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March 2024 by Larry X.L. Man
The first time I went there, the noodles were not as gluteny and chewy as I expected, but they were stronger than ordinary noodles and tasted better. The soup was fresher, but the beef had a hala flavor, the kind that has been frozen for a long time. It tasted stale and I almost didn’t eat it. I picked it out and put it on the table. I asked the waiter to report it to the boss, but the waiter didn’t take it seriously and even made a few excuses.
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February 2024 by MATTHEW LOK
There is ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING / ZERO parking spaces [behind the building] for THIS Northern Cafe LOCATION (monterey park). That's sad because the food is really good.
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February 2024 by TheGeorgedl
I always feel that the texture and taste of beef noodles are different, but the braised noodles are not bad?
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February 2024 by Kayan Wu
Big bowl of noodle, quick service, 5 stars if there is a bigger portion of
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January 2024 by candy gao
I like here Iike the noddlesVery
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December 2023 by Hannah Lin
Plenty kinds of noodles. It's authentic restaurant. You can pick up the slides and take out. The flavor of tomato soup is rich and sweet. The beef inside is soft and tender. And the volume is soooo big and full. The lamp kebab is also good. The dining experience is good and the food delivery speed is fast. The environment here is clean and bright. It is a large noodle shop with many types of soups to choose from, such as braised tomato soup with oil, pork bones and golden soup. waitYou can choose the type of noodles from thin noodles to wide noodles similar to shaved noodles. There are also a variety of side dishes and drinks to choose from.Tomato Beef Noodles have a strong tomato flavor. There is a lot of beef and it is very tender. The overall portion is so large that two people can eat one bowl. The oil is a bit oily but very fragrant.The mutton skewers are very fragrant and the dipping sauce is also very fragrant.The environment is very clean and bright, and the food is served very quickly. Recommended
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December 2023 by Lolo O Tab Penn
The House Special Beef and Tendon Soup was just okay for my. Mild flavor. The Japanese Style Tonkatsu Ramen was much tastier. The other food looks delicious but didn’t have a chance to try them on this visit. Next time.
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December 2023 by Jacob Boyer
Wonderful food and a great atmosphere. The house lamb special with pulled noodles was 10/10 for me. Balanced flavors of lamb, cumin, chili and numbing atop perfect noodles!
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November 2023 by Kenny W.
Don't sleep on Northern Cafe's Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. I definitely like it here better than 101 noodle, din tai fung, and mandarin noodle house. Can't believe I just tried this recently! Wasn't sure where to park so we parked at the ABC cafe parking lot and walked over. The restaurant was nice and clean. Service was what you'd expect. After we ordered they didn't really check on us but we didn't really need it.
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November 2023 by Hanh H.
My parents love this place and I do too. Their soups all taste great. We usually go for the classic beef noodle soup and tomato noodle soup. We also tried the spicy pickled noodle soup. It wasn't overly spicy (which is great for us as we don't like Mala) and the spice mainly came from the Chilli pepper seeds, the pickled veggies were delectable. I also recommend their korean rib dry noodles as the sauce is super good. 1 portion for all their dishes is able to feed at least 2 people so me and my family always split multiple. Love that this place also closes late!Parking is free, just park where the ABC Cafe is located.
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November 2023 by Elizabeth A.
**Elizabeth's Star Rating System** 1 star = Terrible, would not recommend, will tell family and friends to avoid 2 stars = I won't be back but you might enjoy it 3 stars = I'll be back eventually 4 stars = I'll definitely be back 5 stars = I'm telling my friends and family about this place!**PARKING:** Despite being a no-frills joint, the parking situation is generally manageable, ensuring I can easily find a spot near the restaurant.**ARRIVAL:** Stepping into Northern Cafe each week is a treat. It's the kind of place that doesn't focus on gimmicks but centers on serving quality noodles and dumplings, all freshly prepared by their skilled chefs.**FOOD/DRINKS:** The Hot & Sour Golden Premium Beef Large Noodle Soup is my standout favorite here. The noodles are consistently perfect, boasting a delectable texture that's a testament to their hand-crafted quality. Sometimes, you're fortunate enough to catch glimpses of the chefs diligently making these fresh noodles in the open kitchen.**SERVICE:** While it's not a place for fancy presentation, the service is consistently efficient and respectful. The real draw here is their expertise in making noodles and dumplings, served with simplicity but made with absolute dedication.**AMBIENCE:** The ambiance is unpretentious yet welcoming. No flashy embellishments, just the enticing scent of freshly made noodles and dumplings. There's an air of authenticity and dedication in the simplicity of their approach.**OVERALL:** Northern Cafe is a haven for those craving genuine, freshly prepared noodles and dumplings without the trappings of an extravagant setting. The Hot & Sour Golden Premium Beef Large Noodle Soup and the addictive shrimp, pork, and chives dumplings are consistent winners. The real charm is in the meticulously handcrafted noodles, prepared by the skilled chefs whose craft is sometimes visible in the kitchen, adding an extra layer of appreciation for the freshness and quality that define each dish.
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October 2023 by Patty S.
Good food. Do recommend to others. Full of flavor. If you are in a mood for some wholesome bowl of soup.. hearty and satisfying to the soul.... Look no further.
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September 2023 by Ray C.
Ordered their secret beef bone noodles soup and it was good. The soup was nicely flavored and I really liked the flat noodles - fresh and chewy.The younger lady is attentive and helpful and fast. But on the contrary, the older lady is rude and annoying! She's like MAD at the entire world. I saw her ignoring this lady's request for bowls.
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August 2023 by Shelly W.
/)/) ( . .) ( づ we had the beef rib noodle and half beef half tenderloin soup. Loved the beef tenderloin soup, very light flavor which I loved. The noodles were perfect! Chewy and fresh. The beef rib noodle soup tasted like Taiwanese beef noodle soup. Also light in flavor which we loved actually. I actually prefer the thin noodles the most. Also had soup dumplings, which were a bit too sweet for me and the skin was a little too thick. But still solid soup dumplings. The chives pancake wasn't for me. Just not my taste but still good if you like things like that. The bamboo and beef tribes sides were solid. Just drown in chilli oil. So nothing outstanding here. Food came out not too slow. All in all solid noodle soup place. Loved it!
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August 2023 by Gen X Years
No one… and I mean no one speaks English in this place. Not the servers and not the customers so it’s a guarantee that the food will taste great. And it did taste great. Thank goodness for my Google translate app! Noodles are freshly made as you order and it’s a clean place. I’ve been here often and I’ll continue to come for the great food
