Bear Noodle Bar

Options for East Asian food in Big Bear are about as common as waterfalls in the Sahara, which makes it all the more convenient that Bear Noodle Bar serves solid noodle soups right off the Village's main drag. The ramen here is decent, but our favorite is the Taiwanese beef noodle soup, stocked with big chunks of five-spice braised beef. Beyond soup, the popcorn chicken and not-that-spicy Sichuan wontons are worth it, too. The cafeteria-style dining room is great for quick meals: all ordering is done via a giant touchscreen and there's a long window counter perfect for slurping down a bowl in peace.