Banh Beo is solid - 4 stars Nuoc mam solid, on the sweet…read moreside but still delicious Bun bo hue is good - 3.5 stars Service is excellent Place is clean

It's my second time coming here and I really enjoy it. The food is absolutely good and the service…read moreis good as well. They typically do not have many people working. The place is on the smaller side and can accommodate small to medium groups. The egg rolls are good here. I really like vermicelli and I enjoy it here a lot as well. All of the dishes I have had really have a home cooked taste to it.

I had lunch today at Master Gan Noodle and Dumpling, and everything was on point. I had the House…read moreSpecial Fried Beef Noodle and a side of scallion pancakes, which were freshly made and came out hot off the skillet. They were so good. My partner got the Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup, which was flavorful and comforting. We both grabbed sodas with our meals, and I appreciated that they had Sunkist. You don't see that at many places, and I love a good orange soda. The portions were generous, everything was fresh, and the flavors delivered. Service was great, too. The person at the front was super attentive, and I liked the mobile ordering station near the register. For anyone searching this spot on Yelp, just a heads-up that it's located inside the Northridge Mall. It's definitely worth checking out if you're craving some good noodles and dumplings. I'll for sure be back.

Very honest opinion: Not sure if I'm eating the same food as everyone else leaving reviews here,…read morebut I got the signature beef (Lanzhou) noodle soup combo and it was incredibly disappointing~mediocre. Server guy was chill. The food is served in a paper bowl, unlike the nice bowls you see in their pics. Tl;dr: if you're curious, don't waste your time, bafang is open 5min away Preface: I KNOW it's mall food, but for a restaurant that continuously pops up as #1 on Yelp whenever I search for food around the northridge/chatsworth area, I'm going to treat it as if it were a #1 spot. Beef noodle soup: to be very blunt, this was quite flavorless. The beef was dry as bones and looked like it was sliced with a mandoline. The noodles seemed undercooked and it felt like I was eating al dente spaghetti noodles. I got a medium spice level which didn't even seem that spicy, just a lot of cough inducing chili oil with no burn. Pan fried dumplings were ok. It honestly tasted like it was deep fried and not pan fried. Unsweetened black tea: hands down the best of the 3 things in the combo, which is quite telling. Honestly you get a decent amount of food for $15. But to constantly take the top 5 for recommended on Yelp in this area and waste my time to even look at it, it definitely doesn't belong remotely close to top 10.

don't know why this place has such low reviews this bih gas…read more staff was super friendly and even gave us extra broth for beef noodle soup. :D

Stopped by this place for lunch with my cousin after picking her up from school. The inside had…read morelots of seats available and was clean. Service was quick too. We got chicken wings, scallion pancake, pork and shrimp dumplings, and pork soup dumplings. The chicken wings had a mountain of fried garlic on top of them. We didn't prefer it, but garlic lovers would love this appetizer. The scallion pancake was solid--thin and crispy with scallions throughout. The pork and shrimp dumplings were our favorite, filled with ground pork, and whole pieces of shrimp, served with an awesome sauce that brought everything together. The soup dumplings were not that great. They looked like they were steamed a bit too long, and the soup had leaked through. Would not get these again.

I am SO glad I stumbled upon this place randomly! Kevin's #1 soup is now my favorite healing remedy…read moreever. Literally the perfect fragrant broth and the meat substitutes they use have an amazing texture. The coffee that I got was huge and I loved the coconut cream flavor. The person who gave me my order (might have been the famous Kevin himself?) was also super nice and opened the door for me when I left! I can't wait to come back and try everything!

I haven't had the spot in a long time. This is the OG Vinh Loi location. The second location in…read moreCerritos is owned by the owner's brother. I was craving curry so I got the TKO curry duck soup. (yellow curry powder mixed with red curry paste cooked in coconut milk broth with gluten duck, mushroom, rice noodles, black & white sesame seeds, green onion, peanuts, and cilantro.) The owner asked if my friend was hungry. He said yes and that he's allergic to peanuts. The owner put in an order for him. I believe my friend's order was a combination of duck and fried dumplings with fried rice and chow mein. We also ordered Chinese donuts to share. Food was delicious as usual. A big fan of this spot. There's one gender neutral restroom in the back. Located in a very small lot with compact spaces. Larger cars please park on the street the spaces are small enough.

