Malan Noodles — Restaurant in La Puente

I been to this noodle house since they opened in first year and unfortunately, their overall quality is decline. This place used to be ok, its never been a good restaurant but it is acceptable. Server will get your order and get the food in dishes and bowls but they changed when time pass by.

Last time i been there was very disappointed. Noodle is Ok but price is not. Also, it took forever for them to make two bowl of noodles. I understand that make the noodles by hand but it was unbelievable waiting time, 20 minutes!!!! Can you believe it? The place is kind dark because the owner did not turn on the lights, at least not all of them. Its more like a fast food stand than a sit in restaurant. The server will just pick up your order and get it to you. That is the only service you will receive. Iced water tank is been place on one of the dinner table that you can get it by yourself. Wired, they still wants tip...

Anyway, not really recommend to any...

You will not regret eating these noodles! I have been eating here for many years. Their beef noodle soup is delicious and today I returned with a good friend to sit down and eat lunch like the good 'ole days.

They have reduced capacity due to current distancing requirements but it was nice to have a sit down meal out again. The fact it was such a delicious bowl of noodles made it that much better.

The noodle master (shi fu) has been there for many years and continues to create the noodles to your specifications. I believe he can turn dough into over 7 distinct noodle textures! So if you like liguini noodles, get the medium flat. If you like spaghetti, get the medium round. I hope you get the idea.

The onion pancake was a great addition as well. The staff is very helpful so if your Chinese vocabulary is limited, they will walk you through the menu choices. Come on by and support this...

My favorite noodle house outside of NY/NJ. Been going here for decades, ever since the Malan on Garfield closed down.

Some of the best, qq (chewy) -iest hand-pulled noodles, especially their triangle noodles, and their soups and chow mein flavors are mild and delicious when I'm not in the mood for the heat bomb at Rockstar/Even Life, my other staple favorite noodle place.

Their chung yao bang (green onion/scallion pancakes) are good too but I'd rather get the ones at Even Life tbh. Stick to the noodles. My favorites are the triangle with the beef soup and the thick round in the pork chow mein. I save my belt noodle stomach for EL so can't say how the wide flat noodles are here.

Finally, I adore the Hispanic guy who pulls the noodles here. It's a dying art, I hope...