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    Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles

    4.6 (78 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Braised Beef w/ Chinese Pickle
    Amber F.

    Located next to UC Berkeley with indoor only seating (10-15 tables). Because it's right next to campus, there's always a wait (about a 25 min wait for a party of 3 on a Friday evening; the line got way longer after we got seated). You order on your phone using a QR code. I got the Braised Beef Stew Noodle ($16) with normal noodles (you can choose the noodle thickness and shape; they have sooo many options). The portions are big and they gave me a lot of meat. Their beef is tender and the broth is very flavorful. There isn't really much service because it's so busy, so you have to flag down a server if you need anything.

    Dry noodle hand pulled with chicken
    Daniel S.

    $17.63 Chicken stir fry knife cut noodles was: oily! The flavor profile was a bit unusual, not bad mind you. However, I tried to doctor it up to cut the oiliness with the table condiments as best I could. Given the high Yelp rating, I'll give the soup a try next time but...

    Leftover mala broth. Soiled bib on table.
    Victor G.

    Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles opened recently where Mochiholic mochi donuts once was. Infrastructure has Ox9 signage decor. Ox9 is known for their housemade handpulled noodles and broth boiled over 20 hours with 3O. Ingredients. Was greeted, seated and given laminated menu by 1of 4 associates on the floor. Ordered. Food came in 6 minutes. Flatscreen on wall showed noodles being made and food prep. Offerings (Northwest China): desserts, noodles, drinks, dry noodles & fried rice. Drinks.. Slurps:mala spicy beef noodles (15.99) med noods. -choose regular round noods. Came Al dente. -broth initially tasted very salty. Didn't taste mala burning sensation. Assumed noods cooked lst, broth poured over it, mala sauce pour last. -noodle choices ranged from small round to large flat. -green onions, bok Choy, and small pieces tender beef in broth. Everything deliz. -got a plastic bib to stop the soup droplets from soiling my jacket. 4.5 stars Worthy! Service: 5 stars quality: 4 stars: great broth, good noods, didn't understand why mala sauce so weak. Quantity: reasonable.

    Braised beef knife cut noodles which
    Michelle N.

    Five stars because the dish we came here for (the braised beef noodles) was amazing - no notes. It's not spicy at all so you can really taste the flavorful broth but they have vinegar and chili oil on the table so you can adjust the flavor to your preference. The spicy wontons were good but I've had better and the cumin beef burger was okay. Would definitely come back for the noodles! We got the knife cut noodles which were thick, chewy and perfectly cut. I'd be interested in trying a slightly thinner noodle next time.

    Noodles!
    Bonnie S.

    Always love ox9! We were super excited when they opened in Berkeley. There was a line when we got there so we didn't want to be difficult. We had a toddler with us but figured she can just sit on one of our laps. But the staff was so accommodating that when a bigger table opened up shortly after we sat down, they offered to switch us and add a high chair, which was very much appreciated. We got some beef noodle soup, dumplings and an appetizer and everything was just delicious; our toddler couldn't stop eating noodles (so we got an extra serving luckily). So good!

    Lin S.

    Delicious noodles at very reasonable prices. The staff were efficient, and the service was fast. Definitely will be coming back again!

    Mala soup and braised beef soup
    Enkhzaya T.

    Food was amazing. Authentic Chinese hand pulled noodles. Service was excellent and quick even though there was line outside it was quick turnover.

    Braised beef noodles with Chinese pickle
    Lauryn L.

    The best braised beef noodles I've ever had!!! If you grew up around here, you would know parking by the Berkeley campus is a bit of a struggle, but we were able to find parking by the Cal gym. So be prepared to walk! As this place was new, it was quite busy around Monday night 7pm. But alas, we were seated within 15 minutes. It is a small restaurant I would say, most tables could fit around 4 or 2. Once you are seated, you have to order with your phone using a QR Code. My friend and I both ordered the Braised Beef Noodles with Chinese Pickles with the broad flat noodles and holy moly, that was the best noodle soup I've had. The broth was so flavorful and the beef was so tender. The Chinese pickles help cut the fattiness of both the broth and beef itself, making the meal addicting spoonful after spoonful. And the noodles? Chef's kiss. They were bouncy and chewy, definitely handmade. Reminds me of Shandong's hand pulled noodles. I love that they even have chili oil and black vinegar on the table! Anyways, definitely try this place out if you're a fan (or maybe not and you want to try something new) .

    Ox 9 Noodles {3/29/2026}
    Elizabeth L.

