Mike's Noodle House

4.0 star rating
296 reviews Rating Details

Category: Chinese  [Edit]

418 Maynard Ave S
(between Jackson St & King St)
Seattle, WA 98104
Neighbourhood: International District
(206) 389-7099
Hours:

Mon-Sun 9:30 am - 8 pm

Good for Kids:
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards:
No
Parking:
Street
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
No
Price Range:
$
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
No
Take Away:
Yes
Waiter Service:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
No
Wi-Fi:
No
Good For:
Lunch
Alcohol:
No
Noise Level:
Average
Ambience:
Casual
Has TV:
No
Caters:
No
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

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  • Review from Lily D.

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    • 37 reviews

    San Jose, CA

    5.0 star rating
    4/30/2012

    Best noodle soup i ever tasted.

    Stopped by chinatown in seattle and went to mikes. Our friend that used to live here recommended it. When we 1st waked in it was super packed but it didnt take long for us to get seated. The resturant was small but looked pretty decent.

    I ordered the beef brisket with fish ball noodle soup. We also ordered a side of bak choy with it.

    The broth of the noodle was so so good. So much flavor. The meat was tender and also had a very distinctive flavor. The fish ball was pretty fresh. When i bite into it i can see the stands of fish. Other fish balls i tasted had alot of flour, but this one is perfect.

    I always wanted to taste noodle soup like this, i would imagine this is how it would taste in china. The price was very decent 6.75 for one bowl..

    Definately a must try...i wonder how many would know about this place since its one if those spots not known to many.

  • Review from Dean H.

    Honolulu, HI

    4.0 star rating
    5/11/2012 2 Check-ins Here

    Dear Mike,

    OK, Really now Mike,  in the middle of Chinatown.  How do you get your broth and chinese style beef stew noodle to taste that good?  Whatever you do it got us to hustle our freezing cold butts to your place twice.  

    Mind you, I had to drive around the block 4 times to find a parking on the street and then I had to dodge a few unsavory people to get to you.  And deal with that strange parking sticker meter computer whatever it was....

    I think what made us come back twice was the just right spice and taste of the tendon and beef brisket floating in a clear deliciously made broth.  Added to that was the fish ball or shrimp wun tun.  Ahhhhhhhhhh, just thinking about you makes me want to drive around the block 4 more times (let alone fly 3000 miles).

    In closing, Mike, with the "normal" chinese wait help that doesn't really pay attention to you and the semi clean bathrooms....I will be back....

    Yours Truly,
    Beef Stew Noodle Lover

  • Review from James M.

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    • 24 reviews

    Seattle, WA

    2.0 star rating
    5/7/2012

    Too many other good soup joints in the International District to go here again. Green Leaf, Szechuan Noodle Bowl, Pho Ba just to name a few are superior to Mike's.

    I ordered the brisket and wonton soup. The brisket was good, I will give them that but the wontons and egg noodles were just okay and I did not love the flavor of the broth.

    My girlfriend had the noodles with pork dish and it was very underwhelming. The pork was in tiny pieces and was not flavorful.

    Service was not good. Slow and indifferent, had to ask for our drink order twice.

  • Review from Vivian H.

    Seattle, WA

    4.0 star rating
    4/22/2012 2 photos 1 Check-in Here

    Coworker's dad, who is also my coworker, recommended this place.

    I hate that this place closes early.  It's kind of hard to make it here before 8 for dinner.  Last night, I ordered the wonton and sui kau noodle soup with skinny egg noodles.  The BF had rock cod congee with Chinese donut.

    My noodle soup was SO GOOD!  The wonton had a whole shrimp inside, and the siu kau were huge!  The noodles also had the perfect texture.  The congee had the perfect consistency with a lot of rock cod in it.  The rock cod was perfectly cooked, very tender, and flakey.  The Chinese donut was a little stale, but I guess I can't complain since we walked in 25 minutes before closing.

    I think I found a new lunch spot!

  • Review from Joolie T.

