Issei Noodle
| Address: | 54 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013, USA |
| Phone: | +1 717-243-7826 |
| Site: | isseinoodle.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–2:15PM 11AM–2:15PM 11AM–2:15PM 11AM–2:15PM 11AM–2:15PM Closed |
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A Private User
Ive tried almost every dish on the menu, and liked or loved them all, until this visit. The "special" I ordered turned out to be way too hot (it was not described as a spicy hot dish), with no other flavor, and the chicken tasted funny (off, possibly bad). After I explained the problem and asked for something else, the server brought my replacement dish, but also brought back the one I couldnt /wouldnt eat back to the table in a to-go box and informed us that someone would have to take it. Ive NEVER been to a decent restaurant that expected you to pay for a dish that you sent back to the kitchen. We didnt want to make a big deal of it, since many in our group eat there regularly. Youd think they would treat regular customers better than that. On top of it, they absolutely refused to ring up our checks separately at the register, as they always have done before--apparently a new policy. Again, as often as weve eaten there, youd think they would be accommodating. Its going to be a while before we consider spending our money there again.
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Pam Williams
My experience here was terrible! My dish as cooked with cilantro which was not listed on the menu as being in the dish; this is why I ordered it. There was cilantro on the top which I took off & put to the side as I thought it was a garnish. I tried eating some and it was mixed throughout the dish. I ate some trying to pick it out. I asked the waiter if they could make another one without the cilantro as it was listed on the menu. The waiter & the manager/cook both said no. The manager/cook was yelling at me about something she cooked wrong. She told me I had to pay the full amount for the meal or shed call the cops! They also made my sister pay $2.00 for tea that said $1.25 on the menu. And these people have Christian references on their menu! Pitiful establishment concerned only with the almighty dollar with NO customer service!
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Norman White
Beyond a shadow of a doubt the absolute BEST noodles Ive had in a looooong time. The Vietnameese egg rolls are fantastic, the fish sauce with it is incredible. I had the #23 Egg Noodle Delight. I had them spice it up for me (15 on the scale) and I cant believe how well the spice and the sweet complimented each other. Plenty of meat, a HUGE portion of noodles and the right amount of vegetables made this dish one of my absolute favorites. Ill be bringing my wife and son by again real soon so they can be spoiled from eating noodles anywhere else along with me. The price was more than modest for what I got and the service was fast, friendly and their hospitality was beyond reproach. 5 Star, I definitely recommend it for anyone looking for some good noodles.
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Julie Lyles
This was a unique treat. Quality,fresh ingredients. .homemade noodles make this. I had Yaki-Udon; Japanese pan fried udon noodles with bok choy sauteed in house sauce and fried tofu. My husband had Midori Spicy Udon; pan fried udon noodles with chicken, basil, and bean sprouts in a spicy green curry and coconut milk, garnished with peanuts and cilantro. His was very tasty. We also shared fresh spring rolls; fresh hand rolled rice paper filled with lettuce, basil leaves and cold vermicelli rice noodles and plum dipping sauce. Stop in and try it! Its very good.
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Becky Romeo
Decided to try this place out with my family for the first time. Waitress was friendly. Food was okay. Place was beautifully decorated. On street parking was kind of a pain. The place was getting really busy and a big party came in, so my family and I decided to leave. As soon as we stood up, the one guy started cleaning our table while we were still gathering our belongings. As I was leaving, he was blocking my exit because he was in such a hurry to clean. HE COULDVE WAITED 1 MINUTE. I wont be back, will go to Harrisburg for pho... much better service!!
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Michael Byrd
I love this place! And well definitely return to sample more from the menu. Our server was great at recommending various dishes. We each tried one and we were all very pleased with our choices. I got the Hanbun Hanbun - one side is Mongolian style beef and the other side is Beef Pho. Great for when you cant decide between a rice dish and a noodle dish. Also worth mentioning is the Plum Green Tea. Its incredible!
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A Private User
My wife and I love this place. Its one of our favorite restaurants in Carlisle. It seems to be run by a family, and everyone is involved. The food is delicious, the service is prompt, the atmosphere is spot-on, and they seem to avoid putting a whole lot of extra preservatives in the food. It just tastes more pure. They even have food to go, if you cant stay and sit a while.
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A Private User
I notice that this page says that Issei is byob - it is not. Id seen that the restaurant was listed as byob before we ate there. My husband and I were slightly embarrassed when told that we could not drink the beers wed opened because it was a "family" restaurant. Guess that two middle-aged people having a beer with a bowl of noodles is just too tawdry.
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Bethany Arnsparger
The food is great, but unfortunately the young girl that is the head waitress ( which is usually the only waitress at times) has an extremely bad attitude, and is not friendly to customers. It is a shame, the place has a lot of potential, but if this issue does not get addressed it will certainly turn people away. Myself included.
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A Private User
Truly outstanding place! Food is really good and the folks that runs Issei are the kindest people you could meet....they do Carlisle and their excellent restaurant very proud. If you can choose only one place to eat while in Carlisle, and you like noodle dishes or Asian food...this is the one for you!
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Betsy Ziemba
The worst service I have ever experienced in my life. The food is delicious, but the service is awful. The server has the worst attitude. Unfortunately, there is only one server for the entire restaurant. It has made dining there miserable. I would not recommend dining here as a result.
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Jackie Lynne
Very cool place! I went during lunch on a Saturday, so it was very busy. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Many options for everyone! I ate a vegetarian dish, the vegetarian vermicelli noodles, and it was the best Ive ever had! I will definitely be going back.
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A Private User
This place is AMAZING. As a family owned Japanese/Vietnamese noodle house, its mind blowing good! My wife and I regularly go here and we have NEVER been disappointed. Tired of the same old burger and fry shops then be adventurious and you wont be let down.
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Loring Redding
Best food place in Carlisle. Consistently great food. I dont eat in a lot but I really am left with no other choices when it comes to good food that is not pizza or fast food in this town. D2 with spicy tan-tan. Try it and you will not be upset
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Brad Whistler
The food is amazing. Dine in OR take out I have never been disappointed. The 3star rating is due to lack of cleanliness. The front windows are loaded with spider webs... On the inside of the restaurant! They havent been cleaned for years.
