The Most Scrumptious Noodles in San Antonio

Kimura

★★★★☆ 3.6 (980) • $$

"I love kimura! I always get the tonkastu ramen, it's a creamy broth, absolutely delicious. The low light is so relaxing, i always get a hot jasmine green tea when I come. I love a good hot tea with my ramen, especially on a cold night. Kimura brings all the vibes and flavor!"

Itachi Teppanyaki Express

★★★★☆ 4.4 (61)

"Itachi Teppanyaki ExpressFinally got the chance to try them out today. Lemme say I'm glad we did! We ordered the Hibachi steak and shrimp, Gyoza and spring rolls.Super nice guys upon walking up, they gave my pup a nice jerky treat while we were in line ordering. The main dish was super flavorful and very filling. Loved the gyoza and spring rolls too. Everything tasted fresh and cooked to the right temperature. If you stop by today give them a little something extra they are stuck in a hot trailer with no AC so go show them some lovin and skip that new chipotle line. Located @ 100 N MAIN ST, CIBOLO ,TX 78108"

Ilsong Garden

★★★★☆ 3.5 (304) • $$

"hubbie had tried ilsong garden & wanted to take me.we both enjoy korean bbq & have tried several places around town.we were a bit confused about the grill tables. apparently they are only available for all you can eat. some places let you order portions of meat & let you grill it.deciding we werent hungry enough for AYCE ($38), hubbie ordered hot stone pot bibimbap ($15) and i got the beef bulgogi ($24). we started with steamed yaki mandu ($8)- they also offer it deep fried or pan fried. they were very good, and i enjoyed them steamed as we usually get pan fried.muchim is almost more important to me than the meat! i love the radishes & cucumbers the most, followed by potatoes.i liked that the veggies are served as all you care to eat salad bar style. i like some radish or cucumber with each bite of bulgogi. so it was nice to serve myself.hubbie declared his meal delicious and mine was flavorful & tender. portions were very generous, im pretty sure myleftover bulgogi will feed us both! it was 7:00 on a sunday, so not too many people there, but service was fast & friendly.i did notice lunch specials were available during the week."

Sukhothai Thai Restaurant Express ll

★★★★☆ 4.4 (250) • $$

"A really good restaurant. The food is very good. All fresh and hot and full of flavor. The pot stickers excellent, fried well, thin shell, and moist chicken inside. The pad Thai (child's portion shown) fresh and hot, really tasty. The Thai dish pad pak was great also; heat options were medium, hot, or Thai hot. I chose medium, and it had a nice spice that enhanced the flavor. A large portion of freshly cooked veg and meat. A small restaurant, but busy enough when we were there. Also a steady stream of to go and DoorDash orders going out, but we still got our plates within 15 minutes. Very helpful staff, nice clean place, reasonably priced. Now we want to go back to try the Chinese dishes they offer. Highly recommend!"

Yoshiya Umami Beef Bowl

★★★★★ 4.8 (93) • $$

"Wow, just wow! I visited Yoshiya's because the menu and pictures reminded me of a chain in SoCal called 'Yoshinoya's'. When I mentioned this to the owner, he said, "You can think of us as Yoshinoya's, only upgraded. And he was right!Yoshiya's is in a strip mall, there's plenty of parking. The place is small, with about 3-4 tables and bench+table seating for a dozen more against a wall. However it's very clean and I like the anime decorations! The J-pop or K-pop's played overhead is a little annoying but it does match the atmosphere.Service was fast and friendly, and DANG the food was good. Get the beef bowl with green onion and pickled ginger, you won't be disappointed. Also, probably the best shrimp tempura I've had in SA, it's got a delish sweet mayo sauce on it.Definitely I'll be coming back!This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below.5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here.4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary.3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad.2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here.1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either."

