The Most Flavorful Noodles in Orlando

City Pho & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (271) • $$

"City Pho appeared at first as an unassuming place as I entered with my wife for a Friday date night meal. We chose seating and discussed the menu questions with our server. He was helpful and provided the minimum service with kindness. We started with grilled chicken summer rolls. The rolls were fresh as you'd expect with the stripes on the grilled chicken still setting in when they arrived at our table. The peanut sauce was perfectly peanuty, sweet and thick. For entrees, we chose Buddha Delight with an upgrade to cauliflower rice (+$3) and Curry Stir Fry with Beef upgrade (+$1). The Buddha Delight, aptly named, delivered a tasty vegetarian experience and the cauliflower rice stood on its own. I enjoyed the yellow curry sauce with very fresh stir fry veggies and beef that was surprisingly just okay. I used my rice noodle substitute for rice (+$0) with the leftover curry sauce AND the fish sauce that was included with the summer rolls. I wanted to try the Vietnamese Coffee but it was too late for me to ingest caffeine. Maybe next time!Recap:Ambiance 3.0Service 3.5Food 4+"

China Wahon

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (70) • $

"This is a great Chinese food place! It's an ordinary, classic takeout spot. I live 15 minutes away from here, and I gladly make the drive because the Chinese food near me is not up to par. This restaurant has great options which I feel are hard to come by. I usually order the shrimp egg foo young, sesame, chicken, wonton, soup, spring rolls, and chicken and broccoli. The sweet spot to ordering here on Sunday is to order before 6:30 PM. If not you'll wait over an hour for your food."

Pho Huong Lan

★★★★☆ 4.3 (227) • $$

"I cannot say enough about this place, I come very frequently even though it is a way across town from me. For great pho, it is worth it. I have tried a few different options, but the S2 remains supreme. Absolutely delicious, I will continue to return for more."

Twenty Pho Hour

★★★★☆ 4.4 (20)

"I was so excited to see another location open, and so much closer to my home! We've been to the one on I drive once before and it was a great experience. This one is in a small strip mall, and you wouldn't notice it unless you were looking for it. I love the decor, there's so much to look at with the 2D art. You place your order at the counter and then you are seated. The food is quick and the service is friendly. I had the crispy pork bowl and added a poached egg which was ! This is a great spot for a quick meal, the prices are excellent, and you can get some fun photos. Seriously, try the pork belly, it's incredible. Did I mention they were giving away free keychains with a purchase? We will be regulars at this spot!"

Zaru

★★★★★ 4.5 (358) • $$

"Had an amazing dinner at Zaru! There was a 30-minute wait, but they text you when your table is ready, so you can relax at a nearby spot or wait outside. Once inside, the space is cozy and intimate, making for a great dining atmosphere. The ordering process is simple! You're given a menu and a pencil to mark your selections. I went with the Nori Udon ($14) and added sliced beef ($7). The presentation was great, with the ingredients served separately so you can mix them to your liking. The noodles were absolutely delicious- some of the best I've had! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the sliced beef was a generous portion that paired perfectly with the dish. The checkout process is smooth- you just pay at the front when you're done. Overall, Zaru delivered on both taste and experience. Can't wait to come back for more udon!"

DOMU - Dr. Phillips

★★★★☆ 4.3 (822) • $$

"I've been to this Domu multiple times and It's consistently been a great experience! This time around we ordered a couple new appetizers to try. Both of the appetizers we tried (Cheezus and Pigs in a blanket) were pretty good. I would probably try new ones next time though. The Richie Rich Ramen is my favorite ramen! I always get it when I come. It's so flavorful and very filling. I dream about this ramen. I highly recommend it. The ambiance is also very nice. Love the decor and the service is good too. This place is a staple in my 'favorite restaurants' rotation for sure!"

