- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- Virginia
- Fairfax County
- Herndon
- Chinese Restaurant in Elden Street
- Yu Noodles
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Hours
Monday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMTuesday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About Yu Noodles
Welcome to Yu Noodles, your local Chinese Restaurant dedicated to the art and tradition of crafting exquisite noodle dishes. As a unique establishment within the Chinese Restaurant category, Yu Noodles focuses on providing a diverse and authentic selection of noodle-based cuisine, with a particular emphasis on the renowned Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles. Originating from the city of Lanzhou in northwestern China, these noodles are celebrated for their springy texture and the flavorful broths they are served in. At Yu Noodles, we bring this culinary tradition to your neighborhood, offering a taste of genuine Chinese noodle culture.
At the heart of Yu Noodles is the commitment to the time-honored technique of hand-pulling noodles. This meticulous process, performed by skilled chefs, involves stretching and pulling dough into various shapes and thicknesses, resulting in noodles with a distinctive texture that is both chewy and satisfying. The freshness of these hand-pulled noodles is a key feature of our restaurant, providing a culinary experience that is a testament to craftsmanship and tradition. Beyond hand-pulled noodles, Yu Noodles also offers a variety of other noodle preparations, ensuring a wide range of options to explore.
The environment at Yu Noodles is designed to be welcoming and focused on the culinary experience. While specific details of the décor may vary, the ambiance is generally casual and comfortable, allowing guests to focus on enjoying the freshly prepared food. You might expect a setting where you can observe the noodle-making process, adding an element of visual interest to your dining experience. Whether you are looking for a quick and satisfying lunch, a comforting dinner, or a place to experience authentic Chinese noodle dishes, Yu Noodles provides a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
The menu at Yu Noodles is a celebration of noodles in their various forms. The star of the show is often the Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup, a classic dish featuring hand-pulled noodles served in a clear, flavorful beef broth, topped with tender slices of beef, white radish, chili oil, and fresh cilantro and scallions. This dish exemplifies the essence of Lanzhou noodles, highlighting the texture of the noodles and the rich, aromatic broth.
In addition to soup noodles, Yu Noodles typically offers a variety of stir-fried noodle dishes, showcasing different regional Chinese flavors and ingredients. You might find options like Lo Mein, Chow Mein, or more specialized regional stir-fries featuring various vegetables, meats, and flavorful sauces. These dishes offer a different texture and taste profile, providing a contrast to the comforting warmth of noodle soups.
Beyond noodles, Yu Noodles may also offer a selection of complementary dishes, such as appetizers like dumplings, spring rolls, or cold dishes that are popular in Chinese cuisine. These can serve as a perfect accompaniment to your noodle selection, allowing you to create a more complete meal. You might also find rice dishes on the menu, offering an alternative for those who prefer rice over noodles on occasion.
To cater to the diverse preferences of our customers, Yu Noodles strives to offer a range of flavors and ingredients. You can expect to find options featuring different types of meats, seafood, and vegetables. Whether you prefer beef, chicken, pork, or vegetarian dishes, there is likely to be a noodle dish that suits your taste. The spice levels may also vary, with some dishes offering a mild flavor while others provide a more significant kick, catering to different preferences for heat.
Understanding the busy lifestyles of our local community, Yu Noodles provides convenient services to make our delicious noodle dishes accessible to everyone. We typically offer takeout options, allowing you to enjoy your favorite noodle soups and stir-fries in the comfort of your own home or office. Our packaging is designed to maintain the quality and temperature of the food during transport, ensuring a satisfying meal wherever you choose to enjoy it. Additionally, we often provide delivery services within the local area, bringing the authentic flavors of Yu Noodles directly to your doorstep.
While specific promotional information may vary, Yu Noodles may occasionally offer special deals on certain noodle dishes, lunch specials, or discounts for local residents. We encourage you to check our website, social media channels, or contact us directly for any current promotions or offers that might be available. These promotions can provide a great opportunity to try different noodle varieties and experience the unique culinary offerings of Yu Noodles.
In conclusion, Yu Noodles is your local destination for experiencing the authentic art of Chinese noodle making. With a focus on hand-pulled noodles, particularly the renowned Lanzhou style, and a diverse menu of flavorful noodle soups and stir-fries, we offer a unique and satisfying dining experience. Whether you dine in to watch the noodle-making process, take your meal to go, or have it delivered to your door, Yu Noodles is committed to providing you with delicious and authentic Chinese noodle dishes that will leave you craving more.
Yu Noodles Location
368 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Customer Reviews
I remember a time when all my friends and family raving about the original Yu Noodles in Fairfax. We all tried that and loved the place because that was the only spot we had a few years back that offered that kind of flavor in the area. Now, there have been a bunch of similar places popping up, how does this Yu Noodles in Herndon fare? Pretty average if I have to be honest from the food, the staff, to the décor. I came with a big group and we shared bites. I wasn't wowed by any of the options. Maybe I've become too sensitized or the place is average. Was it bad? No, not at all. It's not memorable to me taste-wise. We ordered soup dumplings, spicy wontons, dried beef noodles, intestine noodles, sour soup-based beef noodles, and fish noodles. None of them stood out to me. The spicy wonton was probably the best one out of them. Even then, I could kind of tell the texture of the wonton was slightly off like it had been in the water too long or like it was pre-boiled and re-boiled before serving. Don't get me wrong though, this place isn't bad at all. If you're feeling authentic Chinese noodles and you don't feel like driving far, it's a decent option.
Having come here several times now, I think this place is definitely good, although some of the dishes are hit or miss. I love that the scallion pancake is fried extremely crispy and the special dry noodle is absolutely delicious. The soup dumplings are fairly good, but I haven’t been super impressed with a soup noodle yet, and I have tried four of the soup noodles. They are decent, but nothing that stands out to me like the dry noodles have. Staff is friendly and the environment is very cute.
Soup Dumplings, fried dumplings and noodles were really good. I would prefer a thinner skin on the soup dumpling, but it was solid. Quick service and clean restaurant.
Good soup! I had an appetizer, entree, AND dessert for only $36! The food was hot, spicy, and delicious. Much love to this place ❤️
SOOO YUM!! Went here for the first time today, and will be coming back! We got the beef noodle soup, and soup dumplings. The spicy pork peppercorn dumplings were out of this world. It was my fav dish we ordered, and they are definitely the best dumplings I’ve had in the NOVA area. I can’t wait to come back to order more of those dumplings!! Everything was truly delicious, including the mango black sticky rice for dessert.
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