The Shanghai style chow mein with thick noodle is my go to. It has a nice deep flavor. Nice smoky wok taste. Love the variety of textures too with the meat and bite of the veggies. The black pepper beef with peppers is also super tasty but it's a hit or miss because sometimes the meat is super tender but other times it's tough and chewy so I stopped getting it as often. The flavor is amazing though. Another thing to try is the spicy sesame wonton it tastes like normal spicy wontons but mixed with like thai peanut sauce dip which is a unique combo but it works. The milk tea is pretty good too. The service is always good and the workers are nice. I usually get takeout but it's a good place to sit down too. read more

Amazing! Father's Day early dinner (4:30pm Sunday). While most American-Chinese restaurants serve typical Cantonese-influenced cuisine or heavily westernized dishes (i.e. Beef with Broccoli, or other Panda-inspired faire), Tasty Noodle House focuses on Shanghainese appetizers, Dim Sum and fried noodles. It is a small chain with locations around SoCal. This was our first time here. We ordered: * 1 Large Asahi Bottle Beer ($10.99) * Shanghai Pan-Fried Soup Dumplings ($10.50) * Combination Fried Rice ($15.99) * Shanghai Style Chow Mein ($14.99) * Tasty Dry Pot with Lamb ($20.99) For me, the star was the Dry Pot, wow! This is similar to your typical hot pot but this has no broth. It was already slightly warm inside so a hot soup would have had us sweating. We chose dry and it was unbelievably good. Definitely getting this again. The Fried Rice and Shanghai Chow Mein fried noodles were excellent as well. Not huge plates but we managed to split it four ways. In fact all of the dishes we ordered family style so we could all share. They did not have your typical "combo" entrees that had sides of soup or rice. Here you order one big plate of fried rice, one big plate of noodles, and so on...and SHARE. We were getting full when the Shanghai Fried Soup Dumplings came out. Wow they were huge! Biggest soup dumplings I have ever seen (maybe I don't get out much?)...seriously the size of an orange. My wife and I split one large bottle of beer. They gave us two frosted glasses and the bottle split evenly. Perfect! Ice waters were really tasty too (I never comment on water but here I am). Service was excellent. In the end, we paid the bill using the handheld POS terminal. I asked for an itemized receipt and it printed it all in Chinese! Luckily ChatGPT helped me translate and the bill looked correct. We will most definitely come back. This food has excellent flavors, good pricing and good service. Win, win, win. read more

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Honestly, I didn't expect to find this good of Chinese food in Carlsbad, so this was a really nice surprise. We started with the spicy pot, which came out bubbling hot and packed with ingredients. It had a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the flavors were rich and savory. It had a strong cumin flavor, which makes this dish pretty authentic. Get this dish with rice, the sauces goes well with it. The soup noodles with fried pork were super comforting. The broth was light but flavorful, and the fried pork added a really nice crispy texture that balanced well with the noodles. My nephew likes noodles but without alot of flavor so this dish was perfect for him. The fried dumplings were crispy on the bottom with juicy filling inside--exactly what you want. We also got the steamed chicken with chili oil, which was tender and coated in that classic fragrant, slightly spicy chili oil that adds so much flavor without being too heavy. The green onion pancake was another favorite--crispy, flaky, and airy. It tasted freshly made. read more

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Tried to get on the waitlist for another popular dumpling spot, but it was closed! I still wanted dumplings and I'm so glad we finally tried this spot closer to home. It's a sit-down casual Chinese restaurant. The service was good, they greeted us and said goodnight as we left. We ordered the vegetable dumplings, veggie chow mein, and a vegetable dish that was not usual - potato and peppers. All of it was delicious! Dumplings are mushroom and spinach and best dipped in the sauce they give you, plus add a little chili oil. The noodles were literally tasty. It has now scored number 1 in good chow mein. But don't doubt the potato dish. It is so interesting because the potato is slightly crunchy. The flavor is unique; I couldn't figure out the ingredients. Either way, we'd get this dish again. The only drawback was seeing the front entrance with some storage. It's in plain sight rather than hidden in furniture our behind curtains. read more

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Tasty noodles is going strong in North County. It's Jan 1 and the place is packed. We waited 20 min for a table for 3, but we're not disappointed. My picky 16 year old who can't handle Chinese loves the noodles and pork buns. We had the popular: - Shanghai noodle (thick) 5/5 great flavor and not soupy were delicious - Shanghai Grilled Pork Buns (6 pcs) - Orange Chicken See the photos and you'll notice how much people call out these dishes in other reviews... consistently... sold me on these dishes... now I'm ready to start exploring the menu! read more