JINYA Ramen Bar - Culebra

★★★★☆ 4.4 (22)

"There's something magical about stepping into a ramen joint and being hit with the rich, savory aroma of simmering broth. This place, though, takes it to a whole new level. The ramen here is an absolute masterpiece--each bowl is brimming with layers of flavor that feel almost too good to be true. The broth is bold, luscious, and so perfectly balanced that it feels like the result of hours of painstaking care. Whether you're into creamy tonkotsu, spicy miso, or a lighter shoyu, every spoonful is a savory explosion of umami that coats your taste buds in the best possible way. And the noodles? Absolute perfection. Chewy, springy, and perfectly soaking up every ounce of that liquid gold.But let's talk about the buns--oh, those buns! Fluffy and soft, like biting into a savory cloud, these little bites of heaven are stuffed with tender pork belly or crispy chicken that's been glazed in a sauce so addictive you'll find yourself ordering seconds (and maybe thirds). The textures and flavors are a symphony--sweet, savory, smoky, and just the right amount of richness. Paired with the fresh pickles and a hint of spice, these buns feel like a warm hug for your soul. They're not just appetizers--they're an experience in their own right.I can say with absolute certainty that I'll be coming back again and again. The food is so good it borders on life-changing, and the atmosphere only adds to the charm--cozy, welcoming, and buzzing with the energy of happy diners slurping their ramen with unashamed gusto. This ramen joint isn't just a restaurant; it's a destination, a place where you'll dream about the food long after you've left. If you're looking for a meal that's equal parts comfort and culinary adventure, this is where you need to be. I'll see you there--probably in line for another bowl!"

Lucky Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.2 (643) • $$

"This nice hole in the wall makes the best noodle soups! My wife and I especially like the Braised Beef noodle soup with the handmade thin noodles. Amazing!!"

Yummi Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (267) • $$

"Hidden gem!! My mom actually discovered this little restaurant during a visit in the HEB plaza down the street from our home! It's nestled between the UPS Store and an alterations shop and has dark curtains/blacked out windows that don't allow you to see it. So you see why it's literally hidden, haha. At any rate, don't judge a book - or restaurant in this case - by its cover!! The food is DELICIOUS!! We've gotten the veggie, chicken, and combo (beef, chicken and shrimp) fried rice, miso soup, edamame (steamed and garlic), teriyaki beef bento meal, California roll, shrimp tempura roll, and chicken teriyaki meal and they were ALL fresh, flavorful and plentiful! I didn't give it a 5-star rating just because I've had better sushi rolls, but we will absolutely be coming back again and again! Highly recommend for some fresh & tasty Japanese food :) We got take out, but will have to come back for dining in the neighborhood hidden gem ;)"

Thai Hot

★★★★☆ 4.2 (190) • $

"The food was delicious! I have food allergies and the server was very helpful in guiding me in my choices. The portions were plentiful. Definitely worth a second visit!"

