Noodle/Bar

Awesome little spot to pop by in South Lake Union. We were passing through town and needed a good stop for lunch. This did just the trick. The atmosphere is open and airy with nice mitts and wall coloring. There’s a good number of tables and ample lighting with windows on two sides. Service overall was fine, nothing notable given there were only maybe 6 customers in the restaurant at the time but got the job done. The food itself was quite tasty and had nice hits of flavor. I went with the spicy peanut noodles with pork which was delicious. I wished the pickled cucumber was on the sweeter side but other than that it was a hit. My gf got the other spicy noodles which she enjoyed, just didn’t think they were that spicy. We also split an order of dumplings which were tasty. A fun lunch spot if you’re in the area for some casual and tasty eats.

A hidden gem located in South lake Union. This place succeeded my expectations. Service here is immaculate. I appreciate how vegetarian friendly this restaurant is. The best thing that we got was the ribs and the yibin burning noodles.the dumplings were authentic and flavorful. I highly recommend this place and would come back.

Came here on a whim since it was the closest place for Asian food near El Corazon. On a hot afternoon in late June, the place was a tad warm but after sitting under one of their fans for a while it isn't so bad. Their cold buckwheat noodles dish and their shaken iced tea were exactly what I needed to beat the heat. It was so refreshing. Next time I will get the noodles with no meat because the crunchy pickled veggies were more than enough. It was perfect. My boyfriend got the spicy peanut noodle (which replaced the dan dan noodles on their menu) and he really liked it!

Good noodles, a tad bit over seasoned. The dishes are a little expensive for the portion sizes and atmosphere of the restaurant.

I went on Sunday and this spot is very lovely. Great atmosphere. My server Adam was very personable and helpful with his suggestions. I ordered the pork dumplings and they were amazing. Will definitely be back soon!

Downgrade to 3 starts. Second visit. The noodle doesn’t taste as good as last time. All dishes are just a bit overpowered with the sichuan peppercorn. The portion and service don’t seem to justify their price. — Surprisingly good and flavorful noodle. Their fried eggs are delicious and goes very well with their mala noodles.

The best neighborhood joint! Every single dish is delicious because I’ve been here many times for a quick lunch and tried most of their menu. Drinks are also so tasty! I love the fact that everything can be made vegan and tastes simply out of the best! Can’t recommend this enough :)

Apparently they are part of plenty of cloud restaurant. The food were delicately made and all had really great flavors. We love the cumin ribs, red pork egg noodle and Dan Dan noodles. My friend did however find his buckwheat noodle dish extremely salty. The staff however were amazing, they were super friendly and ensured we enjoyed our dish, also replaced the salty dish with another, no questions asked. The menu is small but every dish looked amazing.

Great food and environment. Hidden gem in SLU. The service is pretty solid too. Loved the mini burger they gave us after meal

Awesome little spot to pop by in South Lake Union. We were passing through town and needed a good stop for lunch. This did just the trick. The atmosphere is open and airy with nice mitts and wall coloring. There's a good number of tables and ample lighting with windows on two sides. Service overall was fine, nothing notable given there were only maybe 6 customers in the restaurant at the time but got the job done. The food itself was quite tasty and had nice hits of flavor. I went with the spicy peanut noodles with pork which was delicious. I wished the pickled cucumber was on the sweeter side but other than that it was a hit. My gf got the other spicy noodles which she enjoyed, just didn't think they were that spicy. We also split an order of dumplings which were tasty. A fun lunch spot if you're in the area for some casual and tasty eats.

My noodle enjoyers - if you're expecting a modern, refreshing take on Asian noodles... this place ain't it. The food feels wrong, inauthentic. I don't know who created these recipes, but I can only assume they aren't Asian. And if they are? Well, then it's just sad. Server was nice. Atmosphere is fine. Food is really bad.

We came in for SRW after reading their great reviews. The place was pretty empty so we had no issues getting a seat. When we entered, no one greeted us so we kind of just looked around and saw the menus by the door. We sat down near the door and the waitress greeted us. Make sure you don't sit near the door. Every time she went to get the menus, she was almost brushing our table. There was a lot of seating if you're coming with a larger group. The food was okayish. We definitely came in with the expectation that it was going to be a modern take, but it was just not that great. I ordered the sesame noodles vegetarian. The food came out super quick, but unfortunately was not vegetarian. Before I could eat it, the waitress caught their mistake and brought me another one. My boyfriend and I just weren't impressed with the food. I did love the cucumbers though. I did not finish even 50% of my noodles.