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This place was poppin on Dec 23rd. Not sure if it was busy because of Christmas week or if it always is but all the tables were full, and we waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Service was ok, I'm sure they were trying their best as to how busy it was so I understand. The menu is pretty extensive. However, they have the basics and most popular items that everyone tends to order. The XLB were good. We didn't enjoy the spicy pork sesame wontons as much as a sesame flavor was very strong. Fried rice was good. The tomato egg drop soup was alright, I wouldn't order it again. I wish they had regular egg drop soup. We ordered the green beans and cucumber salad, but it never came out. The teas we got were decent. The honey green tea is heavy on the honey. Thai tea is good. Good addition to the area! read more

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For dinner, I wanted a mix of Dim Sum and a hearty stir-fry entry. I found this hidden gem heading back from San Diego since traffic was moving very slowly. We arrived around 500PM to a busy restaurant. The wait staff was efficient and fast from sitting, order placement, bring out the food and cycling tables in and out. The restaurant began to be busy after our dinner came. The eggplant and buns is my favorite. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Pretty solid Chinese spot overall. All kinds of classics and some fusion style dishes on the menu. Ordered Chow Meln and some dumplings. Chow Mein came out quick and was super hot and tasty. Could have been a little more spicy, but there was a spice tray on the table. Dumplings took a bit, but they were fresh and hot. Service was pretty quick despite a few tables being occupied and the place was starting to fill up as we ate. Definitely want to return to try some additional dishes. read more

Tasty Noodle House - Spicy Chow Mein with Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Dude yes. SOLID Chinese in North County. I almost forgot I was in Carlsbad because it felt like I was just in Convoy for this kind of chinese food! Everything we had was DELICIOUS. I'm actually kind of sad it took me so long to find this gem. It was always on my places to try in North County. Even the little kids enjoyed everything here. I've never seen them eat so many green beans in my life! Here's the food rating: Green Beans - 5 stars (obvi based on the the children) Beef Chow Mein - 4 stars, good but nothing special Shanghai Noodles - 5 stars lots of great flavors Beef Fried Rice - 4 stars, good but nothing special Xiao Long Bao - 5 stars, big and meaty! Not like the dainty dim sum menus Salt & Pepper Calamari - 5 Stars, nice light batter with a kick! The staff was also super nice and helpful! Sometimes unusual at a chinese restaurant. They were helpful with our larger party (8) and food came out quick! Looking forward to another visit here when I'm at the Carlsbad Shoppes. read more

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Tasty Noodle House had quick service and good dishes. Sauces were well put together. Portion sizes were not comparable to the cost of the dish. Some dishes are overpriced. read more

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When I'm in the mood for Chinese food, Tasty Noodle House is my go-to spot. I luuuv their fried noodles! I've had the House Spicy Chicken Chow Mein and Seafood Chow Mein. Both are sooo delicious with poppin' hot authenic flavors!! The service is usually quick since I'm ironically there when it's not too busy. I want to try the other menu items the next time I have my craving. read more

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Located on the first floor in The Shoppes which includes the Regal cinema plaza. Lots of free parking. Tried the Tasty noodle house in Irvine and it was delicious so figured I'd try this location as well since I was in the area. Arrived in the afternoon on a weekend, missing the lunch and dinner rush hour. We were immediately seated and there were only a couple of tables occupied. Menus were already pre placed on each table so you can sit down and immediately browse the available dish choices. I went with the usual simple comfort foods for a quick meal and didn't venture out too far. Tried the sauteed garlic seasonal greens (#137 $15.99), Shanghai veggie and pork wonton soup ($12.50), beef chow mein thick noodles ($14.99), garlic spinach ($15.99), crispy fish fillet with seaweed ($18.50). Disappointed that the wonton soup was plain soup, when I had gotten it in Irvine, the soup was milky. When asked, they said I have to order it with bone broth otherwise it comes with regular clear soup. So now you know. Ask for bone broth if you want a heartier soup with more depth. The food here was ok, nothing absolutely special but was worth the try. Although the same dishes, it seemed to taste different from location to location. Service is very nice and helpful. read more

