I promised myself I would update my previous words to positively reflect my delight regarding my favoritist (I know that's not a real word, but it's my way of saying "...but this goes to 11, and that's louder than 10 innit?" or similar) One negative experience that perhaps I shouldn't have written, considering I otherwise love Taigu and the lovely chef owner putting this all out for us! She recommended something special for my (I've actually visited a couple times since the words I'm writing are for) take out that these words directly relate. Pork belly and jalapeño tofu with the meow-licious cats ear pasta. To date my absolute favorite dish. I'm glad this chef offers items that us untraveled Norte Americanos (since I don't know a way to express this from a humorous Chinese wording) otherwise wouldn't know to order. I grew up thinking I didn't like Chinese food, until I got my first job washing dishes at a Chinese restaurant. That family tried and somewhat succeeded in making me learn to like at least the basics. Years later I Laotian family revealed to me that practically everything they enjoyed, I enjoyed as much. These days I want to experience some tastes that might only be offered in Thailand or Japan or China, but for now I have to seek this out here in the Midwest, namely Middleton. So Taigu currently shall be the source of the Chinese versions of this endeavor. This little place is spotlessly kept, courteously represented and generously offered to us in the area. Take full advantage and visit soon and often. read more

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My friend recommended this place as I haven't found a good Chinese restaurant in Madison. Came here for an early dinner on Sat and there were 3 young ladies working in the front desk. We were the only customers at the time and were seated immediately. We were told that they put the entrée in styrofoam which wasn't an issue. They advertise that the noodles are made in house, so I wanted to try that. I have had cat ear noodles in China before but was never a fan. I ordered the regular one. My eggplant with pork was flavorful and came in generous portion. Hubby had the 4 color veggies noodle dish where he enjoyed as well. I just thought the noodles weren't chewy like what I expected. Each dish was around $15 which seem pricey but the portion could easily be split into two meals. Will be back for the rice noodle as it's my favorite! read more

The noodles are outstanding. Portions are huge. We lad leftovers for 2 days and they were delicious even heated up a second time. Some of the best crab Rangoon I've ever had! read more

I thought the food was just okay! I got the sesame chicken and you could easily spilt one meal into two. There was a long wait for food which was a bummer. read more

Taigu noodles is 25 minutes from my house (if there's no traffic on the Beltline). That's almost an hour round trip in the car for dinner, and it's worth every.single.minute. Taigu is a no-frills, locally owned Chinese restaurant specializing in homemade noodles (long noodles and cat ear noodles). Hong (the owner) sometimes even teaches noodle making classes (watch the Taigu Facebook page). Taigu offers take out or dine in. Post-pandemic dine in comes packaged just like take out. Online ordering is efficient for take out, including updating your pickup time via text during busy times. The noodles are homemade (see above), so for me, the noodle dishes are the thing to order. I was so pleasantly surprised by the tomato and egg. The flavor is awesome, and it's so simple. The four color veggie stir fry cat ear is my other favorite. And the dumplings. Order the dumplings. And introduce yourself to Hong. Thank her for the noodles. read more

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What an adorable little place! Definitely a hidden gem! They seem to do an awful lot of takeout service, but they do have tables if you'd like to eat in. The servers are so friendly and personable! The menu is extensive. It was so hard to choose what to eat! I got the chicken eggrolls and the chicken Homemade noodles. Both were exquisite! They give you so much food! If you bring someone along, two people could easily share one dish. This is a don't miss! read more

Taigu Noodles - 13. Chicken Stir-Fried Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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Another hotel dinner and a grand slam!! Perfect balance of not too salty and fresh!! The flavor was so good I couldn't taste it all because I got full non stop eating my first dish!!! The order pick up was a two hour wait and worth every second!!! read more

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Fresh takeout every time! Great service and variety of dishes. Check out this Middleton favorite. read more

