Mecha Noodle Bar - Review - Fishtown - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"Mecha Noodle Bar is a chain noodle shop inFishtownwith disappointingJapaneseandVietnamese-inspired small plates. The minimalist, woodsy interiors are pleasant enough, and there are plenty of long tables for larger-than-average-sized groups. But you’d still be in for a night of too-cold tuna hand rolls, shrimp in an oddly sweet coconut broth, and perfectly crispy yet over-salted wings. The noodle soups—the menu’s main event—also fall flat: the spicy beeframenfeatures dry brisket with an overwhelming amount of fat, and the phở is bland. We’d love to suggest going for a cocktail, but the Smoke Show tastes more like an excessive ginger, lime, and mezcal assault. Skip it for now, or simply use it as a spot to enjoy a glass of wine or beer while waiting for a table somewhere else nearby." - Candis R. McLean