Noodles & Dumplings

★★★★☆ 3.9 (159) • $$

"I'm going to go ahead & give this place the 5 stars that it deserves! Even though upon dining here for the first time, there was an issue with us getting our food in a timely manner. We live fairly close to & every time we have driven by, the parking lot is usually packed. We were intrigued. So, we decided to give it a shot on a Monday night, around 6 PM. We figured it shouldn't be too bad. Wrong! We got there & the parking lot was packed! Upon entering, the waiting area was packed & it's not really much of a waiting area. Just for reference, it is a former IHOP, so you get the idea. Anyway, you stroll up to the host station & there is a QR code that you have to scan for the waitlist & there is also one for the menu right next to it. We were 9th on the list & it seemed to move at a decent pace & we waited 36 minutes to be seated.We were greeted by our server Isaiah, who asked if this was our first time; to which we replied yes. He then took us on a little tour on the way to our table, which included a trip past the Thai/Milk tea/Boba station & then on past the show kitchen, where there were a little Auntie & Uncle making dumpling & hand stretching noodles. It was really cool & I appreciated that touch. I was even more excited to try the food after that!We were seated in a booth, which I prefer. Unfortunately, they were only able to provide one menu at the time, so I had to look on my phone, but I had perused the menu earlier in the day & pretty much had an idea of what I wanted to order already. During our tour, Isaiah made mention that the dumplings took about 15 minutes to prepare, which is also stated in their menu, so they are setting the expectation. So, we knew that we wanted to try the Colorful Combo Dumplings first, which we ordered pan fried. So, Isaiah went to put that in first. Upon his return, we ordered Beef Broccoli, Fried Noods w/Chicken, Fried Rice w/Chicken & Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumpling), which came in an oder of 6 - 3 Chicken & 3 Pork.Sadly, this is where it took a turn. 15 minutes came & went & no dumplings. We watched the near empty area that we had been seated, fill up with people that had obviously been seated after us & delicious looking plates come out to those other parties. But where was our food? Where, Isaiah? We had been there about an hour before he came back to let us know that he wasn't sure what happened with our order & he assured us that they were now working on it & apologized & would see what he could do for the inconvenience & stepped away & suddenly returned to let us know that he would be taking 20% off the check. We said that would be fine.Finally the food came out, one dish after the next & I almost didn't let my camera eat first, I was so hungry! However, I managed to compose myself long enough to get photos, with the exception of the Chicken Fried Rice. I mean, we all know what Chicken Fried Rice looks like, right?As I was saying; the food. Let me tell you. As inconvenient as the wait was, it was worth it. The quality & the flavor of the dumplings were tip-top! At that moment, I had wished that I was blessed with the stomach of a cow, because I promise that my Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum & Abomasum would have been overflowing with ALL the dumplings! Also, the Noods were AMAZING! They certainly live up to their name. Sadly, the Beef Broccoli didn't really have great flavor. However, it was filled with decent quality meat & really fresh & plentiful pieces of broccoli. Oh, did I mention the Chicken Fried Rice? No need.Well, that is my story. I am so glad that I live so close, because in the future, I may just do online orders, rather than dining in. Because, I will be coming back for more!! One last note. Isaiah was awesome & the staff there is super friendly!"

Mr.Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (60)

"I had no expectations but was pleasantly surprised at how good this place was! I got the curry bowl with chicken and it was a large portion with so much flavor! The spam fried rice was just ok, but steak fried rice was much better and the steak ramen noodles was great too! The service was friendly and quick too. If we're in the area, this will definitely be on the list to come back to."

Thai Lao Orchid

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (265) • $$

"This is a small place, close to the Alamo. The ambience is not the best, but it is definitely worth coming to.The food was so fast, and so fresh. I feel like they made my sauce to order. So good."

Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.1 (110) • $$

"Really good food. The waiter was busy but attentive and friendly. Food came out pretty fast. I had Korean Kim chi noodles with beef, two of my children had the miso noodles (one beef and one shrimp), and two others had the Thai coconut curry chicken. We all enjoyed our food. The 2 beef noodle diners would probably prefer chicken or vegetable next time instead of beef because it's a fatty cut to us. The shrimp diner was very happy with their selection. Portions are huge. The noodles were enough for dinner as well and the curry eaters were stuffed past dinner. I can't wait to go back and try more."

Pho Nguyen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (287) • $$

"I can't wait to come back here and try more things. It seems family owned and they're nice people! I actually ordered this because it looked good in another yelp photo. Great flavor and of course love drenching it in Siracha. My friend loved her pho so I'll have to come back and try that. Tai tea with boba was yummy! I'm surprised the place was not more packed. Only a few other tables were occupied. Clean and well kept."

Ito Ramen

★★★★☆ 4 (377) • $$

"Darn good Ramen right here! Great broth, super flavorful. Food is always on point. Highly recommend!"

Curry Boys BBQ

★★★★★ 4.7 (388) • $$

"Everything was so good but packed a spice that we weren't prepared for lol. I came in for pick up and the staff were welcoming. We'll definitely be back to try more. Not pictured is the curried corn."

