Nan Xiang Express

★★★★☆ 4.2 (25)

"So excited that this place is so close to work! Beautiful decorations inside plenty of seating. Easy to order whether at the counter or the kiosk. I was a bit overwhelmed because there were so many choices! I got the shrimp spring roll which was tasty and hot! Came with a good dipping sauce almost like ketchup and sriracha. Then I also ordered the pork soup dumplings. They came out hot and fresh as well. Very good flavor but the inside was a little too soft for my liking but that didn't stop me from eating them!We ordered wings that was a good serving for the price. They were big and crispy with a lot of flavor. You get a sauce on the side. Last up was the shredded beef with pepper noodles. You can get that with our without soup. Pretty big serving. Haven't tasted it because I was too full. The bobos are separate and everyone looked good. So many varieties of flavors too. Cannot wait to go back!"

Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle

★★★★★ 4.6 (28)

"I came here late at night about an hour before closing and they didn't rush us at all! The service was prompt and quick.I heard that this was a chain but it was so good! I was so pleasantly surprised by how fast the food came out and how tasty it was. My husband and I both ordered a signature rice noodle soup where you select the type of broth and protein you want. I had the Golden broth and my husband went for the Szechuan. He loves spicy so it was perfect for him. We both got fatty beef for protein. The broth comes with everything on the side for you to add in. The first thing you add is the little quail egg and your protein. Then all of the veggies and your noodles. By the time you finish adding everything in your broth will settle to the perfect eating temperature. I was skeptical about the egg, thinking it would be hard by the time I ate it, but it was still decently runny inside. The portion is large and I was very full by the end. If you're looking for hot pot vibes but don't want to invest the time or money, this is such a great alternative! I am so happy to have this near us!"

New Japan Resturant

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (64)

"I saw so many great reviews for this place, and hopefully I will re-try this once covid is over. i placed an order at the walk up window one afternoon when it wasn't overly busy. Based on the menu, I ordered a teriyaki chicken with extra veggies over 1/2 scoop of rice, with the sauces on the side.Nonetheless, the food was BATHING in the sauces, and was overly salty. I did appreciate the extra veggies in it, as they added a good amount of broccoli, however the amount of onions that were included (that i didn't see until i started digging through all of the sauce) was immense! Unfortunately for me, the experience was not very good, as there was way too many onions, bathing in sauce and was way too salty. It is definitely a good 'quick food' place, if you are into that. Prices were not that bad for the amount of food that you are getting, however, following directions from the customer was definitely not their forte."

Tasu Noodle Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (12)

"Another day, another ramen craving. I had never been to Tasu Noodle Bar, but it was recommended to me by a friend. I got Tonkotsu ramen (my favorite) because I am on the hunt for the best. I really did enjoy it. I really, really loved the Napa cabbage in it. The other places I've tried usually don't have Napa cabbage in the ramen, but now I prefer it, so I will be coming back here for the ramen. I also got the crab rangoons, those were decent."

Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (119) • $$

"I enjoy Kobe and love hibachi. I think my only disappointment was the soda machine wasn't working. The food was good and the server was attentive."

Thai Villa

★★★★☆ 4.1 (257) • $$

"Have been to Thai Villa several times and this place never disappoints. Ordered one of my favs, they called Thai Villa noodles but it is the "drunken noodles" and the flavors take me back to Phiphi Island and a neighborhood restaurant in Bangkok Service is always good even for a hole on the wall"

Thais Noodles

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (261)

"I liked the drunken noodles for lunch on a recent Saturday. They were loaded with vegetables and chicken, and the noodles were cooked just right. Plus, drunken noodles can be quite oily, but these weren't. They also weren't too salty. The dumplings were good as a starter, too.The service was fast and friendly, and they do social distancing right. The staff wore masks and tables were well spaced. They also have an outdoor patio."

