FOOD: #86 chow mein, with crunchy noodles (special request) and beef (extra charge). The beef/vegetable broth sauce was SO GOOD. So good. Very savory and a good portion of veggies and tender beef. The crunchy noodles were ok, more crunchy and oily than I prefer, but not horrible. We also ordered pad see you/ew. Not a fan of this one. The beef was chewy, nothing like the beef in the chow mein. The sauce was not great and very oily. PARKING: decent parking available on the side and in front for curbside pickup. Shouldn't be a problem. COVID: lots of COVID precautions which was nice: no indoor seating, curbside pickup available, plexiglass cashier divders, masks required for staff and patrons. I think they offered outdoor seating but that may have been workers on lunch because I wasn't paying too much attention. BOTTOM LINE: I'd recommend the beef chow mein with crunchy noodles for sure! read more

Came here with my little brother and some friends the first time; and we have been here more than 9 times since then I really love this place. The Pho is always good, the pineapple fried rice is amazing as well, this place really has good food. The only down fall to this place is that the customer service sucks. The waiters take forever to come to you, they don't bring you chop sticks or straws unless you ask them for it, I have. No clue why they don't bring it in the beginning. They also take your order and then just walk away from you in mid sentence. It's so rude, but the food makes up for the lack of respect. The only reason why I'm giving them a 4 is because the food is amazing and so fresh. But the staff they are not professional at all, I was shocked the first time it happened but the other times we came it was the same as well. So I'm guessing they are just this way. But If your okay with having to ask for everything and asking for refills, and want good food then this place is for you. read more

Shout out to Noodle World for coming through and still taking my order 45 mins before close. Food was delicious and hot. Got the Tum Yum Seafood soup and beef chow mein with Thai tea. Amazing dinner choice while watching my novela. read more

They seat you like you're at a fish market with a ticket number and they never bothered to renovate since they bought the Bobs Big boys. You'll still see the big boy statues inside. But man do they know how to make good food. They have a wide array of dishes and everything I've tried so far was amazing. The portions are generous so you won't be disappointed from eating here. They even sell boba but it's sub par. I enjoyed the pho and love going here with friends and family. read more

This is a location we go to when everyone in the group wants different things. I love how diverse and variety items they offer. It's a world of food in one location that can satisfy the different cravings everyone might have. I love their hainam fried chicken dish but sometimes the chicken comes out too overfried. We normally order pad Thai, and pad see ew and some fried tofu as well. They also give you pretty big portions at this place as well read more

Best noodles in town ! Whatever flavor you're craving- this place will hit the spot! And don't forget to finish it off w/ a Thai ice yea

I love noodle world. They've been around for years back even this location use to be the one closer to Garfield. My go to is the spicy speghetti or thai boat. They are always consistent at every location and I've been to the san Marino and pasadena ones. I'll occasionally crave spicy speghetti and no one else does it this way except them. Its truly unique as I never had speghetti like that anyone else. They are good for groups and usually have okay service. read more

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Came today 4/15/18 it was busy but we still got seated in less than 10 min. We ordered the pad Thai and vegetable eggrolls our food came quickly. The waiter was not seen after our food arrived. 20 mins later we finished our food and still no waiter. We waited another 7 min to see if she would come around so we can get the check and nothing. Till another waiter (Joshua) noticed our confused and frustrated looks he asked if we needed anything . Our bill was $35 , we payed with a $100 when we received our change we were missing $10. I went and told the front cashier she apologized and gave me the $10. Don't know if the waiter was trying to keep the ten or if it was an honest mistake ? Either way I left no tip due to that reason. Basically the food is good and for a great price but the customer service and waiters suck ! read more

Noodle World - Pad thai - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Noodle World is usually my go-to place when my friends/family have no suggestion on where to get a meal. Their menu has a huge variety of delicious choices ranging from noodles to rice dishes. My usual order is either the Pad See You or the Rad Nah. Back then their customer service was so horrible that it made dining here such a burden. Now the servers are on usually top of their game and it is one of the reasons why it's worth coming back here again. read more

Rating this restaurant based on the various times I've ate here for the past eight years. You haven't lived or experienced in SGV if you haven't ate here. Good food that is cheap and open late. This place has been around for such a long time that they just deserve a solid review in my opinion. It may not be the best tasting food, but it comes through on the days that you have no idea whether you're craving pho, ramen, thai food, or just noodles in general - hence the name of the place. I've been here on a 20 minute wait for a table and on nights like tonight where I'm here and we just walked in through the door and we were seated right away. Over the years, the food hasn't really disappointed me since I always order things that are familiar. It's not the best food I've had in any category, but it definitely just gets the job done when you're hungry and have no where to go. Just a warning though, if you go with someone, regardless it be you and someone else or a group of ten, be prepared to have your food come at different times ranging from 5 minutes to 20. Seems ridiculous but don't say I didn't warn you haha! Some things I can recommend: *Chicken wings - big portion, crisp, filling and shareable *Spicy spaghetti - flavorful, add beef and sriracha and you're good to go for a meal and leftovers for the next day *Beef Steak - beef is cooked just right and sautéed in onions and the sauce is a great pair with the white rice *Noodle World Pho - has everything pho can have like meatballs, tendon, tripe and of course beef slices; the best part is the noodles that come spicy already and have a kick This place is mediocre but I would come here again since it's so convenient. read more

