101 Noodle Express

101 Noodle Express is a chinese restaurant Alhambra Los Angeles County located in United States.

8 / 10
188
ratings
  • Phone

    (626) 300-8654

  • Website

    101noodleexpress.com

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  • Type

    Chinese Restaurant

Address

1408 E Valley Blvd (at New Ave) Alhambra , CA 91801 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards No
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music No
Parking Public Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 72


Keywords:

beef rolls dumplings noodle soup pancake rolls great value good for groups good for a quick meal Thai tea bubble tea pork good for a late night cake casual wraps dinner cash only leeks cilantro lunch hand cut
Los Angeles Times

Go for the beef roll : that brawny, steroidal composition of crisp, flaky Chinese pancakes with cilantro and sweet, house-made bean sauce rolled around fistfuls of long-braised beef . Read more

Katherine M.

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Lucky Peach

The hand-torn noodles are worth upgrading to, but it’s the fragrant broth that makes the Taiwanese beef noodle soup a standout. If you’re not full, the beef rolls are some of the best anywhere. Read more

Michael Alderete

Great late evening bites place. The dan dan noodles and especially the beef roll were spectacular. Staff were friendly and service was quick, especially for the time of the night (10pm-ish).

Connie Chiu

Love the beef noodle soup , dan dan noodles , and leek empanadas . Get the hand pulled noodles . Didn’t love the xlb, skin is thick. The pancake scallion and pan fried dumplings weren’t crispy enough.

Michelle Arnaiz-Dela Rosa

The beef roll was awesome and so was the pork and shrimp dumplings . The noodle soup was really good too if you get the handmade noodles .

LA Weekly

The cafe is home to the Shandong-style beef roll , a massive, bronzed construction that commands its platter like two El Tepeyac burritos laid side by side. Read more

Grace Marie

I was born in Shandong, and it doesn't get more authentic than this. The beef pancake rolls and noodles were fantastic... I've yet to find a place in NY that can compare.

Katherine M.

"One dish has propelled 101 Noodle Express into prominence, the Shandong beef roll . Previously unseen in this country , that dish is now ubiquitous in [LA] Chinese restaurants ." -David Chang's Top 10 Read more

Alper Akture

The beef roll is really good. We go pretty regularly. However we found a piece of cloth in it about halfway through and they wouldn't refund it. We still get the dumplings and beef noodle soup .

Privy.net

The beef roll is reason enough for this place to thrive. It's a pastry-like Chinese pancake rolled with sliced beef , sweet bean sauce, and a healthy dose of cilantro . Read more

Philip Tam

Easily one of my favorite places. They definitely turned this place around from four years ago. Much cleaner and better kept. Service improved too!

Yun Ding

The green chili/cilantro sauce stuff they had is really good. If they bottled it up and sold it I would buy it in bulk.

Edgar Sarmiento

Had the beef roll just like everyone suggested. While good, I thought it was still overly hyped. Good value though. Easily feeds two for $9

Justin Ordoveza

If you get a noodle soup make sure to get hand torn noodles . It’s a great upgrade.

Adriane Pineda

The service is great. Food is superb. Sweet and sour soup ,..no words!

Eric Lane

I'm at a loss for words on the beef roll here, but like others, am tempted towards hyperbole. If you're ever organizing a big dinner in the SGV, fun to do this as the appetizer beforehand.

Kevin T

Pretty good selection of dumplings and hand-cut noodles . Their dumplings skins also seem to be handmade !

Cheapism

With 25 different types of dumplings , this Chinese spot is something different. And the famous Shandong-style beef roll , a burrito-like meal that’s massive, is just $6.75. Read more

Cathy N

Authentic Chinese noodles ! The place is really busy during regular dining hours, but it's open until 1 am, so it's a perfect noodles joint for late night hunger.

WEI WEI

The best... Beef roll , lamb soup

Vicki Herst

CASH ONLY !!!! If your not familiar with the restraunt have them explain the dish to you. Wraps are the best....

Amy Y

Lei says: "Get the beef noodle soup (also pretty good pancake rolls and dumplings )."

Vincent Ha

Defn not for gluten free eaters! Get the beef roll and pan fried cake with bean sprouts

Eric Scott

The beef roll is maybe a little sweet (too much hoisin ), but otherwise amazing!

T Shizzle

Get the pork knuckle , but ask for it to be warmed. Enjoy with chili oil and black vinegar. Thank me later :)

Jenn

Cash only . Beef rolls and hand torn noodle soup !

lee james

try the fried wok hand torn vegetable soup , it's great and meat-free. actually the hand torn noodles are all INCREDIBLE. also, there is no alcohol served but just ask nicely before bringing your own.

Abi Panicker

No nonsense, get in, get out, cash only establishment with good food!

Serious Eats

Our pick for best potsticker in LA.

Vivian She

Don't get the xiaolongbao dumplings . But do get the beef noodle soup - ask for handmade noodles !

Michael Amster

Beef rolls , dumplings , stir fry vegetables .

D H

Beef roll is good. They use the meat from the beef shank. Most of their noodles don't have much taste. Pot stickers are bland. Just stick with the beef roll .

Viktor NL

You HAVE TO order the BEEF ROLL !

Stephanie Szeto

Get the beef roll and the potstickers .

Brian Wang

Beef rolls are amazing. Noodles are filling.

Antony O

Beef rolls and dumplings ! Yum! Hand torn noodles Ohh yes!

Lacie Lei Xi

Yummy...and this location has Thai Tea + Boba . Sweeeeet action

Yun Ding

My beef rolls seem to have more meat when I go later (past 10pm). Could be a total coincidence.

Paul Narvaez

Of course...it's all about those beef roles that are the size of a burrito .

Rob Ray

Beef roll is SO good.

Shaw

These dumplings look and taste like they were made by a child. Golden ratio of skin to stuffing is way off

Jones

Beef rolls great, cucumber ok, dumplings ok

Lawrence T

Get the beef roll definitely and try the hand cut noodles !

Antonio Perez

Try the beef rolls !

Simple Foodie

All about beef roll and dumplings

Nicholas Matulich

"Best Potsticker " from serious eats

Huei Quach

Must get beef wrap every time

The Fluff Ice™ Truck

Try the Beef Roll - #delicious #nom #amazing!

Jansen Granflor

Try the Dan Dan Noodles

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