Twisted Noodles

★★★★☆ 3.5 (214) • $$

"Love the location, parking is great. You can literally park in front of the building for pick up. Interior design is beautiful and cozy if you're in the mood to dine in!Consistently cooked to perfection, I won't go anywhere else in Chapel Hill for wide rice noodles. The price is extremely fair for dinner ranging from $13 is a huge bargain for a full meal in this area!Posting this after my second day in a row of dining in at their restaurant. Needless to say: REPEAT CUSTOMER FOR LIFE"

Noodle Boulevard

★★★★★ 4.5 (943) • $$

"We came here for lunch and proceeded right away on the patio. Service was very attentive and friendly. The green tea was authentic and full of flavor. Lots of veggies in the noodle soup but could've been warmer. They have spice levels from one to six."

Twisted Noodles

★★★★☆ 3.8 (265) • $$

"I'm saying it but this is the BEST Thai Food in Durham and possibly Raleigh-Triangle. Over the past 9-years of living in the area, I've searched near and far for quality Thai food but always fell short. Don't get me wrong, most are good but always fell into the "fusion" category. Twisted Noodles is straight up Thai food! From the flavors to the portions, everything was about quality.I stopped in for a late dinner and the moment I walked in, I was hit by the smell of a good ole' Thai cooking! I knew I was in for a treat. It was a beautiful night so I decided to grab a seat outside. I can tell that they were busy with folks dining in and especially take-out. People were coming in non-stop. It took a bit of time to get my menu but I understood the struggles of owning a restaurant with good food. The menu featured all of the legit Thai dishes you could think of. I was so surprised to see my favorite on there -- Rad Na! It's basically noodles topped with a gravy like sauce. This is rare to find in the area. It was amazing! The sauce was very balanced with sweetness, tartness, and saltiness. I also ordered the chicken green curry which was on point too. The portion was big enough for 2-3 people to share. I was so happy to bring home leftovers.Overall, amazing food and good customer service from start to finish. Don't sleep on "Twisted Noodles"!"

Kazu Hibachi

★★★★★ 4.5 (62)

"We met some friends here for dinner and I'm glad we came. Usually when I think of hibachi, I tend to think of sitting around a flat stove and the chef flipping a knife. However this is different. They cook it in the back and bring it out. I actually like this better, as it gives you a chance to talk while waiting on your food. The food came out very quickly and was delicious. I can definitely see coming back!"

Drunken Noodles Food Truck

★★★★★ 4.6 (41)

"We were at the ZincHouse Winery and Brewery and there were about 4 different food trucks. Drunken Noodles had the longest line but the menu looked good so jumped in line. Service was friendly and after you ordered you received a beeper and they said it would be about 10 minutes. Ordered the druncken noodles medium spice level and chicken. It is a rather large order but the noodles, veggies and chicken were way over cooked and mushy. The favors were OK. Would like to give it a try when not so many in line."

Bowl of Phở

★★★★☆ 3.8 (208) • $$

"My favorite pho place around me! It's located in an unassuming parking lot. You might not have paid any attention even if you drove past by it many many times. I never knew this place was off of S. Miami Blvd until I was looking for a pho place one day on Yelp. It's a small restaurant with no fancy frills, but I always enjoy the food I get from Bowl of Pho. I've tried many different dishes, and I loved every single dish I had from here. My latest favorite is Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with pork. I love the combination of cold noodles and veggies with warm pork on them. The sauce that it comes with makes the noodles brighter! You order from your table, but you pay at the cash register. They also sell random tiny snacks and toys at the register for you to purchase. I hope they continue to sell dank food because I'm not going anywhere!!! :)"

Zanyu Asian Noodles

★★★★☆ 4.3 (239)

"Came in off a Yelp search, and saw the kha soi noodles had some good reviews so of course I had to come try. They were full of flavor and were fresh tasting. Highly recommend. The edamame was okay. The service was exceptional from all employees. The ambiance was quiet, and the place was clean. Overall, this place was a place I would return to and highly recommend for someone in the area."