    Honestly, with all those 4-5 star Yelp reviews, I was expecting "wow"... but it was more like "hmm, okay" I even mentioned that in my Yelp review. I've been to the San Mateo location a few years ago, so I was interested to try the Berkeley location during its soft opening. I ordered the Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles ($15.95). The noodles themselves were good and the soup was served hot, but the broth was noticeably salty. The beef was tender with a few slices of radish, but overall the dish didn't stand out. My friend ordered the Stewed Pork Ribs Noodles ($15.95, spicy). She said the spice level was mild, but the flavor was bland, and the pork ribs were just average. The bigger issue was the billing and tipping. We asked for a separate check since I was paying by credit card and my friend was paying cash. The subtotal was $31.98, with Berkeley tax at 10.25%. The receipt suggested a 15% tip of $5.29, which is incorrect. I used the iTip app, and the calculation clearly shows that tip should be based on the pre-tax subtotal, which comes out to about $4.80, not $5.29. This feels misleading to customers, especially those who rely on the suggested tip amounts. Because I paid by credit card, my total came out to $20.27 instead of about $20.02. It's not a large amount, but it reflects a lack of transparency and accuracy. For a new location, I expected better attention to both food quality and basic billing practices.

    Steamed Pork Ribs Knife Cut Noodles
    Lily C.

    Visited Ox9 on a cold rainy day for a warm bowl of noodles, and they did not let me down. The steamed pork ribs knife cut noodles had noodles with a bite to it, and a broth that was so comforting, filling, and all at once addictive, I couldn't get enough of it! I love their noodle bowls for how big the portion is, as well as how they always include a side of vegetables for a balanced meal. No wonder this place always has a line out of the door -- everyone wants a taste of Ox9. Definitely would come again!

    Lanzhou hand pulled noodles
    Amber C.

    I have made it my mission to try every noodle spot in Berkeley, especially with so many new ones popping up this year! Ox 9 did not disappoint. I would recommend going early because we came at 6:30 on a Friday and waited about 20 minutes for a table for 4. Once we ordered, food came in about 5 minutes. I got the braised beef knife cut noodle soup. SO GOOD. Meat was super tender and really love the knife cut noodle texture. I also tried the Lanzhou hand pulled noodles and the soup was so nourishing and clean and also really yummy. Honestly would recommend this place over noodle dynasty because of the veggies and no msg. Restaurant was more of a fast casual spot, less decorations but very crowded and busy at night.

    Victoria T.

    New hand pulled noodle place right by Noodle Dynasty. I tried their Braised Beef w/ Chinese pickled vegetables with the wide belt noodles and spicy pig ear. I thought they were good, but the beef is more on the fatty side and the noodles tasted a bit bland but with the chili oil it tasted better. It felt more like a fast-casual place, but I would go again and maybe try their dry noodle items.

    Lanzhou Handpulled Noodle Soup (non-spicy)

    Continuing my food journey trying out new hand-cut noodle places in Berkeley, I finally made it out to Ox9. And the food did not disappoint! We got here a little after 6p on a weeknight and got a table before a line started to form moments after. The ambience is probably the best of the 4 hand-cut noodle houses I've been to in the area. It wasn't cramped like Li's or Noodle Dynasty next door. Felt comfortable and updated. Tables were not super close together. Good lighting. But it was hard to hear conversations across the table. Started with the spicy pig ears, which I had for the first time because my friend ordered it. It tasted gelatinous, but I had nothing to compare it to or to write home about. Not too spicy. I got their Lanzhou Handpulled Noodle Soup (non-spicy). Food came quickly. OMG the beef was extremely tender and perfect! The belt flat noodle I got was so soft, smooth and tasted so fresh. Good size portions too. A lot of the menu features spicy dishes. My friend got the Mala spicy noodles and said it was on point too! Don't expect good service like the other similar places. It's just not part of the traditional/mainland Chinese culture TBH :) However, what was kinda rude is how a waiter came over with the payment terminal and put it on our table while we were still eating and I still had at least 1/3 of my noodles left, as a not so subtle hint to get us out of there since it was queuing out the front door by now. So for Food minus a for the check. Definitely going to come back and try other dishes and will recommend this place to friends!

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    Meet was tender, noodles were bland and hard. I don't think they season their soup as well as the neighboring restaurant, Noodle Dynasty.

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    Picky husband's favorite hand pulled noodle place in the area. Quality is legit and hits the spot.

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    Interior is nice and spacious. Expect long lines but it didn't take too long, around 20 mins for a party of 4. Nice for families

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    Great casual spot for hand cut noodles! Also love the cucumber appetizer. Friendly service

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    Ask the Community - Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles

    Gluten free noodles?

