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| - This is not authentic Thai food whatsoever. Do not go to Noodlehead expecting your standard Thai restaurant (by American standards). Not a single Thai person seems to work there - it's mostly very trendy and hip young Americans. This vibes will with the trendy aesthetic of the restaurant.
Go into Noodlehead expecting Thai/Asian INSPIRED noodle dishes, and you will be able to enjoy it. The Pad See Ew is my favorite. I am disappointed recently by Noodlehead's removal of the fresh spring rolls that you would find at any thai restaurant from their menu. You can only get fried spring rolls now. I also felt surprised by the thick breading that came on the chicken in the street noodle dishes - unappetizing, heavy, and the breading was so thick that it would fall off the chicken far too easily. It also just is not what one typically expects when ordering chicken in a noodle dish (so be wary that it comes thickly breaded!).
I wouldn't go out of my way to go to Noodlehead because the menu selection is so small (there's maybe 12 menu items, and that inclues appetizers, soups, and entree noodle dishes). Also, it's terribly inconvenient for the following reasons to be aware of:
You cannot use credit cards (though there is an ATM with a $3.00 fee inside).
You cannot make reservations(there is not even a phone to call them on).
You cannot order delivery, or place an order before arriving (again, no phone).
You cannot even put your name on a list to be seated until every member of your party is present (very annoying when you're friend is trying to find parking on a crowded city street).
It is BYOB, but there is a corking fee.
Basically, Noodlehead is a pain to deal with (waiting in long lines, trying to get your name in and getting frustrated that last party member can't park fast enough and the list grows right in front of your eyes, paying to drink the alcohol you already bought, and having few options to choose from and likely not seeing your favorite Thai classics if you like to branch out from pad thai) BUT, if you're interested in an aesthetically pleasing environment to eat some noodles, it's the place.
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