A hidden gem located in South lake Union. This place succeeded my expectations. Service here is immaculate. I appreciate how vegetarian friendly this restaurant is. The best thing that we got was the ribs and the yibin burning noodles.the dumplings were authentic and flavorful. I highly recommend this place and would come back.

Food: 1/10 I ordered the Combo, and I could not have been more disappointed in my life, given the number of good reviews I had seen for this place. The wontons in the noodle soup were pretty standard, as were the noodles, which tasted like commercial-grade lo mein. The broth was the main issue. It was completely bland yet very salty and slightly spicy. Unfortunately, it made everything taste pretty bad. I wouldn't come back to try the noodles or broth, but I am open to trying their other offerings that are not those. Service: 5/10 The server was nowhere to be found when I arrived, and I had to go and find someone myself (probably kitchen staff) in the open kitchen area to place the order. If the waiter is going to go on break or something, I think it's important to have other staff aware and ready to fulfill any necessary roles, especially front-of-house. After the waiter returned, they were very helpful and even offered to switch my noodles for something else since I didn't like them. There have been very few occasions where I absolutely did not like the food, but the server was extremely nice despite the lack of service in the beginning.

Ambiance and service was fantastic! Everyone was super friendly and made sure that we were well attended to The noodles themselves were just meh. It was too salty for our liking and definitely is not authentic if that's something you're looking for.

What a great meal. I got the combo and it was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich and had a flavor that I guess I didn't know I was missing! Noodles were great, the dumplings were great, and the peanuts were a great touch. I was there when it was a bit empty so my order came quick and I had great service. The place should never be empty, the food was amazing.

3.5 stars This is a cute neighborhood noodle place. We came on a Sunday for lunch. Arrived at 11:30am, and there was no wait. The service was quick and attentive, however, food was lacking. We got the sesame noodles, Yibin Burning noodles, and combo noodles. We all agreed that the flavor was a bit dull with a mostly savory taste and a little bit of spice. Not as flavorful as we imagined.

A cute noodle bar in Seattle! I had finished my morning work coffee shop hopping and stumbled across this noodle bar. I arrived just before the lunch crowd on a week day but was seated immediately. I got the House Egg Noodles and the Chinese greens and both were brought out very promptly. The noodles were al dente and had a bit of bounce to them. I don't see lotus roots often in non traditional Chinese restaurants so I was pleased to find them included in this dish. The ingredients were very cohesive and I finished the entire bowl. The greens were snappy and fresh and a nice compliment to a bit of a heavier bowl. I would recommend this spot for a weekday lunch whether dining with a group or solo!

These noodles hit the spot, specially after a rainy fall morning. Not only was the restaurant ambiance lovely, but the service was so good. Our waiter took the time to walk us through their menu and gave amazing recommendations. A must try when in Seattle!

Loved the noodle, chewy and tasty Good environment Nice and friendly service Street parking is easy to find

Located in SLU, this is a pretty decent Asian fusion noodle spot opened up by owners from Plenty of Clouds. The concept features a slightly more upscale format for noodle dishes of dry and wet varieties, as it doubles up as a bar with some cocktails. I personally tried the Wanza Mian which had ground pork, numbing spices, chickpea, and spicy and tangy broth. The noodles were flavorful though a little bit on the softer side, but the dish itself is very hearty and not too spicy. I liked it overall, but the dish is on the saltier side. Also, $19 for not that much food is on the higher end of the pricing, and they also just raised the prices so that did not help. I had to get half of the dish to-go because I was not able to handle that much salt in one seating, and I eat out often enough to tolerate salt decently well. Service is fast and more casual, so the meal was a relatively quick yet enjoyable one. I may try a dry noodle dish in my next visit and see if anything changes.

