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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sherluna V.

    I tried this place 5 years ago, and I'm glad to say it is still as good as I remembered it. Actually, I swear we got mild flavor then and it was so spicy. I'm so glad they're mild is actually toned down for us to enjoy the food. The biang biang noodle ($12) is the best thing to get here. The noodles are thick, slightly doughy, chewy and smothered in the red chili sauce. It is one of the best biang biang noodles we've had. The portion is definitely shareable but I could eat one all by myself.

    Chao mian with chicken (spicy)
    Angela L.

    Found street parking a few blocks down which was okay since the weather was nice. The food truck is nested in a beer garden with a large covered tent area in the middle area. There is plenty of seating there and It looked like there was a space for live music and string lights - probably a fun spot to grab dinner in the evening. We came for lunch and ordered the chao mian with chicken (spicy) and bian bian noodles (spicy). The noodles are cooked to order and we were served quickly. The serving sizes are huge. Neither one of us could finish ours. We'll likely order one dish to split next time, and that'd still probably be more than enough. The flavor of the chao mian was a bit lackluster. It was savory with a soy sauce flavor base, but got a bit repetitive with each bite. It was decently spicy and texture was there with the veggies, but I wish there was a way to customize with more spice or vinegar to taste. The bian bian noodles were more flavorful and also spicier. Fun noodle texture. There are also other vendors in the garden so you can pair a dessert, drink, or side with your meal while staying in the same area. Overall, a filling meal for a good price! Would come again to try their beef noodle soup.

    Chicken chao mian
    Megan Y.

    We came here on a Friday at 11:30 and there were a few folks waiting in line but nothing crazy. Placed an order for chicken chao mian and got it around 15 minutes later. They make the noodles to order which is super impressive! I love the differing sizes and thickness of the noodles. We got mild and it was definitely enough for us for lunch--had a slight kick to it without making us sweat. It was a bit on the salty side and different from normal stir fry flavors but a great new dish to try! Definitely worth the value!

    biang noodle
    Stephanie N.

    I ordered the BIANG BIANG XXXTRA spicy and might have seriously messed up with that... the noodles were EXCESSIVELY SALTY. Like EXCESSIVELY!!! I had to add two bags arugula and tofu and avocado to balance it out. It was too much sodium.

    Darrin D.

    Ordered the Chao Mian with chicken, mild, and, wow, absolutely delicious !!! Also, I recommend grabbing a brew at Fracture Great combo

    Chao mian
    Jennifer S.

    I have been wanting to try this! More to try over time. Everything looked so good. I was drawn in by watching them hand pull the noodles. Pretty sure nothing in GF I had chao mian, with tofu. It was thinly slights and grilled? Pan fried? Toasted? Flavored well and sooo good. I have never had it like that! It was a generous serving and a decent price. I have left overs so it is lunch x2!

    Hand-pulled noodles
    Alex M.

    I had a strong craving for spicy, hand-pulled noodles, so Stretch the Noodle was my first stop after landing in Portland. Stretch that Noodle is located in a beer garden / food truck park with lots of delicious-sounding food options, but I knew exactly what I was looking for. When I arrived at lunchtime, there wasn't a line to order, but the wait for the noodles was nearly 20 minutes - probably because each meal is hand-pulled to order. Once I picked up my food, I grabbed a seat at the picnic tables in the center. The noodles tasted super fresh and perfectly chewy, and the sauce packed a punch that balanced heat and tanginess. I'd definitely order these noodles again - or try one of their other menu items.

    Biang Biang noodle
    Arman L.

    At a glance: Would recommend: Yes Would go again: Yes Food quality: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 Options available: 4/5 Price: 5/5 Decor/Vibes: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer Service: 5/5 Friendliness of staff: 5/5 Pros: This place was a great deal and the food was made rather quickly! The service was also very nice and friendly! Cons: Parking was a bit tough since it's in the city and I imagine it can get quite busy during busier hours. Overall: 4.9/5 I got the Biang Biang noodles as it was recommended by a friend and it was so worth going out of my way to get!! It was so delicious and much much better than I was expecting it to be. I was worried because I like having something more than just noodles in my meals but it the sauce/oil was so flavorful and the noodles, which I believe are handmade, were so good. My parented and I split it but I was still a bit hungry afterwards, which makes sense though as it wasn't large enough for both of us to fill up on one order. Def wish I got another though. Would recommend. Would go again.

    Biang Biang + spicy sauce
    Patrick D.

    My first visit here and I ordered the Dan Dan Noodles. I must say, I haven't had a lot of opportunities to have freshly pulled noodles in this town. I know of several places, but this is one of very few that I want to revisit (I actually returned the next day after I recommended it to a friend). I know these aren't the original owners of this cart. I wasn't sure how good it would be because I think the original owners set the bar high on quality. But they retired before I could try them out. Anyway, the new owners are friendly and the food is generously portioned and tastes fantastic! I work only a few blocks away. So I'm definitely coming back for more. They're part of the Mid-Town Beer Garden. There are several great carts here (from what people tell me). So make sure to leave room for noodles whenever you're at this pod.

    La Mian
    Sean R.

