Glo Noodle House sits on West 38th Avenue in Berkeley, named for chef-owner Chris Teigland's mother, Gloria — a pastry chef who put him to work in her kitchen as a kid and later encouraged his interest in Asian cooking, buying him a wok to practice what he was studying in Asian cookbooks. Teigland has described the name as a tribute tied to a promise he made to her before she passed away. The room pairs noodle cooking with a full drinks list — cocktails, sake, wine, and beer — in what the restaurant calls an easygoing, playful atmosphere.
Ramen is the dish regulars talk about most, though opinions split bowl to bowl, with some calling it a hit and others a miss. A tasting menu option has drawn steadier praise. Service is consistently singled out as a strength, and for many, the room's atmosphere carries as much weight as what's on the plate.
Michelin awarded Glo Noodle House a Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025.
Ramen is the dish regulars talk about most, though opinions split bowl to bowl, with some calling it a hit and others a miss. A tasting menu option has drawn steadier praise. Service is consistently singled out as a strength, and for many, the room's atmosphere carries as much weight as what's on the plate.
Michelin awarded Glo Noodle House a Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025.