Noodles And Rice
| Address: | 813 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA |
| Phone: | +1 407-895-8833 |
| Site: | noodlesandricecafe.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 11AM–9PM Closed 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 12–8PM |
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Alistair M
FIRST VISIT The staff was very friendly, helpful, and down to earth. They work in a team so you get attention from various people as they walk by, that was nice, but at the end when you want the check, its harder to get because you dont know who is supposed to be getting it for you. Since the kitchen doesnt have a heat lamp (kinda awesome), food comes out as its ready. So if you want dumplings as an appetizer, order them and wait about 20 mins since theyre prepped to order and will take longer than your actual entree will, so order accordingly. Speaking of the dumplings, theyre executed very well, but the curry chicken ones are kind of bland and a bit dry. When I go back Ill get the original (pork and cabbage) as those are supposed to be the best. I wish I knew that before ordering. The chicken pad Thai is good, but they warn you its a sweet version, and definitely is their own take on the dish, unlike what youd find at a typical Thai spot. Its good, but dont expect it to taste like Thai House, its very different. The house ramen, all the rage in local publications as the best in Orlando, wasnt. It was a really good clean tasting light simple soup, thats true. But it lacked the richness and depth of flavor I was looking for. It had some coarse chopped greens like a broccolini, a soy sauce soaked medium boiled egg (yolk was not runny, just set and not all the way cooked), and a generous portion of BBQ pork slices. The pork was the best part of the dish. The noodles were a light white, not yellow like other varieties, they still had some good texture or chew to them which I liked. But the bowl didnt meet my needs until I went to the great sauce bar and added some more color, flavor, and richness. The sauce bar is actually a great one! Overall, Ill be back. Ill get the spicy Thai fried rice, original dumplings, and who knows what else.
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Ricardo Achong
Definition: Hot pot refers to several East Asian varieties of stew, consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table. While the hot pot is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table. Wikipedia One of our favorite go to places for an unforgettable meal made from fresh ingredients. If you want a closer connection to your food definitely this is the place to go. Before youre seated you are presented with a choice of "hot pot" or traditional menu kinda like Neos decision in the matrix, pick the red pill or the blue . Definitely the Hot pot Is the way to go the blue Pill theres no turning back . You are given a menu from which you choose a broth (Thai Hot is good and Szechuan the adventurer) You then choose your noodles , Veges and proteins, a fresh egg is a must. To compliment your bowl the have a sauce bar that enables you to add the wang to your chung. BYOB is invited here, make sure you bring an extra one for the chef. Once done walk through the door to the place next door to indulge in there desert side named "Bubbles and Ice" fried cheesecake or shaved snow is a must. Try to park near by so once youre full, the walk wouldnt be as bad.
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Jorge Lopez
I saw this place on best of Orlando in the Orlando weekly publication and given the fact that weve never been to a real ramen place and are tired of the same old take out, we gave it a shot. It was a GREAT decision! We enjoyed the low key and retro hip vibe to the place. The staff was very friendly, inviting, and informative. This is a BYOB restaurant for beer and wine but one catch, you gotta bring a beer for the cook and the food that we had was so good, the tall boy sacrifice is worth it. We started off with their curry chicken steamed dumplings. They were huge and delicious! I had their Korean bbq noodles with pork. Spicy, full of flavor and plentiful. My wife had the house ramen and it was more than she had hoped for. The portion sizes are big and you will have leftovers for that midnight post drinking munch. Located on the mills strip with outside seating, you really couldnt ask for more. Next time I want take out, Ill stop by on the way home for a to go order. Needless to say, well be back with friends!
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Ricky Dunbar
Came in for dinner with my wife. They were busy but not quite full. We were told there would be a "short" wait since a bunch of tables were getting up. They took our name and said theyd be right with us. Theres really no room to wait so their restaurant connects with a bubble tea place nextdoor. We went their to wait and saw a few other groups also waiting. Our short wait turned into 30 minutes with only 3 groups being called ahead of us, none of which were big parties. We just left after the 30-minute mark. It was silly at that point. They made no effort to communicate and it felt really weird just sitting in a closed bubble tea shop. Have a look at the pictures to see.
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Cynthia Amoruso
This place is fantastic. Wonderful food, and they have unbelievably good vegan options. They get it, the staff knows exactly what vegan is and will give order suggestions and substitutions if you need them. I love the Korean Spicy noodles with veggies and tofu. Swap the noodles for ramen noodles to make the dish vegan. Hubby always get the Vegetable Chow Fun. The classic vegetable fried rice made vegan is the best weve had outside of legendary Chinatown in Boston. They offer Hot Pot too, but we cant get beyond the noodles and rice, and thats not a complaint.
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Ranee Smith
My favorite place for noodles. They have regular dining or mini hot pot. We always do the mini hot pot. Its great because you can personalize your own soup. You pick your own broth(they have the best broth), noodles, veggies, and protein. Then you cook it in your own mini pot. If you havent tried it just let them know and they will walk you through it. If you go you must order there handmade pan fried dumplings and a Hong Kong tea. Both are delicious! It is also bring your own beer and/or wine. No corking fee. Just be sure to give one beer to the chef.
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Joseph Hayes
Colonialtown and the Mills 50 area is sort of a Wild West of food; almost anything goes, or at least tries to. Noodles and Rice plays the all-inclusive game and, surprisingly, gets just about everything right. Hot pots, Korean seafood pancakes, Hong Kong cheung fun, ramen, Thai basil fried rice—its all here, its all good, and the very friendly servers make it even better. Open on Mondays when most of the surrounding eateries are shuttered, N and R has an interesting drinks policy: bring your own beer, and one for the chef.
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Darren Hollander
I tell people "Noodles and Rice is authentic chinese." I really didnt know real chinese food before I came here. The owner, Bruce, is always around and he has a real passion for asian food and asian culture. "Bubbles and Ice" is right next door, under the same ownership and same fantastic quality. The food and service has a strong value, it is especially competitive with the neighboring asian restaurants. Im lucky I live so close, I eat there at least 2 times a week. Its like my 2nd home. I cannot recommend it enough! :)
