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Where are the best noodles in SGV?

Hand pulled, knife cut, dan dan, biang biang. All of it.

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Locals' current top pick for noodles in SGV is JING Cantonese Seafood & Dim Sum in Alhambra (get the stir-fried noodle w. soy sauce & bean sprouts), followed by Shlap Muan in Monrovia and Kyodong Noodle in Arcadia. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

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#1JING Cantonese Seafood & Dim SumAlhambra · Cantonese · $$★ 5.0

Order: Stir-Fried Noodle w. Soy Sauce & Bean Sprouts

"JING (南景酒楼) is a new Cantonese dim sum and seafood hall on Garfield Ave near Valley Blvd, open since a soft opening in October 2026 in the big banquet space that was World Seafood,…"

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#2Shlap MuanMonrovia · Cambodian · $$★ 4.9

Order: Garlic Noodles

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

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#3Kyodong NoodleArcadia · Korean · $$★ 4.7

"Korean spot in Arcadia. Jjamppong."

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#4Good AlleyRosemead · Dumplings · $$$★ 4.6

Order: Xi'an Cold Noodles

"A modern Chinese restaurant in Rosemead known for its soup dumplings."

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#5Heji NoodlesSan Gabriel · Chinese · $$★ 4.6

"Moderately priced Chinese noodle spot."

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#6The Barn Skewers & NoodlesArcadia · Xi'an Chinese · $$★ 4.6

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…"

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#7Luyu DumplingsCity of Industry · Northern Chinese · $★ 4.6

Order: Scallion Oil Noodles

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

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#8PP 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 moderate…"

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#9Potato Powder Love NoodleArcadia · Chinese · $$★ 4.5

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Potato noodles."

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#10Borneo Kalimantan CuisineAlhambra · Indonesian · $$★ 4.5

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…"

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#11Hui 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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#12Chongqing Special NoodleSan Gabriel · Chinese · $$★ 4.4

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

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#13Corner 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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#14Mr. Dragon Noodle HouseRosemead · Chinese · $$★ 4.4

"Chinese spot in Rosemead. Noodles."

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#15Qin West NoodleArcadia · Chinese · $$★ 4.4

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."

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#16Mandarin 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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#17Cindy'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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#18FengYing GuiLin Rice NoodleHacienda Heights · Guilin Chinese · $★ 4.4

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."

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#19Nandao Rice & NoodleMonterey Park · Chinese · $$★ 4.4

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."

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#20Lao Xi Noodle HouseArcadia · Chinese · $$★ 4.3

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

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#21Five Five NoodlesArcadia · Chinese · $$★ 4.3

"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."

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#22Kim Kee Noodle CafeMonterey Park · Cafe · $★ 4.3

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

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#23New Mandarin Noodle HouseTemple City · Chinese · $$★ 4.3

"Chinese spot in Temple City. Noodles."

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#24Chang An KitchenMonterey Park · Xi'an Chinese · $$★ 4.3

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."

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#25Tasty MeetAlhambra · Chinese · $$★ 4.3

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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#26No. 1 Noodle HouseRowland Heights · Sichuan Chinese · $★ 4.3

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."

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#27Dai HoTemple City · Taiwanese · $$★ 4.2

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

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

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#28Tam’s Noodle HouseSan Gabriel · Cafe · $$★ 4.2

"Chinese cafe and noodle shop with moderate prices."

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#29Luscious DumplingsMonrovia · Dumplings · $★ 4.2

Order: Beef Tendon Noodle Soup

"Luscious Dumplings is a family-run northern Chinese dumpling shop on Duarte Rd, the second-generation home of a San Gabriel original that opened in 2001, with Michelin Guide plaque…"

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#30Jiao 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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#31Joy'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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#32Taipei 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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#33Lan NoodleArcadia · Chinese · $$★ 4.1

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

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#34Sunrise Noodle HouseRosemead · Chinese · $$★ 4.0

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

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#35Alice's KitchenTemple City · Chinese · $$★ 4.0

Order: Cart Noodles

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

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#36101 Noodle ExpressAlhambra · Chinese · $$★ 4.0

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Beef roll."

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#37Mojie NoodleArcadia · Chinese · $★ 3.9

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

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#38TSUKE Artisan NoodleSan Gabriel · Japanese · $$★ 3.8

"Japanese spot in San Gabriel. Ramen."

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#39Bangkok Broth HouseAlhambra · Thai · $$★ 3.8

Order: BBH Dry Noodles (Bami Haeng)

"Bangkok Broth House brings Thai soups and noodles to Main Street in Alhambra, the second location of a Fountain Valley original."

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#40Noodle StArcadia · Chinese · $$★ 3.5

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

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#41Milk & Co CafeMonterey Park · Cantonese · $★ 3.5

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."

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#42Bingz Crispy 'WichSan Gabriel · Chinese · $★ 2.8

Order: Hand-Pulled Noodles

"Bingz Crispy 'Wich is the chain's first US location, a new counter at Tawa Gateway Plaza in San Gabriel built around the Chinese hamburger: a light, crispy pancake split open and s…"

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#43Happy Lamb Hot PotSan Gabriel · City of Industry · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.3

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."

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#44MIANSan Gabriel · Chinese · $$★ 4.9

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Sichuan noodles."

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#45Hai Di Lao ArcadiaArcadia · Hot Pot · $$$★ 4.8

"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."

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#46YGF MalatangArcadia · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.7

"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."

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#47Auntie Qiu KitchenAlhambra · Dumplings · $$★ 4.7

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

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#48Clam HouseMonterey Park · Korean · $$$★ 4.7

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

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#49Ramen NagiArcadia · Ramen · $$★ 4.6

"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 SGV."

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#50Haven City MarketWest Covina · Food Court · $$★ 4.6

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

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#51Prince DumplingRosemead · Dumplings · $$★ 4.5

"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."

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#52Ipoh KopitiamAlhambra · Malaysian · $$★ 4.4

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

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#53Yong Moon LuRowland Heights · Korean · $$★ 4.4

"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."

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#54Red ChickenSan Gabriel · Thai · $$★ 4.3

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

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#55ThumblingWest Covina · Dumplings · $$★ 4.3

"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."

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#56Myung GaArcadia · Korean · $$$★ 4.3

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

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#57Com Tam KieuSan Gabriel · Vietnamese · $$★ 4.3

"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."

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#58Yin tangArcadia · Hot Pot · $$★ 4.2

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

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#59HK Macau BistroSan Gabriel · Chinese · $$★ 4.0

Order: Macau Curry Beef Brisket

"HK Macau Bistro is a Hong Kong and Macau style cafe on Las Tunas Dr in San Gabriel, from the family behind Tam's Noodle House."

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#60President Square Food CourtArcadia · Food Court · $★ 4.0

"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."

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#61Meet You BBQSan Gabriel · BBQ · $$★ 3.9

"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."

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