Noodle World is now circling the drain. Prices have skyrocketed, the place is dingy, light bulbs burned out in the ceilingTheir whole operation seems to now cater solely to food delivery drivers, and the front end staff has reached a level of rude you'd expect at a freeway off-ramp Denny's after the bars close. Still, after getting shut out at two different Pho restaurants down Valley that now close at 9 PM, we just wanted a quick bowl of pho for a couple of tired public school educators. Wewalked in here at 9:30 and stood near the "Please Wait to be Seated" sign while the front end guy made Grubhub sales and roundly ignored us. After about five minutes, he deadpans us and barks "we're take out only right now." The restaurant had about 15 tables occupied by customers. Store hours are listed as 10 AM to 10 PM. I asked if they close at 10, he literally yelled at me "It's 9:33!" Exactly-- and if you're doing take out, then the kitchen isn't closed, so how about showing us to a table? It's one thing to be that customer that walks in five minutes before closing and makes the kitchen crew stay. But in a quick turnaround noodle place, 30 minutes is ample. We walked out and it's doubtful we'll ever walk in again. Not sure if they cut all their expensive minimum wage servers early or what, but angry front end guy should be let go if management cares at all. I have been eating at this location for 25+ years-- when it was Noodle Planet and I was a young analyst working at East West Bank... later when it made the transition to Noodle World... for years with my kids and extended family. It breaks my heart to see what has become of this restaurant-- really the whole area, that now folds up early like a small midwestern town. I'll be taking my concerns about this particular location's failures all the way to Mr. Mekpongsatorn... maybe the president of the company-- a fellow Arcadian-- can explain what's going on at this location? read more

Oldie but goodie. Still got the same great flavors and variety of dishes from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisines . We tend to order from the Chines and Vietnamese selection. Here are a few dishes we love to order on repeat but the menu is so extensive that you can find something for everyone here. That is why this is a great place to go for large groups or for people who want different things. There was only 1 waiter working on the floor and he was great. I really hope this place gets a face lift. Sriachagetti Pad See Ew Noodle World Pho Shrimp Fried Rice Panang Curry Thai Boat Noodles Beef Steak Rice Dish The signage under the Bob's Big Boy is odd. It doesn't make any sense but who cares? read more

Foods are excellent, service was excellent too because usually attendants at authentic Chinese restaurants are RUDE!. Ambiance is normal for authentic Asian restaurants read more

My reviews are reminders to myself. Cheap price for decent food. Like the hustle of the staff. Like 1 guy service 20 tables but they'll get you what you need as soon as they have a hand free. Papaya salad - shredded nicely, decent flavor Catfish with chili sauce - fried catfish, nice depth of flavor, hint of spiciness Tom kha with chicken - loaded with veggies and meat, not as sour as some other tom kha but has nice mellow flavor Rad nah with pork - tastes pretty good but very similar to Chinese rice noodle/broccoli/meat dish They aren't rude, just busy. Don't go if you're the type of person who goes to a fast food restaurant and expects high end wait staff. (-_-) read more

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Great food with a lot of good meat. Nice family environment to kick back and enjoy a nice meal. Can't say enough about this place. Nice and friendly staff. You won't be disappointed. read more

Service was fast and correct. Food came quick. Plenty of parking. They take all credit cards. Remember to ask for the sauces. They don't have sauce on the table anymore. read more

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I haven't been here in a minute. The place has gone DOWN, way DOWN. The food was very bad. House Noodle soup- tasted like $1 cup noodles. Chicken curry, bad and bland, Tom Yum, bad, Mango Sticky rice not edible, the mangos were hard and green. Ugh. The floors, tables, walls were so unkept. Sticky and oily at the same time. The bathroom was filthy. sink doesnt work. What happened to this place How are they still open??? read more

Location is easy to find just east of Atlantic Bl and on the south side of Valley Boulevard. Parking is available in a private lot & in the street. Environment outside is simple no frills, the inside looks like an old diner. The old Bob's Big Boy statues are preserved inside and are kinda cool. Booths are always comfy and inviting. Staff is always professional and efficient. Food selection is generous for the price and appreciate the vegetarian options. WD available for ladies & gents. lol read more

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Noodle world has always been a fam favorite! The food has not disappointed us! The service is a hit or miss but most of the time the staff is attentive & friendly. The ambiance is super chill. If you're in the neighborhood & wanted to try it, I'd recommend the spicy spaghetti, the wonton noodle soup, & the Thai boat! read more