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Portions: enormous. Dan Dan noodles will make 3+ meals Presentation: to go containers only, even if dining in. Foil lined styrofoam, easy for a utensil to poke thru foil. Temperature: the egg rolls were scalding, but my noodles were lukewarm. Flavor: comforting, quite salty. Husband's spicy chicken dish was spicy as advertised. My dan dan noodles had one pepper symbol and I would call them a mild but noticeable spice. No bland Americanized sweet Chinese here. Location: limited parking in this part of downtown Middleton, drive around the back of Barriques if you're heading down University you can't see it from the main road. It's not going to be my new go-to, but given the portion sizes and the homemade noodles, we will definitely come back. read more

Really enjoyed this noodle spot in Middleton. We ordered several dishes and the portions were HUGE! Definitely could split one noodle dish between two people. The flavor of the dishes was unique and different than the typical Chinese asian restaurant (I think it's maybe more Taiwanese?). There are tables to sit and a lot of people ordered to-go. The servers were pleasant and kind and the food didn't take long to come out. Loved sitting down here and will definitely come back for a large meal. read more

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I had the Taigu spicy noodles and they were delicious! Flavorful a d the texture of noodles was perfect.

Awesome hand made noodles. The portions are huge too. We usually get 2-3 meals out of an order

This review is actually for their new location on Old Middleton Road. I've been waiting with baited breath for it to open. Stopped in for lunch last Saturday on the first or second day it was open. The new location is gorgeous. They did a really nice job retrofitting the old Knocke's. Booths along the sides, tables in the middle. Seating by the door for people waiting for take out order or tables. There were a few of the normal new restaurant issues. The tables don't have any of the usual condiments set out I expect at a Chinese restaurant, and there was a bit of a wait between when we finished and when we got the check. That's to be expected, everyone is new. But the food... oh it was so good. I had cat ear noodles with chicken and egg, and it was sublime. Most plates are $19 to $21. Protein amounts are generous and the portion size ended up giving me both lunch and dinner. I'll be back! read more

Food is amazing. The service was a bit slow, but you cannot rush perfection! The atmosphere was giving me a chill vibe. I ordered the General Tso and Sweet & Sour chicken. 1000/10. By far, the most amazing pallet experience. read more

Incredible noodles. Nice atmosphere, extremely generous portions. Lovely waitstaff. Absolutely no complaints, if I lived in the area I'd eat here once a week. read more

Ordered takeout and wow, the portions are large! The food is stuffed to the brim and each entrée can definitely be shared between two people. We ordered crab rangoon as an appetizer and they were a bit soggy (probably because it was made to order and the heat/steam got trapped in the container). We also ordered Taigu special stir-fried noodles, Chicken stir-fried noodles, and sesame chicken. The Taigu stir-fried noodles had a nice kick of heat, which I usually enjoy, but for some reason the flavor profile was not doing it for me. The sesame chicken was a classic combination of sweet and savory goodness. However, the chicken stir-fried noodles dish was by far the most delicious, and had the most dimension and depth that actually reminded me of my dad's cooking. We will definitely be ordering that dish again! read more

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Just a great place. The highlight is their homemade noodles. Both the pulled and the cats ear are delicious: chewy, perfectly cooked and served with various combinations of protein, veggies and sauce. We like the spicy ones, but we've enjoyed every combination we've tried. The old place was challenging in terms of wait times; we've found the service in the new place prompt and friendly. Portions are generous and these make great leftovers. read more

Everything here is great. Love the egg plant noodles with gravy, the sesame chicken hits the spot every time, try the Taigu Triple delight! I love that the food is actually spicy and you can tell that it is made with love every time. I'm happy this restarting has been able to do well in the pandemic. It's worth the wait! read more

Great spicy noodles that we love going to frequently. Love the hot chili oil. Will keep returning indefinitely.

