Had a large group of people to appease and the Noodle Bar offering both Japanese and Italian was a good option. However we went so late at night (around 9pm) that they were completely sold out of the Italian side of their menu. Everyone in our party still managed to find something they enjoyed.
Everyone in the group ordered a different type of ramen, and all left happy. I went with the Tonkatsu ramen, and it was delicious. Enjoyed the woodear mushroom touch.The waitress kindly brought me some chile flakes and paste for the side to add some heat. We really LOVED the gyoza, tasty and tender.
The music was loud, but I guess for a downtown place on a weekend that may be a normal thing. Seemed like overkill given the small amount of people that were in the restaurant at the time. We had to yell over each other to keep conversation. Bathrooms were gross, it was the kind that is shared in a back hallway with other businesses. Décor was very cute, fun things to look at throughout restaurant.
I would definitely go again when in the area. Looking forward to trying the Italian side of the menu.