Genuinely THE BEST chow mein in all of Los Angeles. I keep on coming back. Beware, make sure you have a high spice tolerance before getting anything spicy here, it's SPICY. Service was friendly and quick, absolutely no way of getting mad at the cook. Cheap, delicious, and a great spot in Little Tokyo. read more

We love the Chow Mein Guy in Little Tokyo. Parking can be hard, but there are spaces. We have eaten there, it is all outdoor seating or do pick up. You can even have Door Dash go get it. We have done it all. The chow mein is so good and it is not expensive. All the food here is just as good as any fine dinning Chinese place. We love their shrimp dishes. My favorite is the deep fried fish. I don't care for their white rice so I would avoid that. The service is fast and very nice. They get your order right the first time, even with delivery. They have a Thai Ice Tea that is great so try that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their truck is so cute and the entire area is super clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is pretty large and they have something for everyone. You will love it. We do. read more

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Hands down great taste!! Don't be fooled by these high-end restaurants because by them you'll find this diamond in the rough! Yes, it's not Japanese and is in Japan town, but knowing it's here may change your mind about eating Japanese food. Fast and presentable, you may find yourself returning for more! Thai tea was on point with flavor as well as beef chow mien. Hands down hit the spot!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even has some tables and chairs for customers to sit at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pro tip: get the free soup and add your noodles to it for another level you wouldn't expect to experience at a food truck so unassuming. Give it a try! read more

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Food was so good and the quality is great for the price! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a vibe at night with the lights on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come again read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Thai Chili Chicken Chow Mein (No Spicy) - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Honestly I think this truck smacks. At $11 for the OG bandit chow mein (comes with chicken), you get a hefty portion that can feed two and tastes good. If they have it in stock, you can add on a free soup too which is also really flavorful. Each time i've come, the serving looks slightly different.. sometimes more veggies and sometimes less.. but the signature taste stays the same. :) read more

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I cannot be convinced this food was cooked made to order. The noodles were dry and the seasoning was stale, the shrimp were stale and the dish tasted like a 2 day old reheat. I tried to pick the shrimp out, but they were rubbery. The radish were the freshest thing on the plate. I purchased from the truck parked outside of USC Village, though I wish I hadn't. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Black Tiger Shrimp Chow Mein - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

AMAZING!!!! Full of flavor, generous portion, great service, just really good! This is my 3rd time having this place and it just doesn't disappoint me at all. Will drive all the way from Carson, just to come eat here. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Thai Chili Tiger Shrimp Chow Mein三椒虎蝦炒麵 - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Flavorful. Fast. Good value. This food truck in Little Tokyo has the most amazing chow mein options that are packed with flavor and come in a portion that is incredible value! I got the spicy chili chicken this time but my favorite option is the spicy shrimp chow mein. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is fast and if you come here at night in Little Tokyo, especially on the weekend, you'll get the best late night street food vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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If you're ever walking around little Tokyo, chances are you've see this chow mein truck. They're usually parked on 2nd street right across from somi somi. For only $7 you get this heaping amount of chow mein. So flavorful with lots of chicken and has the perfect amount of heat. They really load you up and it's easily shareable. The workers are all very nice and shoutout to the lady working who gave me a free drink! Definitely plan to come back. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Thai Chili Chicken Chow Mein - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Looking for a great place to pick up a quick bite in Little Tokyo look for the truck with all the stickers on it. The truck has a neon Bandit Chow Mein on it right on 2nd street. Plenty of noodles to choose from. You order from a kiosk. Couple of lunch specials for $6.99 which is a good deal if you ask me. I ordered the Thai Chili Chicken Chowmein. Great flavor and very spicy and it's a great portion for lunch for the price you're paying. The noodles were still hot when I got back to my desk too. I'll be back to try something else from this truck. read more

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So, I tried this place because it popped up in my DoorDash recommendations. I wouldn't order from them again though. The quality of the meat was terrible all around. The beef was literally inedible...it was so tough and chewy like they got the lowest quality beef they could find. I had to toss it out. And I hate wasting food, but there was no way anyone in my house was consuming that. The chicken was a bit better, but not by much...very fatty dark meat chicken. It would be great if this place would offer better cuts of meat for slightly higher prices. I'd pay for chicken breast and a better cut of beef. The shrimp was the best thing I ordered from here, but they were fully in the shell, which meant a lot of peeling and messiness to even be able to eat it. Overall, the chow mein was just dry and not good. I like supporting small businesses, but this is a pass for me. read more

They have a sign in front that advertises $7 chow mein, which totally got my friend. It was definitely a heaping portion still of noodles with a good Thai chili kick. I split it into two meals still (although I probably don't eat a lot compared to a lot of people). A bit greasy and I wish there was more veg. It was savory but not overly salty. I felt like it was missing a little bit of nuance in its sweetness but I can't pin what was missing. There was definitely still MSG because I was thirsty after, so that's not what it was missing. The free bone broth is really refreshing (reminds me of sullungtang) and a good way to either start or end your meal. read more