We walk by this place and saw inside looks very cool so decided to give this noodle place a try . Wow! The wanza noodle was amazing . Tasty soup , a hint of the mala tastes but not too salty . Noodle is perfectly cooked. You have to add the fried eggs, it is the high light of the noodle . Dip this egg in the soup , tasty inside and crispy outside . Perfect authentic flavor and modern style mixed. We will try some other different noodle next time . Service is also 10/10, highly recommended

Came here for dinner on a weekday night and really enjoyed our meal here! It was Seattle Restaurant week when we went so they had an entree and side dish special for $20. Service was friendly and welcoming. It wasn't too crowded since we came a bit later in the evening so we were able to choose where we wanted to sit. I got the combo broth noodle and paired it with the cucumbers. Such a delicious meal! I also had one of their non-alcoholic cocktails which was very refreshing. My husband got a more spicy broth noodle dish with their chickpea bean curd appetizer. I think I preferred the cucumbers more. Overall, a really great spot and I will definitely be back to try the other items! Wish they had some dessert options though!

$20 for this Red Braised Pork Rice Bowl, fried shallots, pickled vegetables, cilantro, peanuts. I rather eat 4 cheese burgers in dicks or eat buffet serving too small. Pork looks old tast of that food not good. This is my honest opinion.

A perfect spot for noodles on a rainy Seattle morning! Their noodles are made from scratch in house and you can tell by the freshness and flavor! I am obsessed with the cucumber salad though, will definitely come again!

Great to see the Asian/Szechuan/sorta fusion concept from same owners of Plenty of Clouds bringing it to SLU. I don't have a lot of go-to dinner options in mind that are top choices in SLU, but this place is now on my list. I got the dan dan noodles, and the quality of the noodles was fantastic. The spiceness and seasoning was dialed back, but it still captured that classic dan dan flavor. Great cocktails too.

Visited this week and absolutely LOVED the food and drinks here. I ordered the Combination bowl and the potstickers with the broth were fantastic. Broth was rich and well balanced, with the flavors of the peanuts and bok choy complemented perfectly. Noodles were the perfect texture with a bit of chew. We also ordered the Dan Dan noodles and they were delicious, with just the right spice ratio. Will absolutely visit again and order both of these! The non alcoholic cocktails were also delicious, we had one of each and loved them both. Very nuanced, I was almost worried they made us real cocktails but it was just that the flavors were really well balanced! The space is very sweet and I like the aesthetic but the restaurant was largely empty so I hope their business picks up so they stay open. Staff was very kind and service was fast. Will be back soon!

Tried this place on a whim during restaurant week. I didn't have any expectations going in but I was food was delicious, and perfect for a chilly fall day. I service was mid though and the door was left open a lot so a lot of cold air breeze came through which dampened the quality of the ambiance...overall satisfied though and will be returning

For most rainy days - this is the spot. Small intimate and quiet. Excellent service and meal.

Great service and good food. An easy and good spot for a quick bowl of comfort. Also has Chinese moonshine for an added kick

Okay trying to understand why there aren't more reviews (and a wait?!) for this place? Lest I be the driver of the latter... Four of us wanted noodles with vegetarian options on Saturday night. A friend had read about this place. A lovely person on the phone confirmed outdoor seating. Score! We were in. Arrived 6:30 pm, promptly seated on their adorable deck. Cocktails on point. I had the Yoshimi on Vacation, which is mezcal, rum, rhubarb, shrub, grapefruit, and lime. Comes in a tall glass with some fizz. Surprisingly refreshing, a great summer drink. The group of us shared three apps; most memorable were the sichuan pickles (seriously so good!) and the braised tofu and mushroom bowl (could be a meal on its own). The tofu was tender and marinated perfectly, and the rice crispy hot. Loved this dish. Each of us got noodle mains; I opted for the vegetarian Wanza Mian with a fried egg. I am not sure I've ever seen an egg fried like this before (maybe deep fried?!?) The yolk was still soft, and the first few bites were just outstanding. Also, pro tip: you can adjust the spice when ordering. I asked for low spice, and it was perfect -- just a small kick. All the mains can be made vegan or vegetarian; love a place where everyone can find something they like! Total for four people (including 5 cocktails), including 20% tip (our choice -- service was great!): $198, or about $50 pp for apps, a main, and cocktails. Can't wait to return. Gan bei!

I come here for lunch all of the time, amazing Chinese-style noodles. It's usually pretty quiet during lunch so I'm always seated and served quickly. My only critique is that the menu is a bit pricey, but the quality of the food is worth it.

Solid, casual spot to grab some interesting noodles and eats! We found a table pretty easily on a late Saturday night. The noodles are interesting twists on typical Chinese noodle fare. We tried the House Egg Noodle, which felt like a variation of Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The egg noodles themselves felt really fresh and had a nice springy and chewy texture. The broth and pork were on the subtler side and gave very homey vibes. The Wanza Mian was also solid and had a rich flavor, although I felt like it could have used a little more of a mala kick. We also got the cumin-rubbed ribs and dumplings. Both of these were flavorful and great for sharing to round out the noodle bowls.

Been hearing about this place for a while, and stopped in to check it out last week. I got one of the spicy numbing schezwan pork & noodle soups with a fried egg. First off, $25 for soup, tax and tip is way too much for a bowl. Further, the soup was served way too hot (to where I hate to wait five minutes for it to get down to edible temp because the first bite scorched the insides of my mouth). It also felt a tad under seasoned / under salted and with Asian foods, the salt draws out the taste so maybe having a bit of soy sauce or salt on the table would be a good idea. The service was a 5/5. Decor and feel of the restaurant was a 5/5 as well. I asked to speak to the owner or chef, and I was told the owner wasn't in, but the head chef was (and was hanging out at the coffee bar), but they refused to come chat. Oh well. I would've provided the same feedback verbally.

This is cool restaurant off the beaten bath in SLU. It's neat inside with a nice bar, and the bartender/server on my first visit was really friendly. I recommend the food and drinks here. I've had the sesame noodles twice and the ribs. The noodles were a bit too salty the first time, and I say this as someone who loves salt; but the salt was actually burning my tongue by the end of the meal. Still, the flavor was so good, I craved it so much that I had to go again! No burning tongue this time, still pretty salty, but still really good. I've noticed that this was a critique of the food in other reviews, so I hope Noodle/Bar will take it into account to optimize this dish. Their smoke and mirrors drink is delicious. I could see coming here pretty regularly, and definitely recommend people come give this place a try. It's worth the small detour!

Very humble ambiance. Not a lot of effort into the decor but a pretty big space. Food was solid, got the yibin burning noodles which was quite oily but had that numbing spice. Also got the sesame noodles, which were great. It was nice that substitutions were very easy to make.

Ordered: Wanza Mian, Yibin Burning Noodles, Pork & Chive Dumplings, Chinese Greens. All so perfect on a cold night. All excellent! Perfect balance of savory,spicy, and mildly salty. The house made noodles were firm but not too chewy. The chinese greens very nicly garlicy and savory, not at all too salty. Extremely friendly, welcoming staff. This place is seriously under-rated. As a former cook in a well-regarded szechuan restaurant, I would be a regular if this place was located in my neighborhood.

I'd give you 1 star BUT I know folks subconsciously push those to the side... Where to begin, where to begin. I'm not from the area, I was only here for one day and night for work, unfortunately. I stumbled on this place and the reviews seemed on point so off I went on my scooter taking in the sights and sounds of downtown. The elation that I felt outside quickly dissipated as I entered their establishment. It was an uncomfortable experience for a plethora of reasons found below! The menus are behind you on the wall as you walk into the restaurant. I'm not sure who enters a building and immediately does an about face to grab eatery options but surely there's better placements then that. I stood waiting to be seated, then was expected to know what I wanted to eat immediately. I got asked twice if I was eating in or dining out. Once when standing and once when sitting. The first time I let slide as a valid question, the second? Began to make it seem like I wasn't welcome. The straw that broke the camel's back worse than pickled jalapeños or reheated meatballs in my broth de noodles? I received the bill before I could even finish my drink...no mentions of seconds, another drink dessert? Who knows if they have it...the menu was shown and taken from me faster than woman's rights in this country. 1 Bowl of noodles and 1 cocktail for 33 bucks, now I'm in the proverbial Black conundrum, tip like s**t and reinforce a negative stereotype or tip as usual? The latter prevailed. You all didn't deserve my business or my tip, you do however, deserve this review. Be Better. I included some of my pics from my walk, enjoy!

What incredible food! Happened by on a day in South Lake Union and it was amazing. Definitely will be back!!

