C.Q. Noodles

This was our first time at this restaurant. We both ordered the house, special beef rib soup and shared the Chongqing style dried fried chicken wings.When you order this beef rib soup, they ask you what level heat you'd like to have... I ordered it with the regular spicy Level. I found it adequately spicy... It could've been spicier... But the broth was very good and you do have condiments at the table where you can make it spicier if you'd like . The beef on the bone was very tender and wasn't tough. It was very easy to pull off the bone and let it soak in your broth. I finished my bowl completely... I will definitely come back to order this again.The dry fried chicken wings were very tasty and had a very crisp finish. It was nicely glazed without being overwhelmed by the seasoning. I highly recommend this as an appetizer. I will definitely order this again as well. Hopefully, the next time I come, it will be with other people who will order something different than me because I know I'll be ordering this beef rib soup again the next time I come, as well as the chicken. I'll likely eventually order something else as I'm sure I'll be visiting this restaurant a number of times in the future.The bathrooms definitely could be cleaner, like a lot of small Chinese restaurants in the city. It didn't take away from my experience, but I know people out there find this sort of thing a relevant factor in their restaurant experience.

Delicious like advertised. Drawn in by the beef rib noodle, we were not disappointed. The heat level was good, not uncomfortable, and the broth was amazing. I took some of the soups home, but of course the noodles didn't keep. Still, the broth was still savory.We were distracted by the chicken wings, and they didn't come out before but a little after the soup. The texture was crispy, and the honey came through in the sauce. All six pieces were the middle wing part which I enjoyed.They automatically give you a cold sweet tea upon sitting down, but they will bring you water upon request. Parking in that area is a little tight, and we had to circle quite a bit.

I stopped by on a Friday for lunch since I was craving a steaming hot bowl of noodles. Even though the outside was low-key, the inside was decorated with bright pink flowers and planetary lights. Definitely not what I expected from a noodle place.After looking at all the options, I decided to order the 老鴨湯砂鍋米线 ChongQing Special Duck Mixian Soup ($15.95):+Mixian were perfect QQ texture: Not mushy and overcooked.-Even though the pot looked big, the portion wasn't a lot. As someone who often has leftovers, I felt a bit hungry afterwards.-Small amount of duck: Pieces were mostly bone and skin with little meat on them.-Broth was super greasy and salty: I ended up leaving it behind.Side notes:1.) Complimentary juice provided. The server wasn't sure what type of juice it was, but it tasted like watered down suanmeitang AKA sour plum juice.2.) Restroom available for customers*Verdict: Mid food with mid service. Tables who ordered after me all received their food before me, whether it was apps or noodles. After receiving the check, the server stood there like a hawk staring at me as I was filling out and signing my receipt. Wonder why they suddenly decided to be so attentive...

This is one of my favorite places in San Francisco for noodles on a cold day that provides the numbing spice! Most recently, my friend and I came here on a weekend afternoon and were seated immediately. The restaurant had a short wait by the time we left, however. The mirrors that cover one wall of the restaurant allow for an illusion of a big space, making it seem very roomy. We ordered the House Special Beef Rib Noodle Soup, Braised Pork Slices, and Chongqing Style Pork Trotters Noodle Soup. Our orders came out in a timely manner, and we were more than full by the end of our meal and had to take leftovers.The braised pork slices were placed over many small mushrooms, and they were quite juicy! Although the beef rib soup was a bit difficult to eat with its large bones, the broth was delicious along with the seasoning of the beef rib. The pork trotters noodle soup had also good non-spicy broth that my friend and I finished first.On a cold winter day, this is the first restaurant that comes to my mind when I want a hearthy soup, and it will continue to be so!