I used to love Noodle World back in the day, as I used to visit the West LA location. It's been a little while since I visited a Noodle World, and it was my first time at the Alhambra location. While the food was ok, I noticed the prices have gone up. For the SGV, you would expect prices to be a little lower. Also, with regards to this location it is pretty dingy. It is obvious the place used to be a Bob's Big Boy since there is the ugly Bob's Big Boy statue still in the middle of the restaurant. They didn't spend much renovating the place. Overall service was good however Tip: Restroom when I went was pretty dirty and beat down. You have been warned. read more

Came on a rainy Saturday for a reception. The restaurant used to be Bob's Big Boy as the statue is still in the restaurant. I remember coming here when I was a kid. I sat with my family and we ordered the following items: Pad See You with Chicken Tonkotsu Ramen Garlic Spare Ribs Spicy Wings Papaya Salad Vietnamese Hand Rolls I had order the Pad See You for myself and the noodle dish is supposed to come with chicken, Chinese broccoli, eggs, garlic and soy sauce. The dish lacked some flavor. I think if we had some chili paste or hot sauce like siracha, it would have enhanced the flavor of the dish. The noodles were a bit soggy for my liking. I don't recall the dish having any eggs. My son got the garlic spare ribs. I think he enjoyed it. I was able to try it and it was OK for me. My sister ordered the ramen and I had tried it and it was not good. It didn't have any flavor whatsoever. She didn't even bother taking it home. We all shared the papaya salad, spicy wings and Vietnamese hand rolls and the best item was the spicy wings. It had a kick to it but my 6 year old was able to eat it, so I don't think it was spicy at all. Overall, I think a lot of the food lacked flavor. Don't get the ramen here. I'd search and go to a Japanese restaurant if I was craving ramen. It was a cold and rainy day, so some good soup would have been good. Also, the bathrooms were really slippery when we came. It had been raining all day and so the ceiling was leaking. It's a good thing no one in our party slipped and got hurt. With a lot of restaurants in the area, I'm not sure I would return. read more

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I used to come here all the time with my family and enjoyed their food, however, it definitely has changed since the last time I ate here. Their pineapple fried rice was still good, minus the fact that their pineapple had a strong wine flavor to it. As the other reviews had said, their service is lacking and even though it wasn't busy today, it seemed like the workers barely wanted to even acknowledge when customers needed something. For a Friday, it was pretty empty. Maybe I'll give this place another try in the future, but until then, hopefully, they improve on service and food quality. read more

Noodle World - Pineapple Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Decent late night spot. Big menu with so many different food ethnicity options. We got the Thai boat noodle soup and chicken Tom kha noodle soup. The food came out incredibly fast and was surprisingly pretty okay. Was hard to finish because it was so big. Not the best most gourmet meal but it hit the spot. read more

Noodle World - Chicken Tom kha noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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From time to time, my mom always brings food from here for takeout and my favorite thing has to be the chow mein: crispy noodle! I love how once you pour the soupy base into the noodles, it adds a different dimension and purpose to the noodle. Additionally, the portions here are a win-win & and can be shared amongst others. Furthermore, the pad thai here is yummy as well! For the price it is, it isn't so bad. I wish I can talk about the service, but there isn't much to talk about since I wasn't the one that ordered. Most of the time, I always hear that this place gets really busy, so just fyi! read more

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Quick service, relatively inexpensive lunch place in Alhambra. Have come here quite a few times for work lunches since there are so many noodle dishes. Plus salads and meat dishes as well. This is a great place if you're dining with a large group and no one can decide what they want to eat. The wait from ordering to food being served is quite quick, even when I've gone with a 20 person group! The food is pretty good, not uh-mazing but still very good. The quantity is excellent, I always have enough from lunch pad thais for dinner. read more

Been coming to noodle world for 15 years on and off. I used to come here once a week at one point very long ago. Staff is always friendly. However, the food quality and taste have definitely gone down. Food is just not good. Mediocre at best now! Today is the last time I come here. read more

Great comfort food whether dine in or take out. Been coming here for years, you can't really go wrong with any type of soup or noodles or rice. They pretty much have everything under the sun you could think of in terms of Asian cuisine. Quality and quantity are good. The prices have gone up in recent years, but that's understandable. However, one thing that has been consistent has been the taste. My favorites are Pad See-Ew with beef, spicy spaghetti and Thia BBQ chicken, Tom Yum soup noodle, and Pad Thia. read more