New China

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (57) • $

"This hole in the wall of a shopping center is delicious! I wasn't sure about them at first. When I placed my order, I ordered Sesame Chicken for my mom and the Orange vegetarian option (bean-curd maybe?) for myself. Apparently, the worker who took my order assumed I only wanted to order vegetarian, and just made me the Sesame vegetarian option. Thankfully, I checked my bag before leaving and realized I was missing a dish, and the dish I had was not the one I ordered. I bought a Sesame Chicken and was told that orange veg is the same as Sesame veg, only it has sesame seeds on it... riiiight. I had just finished unloading my 26 foot UHAUL after driving for two days straight. I was starving and did not care what she gave me as long as my dish was vegetarian. My Sesame Veg was really, really good! They did not skimp out on the protein! I think there were only like three peices of actual vegetable in the dish, but they were at the bottom of the bowl, soaking in the sauce and so good. Mom says her sesame chicken was just as delicious! If I am ever back in this area (we were dropping off the UHAUL), I will be back! Maybe I'll see if the orange veg actually tastes like Sesame veg... I somehow doubt it! Lol"

Bonjour Banh Mi & Tea

★★★★☆ 4.4 (273) • $$

"I've been looking for a good Banh Mi in the Triangle area and Bonjour Bánh Mi & Tea delivered! They make the bread that they use for their Bánh Mi fresh in the restaurant every day I honestly couldn't decide whether I liked the grilled pork or the bulgogi side better because they were both packed with so much flavor. Julius and I were also huge fans of the combination vermicelli noodle plate! My only regret is not trying any of the Boba or milk tea, but I will absolutely be back soon to check out some of the other menu items and fulfill my Banh Mi cravings.Make sure y'all check them out soon -- the owner is also super nice!"

Szechuan Garden

★★★★☆ 4 (132) • $$

"My fried rice Friday journey came back with me to North Carolina and I have not found another place that does it better than Szechuan Garden. Formerly Orient Garden many years ago, this was the spot we would come for some Americanized Chinese food, mainly their sesame chicken. Today, Szechuan Garden is a spot where I will have my weekly fried rice Friday, or even share a traditional Chinese meal with my family.I can honestly say that everything I've eaten from Szechuan Garden has been delicious. A family favorite is their squirrel fish, a fried fish that is covered in sweet and sour sauce. Their sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. They serve traditional vegetables and we love their noodles, particularly their chow fun. They have options that get as traditional as it can get, and we love that! Now, the fried rice that has won over my heart is their young chow fried rice. This is a fried rice with not a lot of vegetables, and a ton of different meats. It has egg, shrimp, chicken and beef! The fried rice is over seasoned and oily, but both in a good way. They make it the kind of way that overloads your taste buds with all sorts of delicious spice and flavor. It's easily one of the best fried rice dishes in the area, no contest. I've also had a bunch of their appetizers on these occasions, their homemade dumplings, their chicken wings and their Szechuan noodles. All of their appetizers pass the test as well! It all tastes fresh, has good flavor and fairly affordable. I can see Szechuan Garden being my go-to Chinese restaurant for the foreseeable future. Whether you need an Americanized dish or something traditional, Szechuan Garden will serve you Chinese food that you will rave about!"

Lemongrass Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (238) • $$

"This restaurant is so cute and intimate. They had soft music and ambient lighting. It is perfect for a couple or date. They have a fairly steady stream of takeout orders and so i was able to get a sense of there usual customer base which seems to be older. I say this because I realized in hindsight I should have asked for more spice and different veggies. The flavor of my meal was excellent, but I tend to be more adventurous. I don't think there regulars are the adventurous sort. Moral of my story ask if you want something more adventurous or spicy. My husband got the duck and he ate his and finished mine. Nothing more to be said, he was beyond satisfied which really was my goal. Definitely a mission accomplished."

Rasa Malaysia

★★★★☆ 4.2 (216) • $$

"Amazing food and amazing service. The portions were gigantic (even for lunch) and we loved all of it. The hot tea was great as well as the Thai iced tea. The chicken lettuce wraps and skewers were my favorite of the dishes we tried. Can't wait to come back!"

Seoul Garden Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (499) • $$

"I have yet to try their Korean BBQ but their Dolsot Bibimbap (hot stone bowl with meat n veggies) is solid. Loved the shallower bowl which gives more surface area for toasted rice flavor. The Kimchi Jigae was decent and the banchan side dishes were good. The side dish of mayo-based macaroni with raisins was reminiscent of church meals that someone's mom or grandma always made. I requested a refill on that one. Nice way to offset the heat and spice. We'll be back for the Korean BBQ!"

Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express

★★★★☆ 3.6 (157)

"Definitely not the friendliest of service and food was just okay. Honestly, we came wanting to try their conveyor belt sushi but I guess the conveyor belt isn't offered at lunch time. Pretty disappointing. Not even sure it's offered at night. The gyu-don had a very minimal amount of beef and a whole lot of rice. And the rice wasn't your typical Japanese rice either. If you're wanting authentic Japanese food, this is not the place. If you're just needing a little sushi quick fix, then maybe this is the place for you. Not worth trek from Raleigh/Durham in my opinion."

Pho Sure

★★★★☆ 3.6 (100) • $$

"The Pho was decent but not amazing. The Thai tea was okay as well. Large dining room that is well decorated."

Jumbo China Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (33) • $

"I tried this place years ago and was less than impressed, and have honestly avoided it since due to the not so great reviews. I have to say though that it was pretty darn good on a recent July weekday for lunch. You sure can't beat the price. I ordered the Hunan Chicken at the counter along with a fountain drink and sat down at a table to wait, watching an endless stream of a wide variety of business folks. White collar, Blue collar. One hard-working person after another came in for both sit-down and take-out. (pretty small place, not a lot of space to land).Didn't take too long before my Hunan Chicken was ready. I was pleasantly surprised. Loved all the broccoli, tender chicken. Hot and tasty. Would do it again!"

China Queen

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (28) • $

"I'm a little surprised to be writing the first 5* review for CQ. Then again, it seems the others here have only tried the buffet (which I had once and thought was quite decent). I'm more a patron of the a la carte side of the restaurant, where the $4.95 lunch specials are an excellent deal. The food is fresh and flavorful, and there is a decent amount of quality meat and veg in each of the offerings. I haven't found many better deals or better lunches in the area."

Bowlba Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (33)

"So, when the best sushi chef in the Triangle (who is Thai) says "this is the best Thai place around," you go check it out. Bird was right. This place is pretty darn good. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and all ordered the pad Thai, because that's what Bird said to get. What we got was a deep bowl of beautifully sauced rice noodles- sweet, sour, umami-packed. The garnishes are what always get it for me- crunchy bean sprouts, lightly charred green onions, not-too-many crushed peanuts, and generous protein (we all got the chicken).There's a wide variety of teas and such available in the punch-the-top cup, with plenty of add-one like boba or pudding and such. Service is sweet and attentive, and the homey cafe vibe makes you want to just hang out and people-watch the neighborhood folks who are dropping in and out."

Q Noodles

★★★★☆ 4.3 (130) • $$

"This place was good and authentic. Walk in and got a seat quickly and the server brought a pitcher of water and the menu. The menu was big and I wanted to try everything. The service was great, the server gave us time to look over the menu and checked us from time to time. The food came out fast. The beef noodle soup, potato tower and the fried pork chop over rice was delicious. The soup dumplings were good but I puncture it and all the soup came out. Perfect place for a date and chill vibe. So if you're in the area, stop by and give it a try!!!!"

Likii Hibachi & Sushi

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (37)

"This place used to be the best. But now.It's extremely disappointing. The prices are Kanki worthy and the food and quantity are highway robbery.This is the type of place where you get great food once in a blue moon, then you'll go several times in a row and feel extreme frustration because of feeling like you've been taken advantage of. Today I ordered tempura veggies, seafood yaki soba (lo mein type noodles and veggies with shrimp, scallops, & imitation crab stick), and a specialty sushi roll. I was given 1 pre-measured soy sauce cup that was about a 1/4 of the way full for all of these items. I get home and open my yaki soba. Oh my. The container is overflowing with greasy soy sauced noodles with no flavor. The only veggie in sight is matchstick onion and carrots. They slice their scallops into 1/3's or 1/4's to keep their prices down per plate - I received 2 small pieces of scallop. 3 shrimp. And a ton of disgusting imitation crab pieces. All heavily seasoned with pepper. Like overwhelmingly, disgustingly seasoned with nothing but soy sauce and pepper. This was their last opportunity to take advantage of a community consumer who has supported this business on so many occasions. CLAYTON! Hold these restaurants accountable and stop supporting expensive crap quality food. Unacceptable!"

