I ordered the house special beef boat noodle with fat noodles on 5/9/26 at 6:45pm. Service was fast and the ambiance is casual. The noodles and broth were incredibly flavorful. There was no skimping on the tripe, beef, or veggies. Each bite was balanced and delicious. I am looking forward to my next visit. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - House Special Beef Boat Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Located in Trade Marketplace - a food court. Thai food. Easy to order. If there isn't a person there, just press the doorbell. Lol. The menu pictures all looked delicious. I love all the noodle options. It was hard to decide. I went for the Pork Boat Noodle Soup with egg noodles. Food came out quickly. The broth was super flavorful. The chunks of meat were tender. The slices of pork, not so much. The pork balls were not my favorite. Noodles were good. Tables at the food court were pretty clean. Nice to sit in the open and enjoy the sunshine. read more

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Maybe I came in with high expectations. We ordered the Boat Noodle Soup and the Pink Noodles soup, and the chicharron. Overall the soups were more sweet than savory, probably to meet the Americanized palate. The chicharron was good tho! It was fine for a fast meal but I wasn't a fan of the recipes of the soups. read more

Went back to Sen Thai because they have Yen Ta Fo!! And it didn't disappoint!! It was tangy and a little spicy and flavorful! I'm definitely coming back for more. The lemon Thai iced tea is also very refreshing. read more

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Omg so good!!!!!! Tom yum noodle soup with fat rice noods. Hubby got it with the egg noods. Kid loved it. So perfect on a rainy day. Service was good. The only thing the tables aren't very clean but I loved the green wall in the hallway. So cute! read more

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The ingredients are very fresh and clean and I felt good after eating it. It didn't make me feel heavy or sick which a lot of restaurant foods do these days. I got the houseboat beef noodle soup and the noodles were good. The bean sprouts are good and the beef was really really beefy and good. I really liked the beef. The broth didn't excite me as much, but I was expecting a very beefy savory broth, it was more sour and sweet and the aromatics and beef flavor didn't come through as much as the sourness sweetness and salt did. I would've liked those flavors to be more balanced but it was a good soup and I'm actually waiting for them to open again so I can order another bowl for lunch. When I called ahead, the lady was very happy and patiently explained the dishes. read more

Loved the noodles! Good amount of noodles and proteins. Broth was yummy. But hated the limited parking. The lot is super small - we looped twice and was about to go somewhere else before a spot opened up. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

For a quick albeit late Tuesday lunch, I stopped by Sen Thai. Since it was already past 2 PM, the food court wasn't packed, though it was far from empty. I ordered the House Special Beef Boat Noodle ($18) with wide rice noodles at the counter, received a pager, and picked up my food - all within five minutes. The noodle soup came generously loaded with sliced beef, braised beef, beef meatballs, tendon, and tripe. The wide rice noodles were thin but held up well without falling apart. The broth was also decently rich. read more

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Located in a cute plaza around Irvine area, a discover display after looking for Thai place because I was craving it. I think the Yen Ta Fo noodle soup is way too strong and sour and I had a hard time enjoying it. Although my food came out pretty quick, but I'd be willing to try their other menus next time. I'm a huge fan of Khao Soi! Staff is friendly and accommodating with all the utensils I needed. Parking is plenty in the plaza as well! read more

Their boat noodles was really really tasty!! With 3 different meats as toppings and beef balls, rare beef and cooked beef. The broth was spot on and well balanced. Thankful for this place so I'm not missing Thailand boat noodles as much. read more

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Not bad not bad. According to my friend this place is relatively new. The food was great, just wish the bowl would be bigger and not served in all plastic for a nicer, more authentic and environmental friendlier vibe. But other than that, give it a try. There's also another Thai place in the same plaza. Looks good read more

The best thai boat noodle ! I have to get the noodle here at least once/week. They know what they're doing