My friends and I chose this place because the food looked good and based off of the few reviews we saw, this restaurant was highly rated. The restaurant is spacious and offers a lot of seating. Service was great and our server took real good care of us, hence the two stars. If I could rate the food, I don't know if it even deserves a single star. I enjoy spicy food so I let the server know if spice level was an option, I'd like it spicy. I only brought this up because my friend was ordering hers to be "less spicy." The food came out pretty quick, even after my dish had to be sent back because I didn't get what I ordered. Even up until then it was totally fine, I was eager to try my food. What was presented in front of me was a bowl of oil (no "soup" to be seen) with some noodles, veggies, and chicken. Still, I did not bat an eye because I mentioned I like my food spicy and restaurants tend to think adding chili oil to anything is the solution to making the broth spicy so I went with it. I was used to that concept. But when I took my first bite, it tasted a little off so I mixed the noodles and took another bite. Still tasted weird but couldn't describe what it was. After the third bite I knew I couldn't eat it anymore. I felt like I took a handful of salt in my hand and just licked the whole palm. The food was so salty, yet not spicy at all. Not wanting to make a big deal, I poured a FULL glass of water into my bowl and mixed. Took another bite and it was still too salty I couldn't take another bite. At first I thought it was the numbing of the mala, but after several bites I knew it wasn't. The photo shows the dish I got, and the second photo shows what was left over. Although the service was great, I don't think I'll ever be able to go back. Spent $20 for basically the gummi candy they gave out which was great to cleanse out my palate.

A nice new spot from the team at Plenty of Clouds. Lots of yummy selections of both food and drink. The dumplings and Mao Er Duo were the standouts but everything was fresh and well prepared. Go soon as this place will probably get popular fast.

I've now gone here several times so far and I've very much enjoyed the variety of dishes inspired by regional Chinese cuisine available to order. Friendly and informative staff! Their is a lot of available seating so don't hesitate to give this place a try on a whim. My favorite dish so far has been the Wanza Mian for its intense mouth numbing and spicy flavor. If you've never experienced mouth numbing Sichuan peppercorn based dishes before and you're someone who enjoys intensely spiced food, I highly recommend giving it a try. If you prefer something with a strong flavor but not spicy, then I would recommend the baby back ribs - they feature a coating with a delightfully crispy texture that is surprisingly thin. The pork and shrimp dumplings had a nice springy wrapping with a nice bite and bright vinegar based sauce (not over cooked and mushy, and not overly salty). Perhaps the most exciting item on the menu is the Smoke and Mirrors cocktail, which is a rye based cocktail featuring a smoky infusion of Lapsang Souchang tea. The depth of flavor from Lapsang Souchang cannot be overstated and this cocktail integrates it very well.

Yummy spot with very flavorful dishes! Everything had a bit of a twist on authentic flavors but it was all very well done. Dumpling - delicious fillings, very umami! comes in a savory lightly spicy sauce that honestly I would dip any carb-based food in Eggplant appetizer - a bit spicy but great flavor Wanza mian - good noodle texture, big portions! Soup was a little tangy which I loved House egg noodle - thicker noodles with a good chew, slow roasted fall-apart beef Will be coming back often!

Noodle/Bar just opened up in SLU, and it is so convenient to have a great place to have drinks and food. This place has a wide array of noodles that are bouncy, well bodied, and holds onto sauces really well! I got the Wanza Mian after my server recommended it, and it met my expectations. The dumplings were filled nicely and tasted like they made it in house! The pickles were great to cut the oils that were added to the noodles and dumplings. I would say the spices are not sweat inducing spicy, but a good hint of heat to compliment the dishes. Overall, nicely formatted restaurant with the noodles being the highlight.

The service was wonderful. Food was delicious and plenty of it. Restaurant was small and intimate.

The Wanza Mian, with its chewy noodles and spicy broth, was the perfect lunch for a cold, rainy Seattle day. Great service too.

the sesame noodles taste like peanut butter and the combo noodles broth was inedible. actually both were inedible.

Pretty good food! Service was really sweet and the outdoor vibes were great. Would definitely go again

We were excited to try this new ish shop now that they have opened for lunch service. The most impressive aspect in my opinion is that even though the menu is relatively short, how many styles of noodles from totally different regions they can offer. I found the actual dishes a little lacking in complexity. Nothing was bad, just a bit bland. The dishes were nice conceptually and presented well with fresh ingredients, but I found that the flavor profiles were lacking in depth. Overall, it's worth a try, but for the price I'd think twice about coming here regularly since I didn't find it out of this world amazing.