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Arrived at around 8 pm. They ran out of high chairs so we were provided with a booster seat instead. When it was available, they did make sure to switch it out. Seems like people have a craving for Chinese since it really packed up in that last hour. Food was great as usual. The flavor of the orange chicken was good but it was a lot of breading. One of my only critiques. The only thing that I was slightly disappointed in was that in the last few minutes, it seems like tables were being rushed out. We asked a staff to take photos, and he seemed really unpleasant and impatient. read more

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We were in town on a family trip, craving something hot for dinner and found Tasty Noodle House. Noodles are my carb of choice so I was extra happy. We were greeted warmly upon entering, and quickly seated and provided water. I ordered the beef noodle soup, my kids ordered the chow mein and my husband ordered the black pepper beef noodles. The last two dishes came out really quickly, and my beef noodle soup came minutes later. The food was really good--noodles had a good amount of chewiness and the beef noodle soup really hit the spot. I grew up in Taiwan so this dish is really nostalgic for me. My husband wanted his dish more peppery, so he had to doctor it up, but my kids devoured their noodles like there was no tomorrow. Highly recommend checking this place out! Parking is easy since it's at a shopping mall. read more

We came here with our neighbors who love this place, and I see why. We got a table right away, but the place busy. My favs: Shanghai grilled pork buns - texture and flavor! Shanghai style chow mein (thick noodles and ground pork) - slightly smoky charcoal flavor was yummy Spicy sesame pork wontons - delicious but a little too spicy for me Taiwanese chicken - the garlic cloves were so "tender"!! Crispy fish fillet with seaweed - the fried breading was unexpected, but perfectly done Only dish we didn't enjoy was sweet and sour pork. Pork wasn't cut well (poor quality). Tap water tasted funny to me. I might order tea next time. read more

I just love dumplings. I crave them. I do a little dance when I'm eating them. I have traveled to other countries to eat them. Housed on the outer layer of the Shoppes at Carlsbad, Tasty Noodle house, which I have frequented on Convoy, is a staple for Shanghainese cuisine. We ate on the patio for lunch and the service was attentive and not over bearing. We had the Xiao Long Bao and the Shanghai Grilled Pork Bun (sheng jian bao) both With pork. So delicious. I could have eaten an additional Order of the soup dumplings all by myself. The Shanghai grilled pork buns have a much thicker wrapper but have that nice crispiness to the bottom. I can only have like two of them before it's too much dough but The inside is so flavorful though. Would get both again. We also had the Steamed Chicken w/ Spicy Sesame Sauce, which is a cold chicken dish but still so flavorful though. The House Spicy Chow Mein with beef is also a solid choice and although not crazy spicy, the little spice is there and so good. Overall this spot lives up to its name of Tasty. Will be back hopefully soon. read more

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I know it's called Tasty Noodle House and not "dumpings and wontons house" but still, it lost a star because their pork and chives dumplings were like 50% pork and 50% chives and it was a bit much. I was thinking 10% chives is all we need for it to be good. The soup dumplings were really good though so I was happy with that. We also got a few noodle dishes and I'm glad we did, because it's clear as to why it's called "Noodle" house. They got the noodles down, the texture, the size, the flavors, you name it. Not a bad place to stop in for a meal, it wasn't mind-blowingly awesome, but it was still good and we left there full. The service was good and our waiter was really helpful and nice, so overall, I think I shouldn't have gotten the pork and chives dumplings and we would have been good. read more

We love the ginger scallion beef! Other plates we have liked are the walnut shrimp, Chow mein with the thin noodles, and the spicy cucumber salad. The salt and pepper pork chop was also really yummy if you can sit in restaurant to enjoy the crispiness. Everyone here is very nice and they do their best to get your order to you quickly. Nice small place next to the regal in Carlsbad. We will be back many times over again. read more

I came in from out of town, running an errand, actually, being a carpool buddy so we could take the HOV lane to speed our arrival. My carpool buddy was doing a mini-reunion dinner, but I didn't want to eat big-brand corporate food, so I roamed on my own and found this gem! Oh so happy! Their beef noodle soup was so delicious! It made an impression & got on my short list of affordable goto places for 红烧牛肉面. How would I describe its flavor profile? I'm no foodie connoisseur; what I can say is it had all kinds of yummy flavors, like umami, and I'd rather say oooo-yummy! It was just a bit spicy, had a smattering of sour pickled veggies, more than 5 chunks or slices of beef, bouquet of aroma, savory broth, good balance of salty & hint of sweet. Well, I loved the flavor very much, fit me like a glove for my tummy ;) One thing I'd love even more is if they'd add a couple more leafs of Choy sum, also known as yu choy of yóu cài 油菜. As for service & ambiance, I say it's above par. Pronto service. Clean decor, minimalist modern I'd call it; though I'm no interior decorator so I don't know the official terminology. Plus, outdoor patio seating available. read more

