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    Youpo Noodles HI

    4.5 (83 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Brittany R.

    very flavorful noodles! The portion sizes were just right. I got the mushroom tofu which was so delicious. My husband got the beef and almost got a second bowl because it was so good. We also ordered the bok choy and chicken wings had amazing flavors. Highly recommend and will definitely come back. all of the dishes have a level of spice to it, except the Kids bowl which my daughters ate and enjoyed!

    Inside seating and ordering counter
    Tani M.

    The noodles were amazing! Hand-pulled, flavorful and chewy! The chicken and pork belly noodles had soft pork belly slices and fresh shrimp with a tart and bright sauce, while the lamb noodles had soft, melt-in-your-mouth, pulled lamb in a rich, savory sauce whose spice level built bite by bite! Parking is in a nearby lot on the same block, for about $7/hour.

    Beef
    Daniel C.

    Youpo Noodles HI's brick and mortar is located in Chinatown near the police station. Their humble beginnings started off at Farmers Markets and now they have a physical restaurant. Andrew, the owner, is self taught and started from tinkering with recipes during COVID. It took him a few attempts to get it the way he liked and the rest is history. The restaurant offers dine in and take out. LB and I ate with her sisters. We arrived when they opened and dined in. The restaurant was full shortly after they opened so we're glad we arrived early. Their menu is simple and everyone was helpful in helping us decided on what to order. I decided to get their spiciest option which is the Beef. They offered to make it spicier for me so I thrilled. Next time, I'll ask them to make it as spicy as they can. Not only was the customer service excellent, the food was exceptional. The noodles had a nice chewiness to them and the beef was super tender. We shared the Chicken Wings and that was so flavorful. We were told they brine it for 24 hours. It was very hot temperature wise so I need to remember to let it cool down next time. This place is legit and not a place to sleep on. I'm so happy that we crossed this off our bookmark list. Can't wait to come back to try the Duck (staff favorite)!

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    Nadine C.

    Lunch in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawai'i... Since today (January 1, 2026) was a holiday, Dear Daniel and I decided to visit Youpo Noodles HI on Maunakea Street because metered street parking was free! I had read that Youpo was a vendor at several Farmer's Markets... wow - I didn't know! Now, they have this brick and mortar which I had passed by several times, but they're closed on Sundays (when metered street parking is free) and Mondays. I was so excited to try hand-pulled noodles that my three sisters joined us... LOL! They wanted to try, too! They ordered the cumin lamb noodles (chili pepper hot), curry shrimp; and (tender) pork noodles (with lime flavoring). Dear Daniel had the beef (extra spicy) noodles. My other sister and I got the Keiki Noodles (supposed to be zero spice, but it wasn't), topped with bean sprouts, local bok choi, mushrooms, and tofu. The noodles were very long, chewy, and filling! The sauce was a black vinegar and soy sauce mixture... very creative! We also had chicken wings to share, but I skipped it because everyone except Daniel thought they were really spicy hot, but tender and moist. We understand that the chicken was brined for 25 hours! We all enjoyed our meals in a modern, simple, clean environment. Service was cheerful and efficient! Andrew, the owner, stopped by our table to chat! He's very personable and knowledgeable! Thanks for the great foodie experience!

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    Michelle C.

    This biang biang noodle stall is so popular at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market! We went with the cumin lamb noodle & wow it was just sooooo flavorful. The lamb was packed with intense cumin and garlic flavor. It was also numbingly spicy (the highly addictive kind). Also the noodles were thick and chewy. Overall, loved it and finished this within 15 minutes :)

    Cumin Lamb (take-out) with an extra order of noodles (for $3, total $22). You can see the difference between this and the other pic.
    Gerry L.

