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| - I don't know if words can do this place justice. In my mind, there is no place greater than Noodlecat. My coworker and I started going here last October in the midst of a work project from hell, and I think steam buns and sake may have been the thing that got us through the long hours we spent at the office through the end of the year. Without Noodlecat, I really think we wouldn't have made it.
First, everything on the menu here is wonderful. It's NOT just ramen. To say that Noodlecat is a ramen restaurant is blasphemy. They have noodles, salad, ramen, udon, rice, steam buns, apps, everything. I can honestly say that I have never tried something here that I didn't like.
My first dish ever was the spicy octopus udon stir fry. Spicy is not an understatement - it is HOT. But so good. The octopus is chewy, not fried like a calamari-type dish, so that may not suit everyone, but it's very good.
The Tempura Soba Dori is also fantastic, but be warned - it's a lot of food! I think there are three different plates that come with this one? And the egg-shaped mass that is on one of them is indeed just that - a crispy egg. It took us a minute to figure that out. You can mix the extras into your broth, or eat them all separate - there is no rule.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Ramen is a surprising combination, but one I would absolutely try again. Equal parts sweet and savory. Hard to eat with chopsticks, but worth it.
If you want something else, the salads are delicious. The Super Salad is my favorite, and it is incredibly energizing. After I eat it, I always feel like I could run a marathon. Energy-level wise, of course. It doesn't strengthen your knees or ankles.
Pickle sampler app? Just do it. Noodlecat makes pickled food better than anywhere. The Edamame isn't bad, either. Just the right amount of salty.
And, of course, STEAM BUNS. I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT STEAM BUNS. They are like magical little Japanese tacos and the bread is so soft it feels like a pillow for the filling. I think I've tried every bun, and they are all PERFECT. The fried chicken bun may be my favorite, but you can't go wrong with any of them. Come during happy hour with a friend, and you can get two steam buns for $5. Try out a few - you'll be glad you did! I want to be a steam bun for Halloween, I love them that much (that's a normal reaction to food you love, right? Just tell me it's normal).
Drinks here are great, too. They have house-infused sake on tap, and the infusion flavor changes every month - so far, the cranberry and the orange infusions have been my favorites. They also have Sapporo and a rotating draft beer on tap, as well as a large selection of beer by the can or bottle. Mixed drinks are also great, and they have a good selection of non-alcoholic beverages for anyone who doesn't want to or can't drink. Their Ramune Marble Soda's are really cool, as you have to pop a marble into the drink to break the seal. They are very sweet and sugary, but fun for kids! You can't get the marble back out, though, so no fear of choking.
Honestly, Noodlecat is the best. I think I'm here at least once or twice a month at the minimum, but it's my go-to for downtown happy hours, dinners with friends, and it's one of the first places I introduce out-of-towners to in the city. Go once, and you'll fall in love.
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