Super disappointed , the employees attitude is very bad. Will never come back again. Good luck for your business.

Food is always a family favorite. This review is on the restaurant conditions--dirty and worn. Time to put some money back into the business with a fresh coat of paint & new furniture. The grime on the tops of the chairs is disgusting. The entryway needs a good scrub and the floors need sweeping. read more

This place is an oldie but a goodie! I recall coming here as a teenager and always ordering slush to go. Recently, I ate here with my husband and realized how good their food was. They offer large portions at fair prices. I love noodles and they offer every kind. My recent go to dish is spicy chicken yakisoba. It's delicious and not too spicy if you don't chew on the peppers. The drinks are only okay and I think there's better places to get boba, teas, etc. read more

Just picked up my to go order - My brothers chicken pad see ew was disgusting. My brother kept getting small little pieces of foreign food that was neither chicken or rice noodle on top of the pasty broken texture. What's also strange is that the noodles had chili in it.. We nonchalantly assumed it was garlic or some new sauce. But alas! The little pieces were old rice mixed into the pad see ew. So what we have now is someone's leftovers as our take out. We're already home and now have to get this issue situated. Calmly called asking about my order - Whoever the lady was that answered the phone didn't even let me finish talking. Ensue dialogue: Me: hi I just picked up a take out order and there's an issue Lady: ok what do you want to order? Me: no I've already picked up my order Lady: what's your number to pick up for to go? Me: ... no I already ordered Lady: I KNOW! I KNOW! what is your number Me: *gives number* Lady: oh sorry I don't have that order Me: ok well I just picked it up so.... * asks to speak to the manager And she hangs up on me. Fuck me then, right? Noodle world is cheap & has tasteless service - sorry, not sorry. Currently en route back to NW at MIDNIGHT so they can have their leftovers back. read more

Noodle World - Rice scattered in my pad see ew - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I always get these 3 dishes: Pad Thai : is a must have ! Garlic noodle : literally taste like garlic bread but in noodle form which means it was bomb ! Spicy spaghetti : not as spicy but sooo good ! Overall I love this place especially because it closes late! Good spot for after concert or game night meal read more

Noodle world deserves stars because of its extensive menu. I love that there are so many things to choose from: pork chops, noodle dishes, noodle soups, chicken dishes, appetizers, dessert, spring rolls, etc. they also have Postmates if you want it delivered. The best items I'd say are the pad Thai, pho, and spicy spaghetti. The spaghetti isn't very spicy but it has mushroom, tomato, sauce, basil and chicken which makes it so good. Another yummy item for kids is the chicken satay. The only complaint that I would have is that they aren't very good at picking up the phone and when you do get them on the phone, their mannerisms aren't really there.. they sound like they're in a rush, etc. but when we picked up the order, it wasn't very busy.. maybe they are understaffed? Nonetheless, try this place out for some decently priced items, large menu; almost everyone should find something that they like! Only downside might be the service read more

Rad na dish was ok, but the service was slow. the restaurant looks dirty, old and needs renovations! Hope the owner still want to run this restaurant! read more

Noodle World is a go-to place for my family as we use to dine at their original location since I was a kid. The food is affordable, they serve large portions, and they are quick to serve. My favorites include the Thai Boat Noodles, Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, and Pineapple Fried Rice. Other good dishes are their Thai Fried Rice and Spicy Spaghetti. All dishes mentioned are under $10! And each plate can almost feed two people, so definitely family style. The place gets pretty packed during dinner time, but they move pretty quick so don't let that scare you away. read more

i usually love this place for the rad nah seafood. however yesterday i found a dead black hairy thing inside the mussel. i have no idea what it was. it could be a shrimp or big black ant shaped-like body. it looks like beard but it had a body. idk if it's the restaurant fault but it ruined my appetite for rad nah forever. i should of taken a picture but i was so disgusted that i had to throw it right away. read more

