Wild Ginger

Came on Saturday around 6pm, and since there isn't a large seating area inside, we took the last table. Even though it's small, their menu and customer service made up for a great dinner experience for us.My husband absolutely loves beef noodle soup from places such as One Piece Lamien and Highland Noodles. He wanted to try the one here as well but was worried it would be too spicy. Fortunately, the server let us know we could have it made non-spicy! It was a relief and I was happy with that option as some places have the dish at an unadjustable spice level.I got the dry ja jiang noodle. We considered getting lamb dumplings as well but we'll get that next time.The food came out within 5 minutes. Before it came out, since we were sitting right next to the kitchen, we saw the chef handling the noodles, pulling and slapping it against the table, and that was pretty cool.The jajiang noodles are pretty good. I asked for it to be mild and it was mild enough that my husband enjoyed it as well. As for the beef noodle soup, the broth is not super flavorful but not bad. Our only complaint with it is that it only had about 3 pieces of meat inside.Coming from the South Bay, we were not disappointed with the food and experience here at Wild Ginger. Will definitely come again!

Compared to other places in Alameda, Wild Ginger is definitely a hidden gem hole in the wall. If you don't look carefully at their window, you wouldn't be able to tell the restaurant is located on one of the most bustling street in Alameda. The restaurant is small and humble. It fits probably 20 people tops, and the decor is nothing special.But the food however is, extraordinary. Specializing in Szechuan style flavors, their noodles are hand pulled and cut fresh for every order. Because of this, the restaurant can be loud during busy hours but it's part of the authenticity. In terms of flavors, if you can't handle hot cheetohs, then def don't eat here. Its not burn your tongue off spicy but it definitely has a good kick. You will sweat a couple beads but its well worth it because its delicious. The hand pulled and cut noodles really shine through with the spices.As for the portions, on a hungry day you can totally smash an order by yourself. The noodles are portioned very generously. But there is no shame in splitting it if you just need to fill the tank. I suggest ordering a small appetizer with it if you are.Im looking forward to my next time back here and I hope to see you all there!

Wow! I've never eaten Chinese food with these flavors! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The broth with the pork dumplings in soup was tangy and savory--perfection. We also ordered the stewed pork noodles that had such simple yet complex flavors, the cumin lamb noodles too--I honestly don't have words. And those hand pulled noodles are ICONIC. The service was great--super attentive but gave us space. Also, they gave us an order of cold noodles on the house which was such a nice gesture. The space is very low key cafe style almost. Super cool that you can see into the kitchen to see how they make the noodles. I've been meaning to go for months after my friends recommended it to me and it superseded expectations. 20/10 recommend! I'll be going back for sure

Excellent Noodles that are made from scratch!I loved watching the chef bang the noodle dough and separate them into individual strands of noodles. The noodles were thick and chewy! The complementary noodles were my favorite. It was a cold noodle made with garlic, chili oil, and vinegar. Very refreshing and flavorful!! I ordered the curry noodles and my dad ordered the cumin lamb noodles. Both were good but the cumin lamb was best.The cold noodles were so good that I ordered it to go. I ate it for lunch the next day! They keep the noodles and sauces separated until ready to eat that way the noodles don't swell and absorb the sauce over time. For lunch, I just poured the sauces into the container of noodles and gently shook it up. It was very delicious! The cold noodles are flavorful and refreshing!

This food is truly made with love. It is executed to perfection, it is a science and an art form. Larry has poured his soul into his restaurant and his passion is so tangible when you speak to him. He brings his whole heart to each family recipe he graciously shares with the community. This dining experience is simply unparalleled. Suggestions:- Liang Pi - absolutely spectacular. Do not miss this item! The 6 sauce combination is breathe taking! - Spicy & Sour lamb dumpling in sauce -Beef Malatang - be prepared to take your taste buds on a miraculous adventure-Stewed Pork Hand Pulled Noodles in Soup - this meat is so tender it's mind boggling. The noodles are all utter perfection!Come experience the pure bliss of Wild Ginger!

Great small restaurant that a coworker recommended me. I really enjoyed everything they had to offer. The hospitality of the staff is great. They are very attentive and giving. I assume she was the owner, we were given a free cucumber salad in their signature chili oil sauce that they make and sell separately. The hand pulled noodles were great! I can't complain about anything on the dish. The pork dumplings were great too. It had a sweetness to it that I can't pinpoint but it was delicious.

More like a 3.5?Noodles were really good! You can hear the biang biang from the kitchen. It had a really nice chew.The Liang pi was refreshing. It was a little more vinegary than I'd like but still good.The owners were nice enough to give us free cucumber salad. This one was on the sweeter side.The beef noodle soup was ok. The broth was pretty light and could have used more depth/spices. Same with the lamb in sauce. The sauce wasn't very thick and was also lacking in some more depth/spices.The highlight was definitely the noodles. I think if they work on balancing the flavors it will be even better.

Wild Ginger makes the best biang biang noodles I have ever had in the states, hands down. Run, don't walk!!!!!!! Truly some of the best noodles I've ever had in my life. Extremely reasonable prices, friendly staff, cozy intimate feeling seating, and in a great location!

Casual family-run joint with great food! You can hear the fresh handmade Biang Biang noodles banging on the table and expect your food to come out soon after. Our server Tammy provided great service and was super helpful.Spicy Cucumber Salad was refreshing with a hint of sesame and complimented the Biang Biang noodles really well! The noodles were a super enjoyable level of spicy and the perfect chewiness. We got a sample of the cold noodles Liang Pi and they were super tasty -- refreshing with a strong sesame peanut taste!I've been before and I will be back again

Got the spicy tingling beef noodle soup and split it. Perfect portion to share if you aren't too hungry. The soup was piping hot, clean and flavorful both, nice tender pieces of beef, and deliciously chewy noodles. Yum!Service was attentive and our server came to fill our water often.It's a small space but efficient and quick service.