King of Noodles

Great little place with fast, friendly service and hot tasty food. We tried the soup dumplings and an order of XO chow mein which were both delish. BF was still hungry so we ordered some pork and shrimp dumplings as well and they were good but I preferred the soup dumplings, as I felt there was more flavor. Lots of good looking dishes though so I'm sure we will be back and metered parking was not too difficult at a later weekend lunch time.

King of Noodles has a cozy atmosphere, and the staff is very attentive and friendly. We were seated instantly and served hot tea, which was a nice touch. One cool aspect is that their dumplings are made fresh daily by Yummy Dumpling nearby. They also have some cool merch for sale, and you can purchase their dumplings from a freezer in the dining room to try at home.My friend and I ordered what the restaurant crowned as popular to get a sense of their best dishes. Unfortunately, the chow fun was sold out, so we went with the XO chow mein with beef instead. While I could tell they use fresh ingredients and locally sourced noodles, the dish itself was very bland. There was no wok hei in the stir-fry, making the noodles taste flat and uninspired. The beef stew also had good ingredients, but the broth was only lukewarm and lacked depth of flavor. Even the hot sauce on the table didn't do much to elevate the dishes, which aligns with other reviews mentioning that something is missing.The biggest disappointment was the dumplings. The filling lacked flavor and tasted watery, likely due to improper sealing, which allowed water to seep in, or they were simply overcooked. On the bright side, the beef pancake rolls were the highlight of the meal. The hoisin sauce complemented the beef and fresh veggies well, and the scallion pancake had multiple layers, making it a delightful bite.Overall, the service was excellent--friendly, fast, and welcoming--but the execution of the dishes didn't match the quality of the ingredients. Maybe it was just an off day, but unfortunately, most of the meal fell short.

My dad was craving beef stew noodle soup, so I found this spot for us to try. Parking can be tricky, especially around dinner time, so you might have to walk a few blocks if you're unlucky. We ordered the beef stew noodle soup, spicy beef noodle soup, green onion pancakes, and chicken & corn dumplings.Both noodle soups were tasty, not overly salty or heavy on MSG. The spicy beef noodle soup packed a solid heat level - I'd rate it 5/6 out of 10. The green onion pancakes were crisp and flavorful, but the chicken & corn dumplings were disappointing; the unsweetened corn left them tasting bland. On the bright side, the spicy orange dipping sauce on each table was super fiery!Service was fast, thanks to the restaurant's small size. While the interior is a bit dated, it adds to the authentic vibe they're going for.

The spicy beef noodle soup was delicious! As was the five spice marinated meat. As for the beef stew noodle soup, it was way below average for my partner and I. Firstly, they gave us the wrong noodle (I ordered flat noodle soup they gave me a bowl with their regular noodles). Then, when they gave me a new bowl with the correct noodles, the broth was way watered down and cold (not even warm!). I'm thinking they gave me an old bowl, or when they were changing the noodles the noodle water made it cold...but even then that would mean they gave me old noodles. Quite disappointing. The other two dishes were great though so two stars for that.

Truly the king of noodles! Delicious food! Service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is small and comfortable. I really love the onion pancakes and the chicken chow mein. I've been coming here since 2022 and will continue to do so!

We came here for lunch today since it was recommended by a friend who lives in the nearby neighborhood. The place is small and cozy and casual hole in the wall. The waitress was nice and friendly and sat us right away. She was nice and attentive throughout the meal and came to refill our waters many times.We ordered a variety of dishes and they were all really good. We added farmers cucumber and green onion pancakes for appetizers. Cucumbers had great flavor and crunch and a lot garlic throughout which I loved. The green onion pancake was fresh and great crisp in texture.We also got beef noodle soup, XO chow mein, Pork and chive dumplings and Xiao long baos. The noodles were very great chew and delicious broth. Beef was tender and flavorful. The XO chow mein was good too but a tad oily. Pork and chive dumplings were good flavor but needed more chives. I barely got any chive flavor. And xiao long baos were decent but not the best I've had. Overall the meal was delicious and hit the spot of what i was looking for.Great meal for a casual weekend lunch or dinner. Would recommend and will come back when im in the area again