Noodleworld's open until late, which is perfect if you've been out drinking, and wanted something warm and comforting to soothe your tummies. They have a wide selection of noodle soups, dry noodles, and even rice bowls that are good for sharing. I recommend the Chicken Noodle Soup (under the Chinese section), which is perfect on cold nights; their phos are also really good and filling; and their beef steak rice, which is hearty and super yummy. Can't wait to be back, for reals. (4 stars because service could take a while.) read more

Noodle World - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I give this place a 5 star because I've been coming here for over 10 tens years and the food is just as good every time. I like the spicy spaghetti and pork chop rice. When I feel like it I order the spicy spaghetti extra spicy. The hours are great. I order to go late nights. And the food always ready within 15 min for pick up. read more

No start for the manager who's name is Kim or whatever he is, being so rude over the phone without a "sorry" to the customer, ALL I want just an extra sauce it's fine to charge extra for sauce but I didn't get the extra sauce, that's the point..... when you told him specifically the name of the sauce ( make sure I got the extra sauce) this is the third time for me being charged but never got it right! No Management for this restaurant n under his leadership, the store became so thirty over the past 2 years! What a good manager! He should be fire for being so rude, not knowing how to deal with customers when things happen.... Will NEVER go this restaurant again! read more

LOVE how big the portion of meals are and very cheap as well. I recommend the pad see ew and pad thai there. Most of their pan noodles and rice there is exceptional. Would always come here with my husband and kids pre- covid but even now I order take out. The staff there are friendly and accommodating to customers. Their parking lot is also a decide to size so I don't have to worry about finding a spot when coming here. read more

Chow mein (soft) with seafood was delicious and filling. Most people order crispy noodles but eating them soft is probably a little healthier for you. Add a touch of their hot sauce in the jar to complete the flavor. read more

Noodle World - Chow mein (soft) with seafood is filling and delicious. - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've been coming here for over 15 years, back when they only had 1 location. It is our family's go-to restaurant for good ol' asian food. We are thai, so if my parents are happy with the food, then it has to be good! Whether you're in the mood for chinese, vietnamese, or thai food, you'll be satisfied with whatever you order. The menu is so extensive. Plates run $6-$9 each. Lots of drinks to choose from too and asian slush for dessert. My dad always gets the thai pan fried noodles, and my mom gets the spicy catfish with rice. I usually get thai boat noodle soup or garlic chicken with rice. My husband likes the pad thai. And We always get thai hand rolls for the appetizer. Service is just ok. But many of the waiters have been there forever. read more

I have come here so many times and tried a couple of things from their menu. Everytime I come there are so many people (even when it's late night like 11 pm-midnight). I think it's a little ridiculous how poppin this place is since I think it's just okay. The spicy spaghetti is definitely the best thing on their menu here, and that's not saying much because the spaghetti is not even spicy and not that great. Make sure to add Sriracha and hot flakes to everything on the menu to be honest. I've tried the udon tom yum, udon, spicy spaghetti, pad see ew, and a few other noodle dishes and they're all just okay. The udon is pretty plain and the tom yum one isn't as sour and tangy as I'd like. The dishes are definitely not the best that you could find around the area. But I guess it hits the spot. I recently came and got the pad see ew and even though it's the #1 talked about item it's really not that good. Pretty flavorless to be honest. The best thing about this place are the huuuge portions. Be sure to share because I cannot finish the whole thing by myself. Service is also very slow here and you will probably have to flag someone down. Drinks are merely okay too. Everything here is just ok. read more

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This is one of my favorite places, but there's one thing that just throws me off. My boyfriend ordered beef steak (comes with white rice). This is his favorite dish from noodle world. This time he wanted to substitute his white rice with fried rice and what he got was some tomato sauced rice with a pretty heavy fish sauce taste. As an Asian myself, fish sauce is pretty common to me but my bf is Mexican and this is just disgusting to him. I'm putting a bunch of pepper on it to over power the fish sauce a bit and still eat it. I'm not gonna waste food. This is a heads up to others who want to substitute their white rice, because substituting white rice for fried rice means you'll get pretty weird and unwanted tomato rice. p.s. He's still eating the beef steak with the plain rice noodles (with the sauce and stuff in a separate container) that I ordered. So it works I guess. Just pretty disappointed in the "fried rice" read more

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Been coming here for years, so it's definitely a family staple. I don't believe we've ever had any issues here, so there's nothing negative to say. There is, however, some positives! There are usual dishes that we order: shrimp fried rice, pad see ew, and chicken chow mein soft noodles (hold the veggies). All three are really good and they hit the spot every time! I always ask for chili oil that bodes perfectly with all three dishes. Service is quick and easy like it should be. Overall, this restaurant has been good to my family and me. read more

