Katie Zhang
Noodles and soup were really warm and cozy feeling, the fried sesame balls with redbean paste were so good and fresh!! A great place for lunch with friends or family!!
… moreBrandon A. Barraza
Food was amazing would of liked if they fried them a bit longer but other than that it was good
… moreIvy Leung
This is a small noodle place — the owners were very friendly and they gave us the sesame balls for free. We tried the wontons – which were very meaty and juicy. The sesame sauce noodles were also tasty, the portions were really generous. We also tried the fried pork cutlet with rice, the pork was a little dry. Overall it was a nice meal.
… moreWesley
Kelly is super sweet! The noodles are fresh and super tasty! Super highly recommend! 🙂
… moreAlex
My bf and I went just before noon and enjoyed the place to ourselves. Nice and quiet, the service was exceptional. The food did not take long and was tasty. Generous portions and affordable. I got the lunch orange beef on noodles and my bf got the crispy orange chicken on noodles and we got an order of pork wontons.
… moreGwendolyn Porter
Fast service and authentic foods. Kind of a hole in the wall place, focus is more on the food and not the decor. Place is tucked behind Sophia’s thai kitchen.
… moreJoy
Eating here feels like going home. Tucked away in a corner framed by arching red-glazed buildings, Noodle City is a hidden gem in Davis. I got the five spice beef noodle soup ($12.50), which arrives piping hot with chunks of flavorful braised beef, their specialty soup, and housemade noodles. You can easily tell the noodles are handmade from their unevenness and unrivaled bounciness, delightful mouthfeel when chewed. “Homemade” and other synonyms are most apt for Noodle City, it truly feels as if you’re sitting down to a meal prepared by the best version of family cooks. If you’ve watched “Ratatouille,” do you remember that scene where the critic tries the dish and is whisked back to his childhoood eating a dish prepared with a mother’s love? You might have that experience when sipping the soup at Noodle City; their recipes bring that familiar touch of a home kitchen with the refinement of restaurant service.
I sat indoors at one of their booth seats, but there’s also (limited) outdoor seating. I’ve been here before with family and found the tables are flexible enough to accommodate larger parties or just a solo diner (as I was). Anything with noodles is guaranteed to be a hit here, I’d personally recommend the pork chop noodle soup. Don’t overlook their desert options either, those fried sesame balls are freshly made with just the right texture (similar to sticky rice or mochi) and perfectly paired with ice cream.
The friendly staff recommended I come back again to try their jjajang noodles, and who am I to refuse such an enticing offer? I’ll definitely visit and eat at Noodle City again, and hope that others give this affordable place a chance.
… moreTina Yiting Huang
I like the cozy feeling of this place, food are good and price is even better!
A lot of vegetarian selections are just a plus!
… moreSofia Wright
Noodle House, as my family and I lovingly call it, is an icon in Davis. It’s a little hole in the wall behind Sophia’s Thai Bar that was referred to my husband and I 15 years ago. We walked in and almost left because it’s small… and old… and a little sketchy? But we decided to give it a try anyway.
We have been coming regularly since then, and our family has grown, and grown up begging to go there for special occasions like getting good grades, etc. There is nothing we have had that isn’t delicious.
I highly recommend the won ton noodle soup, pork chop noodle soup, szechuan eggplant with noodles, the potato curry with noodles, the 5 spice beef noodle soup, and the chow mein.
The noodles are homemade. The broths and sauces are unique, delicious, and literally award winning.
The service is fine. It’s the same lady for the past several years. She’s quick and efficient. Before that, I think it was her mom or aunt.
You won’t regret trying it out – and if you do, you’ll be back.
… moreClaire K
So so so wonderful!! I got the sesame balls, kimchi tofu noodle soup & jujube honey tea. All ingredients just had the best mouth feel! So much better than I could have anticipated!! All for a really great price!
and tons of vegan options! 5 stars!!
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