Walala Asian Noodle House

★★★★★ 4.5 (94) • $$

"Hand pulled noodles are always a yes for me! So glad we can add another spot for one. The texture is amazing and has that perfect chew. Was also cool seeing the talented cooks making them right in front of you!I opted for the beef soup and it was seasoned deliciously. It reminded me of bun bo hue. Their chili oil is amazing. I do wish the broth was more temperature hot as well as an option for spicy mala tingling hot. I am not sure if it's permanent but they are using the adjacent space previously occupied by Chili Star for overflow seating. Service was a bit spotty as I think they still employed the same amount of staff despite the additional seating.The handmade boiled dumplings are worth returning for alone!"

Japan Express

★★★★☆ 4.2 (81) • $$

"Quick service, and the miso soup was flavorful, and the salad (iceberg) was crispy fresh. Main course was hot, and fresh crispy veges, and soft beef! And chicken. Worth the price. The portions are large so without prompting the wait staff brought over a takeout container!"

Soupa Saiyan 3

★★★★☆ 4.3 (79) • $$

"It was our first time at this place. You order food from the iPad and then it is served to your table. I ordered Teriyaki stir fry with glass noodles - it was ok, little bit too sweet and very little veggies, it was plenty of shrimps though. Steamed dumplings were overcooked. Very beautiful interior. Overall it was a good place for Korean food lovers. I personally didn't like it much, but it is me."

Durian Durian Fusion Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (361) • $$

"I love the food and the ambience of this place. The owner and staff are the best. Been going to Durian Durian for many years. One of the family's favorite restaurants."

Tasty Wok

★★★★☆ 3.9 (682) • $$

"Awesome authentic reasonable. Visit it and have the variety platter of different BBQPark in the back"

Thai Thani

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"I brought a group of 9 to eat at this restaurant. Hoping to find the true flavor of Thai. I'm from California and so I compare all the ethnic restaurants in Florida to the ethnic restaurants in California. I was sure this was not going to live up to my expectations. I tested them and ordered dishes that I would normally order at my favorite Thai restaurant in California. To my surprise, the dishes I ordered at Thai Thani was just as good as the same dishes I ordered in California. The only comment to Thai Thani is regarding their Prik Nam Pla. Add sliced garlic, lime juice the same amount is your fish sauce and finely chopped shallots. It will make that condiment perfect. Otherwise, I will always come back to this restaurant. An authentic Thai restaurant. The decor in the restaurant something everyone she see. It's like being transported to Thailand. Bravo! The service was wonderful. Our server always made sure we had everything we needed. the only name I have for our server is L-Thai."

Red Panda Noodle

★★★★★ 4.6 (33)

"Always love when I catch Red Panda Noodle popping up around town. This is one of my favorite food trucks in Orlando, created by the folks behind Orlando Meats (RIP). Their fresh, hand-pulled noodle dishes are all so unique and creative and they give you very generous portions. You can usually find them at Tasty Tuesdays in the Milk District, Orlando Parking Lot Party, the Thornton Park Night Market, at Redlight Redlight in Audubon, at Milkmart, and various other markets and festivals in Orlando. I love their wavy udon noodles and some of my favorite dishes are the spicy chicken kastu made with yellow curry and the garlic noodles. They also have great vegetarian options like the goomba (mushrooms) and the biang biang noodles. They almost always have a line, but it's worth the wait! They post their events schedule on IG so be sure to check there for updates."

Kyuramen x TBaar- UCF

★★★★☆ 4.1 (172) • $$

"The atmosphere is truly immersive--it instantly transported me out of Orlando and back to my time in Japan. We visited midday when it was empty, so I was surprised they didn't offer a choice between a private booth (which most people would likely prefer) or a table. However, when another couple requested a booth, they were accommodating--you just have to ask.The omurice with demi glaze sauce was absolutely delicious, but the katsu, despite looking great initially, was disappointingly soggy. The rice burger was overly greasy, falling apart when I tried to eat it, which was a letdown. I took it home, hoping to salvage it by draining some oil and reheating it, but it was still inedible. I'm not sure if this was a one-off issue or a sign of declining quality, but I'd recommend sticking to non-fried items like the omurice and ramen. The honeycomb platter was tasty (including a small sampling of eel, scallop, shrimp tempura, seaweed salad, edamame, lobster ball, and tamago). The restaurant is part of Kyuramen, with an attached TBaar boba shop, offering plenty of drink options for dining in or taking to go. Many entrées come with a combo option to add a lemonade or Thai tea, which I highly recommend--the tea was excellent.Overall, a mixed experience, but the ambiance and some dishes make it worth a visit if you choose wisely."

