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CA Noodle
Master Critic Review
CA Noodle
8.3
Specializing in hand-pulled noodles made fresh daily, CA Noodle serves authentic Chinese noodle soups with rich broths and generous portions. The braised beef noodle soup and chili oil pork noodles consistently earn raves from noodle enthusiasts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Braised Beef Noodle Soup, Chili Oil Pork Noodles, Big Plate Chicken with Noodle
Scores:
Value: 8.7
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 7.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Fresh hand-pulled noodles with perfect chewy texture made throughout the day
Who should go: Noodle soup lovers and solo diners
When to visit: Weekday lunch for shorter wait times
What to order: Braised beef soup, wide noodles, cucumber salad
Insider tip: Always order the wide noodles for best texture
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Strip mall parking lot behind McDonald's on Stanley, can be tight during peak hours but usually manageable
Dress code: Extremely casual - many customers in workout clothes or work uniforms
Noise level: Moderate to loud - open kitchen with noodle pulling station, lots of slurping encouraged
Weekend wait: 25-40 min peak times, no reservations taken - order via QR code while waiting
Weekday lunch: 5-10 min wait typical, can get busy 12-1:30pm with office crowd
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited - mushroom noodle soup and vegetable sides, most broths are meat-based
Vegan options: Very limited - only dry noodles with vegetables, broths contain animal products
Gluten-free options: No - this is a wheat noodle specialist, no rice noodle options
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal - casual cafeteria-style seating, you'll be slurping noodles, and service is order-at-counter. Better for established couples who love noodles.
Can I get a table without a reservation? They don't take reservations - it's first-come, first-served. Come at 11am or after 2pm to avoid crowds, expect waits during standard meal times.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes but limited - no kids menu, portions are huge, and limited non-noodle options. Kids 8+ who like noodles will enjoy watching the noodle pulling.
Best For
Better for: Superior hand-pulled noodle texture and authentic broths that beat any chain - closest thing to Taiwan/China street noodles in Pleasanton
Skip if: You want full-service dining or diverse menu options - head to Hunan Chef or Andy & Yu's for broader Chinese selections
Hours
Monday4:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday4:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday4:30pm - 9pm
Sunday4:30pm - 9pm