China Express

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (32)

"The place was dirty tables the customer service was rude and all of my food was cold never again just stick to panda prices around the same mall Chinese food still better than here got teriyaki chicken,orange chicken an sesame chicken and was very disappointed I get the concept of this place it's not the quality of the food it's the quantity."

ShiFu Noodle

★★★★☆ 4 (211) • $$

"I'm so glad we went here today, 4/24/2024. The brisket noodle soup, aka pho, was so delicious. Our waitress was exceptionally attentive. We also ordered the jasmine tea. Prices were fair as well. We hope to go back soon and try the braised eggplant!"

Teriyaki Madness

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (10)

"It was decent. You have to look at the menu for a while to understand how it works. I didn't like that I was excited for it, but it was kind of a letdown. Customer service was great though."

Sichuan Garden

★★★★☆ 4.2 (505) • $$

"Great service and responsive to food questions. Loved it and will be back. The food was delicious."

Hero’s Ramen X Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (268) • $$

"Service slows when their automated system malfunctions. Seems they haven't figured out the manual processes when computer systems go down.It's slower when dining in because they appear to prioritize takeout orders over dine-in customers.The ramen is excellent. Just don't expect speedy service if you're dining in when there automated systems malfunction.After about 25 minutes, they came around checking if I got my order... 2 minutes later my meal arrived with a check-the-block apology.3 stars for this experience. Hopefully they'll figure out a solution and prioritize dine-in customers over takeout orders. If they don't the I'll have to recommend not dining in next time."

Yaya’s Thai

★★★★☆ 3.8 (174) • $$

"Service is great, food is fresh and super tasty, and take out is available. Ask for Thai peppers on the side to make your dish as spicy as you please. The drunken noodles are SUPER good and their portions are large."

Kung Fu Noodle 功夫面馆

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"I love this little spot near the med center. I've been eating here since before the relocation. Their handmade noodles and dumplings are such a treat. I love to see a small menu. That's how you know they have a specialty. Service is usually pretty quick and they offer spice levels 1-5. For a girl who LOVES LOVES spicy food, it's nice that my family members can enjoy the same meal at their tolerance levels. I love taking home their frozen dumplings. Very affordable and you can't beat the quality. It's a small dining area, so expect a little wait time, and be courteous to your neighbors. Eat and move on. It's nice to see that most patrons seem to understand that. I hope you enjoy this little gem as much as I do!"

Manola's Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (135) • $$

"Okay this place was fantastic right when we walked in we were greeted this place is a hidden gem!When you walk in you seat yourself and you'll be greeted with a smile our server was fantastic.The restaurant is super clean and excellent customer service! The ambiance was nice and peaceful Drink: Green Thai Ice Tea is so rich in flavor 10 out of 10 For appetizers: Cheese rolls were fired up just right extra crispy you get a nice crunch 8 out of 10Fresh rolls were really fresh reminded me of a upgraded spring roll so delicious 10 out of 10Entrees: Shrimp Red curry (Thai hot)all I can say is wow this curry blew me away with flavor 10 out of 10 Shrimp pho was super flavorful the broth had a remarkable flavor 10 out of 10 This restaurant is perfect come check out this hidden gem on your next visit to San Antonio 10 out of 10"

YuFeng Asian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (122) • $$

"Let's start with the service, they was in their servin it up like Serena and Venus Williams. They made it see like ever customer was game match they needed to make sure they won the match with impeccable service. The food was just as good and the serving size that you see in the pic was good enough for three people, depending on how much you consume of course"

Thai Lao Express and Pho

★★★★☆ 3.9 (68)

"Walked right in to a table. Nice spacious restaurant. Has about 10 tables or so. Food came out nice and out. Waitress was very nice and attentive. Food was great. Will definitely visit again."

