Recs from a certified noodle enthusiast who grew up in and went to university in Seattle, and spent that time eating through all of the city’s best noodles.
Japanese, Chinese, Thai, you name it—and even a spot that serves mala and mapo tofu ramen wit...
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Capitol Hill
these noodles have the absolute bounciest, chewy texture and are pulled to order.
can’t count how many times i’ve come here. authentic chinese hand pulled noodles meets a modern twist/vibe. sip on some sichuan peppercorn cocktails while traditional...
Biang Biang Noodles
we’ve all had ramen but have you had dipping ramen? menya musashi is home to the best tsukemen aka dipping noodles in seattle. albeit not the most consistent. when it’s good it is GOOD. the broth is so flavorful and comes with the most delicious, uma...
Menya Musashi Tsukemen & Ramen (Capitol Hill)
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mala ramen and malaysian fried chicken sandwiches. insane
cap hill + fremont locations
Ooink
modern take on vietnamese food. garlic crab noodles are delicious.
Ba Bar: Home
Fremont
quaint shop specializing in all types of duck soba. duck meatballs, duck breast, soup soba, dry dipping soba, cold soba, hot soba. any combination you could think of. seriously such a gem, try to get a reservation as they are very popular!
Kamonegi
THE most well-loved thai restaurant in all of seattle for very good reason. and their khao soi (curry chicken noodles) are some of the best
don’t miss their red battered chicken curry or 2 in 1 pork rice when you’re there!
Kin Len Thai Night Bites
Central District
the most insane mala beef cheek noodles. that is all.
Reckless Noodle House and Cocktails
U-District
the most unassuming spot but i promise they serve some of THE best noodles around. customize your noodle thickness from 5-6 options—a GAME CHANGER.
everything is handpulled to order in the back.
what to order:
dry tomato egg noodles - medium thic...
Núodle 牛一嘴
my go-to when going to school nearby. an actual hidden gem and college student favorite—affordable, authentic, and so delicious. must gets are the dry mala timgly beef biang biang noodles and dry tomato egg biang biang noodles
udon specialty shop: another favorite when i went to university nearby. the most affordable udon i’ve ever seen (starting at ~$9 a bowl from what i remember), and the udon is being handmade on the spot in house behind a glass screen.
customizable u...
U:Don Fresh Japanese Noodle Station – University District
Chinatown / International District
family-owned specialty thai dumplings and noodles. some of the best khao soi (thai chicken curry noodles) you’ll find in seattle
E-Jae Pak Mor
South Lake Union
surprisingly underrated! very authentic sichuan specialty noodles in a vibey modern spot. the epitome of east meets west in the best way