I've been to Noodlecat probably a bajillion times, but a few recent mediocre experiences have me a bit disappointed. My favorite time to visit is happy hour, when 1/2 portions of noodle bowls are $5 and steam buns are 2 for $5. The steam buns are AWESOME, my favorites are the CAB burger and pulled pork. Lately I've noticed some inconsistencies in preparation for my favorite noodle bowls. I'd come to expect a certain standard and haven't gotten that on my last two visits. I was super excited for the Hokkaido ramen to come back, and got it for lunch to-go one day and it was amazing. I decided to come back for the happy hour special on my birthday and got the Hokkaido ramen again since I had enjoyed it so much. I was incredibly underwhelmed this time. It didn't taste the same at all, and was offensively bland. Another visit (this time it was dinner, after happy hour), we got the brisket bowl and it was just as bad. The meat was tough (not the standard for brisket)?!
These sub-par experiences have kept me away from one of my favorite lunch spots for the past month or so. Hopefully they can get this place back into shape...