88 Beef Noodle - Arcadia

The premium beef noodle soup I got was a solid 2. I wanted to like the place more but there were too many factors making me dislike it. The meat offerings were alright and fair, and tripe is not always offered which was nice. However one of the tendons was still cold on the inside which was unfortunate. There were also two noodle clumps that were not separated properly, or at all during cooking which really sucked. As for the broth, I personally like things a but saltier/spicy but regardless I thought it was alright. It was not super rich, but I won't say it lacked flavor.. maybe just complexity? I also didn't find it spicy at all, but no mind I just added some more chili oil myself.If everything was hot unclumped I'd give this bowl a 3 star. The reason I'm currently rating this place a 3 is because the service was great and I didn't have any issues with that. I will say though, at the price point (20$ OTD tax/tip/service fee; which I understand is likely going to be the same in many places) I would probably not order it again. Just didn't seem worth it for a 3 star bowl.

The niu rou mian (Taiwanese beef noodle soup) is utterly fantastic. The broth is rich and delicious, with just the right amount of spice. The noodle portion was enormous, and the beef was melt in your mouth tender. I will definitely be going back to 88 Beef Noodle. What a wonderfully comforting meal on a cold day.Food: 5/5

Tuesday work Lunch November temps be droppin so my wonton soup craving kicks in hard. Ordered over the phone after brief text flurry with coworker to share: 1 wonton soup me 1 leek pancake her Quoted 15 min Food was ready and packed on time Entered and noted One staff taking lunch but immediately addressed me when I came in (in mandarin). I don 't speak Chinese but understood phone and adapted to the context. To go service was simple and efficient. Wonton soup was to my taste, very good. 8 Roughly golf ball size wontons packed in broth. Leek pancake is a filled pan fried item with what looks like, glass noodle, chive, chopped tofu, egg, and probably leek unless leek chives. Good flavor and size, 2 large half circles with a ton of filling. One order fills the container and each of 2 portions is about 1 inch of filling and a reasonably thin pan fried skin, not thick or doughy. I understand that both will be best fresh in store but the wonton soup travelled well back to my office and the leek pancake was probably less crispy but still tasty. Enjoyed lunch! Will be back!

This is my favorite traditional Taiwanese beef noodle in the area my favorite interpretation goes to Mandarin Deli but for a traditional hot bowl of good broth, noodles, and beef? 88 all the way.Getting here:Easily seen from Baldwin Ave, 88 Beef Noodle is in its own small building in a parking lot shared with others. There are a few 30 minute spots right in front for easy pick up but usually we can wrangle a spot elsewhere.Ambiance:The owner lady is usually around or maybe chilling at a table, and she greets and seats you immediately usually no wait! Tables and seats fairly starkly modern, a counter area for take out pickups on your right and glass all around; tables stocked with sauces and utensils. Pretty straightforward spot and not particularly romantic or anything.Food/Drink:88 Noodle delivers on comfort food that 's well seasoned and with good portions.Beef Noodle Soup: The #4 spicy half beef half tendon noodle soup is my usual order; greens, a scattering of green onions on top, and a deep and savory broth with noodles very Q /toothsome/springy and soft tendons and very meaty flavored beef chunks. Not served with pickled veggies but it doesn 't need it I love strong flavors and this soup is wonderful. Price is higher than competitors but with the quality and quantity of beef and noodles, I think worth it.The watermelon drink is very refreshing during hot summers I believe they do not have A/C and leave the door open for a breeze for hot days .Shoutout to the hot pot too! We tried Pickled Hot Pot which is made with pickled veggies we missed this traditional taste from Taiwan and wanted to see how they made it. Oh man. The lady comes by with a covered metal bowl with a flame underneath, and boom that nostalgic scent of pickled veggies and the broth is STRONG and SOUR which is unabashedly what we were looking for. Excellent Excellent. Even with all of the toppings, that level of flavor makes sure every bite is still worth savoring without your palate tiring of it.So far anything we 've ordered has been excellent. Oxtail noodles great, with similar strong depth of flavor. Fried noodles #8 ? Lots of toppings and seasoned well. Fried rice #17 ? Same deal.Service:The owner lady is friendly as with many local/hole in the wall type eateries it 's pretty relaxed here and you don 't feel rushed. The first time we came here we were slightly amused at how she loudly announced our orders to the kitchen just part of the experience : will be coming back as usual, again and again.Parking: Parking lot on site

This is a nice place for Beef Noodle Soup. I got their #1 House Beef Soup and the meat was tender and flavorful. Also I highly recommend the Mango Smoothie for a drink. The owner was friendly and there's free parking in lot outside.