Welcome to Stretch the Noodle
Stretch the Noodle, a popular food cart in downtown Portland, specializes in freshly made, hand-pulled Chinese noodle dishes. Boasting a diverse menu offering various noodle styles like Chao Mian and La Mian, this cart has garnered a loyal following for its generous portions and flavorful combinations of meat and veggies. While some customers praise the noodles for their stretchy texture and toothsome bite, others note occasional inconsistencies in noodle firmness. Despite this, the overall consensus is positive, with customers eagerly returning for the spicy and delicious dishes. For a satisfying and affordable noodle experience, Stretch the Noodle is definitely worth a visit.
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Stretch the Noodle is a prominent presence in the Filipino - International Grocery scene, located at 203 Harding Blvd in Roseville, CA. This cozy spot offers a range of amenities, from reservations to catering services, making it a suitable choice for any occasion. The restaurant's diverse menu caters to various dietary preferences, with options for kids and groups alike.
Customer reviews speak highly of Stretch the Noodle's hand-pulled noodles, which are generously portioned and bursting with flavor. Dishes like Chao Mian and La Mian have garnered praise for their hearty and satisfying qualities, perfect for a lunchtime indulgence. The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident in the attention to detail put into each dish.
Overall, Stretch the Noodle stands out for its exceptional noodle offerings and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a noodle enthusiast or simply looking for a delicious meal, this spot is worth a visit. So next time you're craving a warm and comforting bowl of noodles, consider stopping by Stretch the Noodle for a memorable dining experience.

Is there a such thing as too many noodles? The answer is no, but this truck gave me enough food for 2 people for $13. Spectacular, couldn't have asked for me. The food truck pod was really cool too, live music on a sunny day, bathrooms available. I can't wait to try their other noodles!

One of the best food carts downtown and my most frequented. Delicious hand pulled noodles tossed with chili oil, meat, and veg. Simple. Well priced. Large portions. I consider myself a spicy food dude but I usually order "Medium" for heat. Wait time's usually not too long but if it's busy get comfy. It'll be worth the wait. Things have still been good since the change in ownership last year. Biggest complaint is there's a bit more variance in the noodles where sometimes they come out softer then I'd like but most of the things that make this cart great have stayed the same. Would be nice if they served drinks though. I almost always order the Chao Mian but the La Mian is also fantastic for a soupier mood. Biang-biang is great but left me wanting meat and veggies. Dan Dan is eh but I had it sans peanuts (allergy) so I feel like it's just not for me. If you're in the midtown beer garden it's really either this or Tokyo Sando. Both of their respective quality and value dwarfs all the other carts I've tried there so far. If you're really in the mood for another cuisine then follow your heart but mine lives at Stretch The Noodle.

I hate to recommend this place because the lines are already long at lunch but this is one of the best carts in all of Portland. Food is always tasty, the noodles are so good and the staff friendly. I

The food came out quick. Service was great. Food was spicy and delicious. Can't want to come back!

Busy, which means it was a 25 minute wait for the noodles to come out. Asking for a tip from the annoyed faced greeting is kind of funny. Asked for the lowest spice possible and it was still crazy hot. Handmade noodles had a nice chew but it is just noodles, nothing else mixed in.

Really great noodles and a variety of styles, along with very tender and flavorful meat and veg. What's not to like in the Chou Mein here? I usually avoid Chou Mein for being too Americanized, but this version is full of flavor, all kinds of veggies and really tasty marinated meat. The portion is massive, enough for 2 or even 3 and for $13 that's a heck of a deal! I will try the La Mein next time. The noodles on top were perfect, stretchy and toothsome! As I dug down, noodles became a bit more... well done, losing that stretch and chew. Not sure if that meansChao Mian they were overdone or just that's the nature of the beast that noodles continue to cook because your food is most definitely steaming hot when you get it. They didn't have diet soda, so I got a rice lager at the beer cart. Perfect pairing to the Medium spicy I chose. So many other great carts here too, ranging from the usual gyros and shawarma to some very different-looking Mexican and Indian choices. Shockingly busy here at 2:30 on a Wednesday afternoon. Come on down!

I was dying to try these noodles after seeing them on Tiktok as I'm a HUGE noodle fan. My boyfriend picked up the biang biang and dan dan noodles and we had a picnic. First, the portions are HUGE. For a lunch, I could say that two people could easily eat one noodle portion (+ maybe an appetizer) and be satisfied. The noodles are thick and there's plenty of sauce and meat in the portions too. The biggest thing I would like to note is that these should be definitely eaten right away. Although I don't think it was very long between when my boyfriend brought them/when we ate them (probably around 30-40 minutes), the noodles already became a bit too hard for my liking. (And, when it's re-heated it's definitely not the same either). The sauce was also okay in my opinion, but I can definitely see others really liking it! Overall, I love how much thought and work is put into these noodles (especially with their portions) and although it's not my favorite, I would recommend them to someone!

Food carts are a big deal in Portland and this was one of the ones I kept hearing about. They specialize in freshly made, hand-pulled Chinese noodle dishes which is something you don't see often. They're located downtown so the surrounding area isn't great, but the Midtown Beer Garden food cart pod that they're located in is a nice spot for lunch. There was a short line when we arrived on a Thursday afternoon and it moved pretty quickly. But then it took about 20-25 min. to get our food. We ordered La Mian ($12) and Chao Mian with Chicken and Shrimp ($14). Both were good sized portions that could be shared. The la mian is a beef noodle soup and it came out piping hot. It was tasty with veggies and chunks of tender beef. The chao mian is stir-fried noodles and you can choose what protein you want. The shrimp were large and cooked well. If I could've had all shrimp instead of chicken, I would've gotten that. Overall it was flavorful but also very spicy, and we only asked for mild spice. Maybe my expectations were too high but the noodles were not as soft and chewy as I was hoping they'd be. I also understand these are handmade noodles so they aren't going to be uniform but some of the noodles were too thick and doughy. If you're in the area, it's worth trying out this food cart as long as you can handle spicy food.