The Bottom Line 4 stars: Nice comfort food in unpretentious, friendly environment. Brings back…read morememories! The food is tasty, prices are reasonable and the experience is unique. Highly recommended! Location 4 stars: On the SE corner of Vanowen and Corbin in Reseda, CA, in a strip mall. Free self-parking on the lot and the surrounding streets. Venue 3 stars: A little run down, but that kind of adds to the charm. Indoor tables and booths. No outdoor seating. Service 3.5 stars: Friendly and helpful staff but not very attentive! They are always short-handed, with one (very nice) lady taking care of the entire dining area and also acting as the greeter and the casher! Drinks 4 stars: Bottled beer, wine, soft drinks (Pepsi products on fountain with free refill and Coke products in cans), tea and coffee. Basic but sufficient. Food 4 stars: Typical Mongolian Barbecue setup which became popular in LA in the 80's... The tradition continues here. You get a bowl of protein and add your own veggies, noodles and sauces at the self-service station and hand your bowl to a cook who stir-fries it on large dome. You get a variety of meats to choose from (Beef, Chicken or Pork - I usually get half chicken-half pork). They have lunch specials, a la carte items and All You Can Eat. It used to be (before Covid) that you also took the meat from the self-service station and you pile up as much meat in any combination as you could fit one time in your bowl, but those days are long gone. You also get rice, bread (a.k.a. pocket biscuits - delicious!), fried wontons, fried (breaded) shrimp and egg rolls, depending on which item on the menu you select. They also have fried rice and a coupler of desserts to be ordered as separate items, but I have not tried them. One thing I have noticed is that their portions continue to get smaller and smaller... The amount of rice I got this last time around was ridiculously small... about the size of an ice cream scoop :D

Read the other reviews for food. Mine will solely be for info I wish businesses were upfront about…read more This is my fight against hidden restaurant fee-flation and for price transparency. AYCE option lunch price as of 4/14/26 Extra service charges or fees (other than tax and tip): none Tip lowest default: N/A, self write in Allows bill split/itemize: yes, 5 people Fee transparency/fairness score: 5/5

5/5 stars! This place is the definition of a hidden gem. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese…read morefood without the high prices, this is it. Everything we ordered was delicious. The pho had a rich, flavorful broth, the bún bò Huế packed the perfect amount of spice and depth, the spring rolls were fresh, the nem nướng was grilled perfectly, and the bánh bèo was one of the best I've had. The portions are generous, the prices are incredibly affordable, and the food tastes like it was made with care. It's definitely one of those hole-in-the-wall spots that deserves way more attention. I'll absolutely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu!

This is a small Vietnamese spot out in the Northridge/Reseda area that my girlfriend likes and has…read morebeen going to for a while. She's been coming here since before they upgraded the space, and from what I understand it's run by brothers. The family is really nice, and it definitely has that local neighborhood spot feel. The main reason she brought me was for their **bún riêu**, but I have to be honest -- it didn't really taste like bún riêu to me. It was still good, but the broth had more of a tomato-y, clearer base and felt like its own soup rather than a true bún riêu. I was also surprised they didn't have **shrimp paste** available for it, which felt kind of odd. They do have **bánh bèo** and some other Vietnamese dishes, which I thought was cool, and overall everything we tried was okay. I've had a different soup from here before, and I've also gotten it delivered, and I'd say the experience is pretty much the same across the board -- decent, solid, nothing bad, but nothing that really stands out for me either. That said, I'd still come back because my girlfriend enjoys it, the family is sweet, and there aren't a ton of Vietnamese spots I've tried out in the Valley yet. It's one of those neighborhood places that's nice to have around, even if it's not something I'd personally go out of my way for.