    Unfortunately, our hand-pulled noodles are made with flour and are not gluten-free. However, we do offer several gluten-free appetizers and dishes that you might enjoy.

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    Noodle Dynasty - Lamb and Tomato Lo Mein 番茄羊捞面 ($14.99) - I found the sauce too sweet.

    Noodle Dynasty

    4.5(455 reviews)
    0.0 miTelegraph Ave
    $$

    One of the best spots for noodle soup in the Bay Area. I've tried coming here on 3 different…read moreaccounts and the line was always too long to fit my agenda. After the long anticipation, I was able block off my calendar and finally try this place on a Friday night. We had a part of 7 and it was more challenging to find a table to fit all of us. Especially with the wait, I would recommend coming here with parties of 4-5 max. The restaurant was mainly filled with students from the nearby college so it's very lively and packed. Usually when my anticipation is high, my expectations are higher and I'm usually disappointed but this did not disappoint!! The broth was so flavorful and the noodles had the perfect consistency of bounce and chew. The meats were tender and on top of that, the portions are huge and very reasonably priced! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but highly recommend the House Special Beef Rib Noodle Soup if it's your first time.

    Noodle Dynasty opened 3 years ago where Thai Noodle 2 was. Infrastructure, seating similar with a…read moreslight change of decorations. They opened 15 minutes early on Mother's Day. Inside seating only. Waited to be seated per notice. Given a tablet to order on. I didn't know how to turn it on. Associate did so. Staff spoke Mandarin, Cantonese & English. Ordered on tablet, paid. Got water soon without a cup. It arrived minutes later. Soup came within 10 minutes. After soup came, no check-ins. Offerings (Chinese): appetizers, lo mein, noodle soup, specialty stir fries, soup, stir fries... Slurps: lamb noodle soup in 8-hour broth (16.99) - boiling hot broth had savory unami. - overcooked, slightly mushy thin noodles mixed with boiled radish slices, sesame seeds, cilantro, green onions. No veggies Semi-tasty lamb slices. -pretty good. Not wowed. Many new Chinese noodle shops have opened in Berkeley in the past year. 4 ish stars. Service: wham bam! Thank U ma'am/man. None after bringing entree. Quality: reasonable. Quantity: ingredients skimpy. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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    Dining room

    Noodle Dynasty - Lamb Brisket Noodle Soup 羊腩面 with Thick Noodles ($13.99) - lamb brisket is better on rice than on noodles. Soup is too sweet.

    Lamb Brisket Noodle Soup 羊腩面 with Thick Noodles ($13.99) - lamb brisket is better on rice than on noodles. Soup is too sweet.

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    Toss Noodle Bar - Hookien noddles Thai chicken w/veggies

    Toss Noodle Bar

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$

    After I was introduced to this restaurant, there was no going back. This place has such amazing and…read moredelicious dishes. I was here all the time in college, and I try to go back whenever I can. I genuinely dream about this place. My go to meal is the hokkien noodles with the Thai flavor and chicken. It's also a very good bang for your buck. If I get this meal, I'm eating for the rest of the day. The service is always super quick! Sometimes, there might be a line, but they do a very good job at getting the food out quickly. It is a smaller restaurant ao seating can be limited ơn busier days, but that's bc it's so good, everyone's trying to go. I don't blame them.

    Overdue review as I've been here several times now. Ambiance isn't much to write home about. It's…read morevery simple and casual with few tables and seating areas. Service here is overall friendly and welcoming. Although, I've mostly gotten take out and dining in means you clear your own table? Food*: - Tom Yum Soup 8/10, bold and tasty - Laksa Soup 7/10, tasty but oily - Clear Soup 10/10, clean and flavorful which is what keeps me coming back almost every time (especially good when feeling under the weather) * I've only had the soups and always with the big flat noodles Overall: - 8/10, great place for quick and casual dining or maybe best as take out order to enjoy at home

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TomYum Cheese Fried Rice.

    New Chef special Menu! TomYum Cheese Fried Rice.

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    Marugame Udon - Nikutama Udon

    Marugame Udon

    3.7(922 reviews)
    0.7 miGourmet Ghetto, Downtown Berkeley
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Vegan friendly

    8/10 (this location) | 9/10 overall…read more How can you go wrong with Marugame Udon? Seriously. It's one of those spots that just hits every time. This location gets an 8/10 from me--still solid, still satisfying--but overall, the brand is easily a 9/10 because it's just sooooo good. If you're going for the first time (or even if you're not), do yourself a favor and get the beef or nikutama. The broth is rich, savory, and comforting, and the noodles have that perfect chewy texture that makes every bite worth it. It's simple food done really well. And don't skimp on the tempura. That's where people mess up. Load up your tray--shrimp, sweet potato, whatever catches your eye. It's crispy, fresh, and honestly half the experience. Quick, casual, and consistently delicious. Hard to miss here.