The food was filling and the portions are plenty, but overall the experience was not as satisfying as I had hoped it would be after reading the other reviews. I would not order the fried dumplings here again, as they are much better other places and the sauce (which is normally my favorite part!) was disappointing. The sweet and sour chicken had good flavor but some of the pieces of chicken were a bit grizzly. The cashew chicken was fine but I wish it had more flavor. Takeout was not the speediest either. Overall, 3.5. read more

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My father and I had lunch at Taigu Noodles today. First time for both of us. The noodles were fresh and hand made. My Father had beef and I had a combination of chicken, beef and shrimp. Both dishes were excellent. The portions were very large. The service was prompt and very nice people working. The restaurant was clean simple. I would highly recommend! read more

The best thing about Taigu is that they make their noodles fresh. They keep things simple which is also a plus. A little too simple is why I knocked one star down but I have a hack that can make up for that. First of all let me give you a warning - usually when places say something is spicy it's not. At Taigu, the noodle dishes the mention "jalapeño" or "spicy" are not joking so take them seriously. The meat quality is good at Taigu and they give you a lot of food (can easily be shared between two people in my opinion). They do have different prices to order online VS order over the phone VS prices in their store VS the prices you'll see ordering from them through a delivery service like uber eats which is confusing and not great. Now onto what I normally get: I usually get the chicken stir fried noodles or the beef stir fried noodles WITH EXTRA SAUCE. This is the key and the hack I mentioned earlier. The noodles are not sauced enough in my opinion, so this is necessary. I also keep a container of chili garlic sauce from the grocery store in my fridge which goes really well with these noodles. It's nice to have control over the spice on the side because when I have tried the spicy noodles from here with jalapeño it was too spicy for me. Besides the noodles I have also had the pan fried dumplings with pork and chives which were tasty. I recommend Taigu if you're looking for a bowl of fresh and authentic noodles! read more

This was a great find for us the other night! I would say some of the best value in Madison. While it may take a little while for the food to come out, you can always order ahead for pickup, it is well worth it. The homemade noodles are amazing and the portion sizes are huge! I got 3 full meals out of my order. I ordered the tofu spicy scallion noodles and was very impressed by the amount of vegetables. Also just a great flavor overall with some solid spice. My friend ordered the pork cat ear noodles and said that it was very flavorful and the cat ear noodles were a new treat. We also had a scallion pancake for an appetizer, as I said it's probably best to get an appetizer if you're pretty hungry when you arrive. The pancake could have used some slight more flavor, or a spicy sauce or a component with a different texture to add some balance. We will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Wow! I have been wanting to try this place and now I want to return! If you are lucky enough to live in one of the cute condos in the Downtown Middleton area I'm not sure how you aren't getting noodle takeout at least once a week; I know I'll be calling up for a to-go order the next time I have some free time at lunch! They clearly do a brisk takeout business and seem pretty organized with it. There are a few large yet tightly packed tables to dine in, and it seems like a bit of a hybrid counter service/table service model maybe depending on how busy they are? We had someone come and take our order but did have to get up and request the drink we ordered, pay, etc. I ordered the chicken stir fry noodles (#13) and they were fantastic. Maybe a little light on the chicken but plenty of veg and the noodles themselves were amazing. I can't wait to try more dishes - and there are plenty of options. Plenty!!!!! The portions are huge - i ordered mine right in a takeout container and only ate half. A little annoying to have to be careful of the foil with your fork but maybe that's a cue to slow down and enjoy those noodles a bit more!! I ordered pork dumplings and hot and sour soup to go for my husband and ended up eating half the dumplings - so, so good. Clearly handmade, tremendous flavor. Hot and sour soup was "good." That's why I'm on Yelp and he isn't. Ha! At any rate, very happy with my meal and can't wait to go back!! read more

Taigu makes great homemade noodles! I got spicy ginger beef cat ear noodles. Everything was very yummy! The food came very hot and fresh. The service was nice too. One noodle dish is enough food to last you 3 or 4 nights. You will have plenty of leftovers! read more

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We were looking for good Chinese food and Yelp led us to Taigu. This is a mixed review here. The backend of Taigu, meaning the kitchen, was cranking out orders with a heavy call-in and pickup business and gets 5 stars. The front end, meaning the folks up front, was chaotic. There was a gentleman that had confusion about his order and a line of pickup customers waiting. Then a gal walks in, jumps the line, and the young lady at the front counter serves her immediately. She then said she wasn't paying attention to the customers on line waiting and didn't notice. A simple, "I'm sorry" would have sufficed. The front end gets 3 stars. They need a better system. The spicy stir fried noodles and beef with broccoli and mushrooms were both good. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