I stumbled across The Chow Mein Guy one afternoon in Little Tokyo. I needed a quick bite to eat so I ordered the Thai beef chow mein and one beef rice bowl. Unfortunately, the beef was not edible--it was SO chewy. Overall, the flavor was okay but the quality of food was not great. The rice was also very mushy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is nothing out of the ordinary- its a food truck![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was fine.. I don't think I waited longer than 10 minutes. I might give it another try if I am in Little Tokyo again. read more

I discovered this place while they were out of commission, and had to wait a couple months before they reopened. Let me tell you, it was well worth the wait. I ordered 3 of the vegetarian options and they were all delicious. When I tell you it's the best chow mein / fun I've ever had, I am not exaggerating. Only thing missing for me is the lack of vegetables. If there were broccoli or some other hearty green vegetables, it'd be even more perfect. But that's not even an issue for me due to how good it is. Run don't walk! read more

This was genuinely the best chow mein I've ever had in my life. It was rich, flavorful, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. The only thing I would say is that I got the Thai chili tiger shrimp chow mein and the shirt came with the shell on and was incredibly hard to peel. Also they were out of the free soup and the Thai iced tea but that also could be due to coming later at night so factor that in if you'd like those things on the menu. read more

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Not bad. A bit greasy but very good food and overall service. I did have to wait a bit for order.

Stumbled upon this food truck while walking around little Tokyo. I was intrigued because the photos on the truck look good and because of their Yelp reviews! I ordered the Lazy Dragon Chow Mein. It was good, but didn't blow me out of the water. My expectations were a bit higher due to their great reviews. I don't know if I would get it again but I am interested in trying their other noodles! They do give you A LOT of noodles so the price can't be beat! read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Lazy Dragon Chow Mein - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was a nice flavor excursion. I'm a sucker for for noodles, and this place hit the spot. We tried the bandit, chicken noodles as well as the lazy dragon . Both were delicious, especially with a side of fried egg, soy sauce, and Sriracha packets. I will admit, although delicious , the noodles weren't as moist as I had imagined, they would be. It was a good and the workers were nice enough to remake my wife's order because it was a little spicy for her. read more

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As soon as my bf saw this truck while we were in the area, we knew it was going to be our dinner! Haven't seen this truck the last few times we've been so we had to try it since we both love noodles!! They have a small seating/table area in front but too busy since people are walking by, ordering, and just crowding around. After we ordered, I walked over to the cafe around the corner for outside seating and grabbed a table while my bf waited for our food. Didn't take long at all and we were both very excited. We tried their Thai Lime Tea which was ABSOLUTELY amazing. It still had that strong Thai tea flavor but without any cream!! It was still sweet but the lime flavor really adds to the overall taste. It almost tasted like a Mexican watermelon lollipop drink. Like Tajin without the spice. It was so delicious and we loved it! He got the bandit chow mein with egg, super delicious and I got the Tom yum shrimp chow mein with egg as well. I got an extra lime which was perfect for me but they forgot my egg that I paid extra for. Bummer but we were both enjoying it too much to walk the few steps to complain. Really hoping they will come to the San Fernando Valley, specifically Granada Hills Grub Fest one day!! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Tasty food at an affordable price. Huge portions and friendly service. We enjoyed the Thai chili noodles, Bandit noodles, and the lime Thai tea was super refreshing - so good in fact I went back and ordered a second. The staff was really friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is some seating outside the food truck or you can head over to USC village and eat in front of the fountain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend checking them out! read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Thai chili noodles, pork broth soup, lime Thai tea all super flavorful! - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I think this is the best chow mein I've had in Los Angeles... It was very flavorful, but the noodles still had the original chow mein flavoring, the portion size is very gracious for the price. The individual working at the truck today was very helpful and friendly, as I was not sure what to get. read more

Initially I saw this place on TikTok and was always too busy to try it. I thought they were in little Tokyo but they're located on 7th and Hill St. let's start with the value most of their noodle dishes are only $10 except their specialty dishes. I ordered the Lazy dragon shrimp chow mein and added bandit chicken. The chow mein were definitely the stars of the show. Garlicky, savory and they were cooked to perfection, the only reason they're getting 4 stars is for their proteins, the shrimp was overly seasoned with lemongrass and the chicken had an over powering curry taste that simply didn't mesh well with the noodles (they were very generous with the shrimp). You can order through a kiosk if you're paying card or mobile. But there's a cashier if you're paying cash. There's a couple of tables for eating. All in all for $10 you simply can't beat it. These noodles will change your life. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Lazy Dragon Shrimp chow mein with bandit chicken - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Awesome snack spot easy to go tray works well, delicious combo with a nice side would also jus pick up menu

mid. Not super good, but also, I don't think that's their goal. It's just piles of low-effort noodles in salty sauce and vague semblance of veggies mixed in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Polite friendly service and pretty popular spot by the looks of it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cheap filling meal in Little Tokyo. We were having decision fatigue while choosing lunch, so we were lucky to happen upon this food truck. You order through an iPad, our food came out within 10 mins. There's seating, but it's pretty limited. I got the shrimp ho fun, I thought it was okay but nothing special. The noodles were cooked well, strong lemongrass taste and I loved the long slices of onion. I wasn't a fan of the jalapeno sauce provided, I wish they have chili oil instead. They skimped on the shrimp a bit too, wish there was more! But, I left full, it was a decent meal. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Counter - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Saw the trucked park on Hoover and was intrigued by the interesting menu items. Decided on the cheese chow mein since I've never seen it before. Thought it might be like garlic noodles, but it was real chow mein with gooey cheese. Not for everyone but I thought it was great. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Cheese chow mein. - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The only truck I eat from. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food is yum, looks clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Recommend. Definitely they do care about details read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow! the Bandit Chow Mein was really good and tasty. The chicken on the chow mein has good flavor and the portions are enough for 3 people to share. I will definitely comeback and get my own, im not sharing this time lol read more

