
MinMin Noodle Bar
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About MinMin Noodle Bar
At Unit 9 in Birmingham, MinMin Noodle Bar is a restaurant with its menu organized by number, such as the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken listed as item 12. Regularly ordered dishes include king prawn noodle soup, salt and pepper squid, roast duck, and pork belly in pork broth with ramen noodles, and egg noodles can be added to a bowl as an upgrade for an extra £1. Garlic chicken with boiled rice, beef brisket soup, and salt and pepper prawns also appear on the table. Alongside the food, the drinks list includes a mint and lime option and a honey and ginger option. The restaurant sits next to a large Chinese supermarket, and parking is available outside for those stopping in.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salt and pepper squid/prawns, beef brisket soup, generous portion sizes and mint and lime drink.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salt and pepper squid/prawns, beef brisket soup, generous portion sizes and mint and lime drink.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the noodle soups and stir fried dishes as the draw, with the king prawn noodle soup and beef brisket soup singled out repeatedly for their flavour, alongside praise for the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken and salt and pepper prawns with noodles arriving fresh and generously portioned. Close behind, drinks earn their own mentions, especially the mint and lime drink and the honey and ginger drink. Several also highlight quick, friendly service and welcoming staff, and the location next to a Chinese supermarket comes up often as a reason to stop in. The only recurring complaint is minor: one reviewer found the rice bland and too soft, and another noted the salt and pepper squid's coating was a bit heavy, though both still rated their overall meal highly. Multiple diners say they return often, describing repeat visits and consistent 10 out of 10 experiences with the same dishes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the noodle soups and stir fried dishes as the draw, with the king prawn noodle soup and beef brisket soup singled out repeatedly for their flavour, alongside praise for the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken and salt and pepper prawns with noodles arriving fresh and generously portioned. Close behind, drinks earn their own mentions, especially the mint and lime drink and the honey and ginger drink. Several also highlight quick, friendly service and welcoming staff, and the location next to a Chinese supermarket comes up often as a reason to stop in. The only recurring complaint is minor: one reviewer found the rice bland and too soft, and another noted the salt and pepper squid's coating was a bit heavy, though both still rated their overall meal highly. Multiple diners say they return often, describing repeat visits and consistent 10 out of 10 experiences with the same dishes.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Came here with a friend who had never tried authentic Asian food before, and it was a lovely experience! The Soy Sauce Chicken was tender and flavorful without being overly salty. Upgrading to the egg noodles for an extra £1 was definitely worth it, as they were high quality and perfectly cooked. The stir fried veggies had a subtle, pleasant spice level that is great if you enjoy a little heat! The location is super convenient, set right in an area packed with great Japanese and Chinese spots, plus a large Chinese supermarket nearby. It is perfect for grabbing groceries or exploring after your meal. Highly recommend!”
- Google user
“Very pleased for the food quality and taste, id definitely come back, friendly staff too.”
- Google user
“MinMin Noodle Bar was such a fantastic experience 😊 We visited around 6 pm and everything was brilliant from start to finish. The staff were so nice, friendly, and welcoming, and the service was impressively quick. Our drinks arrived in less than 5 minutes after ordering, which was a great start. I ordered the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken, number 12 on the menu, and it was absolutely beautiful. Fresh, full of flavour, nicely presented, and really satisfying. The portion felt generous and the food had that lovely mix of freshness, warmth, and comfort. The place itself was clean, relaxed, and easy to enjoy. There is plenty of parking outside, which makes it really convenient, and the whole area has such a unique feel to it. It honestly felt like stepping into a different little food adventure abroad, with lots of interesting places around and a great atmosphere. Overall, incredible food, quick service, friendly staff, clean surroundings, and easy parking. Definitely a place I would recommend and happily come back to 🌟🍜”
- Google user
“A Hidden Gem Worth Seeking Out As visitors to the area, we stumbled upon this quirky little restaurant with no expectations — and were pleasantly surprised. Spotting the food on other diners’ tables as we walked in was enough to get us excited, and it didn’t disappoint. We ordered the king prawn noodle soup, duck with egg fried rice, and salt and pepper squid. The squid’s flour coating was a little heavy, but the flavour was still good. The noodle soup was a highlight for me — really lovely. Portion sizes were generous throughout. I also tried sweet potato noodles for the first time; they weren’t quite my thing, but I’m glad I was adventurous! And the mint and lime drink? Absolutely delicious — don’t skip it. Our server Nicole deserves a special mention. She was warm, helpful in guiding our order, and attentive throughout — exactly the kind of service that makes a meal memorable. We’d happily return next time we’re in the area. If you’re passing through and spot it, go in.”
- Google user
“Surprisingly good place for the area. We had pad thai, beef ho fun and triple roast rice! Would come again :)”
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near MinMin Noodle Bar
- Taste of Khyber Restaurant4.43,8570.7 miWheelchair accessible
chapli kebab, charsi/lamb karahi, mixed grill platter
- Khyber Pass Restaurant4.13930.9 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingGood for kids
charsi karahi, biryani, seekh kebab
- Bucks Chicken Birmingham4.71131.5 mi
bucks bun chicken tenders, bucks house sauce, fries taste of old oil
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinMin Noodle BarOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5433 | — | £10–20 | salt and pepper squid/prawns, beef brisket soup, generous portion sizes |
| Taste of Khyber RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.43,857 | 0.7 mi | — | chapli kebab, charsi/lamb karahi, mixed grill platter |
| Khyber Pass RestaurantOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.1393 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | charsi karahi, biryani, seekh kebab |
| Bucks Chicken Birmingham | 4.7113 | 1.5 mi | — | bucks bun chicken tenders, bucks house sauce, fries taste of old oil |
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