Ton Noodles

★★★★★ 4.5 (47) • $$

"What a nice surprise to find a ramen shop on my errands. The Takoyaki was delish- crunchy on the outside and creamy inside. Not too much sauce. The ramen had a deep, rich flavor, not too salty. The pork belly was nicely grilled tender and fatty, in a good way. I'll be back!"

Szechuan Village

★★★★☆ 4.3 (44)

"Hidden gem in Chapel Hill for Szechuan cuisineI stopped by this restaurant for dinner and had a wonderful experience. The staff was kind and attentive, even though it was a busy night. I was given a complimentary side of fried peanuts, which were delicious. I tried the egg drop soup, which was also very good. For my main course, I ordered the chongqing chicken, which blew me away. The flavors were bold and delicious. I loved every bite. The meal also came with a side of white rice.Overall, the food was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try the weekly lunch specials."

Noodle 501

★★★★☆ 3.9 (84) • $$

"We liked Noodle 501 OK. I give it 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.This is a casual Asian noodle restaurant located on 15-501 just off I-40 exit 270. Most of the noodles served here are Thai and our main server was Thai. This place isn't super "authentic," but it's decent for what it is, especially in this part of Durham. Expect about the same or maybe a step above the noodles served at a typical Triangle Thai restaurant. The noodle selection is better here.This restaurant opened on June 4, 2022: https://bit.ly/43ZvET4. It replaced the Firehouse Subs next door to the Starbucks in the Indigo Corners shopping center: https://bit.ly/436mLWs. The space has been renovated. It's got sort of an industrial, modern, street-food feel to it with corrugated and diamond-tread metal siding, exposed brick, murals, and pendant lighting.Noodle 501's noodles fall into three broad categories: (1) Stir-fried noodles or "dry" noodles, (2) curry noodles, and (3) noodle bowls, a.k.a. noodle soups. Most of the noodle soups are ramen with a chicken broth base. The stir-fried noodles, which are all Thai style (e.g., Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle) are among the more authentic items. During our visit, noodle entrees started at $14-17 each and proteins and extras cost anywhere from $1-6 each. The noodle bowls already include protein.Also, the restaurant serves more than just noodles. They offer an assortment of Asian apps and snacks, such as Fried Soft Shell Crab ($14) and Takoyaki (6 octopus balls for $9), and soups, like Thai Tom Yum (lemongrass) and Tom Kha (coconut) soup. On the menu, the Takoyaki caught my eye, but I was skeptical. That skepticism was confirmed when I saw a table near us order it. The Takoyaki didn't exactly look like the kind you'd get at a proper Japanese restaurant. It looked rough around the edges, including the bonito flakes on top. Not that it was bad. I just prefer higher quality. Desserts included Crispy Roti with or without ice cream ($4/5) and Mango Sticky Rice (seasonal, $7).Here's what my wife and I ordered:Starters* Loaded Fried Tofu (8 pieces for $6) - fried tofu topped with peanuts, scallions, and sweet chili sauce* Rotee & Curry ($6) - Indian pancake served with yellow curry and cucumber salad sauceStir-Fried Noodle* Pad Woon Sen ($14) - bean thread noodles stir-fried with choice of protein (we chose chicken, +$1), yellow onions, scallions, carrots, and celeryNoodle Bowls* Yen Ta Fo ($17) - flat rice noodles with roasted pork, calamari, fish balls, fried tofu, and bok choy in a fermented soybean pink soup, topped with fried wontons* Thai Style Chicken Ramen ($16) - chicken drumstick, thigh, and bok choyDessert* Mango Sticky Rice ($7) - seasonalBeverages* Thai Tea ($4)The Loaded Fried Tofu was a fun little snack though I probably wouldn't order it again. I wanted to see what it was like. Not bad. The Rotee & Curry was good, as it often is at Southeast Asian restaurants. Our order came with one fresh, savory pancake and a small side of curry. The pancake had appetizing an texture and overall, the app was delicious. I recommend it.The Pad Woon Sen was good and satisfying. Also, the portion size was generous. We took leftovers home. Pad Woon Sen is comfort food in Thailand. When I ordered it, our server said she had just had some earlier in the day. When it comes to Thai food, a lot of people know about Pad Thai, but less know about Pad Woon Sen. The main difference is the type of noodle used -- glass noodles or cellophane noodles. It's described on the menu here as bean thread noodles, which is also accurate. The only thing that stood out to me about Noodle 501's Pad Woon Sen that could be better was the chicken. It was a bit tough and dry.When I saw Yen Ta Fo on the menu, I had to order it. This was one of my sister's favorite noodle soups to eat in Thailand when we used to make annual trips there growing up. Yen Ta Fo is easier to find in the States now, but it's still relatively rare. It's known for its distinct pink broth which comes from the fermented bean paste. Noodle 501's Yen Ta Fo was OK. Certainly not like the ones you can get in Thailand. It tasted "instant" and the roasted chashu pork was tough and tasted cheap. Like the tofu, I probably wouldn't order the Yen Ta Fo again.Something I would order again is the Thai Style Chicken Ramen. It was yummy, and I found it to be relatively light. It had tender, bone-in chicken, ramen noodles with nice consistency, and a decent broth. The bok choy was fresh as well.I would also order the Mango Sticky Rice and Thai Tea again. Noodle 501's Mango Sticky Rice was unique because the rice was Thai blue sticky rice made with butterfly pea flower, and it was topped with black sesame seeds. The mango was ripe and sweet. The Thai Tea wasn't anything out of the ordinary, just solid.Service was great. The staff was polite and very attentive, including our server Aey.TL;DR version - Noodle 501 is acceptable for casual noodles out."

