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| - I'll say this for Noodlecat - and I'll say it to the haters who find its menu lacking in authenticity: this is the only ethnic restaurant where I have been able to happily eat with my parents. Ever. And that is no small feat. To offer an Asian-inspired menu, the palatability of which is broad enough to reach the tastebuds of my meat-and-potatoes papa is nothing short of incredible.
On a recent visit, my husband, mother, father, and I sampled from across the menu:
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts - a favorite.
- Pork and Brisket Steam Buns - a crowd pleaser, to be sure.
- BBQ Miso Chicken Wings - another fan favorite. You're on a roll, Noodlecat!
- Pork Miso - lacking in vegetable and a tad rich, but very enjoyable
- Dan Dan Noodles - the clunker. Spicy, but that was the only flavor. Otherwise, quite bland.
The service we received last Saturday evening was almost comically bad! Our poor waiter clearly had no idea what he was doing. I have empathy for sub-par service: waiting tables is not everyone's chosen career and it's difficult work! I won't knock a restaurant based on the actions of a hapless 20-something earning tips to pay for beer and text books, but this lack of professionalism certainly didn't add to the experience.
Bottom line: if you want authentic ramen, you have plenty of other choices. If you want a fun, fairly affordable meeting spot downtown where you can score some flavorful appetizers before a show, Noodlecat is a great pick!
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