Restaurant Big Bowl Noodle

I absolutely loved this place and was impressed from start to finish. We started with two side dishes: the tofu skin with chili oil and the crispy cucumbers. Both were delicious in their own way. The tofu skin had just the right amount of heat, with the chili oil adding depth without overpowering the delicate flavor of the tofu. The cucumbers were fresh, crunchy, and seasoned perfectly, a refreshing balance to the spicier elements of the meal. Together, these sides already set a very high standard. For my main dish, I ordered number 23 with noodles type E. The noodles themselves were a highlight: perfectly cooked, with that slightly chewy texture that only comes from fresh, handmade noodles. They absorbed the flavors beautifully and paired wonderfully with the minced pork. The pork was seasoned so well that every bite felt rich and satisfying, without ever being too heavy. It was one of those dishes where you know you’ll be craving it again later. My husband ordered noodles with chicken, and his dish was just as impressive. The chicken was tender and flavorful, working harmoniously with the same fresh noodles and seasonings. He was equally enthusiastic about his choice, which says a lot, since we often have different tastes. What stood out most was how authentic everything tasted. This isn’t the kind of food you stumble across easily in Helsinki. It felt like a real gem, offering flavors that were both comforting and unique. Highly recommend!

I didn’t come to Finland expecting to find hand-stretched Lanzhou noodles—but here we are. Big Bowl Noodle had me doing a double take on my first trip to Helsinki. Tucked away in this Nordic capital was a spot slinging legit bowls of beef noodle soup with the kind of care and technique you don’t fake. I went in skeptical—left impressed. I ordered the wide noodles, max heat. Broth was rich, beef was tender, and the noodles had that perfect bite. Tried the tofu skin with chili oil too—solid, though I could’ve used more garlic and a hit of cilantro to really bring it home. Still, this place punches way above its weight. Oh, and I almost forgot the cup of chili oil on every table. I thought someone had left their coffee, but it's a really spicy bowl of condiment that I recommend everyone to put a bit spoonful into their dish! Finland, of all places, serving up real-deal Lanzhou noodles? Wild. But I’m not complaining.

Fresh and delicious noodles! It gets busy in the evening, but worth the wait. I went two days in a row and will definitely be back on my next visit!

It was very delicious Asian noodle restaurant. It's just a few minutes' walk from Kamppi. I arrived right when they opened, but they quickly filled up. There are five types of noodles to choose from. The dry noodles were probably the best noodle dish I had in Helsinki. I really liked the taste. I strongly recommend to go there if you want to eat noodles. The staff were very friendly. I'd definitely go back.

We visited Big Bowl Noodle a few days ago, lured in by the glowing Google reviews and the promise of hand-pulled authenticity. The chef even recommended the Lanzhou Ramen with Beef (item 21), and we also tried the Spring Onion Oil Noodles with Prawns (item 24). With those choices, we thought we couldn’t go wrong. Oh, how naïve we were. The good news first: the portions are generous. In fact, they’re so generous that we wondered if the restaurant’s real business model is to feed you once and make sure you don’t need to eat again until next week. The bad news: when you finally take a bite, you realize that quantity does not equal quality. Both dishes were bland, flat, and, frankly, disappointing—especially when compared with the same classics I’ve had in Mainland China. Yes, the food is “authentic,” but authenticity alone isn’t enough. A dish can come straight from its cultural birthplace and still taste uninspired. Sadly, that was our experience here. For the price we paid, we were hoping for fireworks, but all we got was a wet sparkler. We walked in curious and optimistic; we walked out full, but not in the way we’d hoped. Safe to say, this was a one-time adventure for us.