"Papa Noodle keeps it simple with just four things on the menu, and that’s exactly why we love it. This casual SoMa spot serves noodle bowls with pork or tofu, plus fried chicken wings and crispy tofu on the side. Prioritize the vegan Loma Noodle, packed with ginger, garlic, and caramelized onions, and throw in an order of the Win-Win Wings. Your order is usually ready in under 10 minutes, and there’s a free Pac-Man machine with a high score to beat while you wait. While Papa Noodle is well situated for a grab-and-go weekday lunch, we’d be happy to make the trip here for a bowl of handmade noodles even if it wasn’t a Wednesday afternoon between meetings." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong