Tasty Noodle House
Family-style Shanghainese in Convoy Court — pan-fried pork buns, soup dumplings and big platters of noodles at small prices, with fast service and a walk-in table most nights.
- Buns & dumplings $6.99–16.50
- Parking: Brutal: come before 5pm or on a weekday lunch; weekend lunch often means parking in another lot
- Details checked Oct 2026.
4646 Convoy St Ste 110, San Diego, CA 92111
Tasty Noodle House is an inexpensive Chinese spot in Convoy Court on Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Shanghai grilled pork buns and the Xiao long bao. Parking is brutal.
Parking at Convoy Court
Brutal- Cost: Free for the first 2 hours
- Fills up: Fri, Sat, Sun 6–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 11am–1pm
- Shared with: RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen, The Fire Spot, Shabu Shabu House, formoosa and 4 more
Shared Convoy Court lot — come before 5pm or on a weekday lunch; weekend lunch often means parking in another lot.
Park once, walk to
- Min Sok Chon Karaoke · 1 min
- Prime Grill Korean BBQ Korean BBQ · 1 min
- Somi Somi Ah-boong · 1 min
- Sul & Beans Shaved Ice · 1 min
- Bonchon Convoy Korean Fried Chicken · 3 min
- China Max Dumpling House Dumplings · 3 min
Convoy Court guide Every lot on Convoy
Fill times estimated from Google's Popular Times for the spots in this lot. Walk times are estimates.
Good to know before you go
Diet & allergies
- Plenty of vegetarian dishes, including veggie dumplings
Waits & timing
- Closed 2:30-4pm on weekdays; open straight through Friday to Sunday
At the table
- Order dumplings first — they take the longest to come out
- Walk-ins usually get a table fast, even when it looks full
- Portions are family-size — come hungry and share
Dessert or tea after Tasty Noodle House
- Somi Somi Get: Ah-boong: black sesame + red bean
- Sul & Beans Get: Strawberry or mango bingsoo — piled with fresh fruit
- Sunday Ice Cream Get: Split scoop of pandan and Thai tea — the most-ordered pair
Tasty Noodle House vs other Convoy chinese
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Noodle House | Shanghai grilled pork buns | $ | 9pm | Brutal |
| Shan Xi Magic Kitchen | Biang biang spicy hand-ripped noodles | $$ | 9pm | Medium |
| Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon | Xiao long bao | $$ | 9:30pm | Medium |
| Steamy Piggy | Bulgogi roll or chicken roll | $$ | 10:15pm | Brutal |
Tasty Noodle House: quick answers
What should I order at Tasty Noodle House?
Regulars order the Shanghai grilled pork buns, Xiao long bao, Ginger scallion beef noodles.
Is parking easy at Tasty Noodle House?
Parking is rated Brutal for this lot at peak times. Shared Convoy Court lot — come before 5pm or on a weekday lunch; weekend lunch often means parking in another lot.
What should I know before going to Tasty Noodle House?
Closed 2:30-4pm on weekdays; open straight through Friday to Sunday. Order dumplings first — they take the longest to come out. Walk-ins usually get a table fast, even when it looks full.
Where can I get dessert or boba near Tasty Noodle House?
Somi Somi (ah-boong, 1 min walk, open until 10:30pm (11pm Fri–Sat)); Sul & Beans (shaved ice, 1 min walk, open until 10pm (10:30pm Fri–Sat)); Sunday Ice Cream (dessert, 2 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)).
Does Tasty Noodle House take reservations?
Yes, Tasty Noodle House takes reservations.
Tasty Noodle House hours
| Mon | 11am–2:30pm, 4pm–9pm |
| Tue | 11am–2:30pm, 4pm–9pm |
| Wed | 11am–2:30pm, 4pm–9pm |
| Thu | 11am–2:30pm, 4pm–9pm |
| Fri | 11am–9pm |
| Sat | 11am–9pm |
| Sun | 11am–8:45pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem