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I try to get something other than the Spicy Octopus Udon when I go, but I can't. I have done it, but I'm not too proud to order the same thing over, and over, and over again. It's so good. When I think of NoodleCat, I associate those flavors with it - the spicy chili sauce (you can tell it's made fresh because sometimes it's spicier than others), the crunch of the veggies (carrots and peppers), the tender, juicy octopus, the nutty sesame seeds and the fresh burst of cilantro. It's almost too good to be true, but it is. Spicy Octopus Udon is always there for me.
Then there are the steam buns. I love that they are available based on the season. Right now, they have this AMAZING crispy onion steam bun. It sounds kind of like an onion ring sandwich, until you realize that were' talkin golden-fried green onions. It's so good. But the tempura-fried fish steam buns are delicious, always. Their pickle bun is refreshing and satisfying. The heirloom tomato steam bun that they've offered in the summer is really delicious too. It's also worth noting that I don't eat meat, but my fiance RAVES about their fried chicken, burger, pork, and any other steam bun that he's had, that I haven't.
Seriously, if you live in, or have been, will be, or needed a reason to be in Cleveland, find NoodleCat, and you won't be disappointed...unless you don't enjoy restaurants with a relaxed vibe and extremely flavorful food AND delicious, one-of-a-kind drinks.
NoodleCat rocks!
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