Sashimi Fusion

★★★★☆ 3.8 (87) • $$

"My extended family invited my wife, kids and I to stay with them in Davenport. After a hard day of Magic Kingdoming we returned to town looking for some sushi. A quick Yelp search brought Sashimi Fusion to our attention. It seemed decent so we decided to give it a go.We used Sashimi's online form for ordering. In my opinion, online ordering was a great addition and I'd love to see it become the norm at sushi restaurants. We ordered a number of vegetarian sushi rolls. These included two sweet potato rolls, an avocado roll and an asparagus roll. The online form asked if we wanted a hand roll or roll. My wife and I had no idea what the difference was but because hand roll sounded slightly cooler than roll we went with it. Shortly after submitting the order we received a call from the employee on duty who asked us to confirm that we did indeed want hand rolls. He informed us that these were just long rolls, they were not sliced into little pieces. We opted to not go that route. I loved that he took the time to confirm the style of rolls we wanted. Possibly runs into that issue a lot? Should maybe clarify on the online ordering form if possible?The rolls were good. Nothing remarkable about them but they definitely did an adequate job of satisfying our sushi craving. If we are ever in Davenport again, I would not hesitate to stop by Sashimi Fusion again."

American Japa Sushi

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (16)

"This is a little unassuming hidden gem. The space is kinda small and not too pretentious but the food is A+++. Don't come here expecting traditional Japanese sushi, cause that's not the place for it but it is great none the less. I did the Sushi Experience (all you can eat). They bring out a ton of different types to try and the presentation is amazing. Once you try everything, they ask you if there's anything you want to repeat, but I was too full!! Then they finish it off with a sweet dessert of fruit and Nutella sushi, warm brownie and ice cream. The only thing I didn't like was the mushrooms, but that is just my personal taste, I'm sure they are great for others. My only criticism is that everything comes out SO fast, it was kinda overwhelming. Our server Luana B. Was very nice and sweet."

Noodles and Company

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (94) • $

"As a pasta lover I've always seen this and been intrigued. However, I've been deterred at the thought of "fast food pasta." I truly have to say that upon my first bite I was blown away. I definitely expected it to be a 3/10 but I would give it a solid 8.5. Even the pasta itself was cooked to perfection which can be hard to get it just right. The price is excellent for the amount of food you get. What I did not like about this location is specific is the cleanliness. It was not busy at all yet the entire dining room was plenty with dirty plates. I sat and ate my food for about 20 minutes with only one person coming in and no one really bothered to clean up the dining room. The manager (or chef) did come out and check on me which was nice even considering this is quick service."

City Pho & Grill

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Super sweet staff, flawless ~pho~, and nice chill music. A perfect after nail appointment cozy treat. I already got my soup boxed up but here she is anyway. I love it here, big fan, truly only note would be for them to dim the lights but that's a me issue. I just look better in...less light?"

China Wok

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (49) • $

"Delivery to the Plant City Fairfield took a full hour. Food was still hot (and my can of Sprite was still cold), plus they included plastic plates, silverware and napkins.My Shrimp with Garlic Sauce had a different sauce than I am used to - a bit sweeter and definitely darker. Shrimp were large but had that not-quite-firm consistency of older shrimp. Tons of crispy veggies."

Pho Company Noodle House

★★★★☆ 4 (165) • $$

"While standing outside, on the sidewalk, scanning the QR code on the glass window, and trying to view a menu on our cell phone, a very lovely employee opened the door and offered us paper menus. This kind gesture was greatly appreciated! In fact, we decided to eat at this cozy establishment!We ordered pot stickers, and two fried rice dishes. The food was okay. I've used the word "okay" because we found the rice to be very greasy. We drank water, yet the total bill was over $5o.The staff was quite cordial. Perhaps we would go again to try the pho."