Came here for lunch yesterday and WOW! I've tried food at Noodle/Bar's sister restaurant, Dump Truck by Plenty of Clouds a couple of times, and love the bold, bright flavors and high-quality ingredients. Noodle/Bar did not disappoint. They have a simple yet cozy interior with excellent service. The menu is small but if I'm not mistaken, they rotate dishes based on the season. I had wanted to try a noodle soup with buckwheat and chicken but it was unavailable so I ordered the beef meatball soup with buckwheat noodles. Everything about this dish was ideal for a cold, rainy Seattle winter day: the nutty aroma and taste of the buckwheat noodles, the moist and flavorful beef meatballs, the wood ear mushrooms and bok choi, all in a fragrant, rich broth with chili oil that was not overwhelming. The portion size was just right. I enjoyed this soup with a really yummy chrysanthemum tea. A superb dining experience. I will look forward to more meals here and at Plenty of Clouds.

Good food worth a try but the best part was the employees. The waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable. She even recommended another place for us to try during our visit. The cook also told us to have a great night and both thanked us for coming. I would definitely go back

This place is AMAZING. New favorite spot in town. I love really close by and was so excited to try this spot with my boyfriend today, we'll definitely be coming back. I ordered the buckwheat noodles, which was my first time ever having buckwheat noodles, and he ordered the chicken chili bowl - it was so good that I asked for a side order of JUST the chicken. The chicken was so flavorful and crispy, I hope they never retire it! Easily one of my favorite places to get chicken now, and my boyfriend (who's from the South, which is hailed for its chicken) said it's one of the best he's had on the west coast. The place is also very clean and the staff was SO nice and friendly. I can't wait to go back.

I went there on Sunday night around 6pm, and the place was empty. I was greeted and seated right away, service was good. I ordered a braised tofu mushroom rice bowl. The bowl has tofu, mushrooms, green veggies, and some scallion oil. The tofu and mushrooms were so dark it looked like they were soaked in dark soy sauce overnight, and they tasted exactly like that. It was so bitter and salty. I ate it all because I don't like wasting food, but I am salty this meal cost me $20 plus tip. I think they have a misunderstanding of what Chinese food tastes like, definitely should not taste like a bottle of dark soy sauce.

Was craving for noodles, Noodle/Bar really satisfy that craving and they are very accommodating menu items (ie gluten/vegetarian/allergens). We started out with cocktails, I had the Stormy and it was decent. For food we ordered the pork dumplings, ribs, egg noodle with beef meatballs and sesame noodle (chicken). So good, so much flavors and textures, not spiciest food but spicy numb (good/bad). I will order the ribs/egg noodle beef again next time. Will be back again to satisfy my noodle craving. ***Plenty of street parking, the front street parking is available/free after 6pm (Loading Zone).

Unfortunately not a fan of this place. Ordered the buckwheat noodles (hot) which sounded like a warm comforting dish with chicken. I only ended up enjoying the bok choi, which is shocking because I personally do not like eating that vegetable. The noodles were cooked fine but the broth was lacking in substance and flavor. There were some limp lotus roots that seemed deep fried but no longer crispy at all. It was more oily than soupy and there wasn't a lot of broth either. What I thought would be a hot chicken noodle soup turned out to be a few slices of chicken and warm noodles. Nothing special and the hot sauce that came with it was the only saving grace for flavor. The chicken slices itself seemed not integrated with the soup, and was a bit salty, also lacking in flavor. They also ran out of the house egg noodles at 6:40 pm on a Thursday night, when we tried to order. I may be the odd one out but I find this place to be overly westernized and overpriced for what you get.

Good food! Sichuan inspired dishes. Good vegan/vegetarian options. Quick service and chill ambiance with outdoor seating options.

Oh my gosh the food was fantastic!! My dish was so flavorful. Spicy but just right for me personally! I got the House egg noodle dish. My husband got the Dan Dan noodles. Dumplings were great too. We will be back for sure. It was also lovely inside the restaurant. The presentation of the food was great, and service was very nice as well.