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    Noodle St

    4.6 (115 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Lamb Skewers (3P) Only okay
    Bryan W.

    Very good service, great food, huge portions. Best to share with someone or you will be taking home a doggy bag.

    Shirley W.

    The food is delicious! We had the beef wrapped on a scallion pancake-ingredients so fresh; the spicy wonton is full of flavor and the spicy beef noodle soup was on point with lots of noodles and perfect texture. Mmm mm. Service was efficient and the interior is bright.

    Spicy Beef Tenden Noodle
    Kirsten C.

    Ykw... Noodle Street is soooo good, I hope more people try their food. This was my second time coming here but this time with my boyfriend-- he was craving beef noodle soup... He got the signature beef noodle soup, and I got the spicy beef with tender noodle (We both got the knife-cut noodles, so chewyyy) Mine said spicy, but honestly it was not spicy at all. My boyfriend can barely handle spice and he kept stealing spoonfuls of my soup because he liked it so much LOL Lately I've been trying to eat dishes how the chef meant for them to be eaten instead of picking everything apart like I usually do. I'm kind of picky, so I almost didn't try the kale because I'm not really a vegetable person, but once I did, it actually made everything better. I feel like when I stopped overthinking and just ate it all together, I started enjoying food way more. The best bites were when I'd sip the broth first, then eat some kale, then beef, then noodles. Literally so goodddd! I recently discovered tendon too, and now I'm a BIG fan. They gave me a really good piece and the texture was so satisfying. I'm already thinking about having it again tonight for dinner. We also got the beef rolls, which were really good. The sauce inside had so much flavor and I just wished there was more of it. It wasn't dry at all either, and it had this slight sweetness. The vegetables inside tasted fresh too. I genuinely really like Noodle Street. Like everyone there is so nice, they helped us pack our leftovers, checked on us, made sure our waters were full. Just really good service.

    Kayla A.

    A nice addition to (Westwood Village! I hadn't noticed this place before but as I was looking for food to go I thought I'd try it out. I'm sure glad I did. Kevin was very helpful in suggesting what k should order. I ordered the stir fry with shrimp, the signature beef. Oodle soup and the spicy chicken soup. Everything was very tasty, especially the stirfry. Only downside is I wish they would offer white meat for the chicken soup instead of all dark meat. But overall, the food here was so yummy that I came back the following week with so I could dine in. A shout out to Kayla! Although she didn't take my order she just seemed like a breath of fresh air.

    Beef Stir-Fry Noodles knife cut
    Lily V.

    First time here and I haven't tried this place before but I have seen the one at Arcadia before. The place looks very bright and clean, the open seating and windows to the kitchen feel very modern like other Asian restaurants such as ding tai fun. We were seated and I really wanted to try their signature dishes but unfortunately spice level cannot be modified...I cannot handle spice and the beef noodle soup was all spicy...so I decided on the knife cut noodles, which I ordered for the stir fry beef noodles. I was a group of coworkers so they each ordered something. I think what I saw as a great dish was the crispy fried tofu, it was very good, wish I go that dish! My dish came out last, it was very good, i did taste ginger so i had to be cautious as I do not like ginger. I still ate it but avoided any small ginger just in case but still got some. I was quite satisfied, there was plenty of noodle versus vegetables and meat, so it was filling. We tried each other's dishes and I would say the best one I tried was the crispy tofu. Staff were pretty attentive as well, they were around and making sure we are ok.

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    Beto R.

    While we were strolling through Westwood Village looking for a place to dine, a brand spanking new restaurant on Weyburn caught our eyes. So we decided to check it out. It was a newly opened Chinese noodle spot. Inside, the restaurant with its East-West modern fusion décor was clean and bright, and with open kitchen in the back where we could see the chef knife-cutting the noodles from the dough. The seating arrangements of tables and booths could accommodate 60+ guests. The friendly staff led us to our table and brought the water right away. After browsing through the menu, we ordered the following items (we don't know how they did it, but first hot dish arrived in less than 5 minutes): Bone in Rib Rice Noodle: The noodle portion was generous, and they were nicely al dente. The bone broth was clear and light but savory. The rib meat was fall-of-the-bone tender. Chicken Stir Fried Knife Cut Noodle: The dark color sauce was quite flavorful and a tad sweet. The knife cut noodles were pleasantly firm. The carrot threads and green pepper went well with the soft chicken pieces. Beef Roll Pancake: Thinly sliced beef was paired with green onions and cilantro, then dressed with flavorful and slightly sweet Hoisin sauce, and all bundled together with beautifully crispy outer wrap. Creating a perfect combination of flavor, aroma, and texture. Korean BBQ with Rice: The beef pieces offered some resistance and could be a little more tender. The mixing of savory and slightly sweet Korean BBQ sauce with perfectly steamed rice was a combination made in heaven. Prices were reasonable and food was superb. Great new culinary addition to Westwood Village.