    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    4/20/2012

    CHEAP.
    delicious, fast and CHEAP.
    the wonton noodle soup is out of this world! and.. yes, CHEAP.
    i ordered the doughnuts and greens as a side dish for my friends.
    boy, it was CHEAP.
    the crowd isn't impressive- but who cares. when i dined here: it was a few middle aged women and my table full of young hipsters.
    CHEAP!!!!!

    sorry, i had to say it one more time.
    cheap.

  • Review from Jayme T.

    Seattle, WA

    3.0 star rating
    5/12/2012

    I agree, these noodles are good but the broth is underwhelming. The menu is very simple. There isn't much variety. I had the fried doughnut. It tasted stale and old. The place also smelled pretty funny.

  • Review from Charlene I.

    Seattle, WA

    4.0 star rating
    4/2/2012

    -1 star because it's always crazy, stupid packed when I come here!  Cash only is kind of inconvenient as well!

    Aside from the wait time, the soup here is real good!  I used to hit up The Hong Kong Noodle House, but when that place closed, Mike's became my new go to for wonton noodle.

    Appearance wise, it is definitely more clean than other noodle restaurants I've been to, but it is extremely tiny inside!  Maybe a total of 6-7 tables? LOL So uhh, expect to be real close to your neighbors when you come eat here...haha

    Food always comes out fast and the broth they use for the wonton soup is bammmb!  I usually order plain beef brisket with the wontons because I'm low key scared of eating anything else(LOL).  I don't eat congee because I'm Filipino and I prefer arroz caldo, but I've heard that the congee here is on point.  The chinese donuts are delicious too so don't forget to order one or two or 10 of those while you're there!

  • Review from Kate S.

    Seattle, WA

    2.0 star rating
    3/9/2012

    Eeeesh, with a plethora of noodle houses; let alone other amazing Asian dining in the ID, why would anyone come here?

    Maybe cuz it IS bright and clean inside, and the giant window to the kitchen is fun, and the service is friendly. But all that doesn't make up for the fact that the menu is boring and the food sub-par to at it's best -- mediocre. The flavors were all off AND offputting. Noodles felt old with the sauce too mustardy stale, chinese doughnuts were smooshy and not at all crisp, and the soup tasted only of seaweed to me.  

    Seriously unimpressed.

  • Review from Michelle F.

    Mission, KS

    3.0 star rating
    3/27/2012 1 Check-in Here

    My son, husband and I stopped in based on the glowing Yelp reviews. I don't think we were well prepared for the experience. The server was VERY anxious to take our order, on her 3rd stop at the table in about 7 minutes we all made quick decisions and ordered. Mine was great, a spicy sauce with pork over noodles. Of the 3, it's the only dish we really liked. I think if I had a little more time with the menu, and if maybe the menu were more descriptive we could have made better choices and hit the trifecta. I would try it again but we're not local so...

    Tip: Go with someone who speaks the language.

  • Review from YeeSin C.

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    • 5 reviews

    Bellevue, WA

    4.0 star rating
    5/1/2012 1 Check-in Here

    This place is all about their food, not their service. If you are looking for good service, you have to go somewhere else. If you are looking for some authentic noodles and congee, this is THE place!! I walked by there so many times, and always captured by the aroma coming from this restaurant. I just had to follow my nose and try this place out! It tastes just as good! My 4 year old daughter almost finished up the whole bowl of noodle all by herself!

  • Review from Matt N.

    Bellevue, WA

    4.0 star rating
    3/5/2012

    This place always has a line goin out the door.  Something that caught my eye is how everyone is wearing the traditional chinese clothes.  There's only so many seats here, so it's expected to wait 5-10 minutes, but it's it certainly worth the wait.

    I would recommend getting the wonton noodle soup and the congee.  Those are the staples of a traditional Hong Kong style place.  If you do get the congee, I would recommend getting the chinese doughnut to go with it.  The chinese doughnut is long and fried, and it's salty.  Don't expect a sweet treat, but it goes really well with the crunchiness and texture.

    This place is also cash only so be prepared!!!

  • Review from R M.