Tasty Noodle House - braised beef noodle soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The food here is unmatched. One of the best Chinese food spots I've ever been to. The dishes are all flavorful and homemade. Service was so quick- from entering, to sitting down and ordering and eating, the entire meal was 25 mins (we also eat fast haha). HIGHLY recommend coming here for great Chinese comfort food. The dumplings were some of the best I've had!!! and the waiters were all so nice and constantly walking around and tending to tables. Great place!!! read more

Tasty Noodle House - Pork dumplings, eggplant and pork, seafood lo mein - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is a modern restaurant with a warm and cozy vibe to it. Parking is in a mall, and can get packed during peak times. The wait to be seated was quick and the food came out piping hot. The portions are huge and the food is packed with flavor and protein. The price was also extremely reasonable. The walnut shrimp had a lot of sauce and crispy pecans. The chicken and shrimp chow mein was good (just a little on the oily side though). The mapo tofu was well seasoned. They were quite busy so waitress did not check in often, but was readily available if I needed something. The menu was so extensive that it was a bit challenging to decide on what to order. read more

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We ordered their recommended seafood and crab sauce noodle and some XLBs. The seafood and crab noodle was not tasty - the noodles were incredibly sticky and clumped together, the crab sauce was thick and oily without much flavor, and the seafood was a variety of frozen items, like mussels, tiny scallops, etc. The XLB were some of the worst we've had in a while. First of all, they took well over 25 minutes to come out. We were basically done with our meal before they arrived, and our server kept coming by to tell us "oh just a few more minutes." Secondly, they were incredibly doughy to the point where we had to bite off the tops and spit them out. Lastly, the filling was flavored too heavily and with too much salt. Service was kind and the interior was large, spacious, and comfy. We'd consider coming back once more to order different items and try them again. read more

Tasty Noodle House - 35. Seafood In Crab Meat Sauce Noodle (Recommended) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Normally when I try a new place and have a less than average experience, I try to give them the benefit of the doubt and pass off the visit as my poor or limited choices from the menu or just the restaurant having a bad day. However, in this case, I have to state outright that I am never coming back to Tasty Noodle House. Oh, man ... where do I start? LONG rant incoming. First off, I was excited to come here. Over the last year, a number of dumpling and noodle spots have popped up around north county. With a daughter that loves noodles and a son that loves dumplings, eating at any of them is both a safe and delicious bet. So, when going over spots on the mall to have dinner with the kids and their grandma, Tasty Noodle House was the obvious choice. Looking over their menu here on Yelp, I had a good idea of what we could all order and enjoy. For my son and myself, I ordered the Chive Shrimp and Pork Dumplings. They didn't serve these at this location. I then tried to order the Crab Meat and Pork Xiao Long Bao. They didn't serve those at this location either. For my daughter, off the Chef's Specials Menu, I ordered the Tasty Cold Noodles. They didn't serve those at this location. Exasperated, I opted for the Crispy Spicy Stinky Tofu with Pork for myself. And, you guessed it ... they don't serve this at this location either. At this point, my mother joked that I should just ask them what they actually did serve here to make things quicker. Talking with the server, I learned that they don't actually make any of the dumplings on site. They are made at a central location and shipped out to the Tasty Noodle franchises in the area. And, for some reason, shellfish dumplings are not shipped and reheated at their Carlsbad Mall location. This was surprising as the kitchen seemed fairly large and every other dumpling spot we've been too usually has a small counter area where they showcase Xiao Long Bao being made in-shop. But, not at Tasty Noodle House! They didn't make Stinky Tofu because some diners complained about the smell. Normally, most noodle shops don't worry about the smells when they're cooking with exceedingly pungent ingredients like garlic, ginger, fish sauce, and oyster sauce pretty regularly that are going to come out and taste amazing in the end. But, not at Tasty Noodle House! And usually when a shop goes out of their way to make a "Chef's Specials Menu", especially one with a limited selection of choices, they actually make and serve them when ordered. But, not at Tasty Noodle House! So, what did we have to settle for? I had the Cilantro Fish Dumplings. The white fish inside was bland and the cilantro lost all of its freshness from the steaming. The end result was soggy, an odd mix of fishy and earthy aromas, and overall unappealing. We also had the Shangai Xiao Long Bao with Pork. These were okay, but not as flavorful as most other places and definitely not what we were hoping for. My son had the Seafood in Crab Meat Sauce Noodle. He freaked out, as 12 year olds do, because there were peas and carrots in the bowl that were not disclosed on the menu. There was still a nice selection of seafood in the bowl with the mussels being fairly well cooked in my opinion. But, the noodles themselves were placed in the bowl in a folded, rectangular shape that gave me the distinct impression that they came from a Top Ramen-esque packet, steamed slightly, and served. They were clumpy, overly starchy, and didn't separate cleanly in the broth like you'd want or expect. He pushed the bowl away after a few bites and my daughter ended up eating the noodles while I had some of the fish and broth. My mother and daughter split an order of the Orange Chicken. The chicken was breaded nicely, very crispy, and the sauce wasn't too sweet and with a nice amount of edible rind. This was honestly pretty good. Still, it says something about the quality of service and food at a Noodle House where the best thing on the menu is something that you can get any dive Chinese take-out spot. Looking back, I am still amazed at how poor our experience was. It's not often I have such high expectations that are so thoroughly crushed. And I can honestly say that I don't have any real drive to go to any other of their shops to try again. With a mixture of average to subpar food, signature dishes that are made off-site and shipped in, and such a disappointing selection of food on the menu that was not even served here ... I am left with a very low opinion of Tasty Noodle House. read more

