This fast, affordable and yummy Yunnan style noodle house is a nice rep for the regional Chinese food scene downtown. Walked in on a Friday dinner with a party of 6 and we did not have to wait! There wasn't too much seating so the staff put together a few tables for us. Interiors felt like a cozy home kitchen and had student artwork on the walls. Rice noodles in soup are their specialty and I had the Cutepot Rice Noodles with Original Sauce (~$9). It came in a savoury broth with a mildly sour and spicy kick and was packed with minced pork and pickles. I loved the condiment cart that came as well where we could add extra toppings, chilis, and sauces.
For the savvy, they had make-your-own noodle combos which had a choice of soup base, noodle type, and toppings - this was useful tip they gave to a vegetarian friend. They recommended customizing the Tom Yum Goong soup base rather than ordering the Tofu noodles and she liked it a lot! Servers were attentive and always topping up water. Paying with cash is 10% off so my meal was neatly $10 including tip - a really good price for the taste and portion.