a downgraded OX9 Noodle in san mateo. It looked promising but the prices are kind of expensive for what you get. We got the combination noodles that come with the skewer, cold cucumber appetizer and the house noodle. The soup tasted okay, nothing special, like a watered down beef and chicken broth. It tasted okay because of the chili oil added. The noodle itself was really good. Good texture and great bounce to the noodle. The skewers were extremely salty. It was so salty it made the noodle soup taste refreshing for a moment. We also ordered the chinese hamburger, the bread you can taste was definitely previously frozen, it was quite hard and almost stale like? The meat inside was also extremely salty. I would not be coming back due to the cleanliness, service, and the way most of the meats were so salty. read more

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On a chilly evening, all I want are noodles in hot soup. NoodlePanda's got exactly that, and in giant portions! Order by scanning the QR code (we sat there confused for a while before noticing it), and then soon after you'll receive your huge bowls of flavorful noodles. Definitely recommend getting the knife cut noodle size, as I find them to be the perfect width and texture. Don't skip the string beans for your veggies - so tasty and a nice texture to complement the noodles. read more

Noodle Panda - hand pulled beef noodles + saozi noodles - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty mediocre overall. Food was fine. Just fine. The noodle soups were not spicy at all. Good amount of noodles though and when you get the combo meal, the cucumbers are the same size as the appetizer order. The lamb skewers were good though a bit chewy. When we got seated, they gave us water but each cup was only half full. They also never refilled. Restaurant okay overall though. Pretty spacious but the table didn't look well wiped down. I like that you can see them making food though. Wouldn't necessarily come back. read more

Noodle Panda - combo - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was able to eat vegetarian here no problem. The oil split noodles are great although the noodle thickness is a bit uneven. The green beans and cabbage are tasty dishes too but the green beans a bit oily. I've ordered one of these with the noodles to have a little more fiber in my meal. Noodles did come with a hardboiled egg but I wish there was a bit more protein substance for vegetarians. Service is good and food comes quick. read more

Affordable, clean, and tasty! There are def things that need to be worked out on the operational side but food came out quick and can be ordered through the QR code or waiter. I wasn't too sure if water and extra bowls was self serve or for a server to bring to us. Came in and it was super busy! Great for a quick simple meal. Will come back to try more! read more

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Food is super tasty. Pretty authentic. Do not miss the szechuan boiled fish in red oil. One of the best in the bay. The 3 or 4 times I've ordered it, the fish is cooked perfectly tender. They also use snakehead fish as opposed to basa or tilapia that many other restaurants use. This is a plus. Also highly recommend the lamb skewers and the beef noodle soup. Both super tasty. Highly recommend this place. Too bad it's in a dying strip mall. read more

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Very disappointing experience. When we arrived, the waiter told us to "sit wherever is empty." We are a party of three and chose a larger table. Shortly after, the waiter came over and yelled at us, saying, "This is a table for five people. There are many smaller tables--why didn't you choose one?" If we were instructed to sit wherever we felt comfortable, why were we being scolded for following that direction? The tone was extremely rude and unprofessional. It only got worse. When our chicken noodle soup was brought to the table, the waiter's fingers were inside the bowl, touching the soup. It was completely unsanitary and honestly very disgusting. On top of the poor service and hygiene concerns, the food itself (dumplings and chicken noodle soup) was bland and not enjoyable. Overall: rude service, poor food quality, and unacceptable food handling. We will not be returning. read more

Noodle Panda - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

We enjoyed our lunch at the new Noodle Panda the Friday of the restaurant's first opening week. We ordered the hand pulled noodle BOGO special (first week only), and both tried the beef noodle soup (one spicy and one extra spicy!) and a side of cabbage and pork dumplings. The food is solid and we would come back to try more. For those who like it hot, the extra spicy noodle soup had a kick, but wasn't anything too crazy. There was a decent chili oil and black vinegar on each table for condiments. They are still working out some kinks and issues given this is just the soft opening, and should work on a more efficient and clear waitlist system (at the moment, it's just a paper notepad at the door, which people crowd around and then argue with the staff), and having more staff to attend to the customers. It was clear the hardworking staff were overwhelmed the day we visited. Even so, they were very friendly and profusely thanked us for stopping by. Finally, the space is large, modern and inviting - it would be good for good groups although you may need to wait a while or plan ahead. Also, you can watch the employees make dumplings and hand pulled noodles from behind a window, so you know the food is made fresh! read more

