Absolutely the very best Pork belly on steam buns in the city, maybe even Texas - to die for!!
I literally crave mings all the time. The only down side used to ever that you could only get it on weekends at the farmers market so I was dragging my ass out of bed at 8 am on a Saturday for some noodles. Now that they have their shop noodles are avaible all the time, thank god. My favorite order is the spicy sichuan noodles, "white girl spicy" with a sloppy on the side. Ask for extra ginger dressing too. So good.
Noodles were excellent. The building and surrounding area is so adorable. Love the idea of the old train being converted into restaurant. Outside seating was lovely on a fresh day. Inside seating is available also. Unisex restroom. Chef 👨🍳 that went to CIA .. local feral cats 🐈 lounging about.. the pulled pork steamed bun is out of this world! 😻 Great job.
1st time here but the food was great. The steamed buns were a great mix of flavors. And the daily special for tonight (I forgot the name) was so perfect I ate it too fast to savor it all. We'll definitely be returning soon.
Tucked away in a little red train car in San Antonio's Olmos Park neighborhood, Ming's Noodle Bar is owned by the charming Ming Qian who rocks magical unicorn hats and has the best mash-up of Chinese and Texas swag this side of the Rio Grande!
When I asked where she acquired her authentic knowledge of Chinese cuisine, she listed just about every relative, from her mom to grandparents to her husband. Originally from Beijing, Ming first brought her handcrafted delicacies, ready-to-eat noodles and buns to the Pearl Farmers Market in 2011. But as demand grew, she decided to open Ming's Noodle Bar with a menu featuring spicy ma la noodles, edamame rice noodle bowls, Asian chicken fajita steamed buns and more.
The vibe at Ming's is so mellow and casual that you might even catch local celebrity cats Frankie and Jerry hanging out and enjoying a spot of sunlight on the deck. This is the perfect spot to refuel mid-day if you're checking out the fantastic local shops in Olmos Park.
Spicy coconut noodles were excellent. I was so hungry but managed to pace myself to savor every slurp of the broth, noodles and melty pork belly. I love how they sliced the pork so you could control the proportions of each ingredient. Soul warming goodness on a chilly day.
I had dinner here last night and fell in love with their steamed buns. They also serve a delightful selection of Chinese sodas and beers. The decoration, especially the exterior, was quite adorable. I ordered the lucky dragon noodles and will be back to try the spicy Sichuan. Truly the best spot for Chinese provincial food in San Antonio.
Excellent noodles in a train car...fresh, nice portion...don't leave without trying the pork belly buns...2 wasn't enough.. courteous staff made it an enjoyable meal...
We ordered take out from Ming's Noodle Bar for the first time today and we are in LOVE! I had been craving a good vegetarian steam bun and my SO loves pork belly, so this place was perfect for both of us. Will definitely be back.
From the minute one walks into this establishment they feel so welcomed and appreciated! The staff is friendly as well as helpful when customers are reviewing menu items. The place is small but always very clean. Also, despite having only a couple people in the kitchen and always having a number of customers to serve, they manage to get the food out fast and it's nice and hot. Everything I've tried from here has been so delicious! I especially love the Sloopy!
Both dishes I’ve had are awesome. Definitely coming back
Ming’s is definitely going on our list of places for my friends, boyfriend, and I are going to frequent! Their buns are deliciously well balanced in their flavors; we tried the noodle and pork belly one. Oh, man.. that pork belly.. amazing! The noodle bun was so fresh and the perfect texture as well. The mantou/ “bread” on the buns is soft—just as it should be!
We also tried out the spicy Sichuan noodle bowl and Thai curry noodle bowl. The spicy noodle bowl’s egg noodles were texturally perfect. The veggies were crisp, fresh, and tasty. Authentic Thai flavors were found in the curry bowl!
Also, the location is just neat, as it’s in a train car with indoor and outdoor seating! I’ve seen people complain about the cats, but honestly.. just ignore them if you don’t like their presence. They’re not aggressive, and they certainly won’t pounce on you or at your food. I personally grew attached to a little chunky grey one, haha.
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