Shang Jie Kitchen

Not far from the Orange County border, this tiny, budget-friendly strip mall spot offers seriously good handmade Chinese noodles—possibly some of the best in town. Whether ordered in one of their comforting soups or stir-fried with lamb (listed in the “signature noodle” section), the noodles at Shang Ji Kitchen always come to the table buoyant, springy and long, with just enough bite texture-wise to keep you wanting more. We also like their Chinese cold cuts and salads, as well as their beef rolls.