Came here with a big group of 11 people including 5 kids and had a great experience. The staff was very accommodating and quickly moved tables around so we could all sit together, which we really appreciated. Service was efficient and the food came out quickly even with our large party. Everything we ordered was delicious. The XLB soup dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the pan fried buns had a perfectly crispy bottom, and the green onion chicken noodles were fresh and comforting. The spicy mixed chicken had great flavor with just the right amount of heat. Overall the food tasted fresh, authentic, and well executed. It is not always easy for restaurants to handle a large group with kids, but they made it seamless. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back. read more

I've always heard great things about Tasty Noodle House, and I recently got to try it for the first time. It's a solid, great place to go if you're craving Chinese food. FOOD: The food was delicious and satisfied cravings, but it didn't blow me away. However, the prices and portions you get did blow me away. The portions are huge, so you really do get the bang for your buck. Pork Dumplings (4/5) - Ten pork dumplings that come with a side of black vinegar. There is soy sauce, more vinegar, and chili oil provided at each table. Dumpling skins were a bit thick, but the dumplings were super juicy. Seafood Chow Mein w/ Black Pepper Sauce (3.5/5) - Chow mein with scallops, squid, fish, and shrimp coated in a black pepper sauce. It's advertised as spicy, but I didn't think it was. You'll definitely taste the black pepper though, so I'd definitely avoid if you're not a fan. Beef Chow Mein (3.5/5) - Standard beef chow mein to me, but my friend loves it and says she gets it every time. SERVICE: (4.5/5) It was crowded on a Saturday night, so seating was rather limited. I had received a text saying that my table was ready, but when I re-entered the restaurant, I was told that someone else had taken my table? There was some miscommunication, but they were super apologetic and it wasn't a big deal. Overall, everyone was super kind and attentive. TLDR// Great restaurant, solid food, well-meaning people, very reasonable prices, and HUGE portions! Extensive menu that I would love to try more of. read more

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Me and my boyf (both 23F) went here for our 2nd date (we take thing slow) and brought our pet Labubu. We tried a couple new menu items like the chicken in sesame spicy sauce, this dish was served cold but we thought it would have been better hot. Sauce was 10/10 amazing and I couldn't stop eating the noodles!!!! Definitely a go to second date spot for us and our partners! read more

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So amazing to find a great option for Convoy-level Chinese food in North County. We tried many things, everything was good, but the dry pot w/ lamb and pork belly with preserved vegetables were standouts. The servicer was friendly and attentive; we are looking forward to visiting again soon! read more

Nice place for Chinese food. They have a wide array of dishes and drinks. There is something for everyone! Service is friendly. The restaurant is inviting and clean. The food is delicious! My favorite dishes are the noodles and garlic string beans. The food is authentic and made fresh. The siu mai are huge! The prices are decent. We will be back! read more

Tasty Noodle House - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This chain has locations all across California, with great service to boot. They offer a solid selection of delicious Shanghai-style dishes, but their soup dumplings don't quite measure up to Din Tai Fung's. read more

