MIÂN

Mian has updated their menu yet again, and I have even more items to enjoy now! I love that this place continually update their menu and try different additions. Their noodles are always solid and consistent, but what truly impressed me was their 肉夹馍 Rou Jia Mo, or Chinese burger. It was one of the best I've had in the US. Juicy braised pork with fresh chopped green chili/garlic sandwiched between flakey crispy bread, it is truly a must try. Do be warned it does take some time to come out because they have to toast the bread fresh and prep all the ingredients but it's so worth it. I have come back JUST for the 肉夹馍. They also added a new popcorn chicken that is juicy and crispy served with option of Szechuan bbq (my fave) or duck sh*t mustard. Contrary to the name, duck Sh*t is a popular tea with a fun name, nothing to do with ducks or their excrements.

Quick service at 7pm on a Friday night. We were seated almost immediately. You order through a QR menu on your phone and the food comes out within 10-15 minutes. For some reason you can't pay on your phone...Sechuan noodles were tasty. Perfect blend of spice and a brothy noodle. Spicy beef app was really dry and not very flavorful. I wouldn't get it again. We ordered the pumpkin app and spicy cucumber. Both consistent and tasty. Overall it was a good meal. I've also heard from other customers that the menus at different locations vary.

The food here is consistently great. The Chengdu Ziajang noodles, the Spicy Beef Noodles, the Fried Chicken - we've ordered these dishes several times and have never noticed a dip in quality or consistency. I have to give this place 4 stars though because even if it's not their fault, there are times where they seem to be understaffed and wait times can get rough. There are times that we've gone where they have a single person on the floor and even if there's open tables, it's difficult for them to also seat customers, serve food, handle checks and bus dirty tables - meaning we're just standing around the entrance unsure if we'll be able to dine in. And even if we do sit, we've definitely been in situations where the food has taken quite a while to come out. We've definitely left a few times before because of this, but otherwise the food itself is solid.

I was in the mood for Szechuan style Chinese and came across Miân as a reasonably priced casual restaurant with an amazing variety of dishes. Upon entering, the restaurant felt vibrant yet fresh. The ordering system is website/QR code-based, which isn't my favorite but luckily the website was easy to navigate. My food started coming out within 5 minutes of ordering! For my appetizer I ordered their pickled cucumbers and black fungus (pickled wood ear mushrooms), which were so flavorful! They were both such simple yet satisfying appetizers to complement my entrees. My party ordered family-style since we wanted to try a little bit of everything. Our entrees included the vegan mapo tofu noodles, cheesy shrimp balls, fried chicken, shrimp fried rice, and spare rib soup. My favorite dish was the mapo tofu, which had a medium spice (spice isn't adjustable for this dish). The cheesy shrimp balls were a bit of a pleasant surprise since I don't associate shrimp with cheese. The balls were 90% hollow with melted cheese in the inside, but the hollowness made it a fun, light, crispy dish. The fried rice wasn't cooked how I'm used to and had a lighter flavor to it, which I ended up preferring since the other dishes that had heavy Szechuan style sauces. I honestly ordered tons of quality food for less than $100, enough to feed my party of four, plus leftovers! I definitely look forward to dining here again.

Since today is a special day, I wanted to eat somewhere good. I've decided on Mian to meet up w a couple of associates for lunch and to have noodles to signify & celebrate "long life." I got the Spicy Beef Noodle (extra spicy) and my companions got Chicken Dumpling Soup and Beef Noodle soup. We also got the fried oyster mushroom appetizer which happens to be vegetarian and super fire!! Yummm!!! All our soups were so delicious and heart warming. Mian has the best quality noodles I've ever had!!I love Mian noodles and frequently go to the San Gabriel location. This Mian in Artesia is just as good and the quality is also as excellent as the San Gabriel location... which tells me that the Mian brand is consistently fire!! Highly recommend Mian if you're craving good quality noodles. Mian is my first love when it comes to authentic, fresh noodles. Extremely happy w today's lunch!!

4.5 Order with your phone after scanning the QR code and food would be delivered to the table. Spicy intestine noodles had pleasant numbing soup base ( I don't like too much chinese spices) and the beef roll was crunchy outside. Hoisin sauce along with beef and veggies tasted good. The star of our lunch was spicy dumplings. The sauces were perfect. This one also got a bit spicy oil with ginger and sugar. I liked it a lot. No wonder this place has many locations. I will definitely be back to try other noodle soup and appetizers like shrimp and cheese ball

Saturday night turned into a search for a Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and we definitely hit that goal. We were excited to try a new place and sat right down upon entering. The ordering is done online through a QR code and you're off to the races from there. Ordered.... Cucumbers, radishes, potato snack, spicy wontons, Beef noodle Soup,shrimp fried rice and crispy dumplings for our son. Yeah we were trying the menu . The soup hit all the spots with that flavorful broth that slightly numbed your senses and the noddles were perfect and chewy. The cucumbers were pickled and spicy which was a great surprise because they don't look like anything out of the ordinary. Shrimp rice was ok and could have used some sauce which we did add once the crispy dumplings arrived and I started drizzling that on my bites. That sauce is key!!. I wasn't too impressed with the lack of condiments on the table since there wasn't enough spice in my dishes but overall we were pleased and would go back. Wontons were delicious but again could have used a little vinegar. All of our meal came to about $82 which I feelWasn't terrible considering we ordered a lot and brought some items home. I would go back and try other items on this menu. Made for a great Saturday meal for sure.

Mian might set the standard for noodle. Both dishes we ate had phenomenal noodle. The Chengdu Zajiang is the showstopper and a must-get, flavor profile must just ridiculous throughout the dish a top of a phenomenal noodle. This is the 5 star dish that earns a 5 star review. It will leave your palate tingling and wanting more.The Spicy Beef is good but not something that having me running back. It did not pack as much flavor as the Chengdu but I will give points for an excellent prep on the beef - I don't think I've ever had a beef soup with beef cooked to a pink center (you can see it in my photo). I'd rate this dish a 4 just on a pure tastiness scale, I'd try something else next time for sure.We also had the cucumber salad which was fantastic. Go get some Mian!

I had an amazing experience at this hidden gem! The flavors took me right back to a small, authentic noodle shop in New York. The spicy intestines noodle soup was absolutely incredible--rich, flavorful, and so satisfying. The broth had the perfect balance of heat and depth, and the noodles were cooked to perfection. Every bite was comforting yet packed with bold flavors. Portions were generous, making it not just delicious but also super filling. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! If you love authentic Chinese noodle soups, this spot is a must-try. The staff here were so amazingly friendly and kind!

I'm going to start this review with the conclusion...this place is excellent and you won't be disappointed!!!Ok, so now the details. We came middle of the week, on a slower day. The staff were friendly and greeted us right away. They were also accommodating as we had a child with us who needed a high chair.We had 4 adults, a toddler and we ate family style so we were able to try quite a few items. We had 2 orders of spicy beef noodles, tomato and beef stew noodles, chengdu noodles, pork pot stickers, popcorn chicken, and a side of rice.Everything was excellent, even down to the side of rice (which shouldn't be a big deal, but even that exceeded expectations). The spicy noodles were perfect at medium heat, full of flavor and depth. The chicken was crispy and flavorful. The pot stickers were spicy, but super yummy. And the Chengdu noodles were actually the show stopper, full of flavor and character, they are a must!So don't waste any time. Stop by the next time you're in the area and you're going to have a great time!