A hidden gem. Literally hidden. It's behind and next to Barriques. I love coming here because it reminds me of my moms cooking. The noodles, soups and the dumplings. Get the scallion pancakes. So flaky and the perfect amount of onion and salt. Enough for two people to share, maybe 3. Also get the dumplings/pot stickers. They are made with my favorite: Woodear mushrooms. They aren't your typical mushroom. It makes the filling crunchy and gives it the perfect texture. All of the noods. They are hand cut noodles made fresh. The right amount of chewiness. Everything u come I have to go with atlas another person to share because the portions are large! Also, I noticed a lot of people call in and pick up to go orders. read more

Still the best food in town, made with a lot of heart. Thank you for the years of excellence! I will never get tired of the chili oil or the scallion pancakes. Nothing has ever disappointed. read more

Heard great things about this place and finally had a chance to try it. Their fresh homemade noodles are perfect- cooked al dente and each bite is nice and chewy. We ordered four color veggie stir-fried noodles and spicy stir-fried noodles. Favorite was the spicy stir-fried. I'd say it was more of a mild spice. Next time will definitely ask for spicier. Nice big portion sizes- each dish is enough to feed two. I do wish there was a little more veggies/meats in proportion to the noodles. Their pork and carrot dumplings were authentic and tasted great. The homemade wrap was a little on the thicker side for my taste but delicious nonetheless! read more

I ordered just fried rice from the Uber eats app. Some time ago Taigu changed locations and I thought there was only one locale. The woman at the old Middleton road location was rude and the food tasted burned. Hopefully they will learn to communicate better. I will try again. But not for a long time. Better to stick with Imperial Garden best service and food in Madison!! read more

Good, authentic Chinese food. Visits: 5 Recommendation: any of the homemade noodles dishes read more

If you're looking for a home cooking type meal experience without having to cook at home, then Taigu is the place to go. Either to eat in for the fine hand pulled noodles, or take out for one of their other signature dishes. The quality of food is much better than other fast Chinese food, however it is also on the pricey end but definitely worth the additional money. The beef hand pulled noodle and broth was quite a large portion that I saved half for lunch the next day. The dumplings also taste better than it looks, especially dipped in the soy sauce. The ambience as others have noted, is lacking in the sense that the service can be slow, and the one waiter/cashier/busboy is attending to everyone at this small cozy Chinese restaurant. Additionally, the wooden cabin like chairs and tables also feel out of place for the type of cuisine. However if you ever look up at the ceiling, you'll feel the same type of awe as you would biting into the home style cooking. Next time you came by, be sure to take a look at the ceiling to see what I mean. read more

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HANDS DOWN, BEST NOODLE SHOP IN MADISON. I've been here for three years and basically gave up on finding good Chinese noodles until my friend took me here. Homemade, soft, but with a good chewiness- these noodles are THE BOMB and remind me of home. Don't even get me started on the hot sauce. It's also homemade and better than Siracha or any other out of the box hot sauce you get from any other Asian place. It not only adds a kick to the dish but a flavor that perfectly compliments in. The dan dan noodles are a little saltier than I like, but still very good. Get it with pork and definitely add that hot sauce. My personal favorite so far is the chicken curry noodles. They have the perfect balance of noodles to sauce and is a HEFTY size. Definitely good for at least 2 meals and warms up well. Happy noods! read more

So good and HUGE portions! We got two orders of pork egg rolls, which the menu said had 2x order but we were given 6 which was nice! The pork dan dan noodles were delicious and literally enough for three full meals. The pickled mustard, jalapeño, and beef stir fried noodles had such a unique delicious flavor from the pickled mustard and were a good spice level- not too spicy but definitely spicy. The noodles themselves in both meals were so good and you could tell they were super fresh. We can't wait to try more from here! Prices seem on the higher end for take out but you get so much food it's totally worth it. read more