Wheat

★★★★☆ 4.2 (29)

"I give Wheat 麦茶 a solid four stars. The food we had here was good, especially the noodles, and service was excellent. This is a great spot for "authentic" Chinese food on Franklin Street. This is *not* an Americanized Chinese joint (you'll have to look elsewhere for that).Wheat opened in April 2023. It replaced Shanghai Dumpling: https://www.yelp.com/biz/wheat-chapel-hill-chapel-hill-2 The hundreds of old Yelp reviews for Shanghai Dumpling may be merged into and inherited by Wheat, so if you see reviews referencing dumplings, that's why. I was told that Wheat is a completely new and separate business from Shanghai Dumpling, with different owners.Wheat has a slightly older sister location in Durham: https://www.yelp.com/biz/wheat-%E9%BA%A6%E8%8C%B6-durham-durham It opened in December 2022, replacing Secrets Pho & Noodle Bar.This Chapel Hill location is small, much smaller than the Durham location. I guesstimate this place can seat about 30, maybe 40, people comfortably. No outdoor seating. The atmosphere is simple and casual.Various street, surface lot, and parking deck options are available nearby. At the time of writing this review, street parking is enforced Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm. Lot and deck parking are enforced Monday-Saturday, 8am-8pm. Parking should be free otherwise. For this visit, I parked next to the Ackland Art Museum for free.The menu offered a decent variety of noodles (soups and "dry" noodles), rice plates, and other Chinese cuisine including plenty of Sichuan fare, apps, and cold dishes. If I come back, I'm interested in trying their Hainanese Chicken Over Rice ($13.99). Outside on the sidewalk, they were advertising Monday and Wednesday chef's specials. However, the items actually appeared on the regular menu, available seven days a week. Drinkwise, the menu had Asian drinks like Roasted Rice with Green Tea ($4.99), Lemon Yakult ($5.99), and Mango Pomelo Sago ($8.99). They were out of most of these drinks during our visit, though.Here's what my wife and I had:Appetizers* Beef Filet with Tripe in Szechuan Sauce ($7.99)* Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs ($6.99)* Pickled Cucumber ($5.99)Noodles* Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($14.99)* Crispy Minced Beef Noodle ($14.99)Both noodle bowls were very good. We preferred the Crispy Minced Beef Noodle - a "dry" noodle bowl with no soup/broth - over the Braised Beef Noodle Soup. If you're craving Chinese noodle soup, the Braised Beef Noodle Soup is certainly worth ordering. What shined in these bowls were the noodles themselves. They tasted very fresh and had outstanding texture.After mixing all of the ingredients (noodles, beef, greens, scallions, garlic, sauce), the Crispy Minced Beef Noodle was full of flavor/umami. It was filling, comforting, and satisfying. Along with the noodles, what impressed me about the Braised Beef Noodle Soup were the large, tender, quality chunks of beef. The broth left a little something to be desired. I don't think it was rich nor complex enough, but that was OK (may be unfair to expect too much of this place given the location and price point).The apps were good. The Beef Filet with Tripe in Szechuan Sauce included beef omasum and beef tendon which you can order separately if you want. If you order the "Beef Filet with Tripe in Szechuan Sauce," you get everything (filet, omasum, tendon). This is a typical Sichuan cold dish which I like to order. I enjoy the different textures, the savory and spicy flavors, and the rich mouthfeel (oily, but in a good way). Wheat's version had generous portions and the quality of the ingredients was fine. That said, the dish lacked certain flavors. My wife expected there to be more sour/vinegar while I would've loved some Sichuan peppercorn for the "numbing" effect (of the "mala" spice). Minor criticisms aside, I'd order this dish again and I recommend it if you're generally a fan of these types of dishes.The Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs were recommended to us by our server. The ribs were a good recommendation. They were quite tasty. The ribs were served bone-in and had a good combination of fat and lean meat. Red chili powder came on the side. The ribs were yummy with or without the spice. The portion size was kind of small with eight bite-sized pieces, but for $6.99, I'm not going to complain much. The Pickled Cucumber was very typical of what my wife grew up eating (Chinese household). It was a bit salty, but crisp and refreshing overall.Our server Ricky was fantastic. He was the only server for the entire place. He was super friendly and attentive. Wheat is lucky to have him.During our Friday visit around 6:45pm, the dining room got moderately busy. There were a few online takeout orders as well."

