A lot of people have said that Northern Cafe was comparable, if not better, than Din Tai Fung, so I had to check it out! They specialize in authentic Chinese handmade noodles and dumplings and so much more. The steamed pork dumplings were juicy and you can really taste the freshness The pan fried dumplings and beef roll were huge! Super crispy on the outside with lots of flavor. I really enjoyed the steamed bun filled with red bean It wasn't too sweet and was the perfect treat after a delicious meal. Overall I thought this place was solid and could be a good alternative to DTF if you're not trying to wait in super long lines

Came here for a family dinner and it was perfect choice! If you're looking for great value and shareable portions, definitely a place to visit. Items we tried and really enjoyed included: Golden Prime Beef Soup: For less than $20, this is an absolute steal! Great spice level and sooo much beef. Highly recommend sharing this dish with maybe a side of rice. Golden Prime Beef Noodle Soup: They actually brought this out by accident and gave it to us anyways. But same concept as the soup but packed with noodles. Most of their noodle dishes are under $15 and they come with plenty to share. (also handmade noodles!) Wontons in Chili Oil: A staple dish and we enjoyed these. The wontons were huge and they were juicy. Beef Roll: Also a must order, flaky roll on the outside and great ratio of meat on the inside. Overall, from my first experience here, we all really enjoyed it and had plenty of leftovers (though they don't hold very well the next few days, so I recommend enjoying your food there!)

I ordered take out for lunch today. I ordered Home Style Chow Mein, Beef Roll, and sweet & sour fish fillet. They were all good and delicious! The chow mein had a good texture, not soft or too firm, almost like a thinner version of Udon. It was flavorful. However, I did not notice they do use a lot of oil as I see it on the bottom of the take out container. Beef roll was crispy. The sweet and sour fish fillet was nicely fried and tasty sauce on it. There are places that slab on sauces that make it gooey but this place did it very well! Indoor decor is nice with a traditional Chinese feel to it. Menu pricing looks like same price for lunch and dinner. Do not see any lunch specials. Would like to try their other dishes next time.

The food is so tasty! They have the best onion pancake and the sour cabbage lamp soup! We tried the sweet and sour fish for the first time, everyone LOVE it! We will definitely come back again!

If you are looking for flavorful and delicious food, Northern Cafe is the spot to go. My family and I come about 3x a month and their food is CONSISTENTLY delicious. Not sure why the overall rating is 3 stars. They have a large variety of noodle/rice dishes. The beef noodle soup is clean yet flavorful w/a kick of spicy. Entrees: Pickled Peppers and Sauerkraut Beef Noodle Soup (regular noodles) 3 Cold Appetizers (cucumber, mushroom, seaweed) Stir Fried Lamb Noodles Pork Spare Ribs Cumin lamb Beef wrap Lamb saukeret soup IG: @gabxeatz

The service was nice. They seated me right away. You are able to place an order thru their table barcode, although I prefer to order it in person. The noodle was how I remembered it. The beef was tender, the soup was savory. The cold dish was tasty, the marinated peanuts on top were the best.

Not sure why the overall rating is a three. I think this is a solid four. The flavors are good, the service is quick and the portions are big (especially the noodle soups). When I mean big, I think you could easily share one noodle soup and a appetizer and leave satisfied. If you do plan on taking home left overs I'd recommend getting a dry noodle since the noodle soups would get too soggy.

Located in the same plaza as 99 Ranch and Bank of America, the parking lot is huge, but I know at certain times it can be tough to find a good spot. Place was very clean and bright! It's a nice little spot if you're craving fresh noodles. We were greeted by a very lovely woman who gave us the highlights of the menu. When you order noodle soup you choose what size/kind of noodles: extra thin, regular, large, flat, or knife sliced. I like texture in my noodles so I opted in for knife sliced. Beef Roll was really good. The scallion pancake was crispy and not too thick/doughy. I got the house special beef noodle soup. The broth was rich, savory, and not too salty. There was LOTS of noodles! I had to be conscious of my noodle to soup ratio as I ate. It was very filling, I only ate half of my bowl and took the rest home to eat later.