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An upgrade from my previous rating. I like how the place is setup at this time, morning to mid day of Thursday. The type of music I would expect from a pub or a bar (not a sports bar) is here!!! Music playing in the background. Not chaotic compared to the evening rush. The staff is friendly at this time. The place is very clean. The parking spots that are available are plenty. I like how the receipt can be emailed. Food is good. Price is good for the serving size of the food. read more

Beef chili with hair. We ordered for pick up and I just picked it up. Half way when my husband was eating it, he found a long strand of hair in it. Ruined our dinner. I always eat at this place. But tonight never going there anymore. Let's use our hairnets please and thank you. read more

Noodle World - Beef chili with hair. - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Took a long time to get my dish. Even though it was busy which is understandable but when i got my dish the noodles was stale and half cold and half warm. The dish has been sitting for a while and been warmed up in a microwave. Ordered the beef pad sew ew. Even though this place is always packed, i would not recommend!!! Update Then my remade dish came out and its suppose to be fresh and the beef was burnt and the noodles werent even hot. Had to cancel my entire order cause the dish was so bad!!!! read more

Dirty floors. Slippery all over restaurant. I just watched a waitress wipe the left over food/trash on the floor and walk away. Just pause and mop the floor for the safety of your customers and your employees read more

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I'm not from the area and I was hungry so i started browsing yelp and i came across this place. The activity that this place gets is actually crazy. The phone was non stop ringing while i was waiting for my order; there was a line of people waiting to be seated/place an order. This place ia definitely a popular one! I ordered a well done beef pho, a beef with chili rice entree, and an order of Gyoza. The fried gyoza were alright. I wouldn't order them again but they weren't totally regrettable. The beef with chili had me tearing bc it was too spicy for me. I was told the dish would be medium spicy but it was super spicy to me. I didn't really get to enjoy my food because it was too spicy. I'm a total weenie for spicy food so this was totally my fault. Overall this place was interesting to try out and despite their customer load, they managed to get my order out within 25 minutes! read more

You can't go wrong with any of the food here. I love coming here for the Pad Se-Eew Beef or their Spicy Spaghetti! I like to order a small Thai Boat Soup and a Lychee Soda to go with my meal. They tend to get pretty busy during the evenings for dinner, so try to come between 12PM-5PM for better and faster service. If you want to skip the risk of slow table service, I suggest ordering over the phone and eating at home where you can Netflix and Chill, which I love to do. They are open until 1PM if you are out late which is a plus! I'm a regular here and I do love the food, however I must say, the service is getting better over time. Keep it up guys. read more

Noodle World - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

For those who like to substitute their food due to dietary restrictions, please check your food before you leave if ordering takeout. I ordered a pad Thai yesterday and substituted the meat for tofu and when I got home I saw that there was a lot of pieces of beef in my pad Thai when I clearly stated no meat. It might have been an honest mistake because it was right before closing but please do yourself this favor and check it if you are substituting ingredients so you don't drive all the way home to find out this isn't what you ordered. read more

This is the best restaurant in Alhambra. Never fails me. Every menu item is delicious. Been dining at this place since I was 12.

YUMMY!!! I've been here many times over the years but somehow it fell off my restaurant rotation radar. Thank God we came back. Went on Memorial Day and just beat the crowds, so had no trouble parking. The portions are HUGE, so of course we had plenty of leftovers. We had: Fried tofu, perfectly fried, piping hot, delicious dipping sauce Chicken Satay, not bad but I would've preferred the actual satay strips on my salad instead of cut and fried (dried out quickly) and not enought peanut sauce on it Pork Pad Thai noodles, were perfectly cooked and flavored Thai coffee and Thai tea, both were strong, sweet and cold--as they should be! Can't wait to go back! read more

Have not had my Noodle World fix in awhile! Pad Thai - $8.95 - Typical pad thai done how I like it. Huge portion. House Noodles w/ Chow Fun Noodle - $8.50, 2018 now $8.72 - Broth was yummy. Good chicken flavor. Comes with a ton of chicken and shrimp. Chow fun noodles were perfect with this soup. Spicy Spaghetti Beef - Price changed from $8.45 to $8.95. 2017 now $9.95. 2018 now $10.25. The food here always brings back high school memories! read more

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My family used to frequent Noodle World and I remember the spicy spaghetti being a childhood favorite of mine. I just recently started coming back and now I understand why it's such a popular establishment. The food is so reasonably priced and served in huge portions. Delicious food at a great price--not much else to ask for. When in doubt, the spicy spaghetti is always a good choice. read more

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I love coming here because it's affordable and I really enjoy the food. But I was sorely disappointed when I was enjoying my boba almost swallowed a piece of metal that was inside. I don't usually write reviews but thought this should be brought to their attention. I hope it doesn't happen in the future to another guest. read more

Noodle World - Piece of metal in my boba - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California