Master Gan Noodle & Dumplings

Holy cow, its honestly a crime that this place isn't packed with a line down the food court. I've eaten at a lot of noodle/dumpling houses, including Din Tai Fung. I was worried when I approached and saw how slow they were at lunch time but I was blown away by the quality. First of all they make their noodles in house fresh. You can taste it in the quality. The soup itself came loaded with beef, fresh baby bok choy and customizable spice (I got medium and it was perfect). I got the combo that came with 4 dumplings and a drink and it was 20$ it also came with soy, chili and black vinegar to dip the dumplings in! Honestly? I'm a die hard fan of this soup from din tai fung and I thought the quality here totally blew them out of the water! A must try for fans of authentic asian food!

Located in Tyler Galleria food court, this place is a legit authentic Chinese gem. Serving mainly noodle dishes and dumplings, the menu is small and specialized. The noodles are freshly made AFTER you order, which is super cool, although the thick noodle could've been more al dente. The braised beef noodle soup was a bit too salty for my taste but full of flavor. The beef roll was tasty but too heavily sauced. I think if I ordered the same things but asked for less salt and less sauce, I'd be very happy with the meal. Prices are kind of normal for post pandemic Chinese food.I see a lot of potential for this place and will come back for sure!PS: If the manager is reading this, please allow tips instead of no tip being the only option on the credit card dialog. Maybe not everyone wants to tip but I think it's weird not to have the option.

Wow this place really surprised us! It's located inside a mall food court on the second floor. Who would've thought that you'd find amazing Chinese food inside a food court? Service was amazing! The cashier was friendly and helpful. He noticed that my son was having a bad day and gave him a scoop of complimentary ice cream. Thoughtfulness like that doesn't go unnoticed! Now let's talk about the noodles! You can see the guys making them through the clear glass. They tasted amazing - fresh and chewy! I recommend N2, which was what I ordered. The meat was so tender and well seasoned. Sometimes restaurants don't get it right with the meat in beef noodle soups and it's powdery or overcooked. Not the case here! They perfected the meat. Everything went well together. My husband ordered N1 and loved it too. They know how to make noodles! This place is a must if you're in the area.

Master Gan is truly a hidden gem in the mall food court! Ordered to go via the touch pad at the counter, and it was ready within a few minutes. Service was quick, and my food was packaged perfectly (the hot broth was separate from the noodles, and no spillage!) Had the beef noodle soup and bbq pork bao, and both were sooo good! Highly recommend!

I was delighted to stumble upon Master Gan in such an unexpected location. There's really not much authentic Chinese food in the IE or Riverside areas so I was surprised to see this in the food court of the Tyler mall out of all places. I wasn't even hungry but had to try! I got the braised beef noodle soup. You can choose to add cilantro and green onions, the spice level and choose the type of noodle. The noodles are freshly made and hand pulled, you can watch the chef making it! The broth was flavorful and umami and there's not much heat in the chili oil but definitely takes it up a notch flavor-wise.

After reading the great reviews, my wife and I decided to give them a shot. Little cautious due to relatively low number of reviews, but found out they're new. Only opened in September. Must say, one of the best bowls of soup we've had, and we just spent 4 weeks in Cambodia, Japan, and Taiwan. Absolutely fabulous flavor, watched the chef make our noodles fresh, and the quality of the meat and vegetables fantastic. Don't expect food of this level at a food court in a mall. Got to find one a little closer to us!

Delicious food in an unexpected spot. The hand pulled noodle soup is really something special. Broth was fresh and delicious and noodles were perfect. Every bowl was made to order. I highly recommend it!

I know there should be some good Chinese food other than panda in Tyler mall !! First the fresh handmade show catch my eyes , I only see it at Haidilou . Second , the portion of combo meal is great then all the food taste yummy beef is tender and noodle cooks perfect !! Will be back next and order something different

The best braised beef noodle soup I've ever had! The beef was tender and flavorful. The broth was delicious. Not too salty. Just right. You can see the noodles being hand-pulled in front of you. The fried noodles and dumplings were also great. This place deserves its own restaurant. I came due to the yelp reviews. Surprised to arrive and learn it was in a mall food court. I tried to take photos but it doesn't do it justice, because we couldn't wait to take photos and just started digging in.

This is one of those truly authentic Chinese restaurants. They do make noodles by hand in open view, which is always a good sign. We had spicy noodles and a beef roll. Wasn't disappointed. Support authentic local businesses! Glad to see a better option in the Tyler Mall.