VENUE/AMBIANCE (4)
30-ish seat restaurant tucked in the corner of the plaza, visible from Warden. The restaurant is decorated in black and red accents, a large drum ("da gu" their namesake) hanging on the wall. Tables are set up for smaller groups of 2-4. There's a clipboard by the door for guests to write down their name and party size. Tables are clean and still very new. Parking sucks at this plaza. so head underground if you must, but spots are cramped regardless.
SERVICE (3)
Not much service to speak of as you fill in an order sheet and they bring your food over within minutes. Waiters are quick but not very attentive. Took a couple tries to get our bill and a box, but understandable due to how busy the restaurant was (even at 2:30!)
FOOD (4)
I ordered the mushroom soup base this time, which came with several kinds of fungi (e.g. enoki, oyster mushrooms, ...). I really enjoyed the soup (just a tad too salty) and added all accompanying toppings. Some at our table opted to leave the picked veggies. Soup and bowl were super hot when served and the noodles were cooked to a perfect chewy consistency. We also ordered the Sliced Beef and Ox Tongue in Szechuan Chili Sauce which was very good. Generous serving of meat and sprinkles of nuts. The chili oil was aromatic and not too spicy.
QUALITY/VALUE (3)
Starting at $9.49 for their original soup noodles, extra for other soup bases/additional protein. It's 2.99 for extra protein, but that gets added to your bowl before it's served to hide how little there is for 3 dollars.
OVERALL
4 stars - I would return.