Came here Tuesday night with my man. We were trying to grab dinner at another spot but they had a two hour wait.. I quickly looked up 'food' on Yelp and thought it be interesting to try this (without looking at their menu or photos). And it was delicious! I was craving hot (temperature) food all day. FYI - C.Q. stands for ChongQing. He got the ChongQing Style Roast Beef Noodle Soup - that came with knife shaven noodles. While I got the Shredded Pork with Fermented VegNoodles (it's not knife shaven noodles FYI) - it came in this special pot situation that kept the noodles piping hot all night - which did make it difficult to eat because it would burn my lips while eating or hot soup would splash on my lips. It was still boiling when it came out for awhile (the soup). It was really good.^ I would recommend if you get this dish maybe to get this is share amongst with a lot of other side dishes/skewers/one other dish to try first while it cools down a bit. The server did warn me that this would be really spicy.. I don't think it was spicy in my opinion just hot. But my man did say it was 'spicy' hot with the oil in the noodle. He also choose chicken heart and gizzards skewers to share - they were really good! That might be the first time we've had chicken heart and I naturally don't gravite towards gizzards. Totes recommend both. The chicken hearts are a total winner for me; never realized how small they would be. Chewy but not overtly. We sat in the window corner. Quite a lovely spot. The bottom neon on lights came on mid-meal as it got darker which we weren't expecting - if you don't like being by bright lights - opt for inner seating if anything. Every table gets iced tea - I taste plum. My boyfriend thought it tasted like soda - like a flat coke. I disagree but maybe you can try this place out and let me know what the tea tastes like in your own review. I'd definitely come back.

Great portions. Soups are delicious. I had the duck n my lady had the braised pork belly over white rice and bok choy. Significant amount of food that could be shared between two. Service was A1 and it was muy cute inside. I would do it again.

Omg this place was incredible!!! The noodles, the broth, the meat--all delicious. Well-priced and a really cute atmosphere for a tinier spot. Workers were so nice, and as I was a visitor, I would definitely stop here again if I visit the area. Highly recommend

CQ Noodle's House Special Beef Rib Noodle Soup is a great dish! It comes with 2 big beef ribs which were tender, flavorful, and fell right off the bone. The broth was tasty and a bit spicy. The noodles were cooked to perfection--chewy and fresh, complementing the dish beautifully. The portion size was big.The service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. The restaurant is a good size and they're able to fit a lot of people, we came in with a big party and they were able to sit us right away without a reservation. I'll definitely be coming back for more. Highly recommend!

In 2023 I lunched at Chinatown's Chong Qing Xiao Mian. It's a hive of activity with perfunctory service and a questionable level of cleanliness but the food was really good (as my 4-star rating attested). I have no assurances but presume, given the name and menu, that C.Q. Noodles is, if not under the same ownership, at least somehow related. Here, though I had the same level of service and similar observations about the cleanliness of the space, I was less charmed by the food. Dan Dan Noodles, my order, are served dry in this location. They were chewier than expected and I missed the broth (as I'd had in the Chinatown location). They weren't bad but neither did they leave me raving. Steamed pork buns, ordered as a starter, were ample (4 to an order) but these too left me underwhelmed. It didn't feel like the food was bad here, only that it wasn't suited to my taste buds. The restaurant decor, with a (fake) floral ceiling arrangement, initially stunned in a good way but the longer I sat in the space different impressions arose. I understand things like an occasional dirty napkin on the floor, and perhaps some loose change, but the presence of multiple tables left uncleared long after diners departed left an overall negative impression of the space. Assuming they're in the same family, I'd opt for the Chinatown location of C.Q. every time.

I recently visited CQ Noodle with a party of 11 people, most of whom were out of town. The restaurant was relatively quiet, which made it comfortable for our group, though a more lively atmosphere might have been better for our gathering.The food, particularly the noodle soup, was very good and flavorful. The service was decent and efficient, handling our large group without issue. While I enjoyed the experience, I think this spot might be more suited for a smaller group or a more intimate setting rather than a larger, celebratory gathering.Overall, I'd definitely return ,perhaps for a quieter meal with close friends or family.