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    Yu Noodles

    4.3 (282 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Pan fried pork buns
    Grace W.

    I used to come here pretty often, but as of our last visit, the quality has significantly tanked and it's pretty evident that they've started cutting corners. For example, the Panfried Pork Bun used to be my favorite item here but they've changed the recipe significantly. The pork filling used to be a lot larger and juicier...but now when you break open the bun, the filling is so small that half of the bun doesn't even have any meat. 80% of the bun is just dough and it's not fried well and quite greasy. Everything overall was way too greasy, including the crueller and the dry noodles were swimming in oil. I did like the texture of the noodles, but unfortunately it was overshadowed by the oiliness of the broth it was sitting in. It's really sad to see this place fall short since it opened a couple years ago. I'm hoping that they can improve their quality of food as it's really gone downhill since opening.

    Suwanit T.

    Good food at a reasonable price. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are fair, making it a great value. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly. Overall, a good spot for a satisfying meal, and I'd definitely come back.

    S3. Panfried Chive & Pork Dumpling (6) 韭菜猪肉锅贴
    Suzie Z.

    I've been to numerous other Yu Noodle spot so I was excited that this opened near me and I was stoked to try it out with my husband. It's quit empty during the weekdays, lunchtime, and we were both stuffed to the brim after finishing the entrees and sharing an appetizer. Would come back again and again as we've recently moved here from downtown dc.

    N6. Noodle in Scallion Oil w. Chicken 葱油拌面
    Clara S.

    Enjoyed our visit to Yu Noodles in Herndon. We couldn't decide on which soup dumpling to get so we ordered the rainbow to try each one. Our favorite was the green one (shrimp & pork). Inordered the Chicken cooked in scallion oil with sesame oil - very light and delicious. Served with a side of cold shredded carrots, edamame, and cucumber/squash? Not too strong of a scallion flavor but light and refreshing and not too heavy. We enjoyed our meal and wish we lived closer!! Will be back again!

    S1. Scallion Pancake  Potato Tower
    Anh S.

    Yu Noodles in Herndon = Hong Kong flavor explosion with a side of "oops, we accidentally ordered half the menu." Came here for a chill lunch with my daughter. We told ourselves we'd "eat light." That was a lie. We left with happy bellies, full hearts, and a mild food coma. Here's what we devoured: * Chili Chicken Noodles - A little dry. Not bad, but needed more sauce to keep up with the rest of the party. * Shrimp Dumplings - Silky, juicy, and absolute perfection. These dumplings have their life together. * Chicken Broth Dumplings - SO GOOD. Non-pork and still packed with deep flavor. Honestly, a rare and beautiful find. * Potato Skewer - Twirly, crispy magic. Like a potato on a carnival ride. * Scallion Pancakes - Flaky, golden, and dangerously snackable. We didn't fight over the last piece... but there were side-eyes. Decor? Lovely and warm. Service? Genuinely friendly. They even checked if we liked everything--and didn't disappear after dropping the food. Respect! Final thoughts: A true foodie delight with a taste of Hong Kong. Four stars only because the chicken noodles didn't wow us--but everything else was a 10/10. We'll be back... maybe with a second stomach.

    Jesse P.

    Came in for lunch on a week day with 4 people. We found the place to have plenty of seats and was warm and very clean. Service was quick and business like. We had 2 orders of the soup dumplings and they were good not great. Not as much liquid as I remember from other places. A couple of us had the dry noodles and they were good. I had one of the soups and it had really good flavor, I just wish it was a little bit hotter (temperature). Overall, a fun place to try with unique food!

    Aaron O.

