Vegan reviewer here! I went to Joe's Noodle House for the first time on Easter Sunday for dinner seeing they had ample vegetarian options. I called ahead to ask about if they could make them vegan and the woman on the phone said yes, they could make options vegan free of meat, eggs and milk and they were closing early due to the holiday. I came in and the place was pretty empty. I was greeted and seated immediately. I asked about the vegetarian menu and she said they combined it with the normal menu and to look for items that contained the letter V next to it. As I was browsing I noticed several items that could be vegan but didn't have a V next to it. When it came time to ordering I asked about some of those options and my server said yes, those could be made vegan. I went with shredded potatoes, vegetable lo mein with tofu and mixed vegetables with tofu. The food came out pretty quick and the portions were huge and could easily serve 2-3 people. The lo mein was great! It was exactly what I wanted flavor wise. The shredded potato had some slices of green bell pepper was also delicious and tasted very similar to other Chinese restaurants I frequent. Usually the shredded potato has slices of jalapeño but I was not mad at their rendition. The mixed vegetables was my least favorite dish because the brown sauce the veggies were cooked in didn't have as much flavor as I'd hoped and reminded me of a watery gravy. It was the healthier option of the bunch which was alright but not the flavor I was hoping for. It was still good though. They use braised tofu in their dishes which adds a nice texture to the dish. A bowl of rice was also included with my meal. I ate until I was full but made no dent in the three plates and asked for boxes. They packed them up for me which I appreciated and my total was $47 before tip. I was in and out quickly and love that I'll have left overs for at least 2-3 meals. The food is authentic and I'll definitely be back.
Yinzú Nairouz
The food was good, service was fast, and portions are big.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Damien
Went here for dinner. Food was good. In particular I thought the kung pao chicken and Dan Dan noodles with meat was very well seasoned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mike C.
Wanted to try for a while and finally did. Worth going for sure for authentic Sichuan style cuisine. Decent prices and portions, super fresh and very tasty. The menu is large and there are wonderful dishes to be had. The MaPo Tofu and the beef and pepper dishes were better than most others in the area. Lo Mein was a bit on the ginger side but still good. Other dishes all good. Will be back and highly recommend if you're in the mood for the real deal food.
Kandace N.
Recently ventured back to Joe's Noodle House per having not been for a couple years. After reading the extensive menu, we started with the scallion pancake and steamed pork buns. A generously sized scallion pancake compared to other establishments. The steamed pork buns were just okay. Main dishes, Kung Pao Chicken, Ma Po Tofu and Pork with rice cakes and an order of Pineapple rice. Kung Pao Chicken good sized portion, was too sweet and the sauce was very syrupy. The Ma Po Tofu was a good size portion with nice heat. Pork with rice cakes, also a good portion but salty. Finally, the pineapple rice was bright yellow, sticky and overwhelmingly sweet. A few of use experienced and picked out sugar granular. Hospitality was good, ambiance not exciting and prices were reasonable if you're looking for a quick meal.
Lori A
It was our first time ordering food from here, and we took it to go. The soups were excellent. Our three main dishes were a big disappointment. There was barely any meat in my drunken noodle beef dish. The noodles were stuck oily and soggy at the same time. It was very bland.I could’ve been eating a blanket. The pineapple fried rice with chicken did have a decent amount of chicken and pineapple. The rice had a light sweet flavor to it, but overall it was bland. Kung Pao Chicken had a lot of heat to it, but no flavor. I had high hopes for a great meal due to the number of reviews and high ratings.I will say the food was ready when we went to pick it up and check out was quick.
Food: 1
Service: 4
Gwen S.
The menu is quite extensive but the dishes we tried were all quite good. The hot and sour soup is tasty and nicely seasoned. The Shrimp dumplings are flavorful as are the green beans and the steamed flounder. The tables are closely spaced and the decor will not win any awards but good food reasonably priced is the name of the game here.
K Peterson
Scallion pancakes best I ever had - light and crispy, very tasty. Hot and sour soup and steamed bun dumplings also tasty and filling.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Huang
Went there tonight for a take out for the first time to trying their food! As a Chinese who born and raised in China, their food is so damn good! tast very good! Very authentic! The waiter's attitude is also very good! Come with friends next time! ! !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brintha V.
My husband and I have tried soooo many Chinese restaurants in and around DC looking for an incredible, basic Chinese place (to fill our hole of Mulan Asian Bistro in Memphis, TN)! NOBODY MAKES BETTER FRIED RICE THAN EDDIE PAO!!!! We have tried everything from Taipei Tokyo & Far East Restaurant to Lao Sze Chuan & Peter Chang/Q by Peter Chang, but still haven't found that exact one. Joe's Noodle House has fit the bill for great Chinese dishes (Mongolian Beef (or Chicken) w/Cumin, Ma-Po Tofu (without pork), Celery and Pressed Bean Curd, and the Three Pepper Chicken. The Chili sauce is great, but I especially LOVE that you can ask for white meat/chicken breast for $1 more! The fried rice was the closest but needed more veg and egg. We also preferred the Egg Drop Soup from Far East (w/extra fried wontons... small comes with soup, but larger bag for $1). Jin our server was SUPER NICE and helpful in recommending dishes and alterations to regular menu items! It's not fancy, but excellent food; I see why they have gotten so many good reviews and awards!
The food was not done n the service was not very good 1st and last time I be going there
Ellen M.
An unpretentious place that serves some of the best Szechuan food I've had in along time. We asked the server for recommendations and she suggested stir fried pork with leeks and hot pepper. We also ordered home style fried tofu. As a last minute add- on, I ordered a large hot and sour soup - a terrific rendition. Two of us had a lot of leftovers and are looking forward to a repeat performance tonight.
Sharon J.
The noodle soups are very good. I would recommend beef noodle soup or the one with shiitake mushrooms.
David Rubenstein
Food seems to have improved.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: MA-PO Tofu w or w O Pork
Richard K.
For lovers of Ma La flavors, their spicy Sichuanese dishes are consistently delicious and is the reason why I'm a repeat customer. The food is better than other restaurants I've tried, IMHO. The restaurant closes in the afternoon which is inconvenient for me but I cannot fault them for that as many restaurants do that to prep for the dinner service. Ambiance is dark and dated but clean. It's a non-issue for me as I order to take away.
Vegan reviewer here! I went to Joe's Noodle House for the first time on Easter Sunday for dinner seeing they had ample vegetarian options. I called ahead to ask about if they could make them vegan and the woman on the phone said yes, they could make options vegan free of meat, eggs and milk and they were closing early due to the holiday. I came in and the place was pretty empty. I was greeted and seated immediately. I asked about the vegetarian menu and she said they combined it with the normal menu and to look for items that contained the letter V next to it. As I was browsing I noticed several items that could be vegan but didn't have a V next to it. When it came time to ordering I asked about some of those options and my server said yes, those could be made vegan. I went with shredded potatoes, vegetable lo mein with tofu and mixed vegetables with tofu. The food came out pretty quick and the portions were huge and could easily serve 2-3 people. The lo mein was great! It was exactly what I wanted flavor wise. The shredded potato had some slices of green bell pepper was also delicious and tasted very similar to other Chinese restaurants I frequent. Usually the shredded potato has slices of jalapeño but I was not mad at their rendition. The mixed vegetables was my least favorite dish because the brown sauce the veggies were cooked in didn't have as much flavor as I'd hoped and reminded me of a watery gravy. It was the healthier option of the bunch which was alright but not the flavor I was hoping for. It was still good though. They use braised tofu in their dishes which adds a nice texture to the dish. A bowl of rice was also included with my meal. I ate until I was full but made no dent in the three plates and asked for boxes. They packed them up for me which I appreciated and my total was $47 before tip. I was in and out quickly and love that I'll have left overs for at least 2-3 meals. The food is authentic and I'll definitely be back.
The food was good, service was fast, and portions are big.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went here for dinner. Food was good. In particular I thought the kung pao chicken and Dan Dan noodles with meat was very well seasoned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wanted to try for a while and finally did. Worth going for sure for authentic Sichuan style cuisine. Decent prices and portions, super fresh and very tasty. The menu is large and there are wonderful dishes to be had. The MaPo Tofu and the beef and pepper dishes were better than most others in the area. Lo Mein was a bit on the ginger side but still good. Other dishes all good. Will be back and highly recommend if you're in the mood for the real deal food.