It is very delicious, The portion size is very generous as well and Excellent service. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is part of a mini food hall but it's tucked away on the right side and not part of the main open area with the other restaurants (behind the bar). A friend and I were craving hot noodle soup on a cold night so we opted to try this place out. I ordered the beef boat noodle soup with fat noodles and my friend got the Thai noodle soup with regular noodles. The girl taking our order was super nice and showed us which sauces went best with our respective dishes. We both really enjoyed our meals with the comment that the broths for both were a little on the sweeter side but still delicious nonetheless. It really did hit the spot! read more

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I always see this restaurant sign when driving by but never can never find them before. Was going to the other Thai restaurant in the food court for lunch but ended up landing here! Since I have been eating much meat lately, I decided to get something without meat instead. Ordered the Yen Ta Fo noodles soup (medium spicy), something I never had before. Also opted for egg noodles instead of the rice noodles that comes with it. It was very spicy and delicious! The bowl of noodles came with a variety of fish cake and fish balls. Noodles were a bit overcooked to my liking, but not too bad. I usually like my noodles more firm and el dente but the lady didn't quite understand it when I ordered. I believe she's the owner and also the cook. Their menu prices also a bit higher than the rest of the restaurants in the food court so I guess they're not as busy? Their restaurant is also hidden on the other side of the food court. Will bring some people back soon. read more

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I had the Khao soi noodles with chicken and spicy wontons, and both hit the spot! Broth was flavorful and spicy as requested. My only comment and this is a matter of preference is the chicken were drumsticks with bones and I'd have preferred boneless. But overall good purchase and I'd encourage you to try. I'll be back for the other noodle dishes that do sound tantalizing It is a bit hard to find. It's in the Trade food hall, hang a right as you enter and it's down the hall by London Chippy. read more

Wow I discovered this place through apple maps bc I was craving noodles. The plaza is cool and not too crowded. The boat noodles is really good, I have always wanted to try and luckily I found this place so close to me. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is legit and perfect when you're craving noodle soup. I was reluctant at first because it's in Irvine... doesn't scream out authentic Thai food lol. Someone had suggested this place so I finally tried it with my bestie, she loved her special Thai boat noodle soup and I had the Tom yum noodle soup. I recommend it and will for sure be back. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Tom yum noodle soup (wonton was stale tho) and special Thai boat noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

The beef boat noodle soup here is decently good. They allow you to choose different rice noodles from thin vermicelli to the fat noodles. You can also select the level of spiciness. However, they offer sauces on the side to adjust your own level of spiciness. It is a small portion for the price you pay. The broth is savory but it is very cloudy. Expect to find a lot of tendons. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Beef Boat Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

It's located in a little business-area plaza with various other foods/drinks/snacks/spas - parking can get hectic when busy. The place itself is a little hidden behind the bar in the main "food court." However, this restaurant is TO DIE FOR. I'm quite upset I didn't find out about this earlier. The spicy wonton appetizer and the pink soup are hot and flavorful and just amazing. The lady at the register was also kind and helpful. I will for sure return! read more

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We ordered the Khao Soi and Egg Noodle Wonton soup. We ordered online, so it was easy to just grab it and eat it at the food court provided. I did have high hopes for this place but I could just not get over the lack of flavor the soups had. Khao soi is one of my favorite Thai dishes and it has that deep and creamy curry flavor. The one here was just lacking all sorts of flavor and was pretty bland. The wontons in the egg noodle soup were good but same situation, it wasn't anything special. Especially for the price and that it's in a food hall, I would opt for somewhere else. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar continues to be a spectacular spot for an authentic bowl of Thai noodles. They recently updated their bowls to a plastic bowl, which has its tradeoffs. It's less environmentally friendly, but it is definitely easier to drink the delicious soup out of. The staff is always super friendly, and the lines move fast. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Yen Ta Fo Noodle (Pink Noodle) - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Family loved the pink noodle soup (such a unique flavor), and the spicy sausage. The spicy sausage had a nice lemongrass flavor and wasn't too spicy at all. read more

Order the beef boat noodle soup and Tom yum noodle soup. Both were extremely flavorful and are a bit on the sweet side. Ordered one spicy and one medium. Definitely get mild if you can't handle spice. Medium was a bit borderline too much and spicy i had to take some breaks. 10/10 would come back and order again and try their other soups read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Tom yum noodle soup Beef Boat Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