    Really good noodles & HUGE portions & dirt cheap. That's the main point if u don't wanna read more but I will go on anyway. From reading past reviews, sounds like the last guy owner was very mean & confrontational to customers so I was a little sad he is gone now bc I was hoping for a show w/ my lunch. But I guess polite & respectful is fine too... But they still here even after SOOO many complaints so that has to say something about the food ‍ even the 1 star reviews admit the food is still good lol 1st time I came, I tried the Biang Biang noodles and was sooo disappointed, they were wide flat noodles tossed in chili sauce w/ sesame seeds and literally NOTHING ELSE, so boring tasting. I literally gave the rest to a homeless guy after a couple bites which is crazy for me, I always finish my food even if I don't like it. But very glad I came again to try bc I thought maybe I just ordered the wrong thing - I enjoyed the Chao Mian (not chow mein cuz noodles are soft) and La Mian (beef noodle soup). - Beef noodle soup is one of the best I've had: such tender plentiful beef and delightfully bouncy but not too chewy noodles. It had Szechuan peppercorn flavor & some greens like cilantro & spinach which is unlike other Chinese beef noodle soups I'm used to but I liked it. And I asked for the most spicy & it actually made me sweat but wasn't crazy. - Chao Mian: dry stir fry, very good but could've been more stir fried. Though I don't think it's really a stir fry dish as that would've kind of ruined the freshness of the noodles. Soup is way to go IMO. Still need to try the cold noodle salad dish tho. Also P.S - not sure why so many ppl are complaining about having to wait 15-20 min for food.. that is regular amount of time to cook any meal to order besides McDonald's, I'm not sure what you are expecting...especially from a food cart w/ 2, sometimes 1 employee.

    #2 Chao Mian with Chicken.
    Marty H.

    Wow. What a tasty lunch! I got it medium spicy. The chicken was delicious as were the stir-fried veggies but the noodles are definitely the star of this dish (#2 Chao Mian). Will definitely be back. Midtown Beer Garden has a cool vibe with a terrific selection of other food carts. I am eyeing the Indian Curry House and their butter chicken for next time. Will definitely come back to Stretch the Noodle!

    Pork Dumplings
    Brandon S.

    Had a great little lunch at Stretch yesterday with some friends. I got the Biang Biang Noodles and they were fantastic! Great, springy texture with a good amount of chew. I go them medium heat and it was right on the edge of being too spicy for me. I do wish there was an option to get a protein added into them because just the noodles was a little one note. The pork dumplings unfortunately weren't my favorite. The wrapper was great and chewy and had a good sear, but the filling was unpleasantly tough and dense. I don't mind a stuffed dumpling, but the inside felt like it was overworked and had become really firm in a bad way. Would definitely come back, just wouldn't get the dumplings again.

    Dan Dan noodles
    Audry S.

    I love hand pulled noodles but this place did not hit for me. I got the dan dan noodles because it's a classic dish but they added pickled carrots and daikons which was odd because it's not traditional to add those ingredients in. It did not have the peanut flavor I was searching for and it was quite disappointing. This place was on top of my list to try in Portland. I didn't even finish it and I always finish my plates. It was lacking in flavors and it did not sit well with my palate. The service was good, you order through their food cart and that's where you pick up your orders too. We're in an open seated areas where anyone can enjoy their meal in peace with long tables. So, if you don't like sharing your tables, I suggest you get it to go or stand up and eat your meal. I wouldn't come back and I was really looking forward to this restaurant.

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    Ask the Community - Stretch The Noodle

    Why are they located now? Just went today and they aren't located at their usual spot. Asked their neighbor and was told they moved about a month ago. 😢

    New location is 2 blocks away 431 SW Harvey Milk St, Portland, OR 97204

    Can you get this delivered on any of the meal delivery apps?

    I was almost certain that I saw something on the signs there or on the Yelp page about one of the services picking up food, but I can’t seem to find it now. You can always just jump into DoorDash or Uber eats and if it comes up to get the answer… 

    Are they closed on Mondays now? I arrived today 7/25/22 and it was closed.

    yes. went today 8/15 just to check

    Are you still open in the same spot across from Killer Burger downtown? I've been keeping my eyes out for your cart but haven't seen it the last few times I've been downtown. Thanks!

    This was true the last time I went, which was early January 2022!

    Are you open today? 12/27?

    Nope Was closed They're probably taking some time to rest for holidays

    Will you be open on New Years Eve?

    Sorry, no

    Unsure if they're open on Mondays. Today is Monday and they're closed. Wonder if posted schedule is updated?

    Sometimes we have to take off a day

    Can I call ahead for orders?

    They didn't take any phone orders. I heard they used to tho. It may change

    Google is listing their hours as 11-3, Monday-Friday. Is that true? I am always working during those hours but really want to try this place out.

    Yup. It's worth checking out though!

    Where is restaurant? It's not at the location on the map.

    223 SW Washington St Portland, Oregon 97204

    Any gluten free noodle options?

    Nope, it is all gluten

    Is this place open Monday's? No ones here :(

    Sorry. We had a doctor's appointment today

    When will you be open again?

    Today

    Do any menu items have peanuts / peanut products in them (or in a sauce)?

    The soup option contains peanuts on top. You could ask them to hold the peanuts, assuming an allergy isn't triggered by them being in the same kitchen

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