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Noodle Panda has been my backup for Happy Family Gourmet across the street, but now I have a reason to treat it as a destination in itself. I'm pointing at you, Big Plate Chicken! This is, quite literally, a big plate of chicken stew. We're talking bone-in chicken chunks, potatoes, bell peppers, and I think I saw some onion but can't say for sure, in a medium spicy sauce, served over a good portion of chewy flat noodles. Yes, that's carbs on carbs, deal with it. The chicken, while not fall off the bone tender, was not tough either the way it can sometimes be at authentic Chinese restaurants. As to why you might want to deal with it, it was seriously yummy, maybe a low five stars, definitely better than a four. This is my first time having Big Plate Chicken, so I can't say how they compare to other places' Big Plate Chicken, but I was a very happy and very full - did I mention it's big? - camper. In fact, I was unable to finish it and had to not only admit defeat but wait a couple hours before I could even contemplate having dessert. Other dishes I've had here are good, but this one is a standout. I also had the cucumber salad and it was okay, maybe 3.5 stars. I've had much more interesting cucumber salad elsewhere. It's your typical well-lit modern Chinese restaurant. Service is efficient. Be aware that if you are still eating near closing time, they will interrupt your meal to settle your tab. read more

Many restaurants have come and gone at this corner spot of 21st and Taraval but I really hope that Noodle Panda is here to stay! My cousins went to Noodle Panda on their soft opening day, 5.17.25 and told us to check it out. They sold me on the hand pulled noodles and promo offer they have going on since the littles love fresh noodles. We drove up Taraval and got to the restaurant at about 6:45pm on Sunday. Right in front of the restaurant was a crowd about 6-7 different parties waiting for a table. Upon entering, there's a signup to put your name down on the paper. As I was writing my name down, I immediately stopped and did a few double takes as the workers all looked very familiar to the staff of a Millbrae restaurant that my family enjoys going to. Turns out it's the same owner as Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodle! Just a different name but with the same concept and slightly smaller menu. We love going to Jinweide for their hand pulled noodles and now Noodle Panda offers the same fresh noodles without requiring me to trek out to the peninsula, score! Noodles come in a variety of sizes - extra thin, regular, large, flat (wide), and sliced. Texture for each is different so it's a matter of preference but if you like sauce, the wider noodles seem to absorb better. As with any soft opening, be patient as they are still working out the kinks. They are a little understaffed for opening week since they have a BOGO special going on for their Special Traditional Noodle Soup but it's understandable considering the bowl of noodles is only $6.98! No where are you able to get a bowl of noodle soup for that cheap these days! The demand is quite high right now and unfortunately, there's not enough workers to bus and clean the table to seat the next wave of customers but they are doing their best! Aside from the noodle soups, some of the other dishes seem to be taking a little longer to come out and I believe they're not making everything off of their drink menu at the moment. I'm sure once the grand opening dies down, they will find their footing and will be able to operate just as efficient as their other location. If you like fresh, hand pulled noodles like my family does, give Noodle Panda a try! read more

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I've been to Noodle Panda a few times now, and it's always consistent and satisfying. The handmade noodles are chewy, fresh, and cooked perfectly every time, definitely the highlight! We ordered the braised beef noodle soup, cold seaweed appetizer, and the spicy hot pot. The portions were generous and the broths were rich, flavorful, and super comforting. The beef was tender and the spice levels were just right. The space is clean, the staff are friendly, and they give solid recommendations. Bonus: the food came out fast, which is always a plus. Definitely worth returning to explore more of the menu. If you're craving handmade noodles that hit the spot, this is your place. read more

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Chicken wings were undercooked and no taste. Server was grumpy and was not providing appropriate service. Only accepting orders and serving the order. You can't even get a chance to ask if you can have some fork or napkins. Nothing special lol read more

We came here for the fish in pickled cabbage and chili soup, but we also tried the noodle soup, lamb skewers, dumplings, and cucumber salad. The fish soup could have been better--the fish was tough, and we could barely taste the pickled cabbage over the spices. The noodle soup was very average, and the same goes for the dumplings and lamb skewers. The cucumber salad was exactly what you would expect, nothing more or less. The biggest downside of this place is the lack of service. If you don't speak Chinese, it's difficult to get any assistance. You order through your phone after being seated, but you still have to pay with a staff member at the end. I wish they would simply allow customers to pay through their phones and leave, as it felt awkward having to interact at the end when the staff largely ignored us because we didn't speak Chinese. They seemed to avoid us even when we were just trying to get a to-go box, not ask any questions. It also felt strange being expected to tip when there was little to no service throughout the meal. read more

