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    XIBEI Eatery

    4.4 (40 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Minced Pork Oil Splashed Hand Pulled Noodles
    Jessica G.

    Taking place at UCLA's busy food alley sitting alongside with plenty other eateries. Decent dine in spot for small to medium group. Their signature was the very wide hand pulled noodles, coming with different kinds of proteins. It didn't turn out as spicy as it looked, which for me was actually better. We got the minced pork one and really loved it. Huge portion with perfect noodle texture and generously topped with flavorful chunky minced pork. I did add extra chili oil provided on the table and paired it to the Xiao Long Bao. My highlight was more the noodles than the XLB as I wished them having more broth inside.

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    Bethany L.

    great northwest authentic chinese food! must try the short rib oil noodle, shrimp uni shumai, millet sticky rice dessert, and mango coconut smoothie (heytea mango boom dupe). classics are also the xlb, smashed cucumber, and any of the braised rice dishes. personally i love the braised chicken! prices are fair and its a great alternative to din tai fung (always a wait). plus, they have unique drinks/desserts not offered there!

    Lisa D.

    Very lackluster experience, they seem to be in soft opening still and figuring out smoother operations but that wasn't a big problem. The employees are still very kind and attentive Food however felt a little overpriced, the portions seemed huge but it was really just the excessively large bowl (at least for the handpulled noodles). Xiao long bao had a lot of soup but skin was a little thick, cucumber salad was really mild in flavor, chicken handpulled noodles were pretty dense and every so slightly undercooked but I likes the flavor of the sauce. I just think maybe there was just a tad too much chili powder and/or it wasn't mixed in properly because mine had layers of dry powder on it I would come back though to try the butter noodles and rice options, maybe it was a one off experience

    Keo N.

    I had high expectations and was excited to see an authentic regional chinese cuisine come to Westwood, but alas no; watered down for the Westside community as usual. The flavors of the sauce was meh and the noodles were over cooked. The dumbing were cute but the flavor of the meat was weird. The dumplings and house signature dish came to $35 for a very mediocre meal. I don't mind paying, I just hate bad food.

    Erick V.

    Great experience coming here and enjoying the food. Looks like they're new still and are fully up and running now, service was great and attentive. They do accept card/tap to pay. Noodles are heavy! That feeling of freshly made and I loved it! This was the noodles splashed in chili oil, I got just noodles only because I also ordered a lil treat. Noodles can be shared. Definitely will be returning, great ambiance.

    Butter Garlic Noodles with Beef Sauce
    Larry Y.

    New kid on the block in Westwood! Came here two times across two weeks, after being disappointed that they ran out of hand-pulled noodles the first time I was there. Overall, good vibes but bland and oily food. Scallion Pancake (2/5): Starting with the appetizer, the pancake was dry and flaky, and the taste was pretty bland. I prefer my scallion pancakes oily and flavorful. Butter Garlic Noodles with Beef Sauce (3/5): The noodles were alright, but I wish they added more beef sauce since the noodles tasted pretty bland without the sauce, and there was definitely not enough sauce to cover the entire dish. Beef Short Rib Oil Splashed Hand Pulled Noodle (3/5): The following week I was really excited to try the signature oil splashed hand pulled noodles, but I was left disappointed after trying them. The noodles, while hand-pulled, stuck together in clumps of two for the most part. The sauce for the most part was all oil and spiciness, and since the noodles were so thick and don't absorb flavor as well as thin noodles, left me feeling like I was just consuming spicy oil for the most part. The saving grace was the beef short rib which was well cooked and falling off the bone. Overall, mid food but I expect them to still have ok business in Westwood where the options for Chinese food are slim. Elsewhere, they probably wouldn't survive long. I personally wouldn't be back unless my friends really wanted to go again.

    Beef rib noodles
    Wendy W.

    Delicious and tender beef rib bone Noodles texture was too thick and chewy and didn't absorb sauce and flavors well. I just ate the rib and tossed most of everything else

    Laleen K.

