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| - Whenever my Chinese in-laws are visiting from Hong Kong and we go to Chinese restaurants, I am always on the edge of my seat eagerly awaiting for their opinion (and approval). I had been here once before and really like it so I added it to the list of places to take them. Well, I am proud to say that my taste buds were on point because they were big fans of Noodle Pot.
Most of the noodle restaurants in Chinatown are Cantonese style, but Noodle Pot is traditional Taiwanese style. On both occasions, my husband and I shared the big bowl of the Beef and tendon stew noodle soup. It is supposed to be spicy, but we also have to add more to appease our spice needs. The noodles are made from scratch and hand pulled every morning. The beef and tendons are oh so tender, and the broth is bursting with flavor.
I highly recommend ordering the Beef Roll to accompany the noodle soup. The flavor combinations of the egg wrap, the cilantro, thin sliced beef, and hoisin sauce is perfection. There are also cold dishes (pig ear, marinated cucumbers, seaweed, eggs, peanuts, etc) at the counter to accompany your noodles if you prefer. In addition, they serve an assortment of dumplings which I have yet to try.
I am also a big fan of the rice dishes. I ordered a crispy chicken plate for the kids and they loved it. The steamed rice comes with some minced beef on top and some pickled vegetables on the side. But, the crispy chicken is the true star.
The restaurant is a true hole in the wall. (Our table was next to the freezer). It may be difficult to find if you can't read Chinese. The Chinese Characters dominate the store front sign but be on the lookout for the tiny square of english words "Noodle Pot" in the corner. The service is quick and friendly, and the flat screen TV is on a Chinese channel. There are only a few tables inside and it is CASH ONLY, but it is a true GEM to Chinatown.
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