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    • 10 reviews

    Puyallup, WA

    5.0 star rating
    3/22/2012 2 Check-ins Here

    After hearing about all the greatness of what is Mikes Noodle House, I had to have a try for myself. What I came away from this is that Mikes might have the most enjoyable broth of any soup I've had in Seattle, LA, and Vegas.

    The Broth is amazing, the noodles and wontons are good, and the service is quick. Just make sure you make it in here during a non peak hour unless you like to stand up in a restaurant looking awkward while everyone around you eats.

  • Review from Kittiya P.

    Seattle, WA

    4.0 star rating
    3/9/2012

    This is the place I took my parents to eat while they were in Seattle. They are usually very picky about what they eat, but they loved this place. We had congee, chinese broccoli, and Chinese donuts.

    This place is always packed. One thing I would like to tell the owner of this place is to tell his/her staff to cheer up a little. It was quite intimidating when I was ordering. They seemed so...unhappy. Anyhow, the other time I went there with my friend's family who ordered in Chinese, they seemed a little friendlier. Oh well...

  • Review from Edward N.

    Seattle, WA

    5.0 star rating
    3/4/2012 2 Check-ins Here

    Probably my favorite spot in Seattle for a bowl of Wonton noodle soup. I like the Sui Kau and Wonton, with egg noodle. Small and large bowls, although size difference is not too drastic, and price difference is only $1 (give or take).

    Nice, small and cozy place. Kitchen has an open window so you can see the delicious food being prepared. Overall, a nice comforting place for noodle soup. I go here often!

    Can't really think of anything wrong here, maybe that they only take cash?

  • Review from Chi-Kit C.

    Bellevue, WA

    4.0 star rating
    3/4/2012 2 Check-ins Here

    This business is exactly what you would expect: no-nonsense and full of bustle and activity. We've been coming here every Saturday for a bowl of congee and the sui-kau noodle soup-- always delicious. There's almost always a wait, but people eat fast.

    Funny story: My bf ordered the mixed-meat congee thinking that it was a mixture of beef and pork or chicken and beef, nothing close. In actuality, it's a mix of mystery bits, i.e. liver, tongue and other offal. Just a head's up for those who aren't into that sort of thing :)

  • Review from Nhu-An N.

    Seattle, WA

    5.0 star rating
    1/19/2012 2 Check-ins Here

    You can't possibly walk past this place without smelling the wonton broth.

    I almost always get a regular bowl of wonton soup (no noodle) or a fish congee. This is THE place to go if you're in Seattle on a cold day. Something about the way that they cook their congee -- whether its the addition of mung beans or a different rice that they use -- but it is always thick, creamy, and oh so delicious!  And the wontons? Absolutely vunderful. Thin wrapper, mixture of pork & shrimp filling, addictive broth..all topped with scallions and ginger. Sigh. Yes please.

    A coworker of mine wanted to try a different congee last time we went so we ordered one with with dried oysters and pork. The pork was fine...but the dried up poop sac (I'm always ranting about oyster's poop sacs) was a little weird for me. Weirder than normal anyways.

    Service is not always friendly and it's awkward having to wait for a table during the lunch rush but the food is definitely worth coming back again and again.

  • Review from Odie O.

    San Diego, CA

    3.0 star rating
    4/8/2012

    Not bad noodles in soup, won ton just ok but their gai lan was very nice and fresh and delightful. Typical small place, decent prices. I would not wait in line but good for late night meals.

  • Review from Raymond C.

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    • 25 reviews

    Seattle, WA

    4.0 star rating
    2/1/2012 1 photo

    Mike's is your best bet for finding good noodle soups and congee in the Seattle area. Their noodles aren't as "tsong" or springy as Wonton Noodle House in Edmonds, but sometimes a brother don't want to drive for 25 mins for some noodles namsayin?!

    Notable dishes for me are the seafood (sampan) congee, beef brisket/wonton noodles, and the various types of lo mein. I usually stick with the lo mein because of the extra noodle illusion, unadultered soup on the side, and salt-tastic soy/jalapeno dipping sauce. For you folks not in the know, you can order pretty much any type of meat or dumpling to go with your lo mein, even if its not on the menu. My advice, go with the pork kidney... Kobe said you're welcome.