    I have never seen UNI dumplings before and they might be my new favorite thing ever this place really surprised me, everything was not only comforting but SO GOOD! Service was amazing the servers were very attentive and kind to us, this place is new they haven't been opened for long but the parking in this location is limited but we parked at a lot in the area. Nice booths to sit in, would come again for sure!!

    Short rib
    Jeronimo J.

    Newer restaurant in the Westwood area, the inside decor was very modern and AC was very strong which is great for summer right around the corner. Staff was very friendly and attentive which I appreciated. I ordered the short rib hand pulled noodles which I found a tad underwhelming tbh. The noodles were lacking in flavor I was expecting more, I had to add more chili oil for flavor and spice. As for the rib it was served on the colder side when I got my food which was a bummer. The xiao long bao were fine but they're a one and done thing imo.

    Sherry Z.

    The food at XIBEI Eatery was flavorful, and beautifully presented. I especially enjoyed the authentic Northern Chinese flavors that are not always easy to find elsewhere. The service was attentive and friendly, and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and perfect for gathering with family and friends. Every dish we tried was delicious, and the portions were generous.

    Lynn V.

    Yay more noodles spots in Westwood! They had the hand pulled noodles which is what I've been hoping for. We tried the dry noodles hand pull and also the butter meat noodles. Both were different in flavors and different noodles. Also tried their pork appetizer which was really crispy, just didn't have any sauce to accompany it but we dined in so just use the chili oil and soy sauce. the hand pulled noodles were large and very long and pretty good, I only wish it was a more on the chewier side since I like it al dente. But the favor was great. The beef bone was pretty tasty but wasn't fall off the bone enough. Sauce was spicy and had a bit of numbing, I'm surprised they didn't ask for level of spice. The butter noodles were very slippery and buttery and the meat sauce was really good. It was different from what I thought. Service was fast and since they just opened, I think they were still figuring out a few things especially when we asked for more water and box to take leftovers. Ambiance is casual, since its in Westwood after all. Lots of seating and very clean inside. Can go with groups or solo too. Will definitely be back. I want to try some of their drinks as well. Will try the soup dishes next time for sure. Overall, recommend!

    Zara K.

    This is a solid UCLA spot that is affordable and delicious. There's plenty of seating and it's super clean. We were seated promptly and ordered a ton of items to try. Here is what we got and what we ranked them: Passion fruit green tea: 10/10 Mango coconut milk smoothie: 1000/10 Golden berry juice- 7/10 (it was tart, which I liked but too tart for my hubby) Beef brisket noodles- 9/10- huge portion! Butter noodles with beef sauce- 10/10 Dan Dan noodles- 7/10 Scallion pancake: 6/10 Beef and onion shumai- 10/10 Shrimp, zucchini and egg shumai- 10/10 unique delicious combo Shrimp & uni shumai- 9/10- surprisingly delicious Cucumber salad- 8/10- very refreshing Overall, I think the spot was great for university students or anyone that lives in the area. It's affordable and the service is great! Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

    Classic oil hand pulled noodles
    Holly O.

    I walked past this place last week after I had just eaten lunch next door at Big Bowl Malatang and was super full, but I looked at the menu posted outside anyway and have been thinking about how delicious those noodles looked all week. The only problem was I couldn't tell if they had any non-meat versions of the hand-pulled noodles. But after a week of these noodles appearing unbidden in my mimd, I resolved to order some today even if meant eating some meat-- I don't want to die without knowing what they taste like! So I ordered the classic oil noodles, figuring since meat wasn't mentioned maybe there wasn't much of it, when the very friendly person taking orders at the counter warned, "There's no meat in those. Is that OK?" "OK? That's perfect! I said. I thought I was going to have to eat meat if I want to try these noodles but I don't want it and I'm glad to hear they don't have it." The bowl of wide, chewy noodles that arrived was covered with the perfect amount of chili-garlic oil and garnished with soybean sprouts and tender, juicy leaves of baby bok choy. It was so good! I have no improvements to suggest or complaints. The interior is clean and fresh, with plenty of seating and it looks like if you sit in back instead of by the window like I did you can probably watch the noodles being made. I will definitely be back to try the dan dan noodles and to put the classic oil noodles in my regular lunch rotation.

