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Tasty Noodle House – Sawtelle
$$ · Chinese

2117 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (424) 248-3232
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Tasty Noodle House – Sawtelle 7.4
Sawtelle
Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Solo Dining Sanctuaries Comfort Food Classics
A Shanghainese kitchen on the Sawtelle corridor that draws Westside regulars for its xiao long bao, pan-fried shengjian bao with properly crisped bottoms, and a deep noodle and wok menu priced well below the neighborhood average. Service leans efficient over warm, and the experience can swing between genuinely satisfying and uneven depending on the visit—reflected in a notably polarized review history. Best approached as a budget-friendly weekday lunch stop where you stick to the dumpling and cold-dish lineup.
Must-Try Dishes: Shanghai Xiao Long Bao, House Sauce Noodles (zha jiang mian), Pan-Fried Pork Buns
Scores:
Value: 8 Service: 7 Consistency: 6.5 Food Quality: 7.5 Atmosphere: 7.5 Cultural Relevance: 7.5
What makes it special: Shanghai comfort staples delivered without a wait.
Who should go: Noodle-and-dumpling seekers on the Westside.
When to visit: Early dinner to avoid the Sawtelle rush.
What to order: Xiao long bao, zha jiang mian, pan-fried buns.
Insider tip: Pair dumplings with a simple greens side for balance.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Small plaza lot shared with neighboring shops—fills up fast around noon; street parking on Sawtelle is easier if you arrive before 11:30 AM
Noise level: Moderate—comfortable for conversation, not a loud scene
Weekday lunch: Packs out around noon—arrive by 11:30 or expect a short wait; kitchen is fast once seated
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Solid selection: Vegetable Dumpling, Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein, Mixed Vegetable Noodle Soup, Vegetarian Fried Rice, Green Onion Pancake, Eggplant Noodle Soup, Pumpkin Pancake
Vegan options: Several options including Cilantro & Shredded Tofu, Shanghai Kao Fu, and Spicy Cucumber Salad—menu labels vegan items
Best For
Better for: Shanghainese comfort food done right—scallion pancakes with serious flake, chili oil poached fish, and grilled pork buns with real char; bring a group to explore the deep menu
Consider Alternatives If: You're here specifically for soup dumplings—the XLB wrappers are inconsistent and not the star of the show

Hours

Monday11am - 9:30pm
Tuesday11am - 9:30pm
Wednesday11am - 9:30pm
Thursday11am - 9:30pm
Friday11am - 9:30pm
Saturday11am - 9:30pm
Sunday11am - 9:30pm