  • Review from Tan Lo S.

    Seattle, WA

    4.0 star rating
    2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here

    Hmm, I love trying new places. I wanted noodles, that weren't Pho. So I yelped this place. And I do indeed like this place. I ordered the wonton soup with beef brisket. It was delicious broth. Very simple, not fat, very simple and delicious.

    Their wonton is really good, honestly. They are pretty big meatball size wontons that are stuffed with shrimp and meat. I loved it. I ordered a small, which was about $6 I think. I wish it was a little bit bigger w/ more noodles because I love noodles.

    The noodles come in different sizes, but if you don't prefer a certain size, i assume they default it as the regular thin egg noodles.

    The brisket had a very interesting taste and texture. The taste was delicious. Tender, juicy and had this bbq sweet taste to it which I enjoyed. However, it does look a little dark and the texture isn't quite regular beef. perhaps it's super tender, that's why.

    Nonetheless,we had super fast service, and we payed super fast too. The food didn't take too long either.

    I prefer the noodles from a different place, but anyway, this place is definitely good to try and eat at. I would def' come back for some delicious wonton soup. Mmmm :)

  • Review from Troy M.

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    • 42 reviews

    Sacramento, CA

    5.0 star rating
    3/3/2012

    THE BEST NOODLE HOUSE in the WEST!!!  Better than SF Bay Area, Vancouver BC, and Sacramento.

    Po and Kung Fu Panda's dad would even eat here - it's that good!  Pure awesomeness.

    Can't wait to come back again.  This place is small, but we were lucky to get seated without wait.

    Thanks to the local old lady walking on the street who recommend it to hungry tourists.

  • Review from WhereMonkey T.

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    • 367 reviews

    Long Beach, CA

    4.0 star rating
    2/3/2012 1 Check-in Here

    Several different WONTON SOUPs here.  Noodle dishes take longer so keep that in mind.  Monkey ends up waiting while everyone else is slurping up their yummy soup.  

    Monkey do #38 BEEF & NOODLES - Grub!  Worth the wait.  

    Clean restaurant and bathroom.  Great combination.  Service is quick, although waitress did hover over us until we ordered.  Good, quick grub.  Monkey shall return.  

    CA$H ONLY!

  • Review from Corey Y.

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    • 7 reviews

    Bothell, WA

    3.0 star rating
    1/3/2012

    Went here and tried the beef brisket and wonton soup with a friend. So glad we did! The broth was savory with a pleasant tang, and the meat was nice and tender. The people right next to us had the congee, so that's what we're going to try next!

    Only downside is that they were crazy busy and getting our check took a while near the end. Definitely not a quick in and out place.

  • Review from Lai C.

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    • 215 reviews

    Dublin, CA

    4.0 star rating
    1/18/2012

    This place was crowded.  It was good.  Tiny restaurant.  I had the wonton brisket noodle soup. It was a little on the salty side.   I got the special guilin noodles.  They are medium thickness & chewy.  I probably should have just ordered the skinny noodles.  I like skinny noodles but got lured in by the "special" noodles.  Lesson learned for next time I'm at a noodle place - always order skinny noodles for me.  The portion size is good, they have regular $7.95 or large.  They gave a good amount of wontons and meat.  I would come back here again to try the congee.  This place hit the spot because it was a cold winter day and the warm soup was nice.

    We took the bus from the tunnel on 3rd street from downtown to get to this restaurant in the international district.  The bus is free from 6am-7pm.   The area is walkable.  The station is very close to the Japanese Market,

  • Review from Nelson Y.

    Redmond, WA

    4.0 star rating
    3/5/2012 1 photo 1 Check-in Here

    I had the beef brisket and wonton noodles and it was fantastic. Great broth, good price, and the regular size was more than enough food! The brisket was tender, juicy, and the broth was tasty and seasoned well (not salty). Will come again!

  • Review from Grace T.