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    2 months ago

    Very good. Would totally go back again. Good price as well considering portion sizes.

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    1 month ago

    Service was great. Food was good, I really. recommend getting the hand pulled noodles.

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    The food is really delicious and they have great portions. The beef rib hand pulled chili noodles are phenomenal.

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    Nice and clean place for a quick bite! Close to UCLA campus and fairly priced. Short wait for a table.

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    Not worth the money, not much flavor and meat portions aren't good either. The inside is nice but the food isn't worth it.

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    Service was amazing! The food felt a bit over priced but overall I was satisfied with my experience!

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    Can we order the hand pulled noodles without the oil? My stomach can't handle spicy food!

    Hi Calista, thanks for asking. Our hand-pulled noodles are currently not available without oil, as chili flakes, garlic, and splashed hot oil are part of the signature flavor. We’ll definitely share your suggestion with our chef as we develop more… Read more

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4
    (3.3k reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    Hangari is absolutely worth the wait. The restaurant is very lively and crowded with people who…read moreknow this spot is good. What seemed like a deceptively simple bowl was one of the most delicious and flavorful meals I've had - I'll be thinking about my bowl for a long time. I got the plain kalgaksu, mainly because it included pork potstickers. The anchovy broth isn't fishy (which I was concerned about), it's deep and full in a way that's hard to describe. It penetrates the noodles and potatoes well. The broth is similar if not the same between most bowl types. The cold noodles were also delicious, which a couple of my friends ordered. Quite large portions, as just about everyone had to take some home. They also have bibimbap if you're craving a rice based meal instead. I can't wait to come back - maybe not on a Saturday night next time so I don't have to look so long for parking!

    Good but not amazing. I was expecting to be mind blown by the amount of people who rave about this…read moreplace but I think it is pretty on par with many other Korean places in ktown. I especially wanted to try their bossam but didn't think it was out of the ordinary. With that said, food was still very good. Parking was difficult to find (obviously it's ktown) but they do offer valet. Food comes out very quick. I would recommend coming with a group because portions are large so you can try many things.

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    Afuri

    Afuri

    4.4
    (946 reviews)
    12.5 mi
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    I love yuzu shoyu ramen. It's hard to find a place that serves yuzu flavored ramen, so I was…read moreexcited to see that Afuri is known for it. I had it in Japan before and it was delicious! They offer Yuzu Shio (salt broth) and Yuzu Shoyu (soy sauce broth) Ramen. I went with Yuzu Shio ($19.50). The yuzu gives it a refreshing/bright taste that really cuts through the fatty broth and pork. Yuzu Limeade ($7) and although I liked the drink because it had a strong yuzu and lime taste, I wouldn't recommend getting it with a yuzu flavored ramen because it takes away the yuzu flavor in the ramen. Service was friendly and attentive. The space is open and bright. We paid for parking just to the side of the restaurant so that we didn't have to deal with street parking.

    Good ambiance, definitely. Good service, yes. Good food, yes. Good value.. no, not really…read more Came for their 6th anniversary where it was 50% all ramen. Got their signature Yuzu Shio which was about $10 (normally $19.50!!), as well as their Afuri Roll which the server recommended ($23). The ramen rather had a small portion, but was balanced and pretty good - and the broth was definitely on the lighter tasting side, good for people who wants a cleaner taste. I ended up using chili oil on the side to spice things up. The Afuri Roll wasn't anything special, and a bit on the dry side but it had a nice variety of different fish inside. Overall, considering all the other competitive ramen joints in the area that have a more competitive price/portion/variety, I'm not sure if I'd give this place another go given the price. Great vibes though!

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    Daikokuya Little Tokyo

    Daikokuya Little Tokyo

    4.1
    (10k reviews)
    11.9 mi
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    Amazing food I love it here so much!!! Me and my bf always go here and there service is impeccable…read moreI would recommend this so everyone. I will be returning!!!!