Benny Wong's Chinese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (21) • $

"This is the best Chinese in my zip code for sure! New to the area and so many "Chinese" in the had been disappointing but not Benny Wong's! Only negative review is their crab wontons...you need a new distributor for that!"

Star Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 4 (305) • $$

"Family owned restaurant and they are the nicest people in Orlando! I found this place during COVID (2021) and any time I want comforting Korean food I come here. Their food is always so flavorful and if you love spicy then just let them know you want the authentic heat level. Otherwise it will be very mild. I enjoy coming here and every time I have had something different. I know you can do the BBQ but I have not done that yet. I've only ordered a la carte items."

Thai Time of Ocoee

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)

"Tried this place I must say it was excellent the food & service was on point. The place is small about , five tables or so. Definitely a must try for Thai blew away most of the Thai places around this area."

Joy Japan Sushi & Hibachi

★★★★★ 4.5 (45)

"I've had the pleasure of dining here on four different occasions, as well as ordering takeout several times, and I can confidently say that the service is consistently excellent and the food is absolutely delicious.I highly recommend trying their sushi and poke bowls; they are simply delightful! My husband is a big fan of their hibachi, although he did mention that the clear soup could use a bit more flavor.As for the atmosphere, you can choose to dress up or keep it casual--whatever suits your style! Just a heads-up: it tends to be quite chilly inside, so you might want to bring a light sweater.Overall, this place is definitely worth a visit!"

China Tea

★★★★★ 4.5 (466) • $

"Definitely the best Chinese restaurant I've had in the Orlando area. I had the Kung Pao chicken, pork fried rice and an egg roll. Main course had lots of flavorful chicken and al denta vegetables. Just right. A generous portion of pork fried rice and a crispy egg roll made the meal a delight. Important note here, no inside dining. ALL orders must be phoned in for take out service. That's the only negative here. I chose to eat in the car because this location is an hour drive from my house."

CHIBI Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (413) • $$

"What is not to like!? This little area is like a mini quick-food restaurant row, first of all it's a very good spot with shopping, food, movies etc all in one close knit area so you can come here and do it all.The ambiance is cute and casual. I love ordering on kiosks like this because you can take your time reading what's in everything before you make a decision and I appreciate that everything can be modified because I can't have sesame seeds for example and that's always something I have to ask at the counter, but they have the button for it!I got the Chicken Teriyaki Ramen and I loved it, they also provided lemons and I squeezed those in which added a little something extra! The Chicken Bites are super yummy, very small though, I would lean more towards calling these popcorn chicken rather than bites or boneless wings because they're so little. The sauce however - VERY good! I thought there was a bit of heat to the sauce but my fiancé didn't think so, so maybe that's just me. The gyoza is chicken & pork mixed, pan fried, and so good that he got seconds!Overall 5/5 - friendly, fast, delicious, cute!"

Pho Huong Lan 2

★★★★☆ 4.1 (15)

"I've been craving pho after traveling, and Pho Huong Lan 2 really hit the spot! As someone who's had amazing pho in California, this place is definitely comparable. I especially loved the short ribs and combo pho -- the meat quality is fantastic, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The restaurant is clean, and the service is super fast too. Definitely a go-to spot for a comforting, satisfying bowl of pho!"

Chuan Fu 川府

★★★★☆ 4.3 (142) • $$

"Pretty good first visit. We dined here for a friend's birthday on a Saturday evening and it was packed! I highly recommend making a reservation or you may not get a table. They offer wide selection of different dishes that I would normally not try. For example, stir fry frog, dry fried pork chitterlings, stir fried kidneys etc. Definitely not my cup of tea on any day...lolThey do however offer a great selection of regular Chinese dishes along with traditional Sichaun dishes. It's a very lively place. Love the decor. I started my meal with the spring rolls. I would skip these next time. There was nothing special about them. For dinner I chose the sizzling beef dish which was very basic. Flavor was good and it came out on a hot cast iron plate. Next visit I would definitely order something with a little more spice. I had a chance to taste the cucumber salad which was delicious. Since it was my friend's birthday, they brought out fried donuts with ice cream. The donuts were good. It was a good way to end a fun evening."