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    • 6 reviews

    Seattle, WA

    5.0 star rating
    1/20/2012

    Mike's!!!!  What can I say? I love this place.  A little gem of a restaurant in the middle of the International District.  Their atmosphere is very reminiscent of a noodle shop in Hong Kong.  Their food is delicious, and portions are good for the price (average is about $5 for a regular size bowl of noodles or congee); great for fairly cheap food to fill you up on a cold day!
    The only downside is that the restaurant is TINY, and fills up quickly, especially at lunch and on weekends, so if you don't like waiting, this may not be the place for you.  Prices are reasonable, and service is fairly quick.

  • Review from Joseph M.

    Seattle, WA

    2.0 star rating
    3/4/2012 1 Check-in Here

    Heard great things about this place but honestly was underwhelmed..  Got the wonton and beef brisket soup along with a chinese donut.  I didn't think it tasted any better than any other wonton soup and I donut seemed super greasy as well.

  • Review from Tom N.

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    • 116 reviews

    Seattle, WA

    5.0 star rating
    12/28/2011 1 photo 11 Check-ins Here

    Do you ever wonder why whenever you walk around this place it smells like wonton? Well I do and it's annoying because it makes me curious about trying this place at first and it makes me hungry when I actually like this place. I believe they have a fan blowing out all the wonton fanboys/girls to try this place out.
    You won't be disappointed it though. I believed my special order was #14... or was it #16, I forgot, but it was with some siu dumping and I had to get some beef meat for my skinny ass.
    This place accepts cash only and it seems to be always packed. I wish this place opens later than 8PM because I would love to travel to this place for the best wonton noodles in the I.D. district.

  • Review from Linda C.

    Seattle, WA

    4.0 star rating
    10/21/2011

    Two words:

    Vegetarian congee.

    Delish!

  • Review from Phil N.

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    • 34 reviews

    San Jose, CA

    5.0 star rating
    11/22/2011

    The wife found this place through Yelp due to the high ratings.  Mike (whoever this guy is) definitely doesn't disappoint.  Being a wonton noodle fanatic, we ordered the wonton noodle soup with beef brisket.  My wife ordered her the normal style and I ordered mine dry (i.e. soup on the side).  One thing that stood out was the broth and it was really beefy flavored, which had my taste buds going all crazy.  The Wonton, although only a quantity of 6, were pretty good but obviously not as big as the ones given at Good Taste in Beaverton, OR.  My litmus test is do they  fall apart when picked up with chopsticks?  if they do then it's a bad sign that a) it was overcooked and b) poor wonton stuffing skills.  

    The meat part of the beef brisket is easily torn apart which is a good sign that it has been stewed for quite some time.  The tendon part, however, is a kinda chewy, which is more to my taste and some people may not like it being that rubbery. But dude, if you really really like tendons, you eat them rubbery style anyways.  Otherwise, you wouldn't be ordering it in the first place, right?  My baby son was there and we also ordered the chicken porridge and the Chinese donuts.  Oh man, the Chinese donuts here are the best I've eaten.  They were hella oily (normal) and when I ate them the next day, they were still moist and crunchy.  This is usually not the case with other Chinese donuts if you take them home.  Ever had bread jerky?  No?  That's what they taste like - rock hard like wood.  The porridge was really good - perfect texture - even with the chicken mixed it.  My son loved it.

    Service was always with a smile and pretty quiet for a Chinese establishment.  Usually it's LOUD, at least to the places I've been, too.  Parking is good but we got there at 8pm.  Chinatown is surprisingly dead on a Saturday night.  Only complaint were two random dudes smoking weed outside.

    What else?  I give this place five stars since it's the only good noodle house I've experience in Seattle.  If it was any closer to Good Taste, I would have given it four stars.  All in all, with the cold weather and everything, this place hits the right spot.

  • Review from Crispina T.

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    • 35 reviews

    Bellevue, WA

    4.0 star rating
    3/13/2012

    I believe this is the best noodle house in Seattle. I love their Sui Kau and Wonton with egg noodle. Although the place is always packed, it is well worth the wait. I am definately a returning customer especially when you are dying for noodles.

