🥒 A Memorable Cool-Down Meal on a Hot Day! ☀️😋

On a scorching hot day, an old friend invited us to take a break for lunch — and what a refreshing escape it turned out to be! We ordered the perfect cucumber salad and cold noodles, and since we all love dumplings, we also got a plate of mushroom and chive dumplings 🥟✨. Unfortunately, I didn’t snap a photo of the cucumber salad 🥒📸, but trust me — it was absolutely delicious! Crisp, cool, and tossed in a savory sauce made with garlic, cilantro, sesame oil, soy sauce, and vinegar — so light yet so full of flavor! The cold noodles were just as amazing — colorful, loaded with peanuts, carrots, cucumber, radish, celery, bean sprouts, cilantro, and a hint of chili oil 🌶️🍜. You could add beef or chicken, but I mixed in the leftover cucumber salad dressing — pure bliss! 😍 The dumplings were a total hit — tender, flavorful, and perfectly steamed. We were glad we finished every last bite! Old Friend is a small, cozy spot — and I’m so glad we arrived early and got seated right away. By the time we were happily eating, the place was completely packed! 🪑👥 They serve tea, wine, and beer 🍵🍷🍺, in addition to self-serve water — making it a perfect casual spot to cool off and catch up. If you're looking for a light, refreshing, and flavorful meal on a warm day — don’t miss this gem! #OldFriendEats #CoolingMeal #CucumberSalad #ColdNoodles #DumplingLove #CozySpot