Where are the best noodles in the SGV?

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Sichuan noodles."

Order: Garlic Noodles

"A Cambodian wing specialist with shatteringly crisp chicken, bold house seasonings, and savory garlic noodles worth adding to every order."

"Hai Di Lao is the hot pot chain known for over-the-top service, attendants who fold your clothes, free manicures while you wait, and noodle-pulling performances at the table."

"YGF Malatang in Arcadia lets you build your own hot pot. You pick what you want, pay by the pound, and they cook it for you. We go mild, but it still hits hard with spice."

"If you're craving Shanghai-style comfort food, Auntie Qiu Kitchen should be on your list."

"Clam House in Monterey Park is all about seafood grilled right at your table, fast, fresh, and hands-on."

"Korean spot in Arcadia. Jjamppong."

Order: Boat Noodles

"A community-suggested Thai noodle restaurant in Alhambra known for boat noodles, khao soi, and leng saap, a dramatic tower of pork bones in a fiery, sour green chile broth."

"A modern Chinese restaurant known for exceptional soup dumplings, handmade noodles, and creative regional specialties."

"Moderately priced Chinese noodle spot."

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

Order: Scallion Oil Noodles

"A bare-bones City of Industry shop for handmade dumplings and noodles at an unusually approachable price."

Order: Chicken Lime Cold Noodle

"A polished Monterey Park spot for tender Singapore-style Hainan chicken, bright lime cold noodles, and playful dishes like charcoal tofu."

"Ramen Nagi specializes in Japanese ramen with rich broths and springy noodles. It's a solid stop if you're craving a bowl of quality, authentic ramen in the SGV."

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…"

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Potato noodles."

Order: Borneo Style Flat Rice Noodles

"Since 2009, Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine has served Indonesian, Malaysian, and Singaporean hawker-style dishes in downtown Alhambra, from coconut-rich laksa and chewy pempek to wok-fr…"

Order: Spicy beef noodle soup

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

"Prince Dumpling is a good place to begin with the classics. Order a few dumpling varieties for the table, then round out the meal with rice or noodles."

"Ipoh Kopitiam in Alhambra is a Michelin-recognized Malaysian spot known for dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and creamy curry noodles."

"Lao Xi Noodle House earned a Bib Gourmand for its Shaanxi classics."

"Chongqing Special Noodle in San Gabriel lives up to its name with a numbing, spicy sauce made from Sichuan peppercorns."

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

"Chinese spot in Rosemead. Noodles."

Order: Guilin noodle soup

"Qin West Noodle at The Shops at Santa Anita brings Guilin and Chinese noodle bowls into a mall setting, useful for a quick Arcadia meal."

Order: Biang Biang Noodles with Cumin Lamb

"A welcoming Xi'an noodle kitchen for cool, garlicky liangpi, chewy biang biang noodles, stuffed roujiamo, and handmade dumplings."

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)."

Order: Beef Bone Biang Biang Noodles

"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…"

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."

Order: House Special Guilin Rice Noodles

"A community-suggested Hacienda Heights shop specializing in Guilin rice noodles with combinations of crispy pork, beef, pork intestines, tripe, and sour bamboo shoots."

Order: Dried Intestine Noodles

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

"Yong Moon Lu is a Korean-Chinese spot in Rowland Heights run by a chef with 40+ years of experience, best known for handmade jjajangmyeon noodles and tangsuyuk."

"Red Chicken in San Gabriel is known for Thai-style chicken rice, but the real surprise is their spicy Thai noodles."

"Thumbling in West Covina focuses on high-quality dumplings and noodles. The shrimp fried rice stands out, but you can't skip the dumplings, they're plump and perfectly seasoned."

"Five Five Noodles in Arcadia is a small spot with a big menu. We tried their salted-fish and peanut congee, it's cozy, fragrant, and comforting. The wonton soup is also solid."

"Affordable Chiu Chow/Hong Kong style noodle and cafe dishes with strong value."

"A Vietnamese spot in SGV where you can get a huge broken rice plate, flavorful noodles, and still leave feeling like you spent less than expected."

"Chinese spot in Temple City. Noodles."

Order: Tender Chicken Hot Pot Set

"The new San Gabriel Happy Lamb brings its savory herbal bone broth to Tawa Gateway Plaza with a remarkably generous $9.90 soft-opening set."

"If you like hot pot but hate being stuck with stuff you don't want, Yin Tang is for you."

"Myung Ga in Arcadia is a solid spot for Korean comfort food, especially if you're looking for a legit kimchi jjigae."

"Chinese cafe and noodle shop with moderate prices."

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."

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."

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."

Order: Brisket Beef Noodle Soup

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

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

"Dai Ho serves up traditional Taiwanese food in Temple City and holds a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand pick."

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Hand-pulled noodles."

"If you love skewers, Meet You BBQ in San Gabriel is a spot to try. The skewers are affordable and packed with flavor, but the real standout is the clams with glass noodles."

"Sunrise Noodle House in Rosemead specializes in Cantonese-style rice noodles and familiar flavors."

Order: Cart Noodles

"Hong Kong style comfort food, customizable cart noodles, and fast breakfasts that make this an easy SGV repeat spot."

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Beef roll."

"A compact Arcadia food court where seven or so stalls cover a lot of ground: hand-cooked noodle soups, a Taiwanese-style combo deli, Korean tofu, ramen, sushi, pastries, and boba."

"Affordable Chinese noodle hole-in-the-wall."

"Japanese spot in San Gabriel. Ramen."

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Hand-pulled noodles."

Order: Wonton Noodle Soup

"Milk & Co. is the kind of Hong Kong cafe where you come for affordable comfort food, big portions, and old school flavors that still feel hard to find in SGV."