  • Review from Jennifer O.

    Auburn, WA

    4.0 star rating
    11/15/2011 2 photos 2 Check-ins Here

    It's a cold and sunny day in Seattle, so I want Hot Soup!  
    I order the #9 Beef Brisket and Won Ton Noodle Soup and a 1/2 order of Chinese Donuts.  The Chinese Donuts kind of remind me of if an Indian Flat Bread and Churro got together and made a little baby!
    The Brisket is Tender, The Won Ton's are Fat Pillows of Tasty Goodness, with a little Pork Meatball and a Shrimp in each one of them.  Broth not to Salty and the Soup was Really Hot.  Just what I needed on this Cold Seattle day.

  • Review from s z.

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    • 37 reviews

    Seattle, WA

    3.0 star rating
    1/3/2012

    Long story short:
    -FOOD IS SERVED HONG KONG-STYLE.  EVERYTHING IS PIPING HOT.  BE CAREFUL.  CO NOT SUE THEM IF YOU BURN YOURSELF.  THIS IS MY WARNING ON THEIR BEHALF.
    -I've had better congee.  The wontons were good though.
    -Food is not worth the wait when there is a wait.  Otherwise, go for it.  It's not bad.
    -Congee is about $5-6 a bowl.  It's $3-4 a bowl at dimsum places.
    -Chinese donut is $1.50 per person.
    -Congee is thinner than normal.

    You know, this is another place I am not understanding the ratings for.  It's not that good.  I showed up here at 3pm on a Sunday and the wait was UNBEARABLE.  The line was out the door.  My friend kept assuring me this was the best congee in all of Seattle.  I took her word for it since she loved the place so much.  

    My portion of the line finally shrunk inside the door so I wasn't waiting outside like the other chumps now.  As I stood inside, I felt darts and glares from a million eyes.  Sure, this probably wasn't happening, as my friend even told me, "Suzie, you're not that important.  No one is looking at you."  It's just that the place is SO SMALL and they crammed so many people in there that all you feel is self-consciousness and and almost unbearable discomfort of being there.  You're standing up in the middle of this 50'x50' dining space with about 20 people already dining and 10 people lined up along the middle of the floor.  

    The waitresses all looked highly stressed and were doing their best to be friendly to ask waiting patrons to pardon them.  This was understandable and excused.  I would HATE to work where they work.  We were offered menus while waiting for a seat to speed up the process.  My friend and I did not accept this offer as we were so close to some of the other patrons that the flaps of the large laminated menu were slapping the heads of those sitting and eating.

    When we sat down and finally got our order in and our food, I go to take a sip of my tea.  No one told me my tea was constantly held at a solid 700 degrees.  My tongue, teeth, and lips were all scalded.  Of course, this place is Hong Kong-styled and I'm assuming the tea is always served this hot.  

    About 10 minutes later, we received our food.  I ordered the chicken breast congee and my friend had the brisket and tripe wonton.  I wasn't impressed with my order.  Hers did look nice though.  My congee was too thin to what I'm used to.  I'm a Chinese girl born and raised in various parts of China.  I know what the authentic congee looks like and what I'm used to.  This was not right.  Congee isn't supposed to be soupy.  It's supposed to be thick with a consistency a bit thinner than oatmeal.  Because the congee was so thin, it shows you how many orders they had in a day.  The gluten in the rice was either not given a chance to expand because it was cooked in a hurry, or it was watered down.  My friend's wonton soup looked AMAZING, however.  It tasted pretty good too.  I had to season my congee with soysauce and salt because it was served with no flavor.  I almost forgot to mention the temperature similar to the tea.  I was so eager to eat and get out of there so the other patrons had a chance to eat that I again cooked my whole mouth with how hot this congee was.

    Everything was okay.  It wasn't good.  $5.50 a bowl of congee is teetering the high end for me.  Congee is normally $3-4 during any hour of dimsum and it even tastes better.  Plus, the Chinese donut is free.