Haven't been to this location in a long time. Mostly cuz it's always super packed when we drive by it. Ordered the mint leaf chicken which is one of their popular dishes. It was very meh, not tasty and lack flavors. The egg wasn't cooked properly and the sauce was all watery. It was such a disappointment. Felt like the food went downhill for this place over the years. It used to taste so much better and service was a lot better back then too. Wonder what happened to this place. read more

Noodle World - 102. Mint Leaf Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

This place is absolutely amazing! The service was very welcoming and quick. The BBQ pork with wonton noodle was off the hook, really delicious, the broth was on point and probably my favorite dish so far. read more

This location is off busy Valley Blvd, a noticeable difference from their San Marino location. Haven't been for a few years and came back for a large group family gathering. They had a table ready and the server was efficient in dealing with a larger group. Food came out quickly considering our group size. This is not a fancy place but they will deliver on value and predictability. Used to be a Bob's Big Boy back in the day, you can't miss the "Bob" statue homage in their waiting area. Nice that they kept the original legacy alive. Parking is available in their private lot or in the surrounding neighborhood streets nearby. read more

Still one of my go to places for some grub. The food is always bomb! The only thing I think that lacks in this place is the service. Always waiting for a long time for any services. I waited about 5 minutes for a pick up order that was already done. While I was waiting today, someone said that we've been waiting more than 30 mins for a table, walked up to the register, and they finally got seat. Besides that, now the good part.... the foodies!!! My always go to plates are the Spicy Spaghetti with Beef, Hainan Fried Chicken, Pad See Ew with Chicken, Beef Steak with Fried Rice, and Mango Sticky Rice. To be honest tho, I don't think there has been a dish that I tried here and disliked. It's always good for whatever I order. Yakisoba dishes are great. Pad Thai is delish! Mint leaf Chicken spicy and yummy! Spicy Druken Noodles!!! I think I can go on and on! All in all, good part of this place is the food!!!! Bad part is the service! I guess we can't have it all..... or can we? Then again, it's been like this for a long time. Food has been good since I started in 2000. 24 years and still going.... not sure how long they've been open before I started, but thats that. Services is usually about the same tho. They really need more staffs. P.S. im still upset with placing a pickup order a while back. Beef Steak with Fried Rice.... I don't know how I got beef steak with white rice and a $2 charge for salad. LOL read more

I've become a DoorDash workplace foodie for all the variety presented in the app. With the dawn of "fall y'all" weather and a chill in my bones me and a colleague were craving hot food. I ordered the spicy fried rice with chicken. It took me two days to eat - that's how large the portion was. The first day was tasty - the second day was even better!!! All the flavor was soaked in each grain of rice and what was left of the chicken. The spice level was "picky" - enough of a bite, but not overwhelming. Next time I want to try the spicy spaghetti read more

I love noodle world. Great service. And great prices. The food and drinks are delicious.

my favorite childhood place to come to! this place is great for bigger parties if you want several dishes to share. if you do order a dish, it might last you for another meal or two though. since they mostly specialize in thai food, i usually get their thai dishes. my favorite dishes are their thai boat noodles and their pad see ew. their prices went up recently, but i definitely think it's still worth the price with the amount you are given. their service here is usually good, but they do tend to get busy during dinner and on weekends so that affects their service and how fast they are able to help you. there's a parking structure near the restaurant with plenty of parking. sometimes street parking in front of the restaurant is also available. read more

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This is my first time visiting here, and I was warned that it's nothing fancy, but the food is not too bad. My honest review is that it's nothing home to write about, but it hit the spot for a warm meal on a cold day! Pros: they have their own parking The prices are cheap Decent food for the price The service is pretty good Lots of variety on the menu! Even if there is a lot of people waiting, the wait goes fast and efficient Cons: Mediocre food at best The bathroom was grosssss.... (Like the equivalent of what you'd find in a run down gas station) I would have given this 4 stars, but took one off for the bathroom, which makes me question how clean the kitchen is. Not bad, and I would come back, if other places around it have too long of a wait read more

