Sunday, September 3, 2023

Noo's Noodles, Wantirna

Ric's Rice Restaurant. Berg's Burgers. Then we have Noo's Noodles! I don't know if there is a Mr or Ms Noo, perhaps they prepared my food in the kitchen or passed me a copy of the menu but Noo's Noodles is a catchy name for a Vietnamese restaurant. I am reminded of one of my colleague whose relative named their children in line with the same concept. Helen Lee He Len. Ricky Wong Rik Kee. You get the picture. The kids will never be confused on what their names are, it is repeated twice each time someone calls them by their full name.

Neither is the restaurant of their offering and decor. The counter is decorated with a faux thatch roof like houses in an Asian village. The food was spiced with lemongrass, fish sauce, chillies. There is also a separate bain marie at the front for preparation of banh mi $10 for take away orders.

We were so hungry from a full day of work and ordered two rice dishes.

Pork Belly Chicken Rice ($17). The portion of pork belly was a little small because we can't get enough of fatty, melt in the mouth but roast pork! 

Crispy Chicken Tomato Rice ($16). This was ordered to balance the fat from the pork belly. But it was flash fried so I guess it didn't work! It probably contained the same amount of calories as the previous dish. I really must stop eating fried foods!


 One of my gripe is that the chicken rice did not have much chicken flavour. But overall the dinner was satisfactory. Service was quick and polite. 

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