  • Review from Kevin O.

    Seattle, WA

    4.0 star rating
    1/15/2012

    I have worked in the International District for over a year now so I have tried every noodle place in this area and Mikes Noodle is by far the best. I typically get the wonton and brisket and it is superb. The place is small so I typically get it to go. Be aware that this place is cash only so grab cash before you go. I'll be back!

  • Review from Martha C.

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    • 23 reviews

    Seattle, WA

    3.0 star rating
    12/18/2011

    Mike's Noodle House is always a fun place to go. I usually take friends who have never had Chinese noodles before. Last time I went after a football game. It is a good place to go if you want something warm on a cold night.

    The wonton noodles is a classic. A normal size is usually enough food for me but not my boyfriend. He usually asks for more noodles. I recommend the beef brisket wonton noodles. You usually get about 4 wontons and 4 good chucks of beef brisket.

    Warning though, I am usually really thirsty afterwards. Hopefully there isn't any MSG

  • Review from Loan N.

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    • 46 reviews

    Milpitas, CA

    3.0 star rating
    11/6/2011 1 Check-in Here

    Noodles with dumplings and squid balls were a perfect fix to a chilly day.  Went on a Saturday afternoon, and waited 10 mins for a table for two.

    Street parking is hard to find.  Ended up parking in a lot.

  • Review from Johnny L.

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    • 15 reviews

    Seattle, WA

    3.0 star rating
    9/29/2011

    I'm not going to hit on the food, the food was amazing, and I'll probably continue going here for the take-out because it was just... The best you can get really...
    As for the service, it was terrible. It took about 30 minutes to be seated, and some people were even awkwardly seated next to other diners. One old couple paid, and left, and another couple sat down, ordered their food, and ate for about 20 minutes before the waitress finally came and removed the plates from the previous couple.
    People who came after us were served before we did, and it was just overall not a place where you want to sit down and eat.
    I am however, happily sitting down at my table, eating a bowl of wonton soup takeout from this place as I am writing this review.
    Good stuff.

  • Review from Chris S.

    Dallas, TX

    4.0 star rating
    10/3/2011

    Tiny place, only takes cash, closes too early.  And still, yes please.  

    For Asians, this is soul food.  It's not overly complicated, it's not fancy, but it's not expensive.  It's comforting and delicious.  The prices are Asian-parents approved.  As in, they won't pitch a fit if you spend $24 to feed 3 people.

  • Review from Rich X.

    Seattle, WA

    3.0 star rating
    2/5/2012

    I am not personally a big fan of Chinese egg noodles but this house does a Pretty good job of preparing noodles. service was nice but the place is always packed! congee was on the plain side but if you like egg noodles this is a good place for you. other than that it's only ok.

  • Review from S W.

    • 3 friends
    • 25 reviews

    Seattle, WA

    5.0 star rating
    11/29/2011

    This place is the best cure for those cold dreary winter days. Pages and pages of different types of Congee and Noodles+Wontons for basically less than $7. Doesn't get much better than that!  Also, props for clearly explaining to potential customers with seafood allergies that there may be shellfish in the broth on the first page of the menu.

    FYI, hit up the ATM before you go! This place is cash only.

  • Review from Nicole T.

    • 3 friends
    • 20 reviews

    Seattle, WA

    2.0 star rating
    7/10/2011

    2 stars only for the food. 0 for service.

    My friend recommended this place for their congee so we went after work a couple times. And each time we would visit, it got worse - the service that is.

    First visit on a Monday, one of the ladies was vacuuming while there were customers..

    Second visit on a Wednesday, a lady is rolling wontons right in the dining area - no gloves, hands running through her hair - gross. Then, right after we got our food, a server comes and takes our condiment tray saying she needs to clean it and does not return with another one. And finally, it takes forever for us to get our bill when we were clearly finished with our food. When the server returns with our change, she stealthily cleans up our table making it awkward for my friend to reach over and retrieve her change, therefore giving her an automatic $6 tip she did not deserve.

    Congee was okay, but never coming back.

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