Let's say that I am always hesitant to try out fancy Chinese food places as most of them are not authentic but tend to be more on the frou frou side. It is usually either doused in extra soy sauce or covered in some type of sauce where one can hardly taste what they are eating.
I've always been a huge fan of Jose Andres creations and thought to try this place out. I am very thankful that I did.
Lo Mein- 3.5/5: This dish was very flavorful but almost had too much sauce. I love the assorted vegetables and the pan fried flavor. This brought back memories of good Chinese noodles, but nothing out of the ordinary. Just expect it to be saucy.
Shrimp/Pork Wonton Soup- 4/5: Although this dish was on a lighter side, I was impressed with the soup broth. It is light and NOT SALTY! Thank you for not overly salting the soup broth. The noodle were overcooked and soggy, but the wonton pieces were quite delicious. The wonton skin was actually quite thin and I am quite surprised as you will never find that in most restaurants. Soup broth on point.
Vegetable Noodle Soup "Ku Monk"-5/5: Can we just keep talking about this soup noodle? This vegetarian noodle soup was phenomenal. The spice level on this was off the charts. It was so delicious. The chips on the side were also very interesting. I loved that this dish had an extra twist to it and that is what I was expecting from Jose Andres!
Not sure why the reviews for this place are mediocre, but you can get a great authentic bowl of noodles here. I would definitely come back here when I am back at the SLS hotel!