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The hostess did not greet me - saying: "How many?" I followed her tattooed red plumeria to my four top window table (perfect) out of sight of the cornered Bob's Big Boy mascot's frozen glee! Gloria Gaynor's 2014 club version of "I am what I am" jettisoning me to WeHo's Rage circa '95, before whisking me off to Echo Park for Rod Stewart's Maggie circa '71 - a masterpiece....blaring from my eldest sister Janet's E. Edgewood Rd. apartment speakers.... The traditional and contemporary Chinese art frenetically fastened high on the walls of the cavernous space as though evading flying sauce... The men's room is straight out of Trainspotting: (By the way, Soilove will strip off that unsightly calcium buildup in the vintage urinals...) And scene. So I ordered the chow Mein with crispy noodles and fried tofu and why not! It's as gooey and savory and crispy as immersion in a Ming Tsai fantasy will allow! I am a contented vegan! Personally I would install some skylights, a living orchid on every table, parlor palms throughout and a phalanx of bamboo to guard those fastidiously tagged loos. read more

Noodle World - This is chow Mein with crispy noodles and tofu. If you want a bit just ask and I'll give you one... - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Our favorite dishes are the pad see ew (I wish that I took a pic but it was too good that I forgot) and Thai fried rice. This place is always busy, but there is so much seating that you can get seated quickly. After you order, the food comes out fairly quickly as well. Whenever the in-laws visit, we'll dine here, and it hits every time! read more

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Not one to write reviews, but the meet was overcooked, burnt, tasteless, and the rice... I feel like the staff were rushing to deliver the food as well as the chief. Price? Overpriced. Would not come again. I would give it 0 stars if I could. read more

the food for this price i think is ok not to bad before this place very busy but now still ok read more

Great place for large selection and large servings of freshly cooked to order Asian food. The service is quick and ambiance is casual. My favorite dishes are the stir fried noodles, especially the drunken noodle and pad Thai. read more

The food tastes so cheap and not fresh at all. Ordered garlic rib, beef stew rice noodles and red curry. None of them were good. The meat was so dry and tasted like was frozen for years. For the same price, we could get much better and fresher noodles and food at other restaurants. Overpriced but low quality food! Will not return. read more

This Asian greasy spoon diner-like setup was once a Bob's Big Boy. Not exactly fitting, but it does keep the the spirit going in a sense. Affordable in nature, they will be very busy during dinner hours. For many coming here for years because sometimes it is just a defaulted alternative. The menu is Asian a collective of fast food dishes from Fried rice to noodle soups to stir fry dishes. The eclectic fashion of flavors is mostly of the Chinese variety with a splatter of Vietnamese and Thai flavors too. With a valiant attempt, you will find a mash of decent flavors. The selective tastebuds will be a bit deterred, but most will find the menu acceptable. The atmosphere is busy, the staff is curt, and the food is hot. After the pandemic, much of the business has become take-away too. Hours are not as late as they used to be, thus counting on 10 pm being shut down time. Don't be surprised if at 9 pm they will turn diners away and give you the option for ordering take-out instead. read more

I'm a sucker for Noodle World and unashamed! I've been going here since HS which is an embarrassingly long time now and it is always solid. If you're looking for gourmet, you're in the wrong place. But if you want affordable variety of noodle options when you can't decide what kind you want - this is it! Parking is usually pretty easy as they have an open connected lot but can get busy on weekends during prime dinner rush so wait can be around 20-30 minutes if you plan to dine in. My go-tos are usually the Spicy Spaghetti (now Sriachagetti), Pad See Ew, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Seafood Chow Mein with crispy noodles. It's always very good and the portions are pretty big that I end up making 2 meals out of one dish usually. read more

Noodle World - Srirachagetti with beef - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

It's been 5 years since I've dined at this location. I come here mainly for the spicy spaghetti w/beef, and it never disappoints. We tried the chicken pho today and the broth was on point. Service is a bit slow, but I've gotten used to it. One thing that needs improvement is restaurant cleanliness. The tables and utensils were clean, but there were three Flys on the window while we were dining, and the restroom was filthy like they haven't cleaned it in a weeks time. As a restaurant worker of 10 years, the restroom was horrid! The AC wasn't strong at all as well but it was somewhat bearable to eat. read more

Noodle World - Spicy Spaghetti w/beef - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

