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Unlike most noodle shops, which are usually more Japanese or Vietnamese in focus, or Chinese, this one is of a predominantly Thai bent.
I stopped in here tonight for a light bite mainly because my mouth is sore from a medical procedure and I'm only eating soup and soft food for now, plus I do love a good noodle shop and have wanted to try this place.
I got the Sukhotai noodle soup because it looked like I would have little chewing to do since the pork in it was ground.
It was absolutely delicious, and definitely manageable in the chewing department.
And surprise of surprises, the heat scale they have actually means something! I normally like a 12-15 on a 1-10 scale in Asian restaurants because most even make 10s super bland for the average American palate, but with a sore mouth, I only ordered a 1 out of 5, figuring that would give me a slight sense of their seasoning while still keeping me safe. But wow, it had *waaay* more kick than 99% of other places! Which ordinarily I would have loved - and it *was* absolutely divine - but I unfortunately had to send it back for a 0. Which was still only a fraction less delicious.
The portion size was much smaller than at most noodle houses, but a much more reasonable serving for a single meal, and at only $6, it's a real steal. Ideally, an appetizer would round this out into truly a good amount of food for dinner, but I just could not manage it today. The most expensive dishes top out at a whopping $15 - still a fantastic bargain.
I will totally be back to try out the rest of the menu when my mouth heals up.
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