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In The Shoppers at Carlsbad Mall. Opened 3 years ago next to Regal Theatre. Many menu choices of Shanghai cuisine. Food served quickly. Fried Shanghai Style chow mein (pork and vegetables) was delicious. My son had shrimp noodle soup (pork brine) which he loved. Will be happy to enjoy next meal here, to sample their many varieties of dim sum. read more

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The room space is big enough, friendly service, the noodles is very good, similar taste as the noodles as noodles in China· read more

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Food is incredibly delicious & served hot! Servers were attentive and friendly. Looking forward to our next meal here! One recommendation, turn the air conditioner on. read more

This was pretty good. Decent portion sizes, attentive service, and good tasting food. Lots of noodles, dim sum, soups... The one thing to know is that they close from 2:30 to 4:00. read more

We walked by this restaurant and decided to give it a try in a busy Friday night. It's on the outer skirts of the Carlsbad Shoppes next to the old Islands. Service was friendly and fast. And the restaurant itself was simply decorated but clean and open which made it very comfortable. We were lucky and got in right before the dinner rush. We ordered the Brisket Noodle Soup based on the server's recommendation, and the cumin lamb (side of rice is extra), and the salt and pepper mushrooms. All three dishes were great! The soup had a slight tongue numbing affect which I think may be Szechuan peppercorn. It wasn't overwhelming but pleasant if you like spicy food. The broth itself could have been a bit hotter in temperature but overall an 8/10 for us. The lamb was very flavorful and the mushrooms were fried to a perfect crisp. This is definitely going to be one in our list to come back to. They served authentic Shanghai cuisine and we recognized a lot of well known comfort dishes as well. read more

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So delicious!! Great service!! Love the decorations and energy :) We had ourselves a feast! There's so many items on the menu i can't wait to try them all! read more

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We went to Tasty Noodle House for lunch with my parents who recently moved to Oceanside. It was all very good. My favorite may have been the seafood chow mein with black bean sauce. The soupl dumplings were also very good. Altogether, it was good to find the Tasty Noodle House nearby. I'd go back again for sure. read more

Tasty Noodle House - Black bean seafood chow mein, salt and pepper pork chops, shanghai shrimp, and house string beans. All good! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Strong 4, and it would be a 5 if not for the thick wrapper for the dumplings. It makes them a tad doughy. Attentive service, prompt and efficient. Clean place, not overly done, simple and easy. Everything else we have tried has been great. Beef and scallions with black pepper sauce is a favorite. However I have had that dish like 3 times now but have gotten onions, not scallions. The flavor balance is awesome. I really wish they has french fries for a fusion dish :-) The thin noodles Shanghai style chow mein is great as well. I love how you get the wok flavor in the dish, this charred/high heat flavor, not sure how to describe. But the best of all are the grilled pork buns. They build a crust at the bottom, unique. Tender a very juicy filling, soft buns. Sesame and scallions. Just awesome. Just order them right away because it takes time. We also like the scallion pancakes. read more

Tasty Noodle House - Shanghai style chowmein - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The 5 stars is solely based on their dumplings, which is all that we ordered. We ordered a plate of the Pork & Chive dumplings, as well as a plate of the Fish & Cilantro dumplings. We have had dumplings in many places in this world, and as I said to the wife while eating them, "I think these are some of the best, if not the very best, dumplings that I've ever tasted." Also, as we do when we go dumpling, we topped them with spicy chili sauce. However, the spicy chili sauce that they had here was different from that at any other Asian restaurant that we've been to.... it was a little less hot, which allowed more of the flavor from the dumplings to come out; they got the balance of heat just perfectly in our book. We didn't order anything else, and so cannot comment on any of the other foods. read more

TASTY NOODLE HOUSE is a California chain with seven locations including one in Carlsbad next to the Regal Theaters. I truly appreciate a "Chinese" restaurant with a menu NOT built around sticky, sweet, and lots of meat versions of vaguely Chinese-ish-American dishes. started with the Shanghai-style GRILLED BEEF BUNS which were mildly disappointing. the flavor was nearly entirely bun. ordered a couple of nearly familiar sounding favorites (EGGPLANT and MUSHROOMS with BASIL and BLACK PEPPER DICED BEEF with BLISTERED GREEN CHILIES). nice smokey flavors from the charring in smoking-hot woks and both were good even if not mind-blowingly so. will work on working up the courage for jellyfish and sea cucumber dishes for future visits. read more

Awesome spot The walnut shrimp is delicious and we loved the pork buns Excellent service read more