    A co-worker and I were in a rush to get (and eat) lunch. We walked over to Maunakea Street to see if Youpo Noodles could fill our orders quickly. Yay, all of the diners in the restaurant were served so we placed a take-out order for Beef with extra noodles ($20) and Cumin Lamb with extra noodles ($22). While waiting, I spoke to a diner about watches ... Haha, we're both owners of Breitling watches. I'll get back on point ... We waited about 5 minutes and walked back to our office on King and Smith and proceeded to "chow down". This was my second visit to Youpo ... Originally, I thought the portion was too small for me and definitely too small for my co-workers. Ordering extra noodles ($3) made the dish "perfect". Now I can give Youpo 4+ stars for their food. The Cumin Lamb is spicy, but not too spicy ... Like Goldilocks said, "It's just right." And, the noodles have just the right amount of chew. While I may quibble about $22 for a seemingly small container of lamb and noodles, it did fill me up so it was perfectly sized. Recommended!

    Lamb Noodles
    Phoenix A.

    10/10 food. Standout was the duck noodles, 2 spice. Flavorful and juicy meat with bouncy chewy noodles. The curry and mushroom options are great too, and come in no spice options for those who can't handle the heat. The bok choy was also fantastic. It comes with pork floss and some rendered bacon which brings out the savory flavors of the vegetables and balances the dish nicely. It is counter service with a takeout option. Overall a wonderful experience with very friendly and helpful staff. Will come again!

    Chicken Wings

    Wow! As soon as we bit into the noddles, my husband and I grinned as we looked at each other. The food is a perfect mixture of sweet, savory, and spicy. The service was great and helpful! We loved the restaurant as it was clean and inviting. We will be back on a monthly basis!

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    Hanna N.

    Friends and I went on as soon as they opened for the day and they were great! The noodles are fresh and chewy, and all the ones we tried had amazing flavor! We ordered the duck, shrimp and pork curry, and mushroom tofu, and everyone loved their choices. Mine was the duck and the meat was so moist, tender, and all the toppings and sauces were honestly delicious. I opted to go one level above the spiciness it already comes with, and it still wasn't super spicy. The bok choy small plate was also super yummy and I wanted to drink the sauce and douse it in everything. Sure, it's Chinatown and parking is, well you know, Chinatown parking, but I'd say it's worth it. Just brave the municipal lots or get lucky with street parking, haha. Make it an adventure. The shop is also small, so be ready to wait for a seat if you come during peak times. The menu is also small, so you know whatever you order, it will be done well. Thank you, Youpo! We'll be back!

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    Jim C.

    Everything looks so good, I'm just going to start at the top of the menu and work my way down. It's my first time here. Been thinking of trying it for a long time now. Was not disappointed. The flavor of the cumin lamb noodles was excellent. It's two chili peppers but it wasn't that hot. Will be heading back soon.

    Linda D.

    Love this place. Originally we wanted to eat Thai food but the wait was long. Food is Xian's noodle, a bit spicy but you can order to tone it down. Service was friendly and our food came quickly. Ordered duck, beef, lamb and mushroom for my vegetarian daughter. Small hole in the wall but worth it!

    Lamb, semi spicy
    Erica H.

    My 1st try of this style noodle! Delicious Quaint little restaurant in Chinatown, Honolulu. A friend introduced me, and sent me the menu in advance so we could order. There was space to sit when we arrived so we sat in and ate. Unfortunately it was so hot inside, we were burning up. But the noodles were delicious. I had lamb and my friend had the beef. You can order in advance and grab to go...which is nice because this spot is popular. Metered parking or nearby Mark's Garage Casual Very friendly service!!!

    Shrimp curry
    Lala C.

    We tried the shrimp curry a d the shredded duck noodle dish. The curry was a light flavored curry while the duck dish was much more flavorful snd hot spicy. The problem were the extra large firm noodles, which were your only option. They were too large and stiff to enjoy. Would prefer either the thin egg noodle of chow fun noodles as alternate choices. They would sell more if different noodle options were offered.. just a suggestion to boost your business. Otherwise, the flavors were lovely and would have been better over other types of noodles. Just too large, hard, difficult to eat.

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    Ask the Community - Youpo Noodles HI

    Are you still at other locations like the Blaisdell?

    We are not at the Blaisdell farmer's market but we are at the Kakaako farmers market and the Kailua farmers market on Thursday

    Are the noodles gluten free?

    No, they are made with wheat flour

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