    Beef Slices Cold Noodle
    Austin H.

    I've been to Noodle St. twice now and have enjoyed both visits. The first time I ordered the noodles with minced beef sauce, and the second time I tried the beef slices cold noodle. Both were pretty good, and you could definitely tell the noodles were made fresh that day. I'm personally not the biggest fan of knife-cut noodles, so that dish was not really my favorite, but it was still solid. I ended up enjoying the beef slices cold noodle a little more, and at $11 it was definitely worth the money.

    Michael G.

    Our Son brought us here to try this Noodle Street. This place was so packed when we arrived, we thought it's gonna take a long time to wait but the line moved fast. My wife got the SPICY BEEF AND BEEF TENDON NOODLE/RICE NOODLE SOUP, my soup was the SIGNATURE BEEF NOODLE/ RICE NOODLE SOUP and my Son had the WATERMELON JUICE. and KOREAN BBQ WITH RICE. Both my son's and wife's food was delicious but mine tasted bland , I expected that this would be a very tasty one but it's really bland and I didn't enjoy this Soup. I probably will get what my Son got next time, the Korean Beef with rice because it was very tasty and with tender meat. There are plenty of tables inside, service was fast and friendly. Mostly Students or teens dining in this area since it's close to the Campus and plenty of small restaurants too around, so Parking kinda tough , theres side street but kinda hard to get one but only a few steps from the restaurant there's a paid parking lot .

    Mark L.

    My family and I were in UCLA area, and my wife had previously tried the Noodle St. restaurant, so we decided to dine there tonight. We ordered Signature Beef Noodle Soup with sliced beef, radishes, cilantro, and leeks, Stir Fry Noodles with onions, kale, bell peppers, and carrots, Lamb Skewers with lamb, chili powder, and cumin, Beef Roll Pancake with beef, green onions, cilantro, and hoisin sauce, and Beef Fried Rice with beef, green peas, and green onions. All the food we got had a great taste and quality. This Noodle St. restaurant tastes better than the one at the Arcadia Mall. We will definitely return when we are in UCLA area.

    Steve S.

    I was really impressed with this spot today. I stopped by for lunch, cause I heard some good things from a friend. After a 5 minute wait I was sat at a table by a nice waiter, who was happy to tell me about their best sellers. One of the bestsellers was being consumed at a table next to me by a patron and as soon as I saw it, I just had to have it. I went with Savory Braised Chicken Noodle entree and it's probably one of the largest entrees I was ever served in a restaurant setting. The entree was just massive and I honestly wasn't sure if I'd finish it, but I did....I did. The noodles were delicious, served with a few pieces of potatoes and peppers, soaked with savory, flavorful broth and overloaded in a good way, with extremely yummy chicken pieces. Each ingredient of the entree tasted very fresh, tender and juicy and the entree just hit all the right flavor notes of a phenomenal meal. I'm still in Awe of their portion size. You won't leave this place hungry. The energy here was great, with the design being contemporary and the place being pretty spacious. The customer service was very solid as well. Will definitely come back for more!

    What we ordered for 4 people and shared. We did not leave hungry.
    Thiri Z.

    This place is popular for their noodle soups and it did not disappoint. This place is popular for students and families alike. The portions are huge! We got the spicy beef noodle soup and it had great flavor. The beef roll pancake is filling. It tastes great with their chili oil. The spicy chicken wonton were also decent. Honestly between these 3 dishes, 4 of us shared it with the thought of ordering more and we were all decently full. The service, well, it's a bit slow. They didn't bring us waters, or spoons or extra bowls. They also don't buss the tables either so you are left with a table full of dirty dishes. So, I took a star off. But honestly, We are here for the food and not the service. Overall, since this place is halal, it was very busy and I highly recommend it. We got there at 6 and it was fairly busy but got a table right away. Then there was a bit of a rush after but the patrons didn't camp around after they finished eating so the tables turned over quickly.

    ED A.

    Worked on call this past weekend--rainy and cold weather. The perfect way to end the evening was with a warm, generous bowl of beef noodles Service is always great, and street parking was easy since students are still on holiday break.

    Scallion Pancake (3P)
    Chinsin S.