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We planned to eat here for dinner but after the staff member's attitude, no thank you! We came in to charge our membership for the $100 promotion but before we could even do that with the cashier, another staff member butt into the conversation. We let them know that we know the credits arent available to use same day and that we were a member but the staff member kept repeating and asking us if we're a member, that we cant use the credit same day, to do it after we've eaten and to sit down first in a very rude with attitude way. After that, we left and went across to smile house cafe since their staff wouldnt be berating and treating us like we're stupid! read more

i can't believe i've never eaten here before! everything was so amazing. right when you walk you see the employees hard at work pulling the handmade noodles and dumplings made fresh right in front of you. my favorite part about this place is how you can customize the noodles based on your likings. i got the thin noodles recommended by the worker in the big beef rib noodle soup and it did not disappoint! the soup had such hefty portions of the beef and the broth flavor was epic. the xiao long bao and pork buns were filled abundantly and held together very well. i particularly enjoyed the consistency of the xiao long bao and how the wrapping wasn't too thick or chewy. the string beans were flash fried to the perfect crunch and the texture of the beef pancake rolls was divine. this restaurant was spacious, clean, and well lit. they also have a room in the back i assume for banquets and parties if you're looking for a nice place to host a large gathering like a graduation or birthday celebration. read more

I've been here a handful of times now, and Noodle Panda has officially become my absolute go-to spot whenever I'm in SF. It is one of the best noodle places I have ever been to. You have to try the hand-pulled beef noodles. They're super fresh, and the texture is absolutely wonderful. The Chinese lo mein is also solid, and even their sweet drinks are great. The restaurant itself is super clean, and the service is always wonderful. The workers all wear these dope panda hats and I lowkey want one so badly. LOL. Location wise, it's right on the corner. Parking can sometimes be a bit tough in this area, but we've never had a problem finding a spot. 5/5 stars and I will definitely be back soon. read more

delicious! i really wanted noodles and remembered I drove by this place a few weeks back when there was a line out the door. So we swung by on a weeknight and there were a lot of tables open. The menu is simple but has a good variety of noodles, noodle types, and appetizers. If you have had Ox 9, then same concept! read more

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Taraval in the sunset district is offering a lot of new foodie choices. Just happened to wonder into this noodle soup place. We ordered the braised hand pulled beef noodle, knife cut and XLB (rainbow xiao long bao). Beef soup was very delicious. Tasted like home made. Well balanced broth with tender beef cubs and some bok choy. Not overly salty but enough flavor to satisfy the taste buds. XLB was in the drier side. Fillings were comparable to some of the popular places but lack base soup. The restaurant was spacious. Waiters are friendly . I would it give it 5 stars if it wasn't for their dish wear being all plastic. These days, if we can avoid eating hot soup in a plastic bowl and utensils , that would be best for our health. I understand the heavy soup could be much for the waiters to carry but they can use carts. I wouldn't eat there again to compromise my health. read more

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very happy with the tripe noodle soup that had ample tripe, my favorite. Veggies in this and other soups were a bit miserly, would like to see more bok choy. All dishes pleasant, Price is good, service fast.. Be sure to get a selfie with the noodle, pulling panda at the entrance and check out the real noodle puller through the glass window. read more

NoodlePanda is such a great neighborhood spot. The food is consistently solid, and the braised beef noodle soup with the wide, hand-pulled noodles is my go-to -- the texture is unreal and the broth is super comforting without being too heavy. Service really stood out on this visit. Our server noticed we didn't finish one of the dishes, proactively asked for feedback, and ended up taking it back and not charging us. Totally unnecessary but very appreciated -- you don't see that level of attentiveness everywhere. Overall, it's a place I genuinely enjoy coming back to. Great food, thoughtful service, and that warm, local neighborhood vibe. read more

date & time: wednesday june 25, 2025 @ 1:30pm vibe: groups of ladies who majong & families in alo sets decor: vibey contemporary panda themed noodle spot service: very kind & helpful devour: beef noodle soup, beef noodles, steamed baos & rice cakes w/ brown sugar for dessert total: $56.68 read more

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Delicious, casual hand pulled noodles! Dishes (ranked by best): 1) traditional beef noodle soup with hand pulled noodles: rec mild spicy (no spicy isn't enough kick but you can add your own chili oil at the table side. It's the same sauce) 2) Oil Split Noodles: good but just not as good as the beef noodle soup. 3) XLB: skip, too salty and wrapper is too thick 4) Beef Roll: skip, too dry Logistics: -accepts cards -street parking only -plenty of indoor seating, can accommodate large groups of 8 read more

