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| - Yesh! I mean, YESH!!! And I'll even throw in a Huzzah!!! One of the greatest restaurants in the Valley has opened up a follow-up called, well, Noodle Pot Number Dos, or II as they say down in the Blue Bayou. And not only is this the sequel, but this could be even better than the original. Yes, you heard me dammit. Sea-qwell.
I've been a big fan of the original NP since Big Willy Style introduced me to it a few years ago. Them beef noodle soups. Them spicy chili oil wontons. Them is everything. I would like to have gone there more often, but it's quite a drive from me, myself, or I. So when I saw Greg's photos and the name 'Noodle Pot II' pop up, I was instantly intrigued. Intriguing, you might say. And you would be correct. After a quick call to confirm that they were open on New Years, I was on my way.
Noodle Pot II is located on Eastern and St. Rose right near the new B.A.R bar, the Little Tokyo Massage place, and right behind the Oasis(?) Kabob (I thought it was Flame Kabob, but it must have already went under). When I walked in the first question that I asked was "Are you the same owner's as the store on Spring Mountain Rd?" The owner said "Yes". I was beyond ecstatic. I liked the interior of restaurant. It definitely has the same feel of the original, but more updated and clean.
After being handed the menu, the owner told me that it was exactly the same as the spot in Chinatown, except that they have a few new items, like the Beef and Scallion Pancake, and Bubble tea drinks, which are not available at the original. I decided to try the Beef Pancake this time, but I will get back to them spicy chili oil wontons on my next visit. I also ordered my favorite, #2, Taiwanese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup with Tendons. After a short wait, my food came out.
The beef noodle soup was FANSTACTICO! Honestly, I thought the broth was actually better here than the original one. Hearty, beefy, but still light on the palate. They use the same high quality beef as the original, but for some reason, it just tastes better here. The noods were phenomenal as always, and the tendons were soft and delightful. If they don't bring out pickled cilantro, ask for it, you will like it, unless you don't like cilantro. But I think its crazy good, and it takes everything to level B, if you were on level A. Or if the building was in reverse order, then you would be on level C, and level B would be higher. I think.
I wanted to get those amazing spicy chili oil wontons that I remembered so fondly, but the new item, the beef pancake, was calling for me. And I picked up the phone, and I listened. And it spoke "Michael K., I know you are listening to me, I want you to take the red pill". And I was like, "Oh really", and then I ordered the Beef Pancake. Imagine a bao that has a thin skin, and is loaded with juicy filling. It is then steamed, then seared on both sides to create a crusty exterior. Another home run out of the park. A little advice, break open the beef pancake with the knife beforehand to let some of the juice inside escape. Idiotically, I picked up a whole pancake and took a bite. As you can imagine, I Squirtle'd hot beef juice over myself. That was my bad, and I take full responsibility for that.
I will definitely be back. Noodle Pot is not only one of the best Taiwanese restaurants in Vegas, but probably one of the best Taiwanese spots in the entire country. And just like Monta Chaya is the upgraded version of Monta on Spring Mountain, Noodle Pot II is the upgraded version of the original Noodle Pot.
Noodle Pot Noodle Pot, can't you see, sometimes your noodles are just hypnotizing me!
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