How the mighty have fallen. Noodle World didn't always have the best food, but it was generally decent. To be fair, the last time I had this place was a different location pre-COVID, but the food today was noticeably worse than what I remember. I also looked at my old pictures, and it also certainly looks better than what we got today. I ordered the spicy spaghetti. Their portions are still as generous as always, but I remember the spicy spaghetti being quite flavorful and tasty in the past. This time, while it definitely was flavorful, it tasted like glorified cafeteria food (not in a good way). I love saucy noodles, but this was definitely too heavy on the sauce. The sauce also tasted like it probably came out of a can (yes, I meant can and not jar); it was Chef Boyardee level flavor. That is not a compliment. I'm willing to give a different Noodle World a try before I originally rule it out, but based on my meal today, I will not be back if I can help it. read more

Noodle World - 93. Spicy Spaghetti; not as good as before - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

If you are looking for big portions of decent mediocre food, Noodle World is the way to go. All of the dishes are a pretty good portion for $11-$13 and the taste is fine. It's filling and doesn't break the bank, sometimes that's all you need. I ordered the chicken mint leaf rice and the flavor was a bit lacking. It tasted a bit too sweet rather than savory, and there wasn't enough mint flavor. A lot of the dishes come in a black tupperware, which I get is more efficient for their clean up or if you have leftovers. But I feel like if I dine in, I want to at least eat off of plates. This place does have a pretty large selection of food, which is something positive. Overall, sometimes you don't need anything fancy and just something pretty mid. I will actually give this place 3.5/5 stars. read more

Noodle World - Chicken Mint Leaf Rice - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Love Noodle World! My go-to dish is always the garlic pork over rice, with a fried egg on top (extra). You can not go wrong! Location used to be a Bob's Big Boy. Yes, he's still there. Plenty of parking, inside is nice and inviting. Service is quick and staff is always so attentive. read more

Noodle World - 111. Garlic Pork with a fried egg on top - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

cannot go wrong with noodle world alhambra! been going here for past 20yrs, always tasty and excellent value read more

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

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Jack of all trades, master of none. Can't describe this place any better than that. I'm pretty wary of restaurants that offer WAY too much on their menu, especially from a huge range of different cuisines and types of food. However, this place was open later on a Sunday, so we decided to stop by. It was pretty busy when we arrived and got even BUSIER as we were getting ready to leave (around 8 PM). All food except for the soups are served in plastic to go trays, pretty convenient since all they have to do is give you the lid and you're already good to go. All utensils disposable too. Just keep that in mind if you're being conscious of how much waste and plastic is being used. We got the: 1) Spicy Pan Fried Noodles: -NOT SPICY AT ALL. -Slightly peppery. -Thick, pad see ew like noodles, but it was really doughy and broke very easily. -Barely absorbed any flavor and it came with a small amount of chicken and mushroom. 2) Chicken Satay Salad: -The chicken was like those microwaveable tenders, but sliced into thinner pieces. Not bad for what it is and they give you a lot. -Plentiful satay sauce throughout, though it is a bit watery. -Salad was just lettuce, julienne carrots, onion, and cucumber. Really reminds me of those packaged bags of grocery store salads... -They give you some pickled jalapenos and cucumber in vinegar as a side. 3) Shrimp Fried Rice: -The actual fried rice had a nice savory seasoning that wasn't too salty and it wasn't oily either. -No egg or tomatoes in this unfortunately. Just sliced bell pepper and onions. -Shrimp was bland, but at least they gave us a decent amount of them. 4) Coffee Smoothie: -Very icy and just okay. There are way more specific cuisine specializing restaurants in the area. I guess this place is okay if literally EVERYONE in the party can't decide or if nothing else is open, but even then this wouldn't be anywhere near my top choices to go to... Though it is funny that there are a couple Bob's Big Burger statues in here. read more

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I just left the restaurant right now, This is one of my favorite restaurants and I've never had any issues till today. I witnessed an argument between the waiter and the customer because the waiter would walk right passed him when he tried to ask him a question even said "excuse me" the waiter did not acknowledge him at all, till the customer got his attention and let him know he was ignoring him. He got what was asked for and instead of giving him the box to go in the hand even when his son was reaching out he placed it on the table. The family left so upset, also we experienced with a different waiter. We were trying to order and I mistakenly said noodle instead of spaghetti and he replied in a very rude way saying "that's not what it's called, it's spaghetti do you not know how to read" then my sister and I were shocked n maybe thought he was joking till she said "oh it is spaghetti" and he repeated again "yes that's what I said she doesn't know how to read" and never came back to check if we needed anything. The female waitresses are so nice, on the other hand all the male waitresses were all very rude I'm still so upset that we experienced that we are no longer coming back ! read more