Noodle Alley

Ok, full disclosure, this is a third party review of this restaurant as I only purchased and delivered the food. Had some local out of town friends visit and their child ran a fever when we were planning to meet for dinner. So we decided to bring them dinner so they could cars for this kid. They enjoyed everything they ordered. Sorry no photos, as it was kind of a "Hi, Here, Enjoy" type of a visit in the lobby of their hotel. When we saw them the next day, they mentioned with great enthusiasm, how wonderful the food was. Everything!!!Now I've got to try it out for myself. Michael C. - Georgetown

We really enjoy eating here. The soup dumplings are phenomenal--very favorable and soft. The flavor is always spot on.Also, the steam buns are always filled well and very tasty. Service has been great. The servers are attentive, polite, and informative about the menu.

For the last 10 years or so Ramen has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, thus there are many levels of quality to be found in all the popup restaurants. So, what are some characteristics that determine a good vs great experience? I submit that the quality of broth, the meat, and of course the noodles are the most common features with a number of options also deserving of consideration. One of my criteria are freshly made noodles so after diligently searching I finally decided on Noodle Alley. Located off of Highway 183 in a small shop by Walmart, Noodle Alley is in a safe part of town with plenty of parking. The restaurant is very clean while showing plenty of bamboo furniture and fixtures. The place is small in a quaint way but a little too sterile and new in my opinion. The staff is friendly and more than willing to help, although my visit showed that I had to order at the front then food would and drinks would be brought out.For my first appetizer I ordered the Taiwanese popcorn chicken. It was ok however my mind was expecting Karaage which is Japanese. It was fried perfectly however the sauce was a little... forgettable. The fried spring rolls were serviceable and crunchy but I felt it was the exact same rolls I'd get anywhere else; take that however you like. I'd like to point out I love Dim Sum and one of the most popular Dim Sum items are soup dumplings. Having just ate Dim Sum I was anxious to eat it again. I got the dumplings and it was a real let down. The flavors were off as the pork had no flavor, I couldn't tell if there was any ginger and no white pepper. Next there was almost no soup in the pastry. To those who don't know soup dumplings actually have a small amount of soup in them and this version had very little. I didn't care for them.For the main course my girlfriend got the stir-fry noodles and I'm here to tell you WOW! The flavors reminded me of Beef Chow Fun; smoky, perfectly cooked beef toothsome noodles with some veggies, although I wish they had been sprouts in it. If there's one dish to get here, this is it. I got the Shoyu Shrimp Ramen and it didn't exactly hit all notes. The broth was extremely bland, lacking depth as it should have 3 layers; soup, tare and fats while this just tasted like broth even though they claimed soy was infused. That said the house made noodles were perfectly cooked and carried the dish. After having the beef in the stir fry, I wish I would have ordered that protein instead of shrimp as it didn't pop right. However, that's my fault ordering shrimp in a beef broth dish.Overall, I found the experience subpar, a run of the mill ramen experience. While I was eating, I found my time lackluster and after having time to "digest" my experience weeks later, I stand by my claim it wasn't great. The highlights are definitely the home-made noodles, the beef and the stirfry. Stop by if you have a hankering and area a Ramen novice.

I had a seminar in Cedar Park today and stopped here for a late lunch. The place was packed and the reviews were solid, so my expectations were high. As it turns out, it was just mediocre. I ordered the dandan noodles, and my first clue at mediocrity was that they asked me what kind of protein I wanted, like it was an Asian version of Chipotle. The traditional dandan is made with minced pork, not tofu, shrimp, or chicken. The sauce was so thick with sesame paste the noodles were all clumped together. I had to cut them with a fork just to have a reasonable bite. Also, there was no discernible flavor of the numbing Szechuan peppercorns, one of the defining flavors of this dish. Props for the suimiyacai, a pickled vegetable which is important for dandan noodles. I'll go back to try the dumplings the next time I'm nearby, but I would not go out of my way based on what I ate today.

Being born and raised in SGV in LA, my standards for noodle soups are pretty high. This place is decent. It's definitely not to the level of SGV noodles, but I have yet to find a better place to satisfy my noodles cravings within the area. I noticed they had converted the restaurant to be partially a poke bar, which kind of seemed like an odd choice to me. Thematically, it didn't really fit the vibe inside the restaurant and felt a bit out of place. When I ate here recently, I actually stopped in my tracks after I walked through the doors because I thought I went into the wrong restaurant. Where they previously had the noodle menu on the digital screen and the cashier, it's now a poke station which had thrown me off. They did add some new items to the "noodle" side of the restaurant which I was excited about. We usually ordered the Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings which I enjoy but this time we got their Steam Buns. It comes in 2 and you can choose two different fillings as well. I tried the juicy pork and the spicy brisket ones. Both were yummy! As for the noodle soups, my go to is the Hot Pot Beef Noodle Soup. It is spicy which I enjoy. I only wish it came with more toppings. I think another favorite here is the Red Braised Beef Noodle Soup. I stopped ordering this mainly because I don't like how it comes with bone in short ribs. I'm used to this soup being boneless. The flavor isn't bad though for anyone who doesn't mind the bone. The latest change here which I was absolutely thrilled about is that you can now get free refill noodles if you dine in and order noodle soup. Each order does come with a decent helping of noodles but noodle is life for me so of course I would never say no to free extra noodles. If you opt in for the extra noodles, I would highly recommend portioning your soup and toppings out appropriately so that you have enough for the additional noodles. I was stuffed and packaged up the steam buns for to-go. So well worth it in my opinion.

Really enjoyed this place! The staff were really nice and helpful, and the food was really tasty! The only reason I did not give 5 stars, is because I have been in twice now and each time there has been an odd smell. I dk what it is maybe a bad drain or something. It almost made me leave the first time it was not a pleasant odor! Haha Glad I didn't tho, the food and drinks were on point!

Craving noodles, we decided to try this restaurant after reading the great reviews on Yelp. This small spot, located on the corner of the plaza, did not disappoint. We ordered the vegetable spring rolls, red braised beef short rib noodles, and chicken stir fry.The food was incredibly flavorful, with their sauces and broth hitting the perfect notes you'd hope for at a noodle restaurant. The red braised beef short rib noodles were especially noteworthy, rich and satisfying. It's a great place to go if you're looking for customizable noodle options with fast service!

Was in the area and decided to try this place. The food was great here. The service was quick. And the place was nice. I'm glad I tried it. And even an 11 year old loved the place too. I will be back to this pace again.

The spicy beef noodles were spicy and it packed a small punch. The noodles had a slight al dente chew and it went really well with the broth. The spicy chili wontons were really flavorful and you can taste the shrimp in every bite. They have a simple menu and this is the closest spot in Cedar Park for Asian style beef noodle soup.

This place is amazing!!! We had Mango boba, soup dumplings, chicken fried rice and hotpot beef noodle and ordered more to take for dinner. YUM! Definitely shareable and a crowd pleaser.