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Who has the best beef noodle soup in the SGV?

The Taiwanese classic. Deep broth, tender beef, noodles with a chew.

3 local votes · updated Aug 19, 2026

The short answer

Locals' current top pick for beef noodle soup in the SGV is PP Pop in Monterey Park (get the spicy beef noodle soup), followed by Taipei OG Noodle Shop in West Covina and Dai Ho in Temple City. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1PP PopMonterey Park · Taiwanese · $$4.5

Order: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

"A popular Taiwanese hole-in-the-wall in Monterey Park, known for long lines and a classic, no-frills bowl of spicy beef noodle soup — braised beef, egg noodles, bok choy, a moderat…"

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#2Taipei OG Noodle ShopWest Covina · Taiwanese · $$4.2

Order: Brisket Beef Noodle Soup

"A Taipei-style noodle shop in West Covina built around one thing: beef noodle soup."

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#3Dai HoTemple City · Taiwanese · $$4.1

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

"Dai Ho serves up traditional Taiwanese food in Temple City. They have a variety of cold dishes you can order at the counter, but their specialty is beef noodle soup."

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#4Haven City MarketWest Covina · Food Court · $$4.6

"A big indoor food hall in West Covina with 30+ vendors under one roof — always more to check out than one visit covers."

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#5Hui Tou XiangSan Gabriel · Dumplings · $$4.4

Order: Spicy beef noodle soup

"Hui Tou Xiang makes dumplings by hand. Each one has a thin, crisp skin and a juicy, flavorful filling."

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#6Corner Beef Noodle HouseEl Monte · Taiwanese · $$4.4

"Craving something comforting and full of flavor? Corner Beef Noodle House in El Monte has been quietly serving SGV for over 10 years."

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#7Mandarin DeliMonterey Park · Taiwanese · $$4.4

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

"A family-run Taiwanese restaurant in Monterey Park. We haven't independently visited yet — this one's on the list because a local recommended it directly (see below)."

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#8The Barn Skewers & NoodlesArcadia · Xi'an Chinese · $$4.4

Order: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

"A budget-friendly Xi'an-style noodle shop in Arcadia's Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, known for biang biang noodles you can order thin, wide, or flat, plus an all-day $10.99-$12.99 s…"

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#9Cindy's KitchenHacienda Heights · Taiwanese · $4.4

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

"A low-key, family-run Taiwanese restaurant in Hacienda Heights with beef noodle soup, a broad menu of Taiwanese specialties, and deli-style side dishes."

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#10No. 1 Noodle HouseRowland Heights · Sichuan Chinese · $4.4

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

"A small, family-run Sichuan noodle shop in Rowland Heights with beef noodle soup, dan dan noodles, spicy wontons, and customizable heat levels."

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#11Jiao Zi BaoTemple City · Dongbei Chinese · $$4.2

Order: House Special Beef Noodle Soup with Tendon

"A tiny Dongbei kitchen in Temple City for handmade dumplings, bouncy beef noodles, and an exceptionally juicy lamb pie."

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#12Joy's ExpressSan Gabriel · Chinese · $4.2

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

"A hole-in-the-wall Chinese cafe in San Gabriel that's easy to say yes to — prices lower than most similar spots, a menu with a little bit of everything, and open until 2am."

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#13Tasty MeetAlhambra · Chinese · $$4.2

Order: Xiangyang Signature Beef Noodle

"An Alhambra spot specializing in Xiangyang-style beef noodles — a spicier, more numbing take on beef noodle soup than the more common Taiwanese style."

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