Noodle Tree

05/09/2026

More product just came so since it the last time San Antonio we will continue until 7pm or when we sell out. Time to bask in the beat ramen before its gone

05/08/2026

Our final pop-up is here. One last round. 🍜

We’ll be collaborating with Mochi Bowl for the last event, so y’all can pull up and get ramen, rice bowls, Korean corn dogs, and boba tea all in one spot. We’re located right off the De Zavala H-E-B shopping center next to Wingstop.

Originally this was supposed to be a 3-day event, but with Sunday being Mother’s Day, we decided to make it a 2-day run instead:

Friday: 3PM–8PM
Saturday: 12PM–5PM

The original plan was 300 bowls total — 100 bowls a day — but we’re adjusting and extending service to 150 bowls each day. That means we’ll aim to seat around 30 people an hour instead of the original 25.

How it works:
Your chopsticks are basically your ticket. You’ll receive a pair for each ramen ordered.

Unfortunately, we cannot do to-go orders. Even if you bring your own containers, it just can’t be done properly in this kitchen setup. There’s a whole process to making sure ramen travels well and stays fresh, and realistically I can’t execute that while also trying to push out 30 bowls an hour by myself.

I’m also not 100% physically and definitely rusty, so I have to be realistic about my energy levels. I wanted to bring back some old small plate favorites too, but I know I wouldn’t be able to maintain the quality and pace with where I’m at right now.

Also, if you see empty tables, that doesn’t always mean we’re ready to seat immediately. Bowls need to be washed and dried, ingredients need to be restocked, and the kitchen needs time to reset between waves. The goal is still 30 bowls an hour, but if we find our rhythm and everything is stocked and moving smoothly, we’ll continue seating people.

And with that… this is it for the pop-ups.

To the 300 people getting one last bowl: enjoy it, cherish it, and thank you for being part of this journey. I’m truly grateful for all the love and support over the years, and the only way I know how to show that gratitude is by putting my body on the line one last time for y’all. ❤️

05/06/2026

Two last bowls. One unforgettable

Join us this Friday + Saturday from 3-8PM at MochiBowl as we celebrate the final two ramen popups from Chef Mike of Noodle Tree () during
AAPI Heritage Month

This will also mark MochiBowl’s soft opening - a weekend filled with comfort food, community, memories, and one last chance to show love to a chef who meant so much to San Antonio’s food scene.

Let’s give Chef Mike the farewell he deserves and make this sendoff one to remember

5222 De Zavala Rd #328, San Antonio, TX
Friday 3PM-8PM or until sold out
Saturday 12-5pm or until sold out

Come hungry. Come nostalgic. Come celebrate community one last time and try out

05/01/2026

Important information please listen. Also order the wanda and cosmo.

04/30/2026

Alright yall Im stepping back behind the burners for a very limited final run of Noodle Tree’s legendary ramen.
This is the first part of a 2 part pop up. For the downtown folks we will be here for 1 night only,

We kick things off, chef Page and The Newstand are opening their doors to host the first night this Saturday, May 2nd from 5-9PM at 1900 Broadway.
We will only be offering ramen on this night, with collaborations of The Newstand amazing coffee and breakfast sandos.
We will announce the second part of this 3 day pop up next week.
For this pop i will shoot for about 100 bowls.

Come hungry. Come early. Come support.
Because once these nights are gone... they’re gone.
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1900 Broadway
Saturday, May 2
5-9PM or until sell out

04/22/2026

In japan you walk EVERYWHERE until the point your feet are throbbing but I miss it.

04/15/2026

My inbox has been going crazy since my story on Monday… messages like this nonstop.

So let me throw this out there—what if I came out of retirement for a Noodle Tree pop-up?

For every 100 likes, I’ll run it for a day.

Y’all decide if Noodle Tree comes back for a last ride. The power’s in your hands.

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

03/04/2026

Follow me on TikTok for a glimpse into my Japan escapades, secret cooking recipes from Noodle tree, cooking tutorials, and other silly adventures.

02/21/2026

Sometimes life is hard, you just gotta find your plushie.

02/20/2026

If these monkey keep it up, Im about to gear up like stranger things

02/19/2026

Now that I’m retired I’m transitioning to something different. Just going around and using my near 20 year experience as a culinary chef, to showcase to you what actual amazing food is without the BS instagram foodie “influencers” or chasing views. No frills or perfect videos, just watching from my perspective and trusting my amazing culinary palette of 20 plus years.

02/15/2026

Japan is hard I have literally eat back to back places just to hit all my spots. It’s literally been eat 2 places walk 20 mins rest 2 hours and do it again.

02/13/2026

Ppl will tell you Ichran is the best place for ramen but that the basic bitch speaking. Random hole in the walla are where it’s at. This place could competed with noodle tree I would be worried. Well done tall chef kiss 😘

01/14/2026

I wanted to build a legacy with this restaurant, I didn’t care for awards, recognition, or attention. I just wanted to build a personal restaurant where I knew my guess and had a mutual relationship over great food. With the turnout the past couple of weeks I know the mission was accomplished. I ask for one last thing, if you have time please leave a review so the noodle tree legacy can live on and ppl can know what we had. 7 greats years of long night, long days, blood, pain, sweat, Covid, hatred, THE BEST RAMEN ON San Antonio, and memories I will never forget.

01/11/2026

Yall better get your butts here and wait. 4.5 hours left yall better listen to Apollo!

01/03/2026

It takes a very unique bond most ppl don’t understand to do what we do. I’m proud of those guys tougher than most men I know. Briza, Taylor, Egypt, Michelle, Karissa, Zack, Jules, Kelsey, Spencer, and Angelo. Y’all drove me crazy and I did the same to you but it was my honor and privilege to work with y’all.

12/31/2025

11 more days…..Max thank you for sharing what Noodle Tree meant to you, but for the love of God RUN MAX!!!!!! Also Steve Harrington better survive or I will riot.

12/30/2025

We are starting to see a huge turnout. I’m hate making ppl wait but I also understand. I’m very appreciative of all the love and support. I am one man running the show so it will take some time. Just remember food made with love takes time. If you have a party more than 5, please please call for a reservation 210.233.6371. I know Christmas is over but my niece Ari love this song, so this post is for you Ari Uncle Mike misses you and hopefully I see you soon!

12/29/2025

After a late night and early morning we are fully and restocked to warm y’all up. I apologize for those we have to turn away I hate doing it and feel bad you travel all this way but the proof is in our work. Come stay warm with us until 9pm.