    I came here from Marin since I felt it was slightly closer than the San Francisco Stonestown…read morelocation. Man I regret that decision. The location itself is super clean and nice. Street parking which wasn't hard to find is about $4 per hour. I was able to park literally right in front of the restaurant. Came on a Thursday around 2pm. We ordered: 1. Large Nakutama (cold): I've had this dish before a bunch of times and today the broth or meat had an odd taste to it. It almost tasted gamey like they meat was old or something. About 40 mins later I had a pretty bad stomach ache and had to use the restroom. Not sure if it was a coincidence or what. My wife had a small amount and agreed that there was an odd taste but she didn't have any stomach issues after eating it (but she also only had a small bite). 2. Large Shrimp BK: This was alright. The noodles were significantly overcooked and bloated. Not sure how that happened since they looked like they were freshly making it. The shrimp tempura was good though. 3. Tempura Pumpkin, potato Croque, Sweet potato and Crab: Honestly the tempura was the best item on the menu. I really liked the Pumpkin and imitation crab while my wife liked the sweet potato the most. Overall food quality probably 2/5 stars. The only saving grace for this location was the guy running the register who was awesome and super nice and funny. He was running around the restaurant helping out making the dishes and running the register. 5 stars for service. Location is also really nice and clean. Just very disappointed with the food quality.

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    Marugame Udon - Matcha Latte

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    Curry Nikutama Udon

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    Noodles Fresh - Taiwan Beef

    Noodles Fresh

    4.2(627 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    The noodles are pretty fresh with no artificial flavors. We enjoyed different types of noodles and…read morerice noodles. All of them are pretty delicious. Recommend!

    Feb 24, 2026 3:00 pm 3.7 stars…read more This place is smart to stay open when New Dumpling takes midday siesta. Always plenty of non metered street parking when I'm in the area for lunch. We are the only customer when we arrived. Very pleasant not overpowering jazz mood music plays. Our server has a very pleasant demeanor. We have Taiwan beef noodle soup. Nice and hot the way it should be. Perfect to my tongue textures of the beef cubes and egg noodles. The beef broth was amazing. At the end of our meal I was full. Too full to the point that I almost cried that I couldn't drink the last gulps but it was too small a portion to warrant taking home. Our Kung Pao chicken? Delicious. Chock full of chicken bites and delicious vegetables. Somehow the plentiful peanuts set my taste buds acraving. Wow wow Pao tasty. The only miss with this was that it was brought to us on a coldish serving plate. A common mistake. We didn't get to try this dish hot. We are now wanting our bill. Seems like long time wanting. To our dismay, our friendly server got herself enmeshed in an on again off again conversation with someone at another table shortly after we arrived. Then she disappeared for a while. We are tempted to guess the bill amount (turns out we guessed wrong by $1), leave cash on the table and walk out. Instead I get up and she appears at the register. Magic. We pay proper like and walk out respectfully. I wouldn't mind coming back.

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    Beef Noodle Soup

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    Green tea- we so fancy!

    Lao Garden - Thu Lith's Famous Saikoo: Steamed tapioca balls w/ ground pork, sweet radishes, shallots ($25)

    Lao Garden

    4.5(125 reviews)
    1.7 miWest Berkeley

    The first thing you notice when you enter the restaurant is that you really get the feeling that…read moreyou're in a garden. And the colorful lighting and the things that they have set around the room to represent Leo is really a wonderful first impression. We were quickly seated at a table that we wanted to be at and menus arrived with water almost immediately. I have to say everyone who worked there that we felt very special coming in there, and everyone greeted us. From the kitchen staff to the table servers it was very pleasant. Lao food is similar, but very different from Thai food so when you go there, but don't be expecting it to be a Thai experience. Enjoy the wonderful flavors of all the herbs and spices that go into making the sauces in the broth. And where Thai focuses on peppers and seasonings that are too hot for some people. The Lao food has very soft and vibrant flavors. We shared our plates. So we ordered the Nam Khao, Thu Lith Saikoo, Laab Gal, sticky rice, blue lemonade, and coconut mango with sweet rice. If I tried to pick a fav ... I couldn't because every bite was lovely. We will return and explore new items. The adventure continues. Ty Lao Garden. Until we return.

    3.5 STARS I'm boring…read moreso where did I get my spice? SE AZN food! It's hard to find a Laotian resto that isn't clumped in with Thai and/or Khmer cuisine so Lao Garden piqued my interest. Walk-in only. But if you have a party of 5+, rezzies are accepted. Back patio is dog-friendly. F O O D * Nam Khao: Crispy Rice w/ fermented pork sausage, peanuts, lettuce, herbs ($25): https://tinyurl.com/yn97yper Many rave reviews on socials saying this is the best nam khao and worth the price. The crunchy, chewy texture was on-point and they were generous with the naem, fermented pork sausage....but it was oddly bland, like they forgot to dress it with the spicy, punchy acidic dressing. * Thu Lith's Famous Saikoo: Steamed tapioca balls w/ ground pork, sweet radishes, shallots ($25): https://tinyurl.com/5n8xnhsz Saikoo is hard to find so this was a must order on our visit. The saikoo had a nice bouncy QQ chew and is filled with a ground pork mixture. Flavor leaned sweet. If you like Viet bánh bột lọc, this will be your jam. * Mok Pa: Steamed catfish w/ lemongrass, green onions, dill, steamed vegetables, jeow mak len ($22): https://tinyurl.com/yxrvnxjb The catfish was flaky and moist but the flavor was one note: earthy. I wished they used more fish sauce and aromatics (i.e. lemongrass and galangal) for citrusy umami. Served with steamed veggies with a traditional Laotian spicy roasted tomato dip that was not spicy at all. * Grilled Rack of Lamb (3 pc-$32): https://tinyurl.com/57hstz93 - Requested medium rare A touch overcooked but the marbled lamb was forgiving, it was still very tender with a great smoky char from the grill. Served with nam jim jaew that felt diluted as it was missing the bold spicy, tangy, salty, and slightly sweet flavors. * Sticky Rice ($8) Aside from the incredibly steep price for a single serving, they brought this with the apps so by the time our entrees arrived, the sticky rice had cooled and hardened. S E R V I C E Friendly and earnest. We had to flag them down for things but understandable since we were the only ones in the patio. We arrived for an early dinner and were the only customers at the time so it was surprising food service was slow with entrees taking 45+ minutes. A M B I A N C E Spacious and vibrant with faux greenery and flower walls. The back patio is partially covered. P A R K I N G They have a private parking lot in back but can easily be missed; take a right after April Rose Provisions. Overall, I had high hopes for Lao Garden but the flavors were far too mild for my personal taste. When I have Laotian food, I want to be punched in the face with funk, citrus/acid, and heat. Off day?

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    Lao Garden - Nam Khao: Crispy Rice w/ fermented pork sausage, peanuts, lettuce, herbs ($25)

    Nam Khao: Crispy Rice w/ fermented pork sausage, peanuts, lettuce, herbs ($25)

    Lao Garden - Grilled Rack of Lamb (3 pc-$32) + Sticky Rice ($8)

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    Grilled Rack of Lamb (3 pc-$32) + Sticky Rice ($8)

    Imm Thai Street Food

    Imm Thai Street Food

    4.1(2.1k reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$

    Soo good! Came on Cal Day and it was a little busy but we were able to join the waitlist outside…read moreand were seated outside in 10 minutes. They also have a restroom for customers. We got the pad thai and pad kee mao with a side of sticky rice. Everything was super tasty and flavorful. I really enjoyed the flat rice noodles. The sticky rice sides came wrapped in foil and were so compact (but delicious)!

    Great food, hit or miss service. Definitely get signed into the Yelp waitlist as Imm Thai is always…read morebustling, even at 3pm on a weekend! -2 stars for service. One of the staff members were so sweet and regularly checked up on everyone, but our main server was incredibly rude. My vegetarian friend wasn't able to eat eggs but the rest of the table could, so we asked kindly if it's possible to just have it put on the side. I understand if they couldn't do it for whatever reason, but we were just met with so much passive aggressiveness for asking. It made the mood very unpleasant. But honestly, I find it strange as most restaurants are pretty understanding of dietary restrictions and can make modifications to cater to their many costumers. I previously had their pad thai for takeout in 2024 and remember being very disappointed. That said, I would give it another try if dined in. RECS: + Pad see ew ($16) was good, one of the better ones I've had + Green curry ($16) was delicious and full of flavor! + Crispy pumpkin ($10) had a light, airy coating of batter and was paired with a tasty sweet and sour sauce

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    Imm Thai Street Food - Outside eating area

    Outside eating area

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    Ox9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - noodles - Updated May 2026

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