Urban Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.2 (74) • $$

"I've been dying to try this place since it opened. Finally, I got around to it and got some ramen to go! I had the Tonkotsu ramen. It was delicious. The broth was very flavorful, I could have that by itself, lol. The order was ready 5 minutes after I ordered and the staff was nice. It wasn't busy, I went on a Wednesday evening around 6pm. It's a cute place, next time I'll have to dine in. I'm not on that side of Durham often, and there wasn't too much over there that I frequent so if I back, it will just be for Urban Noodle!"

Jujube

★★★★☆ 3.9 (294) • $$

"Very last minute decision to go to Jujube after a long day at the office, and we live on the other side of town. Better to enjoy some delicious bites and a cocktail than sit in traffic on 40! While I feel it's slightly difficult approach this location, everything after that was amazing. Early dinner on a Monday, got right in on the simple yet lovely outdoor patio. Host was kind, service was great. We started with the short rib goat cheese wontons and they were just right. Salty, sweet, creamy, slight spice to the sauce. Five total in an order. Very generous for a starter.I went all in and got the lemongrass hanger steak. My husband got the beef bulgogi. Both were so yummy! The hanger steak was simple. Perfectly cooked, sea salt, lemon grass (naturally) with a side of peanut sauce and the most amazing cucumber salad I've ever had. As a lover of peanut sauce, I still could've done without it. The steak was great alone. The beer bulgogi was smokey, delicious. We finished with the chocolate mousse with cookie crumbles. It was good, but I honestly enjoyed the main dishes much more. More and more, service is key for me. They were celebrating their 18th anniversary (I think) at jujube this day and I can see why. Just a great, genuine overall delicious experience. I can't wait to return and wait out traffic. I'd also go out of my way to eat there again."

Pho Thien Phat

★★★★☆ 4.3 (70)

"This place is always busy! I have come twice so far. I really like the pho here. Not as good as pho far east but still good. I ordered pho and a side of rice. The beef rib pho is also good too. The place is well kept and all the wait staff make sure you are ok and taken care of which is nice. I came here because this is convenient to my home and needed soup from my upset stomach. Worth a visit if you're craving pho."

Corner Yaki

★★★★☆ 3.9 (12)

"Oh my. Where do I begin. This was by far my favorite choice in the Durham food hall. The service was great- very helpful and let me mix and Match!! I had an amazing bowl with green beans, chicken and tons of flavor!!! I also tried the short rib dumplings. I mean how do you not try short rib anything??!!! Way to go Corner Yaki. Delicious!!"