    Okay, this place exceeded expectations. I was waffling between a 4 and 5 here, but I'm going to go with a 5. First, the staff was phenomenal. Everyone was so kind, patient and personable. I felt like a novice my first time here, asking a ton of questions because well, I was genuinely curious about things and they were so knowledgeable, patient (again) and even added their own thoughts. Second, the the place was brand spanking new and spotless, having been open for just around 3-4 months. And lastly, the food hit the spot, cozy and comfy. I went with two options today for lunch: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup with knife cut noodles and the Scallion Pancakes. The Scallion Pancakes - absolutely get them. Do not walk. Run. Those were by far some of the best I've had - 10/10, no notes. They were so warm, crunchy and didn't taste oily at all. I shouldn't have finished the entire plate myself, but whelp, here I am! As for the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, it was above average and while not the best I've had, I would totally go back again. I was skeptical at first, as I didn't expect to find a solid bowl in West LA, but Noodle St proved me wrong. While the broth was hovering between average to above average (not exceptional), the beef was top tier. They were also generous with the beef portions and everything tasted flavorful and tenderized. Big fan. Overall, if you're craving hot soup during a cozy and cold day in West LA, you can't go wrong here, and arguably, this could be one of the best on our side of town. I'll be back for sure!

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    This is my top food craving these days. Love the veggie stir fry with knife-cut noodles. Mmm!! I am happy to hear it's woman-owned too!

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    Food was very good priced reasonably. I would definitely recommend trying it if you like this type of food enjoy

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    Ask the Community - Noodle St

    Does this Noddle St location serve halal meat?

    Yes, although this is a Chinese restaurant, they source their meat from Halal vendors and do not serve pork at this location

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    Marugame Monzo

    Marugame Monzo

    4.4
    (5.2k reviews)
    11.9 mi
    $$

    Freshly made udon. Nothing goes better than this…read more My second time here. And this time we tried the duck udon and sea urchins udon. Both are excellent. The sea urchins one is creamy and VERY RICH. The cream sauce bend in really well with the sea urchins. But definitely not something you would order if you are on a weaker stomach. The duck udon is flavorful with plenty of meat. The soup pair perfectly with the udon as well. There was a line outside before it opened. But not too bad. They got a little eating area outside right next to the street and I saw people ate there with their dog as well. I guess that they are "kinda" dog friendly?

    7/19/2026 3 1/2…read moreStars Not my first time here, but my first review on Yelp. Been awhile since I was last here. UDON KAKE It was good, but the broth was a bit salty at first. Udon noodles were good, but it was not excellent. It did have light chewy texture. BUT in comparison to Meiji Seimen, it fell short, really short! I was disappointed. BEEF BOWL It was delicious! Beef was tender and moist and loved the caramelized onion too. Rice was delicious too, not dry nor mushy. Served with pickled red ginger. A very satisfying bowl. Sat at the bar, so watched them make udon from scratch, which was nice. WAIT LIST There was a line when I got there, just as it opened. It wasn't long, but everyone wrote their name down on a wait list. There's a sheet of paper placed on the table outside. Please write your name down ASAP, as that will help in making sure that you will grab a seat. Also, the lines are disorganized too, so it's best to write down your name, so no one cuts in front of you. It is a small restaurant. Limited seats. CUSTOMER SERVICE It was okay. Everyone got in the restaurant in the order they came in. Service was quick and there were no delays in taking orders. The server came by quickly and dropped off the check as she saw that I was nearly finished with my meal. PARKING Parked at Joe's Autoparks. It was $15! I did not know until after I paid the ticket. Very difficult to find parking in this area, so not many options unless you want to walk really far, back to your car in 90 degree heat. There was another parking garage next to Joe's, but the price was the same! Would I come back again? Not sure. Given that the udon wasn't what I expected, it may be my last time here. Also, parking sucks.

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4
    (3.3k reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    Always my favorite place to get a vegan bibimbap when in K-town. I appreciate that they have about…read more4 options on the menu that can be made vegetarian or vegan, but I'm always craving a bibimbap. My partner always orders their Beef Bulgogi as well. It's expensive ($34.99) for the Premium Angus beef, but the flavor is just so worth it. Service is fast and efficient. Located in the corner of a strip mall in Koreatown, it is very difficult to find street parking nearby, so I usually opt to pay $5 cash to do the valet parking in the parking lot of this strip mall. It's just faster and easier.