If you're looking for a hot bowl of noodles, go to Sen Thai Noodle Bar. Their noodles will warm you right up! Their noodles and soups are $16 each, except for the House Special Beef Boat Soup at $18. You can choose one of four noodles (rice, egg, fat and vermicelli) for the noodles and spice level (mild, medium, spicy). The medium Thai Noodle Soup is exactly what I want if I have a cold - ground pork, fish balls, fish cake, sprouts and fried wonton skins in a nice spicy broth. If you like Tom Yum soup, they have a noodle soup version as well (my husband's fave). Their Boat Noodles have a good serving of braised beef, sliced beef and beef balls in a flavorful broth. Sen Thai Noodle is located inside TRADE food hall. Online ordering is not yet available. The biggest negative is finding a parking space. This center doesn't have enough spots, so it might take some time scoring a spot. Once you've got a spot, there's plenty of seating in the patio. read more

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4.5 stars The beef boat soup flavor was very good. Mild was spicy enough. Some of the beef was good but others were too fatty for me although I know some people like this. Great spot. read more

Got my covid & flu jabs for fall, and my arms were crying for comfort (food). Chose Sen Thai Noodle Bar for its streamlined menu and convenient setup. Sen sits in the quieter corner of the Trade Food Hall. Parking is a lottery, but seating inside is abundant. Cashier was friendly, and food came quick. If you've never had Thai Boat Noodle Soup, it's like Chinese Beef Noodle Soup and Pho collided and emerged sweeter and more fragrant. The soup tasted distinctly of star anise and lemon grass. The Beef Boat Noodle Soup here comes with a healthy portion of beef in the form of braised shank, thin raw slices (dunk in soup to cook), and beef balls. I like having a choice of egg noodles because it has protein and more micronutrients than rice noodles. The dish is rounded out with water spinach aka ong choy. That's real leafy greens, not just a few herbs or green lettuce leaves strewn about. Let's not overlook how special that is, especially for a takeout place. Sen's Beef Boat Noodle Soup made my arms less sore, my mood less sour, and my day less somber. And I didn't even have to deal with a dine-in restaurant. Who knew comfort could come at such an easy price? read more

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Hidden gem in this food hall! I have always wanted to try this Thai noodle place but most often they were not open when I went! Finally, I got to try it. I ordered the Thai pork boat soup with the flat noodles. The lady also recommended their spicy sauce which they made on their own. Be sure to ask for it if you are the spicy lover. The noodle soup is full of flavor (honestly, a bit salty for me) and the portion is quite generous with what is inside. There are several fish balls, meat chunks, thin slices of pork, and other stuff. The pork chunk is a bit dry for me but that is okay (Personal taste). The noodles aren't overcooked. I left with the happy tummy! I would love to try their beef Thai boat next time! read more

TO-GO ORDER 1. The packaging was neat as the noodles and veggies are in a separate container that hangs within the same container as the meat and broth! The coffee is also rejuvenating with a silky texture! 2. The spot is tucked away in the hidden corner of the food court, but it's bringing more people to that section! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with the order! 4. Parking will get packed after 11:30 am on the weekdays! Note: They will give you a buzzer for your order! Photo: House Special Beef Boat Noodles and Thai Iced Coffee read more

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Located in the Trade Food Hall (which features numerous great food and drink options), Sen Thai is fantastic. Any time the sun hasn't come out by noon, I use it as my excuse to come here on my lunch! My go-to is the Pork Boat Noodles. I've had this dish at numerous Thai restaurants and Sen Thai is tops. The dish has a dark reddish-brown broth that is absolutely loaded with flavor. It features slices of pork, pork balls, sprouts, and greens. You choose one of four noodle types, and can add chilies and oils to personalize. The portion size is very generous. The service here is always friendly and eager to please. Trade Food Hall has plenty of seating and a parking lot, but always busy with the work lunch crowd. Highly recommend a stop at Sen Thai no matter the weather. read more