    While in LA, my first time, for Anime Expo 2026, on our last night, my friend and I wanted to check…read moreout Little Tokyo. Now, I'm not a raw fish, sushi person so we were looking for a spot to grab some good ramen. Googling, and Yelping :), restaurants around Little Tokyo, I saw Daikokuya Little Tokyo and the great reviews. Needless to say we had a great experience! We arrived, via Uber, around 6:15pm on a Sunday, to a line going out the door. I put my name down, noted there were two in my party, and that we preferred to eat inside. We waited outside for about 20 minutes, then they called my name and we were seated at a booth inside. Inside was cozy with several booths, some tables, and a bar with several stools. The staff were hustling and food was constantly being served. We were waited on various staff who did a great job ensuring we received our orders and may I say, the food was served VERY quick! The staff weren't too conversational, which makes sense as they were busy. We didn't mind anyway as we sat back and chatted, while sipping on chilled pineapple and chilled strawberry Nigori Sake! We started our meal with an order of their homemade gyoza (five pan-fried dumplings filled with a mix of black pork and vegetables) - This was excellent! For dinner, I ordered the Daikoku Ramen adding kotteri flavor, and nori, along with a small katsu curry bowl. Before diving into the ramen and bowl, we started off with a small cabbage salad with a creamy dressing on top. What can I say? Everything was phenomenal, so many flavors, aromas, textures - It was a Yelp Elites' dream meal experience. hahaha The katsu (crispy panko-covered pork cutlet) curry was incredible though, I wanted another bowl! For the quality and quantity of food received, prices may seem high, but in my opinion, our meal was worth the price. My friend and I were very happy with our experience at Daikokuya Little Tokyo! The staff are friendly enough, the service is quick, and the food is high quality, fresh, soo good. This experience makes me want to get better with using chopsticks, but seeing this was my second time (!) using chopsticks, I still did a good job cleaning my bowls and plates. I would totally come back here if I come back to LA again.

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    PASTA e PASTA by Allegro

    PASTA e PASTA by Allegro

    4.4
    (1.8k reviews)
    12.0 mi
    $$

    This was one of those places I knew nothing about, discovered randomly when looking for places to…read moreeat nearby, took one look at, and said to myself that I definitely needed to try it. Dropped by on a Saturday evening with my brother, no reservation. I was worried we'd be stuck waiting for an hour or more for a table but we were seated in less than ten minutes, despite the fact that it was a full house. The menu has an interesting assortment of traditional Italian pastas, Japanese classics, and Japanese-Italian fusion dishes. It's not a huge menu, but is just the right size to have a number of dishes I wish I could've tried all at once. I went with the bacon and mushrooms Japanese style sauce, which was a dashi and soy sauce base with bacon and mushrooms and a garnish of grated radish and nori. This was incredibly delicious, unique, and a true blend of Japanese and Italian flavors. The bacon was phenomenal and there was a generous amount on the plate. My brother got the arrabbiata. He asked them to not make it very spicy, but it still had a good kick (I definitely wouldn't have asked for it to be milder, but to each their own). The flavors were rich. And in both dishes, the pasta was cooked perfectly. Dinner comes with a complimentary salad and rolls. Our food came out fast, and our server was friendly. The owners were really nice, welcoming people. I loved the vibe of this place, with its dim lighting and quiet, laidback atmosphere. PASTA e PASTA is a gem and absolutely on my must-return-to list on my next trip to Little Tokyo.

    This is my second time dining here and each experience gets worse. The pastas are decent I do wish…read morethey had different options of noodles and for the price it isn't bad but what led to the two star rating is the service!!! It was not busy at all we got at right away and there was empty tables but our server could not remember a single request we asked for . We asked for Parmesan, the check along with Togo boxes on separate occasions (which I think are quite normal requests to ask for ) he forgot all of them and we had to ask his co-worker. At the end of the meal he apologized for forgetting the items and asked if we wanted a Togo bag for our meals which as you guessed he forgot again. I'm sorry but the restaurant was at like 20% capacity. Also they messed up on part of our order. All and all we will not be returning again Also the gratin we ordered was very hard to eat.

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