Quik Wok

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (39) • $

"Good Chinese food when you're just at home watching movies chilling being lazy lol.. other than that if you're actually having time to go out to get real Chinese I'd rather do that! I will admit they are always nice when you go pick up the order, I always leave a tip even when I'm not sitting down in there to eat at their little small seating area."

Uni'Ko Japanese Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (372) • $$

"I was left a bit wary after reading the reviews but decided to go for it. Let me preface by stating we are new in town and don't have other sushi restaurants here to compare it to. It's a cute and quaint little place and we were seated immediately on a Sunday late afternoon. Sushi freshness was a 4 out of 5 - for the price we expected a little higher quality but it wasn't bad. The beef udon was not authentic but it was surprisingly really good!! The broth was amazing and my entire family gave it two thumbs up. Presentation for all the dishes were exquisite. The server was very attentive and got us a complimentary birthday dessert for my husband. Will have a better idea how comparable it is to other local sushi restaurants once we venture out more."

Sukhothai Thai Restaurant Express

★★★★★ 4.7 (239) • $$

"I was in the mood for some Thai food and I noticed this delicious looking restaurant on here and decided to give it a try! It was my first time ever coming here so I looked at the website and wrote down my order in advance so I was prepared to take it to go. When I gave my written order to the employee she was very sweet and offered me a fresh water while I wait since it was insanely hot outside!When I finally got the chance to try the food I was so amazed at how delightful the food was! I got the Massaman Curry & Beef Noodle Soup, both did not disappoint! I was so happy at how big the portions were cause I was so hungry and they definitely satisfied my needs! I would definitely come here again to try out more of the intriguing food items they offer. Only thing I would say that's unfortunate is the long drive to this location but I would definitely recommend Sukhothai Thai Restaurant Express!!"

Seoul Food Korean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (339) • $$

"Had a nice lunch and according to my son who recently was on Korea he was impressed as it was authentic.I found the staff nice and there was plenty of food."

Mian Noodles And Dumplings

★★★★★ 4.6 (130) • $$

"I have come here at least twice with my sister for lunch :) ! And it has definitely exceeded our expectations :D ! We usually order the braised beef noodle soup and the chive dumplings :) ! The beef broth is very flavorful and tasty, and is totally perfect for a cold winter day :) ! We just wish that this restaurant would serve hot tea. It's kind of unusual that, for a Chinese restaurant, they only have iced teas, cold drinks and water. But overall, we love the comfortable ambiance, which makes for great conversation :) ! I would think this place gets very packed and busy on weekends. So it might be best to come in on weekdays when it might be less crowded, and you can be seated right away. There is generally plenty of parking since this restaurant is located in an outdoor mall with plenty of parking spaces. The customer service is excellent and we have always felt very well taken care of :) ! We will definitely come back :D !"

A-Tan Sushi and Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (125) • $$

"This place is awesome . Been here a couple of times . Tried the fried squid legs which were sooooo good. Got the canyon roll which was delicious. My date got the general tsos chicken and it was honestly the best thing , I actually ate more of her plate than my own sushi roll. Not even gona lie, I judged her for ordering General Tsos at a sushi joint, but I'm glad she did lol. It was even good the next day when I ate it cold out of my fridge. Everything was great, super fresh, and the service was 5 stars for sure. They also have Sapporo beer which is my go to when I eat Japanese food. Recommended !"

Royal Inn Oriental Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (310) • $$

"This is still the best Chinese place we have tried service is great food is always delicious and fast. Never had a bad experience!"

BaanThai Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (184) • $$

"This was a restaurant my wife found on Yelp. She suggested we try it as the reviews were good. It's in a strip center at the corner of Heibner road and Floyd curl. A favorite Thai dish for me is basil stir fry. When I saw it on the menu I decided to try it with shrimp. I was really glad I did. Fantastic dish! Pad Thai is great too. The restaurant is small and appears very clean. Service is good but not exceptional. For those looking for some great Thai food I'd recommend you give it a shot. Don't think you'd be disappointed."