Davis Noodle City

Eating here feels like going home. Tucked away in a corner framed by arching red-glazed buildings, Noodle City is a hidden gem in Davis. I got the five spice beef noodle soup $12.50), which arrives piping hot with chunks of flavorful braised beef, their specialty soup, and housemade noodles. You can easily tell the noodles are handmade from their unevenness and unrivaled bounciness, delightful mouthfeel when chewed. 'Homemade ' and other synonyms are most apt for Noodle City, it truly feels as if you 're sitting down to a meal prepared by the best version of family cooks. If you 've watched “Ratatouille,” do you remember that scene where the critic tries the dish and is whisked back to his childhoood eating a dish prepared with a mother 's love? You might have that experience when sipping the soup at Noodle City; their recipes bring that familiar touch of a home kitchen with the refinement of restaurant service. I sat indoors at one of their booth seats, but there 's also limited) outdoor seating. I 've been here before with family and found the tables are flexible enough to accommodate larger parties or just a solo diner as I was). Anything with noodles is guaranteed to be a hit here, I 'd personally recommend the pork chop noodle soup. Don 't overlook their desert options either, those fried sesame balls are freshly made with just the right texture similar to sticky rice or mochi) and perfectly paired with ice cream. The friendly staff recommended I come back again to try their jjajang noodles, and who am I to refuse such an enticing offer? I 'll definitely visit and eat at Noodle City again, and hope that others give this affordable place a chance.

The 5 spice beef soup was noice! The beef was juicy, the broth was yum, and the noods were good! The portion size is pretty big too!

Fast service and authentic foods. Kind of a hole in the wall place, focus is more on the food and not the decor. Place is tucked behind Sophia's thai kitchen.

My bf and I went just before noon and enjoyed the place to ourselves. Nice and quiet, the service was exceptional. The food did not take long and was tasty. Generous portions and affordable. I got the lunch orange beef on noodles and my bf got the crispy orange chicken on noodles and we got an order of pork wontons.

Very yummy. My favorite is the chef's noodle salad: cold noodles with veggies and choice of protein served with a tasty peanut sauce. Other favorites are the hot soups like mustard green or pork chop.