Ordered a bowl of spicy beef noodle soup for lunch in the 'New Chinatown' of West SF. My preferred beef noodle soup is the Taiwanese version (with sauerkraut add-on but without the mouth-numbing sichuan peppercorn.) King of Noodles serves the mainland Chinese version; it's excellent with a bold beefy non-oily broth, large super-tender beef chunks, and only a slight tingling sensation from the peppercorn. Next time I will try their other noodle soups.

My family and I used to come here, but haven't been here in a while. We decided to stop by for lunch after checking out the dahlia show at Golden Gate Park. There were new decorations inside and the menu looked brand new. We shared these items:羊肉汤面 Lamb Noodle Soup ($13.95): This was one of our go-to items, and once I tasted it I knew it was the same recipe.+Tender chunks of lamb+Long, chewy noodles that tasted homemade: They are hard to pick up but using the ladle helps.+Vegetables were crispy and not overcooked.+Broth was nicely spiced and not too salty.牛腩面 Beef Stew Noodle Soup ($13.45): Since my dad doesn't eat lamb, we also ordered this.+Tender chunks of beef along with tendon and shiitake mushroom slices+Long, chewy noodles that tasted homemade: They are hard to pick up but using the ladle helps.+Vegetables were crispy and not overcooked.+Broth was nicely spiced and not too salty.拍黄瓜 Farmer's Cucumber ($7.95): After seeing the table next to us order this, we decided to add this.+Fresh, crunchy cucumber chunks-Not marinated long enough as the chunks were still kinda bland牛肉馅饼 Beef Pancake ($10.95): This used to be one of our go-to items, but we were disappointed upon seeing and tasting it.-The pancake appeared to be fried for too long, and it was hard to bite.-There was barely any beef filling. In the past, the Beef Pancake had a flaky, crispy exterior and a juicy beef filling. *Verdict: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.0I appreciate how free hot tea was provided. However, when we asked to clean the table and chairs since they were kinda dirty one of the servers had an attitude. It's definitely more of a hole in the wall place. I'll return if I'm in the area and craving Chinese noodles!

My boyfriend and his brother found this little spot a while ago and right across the street is a little Japanese sushi café, Yoma Cafe. My boyfriend wanted their spicy beef noodles and I got some takeout sushi since I have stupid food, allergies and sadly, I'm allergic to MSG/mono sodium gluconate. The gentleman wasn't too sure if that was in their dumplings since the dumplings are outsourced from another local restaurant down the street, but my boyfriend assured me that even if they had MSG, they taste delicious!! Lol we got some frozen dumplings to take home and he loved his spicy beef noodle soup! As we sat in the restaurant, there were a number of families that came in after us, and they were all seated and served rather quickly. The two people working behind the counter, were incredibly friendly and thoughtful with their orders, and on top of all the food as well as the takeout/DoorDash orders. I would not mind coming back again and ordering.

King of NoodlesThis Resturant certainly lives up to its name. It's a great mom and pop shop with delicious food and great staff. I've had Ansen as my waiter the last couple times I've been here and he's been super good. Very attentive and friendly. I have come here a couple times for their Lamb Noodles. Their noodles are made fresh and they always are generous with their lamb portions. I got the Lamb Noodle Soup (13.95) like I always do, and again, was super satisfied. It's such a simple noodle dish but so delicious. This place's soup isn't too salty, which I personally like. It could use a little bit more veggies, but overall it was great! This time, I decided to also try their mango sago. It was made on the spot by my waiter, Ansen, and honestly such a good way to wrap up my dinner. The mango sago had lychee jelly and had a good consistency. Will be back soon!