Recently ventured back to Joe's Noodle House per having not been for a couple years. After reading the extensive menu, we started with the scallion pancake and steamed pork buns. A generously sized scallion pancake compared to other establishments. The steamed pork buns were just okay. Main dishes, Kung Pao Chicken, Ma Po Tofu and Pork with rice cakes and an order of Pineapple rice. Kung Pao Chicken good sized portion, was too sweet and the sauce was very syrupy. The Ma Po Tofu was a good size portion with nice heat. Pork with rice cakes, also a good portion but salty. Finally, the pineapple rice was bright yellow, sticky and overwhelmingly sweet. A few of use experienced and picked out sugar granular. Hospitality was good, ambiance not exciting and prices were reasonable if you're looking for a quick meal.
It was our first time ordering food from here, and we took it to go. The soups were excellent. Our three main dishes were a big disappointment. There was barely any meat in my drunken noodle beef dish. The noodles were stuck oily and soggy at the same time. It was very bland.I could’ve been eating a blanket. The pineapple fried rice with chicken did have a decent amount of chicken and pineapple. The rice had a light sweet flavor to it, but overall it was bland. Kung Pao Chicken had a lot of heat to it, but no flavor. I had high hopes for a great meal due to the number of reviews and high ratings.I will say the food was ready when we went to pick it up and check out was quick.
Food: 1
Service: 4
The menu is quite extensive but the dishes we tried were all quite good. The hot and sour soup is tasty and nicely seasoned. The Shrimp dumplings are flavorful as are the green beans and the steamed flounder. The tables are closely spaced and the decor will not win any awards but good food reasonably priced is the name of the game here.
Scallion pancakes best I ever had - light and crispy, very tasty. Hot and sour soup and steamed bun dumplings also tasty and filling.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there tonight for a take out for the first time to trying their food! As a Chinese who born and raised in China, their food is so damn good! tast very good! Very authentic! The waiter's attitude is also very good! Come with friends next time! ! !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I have tried soooo many Chinese restaurants in and around DC looking for an incredible, basic Chinese place (to fill our hole of Mulan Asian Bistro in Memphis, TN)! NOBODY MAKES BETTER FRIED RICE THAN EDDIE PAO!!!! We have tried everything from Taipei Tokyo & Far East Restaurant to Lao Sze Chuan & Peter Chang/Q by Peter Chang, but still haven't found that exact one. Joe's Noodle House has fit the bill for great Chinese dishes (Mongolian Beef (or Chicken) w/Cumin, Ma-Po Tofu (without pork), Celery and Pressed Bean Curd, and the Three Pepper Chicken. The Chili sauce is great, but I especially LOVE that you can ask for white meat/chicken breast for $1 more! The fried rice was the closest but needed more veg and egg. We also preferred the Egg Drop Soup from Far East (w/extra fried wontons... small comes with soup, but larger bag for $1). Jin our server was SUPER NICE and helpful in recommending dishes and alterations to regular menu items! It's not fancy, but excellent food; I see why they have gotten so many good reviews and awards!
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The food was not done n the service was not very good 1st and last time I be going there
An unpretentious place that serves some of the best Szechuan food I've had in along time. We asked the server for recommendations and she suggested stir fried pork with leeks and hot pepper. We also ordered home style fried tofu. As a last minute add- on, I ordered a large hot and sour soup - a terrific rendition. Two of us had a lot of leftovers and are looking forward to a repeat performance tonight.
The noodle soups are very good. I would recommend beef noodle soup or the one with shiitake mushrooms.
Food seems to have improved.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: MA-PO Tofu w or w O Pork
For lovers of Ma La flavors, their spicy Sichuanese dishes are consistently delicious and is the reason why I'm a repeat customer. The food is better than other restaurants I've tried, IMHO. The restaurant closes in the afternoon which is inconvenient for me but I cannot fault them for that as many restaurants do that to prep for the dinner service. Ambiance is dark and dated but clean. It's a non-issue for me as I order to take away.