I haven't had boat noodles in a while. The boat noodles here are pretty good. The flavors are great, but was a tad bit too sweet for my liking. I'll have to see if the sugar level could be adjusted next time. You can choose your noodle type. I went with the flat noodles. They were cooked well, not soggy. The boat noodles come with a lot of meat as well. Service was great. There are a few tables you can sit down at to enjoy your food after ordering. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Beef Boat Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

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I visited this food plaza on (10/18), and decided to try a noodle dish from Sen Noodle Bar. The service here was amazing and the lady working in the front answered all my questions as well as game me recommendations. I was choosing between the Khao Soi and their Beef Boat Noodle, and opted for the Boat Noodle. I was pleased with the flavor with their Boat Noodle, and it definitely holds up to other Boat Noodles i've tried in orange county. Their prices are quite affordable for the amount of food you receive. This boat noodle was very well seasoned without being overly salty and was loaded with different meat options. Would definitely recommend trying this place if you're craving thai food or are in the area! read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Underrated deliciousness!!! If you work near by I highly urge you to come here to lunch or dinner! It's in a small food hall and I'm so glad I discovered it because this place had the BEST PORK BONE SOUP I've ever tried. You think your mom makes good pork bone soup? No. Try them I'm very biased when it comes to my moms pork bone soup but this hit home and I'll definitely be back. The pork bone soup that's a side was only $5 BUT IT WAS MASSIVE!!! so much meat and it was in a gigantic to go container I was shocked at how I was even going to finish it. They have the condiments on the side like pickled jalapeño , fish sauce and chilies omg you dip that pork meat in that sauce and it's the most homey thing as an Asian. I also got the leng saap which is a spicy pork bone soup you can add noodles which I recommend or get a side of rice. THE YUMMIEST BUT SPICY soup it has a bit of tang so if you like spicy sour my mouth was in heaven because it reminded me a mix of canh chua and pork bone soup. (For my viet people) I also got their mango sticky rice it was definitely more on the sweeter side but it was still good!! Don't put the whole sauce on next time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 10/10 I will be back for lunch since I work close by read more

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This is in a small food court area in Irvine with lots of open space and natural light! The service here was good and fast; we got our bowls probably in fewer than 5min. I got the pork boat noodles bowl, and it was flavorful and came with huge portions. It didn't taste exactly the same meat-quality wise as ones we had eaten in Thailand but the overall taste was delicious. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Pork Boat Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

"If you're looking for authentic Thai noodles with the perfect bite, this is the place. Highly recommend!" read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Had a WONTON Soup for first time! Delicious, quick , so good! Great service, reasonable price !! read more

Sen Thai is one of the food stalls located in the Trade Food Hall. It isn't in the main part of the food hall. It is on the side behind Center Bar. I found it by accident. I went to Tuk Tuk and ordered Khao Soi. She barked at me that it was over there and pointed her finger. I looked where she was pointing to and did not see a sign. Her attitude turned me off. I walked in the direction and spotted an alcove with 2 more stalls. Sen Thai had less foot traffic. It is much more calm. I had to ring the bell as there wasn't any one there. The lady who helped me was amazing! She finished taking my order and asked if I wanted water to drink. She immediately bent over the counter and poured the water into the cup for me. Wow! That's customer service. Apparently, Tuk Tuk and Sen are owned by the same people. The Khao Soi was presented nicely in a paper bowl with a ball of fried noodles on top. I loved it with the spicy sausage (staff recommendation). The noodles were cooked to perfection. The curry soup was creamy. Manaoo Thai in Tustin is still my favorite but this one comes a close second. read more

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Great Thai food and service! Big portions and nice environment for grabbing a bite with friends. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Beef Boat Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California

Wow! I ordered the special beef boat noodle soup, and the flavor immediately reminded me of being back in Thailand. From the very first sip, the broth was incredibly rich and flavorful--honestly even better than what I've had in Thai Town 9.5/10 (0.5 noodles a little overcooked) read more

The food here is always excellent. My fav so far is beef boat and spicy pork bone. You can't go wrong with that. read more

Sen Thai Noodle Bar - Beef boat and spicy pork bone soup - Noodles Near Me - Irvine, California