    I have been a fan of Hangari Kalguksu for years, however the parking situation in the area, and in…read moreKtown in general deters me from coming as often as I crave their food. On our latest visit we took the Metro, exited at Wilshire/Normandie Station, and walked 8 minutes over. The restaurant seems to have updated their décor to a more modern and new look since my last visit. Also they have introduced a lot of new menu items, so it felt like an appropriate time to update my review and renew my support for the business. On prior visits I have tried both the Clam Kalguksu ($22.99) and the Chicken Kalguksu ($22.99). Both are delicious depending on what protein you are craving. The broth is incredible soothing and great for a cold day or just anytime you need comfort food. The noodles are chewy and pillowy soft, it just melts in your mouth. When we arrived on our latest visit it was as busy and popular as I remembered. We were lucky that they were able to seat us right away. This latest visit my boyfriend and I tried new items from their menu. My boyfriend had the Tokmanuguk ($20.99) which has rice cakes, dumplings, beef, egg, and carrot in their anchovy broth. I had the Chicken Jook ($23.99) which is the Korean version of a chicken porridge that comes with half a small chicken, green onions, garlic, toasted sesame seeds, squash, onions and topped off with a smidge of sesame oil. Our meals came with a little palette cleansing introduction of barley rice. Just a few bites, but it sets up your tastebuds for the meal. They also had some side dishes for the table. The food took a while to come out, but understandable for how busy they are. This food is made with love and your patience will be rewarded. When it came, it was SO DELICIOUS! I tried a bit of my boyfriend's food and it was so comforting. Perfect for those who like the chewiness of the Korean rice cakes or dumplings. I just love my chicken porridge a little more cause I'm obsessed with porridge whenever I can get it. I love how much vegetables Koreans are able to hide in their porridge while making the veggies so tiny, you won't even notice it. So healthy, delicious, and soothing. It was like a hug for my soul. Also, the portion was huge and both my boyfriend and I had a portion togo that was the size of another meal. You can't go wrong with their food here. I definitely want to make an effort to come back more often. Until next time!

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    Afuri

    Afuri

    4.4
    (949 reviews)
    12.4 mi
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    I love yuzu shoyu ramen. It's hard to find a place that serves yuzu flavored ramen, so I was…read moreexcited to see that Afuri is known for it. I had it in Japan before and it was delicious! They offer Yuzu Shio (salt broth) and Yuzu Shoyu (soy sauce broth) Ramen. I went with Yuzu Shio ($19.50). The yuzu gives it a refreshing/bright taste that really cuts through the fatty broth and pork. Yuzu Limeade ($7) and although I liked the drink because it had a strong yuzu and lime taste, I wouldn't recommend getting it with a yuzu flavored ramen because it takes away the yuzu flavor in the ramen. Service was friendly and attentive. The space is open and bright. We paid for parking just to the side of the restaurant so that we didn't have to deal with street parking.

    Good ambiance, definitely. Good service, yes. Good food, yes. Good value.. no, not really…read more Came for their 6th anniversary where it was 50% all ramen. Got their signature Yuzu Shio which was about $10 (normally $19.50!!), as well as their Afuri Roll which the server recommended ($23). The ramen rather had a small portion, but was balanced and pretty good - and the broth was definitely on the lighter tasting side, good for people who wants a cleaner taste. I ended up using chili oil on the side to spice things up. The Afuri Roll wasn't anything special, and a bit on the dry side but it had a nice variety of different fish inside. Overall, considering all the other competitive ramen joints in the area that have a more competitive price/portion/variety, I'm not sure if I'd give this place another go given the price. Great vibes though!

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    MDK Noodles

    MDK Noodles

    4.1
    (1.9k reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    MDK Noodles completely caught me by surprise. There are a lot of noodle spots around, but this one…read moreabsolutely deserves to be in the conversation. From the very first bite, you could tell everything was made with care. The broth was rich, flavorful, and had that slow-cooked taste that keeps you coming back for another spoonful. The noodles had the perfect texture--not too soft, not too firm--and soaked up every bit of flavor. Every bite was comforting and packed with quality. What really stood out was how well everything came together. The meat was incredibly tender and full of flavor, while the fresh herbs and toppings added the perfect balance to every bowl. Nothing felt like an afterthought. You could taste the freshness in every ingredient, and the portions were generous enough to leave you completely satisfied. It was one of those meals where you don't want to stop eating because every bite is just as good as the last. The service made the experience even better. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel appreciated from the moment we walked in. Great hospitality always elevates a meal, and MDK Noodles delivered on every level. I already know I'll be coming back because there are so many more dishes I want to try. If you're looking for a noodle spot with incredible flavors, fresh ingredients, and an all-around great experience, MDK Noodles is a place you don't want to miss.

    Summer days require a bowl of icy cold Korean noodle dish. This place is famous for their Korean…read morenoodle dishes and was here few years ago to try the others so had very high expectations. Unfortunately the 동치미국수 was far underwhelming. Honestly most places I've tried this dish did not meet the expectations. As a young girl there was a place in town that made The Best 동치미국수 (this place closed down in Cerritos), and have since been unable to find a place that came close. Nevertheless, I enjoy MDK. The 콩국수 soy bean noodle dishes is pretty darn good. May swing by to enjoy it before summers end.