The name Hodori brings back so many memories from our college and young adults days, so we've been…read moreexcited to finally check out the Northridge location. We stopped by on a Tuesday for lunch, and nostalgia definitely did not disappoint. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal. The Jjolmyeon has always been our all-time favorite from the LA location, so ordering it was a no-brainer. And wow... it somehow tasted even better here! We also ordered the Yuk Kalguksu (육칼국수) and Gun Mandu (군만두), and everything hit the spot. The Yuk Kalguksu came with such a generous portion that I happily finished the noodles, enjoyed some of the rich, spicy broth, and still had enough soup and beef to box up for another meal. Talk about a bonus dinner! The mandu was perfectly crispy and paired so well with the refreshing, chewy jjolmyeon. For us, a restaurant earns a spot in our regular rotation only if it checks three boxes: delicious food, friendly service, and cleanliness. Hodori easily checks all three. In fact, I came back after work the very same day to pick up dinner for the family (because one visit clearly wasn't enough ). We ordered Galbi Ugeoji Haejangguk (갈비 우거지 해장국), Galbitang (갈비탕), Tteokbokki (떡볶이), Samgyetang (삼계탕), and Yukgaejang (육개장). I placed the order before leaving work, and by the time I arrived about 15 minutes later, everything was neatly packed and ready to go. As a working mom, finding a restaurant that serves delicious food, offers great service, and makes takeout this effortless feels like striking gold. It saves me time in the kitchen while keeping everyone's tummies full and happy. Safe to say, Hodori has officially earned a permanent spot on our takeout list.

Always happy to support a local business, so our family decided to check out this newer-ish Korean…read morespot the other day. The name immediately brought back memories of Koreatown, so naturally we had to see what they were all about. The place is clean, service was quick, and the menu had enough variety that everyone in the family could find something they wanted - which, if you have kids, is already a small victory. I know some people have commented that the prices are high, but honestly... what isn't expensive these days? Have you seen the price of groceries lately? Restaurants have rent, employees to pay, quality ingredients, utilities, etc., so I'm not expecting 1995 prices in 2026. If the food is good and we leave happy, I'm good. We ordered a few soups, kimchi fried rice, and tonkatsu, and everything came out pretty quickly. It was a hearty meal and we definitely didn't leave disappointed. And here's the real selling point for tired parents: they have TWO large screens. One plays Disney and the other has sports. Brilliant. Everyone gets what they want, and Mom and Dad can actually finish a meal while it's still hot. That alone deserves bonus points. They're also connected to a boba shop next door, which we didn't get a chance to check out this time. But we'll definitely be trying it on our next visit. Overall, a nice addition to the neighborhood. Good food, quick service, and Disney + sports to keep the entire family happy. Honestly, that's a win in my book.

Excellent food and great service/hospitality by Ariana. The…read moreone in K-Town was the spot Anthony Bourdain reviewed. Not realizing there was one here in Northridge close to the mall what a great find. The food was excellent will definitely be back soon. They have a few TVs in there and was watching the replay of the Dodger game, so that's good to know.

Finally made it to Myungin Dumplings, and it did not disappoint! It's a cozy neighborhood spot with…read morea lot of heart. While the menu is concise, everything we ordered was delicious. We had the sweet and spicy fried chicken, which was super crunchy and juicy--the sauce was packed with flavor and delivered a nice, slow burn. We also tried the king buns, which were fresh, light, and surprisingly airy. Though they look huge, the dough was perfectly fluffy rather than dense or dry. The beef bulgogi was decent, though it would have been even better with a bit more char. On top of the great food, the restaurant was spotless and the service was attentive (our server was right there with extra napkins for the saucy chicken). I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

Love the quality of the ramen & appetizers! service was kind and informative,great area in the…read moreValley,we'll be back

the best ramen in the valley hands down. the char siu literally melts in your mouth. the broth is…read moreso rich paired with perfectly chewy noodles. i'm still dreaming about it. get the lunch special with the spicy mayo char siu bowl-- such a great deal for all the food you get. our waitress was very sweet as well :) 100000/10 will 100% be returning soon.