"Speedy service once you get in, but this place seems very popular and there’s a good line most of the time. The foods good but it’s also standard for this type of restaurant, nothing really stands out but will still pick this over DTF, and save some money along the way. The numbing noodles were good, get that."

"The spicy chicken flat noodles and Lanzhou beef noodle soup were very good. Pork dumplings in chili oil were not as good as DTF. The pork hamburger was good, however they forgot about it and it came 20min after we finished eating everything else after we asked 3 times for it. Bean curd appetizer: the bean curds (dried tofu skin) was very stiff, the way I like it, but others may find it too hard. Taste was spot on."

"Stumbled upon this place by chance, walking to a nearby restaurant. Boy am I glad! The service, atmosphere and quality were great. We tried the spicy beef soup, traditional beef soup, and also the pork wonton in chili oil (OMGGG YUM). Also, tried a couple cocktails (highly recommend the lychee drink) I definitely plan on going back and trying more menu items. They had only been open 2 days, so very impressive for such a new restaurant. What really set this place apart from other similar restaurants, is the hand stretched noodles. And the option to choose your noodle type for each soup dish. I order wonton in chili oil at every restaurant to compare and contrast. And between Xin Ding, Duckhouse, and Hengry Dumpling house, I think the wonton here was the best! Flavor wise and texture was the best! And the price point was better too."

"X Noodles & Dumplings is the kind of place Portland pretends it is not obsessed with, and then secretly builds its entire week around. From the moment you sit down, they do not just hand you a menu. They walk you through it like a trusted friend who knows you are about to make excellent life choices but needs gentle guidance. This is essential, because otherwise you might miss something, and missing something here would be tragic. Let’s start with the shao mai. These are not just dumplings. These are tiny, perfect flavor parcels that feel like they were engineered by someone who truly cares about joy. Light, savory, deeply satisfying. Then the pan-fried dumplings show up and casually reset your standards for what “crispy bottom, juicy center” even means. The balance is ridiculous. Then there is the cucumber salad. Which has no business being this good. It is bright, punchy, refreshing, and somehow addictive. You order it thinking you are being responsible. You finish it wishing you had ordered two. The mushrooms are equally unhinged in the best way. Deep, savory, silky, and absolutely not optional. And then, just when you think you are peaking, the wontons in chili sauce arrive. This dish is pure chaos in a bowl. Heat, richness, umami, and just enough sweetness to keep you going back in for “one more bite” about seven more times. The beef noodle soup is the final boss. The broth is deeply rich, comforting, and layered in a way that feels both nostalgic and wildly impressive. The noodles are made by hand, and you can taste that. They have that perfect chew, that perfect bounce, that perfect “why do all noodles not taste like this” quality. All of this happens in a space that feels cozy, modern, clean, and quietly cool in that very Portland way. Warm lighting, relaxed energy, no weird pretension, just a place that wants you to sit, eat, talk, and be happy. The service is impeccable without being stiff. Attentive, friendly, helpful, and genuinely warm. X Noodles & Dumplings is comfort food with standards. It is serious cooking that does not take itself too seriously. It is where you go when you want to be impressed, well fed, and emotionally supported by noodles. Portland has a lot of food. This is the kind you remember."

"As someone who just got back from a trip to China, this place *really* hits the spot. Dropped by during my lunch break after realizing it’s super close by (at least when it’s not pouring rain 😅). I had the spicy beef noodle soup with thick noodles, and it was excellent. I really appreciate that you can swap noodle types to match your preference, and it was awesome to watch the cooks making the noodles by hand. Another big plus: they’re very generous with the meat. The spice level was well balanced; personally, I’d love it even spicier, but I get that it’s calibrated for a wider audience. Also tried the sticky rice siu mai, which was another solid choice. Overall, very satisfying and authentic flavors. Definitely a go-to place."