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    Tsujita Artisan Noodle

    Tsujita Artisan Noodle

    4.1
    (172 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$

    * The Chashu Tsukemen was superb - the chashu melted in the mouth, the noodles were soft and…read morespringy, and the eggs were perfectly jammy; the broth was extremely rich, thick, smooth, and had hints of smoke * The Karaage Skewer was hot and fresh - the sauce was deliciously tangy and not overly sweet * Overall, an amazing spot with attentively quick service, welcoming atmosphere, and a must-try signature dish that is well-worth the visit

    This is a review only of their happy hour specifically, not of their ramen, which I have not tried…read moreand can't speak to the quality of. I actually became aware of the existence of this restaurant *because* they had a happy hour sign out in front, advertising, among other things, $4 salmon poke "tacos" (which was definitely actually a tostada, but still), and $3 nigori sake to go with it, which sounded pretty bomb - when I passed by the sign on my way to an event at Death & Co nearby, I took note of it but wasn't interested in food. However, when I left that event, an event I thought was going to provide a lot more food than it actually did, I absolutely *was* interested in food, and remembered that the sign advertised not only a traditional happy hour (open until 6 weekdays, 2:30-5:30 Saturday/Sunday), but also the same prices during a reverse happy hour (8 to close weekdays, 9 to close on the weekend). Given it was, at that moment, just after 8 on a Wednesday, I knew exactly where I was going to get the second half of my dinner from. Funny enough, I will say, the salmon poke that drew me in, was just... good. Don't get me wrong, if I were offered them for free, I'd eat at *least* a dozen. They were quite tasty - also like 2 bites worth of food (so eating a dozen of them would not be remotely difficult to do.) Salmon poke is wonderful, but if I wanted poke, I'd go find a poke place - even $4 felt a bit pricey for the size (they're $6 when it isn't happy hour), so I'm glad I decided to also try their karaage. Their karaage is BOMB - some of the best I've had, honestly. $7 for a 4-piece order of their karaage, by contrast, feels like a very reasonable price, and $5 (during happy hour) an absolute steal. Great karaage, great sauce, super fulfilling. The happy hour on karaage would be enough of a draw by itself - but separate from that, so would the $3 happy hour on sake, including both a regular house cold sake and a nigori. As you can see from the picture, they also intentionally overpour their sake, which is not only a very pretty presentation, but also an impressive amount of sake for $3 (heck, for DTLA, a pretty impressive amount of sake even at their normal $5 price). They also have $6 happy hour shochu/sake/juice cocktails that looked pretty good, though I didn't try one. Service was great, too - sometimes you can tell a restaurant is less excited to serve someone who clearly just came in for a drink and a snack, but that was not my experience here. Verdict is, I definitely want to come back and try their ramen sometime, but I would definitely make sure to do it either before or after their prime dinner hour, to take advantage of happy hour pricing. (And I would definitely get more of that karaage as a side. I will probably also make a point to do so as a snack, subsequent to any future events I go to in the area that end around 8 on a weekday, as well, for as long as that happy hour remains such a draw, price-wise.)

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    Daikokuya Little Tokyo

    Daikokuya Little Tokyo

    4.1
    (10k reviews)
    11.8 mi
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    Daikokuya is a long time staple of Little Tokyo, whenever I'm in town on business or vacation I…read moremake a point to visit. Their ramen noodles are always cooked perfectly (I like them a little firm) and their broths are super flavorful, their eggs cooked perfectly. I usually enjoy their spicy or black garlic broths which add extra kicks. Daikokuya can be busy throughout the day, but there servers and kitchen staff work hard to turn around orders and tables relatively quickly. Anytime is a good time for ramen from Daikokuya.

    Lucked out with not a huge wait and got to come here with a group of friends. Daikokuya is located…read moreon the perimeter of the Little Tokyo plaza and on a busy strip against other very popular ramen places. To be clear, you really can't go wrong with any of the restaurants on this street and I recommend just going with whichever one has the shortest wait when you show up. Thankfully we only had to wait about 20 minutes and got a table inside. There were 6 of us and they made us squeeze into a booth built for 4 which was a little annoying but we made it work. I ordered their signature Daikoku Ramen which was very flavorful and filling, just wish there had been more meat! My husband got the poke bowl with salmon and tuna which is a great dish for those on the protein grind. Service was mixed, they brought some dishes out immediately and then others in our group had to wait longer to get their food. Overall food was tasty and I would go back.

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