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Very nice waitress and she knew the menu. Food was ok, large portions. Prices were kind of high. If the owner wants to have a family party that's ok but you should close the restaurant first. There's not enough room in this restaurant for a party. I actually like the Chinese food from Hy-Vee better. Better prices, better portion control and you can order a couple kinds of protein plus you get rice and an egg roll in one price. read more

This is the best Chinese in Madison -- hands down. Homemade noodles and dumplings. Great flavors, fresh ingredients. They only charge 50 cents for a side of rice!? Wow -- so reasonable. And their dishes are easily big enough to split or have many leftovers. Staff is friendly and helpful -- 5 stars all around. read more

Nice calm environment on arrival. I was greeted and seated quickly. The waitress brought us both our glasses of water within a couple minutes. Room temp water, did not even ask us if we would like anything else to drink. I decided to order their taigu special stir fried noodles, and an appetizer of the chilled garlic beef shank. My wife ordered the taigu noodle soup and a couple of other dishes to go. Food came out in a timely manner. The chilled garlic beef shank was, in my opinion, nothing special. Seemed like they just threw some soy sauce and chilli garlic oil together. Just an appetizer, ok. Special taigu stir fried noodles came in a good portion except the meat to noodle ratio was not pleasing for a dish priced $13.95. This dish had hints of flavor but nothing spectacular. My wifes soup noodle dish was mediocre. Taste was slightly there but could more flavor. I am not sure it was their intention to put just 2 meatballs in this soup but that is what we got. The meatballs were actually the best tasting item in the experience. First time there so I thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt but what the waitress did to us with the bill, I would never go back! She rounded all the dishes up, did not take the 5% off if customer pays with cash, and did not print a receipt (tax issues?) so I asked for the hand written bill. When we asked about the 5%, her reply was, "oh yea $75." Which clearly was not 5% off of $75.91. read more

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First time here. My husband and I came here for lunch. Not impressed with the menu, food, and service. I got the Taigu Noodle Soup. The broth was plain. The beef was soft and dry to the bite, kind of weird but okay? The meatball was probably the best part of the soup. It had good texture/flavor. This broth definitely could of used extra flavor/seasoning. I was given the bowl of noodle soup to eat without a soup spoon. Our waitress never came back to check on us so my husband went to grab me a soup spoon himself. Spoons were at the front counter. Not sure if that's how Taigu always services their customers where you have to grab your own utensils? Just thought it was awkward to be given a bowl of noodle soup without a spoon. The restaurant was not busy. Only half the tables were full, maybe less. We also ordered 3 dishes to go. All tasted the same and looked similar. Not very impressed. Very bland. Will have to re-season later at home. As we were paying the bill we saw a sign at the register that said if paying cash you would be given a 5% discount on the whole meal. The total came to $75.91. The waitress asked if we were going to pay cash. Since seeing the sign I said yes. She then says, "okay, then $75.00". I looked at my husband and thought to myself that's not 5% off. I paid anyway since I didn't want to argue about a few dollars and tipped her only half of what I was going to originally tip her (don't forget about the bad service). I also asked her for a printed receipt. She was not able to provide me one. So she gave us the hand written order from her note pad. Never going back again. read more

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Handmade, hand pulled noodles with lotus root, tofu, and delicate sauces? YUM! Best in Madison! Con: a little on the greasy side. read more

I will be getting Taigu to-go tonight and just was baffled that this place doesn't have a 5 star review??? What's going on people :) I've written a Google review before but forgot about Yelp. So here it goes... This place is literally insane. Just get the Stir Fried Noodles You cannot find anything like them anywhere. Ask for some extra heat if you are into that! I'm from MN but find myself "driving here to visit the family" more often now haha... (Yes, I'm coming for the food) :) I wish they would open their in person dining again, but just SO SO happy this place survived throughout Covid. GO SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS and let's get this rating to 5 stars because it deserves it! :D read more