We popped in here to try the noodles for an early dinner. It's a very spacious restaurant and used to be the site of a hot pot place. Staff is very nice and speak fairly good English but hubby asked for mild spicy noodles and it arrived too spicy with lots of chili peppers. So he didn't think she understood him. He ordered the special, $22 which came with hand pulled rice noodles, beef, bok choy and 2 skewers of lamb cubes and really delicious marinated cucumbers. Portions were very large. I ordered the yellow chicken noodle bowl. All their noodles are rice noodles, no egg noodles. The broth was homemade but didn't have the umami I was hoping for. The chicken pieces were chunky and I prefer shredded chicken. The food was Okay but I don't think I'd try the noodles again. There was so much chicken noodle leftover the next day the noodles absorbed all the liquid. I added canned chicken broth and it tasted like yummy chicken noodle soup. read more

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The staff were extremely rude and unwelcoming. We were waiting at the entrance, clearly visible, yet no one came to greet us or explain the seating process. We were left standing there for no apparent reason. Some of the food was not Fresh and looks pre made. Not impressive at all. read more

Everything was delicious especially the lamb chop and the saozi noodle soup. Will definitely come again. read more

Noodle Panda - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

A new hand pulled noodle restaurant in SF?? Count the entire residential population IN! Except... maybe not. The hype was definitely great and tantalizing but the food itself was fine. I've definitely had better and I've probably had worse. I think if you are located in the area, this is a great addition to the sunset but to the city and the Bay Area? There's no need to drive more than 30 minutes to come here. We got varying soup noodles (since I went with a large group) and the overall consensus was: oh... not bad. but also not delicious. We tried their lamb skewers and those were just ok as well. Nothing in particular stood out but nothing also stood out as being bad (except for my tomato egg noodles but that's on me for ordering that). read more

Don't understanding the higher rating for this place. I ordered the traditional hand pulled noodle soup and the noodles were all mush. Broth was not bad but the noodles were just terrible with only a couple pieces of meat. The waitress ridiculed me because I misspoke when I asked about something. Yeah right... My lunch companions were not thrilled with their dishes either. Enough said. read more

Stopped by NoodlePanda for a comforting noodle fix and left fully satisfied. We ordered three different bowls: the Sour Vegetable and Fish Noodle Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, and the Traditional Hand-Pulled Beef Noodle Soup. Every bowl was thoughtfully prepared--flavorful, balanced, and not overly salty or rich, which in Asian cuisine is a major compliment. The broths were clean and soothing, letting the fresh ingredients shine through. The beef noodle soup stood out with its tender slices of beef and hand-pulled noodles that had great texture. The chili oil added just the right kick without overpowering the broth. The fish soup was subtle but refreshing, with the sour pickled vegetables adding a nice tang. The chicken bowl was light and aromatic with perfectly cooked greens and bouncy ramen-style noodles. Service was quick, and the tea pairing was a nice touch. To some the self-service can be a blessing or a detriment. You'll have to flag someone down if you need help with questions. read more

Noodle Panda - Hand pulled beef noodle, Chicken noodle soup, Sour vegetable and fish noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The noodle soups were good. The scallion pancakes were flaky. The lamb skewers were good. The XLBs are to be avoided. Bit into one and it was extremely dry. Bit into a second one and it had minimal soup. The big chicken platter was OK but the knife-cut noodles were inconsistent in thickness. It was OK when thin and you just had a mouthful of dough when eating the thick parts. It was a soft grand opening so place was crazy busy and staff was clearly struggling to keep up. Literally had to self-service ourselves to water, napkins, soup spoons. Took a little while to get plates too. I'm hoping they get better I'm with time but right now, food was OK for certain menu items and execution was severely lacking. read more

Found out from a friend that the soft opening of NoodlePanda was this weekend and they are currently offering a BOGO deal for their traditional hand pulled noodles. We arrived around 7:15pm on Saturday but didn't get seated until almost 8:00pm. They were very busy but once seated the food came out very fast. They also had a lot of tables inside/place is spacious but short on wait staff which probably also lead to longer wait times. I like how you can watch them hand pull the noodles in the kitchen! We got the traditional hand pulled noodles and the fresh garlic cucumber. I enjoyed the regular thickness for the noodles and mild spicy. Could have gotten regular spicy but the mild was nice - sometimes you never know when it can be too spicy. The beef was good as well. Cucumbers were refreshing. I will definitely be back but maybe when the lines start to calm down a bit. read more

Noodle Panda - Traditional Hand Pulled Noodles and Garlic Cucumber - Noodles Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was decent overall. The noodle portion was a good size and filling, but the flavor was just okay. There wasn't really any service since everything is self-order. It's a convenient spot if you're looking for a quick meal. read more

Fast service and warm meal. We got the beef noodle soup and it was full of flavor and a good value. We got the combo with came with cucumber salad and mutton. The mutton was tender and had the right amount of spices. The cucumber salad was refreshing and delicious. I would recommend Noodle Panda. read more