I eat here at least once a week for a quick meal that can last me a few days in leftovers. I was eating the Shanghai scallion noodles and noticed in the middle of a bite, something thin and hard to chew through. Usually it's the pepper flakes that I cant bite into but this time it was a metal string. Looks like a wire from a metal brush for cleaning the grill. I love going here and the food is great . usually 5 stars for me but because this happened I thought I needed to share for the business to become tedious between cleaning and cooking. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had this place a couple of times. Mostly ordered the bandit chow mein or ho fun. So much food, I can't finish it most of the time. Flavor is decent, better if you add an egg. The soup it comes with is ok, a little bland, but on a cold day feels nice. Service is pretty quick unless its busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not a lot of space to eat around (its a food truck) but they set up some tables and chairs, which is appreciated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food was amazing. Ordered on DoorDash came fresh and hot. Yummy noodles great seasoning. This place is a food truck so convenient ordering. Definitely try it if you are craving noodles. The Thai lime ice tea is great refresher as well. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Bandit Chow Mein - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I stumbled on the Bandit Chow Mein truck walking through Little Tokyo looking for a snack. I decided to order the Lazy Dragon to fulfill my craving. It took a while for the food to come out even though we were only after one other order. We fortunately found a small bench nearby but other than that, there wasn't much other space to eat nearby. The noodles were tasty but a little bit on the salty side. It was good overall with a lot of flavors. For $10, I was surprised with the portion. It was a good amount of noodles especially from what I expect from a food truck. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Menu - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Used to be "Bandit chow mein", they're typically located in little Tokyo, but sometimes they move around. I think they close at 10 or so, but they're there all day besides that. Sooooo worth your time, also on uber eats etc. Anyways, only $10 for a plate and they PACK these plates in, I'm talking you can definitely share with one or two people and you all will be full. The fried egg on the top is awesome, and it thankfully keeps really well for leftovers- which is everything bc it's hard to finish in one sitting seriously. Super fast service, and never EVER disappoints. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Bandit chicken chow mein. Sometimes they put radishes (not my favorite) - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's delicious, every time. I'm a noodle freak, and indecisive, so the flavor fusion is what sets Bandit's menu options apart from the rest. Now, we're at 4 stars today because the portion felt a bit downsized, the shrimp have definitely shrunken since my first visit, and they threw some frozen bagged veggies (string beans, cubed carrot, corn) into the noodles. That stuff is unnecessary, it distracts from the mmm-mmm-good that makes Bandit special. Y'all keep it together, and I'll keep coming back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Flavorful, cool decorations, filling and comes w free soup if you order the shrimp chow mein[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

$10 for a fat plate of top tier chow mein, in 2025? Post-inflation? This place is goated. read more

The Chow Mein Guy - Noodles Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Holy hell this place has gone down hill I used to get takeout here a lot back in 2022 and early 2023 Firstly, I ordered the Tom Yum shrimp chow mein (it has a different name now) It's terrible. I don't taste much of the Tom yum. Back then, this was amazing and packed full of flavour. The noodles were also too broken up that I had to use my fork to scoop the final bits up. It's also too soft and I swear I remember actually tasting some wok hey in it before. It also came out really fast which makes me suspicious that this was kinda premade. Idk what happened to your process. But it has become very disappointing. Do better. read more

The scallion noodles were fantastic, a truly a perfect dish Food was ready quickly and was affordable for the truly high quality. Ordering was easy on the tablet and staff was friendly and helpful read more

I work at nights nearby and a lot of fellow co-workers have been raving about this place. I finally tried it and wow it was great. First time I got the Bandit Chow Ho Fun which was really delicious. I wish the chicken was chopped up more but I still inhaled it. I added the fried egg which was a nice touch. Then recently, I got the Lazy Dragon which was really tasty. I was really thirsty afterwards so I think there is a lot of MSG in it. I also go the potstickers and the Chinese sausage. Both were delicious. Price wise, it beats a lot of the Little Tokyo places. Noodles are $10ish. read more

Okay so yesterday was my second time here so I'm updating my review. We got here in the evening like past 8:30ish PM and we're about to order when they told us they were closed. But the chef and staff there were so kind to us that they made our plate. We got the Bandit Chow Mein, the food was so tasty and the workers there were so kind. Great service and amazing location at the heart of Little Tokyo. They are open from 11:30AM -8:30PM everyday EXCEPT FOR MONDAY'S Keep it up y'all. read more

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