    Yu Noodles is really good. I've been to both the Fairfax and the Herndon locations and they're pretty similar, so go to whichever is closer. Fairfax was really crowded when we went at prime lunch time (11:30am/12:00p), so be aware. I had the Sesame Paste Noodles with Minced Pork (N7) and the Spicy Oil Pork Wonton (S7). My wife had the Chongqing Noodles (N1). For Sichuan, the spice level is a bit tame - you won't get the Sichuan peppercorn numb-your-lips effect here, but you'll get decent spice. There's a container of hot chili oil on the table if you need a little extra. The wontons were really good. They came out quickly and were nice and hot. The peanuts and small bits of pickled vegetable added some good crunch to this dish. The pork had a little bit of chew to it and was tasty. I was really looking for a dan dan mian dish and I think the closest here is the sesame paste noodles with minced pork. It's not spicy on it's own so I did add a few scoops of hot chili oil. There were a lot of peanuts and whole fresh soybeans in this dish. There are a lot of peanuts in many of the dishes here, so be aware. These noodles had a nice, creamy sesame-y taste to them and overall, the dish was very good. My wife said her dish - Chongqing noodles - didn't taste very spicy at first. She then added a small spoonful of hot chili oil, as well as some soy sauce and vinegar (also at the table). This spiced things up a bit more for her. She particularly liked the fried egg. Now that I mention the soy sauce, both noodle dishes we ordered were not very salty to begin with, almost to the point of not having enough pop in their native flavors. The addition of hot chili oil to my dish was sufficient, but you might find yourself adding a bit of soy sauce if you're used to more salt. On a previous visit, I had these same noodles, but also added a fried pork chop side ($5). If you're into fatty, salty. porky goodness, I recommend adding this as a side -- where else can you get a $5 fried pork chop?

    Sides
    Linda B.

    We ordered through Uber Eats and the food was delicious. We ordered the cucumber with garlic sauce and the chicken leg noodle soup. We also ordered the sesame balls. We also added vegetable and a chicken leg and beef and sichuan beef noodle soup. I did order minced pork, however, it never arrived and I did file a complaint about it and we did get a return on it so we are happy about that. However, the service was wonderful. We will most likely be ordering from here again since the food was delicious!

    Pork Soup Dumplings (6pcs)
    Julian B.

    Hard to find this kind of food locally. Being from Philadelphia it was readily available. Amazing service and quality. Get the chickpea soup. Excellent dumplings

    Thant A.

    I remember a time when all my friends and family raving about the original Yu Noodles in Fairfax. We all tried that and loved the place because that was the only spot we had a few years back that offered that kind of flavor in the area. Now, there have been a bunch of similar places popping up, how does this Yu Noodles in Herndon fare? Pretty average if I have to be honest from the food, the staff, to the décor. I came with a big group and we shared bites. I wasn't wowed by any of the options. Maybe I've become too sensitized or the place is average. Was it bad? No, not at all. It's not memorable to me taste-wise. We ordered soup dumplings, spicy wontons, dried beef noodles, intestine noodles, sour soup-based beef noodles, and fish noodles. None of them stood out to me. The spicy wonton was probably the best one out of them. Even then, I could kind of tell the texture of the wonton was slightly off like it had been in the water too long or like it was pre-boiled and re-boiled before serving. Don't get me wrong though, this place isn't bad at all. If you're feeling authentic Chinese noodles and you don't feel like driving far, it's a decent option.

    Spicy Peppercorn Spicy Soup Dumpling
    Dakota M.

    I've been wanting to visit Yu Noodle for quite a while, but haven't been in an area with one of their locations--until today! After a specialist appointment on a cold and rainy day, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally give it a try. I had to sample their signature noodle dishes, so I went with the Yinbin Spicy Dry Noodles. I also couldn't resist the soup dumplings (both the peppercorn and the pork varieties), and I wanted something with a crunch, so I added the cruller to my order. The soup dumplings were absolutely amazing! Delicious, flavorful, and perfectly crafted--I can't rave enough about how tasty they were. The Yinbin Spicy Dry Noodles were another standout. They felt so light and airy when eating, but the generous portion and hearty toppings made them a satisfying meal. As for the cruller, it was just okay. It's fried dough--nothing special--and I think it could have been elevated with a dip or even a custard filling. Overall, I had a fantastic visit and can't wait to return to try their soups and explore more noodle dishes. Highly recommend giving this place a try, especially on a chilly day!

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    Food was great and authentic. Service was good as expected. We've been back a couple more times with family and colleagues

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    Ambiance is nice!! Love the mural wall. Cucumber appetizer was amazing and all the 4 different noodles were tasty. We'll be back for sure!

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