This place is one of only a handful in the Bay Area, or the States for that matter, that serves Muslim Chinese food. I took my college roommates here and every time they come back to the Bay Area, the first restaurant they ask for is Fatima.

Fatima is known for its homemade noodles, hand-carved from a large ball of dough. As a result, every noodle has a different shape and all have a good al dente bite to them. My favorites are these noodles stir fried with very thin lamb slices (this is one of only two places I will eat lamb), the thin onion and sesame bread, and the tea-smoked duck. The noodles also come in various soups, but you’ll need at least 3-4 others to share the large portion with you. Get the equivalent of red bean pizza roll for dessert.

Cuisine:	Chinese / Noodles
Price:	Entrees are $10-15.
Dress:	Casual. The faded 501s and shorts are OK.
Noise:	Not a problem.
Reservations:	Recommended. On weekdays, you can just walk in.
Payment:	Cash and credit cards.
Parking:	There is a free lot right outside and street parking is easy…it’s the ‘burbs!
Date place?	Not really, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world. This is more of a family or large group of friends place.