Bikkuri Sushi Noodle & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (445) • $$

"Long time customer- over 15+years. Love their sushi and their customer service. Pete is the best. Tried the Hamachikama jaw this visit and it was amazing. Crispy skin and tender fish. Jackie Rangoon is the best egg rollish starter- egg roll dipped in tempura hot and cheesy w/shrimp inside. Philly roll is always on our table. Excellent window seats for the whole dining experience."

iPho Noodle House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (351) • $$

"I have been coming to this restaurant since it opened. I even got a couple of my co-workers hooked on the place and they still visited from time to time. This past weekend I was in the area and a friend and I decided to get dinner. We rotate from our usual favorite dishes and the taste was still as good as I remember. We got the Curry Vermicelli with Chicken and the Chicken Curry. Both were fresh, made to order, tasty, flavorful and a good portion. We were so hungry that we finished them! It was busy for dinner and there was only 1 person doing various jobs, so if you are not patient or want to be taken care of right away, take this into consideration. It did not bother us and we patiently waited for our turn to place our order.It is one of my go to's for Vietnamese in Lake Mary, so it sure did nit disappoint."

Pho Drive Thru

★★★★☆ 4.3 (124) • $$

"This restaurant has been on my list of places I want to try. This is a fast food restaurant on the outside including a drive through but a nice family restaurant on the inside. I would encourage you to go inside to pick up your order. More on that later.The inside has comfortable tables and booths, a cute selfie wall and old school gumball/toy machines near the entrance. Sure to thrill kids of any age. Sorry no claw machine.The big draw here is ramen, but I wanted grilled pork, vermicelli and salad. As soon as I approached the counter it seemed like the owner was there instantaneously to take my order. I asked for extra salad but I should have been more specific. Unfortunately I had not charged my phone, so no food photos.What I really liked:-They sell boba teas but offer filtered water machines directly across from the counter. -Pho Drive Thru offers a sauce bar where you can jazz up your food. Not just hot sauce but a good selection.-The topping bar made me so happy. I really like fresh basil on my vermicelli and salad. They had fresh basil sprigs so I could add plenty.-A lot of Vietnamese restaurants add fried spring rolls which is just filler so they don't give you as much protein. My entree contained a large portion of perfectly grilled thin pork chop. Tasty.-I asked for more salad so I got extra lettuce. I should have said something like more cucumber. Next time.To summarize Pho Drive Thru is serving up some high quality food whether you drive through or go inside, but pickup inside to get all the extras."

Saigon Noodle & Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (629) • $$

"Super great Pho!! Everything comes out super quick, we probably waited like 5 minutes or less for the Pho to come out. The broth was delicious and the noddles were cooked perfectly. Typical toppings included such as basil, jalapeños, lime, and bean sprouts. Priced were good and the restaurant on the inside was clean and cozy. Would definitely come back."

Kai Asian Street Fare

★★★★☆ 4.1 (14)

"Kai Asian Street Fare at the Food Factory in Oviedo is where I had probably one of the best chicken wings I have ever eaten! Just super crunchy outside and juicy inside. I knew their original location in Casselberry was awarded Best Wings from either Orlando Weekly or Sentinel over the last few years, and they definitely lived up to the hype. We had the Soy Garlic, since I was not in the mood for a lot of heat at lunch, but I think we will try some of the other flavors next time. We also had a Cucumber Ginger Salad. It was nice and flavorful as well. I need to do a deep dive on the menu. I know they were winners of one of the original Ramen Rumbles, so I would expect that to be excellent as well! Looking forward to returning soon!"

Dim Dim Sum

★★★★☆ 4.3 (129)

"The servers were very hospitable and quick! I like the interior, it's a cozy vibe. We came in with a group of 5 and were quick to be sat on a weeknight. Food came out quick,Hot and delicious! We got so many different options and all were delicious! My favorite by far was the soup dumplings! Want to go backAnd try all the thinggggs."

Thai Island Orlando

★★★★☆ 4.4 (578) • $$

"The food was delish! The restaurant is small but clean. Everything was piping hot and very tasty. The lady that waited on us was so nice. She even gave us some hot tea when we were done with our meal."